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Lawyer Found Murdered In Chhattisgarh, Bar Association Demands Justice

Lawyer Found Murdered In Chhattisgarh, Bar Association Demands Justice

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The body of a woman lawyer was discovered in a forest area in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, with police investigating her alleged murder using a sharp-edged weapon. The District Bar Association has staged protests, demanding immediate arrests.

NEET paper leak: College promises action against arrested lecturer

NEET paper leak: College promises action against arrested lecturer

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A Pune-based college has announced disciplinary action against a biology lecturer arrested by the CBI for her alleged involvement in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The lecturer, part of the NTA's paper-setting committee, is accused of leaking questions to students for a fee.

AFI Announces Selection Criteria For 2026 World U20 Championships

AFI Announces Selection Criteria For 2026 World U20 Championships

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced the selection criteria for the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships, which will be held in Eugene, USA. Athletes will be selected based on their performance in three domestic competitions, including the Indian Athletics Series and the National Junior Federation Competition.

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 22-year-old engineering student was murdered in Hyderabad, allegedly by relatives of a woman he was in a relationship with, who disapproved of the affair.

Teen star Gout Gout wins but falls short of historic sub-10 run

Teen star Gout Gout wins but falls short of historic sub-10 run

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Teenage sprinter Gout Gout won the men's under-20 100 metres at the Australian junior championships in Brisbane, clocking 10.21 seconds.

Federation Cup Athletics To Serve As Asian U23 Championships Trial

Federation Cup Athletics To Serve As Asian U23 Championships Trial

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Competition in Ranchi will serve as the selection trial for the Asian U23 Athletics Championships. Athletes aged 20-22 are eligible, and the event also serves as a qualifier for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Vinicius Jr stuns Sevilla as Mbappe drama continues

Vinicius Jr stuns Sevilla as Mbappe drama continues

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Vinicius Jr.'s goal secured a 1-0 victory for Real Madrid against Sevilla, while Kylian Mbappe returned to the starting lineup after a controversial omission. Barcelona also secured a win against Real Betis.

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to Clash in UTT Table Tennis Final

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to Clash in UTT Table Tennis Final

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal will compete in the Under-19 Girls Team final at the UTT 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships in Dehradun.

Leading Teams Shine At National Table Tennis Championships

Leading Teams Shine At National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The opening rounds of the Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships saw dominant performances from leading teams, while some lower-ranked teams put up a strong fight.

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal In Sohrabuddin Shaikh Case

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal In Sohrabuddin Shaikh Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case, citing a lack of evidence and broken links in the prosecution's case.

Man Wounded In Rajasthan School Shooting After Leave Dispute

Man Wounded In Rajasthan School Shooting After Leave Dispute

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A man was injured after a teacher's husband allegedly opened fire on a government school premises in Rajasthan's Karauli district following a dispute over leave denial.

IPL 2026: RCB skipper Patidar flags bat-ball imbalance ahead of Qualifier 1 vs Titans

IPL 2026: RCB skipper Patidar flags bat-ball imbalance ahead of Qualifier 1 vs Titans

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Patidar highlights bowlers' plight in high-scoring IPL, stays guarded on Ahmedabad final shift

Confused Selections; Inconsistent Strategies: Why LSG Flopped In IPL 2026

Confused Selections; Inconsistent Strategies: Why LSG Flopped In IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants' IPL season was marked by inconsistent selections, questionable combinations, and a lack of clarity in their strongest XI, leading to a disappointing campaign.

Hockey India Considers Life Bans Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Hockey India Considers Life Bans Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Hockey India has called an urgent executive board meeting to address a series of sexual harassment, misconduct, and indiscipline cases, considering stringent actions including life bans.

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Junior Worlds: Tanvi creates history, seals maiden medal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Tanvi becomes first Indian female in 17 years to secure world junior medal, Hooda misses out

RG Kar Case: Family Hails Suspension Of IPS Officers

RG Kar Case: Family Hails Suspension Of IPS Officers

Rediff.com15 May 2026

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.

Palak-Mukesh Shatter World Record To Win Gold At Shooting World Cup

Palak-Mukesh Shatter World Record To Win Gold At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Indian shooters Palak and Mukesh Nelavalli won a gold medal and broke the world record in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain.

'Proud of England, India, Kenya': Rai after PGA victory

'Proud of England, India, Kenya': Rai after PGA victory

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Aaron Rai, an Englishman, defied expectations with a remarkable final round to win the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, marking a significant achievement in his career.

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India face a tough challenge in the Thomas Cup semifinal as France take a 2-0 lead, with Kidambi Srikanth losing to Alex Lanier and Ayush Shetty falling to Christo Popov.

Rohan Bopanna Eyes AITA Role To Drive Tennis Change

Rohan Bopanna Eyes AITA Role To Drive Tennis Change

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Tennis legend Rohan Bopanna has expressed his desire to take on an administrative role at the All India Tennis Association (AITA), aiming to drive significant change in Indian tennis. Bopanna highlighted the importance of focusing on existing strengths and providing comprehensive support to players, drawing from his experience with the 'Doubles Dream of India' program.

