News for 'Friday Night Plan'

Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai police resorted to 'Plan B'

Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai police resorted to 'Plan B'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai Police are transporting three individuals from Kota, including a juvenile, who were apprehended in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. One of the accused is allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred on Sunday evening in Juhu.

Blue drum murder: Death row convicts Muskan, Sahil spend restless night in jail

Blue drum murder: Death row convicts Muskan, Sahil spend restless night in jail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, sentenced to death for the murder of Muskan's husband Saurabh Rajput, spent a distressed first night in jail and are now preparing to challenge the verdict in the Allahabad High Court.

Yogi renames Atiq Ahmed's former stronghold, plans 1,200 homes for poor

Yogi renames Atiq Ahmed's former stronghold, plans 1,200 homes for poor

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the renaming of Kasari-Masari, a former stronghold of gangster Atiq Ahmed, to Shrikrishnapuri. The area in Prayagraj will see the construction of 1,200 homes for poor families on land reclaimed from the mafia leader. Adityanath reiterated his government's "zero-tolerance" policy against criminals and highlighted development initiatives.

Four Juveniles Apprehended For Stabbing Man To Death In Delhi Over Old Dispute

Four Juveniles Apprehended For Stabbing Man To Death In Delhi Over Old Dispute

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Four juveniles have been apprehended by Delhi Police for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man, Vishal, to death in Siraspur. The crime, which occurred between October 23 and 24, was reportedly an act of revenge stemming from an old dispute where Vishal had allegedly disrupted their birthday celebration months ago.

Why are women in this U'khand village patrolling streets at night?

Why are women in this U'khand village patrolling streets at night?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Thani village, located on Old Mussoorie Road in Dehradun, has been drawing attention for a unique citizen-led initiative, with women residents taking up night patrols to keep the village streets safe from drug trafficking and people coming in search of narcotics.

Nine Navratri Life Insurance Lessons

Nine Navratri Life Insurance Lessons

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Here are nine lessons, one for each night of the Navratri festival, that can help any household think about protection clearly.

Bystander Injured In Tiger Shroff Car Firing Is Stable

Bystander Injured In Tiger Shroff Car Firing Is Stable

Rediff.com6 days ago

Umesh Chauhan, a bystander injured during a firing incident near actor Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu, Mumbai, is in stable condition at KEM Hospital. Three suspects have been apprehended in Rajasthan, reportedly planning to flee to Nepal, and one is linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Ramayana: Part 1 Heads For Blockbuster Opening

Ramayana: Part 1 Heads For Blockbuster Opening

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ramayana: Part 1 has kicked off its advance bookings with an impressive start, already selling over 1 lakh tickets before its November 5 release.

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three individuals, including a minor, allegedly involved in the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, were detained in Kota, Rajasthan. Police intercepted them on a train, revealing a connection to an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a plan to flee to Nepal. Mumbai Police are now taking custody of the suspects for further investigation.

Black Cats Take Over Mahakal Temple

Black Cats Take Over Mahakal Temple

Rediff.com2 days ago

Glimpses of NSG commandos conducting a mock drill at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Kollam Medical Store Fire: Police Suspect Insurance Fraud

Kollam Medical Store Fire: Police Suspect Insurance Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Kollam are investigating a suspected insurance fraud in connection with a medical store fire that occurred in August. An employee has been arrested, and the owner is also under scrutiny after investigations revealed the fire was allegedly set deliberately to claim Rs 77 lakh in losses.

Is Marco Jansen The Best Cricketer In The World?

Is Marco Jansen The Best Cricketer In The World?

Rediff.com3 days ago

'But sometimes I am cuckoo in the head. I sit late at night, and I think of how I want to play and how I want to be as a cricketer.'

Errors cost New Zealand in first two T20Is vs India, says Kiwi coach Walter

Errors cost New Zealand in first two T20Is vs India, says Kiwi coach Walter

Rediff.com12 hours ago

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment over his team's missed opportunities in the first two T20Is against India, acknowledging that while they played well for large parts, they failed to capitalise on crucial moments, leading to two close defeats.

'There will never be a Durga Puja in our lives again'

'There will never be a Durga Puja in our lives again'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Families of the 19 victims of the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede are grappling with immense grief, unable to partake in the festivities. Many recount the tragic night, highlighting alleged lapses in crowd control and inadequate police presence at the Chorbagan pandal. Survivors share harrowing experiences of losing loved ones in the crush.

