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Shreya Kalra Wins Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Sazaa

Shreya Kalra Wins Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Sazaa

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Shreya Kalra has been crowned the winner of Netflix's captive reality show Lock Upp, triumphing over Shivangi Joshi in a nail-biting finale.

Baba Siddique Murder Case: Accused Denied Bail By Special Court

Baba Siddique Murder Case: Accused Denied Bail By Special Court

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to an accused in the Baba Siddique murder case, citing his role in harbouring the shooters as supported by evidence. The court noted his involvement in the organised crime syndicate and conspiracy related to the murder.

Recipe: Mushroom Risotto With Hazelnut Truffle Crumble

Recipe: Mushroom Risotto With Hazelnut Truffle Crumble

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

A creamy, earthy risotto elevated with a crunchy, aromatic hazelnut topping.

'Sunny Deol Is Fighting Against Fanaticism In Batwara 1947'

'Sunny Deol Is Fighting Against Fanaticism In Batwara 1947'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'You should get carried away with the characters, become one with him. You don't see whether he is a Hindu or a Muslim. You see the human being.'

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty reveals his plan to take on Shi Yuqi

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty reveals his plan to take on Shi Yuqi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty is actively working to transform his 'natural laid-back approach' into a more aggressive playing style as he prepares for his World Championship debut, where he faces current world No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China in his opening match.

Parliament Panel Pushes OTT Content Review

Parliament Panel Pushes OTT Content Review

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Parliamentary Standing Committee said the proposed comprehensive statutory framework for regulating OTT content should include robust technology-enabled age-verification mechanisms, effective parental controls and suitable penalties for non-compliance.

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has called for a special session of the Haryana Assembly to address the state's deteriorating law and order situation. Citing central government and NCRB reports, Hooda highlighted Haryana's unsafe status, high organised crime rates, and alarming statistics on rapes, murders, and suicides, alleging the BJP government's negligence.

Bangladesh PM seeks Hasina's extradition in meeting with Indian envoy

Bangladesh PM seeks Hasina's extradition in meeting with Indian envoy

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bangladesh has once again sought the extradition of former premier Sheikh Hasina from India during High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi's first meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, amidst fresh strains in ties between the two countries following Hasina's controversial virtual media interaction in New Delhi.

How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

A sophisticated cross-bank syndicate is systematically defrauding non-resident Indians (NRIs) and elderly citizens by exploiting their fixed deposits through forged documents and fictitious loans, often involving colluding bank employees and real estate deals.

SBI's Q1 net profit surges 14% to Rs 24,113 crore, driven by robust core income and reduced provisions

SBI's Q1 net profit surges 14% to Rs 24,113 crore, driven by robust core income and reduced provisions

Rediff.com6 days ago

State Bank of India (SBI) reported a 13.73 per cent increase in its June quarter consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 24,113 crore, primarily due to improved core income and a decline in provisions for non-performing assets.

HC accepts WhatsApp messages as dying declaration

HC accepts WhatsApp messages as dying declaration

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has deemed WhatsApp messages sent by a deceased tribal man to his father as a "prima facie crucial dying declaration" in a suicide abetment case. This ruling led to the denial of bail for three accused individuals, who were allegedly involved in harassing the victim over an agricultural land dispute. The court highlighted the electronic evidence and corroborating family statements.

WhatsApp, Telegram, PDFs: How accused circulated NEET papers

WhatsApp, Telegram, PDFs: How accused circulated NEET papers

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak was orchestrated through an extensive digital network, with confidential question papers circulated via WhatsApp, Telegram, and electronic files among conspirators days before the examination.

Ashish Yadav Wins Javelin Silver, Pooja Singh Qualifies For High Jump Final

Ashish Yadav Wins Javelin Silver, Pooja Singh Qualifies For High Jump Final

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ashish Yadav clinched a silver medal in the men's javelin throw, marking India's first medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships. Pooja Singh also advanced to the women's high jump final, while other Indian athletes competed in various events, including the men's 400m and long jump, showcasing promising talent.

Asian Games medal 'very important' for me: Mirabai Chanu

Asian Games medal 'very important' for me: Mirabai Chanu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu is now setting her sights on an Asian Games medal, acknowledging the immense pressure that comes with high expectations after her successful Commonwealth Games campaign.