Tamil Nadu Secure U-19 Table Tennis Championship

Tamil Nadu Secure U-19 Table Tennis Championship

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu defeated Maharashtra 3-1 to win the U-19 boys' team title at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships.

Kohli on captaincy era: 'Everyone felt ownership'

Kohli on captaincy era: 'Everyone felt ownership'

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Virat Kohli discusses his time as captain of the Indian Test cricket team and how a shared sense of responsibility among players contributed to their success.

Congress Protests NEET Exam Cancellation, Seeks Supreme Court Probe

Congress Protests NEET Exam Cancellation, Seeks Supreme Court Probe

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress staged protests against the Centre over the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam, demanding strict action against those involved in the alleged paper leak and a Supreme Court-monitored probe.

World Junior Champions: Tanvi punches her ticket to final

World Junior Champions: Tanvi punches her ticket to final

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

India's top seeded Tanvi Sharma produced a near-perfect match against China's Liu Si Ya to storm into the final of the BWF World Junior Champions, in Guwahati, on Saturday.

UK health minister quits, may challenger Starmer for PM

UK health minister quits, may challenger Starmer for PM

Rediff.com14 May 2026

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the Cabinet, citing a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, potentially triggering a Labour leadership contest.

Tanvi, Unnati headline India's World Juniors campaign

Tanvi, Unnati headline India's World Juniors campaign

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Tanvi, Unnati and Bhargav Ram-Viswa Tej to lead strong Indian line-up in BWF World Junior Championships

West Bengal Beat Tamil Nadu In U-19 Table Tennis Final

West Bengal Beat Tamil Nadu In U-19 Table Tennis Final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

West Bengal defeated Tamil Nadu 3-1 in the Under-19 girls' team final at the 87th UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships.

Raigad Engineer Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe

Raigad Engineer Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A junior engineer from the Public Works Department in Raigad district, Maharashtra, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh from a contractor.

Sairaj Pardeshi Faces Suspension After Positive Dope Test, Alleges Conspiracy

Sairaj Pardeshi Faces Suspension After Positive Dope Test, Alleges Conspiracy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Commonwealth Championships gold medalist Sairaj Pardeshi has been provisionally suspended by NADA after testing positive for a banned substance. The weightlifter alleges a conspiracy to sabotage his career.

How Delhi Schools Are Protecting Students From Heatwave

How Delhi Schools Are Protecting Students From Heatwave

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Schools in Delhi are taking precautionary measures to protect students from the ongoing heatwave, including suspending outdoor activities, shifting assemblies indoors, and considering early closure for junior classes.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India rout Switzerland, enter quarters

Junior Hockey World Cup: India rout Switzerland, enter quarters

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

FIH Men's World Cup: India beat Switzerland 5-0 to qualify for quarterfinals

How Sakshi Chaudhary Overcame Setbacks To Secure CWG Berth

How Sakshi Chaudhary Overcame Setbacks To Secure CWG Berth

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Sakshi Chaudhary overcame a series of setbacks, including a loss at the World Championships and missing out on Asian Championships selection, to secure her place at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after a strategic shift to the 51kg category.

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A senior Maharashtra government official and a junior clerk were convicted by a special court in Latur for accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for approving a business proposal in 2014.

IPL 2026: Prince Yadav Stuns Virat Kohli With Lethal Inswinger!

IPL 2026: Prince Yadav Stuns Virat Kohli With Lethal Inswinger!

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Prince Yadav returned outstanding figures of 3/33 as RCB fell nine runs short of the target in the rain-curtailed match.

Pakistan pull out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India

Pakistan pull out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Pakistan has pulled out of the Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in India in November-December.

Why Puducherry Voters Like N Rangaswamy

Why Puducherry Voters Like N Rangaswamy

Rediff.com5 May 2026

In Puducherry, where constituencies have fewer than 30,000 electors on average, it is usual for N Rangaswamy to call out people he knows by name during his roadside election meetings.

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Sreejesh, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist, believes India have the potential to finish on the podium in the upcoming junior World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10.

Priyanuj Bhattacharya, Ritvik Gupta Triumph At National Table Tennis

Priyanuj Bhattacharya, Ritvik Gupta Triumph At National Table Tennis

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Assam's Priyanuj Bhattacharya and J&K's Ritvik Gupta emerged victorious in the Under-19 and Under-17 Boys' Singles finals respectively at the Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships.

Adityanath Blames Graft For UP's 'BIMARU' Status

Adityanath Blames Graft For UP's 'BIMARU' Status

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the state's 'BIMARU' (sick) status to corruption during previous governments, emphasising the need for transparency and meritocracy in recruitment processes. He highlighted improvements in medical facilities and increased government job opportunities for young people in Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi Trade And Taxes Officials Transferred After Irregularities Found

Delhi Trade And Taxes Officials Transferred After Irregularities Found

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

162 officials of the Trade and Taxes department in Delhi, including three assistant commissioners, were transferred after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta discovered 'serious irregularities' during a surprise visit.