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Baseball-World Series rematch, Indian edition: Yankees beat Dodgers in Mumbai

Baseball-World Series rematch, Indian edition: Yankees beat Dodgers in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav led his New York Yankees team to victory in a unique three-on-three tournament in Mumbai, blending cricket and baseball with ex-Major League Baseball players.

Sheetal Devi Leads India's Gold Rush At Asian Para Games

Sheetal Devi Leads India's Gold Rush At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's medal tally at the Asian Para Games reached 88, with armless archer Sheetal Devi securing two gold medals. The para-athletics contingent was the largest contributor, while medals also came from swimming, badminton, and table tennis, showcasing a strong performance across multiple disciplines.

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Luxury car buyers in India are spending lakhs -- and sometimes crores -- to make their cars truly their own, turning personalisation into a growing business opportunity for automakers.

Police Make Key Arrest, Recover Firearms In Tiger Shroff Case

Police Make Key Arrest, Recover Firearms In Tiger Shroff Case

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Mumbai Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in Indore and recovered two firearms from Surat in connection with the shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. The total number of arrests in the case has now reached 11, with police also revealing that assailants received real-time updates on the investigation via news channels.

Why Labourers Pelted Stones At Vande Bharat Express

Why Labourers Pelted Stones At Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Three labourers were arrested in Surat for allegedly throwing stones at the Vande Bharat Express, damaging windows but causing no injuries. The accused, who claimed they acted "for fun," were identified via CCTV footage and booked under the Railways Act.

Jet-lagged India eye strong start against New Zealand in 1st T20

Jet-lagged India eye strong start against New Zealand in 1st T20

Rediff.com4 days ago

Shreyas Iyer-led India, unbeaten in their last two T20 series in New Zealand, will rely on their formidable batting lineup to overcome the relatively inexperienced New Zealand side in the upcoming five-match T20I series, despite having minimal time to acclimatise.

India's Dharmaraj Solairaj defends Asian Para Games gold, sets Asian record

India's Dharmaraj Solairaj defends Asian Para Games gold, sets Asian record

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian para-athlete Dharmaraj Solairaj successfully defended his gold medal in the men's T44/T62/T64 long jump combined event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. He set a new Asian record with a jump of 7.15m.

BFI Secretary General Seeks Observers For Contentious SGM

BFI Secretary General Seeks Observers For Contentious SGM

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Suspended Boxing Federation of India (BFI) secretary general Pramod Kumar has requested World Boxing, IOA, and the Sports Ministry to send observers for a Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 28. BFI president Ajay Singh has declared the SGM "illegal and unconstitutional," warning of disciplinary action against attendees. The meeting aims to pass a no-confidence motion against Singh, amidst a deepening power struggle where both officials have suspended each other.

Assam University VC Loses Post Over UGC Rules

Assam University VC Loses Post Over UGC Rules

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Gauhati court ruled that Rajive Mohan Pant did not meet the minimum experience requirement and ordered a fresh selection process within four months.

Court Orders Murder Case In Newlywed Couple's Death

Court Orders Murder Case In Newlywed Couple's Death

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has ordered police to register a murder case against four individuals and investigate the deaths of a newly married couple whose decomposed bodies were discovered nearly three months ago. The order came after an application from the deceased man's father, citing alleged threats received by the couple before their deaths.

Delhi docs remove part of skull, later rebuild it to save accident victim

Delhi docs remove part of skull, later rebuild it to save accident victim

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 27-year-old man with severe brain injuries from a road accident underwent emergency surgery at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka. Doctors removed blood clots, relieved brain pressure, and later reconstructed his skull using a removed bone portion. The patient recovered and was discharged, highlighting the importance of timely medical intervention for accident victims.

Rajasthan horror: Pregnant minor gang-raped, newborn dies after delivery

Rajasthan horror: Pregnant minor gang-raped, newborn dies after delivery

Rediff.com2 days ago

A pregnant minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in Dausa, Rajasthan. The incident came to light when she arrived at a hospital with her newborn, who was later declared dead. Police have registered a case, recorded the victim's statement, and detained a suspect for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.

Skilling India For 35 Crore New Jobs By 2030

Skilling India For 35 Crore New Jobs By 2030

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's manufacturing and services sectors are set to create over 35 crore new jobs by 2030, necessitating urgent skilling and industry-academia collaboration. Key sectors like automotive, logistics, telecom, clean energy, and textiles will drive this growth, highlighting the need for competency-driven learning to prepare the workforce.

