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JF-17 engine sale to Pak benefits India, claims Russian experts

JF-17 engine sale to Pak benefits India, claims Russian experts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A Russian defence expert says the reported sale of RD-93 engines to Pakistan for integration into the JF-17 will actually benefit India, dismissing criticism of the Indian government by the opposition.

RCB stampede: KSCA officials resign; state govt orders CID probe

RCB stampede: KSCA officials resign; state govt orders CID probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, the resignation has been submitted to the president of the Board, Raghuram Bhat.

Global headwinds likely to show in IT firms' Q2 results

Global headwinds likely to show in IT firms' Q2 results

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Indian information-technology (IT) service providers are likely to report another quarter (July-September) of low, single-digit growth owing to macro uncertainties, chiefly emanating from America, with no respite in sight even in the second half of the year.

HC stays Sambhal MP's arrest

HC stays Sambhal MP's arrest

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The Allahabad high court on Friday stayed the arrest of Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq in connection with violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district during a survey of a Mughal-era mosque.

Haryana police forms SIT to probe Prof Mahmudabad case

Haryana police forms SIT to probe Prof Mahmudabad case

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Acting on the Supreme Court's direction, Haryana's Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate two FIRs against Ashoka University associate professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad. The SIT, headed by Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Mamta Singh, will include Superintendent of Police (Karnal) Ganga Ram Punia and Superintendent of Police (STF, Gurugram) Vikrant Bhushan. The SIT will expeditiously complete the investigation and submit a report at the earliest. Mahmudabad was arrested on May 18 for his social media posts on Operation Sindoor, which were alleged to have endangered the sovereignty and integrity of the country. The Supreme Court granted him interim bail on Thursday, but refused to stay the investigation.

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'The government is putting insurance in the same category as food, which is essential for life.' 'Now this is an opportunity for the sector to focus on the consumer.'

Aligarh boy forced to urinate on Pak flag, 3 booked

Aligarh boy forced to urinate on Pak flag, 3 booked

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

A video showing a mob surrounding a schoolboy and forcing him to urinate on a Pakistani flag in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has prompted police to launch a probe and book three people. The incident has been condemned by the Samajwadi Party, which sees it as an attempt to incite communal discord. Police are investigating both this incident and a separate report of a fruit juice vendor's shop being ransacked.

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Instead of the government and telecom operators solving the mess of their own creation, they're telling us we need to give access to our phones perpetually.'

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The court, after taking suo motu cognisance of the matter, issued notice to the state, and tasked it to file a detailed status report by June 10.

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'India has experienced any number of doctors, engineers, and individuals from professional backgrounds being implicated in terrorism. This is not a novel development.' 'These are mobilisations of opportunity. One does not exclusively associate with one's own kind. A comprehensive conspiracy requires diverse skill sets.' 'One needs individuals with local community contacts, those possessing physical capabilities, technical expertise -- an entire spectrum of capacities.'

Trump, Putin plan high-level talks in Budapest to end Ukraine war

Trump, Putin plan high-level talks in Budapest to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

He said both sides agreed to hold a meeting of senior advisers next week, led on the US side by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, before a proposed leaders' meeting in Budapest, Hungary.

Saif stabbing accused files bail plea, claims case fabricated against him

Saif stabbing accused files bail plea, claims case fabricated against him

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan after breaking into his Bandra house this January has moved a court in Mumbai for bail claiming he has been implicated in the case.

Preliminary report reveals what caused Hathras stampede

Preliminary report reveals what caused Hathras stampede

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Chaos caused after Narayan Sakaar Hari's followers were pushed by the godman's security and a 'slippery slope' resulted in the stampede that killed 121 people in Hathras on Tuesday, a preliminary report by the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) said.

Bihar polls: EC launches ECINet app among 17 new initiatives

Bihar polls: EC launches ECINet app among 17 new initiatives

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Election Commission (EC) has announced 17 new initiatives for the Bihar Assembly polls, including compulsory webcasting, mobile phone-deposit facilities, and measures to improve voter turnout and accessibility.

US Reluctant To Cut Tariff For India

US Reluctant To Cut Tariff For India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'What we are willing to do is definitely going to depend on what the Indian government wants to do.'

2 Iranians held for 'hypnotising', defrauding Gurugram shop owner

2 Iranians held for 'hypnotising', defrauding Gurugram shop owner

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Gurugram police has arrested two Iran nationals for allegedly cheating a shop owner of Rs 45,000 by 'hypnotising' him, officials said on Wednesday.

Cyclone Montha: Andhra prepares action plan for relief, essential supplies

Cyclone Montha: Andhra prepares action plan for relief, essential supplies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government has prepared an action plan for relief and essential supplies in pre-cyclone preparedness for Cyclone Montha, expected to cross the coast on October 28.

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'Vijay is not in the mood to care for the people even now.' 'Everybody is traumatised but Vijay is not consoling them.'

