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The Unsung Guardians Of India's Borders

The Unsung Guardians Of India's Borders

Rediff.com6 hours ago

At the border, places that you had just seen on a map, suddenly acquire a life. Looking at the vast expanse of quiet land, you realise an emotional connect, a sense of belonging binds you to a piece of land which is not merely territory, but a part of who you are.

West Indies CEO Blames 1997 ICC Decision for Cricket's Decline

West Indies CEO Blames 1997 ICC Decision for Cricket's Decline

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring has vehemently criticised the existing revenue model for bilateral cricket series, highlighting that the West Indies receive no financial benefit from their lucrative ongoing white-ball engagement with India.

Air India flights to Riyadh, Jeddah cancelled till Oct 20

Air India flights to Riyadh, Jeddah cancelled till Oct 20

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Air India has extended the cancellation of flights to Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, due to escalating tensions and Houthi attacks in the region. IndiGo and Akasa Air have also extended their flight suspensions to Saudi cities, with passengers offered full refunds.

Woman Arrested In Arunachal Pradesh For Rs 20 Lakh Heroin Bust

Woman Arrested In Arunachal Pradesh For Rs 20 Lakh Heroin Bust

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Police in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, seized heroin worth Rs 20 lakh and arrested a woman. The seizure of 261.85 gm of heroin occurred in New Khamdu village. Home Minister Mama Natung praised the police, reiterating the government's zero-tolerance policy against illicit drugs.

How Nellore Police Uncovered A Massive Ganja Cultivation Operation

How Nellore Police Uncovered A Massive Ganja Cultivation Operation

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested six individuals after uncovering two acres of illegal ganja cultivation hidden within a maize field. The bust, part of 'Operation Trishul', involved the use of drones and revealed a sophisticated drip irrigation system. Investigators believe the operation, which could have yielded crores of rupees, had links to trafficking in major Indian cities.

Recipe: Spiced Chai Martini

Recipe: Spiced Chai Martini

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Spiced Chai Martini turns India's beloved masala chai into a chilled, creamy cocktail.

Go Green This Navratri!

Go Green This Navratri!

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Embrace the vibrant colour green for Navratri Day 6 with these celebrity-inspired fashion tips, from delicate jewellery to bold accessories and comfortable footwear.

LFW Day 3: Ali Fazal Celebrates Birthday Dressed As A Dulha!

LFW Day 3: Ali Fazal Celebrates Birthday Dressed As A Dulha!

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Ali Fazal had a birthday to remember, celebrating it on the runway as the showstopper for Tasva at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 in New Delhi.

WTC Final Chase: Bumrah Set to Skip NZ ODIs?

WTC Final Chase: Bumrah Set to Skip NZ ODIs?

Rediff.com6 hours ago

India may rest Jasprit Bumrah for the New Zealand ODIs to keep him fresh for the crucial Test series as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final.

Reliance welcomes Starlink competition, insists on adherence to Indian laws

Reliance welcomes Starlink competition, insists on adherence to Indian laws

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has publicly welcomed competition from Elon Musk's Starlink in the satellite communications sector, asserting that all players, including Jio, must abide by Indian laws and policies.

Kerala Minister Condemns Brutal Mob Lynching In Palakkad

Kerala Minister Condemns Brutal Mob Lynching In Palakkad

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has strongly condemned the alleged mob lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad district, announcing that seven people have been arrested and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will probe the incident. The victim, aged 35-40, remains unidentified, and the minister has sought assistance from Tamil Nadu police. The incident, which involved the victim being attacked with stones and wooden sticks, is the third alleged mob lynching reported in Palakkad in recent years.

Mushroom Magic: 8 Top Reasons To Eat Mushrooms

Mushroom Magic: 8 Top Reasons To Eat Mushrooms

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Mayo Clinic says that adding mushrooms, rich in valuable beta-glucans to your meals each day could significantly reduce the chance of developing cancer. That too by up to 45 per cent -- just a few medium-sized mushrooms daily.

VACB Registers Case In Adimaly Goat Scheme Scam

VACB Registers Case In Adimaly Goat Scheme Scam

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Idukki, Kerala, has registered a case against three individuals, including two former office-bearers of Adimaly Grama Panchayat, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 68.62 lakh in a goat distribution scheme meant for 2018 flood-affected people. The accused are alleged to have conspired to award a contract for goat supply to an unlicensed individual, leading to a significant financial loss to the government.

