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Police name person of interest in Sudiksha Konanki case

Police name person of interest in Sudiksha Konanki case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

US authorities have identified a 24-year-old man as a person of interest in the case of a 20-year-old Indian student who has gone missing during a spring break visit to the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki, a citizen of India and a permanent resident of the United States, was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Konanki's hometown in Virginia, said Joshua Riibe was seen with Sudiksha at a resort before she went missing. While Konanki's father has asked local authorities to broaden the investigation, authorities maintain that the case is not a criminal investigation and Riibe is not considered a suspect. However, he is considered a person of interest as he was the last one to be seen with Konanki. The Dominican Republic National Police has established a "high-level commission" to oversee the investigation and will be reinterviewing "targeted individuals" who were seen near or with Konanki at the time of her disappearance.

SC grants custody of man with cerebral palsy to US mother

SC grants custody of man with cerebral palsy to US mother

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India granted custody of a man suffering from cerebral palsy to his mother, a US national, after determining it was in his best interest due to his inability to make independent decisions. The court overruled a Madras High Court decision, finding the lower court's interaction with the son insufficient to assess his needs. The Supreme Court emphasized the son's limited cognitive capacity and the availability of specialized support in the US, where he had completed most of his schooling.

Delhi boy skips exams, ends up as labourer in Tamil Nadu

Delhi boy skips exams, ends up as labourer in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

A 17-year-old boy from Delhi's Rohini, unwilling to take his final exams, left home and travelled over 2,000 kilometres in Tamil Nadu to work as a labourer at a construction site and was living in a slum, an official said on Monday.

Minor boy among 3 more held for harassing Union minister Khadse's daughter

Minor boy among 3 more held for harassing Union minister Khadse's daughter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Two men were arrested and a minor boy was detained on Monday in connection with the harassment of Union Minister Raksha Khadse's daughter and her friends. The incident took place at a religious event in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on February 28. The accused were charged with stalking, sexual offenses, and taking photos and videos of the girls without permission. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for swift action against the perpetrators.

Indian woman on death row in UAE already executed: Govt

Indian woman on death row in UAE already executed: Govt

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

An Indian woman sentenced to death in Abu Dhabi for the alleged murder of a four-month-old child has been executed on February 15, the Delhi High Court was informed on Monday. The woman, Shahzadi Khan, was handed over to the Abu Dhabi police on February 10, 2023 and sentenced to death on July 31, 2023. Her father, Shabbir Khan, had filed a petition seeking information about her well-being. The court was informed that the woman's last rites will be held on March 5.

World Indoors PIX: Azu wins men's 60m; Kerr dethroned

World Indoors PIX: Azu wins men's 60m; Kerr dethroned

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Images from Friday's events at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China.

IPL PIX: DC outclass SRH with a commanding win

IPL PIX: DC outclass SRH with a commanding win

Rediff.com3 days ago

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

'Operation Momos': How killer on the run for 4 yrs nabbed

'Operation Momos': How killer on the run for 4 yrs nabbed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

In December 2021, the victim was abducted and stabbed to death by a group of men after his social media post sparked criticism. While the other accused were arrested, Joshi managed to escape and was declared a proclaimed offender by a court in June 2022.

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Samson's IPL wish: 'Bring back Buttler'

Samson's IPL wish: 'Bring back Buttler'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson says he is still not over Jos Buttler leaving the team and wishes the IPL would change its rule of releasing players every three years.

Varun's Debut CT Fifer Makes History

Varun's Debut CT Fifer Makes History

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Thrown into the spotlight in just his second ODI, Varun Chakaravarthy made the opportunity count in spectacular fashion.

Sambhal predates Islam, Vishnu temple destroyed in 1526: Yogi

Sambhal predates Islam, Vishnu temple destroyed in 1526: Yogi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that forcibly seizing someone's faith and trampling over their beliefs is "unacceptable," especially "when we know the truth about Sambhal" which predates Islam, with the Vishnu temple there being destroyed in 1526. He said that Sambhal has been mentioned in scriptures that are 5,000 years old, which contain references to Lord Vishnu's future incarnation. He also mentioned that a temple of Lord Vishnu in Sambhal was demolished in 1526, and two years later, in 1528, the Ram temple in Ayodhya was destroyed, both acts carried out by the same person.

