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Will uses 'her' for Sunjay Kapur, Karisma's children tell court

Will uses 'her' for Sunjay Kapur, Karisma's children tell court

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Karisma Kapoor's children, Samaira and Kiaan Raj, have challenged their late father Sunjay Kapur's will in the Delhi High Court, citing the use of feminine pronouns to describe him in the document. They claim the will, reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore, is not authentic and accuse their stepmother, Priya Kapur, of forgery.

Nayanthara-Vignesh's Romantic European Holiday

Nayanthara-Vignesh's Romantic European Holiday

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Film folk are travelling around the globe for award functions, beach holidays and film shoots.

Nitish digresses from practice, gives tickets amid rift buzz

Nitish digresses from practice, gives tickets amid rift buzz

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Amidst speculation over the NDA seat-sharing deal in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distributed JD(U) tickets, while the BJP announced its first list of candidates. The INDIA bloc also faces internal challenges as parties prepare for the upcoming elections.

Maratha quota GR will not affect OBC rights: Fadnavis

Maratha quota GR will not affect OBC rights: Fadnavis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Maratha quota GR will not affect the rights of the Other Backward Classes and asserted that 'bogus' persons would not be allowed to avail benefits meant for the segment.

Zubeen Garg's death: ED, I-T dept to probe event manager's financial crimes

Zubeen Garg's death: ED, I-T dept to probe event manager's financial crimes

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (I-T) Department are likely to join the Assam Police in investigating alleged organised financial crimes and acquisition of benami properties by event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the death of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'I wanted to go for the heart, and at the same time, open the audience's mind.'

Haryana YouTuber held on charge of spying for Pak; in 5-day police custody

Haryana YouTuber held on charge of spying for Pak; in 5-day police custody

Rediff.com17 May 2025

She has been booked under the relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, said the police.

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg's cousin and Assam Police DSP Sandipan Garg was apprehended on Wednesday in connection with the singer's death in Singapore last month, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five, a senior officer said.

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states that Assam Police cannot travel to Singapore to investigate the death of Zubeen Garg, citing jurisdictional limitations and dependence on witnesses in Singapore.

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'We are not all Abduls, you know. Our community has any number of retired civil and defence officers, doctors, engineers, lawyers.'

'Zubeen Garg's Singapore Visit Was For Leisure'

'Zubeen Garg's Singapore Visit Was For Leisure'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'Zubeen Garg had come on his own free will.'

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Assam Police have filed a murder charge against Zubeen Garg's manager and a festival organizer in connection with the singer's death in Singapore. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking cooperation from Singaporean officials.

SC judge recuses from Elgar accused Gadling's bail plea

SC judge recuses from Elgar accused Gadling's bail plea

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Justice M M Sundresh recused himself from hearing the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The case has been adjourned multiple times.

What If These Leaders Were Arrested Under New Bill?

What If These Leaders Were Arrested Under New Bill?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Ministers arrested post-2014 who, if the 130 Constitutional Amendment had been in effect, would have been unseated from office.

'At 101, He Was Ready To Go To Jail'

'At 101, He Was Ready To Go To Jail'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

'I dreaded meeting him these days because every time he'd say: We have to fight this government, even if it means going to jail.' 'He'd been in jails run by the British, he'd also been in jails in independent India, now he was ready to go to jail under this government.'

SIT raids Zubeen's festival organiser, manager's homes amid protests

SIT raids Zubeen's festival organiser, manager's homes amid protests

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Assam Police's Special Investigating Team (SIT) is probing the death of singer Zubeen Garg, conducting raids and facing protests as the investigation unfolds.

Gold, silver may extend rally this week

Gold, silver may extend rally this week

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Gold and silver prices are expected to maintain their upward trajectory this week, but may see late profit-booking amid the release of a series of crucial global economic indicators, analysts said. On the economic front, traders will closely monitor the manufacturing/ services PMI data from across regions and the US non-farm payrolls/ employment data along with consumer confidence for the month of September and speeches from several Federal Reserve officials, they added.

EV makers relieved at status quo on GST levy

EV makers relieved at status quo on GST levy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers breathed a sigh of relief after the GST Council on Wednesday night retained the concessional 5 per cent rate on EVs, though they now face competition from small petrol and diesel cars, which will attract a lower 18 per cent levy.

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

India aim bright Asia Cup start despite defensive frailties

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India conceded more than 100 penalty corners, including 17 in a game against Belgium across 16 Pro League matches.

