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Street vendor murdered in Mumbai; CCTV footage surfaces

Street vendor murdered in Mumbai; CCTV footage surfaces

Rediff.com6 minutes ago

A 28-year-old street vendor was stabbed to death in Mumbai's Mankhurd area, with CCTV footage of the incident circulating online. Police are investigating the murder.

NCERT row: Centre orders review of all textbooks

NCERT row: Centre orders review of all textbooks

Rediff.com7 minutes ago

The Centre has directed the NCERT to review all textbooks after the Supreme Court raised concerns about 'offending' content on corruption in the judiciary in a Class 8 social science book.

Why Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Signals A Potential Blockbuster

Why Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Signals A Potential Blockbuster

Rediff.com7 minutes ago

The electrifying Dhurandhar 2 trailer promises a high-octane thriller set in Pakistan, blending intense action with a compelling spy narrative and hinting at major box office potential.

Minor Girls and Woman Flee MP Remand Home After Assault

Minor Girls and Woman Flee MP Remand Home After Assault

Rediff.com11 minutes ago

Two minor girls and a woman escaped from a remand home in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, after assaulting the warden and stealing the keys.

Arjun Maini to Race for HRT Ford Racing in 2026 DTM Season

Arjun Maini to Race for HRT Ford Racing in 2026 DTM Season

Rediff.com13 minutes ago

Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue to race for HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, the team announced.

India Plans to Revive Formula One with Driver Development Program

India Plans to Revive Formula One with Driver Development Program

Rediff.com18 minutes ago

India's Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is pushing to revive Formula One racing in the country, focusing on creating a strong pipeline of drivers and technicians. Discussions with the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) have centered on developing a comprehensive framework to integrate motorsports with India's automotive and engineering sectors.

Reliance to invest in new oil refinery in Texas: Trump

Reliance to invest in new oil refinery in Texas: Trump

Rediff.com19 minutes ago

United States President Donald Trump has said that India's Reliance Industries will make an investment in a new oil refinery being opened in Texas, thanking the company and 'our partners in India' for the deal.

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

Rediff.com24 minutes ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder of Darwin Labs, in connection with the 200 million Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Varshney was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.

Deadly car-bus collision in UP's Shahjahanpur claims 3 lives

Deadly car-bus collision in UP's Shahjahanpur claims 3 lives

Rediff.com26 minutes ago

Three people were killed and two others critically injured in a head-on collision between a car and a bus in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to dense fog.

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for 12 years

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for 12 years

Rediff.com29 minutes ago

The Supreme Court of India has granted permission for passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has been in a coma for over 12 years, authorising the withdrawal of his artificial life support.

Maha engineer nabbed by ACB for accepting bribe

Maha engineer nabbed by ACB for accepting bribe

Rediff.com31 minutes ago

An assistant engineer with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in Raigad has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh.

NVIDIA CEO: AI Driving Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Boom and Blue-Collar Job Creation

NVIDIA CEO: AI Driving Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Boom and Blue-Collar Job Creation

Rediff.com34 minutes ago

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang argues that Artificial Intelligence is driving the largest infrastructure buildout in human history, requiring trillions of dollars in investment and creating significant demand for skilled blue-collar labour.

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.com35 minutes 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.

SEE: Virat Kohli Begins IPL 2026 Prep in Viral Clip

SEE: Virat Kohli Begins IPL 2026 Prep in Viral Clip

Rediff.com40 minutes ago

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has already switched into preparation mode for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

Rediff.com42 minutes ago

The government has intensified its Study in India programme and is working closely with universities and states to achieve this goal.

AI Skills Enter Employee Performance Reviews

AI Skills Enter Employee Performance Reviews

Rediff.com55 minutes ago

The message is becoming clearer: Employees who fail to meaningfully integrate AI into their work risk falling behind in performance assessments.

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Rediff.com56 minutes 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.

BJP Leader Critically Injured in West Bengal Shooting

BJP Leader Critically Injured in West Bengal Shooting

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A local BJP leader, Trilokesh Dhali, was seriously injured after being shot in the stomach by motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.

Samantha-Salman Film: Real or Rumour?

Samantha-Salman Film: Real or Rumour?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Will Samantha star with Salman Khan in her husband Raj Nidimoru's proposed film that begins shooting at the year-end?

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Skye Air Mobility has raised USD 9 million in a Series B funding round to expand its hyperlocal drone delivery services across key metropolitan markets in India.

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'I wish and pray that for the next 5-6 years he will become a pillar of the Indian team both in T20s and also in ODIs.'