Salman Warns Varun; Shahid-Kareena Hug

Salman Warns Varun; Shahid-Kareena Hug

Rediff.com2 days ago

From Salman Khan's cheeky advice to Varun Dhawan to Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor's reunion, the IIFA announcement in Mumbai was a starry affair.

'I Was Slowly Losing Myself': Svitolina on Ending Marriage to Monfils

'I Was Slowly Losing Myself': Svitolina on Ending Marriage to Monfils

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tennis World No 6 Elina Svitolina has announced her separation from French tennis star Gael Monfils, revealing how the emotional toll of Russia's war on Ukraine left her struggling to find herself.

'JD wanted to chat': How Trump's press secy was fired mid-interview

'JD wanted to chat': How Trump's press secy was fired mid-interview

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Katie Zacharia has been relieved of her duties as White House Press Secretary after just five days, following a rocky debut and questions over her legal credentials.

Will Nithya Raman be Los Angeles's first Indian American mayor?

Will Nithya Raman be Los Angeles's first Indian American mayor?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Kerala-born Nithya Raman is currently leading incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race following a recent televised debate. The two Democrats sparred over critical issues like homelessness and public safety. If elected in the November 3 polls, Raman would be the first Indian-American Mayor of Los Angeles.

Gajab Raat Review: Manoj Bajpayee Saves The Day

Gajab Raat Review: Manoj Bajpayee Saves The Day

Rediff.com1 days ago

Manoj Bajpayee has the fluctuating mood graph of his character down path whether hustling away his quick-witted energy in good faith or greed. It's a tricky terrain but few understand balance like this man, observes Sukanya Verma.

A legend exits CNN: Christiane Amanpour to leave after 43 years

A legend exits CNN: Christiane Amanpour to leave after 43 years

Rediff.com5 days ago

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour has announced her decision to leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years with the network.

No police permission for CJP march, security beefed up

No police permission for CJP march, security beefed up

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Delhi Police has deployed over 6,000 personnel, 220 companies of CAPF, and an expanded CCTV network in New Delhi for the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march on Friday. The march, which has not been granted permission, is planned for Central Park in Connaught Place, which will be closed. Prohibitory orders are in force, and police are prepared to take action against violators, while also offering an alternative, suitable location for a flag march to a select group.

Police Bust Khauf Gang Network, Arrest Two With Firearms And Heroin

Police Bust Khauf Gang Network, Arrest Two With Firearms And Heroin

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Special Operations Group (SOG) of police arrested two alleged associates of the Khauf gang in Jammu and Samba, recovering three firearms and heroin. The accused, Vansh Sharma and Yogeshwar Singh, are linked to an illegal weapons supply network and Punjab-based gangsters planning a targeted attack.

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Remanded To Police Custody

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Remanded To Police Custody

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

A Thane court has extended the police custody of Subhash Shinde, the first arrested accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, and sent two recently apprehended suspects from Uttar Pradesh, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, to seven-day police remand. The Special Investigation Team is probing the funding for the suspects' stay in UP and the broader conspiracy behind the "calculated and meticulously planned" September 29 murder.

France braces for more protests, clampdown intensifies

France braces for more protests, clampdown intensifies

Rediff.com4 days ago

France is preparing for fresh demonstrations on October 24 with a "massive" police deployment and extended curfews, following days of violent unrest. The protests, initially sparked by school conditions, have broadened into a nationwide campaign against rising living costs and declining public services, leading to over 2,500 arrests and significant damage.

Meghna Kaur, Akanksha Choudhary Ace Date Night Looks

Meghna Kaur, Akanksha Choudhary Ace Date Night Looks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Forget little black dresses for a second... when it comes to date night, nothing makes a statement quite like red.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, undergoes surgery

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, undergoes surgery

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, following a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The operation was without complications, and the Pope is recovering well, having returned to his room and requested dinner.

Gurugram Police Encounter: Three Arrested, Officer Injured In Sector 62 Shootout

Gurugram Police Encounter: Three Arrested, Officer Injured In Sector 62 Shootout

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Gurugram police arrested three alleged criminals following an encounter in Sector 62 on Friday night. A police official and two accused sustained gunshot injuries during the shootout. The arrested individuals, identified as Marfat alias Maru, Phool Babu Sheikh, and Srikul Sheikh, all from West Bengal, had MDMA and firearms in their possession.

