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Blue drum murder: Muskan gives birth, victim's family seeks DNA test

Blue drum murder: Muskan gives birth, victim's family seeks DNA test

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Muskan, who is in Meerut jail for the gruesome murder of her husband Saurabh Rajput and stuffing his body in a blue drum, has named her newborn daughter Radha even as her in-laws demanded a DNA test of the child, officials said on Wednesday.

Radhikka-Nushrratt's Glamorous Red Carpet Style

Radhikka-Nushrratt's Glamorous Red Carpet Style

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Film folk looked glamorous at the Midday Showbiz Awards 2025 in Mumbai.

Three more held in Varanasi gang rape case, 12 arrests so far

Three more held in Varanasi gang rape case, 12 arrests so far

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The news of this development came barely hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here in the morning to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several projects in his parliamentary constituency.

Meerut victim's family ready to accept Muskan's baby if...

Meerut victim's family ready to accept Muskan's baby if...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Muskan Rastogi, accused of killing her husband along with her lover and lodged in a Meerut jail, has been found pregnant. The deceased's brother, Bablu Rajput, has said he will raise the child if Saurabh Rajput is identified as the father.

Barkha Singh Glams Up

Barkha Singh Glams Up

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

So many exciting titles to look forward from the first edition of Amazon MX Player's StreamNext.

The Lady Shah Rukh Hugged!

The Lady Shah Rukh Hugged!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The IIFAs saw some emotion and a whole lot of glamour.

Meerut murder: Woman, paramour experience withdrawal symptoms in jail

Meerut murder: Woman, paramour experience withdrawal symptoms in jail

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, accused of murdering former Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput, are experiencing drug withdrawal symptoms while in judicial custody. Jail officials say the duo are showing signs of distress, including sleeplessness and refusal to eat, attributing it to their long-term drug use. They have also requested to be lodged in the same barrack, which was denied by officials due to jail rules. Muskan has also requested a government lawyer as she is estranged from her family.

Meerut victim's mother says inlaws knew of his murder

Meerut victim's mother says inlaws knew of his murder

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New details have emerged in the murder of Saurabh Rajput in Meerut, India, with his family alleging that the accused wife's parents knew about the crime beforehand. The deceased's daughter reportedly said 'Papa is in the drum,' indicating her knowledge of the murder. The accused wife, Muskan Rastogi, and her lover Sahil Shukla, confessed to stabbing Saurabh to death and hiding his body in a drum sealed with cement. Police are investigating further, including Muskan's use of a fake Snapchat ID to manipulate Sahil into believing his deceased mother was urging him to kill Saurabh.

Krystle-Wamiqa Party With Ektaa

Krystle-Wamiqa Party With Ektaa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

When Ekta Kapoor throws a Diwali party, she makes sure to invite film stars as well as her friends from the television industry.

Jacqueline Goes Silver For Diwali Party

Jacqueline Goes Silver For Diwali Party

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Film folk continue to dazzle at Diwali parties this season.

Raj Sharma among America's best wealth advisors

Raj Sharma among America's best wealth advisors

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Raj Sharma, 49, a senior vice president and a private wealth advisor with the Private Banking and Investment Group at Merrill Lynch in Boston, has been recognised for the third consecutive year as one of the best advisors in the US.

BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The BJP has emerged the second largest party by winning 29 constituencies in the maiden assembly polls post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, improving its all-time high tally of 25 seats recorded in 2014 elections.

The Man In Shraddha Kapoor's Life

The Man In Shraddha Kapoor's Life

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Shraddha Kapoor recently confirmed her relationship status when she posted her thoughts about Rahul Mody.

Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera

Why J-K BJP chief Raina anticipates a tough battle for Nowshera

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina, seeking re-election from Nowshera assembly constituency of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, is facing a major challenge from his former party colleague Surinder Choudhary.

BJP moves to quell protests in J-K over ticket distribution

BJP moves to quell protests in J-K over ticket distribution

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Dubey visited the party headquarters at Trikuta Nagar in Jammu this evening and posed with Sharma and other senior leaders of the party, which the BJP termed as a move to show the "unity and the strength of the organisation".

Pilot lone survivor, 18 killed as plane crashes during takeoff

Pilot lone survivor, 18 killed as plane crashes during takeoff

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A Nepalese private plane crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday, killing 18 people aboard, including a child, and seriously injuring the pilot -- the only survivor.

Janhvi Celebrates Diwali In Style

Janhvi Celebrates Diwali In Style

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The weekend saw its share of Diwali parties, including Maja Ma Producer Amritpal Singh Bindra's party.

Several J-K leaders from GN Azad's party re-join Cong

Several J-K leaders from GN Azad's party re-join Cong

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Opposition party also attacked Azad, saying "Mr. GNA himself gives new evidence of his DNA mutation by saying 'those opposing Article 370 abrogation ignorant of the situation on the ground'."

Did Nushrratt Like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar?

Did Nushrratt Like Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

A special screening of Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor's Holi release Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar was held a day before its mid-week release in theatres.

Taapsee, Nushrratt, Shilpa DAZZLE!

