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Why Gaurav Khanna Quit Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Why Gaurav Khanna Quit Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'I got back on the show after taking medication and doing whatever I could to ease the pain in my elbow. But when it happened again, I realised I couldn't take it anymore because, going forward, it could hamper my recovery.'

Thane Police Arrest Man In Labourer Murder Case

Thane Police Arrest Man In Labourer Murder Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 20-year-old man, Gaurav Waghe, has been arrested in Thane for allegedly murdering a 29-year-old labourer. The incident occurred after a heated argument in the Uttarshiv area on Thursday.

Major Arms And Explosives Smuggling Module Busted In Amritsar

Major Arms And Explosives Smuggling Module Busted In Amritsar

Rediff.com7 days ago

Amritsar police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms and explosives smuggling module, arresting five individuals, including a father and son. Authorities recovered a .30 bore assault rifle, two hand grenades, and 13 foreign-made sophisticated pistols, along with 25 live cartridges. The module was reportedly in contact with a foreign-based smuggler, using drones for consignments.

Churchill Brothers claim historic ISL win over Mumbai City

Churchill Brothers claim historic ISL win over Mumbai City

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Churchill Brothers SC kicked off their Indian Super League 2026-27 campaign with a 2-1 victory against Mumbai City FC in their first home game. Gaurav Bora scored the club's inaugural ISL goal, followed by Sebastian Gutierrez, securing a significant win despite a late penalty from Sergio Llamas for Mumbai City.

Reckless Truck Driver Apprehended After Fatal Dwarka Accident

Reckless Truck Driver Apprehended After Fatal Dwarka Accident

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man died and three others were injured in a truck-motorcycle collision in Dwarka, southwest Delhi, on Saturday. The truck driver has been apprehended, and police are investigating the incident.

Hammer Throwers Shine With New Records At U23 Athletics Meet

Hammer Throwers Shine With New Records At U23 Athletics Meet

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nirbhay Choudhary and Haqikat Grewal set new meet records in hammer throw at the Indian Open U23 Athletics Competition in Jaipur. Other records were also broken in men's 400m hurdles and 10,000m track race on the concluding day of the three-day event.

Gangster Associates Arrested, Planned Killing Averted

Gangster Associates Arrested, Planned Killing Averted

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police have apprehended two individuals linked to a gangster network in Nawanshahr, recovering sophisticated weapons. Their arrest thwarted a planned targeted killing of a rival gang member during a court appearance in SBS Nagar. The accused are also suspected of involvement in a sarpanch's murder in Ludhiana and have links to foreign-based handlers orchestrating contract killings.

How Punjab Police Dismantled A Major Drug And Arms Network

How Punjab Police Dismantled A Major Drug And Arms Network

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a significant drug trafficking and illegal arms smuggling network in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of three individuals. Authorities recovered 10 pistols and over a kilogram of heroin, with investigations pointing to foreign-based smugglers supplying weapons to criminal elements.

New Leadership For Delhi Golf Club

New Leadership For Delhi Golf Club

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Former national golf champion Amandeep Johl has been elected captain of the Delhi Golf Club. He will lead a new committee featuring accomplished sportspersons and experienced administrators, aiming to combine sporting expertise with sound governance to nurture future golf champions.

SC to hear plea against Rahul Gandhi for pushing pregnant journalist

SC to hear plea against Rahul Gandhi for pushing pregnant journalist

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an application alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed a pregnant journalist during a march to the apex court on October 12. The matter was mentioned by senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia, who stated the journalist was three months pregnant and required hospitalisation. The court will hear the application on October 26 or October 27, alongside other pleas related to the October 12 march and electoral roll irregularities.

Hathras Double Murder: Second Wife Conspired To Kill Retired Army Man

Hathras Double Murder: Second Wife Conspired To Kill Retired Army Man

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the double murder of a retired Army man and his first wife in Hathras. Police claim the man's second wife conspired with her alleged lover to commit the crime for property and to live together.

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal As Son Kills Father

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal As Son Kills Father

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 58-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his son in Seraikela-Kharswan district, Jharkhand, following an argument over a domestic issue. The accused fled the scene, and police are searching for him.

Punjab anti-drug activist's family refuses last rites, seeks CBI probe

Punjab anti-drug activist's family refuses last rites, seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com6 days ago

The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, shot dead in Mansa, Punjab, has refused to perform his last rites, demanding justice and a CBI probe. The murder has triggered a political controversy, with opposition leaders criticising the state government's handling of the drug menace and law and order.

Extramarital Affair Led To Husband's Murder, Wife Arrested In Thane

Extramarital Affair Led To Husband's Murder, Wife Arrested In Thane

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Thane police have arrested a woman who was on the run for one-and-a-half months in connection with the murder of her husband in Nagpur. The accused, Deepali Salunke, allegedly had an extramarital affair, which led to discord and ultimately the fatal attack on her husband, Gaurav Ragde. She confessed to her involvement during interrogation.

