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Pink Force Cops Tackle Lady Protesters

Pink Force Cops Tackle Lady Protesters

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Delhi police deployed over 35,000 personnel for the Cockroach Janta Party protest.

First Look: Lalbaugcha Raja

First Look: Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Devotees had their first glimpse of Lalbaugcha Raja on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7 pm

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Blind students at the Kamla Mehta Blind School in Dadar, north Mumbai, celebrated Janmashtami with a traditional Dahi Handi event.

600 Detained During Gyanesh Kumar Mumbai Protest

600 Detained During Gyanesh Kumar Mumbai Protest

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Mumbai police detained 400 individuals, including Tushar Gandhi, for protesting without permission.

Ganeshotsav 2026: When Bappa's The Centre Of Attention

Ganeshotsav 2026: When Bappa's The Centre Of Attention

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Families from Mumbai, Pune, Germany and New Zealand share their Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations with unique decorations, heartfelt prayers, and festive devotion.

Air Marshal Mishra Takes Charge As Ram Temple Trust CEO

Air Marshal Mishra Takes Charge As Ram Temple Trust CEO

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

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.

Protests In J&K Assembly Over Statehood

Protests In J&K Assembly Over Statehood

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir assembly has passed a resolution demanding the immediate restoration of full statehood, a move that saw protests and a walkout by BJP legislators. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah questioned the Centre's repeated assurances of restoration at an 'appropriate time'.

Delhi Cops Arrest Abhijeet Dipke on Flight

Delhi Cops Arrest Abhijeet Dipke on Flight

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other CJP leaders were detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi international airport ahead of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar.

How Tiger Pataudi Inspired Jeffrey Archer

How Tiger Pataudi Inspired Jeffrey Archer

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Jeffrey Archer immortalised his nearly 50-year friendship with Tiger Pataudi in the short story The Century.

Despite The 3,000+ Arrests, GenZ Protests To Continue

Despite The 3,000+ Arrests, GenZ Protests To Continue

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party has pledged to continue its protests, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

'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.

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Munich's Oktoberfest has opened its 191st edition, drawing millions for 16 days of beer, food, music and Bavarian celebrations.

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

'My daughter was raped and killed, but CBI and the double engine government failed to find any accused.'

SC seeks ideas for permanent corpus to fund SMA treatment

SC seeks ideas for permanent corpus to fund SMA treatment

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court of India has sought proposals for establishing a permanent financial corpus to support patients suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder requiring expensive treatment. This initiative follows an earlier case involving comedian Samay Raina, which led the court to examine broader systemic concerns for SMA patients.

One Year On, Assam Remembers Zubeen Garg

One Year On, Assam Remembers Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Thousands across Assam, including 2,600 students, gathered to commemorate the first death anniversary of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, with his wife Garima Saikia Garg joining tributes and musical performances.

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.

Journey to Mumbai's Tallest Ganpati Begins

Journey to Mumbai's Tallest Ganpati Begins

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The foot-worship ceremony of the Ganesh Galli Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, one of Mumbai's oldest, most revered, and iconic public Ganesh mandals, was held with traditional rituals and prayers.

Puja Before Helicopters Are Handed Over

Puja Before Helicopters Are Handed Over

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

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.

QRT Marksmen Ready For CJP Protestors

QRT Marksmen Ready For CJP Protestors

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The Delhi police has tightened security around Parliament to thwart the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Rediff.com2 days ago

Choose a car loan that fits your budget, keeps EMIs manageable and saves you money on interest, not just one with attractive festive offers.

Can India's Fireworks Capital Take on China?

Can India's Fireworks Capital Take on China?

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Sivakasi, India's fireworks capital, is eyeing global markets as green crackers, rising demand and interest from overseas buyers offer a chance to challenge China's dominance.

Kashmir's Underwater Tiranga Rally

Kashmir's Underwater Tiranga Rally

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Kashmir witnessed its first-ever underwater Tiranga rally, as water sports athletes carried the national flag beneath Pokribal lake ahead of Independence Day.

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Shah Rukh Khan offered a rare glimpse into his family's private Ganpati celebrations at Mannat, revealing his wife Gauri Khan performs the aarti, followed by a simple family visarjan.

How Did 3 Air India Passengers Bypass Immigration?

