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Nagpur Woman Murdered By Lover Over Marriage Pressure

Nagpur Woman Murdered By Lover Over Marriage Pressure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A 38-year-old married woman in Nagpur was allegedly murdered by her lover, Javed Sheikh Shahid Manyar, after an argument over marriage. The accused reportedly hit her on the head with a heavy object and inflicted burns on her body using a room heater before fleeing. He was later arrested from Jalgaon.

Mathura Shocker: Elderly Woman Found Murdered, Jewellery Missing

Mathura Shocker: Elderly Woman Found Murdered, Jewellery Missing

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

An 80-year-old woman was found murdered in her Mathura home on Sunday, with police suspecting a robbery as her jewellery was missing. The incident came to light when her domestic help discovered the body.

Is Bigg Boss Favouring Love Gill?

Is Bigg Boss Favouring Love Gill?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

The same Salman Khan who once called out Nehal Chudasama and Baseer Ali's fake romance seems to be conveniently encouraging Scout OP and Love Gill's confused bhai-behen relationship on Bigg Boss 20.

Consensual sex can't be called rape after relationship sours: SC

Consensual sex can't be called rape after relationship sours: SC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the increasing trend of filing criminal cases, particularly rape charges, after consensual relationships fail. The court clarified that physical intimacy during a functioning relationship cannot be retrospectively branded as rape merely because the association ended. It emphasized the need to distinguish between genuine absence of consent and regret over past consensual acts, warning against the weaponisation of criminal law.

Modern Marriage: Ek Pahadon Ka Ladka, Ek Sheher Ki Ladki

Modern Marriage: Ek Pahadon Ka Ladka, Ek Sheher Ki Ladki

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

'Pooja has been my friend, my partner and my biggest support system,' says Ashish. 'If there is one thing I have learned from our marriage, it is that you don't need to have all the answers. You just need to convince your wife that you do and wait until she figures out the rest.'

Family Feud Turns Deadly: Woman Beheaded In Telangana Land Row

Family Feud Turns Deadly: Woman Beheaded In Telangana Land Row

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 28-year-old woman was allegedly beheaded by her father-in-law and two brothers-in-law in Mahabubnagar district, Telangana, following a land dispute. The incident occurred on November 2, stemming from the transfer of 1.5 acres of land to her name, which was opposed by her in-laws. Police have registered a case against five absconding accused.

Nakhrewaalii Review: Nakhra Of A Movie

Nakhrewaalii Review: Nakhra Of A Movie

Rediff.com31 Oct 2026

Nakhrewaalii tries to disguise a dated cross-dressing comedy as quirky entertainment, but its contrived writing, clueless characters and outdated humour make it a thoroughly tiresome watch.

Punjab: 2 AAP MLAs quit as first candidate list released

Punjab: 2 AAP MLAs quit as first candidate list released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2026

Two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs, Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, have resigned from the party's primary membership in Punjab, sparking speculation they may join the BJP. The resignations come a day after AAP released its first list of candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls, though candidates for their constituencies were not announced. The AAP has criticised the BJP, calling it a 'kabaad di dukaan' (scrap shop) for inducting leaders rejected by other parties.

Domestic Dispute Leads To Horrific Murder Of Seven Family Members By Cab Driver

Domestic Dispute Leads To Horrific Murder Of Seven Family Members By Cab Driver

Rediff.com4 days ago

A cab driver in Bengaluru allegedly murdered seven members of his wife's family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. The accused, Shekhar, committed the murders over two days, disposing of bodies at various locations. Police have arrested him and are investigating the shocking incident.

Life Convict's Thailand Trip: Jail Warder Suspended

Life Convict's Thailand Trip: Jail Warder Suspended

Rediff.com5 days ago

A murder convict serving a life sentence in an open prison in Sri Ganganagar district allegedly travelled to Thailand for five days last year with the help of a jail warder. The incident came to light after a woman's complaint, leading to an FIR against the convict, Dikshant Kamra, and the suspended warder, Hapuram. Investigations revealed Kamra's passport records confirmed his international travel while supposedly incarcerated.

Former Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy To Produce LA28 Olympics Ceremonies

Former Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy To Produce LA28 Olympics Ceremonies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

Veteran Hollywood producer Kathleen Kennedy, former president of Lucasfilm, has been appointed to lead the production of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles.

After 21 years of marriage, UP husband helps wife marry younger lover

After 21 years of marriage, UP husband helps wife marry younger lover

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

A man in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, helped solemnise the marriage of his wife, a mother of five, with her lover at a Shiva temple after she expressed her desire to live with the other man, ending marital discord.

Monfils has a special wish for daughter Skai

Monfils has a special wish for daughter Skai

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gael Monfils, the flamboyant French tennis star, officially retired from his 22-year career in an emotional ceremony in Paris. He delivered a heartfelt message to his young daughter, Skai, expressing his hope that she would one day play in the city that shaped his life. Monfils, known for his athleticism and crowd-pleasing style, won 13 ATP Tour singles titles and reached two Grand Slam semi-finals.

