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Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The driver of the SUV that fatally struck Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, was apprehended and his vehicle seized. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

India rejects role of US tariff threat behind Pak ceasefire

India rejects role of US tariff threat behind Pak ceasefire

Rediff.com30 May 2025

India on Thursday said the issue of trade did not come up at all in talks between Indian and American leaders during its military clashes with Pakistan, virtually rejecting Washington's repeated claims that its offer of trade stopped the confrontation.

CBI repatriation rate doubles, brings back 134 over 5 years

CBI repatriation rate doubles, brings back 134 over 5 years

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The CBI has significantly increased the rate of fugitive repatriation, bringing back 134 individuals in the last five years, doubling the number from the previous decade. This success is attributed to enhanced diplomatic efforts, technological advancements, and improved coordination with Interpol.

Covid originated in US? China claims to have 'proof'

Covid originated in US? China claims to have 'proof'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

China on Wednesday accused the United States for originating COVID-19, claiming America was trying to 'shift the blame' after US President Donald Trump said that the disease was leaked from a Wuhan lab, New York Post reported.

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The DGCA has issued multiple fines and warnings to Air India over the past three years, flagging serious concerns in flight operations, cockpit discipline, and internal accountability.

MIT punishes Indian-American student for pro-Palestine speech

MIT punishes Indian-American student for pro-Palestine speech

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

MIT leadership said that they stand by the punishment they issued to Vemuri.

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Two types of cabbage give this Chinese rice its crunchy but excellent flavour.

Harvard University sues Trump admin over federal fund freeze

Harvard University sues Trump admin over federal fund freeze

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Trump administration has threatened to freeze more than $2.2 billion in grants and contracts if the university refused to submit to demands, including it eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, ban masks at campus protests, enact merit-based hiring and admissions reforms, and reduce the power of faculty and administrators the White House has said are "more committed to activism than scholarship."

Pope Trump? 'That would be my number 1 choice, says US Prez

Pope Trump? 'That would be my number 1 choice, says US Prez

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

There has never been a pope from the US.

The Lady Who Inspired Anupam Kher To Direct Again After 23 Years

The Lady Who Inspired Anupam Kher To Direct Again After 23 Years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

There's a reason why Anupam Kher directed Tanvi The Great.

T20 WC: SA, SL captains slam 'tough' New York pitch!

T20 WC: SA, SL captains slam 'tough' New York pitch!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The drop-in pitch at the Nassau Stadium in New York that hosted the T20 World Cup opener between South Africa and Sri Lanka received criticism from both team captains.

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

'There Was Something Beautiful About The Two People'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'In a world which is full of categories, hatred and ideologies, there was this basic decency.'

The New York Stadium Which Will Host India-Pakistan Game

The New York Stadium Which Will Host India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The 34,000-seat Nassau County international cricket stadium in New York is expected to be filled to the brim when India take on Pakistan on June 9.

AI crash compensation to follow Montreal Convention rules

AI crash compensation to follow Montreal Convention rules

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The nationality of the passengers onboard will define the minimum liability applicable to the airline operator as per the Montreal Convention, Prudent Insurance Brokers vice president (aviation & specialty lines) Hitesh Girotra said.

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Rediff.com26 May 2025

A cross-party delegation led by Congress MP Dr Shashi Tharoor is visiting key American nations to rally global support for India's counter-terror stance under Operation Sindoor, spotlighting regional stability and Pakistan-backed cross-border threats.

Salman Rushdie's attacker gets 25-year jail term

Salman Rushdie's attacker gets 25-year jail term

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The attack during a lecture in western New York left the prizewinning writer blind in one eye.

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff resume their simmering rivalry on the pristine lawns of London.

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

Rediff.com25 May 2025

D Gukesh will take on Magnus Carlsen in the opening round in what should be one of the most keenly-contested matches at the Norway Chess tournament.

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

'IPL needs a 12-16 week window to match the likes of NFL'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman.

Even Babies Join Anti-Trump Protests!

Even Babies Join Anti-Trump Protests!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Glimpses of the nationwide 'Hands Off' anti-Trump protests in the USA, April 5, 2025.

Achieved objective to stop nuke threat: Trump after triple strikes on Iran

Achieved objective to stop nuke threat: Trump after triple strikes on Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

After his remarks at the White House. Trump, in his Truth Social pos,t warned that any retaliation from Iran would be met with "force far greater than what was witnessed tonight."

Choose peace or face tragedy: Trump warns Iran against retaliation

Choose peace or face tragedy: Trump warns Iran against retaliation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a Truth Social Post, Trump said, "This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days."

Historic moment for US, Israel, World: Trump after US strikes on Iran

Historic moment for US, Israel, World: Trump after US strikes on Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the operation as a historic moment for the US, Israel and the world, while urging Iran to agree to end the ongoing conflict.

We will not be sitting quietly if...: Tharoor on Pahalgam attack

We will not be sitting quietly if...: Tharoor on Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday (local time) highlighted how India responded in a measured and calibrated manner towards terror bases and headquarters in Pakistan, following the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.

PIX: Messi falls just short as Al-Ahly hold Inter Miami

PIX: Messi falls just short as Al-Ahly hold Inter Miami

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.

Recipe: New York-Style Bagel Sandwich

Recipe: New York-Style Bagel Sandwich

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Bagel sandwiches are mix and match and can be filled with anything.

Even Spiderman Ran New York Marathon

Even Spiderman Ran New York Marathon

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Glimpses from the New York and Beijing Marathons.

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'You can imagine for India what Shuks means not just to the billions of people in India but the entire Indian diaspora around the world.'

2026 World Cup goes Super Bowl style

2026 World Cup goes Super Bowl style

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

The 2026 World Cup final will feature its first ever halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Bhutto-led Pak delegation faces US heat over Jaish, minorities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

In a post on X, Sherman said that he 'emphasised to the Pakistani delegation the importance of combatting terrorism, and in particular, the group Jaish-e-Mohammed, who murdered my constituent Daniel Pearl in 2002'.

'Pradhan mantri chuppi todo': Cong on US claims on Indo-Pak truce

'Pradhan mantri chuppi todo': Cong on US claims on Indo-Pak truce

Rediff.com28 May 2025

There was no immediate reaction from the government on it but it has maintained that India-Pakistan understanding on cessation of hostilities was arrived at following direct negotiations between the two sides.

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he was proud that the State Assembly and the State Senate have passed the bill making Diwali a New York City Public School holiday.

Pooran, Maxwell named MLC skippers in big overhaul

Pooran, Maxwell named MLC skippers in big overhaul

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Nicholas Pooran, who announced his retirement from all international formats on Tuesday, has been appointed as the captain of MI New York in the Major League Cricket

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Brazil's Fluminense continued their fairy-tale run at the Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Florida, to book their place in the semi-finals.

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the United States has launched an attack on three Nuclear sites in Iran.

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz will aim to reinforce his status as the new all-court monarch of men's tennis with a third successive Wimbledon title

Why Is SEBI Probing A Trading Giant?

Why Is SEBI Probing A Trading Giant?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sebi's probe against Jane Street is part of its efforts to mitigate losses for individual derivative traders.

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Pain free Vondrousova getting old magic back on grass