News for 'October Release'

Shivtrinetra Group Felicitates Asian Games Hockey Gold Medallists

Shivtrinetra Group Felicitates Asian Games Hockey Gold Medallists

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Indian men's and women's hockey players and coaches, who won gold at the Asian Games, were felicitated by the Shivtrinetra Group with cash rewards of Rs 51,000 each on Wednesday. The felicitation aims to recognise their achievements and inspire young talent.

Assam PWD Engineer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe

Assam PWD Engineer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

An assistant executive engineer of the Public Works Department, Mridul Baglari, was arrested in Dibrugarh, Assam, for accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. He had allegedly demanded Rs 1.3 lakh for releasing pending bills and was caught in a trap laid by the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption.

Delhi High Court Declines ED's Status Quo Request In National Herald Case

Delhi High Court Declines ED's Status Quo Request In National Herald Case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Delhi High Court on Monday turned down the Enforcement Directorate's plea to maintain a status quo on properties attached in the National Herald money laundering case involving Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Justice Sachin Datta stated he would not pass an interim order and would decide the agency's petition challenging a trial court's refusal to take cognisance of its chargesheet. The ED argues that the accused are using the trial court order to release properties, while the Gandhis contend the ED's plea is an "abuse of process of law."

Bollywood Quiz: Know The Story in Pictures?

Bollywood Quiz: Know The Story in Pictures?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The flydubai near-tragedy showed how the gratuitous conflicts their governments started in West Asia have made the world unsafe for them (and unfortunate co-passengers of other nationalities), points out Kanika Datta.

PIX: Rice saves Arsenal; Real Madrid hit four, Manchester Utd trounced

PIX: Rice saves Arsenal; Real Madrid hit four, Manchester Utd trounced

Rediff.com4 days ago

Declan Rice scored a late equaliser for Arsenal in a 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, largely due to Thibaut Courtois's saves. Manchester United suffered a bruising 4-1 defeat to Como, with Nico Paz starring for the Italian side. Other European matches saw Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Aston Villa, Real Betis, and LASK secure wins.

Co-working overtakes IT/ITeS as top office space occupier in India

Co-working overtakes IT/ITeS as top office space occupier in India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

For the first time, co-working spaces have surpassed the IT/ITeS sector as the largest occupier of office space in India during the January-September period, indicating a significant shift towards flexible workspaces, according to Anarock Research & Advisory.

RBI MPC: Rate cuts off the table as inflation concerns mount

RBI MPC: Rate cuts off the table as inflation concerns mount

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has indicated that rate cuts are improbable in the near term, with headline inflation projected to reach 6 per cent in the third quarter. Minutes from the October meeting reveal growing concerns among members about inflation spreading beyond food and fuel, leading to a shift in policy stance towards calibrated tightening.

Supreme Court Lawyer Detained For Being At Protest Site!

Supreme Court Lawyer Detained For Being At Protest Site!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Harvard trained lawyer Shahdan Farasat's detention by the Delhi police at Saturday's protest has ignited a crucial debate on the shrinking space for peaceful dissent and the protection of democratic rights.

Can Imran Khan Be Deported For Taking Part In Protest?

Can Imran Khan Be Deported For Taking Part In Protest?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The controversy surrounding actor Imran Khan's participation in a Mumbai protest, and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's demand for his deportation, raises critical questions about the legal rights of Overseas Citizen of India cardholders to engage in political dissent and the grounds for their expulsion from India.

BRICS Nations To Showcase Indigenous Sports In Ahmedabad

BRICS Nations To Showcase Indigenous Sports In Ahmedabad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026 in Ahmedabad on Monday. Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Gujarat government, the event on 12 October 2026, under India's BRICS Chairmanship, will feature traditional sports like Mallakhamb, Yogasana, and Kalaripayattu from India. The non-competitive Games aim to foster cultural exchange and knowledge-sharing among BRICS and partner countries including Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Africa, and the UAE.

Is India Heading For A Food Crisis?

Is India Heading For A Food Crisis?

Rediff.com4 days ago

'If the temperature remains very high, which is likely to be the case because of El Nino, it may lead to a shortfall in wheat production.' 'If that happens, we will be in a very, very difficult situation as far as food security is concerned.'

