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Centre to decide on plea against '120 Bahadur' certification in 2 days

Centre to decide on plea against '120 Bahadur' certification in 2 days

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Centre to decide on a representation challenging the certification and release of the film '120 Bahadur'. The petitioners allege historical inaccuracies in the movie's portrayal of the Battle of Rezang La.

'Some IPOs Underperformed Due To...'

'Some IPOs Underperformed Due To...'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'...aggressive pricing amid volatility, but these are exceptions.'

'SC Opinion Takes Away A Degree Of Power From States'

'SC Opinion Takes Away A Degree Of Power From States'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'It makes law-making on the part of the state governments much more difficult and throws up bottlenecks as governors are not acting on bills.'

Chess WC: Praggnanandhaa escapes with a draw

Chess WC: Praggnanandhaa escapes with a draw

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

FIDE World Cup 2025: Praggnanandhaa survives scare; Arjun, Karthik, Harikrishna also draw first game of Rd 4

Sinner, Alcaraz want return of traditional Davis Cup format

Sinner, Alcaraz want return of traditional Davis Cup format

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are among the world's top players calling for the Davis Cup to return to its traditional home-and-away format and be staged over two years, a proposal backed by ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi.

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from the US. He is wanted in connection with several high-profile crimes.

Tata Motors Q2 net loss at Rs 867 cr; revenue at Rs 18,585 cr

Tata Motors Q2 net loss at Rs 867 cr; revenue at Rs 18,585 cr

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Tata Motors, which now houses the company's commercial vehicle business, on Thursday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 867 crore in the September quarter, impacted by mark-to-market losses of Rs 2,026 crore on account of investment in Tata Capital.

Byju's moves NCLAT on Aakash EGM for rights issue

Byju's moves NCLAT on Aakash EGM for rights issue

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Think & Learn, which owns edtech brand Byju's, on Monday moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal against the NCLT order, which last week declined its plea to restrain Aakash Educational Services from convening its EGM for the rights issue.

Men posing as RBI officials stop cash van, flee with Rs 7 cr

Men posing as RBI officials stop cash van, flee with Rs 7 cr

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Unidentified men posing as central government officials intercepted a cash van in Bengaluru and allegedly fled with about Rs 7 crore. Police are investigating the incident and have formed teams to hunt for the suspects.

Vodafone Idea net loss narrows to Rs 5,524 crore in Q2

Vodafone Idea net loss narrows to Rs 5,524 crore in Q2

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Monday said its consolidated net loss narrowed to Rs 5,524 crore in the second quarter ended September compared to the year-ago period, mainly on account of savings in finance cost on debt from banks and an increase in average revenue per user supported by a tariff hike.

Hyundai Motor Q2 rises 14.3% to Rs 1,572.26 cr

Hyundai Motor Q2 rises 14.3% to Rs 1,572.26 cr

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Thursday reported a 14.3 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,572.26 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Twist in Delhi acid attack: Girl's father wanted to settle old scores

Twist in Delhi acid attack: Girl's father wanted to settle old scores

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Akil Khan, the student's father, was nabbed on Monday for allegedly fabricating the acid attack with a toilet cleaner, and raping the wife of the man his daughter accused of throwing "acid" at her.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for implementation of women's quota law

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea for implementation of women's quota law

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking the implementation of the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

'Delhi riots pre-planned, attack on sovereignty', police tells SC

'Delhi riots pre-planned, attack on sovereignty', police tells SC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Delhi Police strongly opposes bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the February 2020 riots case, claiming it was a pre-planned attack on the nation's sovereignty and an attempt to divide society on communal lines.

US ends automatic work permit extensions for foreigners, Indians to be hit

US ends automatic work permit extensions for foreigners, Indians to be hit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

As per the new rule, foreigners who file to renew their EAD on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension, the DHS said in a news release.

Bihar: BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal gets Rs 10-cr ransom call; 1 held

Bihar: BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal gets Rs 10-cr ransom call; 1 held

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

A man was arrested in Bihar's West Champaran district for allegedly making an extortion call to BJP's Lok Sabha chief whip Sanjay Jaiswal, demanding Rs 10 crore and threatening his son's life.

Emami Q2 PAT down 29.7% at Rs 148.35 cr

Emami Q2 PAT down 29.7% at Rs 148.35 cr

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Homegrown FMCG player Emami Ltd on Monday reported a 29.7 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 148.35 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, impacted by temporary trade disruption in expectation of GST rate cut and excessive rains affecting certain product categories.

How I Almost Lost My WhatsApp To A Scam

How I Almost Lost My WhatsApp To A Scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

What looked like a delivery update quickly turned into a WhatsApp hijack, Rishika Shah discovered to her horror.

Jaish poster-pasting J-K doctor travelled to Delhi before car blast

Jaish poster-pasting J-K doctor travelled to Delhi before car blast

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

A flight ticket reveals that Dr. Adil Ahmad, arrested in Saharanpur, traveled from Srinagar to Delhi days before the Red Fort blast, raising questions about his possible involvement.

PK, who guided others to victory, meets defeat in debut battle

PK, who guided others to victory, meets defeat in debut battle

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party fails to win any seats in the Bihar assembly elections, while his prediction about JD(U)'s performance proves inaccurate. The article analyzes Kishor's political journey and future prospects.

