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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 'Family has disowned Sonam'

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 'Family has disowned Sonam'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The family of Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, has abandoned her after she was granted bail. Her brother stated the family will not support her and fears for their safety.

'I may die, but won't step back': Sonam Wangchuk continues fast at Jantar Mantar

'I may die, but won't step back': Sonam Wangchuk continues fast at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

"I was thinking I would not be required to sit on a protest. I am sad I have to sit on a fast again. I am not doing it happily; it is not easy either. I may even die, but even if I die, I will not step back," said Sonam Wangchuk, climate activist and educator, regarding his indefinite fast for Ladakh's constitutional safeguards.

Honeymoon murder: Raja Raghuvanshi's wedding bill sparks fresh dispute

Honeymoon murder: Raja Raghuvanshi's wedding bill sparks fresh dispute

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Nearly 15 months after the marriage of local businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, the wedding caterer on Tuesday approached the police in Indore to seek their help in the recovery of alleged outstanding payment of Rs 2.82 lakh, an official said.

Sonam Wangchuk calls himself 'honorary cockroach'

Sonam Wangchuk calls himself 'honorary cockroach'

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has voiced his support for the online 'cockroach' movement, urging the government to engage with the concerns raised by youngsters instead of suppressing their digital expression. He described himself as an 'honorary cockroach' and praised the movement's creative and non-violent approach to dissent.

Pratibha, Sanya Wear The Breastplate Like...

Pratibha, Sanya Wear The Breastplate Like...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Forget your regular corsets, bustiers and crop tops. The breastplate has officially entered its high-fashion era, transforming from an armour-inspired statement piece into one of the most dramatic ways to dress up.

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Which Type Of Sister Are You?

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Which Type Of Sister Are You?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Every family has that one sister who has her life completely together, the one who falls in love with everything, the one who refuses to follow the rules and, of course, the one who believes more is always more.

Janmashtami 2026: How To Dress In The Colours Of Krishna

Janmashtami 2026: How To Dress In The Colours Of Krishna

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Janmashtami is as much a feast for the eyes as it is a celebration of Lord Krishna.

Taapsee Or Hrithik: Who Nailed The 'Blind' Act?

Taapsee Or Hrithik: Who Nailed The 'Blind' Act?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

From forgettable turns to award-worthy performances, these actors have brought visually impaired characters to life on screen in the last decade.

Sonam Kapoor Cradles Her Baby Boy

Sonam Kapoor Cradles Her Baby Boy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Sonam Kapoor and husband Anand Ahuja have joyfully welcomed their second son, with Sonam sharing the first heartwarming glimpse of the newborn and expressing profound gratitude to the medical team at the H N Reliance Hospital for their exceptional care.

How Indian Shooters Are Preparing For Asian Games Glory

How Indian Shooters Are Preparing For Asian Games Glory

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Indian shooters bound for the Asian Games will participate in preparatory camps in Delhi and Bhopal this month. These camps, focusing on mental conditioning and technical refinement, are crucial for the athletes to achieve peak performance at the quadrennial event in Japan, which begins on September 19. The article also lists the full shooting squad.

Raja Raghuvanshi's brothers held for illegal booze sale

Raja Raghuvanshi's brothers held for illegal booze sale

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

The elder brothers of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was murdered in Meghalaya, along with three employees of their eatery, have been preventively arrested for allegedly illegally serving liquor and failing to provide information to the police. Cases have been registered under the Excise Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Maskar And Dhillon Clinch Bronze For India At ISSF World Cup

Maskar And Dhillon Clinch Bronze For India At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian rifle shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar and Himanshu Dhillon have won a bronze medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou. This medal brings India's total tally to four, including one gold, one silver, and two bronze. Both athletes expressed confidence and motivation from this achievement, with Himanshu marking his maiden senior World Cup podium.

Buying Property? Verify Title First

Buying Property? Verify Title First

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Examine the complete title chain to establish how the present owner acquired the property.

Style Tips For The Vivacious Virgo

Style Tips For The Vivacious Virgo

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Virgos like their lives organised, their plans thought through and, naturally, their wardrobes impeccably put together.

Sonam's STYLISH Maternity Diary!

Sonam's STYLISH Maternity Diary!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Looking at the gorgeous mama-to-be who's been keeping it stylish throughout her second pregnancy.

What Made Colonel Sonam Wangchuk A Legend?

What Made Colonel Sonam Wangchuk A Legend?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a decorated Kargil War hero known as the 'Lion of Ladakh' and recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra, has passed away. He was celebrated for his gallantry and leadership in securing the Chorbat-La in the Batalik sub-sector during Operation Vijay in 1999.

Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja Have A Baby Boy

Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja Have A Baby Boy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Sonam Kapoor and her husband Anand Ahuja have announced the arrival of their second child, a baby boy, on March 29, 2026.

Wangchuk intervenes as 5 more join Mahato in Jharkhand hunger strike over exam irregularities

Wangchuk intervenes as 5 more join Mahato in Jharkhand hunger strike over exam irregularities

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged Devendra Nath Mahto, who is on a hunger strike against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations, to drink water, which Mahto heeded. This comes as other protesters also began an indefinite hunger strike, intensifying demands for the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission examination and a CBI inquiry.

UP doctor suspended over solitary march in support of Wangchuk

UP doctor suspended over solitary march in support of Wangchuk

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Dr. Roopak Ikhe, an anaesthesiology diploma student, undertook the protest alone.

