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US, Iran hold historic direct peace talks in Pakistan, first since 1979

US, Iran hold historic direct peace talks in Pakistan, first since 1979

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

As the negotiations continued, the Iranian government said on social media that "talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad entered the expert-level stage as economic, military, legal, and nuclear committees joined in".

West Bengal CM Holds First 'Janata Darbar'

West Bengal CM Holds First 'Janata Darbar'

Rediff.com6 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first 'janata darbar' after assuming office, hearing people's demands and grievances at a BJP office in Kolkata.

First Look: Ahaan Panday's Next Film Directed By Ali Abbas Zafar

First Look: Ahaan Panday's Next Film Directed By Ali Abbas Zafar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

After the massive success of his debut film Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday has commenced shooting his second film, a yet-untitled film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, with the first look hinting at an action-packed narrative.

West Bengal CM Holds First 'Janata Darbar': What It Means

West Bengal CM Holds First 'Janata Darbar': What It Means

Rediff.com5 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first 'janata darbar' at the BJP's state office in Salt Lake, listening to public grievances and demands. The initiative aims to establish a direct connection with citizens and project a governance model similar to BJP-ruled states.

Nottingham Trent University Scholarship: 25-50% Fee Waiver For First Year

Nottingham Trent University Scholarship: 25-50% Fee Waiver For First Year

Rediff.com5 days ago

Nottingham Trent University is offering partially funded study opportunities at its UK campuses to global undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.

WATCH: Deepika Padukone's First Public Appearance After Baby News

WATCH: Deepika Padukone's First Public Appearance After Baby News

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were spotted at Mumbai airport, marking Deepika's first public appearance since the announcement of their second pregnancy.

US envoys to hold direct talks with Iranian delegation in Pak

US envoys to hold direct talks with Iranian delegation in Pak

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are travelling to Pakistan for direct talks with an Iranian delegation as part of efforts to end the seven-week war, the White House announced.

IDFC First Bank Simplifies Customs Duty Payments Digitally

IDFC First Bank Simplifies Customs Duty Payments Digitally

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

IDFC First Bank has integrated with ICEGATE 2.0 to enable digital payment of customs duty, central excise, and service tax for its customers.

Why RBI's forex cap direction has not worked

Why RBI's forex cap direction has not worked

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) cap on banks' forex positions provided only a temporary boost to the rupee, with the currency quickly reversing gains and breaching the 95-per-dollar mark due to persistent underlying pressures.

England drop Crawley; pick uncapped Gay, Rew and Baker for first New Zealand Test

England drop Crawley; pick uncapped Gay, Rew and Baker for first New Zealand Test

Rediff.com13 May 2026

England have dropped opener Zak Crawley and selected Emilio Gay as Ben Duckett's opening partner in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand.

SC rejects plea on Bengal voter deletions, directs petitioners to tribunals

SC rejects plea on Bengal voter deletions, directs petitioners to tribunals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a petition concerning the deletion of names from voter lists in West Bengal, directing the petitioners to seek redressal through established appellate tribunals.

NorthEast United end ISL campaign with win over relegated Mohammedan Sporting

NorthEast United end ISL campaign with win over relegated Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com4 days ago

NorthEast United FC concluded their Indian Super League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club, with goals from Jairo Samperio and Dinesh Singh Soraisham.

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A goal scored under soccer's experimental 'daylight' offside rule was allowed for the first time in a professional match in the Canadian Premier League.

King's College Offers Rs 6.44 Lakh Grant For Indian Students Only

King's College Offers Rs 6.44 Lakh Grant For Indian Students Only

Rediff.com2 days ago

The University of Gloucestershire is looking for international student-athletes for funded study and training opportunities in the UK.

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

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

Rediff.com1 days ago

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.

Out of 25 lakh SIR appeals, 4043 names back in Bengal voter rolls

Out of 25 lakh SIR appeals, 4043 names back in Bengal voter rolls

Rediff.com1 days ago

Appellate tribunals in West Bengal have only disposed of a small fraction of the appeals filed against decisions made during the electoral roll revision, raising concerns about the efficiency of the process.

Kerala Government Orders Reinvestigation Into Attack On Congress Workers

Kerala Government Orders Reinvestigation Into Attack On Congress Workers

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Kerala government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to reinvestigate the alleged assault on Youth Congress workers by the gunmen of then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a protest in Alappuzha in 2023.

NCW Investigates Brutal Murder Of UP Teen As Possible Honour Killing

NCW Investigates Brutal Murder Of UP Teen As Possible Honour Killing

Rediff.com1 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports related to the murder of a teen girl from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, whose body was found in a train coach in Lucknow, suspecting a possible honour killing or hate crime.

IPL 2026: Gill leads by example with fielding masterclass

IPL 2026: Gill leads by example with fielding masterclass

Rediff.com2 days ago

Run-out, screamer, statement: Gill inspires Gujarat Titans' all-round domination in 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings

Mexico Outclass Ghana In FIFA World Cup Warm-Up

Mexico Outclass Ghana In FIFA World Cup Warm-Up

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Mexico defeated Ghana 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up match in Puebla, showcasing their form ahead of the tournament.

