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Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Mumbai-Pune Expressway gridlocked for 30 hours; relief likely on Thursday

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra Highway Traffic Police have advised motorists to avoid the Mumbai-Pune Expressway until regular traffic movement is restored.

Was ready to strike during Operation Sindoor: Navy chief

Was ready to strike during Operation Sindoor: Navy chief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

During Operation Sindoor, Indian naval ships, submarines and aircraft were operationally ready and deployed, projecting strength and preparedness to deter any "potential actions from our western adversary" in the maritime domain, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday.

Modi, Merz set for Ahmedabad talks amid rising global tensions

Modi, Merz set for Ahmedabad talks amid rising global tensions

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

In their talks, Modi and Merz are likely to deliberate on trade and investment ties as New Delhi is looking at deepening economic engagement with Europe against the backdrop of Washington's 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, people familiar with the matter said.

WPL: Capitals clinch last-ball thriller vs Warriorz

WPL: Capitals clinch last-ball thriller vs Warriorz

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals secure first win of WPL after scratchy run chase

WPL: Mandhana dazzles as RCB keep win streak going

WPL: Mandhana dazzles as RCB keep win streak going

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Mandhana, Voll guide RCB to fourth consecutive win in WPL

WPL: Warriorz assert dominance with easy win over MI

WPL: Warriorz assert dominance with easy win over MI

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

UP Warriorz beat Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in WPL

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, 608 days in space

Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, 608 days in space

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, completing three missions aboard the International Space Station and setting numerous spaceflight records. She is currently visiting India.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway resumed at 1.46 am after the damaged gas tanker was shifted from the accident site, an official said.

Maha cabinet clears land policy for 'third Mumbai' push

Maha cabinet clears land policy for 'third Mumbai' push

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a land acquisition and allotment policy for development projects in the 'Third Mumbai' area near the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), along with other key infrastructure and development initiatives across the state.

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.

Tilak passes fitness test, India A cruise past USA

Tilak passes fitness test, India A cruise past USA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Indian team management will heave a sigh of relief with Tilak Varma ticking all the boxes on his return to competitive cricket after a lower abdominal surgery as the 'A' team, comprising mostly of IPL stars, comfortably defeated the United States of America by 38 runs in a high-scoring warm-up game in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Tarique Rahman's remarkable turnaround from 17-year self-exile

Tarique Rahman's remarkable turnaround from 17-year self-exile

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Tarique Rahman, after 17 years in self-exile, has led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a significant victory, becoming the country's Prime Minister. This marks a major turnaround for the BNP after years of being targeted by the Awami League government.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'In any aviation emergency, the first rule is aviate -- fly the aircraft.' 'The fact that the commander's voice is not on the recording simply means he was focused entirely on flying. It does not imply anything more than that.'

What Were Tamannaah, Shanaya, Ashnoor Upto?

What Were Tamannaah, Shanaya, Ashnoor Upto?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

They were at the Elle List 2026 party; it wasn't just another red carpet night where fashion stopped at pretty outfits. This one came with intent.

WPL: Patil's fiery 5-fer hands RCB facile win over GG

WPL: Patil's fiery 5-fer hands RCB facile win over GG

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru rode on a century partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh before off-spinner Shreyanka Patil produced a magical five-wicket haul to beat Gujarat Giants by 32 runs and register their third consecutive win in the Women's Premier League, in Navi Mumbai, on Friday.

3.84 Trillion Spent On These Weapons...

3.84 Trillion Spent On These Weapons...

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The largest tranche came in July, in the wake of Operation Sindoor, with the DAC according acceptance of necessity -- or initial approval -- for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approximately 1.05 trillion through indigenous sourcing.

Big blow for Giants: Bhatia ruled out of WPL 2026

Big blow for Giants: Bhatia ruled out of WPL 2026

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants Yastika Bhatia ruled out of remainder of tournament

Former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passes away

Former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passes away

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away in Pune following a prolonged illness. He was 81 and had served as Union Minister of State for Railways and was a former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Why Our Military Leaders Must Be Diligent

Why Our Military Leaders Must Be Diligent

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The armed forces of India will be wise to remember that its public interface needs to be tempered with discretion, maturity and example, keeping in mind the nation's multi-cultural and multi-religious fabric which is its greatest strength but which can also become its biggest fault-line, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

MoD Signs 4,666 Cr Contracts For Carbines, Torpedoes

MoD Signs 4,666 Cr Contracts For Carbines, Torpedoes

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

During the financial year 2025-2026, the defence ministry has signed a total of 182,492 crore capital acquisition contracts, highlighting the government's push to modernise the armed forces and promote indigenous defence production.

