Rediff News

Stories by Rediff News

Army Chief Reviews LoC Security During J&K Visit

Army Chief Reviews LoC Security During J&K Visit

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2026

General Dhiraj Seth assessed operational preparedness, counter-terror operations and border security across Jammu and Kashmir.

Shri Ram Bhoomi Movie Gets Rolling

Shri Ram Bhoomi Movie Gets Rolling

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2026

'Our new film, Shri Ram Bhoomi, begins shooting today in Ayodhya. How can any new work begin without the blessings of Ram Lalla and Lord Hanuman?'

Hope Amid The Rubble: Search For Missing Worker Continues

Hope Amid The Rubble: Search For Missing Worker Continues

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2026

Wayanad tunnel project landslide death toll has risen to seven as rescue teams continue searching for the last missing worker.

Race Against Time in Wayanad Landslide

Race Against Time in Wayanad Landslide

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2026

Glimpses from the ongoing search and rescue operation after a deadly landslide at the Kalladi tunnel construction site in Wayanad.

Amit Shah Bids Farewell To IB Chief

Amit Shah Bids Farewell To IB Chief

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2026

On Tuesday, July 7, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka was accorded a farewell by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

Major Crackdown On Bishnoi Gang; 24 Arrested In US, Canada, Europe

Major Crackdown On Bishnoi Gang; 24 Arrested In US, Canada, Europe

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2026

A coordinated international operation, 'Operation Hard Ball', led to the arrest of 24 alleged members and associates of three India-based criminal syndicates, including the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, across the US, Canada, and Europe.

'Man-Made' Disaster Rocks Kerala Again

'Man-Made' Disaster Rocks Kerala Again

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2026

A massive landslide at Wayanad's Kalladi tunnel project killed three people, with politicians blaming contractors for ignoring repeated warnings to remove dumped earth.

The Night When Rain Swallowed A Town In J&K

The Night When Rain Swallowed A Town In J&K

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2026

Cloudburst-triggered landslide devastates Thathri town in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, damaging homes and shops, but no lives are lost.

Wayanad Landslide Caught On CCTV

Wayanad Landslide Caught On CCTV

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2026

The images trace the terrifying moments as a tanker truck was swept away before debris clearance began.

America Marks 250 Years In Spectacular Style

America Marks 250 Years In Spectacular Style

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2026

Fireworks, rallies, drone shows and patriotic gatherings marked the historic milestone from coast to coast.

Iranians Want Trump, Netanyahu's Blood At Khamenei Funeral

Iranians Want Trump, Netanyahu's Blood At Khamenei Funeral

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2026

Glimpses of Iran's farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as mourners gathered in huge numbers for his funeral procession in Tehran.

Thousands Bids Farewell To Ayatollah Khamenei

Thousands Bids Farewell To Ayatollah Khamenei

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2026

Thousands of mourners gathered at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla on July 4, 2026 for a farewell ceremony honouring Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed on February 28 in Israeli and US airstrikes. Grieving crowds carried his portrait and expressed raw emotion as Iran continues its multi-day state funeral proceedings for the slain leader.

And The USA Is 250!!

And The USA Is 250!!

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2026

The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, DC drew crowds with rodeo performances, military flyovers and robotic dog demonstrations ahead of the 250th anniversary of US independence.

And The Amarnath Yatra Begins!

And The Amarnath Yatra Begins!

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

Glimpses from day one of the Amarnath Yatra as pilgrims navigate rain-soaked mountain trails towards the Baltal route.

Iran Bids Final Farewell to Khamenei

Iran Bids Final Farewell to Khamenei

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

Thousands of mourners and international delegates gathered as Iran paid its final respects to its late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike on February 28, in Tehran.

9 Doctors Who Became Leaders

9 Doctors Who Became Leaders

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

On Doctors' Day this week let's turn the spotlight onto doctors who decided to become leaders.

8 Asteroids That Gave Earth A Near Miss

8 Asteroids That Gave Earth A Near Miss

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2026

You may not know that nearly every year a handful of asteroids skim past Earth at distances that are startlingly close in astronomical terms.

Pilgrims Throng Jammu For Amarnath Yatra

Pilgrims Throng Jammu For Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2026

Registration begins ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting on July 3.

A General Says Goodbye

A General Says Goodbye

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2026

The outgoing Army Chief was accorded ceremonial honours and paid tribute at the National War Memorial.

President Murmu Confers 2nd Round of Padma Awards

President Murmu Confers 2nd Round of Padma Awards

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2026

President Droupadi Murmu presented the honours to eminent personalities and posthumous awardees for their exceptional contributions.