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Kolkata stampede: 2 arrested, announcer's FB post raises doubts

Kolkata stampede: 2 arrested, announcer's FB post raises doubts

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Durga idol of Chorbagan Sarbojanin will be immersed on Saturday under strict police supervision, even as the investigation into the stampede that claimed 19 lives continues. The immersion was cleared by the SIT, which directed the puja pandal be preserved. Forensic experts have raised concerns about ventilation, and police have arrested two announcers, bringing the total to nine. One announcer's Facebook post after arrest has raised questions.

Raphinha Set for Barcelona Start as Defensive Woes Mount Ahead of PSG Clash

Raphinha Set for Barcelona Start as Defensive Woes Mount Ahead of PSG Clash

Rediff.com7 days ago

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Raphinha is set to return to the starting XI for the Champions League clash against Paris St Germain on Tuesday, as the club grapples with a significant defensive injury crisis.

Cong targets Modi over 'ongoing' China face-offs in Arunachal

Cong targets Modi over 'ongoing' China face-offs in Arunachal

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Congress has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "deafening silence" regarding reported face-offs with the Chinese Army in Arunachal Pradesh.

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Rediff.com4 days ago

'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.'

POCSO Court Hands Life Sentence To Man For Raping Minor Girl

POCSO Court Hands Life Sentence To Man For Raping Minor Girl

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

A POCSO court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a man named Papu to life imprisonment for raping a six-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 25,000, to be given to the survivor. The incident occurred on April 19, 2026, and the chargesheet was filed on June 5, 2026.

Doosra Review: Ambitious Blend Of Cricket And Feminism

Doosra Review: Ambitious Blend Of Cricket And Feminism

Rediff.com3 days ago

Abhinay Deo's Doosra attempts to weave together the cricketing triumphs of Sourav Ganguly's 2001 Indian team with the poignant coming-of-age narrative of a young woman navigating the suffocating patriarchy of Rajasthan, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Diwali Muhurat Trading: NSE, BSE Set Special Session for Nov 8

Diwali Muhurat Trading: NSE, BSE Set Special Session for Nov 8

Rediff.com7 days ago

Leading Indian stock exchanges, NSE and BSE, will conduct a special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, to mark Diwali and the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year.

Nitesh Kumar, Naveen Sivakumar Clinch Gold At Asian Para Games

Nitesh Kumar, Naveen Sivakumar Clinch Gold At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar secured gold medals in men's singles SL3 and SL4 badminton events, respectively, at the Asian Para Games. Nitesh defeated compatriot Pramod Bhagat, while debutant Naveen overcame Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan. India also secured silver medals through Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Pramod Bhagat, with Thulasimathi Murugesan still in contention for two more golds.

Rs 500-cr audio clip sparks row; Jarange alleges plot to crush Maratha stir

Rs 500-cr audio clip sparks row; Jarange alleges plot to crush Maratha stir

Rediff.com4 days ago

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has released an audio clip purportedly claiming a Rs 500 crore payment was delivered to him through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, alleging a conspiracy to silence him. This comes a day after Deputy CM Eknath Shinde challenged him to prove similar allegations. Ruling party leaders have hit back, questioning the clip's veracity and demanding a forensic probe, while Jarange insists on a thorough investigation by top state and central leaders.

Bavuma reveals what it's like to be World Test Champions

Bavuma reveals what it's like to be World Test Champions

Rediff.com3 days ago

South African captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged the pressure of being World Test Champions after their series-levelling win against Australia. He highlighted the team's realisation of facing strong opposition and praised key performances from himself, Marco Jansen, and Kagiso Rabada. The victory sets up an exciting series decider in Cape Town.

Davidovich Fokina fights back to claim Shanghai crown, set for career-high ranking

Davidovich Fokina fights back to claim Shanghai crown, set for career-high ranking

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina rallied from a set down to defeat Rafael Jodar in three sets, capture his biggest career title at Shanghai and secure a projected career-high ranking.

ICICI Bank reports 22% surge in Q2 net profit, driven by strong loan book expansion

ICICI Bank reports 22% surge in Q2 net profit, driven by strong loan book expansion

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

ICICI Bank announced a significant 22.28 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 16,333.18 crore for the September quarter, primarily fuelled by a 30 per cent jump in its loan portfolio.

The Angel Investor Who's Playing A Sumo Wrestler!

The Angel Investor Who's Playing A Sumo Wrestler!

Rediff.com4 days ago

'I didn't know whether I simply loved acting, whether I was good at it or whether I wanted to pursue it professionally. So, about 10 years ago, I started auditioning just to see how far I could go.'

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sunday's shooting incident targeting Tiger Shroff have rekindled memories of the film industry's dark past, when crime syndicates like Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company and Abu Salem's gang exerted significant influence through extortion, violence, and money laundering.

