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PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

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IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Usyk outpoints Fury to retain World heavyweight crowns

PIX: Usyk outpoints Fury to retain World heavyweight crowns

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBO and WBC World heavyweight titles by unanimous decision against Britain's Tyson Fury to remain undefeated after an enthralling clash in an electric atmosphere at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday.

PKL: Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants play out a tie

PKL: Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants play out a tie

Rediff.com13 hours ago

At the halfway mark, Gujarat Giants led 22-18.

ISL: Mumbai jump to 4th spot; East Bengal continue winning run

ISL: Mumbai jump to 4th spot; East Bengal continue winning run

Rediff.com14 hours ago

While the Red & Golds secured their fourth win in their last five matches in the competition, Jamshedpur FC, on the other hand, were inefficient in creating and finishing chances.

Mumbai boat tragedy: Missing boy's body found after 3 days

Mumbai boat tragedy: Missing boy's body found after 3 days

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Naval boats have found the body of Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, taking the toll in the December 18 tragedy to 15.

Devotee drops iPhone in 'hundi', TN temple says 'God's property'

Devotee drops iPhone in 'hundi', TN temple says 'God's property'

Rediff.com19 hours ago

As per the practises and tradition at the temples, any offerings made into the hundial directly goes into the account of the deity of that temple. Rules do not permit the administration to return the offerings back to the devotees, Babu told reporters in Chennai.

K'taka BJP MLC Ravi gets bail after arrest for insulting minister

K'taka BJP MLC Ravi gets bail after arrest for insulting minister

Rediff.com1 days ago

BJP MLC C T Ravi was arrested in Karnataka, India, for allegedly using derogatory language against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. He was released on bail by the High Court of Karnataka, which observed that police failed to follow proper procedures during his arrest. The incident has sparked a political showdown between the BJP and the ruling Congress in the state.

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bombay High Court has declared a pollution-free environment a constitutional right and criticized the Maharashtra government for failing to address the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. The court expressed its disappointment with the government's lack of initiative, stating that citizens should not suffer due to the inaction of authorities. The court highlighted the severe air pollution levels in Mumbai, especially along major roads, and ordered the traffic department to take immediate action to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

HC stays Alt News co-founder Zubair's arrest in post on Narsinghanand

HC stays Alt News co-founder Zubair's arrest in post on Narsinghanand

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair in an FIR accusing him of promoting enmity among religious groups. The court also directed Zubair not to travel abroad. The FIR was lodged last month following a complaint by an associate of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand. Zubair had moved the high court, requesting quashing the FIR and protection from coercive action. In his plea, he stated that his post did not call for violence against Narsinghanand.

Mumbai ferry mishap: Search on for missing 7-year-old boy

Mumbai ferry mishap: Search on for missing 7-year-old boy

Rediff.com1 days ago

The search operation launched by naval boats to locate a seven-year-old boy missing after a Navy craft rammed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast two days ago continued on Friday, an official said.

Will visa delay cost Erigaisi a chance to shine?

Will visa delay cost Erigaisi a chance to shine?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Erigaisi also requested External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and the All India Chess Federation (AICF) to help him get the visa.

Insult to Marathi people won't be tolerated, warns Maha govt

Insult to Marathi people won't be tolerated, warns Maha govt

Rediff.com1 days ago

An alleged attack on a Marathi-speaking family by a government employee in Thane district sparked outrage in the Maharashtra Assembly, where the BJP-led government assured justice and condemned the incident. Opposition parties demanded immediate action against the accused, Akhilesh Shukla, and his wife, who have been arrested. The incident has raised concerns about discrimination against Marathi people and fueled tensions in the state.

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bombay high court on Friday upheld the tender awarded to an Adani Group firm by the Maharashtra government for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai, ruling there was no 'arbitrariness, unreasonableness or perversity' in the decision.

11 dead as LPG tanker crash triggers inferno on Jaipur highway

11 dead as LPG tanker crash triggers inferno on Jaipur highway

Rediff.com1 days ago

A deadly collision involving a gas tanker and multiple vehicles turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway here into an inferno on Friday morning, killing seven people, injuring more than 35 and engulfing over 30 vehicles in flames as thick black smoke filled the sky.

