News for 'Rajput'

Woman, lover kill, chop husband; seal body in cement-filled drum

Woman, lover kill, chop husband; seal body in cement-filled drum

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

After committing the crime, the woman allegedly went on a vacation with her lover to a hill station, Singh said.

Disha Salian case lawyer faces action for 'scandalous' remarks on HC judge

Disha Salian case lawyer faces action for 'scandalous' remarks on HC judge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The court also directed YouTube and a Marathi news channel to forthwith remove the video of the press conference and also restrained them from uploading it in future.

India to study best use of Pakistan's share of Indus water

India to study best use of Pakistan's share of Indus water

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

The Centre is planning to undertake a study to look into ways to maximise the use of the quantum of water from the three rivers that Pakistan had earlier used under the Indus Water Treaty, now that the agreement has been suspended, officials said.

'Doesn't matter who is in final; India going to win Champions Trophy'

'Doesn't matter who is in final; India going to win Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

With Team India looking unstoppable, World Cup-winning former India pacer S Sreesanth says no team can prevent it from winning the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.

The Gorgeous Lakme Fashion Week Showstoppers!

The Gorgeous Lakme Fashion Week Showstoppers!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

As LFW celebrates its 25th anniversary -- Rediff.com has been covering this fashion week since its inception -- here's presenting some of the beautiful and graceful women graced the Lakme ramp over the years.

Was Saif attacked or just acting, asks Maha minister

Was Saif attacked or just acting, asks Maha minister

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

In a fresh statement, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader has raised questions on the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan suspecting if the attack on the actor was real or if Khan was just acting. Rane while addressing a public gathering in Maharashtra's Pune, raised questions on attack on Saif saying -- "I doubted whether he had been stabbed or he was acting."

Gowda shines as UP Yoddhas beat Telugu Titans in PKL

Gowda shines as UP Yoddhas beat Telugu Titans in PKL

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

UP Yoddhas, who trailed at half-time, roared back in the second half to win the game. Gowda bagged 15 points while Bhavani Rajput added 6 more to the cause.

Kangana settles defamation case with 'kind and gracious' Javed Akhtar

Kangana settles defamation case with 'kind and gracious' Javed Akhtar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has resolved her long-running defamation case with veteran screenwriter-lyricist Javed Akhtar through mediation. Ranaut posted a photo with Akhtar on Instagram and said the cinema veteran was "kind and gracious" during the mediation process. Akhtar had claimed that Ranaut defamed and damaged his 'immaculate reputation' by dragging his name into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death in her interview with a news channel in July 2020.

Kareena Stuns As Westwood Meets Bollywood

Kareena Stuns As Westwood Meets Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Bollywood fashionistas made a beeline to the first ever Vivienne Westwood show held at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.

She has lost right to live: Meerut murder accused parents

She has lost right to live: Meerut murder accused parents

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Her father even called for death penalty for Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil who allegedly stabbed Saurabh Rajput to death, cut up his body and sealed the remains in a drum filled with cement.

Rahul behaved like...: BJP MP injured in Parl scuffle

Rahul behaved like...: BJP MP injured in Parl scuffle

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Recalling the incident, Sarangi said, "It happened when we (BJP MPs) were standing near an entry gate, peacefully protesting against the insult of Dr. Ambedkar, holding placards."

Rahul Gandhi booked in Parliament scuffle case; likely to be quizzed

Rahul Gandhi booked in Parliament scuffle case; likely to be quizzed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The BJP has filed a police complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "physical assault and incitement" during a scuffle in Parliament premises. The complaint alleges that Gandhi, along with other opposition MPs, forcefully barged toward NDA MPs who were protesting against "misinformation" being propagated by opposition parties. The BJP has sought Gandhi's indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges. The Congress has strongly rejected the claim, alleging that BJP MPs pushed their chief Mallikarjun Kharge and "physically manhandled" Rahul Gandhi. Both parties have filed complaints with the police.

