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Delhi University College Name Change Sparks Staff Protest

Delhi University College Name Change Sparks Staff Protest

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Staff at Delhi University's Dyal Singh Evening College are protesting the proposed renaming of the institution after Sikh warrior Banda Singh Bahadur, seeking a staff council meeting to discuss the issue.

Hazaribag Treasury Scam: Arrests Increase as Embezzlement Reaches 28 Crore

Hazaribag Treasury Scam: Arrests Increase as Embezzlement Reaches 28 Crore

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Hazaribag Superintendent of Police (SP) Office treasury scam has seen further developments with more arrests and a significant increase in the embezzlement amount to 28 crore. The investigation continues, with authorities pursuing leads in Bihar and freezing suspicious accounts.

Poonam Pandey Dropped From Ramleela

Poonam Pandey Dropped From Ramleela

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Luv Kush Ramleela Committee in Delhi has dropped Poonam Pandey from playing Mandodari in this year's Ramleela following opposition from several groups.

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.

All Accused Acquitted in 2002 Attack on Former MP

All Accused Acquitted in 2002 Attack on Former MP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A special MP-MLA court acquitted all six accused, including Ayodhya MLA Abhay Singh, in a 24-year-old Nadesar shootout case involving former Jaunpur MP Dhananjay Singh due to insufficient evidence.

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal for Drug Trafficking

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal for Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Two Indian nationals and one Nepali national have been arrested in Nepal's Lumbini province for drug trafficking. Police seized 3,300 ampules of narcotic drugs from the suspects, who were transporting them across the border from India.

Protests Erupt After Undertrial Prisoner Dies in Buxar Jail

Protests Erupt After Undertrial Prisoner Dies in Buxar Jail

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The death of an undertrial prisoner in Buxar Central Jail, Bihar, led to protests by family members and locals alleging foul play. The prisoner, Rajendra Kumar Singh, was lodged in jail for allegedly selling liquor. Relatives claimed there were injury marks on his body and alleged he was beaten to death, prompting demands for an investigation and action against jail officials.

Why CBI Officers Were Jailed For Assaulting IRS Officer

Why CBI Officers Were Jailed For Assaulting IRS Officer

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced two CBI officers to three months' imprisonment for assaulting and trespassing into the residence of an IRS officer during a raid two decades ago.

Father Claims Son's Death at Bengaluru University Was Murder, Seeks CBI Investigation

Father Claims Son's Death at Bengaluru University Was Murder, Seeks CBI Investigation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A central government official is alleging that his son's death at a university in Bengaluru was a murder and is demanding a CBI investigation, disputing the university's claim of suicide.

Bus Crash in Chhindwara: 10 Killed, Many Injured

Bus Crash in Chhindwara: 10 Killed, Many Injured

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of ten people and injuries to over twenty others. The bus was returning from a public function when the accident occurred near Simaria on Nagpur road.

Shalini, Uorfi, Saumya Walk The Red Carpet

Shalini, Uorfi, Saumya Walk The Red Carpet

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The fifth Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards was a full house of stars as they gathered to cheer the winners and show off their red carpet glamour.

Court protects Banda jail official in illegal release case

Court protects Banda jail official in illegal release case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of suspended Banda Jail Superintendent Anil Kumar Gautam in connection with the alleged illegal release of a Noida-based gangster from jail without a court order.

Bengal polls: EC tightens grip with strategic transfers

Bengal polls: EC tightens grip with strategic transfers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Election Commission has intensified preparations for the West Bengal Assembly elections by reshuffling senior officers and deploying IAS and IPS officers in key poll management roles.

Fatal Truck Accident in Kannauj: Scooter Collision Leads to Shop Crash

Fatal Truck Accident in Kannauj: Scooter Collision Leads to Shop Crash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A truck accident in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of two people, including a minor, and injuries to four others after the truck hit a scooter and crashed into a roadside shop.

From Matka King to Darlings: Ranking Vijay Varma's Defining Roles

From Matka King to Darlings: Ranking Vijay Varma's Defining Roles

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Vijay Varma continues to impress critics and fans with his performance in 'Matka King', prompting a look back at his most defining roles, from the conflicted cop in 'Monsoon Shootout' to the chilling antagonist in 'Darlings'.

Pilibhit Couple Dies in Container Truck Collision

Pilibhit Couple Dies in Container Truck Collision

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A couple in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, died after their motorcycle was hit by a speeding container truck. The driver fled the scene, and police have launched a search.

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'He worked very hard in the last two years, he played a lot of domestic cricket, focused on his batting.'

Why CBI Officers Were Convicted In Two-Decade-Old Case

Why CBI Officers Were Convicted In Two-Decade-Old Case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has convicted two CBI officers for assaulting and trespassing into the residence of an Indian Revenue Service officer during a raid over two decades ago.

'Every Time Action Was Said I'd Run Away'

'Every Time Action Was Said I'd Run Away'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Avinash Tiwary reveals how filmmaker Imtiaz Ali challenged him to transcend physical vanity in their upcoming Netflix romantic-drama series, O Saathi Re, marking it as one of his most demanding roles to date.