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Sam Curran breaks silence on England ouster

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Curran hasn't played for England since he featured in a white-ball series against the West Indies in November last year and was recently overlooked for the side's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign

India To Have Second Rocket Port

India To Have Second Rocket Port

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The fuel cost will come down if rockets are launched from Kulasekarapattinam as they will have a straight trajectory and need not have to avoid Sri Lanka, which is being done by rockets flown from Sriharikota.

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Australia had an intense three-hour practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai, focusing on their play against spin.

Meet India's new shot put queen!

Meet India's new shot put queen!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Indian athlete Krishna Jayasankar, representing the University of Nevada, broke the women's shot put indoor national record with a throw of 16.03m while winning the bronze medal at the Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championship in Albuquerque.

PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell

PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 3 crore for its Ranji Trophy winning side, apart from separate cash incentives for the support staff and some of its players. The VCA also felicitated Akshay Wakhare on his retirement. Vidarbha forced a draw against Kerala in the summit clash and clinched the title on the basis of their first innings lead of 37 runs at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha.

Marquez brothers 1-2! MotoGP history made!

Marquez brothers 1-2! MotoGP history made!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez continued his perfect start with factory Ducati as he completed a weekend double at the season-opening Thailand Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing ahead of his younger brother Alex.

Drug found in child hospitalised after 'eating chocolate'

Drug found in child hospitalised after 'eating chocolate'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A 4-year-old boy in Kerala was hospitalized after allegedly consuming chocolate at school, with a urine test revealing the presence of benzodiazepines. The incident occurred on February 17, when the child became drowsy after returning from school. The boy was initially admitted to a nearby hospital and later transferred to Amrita Hospital in Ernakulam, where the urine test results raised concerns. Police are investigating the source of the chocolate and how the depressant entered the child's body. The school authorities have denied any negligence and claim the child was fine until he left for home with his grandfather. The child's mother, a lab technician separated from her husband, has filed complaints seeking an investigation. While the child initially claimed he was given the chocolate by his mother, she has denied the allegation.

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Ryan Peake, a former member of an outlawed motorcycle gang who served five years in jail for assault, hit a five-under-par 66 to win the 104th edition of the New Zealand Open by a shot in Queenstown on Sunday.

Mexican Open: Machac beats Fokina for maiden ATP title

Mexican Open: Machac beats Fokina for maiden ATP title

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Eighth seed Machac, who won gold in mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics, became the third player from his country to win an ATP 500 title, following Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek.

Mourinho has four-match ban halved after appeal

Mourinho has four-match ban halved after appeal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Jose Mourinho was handed a fine and the ban over his comments about Turkish referees after a game at rivals Galatasaray, where he criticised the match officials in a press conference following the 0-0 Super Lig draw on Monday.

IPL 2025: Why Siraj is excited about lifting of saliva ban

IPL 2025: Why Siraj is excited about lifting of saliva ban

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj welcomed the BCCI's decision to lift the ban on using saliva to shine the ball ahead of IPL 2025, saying it will aid "reverse swing" even in unfriendly conditions.

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

It was third time lucky for Tsitsipas who had twice lost in the Dubai final, against Roger Federer in 2019 and Novak Djokovic a year later.

CSK Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

CSK Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Led by Josh Hazlewood, RCB produced a dominant bowling performance to crush Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs.

NZ call up local left-arm spinners to prepare for Kuldeep

NZ call up local left-arm spinners to prepare for Kuldeep

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

New Zealand called up two local left-arm wrist spinners to bowl to left-handers Tom Latham and Michael Bracewell at their nets in Dubai on Saturday.

