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CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

Rediff.com   5 days ago

The father of a doctor who was raped and murdered has questioned the CBI after former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh received bail from the Supreme Court in a financial irregularities case. Ghosh was previously granted bail in the rape-murder case in December 2024 due to the CBI's failure to file a chargesheet. Doctors and the victim's family are criticising the CBI's handling of the investigations, alleging incompetence and delays.

From Taekwondo To Boccia: Chamaria's Inspiring Journey

From Taekwondo To Boccia: Chamaria's Inspiring Journey

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Former national-level taekwondo player Sachin Chamaria, who suffered a spinal injury in 2008, has transitioned to boccia and is now competing at the Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He aims for a medal and hopes to raise awareness for the sport in India, having already made a winning start to his campaign.

Delhi Police Crackdown: 19 Women Rescued From Spa Rackets

Delhi Police Crackdown: 19 Women Rescued From Spa Rackets

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Delhi Police conducted raids on two spa centres in central Delhi, rescuing 19 women and arresting 10 individuals, including owners and operators, for alleged illegal activities. The operations were carried out by Nabi Karim and Paharganj police teams.

How Bhavina Patel Is Dominating Para Table Tennis At Asian Games

How Bhavina Patel Is Dominating Para Table Tennis At Asian Games

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Paralympics silver medallist Bhavina Patel secured another victory at the Asian Para Games, defeating Jordan's Faten Eleimat in women's para table tennis. While Patel topped her group, other Indian paddlers like Sonalben Patel, Shubham Wadhwa, Ekta Bhyan, Jehan Madan, and Dattaprasad Chougule faced mixed results in their respective categories.

India's Blind Football Team Crumbles Against Japan At Asian Para Games

India's Blind Football Team Crumbles Against Japan At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com   5 days ago

India's men's blind football team suffered a significant 1-6 defeat against hosts Japan at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Saturday. Despite a 1-1 score at half-time, India's defence collapsed in the second half, leading to their second consecutive loss in the tournament.

ED Nabs Sixth Suspect In Massive Digital Arrest Scam

ED Nabs Sixth Suspect In Massive Digital Arrest Scam

Rediff.com   5 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has made its sixth arrest, Mukesh Kumar Pukhraj Jain, in a pan-India cyber fraud and digital arrest case involving transactions worth Rs 30,000 crore. Jain is accused of acting as an RTGS agent for the criminal network. The probe, initiated by a Goa Police FIR, uncovered a vast money laundering operation across 20 states, with funds converted into foreign currency and linked to numerous shell companies.

Why Rohan Bopanna Was Excluded From AITA's Elite SOM Roster

Why Rohan Bopanna Was Excluded From AITA's Elite SOM Roster

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Rohan Bopanna, India's former world number one doubles player, has been excluded from the AITA's Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) roster. This exclusion is due to his failure to meet the mandatory one-year retirement criterion, as he announced his professional retirement on November 1, 2025, just shy of the October 16, 2026, deadline for the roster. Despite inquiring about his eligibility and receiving initial assurance, his continued participation on the Pro ATP tour until October 2025 meant he was still considered active.

Death Row Convicts Ravita And Amardeep Shifted To New Barracks

Death Row Convicts Ravita And Amardeep Shifted To New Barracks

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Ravita and Amardeep, sentenced to death for the snakebite murder of Ravita's husband, have been moved to separate barracks in Meerut district jail. Prison authorities noted their restlessness, and no visitors have come since the sentencing. The case, decided under 'Operation Conviction', involved strangulation disguised as a snakebite.

Dhruv Rathee faces warrants over 2018 defamation case

Dhruv Rathee faces warrants over 2018 defamation case

Rediff.com   6 days ago

A Delhi court has issued bailable warrants against popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case filed by a BJP IT Cell member, Vikas Pandey, after summons could not be served. The case stems from a video Rathee uploaded on his YouTube channel.

Mahesh Bhatt: 'Smita Patil Helped Make Me'

Mahesh Bhatt: 'Smita Patil Helped Make Me'

Rediff.com   6 days ago

'The last time I saw Smita, she had become a mother. The door opened. I walked in. I saw her.' 'I said, "Smita, the most creative role of your life begins now. As a mother." She laughed.' 'I spoke as if we had years. Years to meet again. Years to work again. Years to watch her child grow.'

