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After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After big win in Bihar, the BJP is likely to push harder in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK government and the uneasy BJP-AIADMK alliance are preparing for a tense election filled with seat-sharing fights, changing alliances, and the unpredictable entry of Vijay's TVK party, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

8 killed as passenger, cargo trains collide in Bilaspur

8 killed as passenger, cargo trains collide in Bilaspur

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At least eight persons, including the loco pilot, were killed and 14 others injured after a passenger train allegedly jumped a red signal and collided with a goods train from behind near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, officials said.

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

According to official records, Kishor is enrolled as a voter in West Bengal at 121, Kalighat Road, the address of the Trinamool Congress headquarters in Kolkata's Bhabanipur assembly constituency, which is Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's seat, he said.

Met Adanis several times but...: Jagan denies bribery charges

Met Adanis several times but...: Jagan denies bribery charges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has strongly refuted allegations of bribery by the Adani Group for solar power purchases during his government. He claimed his name was not mentioned in a US court's indictment and that meetings with Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani were not unusual for a chief minister. Reddy said the power supply agreement was between the state's DISCOMs and SECI, with no third-party involvement. He also defended the deal, calling it 'historic' and highlighting the cost savings for the state. Meanwhile, former CM N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged irregularities in the deal and promised to act upon the alleged charges.

Germany, Netherlands on brink of World Cup qualification

Germany, Netherlands on brink of World Cup qualification

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.

Fresh violence in Cuttack, internet suspended for 24 hours

Fresh violence in Cuttack, internet suspended for 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Cuttack remains tense following violence during a Durga idol immersion procession. Internet services are suspended, and political leaders appeal for communal harmony.

Banks Offer More Flexibility In Nominations

Banks Offer More Flexibility In Nominations

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Beginning November 1, 2025, bank customers can name up to four nominees for their accounts and lockers.

Zubeen Garg's death: ED, I-T dept to probe event manager's financial crimes

Zubeen Garg's death: ED, I-T dept to probe event manager's financial crimes

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (I-T) Department are likely to join the Assam Police in investigating alleged organised financial crimes and acquisition of benami properties by event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the death of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

Modi to meet Putin after Tianjin SCO Summit: Will Ukraine figure?

Modi to meet Putin after Tianjin SCO Summit: Will Ukraine figure?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

During a special briefing in Tianjin, Misri confirmed that the prime minister will first address the SCO plenary session before meeting President Putin.

Zubeen death: Singer, musician present on yacht arrested

Zubeen death: Singer, musician present on yacht arrested

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Musician Shakharjyoti Goswami and singer Amritprabha Mahanta were arrested in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg. The arrests follow an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Garg's death in Singapore.

Life term provisions under SC/ST act added in Haryana cop suicide case

Life term provisions under SC/ST act added in Haryana cop suicide case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Charges under the SC/ST Act have been added to the FIR in the alleged suicide case of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar following a plea by his wife. The case involves allegations of caste-based discrimination and harassment against senior officers.

'RJD-Cong Will Win 160-170 Seats'

'RJD-Cong Will Win 160-170 Seats'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'When maximum voter participation occurs, they do not vote to re-elect the incumbent government. They vote to change it.' 'How can anyone credibly suggest that crores of young voters -- particularly the unemployed youth -- would vote to re-elect an existing government that has demonstrably failed them?'

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

TVK cadres are worried, the leadership looks weak, and the party is not fully prepared for the 2026 elections, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pleas filed opposing Maratha quota in Bombay HC

Pleas filed opposing Maratha quota in Bombay HC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Petitions challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community for reservation have been filed in the Bombay High Court. The pleas claim the decision is arbitrary and unconstitutional.

'No Such Thing As Diabetes Reversal'

'No Such Thing As Diabetes Reversal'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'In diabetes remission, you go below a 6.5 HbA1c without medication.' 'And this happens only when you lose 10 to 15 per cent of your body weight with a good amount of lifestyle and dietary changes, exercise and sometimes medication.' 'You have to be able to sustain your HBA1C below 6.5 for at least a year without medication to say that the patient is in remission.'

How Trump Will React to These Photos From Tianjin

How Trump Will React to These Photos From Tianjin

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

President Putin and Prime Minister Modi greeted each other with a warm hug, after which they walked towards the stage for a family photo of the SCO members.

Panel submits 450-page report on Sambhal violence to Yogi

Panel submits 450-page report on Sambhal violence to Yogi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

A judicial commission has submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the violence that occurred in Sambhal in November 2024 during a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The report addresses the events leading to the violence and potential demographic shifts in the region.