Missing Indian-origin student was seen with man on the beach

Missing Indian-origin student was seen with man on the beach

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

A 20-year-old Indian student, Sudiksha Konanki, has gone missing while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. US federal law enforcement agencies are working with Dominican authorities to investigate her disappearance. Konanki, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, was reported missing on March 6 while vacationing with friends in Punta Cana. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is assisting in the investigation, which includes a review of surveillance video, telephone records, and interviews with anyone who may have seen Konanki. The LCSO has filed for a Yellow Notice (worldwide police alert for a missing person) to be issued by INTERPOL. While Dominican officials believe Konanki may have drowned in the ocean, the LCSO cautions against drawing any unsubstantiated conclusions. The investigation is ongoing.

UP man seeks MEA intervention to save daughter on death row in UAE

UP man seeks MEA intervention to save daughter on death row in UAE

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Shahzadi Khan, currently imprisoned in Abu Dhabi's Al Wathba jail, has been sentenced to death by a court for the death of a child who was under her care.

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC hold Mohun Bagan

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC hold Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Despite the numerical disadvantage, the hosts kept pushing, forcing MBSG goalkeeper Vishal Kaith into a crucial save from Yoell van Nieff in the 62nd minute.

Some Man Utd players not good enough: Ratcliffe

Some Man Utd players not good enough: Ratcliffe

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

A number of Manchester United players are "not good enough" while some others are being "overpaid", the club's co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said.

2 knives, drugs: How Meerut woman, lover planned husband's murder

2 knives, drugs: How Meerut woman, lover planned husband's murder

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

"The initial plan was to dispose of the body parts in a secluded location, but the duo eventually decided to keep it inside a large blue drum, filling it with cement and sand," said SP Singh.

Chess: Gukesh rises to career-high No. 3 in world rankings

Chess: Gukesh rises to career-high No. 3 in world rankings

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

World champion D Gukesh climbed to a career-high No 3 ranking, while compatriot R Praggnanandhaa broke back into the top 10 in the latest FIDE classical ratings released on Saturday.

Thailand MotoGP: Ducati's Marquez on pole for season-opener

Thailand MotoGP: Ducati's Marquez on pole for season-opener

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez logged his factory Ducati debut with pole position at the season-opening Thailand Grand Prix, edging out his younger brother Alex Marquez of Gresini at the Buriram International Circuit on Saturday.

13-yr-old student sexually assaulted by 3 teachers in TN

13-yr-old student sexually assaulted by 3 teachers in TN

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The girl had not attended school from January 3, following which an inquiry was done by the school in person visiting her home.

Make no mistake, we will win: New Canadian PM slams Trump

Make no mistake, we will win: New Canadian PM slams Trump

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Canada's next prime minister Mark Carney slammed United States President Donald Trump for 'unjustified tariffs', saying Americans should make no mistake as Canada will win the trade war just as it wins in hockey.

Renuka: The village girl who became India's star pacer

Renuka: The village girl who became India's star pacer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Pace sensation Renuka Singh Thakur overcomes obstacles to fulfill her father's dream.

Duplantis breaks pole vault World record for 11th time

Duplantis breaks pole vault World record for 11th time

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The Olympic and World champion cleared 6.27m on his first attempt to break his previous global mark of 6.26 set in Silesia in August.

Messi's Inter Miami move driven by unhappy spell at PSG

Messi's Inter Miami move driven by unhappy spell at PSG

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Lionel Messi said his decision to join Major League Soccer club Inter Miami as a free agent was fuelled by his struggles at Paris St Germain, describing it as a period he "didn't enjoy".

Vidarbha's Dubey rewrites Ranji Trophy history

Vidarbha's Dubey rewrites Ranji Trophy history

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The young left-arm spinner has taken 69 wickets so far this season, eclipsing the 68 by Bihar's Ashutosh Aman in 2018-19.

England captain Buttler steps down

England captain Buttler steps down

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'And obviously two losses and being out of the tournament and a bit of hangover of the few tournaments before I think it probably reached the end of the road foe me and my captaincy, is a shame, I'm sad about that.'