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Make good films, rebuild image, SC tells Rajpal Yadav

Make good films, rebuild image, SC tells Rajpal Yadav

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court advised actor Rajpal Yadav to make good movies and entertain people to rebuild his image, as it acknowledged his payment of Rs 1.15 crore in a long-running cheque-bounce case. The court also noted a prospective buyer for his property willing to deposit Rs 85 lakh. Yadav expressed financial losses from his film 'Ata Pata Laapata' and the impact on his career.

Vivo V80 Brings Zeiss Imaging And 90W Charging

Vivo V80 Brings Zeiss Imaging And 90W Charging

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Vivo V80 brings together a high-resolution AMOLED display, Zeiss-powered cameras and a large 7,200 mAh battery, making it a feature-packed option in the premium smartphone segment.

Indian Golf Needs Government Backing To Shed Elite Image

Indian Golf Needs Government Backing To Shed Elite Image

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Women's Golf Association of India (WGAI) is advocating for increased government support and improved grassroots infrastructure to make golf more accessible to young players in India. WGAI president Kavita Singh and Hero MotoCorp executive vice-president Sanjay Bhan challenged the perception of golf as an elitist sport, highlighting the need for public facilities and resources to foster talent and change mindsets. They stressed that government intervention is crucial for developing the sport and creating career opportunities beyond playing.

Remember These Images From 25 Years Ago?

Remember These Images From 25 Years Ago?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

As younger generations grow up without personal memories of 9/11, the 25th anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of loss, resilience, bravery and America's enduring promise to never forget.

Leaked images show damaged US bases in Iranian strikes

Leaked images show damaged US bases in Iranian strikes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

New photographic evidence and a Pentagon inspector general's report confirm extensive damage to US military installations across the Middle East due to Iranian missile and drone strikes. The report details billions in financial costs, structural losses to hundreds of buildings, and damage to dozens of aircraft, contradicting previous assertions about US military readiness and ordnance stockpiles. The conflict also led to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices.

Before and After: Satellite images show Nepal flood devastation

Before and After: Satellite images show Nepal flood devastation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

New satellite images provide a stark visual of the devastating flash floods that have ravaged Nepal.

Thane Court Remands Purnekar Murder Accused To Judicial Custody

Thane Court Remands Purnekar Murder Accused To Judicial Custody

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A local court in Thane has remanded two accused, Santosh Kanojia alias Talli and Amit Singh alias Paplu, in judicial custody in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) Manpada ward chief Pradeep Purnekar. Purnekar was killed at his office on September 29, and the remand follows the conclusion of their police custody.

Smog Blankets The Capital

Smog Blankets The Capital

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'Poor' category on October 22, 2026, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 237-238 by the Central Pollution Control Board. A smog layer covered landmarks including India Gate, Kartavya Path, Akshardham Temple and Anand Vihar, while joggers carried on their morning routine and vehicles moved through the haze. Old Delhi's Jama Masjid also appeared hazy a day earlier.

Manager Held After Cow Deaths At UP Shelter

Manager Held After Cow Deaths At UP Shelter

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the manager of a cow shelter, Rahul Yadav, following the deaths of approximately six cows on October 19. The deaths are allegedly due to negligence, prompting protests from Hindu activists who demanded strict action.

Black Cats Take Over Mahakal Temple

Black Cats Take Over Mahakal Temple

Rediff.com1 days ago

Glimpses of NSG commandos conducting a mock drill at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Maharashtra Revenue Official Caught Taking Bribe For Land Title Entry

Maharashtra Revenue Official Caught Taking Bribe For Land Title Entry

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A Revenue department official in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 to make an entry in a 7/12 land title extract. The official, Jitendra Khetade, was caught on Friday.

Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Found Hanging In Government Quarters

Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Found Hanging In Government Quarters

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A sub-inspector named Yogesh Kumar was found dead by hanging at his government quarters in Bihar's Bhagalpur district on Saturday morning. Police are investigating the incident, which prima facie appears to be a suicide possibly due to family matters.

Tribal Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand Over Witchcraft Allegations

Tribal Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand Over Witchcraft Allegations

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A 46-year-old tribal woman, Rendai Sumbrai, was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified persons in Koljomro village, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Police suspect the motive behind the killing is related to accusations of practising black magic. Two suspects have been detained, and a search is on for others involved.

Jhansi School Employee Held For Allegedly Raping, Blackmailing Minor

Jhansi School Employee Held For Allegedly Raping, Blackmailing Minor

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A private school employee in Jhansi has been arrested for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 16-year-old schoolgirl. The incident came to light after the distressed student attempted suicide on Sunday, leading her family to discover the ordeal. The accused, Surendra Pal, faces charges under the POCSO Act, and an investigation is underway.