India's Bowling Woes in Focus Ahead of 2nd T20 Against NZ

India's Bowling Woes in Focus Ahead of 2nd T20 Against NZ

Rediff.com1 days ago

India face a bowling test in the second T20I against New Zealand after conceding 226 in the opener, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to feature.

NEET Round 3: What Are Options For Medical Aspirants?

NEET Round 3: What Are Options For Medical Aspirants?

Rediff.com4 days ago

With NEET Round 3 allotments concluded, medical aspirants are now evaluating their options, including participation in stray rounds, understanding penalties for not joining allotted seats, and exploring private or deemed university admissions.

Popular finfluencer kills self, father blames YouTuber

Popular finfluencer kills self, father blames YouTuber

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 27-year-old financial content creator, V Harish, known as 'Finance With Harish,' died by suicide in Chennai, prompting police to investigate allegations of cyberbullying related to his investment advisory credentials.

Ronaldinho's surprise return to football with Italian club Ravenna

Ronaldinho's surprise return to football with Italian club Ravenna

Rediff.com1 days ago

Brazil football icon Ronaldinho, 46, is set to make a surprising return to competitive football next month, playing for Italian third-tier club Ravenna against Forli on November 15.

Wife, Accomplices Held For Husband's Trunk Murder In Unnao

Wife, Accomplices Held For Husband's Trunk Murder In Unnao

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Unnao have arrested a woman, her two associates, and a juvenile in connection with the murder of her 40-year-old husband. The victim's body was found dumped in an iron trunk by a highway. The investigation involved CCTV footage and led to the victim's wife, Neha Rawat, who allegedly committed the murder with the help of others due to the husband's drug addiction and frequent quarrels.

British Indian landlord stripped of royal honour over damp, squalid rooms

British Indian landlord stripped of royal honour over damp, squalid rooms

Rediff.com2 days ago

British Indian landlord Nirpal Singh Riat has had his Order of the British Empire (OBE) annulled by King Charles III after being fined for renting out damp and squalid rooms. Riat, who received the honour in 2010, was found to have brought the honours system into disrepute. This rare cancellation follows a significant fine of 300,000 pounds for illegal conversions and poor living conditions, and comes amidst another similar case involving Lord Rami Ranger.

The Art Of Doing Nothing At Work

The Art Of Doing Nothing At Work

Rediff.com4 days ago

Some lessons about patience are taught not by monks or teachers, but by government offices, one slow afternoon at a time, reveals Binu Alex.

Anahat Singh Reaches Maiden Gold-Level Semifinal

Anahat Singh Reaches Maiden Gold-Level Semifinal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh has made history by reaching her first-ever PSA Gold-level semifinal at the Silicon Valley Open in Redwood City, USA. The 18-year-old defeated Egyptian sixth seed Salma Hany in a thrilling five-game quarterfinal match, following her impressive win against world No.3 Nour El Sherbini a day earlier. She is now set to face Malaysian world No.4 Sivasangari Subramaniam.

Anahat Singh Enters Second Round Of Silicon Valley Open

Anahat Singh Enters Second Round Of Silicon Valley Open

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian squash player Anahat Singh has advanced to the second round of the Silicon Valley Open squash championship in Redwood City, USA, after defeating Egypt's Nour Aboulmakarim.

Kerala Police Arrest Mother In Eight-Month-Old's Murder Case

Kerala Police Arrest Mother In Eight-Month-Old's Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, have arrested the mother of an eight-month-old girl, Manju, nearly three years after the infant was allegedly killed by a man who became angry when she cried. The baby's body was dumped in a marsh in August 2023, and two other accused, Sivan and Shakthi, are currently being sought.

Pakistan add three new faces to batting line-up for Sri Lanka Tests

Pakistan add three new faces to batting line-up for Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Taha, and Mohammad Suleman have received their maiden Test call-ups for Pakistan's upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, with former T20 captain Salman Ali Agha also returning to the squad.

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal As Son Kills Father

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal As Son Kills Father

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 58-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his son in Seraikela-Kharswan district, Jharkhand, following an argument over a domestic issue. The accused fled the scene, and police are searching for him.

Bayern's Kompany Hospitalised, Sidelined for Weeks After Collapse

Bayern's Kompany Hospitalised, Sidelined for Weeks After Collapse

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has been hospitalised in a stable condition after collapsing during reserve-team training, with sporting director Max Eberl confirming he will be sidelined for weeks due to a virus.

