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Raj Thackeray's son booked for removing Modi's photo in Pune college

Raj Thackeray's son booked for removing Modi's photo in Pune college

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Two Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers have been arrested in Pune for allegedly removing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph from a government polytechnic office. The incident occurred during a visit by MNS leader Amit Thackeray, who is also facing a case related to the alleged act. BJP criticised the MNS leader for political immaturity.

Rodri's Ibiza Photo Sparks Hilarious Reactions

Rodri's Ibiza Photo Sparks Hilarious Reactions

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Manchester City midfielder Rodri's holiday photo from Ibiza went viral, drawing comparisons to the 'distracted boyfriend' meme.

PHOTOS: Carlos Alcaraz's Great Fightback At US Open

PHOTOS: Carlos Alcaraz's Great Fightback At US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a challenging start against Portugal's Jaime Faria to secure his spot in the third round of the US Open.

India In The Rains: 10 Unforgettable Monsoon Moments

India In The Rains: 10 Unforgettable Monsoon Moments

Rediff.com3 days ago

Is there a bigger event in India than the arrival of the rains?

Happy 76th, Modi,ji!

Happy 76th, Modi,ji!

Rediff.com4 days ago

From a milk abhishek and aarti in Patna and Vadnagar to blood donation camps in Delhi, sand art tributes in Puri and Agartala, and havan pujas in Jammu, BJP leaders and others nationwide honoured the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday with prayers, service drives and tributes.

Shah Rukh Khan Visits Lalbaugcha Raja With Gauri, Suhana

Shah Rukh Khan Visits Lalbaugcha Raja With Gauri, Suhana

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Shah Rukh Khan sought Lord Ganesha's blessings as he visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai with wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana.

Puja Before Helicopters Are Handed Over

Puja Before Helicopters Are Handed Over

Rediff.com3 days ago

HAL has handed over a new batch of indigenous aircraft, marking another step in India's domestic aerospace manufacturing programme. The company delivered two LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers to the IAF, completing twin-seater deliveries under the FOC contract.

PHOTOS: Coco Gauff Cruises Past Sonmez In US Open Opener

PHOTOS: Coco Gauff Cruises Past Sonmez In US Open Opener

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Home favourite Coco Gauff successfully began her U.S. Open title defence, defeating Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez 6-3 6-4 in the first round. Gauff, fresh from her Cincinnati Open victory, displayed strong form, overcoming a brief challenge from Sonmez to secure a comfortable win under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Photos: Sabalenka digs deep to oust Noskova, charges into 6th straight US Open semis

Photos: Sabalenka digs deep to oust Noskova, charges into 6th straight US Open semis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Aryna Sabalenka overcame Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a pulsating three-set thriller, saving her title defence and reaching a sixth consecutive US Open semi-final after a tense tiebreak.

US Open Photos: Khachanov overwhelms third seed Auger-Aliassime after dramatic turnaround

US Open Photos: Khachanov overwhelms third seed Auger-Aliassime after dramatic turnaround

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Karen Khachanov stunned third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime after losing the opening-set tiebreak, dominating the next three sets with powerful serving and relentless pressure to reach round three.

Ganpati Bappa Comes Home

Ganpati Bappa Comes Home

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

It's Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the arrival of Lord Ganesha amid prayers, festivities and vibrant decorations.

PHOTOS: Gael Monfils Creates History On 40th Birthday At US Open

PHOTOS: Gael Monfils Creates History On 40th Birthday At US Open

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday by defeating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in the first round of the US Open, making him the oldest player since Jimmy Connors in 1992 to win a main-draw singles match at Flushing Meadows on his birthday.

Banks Brace for 3-Day Strike

Banks Brace for 3-Day Strike

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Bankers said the impact could become more visible from September 29 as customers could withdraw larger amounts of cash, although ATM operations are increasingly managed through third-party cash-loading arrangements.

