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15-year-old hockey trainee abducted, gang-raped in Odisha

15-year-old hockey trainee abducted, gang-raped in Odisha

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Though the incident occurred on July 3 evening, it came to the fore after the victim filed a complaint at Jajpur town police station on Monday, the police said.

India's top IT cos wrap up Q1 with single-digit topline growth

India's top IT cos wrap up Q1 with single-digit topline growth

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

India's top IT services firms delivered single-digit revenue growth in April-June, capping off a mixed, somewhat-sobering quarter as macroeconomic instability and geopolitical tensions weighed on global tech demand and delayed client decisionmaking. Management commentary painted a mixed picture, caution prevailed, yet industry CEOs also emphasised cost optimisation, vendor consolidation, and opportunities in AI makeovers.

Israel bombs Iran's nuclear sites; Iran strikes back, 1 killed

Israel bombs Iran's nuclear sites; Iran strikes back, 1 killed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Latest satellite pictures of Iranian military and nuclear facilities released after Israeli strikes show the sites which were damaged after the operation.

Maratha quota talks fail, Jarange targets Fadnavis again

Maratha quota talks fail, Jarange targets Fadnavis again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Talks between Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange and a government delegation ended without a resolution in Mumbai. Jarange criticized the Chief Minister and vowed to continue his hunger strike, demanding a 10% quota for Marathas under the OBC category.

Has Yashasvi Jaiswal Been Shortchanged?

Has Yashasvi Jaiswal Been Shortchanged?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Jaiswal has an avg of 36 & a strike rate of 164 in T20Is and he got dropped for Gill who has avg of 30 and a strike rate of 139.' 'There is no place for merit anymore.'

Day 3 of quota stir: Jarange threatens to give up water

Day 3 of quota stir: Jarange threatens to give up water

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Manoj Jarange's protest for Maratha quota at Mumbai's Azad Maidan enters its third day. Jarange is demanding 10% quota for Marathas and recognition as Kunbis. Maharashtra ministers suggest the community avail the existing EWS quota.

Paris 2024 Olympics headquarters, event management firms raided

Paris 2024 Olympics headquarters, event management firms raided

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

A judicial source said the raids were part of a probe opened into suspicion of "illegal taking of interest, favoritism and concealment" in the award of several contracts.

India won't tolerate...: Modi's warning to Pakistan from Red Fort

India won't tolerate...: Modi's warning to Pakistan from Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Modi said India has now established a "new normal" of not differentiating between terrorists and those who nurture terrorism as they are both enemies of humanity.

Modi likely to visit US for UNGA session amid Trump tariff

Modi likely to visit US for UNGA session amid Trump tariff

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the UN General Assembly in September. The session will address global conflicts and trade negotiations between the US and India.

Trump's Tariffs: India's Second 1991 Moment

Trump's Tariffs: India's Second 1991 Moment

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The crisis may not be as visible this time, but the stakes are just as high, points out Rajeswari Sengupta.

EPS Shows BJP Who Is The Boss in Tamil Nadu

EPS Shows BJP Who Is The Boss in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The EPS camp feels assertiveness will help the AIADMK keep the BJP's seat-share ambitions to the minimum,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

K'taka govt forms SIT to probe Dharmasthala mass grave claim

K'taka govt forms SIT to probe Dharmasthala mass grave claim

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The Karnataka government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate allegations of multiple murders, sexual assaults, and missing women in the Dharmasthala region over the past two decades.

Landslides, heavy rains kill 5 in Himachal; 1200 roads closed

Landslides, heavy rains kill 5 in Himachal; 1200 roads closed

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Heavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread disruption, including road closures and train cancellations.

72-year-old woman among 4 shot dead in Manipur; Kuki group claims role

72-year-old woman among 4 shot dead in Manipur; Kuki group claims role

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Preliminary reports suggested that they were shot from a point-blank range, another official in the Churachandpur district headquarters said.

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mrs Gandhi's power ebbed and peaked with the times. Mr Modi's has almost been constant, barring the few months of hard dip after the 240 seats of 2024, points out Shekhar Gupta.

RG Kar doc murder: Parents talk to CBI chief, may meet Shah

RG Kar doc murder: Parents talk to CBI chief, may meet Shah

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Parents of the RG Medical College rape victim met CBI Director Praveen Sood to express their dissatisfaction with the agency's probe. They believe more than one person was involved in the rape and murder of their daughter and allege a cover-up. The CBI has challenged the life imprisonment sentence given to the convicted, seeking the death penalty.

MP man dies as car swept away in Raj rains; schools closed

MP man dies as car swept away in Raj rains; schools closed

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Heavy rains in Rajasthan lead to flooding, resulting in casualties and widespread disruption. Rescue operations are underway, and schools are closed in several districts.

Chess Olympiad trophy missing from AICF headquarters!

Chess Olympiad trophy missing from AICF headquarters!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

An "embarrassed" All India Chess Federation (AICF) has filed a police complaint after a Chess Olympiad trophy its team won in the last edition of the tournament at home went missing from its office, forcing the sports body to arrange for a replica of the prized possession and tender an apology.

Tim Cook Drops AI Truth Bomb: Adapt Or...

