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Upset in Men's Doubles at National Table Tennis Championships

Upset in Men's Doubles at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The men's doubles competition at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships saw top-seeded West Bengal crash out, with Tamil Nadu's M.R. Balamurugan and Siddhesh Pande causing a major upset.

Indian Lacrosse Teams Set Sights on LA 2028 Olympics After Asian Games Success

Indian Lacrosse Teams Set Sights on LA 2028 Olympics After Asian Games Success

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian men's and women's lacrosse teams, fresh off their gold-winning performance at the Asian Lacrosse Games, have been felicitated by the Sports Minister and urged to focus on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

UP Criminal Carrying Reward Killed in Police Encounter in Agra

UP Criminal Carrying Reward Killed in Police Encounter in Agra

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A criminal carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 died following an encounter with police in Agra. The deceased, identified as Pawan alias Kallu, had a long criminal history including murder and extortion.

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The suspects are accused of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

More Arrests in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The accused are suspected of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.

Hormuz Crisis Hits India Hard

Hormuz Crisis Hits India Hard

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The cost of the war is being counted not in the corridors of power in Washington or Tehran, but in Firozabad's darkened furnace rooms, Howrah's idle casting sheds, and a barbershop in Kochi where the wait is suddenly, inexplicably, an hour long, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

Job Scam Proclaimed Offender Arrested by Delhi Police

Job Scam Proclaimed Offender Arrested by Delhi Police

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender, Suresh, allegedly involved in a multi-state job scam, accused of defrauding job aspirants of crores of rupees with promises of government jobs.

From field to politics: How sportspersons fare in Indian politics

From field to politics: How sportspersons fare in Indian politics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A look at the careers of Indian sportspersons who have transitioned into politics, highlighting their successes, failures, and party affiliations.

BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Claims of BJP-CPI(M) Alliance in Kerala

BJP Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Claims of BJP-CPI(M) Alliance in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar dismisses Rahul Gandhi's charge of a BJP-CPI(M) understanding in Kerala as baseless, asserting the NDA is competitive and criticising Congress's performance.

Tamil Nadu, UP, Maharashtra Advance in Kabaddi Championship

Tamil Nadu, UP, Maharashtra Advance in Kabaddi Championship

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Services, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Indian Railways and Bihar have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 72nd Senior men's National Kabaddi Championship.

Honey Trehan: 'Speaking The Truth Is Becoming A Crime In This Country For The CBFC'

Honey Trehan: 'Speaking The Truth Is Becoming A Crime In This Country For The CBFC'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Director Honey Trehan's film Punjab '95, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, remains stuck with the Censor Board, facing over 127 cuts.

Swift Rescue Operation Saves Lives in Gurugram Guest House Fire

Swift Rescue Operation Saves Lives in Gurugram Guest House Fire

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A fire broke out at a five-storey guest house in Gurugram, India, trapping several residents. Emergency services and locals successfully rescued all those trapped, averting a major tragedy.

Gurindervir Singh Breaks 60m Record Amidst Drama at National Indoor Athletics Championships

Gurindervir Singh Breaks 60m Record Amidst Drama at National Indoor Athletics Championships

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gurindervir Singh set a national record in the 60m sprint at the National Indoor Athletics Championships after Animesh Kujur's disqualification.

Haryana woman murders 3 girls due to hatred for their beauty; kills son too

Haryana woman murders 3 girls due to hatred for their beauty; kills son too

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

A 32-year-old woman from Haryana allegedly murdered three girls over the past two years, including her own son, because she developed "hatred for them due to their beauty." The chilling details were revealed after police cracked the case of a six-year-old girl's death.

Enforcement Directorate Attaches 581 Crore Assets of Reliance Group Companies

Enforcement Directorate Attaches 581 Crore Assets of Reliance Group Companies

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over 581 crore belonging to Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL), companies of Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani, as part of an ongoing investigation.

PKL: Haryana Steelers clinch thriller vs U Mumba

PKL: Haryana Steelers clinch thriller vs U Mumba

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

PKL: Haryana Steelers secure win over U Mumba in thrilling encounter

Accused in Rohit Shetty Firing Incident Requests Bail to Attend Agra Wedding

Accused in Rohit Shetty Firing Incident Requests Bail to Attend Agra Wedding

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

An accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case has requested temporary bail to attend his wedding in Agra, scheduled for March 11. The court will hear the plea on Tuesday.

PKL: Bengaluru Bulls See Off Holders Haryana Steelers

PKL: Bengaluru Bulls See Off Holders Haryana Steelers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Bengaluru Bulls registered a stunning 40-33 win over Haryana Steelers in a Pro Kabaddi league match in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

SC flags uppers castes converting to Buddhism for quota as 'new fraud'

SC flags uppers castes converting to Buddhism for quota as 'new fraud'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has voiced concern over a 'new type of fraud' involving individuals from dominant upper-caste backgrounds in Haryana converting to Buddhism solely to claim minority reservation benefits. The court has sought a report from the chief secretary of Haryana on the issuance of minority certificates.

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Kreishh Gurbaxani defeated Pankaj Advani in the CCI Snooker Classic final, while Aditya Mehta advanced to the quarter-finals.

