News for 'Dhar'

16 Die In Dhar District Road Accident

16 Die In Dhar District Road Accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Sixteen people have died in a collision between a pick-up van and an SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. The accident occurred when the van, carrying labourers, overturned and collided with the SUV on the Indore-Ahmedabad National Highway.

Aditya Dhar: 'Vikash Nowlakha Gave Dhurandhar Its Soul'

Aditya Dhar: 'Vikash Nowlakha Gave Dhurandhar Its Soul'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Director Aditya Dhar expressed profound gratitude to cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, crediting him as 'the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind Dhurandhar' for his unwavering dedication and emotional intelligence that brought the blockbuster film to life.

Rajinikanth Endorses Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar Replies

Rajinikanth Endorses Dhurandhar 2, Aditya Dhar Replies

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Rajinikanth has praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, declaring it a 'must-watch film' as it continues its impressive run at the box office.

All You Need To Know About Aditya Dhar!

All You Need To Know About Aditya Dhar!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Before Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases, let's take a look at Aditya Dhar's remarkable journey from being an assistant director to helming India's most successful film.

How a cricket setback shaped Aditya Dhar's Bollywood journey

How a cricket setback shaped Aditya Dhar's Bollywood journey

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar once pursued a cricket career and aimed for the 2002 ICC Under-19 World Cup before a selection setback pushed him toward Bollywood, where he found success as a director.

Aditya Dhar Reacts to Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Dhurandhar 2 Review: 'This Means So Much'

Aditya Dhar Reacts to Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Dhurandhar 2 Review: 'This Means So Much'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Aditya Dhar shares an emotional reaction after Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma praised Dhurandhar The Revenge, calling it gripping and immersive.

'Film Industry Is Waiting For Yami Gautam-Aditya Dhar To Fumble And Fall'

'Film Industry Is Waiting For Yami Gautam-Aditya Dhar To Fumble And Fall'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam will have to move forward with extra caution.'

Gurugram Police Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory In Madhya Pradesh

Gurugram Police Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, arresting two individuals involved in producing and supplying pistols. The operation followed an initial arrest in Gurugram, revealing a wider network with multiple criminal cases against the suspects.

Temple Thanksgiving For Yami, Aditya Dhar

Temple Thanksgiving For Yami, Aditya Dhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Dhars have a lot to be thankful for.

The Aditya Dhar You Never Knew Before Dhurandar

The Aditya Dhar You Never Knew Before Dhurandar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'I feel as proud as a father when I see Aditya Dhar being celebrated for his work.'

App Cab Driver In Thane Sent To Judicial Custody For Senior Citizen Assault

App Cab Driver In Thane Sent To Judicial Custody For Senior Citizen Assault

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

An app cab driver, Nishant Dhar Shukla, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody in Thane for brutally assaulting a 70-year-old man, Sarosh Dastur, who objected to him spitting on the road. The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread outrage and prompted official intervention.

Bangladesh police hand over Indian official's body to high commission

Bangladesh police hand over Indian official's body to high commission

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The body of Naren Dhar, an Indian Assistant High Commission Protocol Officer, was handed over to the Indian High Commission after his death in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Local authorities suspect no foul play, and a postmortem examination has been completed to determine the cause of death.

Indian official found dead at Chattogram mission in B'desh

Indian official found dead at Chattogram mission in B'desh

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An Indian High Commission official in Chattogram, Bangladesh, was found dead inside the mission premises. The deceased has been identified as Naren Dhar, who was serving as an Assistant Protocol Officer. Police suspect a possible cardiac arrest, pending a post-mortem report.

Maha aarti at Bhojshala; Muslims offer namaaz at homes amid protest

Maha aarti at Bhojshala; Muslims offer namaaz at homes amid protest

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Hundreds of Hindu devotees gathered at the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, for a 'maha aarti' following a high court ruling declaring the site a temple. Members of the Muslim community protested peacefully by offering namaz at home wearing black bands.

Outrage After Cab Driver Assaults Senior Citizen For Objecting To Spitting

Outrage After Cab Driver Assaults Senior Citizen For Objecting To Spitting

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

An aggregator cab driver in Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for brutally assaulting a 70-year-old man who objected to him spitting in public. The incident, captured on video and widely shared, led to public outrage and intervention from state political leaders, resulting in the driver's arrest and charges including attempted murder.

2026's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

2026's Biggest Bollywood Hits So Far

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Ironically, only three films have crossed over to the Rs 100 Crore (Rs 1 billion) Club so far. We look at the half yearly box office report.

Bhojshala verdict: Muslims to offer Friday namaz at home in protest

Bhojshala verdict: Muslims to offer Friday namaz at home in protest

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Members of the Muslim community in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district said they would offer their first Friday namaz at home and wear black bands after the court setback in the Bhojshala case.

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.

MP challenges validity of 1935 princely order in Bhojshala case

MP challenges validity of 1935 princely order in Bhojshala case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh government has challenged the legal validity of a 1935 order from the former Dhar princely state concerning the religious status of the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque, arguing it cannot be considered law.

Meghalaya Government To Examine Limestone Mining Objections

Meghalaya Government To Examine Limestone Mining Objections

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has announced that the state government will review objections raised by pressure groups and villagers regarding the proposed limestone mining project in Jaintia Hills district.

