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Salman Khan Launches YouTube Channel

Salman Khan Launches YouTube Channel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Reflecting his immense popularity, the channel crossed 14,000 subscribers within just one hour of its announcement.

Tiger Shroff shooters tracked real-time news to change escape plan

Tiger Shroff shooters tracked real-time news to change escape plan

Rediff.com26 minutes ago

Police sources reveal that the three shooters involved in the attack on actor Tiger Shroff on October 18 received real-time updates on the police investigation via news channel coverage from their handlers, allowing them to alter their escape routes. They were apprehended from a train in Kota on October 19. The investigation also points to gangster Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claiming responsibility.

Indian Men's Football: I-League 3 Group Stage Begins With 19 Teams

Indian Men's Football: I-League 3 Group Stage Begins With 19 Teams

Rediff.com2 days ago

The 2026-27 season of I-League 3, India's fourth-tier men's football league, is set to begin with 19 clubs competing. The group stage will be held across four venues: Imphal, Rudrapur, Shillong, and Mapusa, with matches streamed live. The top two teams from the play-offs will gain promotion to I-League 2 for the 2027-28 season.

Operation Dignity: Manipur Police Arrest 13 In Sexually Explicit Content Case

Operation Dignity: Manipur Police Arrest 13 In Sexually Explicit Content Case

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Manipur police have arrested 13 individuals, including a juvenile, for allegedly circulating and monetising non-consensual sexually explicit content, including child sexual abuse material, on Telegram. The arrests were made across Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Kakching districts as part of 'Operation Dignity', with 14 mobile phones seized and over 150 channels identified.

India's Smartphone Market Declines 20% in Q3 2026, Samsung Regains Top Spot

India's Smartphone Market Declines 20% in Q3 2026, Samsung Regains Top Spot

Rediff.com21 hours ago

India's smartphone market experienced a significant 20 per cent year-over-year decline in the third quarter of 2026, reaching its lowest level in a decade, primarily due to soaring memory chip prices that increased device costs. Samsung reclaimed the top position with a 17 per cent market share, while Chinese brands saw a decline in supplies.

NIA Charges Two More In Drone-Based Arms, Narcotics Trafficking

NIA Charges Two More In Drone-Based Arms, Narcotics Trafficking

Rediff.com6 days ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its third chargesheet against Satyanarayan Meghwal and Sahil Godara in a case involving cross-border trafficking of arms and narcotics using drones. The accused, arrested in July this year, face charges under UAPA, Arms Act, NDPS Act, and BNS. The investigation reveals an organised syndicate using encrypted channels to smuggle weapons and drugs across northern India, targeting youth and fostering disaffection against India.

Akhilesh Yadav Claims Lucknow Cafe Owner's Death Can Topple UP Govt

Akhilesh Yadav Claims Lucknow Cafe Owner's Death Can Topple UP Govt

Rediff.com3 days ago

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that the death of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma is "not an ordinary case" and could "bring down the Uttar Pradesh government," drawing parallels to the Vikas Dubey encounter. Yadav criticised the police and media's handling of the case, particularly regarding the absconding prime accused, Shraddha Dubey. The case involves allegations of assault and torture by Sharma's family, a reward for the accused's arrest, and recent transfers of police officials.

Deisseroth, Hegemann, Nagel awarded Nobel for optogenetics breakthrough

Deisseroth, Hegemann, Nagel awarded Nobel for optogenetics breakthrough

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have been jointly awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking discoveries in light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a method revolutionising the study of brain function.

Indian Super League 2026-27 Season Sees Record YouTube Engagement

Indian Super League 2026-27 Season Sees Record YouTube Engagement

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The first five matches of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season have garnered significant viewership on YouTube, with 65 million views and 52 million viewers. The opening week also saw high concurrent viewership, particularly for the Inter Kashi versus Kerala Blasters FC match, and strong engagement across both English and Hindi feeds, underscoring the league's growing digital presence and the importance of multilingual content.

Cyberbullying Allegations Lead To YouTuber's Arrest In Suicide Case

Cyberbullying Allegations Lead To YouTuber's Arrest In Suicide Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

YouTuber Jason Samuel Vijayakumar has been arrested in Chennai for allegedly abetting the suicide of financial content creator V Harish. Harish, who ran "Finance with Harish" with 1.3 million followers, reportedly faced cyberbullying and defamatory videos from Vijayakumar, leading to mental distress and his death by suicide on October 20, 2026. Vijayakumar denies the allegations, claiming he acted in consumer interest by questioning Harish's lack of a SEBI-registered license.

Rakul, Kriti And Their Love For Stripes!

Rakul, Kriti And Their Love For Stripes!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Move over, solid colors and predictable florals; stripes have taken over the celebrity style playbook.

