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PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday

How Zohran Mamdani Went From 1% To Frontrunner

How Zohran Mamdani Went From 1% To Frontrunner

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

What an achievement it will be if a young Gujarati-Punjabi man is able to give the most powerful nation in the world a new direction, asserts Aakar Patel.

'Severe cyclone' Montha to make landfall near Andhra coast on Tuesday

'Severe cyclone' Montha to make landfall near Andhra coast on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Odisha government has initiated evacuations and deployed disaster response teams in anticipation of Cyclone 'Montha', which is expected to impact the southern and coastal regions of the state.

40 gas cylinders explode as tanker rams LPG truck in Jaipur; 1 dead

40 gas cylinders explode as tanker rams LPG truck in Jaipur; 1 dead

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The explosions and flames were visible and audible from several kilometers away and scrap of the exploded cylinders were found metres away.

Bengal Rape Survivor's Dad Decries 'Aurangzeb's Rule'

Bengal Rape Survivor's Dad Decries 'Aurangzeb's Rule'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The alleged gang rape of a second-year medical student in West Bengal's Durgapur has sparked massive outrage, snowballing into a major political storm, with the survivor's father likening Bengal to 'Aurangzeb's rule' and Governor C V Ananda Bose calling for a 'second renaissance' to make the state safer for women.

Cloud seeding: What it means and how the process works

Cloud seeding: What it means and how the process works

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

An explainer on cloud seeding, the technique used to artificially modify clouds to produce more rainfall, including its process, history, potential environmental hazards, and considerations for conducting experiments.

SC rejects plea for CBI probe into toxic cough syrup deaths

SC rejects plea for CBI probe into toxic cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and K Vinod Chandran dismissed the PIL filed by lawyer Vishal Tiwari after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta objected to it.

TN, MP ban Coldrif cough syrup after child deaths

TN, MP ban Coldrif cough syrup after child deaths

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The toll in the case reached nine in Madhya Pradesh while media reports said of two infants died in Rajasthan.

EPL: Arsenal march on, Salah hits 250 for Liverpool

EPL: Arsenal march on, Salah hits 250 for Liverpool

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Arsenal maintained a searing pace at the top of the Premier League with a straightforward 2-0 win at Burnley, while Liverpool snapped a dreadful four-match losing run with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa to climb provisionally to third.

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Amazon will invest more than Rs 2,000 crore (about $233 million) in India in 2025 as it strengthens its logistics and safety standards, said the ecommerce company on Thursday.

Porsche racing BMW crashes on Mumbai highway, driver injured

Porsche racing BMW crashes on Mumbai highway, driver injured

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The driver of the car sustained serious injuries in the accident while no casualties have been reported yet.

9 killed in stampede at Andhra Pradesh temple on Ekadashi

9 killed in stampede at Andhra Pradesh temple on Ekadashi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The public thought that something was falling and panicked. They fell from a height of about six feet. Since the collapse was from a height of six feet, one person fell on another, and that led to the incident, he added.

Bus fire: Sleeping passengers charred beyond recognition

Bus fire: Sleeping passengers charred beyond recognition

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

For many passengers killed in a fire in the ill-fated private bus in this district on Friday, death struck without a warning.

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Relatives of patients admitted to the ICU recounted harrowing experiences as smoke engulfed the ward, exposing critical lapses in safety measures.

Why EQ Matters More Than IQ At Work

Why EQ Matters More Than IQ At Work

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'In the real world, it's not about being the smartest person in the room -- it's about being the one who stays grounded, adaptable and emotionally steady when everything else shakes,' says Ankita Kaul, a National Board certified health and wellness coach from the Dr Sears Wellness Institute.

Bank customers can opt for up to four nominees from Nov 1

Bank customers can opt for up to four nominees from Nov 1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Beginning next month, a bank customer can opt for up to four nominees in her or his account with a view to ensure uniformity, and efficiency in claim settlement across the banking system. The key provisions relating to Nomination under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 will come into effect from November 1, 2025, a finance ministry statement said on Thursday.

Capt Sabharwal's father moves SC for probe into AI crash

Capt Sabharwal's father moves SC for probe into AI crash

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Father of deceased pilot and Federation of Indian Pilots petition Supreme Court for a court-monitored inquiry into the Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad.

Canada declares Bishnoi gang as 'terrorist entity'

Canada declares Bishnoi gang as 'terrorist entity'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The gang is operated by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who is in jail in India.

Probe finds U'khand cadet missing off Sri Lanka last seen near lifeboat

Probe finds U'khand cadet missing off Sri Lanka last seen near lifeboat

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

An investigation into the disappearance of a merchant navy cadet off the Sri Lankan coast reveals his last known location and details of the search efforts.

