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Pakistani man extradited to US over plot to attack Jewish centre on Oct 7 anniversary

Pakistani man extradited to US over plot to attack Jewish centre on Oct 7 anniversary

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan was charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) terrorist organisation and attempting to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries.

'Our MPs will chant 'Vande Mataram' loudly in Parl': Uddhav dares BJP

'Our MPs will chant 'Vande Mataram' loudly in Parl': Uddhav dares BJP

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said his party's MPs will chant 'Vande Mataram' loudly in Parliament, daring the BJP to throw them out.

Former Windies World Cup winner Bernard Julien dead

Former Windies World Cup winner Bernard Julien dead

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Bernard Julien was one of the quiet legends of the 1975 World Cup, a tournament that fifty years ago brought this region joy like no other as the West Indies lifted the first men's world title in the history of the game.'

Shreya Ghosal to spice up Women's WC opening ceremony!

Shreya Ghosal to spice up Women's WC opening ceremony!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Women's WC: Ticket prices start from Rs 100, Shreya Ghosal to perform at opening ceremony

After Srikanth, actor Krishna held in Chennai drug trafficking case

After Srikanth, actor Krishna held in Chennai drug trafficking case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

This follows an earlier incident on May 22, 2025, in which a large quantity of drugs was seized near the Nungambakkam railway station, according to a Greater Chennai Police press release.

Pak Board Defends Filming Meeting With Pycroft

Pak Board Defends Filming Meeting With Pycroft

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday defended its media manager filming a meeting between match referee Andy Pycroft and team officials ahead of their Asia Cup game against the UAE, maintaining that the action was within ICC protocols.

INDIA bloc promises jobs, pension, free power in Bihar manifesto

INDIA bloc promises jobs, pension, free power in Bihar manifesto

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The INDIA bloc has released its manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls, promising jobs, restoration of the old pension scheme, and free power, among other things.

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'... when the process isn't transparent, people will naturally raise questions. 'The AAIB's own press release says they had the black boxes by June 16.' 'Why wasn't decoding initiated until the 24th? What were they waiting for?'

ICC cracks down: SKY fined, Rauf banned

ICC cracks down: SKY fined, Rauf banned

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The ICC has imposed a 30 percent fine on the match fees of India's Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf for breaching the Code of Conduct during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup tie. Both players were found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute.

Titans, Thalaivas Set For Feisty PKL Season 12 Opener!

Titans, Thalaivas Set For Feisty PKL Season 12 Opener!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The 12th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will begin on the National Sports Day on August 29 with a clash between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas.

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The national capital was in the grip of a cold wave, with the sun largely obscured by clouds and pollutants lingering in the atmosphere, leading to reduced visibility. At least 129 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Saturday due to dense fog, according to an official.

Delhi boy's Aussie dream: Nikhil Chaudhary's big debut

Delhi boy's Aussie dream: Nikhil Chaudhary's big debut

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Delhi-born cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary set for Sheffield Shield debut for Tasmania in season 2025-26

Inaugural Archery Premier League dates revealed

Inaugural Archery Premier League dates revealed

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The tournament will feature 36 Indian archers and 12 top global players divided into six franchises -- the details of the franchises are yet to be announced.

From wrestler to MMA fighter: Sangram Singh at 40

From wrestler to MMA fighter: Sangram Singh at 40

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Renowned Indian wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh is set to make history once again as he prepares to compete in a series of international Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts with the Levels Fight League (LFL), Europe's premier MMA promotion.

Delhi blast perpetrators will face strictest punishment: Amit Shah

Delhi blast perpetrators will face strictest punishment: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has vowed strict punishment for those responsible for the Delhi blast, stating it will send a message to the world against such attacks.

What's Yuvraj Singh planning with the Sports Minister?

What's Yuvraj Singh planning with the Sports Minister?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, met with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) co-founder and ambassador, Yuvraj Singh and CEO Uttam Mundy at his office and praised the efforts being made to promote the sport across India.

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As the year draws to a close, Rediff's Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The new US national security strategy signals a retreat from global dominance while reaffirming continuity in India's role in Indo-Pacific security and Quad cooperation, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

H-1B Visa: The Hardest Hit Will Be...

H-1B Visa: The Hardest Hit Will Be...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The US has replaced random H-1B selection with a wage-weighted lottery and a new $100,000 fee for applications, raising uncertainty for students and junior hires.

