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Fresh plea in SC against HC order over Bhojshala verdict

Fresh plea in SC against HC order over Bhojshala verdict

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A fresh plea has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order, which said that the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district was a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.

Car Rams Tempo On Delhi Flyover, One Dead, Five Injured

Car Rams Tempo On Delhi Flyover, One Dead, Five Injured

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A tragic accident on Delhi's Rajokari flyover resulted in the death of a 47-year-old woman and injuries to five others, including three children, after a car allegedly rammed into a tempo. The car driver has been apprehended and is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.

Parents' association slams CBSE's 'rushed' on-screen marking system

Parents' association slams CBSE's 'rushed' on-screen marking system

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Delhi Parents Association (DPA) has criticised the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 answer sheet evaluation, alleging it was rushed, lacked adequate preparation and training for teachers, and led to discrepancies in results. DPA president Aprajita Gautam claimed the trial run was too short and feedback from teachers was insufficient.

Man dies, woman hospitalised at Mumbai music event, cops deny drug abuse

Man dies, woman hospitalised at Mumbai music event, cops deny drug abuse

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A 28-year-old man died and a 31-year-old woman was hospitalised after falling ill during a music event in Mumbai. Police are investigating the incidents, stating that no evidence of drug use has been found so far, though both individuals had consumed alcohol. Dehydration is a suspected factor in the man's death.

'Mamata Banerjee's Life Is In Danger Inside Her Home'

'Mamata Banerjee's Life Is In Danger Inside Her Home'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

'Those who have drained Mamata Banerjee's blood -- they are the ones calling us traitors.'

Now TMC split reaches LS as 20 MPs form 'separate bloc', back NDA

Now TMC split reaches LS as 20 MPs form 'separate bloc', back NDA

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Amidst the INDIA bloc conclave in Delhi, a significant number of Trinamool Congress MPs convened a closed-door meeting, signalling a deepening internal rebellion and discontent within the party's parliamentary ranks following recent electoral setbacks.

From Rajasthan to record books: Suthar shines on Test debut

From Rajasthan to record books: Suthar shines on Test debut

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Manav Suthar starred on Test debut with figures of 6 for 33 as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on. The Rajasthan spinner registered the second-best bowling figures by an Indian on Test debut.

Meet The New CBSE Chief

Meet The New CBSE Chief

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Sarthak Sidhant, a 17-year-old student from Jharkhand affected by CBSE's online marking system, made a presentation before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Tuesday on alleged irregularities in the tendering process for the selection of vendors for online marking of Class 12 answer scripts.

The Bihar I Have Begun To Believe In

The Bihar I Have Begun To Believe In

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Bihar's greatest resource is not beneath its soil but above it -- its people. With a population approaching 140 million and one of India's youngest demographic profiles, Bihar possesses an asset many societies would envy, explains Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Illegal Call Centre Operations in West Bengal

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Illegal Call Centre Operations in West Bengal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in West Bengal as part of an investigation into the operations of an alleged illegal call centre.

Delhi HC quashes cases against NewsClick, editor Prabir Purkayastha

Delhi HC quashes cases against NewsClick, editor Prabir Purkayastha

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has quashed cases registered by the Delhi Police and the Enforcement Directorate against news portal NewsClick and its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, citing that the continuation of the FIR was 'a gross abuse of the process of law' and the investment was an economic decision that 'did not spell out any criminal offence'.

TMC crisis deepens as Sudip Bandyopadhyay meets BJP leaders

TMC crisis deepens as Sudip Bandyopadhyay meets BJP leaders

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay's meeting with Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and allegedly with Home Minister Amit Shah has ignited fresh political speculation about his potential defection and the formation of a dissident parliamentary faction, further deepening the turmoil within the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Alligator Attack Claims Man's Life In Lakhimpur Kheri

Alligator Attack Claims Man's Life In Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A 46-year-old man, Khushi Ram, died after being attacked by an alligator in the Sutiya Nullah water channel near Ballipur village in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. Villagers rescued him, but he succumbed to severe bite injuries. Officials confirmed the incident, noting the area is known for alligators and villagers are advised to avoid it.

