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Lalu, Rabri's security cover withdrawn, RJD men guard home

Lalu, Rabri's security cover withdrawn, RJD men guard home

Rediff.com2 hours ago

RJD spokesperson Shakti Yadav staged a protest outside Rabri Devi's residence after the Bihar government downgraded the security cover for the Lalu Prasad family. The RJD alleges this is an insult and a threat, while the ruling NDA maintains the decision is based on standard security protocols and should be respected. The move follows the allotment of Rabri Devi's long-occupied bungalow to a BJP minister.

PM Modi Hails Praggnanandhaa's Landmark Norway Chess Win

PM Modi Hails Praggnanandhaa's Landmark Norway Chess Win

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, a feat that included defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on this significant achievement.

Court Reserves Order On Bail Plea For Ex-CM's Gunmen

Court Reserves Order On Bail Plea For Ex-CM's Gunmen

Rediff.com3 hours ago

An Alappuzha court has reserved its order on the anticipatory bail petitions of three gunmen of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who are accused in an assault case involving Youth Congress workers during the Nava Kerala Sadas programme in December 2023. The incident led to the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the new UDF government.

Mamata Banerjee's Court Visit A 'Political Gimmick', Says BJP Leader

Mamata Banerjee's Court Visit A 'Political Gimmick', Says BJP Leader

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A senior BJP leader has dismissed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's court appearance as a political gimmick, accusing her of seeking public attention after her party's electoral defeat. Banerjee appeared in court regarding alleged post-poll violence.

Fully prepared to sacrifice...: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke seeks Pradhan's resignation

Fully prepared to sacrifice...: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke seeks Pradhan's resignation

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led a protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, while criticising the government for focusing on their social media activity instead of addressing their demands.

Mollywood Times Review: Love-Hate Letter To Cinema!

Mollywood Times Review: Love-Hate Letter To Cinema!

Rediff.com5 hours ago

If you enjoy dark comedies, have even a passing understanding of the film industry, or simply recognise the absurdities of the world around you, then Mollywood Times emerges as one of the sharpest and most compelling love-hate letters written to Malayalam cinema, applauds Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Four Women Now Lead High Courts

Four Women Now Lead High Courts

Rediff.com5 hours ago

There has never been a woman Chief Justice of India, although Justice B V Nagarathna is expected to become the first -- in 2027 if the convention of seniority is followed.

Nagpur Police Official Faces Notice Over Missing NEET Suicide Note

Nagpur Police Official Faces Notice Over Missing NEET Suicide Note

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A police official in Nagpur has been issued a show cause notice for allegedly failing to attach the suicide note of a female NEET aspirant, Akanksha Chaturvedi, to the case papers. Chaturvedi, 18, died by suicide after the NEET-UG exam was cancelled due to paper leak allegations, expressing fears about a retest in her note. The incident has drawn national attention, and an inquiry into the police lapse is underway.

Titan's expansion plans earn glittering outlook

Titan's expansion plans earn glittering outlook

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Titan Company's ambitious roadmap to achieve a 20 per cent revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by financial year 2030 (FY30) has garnered a positive outlook from analysts, who highlight the company's strong brand, sourcing capabilities, and diversified portfolio as key strengths.

Police Investigate Tragic Deaths Of Father And Son In Delhi

Police Investigate Tragic Deaths Of Father And Son In Delhi

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Police in northeast Delhi's Jyoti Nagar are investigating the deaths of a 54-year-old man, found hanging, and his 13-year-old son, found dead in the same room. Forensic teams have collected evidence, and post-mortem examinations are underway to determine the cause of death.

Who is Manav Suthar? India's new Test debutant

Who is Manav Suthar? India's new Test debutant

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Rajasthan all-rounder Manav Suthar has made his Test debut for India against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, becoming the 319th player to represent the country in Test cricket.

Did Michael Show The Whole Truth?

Did Michael Show The Whole Truth?

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has achieved remarkable box office success, grossing over $700 million worldwide, yet it sparks debate over the power of fandom versus the need for a truthful depiction of an artist's controversial life.

India Women Rout Korea; Win Women's Under-18 Asia Cup Hockey Bronze

India Women Rout Korea; Win Women's Under-18 Asia Cup Hockey Bronze

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Indian women's U18 hockey team secured the bronze medal at the Asia Cup, defeating Korea 3-0.

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 2.1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling Bid

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 2.1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized over 6 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 2.1 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The high-potency cannabis was found during baggage screening, leading to a case under the NDPS Act.

'The Way You Buy Is Going To Change'

'The Way You Buy Is Going To Change'

Rediff.com5 hours ago

'Today, we see people go on ChatGPT to ask 'can you plan my holiday' and then they have to go outside of the ChatGPT window to make all the bookings and so how can we complete that really high-intent use case that a user has come to ChatGPT with and help them complete that all the way within the chat GPT window.'

Praggnanandhaa scripts history, becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title

Praggnanandhaa scripts history, becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title.

Night Traffic Ban Imposed In Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

Night Traffic Ban Imposed In Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve administration has implemented a dusk-to-dawn ban on vehicular traffic on the Dudhwa-Gauriphanta road to protect wildlife, following a Supreme Court mandate. Emergency vehicles are exempt, and an alternative route is available.

India can return to over 7% growth path in FY28: CEA

India can return to over 7% growth path in FY28: CEA

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated that India's economy is projected to return to a 7 per cent-plus growth trajectory by 2027-28 (FY28), or sooner if external conditions improve, despite near-term challenges from the West Asia crisis.

Cockroach party founder Dipke arrives in Delhi, urges peaceful protest

Cockroach party founder Dipke arrives in Delhi, urges peaceful protest

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), arrived in Delhi on Saturday ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar, and urged supporters to maintain discipline and ensure that the protest remains peaceful.

