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The Stumps Show: On Rediff.com

The Stumps Show: On Rediff.com

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Prem Panicker returns to his home ground -- Rediff.com -- for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.

Governor shake-up: RN Ravi moves to Bengal, Hasnain to Bihar

Governor shake-up: RN Ravi moves to Bengal, Hasnain to Bihar

Rediff.com3 hours ago

President Droupadi Murmu has announced a series of gubernatorial appointments, including new governors for West Bengal, Bihar, and other states.

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Rediff.com3 days ago

Protests erupted in Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to restrictions on movement and mobile internet speeds.

Court Official Assaulted During Foreclosure

Court Official Assaulted During Foreclosure

Rediff.com2 days ago

A case has been registered against five people, including an 85-year-old man, for allegedly assaulting a woman court official during a flat foreclosure procedure in Thane, Maharashtra.

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda: First Appearance After Wedding

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda: First Appearance After Wedding

Rediff.com6 days ago

Following their wedding in Udaipur, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda made their first public appearance as a married couple at the Udaipur airport.

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh Returns Home After Father Hospitalised; Doubtful For Zimbabwe Match

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh Returns Home After Father Hospitalised; Doubtful For Zimbabwe Match

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Middle-order batter Rinku Singh has returned home from Chennai due to a family emergency, raising concerns about his availability for India's crucial Super 8s match against Zimbabwe.

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Middle East conflict delays Windies, Zimbabwe teams' return from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

The West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams have delayed their return from India after being eliminated from the Twenty20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Iran's defence minister, Guards commander killed in US-Israel strikes: Report

Iran's defence minister, Guards commander killed in US-Israel strikes: Report

Rediff.com5 days ago

A joint attack by the United States and Israel on Iran has triggered a massive military confrontation in the Middle-East.

Retired ISRO employee kills wife with towel in Bengaluru

Retired ISRO employee kills wife with towel in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

After the alleged attack on his wife, Sandya Sri, Nageshwar Rao reportedly remained at the spot.

7-yr-old girl raped, murdered by neighbour; body found in drum

7-yr-old girl raped, murdered by neighbour; body found in drum

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The accused, who resides opposite the victim's house, was identified after CCTV footage confirmed the murder, prompting police to launch a special investigation.

Education Now Travels On Wheels

Education Now Travels On Wheels

Rediff.com2 days ago

Run by the government, these mobile schools ensure that the children of the Agariya salt workers -- who migrate for months through the Little Rann of Kutch to harvest salt under extreme conditions -- don't miss out on their education.

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A Gurugram court has sentenced an irrigation department executive engineer and a computer operator to four years' imprisonment each in a corruption case registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in December 2022.

Advantage BJP in March 16 Rajya Sabha polls to 37 seats

Advantage BJP in March 16 Rajya Sabha polls to 37 seats

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Rajya Sabha elections 2024, setting the stage for polls to fill 37 seats across 10 states on March 16.

10 Lovely Apple Recipes

10 Lovely Apple Recipes

Rediff.com6 days ago

Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.

Why taxis, autos, trucks in Maha are going off roads

Why taxis, autos, trucks in Maha are going off roads

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Transporters across Maharashtra have announced a statewide strike to protest against e-challans and other issues, potentially disrupting transport services including school buses and commercial vehicles.

Revised ITR deadline extended with penalty in Budget 2026

Revised ITR deadline extended with penalty in Budget 2026

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The FM proposed a rule-based automated process for small taxpayers in FY27 Budget.

Mere breakup may not amount to instigation for abetment of suicide: HC

Mere breakup may not amount to instigation for abetment of suicide: HC

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely ending a relationship does not automatically constitute instigation for abetment of suicide, while granting bail to a man accused of abetting his former partner's suicide.

Employee Dies After Fall From Gurugram Building

Employee Dies After Fall From Gurugram Building

Rediff.com5 days ago

A private company employee died after falling from the fifth floor of a building in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, including the possibility of intoxication.

Court Issues Notices to Nirav Modi's Brothers in PNB Scam

Court Issues Notices to Nirav Modi's Brothers in PNB Scam

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A special court in Mumbai has issued notices to Nirav Modi's brothers, Neeshal and Nehal Modi, asking them to explain why they should not be declared fugitive economic offenders in the Punjab National Bank scam.

French Prez jogs in Mumbai, pays tribute to 26/11 victims

French Prez jogs in Mumbai, pays tribute to 26/11 victims

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India began in Mumbai with a jog and a tribute, setting the stage for strategic talks with Prime Minister Modi to strengthen the India-France partnership.

T20 World Cup: Rabada breaks silence on drops and doubts

T20 World Cup: Rabada breaks silence on drops and doubts

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kagiso Rabada discusses South Africa's successful cricket campaign, emphasizing the importance of team performance over individual statistics and highlighting the contributions of key players like Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch.

Shree Ram Twistex IPO Day 3: GMP, Subscription Status and Should You Apply?

