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Siya taken to site where Ketan's 'murder plot' was rehearsed

Siya taken to site where Ketan's 'murder plot' was rehearsed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Police in Pune have taken Siya Goyal to the location where she and Chetan Chaudhary allegedly rehearsed pushing her fiance, Ketan Agarwal, off a cliff. The incident occurred at Lohagad Fort, and Goyal's clothes from the day of the alleged murder have been recovered. The couple, who were set to marry, are accused of eliminating Agarwal as he was an obstacle to Goyal's relationship with Chaudhary.

Modi-Takaichi Summit Opens New India-Japan Chapter

Modi-Takaichi Summit Opens New India-Japan Chapter

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Notwithstanding the economic complementarities and the host of agreements for deepening economic relation on a host of areas, both sides share common viewpoints on the foreign policy domain and seek common grounds to serve as a counterweight to China, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Tecno Camon Slim Unveiled: 7 Features That Make It Stand Out

Tecno Camon Slim Unveiled: 7 Features That Make It Stand Out

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Slim smartphones continue to attract buyers looking for a device that combines style with practicality, and Tecno's latest offering appears to do just that.

Mumbai man dies after falling into open manhole; 4 officials suspended

Mumbai man dies after falling into open manhole; 4 officials suspended

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

A 55-year-old man died after falling into an open manhole in Mumbai during heavy rains, leading to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) suspending four officials and initiating a homicide case against the responsible contractor for alleged negligence.

The story behind the music playing at FIFA World Cup stadiums

The story behind the music playing at FIFA World Cup stadiums

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

World Cup music isn't random; FIFA's 'Stadium Entertainment Team' curates over 750 songs, mixing global classics with country-specific favourites, with each team having signature, warm-up, and goal-scoring tracks.

Delhi dowry death: 'She hoped earning more would help end abuse'

Delhi dowry death: 'She hoped earning more would help end abuse'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

A 28-year-old newlywed Delhi woman, Akriti Sutar, who died after allegedly falling from a building, had hoped that returning to work and earning money would help her gradually end the dowry-related taunts and abuse she faced at her matrimonial home, her brother revealed.

Woman Detained After Five-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered

Woman Detained After Five-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A five-year-old girl was found murdered in her neighbour's house in Jaipur, hours after she went missing. Police have detained a woman, who is suspected of killing the child out of revenge following a dispute with the girl's mother.

'They left my son to die, now they are roaming free': A father's emotional plea

'They left my son to die, now they are roaming free': A father's emotional plea

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The grieving parents of Sarthak Mattoo, who died in an alleged hit-and-run incident in southwest Delhi, have made an emotional video appeal for justice, questioning the pace of the police investigation and demanding strict action against those responsible.

9 Doctors Who Became Leaders

9 Doctors Who Became Leaders

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

On Doctors' Day this week let's turn the spotlight onto doctors who decided to become leaders.

Iran okays 'highest level' of nuke inspections, no Hormuz blockade: Trump

Iran okays 'highest level' of nuke inspections, no Hormuz blockade: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that Tehran has consented to long-term, comprehensive monitoring of its nuclear infrastructure. Concurrently, Washington will ease shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz and release bound financial concessions, subject to stringent American oversight.

Shooter stopped at first contact: US Secret Service on White House shooting

Shooter stopped at first contact: US Secret Service on White House shooting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Deputy director Matthew Quinn of the US Secret Service office of communications said that the 'coward' shooter was quickly stopped at 'first contact' following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Heavy rains with 80 kmph winds alert for Mumbai; WFH for pvt firms

Heavy rains with 80 kmph winds alert for Mumbai; WFH for pvt firms

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and warnings include potential flash floods, structural damage, and disruptions to essential services. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also urged caution and deployed officials to monitor the situation.

Chhattisgarh tribal family reconverts to faith after eviction

Chhattisgarh tribal family reconverts to faith after eviction

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

A tribal family in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district was briefly evicted from their village by residents over alleged religious conversion but was allowed to return after agreeing to reconvert to their original faith. Police and district officials intervened to resolve the dispute.

