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UP fog tragedy: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up

UP fog tragedy: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

A major pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, India, resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries due to dense fog and low visibility.

Newlywed bride seeks divorce, says groom 'physically incapable'

Newlywed bride seeks divorce, says groom 'physically incapable'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The bride's family claims a subsequent medical report confirmed that the groom "cannot become a father", prompting them to demand the return of gifts and wedding expenses.

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month.

Runaway bride: Bride elopes with lover after Varmala ceremony

Runaway bride: Bride elopes with lover after Varmala ceremony

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Police said, when the two families got to know that the woman had fled with a local youth, her father called the man on the phone. The bride spoke to him directly and conveyed that she wished to marry her lover and live with him.

'Powerful Individuals Escape Accountability In This Country'

'Powerful Individuals Escape Accountability In This Country'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'Judges have transmitted a terrible message to citizens across the nation. All right-thinking individuals will be disturbed by what the Delhi high court judges have done.'

DJ refuses to play music late at night, father shot dead

DJ refuses to play music late at night, father shot dead

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A DJ's father was shot dead in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over music at a wedding function. The incident occurred after the DJ stopped the music late at night, leading to an argument with the groom's relatives.

Jailed cleric linked to 'I Love Muhammad' row booked in land grab case

Jailed cleric linked to 'I Love Muhammad' row booked in land grab case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Maulana Tauqeer Raza, already jailed for his involvement in the 'I Love Muhammad' row, has been booked along with nine others for allegedly threatening a 95-year-old man and his family over a land dispute in Bareilly. The family alleges harassment, molestation, and attempted land grabbing, leading to a suicide attempt by the victim's son.

As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

If Lockheed Martin gets the opportunity, then it will set up a mega hub in India to produce the "iconic" aircraft and it will be the first such global facility outside of the US, top officials of the company told PTI.

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

SMAT: Rahane sizzles for Mumbai; Shami's 4-fer in vain

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

SMAT: Haryana beat Bengal to enter Super 8s, Punjab also qualify

Rs 11-crore mid-day meal scam unearthed in UP, 5 arrested

Rs 11-crore mid-day meal scam unearthed in UP, 5 arrested

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A scam of nearly Rs 11 crore in the mid-day meal scheme was brought to light in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district, leading to a first information report (FIR) against 45 people and the arrest of five individuals, including a village head and an assistant teacher, police said on Thursday.

After Babri-style mosque, Ayodhya-style Ram Mandir proposed in Bengal

After Babri-style mosque, Ayodhya-style Ram Mandir proposed in Bengal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Posters announcing plans for an Ayodhya-style Ram temple complex in Salt Lake have appeared, escalating the political duel between religious groups ahead of the Bengal assembly polls. The proposed complex includes a school, hospital, and old-age home.

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing 'Vande Mataram' will be made compulsory in every school and educational institution of the state.

SC relief for Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Army

SC relief for Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Army

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court extended the stay on proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in a case concerning alleged derogatory remarks against the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra.

DKS ends rumours: Bengaluru keeps entire IPL season

DKS ends rumours: Bengaluru keeps entire IPL season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will not be shifted from Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.

UP shocker: Madrassa demands 'virginity test' from 13-yr-old girl

UP shocker: Madrassa demands 'virginity test' from 13-yr-old girl

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The institute, which functions both as a madrassa and an inter college, is affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Board and the Basic Shiksha Department.

Terror module case: JK man picked up for questioning, dies

Terror module case: JK man picked up for questioning, dies

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Bilal Ahmad Wani had himself on fire on Sunday in Qazigund. He was referred to the SMHS hospital in Srinagar after his condition worsened at a Anantnag hospital late on Sunday, the officials said.

SC asks states to add more staff, ease pressure on BLOs

SC asks states to add more staff, ease pressure on BLOs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has directed states to consider deploying additional staff to ease the workload on booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in the special revision of electoral rolls, following concerns about extreme work pressure and related issues.

Red Fort blast: 3 doctors, preacher in NIA custody

Red Fort blast: 3 doctors, preacher in NIA custody

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday took custody of three doctors and a preacher who were arrested in connection with the November 10 car blast outside the Red Fort in which 15 people were killed.

Terror module: Detained preacher fixates on rent dues from arrested docs

Terror module: Detained preacher fixates on rent dues from arrested docs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Maulvi Ishtiyaq told his interrogators a shockingly different story, claiming that Ganaie and Umar approached him earlier this year, asking him to store what they called "fertilisers" at his home and allegedly agreed upon a monthly storage fee of Rs 2,500, according to officials.

DTC conductor, taxi driver among 12 killed in Red Fort blast

DTC conductor, taxi driver among 12 killed in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A blast near Delhi's Red Fort has claimed the lives of 12 people, including a young man from Uttar Pradesh, a DTC conductor, and a taxi driver.

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Security measures were heightened across Uttar Pradesh following a car blast in Delhi. Anti-terror agencies and police conducted searches in multiple cities, including Lucknow, in response to the incident.

