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Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Rinku smashed a career-best 176 runs from 247 balls, his 100 coming off 157 balls against Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Bus driver saves passengers despite suffering fatal heart attack

Bus driver saves passengers despite suffering fatal heart attack

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The driver of a bus of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) died on Thursday after suffering a heart attack while driving on the Koraput-Sunabeda stretch, police said.

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Shami puts Bengal on top of points table with easy win vs Services

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'The move to appoint a person with a profile, markedly lower than the leader Nitin Nabin will replace, has the potential to put the brakes on the careers of several others in the party and government in the positions they currently hold,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Nayagam PP, founder of Edujob360, offers a list of the top entrance exams, their timelines, eligibility criteria, exam patterns and preparation strategies to help you plan the year ahead.

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Manipur's Lamabam given out for hitting ball twice in Ranji Trophy!

Manipur's Lamabam given out for hitting ball twice in Ranji Trophy!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Manipur's Lamabam Singh fell victim to one of cricket's most unusual dismissals when he was given out for hitting the ball twice during a Ranji Trophy plate league match against Meghalaya in Surat.

Jadavpur University row: Students rename Kolkata after Maoist leader

Jadavpur University row: Students rename Kolkata after Maoist leader

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

An ultra-Left students' outfit, RSF, has triggered a row by symbolically naming the venue of its state conference after Maoist leaders killed by security forces. The conference was held at Jadavpur University.

What Gave Birth To Maoists In Bastar

What Gave Birth To Maoists In Bastar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Maoists in Bastar went from one village to another with kits providing badly needed medical intervention. The medical help was one key reason why the tribals were attracted to the Maoists, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Amit Shah had set Nov 30 deadline to eliminate Hidma

Amit Shah had set Nov 30 deadline to eliminate Hidma

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Madavi Hidma, the dreaded Maoists 'commander,' was killed by security forces 12 days before the November 30 deadline set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to eliminate the most wanted Naxalite, sources said on Tuesday.

Hyderabad doctor dies by suicide over US visa rejection

Hyderabad doctor dies by suicide over US visa rejection

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

"She was a brilliant student and had completed her MBBS in Kyrgyzstan between 2005 and 2010. Her academic record was excellent, and she had big dreams for her future," Lakshmi told PTI.

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Digital Connexion, a joint venture between Brookfield, Reliance Industries and Digital Realty, on Wednesday announced an investment of $11 billion till 2030 for building 1 gigawatt (Gw) state-of-the-art AI-native, purpose-built data centres in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Cyclon 'Montha' intensifies; AP, Odisha brace for landfall

Cyclon 'Montha' intensifies; AP, Odisha brace for landfall

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

"Montha over westcentral Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 17 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred at 2.30 am on October 28 over the same region about 230 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam (and) 310 km south-southeast of Kakinada," said the Met Department in a release.

Pepper-spray protestors linked to radical group: Delhi police

Pepper-spray protestors linked to radical group: Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Delhi Police claim protesters arrested at India Gate for using pepper spray on officers are linked to the banned Radical Student Union and displayed banners of a slain Maoist leader.

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The T20 WC champions will look to enter this phase with clarity of intent as they refine roles, streamline combinations and settle the XI that will carry the weight of expectations in front of home crowds.

Sathya Sai Baba's blessings helped us win 2011 World Cup: Tendulkar

Sathya Sai Baba's blessings helped us win 2011 World Cup: Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Sachin Tendulkar attended the birth centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, where he shared a heartfelt memory from India's 2011 World Cup triumph.

1,751 Maoists; 1,910 Troops, Civilians Killed In 11 Years

1,751 Maoists; 1,910 Troops, Civilians Killed In 11 Years

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

After recent high-intensity operations in the Bastar region and the neutralisation of several senior Maoist leaders, officials say the insurgency has lost its ability to mount large-scale coordinated attacks.

Cough, chest pain... AP student dies in US 5 days later

Cough, chest pain... AP student dies in US 5 days later

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A 23-year-old Indian student, Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda, recently graduated and seeking employment in the US, has died after suffering from a severe cough and chest pain. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support her family.

IndiGo Board Unsure If CEO Must Go

IndiGo Board Unsure If CEO Must Go

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'I don't think it is right to remove him over one lapse. The focus should be on restoring operations, not on removing a key management personnel.'