Asian Games: India Blanked By Malaysia In Men's Sepaktakraw

Asian Games: India Blanked By Malaysia In Men's Sepaktakraw

Rediff.com6 hours ago

India's men's team suffered a 0-3 defeat to Malaysia in the regu event of the Asian Games sepaktakraw competition.

BRICS Summit: Security In Place, Delhi Spruced Up

BRICS Summit: Security In Place, Delhi Spruced Up

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

New Delhi is gearing up to host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, with extensive preparations underway across key venues, roads, hotels and security zones.

Lakshya, Ayush, Srikanth power India into Asian Games badminton quarters

Lakshya, Ayush, Srikanth power India into Asian Games badminton quarters

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian men's badminton team blanked Bangladesh 3-0 to enter the quarter-finals of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Monday.

Air Marshal Mishra Takes Charge As Ram Temple Trust CEO

Air Marshal Mishra Takes Charge As Ram Temple Trust CEO

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retired) has been appointed as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the Ram temple in Ayodhya, following a restructuring exercise to enhance administration.

'You're Not Welcome Xi': Tibetans Protest In Delhi

'You're Not Welcome Xi': Tibetans Protest In Delhi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Members of the Tibetan community in exile held a symbolic protest march in Delhi's Majnu Ka Tila ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the BRICS 2026 Summit, voicing opposition to Beijing's policies in Tibet.

Ketan Agarwal Murder: Chargesheet Filed Against Fiancee And Two Others

Ketan Agarwal Murder: Chargesheet Filed Against Fiancee And Two Others

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 5053-page chargesheet has been filed in the Ketan Agarwal murder case in Pune. Realtor Ketan Agarwal died after being pushed off Lohagad Fort, leading to the arrest of his fiancee Siya Goyal, her alleged lover Chetan Choudhary, and Ritesh Hange. The chargesheet includes digital evidence and reveals online searches made by Goyal related to similar incidents and the Sonam Raghuvanshi case.

What's This Chief Minister Up To?

What's This Chief Minister Up To?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

On the morning of September 8, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar paid a surprise visit to the Agricultural Produce Market Committee at Yeshwanthpur in Bengaluru.

US embassy conveys Trump's birthday wishes for Modi

US embassy conveys Trump's birthday wishes for Modi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday was marked by a flurry of greetings from global leaders, including Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, all underscoring strengthening bilateral ties and India's increasing stature on the world stage.

Bihar On Edge As Ganga Rises

Bihar On Edge As Ganga Rises

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Ganga continues to rise in Patna, inching closer to the danger mark and putting low-lying areas on alert.

Satya Niketan Collapse: The Aftermath

Satya Niketan Collapse: The Aftermath

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Scenes from the aftermath of the five-storey building collapse in Satya Niketan, near Delhi University's South Campus.

Festive travel may cost more as govt rules out airfare cap

Festive travel may cost more as govt rules out airfare cap

Rediff.com18 minutes ago

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announced that the government will not impose a cap on airfares during the upcoming festive season. Instead, airlines will be advised to maintain reasonable prices, considering the rising operating costs primarily due to increased Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, exacerbated by the West Asia crisis.

'India-China Ties Can't Be Repaired In 1-2 Modi-Xi Meets'

'India-China Ties Can't Be Repaired In 1-2 Modi-Xi Meets'

Rediff.com8 hours ago

'Eastern Ladakh set the relationship back by about 10 steps. So far, especially since Galwan, we may have taken just 4 steps forward.'

Delhi Collapse Site Under Tight Vigil

Delhi Collapse Site Under Tight Vigil

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Scenes from the aftermath of Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse on Tuesday.

What We Love About Pout Queen Kareena Kapoor

What We Love About Pout Queen Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com1 days ago

Celebrate the enduring charisma of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Bollywood's undisputed 'Pout Queen'.

NSG Launches Operation BRICS Kavach

NSG Launches Operation BRICS Kavach

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The National Security Guard has launched Operation BRICS Kavach to prepare for possible emergencies during the high-profile event.

