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Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal allegedly shot himself after claiming he was duped of Rs 8.10 crore by cyber thugs. He was one of the accused in the 2015 police firing cases related to anti-sacrilege protests in Faridkot.

Supreme Court Grants Bail in Pune Porsche Crash Case

Supreme Court Grants Bail in Pune Porsche Crash Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to a doctor arrested for allegedly tampering with blood samples in the Pune Porsche crash case, where a minor is accused of killing two people.

Hema Malini At Anand Sagar's Prayer Meet

Hema Malini At Anand Sagar's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Film folk pay their last respects to Anand Sagar, who passed away on February 13.

Pune Porsche crash: Minor driver's father granted bail in blood sample case

Pune Porsche crash: Minor driver's father granted bail in blood sample case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Vishal Agarwal, the father of the minor accused of driving the Porsche in the fatal Pune crash, in connection with the blood sample swapping case.

IAF, 93, Displays Power and Pride

IAF, 93, Displays Power and Pride

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 93rd anniversary with a ceremonial parade at the Hindan Air Force Station in Ghaziabad. The event honoured exceptional Air Warriors and showcased both heritage aircraft and modern assets like the Rafale, Su-30MKI, and Apache helicopters. Emphasising indigenous strength and readiness, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh hailed the IAF's growth from modest origins to a global force.

BJP Candidate List 2026 West Bengal: Full Seat-Wise List of 144 Candidates

BJP Candidate List 2026 West Bengal: Full Seat-Wise List of 144 Candidates

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

In a strategic move for the upcoming West Bengal elections, the BJP has announced its first candidate list, highlighted by Suvendu Adhikari challenging Mamata Banerjee in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur.

Amar Singh: The man of the moment

Amar Singh: The man of the moment

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

The king of the politics of possibilities - Amar Singh, and he is back in action. Few have the ability to network and manipulate the levers of power as Singh does. A profile.

SP carried out 'murderous attack' on Rahul: Amar

SP carried out 'murderous attack' on Rahul: Amar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Thursday accused his former party of carrying out what he called a "murderous attack" on Rahul Gandhi during the young Congress leader's recent visit to Uttar Pradesh.

Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila Will Stream On...

Imtiaz Ali's Chamkila Will Stream On...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

>The film charts the true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, Amar Singh Chamkila, often referred to as the 'Elvis Presley of Punjab'.

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both Bharatiya Janata Party), Sanjay Kumar Jha (Janata Dal-United), Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena), Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Kanimozhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Pawar) will visit a total of 32 countries and the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

No politics behind our resignations: Amar, Jaya

No politics behind our resignations: Amar, Jaya

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Expelled Samajwadi Party leaders Amar Singh and Jaya Prada on Thursday said there was "no politics" behind their resignations from the party.

Was Mulayam's son behind Amar's exit?

Was Mulayam's son behind Amar's exit?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Notwithstanding former Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh's claims that his "illness" had forced to step down, party sources said it was a deliberate sideline by SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's son Akhilesh Yadav that prompted Singh to withdraw in anger.

Mrunal Steps Out To Watch A Film

Mrunal Steps Out To Watch A Film

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Film folk were invited to an early screening of this week's Netflix release, Amar Singh Chamkila, in Mumbai.

Can R S Prasad's Team Convince Europe About Pakistan?

Can R S Prasad's Team Convince Europe About Pakistan?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

An Indian delegation led by the BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad will tour key European capitals to expose Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism and State-sponsored extremism.

Manhas is new BCCI president! His remote village erupts

Manhas is new BCCI president! His remote village erupts

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Celebrations broke out in Mithun Manhas' ancestral village in Jammu on Sunday after the former Delhi captain's ascension to BCCI presidency, with the people terming it a moment of pride for the region.

Bhushan CD: Amar, civil society trade charges

Bhushan CD: Amar, civil society trade charges

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

While Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh demanded resignation of father-son duo Shanti Bhushan and Prashant Bhushan from the Lokpal Bill drafting committee, the civil society members raised doubts over the forensic test report.

Finding 'Paradise' On The Red Carpet

Finding 'Paradise' On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The Critics Choice Awards saw a lot of talent on the red carpet, as actors got recognised for their work.

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Remembering 1971 In The Skies Of The East

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Returning to the Brahmaputra for Vijay Diwas was not just a journey across geography, but across memory of war, service, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between the Indian Air Force and the north east, asserts Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Man kidnaps boy to pressure his mother to marry him

Man kidnaps boy to pressure his mother to marry him

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The accused, Sudhakar Singh (24), a flower seller from Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended at Lucknow railway station while he was travelling with the child on Suhaildev Express, the police said.

