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Heatwave grips North India as mercury nearing 50 deg C

Heatwave grips North India as mercury nearing 50 deg C

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The India meteorological department said heatwave conditions will persist for at least two more days.

Unfortunate and very sad: Dravid on Bengaluru stampede

Unfortunate and very sad: Dravid on Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The legendary Rahul Dravid expressed deep anguish over the death of 11 people in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations.

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice N V Anjaria, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Bombay High Court judge Justice A S Chandurkar as judges of the Supreme Court. The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai, decided to recommend the names to fill three existing vacancies in the top court. The appointments follow the superannuation of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Abhay S Oka and Hrishikesh Roy. The Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges, is currently working with 31 judges.

Dravid's mantra for aspiring cricketers: 'Understand yourself'

Dravid's mantra for aspiring cricketers: 'Understand yourself'

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid's mantra for those aspiring to take up cricket professionally.

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Outshines Rocky Flintoff!

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi Outshines Rocky Flintoff!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Fresh from their exploits in the IPL, young guns Vaibhav Suryavanshi shone with the bat after a tidy bowling performance as India defeated England by six wickets in the first Youth ODI of their Under-19 tour in Hove on Friday.

ASI to host yoga at 81 sites, Amit Shah to attend near Ahmedabad

ASI to host yoga at 81 sites, Amit Shah to attend near Ahmedabad

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Also, as part of the IDY celebrations, entry to all ASI sites will be "free of cost" for the public on June 21, the ministry of culture said in a statement on Friday.

Dhoni has advice for IPL's promising youngsters

Dhoni has advice for IPL's promising youngsters

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Asked about the match, Dhoni said his side lost one or two extra wickets at the start.

RCB are fan-favourites to lift IPL trophy this season!

RCB are fan-favourites to lift IPL trophy this season!

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The 23 Watts survey also stated that an overwhelming 73 per cent of fans want Chennai Super Kings' talisman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue playing, highlighting the strong support Thala still receives from fans all over the country.

12 killed, 30 injured as bus rams into flyover wall in Rajasthan

12 killed, 30 injured as bus rams into flyover wall in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

According to the police, the bus was speeding and filled with passengers due to which the driver lost control and the vehicle rammed into the wing wall of the flyover.

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A nationwide strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's labor policies had a mixed impact across India. While normal life remained largely unaffected in most parts of the country, some sectors like banking, transport, and insurance experienced disruptions. Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in West Bengal.

Buttler looks back fondly on friendship with Sanju

Buttler looks back fondly on friendship with Sanju

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Buttler admitted that the new environment around him feels different, but he is "excited" to take up something "fresh and interesting".

AI plane crash: DNA tests identify 119 victims; process to end by Wed

AI plane crash: DNA tests identify 119 victims; process to end by Wed

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

An official expressed hope that the DNA profiling all the victims will be completed by either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.

Three-Star Brar Takes Punjab To Play-Offs

Three-Star Brar Takes Punjab To Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

On Sunday, he did well to kill the notion that left arm spinners are not effective against left arm batters as he clearly took out the Rajasthan southpaws for his first two wickets.

MI's Rickelton finally understands key to success in IPL

MI's Rickelton finally understands key to success in IPL

Rediff.com2 May 2025

'It was a bit of a slow start. We're clicking nicely as a partnership together.'

Is fighting for farmers anti-national? Medha Patkar slams BJP walkout

Is fighting for farmers anti-national? Medha Patkar slams BJP walkout

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The panel, headed by Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, had called Patkar to hear her views on the implementation and effectiveness of the land acquisition law enacted by Parliament when the Congress-led UPA government was in power in 2013.

All school textbooks glorifying Akbar will be burnt: Rajasthan minister

All school textbooks glorifying Akbar will be burnt: Rajasthan minister

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The minister's statement came during his visit to Udaipur, where he was addressing a gathering during an event in the Vivekanand Auditorium of Mohanlal Sukhadia University.

Look Out For Wadhera In The Play-Offs!

Look Out For Wadhera In The Play-Offs!

Rediff.com19 May 2025

His assuredness at the crease augurs well for Punjab in the play-offs and thereafter.

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rajasthan Royals struggled in IPL 2025, managing just three wins out of 13 matches to be placed ninth out of 10 teams.

Before She Became Miss India World, Nandini Had To..

Before She Became Miss India World, Nandini Had To..

Rediff.com19 May 2025

A daughter of farmers who wanted her to focus on her studies, Miss India World Nandini Gupta is grateful for her humble beginnings and gradual rise to the top.

P V Sindhu is cheering for this IPL team

P V Sindhu is cheering for this IPL team

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

P V Sindhu proved to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 'lucky charm' as they clinched their first home victory of the IPL season.