Ravi Shastri Mourns Jeffrey Archer

Ravi Shastri Mourns Jeffrey Archer

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Ravi Shastri received a signed copy of Jeffrey Archer's final novel days before the author's death.

eMudhra certificate keys compromised, cyber fraud risk flagged

eMudhra certificate keys compromised, cyber fraud risk flagged

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian digital certification authority eMudhra has reported a compromise of private keys for some of its global TLS and code-signing certificates, according to Cert-In. This incident, while eMudhra states it has limited impact on its Indian operations, could allow cybercriminals to impersonate websites. Separately, SBI has disclosed a suspected exposure of nearly 4,000 customer records on the dark web.

Score 400, But No Guarantee Of An India Cap

Score 400, But No Guarantee Of An India Cap

Rediff.com5 days ago

B B Nimbalkar is the only one in the 400-plus club never to have played Test cricket. Will Chinmay Sutar have better luck?

Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A BJP-nominated councillor in Aheri Nagar Panchayat, Amol Vilasrao Gudeliwar, was arrested on Thursday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.20 lakh from an electrical contractor. He had demanded a 15% commission for works under the 'Nagarotthan' scheme.

Coming Up In Theatres This October: Drishyam 3, Jailer 2, Udta Teer

Coming Up In Theatres This October: Drishyam 3, Jailer 2, Udta Teer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

From franchise finales and superstar sequels, Ajay Devgn and Rajinikanth are all set to lead the October charge.

PM Modi To Honour Asian Games Heroes On Thursday

PM Modi To Honour Asian Games Heroes On Thursday

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with the Indian contingent from the recently-concluded Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday. The event, taking place at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, will see the PM address the athletes, coaches, and sports officials. India secured 85 medals, finishing fourth, a lower tally than the 2023 Hangzhou edition's 106 medals.

Delhi celebrates Dussehra as Prez, PM lead festivities

Delhi celebrates Dussehra as Prez, PM lead festivities

Rediff.com5 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan attended Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi on Tuesday. Effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnath were burnt at various Ramleela grounds, with dignitaries delivering messages on truth, righteousness, and fighting social evils. One committee also burnt a cockroach effigy to symbolise filth, leading to a complaint from AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj.

Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi Equals World Record As India's Archers Shine

Asian Para Games: Sheetal Devi Equals World Record As India's Archers Shine

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi has equalled the world record in the women's compound qualification round at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, scoring 704 points.

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.

CII White Paper Outlines Path To $100 Billion Media & Entertainment Sector

CII White Paper Outlines Path To $100 Billion Media & Entertainment Sector

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A CII white paper released Thursday outlines a strategy for India's media and entertainment sector to achieve a USD 100 billion valuation by the early 2030s, requiring an annual growth rate of 15 per cent and significant policy reforms. The paper identifies key areas for growth, including broadcasting reform, anti-piracy measures, and investment in regional markets.

Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British author, dies at 86

Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British author, dies at 86

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Renowned British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer has passed away at the age of 86, his publisher HarperCollins confirmed, stating he died 'suddenly and peacefully at home' on Monday.

Jio Platforms IPO, Q2 Earnings, Crude Oil to Dictate Market Mood

Jio Platforms IPO, Q2 Earnings, Crude Oil to Dictate Market Mood

Rediff.com7 days ago

Investors are set to monitor quarterly earnings, crude oil prices, the Jio Platforms initial public offering, and foreign investor activity in the upcoming holiday-shortened week, according to market analysts.

FIFA commercial plan: Infantino's apology fails to satisfy critics demanding reform

FIFA commercial plan: Infantino's apology fails to satisfy critics demanding reform

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Gianni Infantino faces mounting scrutiny after apologising over the abandoned FIFA commercialisation proposal, with England and Germany demanding transparency and reform while African officials continue backing his leadership.

Navi Mumbai Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 3.57 Crore From Nigerian National

Navi Mumbai Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 3.57 Crore From Nigerian National

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Police in Navi Mumbai arrested a Nigerian national, Anyi Ikechukwu Darlington, and seized mephedrone and cocaine worth Rs 3.57 crore. The accused, previously arrested in a drug case, was out on bail and is now under investigation for his role in a drug distribution network.

Indian Super League 2026-27 Season Sees Record YouTube Engagement

Indian Super League 2026-27 Season Sees Record YouTube Engagement

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The first five matches of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season have garnered significant viewership on YouTube, with 65 million views and 52 million viewers. The opening week also saw high concurrent viewership, particularly for the Inter Kashi versus Kerala Blasters FC match, and strong engagement across both English and Hindi feeds, underscoring the league's growing digital presence and the importance of multilingual content.

UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan Issues Stark Warning On Cyber Risks

UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan Issues Stark Warning On Cyber Risks

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Britain's AI Minister, Kanishka Narayan, issued a strong warning on Monday about the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence to cyber defences. He highlighted the potential for serious consequences from autonomous AI systems and announced new government measures, including a 'National Cyber Action Plan', to bolster the UK's resilience against cyber-attacks.

Old Rivalry Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi

Old Rivalry Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Four individuals have been arrested on Thursday in southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj for the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man, Shahid Hussain, who was recently released from jail. The murder is believed to be a result of an old rivalry stemming from an altercation inside Tihar Jail in 2025. Police are searching for other absconding accused.

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'

India dominate T20I rankings as Iyer climbs to 4th

India dominate T20I rankings as Iyer climbs to 4th

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Shreyas Iyer has climbed to a career-high fourth position in the ICC T20 International rankings for batters, following his strong performance in the ongoing series against West Indies

Does Indian Idol Legends Return Encourage Bullying?

Does Indian Idol Legends Return Encourage Bullying?

Rediff.com6 days ago

It was very disappointing to watch some talented singers pull each other down on national television, notes Divya Nair.

Ex-MLA Questioned By CBI In Ankita Bhandari Murder Probe

Ex-MLA Questioned By CBI In Ankita Bhandari Murder Probe

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

The CBI questioned former MLA Suresh Rathore in Haridwar regarding the Ankita Bhandari murder case, a day after meeting Bhandari's parents. Rathore, who has been expelled from the BJP, denied knowing actress Urmila Sanawar, whose allegations fueled the 'VIP' involvement controversy. The case has seen renewed protests following a governor's appointment and a recommended CBI inquiry earlier this year.

Unscramble The Tu Hai Meri Kiran Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Tu Hai Meri Kiran Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

How female Pak spies honey-trap Indian Navy personnel for ship, sub secrets

How female Pak spies honey-trap Indian Navy personnel for ship, sub secrets

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh police have revealed that female Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) are actively targeting Indian defence personnel through social media, honey traps, and financial inducements to extract sensitive information. Under "Operation Firewall-2026," two individuals, including a naval staffer, were arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, with 13 naval personnel among 18 suspects involved in the espionage conspiracy.

Akhilesh Yadav Claims Lucknow Cafe Owner's Death Can Topple UP Govt

Akhilesh Yadav Claims Lucknow Cafe Owner's Death Can Topple UP Govt

Rediff.com5 days ago

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that the death of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma is "not an ordinary case" and could "bring down the Uttar Pradesh government," drawing parallels to the Vikas Dubey encounter. Yadav criticised the police and media's handling of the case, particularly regarding the absconding prime accused, Shraddha Dubey. The case involves allegations of assault and torture by Sharma's family, a reward for the accused's arrest, and recent transfers of police officials.

How Crypto Fraudsters Duped 500 Investors Of Rs 10 Crore

How Crypto Fraudsters Duped 500 Investors Of Rs 10 Crore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Telangana police have arrested two individuals from Andhra Pradesh in connection with a large-scale cryptocurrency investment fraud. The accused allegedly operated a Ponzi scheme through a fake website, cheating around 500 victims of over Rs 10 crore by promising to double investments and offering commissions for recruiting new members.

Key Arrests Made In Social Media Influencer Mad Sandhu Murder

Key Arrests Made In Social Media Influencer Mad Sandhu Murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Valsad police have apprehended three men in connection with the murder of Punjabi social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar. The arrests follow an earlier detention by Ahmedabad Crime Branch of an alleged shooter. The detained individuals were found in Vapi, Gujarat, and have been handed over to Punjab Police for further investigation into their roles, including reconnaissance.

Cauvery row: Karnataka ordered to release 12,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu daily

Cauvery row: Karnataka ordered to release 12,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu daily

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has directed Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days, amidst an ongoing dispute and a pending Supreme Court hearing.

Indian Army Athletes Deliver Best-Ever Performance At Asian Games

Indian Army Athletes Deliver Best-Ever Performance At Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Indian Army athletes achieved their best-ever medal haul at the recently concluded Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, securing 20 medals, including six gold, eight silver, and six bronze. This significant contribution accounted for nearly one-fourth of India's total 85 medals. Standout performers included Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda in trap shooting and Naib Subedar Gulveer Singh in distance running, who also set a national record. The Army's increased representation and performance, particularly from women athletes, highlight the robust sporting ecosystem within the Indian Army.