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Police Investigate Woman's Suicide in Lucknow

Police Investigate Woman's Suicide in Lucknow

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A 20-year-old woman was found dead in her Lucknow home in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Bihar polls: Jehanabad's youths want jobs, not rhetoric, from next govt

Bihar polls: Jehanabad's youths want jobs, not rhetoric, from next govt

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Voters in Bihar's Jehanabad and Ghosi express their hopes for change, particularly regarding job creation and development, in the upcoming government following the state elections.

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in Bareilly amid tight security

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in Bareilly amid tight security

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Security was beefed up in Bareilly after violence following Friday prayers the previous week. Prayers passed off peacefully with heavy security presence and appeals for peace from religious leaders. Restrictions remained in place and arrests were made in connection with the previous violence.

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Is Here!

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Is Here!

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Researchers at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology have produced India's first gene-edited sheep, marking a historic milestone in the field of animal biotechnology.

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

'At 70, I'm Excited To Kick Off My 3rd Innings'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Even if I had the backing of a big corporate house, which I don't, in today's market, I wouldn't want the responsibility of making a Rs 300 crore-Rs 400 crore film.'

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.' 'Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us baffled.' 'But when he emerged, he couldn't stop appreciating our efforts!' 'He said Sahir Ludhianvi's writing was sheer poetry and since all my five tunes were equally wonderful, he would leave it to my discretion to chose the final tune.' 'What could be greater appreciation for an artiste?'

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The edited sheep contains no foreign DNA, distinguishing it from transgenic organisms and paving the way for regulatory approval under India's evolving biotech policy framework.

Portion of 185-year-old UP mosque demolished for highway widening

Portion of 185-year-old UP mosque demolished for highway widening

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The mosque's management committee chief, however, claimed that the Noori Masjid in Lalauli town was built in 1839 while the road around it came up only in 1956, and said they have already moved the Allahabad high court which will take up the petition on December 12.

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Stunning! Shreyovi Mehta, 10, is a runner up at the annual worldwide Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

How Villagers Risk Their Lives For Water

How Villagers Risk Their Lives For Water

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The women of this village in Nashik still climb into a well to fetch water for their families.

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The residents of the Arunachali village, Mago Chuna, have a message for our neighbouring nation.

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Most of the suspects behind the killing of a key aide of Jaish e Mohammed terror group chief Masood Azhar and his two associates have been arrested, the police chief of Pakistan's Punjab province said on Friday, days after the trio were shot dead at a mosque in Sialkot city.

Someone is complicit, says SC on Atiq Ahmad's killing

Someone is complicit, says SC on Atiq Ahmad's killing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

It has also sought a status report from the state government on 183 "police encounters" that have taken place since 2017.

SC to hear on July 3 plea for independent probe into Atiq, Ashraf murders

SC to hear on July 3 plea for independent probe into Atiq, Ashraf murders

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

According to the July 3 cause list uploaded on the apex court website, a bench of Justices S R Bhat and Aravind Kumar will hear the petition filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari

Atiq's sister moves SC seeking probe into his murder

Atiq's sister moves SC seeking probe into his murder

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Atiq Ahmad, 60, and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range by three men posing as journalists in the middle of a media interaction while police personnel were escorting them to a medical college in Prayagraj in April.

Poonam Dhillon: Even after 30 years, people call me Noorie

Poonam Dhillon: Even after 30 years, people call me Noorie

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Poonam Dhillon talks about her new television series, films and much more.

Use of loudspeakers for call to prayer in mosque not a fundamental right: HC

Use of loudspeakers for call to prayer in mosque not a fundamental right: HC

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Allahabad high court on Friday ruled that delivering the azaan on loudspeakers is not a fundamental right.

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A video of the incident which occurred at around 6:25 AM shows a cow darting towards the road when it was hit by the vehicle carrying Ahmed. The cow fell near the road divider. After the incident, the vehicle stopped for a while before resuming the onward journey.

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The man who fired the first shot at Umesh Pal, a key witness in the killing of former Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Raju Pal, was gunned down in an encounter with Prayagraj police early Monday, officials said.

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Delhi police on Wednesday said Mohammad Ashraf alias Ali Ahmed Noorie, a Pakistani terrorist with ISI links who was living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity, had conducted a reconnaissance of the high court here ahead of the 2011 blast on the court premises.