I connected Bhushan with Mulayam on phone: Amar

I connected Bhushan with Mulayam on phone: Amar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh has "admitted" that he facilitated the purported conversation between Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and noted lawyer Shanti Bhushan, which is contained in the controversial CD, the Delhi police has told a court in New Delhi.

'We Knew Shah Rukh Was Going To Pack His Bags For Bollywood'

'We Knew Shah Rukh Was Going To Pack His Bags For Bollywood'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'It is something that he always wanted to do and he has achieved phenomenal success in doing it.'

After Amar, Sanjay Dutt quits SP post

After Amar, Sanjay Dutt quits SP post

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Two days after Amar Singh resigned, actor Sanjay Dutt followed suit, resigning as Samajwadi Party's general secretary late Saturday night.

Bhushan Junior  to file contempt case against Amar

Bhushan Junior to file contempt case against Amar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Friday said he will file a contempt of court case against Amar Singh and police officials in connection with the controversial CD purportedly featuring his father and prominent jurist Shanti Bhushan.

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.

Congress taunts at Amar's sudden empathy for Maya

Congress taunts at Amar's sudden empathy for Maya

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

The Congress took a jibe at rebel Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh for his remark that he could understand Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's "pain" when she was "humiliated" by Mulayam Singh Yadav, saying it took him a long time to understand it.

New SP gen secy says Amar must quit RS

New SP gen secy says Amar must quit RS

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Samajwadi Party on Wednesday appointed Mohan Singh as its general secretary and spokesman in place of Amar Singh and he lost no time in demanding the resignation of the dissenting leader from Rajya Sabha on moral grounds.

Kareena Wins Her 7th, And Counting...

Kareena Wins Her 7th, And Counting...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The fifth Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 was held on December 1 in Mumbai, and it saw a lot of glamour.

'Chamkila wouldn't have been possible without Diljit'

'Chamkila wouldn't have been possible without Diljit'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Rahman was a guiding star. He was a co-film-maker rather than just a music director.'

India to send multi-party delegations for diplomatic outreach

India to send multi-party delegations for diplomatic outreach

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The diplomatic exercise aimed at presenting India's stance against Pakistan on terror comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor -- the Indian offensive against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.

CD case: Cops slammed for not recording Mulayam, Amar statements

CD case: Cops slammed for not recording Mulayam, Amar statements

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

The special cell of the Delhi police had in August this year sought the court's permission to close the case, registered on Bhushan's complaint alleging that the CD was doctored and seeking a probe into its authenticity.

Take care of health, politics later: NCP to Amar

Take care of health, politics later: NCP to Amar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

The NCP on Saturday steered clear of the issue of admission of sulking Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh into the party.

Big B 'very hurt' by Raj Thackeray's charge: Amar

Big B 'very hurt' by Raj Thackeray's charge: Amar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Amar Singh said that he could, on behalf of Bachchan, state that the actor would leave Mumbai if it was proved that he has not done more for Maharashtra than for Uttar Pradesh.

Kriti, Vikrant Win Big At IIFA Digital Awards

Kriti, Vikrant Win Big At IIFA Digital Awards

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The IIFA Digital Awards were announced on Saturday, March 8, 2025, night in Jaipur. Take the look at the winners.

Amar dubs Mulayam a 'don'

Amar dubs Mulayam a 'don'

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Dubbing Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav a 'don,' expelled party leader Amar Singh on Friday questioned why Jaya Bachchan was renominated for Rajya Sabha elections when he was removed from the party for bringing the Bollywood star in the organisation.

Ek Chatur Naar: Not Chatur At All

Ek Chatur Naar: Not Chatur At All

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The only saving grace is the title score by Amar Mohile, which injects some energy into this otherwise pointless attempt at a dark revenge drama, observes Divya Nair.

Shah takes dig at SP over Mulayam's meet with Amar

Shah takes dig at SP over Mulayam's meet with Amar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on Tuesday took a dig at Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav over his meeting with Amar Singh, saying Samajwadi Party will not get revived by bringing the former party leader back but by reaching out to people.

Congress rebuffs Amar's 'DNA' comment

Congress rebuffs Amar's 'DNA' comment

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

In an apparent rebuff to Amar Singh, Congress on Monday dismissed the sulking Samajwadi Party leader's claim suggesting that his 'DNA was Congress.'

Mastiii 4 Review: Unfunny & Boring!

Mastiii 4 Review: Unfunny & Boring!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Anything is better than Mastiii 4, sighs Mayur Sanap.

IAF's vintage aircraft in flypast on Air Force Day

IAF's vintage aircraft in flypast on Air Force Day

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh also decided to bring back another vintage symbol of the IAF, the 1967 Ford Saloon car, for the Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air Base, Ghaziabad.