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Upset at Nationals: Poonam stuns defending champ Sakshi

Upset at Nationals: Poonam stuns defending champ Sakshi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Former Youth World Championships gold medallist Poonam Poonia produced a fearless display to hand defending 54kg champion Sakshi Chaudhary a shock defeat, causing the first major upset of the National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida on Thursday.

SAT Seeks Rs 100 Cr From ASTA

SAT Seeks Rs 100 Cr From ASTA

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

The tribunal granted partial relief to the appellants by modifying Sebi's directions on trading restrictions and account freezes, making them conditional on the deposit of the said amount.

States Chalk Out Plans For Census 2027

States Chalk Out Plans For Census 2027

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Odisha and Uttar Pradesh are among the first to roll out the digital exercise.

Budget 2026: The Industry Wishlist...

Budget 2026: The Industry Wishlist...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Investors and startup executives are calling for extending the period for an entity to be recognised as a startup from 10 to 15 years for deep-tech companies.

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

Freight train derailment in UP hits traffic on busy Delhi-Mumbai line

Freight train derailment in UP hits traffic on busy Delhi-Mumbai line

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

A freight train derailment near Mathura disrupted train services on the Mathura-Delhi route. Restoration work is underway, and officials expect full operations to resume by Wednesday evening.

Mumbai Metro train evacuated after technical snag

Mumbai Metro train evacuated after technical snag

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A Worli-bound underground metro train was evacuated at Santacruz station in Mumbai after developing a technical issue. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) stated that the train was safely evacuated as a precautionary measure, and services continued to operate on time.

Bangladesh wants to buy JF-17 fighter jets from Pakistan

Bangladesh wants to buy JF-17 fighter jets from Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Bangladesh has expressed a potential interest in procuring JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan, according to a statement from the Pakistan military. The development came during a meeting between the air chiefs of both countries, focusing on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy.

Marty Supreme Review: Timothee Chalamet Is Supreme

Marty Supreme Review: Timothee Chalamet Is Supreme

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Marty Supreme is anchored by a stunning lead performance from Timothee Chalamet, applauds Mayur Sanap.

'Focused & Ready' Gill Back As Punjab Gear Up For Goa

'Focused & Ready' Gill Back As Punjab Gear Up For Goa

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'Shubman Gill returned to training on Monday as Punjab prepare to face Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the KL Saini Stadium.

NEET-PG Cutoff Cut Sparks Merit Debate

NEET-PG Cutoff Cut Sparks Merit Debate

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

'To fill these seats, eligibility is being diluted. We are compromising merit and producing degree holders instead of good doctors.'

Two athletes found hanging in SAI hostel in Kollam

Two athletes found hanging in SAI hostel in Kollam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained and no suicide note has been recovered from the room, police officials said.

R-Day parade: Navy tableau to feature 5th century ship

R-Day parade: Navy tableau to feature 5th century ship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Indian Navy's Republic Day tableau will showcase indigenous platforms like INS Vikrant and a stitched ship from the 5th century CE, highlighting the theme of a 'Strong Navy for a Strong Nation'.

India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'

India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20, Raipur: 'India have a powerful batting line-up'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India chased down the 209-run target set by New Zealand, with 4.4 overs to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra deputy CM, dies in plane crash

Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra deputy CM, dies in plane crash

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Learjet 45 (LJ45), a mid-size business jet aircraft produced by the Learjet Division of Bombardier Aerospace, went off the runway while attempting to land at Baramati airport and burst into flames.

Maha civic polls: Jan 15 declared as public holiday

Maha civic polls: Jan 15 declared as public holiday

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The Maharashtra State Election Commission on Friday announced that Thursday, January 15, will be a public holiday in areas falling under the 29 municipal corporations where polling for civic elections will be held, an official said.

Want To Pursue MBBS, PG in Germany?

Want To Pursue MBBS, PG in Germany?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK counsels a student on the possibilities and challenges of pursuing a medical residency in Germany.

India's Enemies, Watch Out For Bhairav!

India's Enemies, Watch Out For Bhairav!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Bhairav, a special force raised by the Indian Army, is being readied to meet the challenges of modern warfare. All its troops are capable of handling drones and deploying them to target bases and formations inside enemy territory.