Mining legal on 0.19% of area covered by Aravallis: Govt

Mining legal on 0.19% of area covered by Aravallis: Govt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav accuses the Congress of spreading misinformation regarding the new definition of the Aravallis and defends the government's commitment to protecting the mountain range while allowing limited, legal mining.

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

Team India Now Has A Colour Partner!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Asian Paints signed up as Indian cricket's official colour partner for three years, covering a total of 110 matches.

U-19 Nepali cricketers train in Bhopal

U-19 Nepali cricketers train in Bhopal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Srivastava conveyed best wishes to the cricketers for their training programme in the presence of the President of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), Chatur Bahadur Chanda.

'Don't Want to Overthink: Stand-In Captain Pant Plays Down Pressure

'Don't Want to Overthink: Stand-In Captain Pant Plays Down Pressure

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'I want to be conventional and also blend with out-of-box thinking. Want to have nice balance...'

Kurnool bus inferno: New info reveals another accident

Kurnool bus inferno: New info reveals another accident

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The driver of a Bengaluru-bound bus that caught fire in Andhra Pradesh, killing 20 people, is in police custody. He is accused of fleeing the scene after the collision.

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Sanjay Malhotra has made structural changes to banking regulation to bring down costs and increase efficiency. Plus, he kicked off a benign interest regime. But there are challenges ahead.

Bihar poll: Bhojpuri singer, 3rd gender in Prashant Kishor's 1st list

Bihar poll: Bhojpuri singer, 3rd gender in Prashant Kishor's 1st list

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Jan Suraaj Party released its first list of 51 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, with uncertainty surrounding founder Prashant Kishor's participation. The party's national president announced that Kishor is expected to begin campaigning on October 11.

India can win 20 medals at World Para C'ships: Jhajharia

India can win 20 medals at World Para C'ships: Jhajharia

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'At the previous edition in Kobe, India won 17 medals. With a stronger team this time, I am confident we will surpass 20 medals and create history on home soil.'

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

World soccer body hit with $76m claim by Frenchman Lassana Diarra in decade-long transfer rules case

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

'We are clear, we want to go with an Indian captain'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

He said one of the things the team lacked last season or in the last cycle was some explosiveness at the bottom order.

'A taste of home': Siraj starts new innings in Hyderabad

'A taste of home': Siraj starts new innings in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Helmed by a team of experienced chefs, Siraj said Joharfa focuses on fresh and high quality ingredients with traditional cooking techniques.

Su-57 stealth jet, S-400 in focus during Putin's visit

Su-57 stealth jet, S-400 in focus during Putin's visit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

However, these are understood to be exploratory talks, with an agreement unlikely to be formalised during the current visit.

New IPL rule: U-19 players must play first-class cricket

New IPL rule: U-19 players must play first-class cricket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also spoke on how domestic cricketers have seen a rise in their pay and scale over the years to an unprecedented level.

Relief for Gandhis as court rejects ED's National Herald chargesheet

Relief for Gandhis as court rejects ED's National Herald chargesheet

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The ED has accused Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, as well as late party leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, along with Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and a private company, Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering.

Anand vs Kasparov; Gukesh faces Carlsen: Legendary chess rivals to clash

Anand vs Kasparov; Gukesh faces Carlsen: Legendary chess rivals to clash

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Indian great Viswanathan Anand will revive his iconic rivalry with Russian stalwart Garry Kasparov, while world champion D Gukesh will go up against familiar foe Magnus Carlsen in Clutch Chess exhibition matches come October in St Louis, USA.

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Suryakumar fined 30 percent of match fee, India appeal verdict

AAP to go solo in Bihar polls, will contest all 243 seats

AAP to go solo in Bihar polls, will contest all 243 seats

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced it will contest all 243 seats in the Bihar assembly elections and released its first list of 11 candidates.

'Simplicity Remained Dharmendra's Greatest Charm'

'Simplicity Remained Dharmendra's Greatest Charm'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'Asha Parekh once said he never really went beyond the villager he originally was.'

Tweeting better than sending press release:Tharoor

Tweeting better than sending press release:Tharoor

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor recently made his first foray to the United Nations -- where he had served for more than two decades as Under Secretary General of Communications -- over two-and-a-half years after his unsuccessful bid for the position of UN Secretary General.

Lawyer withdraws 'threat to Rahul Gandhi's life' plea

Lawyer withdraws 'threat to Rahul Gandhi's life' plea

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's lawyer on Thursday withdrew from a Pune court the plea claiming apprehension of threat to the parliamentarian from followers of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.