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Missing pedestal at Sabarimala found at sponsor's kin's home

Missing pedestal at Sabarimala found at sponsor's kin's home

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Kerala Devaswom Minister alleges a conspiracy behind the 'missing' gold-coated pedestal of the Dwarapalaka idols at Sabarimala temple, which was later found at a sponsor's relative's residence. The minister accuses the sponsor of staging a drama and misleading the public.

Maha civic body's meat ban on I-Day draws flak

Maha civic body's meat ban on I-Day draws flak

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The order draws sharp reactions from the Opposition NCP-SP and Shiv Sena- UBT leaders who called it an infringement of people's food choices.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

20 burnt alive as Bengaluru-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A Bengaluru-bound private bus from Hyderabad caught fire in this district on Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 20 people dead, most of them charred to death, a senior police official said.

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Singapore Police Force (SPF) is likely to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and statements of eye witnesses, related to the death of Zubeen Garg within the next 10 days, a senior official said on Friday.

Rahul offers water, seat in jeep to injured cop during Voter Adhikar Yatra

Rahul offers water, seat in jeep to injured cop during Voter Adhikar Yatra

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

A police constable sustained injuries after falling near Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's vehicle during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Nawada, Bihar. The incident sparked political reactions and accusations.

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

After months of discord, the Tata Trusts appear to be moving towards reconciliation, with recent reappointments and open exchanges signalling a return to cooperative governance.

Muslim population rising, will oust BJP in UP: SP MLA

Muslim population rising, will oust BJP in UP: SP MLA

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'If the Mughals, who ruled for over 800 years are no longer around, what makes you think the BJP will last?'

Gujarat police rescue woman from 'love jihad' in Assam

Gujarat police rescue woman from 'love jihad' in Assam

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Gujarat police rescued a 20-year-old woman from Assam, allegedly trapped in a 'love jihad' scheme. The woman was lured by an Assamese man and taken to Assam without her family's knowledge. Police tracked them down and reunited the woman with her family.

Manager, fest organiser poisoned Zubeen Garg, claims bandmate

Manager, fest organiser poisoned Zubeen Garg, claims bandmate

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The festival organiser, Garg's manager and two band members -- Goswami and Amritprabha Mahanta -- have been arrested in the case and sent to 14 days of police remand.

3 Maoists carrying Rs 14 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

3 Maoists carrying Rs 14 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Bodies of three Maoists, including a woman cadre, were recovered from the site, along with a self-loading rifle (SLR), a .303 rifle, a 12-bore gun and other Naxalite-related materials, the SP said.

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures implementation of Bombay High Court directives regarding the Maratha quota protest led by Manoj Jarange, while also exploring legal options to resolve the issue. He condemned harassment of journalists and appealed to avoid politicizing the matter.

Couple injured in mystery blast at home in Karnataka

Couple injured in mystery blast at home in Karnataka

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A couple was seriously injured in a suspicious explosion at their home in Hassan district, Karnataka. Police are investigating the cause, initially suspected to be a cylinder blast.

Masked men rob K'taka SBI branch; flee with cash, gold worth Rs 21 cr

Masked men rob K'taka SBI branch; flee with cash, gold worth Rs 21 cr

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Three masked men robbed a State Bank of India branch in Vijayapura, Karnataka, making off with over Rs 20 crore in cash and gold ornaments after tying up the staff. Police are investigating.

Odisha girl succumbs to burn injuries, 4th such death in month

Odisha girl succumbs to burn injuries, 4th such death in month

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The minor was rescued by villagers from a football ground in a half-burnt condition and rushed to Bargarh district headquarters hospital, where her condition is stated to be critical, police said.

Nun's arrest: Chh'garh women's panel seeks FIRs against Bajrang Dal men

Nun's arrest: Chh'garh women's panel seeks FIRs against Bajrang Dal men

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Chhattisgarh State Women Commission has directed the Director General of Police to file FIRs based on complaints from three women who allege assault and molestation by Bajrang Dal workers. The women were initially involved in a human trafficking and forced conversion case.

Ajit beats uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP in 29 seats in direct fight

Ajit beats uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP in 29 seats in direct fight

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Ajit Pawar's NCP, a constituent of Mahayuti, was winning or leading in 41 of the 59 seats it contested as per the latest figures released by the Election Commission.

Cough syrup kills 14 children in MP, doctor arrested

Cough syrup kills 14 children in MP, doctor arrested

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Police have arrested a doctor for alleged negligence and registered a case against the manufacturer of a 'toxic' cough syrup after the death of 14 children in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure, officials said on Sunday.