Voter's name appears 6 times on list in Maha district

Voter's name appears 6 times on list in Maha district

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The woman, Sushma Sanjay Gupta, resides in the Nallasopara area and her name was found half a dozen times in the roll during verification process.

Gurugram student shoots classmate with father's pistol; critical

Gurugram student shoots classmate with father's pistol; critical

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

A class 11 student in Gurugram was shot and critically injured allegedly by a classmate using his father's licensed pistol. Police have apprehended two minor students and recovered the weapon.

US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme

US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

An American lawmaker will be introducing a bill to "completely eliminate" the H-1B visa programme and take away the pathway to citizenship that it offers, "forcing" individuals to "return home" when their visa expires.

SC seeks implementation report on student mental health guidelines

SC seeks implementation report on student mental health guidelines

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to report on the implementation of guidelines for addressing mental health issues and suicide among students in educational institutions. The Centre has also been asked to file a compliance affidavit.

ATS searches homes in Thane, Pune after techie's arrest over Al Qaeda links

ATS searches homes in Thane, Pune after techie's arrest over Al Qaeda links

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has questioned a teacher in Thane regarding his connection to a Pune-based software engineer arrested for alleged links with Al Qaeda and other banned outfits.

Op Sindoor case: Ashoka University prof moves SC for passport release

Op Sindoor case: Ashoka University prof moves SC for passport release

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, previously booked for social media posts, has petitioned the Supreme Court for the release of his passport, a condition of his bail. The court will consider the plea on November 18.

Mehul Choksi challenges extradition order in Belgium's top court

Mehul Choksi challenges extradition order in Belgium's top court

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi has challenged the extradition order in Belgium's Supreme Court.

83-year-old man dies of heart attack after losing Rs 1.2 crore in 'digital arrest' fraud

83-year-old man dies of heart attack after losing Rs 1.2 crore in 'digital arrest' fraud

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

An 83-year-old Pune resident died of a heart attack after being defrauded of Rs 1.2 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam. Fraudsters posing as police and CBI personnel targeted the man and his wife, threatening them with arrest in a money laundering case.

Remarks against Naroditsky land Kramnik in soup!

Remarks against Naroditsky land Kramnik in soup!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

FIDE files formal complaint with ethics commission against former world champion Kramnik

Abducted In Dubai: Celina Jaitly Fights For Brother

Abducted In Dubai: Celina Jaitly Fights For Brother

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Her brother, Celina Jaitly says, is a fourth-generation soldier, a man who dedicated his youth to the nation's service and received the Chief of Army Staff's Commendation for Gallantry.

Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Haq Release

Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Haq Release

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court has dismissed a petition filed by Shah Bano Begum's daughter seeking to stop the release of the Hindi film Haq, inspired by her mother's famous legal battle, holding that a person's right to reputation or privacy is not heritable.

Bengaluru woman arrested for killing pet dog in lift

Bengaluru woman arrested for killing pet dog in lift

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

In the footage, the woman -- identified as Pushpalatha -- is seen entering the lift with the pet dog. As the doors closed, she allegedly banged the animal against the floor, killing it on the spot, police said.

Trump defends H-1B visa, says US has to bring in global talent

Trump defends H-1B visa, says US has to bring in global talent

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

In what is seen as a U-turn, US President Donald Trump appeared to defend the H-1B visa programme to bring talent from across the world, saying a foreign investor cannot pull people off an unemployment line, who haven't worked in five years, and start making missiles.

SC to hear Shiv Sena symbol dispute pleas on Jan 21

SC to hear Shiv Sena symbol dispute pleas on Jan 21

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for January 21 on pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to allot the 'bow and arrow' symbol to the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena. The court will also hear arguments on a similar dispute concerning the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on January 22.

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has restrained lower courts from releasing the accused in a digital arrest fraud case where a 72-year-old lawyer was duped of Rs 3.29 crore. The court expressed concern over the growing cybercrime and the targeting of elderly citizens.

Lashkar activist shot dead in Pakistan's Punjab

Lashkar activist shot dead in Pakistan's Punjab

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

A 28-year-old man, believed to be an activist of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, was shot dead in Punjab province of Pakistan. Police deny the deceased was a member of the banned LeT.

HC disqualifies Mukul Roy as MLA under anti-defection law

HC disqualifies Mukul Roy as MLA under anti-defection law

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Calcutta High Court has cancelled the membership of senior leader Mukul Roy in the West Bengal assembly under the anti-defection law, marking a significant moment in Indian jurisprudence.

Tata Steel profit surges nearly 4x

Tata Steel profit surges nearly 4x

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Tata Steel on Wednesday reported a 272 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) jump in consolidated net profit, attributable to owners, at Rs 3,101.75 crore in the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26) led by higher sales volumes in India and planned cost takeouts across geographies.

Mehli Mistry to step down as Tata Trusts Trustee

Mehli Mistry to step down as Tata Trusts Trustee

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Bringing an end to the speculation around Mehli Mistry's trusteeship in the Tata Trusts, the former trustee has officially parted ways with the Tata group, ANI has learned from sources close to Mistry.

'Don't have certain talents in US': Trump defends H-1B visa

'Don't have certain talents in US': Trump defends H-1B visa

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Indian professionals, including technology workers and physicians, are among the largest cohort of H-1B visa holders.