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60-foot iron bridge collapses into drain in Delhi, woman dies

60-foot iron bridge collapses into drain in Delhi, woman dies

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 60-foot iron bridge collapsed in Delhi's Roop Nagar, resulting in the death of a woman. Rescue teams responded to the scene.

Rajnath Singh Calls for Self-Reliance in Drone Manufacturing Amid Global Conflicts

Rajnath Singh Calls for Self-Reliance in Drone Manufacturing Amid Global Conflicts

Rediff.com3 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised the need for India to develop a robust drone manufacturing ecosystem, drawing lessons from recent global conflicts and highlighting the importance of self-reliance in drone technology.

Opposition targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar with 7-point chargesheet

Opposition targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar with 7-point chargesheet

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Opposition MPs in India have moved notices in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of bias, misconduct, and acting under the influence of the executive.

Cong MLAs face action after cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Cong MLAs face action after cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com5 days ago

Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana were marred by allegations of cross-voting and 'horse trading', leading to suspensions and warnings from the Congress party.

BLA's Use of Female Suicide Bombers Exposed After Arrest in Pakistan

BLA's Use of Female Suicide Bombers Exposed After Arrest in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 days ago

A female suicide bomber, allegedly trained by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has been arrested in Pakistan, highlighting the group's tactics of brainwashing young individuals for terror attacks.

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Hrithik Roshan Gets Ready To Storm Us With His Mess On OTT

Rediff.com2 days ago

Amazon Prime Video promises big releases coming up this year!

How did India secure Hormuz passage for ships? Jaishankar reveals

How did India secure Hormuz passage for ships? Jaishankar reveals

Rediff.com6 days ago

Amidst rising Middle East tensions, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights India's strategic dialogue with Iran to safeguard maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring India's energy security and continued oil trade.

Understand govt's...: Tharoor back's India's Iran war stance

Understand govt's...: Tharoor back's India's Iran war stance

Rediff.com3 days ago

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is urging the Indian government to take a more proactive role in mediating the escalating conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran, emphasising the impact on India's energy security and regional stability.

French officer's fitness app leaks aircraft carrier's location

French officer's fitness app leaks aircraft carrier's location

Rediff.com2 days ago

A French sailor's use of a fitness app has exposed the location of France's aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean, raising serious security concerns amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, a report from a French newspaper said.

PM Modi Reassures Support for Indians Amidst West Asia Conflict

PM Modi Reassures Support for Indians Amidst West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an NDA rally, assuring that the Indian government is providing assistance to Indian citizens stranded in West Asia due to the ongoing conflict. He criticised the Congress party for allegedly making provocative statements and spreading rumours regarding the crisis.

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the maintenance of 71 monuments and archaeological sites of national importance in Bihar, according to information provided to Parliament.

No Indian killed in projectile strike in Saudi Arabia: Embassy

No Indian killed in projectile strike in Saudi Arabia: Embassy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed that one Indian national was injured in a projectile incident in Al Kharj, while clarifying that there were no Indian fatalities. The embassy is providing assistance and is in contact with Saudi authorities.

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates

Rediff.com2 days ago

Petrol diesel price today March 20, 2026: IOCL & HPCL hike premium petrol (XP95, Speed, Power) by 2/litre and industrial diesel by 22/litre. Regular petrol in Delhi 94.77, diesel 87.67 unchanged. Full city-wise rates inside.

'War Crime': Afghanistan Cricketers Slam Pakistan Airstrike In Kabul

'War Crime': Afghanistan Cricketers Slam Pakistan Airstrike In Kabul

Rediff.com5 days ago

Several Afghanistan cricketers, including Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, condemned Pakistan's military airstrike at a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabulinvestigation.

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Kreishh Gurbaxani Stuns Pankaj Advani in CCI Snooker Classic

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kreishh Gurbaxani defeated Pankaj Advani in the CCI Snooker Classic final, while Aditya Mehta advanced to the quarter-finals.

Aspirants Season 3 Review: Engaging Drama

Aspirants Season 3 Review: Engaging Drama

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aspirants Season 3 thrives on its character-driven moments and good performances, but is let down by uneven writing and a diluted focus on its breakout character, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Israel has for more than two decades and several US presidencies worked to draw the United States into a full-scale war with Iran. Having finally achieved that, the last thing it wants is Trump declaring victory and going home, as he is prone to do. Ali Larijani was the figure most capable of handing Trump a negotiated exit with something to show for it. Without Larijani, the road to an exit gets considerably narrower. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Iran releases Supreme Leader's video amid death rumours

Iran releases Supreme Leader's video amid death rumours

Rediff.com2 days ago

In the video, the Supreme Leader can be seen teaching religious studies to a group of pupils who are listening attentively. The IRIB said that the video of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was published for the first time.

Why Sanju Samson's Hindi/Punjabi/Tamil Is Fluent...

Why Sanju Samson's Hindi/Punjabi/Tamil Is Fluent...

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sanju Samson surprised fans with his fluent Hindi and revealed how growing up in Delhi and near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border helped him learn multiple languages and connect with Indian teammates.

Petrol, Diesel Price March 20, 2026: Premium Petrol Hiked Rs 2, Industrial Diesel Rs 22 - Regular Rates Unchanged

Petrol, Diesel Price March 20, 2026: Premium Petrol Hiked Rs 2, Industrial Diesel Rs 22 - Regular Rates Unchanged

Rediff.com2 days ago

Petrol diesel price today March 20, 2026: IOCL & HPCL hike premium petrol (XP95, Speed, Power) by 2/litre and industrial diesel by 22/litre. Regular petrol in Delhi 94.77, diesel 87.67 unchanged. Full city-wise rates inside.