IPS officer's suicide: Haryana govt given 48-hr ultimatum to remove DGP

IPS officer's suicide: Haryana govt given 48-hr ultimatum to remove DGP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

A committee formed to support the family of deceased Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the removal of state police chief Shatrujeet Kapur, who is accused of abetting Kumar's suicide. The family has refused to conduct the post-mortem and cremation until their demands are met.

Chhattisgarh: SP orders probe into 'Panchayat moment' at I-Day event

Chhattisgarh: SP orders probe into 'Panchayat moment' at I-Day event

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A video of the Independence Day celebration in Chhattisgarh's Mungeli district, showing a pigeon released by a police officer failing to fly off, has gone viral, prompting the officer to demand action against those responsible.

Bihar: INDIA bloc in disarray as nomination deadline nears

Bihar: INDIA bloc in disarray as nomination deadline nears

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Confusion prevailing in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) showed little signs of let up on Saturday, with just two days to go before the filing of nomination papers for the second and final phase of assembly elections comes to a close.

Over 12,000 children died in Maha in 11 months, 37 daily

Over 12,000 children died in Maha in 11 months, 37 daily

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The minister neither provided any age-wise break-up nor specified the causes behind the death of the children.

Murder convict out on parole shot dead in Patna hospital

Murder convict out on parole shot dead in Patna hospital

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

A murder convict, out on parole for treatment, was shot dead by gunmen inside a private hospital in Patna, Bihar. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting old rivalry as the motive.

Ahead of Maha polls, ex-BJP leader Harshvardhan Patil joins NCP-SP

Ahead of Maha polls, ex-BJP leader Harshvardhan Patil joins NCP-SP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

State BJP minister Chandrakant Patil last week said Harshvardhan Patil will regret his decision to join the Pawar-led party.

Debt-ridden couple poisons 4-month-old son, ends life

Debt-ridden couple poisons 4-month-old son, ends life

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

A couple in Uttar Pradesh allegedly committed suicide after poisoning their infant son due to severe financial distress and debt. A suicide note indicated the husband's distress over mounting debt and lack of income.

Akhilesh expels MLA Pooja Pal for praising Yogi Adityanath

Akhilesh expels MLA Pooja Pal for praising Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The Samajwadi Party on Thursday expelled its MLA Pooja Pal, for alleged anti-party activities, hours after she praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the assembly for putting gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad to dust.

Vote deletion can't be done online: EC on Rahul charge

Vote deletion can't be done online: EC on Rahul charge

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Election Commission has refuted allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that CEC Gyanesh Kumar is protecting 'vote chors,' calling the claims incorrect and baseless.

Unidentified man hugs, kisses Rahul Gandhi in Bihar

Unidentified man hugs, kisses Rahul Gandhi in Bihar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was taken aback when an unidentified man hugged him and kissed him on the shoulder during his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar. The incident occurred in Purnea district, prompting security personnel to intervene.

'EC can't be churao aayog': Oppn MPs march to EC office

'EC can't be churao aayog': Oppn MPs march to EC office

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Wearing white caps with a red cross on the words 'SIR' and "vote chori", the protesting MPs started their march from Parliament's Makar Dwar raising slogans against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar and "vote chori" while carrying placards and banners.

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Assam Police have filed a murder charge against Zubeen Garg's manager and a festival organizer in connection with the singer's death in Singapore. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking cooperation from Singaporean officials.

Row erupts over Muslim cleric's remark on Dimple; NDA questions Akhilesh

Row erupts over Muslim cleric's remark on Dimple; NDA questions Akhilesh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

A Muslim cleric has been booked for allegedly making objectionable and inflammatory remarks against Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav during a televised debate.

Blue drum horror in Raj: Wife, lover held for man's murder

Blue drum horror in Raj: Wife, lover held for man's murder

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

A woman and her lover have been arrested in Kheirathal Tijara district, Rajasthan, in connection with the murder of her husband. The couple confessed to the crime after dumping the body in a plastic tank.

'At 101, He Was Ready To Go To Jail'

'At 101, He Was Ready To Go To Jail'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

'I dreaded meeting him these days because every time he'd say: We have to fight this government, even if it means going to jail.' 'He'd been in jails run by the British, he'd also been in jails in independent India, now he was ready to go to jail under this government.'

Scuffle Outside Maharashtra Assembly Stuns MLAs

Scuffle Outside Maharashtra Assembly Stuns MLAs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

MLAs cutting across party lines spoke about Thursday's clash, and expressed concern over overcrowding in the legislature premises.

Missing MP lawyer found on Nepal border after 12 days, but mystery remains

Missing MP lawyer found on Nepal border after 12 days, but mystery remains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Cops are bringing her back to Bhopal and after recording her statement, details of the entire episode will be known, he said.

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