'There's Something Royal About These Gangsters'

'There's Something Royal About These Gangsters'

Rediff.com18 hours ago

'It was very challenging to understand how to get into this character because when you say gangster, you also have to remember that she comes from a very royal family. So it's almost like I'm a gangster, but I'm also thinking in my head that I'm a queen.'

'Old habits die hard': Sonia's revealing account of Clinton in India

'Old habits die hard': Sonia's revealing account of Clinton in India

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Sonia Gandhi's memoir "Belonging: A Journey Of Love" shares personal anecdotes about her interactions with prominent world figures. She recounts observing Bill Clinton's behaviour at a reception, Nicolas Sarkozy's open discussions about his love life, and her poignant meetings with Princess Diana, highlighting their personalities and the dynamics of these high-profile encounters.

Gwalior Man Bludgeons Wife To Death On Karwa Chauth

Gwalior Man Bludgeons Wife To Death On Karwa Chauth

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

A man in Gwalior allegedly bludgeoned his wife to death with a pestle on Thursday, Karwa Chauth, and then reported the crime to the police. The accused, Anand Srivastava, confessed to killing his wife, Madhu Srivastava. The couple, who had a love marriage and two children, lived with his extended family. A neighbour suggested the husband was unemployed and had mental health issues.

Dowry Demands Lead To Woman's Alleged Poisoning Death

Dowry Demands Lead To Woman's Alleged Poisoning Death

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

A 28-year-old woman was allegedly poisoned to death by her in-laws in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district over dowry demands. Police have registered a case and arrested two of the accused.

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Court Acquits Husband, Family

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Court Acquits Husband, Family

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted a man, his parents, and a relative of charges of dowry death and abetment of suicide in connection with the death of a 20-year-old woman. The court found that the prosecution failed to prove dowry-related cruelty or that the accused instigated her suicide beyond reasonable doubt.

Consensual Relationship, Not Rape: Thane Court Acquits Man

Consensual Relationship, Not Rape: Thane Court Acquits Man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A Thane court has acquitted a 35-year-old man accused of rape under the pretext of marriage, ruling that the relationship was consensual. The court cited a Supreme Court precedent, noting that a promise of marriage made after the first sexual encounter does not constitute a false promise.

Woman Dies, Husband Critical After Couple Consumes Poison In UP

Woman Dies, Husband Critical After Couple Consumes Poison In UP

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

A 28-year-old woman died and her 30-year-old husband is in critical condition after they allegedly consumed poison following a family dispute in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday. Police are investigating the incident, and the couple has a young child.

Bunker Roy: In Celebration of Simple Joys

Bunker Roy: In Celebration of Simple Joys

Rediff.com9 hours ago

In a life fully and adventurously lived, Bunker Roy creatively defied many conventions and opened paths for subsequent generations to follow. Long before the term 'social entrepreneur' was coined, Bunker innovated empowering social processes and village-level production systems that dramatically improved the lives of tens of lakhs of people not only across India but in 96 other countries, notes Rajni Bakshi.

Thane Engineer Gets 10 Years For Pregnant Wife's Dowry Death

Thane Engineer Gets 10 Years For Pregnant Wife's Dowry Death

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Thane court has sentenced a mechanical engineer to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the dowry death of his pregnant wife in 2021. The court found that the wife was subjected to violence and harassment for money and a car, with injuries on her body corroborating witness accounts of assault. The accused was also found to have attempted to conceal the truth after the incident.

Maneka used expletives in my mother-in-law's presence: Sonia

Maneka used expletives in my mother-in-law's presence: Sonia

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Sonia Gandhi's memoir "Belonging: A Journey of Love" details the tumultuous relationship between her and Maneka Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi's wife. It covers Maneka's entry into the family, growing tensions, political ambitions, and eventual dramatic departure, which Sonia describes as a "reality show".

Agnipath scheme against country's security, scrap it at once: Congress

Agnipath scheme against country's security, scrap it at once: Congress

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Congress party has called for the scrapping of the Agnipath scheme, claiming it has weakened national security and led to a shortage of soldiers. This demand follows the government's recent decision to extend Agniveers' tenure by two years and offer permanent recruitment to some. The Congress also seeks retrospective benefits for regularised Agniveers and criticises the scheme's impact on soldiers' welfare, citing reported suicides and discrimination.

Recipe: Amey's Karela Fry With Nariyal

Recipe: Amey's Karela Fry With Nariyal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

Fancy up fried bitter gourd with a little onions and coconut and you have a delicious preparation to go with rotis or curd rice.

UP Woman Found Dead, Husband And In-Laws Booked For Dowry Death

UP Woman Found Dead, Husband And In-Laws Booked For Dowry Death

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

A 23-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a dowry death case against her absconding husband and in-laws. The woman's family alleges she was strangled to death and her body was hung to stage a suicide, following persistent harassment over dowry demands since her marriage in December 2022.