Emergency turbine activates mid-air on Air India flight to UK

Emergency turbine activates mid-air on Air India flight to UK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner experienced an uncommanded deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) shortly before landing. The DGCA is investigating the incident, raising safety concerns.

Daughter was asked to send nude photo: Akshay Kumar

Daughter was asked to send nude photo: Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Akshay Kumar shared a disturbing incident where his daughter was asked to send a nude photo while playing an online video game, highlighting the dangers of cybercrime and the need for cyber safety education.

Texas man held for shooting Indian student at gas station

Texas man held for shooting Indian student at gas station

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of an Indian student at a gas station in Fort Worth, Texas. The incident has sparked outrage and fear within the Indian-American community, highlighting safety concerns for international students in the US.

Taliban vow to respond to Pak airstrikes ahead of peace talks

Taliban vow to respond to Pak airstrikes ahead of peace talks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Even as Pakistan and Afghanistan gear up to meet in Doha on Saturday to broker a peace after days of fighting and air strike the Taliban government said that Afghanistan reserves the right to respond to Pakistani airstrikes on its land.

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.

India hails Gaza peace deal, bats for two-state solution

India hails Gaza peace deal, bats for two-state solution

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The recently signed Gaza Peace Agreement is a 'landmark' step towards stability in the Middle East, India has said, reiterating that a two-state solution remains 'the only pragmatic path' to achieving durable peace between Israel and Palestine.

HC slams UP police for detaining interfaith couple

HC slams UP police for detaining interfaith couple

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The Allahabad high court on Saturday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh Police for the 'illegally detention' of an interfaith couple without any direction/order for taking them into custody, and ordered their release.

Jaipur hospital fire: Sacked official claims he warned authorities

Jaipur hospital fire: Sacked official claims he warned authorities

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Following a devastating fire at a Jaipur hospital that killed six, an official claims he warned authorities about safety issues prior to the incident, but no action was taken. Relatives allege negligence and abandonment by hospital staff during the fire.

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Ignored Karun Nair hits 2nd ton to take Karnataka to 319/3 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.

Over 500 students stuck for 12 hours on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

Over 500 students stuck for 12 hours on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

A massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district stranded more than 500 students and commuters for nearly 12 hours.

Man killed, wife injured in Kerala mudslide triggered by NH work

Man killed, wife injured in Kerala mudslide triggered by NH work

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

A man died and his wife was severely injured after a mudslide levelled several houses in the Idukki district of Kerala. Residents allege unscientific road widening work was responsible for the tragedy.

'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'As Mayor, I will use my platform to reject any efforts by the Trump administration to curtail immigration.'

Post-GST relief, Maruti sees small car sales shooting up

Post-GST relief, Maruti sees small car sales shooting up

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

'We are seeing a lot of people with helmets visiting our showrooms.'

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mechanisms in the wake of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly due to consumption of toxic cough syrups.

Mud volcano erupts in Andamans after 2 decades

Mud volcano erupts in Andamans after 2 decades

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

India's only mud volcano at Baratang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has erupted after being dormant for over two decades. The eruption, which occurred on October 2, has led to the formation of an earth mound and the spread of muddy soil over a large area. Tourist movement to the site has been suspended as a safety precaution.

Cyclone Shakti to lash Mumbai, Thane in next 4 days; heavy rains likely

Cyclone Shakti to lash Mumbai, Thane in next 4 days; heavy rains likely

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The wind speed, reaching 45-55 kmph and gusting to 65 kmph, is likely to prevail over the North Maharashtra coast between October 3 and 5.

Delhi gears up for first artificial rain through cloud seeding

Delhi gears up for first artificial rain through cloud seeding

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Delhi is preparing for its first artificial rain through cloud seeding to combat air pollution. A trial run was successful, and the first rainfall is expected on October 29 if weather conditions are favorable.

How Rejection Built Billion Dollar Brand

How Rejection Built Billion Dollar Brand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Stop fearing 'No' and build your empire. 'By embracing rejection, you gain clarity, data and a stronger team, paving the way for inevitable growth,' Mamaearth Co-Founder Ghazal Alagh tells aspiring entrepreneurs.

Rs 40K Salary Can Make You A Crorepati!

Rs 40K Salary Can Make You A Crorepati!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

You don't need a six-figure salary to build wealth -- you need discipline and a smart plan, says Ramalingam Kalirajan. and shows you how

'We Want To Boost Religious Tourism'

'We Want To Boost Religious Tourism'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Rajasthan's finance department has approved about Rs 23 crore for the renovation, beautification and development of religious tourist destinations.

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A Bengaluru-bound private bus from Hyderabad caught fire in this district on Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 20 people dead, most of them charred to death, a senior police official said.