Collapsed at 4am, wins gold hours later: Paralympic hero

Collapsed at 4am, wins gold hours later: Paralympic hero

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

After defying medical advice and spending few hours at a Delhi hospital, Poland's Roza wins gold

Third-Gen Scindia takes charge of MP cricket

Third-Gen Scindia takes charge of MP cricket

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Mahanaryaman Scindia was on Monday unanimously elected president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA)

Maratha activist calls GR on quota 'useless'

Maratha activist calls GR on quota 'useless'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

"Out of 100, I will give minus zero marks to this GR," said activist Vinod Patil.

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Two active members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang, allegedly involved in firing outside Bollywood actress Disha Patani's residence in Bareilly, were shot dead in an encounter near Tronica City in Ghaziabad. The encounter was carried out in a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell and Special Task Forces of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

PIX: Spain, Switzerland on brink of World Cup berth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.

Shots fired, cop hurt as rape accused AAP MLA flees

Shots fired, cop hurt as rape accused AAP MLA flees

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra on Tuesday allegedly escaped the police out to arrest him in a rape case

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

When Nitish Kumar Took On Bihar Dons

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Nitish thought that his stakes as chief minister were far greater than his stakes in protecting one of his party MLAs. He could not allow his rule-of-law train to be derailed by a small rock on the track. On the contrary, if he removed it to keep the train moving at a steady speed he would gain strong public admiration and sympathy that would help him take the masses along in carrying out other tasks. A fascinating excerpt from Arun Sinha's Nitish Kumar And The Rise Of Bihar.

'Police told Vijay to stop ahead of venue due to overcrowding, but...'

'Police told Vijay to stop ahead of venue due to overcrowding, but...'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The Tamil Nadu government released video clippings showing violations of norms at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, claiming the crowd size more than doubled, causing hardships and leading to a stampede.

Will Modi Meet Xi In Tianjin?

Will Modi Meet Xi In Tianjin?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'Prime minister is expected to hold some bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the SCO summit.'

Haryana IPS officer's suicide: Rohtak SP shunted out

Haryana IPS officer's suicide: Rohtak SP shunted out

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The Haryana government transferred Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya after an IPS officer's suicide and allegations of caste-based discrimination.

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman murdered during his honeymoon, is demanding the death penalty for his wife, Sonam, the prime accused, and four others. Meghalaya police have filed a chargesheet against eight individuals in connection with the case.

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The BJP-led government's decision to grant Kunbi status to individuals from the Maratha community has opened a Pandora's box.

Vedanta beats Adani with Rs 17,000 cr bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

Vedanta beats Adani with Rs 17,000 cr bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mining conglomerate Vedanta on Friday beat Gautam Adani's Group to make a winning bid for the acquisition of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for Rs 17,000 crore, according to sources. The bid value translates into Jaiprakash Associates' net present value of Rs 12,505 crore.

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Months of uncertainty due to governance issues, turf wars and internal power struggles are set to end when the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) holds its much-delayed elections on Thursday.

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

mulling action for multiple violations and misconduct

Tax cut may bolster credit growth in H2

Tax cut may bolster credit growth in H2

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

After a subdued first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26), banks are now betting big on the festive season, rolling out attractive loan offers to boost credit growth in the second half of the current financial year (H2FY26) - a trend likely to be further accentuated by the second-order effects of the good services tax (GST) cuts.

Rahul 'will be shot in chest', ABVP leader says on live TV

Rahul 'will be shot in chest', ABVP leader says on live TV

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Congress party has escalated its attack on the BJP-RSS, alleging a conspiracy to silence Rahul Gandhi after a former ABVP leader made controversial remarks targeting him.

'Going To Have Great Relationship With China'

'Going To Have Great Relationship With China'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'We have incredible cards, but I don't want to play those cards.' 'If I play those cards, that would destroy China.'

Uttarakhand landslide: Mother found dead holding her twin sons

Uttarakhand landslide: Mother found dead holding her twin sons

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) had been struggling hard for the past 32 hours, hoping for life in Kunwar Singh's house, buried under the rubble. Cutter machines were used to cut through the sludge, creating a path for entry.

Prehistoric traces unearthed near Mauryan-era site in Haryana

Prehistoric traces unearthed near Mauryan-era site in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Archaeological explorations in Topra Kalan village, Yamunanagar district, Haryana, have revealed ancient remains and cultural artifacts, suggesting human habitation dating back approximately 3,500 years. The findings include Painted Grey Ware (PGW) and other ancient materials, with further investigations planned to determine the exact age and significance of the site.

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.

Border peace like an 'insurance policy' for India-China ties: Modi to Xi

Border peace like an 'insurance policy' for India-China ties: Modi to Xi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks focusing on rebuilding bilateral relations, emphasizing border peace and addressing cross-border terrorism.

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.