IndiGo Rules Out Flight Cancellations After Feb 10

IndiGo Rules Out Flight Cancellations After Feb 10

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'During the meeting with DGCA on Monday, IndiGo assured operational stability and no flight cancellations after February 10, 2026, based on the current approved network, above (sufficient) crew strength.'

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

According to reports, the order was translated into Gujarati for the convenience of motorists from Gujarat and was displayed in border villages, including areas near Acchad.

Indigenous equipment a 'strategic necessity': Army chief

Indigenous equipment a 'strategic necessity': Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the importance of indigenous equipment for the Indian Army, highlighting the force's modernization efforts and readiness for future warfare.

Hindu parents pull out wards after row over tilak at UK school

Hindu parents pull out wards after row over tilak at UK school

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

A primary school in London is accused of religious discrimination after a pupil was allegedly challenged for wearing a tilak. The school denies the allegations, citing its inclusive environment and existing policy.

Pak PM claims many countries keen in buying its fighter jets

Pak PM claims many countries keen in buying its fighter jets

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claims several countries are in talks with Pakistan to acquire its fighter jets following last year's conflict with India. The JF-17 Thunder is reportedly a key focus.

'The Greater Crisis -- That Of A Planet In Distress -- Is Still Gathering'

'The Greater Crisis -- That Of A Planet In Distress -- Is Still Gathering'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'The pandemic has led to an immense disruption in the world's political, financial, military and geopolitical situation. The pandemic was a warning.'

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

This year's Golden Globes was a test to see if Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is still riding on an unstoppable train, similar to one that Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer rode on in 2023, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Riddhi, The Cutie To Watch Out For!

Riddhi, The Cutie To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

With Raja Saab ready to introduce her to a wider audience, Riddhi Kumar is already turning heads for more than just her screen presence.

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The injury also puts a question mark over his participation in next month's T20 World Cup.

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as their bravery, Border 2, probably without meaning to, speaks out against war, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Why Gopichand Says Biryani Won't Make You a Champion

Why Gopichand Says Biryani Won't Make You a Champion

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Pullela Gopichand didn't just coach champions -- he changed how Indian badminton thinks about success.

Centre Okays First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Across Brahmaputra

Centre Okays First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Across Brahmaputra

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The project is aimed at enabling faster movement of security forces and military equipment during exigencies, while also improving connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and other north eastern states.

Bindra report exposes flaws in India's sports administration

Bindra report exposes flaws in India's sports administration

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'Neither SAI nor state departments have a dedicated sports administration service. Instead, roles are filled by generalist civil servants or contractual staff, often lacking sector-specific expertise.'

Rohit trains with Nayar ahead of Australia tour

Rohit trains with Nayar ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Mumbai cricketer Angkrish Raghuvanshi and a few other local players were present at the training when Rohit had two batting nets session at the All Heart Cricket Academy.

How To Join The Indian Navy

How To Join The Indian Navy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Indian Navy is inviting applications for the 10+2 (class 12) BTech Cadet Entry Scheme 2026 for recruitment of permanent commissioned officers in its executive and technical branches.

Man who tamed 19 bulls and won TN's Jallikattu

Man who tamed 19 bulls and won TN's Jallikattu

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu season draws to a close but not before acts of daredevilry by humans and animals.

Plea filed in UP court over seized belongings of former IPS officer

Plea filed in UP court over seized belongings of former IPS officer

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A petition has been filed in court alleging irregularities in the handling of belongings seized from former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who is currently jailed in Uttar Pradesh.

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety standards.

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'What has changed is that the new regulations are backed by a clear enforcement framework. They have real consequences and, for the first time, make compliance unavoidable.'

Woman raped, robbed at knife point on train in AP

Woman raped, robbed at knife point on train in AP

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The incident occurred on October 13 when the woman, belonging to Rajamahendravaram, boarded the Santragachi Special Express to travel to Charlapally in Hyderabad.

Modi raises Sabarimala gold theft in mega Kerala rally

Modi raises Sabarimala gold theft in mega Kerala rally

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the ruling Left and Congress in Kerala, raising the Sabarimala gold loss issue and accusing the Congress of aligning with hardline elements. He urged voters to choose the BJP for development and good governance.

1 killed as Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express catches fire in Andhra

1 killed as Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express catches fire in Andhra

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

A fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express near Yalamanchili, India, resulted in one fatality. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.