In fresh reshuffle, EC transfers 19 senior police officers in poll-bound Bengal

In fresh reshuffle, EC transfers 19 senior police officers in poll-bound Bengal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

In a significant move before the West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission has ordered a major reshuffle of the state's police force, transferring 19 senior officers to ensure fair and secure elections.

10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Bus Crash

10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Bus Crash

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to 31 others. The bus was returning from a public function when the accident occurred near Simaria on Nagpur road.

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the track. On the contrary, if he removed it to keep the train moving at a steady speed he would gain strong public admiration and sympathy that would help him take the masses along in carrying out other tasks. A fascinating excerpt from Arun Sinha's Nitish Kumar And The Rise Of Bihar.

Defamation case: Rahul records statement in UP court

Defamation case: Rahul records statement in UP court

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi appeared before an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to record his statement in a defamation case related to his 2018 remarks against Amit Shah. The case, filed by a BJP leader, alleges derogatory remarks made during the Karnataka elections.

Two Arrested After Gunfight in Delhi Businessman Murder Case

Two Arrested After Gunfight in Delhi Businessman Murder Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Bawana, following a shootout in Rohini. The suspects, Mohammad Irfan and Aishwarya Pandey, were apprehended after exchanging fire with police, resulting in injuries to both suspects and damage to a police officer's bulletproof vest.

Deadly Bus Collision in Chhindwara Claims 10 Lives

Deadly Bus Collision in Chhindwara Claims 10 Lives

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in 10 fatalities and 31 injuries. The bus was returning from a public function attended by the chief minister.

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2: Avinash Tiwary-Medha Shankr Bet on Their 'Bawaal' Film

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2: Avinash Tiwary-Medha Shankr Bet on Their 'Bawaal' Film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 actor Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are optimistic about their film's appeal to family audiences, addressing the current scarcity of family-friendly Hindi cinema.

West Bengal Leads the Pack at Sub-Junior Table Tennis Championships

West Bengal Leads the Pack at Sub-Junior Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The 87th Inter-State Sub-Junior and Cadet National Table Tennis Championships begin in Gandhidham, with 32 teams competing for the boys U-15 title. West Bengal enters as the favourite, while other states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are expected to challenge.

Classmate stabs teenager to death outside exam centre in Madhya Pradesh

Classmate stabs teenager to death outside exam centre in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A Class 10 student was stabbed to death by a classmate outside an examination centre in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, following a prior dispute.

EC removes Mamata's chief secy, DGP ahead of Bengal poll

EC removes Mamata's chief secy, DGP ahead of Bengal poll

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Election Commission's move to transfer West Bengal's chief secretary and DGP soon after the announcement of Assembly poll dates triggered a political slugfest.

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

Nitish Kumar gives up home portfolio after 20 years

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The home portfolio of Bihar, which Chief Minister Nitish Kumar kept with himself all through his nearly 20-year-long tenure, has been given to his deputy, BJP leader Samrat Chowdhury, this time, according to an official notification issued on Friday.

HC stays arrest of Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case, order reserved

HC stays arrest of Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case, order reserved

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has stated his willingness to undergo a narco analysis test to help establish the truth in the sexual abuse case registered against him under the POCSO Act. He maintains his innocence and alleges the case is an attempt to defame him.

The Biggest Spy Movies

The Biggest Spy Movies

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Dhurandhar - The Revenge arrives this week and all eyes are on how entertaining the film turns out to be and how much money it makes at the box office. A look at the Top 10 biggies in the Hindi spy film genre.

West Bengal Parties React to Election Commission's Official Transfers

West Bengal Parties React to Election Commission's Official Transfers

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Political parties in West Bengal react to the Election Commission's reshuffle of senior administrative and police officials ahead of upcoming elections, with TMC criticising the move and BJP and CPI(M) welcoming it.

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Iran war impact: LPG shortage threatens hotels, restaurants closures across India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Indian restaurants are grappling with a severe LPG shortage due to the West Asia conflict, forcing them to innovate with menus and cooking methods or face potential closures, impacting the food industry and consumers across the country.

Gandhi Talks, Subedaar, Tanvi The Great Arrive On OTT

Gandhi Talks, Subedaar, Tanvi The Great Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Romance and action rule the roost on this week's OTT special. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Artistes playing Ram, Lakshman attacked during procession

Artistes playing Ram, Lakshman attacked during procession

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

A clash broke out during a 'Ram Barat' procession in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district, resulting in injuries to artistes portraying Ram and Lakshman, among others. The incident stemmed from a prior dispute and alleged police inaction.

Rs 5.4 lakh theft at BJP MP Manoj Tiwari's Mumbai flat

Rs 5.4 lakh theft at BJP MP Manoj Tiwari's Mumbai flat

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Mumbai police have arrested a former domestic help of BJP MP Manoj Tiwari for allegedly breaking into his flat and stealing Rs 5.4 lakh.

Liquor 'scam': Court acquits Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha; pulls up CBI

Liquor 'scam': Court acquits Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha; pulls up CBI

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A Delhi court discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in an excise policy-related corruption case, citing lacunae in the CBI chargesheet.

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Arrives On OTT This March

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Arrives On OTT This March

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Discover the latest OTT releases, streaming in the month of March.