A local BJP leader, Uma Bhushan Tanti, was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Police suspect political enmity and have formed four teams to investigate the murder, with family members naming suspects.
A forensic examination of a mobile phone seized from former MP Prajwal Revanna's prison cell revealed numerous explicit videos, while a pen drive contained movies and web series. Revanna, who was found using a smartphone in prison, denied ownership of the device and downloading explicit content, despite call logs showing unauthorised communication. Five individuals have been arrested for allegedly smuggling the phone and SIM card into the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison.
From a scene-stealing child actor to a cult-comedy favourite and a director in his own right, Kunal Kemmu has delivered plenty of memorable turns across three decades.
Amitabh Bachchan unveils a family connection with Saif Ali Khan on Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Manipuri rower Tendenthoi Devi Haobijam expresses newfound confidence ahead of her second Asian Games appearance, attributing it to consistent team training, international exposure in Australia and Europe, and mentorship from her coach. She will lead India's challenge in the women's coxless four, aiming for a significant performance.
Kargil War veteran Group Captain Amit Kumar Gupta was allegedly attacked with an iron rod by a parking attendant in Gurugram, sustaining a serious head injury and fractured elbow. Gupta claims the hospital's MLC report is false and police assistance has been lacking, while an FIR has been registered against unknown accused.
India's Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon, and Parth Mane secured a silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games. The young trio displayed composure, with debutant Parth Mane's performance being particularly noteworthy, contributing to India's growing medal tally in shooting.
Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta, who served under ex-chief minister Sheila Dixit, has allegedly died by suicide at his Noida residence. Police recovered a suicide note citing 'mental and health issues' as reasons. Mehta, a 1975 batch IAS officer, was 74 and had been credited with significant infrastructure projects in Delhi during his tenure from 2007 to 2010.
Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.
The 20th Asian Games have officially commenced in Nagoya, Japan, with a vibrant opening ceremony. Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open, which saw contingents from 45 nations and the OCA Refugee Team participate in the athletes' parade.
A newborn girl tragically died in Agra after the ambulance transporting her mother got stuck for two hours on a severely damaged road in Gadhwar village. The family has filed a complaint, prompting an investigation, while Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the incident, blaming corruption.
For five Mumbaikars who were teenagers or in their 20s during the 1980s, the decade was not a sepia-toned Instagram filter. It was their everyday life, they tell Rediff's Rishika Shah. And while they remember its limitations, what they seem to miss most is something technology can't recreate -- the unhurried warmth of human connection.
A newcomer to non-vegetarian cooking, Divya Nair shares a recipe of prawns ghee roast, spice perfected to her son's liking.
The CPI(M) has strongly criticised the UDF government in Keralam for ordering a police inquiry into an alleged bribery case involving former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter, and son-in-law, based on an Enforcement Directorate report. The party alleges political targeting and a nexus between the UDF and the BJP-led Centre.
The Paradise is a mind-numbingly senseless, hellish cycle of violence, gore, and torture porn that makes you question if everyone involved in the film harbours some sort of bloodlust, complains Sreeju Sudhakaran
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice to a spice and dry fruits shop in Pune, owned by the family of Siya Goyal, an accused in a murder case, ordering it to cease operations due to alleged violations of food safety norms, including suspected adulteration and labelling issues.
Law And Order not only delivers an outdated and amateurish gangster drama, but also manages to drag Mammootty's iconic Black character into the mess.
A study by the Wildlife Institute of India in the Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary reveals that abandoned mining areas have become the most bird-rich habitat, supporting 46 species. These former quarries, now featuring diverse scrub, grassland, rocky patches, and water pools, demonstrate nature's recovery after human disturbance ceased, highlighting the importance of habitat diversity for conservation.
Heavy police and drone teams have been deployed in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area ahead of an anticipated Supreme Court verdict concerning alleged encroachment on 29 hectares of Railway land. The deployment is a precautionary measure given past unrest during demolition drives, with authorities appealing for peace and warning against rumour-mongering.
As younger generations grow up without personal memories of 9/11, the 25th anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of loss, resilience, bravery and America's enduring promise to never forget.
Rikin Dewey went from unused gym memberships and late-night partying to six days of training, losing nine kg and completing his first HYROX.
In 100 days in office, Chief Minister V D Satheesan has ordered five SITs. This would appear to be some kind of a record, points out Aditi Phadnis.
Himanshu Dhillon, on his 21st birthday, won the silver medal in the men's 10m air rifle at the Asian Games.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh delight fans by sharing intimate black-and-white photographs with their daughter.
As Nani gears up for the ambitious The Paradise, we look back at his most memorable performances, from a vengeful housefly to a fiery revolutionary and to a Saturday-only action hero.
The retro hair, the vintage clothing, that's not the real charm of these images. It's the ability to look at a screen and create the one thing modern technology has never been able to give us: the tactile, imperfect feeling of memory, points out Kaleem Ullah Fasihi.
Festive season sounds lovely until you remember the heavy lehengas, complicated sari drapes, tight blouses and jewellery that starts feeling like a workout by dessert.
Congress leaders have accused the Haryana Police of illegally detaining 18 municipal councillors from Rajasthan's Tijara in Panchkula, allegedly to prevent them from voting in a crucial municipal council chairperson election. While police deny the claims, Congress has staged protests, calling the incident a "murder of democracy" and demanding a high-level inquiry into the alleged political interference.
Young Indian shooters Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil secured individual silver and bronze medals respectively in the men's 10m air rifle event at the Asian Games. They also combined with Parth Mane to win a team silver, contributing significantly to India's medal tally in shooting.
Police are searching for a man who allegedly bludgeoned his wife and three daughters to death with a cement block in Jaipur following a family dispute. The bodies were found with head and face injuries, and a cement block was recovered from the scene.
Pinky Roshan has acquired adjoining apartments for a staggering Rs 67.30 crore.
An Air India pilot undergoing Boeing 787 conversion training was found unconscious in his hotel room in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, and later declared dead. Police have ruled out foul play and are conducting inquest proceedings. Air India has expressed deep sadness and is supporting the pilot's family.
A tragic incident in Meerut saw a 12-year-old Class 7 student die of suspected cardiac arrest at his school, prompting police investigation into the circumstances.
Mahindra has launched the Thar OG, an upgraded version of its popular SUV, built on a new M Glyde 4G platform with advanced features like Frequency Dependent Damping and Electric Power Steering, while retaining an accessible starting price of 10.32 Lakh.
The Odisha government has rejected the remission plea of Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two minor sons. The Supreme Court has granted Singh's counsel two weeks to challenge this decision. Singh, 63, has been in jail for over 25 years and sought premature release, claiming repentance for his actions.
A tribal family in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district was briefly evicted from their village by residents over alleged religious conversion but was allowed to return after agreeing to reconvert to their original faith. Police and district officials intervened to resolve the dispute.
Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, has presented a proposal for the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) group to sell its 18.37 per cent stake in Tata Sons for approximately 25,000 crore, aiming to address the SP group's liquidity needs without a public listing of Tata Sons.
Bollywood celebs Pooja Hegde, Rashmika Mandanna, Ananya Panday, Sharvari kickstart Ganesh Chaturthi festivities with much joy and devotion.
It's A Medical Miracle has a promising superhero premise and some genuinely inventive moments, but a wildly uneven screenplay ultimately squanders its potential.
'I have seen all the storms and floods. I have crawled and reached here.'
