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Karur stampede FIR blames Vijay for 'deliberate delay'

Karur stampede FIR blames Vijay for 'deliberate delay'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

A TVK source said Vijay has been asked by the police not to visit the government facility to visit the victims of the September 27 stampede due to the sensitive law and order situation.

Bihar polls or Trump tariffs?: Oppn on GST reforms

Bihar polls or Trump tariffs?: Oppn on GST reforms

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Victory wrested from regime that only listens when forced, the TMC said on GST exemption on insurance.

Bengal Rape Survivor's Dad Decries 'Aurangzeb's Rule'

Bengal Rape Survivor's Dad Decries 'Aurangzeb's Rule'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The alleged gang rape of a second-year medical student in West Bengal's Durgapur has sparked massive outrage, snowballing into a major political storm, with the survivor's father likening Bengal to 'Aurangzeb's rule' and Governor C V Ananda Bose calling for a 'second renaissance' to make the state safer for women.

US government shuts down for first time in 6 years

US government shuts down for first time in 6 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

This is America's 15th funding lapse since 1981 and the first since the record 35-day shutdown of 2018-2019.

Why This Ex-DGP Joined The RSS

Why This Ex-DGP Joined The RSS

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'When you attend an RSS function, the nation is your first priority.'

Karur CBI probe order: 2 families deny filing plea in SC

Karur CBI probe order: 2 families deny filing plea in SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

"We did not know that a CBI inquiry was requested on our behalf regarding the Karur tragedy. It has been nine years since my husband Panneerselvam, who had signed the petition, abandoned us," says Sharmila, mother of the 9-year-old boy who had lost his life in the stampede during a political rally addressed by actor-politician Vijay.

Meet Ali Fazal's First Crush

Meet Ali Fazal's First Crush

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal celebrated their wedding anniversary over the weekend, and invited their friends over for a party.

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.'

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls BJP an 'amoeba', slams Wangchuk's arrest

At Dussehra rally, Uddhav calls BJP an 'amoeba', slams Wangchuk's arrest

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized the BJP over the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and accused the party of corruption and divisive politics during his Dussehra rally.

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

My Mentor, Nobel Laureate Susumu Kitagawa

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.'

When Jab We Met Broke Bobby Deol's Heart

When Jab We Met Broke Bobby Deol's Heart

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Bobby Deol's journey in Bollywood had its fair share of highs and lows, but one of the most poignant moments he shared recently was about missing out on the iconic film Jab We Met.

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'

Paint thrown on Meenatai Thackeray statue in Mumbai sparks outrage

Paint thrown on Meenatai Thackeray statue in Mumbai sparks outrage

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

As the news spread, workers of Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray rushed to the spot and cleaned the premises.

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'Vijay is not in the mood to care for the people even now.' 'Everybody is traumatised but Vijay is not consoling them.'

'I Never Said Shoot Rahul Gandhi, But...'

'I Never Said Shoot Rahul Gandhi, But...'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'... Rahul Gandhi's name came to my mind at that time.'

'We Started Our Party For 90% Of Hindus'

'We Started Our Party For 90% Of Hindus'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The Dravidian movement was started for the Hindus who were rejected by the upper castes.'

Prohibitory orders imposed in Leh after violent protests

Prohibitory orders imposed in Leh after violent protests

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Authorities in Leh, Ladakh, have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following violent protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and extension of the Sixth Schedule. The protests, led by the Leh Apex Body, resulted in the burning of the BJP office and vehicles, prompting the district magistrate to issue the order to maintain public order and tranquility.

Google plans $15 bn AI hub in Visakhapatnam

Google plans $15 bn AI hub in Visakhapatnam

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Google plans to invest $15 billion over the next five years in setting an artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam, a senior official of the company said on Tuesday.

Haryana IPS officer's suicide: Rohtak SP shunted out

Haryana IPS officer's suicide: Rohtak SP shunted out

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The Haryana government transferred Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya after an IPS officer's suicide and allegations of caste-based discrimination.

8 days after suicide, IPS officer cremated; wife demands fair probe

8 days after suicide, IPS officer cremated; wife demands fair probe

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The cremation of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar took place in Chandigarh following an autopsy, with his wife seeking an impartial probe into his death.

Modi seeks unanimous election of Radhakrishnan as VP

Modi seeks unanimous election of Radhakrishnan as VP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The National Democratic Alliance's vice presidential candidate C P Radhakrishnan was felicitated at a meeting of the ruling bloc's MPs in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union ministers. He is expected to file his nomination soon.