Ahead of Bihar polls, Nitish announces free electricity

Ahead of Bihar polls, Nitish announces free electricity

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced free power up to 125 units for all domestic consumers in the state, effective from August 1. The move, benefiting 1.67 crore households, comes ahead of the upcoming assembly polls and amid promises from opposition leaders.

The Most Influential Indian Women In World Cinema

The Most Influential Indian Women In World Cinema

Rediff.com14 May 2025

A recent report in The Hollywood Reporter has listed 46 women as the Most Influential Women in International Film, and the ladies in positions of executives, producers and creatives.

'Irreparable Harm If Govt Takes Over Waqf Properties'

'Irreparable Harm If Govt Takes Over Waqf Properties'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Only because of the absence of a dedication record in writing, how can such properties be treated as located on misappropriated government land?'

Want To Invest In IPOs? Read This

Want To Invest In IPOs? Read This

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Investors may wait for six months and then take another look at the stock.

Boxing queen Nikhat unstoppable in Hyderabad!

Boxing queen Nikhat unstoppable in Hyderabad!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Nikhat, Ankushita advance to semifinals with dominant wins

Rakul Gets Tanned In Bali

Rakul Gets Tanned In Bali

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Mrunal, Pooja shoot in UK... Manushi meets the world's most beautiful women... Disha in Cannes...

'I forgot about my sadness when he took 10 wickets'

'I forgot about my sadness when he took 10 wickets'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Akash's mother, Laddooma Devi, expressed immense pride in her son's performance, calling it the realisation of a long-cherished dream.

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

Why Amar Jawan Jyoti Matters

Why Amar Jawan Jyoti Matters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

A great war memorial goes beyond the list of dead, to contemplation of the phenomenon of war. To me as a civilian, it didn't matter that our war memorial stood under India Gate, a creation of the British; it didn't matter that it didn't name all the fallen. The fact that we embraced it and respected it made it an unforgettable war memorial, notes Shyam G Menon.

FIH Pro League: Woeful India stare at relegation

FIH Pro League: Woeful India stare at relegation

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

India women lose 0-2 to Belgium, suffer sixth straight defeat in European leg

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India took another leap in space infrastructure with the foundation stone laid for a new launch pad at the country's second rocket port in Kulasekarapattinam.

Spying case: Police say many YouTube channels under scanner

Spying case: Police say many YouTube channels under scanner

Rediff.com21 May 2025

An operation was underway to find if more people were involved in espionage against India and several YouTube channels were under scrutiny, a top Haryana official said on Tuesday after five, including a Youtuber, were nabbed from the state for spying.

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'That a song can carry the weight of a people's dreams and move hearts across the world.' On Bhupen Hazarika's 99th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays rich tribute to the legendary singer and composer.

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'They wanted the city to be a great business hub. They didn't like the fact that taxes collected in Bombay would go outside the city.'

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Has Rahul Gandhi Forgotten The Malegaon Blasts?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

For Malegaon's Muslims, Rahul Gandhi's remarks were simply one more indication that the party they once supported no longer cares for them, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Vlogger, Security Guard, Student...

Vlogger, Security Guard, Student...

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Security agencies have identified 11 Indians who spied for Pakistan. Look at what they did for a living.

Two women among 12 held so far in 3 states on espionage charges

Two women among 12 held so far in 3 states on espionage charges

Rediff.com19 May 2025

While six of them have been held from Punjab, five were nabbed from neighbouring Haryana, and one from Uttar Pradesh.

At India Gate, visitors miss iconic 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'

At India Gate, visitors miss iconic 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The revamped stretch of the rechristened Kartavya Path -- from the Raisina Hill complex to the India Gate -- and the verdant lawns surrounding them were thrown open to the public on Friday after two years.

Pak was developing Haryana YouTuber as an 'asset': Police

Pak was developing Haryana YouTuber as an 'asset': Police

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Pakistani intelligence operatives were allegedly developing Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on espionage charges, as an asset, said a senior Haryana police officer on Sunday.

Meet Aaliyah Kashyap's Bridal Squad

Meet Aaliyah Kashyap's Bridal Squad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Khushi Kapoor treats us to more pictures of the bride Aaliyah Kashyap and her squad, including Muskan Chanana.

Bajrang Dal forced me to frame nuns: Chhattisgarh woman

Bajrang Dal forced me to frame nuns: Chhattisgarh woman

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

A victim of alleged human trafficking and forceful conversion in Chhattisgarh claims she was coerced by Bajrang Dal activists to give a false statement. She also alleges police did not record her statement properly and that the arrested nuns are innocent.