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200 officers in your govt are in touch with us: Rahul to Modi

200 officers in your govt are in touch with us: Rahul to Modi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged CEC Gyanesh Kumar to resign and turn approver, stating the opposition's fight is against the "bigger powers" behind him.

Mumbai cop manhandles woman protester, police defends

Mumbai cop manhandles woman protester, police defends

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

A viral video shows a plainclothes policeman allegedly manhandling a woman protester during a NEET paper leak demonstration in Mumbai.

Hunkkaar: The Roar Aims To Spark Action Against Sexual Assault

Hunkkaar: The Roar Aims To Spark Action Against Sexual Assault

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Actors Raghubir Yadav, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Zoya Hussain discuss their JioHotstar series 'Hunkkaar: The Roar', which addresses sexual assault and victim-shaming. They express hope that the show will encourage viewers to speak out against such crimes and awaken the collective conscience of society.

Jignesh Mevani Booked Again For Obstructing Police Duties

Jignesh Mevani Booked Again For Obstructing Police Duties

Rediff.com3 days ago

Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani and three others have been booked in a second FIR for allegedly obstructing police, creating commotion at a police outpost, and violating the poll code during the Gandhinagar civic body elections. The charges include unlawful assembly and rioting, stemming from an incident where Mevani and supporters allegedly interfered with police questioning a man at a Sector-13 police outpost on October 9.

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

Rediff.com6 days ago

From angry young men and ruthless gangsters to comic dons and broken patriarchs, Nana Patekar made almost every shade of a character his own.

Review: Drishyam: The Conclusion Goes All Guns Blazing

Review: Drishyam: The Conclusion Goes All Guns Blazing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Only the sluggish pace one has to endure to get there elicits more yawns than yays, notes Sukanya Verma.

Decoy Operation Exposes Gym Operator's Blackmail Scheme

Decoy Operation Exposes Gym Operator's Blackmail Scheme

Rediff.com7 days ago

A gym operator in Surendranagar, Gujarat, has been arrested for allegedly blackmailing and extorting young women by falsely claiming to have their private photos from hidden cameras. Police conducted a decoy operation with female officers joining the gym to gather evidence before his arrest.

Pratik Gandhi On Ghamasaan: 'What Attracted Me Was...'

Pratik Gandhi On Ghamasaan: 'What Attracted Me Was...'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

'...Aditya's intensity.' 'The film is very gritty and character-driven, and I wanted Aditya to feel like a real person rather than just a heroic cop.'

Maha BJP ex-MLA, axed cop booked for gang-raping woman at gunpoint

Maha BJP ex-MLA, axed cop booked for gang-raping woman at gunpoint

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

A former BJP MLA, Narendra Pawar, and a dismissed police constable, Shailesh Patil, have been booked in Thane for allegedly gangraping a 22-year-old woman after holding her captive at gunpoint at a farmhouse. The woman was reportedly coerced into consuming alcohol before the assault.

Daayra Review: Potent Kareena, Prithviraj

Daayra Review: Potent Kareena, Prithviraj

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Its unresolved, noncommittal conclusion is exactly the sort of anticlimactic reality Daayra wants to bring our attention to. Neither justice nor revenge can undo the fate met by the world's Nirbhayas or Arushis, observes Sukanya Verma.

ISL 2026-27 Kicks Off With New Hope: Bengaluru FC Take On Delhi In Opener

ISL 2026-27 Kicks Off With New Hope: Bengaluru FC Take On Delhi In Opener

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian Super League 2026-27 season is set to begin with renewed optimism after a turbulent previous season.

Mumbai family preserves man's body in freezer for 4 years, spends Rs 50 lakh

Mumbai family preserves man's body in freezer for 4 years, spends Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

An 80-year-old Mumbai man's family has preserved his body for four years due to "deep emotional attachment," spending over Rs 50 lakh. The police, ruling out foul play, confirmed the man died naturally in 2022 and the family is now considering cryopreservation in the US or performing last rites.

10 Women With Supernatural Powers In The Movies

10 Women With Supernatural Powers In The Movies

Rediff.com1 days ago

From superheroes and aliens to witches, ghosts and shape-shifting mutants, these 10 Bollywood women prove that supernatural powers come in all shades of mischief, menace and magic.

Birthday Special: A Playlist of 25 Bachchan Bangers

Birthday Special: A Playlist of 25 Bachchan Bangers

Rediff.com4 days ago

Celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's 84th birthday with a look back at his most iconic and electrifying dance numbers.

