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'This is betrayal': Mamata loyalists as TMC rebels move closer to BJP

'This is betrayal': Mamata loyalists as TMC rebels move closer to BJP

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have launched a scathing attack on rebel party MPs, accusing them of lacking political morality, maintaining links with the BJP, and abandoning party workers amidst alleged harassment and political attacks.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The official 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Jhansi Rape Accused Arrested After Police Encounter

Jhansi Rape Accused Arrested After Police Encounter

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A 43-year-old man, Sanjay Mishra, accused of raping a minor girl in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested following a police encounter where he sustained a gunshot wound. He had allegedly lured the child under false pretences.

Jharkhand Man Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Assailants

Jharkhand Man Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Assailants

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A 30-year-old man, Vicky Soni, was shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne miscreants in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, while travelling to Koderma railway station. Police suspect a family dispute as the motive and have launched an investigation, with no arrests made so far.

Pakistan And Lebanon Discuss Regional Security And Defence Cooperation

Pakistan And Lebanon Discuss Regional Security And Defence Cooperation

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met with Lebanese army chief General Rodolphe Haykal to discuss regional security, defence cooperation, and strengthening bilateral military relations.

Viral Video Incident: Man Retracts Police Assault Claim, Cites Misunderstanding

Viral Video Incident: Man Retracts Police Assault Claim, Cites Misunderstanding

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A man in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district has retracted his accusation of assault against a police officer during a late-night vehicle check, stating it was a "misunderstanding." The incident, which involved a viral video, saw the man, S Kishor, initially alleging misbehaviour, but he has now clarified that police did not demand a bribe and he should have been more cooperative.

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, starting on June 12 in England, offers several exciting possibilities. Take a look at the contenders and challengers.

Before Peddi, 10 Movies Slammed For Misogyny

Before Peddi, 10 Movies Slammed For Misogyny

Rediff.com   1 days ago

From Baahubali to Peddi, these blockbuster South Indian films drew criticism for romanticising toxic masculinity and reducing their female leads to objects of desire.

Suhana Khan, Disha Patani Are Slipping Into...

Suhana Khan, Disha Patani Are Slipping Into...

Rediff.com   1 days ago

There's a reason the slip dress never goes out of style. Effortless, elegant and endlessly versatile, it's the outfit that does the most with the least.

Supreme Court Questions Allahabad High Court's 40-Year Delay In Murder Case

Supreme Court Questions Allahabad High Court's 40-Year Delay In Murder Case

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Allahabad High Court's extraordinary 40-year delay in deciding a criminal appeal filed by a murder accused. The case involves Vijay Singh, who was convicted in 1985 and whose appeal was only dismissed in February this year, after four decades. The top court questioned measures to address mounting pendency and rejected a suggestion to dismiss old cases solely due to delay.

EV Adoption Rises As West Asia Crisis Makes Fuel Costly

EV Adoption Rises As West Asia Crisis Makes Fuel Costly

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Fuel prices have risen by about Rs 7.5 per litre since May 15, as global crude oil prices surged due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and supply concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.

Khan Sir gets relief in Patna coaching centre firing case

Khan Sir gets relief in Patna coaching centre firing case

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Popular educator Faisal Khan, widely known as 'Khan Sir', has received a significant interim relief as a Patna court stayed his arrest in a case involving alleged firing by his guards following the vandalism of his coaching institute.

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Ambila

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Ambila

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Ambila is a typical Odia mixed vegetable curry known for its sweet, tangy, delicately-spiced flavor. It's considered a comforting, satvik dish.

Why Ben Stokes could be SACKED as England Test captain

Why Ben Stokes could be SACKED as England Test captain

Rediff.com   1 days ago

England cricket captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are under investigation by the ECB after reportedly breaking a midnight curfew and being involved in an incident at a Chelsea nightclub. A security guard accompanying the players was injured, and the controversy has raised questions about team discipline and Stokes's future as captain.

As US helicopter crashes near Hormuz, Trump predicts 'total victory' over Iran

As US helicopter crashes near Hormuz, Trump predicts 'total victory' over Iran

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A US military Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with its crew successfully rescued, as US President Donald Trump confidently declared an imminent 'total victory' over Iran within two weeks and a new nuclear deal, despite ongoing regional volatility and a recent de-escalation between Iran and Israel.

Over 20 Hindu Outfit Activists Booked For Vandalising Non-Veg Dhaba

Over 20 Hindu Outfit Activists Booked For Vandalising Non-Veg Dhaba

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Police in Muzaffarnagar have booked over 20 activists, including the youth wing president of Hindu Raksha Dal, for allegedly vandalising a non-vegetarian roadside eatery. The incident involved beating employees, damaging property, and burning a flex board, with threats related to the upcoming Kawad Yatra.

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Police in Bengaluru arrested a woman for allegedly operating a prostitution racket from a rented house, rescuing two women involved. The accused confessed to facilitating services for financial gain, and further investigation is underway by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad.

'How Much Money A Film Has Made, How Much Money It Has Not Made'

'How Much Money A Film Has Made, How Much Money It Has Not Made'

Rediff.com   1 days ago

'There is a relationship between the audience and the film, and money should not come in between them.'

Gurugram Police Accused Of Misconduct During Drink-Driving Check

Gurugram Police Accused Of Misconduct During Drink-Driving Check

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A retired army officer, Major Hemendra Singh, has filed a formal complaint against Gurugram traffic policemen, accusing them of misbehaving with him and his family during a drink-driving check. He alleges that police used a contaminated breathalyser, initially showed a high reading, and then refused a fair re-test, only for subsequent tests to prove his innocence. The incident reportedly led to the police fleeing the scene after he called for help, and an investigation has been launched.

Swiss, Myanmar Nationals Held For Illegal Entry Into India

Swiss, Myanmar Nationals Held For Illegal Entry Into India

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Police in Bihar's East Champaran district have arrested a Swiss woman and a Myanmarese boy for illegally entering India from Nepal without valid travel documents. Legal action is underway, though their identities remain undisclosed.