Alphia, Pallavi's historic Asian Para bronze wins CM's praise

Alphia, Pallavi's historic Asian Para bronze wins CM's praise

Rediff.com2 days ago

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan congratulated Alphia James and Pallavi Kaluvehalli for securing India's first-ever bronze medal in wheelchair badminton at the 2026 Asian Para Games. The CM praised their resilience and determination, while James shared her personal journey and hopes for government support.

Trade Shivam Dube For Hardik Pandya: Srikkanth

Trade Shivam Dube For Hardik Pandya: Srikkanth

Rediff.com1 days ago

Krishnamachari Srikkanth wants CSK to trade Shivam Dube for Hardik Pandya ahead of IPL 2027 and has suggested Chandrakant Pandit as Mumbai Indians' next coach.

Zelenskyy ready to freeze war on current front line, won't cede territory

Zelenskyy ready to freeze war on current front line, won't cede territory

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that Ukraine stands prepared to freeze the conflict along the current front line and transition towards diplomatic negotiations as part of initiatives to end the war with Russia.dukr

India's 1,200-Year-Old Swastika Well!

India's 1,200-Year-Old Swastika Well!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Built during the reign of Pallava King Dantivarman, the well features four-way steps that form a swastika pattern for easy access to water.

Dhruv Rathee faces warrants over 2018 defamation case

Dhruv Rathee faces warrants over 2018 defamation case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Delhi court has issued bailable warrants against popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case filed by a BJP IT Cell member, Vikas Pandey, after summons could not be served. The case stems from a video Rathee uploaded on his YouTube channel.

ED Uncovers Transnational Drug Syndicate's Money Laundering Network

ED Uncovers Transnational Drug Syndicate's Money Laundering Network

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Pravin Shinde and Brijesh Moradiya in a money laundering investigation connected to international drug trafficker Salim Ismail Dola's syndicate. The probe revealed a highly organised network involved in manufacturing and trafficking mephedrone, using hawala channels to layer proceeds of crime and acquire assets.

'CSK Lacked Training Culture Under Dhoni'

'CSK Lacked Training Culture Under Dhoni'

Rediff.com7 days ago

R Ashwin has called for a training and fitness overhaul at Chennai Super Kings, saying Zaheer Khan must help change the culture after two disappointing IPL seasons.

Ravi Kishan Gets Ready To Play Ram

Ravi Kishan Gets Ready To Play Ram

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ravi Kishan is set to embody the revered character of Lord Ram in the highly anticipated Ayodhya Ki Ramleela theatrical production, performing live in Delhi.

Does Indian Idol Legends Return Encourage Bullying?

Does Indian Idol Legends Return Encourage Bullying?

Rediff.com4 days ago

It was very disappointing to watch some talented singers pull each other down on national television, notes Divya Nair.

Maldives detains 25 TN fishermen; Vijay seeks Centre's help

Maldives detains 25 TN fishermen; Vijay seeks Centre's help

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking the Centre's intervention for the release of 25 fishermen from Thoothukudi district and their three boats, who were detained by the Maldives Coast Guard on Tuesday.

Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The legal battle between former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and the makers of the film Doosra perfectly highlights the tension between broadcast licensing and a celebrity's personality rights.

Priyanka, Ananya At Gala With Taylor Swift, Kim Kardiashan

Priyanka, Ananya At Gala With Taylor Swift, Kim Kardiashan

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hollywood's biggest names brought their A-game to the sixth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 17, turning the red carpet into a masterclass in high-fashion.

India rejects UN human rights allegations, cautions against 'selective targeting'

India rejects UN human rights allegations, cautions against 'selective targeting'

Rediff.com3 days ago

India has strongly asserted that human rights should not be weaponised for political pressure or selective targeting of nations, pushing back against attempts to negatively characterise the world's largest democracy based on unverified allegations and incomplete statistics.

India, China agree to use diplomatic, military channels 'to resolve' LAC issues

India, China agree to use diplomatic, military channels 'to resolve' LAC issues

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

India and China held diplomatic talks to review the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), discussing boundary delimitation, border management, and trans-border cooperation. Both nations stressed the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity for bilateral relations and agreed to continue using existing channels to resolve outstanding issues.

Chennithala Assures Job To Girl Whose Family Was Murdered

Chennithala Assures Job To Girl Whose Family Was Murdered

Rediff.com5 days ago

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has assured a government job to the eldest of two girls whose parents and paternal grandmother were murdered by a neighbour. The minister met the girls and promised to take steps to secure the job, which was also recommended by the court that sentenced the killer to death.

NPS Central: Manage Your Pension Without PRAN

NPS Central: Manage Your Pension Without PRAN

Rediff.com1 days ago

Subscribers do not need to remember their PRAN to log in through this process.