Why Drishyam: The Conclusion Is Better Than Drishyam 3

Why Drishyam: The Conclusion Is Better Than Drishyam 3

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Drishyam: The Conclusion has remarkably outsmarted its Malayalam counterpart, Drishyam 3, by delivering a superior thriller that perfectly understands audience expectations for intricate plots and compelling twists.

CEC row: Opposition parties to march to SC on Monday to meet CJI

CEC row: Opposition parties to march to SC on Monday to meet CJI

Rediff.com4 days ago

Opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, plan to march to the Supreme Court on Monday to meet the Chief Justice of India. They aim to submit a memorandum regarding alleged 'vote chori' and demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, halting of SIR, and a return to paper ballots. The protest follows widespread detentions during previous demonstrations, which the opposition condemns as an assault on democracy.

Suryakumar Yadav's Ranji snub: Mumbai captain backs selectors

Suryakumar Yadav's Ranji snub: Mumbai captain backs selectors

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad has stated that he respects the selectors' decision to exclude Suryakumar Yadav from the Ranji Trophy season opener, emphasising that players who have prepared well will always be considered.

LPU suspends classes as anti-rape protests turn violent

LPU suspends classes as anti-rape protests turn violent

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, engaged in violent protests, vandalising property and clashing with police over unverified claims of a female student being raped on campus. The unrest led to the suspension of classes and postponement of exams, while police registered a rape case and formed an SIT, despite the university denying the allegations as 'rumours'.

'Conspiracy to kill me': Jarange as Mumbai cops deny nod for hunger strike

'Conspiracy to kill me': Jarange as Mumbai cops deny nod for hunger strike

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has accused the Maharashtra government of conspiring to kill him and suppress his agitation, following Mumbai police's denial of permission for his indefinite hunger strike from September 19. Jarange stated he would proceed with the march to Mumbai despite the ban.

Showbiz Will Miss The Sound Of Nana Patekar's Irritation

Showbiz Will Miss The Sound Of Nana Patekar's Irritation

Rediff.com7 days ago

Never a crowd pleaser in the conventional sense, Nana Patekar's knack for not mincing words, if anything his brusque, take it-or-leave it persona -- which made his eccentricity a guilty pleasure of sorts -- contributed to his eminence, observes Sukanya Verma.

India In The Rains: 10 Unforgettable Monsoon Moments

India In The Rains: 10 Unforgettable Monsoon Moments

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Is there a bigger event in India than the arrival of the rains?

Swatantra Bharadwaj flees as cops reach to arrest him

Swatantra Bharadwaj flees as cops reach to arrest him

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Swatantra Bharadwaj, accused of assaulting a student's father during the Jantar Mantar protest, managed to flee from Bulandshahr just as Delhi Police teams arrived to arrest him. Police are actively searching for Bharadwaj, who was seen admitting to the assault on social media.

OTT Releases: Vishwanath & Sons, Ghamasaan, Revolutionaries

OTT Releases: Vishwanath & Sons, Ghamasaan, Revolutionaries

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection, from Suriya's family drama Vishwanath & Sons and Nikkhil Advani's historical series The Revolutionaries to thrillers like Ghamasaan and international mysteries.

Jailer 2: Meet The New Players

Jailer 2: Meet The New Players

Rediff.com2 days ago

From Mithun Chakraborty and Vidya Balan to S J Suryah and Hrithik Roshan, Jailer 2 boasts an eclectic new cast. Here's a look at the fresh faces joining Rajinikanth's Tiger Muthuvel Pandian and the films you know them from.

The Social Reckoning Review: A Timely Warning

The Social Reckoning Review: A Timely Warning

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Social Reckoning may lack the crackling energy of The Social Network, but Aaron Sorkin delivers a timely warning about what happens when a world-changing platform escapes the control of its creator.

Ghamasaan Review: Gritty Dacoit Drama

Ghamasaan Review: Gritty Dacoit Drama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Tigmanshu Dhulia's Ghamasaan brings back the dacoit genre with a gritty and realistic portrayal of ruthless bandits, featuring compelling performances from Arshad Warsi as the menacing Maharaj and Pratik Gandhi as the resolute police officer determined to bring him to justice, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Dupahiya 2 Review: Less Humour, More Mayhem

Dupahiya 2 Review: Less Humour, More Mayhem

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Dupahiya 2 offers a chaotic yet engaging follow-up to its first season, notes Deepa Gahlot.