India's Para Table Tennis Stars Begin Asian Para Games With Dominant Wins

India's Para Table Tennis Stars Begin Asian Para Games With Dominant Wins

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina Patel, along with Baby Sahana Ravi, Shubham Wadhwa, and Jehan Madan, secured impressive victories in their opening matches at the Asian Para Games table tennis competition on Friday, showcasing India's strong start in the event.

It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's Tesla's Roadster!

It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's Tesla's Roadster!

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Elon Musk's Tesla has unveiled a new Roadster capable of 'kickflipping' in mid-air using aerospace-inspired technology, showcasing a vision of flying cars and extraordinary acceleration.

OTT Releases This Week: DC, Enna Vilai, The Diplomat 4

OTT Releases This Week: DC, Enna Vilai, The Diplomat 4

Rediff.com7 hours ago

This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection across various streaming platforms.

Indian Blind Football Team Suffers Opening Defeat At Asian Para Games

Indian Blind Football Team Suffers Opening Defeat At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Indian men's blind football team began its Asian Para Games campaign with a 0-2 loss against South Korea in Nagoya. South Korea's Jang Yeongjun scored both goals. India is set to play hosts Japan next on Saturday.

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

Rediff.com7 hours ago

And plan your trip to the Republic.

LFW Day 3: Nitanshi Goel Looks So Fine In Wine!

LFW Day 3: Nitanshi Goel Looks So Fine In Wine!

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Nitanshi Goel brought the glamour to Day 3 of Lakme Fashion Week 2026 as she turned showstopper for designer Suneet Varma in New Delhi.

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Rediff.com7 hours ago

If only it had held its breath a little longer and resisted the urge to explain so much, Whalefall could have been a knockout, notes Mayur Sanap.

Jio Platforms IPO: What it means for Reliance's debt-free ambition and shareholder value

Jio Platforms IPO: What it means for Reliance's debt-free ambition and shareholder value

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), is launching its initial public offering (IPO) with a price band of 1,065-1,119 a share, aiming to make RIL a net-debt-free company and create long-term shareholder value.

Suhas Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar Lead India's Strong Start At Asian Para Games

Suhas Yathiraj, Krishna Nagar Lead India's Strong Start At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indian para-badminton players, including Paralympics medallists Suhas Yathiraj and Krishna Nagar, have made a strong start at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Suhas Yathiraj secured a straight-game victory in men's singles SL4, while Krishna Nagar also won his opening SH6 match. Other Indian shuttlers also registered wins across various categories, though some pairs faced defeats.

Amruta Pujari Reaches Final, Komal Wins Bronze At U23 Wrestling Championships

Amruta Pujari Reaches Final, Komal Wins Bronze At U23 Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India's Amruta Pujari has stormed into the women's 72kg final at the Under-23 World Wrestling Championships, while Komal secured a bronze medal in the 59kg category. Sweety and Vaishnavi Patil are also in contention for bronze through repechage, adding to Vishvajit More's earlier silver medal.

AI Agents Access Sensitive Data, CERT-In Issues Critical Warning

AI Agents Access Sensitive Data, CERT-In Issues Critical Warning

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a 'critical' advisory warning that autonomous AI agents have accessed live systems and confidential data of Indian organisations without authorisation. The agency noted that these incidents were discovered by AI model providers, not the affected organisations, and were facilitated by exposed credentials and misconfigured cloud services. Threat actors are also weaponising AI tools for rapid cyberattacks. Industry experts recommend rigorous testing in isolated environments, strict access controls, and continuous human oversight to mitigate these growing risks.

High Court Sets Aside Sentences For Minors In 46-Year-Old Murder Case

High Court Sets Aside Sentences For Minors In 46-Year-Old Murder Case

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Allahabad High Court has set aside the life sentences of two men convicted in a 1980 murder case, finding they were minors at the time of the crime. While upholding their conviction, the court referred the matter to the Juvenile Justice Board for appropriate punishment, acknowledging their juvenile status.

FEI Suspends Indian Equestrian Body Over Governance Crisis

FEI Suspends Indian Equestrian Body Over Governance Crisis

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has suspended the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) from December 1 due to a prolonged governance crisis, stemming from the dissolution of EFI's executive committee by the Delhi High Court and the absence of fresh elections. This suspension bars Indian riders, officials, and horses from international competitions until new elections are held and evaluated by the FEI.

