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Kavya Maran, Anirudh to Wed! What We Know So Far

Kavya Maran, Anirudh to Wed! What We Know So Far

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran and music composer Anirudh Ravichander are reportedly set to hold their wedding reception in Chennai on November 21. The event is expected to draw prominent political figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers from Telangana and Tamil Nadu, who have been personally invited by the Maran family. While the reception date is confirmed, reports of a Greece wedding on November 11 remain unconfirmed.

Juergen Klopp calls on Germans to 'reclaim the flag' from far-right extremism

Juergen Klopp calls on Germans to 'reclaim the flag' from far-right extremism

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Germany coach Juergen Klopp has urged citizens to reclaim expressions of national pride from 'the wrong people,' in a clear rebuke to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) following their recent election victory.

Nepal morgues overwhelmed as bodies wash up far downstream

Nepal morgues overwhelmed as bodies wash up far downstream

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Devastating Bhote Koshi floods in Nepal have led to a surge in recovered bodies, overwhelming morgues across several districts. Authorities are setting up temporary facilities and preparing for the management of unidentified remains as identification efforts continue.

Jamui molestation horror: Two held after encounter, 5 arrests so far

Jamui molestation horror: Two held after encounter, 5 arrests so far

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The main accused in a viral video harassment case from Jamui, Bihar, Nandan Yadav, has been arrested after being shot in the leg by police. The incident involved the harassment of a boy and a girl, sparking widespread criticism and leading to a police investigation and multiple arrests.

Soaring Iran war bill: How much has the US spent so far?

Soaring Iran war bill: How much has the US spent so far?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

The ongoing US conflict with Iran has cost the Trump administration an estimated $45.1 billion, according to a Pentagon estimate provided to the US Congress on Friday, CNN reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

Nepal flood toll reaches 939; over 10,000 rescued so far

Nepal flood toll reaches 939; over 10,000 rescued so far

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has tragically risen to 903, with 4,247 people still reported missing, including security personnel and foreigners. India has dispatched an 18-member team of forensic experts to assist with DNA analysis and identification of victims.

SC grants bail to former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh

SC grants bail to former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College Hospital, who was accused of financial irregularities and manipulating merit scores. The decision was based on his two-year incarceration and the slow progress of the trial, with only 7 out of 147 witnesses examined so far.

Fadnavis Pledges Justice To Slain Shiv Sena Leader's Son

Fadnavis Pledges Justice To Slain Shiv Sena Leader's Son

Rediff.com1 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Ram Purnekar, son of murdered Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, in Thane and assured him that justice would be served. Pradeep Purnekar was killed on September 29, and five arrests have been made in connection with the case.

Class XI Student Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment

Class XI Student Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 17-year-old Class XI student in Jalna, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide on October 9 after being repeatedly pressured for marriage and stalked by a 21-year-old man. The accused, Dhanraj Lahane, was booked on Friday following a complaint from the deceased's uncle, though no arrest has been made yet.

How A Mobile Technician Hacked A Phone To Steal Rs 2 Lakh

How A Mobile Technician Hacked A Phone To Steal Rs 2 Lakh

Rediff.com3 days ago

A mobile technician was arrested in Punjab for allegedly hacking a customer's phone using an APK file and fraudulently withdrawing nearly Rs 2 lakh from their bank account. The accused, identified as Rohit, was apprehended following a complaint lodged in Gurugram.

Bollywood's Special Birthday Cake Quiz

Bollywood's Special Birthday Cake Quiz

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Major Asset Freeze In Nurpur Drug Trafficking Case

Major Asset Freeze In Nurpur Drug Trafficking Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nurpur police froze assets worth Rs 74.12 lakh belonging to Ramesh Kumar, an accused in an NDPS Act case. The frozen assets include a building and a tractor, acquired through alleged illicit drug trade, as part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking in the state.

Five Booked For Murder In Thane Over Mobile Phone Dispute

Five Booked For Murder In Thane Over Mobile Phone Dispute

Rediff.com4 days ago

A criminal case has been registered against five individuals in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering a 54-year-old man. The victim was reportedly attacked with sticks, pipes, and belts on Tuesday evening following a dispute over a mobile phone. Police have filed charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, but no arrests have been made yet as investigations continue.

Amruta Pujari Wins Silver, Komal Bronze At U23 World Wrestling Championships

Amruta Pujari Wins Silver, Komal Bronze At U23 World Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian women wrestlers concluded their campaign at the U23 World Wrestling Championships with two medals. Amruta Pujari secured a silver in the 72kg category, while Komal won a bronze in the 59kg division. The men's freestyle team, however, had a disappointing outing, failing to reach any medal rounds.

Indian Trio Fails To Qualify For 50m Rifle 3P Final

Indian Trio Fails To Qualify For 50m Rifle 3P Final

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian shooters Anjum Moudgil, Ayushi Podder, and Manini Kaushik did not qualify for the women's 50m Rifle 3P final at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo on Tuesday, with Anjum finishing 23rd. India's only medal so far came from Udhayveer Sidhu's gold in the men's 10m air pistol on Sunday.