CJP's Tiranga march today, Dipke 'ready to go to jail'

CJP's Tiranga march today, Dipke 'ready to go to jail'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke claims Delhi Police may detain him ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in Central Park, Connaught Place, on Friday. The march is a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. Dipke criticised the closure of Central Park and the alleged arrests of CJP members for waving the national flag, accusing the Prime Minister of hating the Tiranga and alleging an undeclared "Emergency".

When A Dream Took A 10 Year Break

When A Dream Took A 10 Year Break

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

I spent a sleepless night arguing with myself and losing.I woke up early and decided to take the job. A year or two, I told myself. I can always walk out later. That was the plan. Ten years is a strange way of keeping a one-year promise to yourself.

Snakebite cover-up fails: Wife, lover get death penalty for man's murder

Snakebite cover-up fails: Wife, lover get death penalty for man's murder

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A Meerut court has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and staging his death as a snakebite. The elaborate plot involved placing a live snake next to the victim's body to mislead investigators. This is the second death penalty awarded by a Meerut court this week for a murder case.

'We Don't Want To Prevent Anyone From Celebrating Any Religious Festival, But...'

'We Don't Want To Prevent Anyone From Celebrating Any Religious Festival, But...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

'Many devout religious people have told me categorically that they like celebrating festivals, but they are vehemently against the noise pollution and traffic obstruction that are being imposed under the pretext of celebrations.'

When Mumbai's Streets Were Battlegrounds For Protests

When Mumbai's Streets Were Battlegrounds For Protests

Rediff.com1 days ago

Marchers would walk four or five abreast through one side of the main Mahatma Gandhi Road, holding red or white banners that stretched from one end to the other, shouting slogans, calling upon passers by, including employees watching from the offices that line the road, to join (Dekhta kya/Shaamil ho), recalls Jyoti Punwani.

Can Maaya follow Sania Mirza? Teen star wins pro title

Can Maaya follow Sania Mirza? Teen star wins pro title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

India's teenage tennis sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran has made a significant mark on the professional circuit by winning the W35 Lagos tournament in Portugal, becoming the youngest Indian to achieve a pro singles title since Sania Mirza. The 17-year-old, who also secured the doubles crown, views this as just the beginning of her professional journey, aiming to compete in more senior events and improve her world ranking. She recently moved her training base to France and plans to focus on physical and technical improvements in the coming months.

Emergency imposed in country: CJP decries security curbs

Emergency imposed in country: CJP decries security curbs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have strongly criticised the Centre's security measures in New Delhi, including metro and train cancellations, ahead of their planned protest at Jantar Mantar. They accuse the government of imposing an "emergency" and being afraid of Gen Z, while demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The Supreme Court has intervened, directing authorities to ensure regulated movement.

India Coach Khalid Jamil Urges Team To Embrace Brazil Challenge

India Coach Khalid Jamil Urges Team To Embrace Brazil Challenge

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India's head coach Khalid Jamil is preparing his team for a historic football match against five-time world champions Brazil. Jamil emphasizes handling pressure, keeping things simple, and giving their best, despite the significant gap in rankings. Defender Anwar Ali also stresses the importance of staying calm and following the coach's plan for the high-stakes encounter.

TN police nab prime suspect in Rs 1-cr burglary at YouTuber's home

TN police nab prime suspect in Rs 1-cr burglary at YouTuber's home

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The prime suspect in the sensational burglary at the home of a YouTuber in Thammathukonam near Chennai was apprehended and a significant portion of the stolen valuables were recovered, the police said on Tuesday.

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three individuals were arrested in Kota for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and a bystander, is being investigated for links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which purportedly claimed responsibility due to Shroff's alleged association with Salman Khan. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the arrests and vowed strict action.

Cow helps abducted man escape in Haryana

Cow helps abducted man escape in Haryana

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A 23-year-old man, Roni, was allegedly abducted and assaulted in Gurugram over an old dispute. He managed to escape when the car carrying him crashed into a cow on the Hansi-Barwala road while en route to Hisar. Police have arrested two accused, Nitin and Khush alias Manjeet, and are searching for other accomplices involved in the crime.

Sanya, Kusha And Their Baddie Girl's Night Out

Sanya, Kusha And Their Baddie Girl's Night Out

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Nykaa turned Mumbai into one big girls' group chat as some of our favourite fashion girlies stepped out for a night of beauty, banter and seriously good outfits.

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.