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Your Weekend Got Steamier With Our Fault

Your Weekend Got Steamier With Our Fault

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Wondering what to watch on OTT this weekend? Namrata Thakker lists options to choose from.

8 killed as car crushed between trucks bursts into flames near Pune

8 killed as car crushed between trucks bursts into flames near Pune

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

A major accident on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway near Pune resulted in eight fatalities and 14 injuries after a car was crushed between two container trucks, leading to a large fire. The incident occurred on the accident-prone Navale Bridge.

Children served mid-day meal soiled by dog, HC orders compensation

Children served mid-day meal soiled by dog, HC orders compensation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the state government to pay Rs 25,000 each to 84 students who consumed mid-day meals soiled by a dog. The court cited negligence on the part of the government and emphasized the need for vigilance in providing mid-day meals.

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'The move to appoint a person with a profile, markedly lower than the leader Nitin Nabin will replace, has the potential to put the brakes on the careers of several others in the party and government in the positions they currently hold,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Mattoo case: Santosh Singh convicted

Mattoo case: Santosh Singh convicted

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Santosh Singh challenges death sentence

Santosh Singh challenges death sentence

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

37-year-old Singh has submitted that the observation of the High Court while convicting him did not find any basis against the evidence on record.

Boxer Santosh assured of medal in 64-kg category

Boxer Santosh assured of medal in 64-kg category

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Pugilist Santosh Kumar assured India of at least a bronze medal after advancing to the semi-finals of the 64-kg category with a hard-fought victory over Mangolia's Tuvshinbat Byamba in Guangzhou on Monday.

BJP Deploys 45 Pravasi Netas For Bihar Polls

BJP Deploys 45 Pravasi Netas For Bihar Polls

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Each leader will look after six assembly constituencies.
Most of these leaders are known for their organisational skills and successful management of elections in their respective states.

How To Use BNPL Wisely

How To Use BNPL Wisely

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Before signing up for a BNPL plan, read the fine print carefully and watch for red flags like unclear repayment terms, vague information on interest or late fees, and marketing that downplays the cost of default.

Ruckus in Parliament over deportation of Indians from US

Ruckus in Parliament over deportation of Indians from US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

A US military aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump government as part of a crackdown against illegal immigrants.

'If Nitish's Son Doesn't Join JD-U, Leaders Will Flee'

'If Nitish's Son Doesn't Join JD-U, Leaders Will Flee'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

This is the first time a JD-U leader has openly expressed fears about the party's future.

Man killed in anti-Maoist op in MP a tribal; Cong seeks judicial probe

Man killed in anti-Maoist op in MP a tribal; Cong seeks judicial probe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

A man killed during a recent anti-Naxal operation in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district was a tribal and not a Maoist, an official said on Saturday. The opposition Congress claimed he was innocent and demanded a high-level probe and a judicial inquiry into the incident.

After FIR, Himachal minister calls NHAI officials 'most corrupt'

After FIR, Himachal minister calls NHAI officials 'most corrupt'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Singh said that about 150 people including women and forest, revenue and other officials were present at the time of the incident, and if the officials were assaulted, "why are there no eyewitnesses".

Bihar: Lawyer, teacher shot dead in broad daylight

Bihar: Lawyer, teacher shot dead in broad daylight

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

A lawyer and a teacher were shot dead in separate incidents in Patna and Saran districts of Bihar on Sunday. Police are investigating the incidents.

UP court orders Rahul Gandhi to appear on July 2

UP court orders Rahul Gandhi to appear on July 2

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

An MP-MLA court in Sultanpur on Wednesday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on July 2 in a defamation case filed against him for alleged objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Mattoo case: SC commutes death verdict for Santosh

Mattoo case: SC commutes death verdict for Santosh

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

The former IPS officer's son had been sentenced to death by the Delhi high court in the case relating to rape and murder of the Delhi college student.

Flood scam accused, Santosh Jha, gets bail

Flood scam accused, Santosh Jha, gets bail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Jha had surrendered before the court on May 31 ,2005 and was sent to judicial custody.

INDIA candidates face each other in several Bihar seats

INDIA candidates face each other in several Bihar seats

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Filing of nomination papers ended on Monday for the second and final phase of Bihar assembly polls, with the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) appearing fractured, as constituents would end up fighting each other in a number of seats.

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand's 14th CM today

Hemant Soren to take oath as Jharkhand's 14th CM today

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

This will be the 49-year-old JMM leader's fourth stint as chief minister. Soren retained the Barhait seat, defeating BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom by a margin of 39,791 votes in the recent assembly polls.

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

In a village of Rajputs, the vote is for Modi even though the BJP is not contesting from here.

