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Avneet, Uorfi, Kiara Look RED HOT

Avneet, Uorfi, Kiara Look RED HOT

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bollywood is in The Devil Wears Prada 2 mode, as yet another special screening of the Hollywood movie was held in Mumbai.

19 years after 31 deaths, Bombay HC discharges 4 in Malegaon blast case

19 years after 31 deaths, Bombay HC discharges 4 in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, overturning a special court order that had framed charges against them. The accused were charged under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA.

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Rediff.com7 days ago

A pro-Khalistan terror module was busted after a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Shambhu, Patiala. One member died while attempting to detonate explosives, and four others have been arrested. The incident marks the second blast at a freight corridor in three months, prompting a likely NIA investigation.

HC grants bail to jailed MP Engineer Rashid to visit ailing father

HC grants bail to jailed MP Engineer Rashid to visit ailing father

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Delhi High Court has granted one-week interim bail to jailed Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid to visit his ailing father, under strict conditions including police escort and restrictions on visitors.

Areeb Majeed Faces New Terror Funding Charge In ISIS Case

Areeb Majeed Faces New Terror Funding Charge In ISIS Case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Areeb Majeed, adding a charge of raising funds for terrorist activities in connection with the 2014 ISIS link case.

Why MP Rashid Was Granted Bail To See His Father

Why MP Rashid Was Granted Bail To See His Father

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jailed Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid has been granted a week's interim bail by the Delhi High Court to visit his ailing father in Srinagar. Rashid, an MP from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, is facing trial in a terror-funding case and has been in Delhi's Tihar Jail since 2019.

Malegaon Blasts Case: Truth Has Come Out Now, Says BJP Leader

Malegaon Blasts Case: Truth Has Come Out Now, Says BJP Leader

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan claims the truth has emerged in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case after the Bombay High Court discharged four accused individuals.

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 61-year-old man from Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.07 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as officials of central investigative agencies in a 'digital arrest' scam, police said.

Surendra Gadling Gets Bail In Elgar Parishad-Maoist Links Case

Surendra Gadling Gets Bail In Elgar Parishad-Maoist Links Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to activist Surendra Gadling, who was arrested in 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The bail was granted due to his long incarceration and the unlikelihood of a trial commencing soon.

Pakistani Gangster Charged in Grenade Attack on YouTuber's Home

Pakistani Gangster Charged in Grenade Attack on YouTuber's Home

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The NIA has filed charges against two accused, including Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti, in connection with last year's grenade attack on YouTuber Roger Sandhu's house in Jalandhar.

TMC Alleges BJP Conspiracy Before West Bengal Elections

TMC Alleges BJP Conspiracy Before West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The TMC has intensified its attack on the BJP, alleging a 'larger conspiracy' involving central agencies ahead of the second phase of West Bengal polls on April 29, while also questioning the credibility of the Election Commission.

Pro-Khalistan Terror Module Busted; Pakistan ISI Link Suspected

Pro-Khalistan Terror Module Busted; Pakistan ISI Link Suspected

Rediff.com7 days ago

A pro-Khalistan terror module, backed by Pakistan's ISI, carried out a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Patiala, resulting in the death of the suspect. Police have arrested four members of the group and suspect the module aimed to create terror and disrupt peace in the state.

TCS Nashik Case: Male Accused Operated as Organised Gang Targeting Female Staff

TCS Nashik Case: Male Accused Operated as Organised Gang Targeting Female Staff

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Investigation into alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment at a Nashik branch of TCS reveals that seven male accused operated as an organised gang to target female employees.

Thousands Protest Bombing Deaths of Children in Manipur

Thousands Protest Bombing Deaths of Children in Manipur

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Thousands of people participated in a rally in Imphal to protest the recent bomb attack in Bishnupur district in which two children were killed. The rally was organised by Uripok Apunba Lup and Uripok Nupi Apunba Lup, an umbrella group of multiple local bodies of Uripok constituency.

Two Arrested in India Over Murder of Bangladeshi Activist

Two Arrested in India Over Murder of Bangladeshi Activist

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of two men accused of murdering Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi, whose death sparked widespread unrest in Bangladesh. The suspects, arrested in West Bengal, are believed to have fled Bangladesh after committing the crime.

UP Court Jails Nine for Illegal Immigration and Trafficking

UP Court Jails Nine for Illegal Immigration and Trafficking

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A court in Lucknow has sentenced nine individuals, including Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants, to eight years' imprisonment for illegal immigration, possession of fake documents, and human trafficking.

Pahalgam Memorial Honours Terror Attack Victims

Pahalgam Memorial Honours Terror Attack Victims

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A memorial has been erected in Pahalgam to honour the victims of a terror attack last year. Security has been increased across Kashmir ahead of the anniversary.

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Rediff.com7 days ago

A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was found at the home of a man arrested for allegedly attacking two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra. The accused, who lived in the US for several years, appeared to have undergone 'self-radicalisation'.

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Thane Stabbing: Note Referencing 'Lone Wolf' Attack Found

Rediff.com7 days ago

A note referencing 'lone wolf' attacks and the Islamic State was discovered at the home of a man arrested for allegedly stabbing two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra, after questioning their religion.

'Lone wolf, ISIS links': Maha ATS on man who stabbed guards

'Lone wolf, ISIS links': Maha ATS on man who stabbed guards

Rediff.com7 days ago

The accused, identified as Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), who returned to India from the US in 2020, allegedly asked the security guards their religion after an altercation at an under-construction building in the Mira Road area of Thane, he said.

