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'Illegal': Actor Imran Khan challenges 'leave India' order

'Illegal': Actor Imran Khan challenges 'leave India' order

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Bollywood actor Imran Khan has launched a legal challenge in the Bombay high court against a police notice ordering him to leave India by October 28, following his participation in a political protest and a concurrent review of his OCI status.

Koffee With Karan 9: Janhvi Kapoor Reveals Wedding Plans

Koffee With Karan 9: Janhvi Kapoor Reveals Wedding Plans

Rediff.com6 days ago

'We managed with each other even through our own separate breakups with other people. We are good at managing.'

India, Australia Umpires Exchange for Ranji, Sheffield Shield

India, Australia Umpires Exchange for Ranji, Sheffield Shield

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Australian umpire Ben Treloar will officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in India, while India's Parashar Joshi will travel to Australia to stand in two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup fixture as part of an exchange programme between Cricket Australia and the BCCI.

Mumbai mall crasher used ChatGPT to fake PMO ID, boost social status: Police

Mumbai mall crasher used ChatGPT to fake PMO ID, boost social status: Police

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Two men, Rohan Parikh and Dilip Kunde, were arrested after attempting to enter a Mumbai mall with a firearm and a fake PMO identity card. Parikh confessed to fabricating the PMO ID using ChatGPT to enhance his social standing, while Kunde, a former Army man, was acting as his bodyguard with a personal weapon. Both have been remanded to judicial custody.

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India days after taking part in protest

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India days after taking part in protest

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, has been issued a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws by participating in a political protest.

Apple's new iPhone Duo pre-booked entirely in India for first week

Apple's new iPhone Duo pre-booked entirely in India for first week

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Apple's highly anticipated and most expensive foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has completely sold out its first week's stock in India through pre-bookings, ahead of its official sale date of October 23. This strong demand, particularly at Apple Stores in Mumbai and New Delhi, signals a significant entry into the premium foldable market.

Palghar Son Murders Father With Grinder Over Financial Dispute

Palghar Son Murders Father With Grinder Over Financial Dispute

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

A 28-year-old man in Palghar, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 55-year-old father. The son reportedly used an electric stone-cutting grinder to slit his father's throat following a financial dispute over property sale proceeds and demands for money. The crime was discovered when an acquaintance checked on the father, and the son was apprehended in Gujarat.

Maharashtra Police Uncover Child Trafficking And Marriage Gang

Maharashtra Police Uncover Child Trafficking And Marriage Gang

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested four individuals, exposing a child trafficking and marriage gang. The arrests came after reopening a five-year-old case involving the abduction and sale of a 13-year-old girl, who was later forced into child marriage.

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam Review: Honest Film

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam Review: Honest Film

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Avinash Arun's Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam emerges as a rare honest film in contemporary Bollywood, skillfully navigating the sensitive narrative of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and the prosecution of Ajmal Kasab without succumbing to propaganda, observes Prasanna D Zore.

Rohini Hattangadi, Varsha Usgaonkar At Nana Patekar Prayer Meet

Rohini Hattangadi, Varsha Usgaonkar At Nana Patekar Prayer Meet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A prayer meet was held in Mumbai to honour Nana Patekar, with Rohini Hattangadi, Shivaji Satam and Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe attending to pay their respects.

Chinmay Sutar becomes second Indian to score 400 in first-class cricket

Chinmay Sutar becomes second Indian to score 400 in first-class cricket

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar achieved a rare feat by scoring an unbeaten 400 runs in a first-class Ranji Trophy match against Nagaland, becoming only the second Indian batter to reach this milestone after Bhausahab Babasaheb Nimbalkar in 1948.

Pragyan Ojha Replaces Agarkar As Chief Selector; Powar Named New Selector

Pragyan Ojha Replaces Agarkar As Chief Selector; Powar Named New Selector

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha has been appointed as the new chairman of the Indian men's cricket team's selection committee, with Ramesh Powar joining as a new selector.

Shivaji Satam: 'I Got The Most Love From Pakistanis'

Shivaji Satam: 'I Got The Most Love From Pakistanis'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'CID was running for more than 20 years so in a way, it was a love-filled liability for all of us.'

Rubio pushes US energy, defence deals as India trade pact nears finish

Rubio pushes US energy, defence deals as India trade pact nears finish

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kick-started a three-day visit to India on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and investment, defence, critical technologies, and exchange views on the West Asia crisis.