As INS Rajput retires, China's reality check

As INS Rajput retires, China's reality check

Rediff.com29 May 2021

China has been commissioning three new destroyers every year while India has barely completed one destroyer every 2-3 years.

What Bollywood's Karva Chauth Party Looks Like

What Bollywood's Karva Chauth Party Looks Like

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Anil Kapoor's wife Sunita Kapoor hosted her annual Karva Chauth party for her friends, and the ladies in well, mostly red, made striking images on social media.

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Bollywood's biggest stars arrived at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on May 1 to take part in the inaugural edition of World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

Sushant Singh Rajput death: Aditya Chopra records statement

Sushant Singh Rajput death: Aditya Chopra records statement

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The police are investigating allegations that professional rivalry, besides clinical depression, drove the actor to suicide. Police are also trying to understand the reason behind Rajput ending his contract with YRF.

Tomar, Rajput add to India shooters' no show at Games

Tomar, Rajput add to India shooters' no show at Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Sanjeev Rajput failed to qualify for the final of the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

Karni Sena workers attack SP MP's house in Agra over Rana Sanga remarks

Karni Sena workers attack SP MP's house in Agra over Rana Sanga remarks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The residence of Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman was attacked in Agra by alleged workers of the Karni Sena, days after his remarks in Parliament on Rana Sanga triggered a row. The attack comes as the latest instance of violence in India stemming from historical figures and caste-based tensions. The Karni Sena demanded an apology from Suman and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for "insulting" their hero, while Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its claims of "zero tolerance" against crime.

10 Kumbh devotees killed in car-bus collision

10 Kumbh devotees killed in car-bus collision

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

All the 10 people travelling in the Bolero died in the accident, while those in the bus suffered minor injuries, the DCP said.

6 Historicals To Look Forward To

6 Historicals To Look Forward To

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The blazing success of Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava has laid out a path for more eventful year at the movies, as an exciting line-up of historical biopics queue up for the big screen.

Sushant Singh Rajput commits suicide

Sushant Singh Rajput commits suicide

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The 34-year-old actor was found hanging at his home in Bandra, north west Mumbai.

Rajput death case: NCB files draft charges against Rhea, brother and others

Rajput death case: NCB files draft charges against Rhea, brother and others

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Special public prosecutor Atul Sarpande said the prosecution maintained charges against all the accused as mentioned in the charge-sheet filed before the court.

Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan warned the probe agency and remarked it had moved a "frivolous petition" only because one of the accused was a high-profile person.

Parliament scuffle: Cops to call Rahul Gandhi for questioning

Parliament scuffle: Cops to call Rahul Gandhi for questioning

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was booked in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises, sources said police are likely to record the statements of the two injured MPs on Friday and may also call the opposition leader for questioning.

10 Hidden Gems on OTT

10 Hidden Gems on OTT

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 10 terrific films available on OTT you need to watch right now.

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman on Thursday said he will not apologise for his remarks on Rana Sanga because one cannot deny history.

Maha govt demands probe in 'AU' twist in Sushant Rajput case

Maha govt demands probe in 'AU' twist in Sushant Rajput case

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Members of the BJP and the Shinde faction staged a demonstration in the Vidhan Bhavan complex on Thursday while holding banners which read: "AU kaun hain" (who is AU).

Erstwhile royal family member Arvind Singh Mewar dies at 81

Erstwhile royal family member Arvind Singh Mewar dies at 81

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Arvind Singh Mewar, a member of the erstwhile royal family of Mewar and the chairman of the HRH group of hotels, died early Sunday in Udaipur after a prolonged illness. Mewar, 81, was a descendant of Rajput king Maharana Pratap and was ill for a long time. He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. The funeral will take place on Monday. Mewar was known for his career in the hospitality industry and for his involvement in sports, including cricket and polo. He was also an avid pilot and a philanthropist. He was the younger son of Bhagwant Singh Mewar and Sushila Kumari. His elder brother Mahendra Singh Mewar died in November last year. There have been conflicts and issues between his descendants regarding the leadership of the house of Mewar and a property dispute.