Maha villagers shoot fellow hunter dead mistaking him for wild boar

Maha villagers shoot fellow hunter dead mistaking him for wild boar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

A hunting expedition by a group of villagers went fatally wrong as one of them was shot dead by some other members, who allegedly mistook him for a wild boar in a forest area in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Wednesday.

Pakistan, Afghanistan peace talks fail

Pakistan, Afghanistan peace talks fail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Pakistan confirms that talks with the Afghan Taliban to address cross-border terrorism have failed, citing a lack of commitment from Kabul to control militancy. Pakistan accuses the Taliban of supporting anti-Pakistan terrorists and blames India for the failure of the talks.

Missed Investing In Gold? Read This

Missed Investing In Gold? Read This

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

New investors should not allow themselves to fall prey to FOMO and rush headlong into gold.

MP minister Vijay Shah booked for remarks on Col Qureshi

MP minister Vijay Shah booked for remarks on Col Qureshi

Rediff.com15 May 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday ordered registration of an FIR against state minister Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks targeted at Colonel Sofia Qureshi.

Uddhav called me twice: BJP MP on Disha Salian death case

Uddhav called me twice: BJP MP on Disha Salian death case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Rane demanded that the police register an FIR and arrest Aaditya Thackeray into the Disha Salian death case.

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'The South today is a creative engine shaping the future of Indian entertainment.'

Allahbadia row: SC issues notices to Maharashtra, Assam govts

Allahbadia row: SC issues notices to Maharashtra, Assam govts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response of Maharashtra and Assam governments on a plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani seeking to quash or transfer to Mumbai a first information report (FIR) registered in Guwahati in connection with a case of allegedly promoting obscenity in an online show.

Nagpur minority leader Fahim Khan booked for sedition

Nagpur minority leader Fahim Khan booked for sedition

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The cyber police in Nagpur have booked local leader Fahim Khan and five others on charges of sedition and spreading misinformation on social media during the violence that erupted in the city on Monday. The department has also sought information from Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube authorities about 230 profiles and requested their blocking.

DMRC to file FIR over viral video of passengers jumping gates

DMRC to file FIR over viral video of passengers jumping gates

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Saturday said it has taken cognisance of a viral video showing people jumping over automated fare collection gates at the Jama Masjid metro station and was in touch with police to file a first information report (FIR).

Bengaluru stampede: HC saves KSCA officials from arrest

Bengaluru stampede: HC saves KSCA officials from arrest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The Karnataka high court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to key office bearers of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in connection with the June 4 stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which left 11 people dead and 56 others injured.

1st major contact with Pak since Op Sindoor: India alerts Pak about flood

1st major contact with Pak since Op Sindoor: India alerts Pak about flood

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

It is the first major contact of its kind since the Pakistan-India conflict in May, the paper said, citing sources.

'Pakistan can beat India if General Munir...': Imran Khan

'Pakistan can beat India if General Munir...': Imran Khan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Imran Khan has said that Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir should bat as opener if they want to win a cricket match against India.

Threat message to Mumbai police says ISI plotting to kill Modi

Threat message to Mumbai police says ISI plotting to kill Modi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Mumbai Police on Saturday received a message threatening to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said.

Indian REITs Outshine Global Peers With 6-7% Yields

Indian REITs Outshine Global Peers With 6-7% Yields

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Since the first Reit listing in 2019, the sector has grown to a market capitalisation of about $18 billion as of August 2025, and is projected to cross $25 billion by 2030.

MeToo: Court refuses to admit Tanushree Dutta's complaint

MeToo: Court refuses to admit Tanushree Dutta's complaint

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

A Mumbai court has dismissed Tanushree Dutta's "MeToo" allegations against veteran actor Nana Patekar, citing the complaint was filed beyond the statute of limitations. The court observed that Dutta filed an FIR in 2018 for an incident that allegedly occurred in 2008, exceeding the three-year limitation period for the offenses under consideration. The court also noted that no application for condonation of the delay was filed to explain the reasons for the late filing.

Kirk murder: Trump declares Antifa 'major terror group'

Kirk murder: Trump declares Antifa 'major terror group'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he is designating the far-left, anti-fascist movement Antifa as a 'major terrorist organisation', days after the fatal shooting of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk.

NDA cadet found hanging in hostel room, suicide suspected

NDA cadet found hanging in hostel room, suicide suspected

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

A first-year cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) was found dead in his hostel room, with police suspecting suicide. A court of inquiry has been ordered.

SEE: India's top cyclist hit by speeding bikers

SEE: India's top cyclist hit by speeding bikers

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Esow escaped with "minor" injuries after he was hit from behind by two bikers on Wednesday but he said that it could have been worse.

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

: Build lasting wealth via disciplined, long-term mutual fund investing in India's compounding marathon, Shanaihi, Shanaihi, says Ramalingam Kalirajan