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'Sometimes It Takes One Knock': Southee Defends Buttler's Form

'Sometimes It Takes One Knock': Southee Defends Buttler's Form

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

England bowling coach Tim Southee praised Jofra Archer's 'unbelievable skill' and backed Jos Buttler to rediscover form ahead of England's T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against New Zealand.

Ranji Trophy Final: 'Let this J&K story inspire Generations'

Ranji Trophy Final: 'Let this J&K story inspire Generations'

Rediff.com7 days ago

ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Indian cricket legends celebrate Jammu and Kashmir's first-ever Ranji Trophy title, highlighting its significance for inspiring future generations in the region.

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Nabi's Five-For Puts J&K on Brink of Historic Ranji Glory

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Jammu & Kashmir extend their commanding lead to 477 runs, now 186/4 after 57 overs.

T20 World Cup semifinal: England back struggling Buttler to fire vs India

T20 World Cup semifinal: England back struggling Buttler to fire vs India

Rediff.com4 days ago

England are relying on Jos Buttler to rediscover his form and deliver a match-winning performance against India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, despite his recent struggles in ICC events.

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police are increasing security measures, including intensified border checks and crackdowns on traffic violations, to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations.

Kannada film director abducted, assaulted; actress among 11 arrested

Kannada film director abducted, assaulted; actress among 11 arrested

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Police in Bengaluru have arrested 11 people, including a female actor, for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a Kannada film director and robbing him of valuables.

Farooq Abdullah Calls for Dialogue Amid Escalating West Asia Violence

Farooq Abdullah Calls for Dialogue Amid Escalating West Asia Violence

Rediff.com5 days ago

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has voiced his concern over the escalating violence in West Asia, urging all parties to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions and protect civilian lives.

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Five Arrested in Pratapgarh Murder Case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested five individuals, including a woman and her lover, in connection with the murder of her husband. The accused confessed to the crime, which was motivated by an affair and financial incentives.

Delhi couple arrested for racially abusing neighbors from NE

Delhi couple arrested for racially abusing neighbors from NE

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a woman for allegedly racially abusing and using insulting language against her neighbors from the Northeast in Malviya Nagar.

J&K's Nabi Impresses Ganguly: National call-up looms?

J&K's Nabi Impresses Ganguly: National call-up looms?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly lauded Jammu and Kashmir's performance in the Ranji Trophy, particularly highlighting pacer Auqib Nabi's potential for national representation.

Nitish set to step down as Bihar CM, to contest RS poll

Nitish set to step down as Bihar CM, to contest RS poll

Rediff.com3 days ago

Speculation is rife in Bihar about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar potentially moving to the Rajya Sabha, leading to discussions about a possible BJP chief minister and a role for Kumar's son, Nishant. Senior BJP leaders have dismissed the rumours.

Madhya Pradesh Teacher Arrested for Molestation

Madhya Pradesh Teacher Arrested for Molestation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A government primary school teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district has been arrested after being accused of molesting three young girls.

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Rediff.com5 days ago

Diksha Dagar, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, finished with a strong performance at the Women's NSW Open, securing a top-20 position. Agathe Laisne of France won the tournament.

Middle East on edge as Iran targets US military bases

Middle East on edge as Iran targets US military bases

Rediff.com7 days ago

Residents across the Gulf region, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar, experienced fear and disruption following attacks, leading to flight suspensions and heightened security measures.

Man, Brother Get Life Term for Wife's Murder

Man, Brother Get Life Term for Wife's Murder

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A court in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced a man and his brother to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, who was initially reported to have died by suicide.

Delhi-Himachal face-off over arrest of YC activists in AI protest case

Delhi-Himachal face-off over arrest of YC activists in AI protest case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Delhi Police arrested three Youth Congress activists in Himachal Pradesh in connection with a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit. The arrests led to a face-off with local police over procedural issues, but Delhi Police maintained that the operation was conducted legally.

Strict curbs in Kashmir as protests over Iran continue

Strict curbs in Kashmir as protests over Iran continue

Rediff.com4 days ago

Protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following events in Iran, leading to heightened security measures and appeals for peace.

Indian Leaders Urge PM Modi to Evacuate Citizens Amid Iran Conflict

Indian Leaders Urge PM Modi to Evacuate Citizens Amid Iran Conflict

Rediff.com6 days ago

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take urgent steps for the evacuation of Indian citizens stuck in countries affected by the recent joint Israel-US attack on Iran.

Kolkata Quake Could Shake India's T20 World Cup Hopes

Kolkata Quake Could Shake India's T20 World Cup Hopes

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Friday's earthquake in Kolkata has added uncertainty to India's crucial T20 World Cup match against the West Indies, which is a virtual quarter-final for a spot in the semi-finals.

AAP Government Faces Criticism for Painting Buses in Party Colours

AAP Government Faces Criticism for Painting Buses in Party Colours

Rediff.com4 days ago

Opposition parties in Punjab, including SAD and Congress, have criticised the AAP government for allegedly misusing state funds by painting state-owned buses in the colours associated with the Aam Aadmi Party.