Why Zverev is happy to face Cobolli in French Open final

Why Zverev is happy to face Cobolli in French Open final

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Alexander Zverev's French Open final against Flavio Cobolli will carry a personal twist, after their friendship grew at the Laver Cup and the support of the Italian's father in difficult moments on tour deepened ties heading into Sunday's showdown.

FIFA World Cup: Iran's players granted visas to enter the US

FIFA World Cup: Iran's players granted visas to enter the US

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Iran's World Cup football team has finally received visas to enter the United States, just days before their first match in Los Angeles.

How Srinagar Police Are Cracking Down On Drug Trafficking

How Srinagar Police Are Cracking Down On Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Srinagar police have attached properties worth approximately Rs 3.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and efforts to seize assets acquired through illegal narcotics trade under the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan'. The attached properties include residential houses and land, with owners prohibited from any transactions pending legal proceedings.

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested the cook of a south Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, alleging his negligence contributed to the blaze. The ongoing investigation is also scrutinising safety violations, unauthorised expansion, and the roles of the owner and an absconding associate in the tragedy.

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Ludhiana Police have busted a large cyber fraud racket, arresting 132 people involved in running fake call centres that targeted foreign nationals through various online scams.

Airtel Defends Its Priority Postpaid Plans

Airtel Defends Its Priority Postpaid Plans

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Airtel, which upgraded all postpaid customers to priority plans, argued that the service did not throttle or degrade the experience for its prepaid customers, forming the majority of its 368 million customers in the country.

Hindi Cinema Is Incomplete Without The Muslim

Hindi Cinema Is Incomplete Without The Muslim

Rediff.com8 hours ago

As time went by, different facets of the Hindi cinema started showing the complicated identity of Muslim -- sometimes tendentious and at other times perverse and unreliable.

Annamalai's political movement sees 10 lakh registrations in 10 hrs

Annamalai's political movement sees 10 lakh registrations in 10 hrs

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Annamalai's newly launched political movement titled 'Idhu Namma lyakkam' (This Is Our Movement) attracted over 10 lakh members registered within 10 hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday.

Shootout In South Delhi: Prince Tewatia Gang Members Arrested

Shootout In South Delhi: Prince Tewatia Gang Members Arrested

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Three alleged members of the Prince Tewatia gang were arrested in south Delhi after an exchange of fire with the police. Two accused sustained injuries, and the gang members were wanted in connection with an extortion-linked firing incident.

Maruti Launches RD-Backed Car Loan

Maruti Launches RD-Backed Car Loan

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The scheme, called 'Suhana Safar', targeted customers who aspire to own a car but were hesitant because of concerns around arranging the down payment or managing future EMI obligations.

Why V D Satheesan Will Be A Good Kerala Chief Minister

Why V D Satheesan Will Be A Good Kerala Chief Minister

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan expressed confidence in V D Satheesan's ability to lead Kerala as Chief Minister, citing his vision, competence, and strength. Other Congress leaders have also expressed their views on the new CM.

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of Cockroach Janta Party protest

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of Cockroach Janta Party protest

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Delhi Police has intensified security across the city, especially at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and border points, in anticipation of a protest called by the digital outfit Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Over 1,000 personnel have been deployed, and senior officers have reviewed arrangements to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.

PHOTOS: When 'Cockroaches' hit Delhi streets to protest

PHOTOS: When 'Cockroaches' hit Delhi streets to protest

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Here are some of the glimpses of 'cockroaches' from the Janata Mantar protest.

'An Earthquake Is Coming In Maharashtra Politics'

'An Earthquake Is Coming In Maharashtra Politics'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

'Delimitation is scheduled for 2028. No matter how much the BJP currently depends on the Shinde Sena or NCP factions, it may not need them after delimitation.'

NIA arrests TMC ex-MLA, key suspect in Bhangar blast case

NIA arrests TMC ex-MLA, key suspect in Bhangar blast case

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The National Investigation Agency on Friday night arrested former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla, the prime suspect in the Bhangar blast case, from West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, hours after declaring him as 'absconding'.

Would You Like Polymer Currency Notes?

Would You Like Polymer Currency Notes?

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The primary objective of introduction of polymer notes was to increase its life and not to combat counterfeiting.

Peddi Removes Janhvi's Sexualized Scenes After Backlash

Peddi Removes Janhvi's Sexualized Scenes After Backlash

Rediff.com5 hours ago

'We have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously.'

After assembly revolt, TMC stares at rebellion in Parliament

After assembly revolt, TMC stares at rebellion in Parliament

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Veteran Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy has suggested that the rebellion within the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s legislative wing could extend to its Members of Parliament, following an unprecedented revolt by MLAs and the party's recent electoral defeat in West Bengal.

CNG prices hiked by Re 1 per kg, second time in a week

CNG prices hiked by Re 1 per kg, second time in a week

Rediff.com17 May 2026

CNG prices in Delhi have been increased by Re 1 per kg, marking the second increase in less than a week, according to Indraprastha Gas Ltd.

IPL 2026: How Punjab Kings' Dream Run Turned Into A Nightmare

IPL 2026: How Punjab Kings' Dream Run Turned Into A Nightmare

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Punjab Kings's downfall has been driven by poor fielding, repeated dropped catches, inconsistent bowling and the continued backing of out-of-form middle-order batters such as Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera, both of whom have struggled with both bat and fielding standards.

After assembly revolt, TMC faces rebellion in Parliament

After assembly revolt, TMC faces rebellion in Parliament

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Barely days after losing control of its legislature party in the West Bengal assembly, the Trinamool Congress is now staring at an even bigger political nightmare -- the possibility of the rebellion spreading to its parliamentary ranks.