Seven Held In Siddipet Teen Sexual Assault Case

Seven Held In Siddipet Teen Sexual Assault Case

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Police in Siddipet district have arrested four men and apprehended three minors in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl over several months. The arrests followed a complaint lodged by the girl's mother, leading to charges under the POCSO Act.

Indore Arrest In Tiger Shroff Firing Case: 11th Accused Nabbed

Indore Arrest In Tiger Shroff Firing Case: 11th Accused Nabbed

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A 22-year-old man, Pranjal Thakran, was arrested in Indore on Saturday in connection with the firing incident on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. This arrest brings the total number of accused to 11. Thakran was nabbed by Mumbai Police's Crime Branch with local assistance and is being taken to Mumbai for detailed interrogation.

Mother, Daughter Die In Hubballi After Alleged Poisoning Over Loan Pressure

Mother, Daughter Die In Hubballi After Alleged Poisoning Over Loan Pressure

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A woman and her elder daughter died in Hubballi, Karnataka, on Saturday after the mother allegedly administered poison to her three children and consumed it herself, reportedly due to immense pressure from lenders over loan repayment. Two other daughters are receiving treatment.

Life Comes To A Standstill In Manipur

Life Comes To A Standstill In Manipur

Rediff.com3 days ago

On Tuesday and Wednesday, normal life was affected with closures of markets, educational institutions and business establishments in five valley districts of Manipur due to a statewide 48-hour strike called by a civil society group to protest against the killing of three Meiteis by suspected militants.

Gurugram Police Arrest Two For Posing As IB Officers

Gurugram Police Arrest Two For Posing As IB Officers

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Two men were arrested in Gurugram for impersonating Intelligence Bureau officers. They allegedly created a fake investigation report to provide a clean chit to a sarpanch's representative facing corruption allegations. The arrests followed a complaint about a document circulating on social media.

Police Detain Two Over Attempted Flag Burning During Procession

Police Detain Two Over Attempted Flag Burning During Procession

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have detained two individuals, including a minor, for allegedly attempting to set an Islamic flag on fire during a Durga idol immersion procession. The incident occurred near a mosque, leading to a case being registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

POCSO Court Delivers 20-Year Sentence For Child Sexual Assault

POCSO Court Delivers 20-Year Sentence For Child Sexual Assault

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A POCSO court in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man named Garibe to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 30,000 for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in April 2024. The conviction followed a swift investigation and chargesheet filing.

Sonia Gandhi Unveils Her Book, Belonging

Sonia Gandhi Unveils Her Book, Belonging

Rediff.com2 days ago

Glimpses of Sonia Gandhi as she offers a first look at her upcoming book, Belonging: A Journey of Love.

Why Labourers Pelted Stones At Vande Bharat Express

Why Labourers Pelted Stones At Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Three labourers were arrested in Surat for allegedly throwing stones at the Vande Bharat Express, damaging windows but causing no injuries. The accused, who claimed they acted "for fun," were identified via CCTV footage and booked under the Railways Act.

Tilak Varma Stars With Unbeaten Fifty As India Edge New Zealand In A Last-Over Thriller

Tilak Varma Stars With Unbeaten Fifty As India Edge New Zealand In A Last-Over Thriller

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Tilak Varma starred with a match-winning fifty to power India to a thrilling victory in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.

Bookmark Sargun Kaur Luthra's Glam Looks

Bookmark Sargun Kaur Luthra's Glam Looks

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sargun Kaur Luthra has come a long way from making her television debut in Kaal Bhairav Rahasya in 2017. The Delhi-born actress went on to win audiences over as Dr Preesha in Yeh Hai Chahatein, a role that made her a familiar face in Indian households.

How Rajkot Police Uncovered A Network Of Fake Doctors

How Rajkot Police Uncovered A Network Of Fake Doctors

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Rajkot police have arrested 17 individuals operating as doctors without valid medical degrees in rural and industrial areas. The arrests were made during a special drive, with police seizing medicines and equipment, and vowing to continue the crackdown.

Odisha Police Apprehend Eight In Major Motorcycle Theft Racket Bust

Odisha Police Apprehend Eight In Major Motorcycle Theft Racket Bust

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Kendrapara, Odisha, have busted a motorcycle theft racket, apprehending eight individuals, including a minor, and recovering 11 stolen motorcycles. Further investigation is ongoing.

