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7 Facts You Didn't Know About Baisakhi

7 Facts You Didn't Know About Baisakhi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The first day of the month of Vaisakh is the harvest festival of Baisakhi.

Derek O'Brien Fact-Checks Modi's Claims on Poverty, Development in India

Derek O'Brien Fact-Checks Modi's Claims on Poverty, Development in India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims about India's progress, citing poverty statistics and West Bengal's economic growth.

7 Significant Facts About Ramzan

7 Significant Facts About Ramzan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Ramzan is the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.

Allahabad HC Slams Advocate For 'Vexatious' Litigation, Imposes 15 Lakh Cost

Allahabad HC Slams Advocate For 'Vexatious' Litigation, Imposes 15 Lakh Cost

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition by an advocate seeking quick disposal of a maintenance case against his wife, calling it 'vexatious' and imposed a significant fine for concealing facts and misusing his wife's funds.

US U-turn on India trade deal: White House revises fact sheet

US U-turn on India trade deal: White House revises fact sheet

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The White House has revised a fact sheet on the interim trade deal between the United States and India, removing the reference to "pulses" from the list of American products on which India would eliminate or reduce tariffs. The revised sheet also changed "committed" to "intends" regarding India's purchase of American products.

Nida Khan forced ST victim to wear burqa, adopt Muslim name: Prosecution

Nida Khan forced ST victim to wear burqa, adopt Muslim name: Prosecution

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Monday fixed May 2 for giving its verdict on the anticipatory bail plea filed by TCS employee Nida Khan, an accused in a case related to alleged sexual harassment and forcible religious conversion at the IT firm's local unit.

India vs NZ T20 WC Final: 5 Key Facts Before the Big Clash

India vs NZ T20 WC Final: 5 Key Facts Before the Big Clash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A preview of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, including key facts, team details, and their journey to the final.

Unemployed Man Dies After Fall From Faridabad Building

Unemployed Man Dies After Fall From Faridabad Building

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 33-year-old man, reportedly undergoing treatment for mental health issues, died after falling from the sixth floor of a residential building in Faridabad. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Ghazipur Teen Death: Opposition Alleges Apathy, Demands Justice

Ghazipur Teen Death: Opposition Alleges Apathy, Demands Justice

Rediff.com2 days ago

Opposition leaders are demanding swift justice and alleging administrative indifference in the case of a teenage girl's death in Ghazipur, even as police report an arrest and ongoing investigation.

AAP submits petition to RS Chairman to disqualify 7 MPs over BJP defection

AAP submits petition to RS Chairman to disqualify 7 MPs over BJP defection

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Aam Aadmi Party has petitioned for the disqualification of seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected to the BJP, citing violation of the anti-defection law and betrayal of the people's mandate.

Man Held For Cheating Patients At Lucknow Medical University

Man Held For Cheating Patients At Lucknow Medical University

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly defrauding patients and their families at King George's Medical University by posing as a representative of a fake trust and issuing forged documents.

Law Students Face Charges Over Ragging Allegations In Pune

Law Students Face Charges Over Ragging Allegations In Pune

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Police in Pune have registered a case against five law students for allegedly ragging a junior, following a complaint initially lodged with the college authorities in 2024. The FIR was filed after the complainant escalated the matter through the UGC's anti-ragging mechanism.

India's U18 Ice Hockey Team To Compete In Asia Cup

India's U18 Ice Hockey Team To Compete In Asia Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian U18 ice hockey team, led by Gurtej Singh Bhatti, will participate in the U18 Asia Cup in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from April 27 to May 3, according to the national federation.

Supreme Court Questions Sexual Assault Claim In Consensual Live-In Relationship

Supreme Court Questions Sexual Assault Claim In Consensual Live-In Relationship

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Supreme Court questioned a woman's sexual assault claim against her former live-in partner, highlighting the consensual nature of their relationship and the absence of a marriage bond.

India's U18 Ice Hockey Team To Compete In Asia Cup

India's U18 Ice Hockey Team To Compete In Asia Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian U18 ice hockey team, led by Gurtej Singh Bhatti, is set to participate in the U18 Asia Cup in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from April 27 to May 3, according to the national federation.

Law Students Face Charges Over Pune Ragging Incident

Law Students Face Charges Over Pune Ragging Incident

Rediff.com1 days ago

Five students from a law college in Pune have been booked for allegedly ragging a junior student. The FIR was registered after the complainant escalated the matter to the UGC following dissatisfaction with the college's initial investigation.

Three Puducherry cricketers suspended over coach assault allegations

Three Puducherry cricketers suspended over coach assault allegations

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) has suspended three first-class cricketers following allegations of assaulting the U-19 state team coach. The players face serious charges and are barred from all CAP facilities and tournaments pending court clearance.

Pooja Shakun Pandey Granted Conditional Bail in Aligarh Murder Case

Pooja Shakun Pandey Granted Conditional Bail in Aligarh Murder Case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Pooja Shakun Pandey, also known as former Mahamandaleshwar Annapurna Bharti, in the Abhishek Gupta murder case of Aligarh.