Bihar woman gang-raped; cartridge-like object retrieved from private parts

Bihar woman gang-raped; cartridge-like object retrieved from private parts

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in Bihar's Begusarai district, with doctors treating her reportedly retrieving a cartridge-like object, a stone and a piece of wood from her private parts during medical examination days after the incident, officials said on Thursday.

Mohan Yadav's Family Land Deals Raise Conflict Of Interest Questions

Mohan Yadav's Family Land Deals Raise Conflict Of Interest Questions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's family is under scrutiny after an Indian Express newspaper report revealed their extensive land purchases in Ujjain, particularly in areas benefiting from state infrastructure projects, raising questions of propriety and conflict of interest.

India-EU FTA Legal Scrub to Conclude Soon, Pact Expected by December 31

India-EU FTA Legal Scrub to Conclude Soon, Pact Expected by December 31

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the legal scrubbing of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) text is expected to be completed within 10-12 days, with the final deal anticipated to be signed by December 31.

Arson Attempt in Delhi: Police Identify Suspects in Adarsh Nagar House Fire

Arson Attempt in Delhi: Police Identify Suspects in Adarsh Nagar House Fire

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have identified two men suspected of attempting to set a house on fire in Adarsh Nagar, with arrests expected soon. The incident, which caused no injuries, is being treated as arson without provocation.

Ex-Chief Secretary Criticises Himachal CM Over Housing Project Graft Claims

Ex-Chief Secretary Criticises Himachal CM Over Housing Project Graft Claims

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Former chief secretary Vinit Chowdhary has criticised Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu over his handling of graft allegations in the Chester Hill housing project.

From 'Wonderwall' to K-Pop: The music behind the FIFA World Cup roar

From 'Wonderwall' to K-Pop: The music behind the FIFA World Cup roar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Watching the World Cup and hearing the music in the stadium may have left you wondering - how is that chosen? Is it just coincidence that "Wonderwall" plays after England matches? Are "Freed from Desire" or "Livin' on a Prayer" always played? And why?

HC upholds death sentences for 38 IM men in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts

HC upholds death sentences for 38 IM men in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the death sentences for 38 Indian Mujahideen operatives and life imprisonment for 11 others involved in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts, which killed 56 people. The court also directed the state government to pay significant compensation to victims' families and those grievously injured.

TMC seeks disqualification of 20 rebel MPs

TMC seeks disqualification of 20 rebel MPs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has formally petitioned Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to disqualify 20 rebel MPs, arguing their claimed merger with the lesser-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) is invalid under the anti-defection law.

TMC revolt brings NDA closer to two-thirds mark in RS; LS goal distant

TMC revolt brings NDA closer to two-thirds mark in RS; LS goal distant

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A rebellion within the Trinamool Congress is expected to significantly increase the NDA's numbers in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, bringing the ruling alliance closer to a two-thirds majority needed for constitutional amendments. This shift is driven by upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, TMC MP resignations, and potential support from defecting TMC Lok Sabha members.

Why Modi Should Watch Japan's Transformation Under Sanae Takaichi

Why Modi Should Watch Japan's Transformation Under Sanae Takaichi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

History may remember Takaichi Sanae not as the leader who simply accelerated Japanese rearmament, but as one who governed during Japan's transition from an industrial-age security model to a post-industrial strategic member of the global order, points out Varun Arya.

Sabalenka's plea fails as pet dogs remain off limits at Wimbledon

Sabalenka's plea fails as pet dogs remain off limits at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The All England Club permits service dogs and "certified assistance" dogs on its grounds, but pet dogs are not allowed, meaning players who regularly travel with their furry friends must leave them elsewhere during the grasscourt Grand Slam.

SC shields inter-caste couple, stays HC order amid honour killing fears

SC shields inter-caste couple, stays HC order amid honour killing fears

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Coming to the aid of an inter-caste couple fearing "honour killing", the Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Rajasthan high court order allowing the woman's parents to meet them, despite their apprehensions of any untoward eventuality.

Pilot crashed plane into Beijing skyscraper for 'personal reasons'

Pilot crashed plane into Beijing skyscraper for 'personal reasons'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Investigators have revealed that the pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower, suffered from long-term anxiety and had expressed suicidal thoughts in his diaries. The incident, which killed the pilot and injured 13 others, has raised significant security concerns in the highly sensitive Chinese capital, especially given strict airspace regulations.

