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Rajdhani Express runs over 7 elephants in Assam, 5 coaches derail

Rajdhani Express runs over 7 elephants in Assam, 5 coaches derail

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

At least seven elephants were killed, and one was injured after a herd of jumbos was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai district early Saturday, officials said.

Tata Motors to gift latest model to Women in Blue

Tata Motors to gift latest model to Women in Blue

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is the latest to come forward to honour them as the company has decided to present the team members with the soon-to-be-launched Tata Sierra.

'India sees chaos': Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus over violence

'India sees chaos': Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus over violence

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'The strain you are witnessing is entirely of Yunus's making. His government issues hostile statements against India, fails to protect religious minorities, and allows extremists to dictate foreign policy, then expresses surprise when tensions rise'

GST 2.0 Puts Luxury Cars In Fast Lane

GST 2.0 Puts Luxury Cars In Fast Lane

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India's luxury auto market is rebounding after a slow start to 2025, with GST 2.0 emerging as the main catalyst.

Don't have proof, but Netaji didn't die in plane crash: Veep

Don't have proof, but Netaji didn't die in plane crash: Veep

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

"He followed the path of spirituality in his political journey also, that was his greatness," added Radhakrishnan.

Passenger vehicle dispatches up 4% in SepL Siam

Passenger vehicle dispatches up 4% in SepL Siam

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 4 per cent year-on-year in September to 372,458 units, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. The overall passenger vehicle dispatches last month rose 4.4 per cent to 372,458 units, as against 356,752 units in September 2024.

Tata Motors expects to achieve 30% EV penetration ahead of target: Chandra

Tata Motors expects to achieve 30% EV penetration ahead of target: Chandra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Tata Motors is hoping to beat its target year of 2030 and have 30 per cent of its portfolio comprising electric vehicles (EVs), according to Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who was speaking at the company's last annual general meeting (AGM) ahead if its demerger.

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India's Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of light, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a meeting held at the Red Fort in Delhi.

How The Action Was Shot In They Call Him OG

How The Action Was Shot In They Call Him OG

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'This film had many weapons, car chases, blasts, katana action, Japanese fighters, fire and fist fights...'

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

UP to make singing Vande Mataram compulsory in schools

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing 'Vande Mataram' will be made compulsory in every school and educational institution of the state.

Vishwas helps Warriorz clinch PKL humdinger vs Thalaivas

Vishwas helps Warriorz clinch PKL humdinger vs Thalaivas

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Vishwas S led from the front as Bengal Warriorz kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling 44-43 win over Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League, in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

IndiGo flight cancellations strand thousands at airports

IndiGo flight cancellations strand thousands at airports

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Passengers complained of last-minute alerts, lack of communication and long queues as flight operations continued to be hit nationwide.

'He Was More Family'

'He Was More Family'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'It is difficult to put in words the loss.'

Top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma killed in encounter

Top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma killed in encounter

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Top Naxalite commander Madvi Hidma, who had masterminded several attacks over the last two decades, was killed in an encounter in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, a breakthrough Chhattisgarh Police described as the 'last nail in the coffin' of the insurgency.

SC to hear review plea in ISKCON Bengaluru temple case

SC to hear review plea in ISKCON Bengaluru temple case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a review petition filed by ISKCON India regarding the ownership of the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru, reopening a long-standing legal dispute with the Bengaluru faction of ISKCON.

Blame game erupts in Mahagathbandhan after Bihar poll rout

Blame game erupts in Mahagathbandhan after Bihar poll rout

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Bihar's opposition Mahagathbandhan is experiencing internal conflict following their defeat in the recent assembly elections. Congress leaders have expressed dissatisfaction with their alliance with the RJD, leading to a blame game and further disarray within the opposition camp.

Coal mine protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, 30 cops injured

Coal mine protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, 30 cops injured

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Villagers protesting against the expansion of a coal mine clashed with police in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, resulting in injuries on both sides. The protest stems from opposition to the Amera extension coal project of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), despite the land acquisition process being completed in 2016.

World Cup winner Shafali named North Zone captain

World Cup winner Shafali named North Zone captain

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Shafali Verma was named captain of the North Zone team for the Senior Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy, starting in Nagaland, from Tuesday.

Bypolls: BJP wins Nagrota, MNF retains Dampa, Congress wins Anta

Bypolls: BJP wins Nagrota, MNF retains Dampa, Congress wins Anta

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Results and trends from recent bypolls across eight assembly seats in India show wins for MNF in Mizoram, BJP in Jammu and Kashmir, and Congress leading in Telangana and Rajasthan.

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, recalling the Emergency period when the national song completed 100 years.

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a major pullback, with America turning backward and effectively allowing China greater dominance in Asia. while long-time partners like India are left to face an increasingly unstable global order largely on their own, observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Congress accuses Modi of insulting Tagore, 1937 CWC over Vande Mataram row

Congress accuses Modi of insulting Tagore, 1937 CWC over Vande Mataram row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The Congress party has intensified its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Vande Mataram controversy, alleging that he has insulted the Congress Working Committee of 1937 and Rabindranath Tagore. The party demands Modi address current issues instead of historical debates.