Kerala Police Face Assault Allegations From Ice Cream Vendors

Kerala Police Face Assault Allegations From Ice Cream Vendors

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two young men and their families have filed a complaint alleging physical assault and verbal abuse by police in Thottapally, Kerala. The complaint alleges that police officers hit their motorcycle, assaulted them, and accused them of theft.

Court Orders Rape Accused To Pay Monthly Support

Court Orders Rape Accused To Pay Monthly Support

Rediff.com3 days ago

The High Court of Karnataka has directed a petitioner accused of repeated rape on false promise of marriage to pay Rs 75,000 monthly towards the sustenance of the victim and their 10-month-old child, while granting an interim stay on further criminal proceedings against him.

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the right of adults to choose their partners.

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the rights of adults to make their own choices.

IPL 2026: Mitchell Starc RETURNS for DC after injury layoff

IPL 2026: Mitchell Starc RETURNS for DC after injury layoff

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mitchell Starc has been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League and is expected to join Delhi Capitals for their match against Rajasthan Royals on May 1.

Deepti Sharma's lean patch a concern for India, admits coach Muzumdar

Deepti Sharma's lean patch a concern for India, admits coach Muzumdar

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian women's team head coach Amol Muzumdar has expressed concern over Deepti Sharma's recent form, acknowledging her lean patch but backing her to make a comeback.

No Immediate Plan to Hike Petrol, Diesel Prices: Oil Min

No Immediate Plan to Hike Petrol, Diesel Prices: Oil Min

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian government has refuted claims of an impending Rs 25-28 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices post-assembly elections, stating no such proposal is under consideration by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid his responsibility to maintain his wife, even if he claims financial hardship.

Why Allahabad High Court Granted Child Custody To Mother

Why Allahabad High Court Granted Child Custody To Mother

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has prioritised the welfare of a child, granting custody to his mother, citing the father's health and financial dependency.

Doubts raised as Godman Kharat's close aide dies in car crash

Doubts raised as Godman Kharat's close aide dies in car crash

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The death of a close associate of jailed godman Ashok Kharat in a car accident has prompted suspicion from opposition leaders, who question whether the incident was orchestrated to suppress facts in the probe against Kharat.

Leh body wants direct talks with Amit Shah during his Ladakh visit

Leh body wants direct talks with Amit Shah during his Ladakh visit

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has requested direct talks with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his upcoming visit, deeming the scheduled sub-committee meeting insufficient for resolving Ladakh's long-standing issues.

Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com6 days ago

A woman in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her lover and another man to murder her husband by strangulation.

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating he will not appear in the excise case personally or through a lawyer before her, citing concerns about impartiality.

Why Haryana Congress Boycotted Special Assembly Session

Why Haryana Congress Boycotted Special Assembly Session

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Congress party in Haryana boycotted a special session of the state assembly, accusing the ruling BJP of using the platform for political propaganda related to a defeated Constitution amendment bill on women's reservation. The BJP criticised the Congress's move as anti-women.

Three C Shelters Directors To Be Charged In Housing Project Case

Three C Shelters Directors To Be Charged In Housing Project Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against directors of Three C Shelters Pvt Ltd in connection with the stalled Greenopolis housing project in Gurugram, citing a prima facie case of cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy for allegedly misleading homebuyers.

The Rediff Podcast: Divya Dutta, Like You've Never Heard Her Before

The Rediff Podcast: Divya Dutta, Like You've Never Heard Her Before

Rediff.com7 days ago

In a career that has spanned over 30 years and 200 films, if there is one thing that Divya Dutta has not been -- it's afraid. And, in her journey, she has made many friends, collected many precious memories which she shares on the Rediff Podcast.

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A local court in Nashik has remanded two accused in the Tata Consultancy Services harassment case to police custody. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit. An investigation is underway, and TCS has suspended employees allegedly involved.

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A local court in Nashik has remanded two accused in the Tata Consultancy Services harassment case to police custody. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit. An investigation is underway, and TCS has suspended employees allegedly involved.

'Lucky To Have Shared Dressing Room With Sachin'

'Lucky To Have Shared Dressing Room With Sachin'

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'I was able to witness why he was successful. His dedication and discipline are what made him the greatest to have played the game.'

Woman Murders Nephew To Frame Husband's Lover In Latur

Woman Murders Nephew To Frame Husband's Lover In Latur

Rediff.com6 days ago

A woman in Latur, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her seven-year-old nephew in an attempt to frame her husband's lover. Police investigations revealed the motive behind the crime, leading to the arrest of the woman and a temple priest.

Rishabh Pant's IPL Struggles Explained

Rishabh Pant's IPL Struggles Explained

Rediff.com4 days ago

Saba Karim says Rishabh Pant's struggles stem from lacking a clear white-ball template, as his poor IPL form continues with LSG.

Faridabad Transporter Dies by Suicide; Family Claims Harassment Over Debt

Faridabad Transporter Dies by Suicide; Family Claims Harassment Over Debt

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 42-year-old transporter in Faridabad allegedly committed suicide due to financial stress and harassment, according to his family. Police have registered a case against eight individuals based on a suicide note and family complaint.