Nishad, Rinku, Soumya Clinch Gold For India At Asian Para Games

Nishad, Rinku, Soumya Clinch Gold For India At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's para track and field athletes delivered a stellar performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, securing six medals, including three gold, on the opening day of athletics competitions. Long jumper Nishad Kumar, javelin thrower Rinku Hooda, and visually impaired middle-distance runner Soumya each won gold in their respective events, contributing to India's strong start.

Indian IRS Officer Ekta Vishnoi Dominates World Masters Powerlifting

Indian IRS Officer Ekta Vishnoi Dominates World Masters Powerlifting

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian Revenue Service officer Ekta Vishnoi, currently Joint Secretary in the Department of Biotechnology, has won three gold medals at the World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Nevada, USA.

Caste Bullying Allegations After Dalit Student's Suicide In Coimbatore

Caste Bullying Allegations After Dalit Student's Suicide In Coimbatore

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Class XI Dalit student in Coimbatore died by suicide on October 21, allegedly due to caste-based harassment and bullying by classmates over his caste and food choices, including beef. Police have registered cases against the principal, a teacher, and two classmates, with the teacher already arrested. The incident has led to protests and calls from political leaders for stringent action and measures to eliminate caste discrimination in schools.

Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi Equals World Record As India's Archers Shine

Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi Equals World Record As India's Archers Shine

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi has equalled the world record in the women's compound qualification round at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, scoring 704 points.

Kimi's 11-year-old son joins Red Bull junior team

Kimi's 11-year-old son joins Red Bull junior team

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Robin Raikkonen, the 11-year-old son of former Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen, has been accepted into Red Bull's prestigious driver development programme, aiming to nurture his karting talent towards a potential F1 career.

DP World To Sponsor India Championship Until 2035

DP World To Sponsor India Championship Until 2035

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Global smart logistics provider DP World has confirmed its title sponsorship of the DP World India Championship will continue until 2035. This extension, part of a larger partnership, highlights India's growing importance in elite golf and as a strategic market for DP World, aiming to foster the next generation of Indian golfers.

Ayesha Shroff Visits Injured Vlogger, Offers Help

Ayesha Shroff Visits Injured Vlogger, Offers Help

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ayesha Shroff -- whose father Air Vice Marshal Ranjan Dutt was awarded a Vir Chakra for gallantry in the 1948 War -- met with Chauhan's friends and family in the ICU, sharing her phone number and asking to be kept updated regarding his medical needs.

eMudhra to exit SSL/TLS certification business following security vulnerability, shares plummet

eMudhra to exit SSL/TLS certification business following security vulnerability, shares plummet

Rediff.com3 days ago

Digital authentication services company eMudhra has announced its decision to exit the global SSL/TLS certificate business after a vulnerability was discovered in the security keys issued by its certification authorities, leading to a 20 per cent drop in its shares.

Delhi High Court Upholds Minor's Right To Abortion In Rape Case

Delhi High Court Upholds Minor's Right To Abortion In Rape Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Delhi High Court has permitted the termination of a 31-week pregnancy for a 16-year-old sexual assault victim, citing that it would not be appropriate to burden the minor with childbirth and raising a child. The court recognised the termination as a human right affecting the victim's dignified existence and directed the state to cover medical expenses, ensuring foetal tissue preservation for DNA testing and offering adoption if the child is born alive.

Public Humiliation And Suicide: The Rs 10 Note Dispute That Cost A Life

Public Humiliation And Suicide: The Rs 10 Note Dispute That Cost A Life

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 23-year-old delivery executive, Sameer Hussain, allegedly died by suicide after being assaulted over a torn Rs 10 note in East Delhi. He recorded a video expressing his humiliation before consuming poison. Two accused have been arrested, and police have added abetment of suicide charges to the case.

9/11: Remembering Lives Lost 25 Years On

9/11: Remembering Lives Lost 25 Years On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

From FDNY tributes to preserved artifacts, these photographs document remembrance and the continuing impact of 9/11.

Anil Pandit Named Wanted Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case; Four More Arrested

Anil Pandit Named Wanted Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case; Four More Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai Police have named gangster Anil Pandit as a wanted accused in the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Four new individuals have been arrested and remanded to police custody until October 26 for their alleged role in supplying weapons for the attack. Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, had claimed responsibility for the October 18 attack. A total of 10 people have been arrested in connection with the case so far.

He Scored 400 Not Out, Then Called Dad in Tears. The Story Behind It

He Scored 400 Not Out, Then Called Dad in Tears. The Story Behind It

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chinmay Sutar, representing Mizoram, achieved a historic 400 not out in a Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Nagaland, becoming only the second Indian batter to score a quadruple century. This monumental innings came after years of struggle and near misses, fulfilling his dream of playing red-ball cricket.

Amit Shah Urges CBI Probe Into Punjab Drug-Related Deaths, Pledges Drug-Free State By 2029

Amit Shah Urges CBI Probe Into Punjab Drug-Related Deaths, Pledges Drug-Free State By 2029

Rediff.com6 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his Punjab visit, urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to transfer drug-related death investigations in Sangrur and Batala to the CBI, following Mann's decision to hand over anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder case to the central agency. Shah met families affected by drug-related incidents and pledged to make Punjab drug-free by December 31, 2029, calling for collective action against the menace.

