News for 'new year'

Josh Kerr storms back to 3,000m gold glory

Josh Kerr storms back to 3,000m gold glory

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Josh Kerr of Britain won the 3,000 metres title at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, while other athletes broke records in the heptathlon, 400 metres, and pole vault.

IPL 2026: Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi Ready to Roar!

IPL 2026: Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi Ready to Roar!

Rediff.com3 days ago

A look at the burgeoning partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the IPL, highlighting their contrasting styles and potential for future success.

Man Shot Dead in Delhi: Gang Rivalry Suspected

Man Shot Dead in Delhi: Gang Rivalry Suspected

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot, and three others were injured in a shooting at a shop in Bawana, Delhi. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive.

Delhi Shopkeeper Shooting: Police Investigate Gang Rivalry Angle

Delhi Shopkeeper Shooting: Police Investigate Gang Rivalry Angle

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 30-year-old shopkeeper was shot dead in Delhi, with police suspecting gang rivalry as a possible motive. The victim had a criminal record, and the attack appeared to be targeted.

IPL 2026: KKR call up Saurabh Dubey to replace injured Akash Deep

IPL 2026: KKR call up Saurabh Dubey to replace injured Akash Deep

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly set to sign left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India seamer Akash Deep for IPL 2026.

India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 yrs

India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 yrs

Rediff.com2 days ago

Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district is set to resume this year after a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Cup 2027: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Under Keen Watch In IPL 2026

World Cup 2027: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Under Keen Watch In IPL 2026

Rediff.com2 days ago

IPL 2026 will be more about tracking the performance of those 20-odd players who are going to be in the mix for the 50-overs World Cup.

Ananya Is In Love With...

Ananya Is In Love With...

Rediff.com1 days ago

As Designer Rahul Mishra's showstopper, Ananya Panday wore a glossy oversized blazer paired with a pleated ivory skirt, layering it over a crisp white shirt adorned with delicate, thematic dragonfly embellishments.

Kerala Man Dies After Alleged Assault Following Bar Fight

Kerala Man Dies After Alleged Assault Following Bar Fight

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 30-year-old man died after allegedly being assaulted following a brawl at a bar in Ezhupunna, Kerala. Police have taken five people into custody and are investigating the incident.

Chaitra Navratri: 9 Days Of Renewal And Devotion

Chaitra Navratri: 9 Days Of Renewal And Devotion

Rediff.com3 days ago

Chaitra Navratri occurs in the month of Chaitra or March-April and hence its name. It marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many regions across India.

Three Killed by Lightning Strikes in Jharkhand's Chatra District

Three Killed by Lightning Strikes in Jharkhand's Chatra District

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three women were killed in separate lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Chatra district. One woman died while collecting mahua flowers, while two sisters were killed near their home. Several others were injured.

Rupali Chakankar Quits as Women's Commission Chief After 'Godman' Links Surface

Rupali Chakankar Quits as Women's Commission Chief After 'Godman' Links Surface

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rupali Chakankar, chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, has resigned following criticism over her association with rape-accused 'godman' Ashok Kharat. The resignation comes after opposition parties highlighted Chakankar's links with Kharat, who is accused of sexual assault and fraud.

Delhi Man Arrested for Shooting at Water Plant to Assert Dominance

Delhi Man Arrested for Shooting at Water Plant to Assert Dominance

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly opening fire at a woman's mineral water plant in north Delhi's Narela area to assert dominance and force her to shut down the facility.

Don't Miss! Shantanu's Cute Runway Moment

Don't Miss! Shantanu's Cute Runway Moment

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three young designers -- Jubinav Chadha, Taarini Anand and Saim -- presented their collections at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI's GenNext show.

IPL 2026: Rahane breaks silence on KKR captaincy pressure

IPL 2026: Rahane breaks silence on KKR captaincy pressure

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane remains captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders despite a disappointing 2025 season. He emphasises a positive mindset and embracing challenges as the team heads into IPL 2026 with a revamped squad.

Vinay Kumar Yadav Secures First Title at PGTI NexGen After Playoff Thriller

Vinay Kumar Yadav Secures First Title at PGTI NexGen After Playoff Thriller

Rediff.com3 days ago

Vinay Kumar Yadav of Delhi emerged victorious at the PGTI NexGen tournament in Gurugram, securing his maiden title after a thrilling playoff against Arjunveer Shishir of Chandigarh.

Bhubaneswar Chosen to Host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships

Bhubaneswar Chosen to Host 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships

Rediff.com3 days ago

India has been awarded the rights to host the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar in 2028, marking a significant moment for Indian athletics.

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Opposition MPs and transgender rights activists are urging the withdrawal of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns that the proposed changes could weaken the rights of transgender individuals.

Ghaziabad Man's Death Investigated After Mother Found Dead

Ghaziabad Man's Death Investigated After Mother Found Dead

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 42-year-old man in Ghaziabad allegedly died by suicide after jumping from a building, while his elderly mother was found dead in their flat. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding both deaths.

Four Sentenced in Bank of India Forged Letter of Credit Case

Four Sentenced in Bank of India Forged Letter of Credit Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A special CBI court in Mumbai has sentenced four individuals to imprisonment for their involvement in a 2012 case where the Bank of India suffered a loss of over Rs 3 crore due to a forged Letter of Credit.