Harbhajan Singh shares expertise with young spinners at BCCI Centre of Excellence

Harbhajan Singh shares expertise with young spinners at BCCI Centre of Excellence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh conducted a specialised training camp for emerging off-spinners at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, providing technical and tactical insights to help prepare them for top-tier cricket.

Delhi Govt Offers Internships In Child Welfare Institutions

Delhi Govt Offers Internships In Child Welfare Institutions

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Delhi government's Women and Child Development Department (WCD) has introduced a new internship and research framework, offering students in social work, psychology, and related fields structured field exposure at child care institutions and welfare centres.

32 dead as as 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; triggers tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia

32 dead as as 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; triggers tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A powerful 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least four people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia.

High Court Criticises State Machinery For Delays In Minor Rape Survivor's Abortion Plea

High Court Criticises State Machinery For Delays In Minor Rape Survivor's Abortion Plea

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Allahabad High Court has strongly criticised the state machinery for its "persistent failure" and significant delays in processing a minor rape survivor's plea for medical termination of pregnancy. The court highlighted how seven weeks were lost due to bureaucratic hurdles, leading to the survivor delivering the child despite seeking an abortion. The court also directed authorities to conduct a comprehensive socio-psychological study on rape cases and their consequences.

Woman Village Head Dies In Hoshiarpur Road Accident

Woman Village Head Dies In Hoshiarpur Road Accident

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A woman village head (sarpanch) was killed and her niece seriously injured after a private school bus hit their motorcycle in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Roof Collapse at Pakistan Aid Centre Kills Eight Women

Roof Collapse at Pakistan Aid Centre Kills Eight Women

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A roof collapse at a government building in Pakistan's Punjab province has resulted in the deaths of eight women and injuries to over 30 others. The women were gathered at the building to receive financial assistance under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).

Nightclub row: Graeme Swann slams ECB, says board focused on policing, not celebrating

Nightclub row: Graeme Swann slams ECB, says board focused on policing, not celebrating

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Former England spinner Graeme Swann has questioned ECB's imposition of midnight curfew on players, and termed Ben Stokes a victim of the culture more interested in policing than celebrating an achievement.

Ex-CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani Passes Away

Ex-CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani Passes Away

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Producer and former Central Board of Film Certification chairman Pahlaj Nihalani was known for backing several commercially successful entertainers and his controversial tenure at the CBFC.

Decentro Secures Key Licence For Global Payment Services

Decentro Secures Key Licence For Global Payment Services

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Fintech platform Decentro has received final approval for a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the IFSCA at GIFT City, enhancing its cross-border payment capabilities.

Household Healthcare Costs Rise Again

Household Healthcare Costs Rise Again

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Private hospitals accounted for 30.8 per cent of current health expenditure in FY23, while pharmaceuticals and medical goods contributed more than 21 per cent, underlining continued dependence on private healthcare and medicine spending.

Two CoBRA battalions deployed to Manipur to address ethnic violence

Two CoBRA battalions deployed to Manipur to address ethnic violence

Rediff.com31 May 2026

The Indian government has deployed two battalions of the CRPF's CoBRA unit to Manipur to help restore peace in the region, which has been affected by ethnic violence.

Govt may give fresh push to delimitation with Oppn in disarray

Govt may give fresh push to delimitation with Oppn in disarray

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

As more opposition MPs are now aligning with the ruling NDA, sources in the government indicated that possibilities are being explored to give a fresh push to the delimitation legislation in Parliament.

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 6; two MCD engineers suspened

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 6; two MCD engineers suspened

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A three-storey commercial building collapsed near Saket Metro station in south Delhi, resulting in four fatalities. Rescue operations have concluded, and an inquiry into the cause of the collapse has been initiated.