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Here's the full list of 49 MPs suspended from Lok Sabha:

3 dead in wall collapse, Delhi rain toll rises to 8

3 dead in wall collapse, Delhi rain toll rises to 8

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The bodies of three labourers were on Saturday pulled from the rubble of a wall that collapsed at a construction site in the Vasant Vihar area in New Delhi amid heavy rain, officials said.

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'It's clear that fans are eager to be part of the live stadium experience, reflecting a growing trend of travel driven by marquee sporting events.'

Ayodhya loss avenged? BJP defeats SP in Milkipur

Ayodhya loss avenged? BJP defeats SP in Milkipur

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Chandrabhanu Paswan was leading by 3,991 votes over the Samajwadi Party's (SP) Ajit Prasad after the first round of counting for the Milkipur assembly bypoll on Saturday, according to the Election Commission website.

Heavy rains disrupt Durga Puja preparations in Kolkata

Heavy rains disrupt Durga Puja preparations in Kolkata

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Heavy rains in Kolkata have disrupted Durga Puja preparations, causing damage to pandals and delaying inaugurations. Organizers are working to restore decorations and ensure the festivities can proceed.

Diwali came a fortnight late for rescued workers' kin

Diwali came a fortnight late for rescued workers' kin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

For them it was a late Diwali, as the tunnel collapse happened on November 12, the day of the the festival.

Heard About Long-Short Funds?

Heard About Long-Short Funds?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Long-short SIFs are designed for seasoned, high-risk, high-reward investors, who understand market volatility.'

Light A Candle For Pahalgam Martyrs

Light A Candle For Pahalgam Martyrs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Light a candle to their memory, to show their families and the world that we care. To show that we will not forget, nor will we forgive.

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Hemant Soren expands cabinet, Cong finally joins govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expanded his cabinet on Thursday, inducting 11 new ministers, including six first-timers and two women. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. The new ministers include six from the JMM and four from the Congress. One minister is from the RJD. The expansion comes after the JMM-led alliance won the recent assembly elections with a comfortable majority. The cabinet expansion is expected to give the government a fresh impetus to push its agenda and accelerate development in the state.

6 Kanwariyas killed in bus-truck collision in Jharkhand

6 Kanwariyas killed in bus-truck collision in Jharkhand

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Following the collision, the driver fell from the bus and the passenger vehicle, without anyone behind the steering wheel, continued moving for some time and stopped after hitting a stack of bricks, the IG said.

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

List of 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

All 26 victims were men.

India win six golds on Day 2 of Taiwan Open Athletics

India win six golds on Day 2 of Taiwan Open Athletics

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Indian contingent won as many as six gold medals, including double podium finishes in the women's 800m final and long jump competition, on the second and final day of Taiwan Open International athletics championship.

Bihar govt may fall in a day or two, says BJP ally

Bihar govt may fall in a day or two, says BJP ally

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Amid deepening fissures in Kumar's ties with the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress, BJP leaders have indicated that they are open to tying up with him again.

Manipur, 11 other states get new Governors

Manipur, 11 other states get new Governors

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Lakshman Prasad Acharya has been made the governor of Assam with the additional charge of Manipur while Gulab Chand Kataria has replaced Banwarilal Purohit as the governor of Punjab under major gubernatorial appointments, the Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced.

Defamation case filed for cheap publicity: Rahul in court

Defamation case filed for cheap publicity: Rahul in court

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

According to Gandhi's lawyer Kashi Prasad Shukla, the Congress MP, who appeared before special judge Shubham Verma, said he never made a statement against anyone that could lead to a case of defamation.

Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand CM for 4th time

Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand CM for 4th time

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

JMM leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony in Ranchi, amid the presence of a galaxy of INDIA bloc leaders. This is Soren's fourth stint as chief minister. The JMM-led alliance won a majority in the recent assembly polls, securing 56 seats in the 81-member assembly.

Soren invites Modi to his swearing-in ceremony

Soren invites Modi to his swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Acting Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, in his first visit to the national capital after leading his ruling alliance to an unprecedented second straight term in the state.

Ratnesh Sada, JD-U's answer to Manjhi, may be sworn in on Friday

Ratnesh Sada, JD-U's answer to Manjhi, may be sworn in on Friday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Sada, who was away in his constituency in Saharsa district, was asked to come to Patna by Kumar soon after Suman announced his resignation.

6 die due to 'wrong injection' at Odisha hospital

6 die due to 'wrong injection' at Odisha hospital

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Two investigations were ordered after six patients died due to alleged negligence at the state-run Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Koraput, officials said on Wednesday.

Asian Relay C'ships: Indian 4x400m teams bag silver

Asian Relay C'ships: Indian 4x400m teams bag silver

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The men's quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Santosh Kumar, Mijo Chacko Kurian and Arokia Rajiv also failed to stand on top of the podium as they clocked 3:05.76 to finish second behind Sri Lanka (3:04.48). Vietnam was third with 3:07.37.