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

'If you look back at my interviews, I talk about love almost with a sense of disrespect and disbelief, like 'I don't believe in this concept', which was immature of me because I've been blessed with so much beautiful love.'

BJP hooligans attacked my house at 2 am: Abhishek Banerjee

BJP hooligans attacked my house at 2 am: Abhishek Banerjee

Rediff.com3 days ago

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's residence in Kolkata was allegedly attacked by BJP supporters, leading to clashes and accusations of law and order failure. Mamata Banerjee condemned the incident, challenging the BJP and criticising police inaction, while the BJP denied the allegations, claiming provocation by TMC supporters. An investigation is underway.

'I Was Slowly Losing Myself': Svitolina on Ending Marriage to Monfils

'I Was Slowly Losing Myself': Svitolina on Ending Marriage to Monfils

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Tennis World No 6 Elina Svitolina has announced her separation from French tennis star Gael Monfils, revealing how the emotional toll of Russia's war on Ukraine left her struggling to find herself.

Ranbir-Sai-Ravie's 10 Cute KBC Moments

Ranbir-Sai-Ravie's 10 Cute KBC Moments

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

From personal stories of love, marriage and fatherhood to Ranbir Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan sharing their fondest Diwali memories from childhood, there were plenty of heartwarming, candid moments on the special Ramayana episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Govt relaxes passport, visa norms for select Pakistanis, other foreigners

Govt relaxes passport, visa norms for select Pakistanis, other foreigners

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian government has announced significant relaxations in passport and visa regulations for various foreign nationals residing in the country. These amendments, outlined in the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2026, benefit specific Pakistani citizens, minority refugees from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, Sri Lankan Tamils, Tibetans, and people of Indian origin from Malaysia/Singapore. The new rules also streamline travel protocols for Indian, Nepalese, and Bhutanese citizens travelling between their respective nations, and provide exemptions for military personnel and foreign military vessel crews.

'Don't ask her to adjust': HC on supporting women facing marital violence

'Don't ask her to adjust': HC on supporting women facing marital violence

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the tendency to implicate husband's relatives in matrimonial disputes with sweeping allegations of cruelty. The court also stressed the importance of timely support from a woman's family when she reports marital violence, stating that her concerns should not be dismissed and her return home should not be seen as shameful. These observations were made while discharging a husband from cruelty and abetment to suicide charges in a 2018 case.

Gujarat Police Arrest Three Over Alleged Minor Girl Conversion

Gujarat Police Arrest Three Over Alleged Minor Girl Conversion

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

Police in Gujarat have arrested three individuals for allegedly luring a minor girl into converting to Islam. The girl was reportedly taken to a dargah in Unava village, where she was persuaded to change her religion and given a new name. The incident came to light after her mother filed a missing person complaint. Authorities have invoked multiple laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act, POCSO Act, and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Meethe Mein Kya Hai Review: Low-Key Diwali Drama

Meethe Mein Kya Hai Review: Low-Key Diwali Drama

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

Meethe Mein Kya Hai's pursuit of happiness and finding joy in the little things exudes the emotionality of a greeting card, not life, rues Sukanya Verma.

HC denies bail to ex-judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma suicide case

HC denies bail to ex-judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma suicide case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected the bail plea of former district judge Giribala Singh, who is implicated in the alleged suicide of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma. The court cited ongoing investigations, pending forensic reports, and the gravity of the allegations, including abetment to suicide and dowry harassment, as reasons for its decision.

Family Booked After Man Gives Triple Talaq Over Phone For Dowry

Family Booked After Man Gives Triple Talaq Over Phone For Dowry

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

A man and five family members in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have been booked after he allegedly pronounced triple talaq to his wife over the phone following dowry demands. The victim, Ruksar, filed a complaint stating she was harassed for dowry and then given triple talaq when she refused.

Tu Hai Meri Kiran Review: Gripping Sci-Fi Thriller

Tu Hai Meri Kiran Review: Gripping Sci-Fi Thriller

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

It does look at times as if Tu Hai Meri Kiran is going off the rails, but Director Karan Rawal brings it to a satisfying close, which is believable even in a fanciful set up, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Koffee With Karan 9: Janhvi Kapoor Reveals Wedding Plans

Koffee With Karan 9: Janhvi Kapoor Reveals Wedding Plans

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

'We managed with each other even through our own separate breakups with other people. We are good at managing.'

Autorickshaw Driver Jailed For Brutal Knife Attack On Wife

Autorickshaw Driver Jailed For Brutal Knife Attack On Wife

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a 32-year-old autorickshaw driver to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder his estranged wife and stabbing a man who intervened. The attack, which occurred in November 2021, left his wife with a 40% permanent disability in both hands.

Uttar Pradesh Couple Held For Allegedly Killing Wife's Lover

Uttar Pradesh Couple Held For Allegedly Killing Wife's Lover

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Police in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a married couple for allegedly murdering the wife's lover, stuffing his body in a plastic sack, and dumping it in a canal. The victim, Akash Gupta, was lured to their home, and the woman's father and brother are also implicated and currently absconding.