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Medals and Finals Spots

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Medals and Finals Spots

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian archers secured two bronze medals and advanced to the finals of the men's recurve and women's compound team events at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1 in Bangkok. The team also confirmed three individual medals, but the recurve men's team faced disappointment.

Vijayan Rebuts Rahul Gandhi's LDF-BJP Collusion Allegations in Kerala

Vijayan Rebuts Rahul Gandhi's LDF-BJP Collusion Allegations in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of collusion between the LDF and BJP in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, accusing the Congress leader and his party of being the BJP's 'B-team'. The Congress has retaliated, alleging that Vijayan is trying to appease Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah.

Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur bag Hockey India Player of the Year Awards

Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur bag Hockey India Player of the Year Awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur were named Hockey India Player of the Year in the men's and women's categories, respectively, at a ceremony in New Delhi. Several other players, officials, and member units were also recognised for their contributions to Indian hockey.

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

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

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Traditional powerhouses PSPB and RSPB began their campaigns strongly at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, securing dominant victories and moving closer to the knockout stage.

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned after being accused of abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The resignation follows allegations of harassment and pressure related to warehouse tenders.

Delhi Traffic Police Crackdown: How a Fake Sticker Racket Was Exposed

Delhi Traffic Police Crackdown: How a Fake Sticker Racket Was Exposed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two more members, including the alleged mastermind, of an organised traffic fraud and extortion syndicate, bringing the total arrests to 20. The syndicate sold fake stickers to commercial vehicle drivers, enabling them to evade traffic restrictions and extorted officials.

ED Intensifies Probe, Attaches 581 Crore in Reliance Group Assets

ED Intensifies Probe, Attaches 581 Crore in Reliance Group Assets

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached fresh assets worth over 581 crore belonging to Reliance Group companies, RHFL and RCFL, as part of its ongoing money laundering investigation.

'Mother waited for him': Groom-to-be among 2 killed in Delhi bus crash

'Mother waited for him': Groom-to-be among 2 killed in Delhi bus crash

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A late-night bus accident in Delhi, allegedly caused by reckless driving, resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries, raising concerns about road safety and driver negligence.

Tamil Nadu's Baranica Elangovan Breaks Pole Vault National Record

Tamil Nadu's Baranica Elangovan Breaks Pole Vault National Record

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Tamil Nadu athlete Baranica Elangovan set a new national record in the women's pole vault at the National Indoor Championships in Bhubaneswar, clearing 4.22m.

Three Murders Rock Rudraprayag: Police Investigate Separate Incidents

Three Murders Rock Rudraprayag: Police Investigate Separate Incidents

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Police in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand are investigating the murders of three people in two separate incidents. The victims include a mother and son, and a woman from Haryana. Police are searching for the alleged killers who have fled.

Scrap Dealer Found Dead in Faridabad; Three Arrested

Scrap Dealer Found Dead in Faridabad; Three Arrested

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 31-year-old scrap tools dealer from Delhi was found murdered in Faridabad after going missing with a large sum of money. Police have arrested three men in connection with the crime, which appears to be linked to a monetary dispute.

Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case: SC Grants Bail to Two Accused

Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case: SC Grants Bail to Two Accused

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to two individuals accused in the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, raising questions about the ongoing investigation and trial.

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Heavy rainfall across North India leads to fatalities, structural damage, travel disruptions, and school closures. Eastern states brace for more rain.

Visa Forgery Gang Busted in Noida, One Arrested

Visa Forgery Gang Busted in Noida, One Arrested

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Noida Police have arrested one person and busted a gang allegedly involved in forging visas and duping people with promises of overseas jobs.

India Sends First Delegation to Youth Delphic Games

India Sends First Delegation to Youth Delphic Games

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

India is sending its first national delegation of youth artists to the Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member Nations in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Prehistoric traces unearthed near Mauryan-era site in Haryana

Prehistoric traces unearthed near Mauryan-era site in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Archaeological explorations in Topra Kalan village, Yamunanagar district, Haryana, have revealed ancient remains and cultural artifacts, suggesting human habitation dating back approximately 3,500 years. The findings include Painted Grey Ware (PGW) and other ancient materials, with further investigations planned to determine the exact age and significance of the site.

Delhi Couple Nabbed for Bus Robbery After Staging Misbehaviour Claim

Delhi Couple Nabbed for Bus Robbery After Staging Misbehaviour Claim

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A husband and wife have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly robbing a passenger on a bus after the wife falsely accused him of misbehaviour. The police were alerted by the bus conductor, leading to the couple's arrest and the recovery of the stolen items.

RSPB's Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh Clinch Men's Doubles Title at Table Tennis Championships

RSPB's Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh Clinch Men's Doubles Title at Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) players Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh won the men's doubles title at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships. Sutirtha Mukherjee and Kaushani Nath secured the women's doubles title. The men's and women's singles pre-quarterfinals saw both expected wins and upsets, setting the stage for intense quarterfinal matches.

Shaheed Diwas 2026: PM Modi Leads Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Shaheed Diwas 2026: PM Modi Leads Tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Shaheed Diwas 2026: India observes Martyrs' Day on March 23, marking 95 years since Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged by the British in 1931. PM Modi leads tributes. History, significance, quotes and how the nation is remembering the martyrs today.