Brisbane 2032 embraces accidental leak, officially unveils cockatoo emblems

Brisbane 2032 embraces accidental leak, officially unveils cockatoo emblems

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The Brisbane 2032 Olympics organising committee officially launched its cockatoo-inspired emblems for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, embracing an accidental leak that saw the designs revealed three days early on their own YouTube channel.

France rocked by violent protests: 1,200 held, 150 personnel injured

France rocked by violent protests: 1,200 held, 150 personnel injured

Rediff.com5 days ago

French Prime Minister Sbastien Lecornu said police arrested 1,200 protesters on Saturday, and 150 personnel were injured as demonstrations across the country over the rising cost of living turned violent.

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: ED Claims Rs 880 Crore Delivered To Congress Office

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: ED Claims Rs 880 Crore Delivered To Congress Office

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed that Rs 860-Rs 880 crore generated from an alleged liquor scam in Chhattisgarh during the previous Congress regime was delivered to the Pradesh Congress Committee office in Raipur. The agency filed a supplementary chargesheet against former PCC treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal and provisionally attached his properties worth Rs 9.06 crore. The ED alleges a liquor syndicate controlled the state excise department, generating over Rs 2,883 crore in illegal proceeds.

Mizoram Minister Calls On Students To Fight Drug Menace

Mizoram Minister Calls On Students To Fight Drug Menace

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar urged college students to avoid drugs, highlighting the growing concern over cannabis use among young people and the high demand for drugs in the Champhai district. Official data reveals a significant number of injecting drug users and drug-related deaths in the state, with a 2022 survey showing cannabis use among children as young as 10-14.

Navratri Day 5: Ace Your Sunshine Look

Navratri Day 5: Ace Your Sunshine Look

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Embrace the vibrant energy of Navratri Day 5 by discovering how to effortlessly incorporate yellow accessories, inspired by Bollywood divas.

Jet-lagged India eye strong start against New Zealand in 1st T20

Jet-lagged India eye strong start against New Zealand in 1st T20

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shreyas Iyer-led India, unbeaten in their last two T20 series in New Zealand, will rely on their formidable batting lineup to overcome the relatively inexperienced New Zealand side in the upcoming five-match T20I series, despite having minimal time to acclimatise.

Ex-Security Guard Accused In Hyderabad Girl's Kidnapping, Murder

Ex-Security Guard Accused In Hyderabad Girl's Kidnapping, Murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A five-year-old girl was kidnapped and found murdered in a Hyderabad gated community. Police suspect a recently dismissed security guard, Vikram, who allegedly demanded a Rs 20 lakh ransom from the girl's family. The girl's body was discovered in a clubhouse cellar with her hands and legs tied. Police are actively searching for the absconding suspect.

'Can't die like this': Capt Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai cockpit horror

'Can't die like this': Capt Smit Machchhar recalls flydubai cockpit horror

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar bravely recounts his terrifying mid-air ordeal aboard a flydubai flight last month, detailing how his quick thinking and survival instinct thwarted a co-pilot's planned suicide attack and saved over 170 lives.

India advises caution to citizens in Saudi, cancels flights

India advises caution to citizens in Saudi, cancels flights

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

India has advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to 'remain calm and vigilant' due to an evolving security situation, including drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, which recently resulted in the death of an Indian national and injuries to several others.

'Shami Doesn't Need to Prove Himself'

'Shami Doesn't Need to Prove Himself'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former chief selector M S K Prasad wants Mohammed Shami considered for the New Zealand series and the 2027 ODI World Cup while former bowling coach Bharat Arun says the pacer has nothing left to prove.

Reporting Live Review: Whistleblower Drama Lacks Punch

Reporting Live Review: Whistleblower Drama Lacks Punch

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Hurt and humiliation is skin deep in Reporting Live's truth-seeking, which is why its cynical view of a crusader's fate leaves no impact, notes Sukanya Verma.

Employers can now claim ITC on group health, life insurance for staff

Employers can now claim ITC on group health, life insurance for staff

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced that Input Tax Credit (ITC) will now be available on health and life insurance policies provided by employers to their employees, a move expected to significantly reduce costs for businesses, especially MSMEs.

Ashwin baffled by Kuldeep's exclusion, says India's decision lacks common sense

Ashwin baffled by Kuldeep's exclusion, says India's decision lacks common sense

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Former India spinner R Ashwin has criticised the team management's decision to drop left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the playing eleven during the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies. Ashwin stated that the decision lacked common sense, especially given Kuldeep's previous performance and the West Indies batters' struggles against him. He believes Kuldeep's presence could have significantly impacted the game's outcome.