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Premier League Launches NEXTGEN Coaching Programme In India

Premier League Launches NEXTGEN Coaching Programme In India

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Premier League launched its NEXTGEN coach programme in Goa, aiming to enhance grassroots football coaching in India through training and skill development for local coaches.

The Summers We Never Left Behind

The Summers We Never Left Behind

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mangoes, Thums Up, Ludo, Train journeys, Video cassettes, Wimbledon -- a love letter to the summers that raised us.

Satheesan meets Venugopal, rejects reports of rift in party

Satheesan meets Venugopal, rejects reports of rift in party

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kerala's Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan met with senior Congress leader K C Venugopal to address reports of internal discord, as discussions surrounding the formation of the new cabinet continue.

Southwest monsoon expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26

Southwest monsoon expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26

Rediff.com2 days ago

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, expected around May 26. This marks the beginning of the crucial rainy season for India.

Why Mamata Banerjee's Court Appearance Is Under Scrutiny

Why Mamata Banerjee's Court Appearance Is Under Scrutiny

Rediff.com3 days ago

The BJP has criticised Mamata Banerjee's appearance in the Calcutta High Court as an advocate, calling it a political stunt. The Bar Council of India has requested a report on her enrolment and practice status, leading to a debate over her legal credentials and the norms governing legal practice.

Indian National Arrested In Captagon Drug Trafficking Case

Indian National Arrested In Captagon Drug Trafficking Case

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested an Indian national from Uttarakhand in connection with an international Captagon drug trafficking racket. This follows the earlier arrest of a Syrian national and the seizure of 227 kg of Captagon, a highly stimulant drug, in India.

If Pak wants to be part of geography...: Army chief's stern warning

If Pak wants to be part of geography...: Army chief's stern warning

Rediff.com1 days ago

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that if it continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, it risks becoming 'history'. The remarks were made during an interactive session, days after the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, which involved precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.

Modi embarks on five-nation tour; energy security, trade in focus

Modi embarks on five-nation tour; energy security, trade in focus

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a six-day tour of the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy to strengthen bilateral relations amid geopolitical challenges. The trip will focus on energy security, trade, and technological cooperation.

Sensex gains nearly 790 points, driven by telecom and banking sector buying

Sensex gains nearly 790 points, driven by telecom and banking sector buying

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian stock markets saw a significant rebound, with the Sensex jumping nearly 790 points, primarily fuelled by strong buying interest in telecom, pharma, and private banking shares, despite a volatile trading session and a weakening rupee.

Cannes 2026: Tara Sutaria Goes All Black

Cannes 2026: Tara Sutaria Goes All Black

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tara Sutaria made a stunning debut at Cannes 2026, exuding old Hollywood glamour in a chic black gown for the Red Sea Women in Cinema Gala.

IPL 2026: Will rain crush Punjab Kings' playoff hopes in Dharamsala?

IPL 2026: Will rain crush Punjab Kings' playoff hopes in Dharamsala?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians in a crucial match in Dharamsala, but the weather forecast threatens to disrupt their playoff hopes.

Hizbul Mujahideen Linked Offender's Property Attached In Baramulla

Hizbul Mujahideen Linked Offender's Property Attached In Baramulla

Rediff.com1 days ago

Authorities in Baramulla district have attached the property of Rasid-ud-Din Qureshi, a proclaimed offender linked to Hizbul Mujahideen who is currently operating from Pakistan. The attached property is a piece of land measuring two kanals in Lashdaej Nadihal.

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The family of a 33-year-old woman, Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in Bhopal, staged a protest demanding a fresh post-mortem examination at AIIMS Delhi, alleging dowry harassment and murder against her husband and mother-in-law.

Yuvraj Sandhu Ends Catalunya Championship At T-31

Yuvraj Sandhu Ends Catalunya Championship At T-31

Rediff.com6 days ago

Yuvraj Sandhu finished T-31 at the Estrella Damn Catalunya Championship after a final round of 3-under 69. Yurav Premlall of South Africa won the tournament with a record-breaking 14-stroke lead.