Haryana Govt To Fight HERC Decision On Private Power Licence

Haryana Govt To Fight HERC Decision On Private Power Licence

Rediff.com5 days ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the state government's firm support for power employees, pledging to challenge the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission's (HERC) decision to grant a parallel electricity distribution licence to a private company for Gurugram and Nuh districts before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). The government is appealing to unions to defer their planned three-day strike while making arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply.

Delhi celebrates Dussehra as Prez, PM lead festivities

Delhi celebrates Dussehra as Prez, PM lead festivities

Rediff.com6 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan attended Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi on Tuesday. Effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnath were burnt at various Ramleela grounds, with dignitaries delivering messages on truth, righteousness, and fighting social evils. One committee also burnt a cockroach effigy to symbolise filth, leading to a complaint from AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj.

Maharashtra Cyber Arrests Bengaluru Man For Harassing Stand-Up Comedian On Instagram

Maharashtra Cyber Arrests Bengaluru Man For Harassing Stand-Up Comedian On Instagram

Rediff.com7 days ago

Maharashtra Cyber has arrested Phannendra Balkrishna Pamarti, a 34-year-old Bengaluru resident, for allegedly stalking and harassing a female stand-up comedian through multiple Instagram accounts. The comedian had lodged a complaint about persistent online harassment, leading to an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act sections. Investigators used cyber-forensic tools to trace and arrest the accused.

How India's Para Athletes Are Dominating Asian Games

How India's Para Athletes Are Dominating Asian Games

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's Asian Para Games campaign saw a remarkable performance, particularly in athletics, securing five gold medals on Tuesday. Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji were standout performers, both setting new Games records and clinching multiple golds. The nation's overall medal tally reached 35 by the end of day two, with significant contributions from shooting, powerlifting, swimming, table tennis, archery, and badminton, promising further success.

How Rinku Hooda Overcame Personal Tragedy To Win Asian Para Games Gold

How Rinku Hooda Overcame Personal Tragedy To Win Asian Para Games Gold

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian para-athlete Rinku Hooda won a gold medal in the men's javelin throw F46 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Despite being deeply affected by his mother's passing in August and battling a shoulder injury, Hooda dedicated his victory to her. He aims to secure a Paralympics medal next, having previously won medals at various international championships.

Only 'Sanatan Dharma' followers can touch Durga idol, says Suvendu

Only 'Sanatan Dharma' followers can touch Durga idol, says Suvendu

Rediff.com5 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that only followers of 'Sanatan Dharma' would be permitted to touch Durga idols during immersion in the Hooghly river, citing religious traditions. He also reviewed extensive security and safety arrangements for the immersion process, including NDRF involvement and precautions for spectators at Taki, following a recent stampede incident.

Champions League: Captain Fernandes questions United's tactics after Como drubbing

Champions League: Captain Fernandes questions United's tactics after Como drubbing

Rediff.com4 days ago

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised his team's mentality, stating they adopted a 'mood of defeat' after conceding an early goal in their 4-1 Champions League loss to Como, a result that intensifies pressure on manager Michael Carrick.

India Has Found 'A Gem' In Naman Dhir

India Has Found 'A Gem' In Naman Dhir

Rediff.com3 days ago

Naman Dhir's unbeaten 42 off 15 balls secured a thrilling four-wicket win for India against New Zealand in the first T20I, showcasing his potential as a reliable finisher for the national side, drawing praise from cricket legends like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravi Shastri.

Why Parthiv Patel Rejected Chief Selector Post

Why Parthiv Patel Rejected Chief Selector Post

Rediff.com7 days ago

Parthiv Patel turned down the opportunity to become the chairman of selectors, citing 'financial issues' related to the remuneration for the role compared to his existing commitments.

Delhi school stabbing: Class 12 student murdered after row over shoe

Delhi school stabbing: Class 12 student murdered after row over shoe

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

A 17-year-old Class 12 student was allegedly stabbed to death outside a government school in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden area. The incident, which occurred on October 14, stemmed from an altercation over school shoes. Police have apprehended five individuals, including three minors, in connection with the murder.

Delhi Court Acquits Man Accused Of Beating Daughter After Victim Denies Allegations

Delhi Court Acquits Man Accused Of Beating Daughter After Victim Denies Allegations

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted a man accused of beating his daughter, insulting her modesty, and subjecting her to suffering. The acquittal came after the daughter denied the alleged assault during trial, stating her previous statement was made under pressure, and other witnesses failed to provide reliable evidence to support the prosecution's case.

India Shines In Women's 200m T12 At Asian Para Games

India Shines In Women's 200m T12 At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian sprinter Simran secured a gold medal and set a new Games record in the women's 200m T12 event at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. Her compatriot Tejalben Damor also won a bronze in the same competition. Simran, a Paris Paralympics bronze medallist, overcame dietary challenges to achieve her win, while debutant Tejalben expressed determination for her upcoming 400m race.