News for 'Mahadev'

A phone charger led to arrest of Pahalgam terrorists' aide

A phone charger led to arrest of Pahalgam terrorists' aide

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Mohammad Yousuf Katari, an Over Ground Worker (OGW), has been arrested for providing logistical support to terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack. He met the terrorists multiple times and provided them with a crucial piece of evidence that led to his capture.

ED summons Ranbir Kapoor on Friday in Mahadev betting app case

ED summons Ranbir Kapoor on Friday in Mahadev betting app case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned actor Ranbir Kapoor for questioning on Friday in connection with Mahadev betting application money laundering case of Chhattisgarh, officials said Wednesday.

Rahul 'will be shot in chest', ABVP leader says on live TV

Rahul 'will be shot in chest', ABVP leader says on live TV

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Congress party has escalated its attack on the BJP-RSS, alleging a conspiracy to silence Rahul Gandhi after a former ABVP leader made controversial remarks targeting him.

Suicide haram in Islam: Owaisi slams Red Fort bomber

Suicide haram in Islam: Owaisi slams Red Fort bomber

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday condemned a video of Red Fort suicide bomber, saying suicide is 'haram' in Islam and the killing of innocents is a 'grave sin'.

J-K youth held for providing support to Pahalgham terrorists

J-K youth held for providing support to Pahalgham terrorists

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Police in Srinagar have arrested a man from Kulgam district for allegedly providing logistical support to terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgham attack.

Cong didn't even spare 'Mahadev': Modi on betting app row

Cong didn't even spare 'Mahadev': Modi on betting app row

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

"The Congress government and the chief minister should tell the people of Chhattisgarh what link they have with the accused in this scam sitting in Dubai," he said.

11 Unique Stays For 2026

11 Unique Stays For 2026

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Stay somewhere that's as memorable as your destination, and India's got plenty of surprises!

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

If the Somnath temple, which was attacked 1,000 years ago and faced continuous attacks thereon, could rise again and again, then we can surely restore our great nation to the glory it embodied 1,000 years ago before the invasions, asserts Narendra Modi.

All temple construction at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi completed: Trust

All temple construction at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi completed: Trust

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced the completion of all construction work on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, including the main shrine. The announcement comes ahead of a possible visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Go and ask the deity': SC rejects plea for restoring Vishnu idol in Khajuraho

'Go and ask the deity': SC rejects plea for restoring Vishnu idol in Khajuraho

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Terming the plea as a "publicity interest litigation", the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to reconstruct and reinstall a seven-foot idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho temple complex in Madhya Pradesh.

Pahalgam attack mastermind killed in encounter

Pahalgam attack mastermind killed in encounter

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The Indian Army's para commandos killed the alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack, along with two associates, in an encounter near Srinagar.

Air India crash: Elderly couple was going to London to meet their son

Air India crash: Elderly couple was going to London to meet their son

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

An elderly couple hailing from Maharashtra's Solapur district planned to meet their son in London and were on board the ill-fated plane that crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after its take-off, a senior official said.

When A Plane Crashes Into A School...

When A Plane Crashes Into A School...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Bihar's 'Singham' Roars Into Battle

Bihar's 'Singham' Roars Into Battle

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Former IPS officer Shivdeep Lande, the popular Maharashtra-born 'supercop' calls Bihar his 'karmabhoomi.'

Bollywood says, #HarHarMahadev!

Bollywood says, #HarHarMahadev!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Happy Mahashivratri, folks!

Har Har Mahadev Review: Emotionally-Charged War Drama

Har Har Mahadev Review: Emotionally-Charged War Drama

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

What makes Har Har Mahadev consistently watchable are the solid performances from its stellar cast, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Cabinet reshuffle buzz in Maharashtra strengthens

Cabinet reshuffle buzz in Maharashtra strengthens

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The speculation about the likely cabinet reshuffle in Maharashtra strengthened on Saturday, with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stressing that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' discretion is supreme among allies.

Fadnavis firefights after Amit Shah says 'don't need crutches'

Fadnavis firefights after Amit Shah says 'don't need crutches'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged BJP cadre to ensure the opposition is defeated in the upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra. He emphasized the party's strength and commitment to performance-based politics, citing PM Modi as an example.

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The terrorists chose Baisaran as the target due to its "high tourist presence", "relative isolation" and after considering that the "response (from the security agencies) would take time".

'Satta ka khel': BJP vs Cong over Baghel-Mahadev app row

'Satta ka khel': BJP vs Cong over Baghel-Mahadev app row

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The Congress alleged that the claims made by the ED against Baghel are part of a "conspiracy" hatched by the BJP to tarnish the Chhattisgarh chief minister's image and asserted that the people of the state would give a befitting reply to such tactics in the upcoming Assembly poll.

Holi celebrated at reopened Sambhal temple after 46 years

Holi celebrated at reopened Sambhal temple after 46 years

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Devotees celebrated Holi at the Kartikeya Mahadev Temple in Khaggu Sarai, Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh for the first time in 46 years. The temple, which was reopened last December after being closed since 1978, saw enthusiastic participation from social and Hindu organisations. The event was held under tight security following communal violence in the area in 2024.

10 women pilgrims killed, 30 hurt after bus falls into gorge in Pune

10 women pilgrims killed, 30 hurt after bus falls into gorge in Pune

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Ten women died and 30 others were injured after a pick-up van carrying them to a temple fell into a gorge in Pune district. The accident occurred due to the vehicle's failure to climb an incline, possibly due to overloading. PM Modi and CM Fadnavis announced compensation for the victims' families.