Over 2000 Killed by Extreme Weather in 2024

Over 2000 Killed by Extreme Weather in 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The death toll included over 450 from intense heat wave last summer, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

'With Dravid as coach, it was quite baffling from Royals': Gavaskar

'With Dravid as coach, it was quite baffling from Royals': Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar slammed Rajasthan Royals' woeful showing with the bat after they messed up an easy run chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Dravid Returns To Rajasthan Royals As Head Coach

Dravid Returns To Rajasthan Royals As Head Coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kumar Sangakkara will continue at the franchise.

8-yr-old son lights pyre of IAF solider killed in Pak attack

8-yr-old son lights pyre of IAF solider killed in Pak attack

Rediff.com11 May 2025

The mortal remains of soldier Surendra Kumar, who was martyred in the Pakistani attack on the Udhampur airbase, were consigned to flames with full military honours at his native village in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan on Sunday.

SEE: The Rahul-Vaibhav meme that is breaking the internet

SEE: The Rahul-Vaibhav meme that is breaking the internet

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

And while Suryavanshi was busy dispatching Gujarat Titans bowlers to all corners of the ground, the broadcast cameras panned to Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid scribbling on a notebook.

NIA raids 15 places in 8 states to probe Pakistan spy ring

NIA raids 15 places in 8 states to probe Pakistan spy ring

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted a massive search operation at 15 locations in eight states across the country in a Pakistan-linked espionage case.

When Modi Met IPL Teen Prodigy

When Modi Met IPL Teen Prodigy

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours,' the prime minister tweeted.

Schools shut, leaves cancelled, blackout in many states as tensions soar

Schools shut, leaves cancelled, blackout in many states as tensions soar

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Several Indian states bordering Pakistan have implemented stringent security measures, including school closures, blackouts, and cancellation of leave for police and administrative personnel, in response to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. These measures were taken after India conducted airstrikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and West Bengal have all implemented these precautionary measures.

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Delhi Capitals are still in the race for the play-off along with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.

What's Army Chief Doing In Longewala?

What's Army Chief Doing In Longewala?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The army chief reviewed the joint operations carried out by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Border Security Force in response to Pakistani drone and military attacks that followed India's retaliatory strike on May 7 for the horrific Pahalgam terror attack.

I don't have words for Vaibhav: Samson

I don't have words for Vaibhav: Samson

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'Definitely we could have done better. It is not about luck. We have made some mistakes. We should come back with a better mindset in the next season,'

Rs 5.75 crore Krunal proves worth for RCB in IPL 2025

Rs 5.75 crore Krunal proves worth for RCB in IPL 2025

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Krunal Pandya has been the nucleus behind RCB's excellent showing in the middle overs throughout the season.

Amid heartbreak, Priyansh Arya creates IPL history

Amid heartbreak, Priyansh Arya creates IPL history

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Punjab Kings' batter Priyansh Arya scripts massive milestone in IPL 2025 final

Not love for Marathi, but power play: BJP slams Uddhav-Raj rally

Not love for Marathi, but power play: BJP slams Uddhav-Raj rally

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

BJP leaders in Maharashtra criticized Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's joint rally in Mumbai, calling it a desperate attempt to revive their political fortunes ahead of civic polls. They accused the Thackerays of using the Marathi language issue as a guise to regain power and criticized their past actions.

Historic! Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to hit IPL century

Historic! Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to hit IPL century

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans.

'Vaibhav ne hamare zilla ka naam roshan kiya hai'

'Vaibhav ne hamare zilla ka naam roshan kiya hai'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

At 14 years and 32 days, Suryavanshi became the youngest player to score a century in T20 cricket, dethroning Vijay Zol, aged 18 years and 118 days, when he scored 109 against Mumbai in 2013.

IPL 2025: Struggling CSK, Royals aim to finish on a high

IPL 2025: Struggling CSK, Royals aim to finish on a high

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the IPL 2025 play-offs.

'Spent 90 days in Pak, met ISI officials': Raj man held for spying

'Spent 90 days in Pak, met ISI officials': Raj man held for spying

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The accused, identified as Kasim (34), had travelled to Pakistan twice -- first in August 2024 and again in March 2025 -- and stayed there for about 90 days, they said.

IPL PIX: Two legends meet up in Jaipur!

IPL PIX: Two legends meet up in Jaipur!

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Rahul Dravid, now the head coach of Rajasthan Royals, and Sunil Gavaskar, who is part of the star-studded IPL 2025 commentary panel, bumped into each other on Thursday, ahead of the IPL match in Jaipur.

Kohli lauds batters after RCB end home jinx

Kohli lauds batters after RCB end home jinx

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman Virat Kohli lauded the batting unit after a hard-fought 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 match in Bengaluru on Thursday.