Heavy security at Bhojshala ahead of Friday prayers

Heavy security at Bhojshala ahead of Friday prayers

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Over 1,500 police personnel have been deployed around the Bhojshala in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, ahead of the first Friday since the high court declared it a Vagdevi temple.

12 labourers killed, 20 injured in MP road accident

12 labourers killed, 20 injured in MP road accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A road accident in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh resulted in the death of 12 labourers and injuries to 20 others. The incident occurred when a pick-up van carrying the labourers overturned and collided with an SUV. Authorities are investigating the accident, and compensation has been announced for the victims' families and the injured.

Hindu groups hold victory celebration at Bhojshala

Hindu groups hold victory celebration at Bhojshala

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Hindu groups organised a 'victory celebration' at the historic Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district after the ASI granted the community unrestricted access to the monument for worship.

Hindu party files caveat in SC to be heard in Bhojshala appeal

Hindu party files caveat in SC to be heard in Bhojshala appeal

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A Hindu party has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court regarding the Bhojshala complex dispute, seeking a hearing before any orders are passed on appeals against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision.

Andy Flower: The Man Who Transformed RCB From History-Seekers To History-Makers

Andy Flower: The Man Who Transformed RCB From History-Seekers To History-Makers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Similar to PSG finding their Messiah in Luis Enrique in 2023, the same year as Andy Flower joined the Bengaluru side, RCB found theirs in the Zimbabwean - a no-nonsense cricketing brain who believes in structure and cohesion to bring in desired results.

Two Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested In Jammu

Two Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested In Jammu

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Two suspected drug peddlers were arrested in separate incidents in Jammu district, with poppy straw and a heroin-like substance recovered from their possession.

Bhojshala a Saraswati temple, rules HC; suggests alternate land for mosque

Bhojshala a Saraswati temple, rules HC; suggests alternate land for mosque

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, suggesting the Muslim community seek land elsewhere for a mosque.

MP moving towards implementing Uniform Civil Code: CM Mohan Yadav

MP moving towards implementing Uniform Civil Code: CM Mohan Yadav

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said the Madhya Pradesh government is committed to implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state and has initiated the process of gathering public feedback before moving ahead with the proposal.

Assam Meghalaya Border Peace Deal Revives Farming

Assam Meghalaya Border Peace Deal Revives Farming

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Under the agreement reached between the two sides, Karbi community farmers from Assam will be allowed to cultivate and tend their crops for one agricultural season in fields claimed by Meghalaya.

IPL 2026: Kohli leads RCB past GT for back-to-back IPL titles

IPL 2026: Kohli leads RCB past GT for back-to-back IPL titles

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL crown in style, beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to win back-to-back titles in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Delhi Court Grants Bail In Coaching Institute Scam Case

Delhi Court Grants Bail In Coaching Institute Scam Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi court has granted bail to a director of a coaching institute accused in an alleged scam linked to a Delhi government scheme, stating that his continued imprisonment would serve no purpose.

Day after HC verdict, devotees offer prayers at Bhojshala complex

Day after HC verdict, devotees offer prayers at Bhojshala complex

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Devotees entered the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district on Saturday to offer prayers after the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court declared the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a temple and granted the Hindu side the right to worship at the site.

June's OTT Watchlist: Dhurandhar 2, Raja Shivaji, Maa Behen

June's OTT Watchlist: Dhurandhar 2, Raja Shivaji, Maa Behen

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

It's going to be a busy month on OTT as several series and original movies get ready for release. June's OTT guide also includes quite a few digital premieres of theatrical releases.

HC applied Ayodhya verdict principles to Bhojshala case

HC applied Ayodhya verdict principles to Bhojshala case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court referenced the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict principles while ruling on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex case, determining the site to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com15 May 2026

'If you're so sick, so ill, how will you show that power?'

Education Officer Held For Taking Bribe In Madhya Pradesh

Education Officer Held For Taking Bribe In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com18 May 2026

An education official in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to sign completion certificates for toilet construction in government schools.

Now, Watch Dhurandhar 2 On OTT

Now, Watch Dhurandhar 2 On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Ranveer's revenge, Karisma's return, royal romance, office romance, biopic of a watch, warmth of a Gullak, OTT has truckloads of surprises to offer this week.

Madhya Pradesh Government Reshuffles 62 IPS Officers

Madhya Pradesh Government Reshuffles 62 IPS Officers

Rediff.com3 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh government has transferred 62 IPS officers, including 19 superintendents of police, assigning them new roles across various levels.

Dhurandhar 2 Arrives On OTT But You Can't Watch It Yet

Dhurandhar 2 Arrives On OTT But You Can't Watch It Yet

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Dhurandhar 2 is finally available on OTT. But with a caveat. But for those of you living in India, here are your options for this weekend watch.

Dhurandhar The Revenge 1st Film To Cross Rs 1,000 Cr

Dhurandhar The Revenge 1st Film To Cross Rs 1,000 Cr

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge has made cinematic history by becoming the first Indian film to achieve a staggering Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in nett collections, exclusively from its Hindi version within India.