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Vijay Is Back In TN After Karur Stampede

Vijay Is Back In TN After Karur Stampede

Rediff.com   15 hours ago

Months after 41 people died in a stampede at his rally in Karur, hitting pause on his political plans, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Founder and Tamil movie star Vijay returned to political rallies in Tamil Nadu on Thursday, December 17, 2025, with a rally in Erode.

Santa Goes Boating in Surat

Santa Goes Boating in Surat

Rediff.com   20 hours ago

A man dressed as Santa Claus rows a boat on the Tapi river in Surat.

Taj Mahal To Dal Lake: North India's Winter Fog

Taj Mahal To Dal Lake: North India's Winter Fog

Rediff.com   21 hours ago

Dense winter fog and smog have gripped several Indian cities, from Agra's Taj Mahal to the streets of New Delhi, Srinagar, Lucknow, and beyond. These chilling visuals capture how residents, commuters, and tourists are coping with poor visibility and biting cold. From washermen on the Gomti riverbank to Shikara rides in Dal Lake, the photographs highlight the impact of extreme weather on daily life across northern India.

Is Rahul Gandhi Buying A BMW Bike?

Is Rahul Gandhi Buying A BMW Bike?

Rediff.com   22 hours ago

On Wednesday, Rahul toured BMW World in Munich, checked out a BMW motorcycle and interacted with the company's cars, technology and manufacturing processes, using the visit to reiterate his argument that India must strengthen its manufacturing base and create more production-linked jobs.

When Tanks Took The Train to Kashmir

When Tanks Took The Train to Kashmir

Rediff.com   23 hours ago

The Indian Army achieved a significant logistics milestone on December 16, 2025, by transporting tanks, artillery guns and dozers into the Kashmir Valley using a special military train.

10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

10 Countries With The Most Indian Restaurants

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Have a look at the countries with some of the most Indian restaurants.

Bondi Beach Killers Travelled On Indian Passports

Bondi Beach Killers Travelled On Indian Passports

Rediff.com   2 days ago

The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported on Tuesday morning that 'Philippine immigration authorities said the father and son accused of killing 15 people in Sydney visited the country last month and travelled on Indian passports.'

Mourning The Bondi Beach Dead

Mourning The Bondi Beach Dead

Rediff.com   3 days ago

The day after the shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

Why Did Congress Hold 'Vote Chori' Rally?

Why Did Congress Hold 'Vote Chori' Rally?

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Glimpses from Sunday's Congress rally at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi against 'Vote Chori'.

President Honours Manipuri Women's Courage

President Honours Manipuri Women's Courage

Rediff.com   6 days ago

On day two of her visit, President Murmu paid her respects to the brave women warriors of Manipur at the Nupee Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal, here and below. The memorial stands as a tribute to the sacrifice of Manipuri women and commemorates their uprisings in which they challenged the British and feudal powers with great courage.

How Long Is This Moustache!

How Long Is This Moustache!

Rediff.com   7 days ago

A Rajasthani artist shows off his long moustache to foreign tourists at Lalgarh Junction in Bikaner on Wednesday.

Daughter Accepts Nobel Peace Prize For Mara Corina Machado

Daughter Accepts Nobel Peace Prize For Mara Corina Machado

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was accepted by Ana Corina, daughter of Venezuelan Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who has been living in hiding from Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian regime.

Belagavi Unveils Giant Khadi Tiranga

Belagavi Unveils Giant Khadi Tiranga

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

The world's second-largest khadi Tricolour was unveiled at the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

When Amit Shah Decided To Lunch In Parliament Canteen

When Amit Shah Decided To Lunch In Parliament Canteen

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

It's not every day that Union Home Minister Amit A Shah forsakes lunch sent from his home and eats lunch in the Parliament canteen.

When Satya Met Modi...

When Satya Met Modi...

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second time this year.

Satya's visit was focused on India's AI roadmap, backed by a $17.5 billion commitment for infrastructure and skill-building.

Imran Khan's Sisters Protest Outside Adiala Jail

Imran Khan's Sisters Protest Outside Adiala Jail

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

Imran Khan's sisters Uzma Khan and Aleema Khan staged a protest outside the Adiala jail in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, citing serious concerns over the former Pakistan prime minister's health and security.

India, France Strengthen Air Combat Cooperation

India, France Strengthen Air Combat Cooperation

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2025

On November 27, the eighth edition of Exercise Garuda, an Indian-French air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the French air and space force, concluded at Air Base 118 in Mont-de-Marsan, France.

Trump, Please Note The Modi-Putin Hug!

Trump, Please Note The Modi-Putin Hug!

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2025

On Thursday, November 4, evening, Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Delhi on a two-day State visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Putin at Delhi's Palam airport.

India Rushes To Help Ditwah-Hit Sri Lanka

India Rushes To Help Ditwah-Hit Sri Lanka

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2025

India has ramped up its humanitarian mission to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with the Indian Air Force lying a 65-tonne Bailey bridge to Colombo to restore connectivity in devastated regions.

DRDO Gives Defence Atmanirbharta A Boost

DRDO Gives Defence Atmanirbharta A Boost

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2025

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Chandigarh.