The Real Story Behind Daayra

The Real Story Behind Daayra

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Meghna Gulzar's Daayra delves into the uncomfortable territory between public anger, police power, and the rule of law, drawing inspiration from the 2019 Hyderabad rape-murder case and the subsequent police encounter.

2 held with fake PMO ID in Mumbai, cops deny link to PM visit

2 held with fake PMO ID in Mumbai, cops deny link to PM visit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested Rohan Parikh (24) and Dilip Kunde (49) for allegedly forcing their way into Jio World Plaza with a firearm and a fake PMO identity card. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, has been clarified by police to have no connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in the city.

Tahir Raj Bhasin: 'My Dad Flew The Mirage 2000. I Was The Black Sheep'

Tahir Raj Bhasin: 'My Dad Flew The Mirage 2000. I Was The Black Sheep'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'My parents were crying because they were so excited that I was on screen, that it was an YRF film, and it was opposite Rani Mukerji.'

Ankush to Natsamrat, Nana Patekar's Unforgettable Roles

Ankush to Natsamrat, Nana Patekar's Unforgettable Roles

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

No shade or genre was a roadblock for Nana Patekar. In fact, some of his movies only age well because we associate them with his terrific presence.

Chennai to Manipur: How cops cracked Odisha woman's murder case

Chennai to Manipur: How cops cracked Odisha woman's murder case

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Police have arrested Manik Uddin Laskar and Bhagabati Majhi, the prime suspects in the murder of a 38-year-old woman whose dismembered body was found in a suitcase on the Tamil Nadu Express in Agra. The couple was apprehended in Manipur after a multi-state search, following an investigation that traced their movements from Chennai and uncovered further gruesome details at their rented home.

Pincky Balhara makes history with second Asiad medal

Pincky Balhara makes history with second Asiad medal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Pincky Balhara secured a bronze medal in the women's 78kg Kurash event at the Asian Games, making her the first Indian to win two medals in the sport at the continental showpiece. Despite battling a knee injury sustained in the quarterfinals, Balhara fought valiantly before losing to South Korea's Sumin Mo in the semifinals. This achievement adds to her silver medal from the 2018 Jakarta Games.

LPU row: DGP defends police restraint, vows action against vandals

LPU row: DGP defends police restraint, vows action against vandals

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav visited Lovely Professional University (LPU) after student protests erupted over an alleged rape and vandalism. He stated that police used maximum restraint but would take strict action against those involved in violence. An FIR has been registered and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the rape allegation, while police also facilitated dialogue between students and university authorities to resolve administrative grievances.

LPU unrest: Highway reopens after 15-hr blockade; classes suspended

LPU unrest: Highway reopens after 15-hr blockade; classes suspended

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Students at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, protested alleged rape claims, leading to a 15-hour blockage of National Highway-44 and clashes with police. The university suspended classes and postponed exams. BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu accused the AAP government of instigating the unrest to disrupt an upcoming Amit Shah rally, while police registered a rape case and formed an SIT despite LPU calling the claims "rumours."

Cops thrash Gujarat man at same spot where he beat his live-in partner to death

Cops thrash Gujarat man at same spot where he beat his live-in partner to death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

A man accused of fatally assaulting his live-in partner in Bhavnagar was publicly thrashed by police during a crime scene reconstruction. Police officials defended the action, citing the need to restore public faith after the brutal murder, despite a recent circular from the Gujarat Home Department restricting such conduct.

Mammootty@75: His 10 Best Detective Dramas

Mammootty@75: His 10 Best Detective Dramas

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

From Yavanika to The Truth, these 10 Mammootty films prove that the superstar has always had a nose for gripping mysteries and unforgettable investigators.

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Law And Order Review: Criminally Bad!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Law And Order not only delivers an outdated and amateurish gangster drama, but also manages to drag Mammootty's iconic Black character into the mess.

Prahaar: When 26/11 Became A Film Spectacle

Prahaar: When 26/11 Became A Film Spectacle

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The moment it became clear that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would launch the trailer of the Hindi film Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam it became obvious that the spectacle was more political than cinematic.

What Drishyam, Singham, Dhamaal Have In Common

What Drishyam, Singham, Dhamaal Have In Common

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

From Hera Pheri to Krrish and Drishyam, these Bollywood franchises took their sequels in wildly different directions from the films that inspired them.