Hyderabad Woman's Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by Youth

Hyderabad Woman's Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by Youth

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 19-year-old woman in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide, prompting her family to accuse a youth of harassment. Police are investigating the claims and plan to arrest the accused.

22-year-old Indian student goes missing in US, search on

22-year-old Indian student goes missing in US, search on

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, has gone missing in California, prompting a search by local authorities and involvement from the Indian consulate.

Teens Arrested in Surat for Possession of Cannabis Worth Lakhs

Teens Arrested in Surat for Possession of Cannabis Worth Lakhs

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Two 17-year-old boys were detained in Surat for possessing cannabis valued at Rs 4.54 lakh. The teenagers, who came from Bihar, were intercepted by police near L N Park Society in the Udhana Bhathena area.

India Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling, Blocking 300 Websites and Apps

India Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling, Blocking 300 Websites and Apps

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian government has blocked 300 websites and applications involved in illegal gambling and betting activities, including online sports betting platforms, online casinos, and satta/matka networks, as part of its efforts to create a safe and responsible online gaming ecosystem.

IPL 2026: How Dhoni reshaped this Punjab Kings' finisher's mindset

IPL 2026: How Dhoni reshaped this Punjab Kings' finisher's mindset

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge discusses his conversations with MS Dhoni about the role of a finisher in cricket, his experiences with Mumbai, and his expectations for the upcoming IPL season with PBKS.

Uttar Pradesh Police Attacked While Responding to Assault Complaint

Uttar Pradesh Police Attacked While Responding to Assault Complaint

Rediff.com2 days ago

A police team in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, was attacked while responding to an assault complaint, resulting in injuries to officers and damage to a police vehicle. Two suspects have been arrested and are facing charges including attempted murder.

Jharkhand Brothers Arrested for Attacking Woman Suspected of Witchcraft

Jharkhand Brothers Arrested for Attacking Woman Suspected of Witchcraft

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two brothers have been arrested in Jharkhand's Palamau district for allegedly assaulting a 60-year-old woman on suspicion of witchcraft. The accused confessed to the crime after one of their cows died, leading them to suspect the woman.

Man Held for Sending Bomb Threat Emails to Gurugram Schools

Man Held for Sending Bomb Threat Emails to Gurugram Schools

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gurugram Police have arrested a Bangladeshi man for allegedly sending bomb threats via email to several schools in the city. The accused, Saurabh Vishwas alias Michael, was apprehended in Ahmedabad and confessed to creating the email ID used for the threats.

CoinDCX Founders Held Over Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Allegations

CoinDCX Founders Held Over Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Allegations

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Two co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinDCX have been arrested by Thane police in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh. The arrests follow an FIR filed against the founders for cheating, criminal breach of trust, and fraud.

Shivam Dube Celebrates Eid With Family Ahead Of IPL 2026

Shivam Dube Celebrates Eid With Family Ahead Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Shivam Dube celebrated Eid with wife Anjum Khan and his children Ayaan and Mehwish.

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 35-year-old convict serving a life sentence for rape died in Bhondsi Jail, Gurugram. Police suspect a drug overdose or heart attack as the cause of death, pending a post-mortem examination and magisterial inquiry.

Indian Companies Outpace Global Peers in AI Implementation, Reveals Deloitte Report

Indian Companies Outpace Global Peers in AI Implementation, Reveals Deloitte Report

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A Deloitte report reveals that Indian enterprises are leading the world in large-scale AI adoption, but are facing a significant skills gap in AI expertise.

Unseeded Tanvi Sharma Advances to Orleans Masters Semifinals with Upset Win

Unseeded Tanvi Sharma Advances to Orleans Masters Semifinals with Upset Win

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Tanvi Sharma defeated Japan's Natsuki Nidaira to reach the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.

Man Arrested in Connection with Delhi Firing, Extortion Plot

Man Arrested in Connection with Delhi Firing, Extortion Plot

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man wanted in connection with a firing incident in Jagatpuri, Delhi, related to an extortion attempt allegedly orchestrated by a Punjab-based gangster.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Jahangir Puri Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Jahangir Puri Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting in Jahangir Puri, Delhi, linked to gang rivalry.

Indian Court Annuls Marriage of Woman Married at Age 12

Indian Court Annuls Marriage of Woman Married at Age 12

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A woman in Jodhpur, India, successfully annulled her marriage, which was solemnised when she was 12 years old, after a court battle, highlighting the ongoing issue of child marriage and the importance of legal intervention.

6-year-old dies during 'MRI scan procedure' in Noida

6-year-old dies during 'MRI scan procedure' in Noida

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

'The exact cause of death is not known yet and will be determined after completion of the enquiry'

DMK ally exits alliance ahead of polls, heads to NDA in TN

DMK ally exits alliance ahead of polls, heads to NDA in TN

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) has announced its departure from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, citing the DMK's 'big brother' attitude and unmet demands.

Maharashtra Teenager Detained in Child Sexual Abuse Case: What We Know

Maharashtra Teenager Detained in Child Sexual Abuse Case: What We Know

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 16-year-old boy has been detained in Beed, Maharashtra, for allegedly sexually abusing a six-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the boy lured the girl into his house with the offer of fruit, after which he allegedly sexually abused her. He has been booked under the POCSO Act.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli Laughs Off London Flight Rumours

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli Laughs Off London Flight Rumours

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Virat Kohli used laughing emojis to dismiss rumours about chartered flights during IPL 2026, addressing claims of frequent London trips with a light-hearted Instagram response.