The Supreme Court has rejected former actor Anita Advani's plea to recognise her relationship with late superstar Rajesh Khanna as marriage, terming it "luxury litigation" and upholding previous high court decisions.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has confirmed its interim directions against Rajesh Exports and its chairman, Rajesh Mehta, due to unresolved concerns regarding financial disclosures, consolidation of overseas subsidiaries, and alleged fund routing through related parties.
A man was stabbed to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district by the husband of a woman with whom he was in a live-in relationship. The accused, Satish Jat, attacked Rajesh Kumawat alias Sonu alias Michael while he was sleeping. Satish was apprehended by family members and later taken into police custody.
Rajesh Ramesh, a key figure in India's 4x400m relay teams, is set to make his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, aiming to contribute to the team's success and make the nation proud.
Police in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, arrested a man with counterfeit Indian currency worth approximately Rs 14,000. The accused is believed to be part of an organised gang with potential links to Nepal and Bangladesh, and had already circulated Rs 6,000 in fake notes. An investigation is underway to identify other members of the network.
The Bihar Special Task Force (STF), in collaboration with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and district police, conducted two separate operations leading to the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers. Authorities seized charas valued at Rs 10 crore and 61 grams of smack in East Champaran and Purnea districts. One arrested individual, Rajesh Sahni, is believed to be part of an international narcotics syndicate supplying drugs across several Indian states after procuring them from Nepal. Investigations are ongoing.
Rajesh Sharma has been hospitalised in Kolkata with a severe, rapidly spreading infection after a suspected insect bite during a film shoot in Hyderabad, prompting close medical observation for potential complications.
A special CBI court in Kochi is set to deliver its verdict on November 12 in the 2012 Ariyil Shukoor murder case. CPI(M) leaders P Jayarajan and T V Rajesh are among the accused in the killing of Muslim Youth League activist Shukoor, which the CBI alleges was in retaliation for an attack on Jayarajan. The case has garnered significant political attention.
The Sports Authority of India, Kolkata, felicitated Asian Games gold medallists Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma, along with bronze medallist rower Satnam Singh, for their outstanding performances. The athletes expressed gratitude for the support, with Sahil also securing an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Delhi Police arrested a 47-year-old woman, Neelam Rana, and her 27-year-old son, Rahul Rana, for their alleged involvement in an organised drug syndicate. They were wanted in MCOCA and NDPS Act cases. Neelam's husband, Rajesh Rana, is identified as the syndicate's leader and is currently in judicial custody. Both mother and son have previous criminal records related to drug trafficking and excise violations.
A 76-year-old retired education department employee in Indore was duped of Rs 2 lakh by cyber fraudsters offering at-home life certificate services via a Facebook ad. The police swiftly investigated, traced the money used for online purchases in West Bengal, cancelled the orders, and recovered the entire amount within 24 hours.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has claimed that 20 to 22 MLAs from the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction might break away, hinting at significant political shifts in Maharashtra. He also criticised the ruling Mahayuti's conduct in the Gokul Dairy polls, alleging undemocratic practices and that victory was snatched from the Congress panel.
India never lost a Test at home while Mohammed Shami was playing. He played 21 of them, India won 17 and drew four.
Arpita Singh spent more than five decades painting the complexities of ordinary life, weaving together women's experiences, memories, suffering and everyday objects in richly layered compositions that defied easy interpretation.
Indore police have registered 7,000 cyber fraud complaints this year, with victims losing Rs 50 crore. Authorities managed to recover approximately Rs 7 crore and blocked hundreds of fake social media accounts. Cybercriminals are employing various tactics, including digital arrest, APK file scams, and AI-powered impersonations.
The guest list in Producer Anand Pandit's Diwali bash includes the who's who of Bollywood.
On The Rediff Podcast, Abhay Jodhpurkar talks about his first meeting with A R Rahman, how he landed Mere Naam Tu, working with Amit Trivedi, Pritam and Ajay-Atul, and what winning the National Award means to him.
With heavy automation, human engineers are expected to supervise and verify the work of the machines rather than doing those on their own.
A CISF jawan was allegedly assaulted, stripped, and filmed by four individuals in Bhadohi, then subsequently arrested in a molestation case after being held at a police station. A court has now ordered the registration of an FIR against the four accused, leading to a police investigation.