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute to the tabla maestro.

Sambhal MP fined Rs 1.91 crore for 'power theft', supply cut

Sambhal MP fined Rs 1.91 crore for 'power theft', supply cut

Rediff.com1 days ago

Electricity Department has imposed a fine of Rs 1.91 crore on Lok Sabha MP from Sambhal Zia Ur Rehman and also disconnected the electricity supply to his residence for alleged power theft at his residence, an official said on Friday.

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

Rediff.com1 days ago

Within his short lifespan of 63 years, Raj Kapoor left behind an incredible cinematic legacy. Dinesh Raheja continues celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary by looking at seven sequences from his films that have defined Hindi cinema.

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

Rediff.com1 days ago

Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently. But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour that are distinctly Maharashtrian, of being blessed with that beautiful brand of Maharashtrian irritability

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die amid din, Speaker warns of action

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die amid din, Speaker warns of action

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday amid protests by opposition and treasury benches over the alleged insult to Dr B R Ambedkar and directions by Speaker Om Birla to members against holding demonstrations at any gate of Parliament.

My Top 10 Films Of 2024

My Top 10 Films Of 2024

Rediff.com2 days ago

Despite the mediocrity at large, these 10 films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

'Human error' blamed for crash that killed Gen Bipin Rawat

'Human error' blamed for crash that killed Gen Bipin Rawat

Rediff.com2 days ago

A parliamentary panel report has attributed the December 8, 2021, helicopter crash that killed India's first Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat, and his wife, to "human error." The report, tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, also revealed that 34 Indian Air Force aircraft accidents occurred during the 13th Defence Plan period, including nine in 2021-22 and 11 in 2018-19.

'He Wanted New Tricks To Be Learned'

'He Wanted New Tricks To Be Learned'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'He pursued it, practised hard at it and continued to look for new things as his career progressed, to keep up with the times.'

'Born Defective GMs Are Grumbling'

'Born Defective GMs Are Grumbling'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'The championship was well fought this year.' 'Ding played better than expected. Gukesh was below his level, but good enough to beat Ding.'

BJP leader C T Ravi arrested from Karnataka assembly premises

BJP leader C T Ravi arrested from Karnataka assembly premises

Rediff.com2 days ago

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party MLC C T Ravi was arrested after a first information report (FIR) was registered against him, for allegedly using a derogatory word against minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council on Thursday, police said.

League Cup: Spurs quell Man United's fight back to reach semis

League Cup: Spurs quell Man United's fight back to reach semis

Rediff.com2 days ago

Postecoglou moves a step closer to making good on his reputation for securing silverware in his second season at clubs and delivering a first cup for Spurs since they won the League Cup in 2008.

US sanctions Pak, calls its missile programme a threat

US sanctions Pak, calls its missile programme a threat

Rediff.com2 days ago

Asserting that Pakistan developing sophisticated missile technology will give it the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the United States, a top White House official said on Thursday that the Asian country's actions are an emerging threat to the United States.

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shahana Goswami's Santosh has been shortlisted for the best foreign film Oscars.

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Rediff.com2 days ago

The two missing persons have been identified as 43-year-old Hansraj Bhati and seven-year-old Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, the police said.

BJYM workers vandalise Cong office in Mumbai over Ambedkar issue; 14 held

BJYM workers vandalise Cong office in Mumbai over Ambedkar issue; 14 held

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha (BJYM) workers vandalised a Congress office in Mumbai on Thursday, claiming the party had always insulted Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. The protest followed Congress leaders' accusations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for insulting Ambedkar in a Rajya Sabha speech. Several BJYM workers were detained and an FIR was filed against them.

Smriti, Richa star as India clinch T20 series vs Windies

Smriti, Richa star as India clinch T20 series vs Windies

Rediff.com2 days ago

Richa Ghosh (54) equalled the world record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is (18 balls) after Smriti Mandhana's (77) fireworks as India registered 217 for 4 in the series-deciding third and final match against the West Indies here on Thursday.

