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Murder Convict Arrested After 24 Years On The Run

Murder Convict Arrested After 24 Years On The Run

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a life convict in a murder case who had been absconding for 24 years after jumping parole in 2002. The accused, Rakesh Patel, had allegedly changed his identity and was living under the name 'Nandlal Verma' in Prayagraj to evade arrest.

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's House

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's House

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The local administration in Jammu has demolished the residential property of a drug peddler as part of its ongoing crackdown on narcotics.

Thane Man Held in Neighbour's Brutal Murder Case

Thane Man Held in Neighbour's Brutal Murder Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering his neighbour with stones and bricks. Police are investigating the motive and searching for an accomplice.

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

A Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case related to inciting violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Cracks in Mahagatbandhan as CPI-ML demands 30 seats

Cracks in Mahagatbandhan as CPI-ML demands 30 seats

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation has rejected an offer to fight on 19 seats in the upcoming assembly polls as a part of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-led Mahagatbandhan, deeming it an undignified proposal.

Jaanyaa Joshi Is As Cute As A Button

Jaanyaa Joshi Is As Cute As A Button

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

From athleisure to traditional, from ganjis to gowns, from pants to lehengas, Bollywood newcomer Jaanyaa Joshi is ready to wear them all.

Kanhaiya Kumar, Pappu Yadav stopped from boarding Rahul Gandhi's van

Kanhaiya Kumar, Pappu Yadav stopped from boarding Rahul Gandhi's van

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The incident occurred when both leaders attempted to board the van carrying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, but were stopped by security guards.

'Jhappi-pappi' case: UP court summons Sanjay Dutt

'Jhappi-pappi' case: UP court summons Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

A court in Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday summoned actor Sanjay Dutt on April 24 in connection to the case filed against him, for his jadoo ki jhappi and pappi (magical hug and kiss) remark on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, during last year's Lok Sabha polls.Chief Judicial Magistrate Anirudh Kumar Tewari issued the summons for Dutt's appearance when the charge-sheet filed in the case came up before the court.

Starry, Starry Night... Of Style

Starry, Starry Night... Of Style

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Vogue's Forces of Fashion red carpet event held October 23 at St Regis, Mumbai was a Starry Night of Style.

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

A close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday confirmed that a 'proposal' to make the Janata Dal-United president convener of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) came up at the meeting of coalition leaders through virtual mode.

'Sadly, this is the age of hate'

'Sadly, this is the age of hate'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Why Naseeruddin Shah played a sardar in Modern Love: Mumbai.

IndiGo flyer to Patna lands in Udaipur, DGCA orders probe

IndiGo flyer to Patna lands in Udaipur, DGCA orders probe

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The DGCA has ordered an inquiry after a passenger, who was supposed to take an Indigo flight to Patna, boarded another flight of the airline and landed at Udaipur.

Tharoor gets an offer to join NCP, his reply

Tharoor gets an offer to join NCP, his reply

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Hours after an offer made by Nationalist Congress Party's state president P C Chacko, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor made it clear that he is not going to the party.

When Sridevi Was 'Conned'...

When Sridevi Was 'Conned'...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Ranjeet and Shakti Kapoor were eating mutton biryani.' 'Suddenly, all of them jumped to their feet.' 'Sridevi had entered.' 'It was almost like a top army general had walked in.' 'The kind of respect she commanded without demanding it was incredible!'

Lalu Yadav Is Back Where He Belongs

Lalu Yadav Is Back Where He Belongs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

On Wednesday, October 27, the old political warhorse returned to the election trail, campaigning for the October 30 by-elections to the Kusheshwar Asthan and Tarapur assembly seats in Bihar.

Row erupts over Lalu's son-in-law joining official meeting

Row erupts over Lalu's son-in-law joining official meeting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Notably, both the meetings were presided over by Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav, who was sworn in as a minister earlier this week with environment, forestry and climate change portfolio.

Cong targets Tejasvi Surya for 'opening emergency exit', IndiGo keeps mum

Cong targets Tejasvi Surya for 'opening emergency exit', IndiGo keeps mum

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Opposition Congress targeted Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, amid reports that the passenger, who accidentally opened the emergency exit of the plane was the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha chief.

'We Are In A Calamity'

'We Are In A Calamity'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'Now they're talking about changing the Constitution; they feel they have no reason now to hide their intentions.'

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Karachi as engine hits snag

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Karachi as engine hits snag

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

IndiGo's Sharjah-Hyderabad flight was diverted to Karachi as a precaution on Sunday after pilots observed defect in one of the engines, officials of aviation regulator DGCA said.

