The annual Magh Kumbh Mela 2026 is underway at Prayagraj from January 3 to February 15.
A car from Akshay Kumar's security entourage was hit by an autorickshaw after the three-wheeler was struck by another vehicle in Juhu area, northwest Mumbai, leaving one person injured, police said.
Despite her special leave petition being pending before the Supreme Court, she was deported to Bangladesh from the Matila transit camp on December 19.
The situation in Kokrajhar escalated late on January 19 after a Scorpio vehicle carrying three Bodo individuals hit two Adivasi persons at Mansingh Road under the Karigaon police outpost.
'To fill these seats, eligibility is being diluted. We are compromising merit and producing degree holders instead of good doctors.'
'Taskaree gave me a chance to play a good character I've never played before.'
Aamir Khan on Gauri Spratt: 'In my heart, I'm already married to her'
rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating Website and Rebounce, a matchmaking matrimony platform, counsels a young man on how to approach the situation with sincerity.
'What has changed is that the new regulations are backed by a clear enforcement framework. They have real consequences and, for the first time, make compliance unavoidable.'
'When my character died in Border, I felt a strange sense of pride. But today, I sometimes feel that if my character had survived, perhaps I would have been a part of Border 2.'
Priyanka Chopra looked stunning at the Golden Globes awards, where she was among the presenters.
Nupur Sanon, and singer Stebin Ben got married in Udaipur in a Christian and Hindu wedding ceremony. The couple hosted their wedding reception in Mumbai, take a look at the guest list.
Asin celebrates 10 years of marital bliss with Rahul Sharma.
Mark Tully, the renowned journalist, author, and Indophile, has passed away at the age of 90. He spent a lifetime in India as a journalist, mingling with its people and telling their stories.
'I am not angry with my son. He will always have my blessings. Tej Pratap will now stay with the family.'
The RBI has flagged concerns over rising volatility in gold prices and advised lenders to exercise caution in the gold loan segment.
rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK counsels a student on the possibilities and challenges of pursuing a medical residency in Germany.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah stated that displaced Kashmiri Pandits are welcome to return to their homes in the Valley, but expressed doubt that they would want to return permanently.
Toyota on January 20, 2026, officially entered India's mass electric vehicle segment with the maiden launch of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella in Mumbai.
Family members of those killed in the Goa fire tragedy staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, January 4, 2026, demanding accountability and timely action from the authorities.
Around 100 artistes heralded the parade, on the theme 'Vividata Mein Ekta (Unity in Diversity) that featured a grand presentation of musical instruments, demonstrating the nation's unity and rich cultural diversity.
Foreign portfolio investors withdrew over Rs 22,530 crore ($2.5 billion) from Indian equities so far this month amid rising US bond yields and a stronger dollar, continuing their selling streak from last year. This came following an outflow of Rs 1.66 lakh crore ($18.9 billion) recorded in 2025, triggered by volatile currency movements, global trade tensions and concerns over potential US tariffs and stretched market valuations.
Ahan Shetty: I fell in love with the Indian Army after I watched Border.
It was a pleasure to see Imran Khan return to the spotlight with his cameo in this week's release, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.
'As long as apps show impossible delivery times, delivery and packaging workers will be pressured to meet unsafe, unhealthy standards.'
Bhairav, a special force raised by the Indian Army, is being readied to meet the challenges of modern warfare. All its troops are capable of handling drones and deploying them to target bases and formations inside enemy territory.
Polling is being held on Thursday across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra.
It underperformed peers amid volatile capital flows and uneven forex support.
Rediff explains why the system, not the Budget, is the problem.
India and Canada are negotiating a long-term uranium supply agreement worth $2.8 billion. They are also exploring expanded civil nuclear cooperation after the passage of the SHANTI Bill.
For MSMEs the transition could mean higher wage bills and tougher compliance -- unless strong handholding follows reports Auhona Mukherjee.
The increasing use of models, algorithms, and code across the financial industry is reshaping how outcomes are generated. However, their limitations, such as explainability, embedded bias, and model drift may not be immediately apparent and may emerge only as these technologies gain scale, warns RBI deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu.
60 years ago, on January 24, 1966, Dr Homi J Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, died in an air crash on Mont Blanc. The official inquiry said the plane went off course in bad weather, but coincidences, missing evidence, and later unproven claims have kept conspiracy theories alive. A fascinating excerpt from Bakhtiar Dadabhoy's book, Homi J Bhabha: A Life.
'Economic activity appears to have peaked in the second quarter of FY26, with industrial output, exports, and business confidence all softening from October 2025.'
Elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and 28 other civic bodies in the state were held on January 15.
Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as their bravery, Border 2, probably without meaning to, speaks out against war, observes Deepa Gahlot.
According to reports, the order was translated into Gujarati for the convenience of motorists from Gujarat and was displayed in border villages, including areas near Acchad.
Beatriz Taufenbach is a Brazilian model-turned-actress, making her big debut in Indian cinema with Toxic.
'The new diet I am following for health reasons is working like magic for me.'
Pankaja and O'Sey Balamma bring deeply personal yet universally resonant stories to Sundance. They represent a new wave of South Indian storytelling, blending cultural authenticity with cinematic innovation, and mark an important step in amplifying regional voices on the international stage.
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