Delhi Shopkeeper Robbed of Rs 14 Lakh at Gunpoint

Delhi Shopkeeper Robbed of Rs 14 Lakh at Gunpoint

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three unidentified men allegedly robbed a 22-year-old shopkeeper of Rs 14 lakh at gunpoint and knifepoint in northwest Delhi's Model Town area.

Phone Snatcher Escapes from Gurugram Police Custody

Phone Snatcher Escapes from Gurugram Police Custody

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A man accused of phone snatching escaped from police custody in Gurugram after being presented in court. An FIR has been registered, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.

Woman Commits Suicide After Failing Police Exams

Woman Commits Suicide After Failing Police Exams

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 26-year-old woman in Thane district, identified as Pratiksha Rane, committed suicide due to depression stemming from repeated failures in police recruitment examinations. She was found dead at her residence in Ambernath, leaving a suicide note expressing her disappointment to her parents.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Amir Trolled as India Prove Him Wrong

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's Amir Trolled as India Prove Him Wrong

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir faces trolling after his prediction that India wouldn't reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals proved wrong, despite his concerns about a controversial dismissal and India's overall performance.

US Commerce Secretary's Surprise Delhi Visit

US Commerce Secretary's Surprise Delhi Visit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

'Engaged in very fruitful discussions to expand our trade and economic partnership.'

NCERT apologises for chapter on judiciary after SC rap

NCERT apologises for chapter on judiciary after SC rap

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The NCERT has apologised for 'inappropriate content' in a Class 8 textbook chapter discussing judicial corruption, following Supreme Court criticism. The textbook will be rewritten, and its circulation has been put on hold.

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Shivamogga tense after student's murder, 7 minors held

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A 16-year-old student's murder outside a Shivamogga school has ignited community tension, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about school violence.

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 19-year-old, allegedly associated with the Kala Jathedi gang, and recovered two semi-automatic pistols and live cartridges from him.

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 12-year-old girl who had been missing for two days was found dead in Odisha's Angul district. Police are investigating the cause of death.

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 21-year-old Indian-American student, Savitha Shan, was among four people killed in a shooting in Austin, Texas. The incident is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism due to evidence found at the scene and the suspect's residence.

Iran shares video of shooting down US F-15 fighter jet

Iran shares video of shooting down US F-15 fighter jet

Rediff.com5 days ago

Referring to local sources, IRNA shared a video clip that it claims shows the downing of the American F-15 fighter jet in Kuwait.

IPL 2026 Opener Delayed by Two Days, RCB Venue Under Discussion

IPL 2026 Opener Delayed by Two Days, RCB Venue Under Discussion

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The IPL Governing Council will finalise the schedule amid election-related uncertainties and venue discussions around RCB's home matches.

'No Child Should Grow Up Hearing The Sound Of War'

'No Child Should Grow Up Hearing The Sound Of War'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Moments like this remind us how fragile life really is.'

Gurugram Man Arrested for Hotel Fraud Using Fake Payment App

Gurugram Man Arrested for Hotel Fraud Using Fake Payment App

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A man in Gurugram was arrested for allegedly defrauding a hotel by using a fake payment application to create screenshots of payments totaling Rs 6 lakhs, allowing him to stay for five months without paying.

Body of Unidentified Man Recovered from River in Nanded

Body of Unidentified Man Recovered from River in Nanded

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Police in Nanded are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was found in a river in Ardhapur tehsil. The body was discovered floating near Degao village and is believed to be of a man in his 40s. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death.

US used Anthropic AI in strikes against Iran: Report

US used Anthropic AI in strikes against Iran: Report

Rediff.com5 days ago

The United States used an array of weapons in the strikes conducted against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury on Saturday -- which included artificial intelligence services from Anthropic, according to a report by Reuters.

YouTuber critical of some Islamic practices stabbed in Ghaziabad

YouTuber critical of some Islamic practices stabbed in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com7 days ago

YouTuber Salim Ahmed, known as Salim Wastik, was stabbed in his Ghaziabad office after allegedly posting controversial videos. Police are investigating the attack and have filed an FIR.

Secret Message In Rashmika's Bridal Veil

Secret Message In Rashmika's Bridal Veil

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Here's every tiny detail you need to know about one of the most high-profile, intimate celebrity weddings of the season.

India denies links to transnational violence in Canada amid Nijjar case

India denies links to transnational violence in Canada amid Nijjar case

Rediff.com5 days ago

India has categorically rejected allegations of its involvement in transnational violence or organised crime in Canada, following a media report linking Indian officials to the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Woman Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Hyderabad Over 'Love Failure'

Woman Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Hyderabad Over 'Love Failure'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A 20-year-old woman, previously employed by a YouTube channel, allegedly committed suicide in Hyderabad due to a 'love failure' after texting her mother in Kuwait.