A Rajput can't hang himself: Bihar MLA on Sushant

A Rajput can't hang himself: Bihar MLA on Sushant

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

"I say that he (Sushant) was not a Rajput. Please don't mind but a Rajput who belongs to Maharana Pratap's clan cannot hang himself by a rope," Yadav said on Wednesday while inaugurating a newly-built road in Saharsa, his assembly constituency.

Gazwa E Hind can only be countered with Gazwa E Pakistan

Gazwa E Hind can only be countered with Gazwa E Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

It is time we buried the mantra of 'peaceful and stable Pakistan is in our interest'. It is not, simply because Pakistan's existence -- that is synonymous with its army -- means peace has no chance, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (Retd). It is time we buried the mantra of 'peaceful and stable Pakistan is in our interest' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (Retd).

Delhi crime branch to probe Parl scuffle case against Rahul Gandhi

Delhi crime branch to probe Parl scuffle case against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch will investigate the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises that left two BJP MPs injured. An FIR was registered against Gandhi after a BJP complaint accused him of physical assault and incitement. Police will also investigate a separate complaint filed by the Congress, accusing BJP MPs of misbehaving with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has banned demonstrations by MPs and political parties at any of the Parliament gates following the incident.

Religion-based quota against Constitution, BR Ambedkar: RSS

Religion-based quota against Constitution, BR Ambedkar: RSS

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has criticized the Karnataka government's decision to provide four per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, stating that the Constitution does not allow religion-based quotas. He also said that such reservations go against the wishes of B R Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. He also spoke about the controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave in Maharashtra, stating that people who went against the ethos of India were made icons. Hosabale lauded figures like Rajput king Maharana Pratap for resisting Mughal emperor Akbar and said those who resisted invaders were also "freedom fighters". He also spoke about the RSS's idea of 'One Nation, One Culture', stating that it draws inspiration from India's rich cultural heritage and ethos.

Who Is This Actress?

Who Is This Actress?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Disha goes glam... Athiya flaunts her bag... Kriti De-cembers...

Meerut victim's mother says inlaws knew of his murder

Meerut victim's mother says inlaws knew of his murder

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New details have emerged in the murder of Saurabh Rajput in Meerut, India, with his family alleging that the accused wife's parents knew about the crime beforehand. The deceased's daughter reportedly said 'Papa is in the drum,' indicating her knowledge of the murder. The accused wife, Muskan Rastogi, and her lover Sahil Shukla, confessed to stabbing Saurabh to death and hiding his body in a drum sealed with cement. Police are investigating further, including Muskan's use of a fake Snapchat ID to manipulate Sahil into believing his deceased mother was urging him to kill Saurabh.

Rajput joins race for India head coach's job

Rajput joins race for India head coach's job

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The BCCI had invited applications for positions of head coach, batting coach, bowling coach and fielding coach and had set July 30 as the deadline.

2 knives, drugs: How Meerut woman, lover planned husband's murder

2 knives, drugs: How Meerut woman, lover planned husband's murder

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

"The initial plan was to dispose of the body parts in a secluded location, but the duo eventually decided to keep it inside a large blue drum, filling it with cement and sand," said SP Singh.

Inside Shahid-Mira's Home!

Inside Shahid-Mira's Home!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

From stunning sea views to modern architecture and art, their lavish home is indeed a sight for the eyes.

'Rajputs feel their rights are being snatched'

'Rajputs feel their rights are being snatched'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'The Rajputs feel they are being left behind.'

Quiz: Bollywood's Goodbye Special

Quiz: Bollywood's Goodbye Special

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Lalchand Rajput named interim coach of Zimbabwe

Lalchand Rajput named interim coach of Zimbabwe

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Lalchand Rajput has been named interim coach of Zimbabwe, with his first assignment a triangular Twenty20 series against Australia and Pakistan in July.