TCS conversion row: 'Organised gang' targeted female staff

TCS conversion row: 'Organised gang' targeted female staff

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Nashik are investigating multiple cases of attempted religious conversion and sexual harassment at a local IT firm, with evidence suggesting an organised effort to target female employees. The investigation involves multiple agencies to determine if there are wider links.

Abhishek Banerjee Condemns Arrest of I-PAC Co-founder as Election Intimidation

Abhishek Banerjee Condemns Arrest of I-PAC Co-founder as Election Intimidation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has criticised the arrest of Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of I-PAC, alleging it's a politically motivated attempt to intimidate the opposition and undermine the fairness of the upcoming West Bengal elections.

Tension in Manipur after protest; women's group calls 7-day shutdown

Tension in Manipur after protest; women's group calls 7-day shutdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Security personnel used tear gas to disperse protesters in Manipur's Imphal West district after tensions escalated in the Khurai Lamlong area on Saturday during demonstrations seeking justice in connection with the Tronglaobi bomb attack incident.

How Pak Lashkar terrorist 'Khargosh' fled to Saudi on fake Indian passport

How Pak Lashkar terrorist 'Khargosh' fled to Saudi on fake Indian passport

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Umer Harris, also known as 'Khargosh', is believed to be in Saudi Arabia after escaping India using a forged passport. An investigation into the inter-state LeT terror module has exposed systemic loopholes and raised concerns about passport issuance processes.

Chandigarh Police Identify Suspects in BJP Office Blast Case

Chandigarh Police Identify Suspects in BJP Office Blast Case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Chandigarh police have identified two suspects in connection with the recent blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the individuals involved in the incident, which occurred on Wednesday.

Security beefed up at Kashmir tourist places ahead of Pahalgam anniversary

Security beefed up at Kashmir tourist places ahead of Pahalgam anniversary

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Security has been increased at tourist spots across Kashmir ahead of the anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack. New measures have been introduced to ensure tourist safety, including QR code-based identification for service providers.

Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Violence erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a bomb attack that killed two children and subsequent protest deaths at a CRPF camp. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a government investigation.

Delhi Police Busts Illegal Arms Unit, Arrests UAPA-Accused Supplier

Delhi Police Busts Illegal Arms Unit, Arrests UAPA-Accused Supplier

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Delhi Police dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arresting two individuals, including a supplier previously charged under the UAPA for supplying weapons to Khalistani terrorists.

Punjab BJP office blast: Police identify two suspects

Punjab BJP office blast: Police identify two suspects

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Chandigarh police have identified two suspects in connection with the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters. The suspects, identified as Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh, are currently being sought by authorities. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with no reported casualties.

Myanmar insurgent training: 7 foreigners' phones sent for analysis

Myanmar insurgent training: 7 foreigners' phones sent for analysis

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 11-day custody of several foreign nationals accused of training Myanmar-based Ethnic Armed Groups (EAGs) known to support insurgent groups in India.

Life sentence for Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi over terror activities

Life sentence for Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi over terror activities

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment under the UAPA, along with prison sentences for her associates.

Cylinder blast near Mysore Palace, NIA team on spot

Cylinder blast near Mysore Palace, NIA team on spot

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

An NIA team inspected the site of a balloon gas cylinder blast in Mysuru that killed one person and injured four others. The investigation is ongoing.

Michael Review: Jaafar Jackson Stands Out In A Biopic That Plays Too Safe

Michael Review: Jaafar Jackson Stands Out In A Biopic That Plays Too Safe

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Michael remains a passable biopic that looks good, sounds great, and delivers the moments fans came for. But it also feels formulaic in a way that's hard to ignore, notes Mayur Sanap.

High-pitched campaign for Phase 1 of Bengal polls ends

High-pitched campaign for Phase 1 of Bengal polls ends

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The high-pitched campaign for the first phase of West Bengal assembly elections concluded with the BJP and TMC focusing on electoral rolls and dietary habits, while making promises to voters. Voting is scheduled in 152 constituencies across north Bengal and southern districts, with over 3.60 crore electors eligible to vote. A record number of Central paramilitary forces have been deployed, and several districts have been identified as highly sensitive.

NIA takes over probe of twin blasts in Manipur

NIA takes over probe of twin blasts in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The investigation into the twin blasts in Manipur's Bishnupur district has been handed over to the NIA. The blasts injured two people and have further escalated tensions in the state.

BJP Leader Embroiled in Cash-for-Votes Allegations

BJP Leader Embroiled in Cash-for-Votes Allegations

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A suspended BJP leader has accused another party leader of involvement in a cash-for-votes scheme during the Lok Sabha election in Alappuzha, Kerala, prompting further scrutiny and controversy.

SC pulls up NIA on Shabir Shah's long detention in terror funding case

SC pulls up NIA on Shabir Shah's long detention in terror funding case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has questioned the NIA regarding the detention of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case, asking the agency to justify his detention for over six years.

NIA to file charge sheet in Pahalgam attack case today

NIA to file charge sheet in Pahalgam attack case today

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will file a charge sheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by Pakistan-based terrorists.

Manipur violence: 2 kids killed in blast, two shot dead in CRPF camp attack

Manipur violence: 2 kids killed in blast, two shot dead in CRPF camp attack

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Two people were killed and five others injured after a mob stormed a CRPF camp in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a protest against a bomb attack that killed two children.