2 traders try to cremate mannequin for Rs 50L insurance

2 traders try to cremate mannequin for Rs 50L insurance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Two Delhi-based traders were arrested in Hapur after attempting to cremate a mannequin instead of a human body to fraudulently claim insurance money. The scheme involved using the identity of an employee's brother to obtain a life insurance policy and then staging his death.

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bihar's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged just 14, blasted an 84-ball 190 to become the youngest List-A centurion ever. His captain Sakibul Gani, then upstaged him with a 40-ball 128 not out -- the fastest List-A century by an Indian.

Minor Dalit girl abducted, forcibly converted, married

Minor Dalit girl abducted, forcibly converted, married

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Two men have been arrested here for allegedly abducting a Dalit minor girl, unlawfully converting her religion, and solemnising marriage with her, officials said on Wednesday.

CSK's Youth Gamble Signals Post-Dhoni Thinking

CSK's Youth Gamble Signals Post-Dhoni Thinking

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Spending more than US$3 million (Rs 28.40 crore) and nearly 60 percent of their purse on players, who can proverbially be termed as wet behind the ears, does display a change in mindset.

Happy Or Grumpy, Nitish Babu?

Happy Or Grumpy, Nitish Babu?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish Kumar appeared rather grumpy as he was sworn in as Bihar's chief minister for a record 10th time at the Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Thursday afternoon.

Nat Shooting: Aishwary wins 3P gold with World record

Nat Shooting: Aishwary wins 3P gold with World record

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

World Championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a landmark performance at the 68th Shooting Nationals on Tuesday, firing a World record 470.5 to clinch gold in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Range.

UP lawyer lured sons to kill their parents, all 4 arrested: Police

UP lawyer lured sons to kill their parents, all 4 arrested: Police

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A lawyer in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of masterminding the murder of a couple after fraudulently acquiring their shops and manipulating their sons into committing the crime.

Ex-Army man, woman held for sharing sensitive info with Pak

Ex-Army man, woman held for sharing sensitive info with Pak

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a retired Army man and a woman for allegedly sharing sensitive information about military establishments and personnel with Pakistani agents.

Uncapped Indians Rake In Big Bucks

Uncapped Indians Rake In Big Bucks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Uncapped players who cashed in at the IPL auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Modi to open Vande Mataram debate in LS on Dec 8, Amit Shah in RS on Dec 9

Modi to open Vande Mataram debate in LS on Dec 8, Amit Shah in RS on Dec 9

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Parliament is set to debate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and election reforms, with key discussions led by Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah.

Kashi Dazzles With Over 2,600,000 Diyas

Kashi Dazzles With Over 2,600,000 Diyas

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Once a quiet riverside ritual, Dev Deepawali has evolved into UP's largest soft-power spectacle -- merging faith, art, enterprise into a global cultural brand that reflects state's growing confidence.

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'Previously, contributing only 25 per cent of material costs, states now face burdens of 40 per cent to 100 per cent of total costs, ensuring poorer states will curb project approvals, directly stifling work demand.'

Haryana preacher detained in 'white collar' terror module case

Haryana preacher detained in 'white collar' terror module case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Maulvi Ishtiyaq, who has been brought to Srinagar, was staying in a rented house within the Al Falah university complex in Faridabad. It was from his home that police had recovered more than 2,500 kg of ammonium nitrate, potassium chlorate and sulphur, the officials said.

Police detains Faridabad car dealer in Red Fort blast case

Police detains Faridabad car dealer in Red Fort blast case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A car dealer from Faridabad has been detained in connection with the Red Fort blast case. Delhi Police has directed second-hand car dealers to verify and share details of recent vehicle sales.

Red Fort blast: Umar Nabi drove the car, confirms DNA test

Red Fort blast: Umar Nabi drove the car, confirms DNA test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

DNA testing confirms that Dr. Umar Nabi was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort in Delhi. He was a member of a terror module with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.

Elgar Parishad case: Ex-DU professor Hany Babu gets bail

Elgar Parishad case: Ex-DU professor Hany Babu gets bail

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought a stay on the operation of the bail order so as to appeal before the Supreme Court, the HC refused the request, stating that Babu has been in jail for over five years.

Why The '2 Gujaratis' Chose Nitin Nabin

Why The '2 Gujaratis' Chose Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Nitin Nabin's selection is a bold political decision by the Two Gujaratis. When Rahul Gandhi has resurrected the issue of social justice, the BJP and the Two Gujaratis are sticking to their plan and agenda, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Meet The Man Who Launched Salman Khan

Meet The Man Who Launched Salman Khan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

'As soon as Salman saw me, he immediately left Aamir's side and came towards me. He hugged me.' 'Then he introduced me to Aamir, saying, 'This is J K Bihari who launched me in Biwi Ho Toh Aisi".'

Ayodhya Marks The Dhwajarohan

Ayodhya Marks The Dhwajarohan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Glimpses of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya during the Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) ceremony in Ayodhya, November 25, 2025.