Pilot In Beijing Skyscraper Crash Suffered From Anxiety, Investigators Reveal

Pilot In Beijing Skyscraper Crash Suffered From Anxiety, Investigators Reveal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Investigators have revealed that the pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower, suffered from long-term anxiety and had expressed suicidal thoughts in his diaries. The incident, which killed the pilot and injured 13 others, has raised significant security concerns in the highly sensitive Chinese capital, especially given strict airspace regulations.

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona was born.

Did Sanjay Khan Assault Zeenat Aman?

Did Sanjay Khan Assault Zeenat Aman?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

'I just want to say that this fake story which keeps coming up on social media about my father beating Zeenat Aman and her eye getting hurt, that's all hogwash.'

Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Why YRF's Spy Universe Is Failing: From Pathaan's Peak To Alpha's Struggles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The once promising YRF Spy Universe, which delivered Bollywood's first Rs 500 crore grosser with Pathaan, is now grappling with an uncertain future as recent releases like Alpha and War 2 fail to ignite the box office.

Farah-Riteish Bring Lock Upp: Sach Ya Saza On OTT

Farah-Riteish Bring Lock Upp: Sach Ya Saza On OTT

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Brace yourself for tons of drama on OTT this week.

'No one will be spared': Adhikari blames ex-mayor Hakim for warehouse collapse

'No one will be spared': Adhikari blames ex-mayor Hakim for warehouse collapse

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the building plan for the collapsed Kolkata warehouse, which killed 10 people, was approved despite a faulty design and bears the signature of former mayor and TMC leader Firhad Hakim. Adhikari announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the deceased's families and Rs 1 lakh for the injured, while also suspending all construction work in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for four weeks for an audit of sanctioned plans.

BJP govt to table UCC bill in Bengal assembly, face twin TMC challenge

BJP govt to table UCC bill in Bengal assembly, face twin TMC challenge

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Less than two months after ending the TMC's 15-year rule in the state, the BJP government is expected to table one of its most ambitious and politically sensitive promises, setting the stage for what could become the first major ideological confrontation of the post-election period.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo, Modric eye one last act at tournament's tiniest venue

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo, Modric eye one last act at tournament's tiniest venue

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Portugal and Croatia's World Cup last-32 clash on Thursday could be Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric's final game on soccer's biggest stage, and the massive moment will unfold at the tournament's smallest venue.

Cong hints at equal seat-sharing with SP in 2027 UP assembly polls

Cong hints at equal seat-sharing with SP in 2027 UP assembly polls

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Newly-appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Wednesday hinted at an equal seat-sharing arrangement with the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Police in Bengaluru arrested a woman for allegedly operating a prostitution racket from a rented house, rescuing two women involved. The accused confessed to facilitating services for financial gain, and further investigation is underway by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad.

After Trent, Noel Tata to step down as Voltas chairman

After Trent, Noel Tata to step down as Voltas chairman

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Noel Tata, a veteran of the Tata group, announced his decision to step down as the chairman of Voltas, following a similar move at Trent, citing the development of a new generation of leaders within the company.

Raids conducted at accused's homes in Ram Temple donation scam; money recovered

Raids conducted at accused's homes in Ram Temple donation scam; money recovered

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Ayodhya Police conducted simultaneous raids at the residences of eight individuals arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple. The raids followed their remand to judicial custody, with police expected to seek custodial remand. The accused were involved in counting donations, and investigators have recovered Rs 79.85 lakh so far in a case registered under various sections including the Prevention of Corruption Act.

10 Black Comedies You Must Watch

10 Black Comedies You Must Watch

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

From Mollywood Times to Mohiniyattam, these black comedies from South Cinema prove that the darkest humour can also deliver the sharpest entertainment.

How A New Urban Life Cycle Will Reshape Global City Populations By 2100

How A New Urban Life Cycle Will Reshape Global City Populations By 2100

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

A new study projects that by 2100, only 38% of the world's population will reside in large cities, a significant reduction from previous estimates. This revised projection is based on a newly discovered urban life cycle, where the growth rate of large cities slows down as countries become more urbanised, contrasting with the rapid growth seen in less urbanised regions. The research highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics for future infrastructure and climate adaptation planning.