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

The Salil Chowdhury You Never Knew

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'At a time when there was little awareness of world music, playing western tunes on eastern instruments like the flute and the dholak, blending vocal polyphony with Indian folk and contemporary styles, Salilkaku created a new musical genre in Bengal called Gana Sangeet.'

Man killed by son, nephew for abusing his minor daughters

Man killed by son, nephew for abusing his minor daughters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

According to police, the girls -- aged 13 and 14 years -- had come to stay with Chaudhary's elder brother at a village in Kosikalan area during Diwali, in a bid to escape the abuse and torture. Their brother was already staying with the uncle to pursue his studies.

Lokah Controversy: Why Dulquer Salmaan Is Saying Sorry

Lokah Controversy: Why Dulquer Salmaan Is Saying Sorry

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Dulquer Salmaan's production house, Wayfarer Films, has issued an apology after a dialogue in their latest film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra sparked controversy for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Kannada-speaking community.

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'I believe that whether it is Rajini sir or Shah Rukh Khan or Dilip Kumarsaab, these stars are blessed with a cosmic energy. It's a phenomenon that is hard to describe, but it makes you fall in love with them.'

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

After months of discord, the Tata Trusts appear to be moving towards reconciliation, with recent reappointments and open exchanges signalling a return to cooperative governance.

Lokah, Param Sundari, War Arrive On OTT

Lokah, Param Sundari, War Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

October looks bright with a lot of festive season releases on OTT.

Automobile exports rise 26% in Q2 as PVs, 2W shipments spur

Automobile exports rise 26% in Q2 as PVs, 2W shipments spur

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Automobile exports from India rose 26 per cent year-on-year in September quarter driven by highest-ever shipments of passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers during the period, as per the latest data released by industry body SIAM.

NDA bags 202 of 243 seats, Mahagathbandhan reduced to 34

NDA bags 202 of 243 seats, Mahagathbandhan reduced to 34

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The ruling National Democratic Alliance on Friday secured a thumping majority in the Bihar Assembly, winning 202 seats in the 243-member House, as results for all the constituencies were declared by the Election Commission.

MP minister calls Raja Ram Mohan Roy 'British agent'

MP minister calls Raja Ram Mohan Roy 'British agent'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Madhya Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Inder Singh Parmar has sparked controversy by saying that social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a 'British agent' who started a 'vicious cycle of religious conversion', prompting the Trinamool Congress to call the remarks an insult to Bengal.

Student assaulted at Hyderabad dandiya event after revealing his name

Student assaulted at Hyderabad dandiya event after revealing his name

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Hindu organisations had called on dandiya event organisers not to allow people from other communities into these events, suggesting they check Aadhaar cards and apply a tilak before entry.

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.'

GST impact: Tata Motors to cut PV prices by up to Rs 1.45 lakh from Sep 22

GST impact: Tata Motors to cut PV prices by up to Rs 1.45 lakh from Sep 22

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Tata Motors on Friday said it will cut passenger vehicle prices ranging between Rs 65,000 and Rs 1.45 lakh effective September 22 to pass on the full benefit of GST reduction to customers. The Mumbai-based auto major said that its small car Tiago will see a price drop of Rs 75,000, Tigor Rs 80,000, and Altroz Rs 1.10 lakh.

The New Language of Luxury Living

The New Language of Luxury Living

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

From jacquard cashmere to artisanal alpaca blends, textiles as heirlooms or work of art are all the rage this celebration season.

Fundraiser for Indian man beheaded in US raises $200,000

Fundraiser for Indian man beheaded in US raises $200,000

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

A fundraiser launched to support Nagamallaiah's wife, Nisha, and 18-year-old son, Gaurav - who witnessed the attack - has raised nearly $200,000, at last reckoning, to help cover funeral expenses and Gaurav's college education.

NDA begins govt formation talks in Bihar after landslide victory

NDA begins govt formation talks in Bihar after landslide victory

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Following their landslide victory in the Bihar assembly polls, NDA leaders have begun discussions on forming a new government. Key coalition partners visited Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence, expressing support for his continued leadership. The article also touches on political developments within the RJD and reactions to the election results.

Bengal guv submits findings on Durgapur gang-rape to Prez, MHA

Bengal guv submits findings on Durgapur gang-rape to Prez, MHA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

In the report, Bose has given a detailed account of his findings in the case and also about his interactions with the survivor and her parents who hail from Odisha, he said.

Time has come to decriminalise defamation law: SC

Time has come to decriminalise defamation law: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Amita Singh.

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

The Story Behind India's National Anthem

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem. But the poet died soon after and with that died the idea of a new song from Tagore that could be India's national anthem. It is remarkable that Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose agreed on Bharoto Bhaagyo Bidhaataa as India's national anthem.