Nepal floods: 61 Mansarovar pilgrims from Mumbai untraceable

Nepal floods: 61 Mansarovar pilgrims from Mumbai untraceable

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Anxiety grips Mumbai families as a 61-member Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage group, including prominent doctor-mountaineer Milind Chitley, remains untraceable following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.

Isha Ambani On How A Failed Assignment Sparked Jio's Birth

Isha Ambani On How A Failed Assignment Sparked Jio's Birth

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Isha Ambani, a director on the board of Jio Platforms, revealed that a failed attempt to upload a college assignment in 2009-10 due to poor internet connectivity in Mumbai sparked the idea and subsequent conversations that led to the creation of Jio.

Akash Ambani vows to take Jio to greater heights, democratise new tech, space connectivity in 10 yrs

Akash Ambani vows to take Jio to greater heights, democratise new tech, space connectivity in 10 yrs

Rediff.com7 days ago

Jio Platforms' Managing Director Akash Ambani has outlined an ambitious vision for the company's future, vowing to take it to new heights of growth and excellence while democratising technology across India, including space-based connectivity, following its blockbuster initial public offering.

What Is The Cockroach Janta Party's Future?

What Is The Cockroach Janta Party's Future?

Rediff.com4 days ago

It is too early to judge whether the CJP will become a consequential political movement or remain a moment of protest. Its significance will depend less on the size of crowds or the reach of online campaigns than on what follows when the initial excitement subsides, notes Manoj Mohanka.

Why This Doctor Is Fighting For Affordable Medicines

Why This Doctor Is Fighting For Affordable Medicines

Rediff.com5 days ago

'I have seen in Agra parents selling their buffalo, which is their sole source of livelihood, to buy expensive medicines to treat their child.' 'I was very moved by such cases and therefore approached the court to regulate the price of medicines in our country.'

India's VC Funding Remains Flat, Focus Shifts to Deeptech

India's VC Funding Remains Flat, Focus Shifts to Deeptech

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

India's venture capital equity funding for startups has remained largely flat over the past three years, with a slight increase in total funding but a sharp decline in the number of rounds, indicating a concentration of capital in fewer, larger deals, particularly in deeptech and AI sectors.

Raut hits back as BJP claims he faked Jarange audio clip

Raut hits back as BJP claims he faked Jarange audio clip

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

The BJP has accused Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut of creating a fake audio clip using AI, alleging a Rs 500 crore payout to Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange. The BJP claims Raut orchestrated the conspiracy to push Rahul Gandhi's agenda and create rifts among ruling allies. Raut, however, claims a BJP MLC leaked the clip due to internal party competition. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis has ordered a forensic probe into the audio clip.

Tata Power Powers India's Data Centre Boom

Tata Power Powers India's Data Centre Boom

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Tata Power is positioning itself as a key partner in India's rapidly expanding data centre ecosystem, with a significant opportunity pipeline across renewable energy, transmission, and distribution. The company is broadening its offerings to include comprehensive solutions like powered land and grid connectivity, actively supporting hyperscalers and AI-ready digital infrastructure, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Dipke leaves for Delhi to lead Jantar Mantar protest

Dipke leaves for Delhi to lead Jantar Mantar protest

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke departed from Mumbai for Delhi on Saturday to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar. He claimed the government is "scared" amidst a clampdown in Delhi, including train cancellations.

Kajol, Tanishaa, Tanuja Celebrate Durga Pujo

Kajol, Tanishaa, Tanuja Celebrate Durga Pujo

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa Mukerji and Ayan Mukerji came together to unveil Maa Durga's idol at the 80th North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, which celebrates the spirit of tradition and family.

How A Graphic Designer Masterminded A Rs 150 Crore Cyber Fraud

How A Graphic Designer Masterminded A Rs 150 Crore Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A graphic designer, Pankaj Gupta, was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch for creating malicious Android Package Kit (APK) files that enabled cyber fraudsters to cheat over 9,600 people of Rs 150 crore. Gupta, who previously escaped a digital arrest scam, developed APKs disguised as government services, selling them to cybercriminal networks in Bihar and Jharkhand.

Police Uncover Massive Land Scam In Virar-Alibaug Corridor Project

Police Uncover Massive Land Scam In Virar-Alibaug Corridor Project

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Four individuals have been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing approximately 2,000 unauthorised structures on land earmarked for the Virar-Alibaug Multi-modal Corridor project. The accused reportedly forged documents to illegally claim compensation, exploiting advance intelligence about state land acquisition between 2022 and 2023. The ongoing investigation has uncovered a wider criminal conspiracy, leading to severe charges under the Indian Penal Code.

