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Kerala Govt Opposes Plea to Suspend Antony Raju's Conviction in Evidence Tampering Case

Kerala Govt Opposes Plea to Suspend Antony Raju's Conviction in Evidence Tampering Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Kerala government has filed a statement in the High Court opposing former minister Antony Raju's plea to suspend his conviction in an evidence-tampering case, arguing it would undermine the electoral process.

Even if you want to laugh, you can't laugh: Gautam Gambhir reacts to Dhoni's T20 World Cup post

Even if you want to laugh, you can't laugh: Gautam Gambhir reacts to Dhoni's T20 World Cup post

Rediff.com1 days ago

Head coach Gautam Gambhir reacted to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's congratulatory post on social media following India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Bihar Police arrested 141 people in a state-wide crackdown on mule bank account networks allegedly used for cyber fraud. The operation, 'Cyber Prahar 2.0', led to the registration of 86 FIRs and uncovered collusion by bank employees.

Iranian football team is welcome to play in FIFA World Cup in US: Donald Trump

Iranian football team is welcome to play in FIFA World Cup in US: Donald Trump

Rediff.com1 days ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that he met with United States President Donald Trump, who told him he welcomed Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

India vs New Zealand: Ahmedabad Hotel Prices Surge Ahead of T20 World Cup Final

India vs New Zealand: Ahmedabad Hotel Prices Surge Ahead of T20 World Cup Final

Rediff.com5 days ago

Hotel room rates in Ahmedabad have increased significantly ahead of the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, with some tariffs rising by 300-400%. The surge is driven by high demand from cricket fans travelling to the city for the match.

Lawyer Critically Injured in Shooting Linked to Land Feud

Lawyer Critically Injured in Shooting Linked to Land Feud

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 32-year-old lawyer was critically injured after being shot in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute with relatives. Police are investigating the incident.

Ahmedabad Hotels See Price Surge for T20 World Cup Final

Ahmedabad Hotels See Price Surge for T20 World Cup Final

Rediff.com5 days ago

Hotel room rates in Ahmedabad have increased significantly ahead of the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, with some tariffs rising by 300-400%. The surge is driven by high demand from cricket fans travelling to the city for the match.

Badal Accuses AAP of Deteriorating Punjab Law and Order

Badal Accuses AAP of Deteriorating Punjab Law and Order

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, alleging a decline in law and order and accusing them of using financial schemes to sway voters ahead of elections.

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own data, our own language models, and make our own attempts at global models.'

Seven Arrested in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Arrested in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations.

Man Dies After Holi Clash in Delhi's Uttam Nagar

Man Dies After Holi Clash in Delhi's Uttam Nagar

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations, reportedly triggered by a water balloon incident.

Delhi Police Deny Juvenile Missing Rumours in Uttam Nagar Murder Investigation

Delhi Police Deny Juvenile Missing Rumours in Uttam Nagar Murder Investigation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have refuted rumours of a missing juvenile linked to the Uttam Nagar murder case, confirming that two juveniles have been apprehended along with 14 adults in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man during Holi celebrations.

Etah Road Accidents: Uncle-Nephew Duo Among Three Killed

Etah Road Accidents: Uncle-Nephew Duo Among Three Killed

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three people were killed and one infant injured in two separate road accidents in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The incidents involved a hit-and-run and a motorcycle accident.

Rajnath Singh Vows to Tackle Crime, Joblessness in West Bengal

Rajnath Singh Vows to Tackle Crime, Joblessness in West Bengal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed a rally in West Bengal, promising to tackle crime and joblessness if the BJP comes to power. He criticised the current government for allegedly favouring criminals and failing to protect women.

Man Killed in Jharkhand Goat Poisoning Dispute

Man Killed in Jharkhand Goat Poisoning Dispute

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 55-year-old man was allegedly killed and his two sons injured after an attack related to a dispute over the poisoning of goats in Jharkhand's Garhwa district.

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man in Delhi died after being hit by a train while chasing a snatcher who stole his mobile phone at Shahdara railway station. Police have arrested the accused and the receiver of the stolen phone.

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Rediff.com2 days ago

'No one can wipe-off our glorious collaboration in The Kerala Story and Bastar, from Indian cinema.' 'When we create history and are scrutiniSed in public, we must be extremely responsible in our behaviour and conduct.'

'Practically nothing left to target': Trump says Iran war will 'end soon'

'Practically nothing left to target': Trump says Iran war will 'end soon'

Rediff.com22 hours ago

US President Donald Trump stated the war with Iran would end 'soon,' citing significant military gains and minimal remaining targets. This contradicts earlier administration statements about an open-ended timeline.

ICC Suspends Javon Searles and Two Others Over Bim10 Corruption Breaches

ICC Suspends Javon Searles and Two Others Over Bim10 Corruption Breaches

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The ICC has provisionally suspended Javon Searles and two others linked to a franchise for breaches of the anti-corruption codes during the 2023-24 Bim10 tournament in Barbados.

'Kumbh Mela girl' Monalisa marries boyfriend in Kerala; seeks police help

'Kumbh Mela girl' Monalisa marries boyfriend in Kerala; seeks police help

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, sought police protection in Thiruvananthapuram to stay with her boyfriend and marry him, alleging her father was trying to forcibly take her back home.