Tim Cook Drops AI Truth Bomb: Adapt Or...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As the Apple CEO put it to his staff, the choice is stark: Adopt AI or risk being left behind. The same applies to everyone preparing for the future of work.

Soldiers missing after Uttarkashi cloudburst hit Army camp

Soldiers missing after Uttarkashi cloudburst hit Army camp

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

A cloudburst triggered devastating flashfloods in the Harsil area of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, with at least 8-10 Indian Army personnel reported missing from a camp in the lower Harsil region.

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Mandaviya addresses state of Indian football

Gambhir or Amorim: Who's right about building team around stars?

Gambhir or Amorim: Who's right about building team around stars?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

In the last 10 games that United have played under Amorim's stewardship, they had lost six games, while under Gambhir, India have lost eight out of their last 11 Tests.

Rahul Gandhi launches 'voter adhikar yatra' in Bihar for voting rights

Rahul Gandhi launches 'voter adhikar yatra' in Bihar for voting rights

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar to advocate for fair elections and protect voting rights, alleging irregularities in electoral rolls and accusing the BJP of attempting to disenfranchise voters.

NDRF, BSF teams mobilised for relief, rescue work

NDRF, BSF teams mobilised for relief, rescue work

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Six teams of the National Disaster Response Force and two from the BSF have been sent to undertake rescue and relief operations at the aircraft crash site in Ahmedabad on Thursday, officials said.

Big celebs among 29 booked for 'endorsing' betting apps

Big celebs among 29 booked for 'endorsing' betting apps

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case to look into the role of more than two dozen celebrities, including actors like Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj, apart from some social media influencers and YouTubers in Telangana as part of a money laundering probe against certain online betting platforms, official sources said on Thursday.

Big celebs among 29 booked for 'endorsing' betting apps

Big celebs among 29 booked for 'endorsing' betting apps

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case to investigate the role of celebrities, including actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rana Daggubati, in promoting online betting platforms.

After NISAR mission, ISRO to launch 6,500 kg US satellite

After NISAR mission, ISRO to launch 6,500 kg US satellite

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

ISRO to launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the US, marking a significant milestone in the Indian space program after the successful launch of the NASA-ISRO NISAR mission.

Navy HQ staffer held for leaking Op Sindoor details with Pak handler

Navy HQ staffer held for leaking Op Sindoor details with Pak handler

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Vishal Yadav, an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in the Directorate of Dockyard at the Navy building, allegedly also shared details on Operation Sindoor -- strikes carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

ED summons Google, Meta on Monday in betting apps case

ED summons Google, Meta on Monday in betting apps case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

As part of the probe, the ED has summoned representatives from both companies to appear before its Delhi headquarters on July 21.

ChatGPT5: OpenAI's Sam Altman's Big Bet

ChatGPT5: OpenAI's Sam Altman's Big Bet

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Sam Altman is wagering on GPT5 as a leap towards AGI -- smarter, more accurate and less flattering -- but admits the AI still lacks selflearning.

SEE: Gavaskar honoured by BCCI

SEE: Gavaskar honoured by BCCI

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Really appreciate the opportunities that I've got, to be what I am thanks to Indian cricket.'

Over 600 people fall ill during Puri Rath Yatra; several hurt, 9 critical

Over 600 people fall ill during Puri Rath Yatra; several hurt, 9 critical

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Around 70 people were undergoing treatment at the District Headquarters Hospital in Puri, with nine reported to be in critical condition, an official said.

BSF gets body cams, biometric tools to tackle infiltration from Bangladesh

BSF gets body cams, biometric tools to tackle infiltration from Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

The two policy decisions to bolster BSF capabilities at this front have been taken in the wake of the stepped up security arrangements along the border following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh on August 5, 2024.

What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

What C P Radhakrishnan's Choice Means For Modi, BJP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

By naming a sworn swayamsevak for vice president, the Modi-Shah duo have sent out a clear and positive message to Nagpur, where the RSS headquarters is located, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'They wanted the city to be a great business hub. They didn't like the fact that taxes collected in Bombay would go outside the city.'

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Sports Bill is a key reform aimed at building a "transparent, accountable and world-class sports ecosystem" in India.

AI 171 Crash: 'Mood Is Grim' At Tata HQ

AI 171 Crash: 'Mood Is Grim' At Tata HQ

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The crash has dealt a blow to the conglomerate's efforts to turn around Air India, especially following its merger with Vistara in 2024.

Mumbai's Powai Lake overflows after heavy rains

Mumbai's Powai Lake overflows after heavy rains

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

The scenic Powai Lake in Mumbai overflowed on Wednesday morning following heavy rains in its catchment areas for the last two days, a civic official said.

Microsoft Restores Services To Nayara

Microsoft Restores Services To Nayara

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Microsoft Corp has restored all services -- including email access -- to Russian oil giant Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy, just before a scheduled hearing in the Delhi high court over the service suspension.

'EC can't be churao aayog': Oppn MPs march to EC office

'EC can't be churao aayog': Oppn MPs march to EC office

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Wearing white caps with a red cross on the words 'SIR' and "vote chori", the protesting MPs started their march from Parliament's Makar Dwar raising slogans against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar and "vote chori" while carrying placards and banners.