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Karnataka Government Reinstates DGP K Ramachandra Rao

Karnataka Government Reinstates DGP K Ramachandra Rao

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Karnataka government has revoked the suspension order of DGP K Ramachandra Rao and reinstated him into service with immediate effect, posting him as Director General of Police (Police Manual). Rao was suspended in January following allegations of misconduct and embarrassment to the state administration.

Sunil Rao To Lead Roblox's India Operations

Sunil Rao To Lead Roblox's India Operations

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Gaming company Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao, a former Amazon Web Services executive, as Managing Director for its India operations. Rao will oversee Roblox India's strategy, working with local teams and partners to strengthen the company's presence and support the creator ecosystem.

After 18 years, it hurts! Venugopal Rao on DC's unfulfilled IPL title dream

After 18 years, it hurts! Venugopal Rao on DC's unfulfilled IPL title dream

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, acknowledges the team's failure to secure an IPL title in 18 years, attributing it to inconsistent performances across various departments and a failure to seize crucial moments in matches.

Kannada Actress Ranya Rao To Be Released After Smuggling Case

Kannada Actress Ranya Rao To Be Released After Smuggling Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Kannada film actress Ranya Rao is set to be released from Bengaluru Central Jail after a year of detention in a gold smuggling case.

Rajkummar Rao: 'Playing Sourav Ganguly Is A Big Responsibility'

Rajkummar Rao: 'Playing Sourav Ganguly Is A Big Responsibility'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'My cricket training has been going on for months. It was difficult to learn to play left-handed.'

Toaster Review: Rajkummar Rao Can't Save This Unfunny Comedy

Toaster Review: Rajkummar Rao Can't Save This Unfunny Comedy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Toaster is neither a laugh-out-loud comedy nor the kind of satire you would expect from a premise like this, notes Mayur Sanap.

'Miller Didn't Miss This Time': Venugopala Rao on DC's Match-Winning Finish

'Miller Didn't Miss This Time': Venugopala Rao on DC's Match-Winning Finish

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Y Venugopala Rao, commended David Miller and Tristan Stubbs for their match-winning performances against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a recent IPL match. He also addressed concerns about Axar Patel's fitness and praised his all-round performance.

Sourav Ganguly Biopic 'Dada' Starts Production with Rajkummar Rao as Lead

Sourav Ganguly Biopic 'Dada' Starts Production with Rajkummar Rao as Lead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Filming has commenced on 'Dada', the biographical movie about Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, with Rajkummar Rao in the lead role and Vikramaditya Motwane directing.

NIA Court Rejects Varavara Rao's Plea to Move to Hyderabad

NIA Court Rejects Varavara Rao's Plea to Move to Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A special NIA court in Mumbai has denied poet-activist Varavara Rao's request to permanently relocate to Hyderabad, citing a lack of authority to modify bail conditions set by the Supreme Court in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

Senior Maoist Leader Papa Rao to Surrender, Marking Progress in Chhattisgarh's Anti-Naxal Campaign

Senior Maoist Leader Papa Rao to Surrender, Marking Progress in Chhattisgarh's Anti-Naxal Campaign

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announces the impending surrender of senior Maoist commander Papa Rao and his team, a significant step towards eradicating Naxalism in the state.

Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth-Bhumi Pednekar Attend A Wedding

Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth-Bhumi Pednekar Attend A Wedding

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Costume designer Eka Lakhani, known for films like Mardaani 3, Dunki, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, Shershaah, The Sky Is Pink, NH 10 and many more, got married to Sitaare Zameen Par Producer Ravi Bhagchandka at St Regis in Mumbai on March 14, followed by the reception the next day.

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and lot of sweets and my fav Aloo Parathas, Biryani...'

Sobhita, Alia, Ananya Inspire Saris For Summer

Sobhita, Alia, Ananya Inspire Saris For Summer

Rediff.com3 days ago

Take it from Bollywood's leading fashionistas. There's tons of inspiration for your wardrobe in their saris for summer.

Mizoram Seeks To Revive Hockey Fortunes With New Academy

Mizoram Seeks To Revive Hockey Fortunes With New Academy

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mizoram Sports Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar met with Union Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao to discuss the development of sports in Mizoram, with a focus on reviving hockey and expanding training facilities.

Army's Ganga Singh Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Army's Ganga Singh Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Rediff.com4 days ago

Army shooter Ganga Singh won gold in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Haryana's Kamaljeet Choudhary and Surbhi Rao secured the 10m air pistol mixed team title.

Tamannaah Bhatia, Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday Look Fab For...

Tamannaah Bhatia, Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday Look Fab For...

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Femina Beauty Awards turned into a full-blown fashion parade as Bollywood's best dressed stars arrived serving drama, sparkle and couture-level glam.

HC rejects TMC plea on central staff for Bengal counting

HC rejects TMC plea on central staff for Bengal counting

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Calcutta High Court dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commission's directive to deploy central government and PSU employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly elections.

History In Minutes: NTR: From Reel Life Hero To Real Life CM

History In Minutes: NTR: From Reel Life Hero To Real Life CM

Rediff.com2 days ago

As Vijay prepares for his next innings as chief minister of Tamil Nadu, he would do well to learn from the life lessons of NTR.

Hrishikesh Roy Named Ombudsman Of Bihar Cricket Association

Hrishikesh Roy Named Ombudsman Of Bihar Cricket Association

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has appointed its former judge Hrishikesh Roy to act as ombudsman of the Bihar Cricket Association.

KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party, calls father 'soulless'

KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party, calls father 'soulless'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, has launched a new political party, Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), after her suspension from the BRS, marking a new chapter in Telangana politics.

