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Dhurandhar The Revenge 1st Film To Cross Rs 1,000 Cr

Dhurandhar The Revenge 1st Film To Cross Rs 1,000 Cr

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge has made cinematic history by becoming the first Indian film to achieve a staggering Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in nett collections, exclusively from its Hindi version within India.

Bollywood's Special Crybaby Quiz

Bollywood's Special Crybaby Quiz

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

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

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own data, our own language models, and make our own attempts at global models.'

Interstate Shooter Arrested in 2020 Councillor Murder Case

Interstate Shooter Arrested in 2020 Councillor Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Uttarakhand STF arrests Rinku Sharma, an interstate shooter, for the 2020 murder of Councillor Prakash Singh Dhami, revealing political rivalry and a turf war as motives.

Sukesh Chandrasekhar Gets Bail in AIADMK 'Two Leaves' Case

Sukesh Chandrasekhar Gets Bail in AIADMK 'Two Leaves' Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court has granted bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in an ED case related to the AIADMK's 'two leaves' election symbol, citing his detention exceeding half the maximum sentence under the PMLA.

Banerjee Claims Voter Roll Purge Targets Matua and Minority Communities

Banerjee Claims Voter Roll Purge Targets Matua and Minority Communities

Rediff.com4 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused authorities of deleting names of people from the Matua and minority communities from voter rolls in the state following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

BJP Alleges Land Rights Given to Infiltrators in West Bengal

BJP Alleges Land Rights Given to Infiltrators in West Bengal

Rediff.com3 days ago

BJP chief Nitin Nabin has accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal of altering the state's demography by giving land rights to infiltrators and forcing residents to leave due to appeasement politics and lawlessness.

UP Police Dismantle Inter-State Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest 19

UP Police Dismantle Inter-State Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrest 19

Rediff.com3 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Police have dismantled an inter-state cyber fraud racket, arresting 19 individuals involved in duping people under the guise of government welfare schemes.

Vance leaves for peace talks in Pakistan, no word on Iranian delegation

Vance leaves for peace talks in Pakistan, no word on Iranian delegation

Rediff.com21 hours ago

US Vice President JD Vance leads a delegation to Islamabad for talks with Iran, expressing optimism while warning against bad faith negotiations from Tehran.

How IIT Guwahati's 3D-Printed Walls Could Revolutionise Earthquake-Resistant Construction

How IIT Guwahati's 3D-Printed Walls Could Revolutionise Earthquake-Resistant Construction

Rediff.com6 days ago

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a framework for designing earthquake-resistant 3D-printed concrete walls, potentially revolutionising construction in seismic zones.

'Dear Vaibhav...' Kohli applauds Sooryavanshi's stunning knock

'Dear Vaibhav...' Kohli applauds Sooryavanshi's stunning knock

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received praise from Virat Kohli after his impressive performance in the IPL, where he scored 78 runs off 26 balls, leading Rajasthan Royals to victory.

Opium Seizure: Three Arrested in Narkanda, Shimla

Opium Seizure: Three Arrested in Narkanda, Shimla

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Three Nepalese nationals were arrested in the Narkanda area of Shimla with 9.28 kg of opium and Rs 12 lakh. The arrests were made following a tip-off and a vehicle search.

Father of UP Man Detained on Terror Suspicion Demands Strictest Punishment if Guilty

Father of UP Man Detained on Terror Suspicion Demands Strictest Punishment if Guilty

Rediff.com4 days ago

The father of Rizwan Ahmed, detained on suspicion of terrorist links, has stated that his son should receive the strictest punishment if found guilty. Rizwan was detained by Delhi Police in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, and is under investigation for potential involvement in terrorist activities.

Delhi Police Nab 'Ganja' Salim After Brief Gunfight

Delhi Police Nab 'Ganja' Salim After Brief Gunfight

Rediff.com7 days ago

A notorious criminal, Mohammad Salim alias 'Ganja', with numerous murder and burglary cases against him, was arrested in Delhi after a brief shootout with the Special Task Force (STF).

When Shehbaz Sharif Met Vance, Ghalibaf

When Shehbaz Sharif Met Vance, Ghalibaf

Rediff.com3 hours ago

CNN and Al Jazeera report that the Americans and Iranians are discussing a way out of conflict and hostilities face to face, in the same room -- the first time that such a high level interaction has taken place since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

23 lakh voters in limbo as Bengal sees massive rush to tribunals

23 lakh voters in limbo as Bengal sees massive rush to tribunals

Rediff.com5 days ago

Thousands of West Bengal residents whose names were deleted from electoral rolls are awaiting decisions from tribunals, the final recourse after initial appeals were rejected. The fate of around 2.3 million people hinges on these adjudications, raising concerns about voting rights and citizenship.

Samay Raina opens up on Latent row, hints at second season

Samay Raina opens up on Latent row, hints at second season

Rediff.com3 days ago

Comedian Samay Raina discusses the controversy surrounding his show 'India's Got Latent' and hints at a second season in a new stand-up special.

Haryana Suspends IAS Officers Amid IDFC Bank Fraud Investigation

Haryana Suspends IAS Officers Amid IDFC Bank Fraud Investigation

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Haryana government has suspended two IAS officers, Ram Kumar Singh and Pardeep Kumar, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank.

Auto-rickshaw Driver Arrested for Aiding Child Kidnappings in Delhi NCR

Auto-rickshaw Driver Arrested for Aiding Child Kidnappings in Delhi NCR

Rediff.com3 days ago

A suspected member of a human trafficking gang, who allegedly used his auto-rickshaw to facilitate the kidnapping of children in Delhi NCR, has been arrested in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.

