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Shweta Tiwari, Shalini Passi, Mallika Sherawat Join The Traitors 2

Shweta Tiwari, Shalini Passi, Mallika Sherawat Join The Traitors 2

Rediff.com3 days ago

'I have seen many a traitor. I can identify them very easily.'

Justice M S Liberhan, who probed Babri demolition, dies

Justice M S Liberhan, who probed Babri demolition, dies

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan, who led the commission investigating the Babri Masjid demolition, has passed away at 87. His distinguished career included serving as Chief Justice of the Madras and Andhra Pradesh High Courts, and a long tenure at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Indigenous Turbojet Boosts India's Defence Ambitions

Indigenous Turbojet Boosts India's Defence Ambitions

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Built as an expendable, short-duration turbojet engine for single-mission applications, it can power tactical cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, and long-range loitering munitions.

Praveen Chithravel's Commonwealth Games Silver Fuels Family Pride, Village Dreams

Praveen Chithravel's Commonwealth Games Silver Fuels Family Pride, Village Dreams

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Indian athlete Praveen Chithravel secured a silver medal in the men's triple jump at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, bringing immense pride to his agricultural daily wage worker father and their village in Tamil Nadu.

Selva Prabhu dedicates Commonwealth medal to 'coaches, family and friends'

Selva Prabhu dedicates Commonwealth medal to 'coaches, family and friends'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Selva Prabhu registered a best jump of 16.52m to finish third and take bronze.

Kunal Kamra cancels shows after opposition from Hindutva activists

Kunal Kamra cancels shows after opposition from Hindutva activists

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has cancelled his scheduled shows in Whitefield, Bengaluru, following strong opposition from Hindutva activists who cited threats to law and order and alleged disrespect to Hindu deities. Kamra has shifted the shows to a different venue in Koramangala.

Why Joe Root accepted England Test captaincy for 2nd stint

Why Joe Root accepted England Test captaincy for 2nd stint

Rediff.com1 days ago

Joe Root has returned as England's Test captain, succeeding Ben Stokes, and cited Stephen Fleming's appointment as the new Test coach as a significant factor in his decision. Root expressed excitement about Fleming's vision for the team and their shared goal of building something special.

BJP Files Cyber Crime Case Over Misuse Of Leaders' Images

BJP Files Cyber Crime Case Over Misuse Of Leaders' Images

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The BJP's Bahraich unit has filed a cyber crime case against a social media account for allegedly misusing images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J P Nadda, along with party symbols, to circulate misleading content. Police have registered a case under the IT Act and initiated an investigation.

IOA President PT Usha Praises India's Commonwealth Games Performance

IOA President PT Usha Praises India's Commonwealth Games Performance

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha expressed immense pride in India's Commonwealth Games performance, particularly highlighting the boxers' mental strength and the overall medal tally, attributing success to government support.

3 Big Lessons From Main Vaapas Aaunga

3 Big Lessons From Main Vaapas Aaunga

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Making a film -- good or bad -- is extremely hard work, involving hundreds of people and at least two years from idea to release. When the audience rejects it, it is known to push makers into depression. And then there is the danger of theatres stopping the screenings after week one if footfalls don't improve.'

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane, known as 'Jinx', has retired from international cricket at 38, leaving behind a legacy of quiet resolve, exceptional captaincy, and crucial innings that often came when India needed them most.

Chhattisgarh: BJP man held in BSP iron scrap theft case; 17 arrests so far

Chhattisgarh: BJP man held in BSP iron scrap theft case; 17 arrests so far

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A ruling Bharatiya Janata Party functionary was held in connection with the alleged theft of iron scrap worth several crore rupees from the public sector Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 17, the police said on Sunday.

Amid NEET outrage, Odisha medical PG exam paper shared on social media

Amid NEET outrage, Odisha medical PG exam paper shared on social media

Rediff.com3 days ago

A question paper for the All Odisha Medical PG Examination was allegedly shared on social media platforms, specifically WhatsApp groups, while the exam was underway. This incident, which occurred during the General Surgery paper for the 2023-26 batch, has prompted an internal investigation by the Odisha University of Health Sciences, even as officials deny it was a "leak" as the paper emerged during the test.