LFW Day 4: Sara Arjun Turns Into Fairytale Bride

LFW Day 4: Sara Arjun Turns Into Fairytale Bride

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Sara Arjun brought fairytale vibes to Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 as she turned showstopper for designer Anushree Reddy on October 16 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi.

LFW Day 4: Sakshi Sindwani Shines Like A Disco Ball

LFW Day 4: Sakshi Sindwani Shines Like A Disco Ball

Rediff.com   6 days ago

At Lakme Fashion Week 2026, Sakshi Sindwani proved that high fashion is at its most powerful when confidence takes centre stage. The model and body-positivity creator walked for Namrata Joshipura at the designer's OPPO-presented showcase, bringing her signature energy to a collection that celebrated dark, futuristic glamour.

LFW Day 4: Jim Sarbh Looks Like A Stylish Villain

LFW Day 4: Jim Sarbh Looks Like A Stylish Villain

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Jim Sarbh knows how to make an entrance, and his latest runway appearance was no exception. The actor turned showstopper for the Arvind x Ashish N Soni showcase at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 in New Delhi, bringing his signature eccentricity to a presentation centred on contemporary menswear.

Ashwin questions Jaiswal's ODI snub for NZ tour, warns of confidence dent

Ashwin questions Jaiswal's ODI snub for NZ tour, warns of confidence dent

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Veteran cricketer R Ashwin has expressed his disappointment over Yashasvi Jaiswal's exclusion from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series, suggesting that the lack of international game time could negatively impact the young opener's confidence and form.

Six Indians Advance To Final Rounds At DP World India Championship

Six Indians Advance To Final Rounds At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Spain's Eugenio Chacarra holds a one-shot lead at the DP World India Championship after the second round, with six Indian golfers successfully making the cut. Om Prakash Chouhan is the best-placed Indian, while Yuvraj Sandhu made a remarkable comeback. Several major champions also qualified, but some prominent Indian names missed the cut, leaving a tightly packed leaderboard.

Mahela Jayawardene ends second stint as Mumbai Indians head coach

Mahela Jayawardene ends second stint as Mumbai Indians head coach

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Sri Lankan cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene has concluded his second tenure as head coach of the Mumbai Indians, a role he returned to ahead of the 2025 season. Jayawardene, who previously led the team to three IPL titles, expressed gratitude to the franchise and its owners, while MI owner Nita Ambani acknowledged his significant contributions.

Outrage In Bhopal After Girl's Murder, Crowd Tries To Storm Police Station

Outrage In Bhopal After Girl's Murder, Crowd Tries To Storm Police Station

Rediff.com   6 days ago

An angry crowd attempted to storm a police station in Bhopal on Saturday, demanding justice after a 12-year-old girl was found murdered in an abandoned building on Friday. Police have arrested a 23-year-old suspect and are awaiting the postmortem report to determine further details, including potential sexual assault.

Fairfax to leverage HDFC veterans Parekh, Sukthankar for IDBI Bank acquisition

Fairfax to leverage HDFC veterans Parekh, Sukthankar for IDBI Bank acquisition

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings will utilise the expertise of Deepak Parekh and Paresh Sukthankar, former HDFC leaders, as it moves to acquire a 60.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank for 52,878 crore, with N S Kannan proposed as chairman.

8 killed, 15 injured as vehicle plunges 15 feet off Delhi-Mumbai E-way

8 killed, 15 injured as vehicle plunges 15 feet off Delhi-Mumbai E-way

Rediff.com   6 days ago

A tempo travller carrying around 23 passengers veered off the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and plunged into a 15-feet-deep drain in Kota, Rajasthan, on Saturday morning. The accident resulted in eight fatalities and 15 injuries, with driver drowsiness suspected as the cause. Most passengers were extended family members from Madhya Pradesh on a pilgrimage.

Bengaluru Police Arrest Six For Spa Extortion, Impersonation

Bengaluru Police Arrest Six For Spa Extortion, Impersonation

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Bengaluru police arrested six individuals, including four women, for allegedly extorting Rs 1 lakh from a spa owner. The accused posed as members of an organisation and media representatives, threatening to publicise alleged illegal activities before assaulting staff and demanding money.