How Rich 2 Money Defrauded Investors: Police Seek More Victims

How Rich 2 Money Defrauded Investors: Police Seek More Victims

Rediff.com3 days ago

Palghar police have appealed to victims of a ponzi scheme run by Rich 2 Money Private Limited to register complaints. The Economic Offences Wing has identified 48 defrauded investors, losing Rs 5.91 crore, with the company promising high returns on investments in share markets and F&O trading.

Rajasthan Police Arrests Four More In FMG Certificate Forgery Racket

Rajasthan Police Arrests Four More In FMG Certificate Forgery Racket

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group has arrested four more foreign-trained medical graduates for allegedly using forged Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) screening certificates to secure internships and registration. This brings the total arrests in the case to 33, including 28 medical graduates, former RMC officials, and middlemen. The accused reportedly paid between Rs 27 lakh and Rs 30 lakh for the fake documents and secured internships at government medical colleges. Investigators suspect over 100 beneficiaries in the racket.

Atanu Das, Fullerton shine as Chero Archers rout Knights

Atanu Das, Fullerton shine as Chero Archers rout Knights

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chero Archers, led by veteran Atanu Das and featuring world No. 1 Mathias Fullerton, secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Kakatiya Knights in the Archery Premier League on Sunday. This win marks their third in four matches, showcasing their strong performance in the second season of the league.

Nepal floods: 675 bodies recovered so far, search on for 2,400 missing

Nepal floods: 675 bodies recovered so far, search on for 2,400 missing

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

The death toll from devastating flash floods in central Nepal has tragically risen to 675, with over 2,400 people still unaccounted for as extensive search and rescue operations continue across eight affected districts.

Hazlewood's big warning ahead of second South Africa Test

Hazlewood's big warning ahead of second South Africa Test

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes reverse swing will be a crucial factor in the ongoing three-test series against South Africa, attributing its resurgence to the abrasive pitches. He successfully utilised this technique in the first test, which Australia won, and expects similar conditions for the second test in Gqeberha. Hazlewood also reflected on his recent performance and career longevity.

Unravelling The Rs 3.63 Crore MHADA Flat Cheating Case

Unravelling The Rs 3.63 Crore MHADA Flat Cheating Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Seven individuals have been booked in Mumbai for allegedly orchestrating a Rs 3.63 crore cheating scheme. They defrauded 16 people by promising discounted MHADA flats meant for mill workers in Dadar, failing to deliver the properties, and issuing dishonoured refund cheques. The case has been registered at Bhoiwada police station.

Too Many Trophies! Shai Hope Faces Luggage Woes

Too Many Trophies! Shai Hope Faces Luggage Woes

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Indies captain Shai Hope has continued his exceptional form against India, scoring his fourth century and fifth fifty-plus score in seven innings during the ongoing tour. His consistent 'Player of the Match' performances have been crucial, with the series now level at 2-2 heading into the decider on October 17 in Bengaluru. Hope also reflected on the challenging pitch conditions during their recent win.

ED Unearths Organised Exam Paper Leak In Odisha

ED Unearths Organised Exam Paper Leak In Odisha

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an alleged paper leak in the 2024 Odisha police sub-inspector exam, focusing on the roles of Odisha Police Recruitment Board officials and private entities. The agency is tracing the flow of "proceeds of crime" and plans to attach illicit assets under PMLA. Recent searches in Odisha and West Bengal targeted companies involved in conducting the exam, revealing an organised leakage scheme and significant cash payments from candidates.

LFW Day 3: Tejasswi Prakash Makes Workwear Look Glam

LFW Day 3: Tejasswi Prakash Makes Workwear Look Glam

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tejasswi Prakash brought a dose of boardroom attitude to the runway on October 15, turning showstopper for NIF Global's The Runway presentation at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 in New Delhi.

India seeks Russia's update on 69 citizens serving in its army

India seeks Russia's update on 69 citizens serving in its army

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

India has requested an update from Russian authorities regarding 69 Indian nationals reportedly serving in the Russian Army. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated that 139 Indians have been discharged so far, but 51 have died. India continues to warn its citizens against joining the Russian military due to significant dangers.

SIT Questions Former Thane Mayor In Pradeep Purnekar Murder Probe

SIT Questions Former Thane Mayor In Pradeep Purnekar Murder Probe

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned former Thane city mayor Meenakshi Shinde for questioning in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar last month. Her husband, Rajendra Shinde, was previously questioned. The Purnekar family has accused the Shinde couple of orchestrating the killing, which Meenakshi Shinde denies. Five individuals have been arrested in the ongoing probe.

Six Indians Advance To Final Rounds At DP World India Championship

Six Indians Advance To Final Rounds At DP World India Championship

Rediff.com1 days ago

Spain's Eugenio Chacarra holds a one-shot lead at the DP World India Championship after the second round, with six Indian golfers successfully making the cut. Om Prakash Chouhan is the best-placed Indian, while Yuvraj Sandhu made a remarkable comeback. Several major champions also qualified, but some prominent Indian names missed the cut, leaving a tightly packed leaderboard.

