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Cleric Attacked in UP; Police Investigate

Cleric Attacked in UP; Police Investigate

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A cleric was allegedly assaulted in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from religious organisations.

Cleric Attacked in UP: Police Launch Manhunt for Suspects

Cleric Attacked in UP: Police Launch Manhunt for Suspects

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old cleric was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and arrested one suspect, while efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused. The incident has sparked condemnation and calls for strict action.

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley, Michael Jordan Win

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

One Battle After Another was among the big winners of the 98th Academy Awards, with six wins.

4 abductors of actor Mushtaq Khan held; planned to kidnap Shakti Kapoor

4 abductors of actor Mushtaq Khan held; planned to kidnap Shakti Kapoor

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Four members of a gang have been arrested for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from the Delhi airport and holding him hostage in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The gang was also plotting to abduct veteran actor Shakti Kapoor on the pretext of inviting him to an event. The gang members were involved in abducting film stars by sending advance payments and air tickets under the guise of event invitations. Police recovered Rs 1.04 lakh from their possession and are investigating whether the gang was involved in the kidnapping of other film stars. In a related development, Arjun, one of the kidnappers involved in comedian Sunil Pal's abduction, was shot and injured during an encounter with police in Meerut. Arjun, who was arrested on Saturday, attempted to escape while being escorted for a medical checkup by snatching the pistol of a sub-inspector. The police team retaliated, and Arjun was shot and injured in the exchange of fire.

How China Supported Pakistan's Attacks

How China Supported Pakistan's Attacks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

China supplied more than $20 billion worth of arms to Pakistan. These include 20 J-10CE and JF-17 Block III fighter aircraft, Wing Loong drones, frigates, submarines, Hongqi HQ-9P surface-to-air missiles, 240 PL-15E air-to-air missiles, LY-80 air defence systems, ZDK early warning aircraft and other weapons.

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches.

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in fighting in Gaza

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in fighting in Gaza

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

A 34-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier has been killed during fighting in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip this week, according to the community members.

SP Maurya among 10 booked for burning pages of Ramcharitmanas

SP Maurya among 10 booked for burning pages of Ramcharitmanas

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Police have booked more than 10 people for 'promoting enmity' after they allegedly burnt photocopies of the pages of Ramcharitmanas in the Vrindavan area of Lucknow on Sunday.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

NSA invoked against 2 in Ramcharitmanas copies burning case

NSA invoked against 2 in Ramcharitmanas copies burning case

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The stringent National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked against two people lodged in jail for allegedly burning photocopies of extracts from the Ramcharitmanas, officials said on Monday.

Hanuman Chalisa row: MP-MLA couple may be released on Thursday

Hanuman Chalisa row: MP-MLA couple may be released on Thursday

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The couple was arrested on April 23 by the Mumbai police following their public declaration of reciting the Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's private residence 'Matoshree' in Bandra.

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

How Tech Is Reinventing Fashion Shopping

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

With the fashion world blurring the lines between innovation, technology and reality, shopping is all set to be revolutionised.

Two arrested in Park Street rape case

Two arrested in Park Street rape case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

The police on Saturday arrested two persons in connection with the rape of an Anglo-Indian woman at Park Street in Kolkata. Sumit Bajaj and Rehman Khan alias Tusi, who masqueraded as Lavi Gidwani and some other persons whom the woman named, had befriended her at the night club, said Joint Police Commissioner, Crime, Damayanti Sen.

Top 5 Ultrabooks that can take on the new MacBook 2015

Top 5 Ultrabooks that can take on the new MacBook 2015

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

When it comes to performance, these five hold their own against the MacBook.

Fashion tips! Matching comfort with style

Fashion tips! Matching comfort with style

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Jahnavi Patel meets three young fashionistas a little away from the Lakme Fashion Week ding dong and they tell her what's trendy these days

Indian boxers charge into finals

Indian boxers charge into finals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

These gadgets will be all the rage in 2015

These gadgets will be all the rage in 2015

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

From curved smartphones to hi-definition televisions, they all made their mark at the Consumer Electronics Show extravaganza in Las Vegas.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Sonam, Bipasha, Nargis get ready for New Year's Eve

Sonam, Bipasha, Nargis get ready for New Year's Eve

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

A look at where B-town stars are celebrating New Year's eve!