3rd Test: Australia return to Sandpapergate territory as Smith seeks redemption at Newlands

3rd Test: Australia return to Sandpapergate territory as Smith seeks redemption at Newlands

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Australia return to Newlands for the series-deciding Test against South Africa, confronting Sandpapergate memories from 2018, as Steve Smith seeks redemption and Nortje's injury reshapes hosts' bowling options.

Recipe: Sunita's Green Peas And Carrot Appes

Recipe: Sunita's Green Peas And Carrot Appes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Little mini idlis stuffed with fresh veggies. Yum!

International Gang Behind IPS Officer's Wife Murder Busted

International Gang Behind IPS Officer's Wife Murder Busted

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

Four members of a Nepal-based international gang, including a domestic maid, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a retired IPS officer's wife in Hyderabad in May. The gang allegedly smothered the victim during a robbery, then fled to Nepal, and was apprehended after extensive police tracking across multiple states.

2 held with fake PMO ID in Mumbai, cops deny link to PM visit

2 held with fake PMO ID in Mumbai, cops deny link to PM visit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested Rohan Parikh (24) and Dilip Kunde (49) for allegedly forcing their way into Jio World Plaza with a firearm and a fake PMO identity card. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, has been clarified by police to have no connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in the city.

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Sunday's shooting incident targeting Tiger Shroff have rekindled memories of the film industry's dark past, when crime syndicates like Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company and Abu Salem's gang exerted significant influence through extortion, violence, and money laundering.

Ganguly, Rahane join Prince William for a Royal cricket match

Ganguly, Rahane join Prince William for a Royal cricket match

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Prince William joined cricket legends Sourav Ganguly, Ajinkya Rahane, Brian Lara, Joe Root, and Harry Brook for a friendly tennis-ball match in London. This event served as a prelude to the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, an environmental initiative launched by Prince William, which is set to debut in India next month in Mumbai. The cricketers highlighted the unifying spirit of the sport and its connection to environmental responsibility.

2 burqa-clad women denied entry at Mumbai hospital

2 burqa-clad women denied entry at Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Security personnel reportedly justified the action due to child theft concerns and identity verification.

What's Ranbir Kapoor Praying For?

What's Ranbir Kapoor Praying For?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Kajol, Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Mouni Roy, and Jaya Bachchan got together to celebrate Durga Puja over the weekend.

PEs shift strategy from 'spray and pray' to focused bets

PEs shift strategy from 'spray and pray' to focused bets

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's private equity (PE) industry is transitioning from a 'spray and pray' approach to a more selective investment model, focusing on established businesses, greater strategic influence, and operational transformation to generate definitive returns, according to industry leaders Renuka Ramnath and Amit Chandra.

Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against deportation on Oct 26

Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against deportation on Oct 26

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a police notice directing him to leave India by October 28. The notice was issued after he was briefly detained near a political protest. Khan claims he did not participate in the protest and that the notice is arbitrary. The High Court will hear the plea on October 26.

Peaceful protest is fundamental right, but...: Bombay HC

Peaceful protest is fundamental right, but...: Bombay HC

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

The Bombay High Court has observed that while peaceful demonstration is a fundamental right, factors like a protestor's credentials and public inconvenience must be considered before restricting police action. The court directed the Maharashtra government to respond to petitions alleging illegal detention during recent anti-CEC protests and also noted the need to consider protesters' antecedents.

Maharashtra Police Nab Builders In Virar Illegal Construction Scam

Maharashtra Police Nab Builders In Virar Illegal Construction Scam

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Two builders have been arrested by the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing an illegal eight-storey residential building in Virar using forged construction permissions and cheating 113 flat purchasers. The developers used fake commencement certificates and fraudulent documents. They are currently in police custody until October 29.

ISL: Churchill Brothers Seek Redemption Against Resilient Punjab FC

ISL: Churchill Brothers Seek Redemption Against Resilient Punjab FC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Churchill Brothers SC are set to face Punjab FC in an Indian Super League match in Margao. Churchill Brothers are looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat, with their coach apologising to fans and expecting a strong response. Punjab FC, known for their late goals and defensive organisation, are confident but wary of their opponents.

Noel, Neville Tata File Caveats Amidst Tata Trusts Governance Dispute

Noel, Neville Tata File Caveats Amidst Tata Trusts Governance Dispute

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, and his son Neville Tata have filed caveats in Mumbai courts, ensuring they are heard before any orders are passed in a dispute involving Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh concerning alleged governance lapses and irregularities at some Tata Trusts.