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com2 days ago

Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.

Jos Buttler tips Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break his record for most T20 runs

Jos Buttler tips Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break his record for most T20 runs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Jos Buttler goes past Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-getter T20s during the Men's Hundred match between Manchester Super Giants' (MSG) match against Welsh Fire.

'They may kill me, but I'll return home': Hasina vows December comeback

'They may kill me, but I'll return home': Hasina vows December comeback

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared her intention to return to Bangladesh in December, despite facing a death sentence and the risk of arrest. Speaking from India, she stated her goal is to restore democracy and justice, criticising the current state of affairs in Bangladesh and alleging that her government's collapse was due to organised violence. Her son also claimed Bangladesh is a "failed state" and a concern for India.

Prasanna Bisht: 'I Was Ready To Pack My Bags And Leave Mumbai'

Prasanna Bisht: 'I Was Ready To Pack My Bags And Leave Mumbai'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I was like I can't afford it. I cannot survive in Mumbai, so I will go back to the mountains.' 'But by God's grace, at that very moment, I got Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, and Mumbai stopped me from leaving.'

SC directs Centre to formulate national SOP for Kanwar Yatra safety

SC directs Centre to formulate national SOP for Kanwar Yatra safety

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and several states on a plea demanding a comprehensive national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the safe and orderly conduct of the annual Kanwar Yatra, including inter-state coordination and effective traffic management.

What Made The Toxic Trailer Launch So Different

What Made The Toxic Trailer Launch So Different

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Toxic trailer seems to be deliberately ambiguous. It throws period drama, gangster wars, family conflict, violence, romance, and something fantastical into the same pot. At times, it feels as if I am watching several films fighting for space inside one trailer.

Breakthrough In Quantum Network Transmission Using Existing Fibre

Breakthrough In Quantum Network Transmission Using Existing Fibre

Rediff.com7 days ago

Researchers have successfully demonstrated the transmission of quantum information over commercial fibre-optic infrastructure, a significant step towards building practical quantum networks. This breakthrough addresses the challenge of cost and maintaining fragile entangled states outside laboratory settings.

Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Johnny Lever's 10 Funniest Phone Calls

Rediff.com35 minutes ago

Celebrate the comedic genius of Johnny Lever on his 69th birthday on August 14 by revisiting his most iconic and side-splitting on-screen phone call scenes that highlight his unparalleled talent for mimicry, slapstick, and animated expressions.

Why India Got Freedom At The Stroke of Midnight

Why India Got Freedom At The Stroke of Midnight

Rediff.com49 minutes ago

August 15 was the date of India's Independence, so why did transfer of power happen at the stroke of midnight August 14-15?

Mehbooba holds national flag upside down during sit-in; legal action likely

Mehbooba holds national flag upside down during sit-in; legal action likely

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is facing potential legal action after she was seen holding the national flag upside down during a protest in Srinagar. The protest was against the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A. Officials are considering action for violating the Flag Code of India.

FIR against X handles for 'derogatory' posts targeting Modi

FIR against X handles for 'derogatory' posts targeting Modi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against several social media handles on X for allegedly posting 'derogatory, malicious and defamatory content' targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and has sought complete details of the account holders from the platform.

10 Sequels That Came With Longest Gaps

10 Sequels That Came With Longest Gaps

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Awarapan 2, featuring Emraan Hashmi, is set to release 19 years after its original, joining a growing trend of long-delayed Bollywood sequels attempting to capitalise on nostalgia and past successes like Gadar 2 and Border 2, but not all such reboots guarantee box office triumph.

8-year jail for 6 Pakistanis for heroin seizure off Gujarat coast

8-year jail for 6 Pakistanis for heroin seizure off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

A special NIA court in Ahmedabad has sentenced six Pakistani nationals to eight years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in the 2019 mid-sea seizure of 330 kg of 'brown heroin' off Gujarat's Jakhau coast. An Indian man, allegedly the intended recipient, was acquitted due to benefit of doubt. The National Investigation Agency had probed the case, alleging funds from the smuggling were intended for a terror organisation.