How Did 3 Air India Passengers Bypass Immigration?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Air India has been issued a show-cause notice by the ministry of civil aviation after three Italian nationals travelled from Amritsar to Delhi and then to Munich without obtaining mandatory departure immigration clearance, highlighting a 'serious security and immigration-related lapse'.

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Automobile dealers in India are reporting healthy bookings ahead of Navratri and Dussehra, with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) indicating strong confidence in a pickup in deliveries from mid-October, despite a high base from last year's GST-led surge.

More Indians Choose EMIs for Festival Shopping

More Indians Choose EMIs for Festival Shopping

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Festival shoppers are increasingly turning to EMIs and other affordability options for high-value purchases, especially beyond metro cities.

SC's Warning To Centre On Child Abuse

SC's Warning To Centre On Child Abuse

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has granted the Centre a final opportunity to present measures taken to prevent the circulation of child sexual exploitation and abuse material on social media platforms, following a petition highlighting inconsistent compliance by intermediaries.

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Volvo Cars May Hike Prices Again Amid Rising Shipping Costs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Geopolitical disruptions have made shipping times unpredictable and raised costs for Volvo Car India, which may have to increase vehicle prices if the situation persists, its Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra said on Monday.

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's entry-level passenger vehicle market is experiencing a significant recovery, with mini car wholesales surging 86.3 per cent year-on-year in the first half of FY27, driven by improved affordability and stronger overall demand.

Is JD-U About To Become Janata Dal Nitish?

Is JD-U About To Become Janata Dal Nitish?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

JD-U leaders have backed a proposal to rename the party Janata Dal Nitish, putting Nitish Kumar's political legacy at the centre of the party's identity.

Cheap IPOs Are Paying Off In 2026

Cheap IPOs Are Paying Off In 2026

Rediff.com2 days ago

Investors who bought attractively valued IPOs and held on have earned strong returns, particularly when the money raised went into companies rather than into the pockets of exiting shareholders.

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Google has chosen four Indian startups -- Terrastack, Varaha Climate, Farmers for Forests, and Climitra Carbon -- for its inaugural Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet programme.

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Luxury car buyers in India are spending lakhs -- and sometimes crores -- to make their cars truly their own, turning personalisation into a growing business opportunity for automakers.

Yeh Hai India: Cyclist Rides to Everest Base Camp Without Front Wheel

Yeh Hai India: Cyclist Rides to Everest Base Camp Without Front Wheel

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Kerala-based professional stunt cyclist Saneed is undertaking an extraordinary journey from Kerala to the Everest Base Camp on a specially modified bicycle lacking a front wheel, aiming to spread a 'Say No to Drugs' awareness message.

Hey, Isn't that Sergio Gor In A Shikara!

Hey, Isn't that Sergio Gor In A Shikara!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

US Ambassador Sergio Gor's Dal Lake shikara ride and remarks on J&K signal a warmer US approach towards the Union Territory.

Why Petrol Dealers Oppose UPI Fee

Why Petrol Dealers Oppose UPI Fee

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Petrol pump dealers seek exemption from the proposed 5 UPI charge on fuel purchases above 2,000, citing pressure on their margins.

Entry-level Sedans Gain Traction While Midsized Models Continue To Struggle

Entry-level Sedans Gain Traction While Midsized Models Continue To Struggle

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

India's sedan market is experiencing a notable divergence: affordable entry-level sedans are gaining market share, while midsize sedans are seeing a significant decline as buyers increasingly opt for SUVs in higher price brackets.

Frozen Shoulder? Try These Yoga Poses

Frozen Shoulder? Try These Yoga Poses

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Yoga expert Pushpa R recommends these three yoga poses that will help you relax and ease the discomfort of frozen shoulder.

Why This JD-U Bahubali Opposes The JD-U Candidate

Why This JD-U Bahubali Opposes The JD-U Candidate

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

JD-U MLA Anant Singh, a prominent 'strongman' in Bihar politics, has openly defied his party by campaigning for Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduate constituency legislative council polls.

Saudi Arabia's Pipeline Closure Raises Cost Of India's Crude

Saudi Arabia's Pipeline Closure Raises Cost Of India's Crude

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline shutdown could make crude costlier for India as refiners face fewer supply routes and rising freight and insurance costs.