3 Maoists carrying Rs 14 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

3 Maoists carrying Rs 14 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Bodies of three Maoists, including a woman cadre, were recovered from the site, along with a self-loading rifle (SLR), a .303 rifle, a 12-bore gun and other Naxalite-related materials, the SP said.

'Will die as a Congressman': DKS apologizes for RSS prayer

'Will die as a Congressman': DKS apologizes for RSS prayer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar offered to apologize if anyone was hurt over his rendition of the RSS' prayer song in the state assembly. He reaffirmed his loyalty to the Congress party.

Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA, to be shifted to Rajasthan jail

Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA, to be shifted to Rajasthan jail

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested Friday by a police party in Leh, two days after violent protests by supporters of the movement for statehood and extension of Sixth Schedule of Constitution left four persons dead and 90 others injured, officials said.

'Shah Rukh Is Still God's Good Child'

'Shah Rukh Is Still God's Good Child'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'His belief that he is touched by the Almighty reflects in his performances.'

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Life in India is better only for those who have reservations.'

Will Chail MLA Pooja Pal join BJP after SP expulsion?

Will Chail MLA Pooja Pal join BJP after SP expulsion?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Chail MLA Pooja Pal, recently expelled from the Samajwadi Party, met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Pal praised Adityanath's actions against gangster Atiq Ahmed, who was accused of murdering her husband. She also addressed comments about her personal life and political career.

AI crash: SC slams 'piecemeal' release of probe report

AI crash: SC slams 'piecemeal' release of probe report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has criticized the selective publication of a preliminary report on the Air India crash, calling it 'unfortunate and irresponsible'. The court raised concerns about privacy, dignity of victims' families, and the potential for biased narratives.

'At 101, He Was Ready To Go To Jail'

'At 101, He Was Ready To Go To Jail'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

'I dreaded meeting him these days because every time he'd say: We have to fight this government, even if it means going to jail.' 'He'd been in jails run by the British, he'd also been in jails in independent India, now he was ready to go to jail under this government.'

Day after removing him from party posts, Mayawati expels nephew

Day after removing him from party posts, Mayawati expels nephew

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday said she has expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the party 'in the interest' of the party.

Modi turns 75; fortnight-long celebrations begin

Modi turns 75; fortnight-long celebrations begin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party launching over a fortnight long 'Sewa Pakhwada' to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader.

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

When asked about the claim that Dhankar being under "house arrest", Shah said the interpretation of truth and lies should not rely solely on opposition statements and warned against making a fuss over the former VP's resignation.

Marriage becomes invalid if conversion is found illegal: HC

Marriage becomes invalid if conversion is found illegal: HC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a marriage based on an illegal religious conversion is invalid under the law. The court made the observation while hearing a petition from a couple seeking protection of their marital life.

Violent protests continue in Nepal, minister's houses targeted

Violent protests continue in Nepal, minister's houses targeted

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The protesters shouted slogans such as KP Chor, Desh Chhod (K P Sharma Oli is a thief, quit the country), "Take action against corrupt leaders".

Union ministers meet Kerala suicide victim's family, back NIA probe demand

Union ministers meet Kerala suicide victim's family, back NIA probe demand

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Two Union Ministers visited the family of a 23-year-old woman in Kothamangalam who allegedly took her own life due to harassment by her lover. The family is demanding an NIA probe into the incident, alleging forced religious conversion.

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

'We Won't Be Silenced, We Won't Be Ignored'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'Our politics is transparent -- it's about ensuring farmers don't die by suicide, about ensuring agriculture remains viable, about ensuring food security for the nation.' 'If that's politics, then yes, we do politics.'

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

'My Naada Was Stuck And I Couldn't Untie It'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'Pahlaj Nihalani came to my rescue. There was no Instagram in those days so I didn't recognise him.' 'I almost fainted when he told me he was Pahlaj Nihalani, the producer of Ilzaam, the hit film that had just made Govinda a star.' 'I told him I was a model and an aspiring actor, and he responded, "You have an interesting face. Come and meet me in the office tomorrow".'

Hilton Hotel set on fire in Nepal, security chiefs call for peace

Hilton Hotel set on fire in Nepal, security chiefs call for peace

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The Nepali Army and heads of security agencies have jointly appealed for restraint and dialogue as protests escalate following the Prime Minister's resignation. Demonstrations have turned violent, with protesters targeting government buildings, political figures' homes, and private property.

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'In 2014 the BJP built its campaign around 'jija ji' (brother-in-law) and corruption, shouting about Vadra, 2G and coal scams. Yet today, all those cases have quietly been shut. The people are not fools. They can see the reality--that Congress and BJP are in a hidden alliance'