'Modi biggest infiltrator': Mamata at Eid congregation

'Modi biggest infiltrator': Mamata at Eid congregation

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP-led central government of attempting to suppress voting rights through voter roll revisions, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'biggest infiltrator'.

Links with insurgent groups: Court sends 7 foreigners to 11-day NIA custody

Links with insurgent groups: Court sends 7 foreigners to 11-day NIA custody

Rediff.com6 days ago

It is alleged that they came to India on a visa and then entered Mizoram, which is a protected area. Thereafter, they entered Myanmar and contacted ethnic war groups.

Day after Trump call, UK weighs 'Octopus' anti-drone shield in Gulf

Day after Trump call, UK weighs 'Octopus' anti-drone shield in Gulf

Rediff.com7 days ago

Specifically, military experts are assessing if the 'Octopus' interceptor anti-drone system, produced in the UK to support Ukraine in countering Russian threats, could be repurposed to strengthen British protections against Iran's Shahed drones.

Banerjee Accuses Modi of Being 'Biggest Infiltrator' Amid Voter Roll Row

Banerjee Accuses Modi of Being 'Biggest Infiltrator' Amid Voter Roll Row

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP-led central government of attempting to suppress voting rights through voter roll revisions, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'biggest infiltrator'. She framed the upcoming assembly elections as a fight for democratic rights and Bengal's social harmony.

AIFF Defends Women's Asian Cup Preparations After Group Stage Exit

AIFF Defends Women's Asian Cup Preparations After Group Stage Exit

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The AIFF defends its preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup despite India's group-stage exit, citing extensive overseas exposure and matches. An inquiry has been ordered into a kit controversy.

Kaspersky Eyes India as Regional Hub Amid Cybersecurity Threat Surge

Kaspersky Eyes India as Regional Hub Amid Cybersecurity Threat Surge

Rediff.com5 days ago

Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky plans to significantly increase its investments in India, leveraging the country as a hub for regional services due to strong financial performance and the escalating threat landscape.

Banerjee Slams BJP, Alleges Plot to Snatch Voting Rights

Banerjee Slams BJP, Alleges Plot to Snatch Voting Rights

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of attempting to suppress voting rights and polarise the electorate ahead of the assembly elections.

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a Delhi University graduate and seized over 5,000 pirated NCERT textbooks from a godown in outer Delhi, dismantling a syndicate involved in the distribution of counterfeit educational material.

'Call Me': Lalit Modi Slams SRH Over Pakistan Signing

'Call Me': Lalit Modi Slams SRH Over Pakistan Signing

Rediff.com4 days ago

The signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred auction has ignited controversy, drawing criticism from figures like Lalit Modi and Sunil Gavaskar due to the historical exclusion of Pakistani players from the IPL and concerns over financial contributions to Pakistan.

Mumbai Police Request Custody of Anmol Bishnoi in Connection to Mumbai Cases

Mumbai Police Request Custody of Anmol Bishnoi in Connection to Mumbai Cases

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Mumbai Police have requested the custody of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, who was arrested by the NIA after being deported from the US. He is wanted in connection with several major crimes in Mumbai, including the killing of an NCP leader and a firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence.

Iran claims world's first hit on US F-35 Lightning 2

Iran claims world's first hit on US F-35 Lightning 2

Rediff.com2 days ago

US defence officials confirmed that an F-35 did perform an emergency landing after an Iranian surface-to-air missile (SAM) barrage, with the pilot safe and an investigation underway.

'Just for fun': Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island

'Just for fun': Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island

Rediff.com7 days ago

US President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of further military operations against Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, claiming previous strikes had significantly damaged its infrastructure.

Indian critically injured in Iranian missile attack in Israel

Indian critically injured in Iranian missile attack in Israel

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

An Indian national in Israel was injured by shrapnel from an Iranian missile and is currently in stable condition after undergoing surgery. The Indian Embassy is monitoring the situation.

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Rediff.com2 days ago

Amazon Prime Video has many interesting web series and original films on its 2026 slate. A look at the films coming up.

Gangster on Bail Murdered in Broad Daylight in Kollam

Gangster on Bail Murdered in Broad Daylight in Kollam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A murder accused out on bail was killed in broad daylight in Kollam, Kerala, by a group armed with weapons. Police have arrested four people and are searching for others involved in the attack.

'Iran has told us that they are going to FIFA World Cup': Asian Football Confederation

'Iran has told us that they are going to FIFA World Cup': Asian Football Confederation

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Asian Football Confederation said on Monday it has not received any notification from Iran that it will withdraw its national football team from the FIFA World Cup.

Stopped from speaking multiple times: Rahul in Lok Sabha

Stopped from speaking multiple times: Rahul in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Rahul Gandhi alleges he is being repeatedly stopped from speaking in the Lok Sabha, during a debate on the resolution to remove the Speaker. He asserted that the House belongs to the entire country, not just one party.

Meenakshi Goyat overcomes doubts, topples Antim Panghal for Asian Championships berth

Meenakshi Goyat overcomes doubts, topples Antim Panghal for Asian Championships berth

Rediff.com5 days ago

Meenakshi Goyat defeated Antim Panghal in the Indian women's wrestling trials, securing a spot in the Asian Championships team. Neelam also impressed with a notable win in the 50kg category.

Silver sinks Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7K on global selloff

Silver sinks Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7K on global selloff

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gold and silver prices experienced a significant drop in the national capital due to a global selloff driven by inflation concerns, central bank policies, and geopolitical tensions.

11 Indians charged with visa fraud for faking robberies in US

11 Indians charged with visa fraud for faking robberies in US

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Eleven Indian nationals residing illegally in the US have been charged with visa fraud for allegedly conspiring to stage armed robberies of convenience stores to fraudulently claim victim status on immigration applications.