Bollywood celebrities showcased an array of stylish festive looks during this year's Ganpati celebrations, ranging from traditional saris to modern ensembles, setting new trends in festive fashion.
A Delhi court has sentenced three men, Sahil alias Ishmile, Mohit, and Vishal alias Vicky, to six years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000 each for the attempted murder of a youth in Badarpur in 2019. The court found them guilty under Section 307 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, noting their common intention in the stabbing incident where the victim, Mukul, sustained life-threatening injuries.
Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister A Kali Krishna Srinivas, known as Alla Nani, has died at 56 due to a heart attack. Political leaders, including Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, expressed their condolences. Srinivas had served as Deputy CM and health minister and recently joined the TDP after losing the 2024 Assembly election.
A Kanpur-based engineer, Chandan Gupta, alleges he was abused, threatened, and tortured during a 48-hour detention by Russian police in Moscow. He denies charges of public intoxication and property damage, claiming police provided no evidence and denied him contact with family or a translator. Gupta also criticises the Indian Embassy's handling of the situation, stating they relied solely on the Russian police's version of events. Traumatised, he has returned to India and vows never to work abroad again.
The Congress-led UDF government in Kerala has ordered a police inquiry into the alleged CMRL bribery case, targeting former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law P A Mohamed Riyas. This decision follows a report from the Enforcement Directorate and legal advice from the Advocate General.
A comprehensive study analysing data from over 88 lakh participants across four continents has found a significant association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and increased risks of various chronic diseases, including cardiovascular events, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and even mortality. The research highlights that even small increases in UPF intake can lead to higher health risks.
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Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna discusses the emotional challenges of balancing motherhood with her sporting career, as she prepares for the Asian Games after winning bronze at the Commonwealth Games.
In Rediff's new series on modern marriages, young couples from across India discuss how they deal with differences of opinion, lifestyle preferences and personal choices. Here, Tanya* tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how discovering that her husband met his ex-girlfriend left her struggling to rebuild trust, even though she has no proof that he cheated.
IIT-Kanpur has developed an AI-powered "Family Score" system to identify households needing welfare support using existing government data. This system, demonstrated in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government, aims to provide a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional surveys for assessing socio-economic conditions and ensuring targeted welfare delivery.
Police in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district have arrested two youths, Joy Pal and Debabrata Mallick, for allegedly raping two girls, including a 13-year-old. The arrests followed a complaint after one victim went missing, and further investigation revealed a second victim. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act.
A LinkedIn post by Pooja Sahu, detailing her husband Sourabh's sudden layoff from Oracle after 12 years of dedicated service, including working through holidays and even from a hospital, has gone viral, capturing the emotional toll of the tech giant's latest job cuts.
Tragedy struck two New Jersey families with Rutgers University graduates Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, both 24, hit by a subway train in Manhattan.
Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump's younger daughter, attended the Ambani family's festive celebrations with her husband Michael Boulos.
China's communist party has expelled two senior military officials, including General Zhang Youxia, the highest-ranking People's Liberation Army officer, for serious discipline and law violations.
The Indian Sports Ministry has sought assistance from the Indian diaspora in Nagoya to help with athlete accommodation at the Asian Games, as several Indian and other athletes have faced delays and issues with their designated lodging due to a lack of a dedicated athletes' village.
A 70-year-old mother in Azamgarh recounts the tragic loss of her second son, Arvind Singh, who allegedly shot dead his wife and two priests before being killed in a police encounter. The incident followed an argument during a religious ritual, leaving three children orphaned and traumatised.
A 13-year-old boy was allegedly abducted and murdered by his neighbour in Bengaluru as part of a ransom plot. The accused, Bhaskar Reddy, has been arrested, while police search for an accomplice. The murder was reportedly premeditated to prevent the boy from identifying his abductors.
Nikhil Rasal from Satara and Adarsh Mitra Mandal of Gharat Aali, Alibag, have used their Ganpati decorations to highlight the work and public service associated with Tukaram Mundhe, commissioner of food and drug administration turning the festival into a platform for social awareness.
A 13-year-old boy in Bengaluru was allegedly abducted and murdered by his 28-year-old neighbour, Bhaskar Reddy, as part of a ransom plot to repay a debt. Reddy, who recently returned from London, was arrested after his car, containing the boy's body, crashed, leading passers-by to alert the police. Authorities are now searching for an accomplice.