India shining at CWG: Judo Golds, Javelin Double, Boxers Blaze

India shining at CWG: Judo Golds, Javelin Double, Boxers Blaze

Rediff.com2 days ago

India celebrated a remarkable day at the Commonwealth Games, securing its first-ever judo gold medals through Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, achieving a javelin throw double podium with Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh, and seeing 10 boxers advance to their respective finals.

NTR Jr's Injury Postpones Dragon's Sri Lankan Schedule

NTR Jr's Injury Postpones Dragon's Sri Lankan Schedule

Rediff.com1 days ago

The filmmakers have reassured fans that the movie release date remains unaffected and is firmly on track for June 11, 2027.

Ankur Bhattacharjee, Yashaswini Ghorpade Crowned Commonwealth TT Champs

Ankur Bhattacharjee, Yashaswini Ghorpade Crowned Commonwealth TT Champs

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Ankur Bhattacharjee and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured the men's and women's singles titles, respectively, at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, contributing to India's near-total dominance with all but one gold medal.

Boxer Jaismine Lamboria Named India's Flag-Bearer For CWG Closing Ceremony

Boxer Jaismine Lamboria Named India's Flag-Bearer For CWG Closing Ceremony

Rediff.com21 hours ago

World champion boxer Jaismine Lamboria, a two-time Commonwealth Games medalist, has been chosen as India's flag-bearer for the closing ceremony in Glasgow. India is also set to host the next edition of the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in 2030, with a cultural handover segment planned.

Can Fast-Track Courts Handle Paper Leak Cases?

Can Fast-Track Courts Handle Paper Leak Cases?

Rediff.com6 hours ago

As of December 2025, India had 880 Fast-Track Courts with 1.39 million pending cases, despite disposing of 1.33 million cases during the year.

CWG 2026: Ronaldo 20th in time trial as India's cyclists fail to win medal

CWG 2026: Ronaldo 20th in time trial as India's cyclists fail to win medal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam finished 20th in the men's 1000m time trial, while Harshveer Singh Sekhon and Dinesh Kumar were eliminated from the men's 40km points race in the heats at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

10 Moms Who Rewrote Motherhood On Screen

10 Moms Who Rewrote Motherhood On Screen

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ahead of Balan: The Boy's OTT debut, we revisit 10 unforgettable movie mothers who shattered the saintly stereotype with love, obsession, revenge and ambition.

USA Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy Banned for Eight Years For Fixing

USA Cricketer Akhilesh Reddy Banned for Eight Years For Fixing

Rediff.com1 hour ago

USA player Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal for breaching three counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, including attempting to fix matches in the Abu Dhabi T10 2025.

Indian Footballers Urge Tata Group To Reconsider ISL Exit

Indian Footballers Urge Tata Group To Reconsider ISL Exit

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Jamshedpur FC players, including senior India footballers, have made an emotional appeal to the Tata Group to reverse its decision to withdraw the club from the Indian Super League (ISL) and dismantle the senior team, citing the impact on young players and the future of Indian football.

States can withdraw FIRs against student protestors unless...: SC

States can withdraw FIRs against student protestors unless...: SC

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Supreme Court has clarified that state governments can withdraw FIRs against students who protested the NEET paper leak, provided they are not involved in grave or heinous offences. This ruling comes amidst concerns over police excesses during protests, with the court emphasizing the right to peaceful protest.

Assam CM Hails Lovlina Borgohain's CWG Silver Medal Win

Assam CM Hails Lovlina Borgohain's CWG Silver Medal Win

Rediff.com1 days ago

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Tokyo Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain for winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, highlighting her as an inspiration for young athletes in Assam.

Rishikesh's Glass Bridge Draws Tourists

Rishikesh's Glass Bridge Draws Tourists

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bajrang Setu, India's first glass-floor cable suspension bridge, a new landmark in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It is a modern replacement for the iconic Lakshman Jhula, which was shut down due to safety concerns.

Retired IAF officer moves SC against Sansad Chalo march organisers

Retired IAF officer moves SC against Sansad Chalo march organisers

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A retired Air Force officer has approached the Supreme Court, seeking urgent action against the organisers of the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march, alleging incitement to violence and continued inflammatory statements.