Criminals belonging to Yogi's caste 'still alive': Samajwadi Party

Criminals belonging to Yogi's caste 'still alive': Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The SP also alleged that it was the BJP people who got Umesh Pal, a key witness in the 2005 killing of then BSP legislator Raju Pal, murdered.

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has foiled a major terror plan during the festival season with the arrest of a 40-year-old Pakistani terrorist who has Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links and had been living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity.

Bhagwant Mann sworn in as Punjab chief minister

Bhagwant Mann sworn in as Punjab chief minister

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mann in the swearing-in ceremony that took place at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar district.

Did you know this about Emraan Hashmi?

Did you know this about Emraan Hashmi?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

How does Emraan Hashmi pass the time when he's waiting for the lift?

Shabaash Mithu Review

Shabaash Mithu Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Two things keep Shabaash Mithu relevant: Taapsee Pannu and the sheer grit of the Mithali Raj story, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Modern Love Hyderabad Review

Modern Love Hyderabad Review

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Modern Love Hyderabad, even though predictable, is interesting in parts and keeps you entertained emotionally, observes Divya Nair.

Police record statement of Raza Academy's secretary

Police record statement of Raza Academy's secretary

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

he City police on Friday recorded the statement of general secretary of Raza Academy, Mohammed Saeed Noori, involved in organising protest rally at Azad Maidan last Saturday that later turned violent.

ATP Rankings: Federer drops out of top-10

ATP Rankings: Federer drops out of top-10

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The Swiss star underwent arthroscopic right knee surgeries in February 2020 and May 2020. Federer has played five tournaments since having those surgeries, all of which came this season.

CBI summons Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 abduction case

CBI summons Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 abduction case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Jammu has issued summons to Dr Rubaiya Sayeed, the late Union home minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's daughter, to appear before it on July 15, 2022 in a case related to her abduction in December 1989.

Veteran music composer Khayyam passes away at 92

Veteran music composer Khayyam passes away at 92

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mohammed Zahur Hashmi, popularly known as Khayyam, was also a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan.

Rubaiya Sayeed appears in court for first time, IDs Yaseen Malik as abductor

Rubaiya Sayeed appears in court for first time, IDs Yaseen Malik as abductor

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Rubaiya Sayeed, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's daughter, appeared before a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday in a case related to her 1989 abduction and identified JKLF chief Yasin Malik and three others as her abductors, officials said.

Shocking! Baby born in Punjab sold off via Facebook

Shocking! Baby born in Punjab sold off via Facebook

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The incident came to light when Noorie, mother of the baby, lodged a complaint with the police that the child, delivered on April 3, went missing from the nursing home where she delivered the baby.

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani, who carries a reward of $10 million US bounty on his head, is the acting interior minister while his uncle -- Khalil Haqqani -- has been named as acting minister for refugees.

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

'I was told Yash and Mumtaz were 'just friends.' That wasn't the truth!'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Shah Rukh and I have a very good relationship.' 'When he is with you, he is completely yours, once he leaves the room, he doesn't know you.' Pamela Chopra discusses her life with her late husband Yash Chopra, and sons Aditya and Uday Chopra in an exclusive interview.

Bollywood says goodbye to Khayyam

Bollywood says goodbye to Khayyam

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Veteran music composer Khayyam passed into the ages on August 19, and several film personalities visited his home in Juhu, a north west suburb of Mumbai, to pay their last respects.

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund is appointed as Prime Minister with two deputies Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Molavi Abdul Salam Hanafi.

PIX: Asha Bhosle celebrates Poonam Dhillon's birthday

PIX: Asha Bhosle celebrates Poonam Dhillon's birthday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Happy birthday, Poonam!

Priyanka Chopra in Australia

Priyanka Chopra in Australia

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Reader Alam Noori spots Priyanka Chopra.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Since 1979, the BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate from any parliamentary seat from the state.

Days after bombing, Muslim man asks for hugs in Manchester

Days after bombing, Muslim man asks for hugs in Manchester

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Baktash Noori stood by a sign which declared 'I'm a Muslim and I trust you. Do you trust me enough for a hug?'