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Al Qaeda claim responsibility for murder of blogger Niloy Neel

Al Qaeda claim responsibility for murder of blogger Niloy Neel

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The 40-year-old blogger was attacked by four suspected Al Qaeda linked Islamists at their apartment

A Peek Into Khushi's Nadaaniyan Life

A Peek Into Khushi's Nadaaniyan Life

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Khushi Kapoor takes us behind the scenes of her Netflix movie, Nadaniyaan, to give us some glimpses into her life on set.

AAP suspends Punjab MLA from party for criticising Majithia raid

AAP suspends Punjab MLA from party for criticising Majithia raid

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Singh's suspension came days after he questioned the manner in which a vigilance bureau team raided the residence of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in Amritsar in a disproportionate assets case.

Mumbai boat tragedy: Ferry was packed beyond capacity

Mumbai boat tragedy: Ferry was packed beyond capacity

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

A ferry carrying over 100 passengers capsized after being hit by a Navy craft off the Gateway of India in Mumbai, killing 13 people, including Navy personnel and two contractual naval employees. The ferry, 'Neel Kamal,' had a capacity of 90 passengers but was carrying over 100 people at the time of the accident. A case has been registered against the Navy craft driver at the Colaba police station. The mangled ferry has been taken to 'Bhaucha Dhakka' in south Mumbai.

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When we reached there only a small portion of the boat was above water and people were desperately clinging on to it.'

2 more militants arrested in Bangladesh blogger Niloy Neel murder case

2 more militants arrested in Bangladesh blogger Niloy Neel murder case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Two more members of the banned Ansarullah Bangla Team militant group have been arrested in connection with the hacking to death of a fourth secular blogger in Dhaka last week that sparked global outrage.

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The two missing persons have been identified as 43-year-old Hansraj Bhati and seven-year-old Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, the police said.

Niloy Neel death: Bloodied T-shirt at crime scene belongs to murderers

Niloy Neel death: Bloodied T-shirt at crime scene belongs to murderers

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A team of the FBI of the US met detectives in Dhaka on Sunday and offered their technical expertise.

Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

An Indian student pursuing a double major at the prestigious Purdue University in the United States state of Indiana, who went missing on Sunday, has been confirmed dead, the university has said.

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Women and children were crying desperately for help.' 'We had to save them first.'

Tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in Goa, 1 dead

Tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in Goa, 1 dead

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

One person died and 20 others were rescued after a tourist boat capsized in the Arabian Sea off Calangute beach in North Goa on Wednesday, police said.

Arvind Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha? AAP says...

Arvind Kejriwal to enter Rajya Sabha? AAP says...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Arora will have to resign from the Rajya Sabha if he wins the bypoll, the date for which is yet to be announced.

Life jackets made mandatory after Mumbai ferry mishap

Life jackets made mandatory after Mumbai ferry mishap

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Following a fatal collision between a ferry and a Navy craft off the Mumbai coast, authorities have made life jackets mandatory for all passengers taking boat rides from the Gateway of India. The decision comes after survivors of the Wednesday tragedy claimed the ferry did not have enough life jackets. Some tourists, however, raised concerns about the effectiveness of life jackets if people don't know how to use them properly.

Gazi Baba killing reduced Jaish to an army without generals: BSF book

Gazi Baba killing reduced Jaish to an army without generals: BSF book

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

The 2003 BSF operation that eliminated terrorist Gazi Baba in Jammu and Kashmir, the subject of an upcoming action film, "Ground Zero," crippled the Jaish-e-Mohammed. The mission, which earned the BSF a dozen gallantry awards, is being portrayed in the film releasing on April 25. The operation, described in the BSF's 50th anniversary book, involved a daring raid on a house in Srinagar where Gazi Baba was hiding. The BSF faced heavy gunfire and grenades, with officers sustaining injuries and one constable, Balbir Singh, being killed while protecting his superior officer, Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey. Dubey, who led the operation, received the Kirti Chakra, India's third highest peacetime gallantry award.

Yash Gets Toxic On His Birthday

Yash Gets Toxic On His Birthday

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

KGF Actor Yash turns 38 today and he treated fans with a 'birthday peek' video from his highly anticipated upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

Mumbai boat tragedy: Missing boy's body found after 3 days

Mumbai boat tragedy: Missing boy's body found after 3 days

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Naval boats have found the body of Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, taking the toll in the December 18 tragedy to 15.

Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

A team of CISF marine commandos rescued dozens of passengers from a sinking tourist ferry off the Mumbai coast, preventing panicked parents from throwing their children into the sea. The commandos reached the accident site within minutes and prioritized rescuing children and other vulnerable passengers. They also administered CPR to several victims and helped recover belongings from the water.