A man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly cheating a 62-year-old woman of Rs 35 lakh by promising her a flat in an under-construction Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) building in Dharavi. Two other individuals have been named as co-accused in the case.
Delhi Police arrested two men, including an alleged member of the Tillu Tajpuriya gang, for allegedly plotting a gang-related murder in Delhi's Holambi area. Police recovered two pistols and five live cartridges from the accused, who were reportedly planning to target a rival gang member.
A higher salary after switching jobs may not translate into higher take-home pay, as differences in tax deductions, salary structure and tax regime could leave employees with an unexpected tax bill.
Former India cricketer Rajesh Chauhan has been booked for allegedly cheating a man of over Rs 15 lakh by promising a transport contract with a steel company, a case registered on court orders under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
A man with a Rs 25,000 reward on his head, Rajesh Kumar Shukla, has been arrested in connection with the killing of three family members over a parking dispute in Lucknow. This brings the total number of arrests to seven. The incident also led to the suspension of two police officials and the transfer of four others. Senior officials visited the victims' family, assuring them of a fast-tracked case and support.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reported a 25 per cent increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the second quarter, reaching Rs 4,587.88 crore, primarily driven by strong revenue growth in its auto segment despite global commodity price pressures.
From December 15, 2026, motor insurance buyers can choose their coverage more transparently, compare premiums for individual covers and avoid paying for protection they do not need.
Welcome to the Great Lexicon Flip: The old words wanted respect. The new words want relatability, notes Sandeep Goyal.
India's auto sector has reported robust vehicle deliveries during Dhanteras, with major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai India experiencing significant growth across two-wheeler, passenger vehicle, and commercial vehicle segments. This strong momentum is expected to continue through Diwali, driven by positive market sentiment and high demand, even in the pre-owned car market.
Festive shopping on EMIs and credit cards can leave households struggling with debt after Diwali. A clear repayment plan, prioritising expensive loans and refinancing wisely can help borrowers regain control of their finances.
The climate finance battle once again exposes the deep divide between rich and developing nations.
Young left-arm spinner Aman Chaudhary took four wickets for Delhi, helping them bowl out Services for 266 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match, despite a valiant unbeaten century from Services skipper Rajat Paliwal. Elsewhere, Mohammed Shami made an impact for Bengal, Gujarat posted a strong total against Kerala, and Jharkhand struggled against Odisha.
The fact that decency was the winning message should be plastered on every door in DC. Stick to decency, and this can work, asserts Sree Sreenivasan.
A woman and two men have been arrested in Telangana's Kamareddy district for the alleged murder of her husband. The victim's body was found in a lake on October 23, and police investigations led to the arrest of the wife and her two alleged lovers.
Market consensus suggest earnings growth of 11-12 per cent for large caps, 14-15 per cent for mid-caps and 18-19 per cent for small caps over the next two years.
'China has built highways on its side and enjoys a geographical advantage. If we cannot build roads, how can we expect our forces to transport equipment and other essential supplies to defend the borders?'
Trump seems to have made up his mind that a pliant Pakistan will be more useful than India. We cannot expect a change in Trump's policy towards India in his post midterm poll tenure as America's president, observes Ambassador T N Sreenivasan.
Shares of gems and jewellery firm Rajesh Exports Ltd dropped 5 per cent to hit the lower circuit limit after capital markets regulator Sebi barred its promoter and CEO Rajesh Mehta from dealing in the company's securities, alleging large-scale misrepresentation of financial statements and diversion of funds.
Bidya Bharati Panda, accused in the alleged murder of her husband Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra, has been remanded to judicial custody until November 13 by a Berhampur court. She surrendered after the Orissa High Court denied her interim protection from arrest. All three accused in the case are now in judicial custody.
A special CBI court in Mumbai on Friday acquitted gangster Chhota Rajan and four others in a 2009 case involving an attempt on the life of Shiv Sena leader Ajay Bhosale in Pune. The attack, which saw assailants open fire on Bhosale's vehicle, was reportedly linked to a property dispute.
Indian jewellers reported robust demand for gold and silver on Dhanteras, with gold sales by value estimated to increase by 15-20 per cent to approximately Rs 60,000 crore, driven by a recent drop in prices. However, volumes are expected to remain flat compared to last year due to overall higher price levels.