Terrorists Meet Brutal End

Terrorists Meet Brutal End

Rediff.com5 days ago

On Thursday, September 17, two suspected Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed and a suspect was detained during an anti-terror operation in Jammu's Udhampur district.

A new record: Why govt has not ended monsoon session after 40 days

A new record: Why govt has not ended monsoon session after 40 days

Rediff.com4 hours ago

India's Monsoon session of Parliament remains formally unprorogued 40 days after adjournment, setting a new record. This unusual delay fuels speculation that the government intends to introduce a key legislation, possibly an amendment to the women's reservation law, without convening a new session. The proposed amendment aims for a 50 per cent seat expansion to address concerns over delimitation.

UP man cooks meat on funeral pyre, held; 2 others flee

UP man cooks meat on funeral pyre, held; 2 others flee

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man was arrested in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly cooking meat on a burning funeral pyre. Two of his associates fled the scene. The incident occurred at a cremation site where the accused, under the influence of alcohol, used the pyre to cook meat.

Post Delhi Collapse: 'Our Parents Want Us Back Home'

Post Delhi Collapse: 'Our Parents Want Us Back Home'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

'We are living in the belief that our building will not fall.'

Vande Mataram stops after 2 stanzas in Karnataka assembly; BJP members protest

Vande Mataram stops after 2 stanzas in Karnataka assembly; BJP members protest

Rediff.com1 days ago

BJP legislators in Karnataka protested during a special legislative session by reciting the full version of Vande Mataram after the official recording played in the Assembly and Council ended after only two stanzas. The Congress government in the state has a standing order to play only the first two stanzas at its programmes, except for high-profile events.

CJP joins Odisha students' stir, seeks minister's exit over textbook errors

CJP joins Odisha students' stir, seeks minister's exit over textbook errors

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Students and political parties in Odisha are protesting widespread errors in school textbooks, demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond. The CJP has extended support to the Navnirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan's 'satyagraha', while the state government has begun distributing corrected textbooks.

'Quockerwodger': Whom is Tharoor targeting with his latest wordplay?

'Quockerwodger': Whom is Tharoor targeting with his latest wordplay?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has once again introduced a rare English word, "quockerwodger," to social media, defining it as a "political puppet." He used the term to criticise the ruling party, suggesting they have "spawned a few of these." Tharoor has a history of using obscure words like 'allodoxaphobia', 'farrago', and 'troglodyte' to make political points and engage social media users.

Modi-Xi Meet: Look At The Body Language

Modi-Xi Meet: Look At The Body Language

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

IIT Madras Launches Advanced Robotics Lab With Bechtel Collaboration

IIT Madras Launches Advanced Robotics Lab With Bechtel Collaboration

Rediff.com3 hours ago

IIT Madras has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art robotics laboratory, established with CSR support from Bechtel India. This collaboration aims to accelerate research, innovation, and industry applications in robotics and automation, specifically for the construction and infrastructure sectors, fostering advanced technological solutions and workforce development.

Why This CM Is Probing Lionel Messi!

Why This CM Is Probing Lionel Messi!

Rediff.com7 hours ago

In 100 days in office, Chief Minister V D Satheesan has ordered five SITs. This would appear to be some kind of a record, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Mamata's Nandigram bypoll nominee pulls out after meeting CM

Mamata's Nandigram bypoll nominee pulls out after meeting CM

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sanchita Pradhan Dey, the Mamata Banerjee camp's candidate for the Nandigram bypoll, withdrew her nomination just hours after the Election Commission assigned a new party name and symbol to the faction. This development leaves the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress without a candidate in the crucial Nandigram constituency.

Buy A Mature Rocket Or Design A New One?

Buy A Mature Rocket Or Design A New One?

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Buying a mature rocket technology gives companies the designs and hardware know-how, but not necessarily the decades of engineering wisdom needed to make it work.