Prashant Kishor refuses to join Cong, says party needs leadership

Prashant Kishor refuses to join Cong, says party needs leadership

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'I declined the generous offer of Congress to join the party as part of the EAG and take responsibility for the elections. In my humble opinion, more than me the party needs leadership and collective will to fix the deep rooted structural problems through transformational reforms,' Kishor said in a tweet.

No scientific basis to back need for Covid booster dose: ICMR chief

No scientific basis to back need for Covid booster dose: ICMR chief

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

There is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for a booster vaccine dose against COVID-19, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said on Monday underlining the completion of second dose for India's adult population is the priority for the government for now.

Rahul Gandhi meets Prashant Kishor ahead of likely rejig in Punjab

Rahul Gandhi meets Prashant Kishor ahead of likely rejig in Punjab

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Ahead of a likely organisational and government reshuffle in Punjab, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met poll strategist Prashant Kishor at his residence.

Dileep and Kavya are back!

Dileep and Kavya are back!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

The hit pair is coming together yet again.

LJP row: Complaint filed against Chirag's uncle for 'misleading' MPs

LJP row: Complaint filed against Chirag's uncle for 'misleading' MPs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

A complaint has been filed in Muzaffarpur court against the new Lok Janshakti Party leader in Lok Sabha, Pashupati Kumar Paras, party MP Prince Raj and others for 'misleading MPs of the party and hatching a conspiracy to head the party'.

India's active Covid cases increase with 28,326 new infections

India's active Covid cases increase with 28,326 new infections

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,46,918 with 260 daily fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Birthday greetings poured in for him from all quarters, with his supporters and Bharatiya Janata Party workers offering prayers for him and organising events to mark the occasion.

Countries must vaccinate 10% of people by Sept: WHO chief

Countries must vaccinate 10% of people by Sept: WHO chief

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Voicing concern over many countries failing to vaccinate their people, World Health Organisation chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday called for vaccinating at least 10 per cent of the population of every country by September as he described vaccination as the best way to control the pandemic and reboot the global economy.

India's active Covid cases decline further

India's active Covid cases decline further

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,43,213, with 339 daily fatalities being recorded, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Essentially a message movie, Jayeshbhai Jordaar masks its horror in humour to play out like an on-the-run road trip, observes Sukanya Verma.

India records this year's biggest spike of 93,249 COVID-19 cases

India records this year's biggest spike of 93,249 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

India on Sunday recorded 93,249 new coronavirus infections, the highest single-day rise so far this year, which took the total COVID-19 cases to 1,24,85,509, according to Union health ministry data.

NC leader's murder plot inspired from movie Drishyam: Cops

NC leader's murder plot inspired from movie Drishyam: Cops

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The accused in National Conference leader Trilochan Singh Wazir's murder case were planning his killing for the past two-three months and planted fake evidence to mislead the police, taking inspiration from Bollywood movie Drishyam, officials said.

Want SEXY Richa on your desk?

Want SEXY Richa on your desk?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Richa glams up for a calendar shoot, and she sure looks HOT!

'I expect a third wave by December'

'I expect a third wave by December'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'We must not forget that the virus will continue to adapt itself to live with us.' 'The vaccine is the only one way we can prevent mortality.'

After slowing down in early August, Covid spread rises sharply

After slowing down in early August, Covid spread rises sharply

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The R-value, which reflects how rapidly coronavirus pandemic is spreading, has sharply risen close to 1.2 over the last fortnight, mainly driven by cases in states like Kerala and Maharashtra, say researchers.

India reports 1 lakh new Covid cases, lowest in 61 days

India reports 1 lakh new Covid cases, lowest in 61 days

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The number of active cases dropped to 14,01,609.

Shareholder nod sought to pay IndiGo CEO's salary

Shareholder nod sought to pay IndiGo CEO's salary

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

According to the annual report, Ronojoy Dutta's remuneration package includes a gross annual salary of $1.27 million, which would be payable in rupees. Also, he is entitled for a commitment bonus payout. In FY20, he received a remuneration of Rs 11.4 crore in his role as CEO and whole-time director.

Mamas' Cinema Company releases today

Mamas' Cinema Company releases today

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Director Mamas cast nine new faces in the film.

19 lakh jobs were lost in August 2021

19 lakh jobs were lost in August 2021

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Labour seems to have found employment as maids, cooks, gardeners, security guards and the like -- a transition that could be described as from farms to the kitchen sink, instead of farms to factories, observes Mahesh Vyas.

Dhadak Trailer Review: Janhvi and Ishaan are FABULOUS

Dhadak Trailer Review: Janhvi and Ishaan are FABULOUS

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The Dhadak trailer makes you believe that the film will redefine love in Bollywood, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Kavya gets busy

Kavya gets busy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema, right here!