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Agra Constable Arrested After Live-In Partner's Suicide Over Marriage Refusal

Agra Constable Arrested After Live-In Partner's Suicide Over Marriage Refusal

Rediff.com5 days ago

A police constable in Agra has been arrested and suspended following the alleged suicide of his live-in partner, who reportedly took her life after he refused to marry her.

Sara Ali Khan can enter Badrinath, Kedarnath temples only if...: Temple committee chairman

Sara Ali Khan can enter Badrinath, Kedarnath temples only if...: Temple committee chairman

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Film actress Sara Ali Khan's entry to Badrinath and Kedarnath temple complexes is contingent on submitting an affidavit declaring her faith in Sanatan Dharma, according to the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee chairman.

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I am quite impulsive when making a movie. That is the reason I need to stop sometimes, probably pause.'

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

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

Rediff.com1 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.

Indian Wells: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz, sets up Sinner final

Indian Wells: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz, sets up Sinner final

Rediff.com3 days ago

Russian Daniil Medvedev will meet Italian Jannik Sinner in the final at the Indian Wells Tennis tournament in California.

'Records are meant to be broken': Tirkey on Manpreet

'Records are meant to be broken': Tirkey on Manpreet

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expresses his support for Manpreet Singh potentially breaking his record for international caps, highlighting the positive trajectory of Indian hockey.

Rajasthan officials attacked over proposed dumping yard

Rajasthan officials attacked over proposed dumping yard

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police and municipality teams were attacked in a village in Rajasthan's Banswara district after locals allegedly pelted stones at them when they arrived to demarcate land allotted for a dumping yard.

Greg Chappell voices concerns over Cameron Green's form ahead of IPL 2026

Greg Chappell voices concerns over Cameron Green's form ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Australia's batting great Greg Chappell expressed concerns about the batting form of all-rounder Cameron Green, ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

Netanyahu debunks death rumours with 'punch card' video

Netanyahu debunks death rumours with 'punch card' video

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to continue targeting Iranian leaders, claiming recent successes in eliminating key figures. He asserted that Israel, with US support, aims to undermine the Iranian regime and empower the Iranian people.

We will determine end of war: Iran responds to Trump

We will determine end of war: Iran responds to Trump

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Iran has issued a defiant response to United States President Donald Trump's claims regarding the conclusion of hostilities, asserting that it alone will 'determine' the end of military actions against American and Israel targets.

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Rediff.com2 days ago

Fight on toward goals that keep receding, or exit with most objectives unmet. Trump is agitated, his poll numbers falling below the Plimsoll line, his base fractured between those who back the war and those who remember that he campaigned on ending them.

Gulf War: Missile Threat Forces Sailors to Flee

Gulf War: Missile Threat Forces Sailors to Flee

Rediff.com1 days ago

'After we were alerted about the war, none of us could sleep for the next two nights while sailing through those waters.'

Minutes before poll date announcement, Mamata rolls out sops

Minutes before poll date announcement, Mamata rolls out sops

Rediff.com3 days ago

Political observers said the announcement assumes significance as the state prepares for the assembly elections, with political parties stepping up outreach to various community groups.

Venezuela Wins First World Baseball Classic: How National Pride Powered The Upset Over US

Venezuela Wins First World Baseball Classic: How National Pride Powered The Upset Over US

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 to win its first World Baseball Classic title, showcasing team unity and national pride.

AIU Enhances Tool for Anonymous Doping Violation Reporting

AIU Enhances Tool for Anonymous Doping Violation Reporting

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has enhanced its intelligence gathering tool to allow two-way communication with anonymous informers of doping and other ethical violations in athletics, while preserving their confidentiality.

Champions League: Arsenal storm into quarters; PSG crush Chelsea, Sporting sink Bodo/Glimt

Champions League: Arsenal storm into quarters; PSG crush Chelsea, Sporting sink Bodo/Glimt

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze opened his Champions League account with a stunning goal as his team outclassed Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at home to reach the quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Licious bets big on micro mkts within cities

Licious bets big on micro mkts within cities

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood platform Licious is betting big on "micro markets" within cities as the next lever of growth.

Delhi fire: Lone survivor unaware of family's death

Delhi fire: Lone survivor unaware of family's death

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A man injured in a Delhi fire is in intensive care, unaware that nine of his family members have died in the blaze. He sustained severe burns while trying to escape and is currently under observation.

Two ships with crude, LPG to reach India on Tuesday; one docks in Guj

Two ships with crude, LPG to reach India on Tuesday; one docks in Guj

Rediff.com2 days ago

An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker, Jag Laadki, safely sailed from the UAE's Fujairah port despite an attack on the terminal and is scheduled to reach India. The Indian government is working to ensure the safe passage of remaining Indian-flagged vessels in the region.