Property Of Hizbul Mujahideen Operative Attached In Baramulla

Property Of Hizbul Mujahideen Operative Attached In Baramulla

Rediff.com1 days ago

Authorities in Baramulla district have attached the property of Rasid-ud-Din Qureshi, a proclaimed offender linked to Hizbul Mujahideen who is currently operating from Pakistan. The attached property is a piece of land measuring two kanals in Lashdaej Nadihal.

Pilgrim Deaths Reported During Char Dham Yatra

Pilgrim Deaths Reported During Char Dham Yatra

Rediff.com3 days ago

At least 38 pilgrims have died due to health-related reasons in the first 26 days of the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. The pilgrimage began on April 19, with Kedarnath recording the highest fatalities.

Four Sentenced To Life In 2018 Uttar Pradesh Murder Case

Four Sentenced To Life In 2018 Uttar Pradesh Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced four men to life imprisonment in connection with a 2018 murder case. The case involved the killing of Jogendra, stemming from an old rivalry.

VB-G RAM G Act from July 1, MGNREGA to be repealed

VB-G RAM G Act from July 1, MGNREGA to be repealed

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Centre has announced that the Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act will come into force across the country from July 1, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi Chaudhary, Jadumani To Represent India At Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi Chaudhary, Jadumani To Represent India At Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lovlina Borgohain and Sakshi Chaudhary secured their spots for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after winning their respective selection trials.

Three Arrested In Punjab Grenade Attack Case

Three Arrested In Punjab Grenade Attack Case

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Police in Punjab have arrested three individuals in connection with a grenade-hurling incident in Gurdaspur last month. The arrests were made following an investigation involving CCTV footage and intelligence gathering, with further investigation underway to uncover the network behind the attack.

Kritika Kamra, Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Beautiful Intimate Bridal Looks

Kritika Kamra, Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Beautiful Intimate Bridal Looks

Rediff.com3 days ago

Big fat weddings may never fully go out of style, but intimate weddings are officially having their moment. More and more brides today are choosing ceremonies that feel personal, meaningful and stress-free over exhausting multi-day spectacles. And naturally, bridal fashion is changing too.

Praggnanandhaa outwits Sindarov in Super Chess Classic, moves to joint lead

Praggnanandhaa outwits Sindarov in Super Chess Classic, moves to joint lead

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the Super Chess Classics. Other results from the round include victories for Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer, while Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So drew their respective matches.

Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder: Accused Remanded To Police Custody

Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder: Accused Remanded To Police Custody

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three individuals arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, have been remanded to 13-day police custody.

Water Tankers Supply 119 Marathwada Villages Amidst Heatwave

Water Tankers Supply 119 Marathwada Villages Amidst Heatwave

Rediff.com3 days ago

Over 100 villages in Marathwada, India, are now dependent on water tankers due to severe water shortages amid peak summer. A total of 194 tankers are supplying water to 119 villages and 55 settlements across six districts, with Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar facing the most acute shortages.

'Your Wife May Not Be Interested In Sex Because...'

'Your Wife May Not Be Interested In Sex Because...'

Rediff.com2 days ago

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, explains to a 64-year-old male why older women lose interest in sex.

Jaishankar discusses war, energy crisis with Iranian FM

Jaishankar discusses war, energy crisis with Iranian FM

Rediff.com2 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held talks focusing on the West Asia crisis and its impact on energy supplies and maritime stability.

Thane Man Allegedly Arranges Brother's Contract Killing Over Property Dispute

Thane Man Allegedly Arranges Brother's Contract Killing Over Property Dispute

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Thane police uncover a 'contract killing' plot where a man allegedly hired assailants to kill his brother over a property dispute, then filed a false police report.