The Most Interesting Food Pix You Will See

The Most Interesting Food Pix You Will See

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Each of these photographs tells a powerful story through the universal language of food!

Suspicious Death Of Man In Maharashtra's Beed Under Investigation

Suspicious Death Of Man In Maharashtra's Beed Under Investigation

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Beed district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the death after discovering the body with suspicious marks on the neck near Limbaganesh-Anjanwati road.

Why Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Resigned as TMC MP

Why Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Resigned as TMC MP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'Something could happen to me... I understood that day itself that what they had sent me was a final warning.'

Back in the nets, Rohit Sharma grabs spotlight with trademark strokeplay

Back in the nets, Rohit Sharma grabs spotlight with trademark strokeplay

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Rohit Sharma joined India's white-ball nets in Mohali on Wednesday and remained the box-office attraction despite the presence of young and emerging stars.

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Why Slow Travel Is The Best Kind Of Holiday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

There are rewards in the gentle rhythm of travelling with elders. You can actually unwind, relax and chill. You will not need a holiday to recover from the holiday when you return home!

Want To Make India's Heaviest Rocket, LVM3?

Want To Make India's Heaviest Rocket, LVM3?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The EoI comes at a time when ISRO is working to enhance LVM3's payload capacity to five tonnes in GTO and is also evaluating the procurement of a Russian semi-cryogenic engine for the vehicle's second stage.

217 Indians joined Russian forces during Ukraine war, 49 dead: Govt to SC

217 Indians joined Russian forces during Ukraine war, 49 dead: Govt to SC

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that 217 Indian nationals reportedly joined the Russian armed forces, with 49 fatalities amid the Russia-Ukraine war, and efforts are underway to repatriate those who were misled.

Innova Rams Tempo On Delhi Flyover, One Dead, Five Injured

Innova Rams Tempo On Delhi Flyover, One Dead, Five Injured

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A fatal road accident on Delhi's Rajokari flyover resulted in one death and five injuries, including three children, after a Toyota Innova allegedly rammed into a tempo. The Innova driver has been apprehended, with initial assessments suggesting he was under the influence of alcohol. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

After quitting BJP, Annamalai launches 'common man politics' for Tamil Nadu

After quitting BJP, Annamalai launches 'common man politics' for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has launched a new political movement focused on 'common man politics,' rejecting personality cults and hereditary power, aiming to position Tamil Nadu as the premier state in India.

Family Feud Ends In Tragedy: Teen Girl Killed By Sister-In-Law

Family Feud Ends In Tragedy: Teen Girl Killed By Sister-In-Law

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old girl, Jyoti Kumari, was allegedly beaten to death by her sister-in-law, Manu, during a family dispute in Nagla Chaube village, Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the incident.

Ahmedabad Air India crash: Rescuers recall '1,000 degrees Celsius' blaze

Ahmedabad Air India crash: Rescuers recall '1,000 degrees Celsius' blaze

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

First responders and eyewitnesses vividly recall the horrific Ahmedabad Air India crash a year later, describing an inferno exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius that melted boots and aircraft parts, and the heart-wrenching retrieval of a pregnant woman's charred body amidst the chaos.

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two students of a school in Kerala's Wayanad district tested positive for Shigella infection, state minister T Siddique said on Monday.

Dalit youth tortured to death over inter-caste affair

Dalit youth tortured to death over inter-caste affair

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

An 18-year-old Dalit youth, Ketan Lal, was allegedly beaten to death and his friend injured by the family of a minor upper-caste girl in Uttarakhand's Pratapnagar block. The incident occurred after the girl called Ketan to her village, leading to their assault. Police have registered a murder case and invoked the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, detaining one accused.

'Reverse exodus' at Bengal border amid deportation drive

'Reverse exodus' at Bengal border amid deportation drive

Rediff.com26 May 2026

The renewed rush comes days after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that West Bengal would aggressively implement a 'detect, delete and deport' policy against infiltrators.