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Jarange ends fast after talks with govt delegation

Jarange ends fast after talks with govt delegation

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has ended his indefinite fast after talks with Maharashtra government representatives, who submitted a 12-point proposal to him.

Confusion over Abhishek's hospitalisation as doctors term injuries superficial

Confusion over Abhishek's hospitalisation as doctors term injuries superficial

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Confusion arose regarding the hospitalisation of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee after he complained of pain following an alleged attack. Despite initial reports suggesting superficial injuries, Banerjee was admitted to the ICU, leading to allegations of political interference in his medical treatment.

Mamata questions security lapse after attack on Abhishek

Mamata questions security lapse after attack on Abhishek

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Mamata Banerjee has expressed shock over the attack on her nephew and party MP Abhishek Banerjee, raising questions about security arrangements and his subsequent treatment at a hospital. She alleged that there was pressure on doctors regarding his treatment and that the incident could have had fatal consequences.

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Ghaziabad, India

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Ghaziabad, India

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A Class 11 student in Ghaziabad, India, died after being stabbed during an altercation. Police have arrested three of the five accused and are searching for the remaining two. The incident has sparked outrage, with officials promising strict action.

Why WFI Allowed Vinesh Phogat To Wrestle In 53kg Trials

Why WFI Allowed Vinesh Phogat To Wrestle In 53kg Trials

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has reversed its decision and allowed Vinesh Phogat to compete in the 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials.

Why Vijay postponed meeting with Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Why Vijay postponed meeting with Sonia, Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tamil Nadu Congress MP Christopher Tilak clarified that the postponement of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's meeting with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi was due to the leaders' busy schedules and ongoing organisational matters.

Magnus Carlsen Grapples With Ageing And Chess Challenges

Magnus Carlsen Grapples With Ageing And Chess Challenges

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Magnus Carlsen reflects on the challenges of ageing and memory as he struggles at the Norway Chess tournament, revealing his reliance on coffee and longing for a distraction with the Champions League final.

My Indian father-in-law never asked me to...: JD Vance

My Indian father-in-law never asked me to...: JD Vance

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

US Vice President JD Vance has stated that immigrants who become US citizens should prioritise the interests of the United States above their country of origin. He emphasised the importance of allegiance to the US for the effective functioning of the American system.

Punjab And Haryana HC Grants Bail To AAP MLA In Rape Case

Punjab And Haryana HC Grants Bail To AAP MLA In Rape Case

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra in a rape case registered against him last year, with conditions including surrendering his passport and reporting to the police station twice a month.

Delhi CM Orders Transparent Implementation Of Welfare Schemes

Delhi CM Orders Transparent Implementation Of Welfare Schemes

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed officials to ensure the transparent and timely implementation of welfare schemes announced in the budget. She also appealed to the public to take precautions during the ongoing heatwave.

The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Sequel That Still Fits

The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Sequel That Still Fits

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Devil Wears Prada 2 works because it has things of its own to say. A nod to nostalgia, but with enough newness.

Divyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya: 'The Boys Are Here'

Divyanka Tripathi-Vivek Dahiya: 'The Boys Are Here'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'The wait is finally over... 'The Boys' are here and life already feels more beautiful than we ever imagined.'

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Official In Chhattisgarh: Details

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Official In Chhattisgarh: Details

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Chhattisgarh have registered a case against BJP MLA Ramkumar Toppo for allegedly assaulting a revenue official. A counter-case has been filed against the official for allegedly misbehaving with Toppo's sister. The incident has sparked protests and demands for the MLA's arrest.

IOA, Sports Ministry Name Observers For Vinesh Phogat's Trial

IOA, Sports Ministry Name Observers For Vinesh Phogat's Trial

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former footballer Aditi Chauhan and ex-hockey captain M M Somaiya will observe Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games trial, representing the IOA and Sports Ministry.

Kerala Police Officer Arrested In Bribe Case After Dramatic Chase

Kerala Police Officer Arrested In Bribe Case After Dramatic Chase

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) rank officer in Kerala was arrested by Vigilance officials after allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. The officer attempted to escape by jumping from the first floor of his house but was apprehended after a chase.

PSG's faith in Luis Enrique pays off with consecutive Champions League titles

PSG's faith in Luis Enrique pays off with consecutive Champions League titles

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Luis Enrique arrived in Paris in 2023 promising a cultural shift rather than instant glamour, with the Spaniard wanting a team in which collective sacrifice outweighed individual status, where the biggest names defended, pressed and suffered together. Two Champions League titles later, his players speak about him less as a coach than as an architect and people leader.

Vegetable Vendor Beaten To Death Over Rs 10 Dispute In Haryana

Vegetable Vendor Beaten To Death Over Rs 10 Dispute In Haryana

Rediff.com3 days ago

A vegetable vendor in Haryana's Karnal was beaten to death, and his daughter injured, after a dispute over Rs 10 escalated into a violent attack.

'Time, muhurta will answer': Shivakumar on CM ambitions

'Time, muhurta will answer': Shivakumar on CM ambitions

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has reiterated that time will tell whether he will become the Chief Minister of the state, amid speculation of a leadership change within the Congress party.

Mamata's 'Girgiti' poem targets TMC rebels amid growing dissent

Mamata's 'Girgiti' poem targets TMC rebels amid growing dissent

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has penned a new poem titled 'Girgiti' (Chameleon), which political observers believe carries a veiled message for leaders who have recently turned critical of the Trinamool Congress.

Punjab And Haryana HC Grants Bail To AAP MLA In Rape Case

Punjab And Haryana HC Grants Bail To AAP MLA In Rape Case

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra in a rape case registered against him last year. The court has ordered him to surrender his passport and report to the police station twice a month.

Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi engage in public spat over CBSE exam row

Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi engage in public spat over CBSE exam row

Rediff.com2 days ago

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Rahul Gandhi have engaged in a public dispute over alleged irregularities in the CBSE exam system, with Gandhi demanding an independent probe and Pradhan accusing Gandhi of politicising the issue.

Manipur Home Minister Asks Public for Patience in Bombing Case

Manipur Home Minister Asks Public for Patience in Bombing Case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Manipur's Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam has appealed to the public for patience as the investigation into the April 7 bombing in Bishnupur district continues. The minister's plea comes amid public criticism over the failure to quickly apprehend those responsible for the attack that killed two children.

Bengal to build 'holding centres' for illegal foreigners

Bengal to build 'holding centres' for illegal foreigners

Rediff.com6 days ago

West Bengal's Bharatiya Janata Party government has moved to institutionalise its "detect, delete and deport" policy by directing all district administrations to set up "holding centres" for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners awaiting repatriation -- a step that appeared to give administrative shape to one of the party's most potent political themes in the state.

Why Salman Is In A 'Fighter' Mood

Why Salman Is In A 'Fighter' Mood

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Salman Khan gives the paparazzi a piece of his mind for invading his privacy outside a hospital.

Court Questions WFI Over Vinesh Phogat's Ineligibility For Asian Games

Court Questions WFI Over Vinesh Phogat's Ineligibility For Asian Games

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has criticised the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic events and has asked the Centre to form an expert panel to evaluate her participation in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials.

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kerala ministers deny allegations of a Congress-BJP operation behind ED searches at residences linked to Marxist veteran Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming instead that the CPI(M) had an understanding with the BJP. They also downplayed the significance of the searches and the meeting between the Kerala CM and the Prime Minister.

No lapses will be tolerated: Pradhan reviews CBSE evaluation system

No lapses will be tolerated: Pradhan reviews CBSE evaluation system

Rediff.com2 days ago

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed officials to address issues faced by students regarding the CBSE examination system, following allegations of irregularities. The government has committed to transparency and accountability, assuring that all genuine concerns will be addressed effectively.

Delhi Man Killed After Cigarette Argument; Juveniles Held

Delhi Man Killed After Cigarette Argument; Juveniles Held

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Delhi following a dispute over a cigarette. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the incident.

Stuck With CAT 2026 Preparation? Follow This 3-Phase Study Plan

Stuck With CAT 2026 Preparation? Follow This 3-Phase Study Plan

Rediff.com5 days ago

MBA expert Patrick Dsouza suggests following a consistent three-phase approach to complete your CAT 2026 syllabus on time and solve as many mock tests as possible in the final phase.

Minor Arrested After Delhi Restaurant Shooting

Minor Arrested After Delhi Restaurant Shooting

Rediff.com4 days ago

A minor boy has been apprehended for shooting at a 17-year-old student at a restaurant in southeast Delhi's Amar Colony area after the victim objected to a youth brushing past his chair, police said on Wednesday.

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Rediff.com15 hours ago

British Sikh groups are cautioning against calls to ban the kirpan in the UK following the murder conviction of a man who claimed to carry the knife for religious reasons, arguing that it unfairly targets the entire community.

IPL 2026: Gavaskar Defends Pant For F Word Slip-Up

IPL 2026: Gavaskar Defends Pant For F Word Slip-Up

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar defended Rishabh Pant after the LSG captain's live TV slip-up, blaming broadcasters for interviewing losing skippers immediately after emotionally charged IPL defeats.

IndiGo's Q4 Loss Hits Rs 2,537 Crore Due to Rupee Depreciation, Operational Headwinds

IndiGo's Q4 Loss Hits Rs 2,537 Crore Due to Rupee Depreciation, Operational Headwinds

Rediff.com1 days ago

IndiGo, India's largest airline, reported a net loss of Rs 2,536.9 crore in the March quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, primarily attributed to a significant foreign exchange loss of approximately Rs 8,100 crore, the impact of December flight disruptions, and expenses related to new labour laws.

'Sad that they have not learnt their lessons': SC raps NTA over NEET leak

'Sad that they have not learnt their lessons': SC raps NTA over NEET leak

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court on Monday said it was sad that National Testing Agency has not learn lessons from the earlier NEET paper leak as it sought response from the Centre, NTA and Central Bureau of Investigation on pleas for replacement of the testing agency with a robust and autonomous body to conduct the medical entrance exam.

Supreme Court To Review CBSE's Three-Language Rule

Supreme Court To Review CBSE's Three-Language Rule

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea challenging the CBSE's policy mandating the study of three languages, including two native Indian languages, for Class 9 students starting July 1. The court has sought responses from the Centre, CBSE, and NCERT and will hear the matter in July.

Why Rahul Gandhi Wants A Probe Into CBSE Exam System

Why Rahul Gandhi Wants A Probe Into CBSE Exam System

Rediff.com3 days ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for an independent judicial probe and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate alleged irregularities in the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, questioning the awarding of the contract to a firm with a controversial past.

Gurugram Clinic Run By Fake Doctor Busted

Gurugram Clinic Run By Fake Doctor Busted

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man was arrested in Gurugram for allegedly running a fake clinic and treating patients without a medical degree for six years.

How Sarfaraz Khan Improved His Game During IPL Hiatus

How Sarfaraz Khan Improved His Game During IPL Hiatus

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sarfaraz Khan discusses his focus on fitness and strike rate during his two-year absence from the Indian Premier League, highlighting his comeback with Chennai Super Kings and his dedication to continuous improvement.

Sooryavanshi more than ready to play for India, says RR head coach Sangakkara

Sooryavanshi more than ready to play for India, says RR head coach Sangakkara

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kumar Sangakkara believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready to play for India after his sensational batting performances in IPL 2026.