Shree Ram Twistex IPO Day 3: GMP, Subscription Status and Should You Apply?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The Shree Ram Twistex IPO enters Day 3 with strong investor interest. Check latest GMP, subscription status, price band, company fundamentals, and expert review to decide whether to apply.

Fake GST Registration Racket Busted in Gurugram

Fake GST Registration Racket Busted in Gurugram

Rediff.com2 days ago

CGST Gurugram busts a large-scale fake GST registration racket operating in North Delhi, involving fraudulent invoices and ITC availment.

Nirav Modi's Brothers Served Notices in PNB Scam Case

Nirav Modi's Brothers Served Notices in PNB Scam Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A special court in Mumbai has issued notices to Nirav Modi's brothers, Neeshal and Nehal, asking them to explain why they should not be declared fugitive economic offenders in connection with the Punjab National Bank scam.

Real Estate CEO Arrested for Allegedly Duping Lawyers

Real Estate CEO Arrested for Allegedly Duping Lawyers

Rediff.com4 days ago

The CEO of Vipul Limited, a real estate company, has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly defrauding several lawyers of Rs 6 crore under the guise of a lucrative investment opportunity.

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Kannada TV actress alleges secret filming in washroom, blackmail

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A Kannada television actress has filed a police complaint alleging she was secretly filmed in a stadium washroom and blackmailed with the threat of online video circulation.

Indian Firms Plan Highest AI Investment Growth in Asia-Pacific: Lenovo Study

Indian Firms Plan Highest AI Investment Growth in Asia-Pacific: Lenovo Study

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A Lenovo study reveals that Indian enterprises are planning to increase their investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a higher rate than other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Rs 24 Crore Worth of Ganja Seized at Delhi Airport

Rs 24 Crore Worth of Ganja Seized at Delhi Airport

Rediff.com7 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized 23.9 kg of suspected marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 24 crore, from two Indian passengers arriving from Krabi, Thailand.

'Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

'Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

'We have given riot-free Maharashtra in our 18-month rule.'

Court Orders Probe Against Ex-DGP R Sreelekha for Alleged Victims' Identity Reveal

Court Orders Probe Against Ex-DGP R Sreelekha for Alleged Victims' Identity Reveal

Rediff.com7 days ago

A court in Thiruvananthapuram has ordered a police probe against former DGP R Sreelekha for allegedly revealing the identity of victims in a sexual offence case through a video posted on social media.

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Technology And Innovation: Boon Or Bane?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Technology Innovation: Sword or Plough looks at key moments in recent history, noting how key technological changes at pivotal moments had unimaginable consequences, both positive and negative. It makes for enjoyable and insightful reading.

UP boy killed father, dismembered body over 'pressure to clear NEET'

UP boy killed father, dismembered body over 'pressure to clear NEET'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A 21-year-old man in Lucknow has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his father after an argument about the NEET medical entrance exam.

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Rediff.com6 days ago

New research from NYU suggests that worrying about aging, particularly fears about declining health, may accelerate biological aging at the cellular level in women.

Modi meets AI startups' CEOs, global leaders at AI Summit

Modi meets AI startups' CEOs, global leaders at AI Summit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a roundtable with AI startup CEOs and held bilateral meetings with global leaders at the India AI Impact Summit, focusing on AI's potential across sectors and international cooperation.

IT Returns FY26: Existing ITR Forms To Stay

IT Returns FY26: Existing ITR Forms To Stay

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

However, from April 1, 2026, transactional forms such as tax deducted at source statements, remittances, Form 60, and Form 15G/15H would operate under the new simplified framework.

Kerala Story 2: HC issues notices to producers, CBFC

Kerala Story 2: HC issues notices to producers, CBFC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Kerala high court is now reviewing the certification of The Kerala Story 2 after a petition raised concerns about its potential to incite communal disharmony and misrepresent events related to Kerala.

India Women Seek to Level ODI Series Against Australia

India Women Seek to Level ODI Series Against Australia

Rediff.com7 days ago

After a disappointing loss in the first ODI, the Indian women's cricket team aims for a stronger batting performance in the second match against Australia to keep the series alive. Australia leads the three-match series after winning the first match by six wickets.

593 Crore GST Fraud Unearthed; Mastermind Arrested in Karnataka

593 Crore GST Fraud Unearthed; Mastermind Arrested in Karnataka

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has uncovered a fake input tax credit racket worth approximately 593 crore in Karnataka, leading to the arrest of the alleged mastermind.

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Tata Motors delivers a knock-out Punch.ev

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

With its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model Tata Motors just redrew the EV battle lines, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

Kanpur Police Unearth Rs 250 Crore GST Fraud

Kanpur Police Unearth Rs 250 Crore GST Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kanpur police have uncovered a GST fraud racket where suspects used unsuspecting individuals' documents to create fake firms and route transactions worth nearly Rs 250 crore.