Taapsee, Nushrratt, Shilpa DAZZLE!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Bollywood actress looked stunning as they walked the red carpet of Ramesh Taurani's Diwali bash.

Rakul, Nushrratt, Mouni... Say Hello!

Rakul, Nushrratt, Mouni... Say Hello!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Film folk attended the Hello! Hall Of Fame Awards 2023 in Mumbai on Sunday.

Drishyam 2 Director Abhishek Pathak weds Actor Shivaleeka

Drishyam 2 Director Abhishek Pathak weds Actor Shivaleeka

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The bride and groom complemented each other in red and white Manish Malhotra ensembles, and made loved-up pictures on social media.

ASI stops Gyanvapi mosque survey after SC order

ASI stops Gyanvapi mosque survey after SC order

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

A 30-member Archaeological Survey of India team halted a survey here of the Gyanvapi mosque -- just hours after beginning the exercise Monday morning -- following a Supreme Court order.

Vaani-Bhumi's Night Out

Vaani-Bhumi's Night Out

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards night saw Bollywood stars bring their fashion A-game to the red carpet.

Nushrratt's birthday celebrations continue!

Nushrratt's birthday celebrations continue!

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Bollywood celebs attend Nushrratt Bharuccha and Giorgia Andriani's birthday celebrations.

Ganga, Varuna inundate Varanasi; ghats submerged, cremations on streets

Ganga, Varuna inundate Varanasi; ghats submerged, cremations on streets

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

People affected due the flood have taken refuge in safer areas as the administration prepares to shift them to relief camps.

Disha, Ananya, Vaani Party With Kartik

Disha, Ananya, Vaani Party With Kartik

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

After the intimate surprise birthday party that his parents threw for him, Kartik Aaryan hosted a grander one for his friends from the film industry.

Agnipath stir: Varanasi authorities to recover loss to public properties

Agnipath stir: Varanasi authorities to recover loss to public properties

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

District magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma said 36 buses were damaged and a loss of Rs 12.97 lakh was incurred in the protests on June 17.

Gyanvapi videography survey concludes on 3rd day

Gyanvapi videography survey concludes on 3rd day

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The survey was stalled last week amid objections by the mosque committee, which claimed that the advocate commissioner appointed by the court for the survey did not have the mandate to film inside the premises.

'Major part' of Gyanvapi survey completed on Day 2

'Major part' of Gyanvapi survey completed on Day 2

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The survey was stalled last week amid objections by the mosque committee, which claimed that the advocate commissioner appointed by the court for the survey did not have the mandate to film inside the premises.

Official sacked by court says Sheshnag idol found inside Gyanvapi complex

Official sacked by court says Sheshnag idol found inside Gyanvapi complex

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Several sculptures of gods and goddesses along with other structures related to Hindu motifs were seen in the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, said advocate Ajay Kumar Mishra, who was appointed commissioner by a Varanasi court to survey the Gyanvapi-Gauri Shringar complex but was later removed for leaking the information.

Modi winds up Varanasi visit with watching Ganga aarti from cruise

Modi winds up Varanasi visit with watching Ganga aarti from cruise

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the spectacular Ganga 'aarti' in Varanasi on Monday evening while on board a river cruise with chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh and other Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states.

Lawyer claims Shivling found in Gyanvapi complex, court orders area sealed

Lawyer claims Shivling found in Gyanvapi complex, court orders area sealed

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Madan Mohan Yadav, an advocate of the Hindu side, claimed the survey team found a Shivling in the complex near 'wazookhana'

Gyanvapi survey resumes Saturday, mosque management on board

Gyanvapi survey resumes Saturday, mosque management on board

Rediff.com13 May 2022

A mosque committee member said it is waiting for the Supreme Court ruling on the matter but till then it will cooperate with the district court.

Kiara, Kartik are SURROUNDED BY LOVE!

Kiara, Kartik are SURROUNDED BY LOVE!

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Families and friends turn out in full force to cheer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.

Cancel your trip: Varanasi to tourists amid Covid surge

Cancel your trip: Varanasi to tourists amid Covid surge

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The temple city has seen a steep rise of 1,266 per cent in Covid cases over the past two weeks.

Dhawan feeds birds; fans remind him of bird flu

Dhawan feeds birds; fans remind him of bird flu

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Happiness is feeding birds,' the Indian opener declared, but the boatman may lose his license to ply.

Gyanvapi videography survey held peacefully, to resume on Sunday

Gyanvapi videography survey held peacefully, to resume on Sunday

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'The survey work went on in a peaceful manner and, there has been no objection from anyone.'

Cong launches 'Azadi Gaurav' foot march from Sabarmati Ashram

Cong launches 'Azadi Gaurav' foot march from Sabarmati Ashram

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

A Congress leader said that party president Sonia Gandhi and MP Rahul Gandhi have decided to organise the yatra 'to remind our new generations about the sacrifices made by our leaders in achieving freedom from the British Raj'.

BJP wins big in UP council polls, but loses crown jewel Varanasi

BJP wins big in UP council polls, but loses crown jewel Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is headed for a big win in the Uttar Pradesh legislative council polls, bagging Barabanki and Ayodhya and leading in several other places. But it lost Varanasi to an Independent candidate.