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Rahul Gandhi didn't push me, clarifies Shivakumar

Rahul Gandhi didn't push me, clarifies Shivakumar

Rediff.com5 days ago

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has refuted claims that Rahul Gandhi pushed him during a protest march in Delhi, clarifying that Gandhi was concerned for his safety. This comes after a viral video sparked a political slugfest between the Congress and the BJP, with the latter accusing Gandhi of insulting the state.

Jaishankar to host Rubio in Mumbai on Oct 20 for key India-US talks

Jaishankar to host Rubio in Mumbai on Oct 20 for key India-US talks

Rediff.com2 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 20 for talks aimed at strengthening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Discussions will cover energy, trade, defence, and critical technologies. The visit also includes celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US Independence. This meeting follows earlier confusion regarding Rubio's visit and will also touch upon the India-US bilateral trade agreement, which both sides are close to concluding. The MEA clarified that hosting foreign dignitaries outside Delhi is a common practice.

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Remanded To Police Custody

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Remanded To Police Custody

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Thane court has extended the police custody of Subhash Shinde, the first arrested accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, and sent two recently apprehended suspects from Uttar Pradesh, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, to seven-day police remand. The Special Investigation Team is probing the funding for the suspects' stay in UP and the broader conspiracy behind the "calculated and meticulously planned" September 29 murder.

FPI Outflows Hit Record Rs 3 Trillion In 2026

FPI Outflows Hit Record Rs 3 Trillion In 2026

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sustained selling by foreign investors is weighing on domestic equities, with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty 50 down 15.60 per cent and 14.4 per cent, respectively, this year.

J&K Police Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Ring, Recovers Narcotics And Arms

J&K Police Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Ring, Recovers Narcotics And Arms

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four individuals linked to a cross-border drug-smuggling racket, recovering over 1 kg of narcotics, a pistol, and ammunition. The arrests followed an investigation into an alleged airdrop of drugs in Arnia sector, with the accused admitting links to Pakistan-based handlers. Additionally, nine other drug peddlers were arrested in separate operations across Reasi, Poonch, and Jammu districts as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu-Kashmir' campaign.

Sena (UBT) Demands CBI Probe Into Pradeep Purnekar's Murder Amid Political Row

Sena (UBT) Demands CBI Probe Into Pradeep Purnekar's Murder Amid Political Row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare has called for a CBI probe into the murder of party leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane, alleging it was a contract killing and citing potential political pressure on local police. Opposition parties have also announced a protest march to the Thane police commissioner's office, while Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare accused opposition leaders of politicising the tragedy. Police have made arrests in connection with the murder.

Frozen Shoulder? Try These Yoga Poses

Frozen Shoulder? Try These Yoga Poses

Rediff.com3 days ago

Yoga expert Pushpa R recommends these three yoga poses that will help you relax and ease the discomfort of frozen shoulder.

Ishita Dutta Is Making Us Fall For Her Web Of Styles

Ishita Dutta Is Making Us Fall For Her Web Of Styles

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

While Drishyam 3 is all about a complicated web of lies, in real life Ishita Dutta is making us fall for a very different kind of web: her web of styles.

Why do markets go wild on expiry day? What smart traders do differently?

Why do markets go wild on expiry day? What smart traders do differently?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Expiry day can make an otherwise ordinary trading session feel unusually fast. Index prices may move sharply around important strikes, option premiums can change quickly, and a position that looked manageable in the morning can behave very differently later in the day.

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Rediff.com6 days ago

Automobile dealers in India are reporting healthy bookings ahead of Navratri and Dussehra, with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) indicating strong confidence in a pickup in deliveries from mid-October, despite a high base from last year's GST-led surge.

4th T20I: Hope, Paul run riot as West Indies trump India to level series 2-2

4th T20I: Hope, Paul run riot as West Indies trump India to level series 2-2

Rediff.com4 days ago

Keemo Paul's exceptional five-wicket haul led the West Indies to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20 International in Hyderabad. This win, built on Shai Hope's unbeaten century, levels the five-match series at 2-2, setting up a decider in Bengaluru. India's chase, despite a strong start from Sanju Samson, faltered against Paul's decisive bowling.

'Look at Vinod Kambli': Kapil Dev's warning to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

'Look at Vinod Kambli': Kapil Dev's warning to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Cricket legend Kapil Dev has cautioned against creating 'excessive hype' around 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, drawing parallels with Vinod Kambli's career, and urged the media to give the young talent time to develop.

HDFC Bank, Axis, Kotak Mahindra See Robust Deposit Growth in Q2

HDFC Bank, Axis, Kotak Mahindra See Robust Deposit Growth in Q2

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's leading private-sector banks, including HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, reported robust deposit growth in the July-September quarter (Q2FY27), significantly aided by the Reserve Bank of India's concessional FCNR(B) swap window.