Shreyas Iyer highlights bowling failures as India miss T20I series win vs Windies

Shreyas Iyer highlights bowling failures as India miss T20I series win vs Windies

Rediff.com21 hours ago

India captain Shreyas Iyer reflected on the drawn five-match T20I series against the West Indies, suggesting India could have performed better with the ball in their lost games. West Indies captain Shai Hope expressed satisfaction with his team's progress despite missing a series win. India is now set to tour New Zealand for another five-match series.

India's Jagsher Khangurra assures medal at Badminton World Junior Championships

India's Jagsher Khangurra assures medal at Badminton World Junior Championships

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian shuttler Jagsher Singh Khangurra has secured a medal at the Badminton World Junior Championships in Cairo after winning his quarterfinal match on Thursday. He will now compete in the semi-finals on Friday.

New Study Reveals Menopause Is A 'Physiological Cliff'

New Study Reveals Menopause Is A 'Physiological Cliff'

Rediff.com4 days ago

A new study challenges the common belief that menopause is a gradual process, revealing that the female body undergoes abrupt, "physiological cliff"-like changes in various health measures around the time of the last menstrual period. These shifts, observed in over one million women, begin more than a decade before menopause, offering a new window for preventive care.

Idli-sambar missing from Delhi school plates as kitchens lack equipment

Idli-sambar missing from Delhi school plates as kitchens lack equipment

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi government schools have not yet introduced idli-sambar as part of their revised menu, which was announced in August. The delay is primarily due to a lack of necessary equipment and logistical challenges in preparing and serving the dish across multiple schools. Schools continue to serve meals from the older menu while awaiting the required infrastructure.

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13.21% to Rs 13.38 Lakh Crore by Mid-October

Direct Tax Collection Jumps 13.21% to Rs 13.38 Lakh Crore by Mid-October

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's net direct tax collection witnessed a robust 13.21 per cent increase, reaching approximately Rs 13.38 lakh crore between April 1 and October 14, primarily fuelled by a strong performance in corporate tax mop-up.

'Children have fundamental right to access internet': SC no to age-based ban

'Children have fundamental right to access internet': SC no to age-based ban

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has declared that children have a fundamental right to access and use the internet, directing the Centre to establish a national database for detecting and removing child sexually explicit visual content. The ruling, stemming from a plea by NGO Just Rights for Children Alliance, emphasises the internet's value for learning and expression while acknowledging the need for safeguards like parental consent and a "child mode" for accounts, rather than blanket restrictions.

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

Rediff.com1 days ago

A country that makes the isotope sets the timetable for everyone who needs it.

'They stifled us': Springer on India's 14-run win

'They stifled us': Springer on India's 14-run win

Rediff.com6 days ago

West Indies all-rounder Shamar Springer discussed his team's "Plan B" to contain India's Abhishek Sharma, who scored a rapid 69 runs, leading India to a 14-run victory in the third T20I. Springer acknowledged Sharma's world-class performance and the difficulty of bowling on good wickets. He also reflected on the West Indies' chase, noting missed opportunities and the impact of the pitch conditions, while praising Roston Chase's underrated bowling.

Abhishek Sharma Is India's Chris Gayle?

Abhishek Sharma Is India's Chris Gayle?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has lauded Abhishek Sharma for becoming the fastest batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs, comparing his explosive ability to Chris Gayle. Pujara also highlighted Sharma's growing maturity and Ishan Kishan's crucial role at number three for the Indian team in the shortest format, emphasising his powerplay maximisation.

Dodge cops, get democracy points: Jantar Mantar protests inspire online games

Dodge cops, get democracy points: Jantar Mantar protests inspire online games

Rediff.com2 days ago

Online video games are emerging that recreate scenes from the Jantar Mantar protests in Delhi. Games like 'Jantar Mantar Chalo', 'Bhaag Neha Bhaag', and 'Jantar Mantar to Jail' allow players to experience elements of the demonstrations, from gathering crowds and dodging police to collecting 'Accountability' and 'Democracy' coins. Creators, inspired by news and real-life events, developed these games rapidly using AI and coding, gaining significant traction online.

Delhi: Security personnel told to exercise restraint

Delhi: Security personnel told to exercise restraint

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Delhi Police is preparing for a large protest on Saturday, expecting around 7,000 participants. Senior officers have instructed personnel to exercise maximum restraint, handle the situation professionally, and detain unauthorised gatherings. No permission has been granted for Ramlila Maidan, and action may be taken against individuals provoking police.

'Bharat Rice' for troops: Army upgrades rations, eases supply to remote posts

'Bharat Rice' for troops: Army upgrades rations, eases supply to remote posts

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian Army has launched 'Bharat Rice', a superior-quality rice for defence forces, aimed at improving ration quality and logistics. This initiative, spearheaded by the Directorate General of Supplies and Transport, involves direct supply to Army Supply Depots, including remote areas, and an MoU with FCI for infrastructure utilisation during contingencies. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted its significance for soldier welfare, operational readiness, and national security, emphasising logistics as combat power.

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

Rediff.com2 days ago

India may turn to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav for the series-deciding T20I against West Indies as they look to strengthen their bowling attack.