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Adhikari Or Ghosh: Who Will Be West Bengal Chief Minister?

Adhikari Or Ghosh: Who Will Be West Bengal Chief Minister?

Rediff.com   10 minutes ago

Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh are the top contenders for West Bengal Chief Minister.

Battle for 5 states: THE VERDICT

Battle for 5 states: THE VERDICT

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Track the 2026 assembly election results for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, and Kerala with live vote counting updates, candidate leads, and interactive doughnut graphs. Stay informed with real?time numbers, trends, and comprehensive state?wise coverage.

Fliers protest as SpiceJet delays disrupt travel plans

Fliers protest as SpiceJet delays disrupt travel plans

Rediff.com   5 days ago

SpiceJet passengers experienced significant disruptions as flights were cancelled and delayed, leading to chaos at airports and a barrage of complaints on social media.

West Bengal Elections 2026: Mamata, Ganguly cast votes

West Bengal Elections 2026: Mamata, Ganguly cast votes

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Politicians and celebrities lined up at polling stations to cast their votes.

West Bengal Polls Phase II: Touch And Go Seats

West Bengal Polls Phase II: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com   7 days ago

Polling for West Bengal's remaining 142 assembly seats will be held in the second phase on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Chernobyl 40 Years Later: 6 Facts

Chernobyl 40 Years Later: 6 Facts

Rediff.com   7 days ago

Forty years ago a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine tore itself apart during a failed test, triggering the worst violent release of radioactive debris into the atmosphere.

West Bengal Elections: How Many Crorepatis In Phase II?

West Bengal Elections: How Many Crorepatis In Phase II?

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

142 assembly seats will go to the polls on April 29 in phase 2.

SEE: Trump ducks for cover, evacuated after shooting

SEE: Trump ducks for cover, evacuated after shooting

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2026

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed to safety after gunshots were heard during the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington.

'Nitinji, We Have Left AAP, Want To Join BJP'

'Nitinji, We Have Left AAP, Want To Join BJP'

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2026

In a dramatic development on Friday, April 24, 2026, Aam Aadmi Party MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

TN, WB assembly elections: Stalin, Rajini, Suvendu vote

TN, WB assembly elections: Stalin, Rajini, Suvendu vote

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2026

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

What Are IAF Planes Doing On UP Expressway?

What Are IAF Planes Doing On UP Expressway?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2026

The Indian Air Force conducted a day-and-night exercise on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, activating an emergency-landing facility with fighter jets, helicopters, and transport aircraft to demonstrate operational readiness and validate standard operating procedures.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Phase I: Touch And Go Seats

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Phase I: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2026

The polling for the Tamil Nadu Elections will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Out of the 294 assembly seats, 152 seats in West Bengal will go to polls in the first phase on Thursday.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Tamil Nadu Elections?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Tamil Nadu Elections?

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2026

The polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly's 234 seats will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

How Indian Medic Profited From Fake AI Influencer Emily Hart

How Indian Medic Profited From Fake AI Influencer Emily Hart

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2026

Indian youth creates fictional AI influencer, Emily Hart, who amasses millions of followers and earns him substantial income, exposing the deceptive potential of AI in the digital age.

West Bengal Elections: How Many Crorepatis In Phase I?

West Bengal Elections: How Many Crorepatis In Phase I?

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2026

Out of the 294 West Bengal Assembly seats, 152 will go to the polls in the first phase on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Vance Leaves Pakistan After Mission Fails

Vance Leaves Pakistan After Mission Fails

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2026

US-Iran talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours, exposing deep divisions over nuclear ambitions and sanctions.

When Shehbaz Sharif Met Vance, Ghalibaf

When Shehbaz Sharif Met Vance, Ghalibaf

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2026

CNN and Al Jazeera report that the Americans and Iranians are discussing a way out of conflict and hostilities face to face, in the same room -- the first time that such a high level interaction has taken place since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

Artemis II Ends With Pacific Splashdown After Historic Moon Mission

Artemis II Ends With Pacific Splashdown After Historic Moon Mission

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2026

Glimpses from Artemis II's dramatic return to Earth

Pakistan All Set For 'Islamabad Talks'

Pakistan All Set For 'Islamabad Talks'

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2026

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Pakistan is set to host crucial US-Iran talks aimed at solidifying a fragile ceasefire and de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.

US Vice President J D Vance Departs For Islamabad For Talks With Iran

US Vice President J D Vance Departs For Islamabad For Talks With Iran

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2026

J D Vance heads to Islamabad for high-stakes US-Iran talks, balancing cautious optimism with a warning against bad faith. negotiations.