32 medals! Haryana celebrates its Asian Games stars

32 medals! Haryana celebrates its Asian Games stars

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Haryana's athletes, who secured an impressive 32 medals including 14 gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, received a warm welcome from Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam. The minister and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini lauded their performance, highlighting the state's significant contribution to India's overall medal tally and its strong sporting culture.

Ex-Shimla SSP Faces FIR Over Alleged Rs 2.35 Lakh Fund Misappropriation

Ex-Shimla SSP Faces FIR Over Alleged Rs 2.35 Lakh Fund Misappropriation

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Shimla police have registered an FIR against former city SSP Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi for allegedly misappropriating Rs 2.35 lakh from a government fund and defrauding a police constable. The constable claimed he was not reimbursed for Rs 1.87 lakh spent from his personal account on official duties, despite signing a payment voucher.

Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Shami scalps four as Bengal dominate Delhi on Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Shami scalps four as Bengal dominate Delhi on Day 1

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Mohammed Shami's impressive 4/30 led Bengal's strong start against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. Other matches saw centuries from Shikhar Mohan (Jharkhand), Ankit Bawne (Maharashtra), and Gaurav Choudhary (Odisha) on the opening day of Group C fixtures.

Goa Nightclub Owners Granted Bail In Health NOC Manipulation Case

Goa Nightclub Owners Granted Bail In Health NOC Manipulation Case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, have been granted regular bail by a Goa court in a case involving the alleged manipulation of a Health Department NOC to obtain an excise licence. The alleged forgery came to light after a devastating fire at the nightclub in December 2025 killed 25 people. Despite the bail, the brothers will remain in custody due to a separate High Court order in the fire tragedy case, with stringent conditions imposed by the court.

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits Five Men In Attempted Murder Case

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits Five Men In Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted five men accused of rioting and attempted murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The court criticised the investigating agency for trying to "fill the lacuna" in the case and failing to establish the accused's presence at the crime scene, citing weak evidence from CCTV footage and lack of identification by witnesses.

Anti-drug activist Jhota's murder: Punjab CM orders CBI probe

Anti-drug activist Jhota's murder: Punjab CM orders CBI probe

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered a CBI probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, following intense pressure from his family and supporters after his killing on October 13 in Mansa.

Test Twenty: New Mixed-Gender Cricket Format to Debut in Colombo

Test Twenty: New Mixed-Gender Cricket Format to Debut in Colombo

Rediff.com6 days ago

Test Twenty, cricket's new format, debuts in Colombo on November 14, with 160 young cricketers and boys' and girls' scores combining to decide one winner.

Kenyan Runner Sets New Course Record At Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Kenyan Runner Sets New Course Record At Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kenya's Charles Matata broke the course record to win the men's elite race at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, clocking 58 minutes and 52 seconds. Ethiopia's Wudinesh Alemu secured the women's elite title. Indian elite races were won by Shailesh Kushwaha and Ankita Dhyani, with significant prize money awarded across categories.

Punjab Mourns Anti-Drug Activist's Murder, Demands CBI Probe

Punjab Mourns Anti-Drug Activist's Murder, Demands CBI Probe

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh has called for justice for anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead in Mansa last week. Jhota was killed after confronting a medical store owner selling addictive drugs. His family and supporters are protesting, demanding a CBI probe and refusing cremation until justice is served, with actress Neeru Bajwa and singer Babbu Mann also showing support.

Ambulance carrying soldier's body crashes; 3 of his family members, driver killed

Ambulance carrying soldier's body crashes; 3 of his family members, driver killed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

An Army ambulance carrying the remains of Subedar Major Satyawan collided with a stationary truck on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of three of his family members and the ambulance driver. The accident occurred near the Ayodhya-Sultanpur border.

Jhota Murder: Family Refuses Post-Mortem Until Demands Met

Jhota Murder: Family Refuses Post-Mortem Until Demands Met

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead last week in Mansa, is refusing a post-mortem examination until their demands are met. They are seeking a trauma centre in Jhota's name and compensation for the injured, despite the CBI taking over the murder investigation. Protests are ongoing, and a joint action committee has called for resignations and dismissals of officials.

Old Rivalry Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi

Old Rivalry Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi

Rediff.com7 days ago

Four individuals have been arrested on Thursday in southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj for the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man, Shahid Hussain, who was recently released from jail. The murder is believed to be a result of an old rivalry stemming from an altercation inside Tihar Jail in 2025. Police are searching for other absconding accused.

Delhi Court Rules Against Bail For MCOCA Accused

Delhi Court Rules Against Bail For MCOCA Accused

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A Delhi court rejected the bail plea of Hariom, accused under the stringent MCOCA, stating that prolonged incarceration alone is not sufficient grounds for bail under special laws. The court emphasised balancing individual liberty with societal protection and legislative objectives.

