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Badshah's Haryanvi song 'Tateeree' sparks row; singer apologises

Badshah's Haryanvi song 'Tateeree' sparks row; singer apologises

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rapper Badshah is facing legal scrutiny and a potential travel ban after his latest Haryanvi music video, Tateeree, sparked outrage over its lyrics and visuals, prompting police to investigate and issue a Look Out Circular.

Hindu Groups Protest Over Alleged Idol Desecration in Himachal Temple

Hindu Groups Protest Over Alleged Idol Desecration in Himachal Temple

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hindu organisations protested in Himachal's Chamba district after a boy allegedly set fire to a cloth covering an idol in the Jalpa temple. Police are investigating, and the boy's family has apologised.

Five Odisha Students Drown in Koraput and Mayurbhanj Districts

Five Odisha Students Drown in Koraput and Mayurbhanj Districts

Rediff.com2 days ago

Five school students, including two girls, drowned in separate incidents in the Koraput and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha. Three class 10 students drowned in a reservoir after completing their board exams, while two class 2 girls drowned in a pond near their village.

Banerjee Slams President Murmu Over Tribal Development Remarks

Banerjee Slams President Murmu Over Tribal Development Remarks

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticised President Droupadi Murmu for questioning the state's progress in tribal development, alleging political bias ahead of assembly elections.

Ahmedabad Hotels See Price Surge for T20 World Cup Final

Ahmedabad Hotels See Price Surge for T20 World Cup Final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hotel room rates in Ahmedabad have increased significantly ahead of the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, with some tariffs rising by 300-400%. The surge is driven by high demand from cricket fans travelling to the city for the match.

Two Arrested in Gurugram for Public Sword Display

Two Arrested in Gurugram for Public Sword Display

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gurugram police arrested two men for brandishing swords in public and recovered weapons from their vehicle.

T20 World Cup final: Airfares skyrocket as fans rush to Ahmedabad

T20 World Cup final: Airfares skyrocket as fans rush to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com2 days ago

Airfares to Ahmedabad have surged as cricket fans travel to the city for the T20 World Cup final. Indian Railways has introduced special trains to manage the increased demand.

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Rediff.com2 days ago

A dispute over toilet keys escalated into a physical altercation between two groups of women near Badlapur railway station in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident after a video went viral.

Sri Lanka to Repatriate Bodies of Iranian Sailors Killed in US Submarine Attack

Sri Lanka to Repatriate Bodies of Iranian Sailors Killed in US Submarine Attack

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sri Lanka will repatriate the bodies of Iranian sailors killed on the IRIS Dena, which was reportedly sunk by a US submarine. The government is also addressing potential impacts on food security and fuel supplies due to the war situation.

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations.

Gurugram School Chairman Arrested in CBSE Accreditation Scam

Gurugram School Chairman Arrested in CBSE Accreditation Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gurugram Police have arrested the chairman of a school for allegedly defrauding students by presenting fake CBSE accreditation for class 10. The arrest follows complaints from parents after students were unable to sit their CBSE mathematics examination.

Toor Clinches Gold with Season's Best at Indian Open Throws Competition

Toor Clinches Gold with Season's Best at Indian Open Throws Competition

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a throw of 20.51m. Other winners included Damneet Singh in the hammer throw, Seema in the discus throw, and Sanjana Choudhary in the javelin.

Toor Throws Season's Best to Win Gold at Indian Open

Toor Throws Season's Best to Win Gold at Indian Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a season's best throw. Damneet Singh narrowly missed the national hammer throw record.

T20 World Cup Final: Ahmedabad Airfares Skyrocket Amid Travel Rush

T20 World Cup Final: Ahmedabad Airfares Skyrocket Amid Travel Rush

Rediff.com2 days ago

Airfares to Ahmedabad have surged as cricket fans travel to the city for the T20 World Cup final. Indian Railways has introduced special trains to manage the increased demand.

Women's Asian Cup: Japan pound hapless India

Women's Asian Cup: Japan pound hapless India

Rediff.com2 days ago

Japan thrash India 11-0 at Women's Asian Cup, Taiwan hold off Vietnam

Formula One: It sucks, but you have to live with it, says Norris

Formula One: It sucks, but you have to live with it, says Norris

Rediff.com2 days ago

Defending champion Norris slams 'worst' F1 cars

Girl Rescued After Fleeing Odisha School Over Harassment Claims

Girl Rescued After Fleeing Odisha School Over Harassment Claims

Rediff.com2 days ago

Odisha Police rescued a girl from a central government-run residential school in Bhadrak district after she ran away following alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. The class 7 student escaped by scaling the boundary wall and sought refuge in a nearby village.

Anirban Lahiri Drops Out of Top 10 as Jon Rahm Seizes Share of Lead at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Anirban Lahiri Drops Out of Top 10 as Jon Rahm Seizes Share of Lead at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Anirban Lahiri had a modest round, falling outside the Top-10 at Liv Golf Hong Kong, while Jon Rahm climbed into a three-way tie for the lead.

Aditi Ashok in contention at Blue Bay LPGA with solid third round

Aditi Ashok in contention at Blue Bay LPGA with solid third round

Rediff.com2 days ago

Aditi Ashok carded a 2-under 70 in the third round of the Blue Bay LPGA, moving her to a tied-fourth position. Mi Hyang Lee leads the tournament.

T20 World Cup final: New Zealand blend rugby and football to sharpen reflexes

T20 World Cup final: New Zealand blend rugby and football to sharpen reflexes

Rediff.com2 days ago

New Zealand's cricket team incorporates a unique training drill called 'Donny Ball,' combining elements of rugby and football, to enhance concentration and reflexes ahead of their T20 World Cup final against India.