3rd Test: Australia return to Sandpapergate territory as Smith seeks redemption at Newlands

3rd Test: Australia return to Sandpapergate territory as Smith seeks redemption at Newlands

Rediff.com33 minutes ago

Australia return to Newlands for the series-deciding Test against South Africa, confronting Sandpapergate memories from 2018, as Steve Smith seeks redemption and Nortje's injury reshapes hosts' bowling options.

MS Dhoni to Decide on IPL Future Before December

MS Dhoni to Decide on IPL Future Before December

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Former India captain MS Dhoni has hinted at a potential return for the 2027 Indian Premier League season, stating he will undergo fitness tests before December to assess his readiness after missing the 2026 season due to a calf injury.

'Daler Mehndi Deserves Respect, Not Public Humiliation'

'Daler Mehndi Deserves Respect, Not Public Humiliation'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'My brother Daler Mehndi does not drink alcohol. He has been unwell for the past two years and is still recovering, yet he continues to perform.'

Sheetal Devi wins second successive Asian Para Games gold in women's compound

Sheetal Devi wins second successive Asian Para Games gold in women's compound

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sheetal Devi clinched her second successive Asian Para Games gold in the women's compound individual event, overcoming a deficit to beat Singapore's Alim Nur Syahidah in a tense final in Nagoya on Thursday.

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Rediff.com4 days ago

Choose a car loan that fits your budget, keeps EMIs manageable and saves you money on interest, not just one with attractive festive offers.

Woman Dies, Husband Critical After Couple Consumes Poison In UP

Woman Dies, Husband Critical After Couple Consumes Poison In UP

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 28-year-old woman died and her 30-year-old husband is in critical condition after they allegedly consumed poison following a family dispute in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday. Police are investigating the incident, and the couple has a young child.

Pak, EU vow to boost counterterrorism, flag Afghanistan security risks

Pak, EU vow to boost counterterrorism, flag Afghanistan security risks

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to enhance their cooperation in combating terrorism across all forms. This commitment was solidified during the 10th Pakistan-EU Bilateral Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad, where both sides condemned terrorism and discussed evolving threats, including those in cyberspace. They also expressed concern over the security situation in Afghanistan and pledged to work together in multilateral forums.

Jhota Murder: Family Refuses Post-Mortem, Demands Top Officials' Resignation

Jhota Murder: Family Refuses Post-Mortem, Demands Top Officials' Resignation

Rediff.com1 days ago

The family of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa continues to refuse a post-mortem of his body, demanding the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav. Despite the government agreeing to a CBI probe, compensation, and other concessions, the family and a joint action committee insist their key demands, including the resignations, have not been met, prolonging the standoff.

'Act Before Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes A Dawood Ibrahim'

'Act Before Lawrence Bishnoi Becomes A Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'You want the main man, and you cannot even bring him to Mumbai, where he has allegedly carried out a high-profile shootout.'

Kolkata Durga pandal stampede: CM blames 'human error'

Kolkata Durga pandal stampede: CM blames 'human error'

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede, which killed 19 people, was primarily due to human error. He visited victims' families, assured assistance, and announced an inquiry by a retired judge, with the report expected within three months. The CM also plans to meet puja committees on October 26 to discuss future safety measures.

The Making Of Brand Shashi Tharoor

The Making Of Brand Shashi Tharoor

Rediff.com3 days ago

Brand Tharoor is not perfect. But it is lovable. In a country of 1.4 billion where most politicians sound the same, a man who makes you open a dictionary before breakfast has already won, points out Sandeep Goyal.

When Mumbai's Streets Were Battlegrounds For Protests

When Mumbai's Streets Were Battlegrounds For Protests

Rediff.com1 days ago

Marchers would walk four or five abreast through one side of the main Mahatma Gandhi Road, holding red or white banners that stretched from one end to the other, shouting slogans, calling upon passers by, including employees watching from the offices that line the road, to join (Dekhta kya/Shaamil ho), recalls Jyoti Punwani.

New Zealand Ready to Challenge India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in T20 Series

New Zealand Ready to Challenge India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in T20 Series

Rediff.com5 days ago

New Zealand paceman Jacob Duffy has acknowledged India's 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an 'incredible talent' but expects home conditions to challenge the power-hitter in the upcoming Twenty20 series.

ITBP raises drone units to counter China, prepares for Galwan-like battles

ITBP raises drone units to counter China, prepares for Galwan-like battles

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is undergoing a significant modernization drive, establishing drone platoons, developing a new 'Strike' course for Galwan-like situations, and constructing underground infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control. This strategic shift, announced by DG Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor, aims to counter China, identified as India's 'biggest adversary,' by embracing modern warfare techniques learned from recent global conflicts.