Rohit Sharma hails T Dilip's 'magic' and 'workhorse' efforts for Indian cricket

Rohit Sharma hails T Dilip's 'magic' and 'workhorse' efforts for Indian cricket

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Indian batter Rohit Sharma lauded former fielding coach T Dilip for his significant contributions, including two T20 World Cup wins and the Champions Trophy, calling him a 'legend' and a 'workhorse' who 'created magic within the group.' Dilip, who served from 2021 until recently, expressed gratitude for his tenure, especially cherishing the popular fielding medal ceremony.

Stone-pelting at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan resigns, cops injured

Stone-pelting at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan resigns, cops injured

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

A protest at Jantar Mantar escalated into violence after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation announcement, leading to three police officers, including a special commissioner, sustaining injuries from stone-pelting. Security forces responded with tear gas and a mild lathicharge to control the situation. An investigation is underway, and Delhi Police have registered 15 FIRs, with over 200 police personnel and 65 protesters reportedly injured in ongoing demonstrations.

After 2 months of planning, stalker stabs teacher 27 times in school

After 2 months of planning, stalker stabs teacher 27 times in school

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

A 21-year-old man, Amit, is accused of brutally stabbing a 28-year-old teacher, Sandhya Sharma, to death in Faridabad. Police investigations reveal that Amit had planned the murder for nearly two months, purchasing a knife specifically for the crime. The motive appears to be unreciprocated feelings and resentment after Sharma had previously filed a molestation complaint against him.

'Ajinkya Rahane Never Got Support From The System'

'Ajinkya Rahane Never Got Support From The System'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'If he had got the support, he would have finished in that legendary group of cricketers who have played 100 Tests for the country.' 'He never complained, but that might have gone against him because sometimes you have to be open and make your point clearly otherwise people take you for granted.'

Bangladesh fumes over Hasina's media interaction in India

Bangladesh fumes over Hasina's media interaction in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Bangladesh on Wednesday expressed outrage over deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi, saying the event has hurt the sentiments of its people and could adversely affect efforts to improve bilateral ties with India.

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

GDN Review: Madhavan Lifts Generic Biopic

Rediff.com4 days ago

GDN has a fascinating genius at its centre, but Madhavan's terrific performance is let down by a repetitive, overly familiar biopic treatment.

Uncertainty looms over key bills as monsoon session heads for washout

Uncertainty looms over key bills as monsoon session heads for washout

Rediff.com4 days ago

Major bills, including those on women's reservation, delimitation, and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), face an uncertain future in the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament due to persistent opposition protests and a lack of consensus.

J-K on high alert after spotting Pak drone, terrorists; search launched

J-K on high alert after spotting Pak drone, terrorists; search launched

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched extensive search operations in Kathua and Poonch districts following the sighting of a Pakistani drone near the International Border and inputs about suspected terrorist movement. An old mortar shell was also recovered in Kathua.

Assam floods toll goes up to 80, over 2.12 lakh affected

Assam floods toll goes up to 80, over 2.12 lakh affected

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Assam's flood death toll has risen to 80, with two new fatalities reported from Sivasagar district, as eight districts and over 2.12 lakh people remain affected. The state government has announced a six-month moratorium on loan repayments for flood-affected individuals and is seeking a special support package from the Centre.

The Special Tring Tring Bollywood Quiz

The Special Tring Tring Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Cape Verde's World Cup sensation Vozinha signs for Colo-Colo

Cape Verde's World Cup sensation Vozinha signs for Colo-Colo

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained social media fame during the World Cup, has arrived in Chile to join Colo-Colo on a six-month contract, with an option for a one-year extension.

Sharma, Lahiri To Lead Indian Charge At DP World India Championship

Sharma, Lahiri To Lead Indian Charge At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri are set to lead the home challenge at the DP World India Championship, scheduled for October 15-18 at the Delhi Golf Club. The tournament will feature a star-studded international field including Major winner Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Ryan Fox, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Luke Donald, and Viktor Hovland. Both Sharma and Lahiri expressed excitement about competing on home soil, highlighting the event's significance for Indian golf.

From Maoist Camps To The Fashion Ramp

From Maoist Camps To The Fashion Ramp

Rediff.com22 hours ago

From guns to handlooms. From forest trails to a public runway. Women who had once been associated with that conflict walked into the spotlight wearing Bastar's traditional textiles.