Two Kerala Forest Officials Held In Bribery Case

Two Kerala Forest Officials Held In Bribery Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two forest officials in Kerala were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to exclude individuals from a case involving the killing of a monitor lizard.

RSP Unhappy With Congress Over Kerala CM Selection Delay

RSP Unhappy With Congress Over Kerala CM Selection Delay

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), a key ally in the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition, has voiced its discontent with the Congress party over the prolonged delay in selecting a Chief Minister for Kerala, describing the situation as a 'political uncertainty' that is 'unfortunate'.

Carlo Ancelotti To Manage Brazil Until 2030 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti To Manage Brazil Until 2030 World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as the manager of the Brazilian national football team until the 2030 World Cup.

SC calls for rational airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to flyers

SC calls for rational airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to flyers

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to rationalise airfares and provide relief to flyers, highlighting discrepancies in pricing for the same routes and airlines. The court is addressing a plea seeking a robust regulator to ensure transparency and passenger protection in the civil aviation sector.

RG Kar Case: Family Hails Suspension Of IPS Officers

RG Kar Case: Family Hails Suspension Of IPS Officers

Rediff.com2 days ago

The victim's parents have expressed renewed hope for justice in the RG Kar rape-and-murder case after the West Bengal government widened the investigation and suspended three senior IPS officers.

KKR Fields Varun Chakravarthy Despite Fractured Foot

KKR Fields Varun Chakravarthy Despite Fractured Foot

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Varun Chakravarthy's participation in an IPL match despite a hairline fracture has sparked debate about the prioritisation of club cricket over national team commitments, raising concerns within the BCCI.

Why Was An FIR Filed Against Abhishek Banerjee?

Why Was An FIR Filed Against Abhishek Banerjee?

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Police have registered an FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for allegedly making inflammatory statements during the recent assembly elections, based on a complaint filed by a social activist.

Sudarshan Yellamaraju Ties For 19th At Truist Championship

Sudarshan Yellamaraju Ties For 19th At Truist Championship

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian-born Canadian golfer Sudarshan Yellamaraju finished tied for 19th at the Truist Championship, while Kristoffer Reitan secured his first PGA Tour win.

IPL 2026, LSG vs CSK: Gaikwad rues poor bowling but upbeat about CSK's playoff chances

IPL 2026, LSG vs CSK: Gaikwad rues poor bowling but upbeat about CSK's playoff chances

Rediff.com2 days ago

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his bowlers failed to live up to expectations in the team's seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. CSK, with 12 points from 12 matches, now find themselves in a must-win situation in their remaining league games.

Rousey signs off in style with rapid armbar victory over Gina Carano

Rousey signs off in style with rapid armbar victory over Gina Carano

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Ronda Rousey ended her MMA career with a 17-second armbar victory over Gina Carano, securing an emotional farewell and the closure she sought after years away from the sport.

Ahlawat And Talwar Face Uphill Task At Challenge De Catalunya

Ahlawat And Talwar Face Uphill Task At Challenge De Catalunya

Rediff.com2 days ago

Veer Ahlawat and Saptak Talwar had a difficult start at the Challenge de Catalunya, with Ahlawat carding 1-under and Talwar struggling with 14-over.

Gurugram Executive Dies By Suicide, Husband Arrested For Abetment

Gurugram Executive Dies By Suicide, Husband Arrested For Abetment

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 33-year-old female senior account executive in Gurugram died by suicide after jumping from her office building. Police have arrested her husband following allegations of harassment and abetment to suicide.

UK bars 11 foreign far-right extremists ahead of planned protest

UK bars 11 foreign far-right extremists ahead of planned protest

Rediff.com2 days ago

The UK government has blocked eleven foreign far-right extremists from entering the country ahead of planned protest rallies, including a US-based extremist accused of anti-Muslim rhetoric. The move comes as thousands are expected to gather in London for anti-immigration and pro-Palestine demonstrations, prompting a large-scale police operation.