Oppn's no trust move against VP Dhankhar rejected

Oppn's no trust move against VP Dhankhar rejected

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, Harivansh, has dismissed the impeachment notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, calling it an act of impropriety, flawed, and hasty. The notice was signed by 60 opposition members who alleged that Dhankhar was "biased." The deputy chairman ruled that the notice was designed to denigrate constitutional institutions and malign the Vice President, and lacked factual basis. He also criticized the notice as a "misadventure" in "deliberate trivialising and demeaning" the high constitutional office of the Vice President.

High drama in Parl: 2 MPs in ICU; both file plaints against each other

High drama in Parl: 2 MPs in ICU; both file plaints against each other

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ruling NDA and opposition INDIA bloc MPs clashed in Parliament on Thursday over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar, leading to jostling and an injury to BJP MP Pratap Sarangi. The opposition demanded Shah's resignation, while the BJP defended him.

PKL: League leaders UP Yoddhas trounce Gujarat Giants

PKL: League leaders UP Yoddhas trounce Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com2 days ago

The UP Yoddhas delivered a dominant performance to trounce Gujarat Giants 59-23 in their Pro-Kabaddi League in Pune on Thursday.

My dignity, self-esteem deeply hurt by Rahul: BJP MP from Nagaland

My dignity, self-esteem deeply hurt by Rahul: BJP MP from Nagaland

Rediff.com2 days ago

A BJP MP from Nagaland has alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came "very close" to her and "shouted" at her during a protest outside the Parliament, making her feel "uncomfortable." The incident has led to a war of words between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, with both sides accusing each other of misconduct. The BJP has demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi, while the Congress has denied the allegations.

India beat Bangladesh in Women's U19 Asia Cup

India beat Bangladesh in Women's U19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

G Trisha made a fine unbeaten fifty to guide India to a facile eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in their first Super Four match of the Women's Under-19 T20 Asia Cup on Thursday.

Santosh Trophy: In-form Kerala continue dream run

Santosh Trophy: In-form Kerala continue dream run

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kerala continued their perfect run in Group B with a 2-0 win over Odisha, cementing their position at the top of the Group B table with nine points from three matches in the final round of the Santosh Trophy here on Thursday.

Punjab reports yet another blast outside police post; third this month

Punjab reports yet another blast outside police post; third this month

Rediff.com2 days ago

A blast was reported outside the Bakshiwal police chowki in Gurdaspur district, Punjab on Wednesday night. The police launched an investigation, and a forensic team has been deployed to the scene. While no one has reported hearing the sound of a blast, a burnt patch was found outside the chowki. This incident follows a series of other blasts in Punjab this month, including one at the Islamabad police station in Amritsar on Tuesday. In the Islamabad incident, a hand grenade was thrown at a police post in Nawanshahr on December 2nd. The Khalistan Zindabad Force has claimed responsibility for the alleged attack on the Bakshiwal police chowki.

Hazlewood left frustrated after injury setback

Hazlewood left frustrated after injury setback

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is "frustrated" by the timing of his injury after being ruled out of the remaining two Tests against India due to a right calf strain, sustained during the drawn third match at the Gabba.

Amit Shah would have been a 'scrap dealer' if...: Siddaramaiah

Amit Shah would have been a 'scrap dealer' if...: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com2 days ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament. Siddaramaiah said Shah would have been a "Gujari" (scrap dealer) if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution. He also criticized Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for not taking action against Shah for his comments. The Congress leader further accused the BJP and Sangh Parivar of hating Ambedkar and the Constitution. Siddaramaiah also recalled the RSS's opposition to the Constitution and Ambedkar in the past, citing articles from the RSS mouthpiece 'Organiser' and Golwalkar's book "Bunch of Thought."

Bald man selling hair growth oil arrested after complaints

Bald man selling hair growth oil arrested after complaints

Rediff.com2 days ago

A bald man and his two associates were arrested in Meerut, India, after multiple complaints surfaced regarding allergic reactions from their miraculous hair growth oil. The trio had set up a camp claiming they could regrow hair on bald heads, attracting a massive crowd and causing traffic jams. The police uncovered a large-scale scam after one victim filed a complaint about the oil causing severe itching and an allergic reaction. The accused admitted to conducting similar fraudulent camps in several cities and amassing lakhs of rupees.

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