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Security agencies have gathered evidence, including Pakistani government documents and biometric data, confirming that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals.

Booked in Mahadev betting case, Dabur Group's Burmans deny charges

Booked in Mahadev betting case, Dabur Group's Burmans deny charges

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Burman family, which runs Dabur Group, has denied any involvement or role in an illegal cricket-betting app as alleged by the Mumbai police in a complaint filed last week. The family said vested interests were behind the police complaint and they wanted to scuttle their (Dabur's) move to acquire Religare Enterprises, a financial services company. "We have not received any formal communication on any such FIR

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the RSS on its 100th anniversary, citing excerpts from a book claiming Mahatma Gandhi described the Sangh as a "communal body with a totalitarian outlook." The party also referenced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's criticism of the RSS.

5 swept away as heavy overnight rain wreaks havoc in Dehradun

5 swept away as heavy overnight rain wreaks havoc in Dehradun

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Cloudbursts and heavy rains caused widespread destruction in Dehradun and surrounding areas, leaving people stranded and causing damage to infrastructure.

Dehradun flooded, rivers in spate, bridges washed away

Dehradun flooded, rivers in spate, bridges washed away

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Cloudbursts and heavy rains overnight left a trail of destruction in Uttarakhand's capital Dehradun and its neighbouring areas on Tuesday, sweeping away at least five people and leaving more than 500 stranded in different locations.

Want A Brahmos Rakhi?

Want A Brahmos Rakhi?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around India that will make you smile and cry.

'Pak voter IDs, guns, chocolates': Shah rebuts Chidambaram's claim

'Pak voter IDs, guns, chocolates': Shah rebuts Chidambaram's claim

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The empty cartridges found at Pahalgam and those after test firing by the recovered guns were matched by the forensic lab, Shah said. The ballistic report is with him, he added.

PHOTOS: How Mohit became Mahadev!

PHOTOS: How Mohit became Mahadev!

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The protagonist of Devon Ke Dev, Mahadev reveals the secret behind his six-pack abs and his choice of career.

2 dead in stampede after panic over wire at UP temple

2 dead in stampede after panic over wire at UP temple

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The incident occurred at the Avsaaneshwar temple in the Haidergarh area during the holy month of Shravan on Monday when devotees had gathered at the temple for 'jalabhishek' (offering water as a ritual). The electric current spread through the tin shed as the wire fell, triggering panic and a stampede in the temple premises.

'The Maha Kumbh Was A Splendid Spiritual Journey'

'The Maha Kumbh Was A Splendid Spiritual Journey'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

'When we finally immersed ourselves in the sacred waters, remembering Ganga Maa and Lord Mahadev, we felt a profound sense of accomplishment,' says Satish V.

CBI raids ex-C'garh CM Bhupesh Baghel's residence

CBI raids ex-C'garh CM Bhupesh Baghel's residence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at the residence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur and Bhilai on Wednesday. The agency also searched the residences of a senior police officer and a close associate of the former chief minister. The CBI is tight-lipped about the matter in which the searches are taking place. Further details are awaited. Recently, the Enforcement Directorate had conducted searches at Baghel's residence in connection with an alleged liquor scam case.

SC refuses to examine Chhattisgarh ex-CM Baghel's plea on PMLA provision

SC refuses to examine Chhattisgarh ex-CM Baghel's plea on PMLA provision

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court declined to examine a plea challenging a PMLA provision, stating the issue lies in the law's abuse, not the law itself. The court allowed the petitioner to approach the High Court if procedures weren't followed.

Nehru didn't take back PoK in 1948, abandoned Assam in 1962: Amit Shah in LS

Nehru didn't take back PoK in 1948, abandoned Assam in 1962: Amit Shah in LS

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

"In 1948, Indian armed forces were in a decisive position to take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir but then PM Jawaharlal Nehru declared unilateral ceasefire," Amit Shah said. In 1971, Shah said, 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered and India had 15,000 sq km Pakistan territory under control, but still PoK was not taken back. During the 1962 war with China, then PM Nehru bade goodbye to Assam in a speech on Akashvani, he said.

Air India crash: She promised to call her father

Air India crash: She promised to call her father

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Before her flight to London, Air India crew member Maithili Patil had made a final, comforting promise to her father, Moreshwar Patil, that she would call him once she reached the city. But the call did not come.

Operation Sindoor debate: Modi takes swipe at Opposition

Operation Sindoor debate: Modi takes swipe at Opposition

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

In his first address to National Democratic Alliance MPs in over a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised its collective identity as a natural and organic alliance, asserting that its journey since its foundation in 1998 is dotted with successes and has many more achievements in store.

SEE: Modi-Shah versus Gandhi siblings in LS debate

SEE: Modi-Shah versus Gandhi siblings in LS debate

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The highlight of Tuesday's debate on Operation Sindoor was the speech by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the rebuttal by Congress's Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi coming a close second.

Operation Sindoor: Why Was ISI HQ Not Targeted?

Operation Sindoor: Why Was ISI HQ Not Targeted?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

What was the aim of Operation Sindoor? Why was the operation halted so soon? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

'The Sacred Dip Gave Us A Deep Sense Of Peace'

'The Sacred Dip Gave Us A Deep Sense Of Peace'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The rhythmic sound of the oars hitting the water and the sight of countless pilgrims chanting along the riverbanks created an unforgettable atmosphere, says Varalaxmi Sompuri.