Why Delhi Capitals Must Sharpen Their Catching Skills

Why Delhi Capitals Must Sharpen Their Catching Skills

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, has acknowledged the team's need to improve their catching after costly errors led to a defeat against Punjab Kings, despite posting a high score. The team dropped six catches, giving crucial lifelines to Punjab's batsmen.

POCSO Case Against Minister's Son Sparks Political Row

POCSO Case Against Minister's Son Sparks Political Row

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A case has been registered against the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar under the POCSO Act, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The accused denies the charges, claiming extortion and criminal intimidation. The case has sparked a political row, with accusations of a 'political hit job' and demands for the minister's removal.

Indian Sports Officials Warned Against Treating Events As Holidays

Indian Sports Officials Warned Against Treating Events As Holidays

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian sports administrators have been warned against treating multi-sport events as 'paid holidays'. The ministry has also reiterated the need for videography of selection trials for transparency.

SC bar body urges CJI to review Andhra HC judge's order against lawyer

SC bar body urges CJI to review Andhra HC judge's order against lawyer

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court Bar Association has expressed deep concern over an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge reportedly sending a young advocate to judicial custody for a procedural lapse, urging the Chief Justice of India to take cognisance of the incident.

India Set To Make Huge Splash At Cannes

India Set To Make Huge Splash At Cannes

Rediff.com5 days ago

France's prestigious Cannes International Film Festival 2026 is set to see a strong presence from India, with a mix of regional cinema, filmmakers, and actors expected to attend the global event from May 12 to May 23.

Ananya's Fashionable Day Out With Boman Irani

Ananya's Fashionable Day Out With Boman Irani

Rediff.com6 days ago

Boman Irani started Spiral Bound in 2020, a platform to mentor budding writers and directors, and the project now reportedly has more than 2,000 members with 865 sessions, both online and offline. On May 1, film folk got together to celebrate its sixth anniversary in Mumbai.

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended over viral video

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended over viral video

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Rao acted in an "obscene manner which is unbecoming of a government servant and also caused embarrassment to the government", his suspension order read.

Gujarat Police Award Sports Scholarships To Young Athletes

Gujarat Police Award Sports Scholarships To Young Athletes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Gujarat's in-charge DGP, Dr K L N Rao, awarded sports scholarships to four children of police personnel who excelled at the national level in various sports, aiming to promote sports awareness and encourage excellence within the police community.

Six Arrested For Illegal Hunting In Telangana Forests

Six Arrested For Illegal Hunting In Telangana Forests

Rediff.com5 days ago

Six individuals, including a professional shooter, have been arrested in Telangana for illegally hunting wild animals using airguns in the Shadnagar and Makthal forest areas.

Three Killed As Tractor Rams Motorcycle In Muzaffarnagar

Three Killed As Tractor Rams Motorcycle In Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three members of a family were killed in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, after a speeding tractor-trolley rammed their motorcycle. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident, which sparked local protests.

Surendra Gadling Gets Bail In Elgar Parishad-Maoist Links Case

Surendra Gadling Gets Bail In Elgar Parishad-Maoist Links Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to activist Surendra Gadling, who was arrested in 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The bail was granted due to his long incarceration and the unlikelihood of a trial commencing soon.

What went wrong for Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings?

What went wrong for Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, identifies the loss of four quick wickets as the turning point in their IPL defeat to Chennai Super Kings, while also acknowledging fielding errors that contributed to the loss.

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rajasthan's Anjali Shekhawat won gold in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Haryana's Kanak Budhwar secured silver, and Punjab's Agam Ranjit Kaur Grewal took bronze. Haryana also dominated the team event.

Man Abducted And Killed Over Sister's Death In Udaipur

Man Abducted And Killed Over Sister's Death In Udaipur

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A man was allegedly abducted and killed by his brother-in-law in Rajasthan's Udaipur district, who suspected him of being responsible for his sister's death.

Vijay Delivers Political Blockbuster With Whistle Revolution

Vijay Delivers Political Blockbuster With Whistle Revolution

Rediff.com5 days ago

Launched in 2024, the TVK has Vijay's shift into politics was not sudden as he had been doing groundwork since 2009, when he launched his fan club, the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam.

How Brigade Parade Ground became Bengal's political epicentre

How Brigade Parade Ground became Bengal's political epicentre

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground, a historic venue for political rallies and demonstrations, is set to host the swearing-in ceremony of Bengal's first BJP government, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. The ground has been a stage for political heavyweights and pivotal moments in Bengal's history.

Vijay mirrors NTR feat, races to power within two years of party launch

Vijay mirrors NTR feat, races to power within two years of party launch

Rediff.com6 days ago

Vijay's TVK party is on the verge of forming a government in Tamil Nadu, drawing parallels to NTR's earlier success in Andhra Pradesh. Both achieved electoral success shortly after forming their parties, highlighting the potential for film popularity to translate into political gains.

How Gujarat Police Recovered Thousands Of Stolen Mobiles

How Gujarat Police Recovered Thousands Of Stolen Mobiles

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Gujarat Police have achieved the third position among major states in India for recovering stolen mobile phones, returning 53,564 devices to their rightful owners in the 2025-26 financial year. The Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system, implemented by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), enables the blocking and recovery of lost or stolen mobile devices across telecom networks nationwide.

Delhi Constable Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Robbery Case

Delhi Constable Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Robbery Case

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A Delhi Police constable with a criminal history and six others have been arrested for the robbery of Rs 50 lakh in Delhi's Azad Market area. Police recovered most of the stolen money.

Nursing Student Ends Life In Gujarat Hostel

Nursing Student Ends Life In Gujarat Hostel

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old nursing student was found dead in her hostel room in Mehsana, Gujarat, with a suicide note citing she was 'fed up with her life'.