Two more sentenced in Pak-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case

Two more sentenced in Pak-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

With this, a total of six accused persons have been convicted and sentenced in the case so far, relating to spying at vital installations and Indian Navy establishments by foreign spies and agents with the intent to threaten its unity, integrity, security and sovereignty.

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court's opinion on the presidential reference can impact on any number of cases if and when governors, if not the President, take a literary view of the Supreme Court's 'ppinion' on their 'discretionary powers' without reference to the rider on 'reasonable time', points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Mhatre's maiden ton, Dube blitz fire Mumbai to seven-wicket win over Vidarbha

Family targeted: Ex-CJI reveals attempts to 'coerce' him

Family targeted: Ex-CJI reveals attempts to 'coerce' him

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Former Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has said that cases were filed against his family members to 'coerce' him.

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

'BJP's Greater Control In Bihar Marks A Fundamental Shift'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Nitish Kumar previously held tight control over key ministries, but this concession (giving the home portfolio to the BJP) reflects either his weakened political position or a pragmatic acknowledgment of the BJP's growing dominance.'

Chhattisgarh deputy CM to take surrendered Maoists to state assembly

Chhattisgarh deputy CM to take surrendered Maoists to state assembly

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma met surrendered Naxalites at a rehabilitation center in Sukma, offering them a visit to the state assembly and directing officials to improve their living conditions and opportunities.

Andhra Bets on AI to Fight Mosquito Menace

Andhra Bets on AI to Fight Mosquito Menace

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

When mosquito numbers cross safe limits in any area, automatic alerts will be sent, and civic teams will carry out spraying or fogging operations.

Tamil Nadu on alert as Cyclone Ditwah approaches coast

Tamil Nadu on alert as Cyclone Ditwah approaches coast

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah is moving towards the Tamil Nadu coast, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall. The state government is reviewing preparedness measures, and a red alert has been issued for southern and delta districts.

Odisha on high alert as cyclone nears; heavy rain likely on Oct 28, 29

Odisha on high alert as cyclone nears; heavy rain likely on Oct 28, 29

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The Odisha government has put all 30 districts on alert as a depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression and is moving towards the east coast. The IMD forecasts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Odisha on October 28 and 29.

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Meanwhile, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) issued high sea waves, up to 4.7 metres high, warning across several coastal districts.

Delhi pollution stir: 22 sent to jail; cops claim pro-Hidma slogans raised

Delhi pollution stir: 22 sent to jail; cops claim pro-Hidma slogans raised

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

A protest concerning air pollution in Delhi-NCR turned violent when demonstrators allegedly attacked police officers with pepper spray while being removed from India Gate. Several officers sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment.

When Trump Jr Danced To What Jhumka?

When Trump Jr Danced To What Jhumka?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Jennifer Lopez sang, Ranveer Singh danced, Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi performed at American businessman Rama Raju Mantena's daughter, Netra Elizabeth's Udaipur wedding with tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju.

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A Bengaluru-bound private bus from Hyderabad caught fire in this district on Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 20 people dead, most of them charred to death, a senior police official said.

Hyderabad top cop calls drunk drivers 'terrorists' after bus fire

Hyderabad top cop calls drunk drivers 'terrorists' after bus fire

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar condemns drunk driving as 'terrorism' following a bus fire in Andhra Pradesh that claimed 19 lives, vowing strict enforcement and zero tolerance.

45 Indian pilgrims perish in deadly bus accident in Saudi

45 Indian pilgrims perish in deadly bus accident in Saudi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "deeply saddened" by the bus accident in Saudi Arabia's Medinah, in which several Indian Umrah pilgrims are feared dead.

Ranji: Rinku helps UP bag three points after fighting ton

Ranji: Rinku helps UP bag three points after fighting ton

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Rinku smashed 17 fours and six sixes during his stay in the middle. He was batting on 98 at stumps on the third evening and faced a total of 247 balls across two days.

Ranji Trophy: Rekhade powers Vidarbha to big win over Odisha

Ranji Trophy: Rekhade powers Vidarbha to big win over Odisha

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Jharkhand-Baroda match ends in draw

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy named in 3,500 cr liquor scam chargesheet

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy named in 3,500 cr liquor scam chargesheet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

A chargesheet filed by Andhra Pradesh police in connection with the Rs 3,500 crore alleged liquor scam mentions former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as one of the recipients of kickbacks. The chargesheet alleges a complex scheme involving shell companies, policy manipulation, and extortion to generate funds that were ultimately routed to Jagan Mohan Reddy.