Pathirage wins CWG Javelin gold; Neeraj, Yashvir take silver, bronze

Pathirage wins CWG Javelin gold; Neeraj, Yashvir take silver, bronze

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a season-best throw of 85.83m. Debutant Yashvir Singh surprised with a personal best of 85.41m on his final attempt, earning a bronze medal. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won gold with an 89.75m throw despite challenging cold and windy conditions.

CWG 2026: Indian cyclists fall short in sprint qualifying

CWG 2026: Indian cyclists fall short in sprint qualifying

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian cyclists Rojit Singh Yanglem, Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, and David Beckham Elkatohchoongo failed to qualify for the men's sprint event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Rojit Singh being the best-placed Indian at 22nd.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow: India's Schedule for August 2, 2026

Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow: India's Schedule for August 2, 2026

Rediff.com1 days ago

The schedule of India's athletes on the 11th and concluding day of Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow on Sunday.

10 Lessons About Gen Z From The Protests

10 Lessons About Gen Z From The Protests

Rediff.com5 days ago

The protests changed how we see a generation. It shook us up, broke stereotypes and woke us up to smell the coffee.

The Irrfan Film That Almost Didn't Get Made

The Irrfan Film That Almost Didn't Get Made

Rediff.com4 days ago

'It would have never crossed anybody's mind where life would have taken us or that Irrfanji would fall sick.'

J&K pacer Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up; replaces Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests

J&K pacer Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up; replaces Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team after he was named as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement for the upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka.

Key ministers, Doval hold high-level meeting at PMO

Key ministers, Doval hold high-level meeting at PMO

Rediff.com4 days ago

A high-level meeting of Union ministers, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, and Nirmala Sitharaman, along with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, was held at the Prime Minister's Office in Parliament to discuss crucial matters.

SC to hear PIL seeking alternative to Jantar Mantar as protest site

SC to hear PIL seeking alternative to Jantar Mantar as protest site

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Supreme Court is reviewing a Public Interest Litigation challenging Jantar Mantar's suitability as a protest site in New Delhi, citing inconvenience to local residents and disruption of essential services. The court has issued notices to the Centre and other parties to address concerns about access and movement in the area.

Tamil Nadu moves SC over Cauvery water share by Karnataka

Tamil Nadu moves SC over Cauvery water share by Karnataka

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court regarding the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka, alleging that the water quantum allocated by the CWRC and released by Karnataka is insufficient. The state seeks its due share of water, citing Karnataka's ample reservoir storage.

Ajinkya Rahane Leaves Behind a Legacy Built on Grace, Grit and Gabba

Ajinkya Rahane Leaves Behind a Legacy Built on Grace, Grit and Gabba

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane's retirement prompts a reflection on his remarkable career, marked by India's historic Gabba triumph, his quiet leadership, and a lingering question: was he an under-achiever or simply under-appreciated in the Indian cricketing ecosystem?

SC refuses to review hate speech ruling on Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma

SC refuses to review hate speech ruling on Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition challenging its earlier decision that no cognisable offence was made out against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches during the 2020 anti-CAA protests in Delhi.

'A Stone Can't Be Answered With An AK-47'

'A Stone Can't Be Answered With An AK-47'

Rediff.com6 hours ago

'Instead of choosing dialogue, the government chose repression... Force ought to be the last resort, not the first.'

Twin poison incidents rock MP police stations; man dies, woman critical

Twin poison incidents rock MP police stations; man dies, woman critical

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A 22-year-old woman in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly consumed poison inside a police station, prompting an inquiry. Her family claims police ignored their repeated complaints regarding an ongoing feud and threats from a rival group. The incident, captured on video and CCTV, occurred while police were verifying a new complaint. The woman is stable but remains under medical observation.

Shubman Gill's Sister Shahneel Gill Set For The Traitors 2

Shubman Gill's Sister Shahneel Gill Set For The Traitors 2

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Shahneel has 450,000 followers on Instagram, and her account is mainly focused on travel and lifestyle.