Justice Served: Five Get Life For 1994 Triple Murder

Justice Served: Five Get Life For 1994 Triple Murder

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

A special court in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced five men to life imprisonment for a triple murder committed 32 years ago in 1994. The victims were Chirku, his son Santram, and son-in-law Mayaram, who were brutally killed in front of Chirku's wife, Sumitra Devi.

Retail Inflation Jumps to 5.54% in September, Driven by High Onion and Food Prices

Retail Inflation Jumps to 5.54% in September, Driven by High Onion and Food Prices

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's retail inflation surged to 5.54 per cent in September, primarily due to a significant increase in onion and other food prices, remaining just within the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band. This marks the highest inflation since the new series with base year 2024 took effect in January.

Manjunath echoes:IndianOil officer murdered during inspection in Maha; 4 held

Manjunath echoes:IndianOil officer murdered during inspection in Maha; 4 held

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

An IndianOil officer, Mahesh Shelke, was fatally attacked with a sharp weapon while inspecting a petrol pump in Hingoli district, Maharashtra. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Indian Oil Corporation have called for swift and strict action against those responsible. The incident draws parallels to the 2005 killing of another IOC officer, S Manjunath.

Promotion of Delhi cop, accused of sexually harassing woman, put on hold

Promotion of Delhi cop, accused of sexually harassing woman, put on hold

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The Delhi government has taken action by withholding the additional DCP charge for ACP Vivek Bhagat, who faces serious allegations of sexually harassing a woman journalist, pending a thorough inquiry into the matter.

Mukesh Choudhary's five-wicket haul headlines Irani Cup Day 2

Mukesh Choudhary's five-wicket haul headlines Irani Cup Day 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Mukesh Choudhary's impressive 5/78 helped Rest of India restrict Jammu and Kashmir to 278 on day two of the Irani Cup. Despite a strong fightback from J&K's Paras Dogra, Abdul Samad, and Lone Nasir Muzaffar, RoI ended the day 17 runs in arrears in their second innings, having lost an early wicket. The match has been dominated by fast bowlers, with RoI looking to build a lead on day three.

Suhana, Shriya Are Dressing Up For...

Suhana, Shriya Are Dressing Up For...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

For World Cotton Day, we're looking at how celebrities are making cotton feel anything but basic, taking it from everyday kurtas and breezy dresses to playful co-ords, sharp tailoring and romantic silhouettes. These looks make even the most comfortable fabric feel fashion-forward.

Elon Musk: Starlink services in India must be affordable, slams 'de facto monopoly'

Elon Musk: Starlink services in India must be affordable, slams 'de facto monopoly'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, stated that Starlink's services in India must be affordable for widespread adoption and that competition would benefit consumers, despite potentially reducing Reliance Jio's profits. He criticised Reliance Jio as a 'de facto monopoly' in India, alleging that certain business conglomerates were blocking Starlink's entry.

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Rediff.com5 days ago

September marked India's highest-ever monthly EV retail volume. More than one in nine two-wheelers retailed in September was electric.

Irani Cup: Jammu and Kashmir bowlers dominate Rest of India on Day 1

Irani Cup: Jammu and Kashmir bowlers dominate Rest of India on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Rest of India were bowled out for 237 by a spirited Jammu and Kashmir attack on Day 1 of the Irani Cup. Skipper Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan failed to convert starts, while Shikhar Mohan and Ravichandran Smaran scored half-centuries. J&K ended the day at 21 for 2, losing two early wickets.

Maini Stays With Alpine F1 Despite No Race Seat

Maini Stays With Alpine F1 Despite No Race Seat

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Indian driver Kush Maini has extended his association with the Alpine Formula 1 team until 2027, despite not securing a race seat for the upcoming seasons. Maini, currently in his final Formula 2 season, will continue in a yet-to-be-defined role, likely involving simulator work, as Alpine values his contributions. He remains optimistic about his Formula 1 aspirations.

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

The Many Shades Of Nana Patekar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

From angry young men and ruthless gangsters to comic dons and broken patriarchs, Nana Patekar made almost every shade of a character his own.

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Why RBI Should Increase Rates In October

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A 25-basis-point increase would restore some real monetary restraint when expected inflation has risen, liquidity remains easy and growth is strong, points out Amarendu Nandy.

Keralam Congress seeks CJI's exit, deletes X post amid row; BJP hits back

Keralam Congress seeks CJI's exit, deletes X post amid row; BJP hits back

Rediff.com6 days ago

The official Congress Keralam 'X' account posted a controversial message against CJI Surya Kant, which quickly went viral before being deleted. The party subsequently removed the individual responsible, with KPCC president Sunny Joseph stating the post was unauthorised and did not reflect the party's stance on judicial impartiality. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised Congress over the incident.