SC allows euthanasia for rabid, dangerous stray dogs

SC allows euthanasia for rabid, dangerous stray dogs

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has permitted euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill, or demonstrably dangerous stray dogs to mitigate the threat to human life. The ruling includes several directives to manage the rising stray dog population, emphasising public safety and animal welfare.

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Rediff.com4 days ago

From the genius of Drishyam to the misfires of Mirage, here's ranking every Malayalam thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph before Georgekutty returns in Drishyam 3.

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on System: 'There Is Hope After Every Setback'

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on System: 'There Is Hope After Every Setback'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'It's so liberating when there are two heroes in the film who are walking along and being each other's strength. When that happens, it shows on screen.'

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

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

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Why A Second Autopsy Was Ordered In Twisha Sharma Case

Why A Second Autopsy Was Ordered In Twisha Sharma Case

Rediff.com32 minutes ago

A team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi has started a second autopsy of former model and actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following a request from her family who allege inadequacies in the initial post-mortem.

Kerala Congress MLA Alleges Police Tampered Assault Report

Kerala Congress MLA Alleges Police Tampered Assault Report

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Congress MLA A D Thomas alleges that senior police officers intervened to modify the report related to his alleged assault during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas. He claims an ADGP-ranked officer was involved, and the SIT should investigate this alleged intervention.

Kerala Government To Intervene In Dalit Eviction Case

Kerala Government To Intervene In Dalit Eviction Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Kerala government has assured Dalit residents of a disputed land in Ernakulam district that it will seek more time from the court regarding their eviction. The assurance was given by State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, who stated the government will do everything necessary to help them and that further action will be taken only as per court directions.

Honda Cars India to introduce over 10 new models, including EVs and compact SUVs, by 2030

Honda Cars India to introduce over 10 new models, including EVs and compact SUVs, by 2030

Rediff.com1 days ago

Japanese automaker Honda plans to introduce over 10 new models, including electric vehicles and compact SUVs, in India by 2030, identifying India as one of its three key markets for future growth.

Andhra Pradesh to Launch India's First Indigenous Quantum Computers

Andhra Pradesh to Launch India's First Indigenous Quantum Computers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh is set to launch India's first indigenously built, open-access quantum computers, marking a significant step towards building a sovereign quantum hardware ecosystem. The initiative aims to position the state as a global hub for quantum technology and enable applications in various sectors.

Why Indian Boxing May Shift To Performance-Based Selection

Why Indian Boxing May Shift To Performance-Based Selection

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian boxing is considering rewarding boxers who perform well at major international events like the Asian Games with direct entry to the Olympic qualifiers, according to women's head coach Santiago Nieva.

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Supreme Court has directed Delhi Police to expedite its investigation into the assault of a woman advocate, allegedly by her husband, while ensuring the safety of the victim and her children.

Cash In Circulation Hits Record Rs 42.86 Trillion

Cash In Circulation Hits Record Rs 42.86 Trillion

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cash remains dominant for many transactions despite continued expansion in digital payments across the country.

AIIMS Team Performs Second Autopsy In Twisha Sharma Death Case

AIIMS Team Performs Second Autopsy In Twisha Sharma Death Case

Rediff.com15 minutes ago

A team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi has begun a second autopsy of former model and actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order. The family alleges dowry harassment and abetment to suicide, while the in-laws claim drug addiction. The family has raised concerns about the initial post-mortem and seeks a thorough investigation.

AIIMS panel to talk to Twisha Sharma's family before second post-mortem

AIIMS panel to talk to Twisha Sharma's family before second post-mortem

Rediff.com44 minutes ago

A medical board from AIIMS Delhi will conduct a second post-mortem examination on former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following her family's concerns about the initial autopsy and allegations of dowry harassment.

AIFF To Amend Constitution, Discuss ISL Partner At SGM

AIFF To Amend Constitution, Discuss ISL Partner At SGM

Rediff.com1 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will hold a Special General Body Meeting to amend its constitution in line with the National Sports Governance Act and discuss the new commercial partner for the Indian Super League.

Pritam And Pedro Teaser: Kaafi Charming!

Pritam And Pedro Teaser: Kaafi Charming!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Raju Hirani's films can sometimes feel a little too goofy, but under Avinash Arun's direction, it will be interesting to see how that material lands, notes Mayur Sanap.

Karuppu Review: Suriya's 'God Mode' Weakens This Fantasy Entertainer

Karuppu Review: Suriya's 'God Mode' Weakens This Fantasy Entertainer

Rediff.com5 days ago

Karuppu begins with a striking idea of God battling a broken justice system, only to turn into a routine Suriya mass spectacle.

Mumbai Metro Aqua line hit by technical snags; commuters stuck in tunnel

Mumbai Metro Aqua line hit by technical snags; commuters stuck in tunnel

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mumbai's Metro Line 3, the Aqua Line, experienced two disruptions due to technical issues, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. Passengers reported being stranded inside trains and stations, with complaints of overcrowding and poor communication from authorities.

Cyberbullying Pushes New School Policy

Cyberbullying Pushes New School Policy

Rediff.com15 May 2026

'Cyberbullying has become extremely worrisome now, with several complaints being received from schools.'