India seeks early consular access to crew held in Iran

India seeks early consular access to crew held in Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

India will continue to press Iranian authorities to grant early consular access to the 16 Indian crew members of a commercial vessel that was detained last month, the Indian embassy in Tehran said on Saturday.

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in Women's Premier League match in Navi Mumbai.

'Sindoor' formation in Republic Day flypast to showcase IAF might

'Sindoor' formation in Republic Day flypast to showcase IAF might

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The Indian Air Force's Republic Day flypast will feature a 'Sindoor' formation of combat jets, symbolizing its dominance during recent hostilities. The flypast will also commemorate Operation Sindoor.

WPL: Litchfield's efforts in vain as Giants survive Warriorz scare

WPL: Litchfield's efforts in vain as Giants survive Warriorz scare

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield's commanding knock of 78 off just 40 balls went in vain as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in a high-scoring Women's Premier League match, Navi Mumbai, on Saturday.

Wedding plans turn to grief as pilot Pathak dies in Baramati crash

Wedding plans turn to grief as pilot Pathak dies in Baramati crash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Captain Shambhavi Pathak, a pilot with VSR Ventures, was among those killed in the Learjet 45 crash in Baramati, Maharashtra. Her family in Delhi is devastated by the loss.

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India put on a commanding performance to beat South Africa by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up clash at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Saffron tsunami in Maha: BJP wins 1,425 seats in 29 corporations

Saffron tsunami in Maha: BJP wins 1,425 seats in 29 corporations

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

According to the final tally, the BJP won 1,425 out of a total 2,869 seats, Shiv Sena 399, Congress 324, NCP 167, Shiv Sena-UBT 155, NCP-SP 36, MNS 13, BSP 6, parties registered with the SEC 129, unrecognised parties 196, and 19 independents.

Dropped chances, last-over carnage: De Klerk stuns MI

Dropped chances, last-over carnage: De Klerk stuns MI

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Nadine de Klerk's four-fer, followed by a match-winning half-century, powered RCB to open their account with a win in the opening match of WPL 2026 against MI on Friday in Navi Mumbai.

Tennis Meets Fashion at AO: Who Wore It Best?

Tennis Meets Fashion at AO: Who Wore It Best?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Check out what the players are wearing at this year's Australian Open.

Op Sindoor impact: IAF, Navy to place mega orders for BrahMos missiles

Op Sindoor impact: IAF, Navy to place mega orders for BrahMos missiles

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Navy would be using the missiles for equipping its Veer-class warships while the Indian Air Force would be using them to equip its Russian-origin Su-30 MKI fighter jet fleet, the sources said.

Bhumi, Manushi Are Making Pantsuits Look Hot

Bhumi, Manushi Are Making Pantsuits Look Hot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Who decided pantsuits are only meant for boring boardrooms and Monday meetings?

How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

How does the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation's budget compare with the budget of other Indian cities?

WPL: RCB look to bounce back in clash with MI

WPL: RCB look to bounce back in clash with MI

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Both teams will be hoping their key players step up as the league phase reaches a decisive stage.

BMC election: Colaba ward sees dismal 20.88% voter turnout

BMC election: Colaba ward sees dismal 20.88% voter turnout

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The civic ward was unable to manage even half of Mumbai's overall voter turnout of 52.94 per cent, which means only 9,614 residents of the total 46,036 exercised their franchise.

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

A mouth-watering India-South Africa warm-up at the D Y Patil stadium did exactly that, igniting anticipation and hopes among fans.

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

In 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a multi-domain combat mission against Pakistan in response to cross-border terrorism. The operation involved precision strikes, military retaliation, and diplomatic measures, marking a significant shift in India's security policy.

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Australia captain Alyssa Healy bemoaned some loose bowling from her team after the seven-time champions exited the Women's World Cup in a shock semi-final loss to India on Thursday.

Ahan Takes Over From Dad Suniel Shetty In Border 2

Ahan Takes Over From Dad Suniel Shetty In Border 2

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'When my character died in Border, I felt a strange sense of pride. But today, I sometimes feel that if my character had survived, perhaps I would have been a part of Border 2.'

It's official! RCB to play two IPL games in Raipur

It's official! RCB to play two IPL games in Raipur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The Justice Cunha Commission which was constituted to investigate the June 4 stampede, had reportedly concluded in its report that the "design and structure" of the stadium were "unsuitable and unsafe" for mass gatherings

From Retired Out To Match Winner: Harleen's Epic Comeback!

From Retired Out To Match Winner: Harleen's Epic Comeback!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Less than 24 hours after being retired out, Harleen Deol bounced back with a blistering 64 not out from 39 balls to power UP Warriorz to victory.