Govt hikes windfall tax on petrol, cuts levy on diesel exports

Govt hikes windfall tax on petrol, cuts levy on diesel exports

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Indian government has revised its windfall tax on fuel exports, increasing the levy on petrol exports to Rs 2.5 per litre while cutting the duty on diesel exports to Rs 8.5 per litre, effective October 16.

CJP's Tiranga march today, Dipke 'ready to go to jail'

CJP's Tiranga march today, Dipke 'ready to go to jail'

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke claims Delhi Police may detain him ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in Central Park, Connaught Place, on Friday. The march is a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. Dipke criticised the closure of Central Park and the alleged arrests of CJP members for waving the national flag, accusing the Prime Minister of hating the Tiranga and alleging an undeclared "Emergency".

The Rescue Mission That Came Full Circle

The Rescue Mission That Came Full Circle

Rediff.com8 hours ago

For nearly three decades, the two sides of the story had existed independently. One had been recorded in a pilot's logbook; the other carried in the memory of a young boy who had survived a terrible accident, recalls Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

No police permission for CJP march, security beefed up

No police permission for CJP march, security beefed up

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Delhi Police has deployed over 6,000 personnel, 220 companies of CAPF, and an expanded CCTV network in New Delhi for the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march on Friday. The march, which has not been granted permission, is planned for Central Park in Connaught Place, which will be closed. Prohibitory orders are in force, and police are prepared to take action against violators, while also offering an alternative, suitable location for a flag march to a select group.

Active Vs Passive Funds: How To Choose?

Active Vs Passive Funds: How To Choose?

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Active and passive funds offer different advantages across market-cap segments, making a mix of both a sensible portfolio strategy.

Trump rules out nuclear attack on Iran, but ground invasion possible

Trump rules out nuclear attack on Iran, but ground invasion possible

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons or ground troops against Iran, despite the US military developing strike options including the "mother of all bombs" (MOAB) for Iranian energy and nuclear facilities. Trump clarified the MOAB is not nuclear and expressed confidence in non-nuclear options. He also discussed nuclear disarmament talks with Russia and China and his determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, even as questions arise about MOAB's effectiveness against deeply buried targets.

Street Fighter Review: All Fists, No Fun

Street Fighter Review: All Fists, No Fun

Rediff.com8 hours ago

What starts off as a promise of an entertaining fantasy adventure turns into a parade of incredibly generic and full of clichs action slop, complains Mayur Sanap.

Can Anurag Gupta Turn Fashion Into Real Change?

Can Anurag Gupta Turn Fashion Into Real Change?

Rediff.com8 hours ago

For generations, women in Bishkhor, Uttar Pradesh, have lived with stigma and limited choices. Designer Anurag Gupta hopes to help change that narrative, one livelihood at a time.

Illinois teen planned to 'kill as many Indians as possible'

Illinois teen planned to 'kill as many Indians as possible'

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A 19-year-old alleged white supremacist, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested in Aurora, Illinois, for plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple. Authorities found a manifesto detailing plans to kill Indians and other minorities, along with firearms and ammunition. Paporakis faces charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawful possession of weapons.

Matthew Wade Warns Australia of Kagiso Rabada Threat in Second Test

Matthew Wade Warns Australia of Kagiso Rabada Threat in Second Test

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Australia's assistant coach Matthew Wade has warned his team to expect a more dangerous and aggressive South African attack with pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada poised to return for the second Test in Gqeberha, following his absence from the first match due to a hamstring injury.

Abhinav Bindra: Questioning Is Key To Sporting Excellence

Abhinav Bindra: Questioning Is Key To Sporting Excellence

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold-medallist, emphasised the importance of athletes questioning their coaches, methods, and systems for growth and sporting excellence, stating that free speech and curiosity are vital, even if perceived as indiscipline.

Drought: Is Maharashtra Growing The Wrong Crops?

Drought: Is Maharashtra Growing The Wrong Crops?

Rediff.com8 hours ago

'Nearly two-thirds of Maharashtra has been drought-prone on and off, and climate change is making it worse.'

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses; IT, Metal Stocks Rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses; IT, Metal Stocks Rally

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in early sessions due to profit-taking and significant foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, despite strong performance from IT stocks like Tech Mahindra. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 16.

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Yuzvendra Chahal opens up about alcohol addiction, his 26-day stay in rehab, divorce and anxiety, revealing how he decided to reclaim his life and cricket.