Trump strikes surprise deal with Putin, Zelenskyy says...

Trump strikes surprise deal with Putin, Zelenskyy says...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Former President Donald Trump's recent deal with Russia to supply diesel to the US and global markets has ignited a political firestorm, drawing sharp criticism from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Democratic leaders, and a segment of Republicans, despite the US Treasury lifting sanctions on Russian diesel supplies.

IRDAI proposals could slash broker revenues by 70%, lead to 10 lakh job losses: IBAI

IRDAI proposals could slash broker revenues by 70%, lead to 10 lakh job losses: IBAI

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) has warned that the IRDAI's proposed overhaul of insurance distribution practices could lead to a 70 per cent fall in revenues for intermediaries and result in 10 lakh job losses, citing concerns over the tight feedback deadline and the global uniqueness of the proposed architecture.

Investigation Underway After Woman Found Dead In Kasganj

Investigation Underway After Woman Found Dead In Kasganj

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

A 23-year-old woman, Neha, who went missing from her home in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead with her throat slit near a railway crossing. Her family alleges she sedated her sister and took Rs 3 lakh cash and jewellery before disappearing. Police are investigating, detaining suspects, examining her phone, and reviewing CCTV footage.

NCLT records highest-ever quarterly resolution plan approvals despite vacancies

NCLT records highest-ever quarterly resolution plan approvals despite vacancies

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved a record 107 resolution plans in the second quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q2FY27), its highest quarterly performance, despite ongoing challenges such as member vacancies and infrastructure constraints.

India bounce back to beat Windies, take 2-1 series lead

India bounce back to beat Windies, take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com7 days ago

India beat West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series on Sunday.

Family Alleges Delay In Aid After Inmate Stabbed In Delhi Jail

Family Alleges Delay In Aid After Inmate Stabbed In Delhi Jail

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

An undertrial inmate, Pradeep alias Mohinder, was allegedly stabbed to death by two fellow prisoners inside Delhi's Central Jail No. 10. His family has accused jail staff of failing to provide timely assistance and questioned the presence of a sharp weapon within the high-security prison. Police are investigating the incident.

Delhi Jail Stabbing: Undertrial Prisoner Killed By Inmates

Delhi Jail Stabbing: Undertrial Prisoner Killed By Inmates

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

An undertrial inmate, Pradeep alias Mohinder, was allegedly stabbed to death by two fellow prisoners inside Central Jail No. 10 in Delhi's Rohini. The victim sustained a neck injury and was declared brought dead at BSA Hospital. Police are investigating the incident, registering a case, and examining CCTV footage.

Key Accused In Shiv Sena Leader Pradeep Purnekar Murder Remanded

Key Accused In Shiv Sena Leader Pradeep Purnekar Murder Remanded

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

A Thane court extended the police custody of Satish alias Pappya Shinde, the main accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. Police are investigating the recovery of weapons, mobile phone records, and CCTV footage, while two more arrests have been made and prime suspects remain at large.

'If there is passion for motorsport in India, then it makes sense to host F1 race'

'If there is passion for motorsport in India, then it makes sense to host F1 race'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen, a veteran of Formula 1 since 1985, shares insights into his four-decade career, the sport's evolution from a niche interest to a global powerhouse, and the roles of Bernie Ecclestone and Liberty Media in its growth. He also discusses the potential return of the Indian Grand Prix, highlighting India's significant F1 fanbase.

Over 250 Delhi-bound trains cancelled ahead of CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0

Over 250 Delhi-bound trains cancelled ahead of CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Indian Railways has cancelled over 250 trains connecting New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations ahead of a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, a move criticised by experts and passenger bodies as 'unprecedented' and 'anti-passenger'.

Digger Review: Tom Cruise Goes Bonkers!

Digger Review: Tom Cruise Goes Bonkers!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Tom Cruise lets go of the suave, sexy image and embraces the gloriously unsexy with supreme confidence, making this truly impossible mission utterly possible, raves Mayur Sanap.

India's services sector growth hits 3-month high in September on strong domestic demand

India's services sector growth hits 3-month high in September on strong domestic demand

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

India's services sector experienced its strongest growth in three months in September, with the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rising to 55.2, driven by a sharp increase in new orders and strengthening domestic demand.

TN hospitals halt medicine covers after Hindi printing sparks row

TN hospitals halt medicine covers after Hindi printing sparks row

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the distribution of trilingual medicine covers in government hospitals, with the DMK alleging a covert implementation of a three-language policy, while the ruling TVK accuses the opposition of political opportunism.

Police Investigate Murder Of Elderly Man In Kannauj

Police Investigate Murder Of Elderly Man In Kannauj

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

A 62-year-old man, Pravesh Dubey, was found murdered in his home in Behrin village, Kannauj. Police are investigating the incident, working to identify the killers and determine the motive.