Influencer Mad Sandhu murder: Key accused nabbed from Mumbai

Influencer Mad Sandhu murder: Key accused nabbed from Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Punjabi social media influencer Mad Sandhu was fatally shot by two unidentified assailants in Amritsar.

India secure 2 dressage final berths in Nagoya Asian Games

India secure 2 dressage final berths in Nagoya Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Indian riders Jai Sud and Hriday Vipul Chheda have successfully qualified for the individual dressage final at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Chheda secured 11th place and Sud 13th in the second individual qualifier, ensuring India filled both its available berths. Fellow riders Shruti Vora and Gaurav Pundhir, however, did not make the cut.

Bharatpreet, Nitika rewrite record books in athletics

Bharatpreet, Nitika rewrite record books in athletics

Rediff.com5 days ago

Discus thrower Bharatpreet Singh and pole vaulter Nitika Anup established new meet records at the 6th Indian Open U23 Athletics Competition in Jaipur. Bharatpreet won gold with a throw of 54.70m, while Nitika secured gold by clearing 4.15m. The event also saw other athletes achieve notable results across various disciplines.

Punjab observes state-wide bandh over anti-drug activist's murder

Punjab observes state-wide bandh over anti-drug activist's murder

Rediff.com7 days ago

A state-wide bandh was observed across Punjab on Thursday following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. Markets and educational institutions remained shut, and roads were blocked by protesters, disrupting traffic. Jhota was shot on Tuesday for questioning the illegal sale of addictive drugs. His family, supported by various political parties and farmer unions, has refused to perform his last rites until justice is delivered, demanding resignations of top officials and a CBI probe. The incident has intensified the political debate on drug menace and law and order in Punjab.

Punjab activist murder: Accused held, house razed, mob torches his shop

Punjab activist murder: Accused held, house razed, mob torches his shop

Rediff.com7 days ago

The owner of a medical store, Ashwani Kumar, accused of fatally shooting anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab's Mansa, has been arrested from Rajasthan. Following his arrest, angry mobs set his medical store ablaze and authorities razed a portion of his house, while Jhota's father has called for a statewide bandh on October 15.

Cong, INDIA bloc back Raihan Vadra over photo row; BJP says political launch

Cong, INDIA bloc back Raihan Vadra over photo row; BJP says political launch

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A sharp political slugfest erupted on Thursday as Congress leaders and INDIA bloc allies rallied behind MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son, Raihan Vadra, accusing the authorities and Centre of censoring artistic expression after Bikaner House requested the removal of several photographs from his exhibition.

Italian woman duped in Gurugram with fake marriage proposal

Italian woman duped in Gurugram with fake marriage proposal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

An Italian woman, Paola Bertolini, travelled to Gurugram, India, to report a romance scam where a man allegedly swindled 1,000 euros from her. Dissatisfied with the response in Italy, she approached the Gurugram Cyber Police, who have registered a case and launched a search for the accused.

INDIA bloc's SC march: Nobody can browbeat judiciary, says CJI

INDIA bloc's SC march: Nobody can browbeat judiciary, says CJI

Rediff.com7 days ago

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asserted that the judiciary cannot be browbeaten, during a hearing on a plea against a political march to the Supreme Court by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders on October 12. The plea alleges an attempt to obstruct the judicial system and seeks a ban on political demonstrations within court premises. The court has issued notices to the leaders and ordered the preservation of CCTV footage from the incident.

Only 'Sanatan Dharma' followers can touch Durga idol, says Suvendu

Only 'Sanatan Dharma' followers can touch Durga idol, says Suvendu

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that only followers of 'Sanatan Dharma' would be permitted to touch Durga idols during immersion in the Hooghly river, citing religious traditions. He also reviewed extensive security and safety arrangements for the immersion process, including NDRF involvement and precautions for spectators at Taki, following a recent stampede incident.

Pregnant woman kicked by UP cops dies; 6 suspended

Pregnant woman kicked by UP cops dies; 6 suspended

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

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.

15 killed as speeding truck ploughs into devotees near MP temple

15 killed as speeding truck ploughs into devotees near MP temple

Rediff.com4 days ago

At least 14 persons were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ran over devotees gathered near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior late on Saturday night, breaking through a police checkpoint and damaging the temple's gate and outer wall.

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.

Justice Sought For Slain Anti-Drug Activist Parvider Singh Jhota In Mansa

Justice Sought For Slain Anti-Drug Activist Parvider Singh Jhota In Mansa

Rediff.com5 days ago

Anti-drug activist Parvider Singh Jhota was shot dead in Mansa on October 13. His family and supporters are refusing to cremate his body until their demands for justice, including a CBI probe and resignations of top officials, are met. The incident has triggered political protests and condemnation across Punjab, with various leaders visiting the protest site and the SGPC announcing a tribute.