Iran uses 'heaviest missiles' in 37th wave against Israel

Iran uses 'heaviest missiles' in 37th wave against Israel

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israeli and United States-linked targets as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it fired some of its heaviest missiles in the latest phase of its retaliatory campaign, while Israel Defence Forces alleged that many of the projectiles carried cluster bomb warheads.

Thane Tribunal Awards 38.74 Lakh to Family of Father and Son Killed in Road Accident

Thane Tribunal Awards 38.74 Lakh to Family of Father and Son Killed in Road Accident

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a compensation of 38.74 lakh to the family of a father and son who died in a road accident in 2020, caused by a speeding truck in Uttar Pradesh.

Kiara Advani, Bhumi Pednekar's Most Bizarre Accessories!

Kiara Advani, Bhumi Pednekar's Most Bizarre Accessories!

Rediff.com1 hour ago

We all love a good statement piece; but sometimes celebrities take things a step further with accessories that are downright bizarre (but beautiful).

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 hour 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.

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.

Manali: Woman Held in Connection with Partner's Death

Manali: Woman Held in Connection with Partner's Death

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A woman has been arrested in Manali, India, following the death of her live-in partner, a government employee, in their rented accommodation. The deceased was found with injury marks, leading to a murder investigation.

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The US torpedo attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters was a lawful act of war between belligerents, not a diplomatic or strategic embarrassment for India, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

South Africa team, stranded after T20 World Cup, to fly home from Wednesday

South Africa team, stranded after T20 World Cup, to fly home from Wednesday

Rediff.com2 hours ago

South Africa's cricket team, stranded in India because of international airspace closure, will begin to fly home on Wednesday, with the entire contingent departing in the next 36 hours.

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda's Mehendi Pix

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda's Mehendi Pix

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda delighted fans by sharing intimate photos from their vibrant mehendi and Pradhanam ceremony.

Iranian women's football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Iranian women's football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Australian police helped two more members of the Iranian women's football delegation slip their minders to claim asylum, but one has changed her mind and decided to go back to Iran.

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

PhonePe Introduces 'On-The-Go' Card for Contactless Transit Payments Across India

Rediff.com2 hours ago

PhonePe has launched the 'RuPay On-The-Go' Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) aimed at digitising transit payments across India. The card enables quick, tap-and-pay transactions on NCMC-enabled services like metros, buses, and trains, even without internet connectivity.

UP priest expelled for eating non-veg food after photo goes viral

UP priest expelled for eating non-veg food after photo goes viral

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A priest in Kanpur, India, has been expelled from his temple duties by his father, the 'mahant', after a photograph allegedly showing him eating non-vegetarian food went viral on social media. The priest's whereabouts are currently unknown.

Tractor Accident Claims Three Lives in Uttar Pradesh

Tractor Accident Claims Three Lives in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Three people were killed and one injured in a collision involving a tractor trolley and two motorcycles on National Highway 24 near Atara village in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.

US strikes Iranian naval vessels near Hormuz Strait

US strikes Iranian naval vessels near Hormuz Strait

Rediff.com2 hours ago

According to the Pentagon, the vessels were targeted as part of efforts to prevent the deployment of naval mines in the strategically vital passage through which a significant portion of global crude oil shipments transits.

Predict The Oscar 2026 Winners!

Predict The Oscar 2026 Winners!

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Make your Oscar predictions, and see them come true on Hollywood's biggest awards night.

Cyberfraudsters Dupe Thane Man of 1.56 Crore with 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Cyberfraudsters Dupe Thane Man of 1.56 Crore with 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 64-year-old man from Thane was allegedly defrauded of 1.56 crore by cybercriminals using a 'digital arrest' scam, involving forged documents and constant surveillance.

IAF man cleared in POCSO case as victim 'dreamt' of assault

IAF man cleared in POCSO case as victim 'dreamt' of assault

Rediff.com2 hours ago

An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law admitted her allegations stemmed from a dream and a misunderstanding.

Afghan National Apprehended in West Bengal for Illegal Entry

Afghan National Apprehended in West Bengal for Illegal Entry

Rediff.com2 hours ago

An Afghan national was arrested in West Bengal's Nadia district for allegedly entering India from Bangladesh without valid documents. The individual was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) near the Fatepur border area and handed over to local police for further investigation.

Assam Startup Turns Weed Into Paper

Assam Startup Turns Weed Into Paper

Rediff.com3 hours ago

For Aniket Dhar and Rupankar Bhattacharjee, the goal is simple: turn a persistent environmental challenge into a sustainable solution that benefits both nature and people.