Rohit Joins MI Camp as IPL 2026 Countdown Begins

Rohit Joins MI Camp as IPL 2026 Countdown Begins

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rohit Sharma has joined the Mumbai Indians squad ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, as the five-time champions kick off their pre-season training camp.

The Inspiring Journey Of Sreeja, UPSC AIR 57

The Inspiring Journey Of Sreeja, UPSC AIR 57

Rediff.com2 days ago

'India is at a critical juncture in this century. I want to be a part of the diplomatic team that works to make India great.'

Digital Economy to Contribute 20% to India's GDP by 2030

Digital Economy to Contribute 20% to India's GDP by 2030

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's digital economy is projected to constitute nearly 20 per cent of the nation's GDP by 2030, fuelled by a growth rate twice as fast as the overall economy, according to a senior government official.

Govt urges citizens to avoid panic booking, assures LPG, fuel supply

Govt urges citizens to avoid panic booking, assures LPG, fuel supply

Rediff.com6 days ago

India imports nearly 60 percent of its LPG, with most cargo previously coming through the Strait of Hormuz, now closed for commercial shipping.

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

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

Rediff.com1 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.

TVK leader's claim of DMK pressure 'contrary to truth', says Rajinikanth

TVK leader's claim of DMK pressure 'contrary to truth', says Rajinikanth

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tamil superstar breaks silence, questions TVK leader's claim that DMK pressure forced him to quit politics.

Oppo Reno 15C 5G Now In India

Oppo Reno 15C 5G Now In India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Oppo Reno 15C 5G has officially gone on sale in India through an online retail platform. Buyers can choose between two stylish colour finishes, while the handset is also available in two memory and storage variants to suit different needs and budgets.

Minor driver's sister shot Delhi crash video, now key to biker death probe

Minor driver's sister shot Delhi crash video, now key to biker death probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A video has surfaced showing the moment of the collision in Dwarka that killed a 23-year-old biker. The video, allegedly filmed from inside the SUV driven by a 17-year-old, shows the moments leading up to the crash. The driver was later released on bail.

Bharat Taxi Surpasses 2 Million Users, Focuses on Driver Welfare

Bharat Taxi Surpasses 2 Million Users, Focuses on Driver Welfare

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announces Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, has reached 2.13 million users and 231,000 drivers. The platform operates on a zero-commission model, prioritising driver welfare and expansion into Tier 2 and 3 cities.

Suicide drone, missile strike hit radar and helipad at US embassy Baghdad

Suicide drone, missile strike hit radar and helipad at US embassy Baghdad

Rediff.com4 days ago

In a further escalation of the assault on the heavily fortified site, a missile strike also reportedly targeted the "helipad" at the embassy, as documented by Al Jazeera.

Over 1.7 million tonnes of India's fuel stuck in Strait of Hormuz

Over 1.7 million tonnes of India's fuel stuck in Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Hundreds of Indian seafarers are stranded on vessels carrying crude oil, LPG, and LNG in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, causing disruptions to India's energy supplies.

'Barbaric': India condemns Pak airstrike on Kabul rehab centre

'Barbaric': India condemns Pak airstrike on Kabul rehab centre

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrike on a drug treatment centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, calling it a blatant assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty and a threat to regional peace and stability.

Why Flexicaps Make Sense Now

Why Flexicaps Make Sense Now

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Flexicap fund performance depends heavily on the fund manager's decisions.

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.

Salman Khan's Battle Of Galwan Retitled Maatrubhumi

Salman Khan's Battle Of Galwan Retitled Maatrubhumi

Rediff.com2 days ago

The new title is likely inspired by the film's first track Maatrubhumi, sung by Arijit Singh.

Rajpal Yadav's sentence suspended in cheque bounce case

Rajpal Yadav's sentence suspended in cheque bounce case

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Delhi High Court has extended the suspension of actor Rajpal Yadav's sentence in cheque bounce cases until April 1, acknowledging his 'substantial' payment towards the outstanding amount.

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Rediff.com17 hours 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.

10 Must-Try Mutton Dishes To Be Had During Ramzan

10 Must-Try Mutton Dishes To Be Had During Ramzan

Rediff.com2 days ago

Meat lovers all over India look forward to the holy month of Ramzan. It is the period when Indian meat traditions are celebrated.

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Rediff.com2 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav believes India's T20 talent pool is so deep that it could field multiple international-quality teams, crediting the IPL and domestic structure for this dominance.

PV Sindhu Urges Aspiring Athletes to Prioritise Education

PV Sindhu Urges Aspiring Athletes to Prioritise Education

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu emphasises the importance of education for aspiring athletes, highlighting the risks of focusing solely on sports and the lifelong value of academics.

India Slams Pakistan's 'Barbaric' Airstrike in Kabul, Calls it Threat to Regional Stability

India Slams Pakistan's 'Barbaric' Airstrike in Kabul, Calls it Threat to Regional Stability

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrike on a drug treatment centre in Kabul, calling it a barbaric act and a threat to regional peace and stability.