The Delhi poll body has issued notices to several prominent voters, including Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, for discrepancies in their enumeration forms during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. While Gupta's entry has been validated, millions of other voters, including other political figures, have received notices for issues like age-related mismatches or being unmapped with previous SIR records, requiring them to submit documents by October 29.
'Modi had his own cricket team in his school days. He was a good cricketer.'
Vidarsa K Vinod has made history by becoming the first woman from Keralam to win an Asian Games medal in shooting, securing a silver in the women's 10m air rifle team event in Japan.
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped, stabbed to death, and her body dumped in an open field in New Delhi. Four individuals, including three minors, have been apprehended in connection with the crime. The victim and accused were known to each other, and the incident reportedly occurred after they consumed alcohol together in a tempo. Police used CCTV footage to identify and trace the suspects.
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'How will this woman find her? And how does that affect her, because it's not a biological relationship.'
The aftermath of catastrophic flash floods and mudslides that swept through Nepal's Nuwakot and Dhading districts in September 2026. Survivors in Betrawati, Devighat, Ratamate, Angitar and Galchhi recount narrow escapes and shattered livelihoods, as a damaged school and thousands still missing underscore the scale of a disaster triggered by a glacial collapse.
More than a quarter of a century after Indian Army soldier Avnish Yadav laid down his life in the Kargil War defending the nation, his family said that several promises made by the authorities in recognition of his sacrifice are yet to be fulfilled.
Wushu player Divyanshi Choudhary has accepted the national federation's decision to drop her from the Asian Games squad due to an ACL tear.
An 18-year-old man, Sumit Giri, was allegedly stabbed to death in Naraina Village, West Delhi, following an argument among friends that began with a joke about calling someone "Papa". The incident escalated, leading to the fatal stabbing and subsequent assault by the accused's brother. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the motive.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, used a satirical "resignation" letter to criticise the Mohan Yadav government in Madhya Pradesh over the deaths of over 30 tribal children in Balaghat district. His letter, addressed to the Governor, highlighted failures in compensation, basic amenities like water and education, and tribal welfare, questioning the government's accountability. The issue has also drawn the attention of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which sought responses from state departments regarding the alleged deaths due to infectious diseases and inadequate facilities.
A 32-year-old man died after allegedly falling unconscious at a police post in Jammu, leading to protests by his family and locals who claim custodial torture. Police have ordered both departmental and magisterial inquiries into the incident, assuring action against any wrongdoing. Four police personnel have been attached to headquarters.
Six police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, have been suspended in Firozabad after allegedly kicking a pregnant woman during an arrest, leading to her death. The woman's family claims she was kicked in the abdomen while pleading for her husband's release. She later gave birth prematurely and died, while her newborn remains in critical condition. Villagers protested the police action.
A doctor at Berhampur circle jail in Odisha has been suspended for allegedly facilitating a murder-accused BJD leader, Bikram Kumar Panda, to threaten a witness over the phone from inside the prison. The incident led to a fresh case against the doctor, the BJD leader, and his aide.
A Bahraich court has sentenced a young man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 54,000 in a rape case from four years ago. The convict, a juvenile at the time of the incident, was identified through DNA evidence after the victim became pregnant. He will be held at a 'Government Place of Safety' until he turns 21, then transferred to district jail.
BSP chief Mayawati has announced that her nephew Akash Anand has been "completely freed" from the party, following his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth's retirement from politics. Mayawati questioned Anand's commitment, suggesting his personal and family interests outweighed the party's, especially after his failure to repost her X post regarding Siddharth's retirement. This decision comes as the BSP prepares for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Suchika Tariyal, a 36-year-old Indian athlete, has secured India's first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by reaching the semifinals of the women's Traditional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) 60kg event. Her journey began at age 12, driven by a desire for self-defence, leading her through successful careers in judo and jiu-jitsu before transitioning to MMA. She aims to convert her assured bronze into a gold medal.
Prominent individuals, including Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and Zerodha founders Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, have appeared on a notice list during Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls due to various discrepancies. Authorities clarify that these notices are part of a verification process and officials will assist in resolving the issues without inconveniencing the individuals, also debunking reports about CM D K Shivakumar's mother receiving a notice.
Former Hurriyat Conference leader Bilal Gani Lone on Sunday held a workers' rally in north Kashmir's Handwara constituency, signalling his entry into mainstream politics while asserting his claim to the political legacy of his slain father, Abdul Gani Lone.
The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, with Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Dhanush, and Sanjay Mishra among the prominent winners.