Search Operation Underway in Samba District After Suspicious Movement Reported

Search Operation Underway in Samba District After Suspicious Movement Reported

Rediff.com6 days ago

Security forces have launched a search operation in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspicious individuals moving through the area.

Pratapgarh Jail Staff Suspended After Inmate Dies from Burns

Pratapgarh Jail Staff Suspended After Inmate Dies from Burns

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Three jail personnel, including a deputy jailor, have been suspended following the death of an inmate at the district jail in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The inmate, an undertrial prisoner facing rape and POCSO charges, died from burn injuries sustained under suspicious circumstances.

Trump Warns of 'Intense Strike' if Iran Talks Fail

Trump Warns of 'Intense Strike' if Iran Talks Fail

Rediff.com21 hours ago

US President Donald Trump warned that the United States is prepared to launch a military strike on Iran if peace negotiations in Islamabad fail, while Vice President JD Vance departed for talks in Pakistan.

Downed US pilot hid in mountain crevice, hiked 7,000 feet to evade Iranians for 48 hours

Downed US pilot hid in mountain crevice, hiked 7,000 feet to evade Iranians for 48 hours

Rediff.com6 days ago

A US Air Force officer was rescued from deep inside Iran after his jet was shot down, following a two-day mission involving US Special Operations forces. The officer evaded Iranian forces for over 24 hours, hiding in a mountain crevice and hiking to high altitudes before being rescued.

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has requested a Mumbai court to decide on the discharge applications of Rohit Pawar and others in the alleged Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam, following the acceptance of a closure report in a related case.

Punjab CM Orders Crop Loss Assessment, Promises Compensation to Farmers

Punjab CM Orders Crop Loss Assessment, Promises Compensation to Farmers

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a crop loss assessment following recent inclement weather and promised compensation to affected farmers. The announcement came as Mann presented a report on the power department and addressed other issues including sacrilege laws and drug enforcement.

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Bhubaneswar for Suspected Terror Links

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Bhubaneswar for Suspected Terror Links

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A 22-year-old man from Bhubaneswar has been arrested by Delhi Police for his suspected links with a terror outfit. The arrest followed the scrutiny of social media posts of youths picked up in Delhi.

Fugitive in Kerala Murder Case Recaptured After Mumbai Escape

Fugitive in Kerala Murder Case Recaptured After Mumbai Escape

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 26-year-old man, accused in a murder case, who had escaped from a mental health centre in Kozhikode three months ago, was apprehended in Mumbai on Saturday, police said.

Dacoit Stars Adivi Sesh-Mrunal's Night Out

Dacoit Stars Adivi Sesh-Mrunal's Night Out

Rediff.com1 days ago

Adivi Sesh hosted a screening of his new release, Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, in Mumbai, and invited film folk to watch it.

IPL 2026: Mentor Karthik finds positives in RCB's heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2026: Mentor Karthik finds positives in RCB's heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik praised the team's fighting spirit after their six-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their first away match of IPL 2026.

Bihar Illicit Liquor Deaths: Investigation Launched as Toll Rises

Bihar Illicit Liquor Deaths: Investigation Launched as Toll Rises

Rediff.com6 days ago

The death toll in the East Champaran hooch tragedy has risen to nine, prompting arrests and a special investigation into the consumption of spurious liquor in the Turkauliya and Raghunathpur areas of Motihari.

Modi Blasts TMC Over Lawlessness and Infiltration in West Bengal Rally

Modi Blasts TMC Over Lawlessness and Infiltration in West Bengal Rally

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, accusing them of lawlessness, corruption, and enabling illegal infiltration. He promised to initiate a special inquiry against facilitators of infiltration and to deport unauthorised entrants if the BJP comes to power in the state.

Uttarakhand STF Uncovers Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrests Two in J&K

Uttarakhand STF Uncovers Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrests Two in J&K

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two members of an inter-state organised gang from Jammu and Kashmir for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud.

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a Pakistan's ISI-backed terror module, arresting three individuals and seizing weapons intended for attacks on police establishments.

K V Thomas Predicts LDF Victory, Cites Congress Infighting

K V Thomas Predicts LDF Victory, Cites Congress Infighting

Rediff.com12 hours ago

K V Thomas, Kerala's Special Representative in New Delhi, forecasts a third term for the CPI(M)-led LDF government, attributing the UDF's potential failure to internal conflicts and criticising the BJP for introducing 'consumerism' into Kerala politics.

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Policies

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Policies

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has criticised the state government's crop procurement policies, alleging that new conditions are being imposed on farmers instead of procuring crops at MSP. Hooda plans to tour mandis to assess the problems faced by farmers.

UP Court Jails Nine for Illegal Immigration and Trafficking

UP Court Jails Nine for Illegal Immigration and Trafficking

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Lucknow has sentenced nine individuals, including Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants, to eight years' imprisonment for illegal immigration, possession of fake documents, and human trafficking.

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Conditions

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Conditions

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has accused the state government of imposing arbitrary conditions on crop purchases, alleging anti-farmer policies and demanding compensation for weather-related crop damage.

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $9 Billion, Nearing Record High

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $9 Billion, Nearing Record High

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a substantial increase of USD 9.063 billion, reaching USD 697.121 billion for the week ended April 3, 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This surge follows a previous week's decline and brings the reserves closer to their all-time high.

Listing Holds Key To Tata Sons Control

Listing Holds Key To Tata Sons Control

Rediff.com1 days ago

While the leadership issues may get sorted in the upcoming board meetings of Tata Trusts and Tata Sons, listing of the holding company of the Group on stock exchange should potentially resolve the bigger question on ownership and control

SC demands answers from Ghaziabad police in child rape-murder case

SC demands answers from Ghaziabad police in child rape-murder case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has criticised the Ghaziabad police's investigation into the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl, summoning senior officials and demanding a court-monitored probe.