Family Demands Justice After Holi Clash Claims Life of Delhi Digital Marketing Student

Family Demands Justice After Holi Clash Claims Life of Delhi Digital Marketing Student

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 26-year-old man, Tarun, died following a clash during Holi celebrations in Delhi's Uttam Nagar. His family is demanding strict action against the accused, stating the incident was triggered by a minor dispute.

Jaishankar explains why India let Iran warship dock in Kochi

Jaishankar explains why India let Iran warship dock in Kochi

Rediff.com2 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirms India's self-determined and 'unstoppable' rise, emphasising the nation's strategic growth and role in the Indian Ocean region amid evolving global dynamics.

Sharma Advances at Joburg Open After Uneven Performance

Sharma Advances at Joburg Open After Uneven Performance

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shubhankar Sharma makes the cut at the Joburg Open despite a challenging second round, while Brandon Robinson Thompson takes the lead.

Divyansh Panwar and Khyati Chaudhary Win National Shooting Selection Trials

Divyansh Panwar and Khyati Chaudhary Win National Shooting Selection Trials

Rediff.com2 days ago

Divyansh Singh Panwar and Khyati Chaudhary emerged victorious in the 10m Air Rifle events at the National Selection Trials, while Anish Bhanwala won the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event.

Banerjee Alleges BJP Plot to Divide Bengal Through Voter Deletions

Banerjee Alleges BJP Plot to Divide Bengal Through Voter Deletions

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of manipulating voter rolls to divide the state, alleging a conspiracy to deprive Bengali-speaking people of their voting rights. She claims the Election Commission is complicit in deleting lakhs of names from voter lists.

Pranavi Urs Holds Top-5 Spot at Australian Women's Classic

Pranavi Urs Holds Top-5 Spot at Australian Women's Classic

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pranavi Urs of India remains in the top 5 at the Australian Women's Classic despite a double bogey on the 17th hole. Kelsey Bennett leads the tournament, while Diksha Dagar also made progress.

Paralympics open with message of unity amid Middle East conflict

Paralympics open with message of unity amid Middle East conflict

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Games open in Verona with calls for unity amid wars and athlete absences

Delhi Man Murders Young Cousin to 'Teach Lesson' to Boy's Mother

Delhi Man Murders Young Cousin to 'Teach Lesson' to Boy's Mother

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 22-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 5-year-old cousin to 'teach the boy's mother a lesson' due to frequent disputes with her husband.

Minor Brothers Arrested for Stabbing in Delhi After Confrontation Over Slapping Incident

Minor Brothers Arrested for Stabbing in Delhi After Confrontation Over Slapping Incident

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two minor brothers for allegedly stabbing two men in Jahangirpuri after a confrontation over the boys slapping one of the victim's sons.

Hungarian tennis player gets threats to lose match

Hungarian tennis player gets threats to lose match

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hungarian tennis player Panna Udvardy said she received threats targeting her family during a tournament in Antalya and reported the matter to the WTA and Turkish police.

Security concerns force England women to shift Abu Dhabi camp to South Africa

Security concerns force England women to shift Abu Dhabi camp to South Africa

Rediff.com2 days ago

The England women's cricket team was forced to shift its T20 World Cup preparatory camp to South Africa after it had to call off its plans to travel to Abu Dhabi due to security concerns owing to the ongoing conflict in the region, involving United States, Israel and Iran.

Battle Axe Division fosters drone tech advancements via Military-Civil Fusion initiative.

Battle Axe Division fosters drone tech advancements via Military-Civil Fusion initiative.

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Battle Axe Division of the Army's Southern Command organised an academia-industry interaction on drone innovation in Jaisalmer, promoting collaboration for emerging defence technologies.

Seven Arrested in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Arrested in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations.

T20 World Cup final: I love New Zealand, but they won't beat India, says Steyn

T20 World Cup final: I love New Zealand, but they won't beat India, says Steyn

Rediff.com2 days ago

South African pace legend Dale Steyn believes New Zealand risks inheriting the 'chokers' tag if they lose the T20 World Cup final against India, highlighting their repeated failures in major ICC finals.

New Zealand skipper: Pressure on India in Home T20 WC Final

New Zealand skipper: Pressure on India in Home T20 WC Final

Rediff.com2 days ago

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says India will face pressure in front of their home crowd in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as the Kiwis look to upset the hosts.

Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Acquitted in 2002 Murder Case

Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Acquitted in 2002 Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of a journalist, overturning a previous conviction by a special CBI court.

Santner: 'Wouldn't Mind Breaking a Few Hearts'

Santner: 'Wouldn't Mind Breaking a Few Hearts'

Rediff.com2 days ago

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says the T20 World Cup final against India is 'not just another game' as the Black Caps aim to seize key moments and lift the title.

Pak's CDF Munir meets Saudi defence minister amid Iran war

Pak's CDF Munir meets Saudi defence minister amid Iran war

Rediff.com2 days ago

Amidst escalating tensions in West Asia, Pakistan's defence chief visited Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security and the mutual defence pact between the two nations, focusing on de-escalation strategies.

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Delhi have apprehended seven individuals, including a minor, following the death of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families in Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations. The incident sparked tensions and protests in the area.

Five Arrested in Mumbai After Anti-Hawker Drive Turns Violent

Five Arrested in Mumbai After Anti-Hawker Drive Turns Violent

Rediff.com2 days ago

Five individuals have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly assaulting Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials during an anti-hawker drive in the Kandivli area. The incident occurred on Friday night when a BMC team was evicting illegal street vendors.