Neel Mukherjee's novel in Booker Prize shortlist

Neel Mukherjee's novel in Booker Prize shortlist

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Kolkata-born British author Neel Mukherjee's latest novel The Lives of Others, set in troubled Bengal of the 1960s and centres around a dysfunctional family, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize 2014, in its debut as a global literary award.

Mumbai ferry mishap: Search on for missing 7-year-old boy

Mumbai ferry mishap: Search on for missing 7-year-old boy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The search operation launched by naval boats to locate a seven-year-old boy missing after a Navy craft rammed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast two days ago continued on Friday, an official said.

I took a life jacket, jumped into sea: Passenger recounts ferry mishap

I took a life jacket, jumped into sea: Passenger recounts ferry mishap

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Thirteen people died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy speed boat crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday afternoon. The ferry was on its way to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist attraction near Mumbai. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the Navy boat moving in circles at high speed before the collision. The Navy personnel in the craft died after his leg was cut in the accident. The ferry did not have enough life jackets for all the passengers.

When Rishi Kapoor Was 'Delighted' By Modi

When Rishi Kapoor Was 'Delighted' By Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'"When I was in China, a song by your father was being played," Modi told Ranbir.'

Mumbai boat tragedy: 'People were screaming, crying'

Mumbai boat tragedy: 'People were screaming, crying'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'In my career, I have never witnessed such an incident'

Do You Know Bollywood's Saris Well?

Do You Know Bollywood's Saris Well?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Grace, glamour, seduction, style, the Sari has it all. And Bollywood's leading ladies has flaunted its attributes to iconic effect.

Why multi-millionaire Neel Kashkari posed as a homeless man

Why multi-millionaire Neel Kashkari posed as a homeless man

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

It's jobs and not more welfare that people want, says Republican gubernatorial challenger Neel Tushar Kashkari, who posed as a homeless job seeker for 7 days. Aziz Haniffa reports

Salaar Review: Adrenaline-Filled Action Ride

Salaar Review: Adrenaline-Filled Action Ride

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The play-off between Prabhas and Prithviraj is the high-octane fuel that lends Salaar momentum, observes Mayur Sanap.

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Two passengers died and 75 others were rescued after a speed boat crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast. The ferry, carrying 80 passengers and five crew members, was on its way to Elephanta Islands when the speed boat circled it before crashing into it. The Navy and Coast Guard launched a massive rescue operation, with 11 Navy boats, three Marine Police boats, and a Coast Guard boat deployed. Four helicopters were also involved in the search and rescue operation. Police, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority personnel, and local fishermen are assisting in the rescue efforts. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that seven to eight passengers remain missing.

India Inc Biggies Plan To Invest $800 Bn

India Inc Biggies Plan To Invest $800 Bn

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Roughly 40% of this projected outlay is expected to go towards emerging industries, including green hydrogen, clean energy, semiconductors, and electric vehicles.

Marco Review: Gore Fest

Marco Review: Gore Fest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The action entertainer Marco is a well shot, gnarly bloodfest that packs some lackluster thrills, notes Arjun Menon.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

VOTE: Which Kareena Do You Like?

VOTE: Which Kareena Do You Like?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Kareena Kapoor Khan embraces 'tradition but with a spin' when she turns into bridal inspiration for Masaba Gupta.

HP rain fury: 'Fear of death kept us awake all night'

HP rain fury: 'Fear of death kept us awake all night'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Five people were killed and over 45 are missing following several incidents of cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh, where rain washed away many houses, bridges and roads, the officials said on Thursday.

Prabhas Parties With Prithviraj

Prabhas Parties With Prithviraj

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The Salaar team is celebrating the film's success in Hyderabad.

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A bullet each hit Singh in the head and near the chest. Singh was rushed to a private hospital, police said. He is currently out of danger.

Aamir To Remake Spanish Film

Aamir To Remake Spanish Film

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Subhash K Jha gives you the lowdown on what's going on in showbiz.

Another Indian-American student found dead, 4th in a month

Another Indian-American student found dead, 4th in a month

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Consulate General of India in New York said on Thursday that no foul play is suspected at this stage in the death of Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a student of the Lindner School of Business, Cincinnati.

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

Meet Nayanthara-Vignesh's ADORABLE Twins

Meet Nayanthara-Vignesh's ADORABLE Twins

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Say hello to Uyir and Ulag, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's twins!

Prabhas To Undergo Knee Surgery

Prabhas To Undergo Knee Surgery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

'He cannot avoid the urgently needed medical attention any longer.'

No excuse for violence: US on attacks on Indian students

No excuse for violence: US on attacks on Indian students

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'The president and this administration have been working very, very hard to make sure we're doing everything we can to work with state and local authorities to try to thwart and disrupt those kinds of attacks and make it clear to anybody who might consider them that they'll be held properly accountable'