Lok Sabha rejects Oppn motion to remove Om Birla as Speaker

Lok Sabha rejects Oppn motion to remove Om Birla as Speaker

Rediff.com23 hours ago

The Lok Sabha rejected a resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker by a voice vote amidst opposition protests and demands for an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah.

Social Media Star Monalisa Bhonsle Marries in Kerala After Seeking Police Protection

Social Media Star Monalisa Bhonsle Marries in Kerala After Seeking Police Protection

Rediff.com1 days ago

Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, married her Muslim friend in Kerala after seeking police protection from family pressure. The couple cited Kerala's support for interfaith relationships as their reason for choosing the state.

Six Drown in Odisha After Holi Celebrations

Six Drown in Odisha After Holi Celebrations

Rediff.com7 days ago

At least six people, including four minors, drowned in separate incidents across Odisha while bathing after celebrating Holi, police reported.

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Rediff.com8 hours ago

For a grim subject matter as grim as this, it's refreshing that Sentimental Value avoids becoming a manipulative, melodramatic tearjerker, notes Mayur Sanap.

Satellite images suggest US airstrike hit Iran school

Satellite images suggest US airstrike hit Iran school

Rediff.com5 days ago

Satellite imagery and expert analysis suggest that a deadly explosion at a school in southern Iran last week was likely caused by a United States airstrike that also targeted a nearby compound linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to media reports.

How T20 World Cup turned out to be paradise for batters, graveyard for bowlers

How T20 World Cup turned out to be paradise for batters, graveyard for bowlers

Rediff.com1 days ago

Twenty20 was designed to favour batters, but few anticipated the bowlers' bloodbath that unfolded across four weeks in India and Sri Lanka at the just-concluded Twenty20 World Cup.

Banerjee Alleges BJP Plot to Divide Bengal Through Voter Deletions

Banerjee Alleges BJP Plot to Divide Bengal Through Voter Deletions

Rediff.com5 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of manipulating voter rolls to divide the state, alleging a conspiracy to deprive Bengali-speaking people of their voting rights. She claims the Election Commission is complicit in deleting lakhs of names from voter lists.

Israel sends troops to Lebanon, Hezbollah declares 'open war'

Israel sends troops to Lebanon, Hezbollah declares 'open war'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The Lebanese army has begun evacuating some of its forward positions along the border with Israel and redeploying troops to other posts, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported on Tuesday, amid intensified Israeli military activity in the area.

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Seven people have been apprehended in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations.

Govt unlikely to allow West Asia debate in Parl after Jaishankar's reply

Govt unlikely to allow West Asia debate in Parl after Jaishankar's reply

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian government is unlikely to allow a parliamentary debate on the West Asia crisis, citing prior briefings by the External Affairs Minister. This decision comes amid opposition protests and a pending no-confidence motion against the Speaker.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Political Games, Challenges Amit Shah to Public Debate

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Political Games, Challenges Amit Shah to Public Debate

Rediff.com4 days ago

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenges Amit Shah to a debate on governance, accusing the BJP of political manipulation and misrepresenting West Bengal's financial situation. He also criticised the BJP's record on women's safety and alleged the Centre was withholding funds from West Bengal.

Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims control of the Strait of Hormuz and reports striking a US destroyer, escalating tensions in the Middle East following retaliatory strikes between Iran, the US, and Israel.

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The outreach comes amid a drop in Indian student enrolments in management programmes at American universities last year, following changes to US student visa policies.

BJP Leader Alleges West Bengal Government Depriving Citizens of Central Welfare Benefits

BJP Leader Alleges West Bengal Government Depriving Citizens of Central Welfare Benefits

Rediff.com5 days ago

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused the West Bengal government of deliberately withholding central allocations for social welfare projects, including Ayushman Bharat and PM Awas Yojana, impacting millions of citizens. He also criticised the state's handling of farmer support and public distribution systems.

How the Middle East Conflict Has Stranded PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi

How the Middle East Conflict Has Stranded PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been stranded in Qatar for over a week due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, impacting flights and travel across the region.

Two Arrested After Gunfight in Delhi Businessman Murder Case

Two Arrested After Gunfight in Delhi Businessman Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Bawana, Delhi, have been arrested after a shootout with police in Rohini. The suspects, Mohammad Irfan and Aishwarya Pandey, were apprehended after exchanging fire with the police, during which both sustained leg injuries.

Five Arrested in Cachar District as Assam Police Intercept 3.25 Crore Worth of Heroin

Five Arrested in Cachar District as Assam Police Intercept 3.25 Crore Worth of Heroin

Rediff.com4 days ago

Assam Police in Cachar district seized heroin worth 3.25 crore and arrested five individuals involved in drug trafficking, reaffirming the state's commitment to combating drug abuse.

Speeding Car Crash Claims Four Lives in Katni District

Speeding Car Crash Claims Four Lives in Katni District

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four people were killed and five others seriously injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh. The accident occurred on the Jagatpur-Umaria road, resulting in a traffic jam and chaos.

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shivam Dube, fresh from winning the T20 World Cup, had to take a train home to Mumbai due to fully booked flights, disguising himself to avoid attention.

Delhi Police Arrest Another Suspect in Uttam Nagar Holi Killing

Delhi Police Arrest Another Suspect in Uttam Nagar Holi Killing

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families in Uttam Nagar on Holi. A total of seven people have been arrested and a minor apprehended. Stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act have been invoked.