Brutal Ludhiana Murder: Severed Hand Delivered To Family

Brutal Ludhiana Murder: Severed Hand Delivered To Family

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A man identified as Shakti Singh alias Bhura was brutally murdered in Ludhiana on Saturday by a group of assailants who attacked him with sharp-edged weapons, severed his hand, and delivered it to a grocery shop owner for his family. Singh, who had a history of criminal cases, succumbed to his injuries. Police have arrested the main accused, Gurmit Singh C D, and suspect the murder is a result of a long-standing feud, with investigations ongoing.

Spectacular IAF Helicopter Rehearsal In Varanasi

Spectacular IAF Helicopter Rehearsal In Varanasi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Glimpses of Indian Air Force helicopters rehearsing for this weekend's air show in Varanasi.

Bengaluru Lawyer Dies After Auto Fare Dispute, Driver Arrested

Bengaluru Lawyer Dies After Auto Fare Dispute, Driver Arrested

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A 46-year-old lawyer in Bengaluru died after being allegedly assaulted by an autorickshaw driver following a dispute over fare. The deceased, Sriram, collapsed on October 9 and later died in hospital. Police initially registered an unnatural death report but later arrested the driver, Prithviraj, on murder charges after Sriram's family reported injuries and a post-mortem revealed blood clotting due to assault.

Police Hunt For Accused After Amethi Student Raped

Police Hunt For Accused After Amethi Student Raped

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 19-year-old student in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly raped by a relative of her landlord on Thursday night. Police have registered a case based on the mother's complaint and are actively searching for the 22-year-old accused.

1st ODI: Pratika, Charani script India's dominant win over Zimbabwe

1st ODI: Pratika, Charani script India's dominant win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 100 and Shree Charani took career-best figures of 4/23 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the opening women's ODI. India comfortably chased down Zimbabwe's total of 197 with contributions from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, despite some fielding lapses.

Tottenham Hotspur secure rare 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Tottenham Hotspur secure rare 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Tottenham Hotspur secured a rare 2-0 Premier League victory over fourth-placed Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with goals from an own goal by Mike Penders and a late strike by Mathys Tel, while Chelsea's Cole Palmer was sent off.

Priyanka, Alia, Kriti's Chic Chikankari Styles

Priyanka, Alia, Kriti's Chic Chikankari Styles

Rediff.com1 days ago

Chikankari has long been one of India's most loved embroidery traditions. Originating in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, this centuries-old craft is known for its fine hand embroidery, traditionally worked in white thread on lightweight fabrics such as cotton, muslin and mulmul. Its beauty lies in the details, with different stitches creating everything from delicate flowers to elaborate jaal patterns.

Three Held With Rs 8.38 Crore Hydroponic Ganja At Bengaluru Airport

Three Held With Rs 8.38 Crore Hydroponic Ganja At Bengaluru Airport

Rediff.com1 days ago

Three passengers arriving from Bangkok were arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after customs officials seized hydroponic ganja worth Rs 8.38 crore in separate incidents on October 22. The arrests were made under the NDPS Act.

Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Sourav Ganguly's Doosra Row: Who Owns Cricket History?

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The legal battle between former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and the makers of the film Doosra perfectly highlights the tension between broadcast licensing and a celebrity's personality rights.

When someone with power...: Priyanka after son Raihan's photos removed ahead of show

When someone with power...: Priyanka after son Raihan's photos removed ahead of show

Rediff.com2 days ago

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the alleged censorship of her son Raihan Vadra's photography exhibition at Bikaner House. Raihan Vadra stated that the administration removed his pictures documenting recent Delhi protests, citing the current political climate, leading to a row over artistic freedom.

EPL: Aston Villa end Manchester City's perfect run with a 2-1 victory

EPL: Aston Villa end Manchester City's perfect run with a 2-1 victory

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Aston Villa secured a significant 2-1 home victory over Manchester City, bringing an end to City's perfect Premier League run. Nicolas Jackson scored both goals for Villa, capitalising on defensive errors, while Erling Haaland netted for City. The win marks Villa's first league victory at Villa Park this season and their third successive league win over City.

SIT Formed To Investigate Ex-Shimla SSP Over Fund Misuse

SIT Formed To Investigate Ex-Shimla SSP Over Fund Misuse

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed in Shimla to probe two cases against former SSP Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi. The allegations include misappropriation and misuse of government funds, cheating, and using forged documents, totalling over Rs 16 lakh. Gandhi denies the charges, claiming he is being targeted.

Nanded Farmer Found Hanging In Finance Firm Office; Murder Case Filed

Nanded Farmer Found Hanging In Finance Firm Office; Murder Case Filed

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A farmer who borrowed Rs 10,000 was found dead in a private finance firm's office in Nanded. Police have registered a murder and kidnapping case against the firm's owner and two others. The family alleges the farmer was assaulted and then hanged, with the company demanding Rs 70,000 for the original loan.