Harbhajan Singh seeks united push to end protests over NEET paper leak

Harbhajan Singh seeks united push to end protests over NEET paper leak

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday welcomed activist Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day hunger strike, saying dialogue and trust are better than confrontation to resolve the crisis pertaining to the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.

Delhi HC allows Wangchuk's transfer to private hospital; Centre says...

Delhi HC allows Wangchuk's transfer to private hospital; Centre says...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has proposed transferring activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently on an indefinite fast since June 28 over alleged examination irregularities, from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. This development follows a plea by Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, challenging a previous court order that refused to interfere with his ongoing treatment at the central government hospital. The government has indicated no objection to the transfer, provided Wangchuk does not seek discharge against medical advice.

J'khand job exam stir enters 14th day; student on hunger strike hospitalised

J'khand job exam stir enters 14th day; student on hunger strike hospitalised

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

A student leader on a hunger strike in Ranchi, protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams, was hospitalised after his health deteriorated. The protest, now in its 14th day, demands cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe.

Delhi Police begins removing protesters from Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police begins removing protesters from Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalised on the 21st day of his hunger strike, leading Delhi Police to clear the protest site at Jantar Mantar in compliance with Delhi High Court directions and medical advice.

India's Sonam Maskar Fights Hard, Ends Fifth in Granada World Cup

India's Sonam Maskar Fights Hard, Ends Fifth in Granada World Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Sonam Maskar finished fifth in the women's 10m air rifle final at the World Cup in Granada, as India concluded their campaign with one gold medal. Wang Zifei of China won gold in the event.

Rhea Kapoor Shares First Glimpse of Sonam Kapoor's Newborn Son

Rhea Kapoor Shares First Glimpse of Sonam Kapoor's Newborn Son

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Rhea Kapoor shares the first glimpse of her sister Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's newborn baby boy, who arrived on March 29.

BJP sending people to disrupt protest, pelt stones, alleges Dipke

BJP sending people to disrupt protest, pelt stones, alleges Dipke

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) representatives Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das have accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers of disrupting ongoing student protests, pelting stones, and attempting to defame protesters. They also reiterated the 'non-negotiable' demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amidst the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, while Union Health Minister JP Nadda urged against politicising the issue.

NDA MP condemns use of AK-47 on student protesters in Bihar

NDA MP condemns use of AK-47 on student protesters in Bihar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Shambhavi Choudhary, an MP from the Lok Jan Shakti Party (Ram Vilas), has condemned the alleged use of AK-47 rifles and lathicharge against student protesters in Bihar. While acknowledging the presence of anti-social elements, she emphasised the right to peaceful protest. The condemnation follows a police constable's suspension for allegedly using an AK-47 during a protest in Siwan, Bihar, amidst widespread demonstrations against the NEET paper leak.

AISA backs CJP's Sept 5 protest over student FIRs, NEET

AISA backs CJP's Sept 5 protest over student FIRs, NEET

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

The All India Students' Association (AISA) has announced its support for the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed September 5 protest march in Delhi. The demonstration aims to demand the withdrawal of FIRs against students and an inquiry into alleged pellet and bullet firing during previous agitations, alongside addressing unresolved issues related to the NEET exam.

After govt no-show, Delhi HC defers PIL over Wangchuk's worsening health

After govt no-show, Delhi HC defers PIL over Wangchuk's worsening health

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk joined a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over alleged NEET irregularities. The PIL seeks intervention from authorities and a discussion with Wangchuk, even suggesting force-feeding.

HC dismisses PIL over Wangchuk's forcible hospital shift

HC dismisses PIL over Wangchuk's forcible hospital shift

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the forcible shifting of activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest site at Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital during his hunger strike. The court noted that the issue of his hospitalisation had been previously addressed and dismissed the new petition, advising the petitioner to lodge an FIR if still aggrieved.

'Lost faith': Wangchuk's wife moves HC to shift him to private hospital

'Lost faith': Wangchuk's wife moves HC to shift him to private hospital

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife has said she has moved the Delhi high court seeking permission to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility, and will seek an urgent hearing on her plea on Sunday.

Wangchuk to continue hunger strike after police action on CJP protesters

Wangchuk to continue hunger strike after police action on CJP protesters

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has extended his indefinite hunger strike, stating he will continue until youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he is allowed to do so from the hospital. This decision follows police action against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party's "Sansad Chalo" march, where thousands were detained while demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Suresh Raina, Mohammad Kaif Call For Dialogue On NEET Irregularities

Suresh Raina, Mohammad Kaif Call For Dialogue On NEET Irregularities

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Mohammad Kaif have appealed for a peaceful resolution to the nationwide protests concerning alleged NEET examination irregularities, which have led to student suicides and violent clashes. Dhawan urged patience and faith in institutions, while Kaif expressed distress over police action against students.

'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': 'Chatur' from '3 Idiots' backs Wangchuk

'Don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': 'Chatur' from '3 Idiots' backs Wangchuk

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Omi Vaidya, known as Chatur from '3 Idiots', has publicly supported climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi, drawing attention to Wangchuk's deteriorating health and the inspiration he provided for Aamir Khan's character in the film.

'Today's Children Are Not Slaves Of Anyone'

'Today's Children Are Not Slaves Of Anyone'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

'This generation decides on their own what is good or bad for them.' 'They got an outlet to vent their anger against this government through CJP and they did that.' 'They felt how can the government control us or lathi charge us?'

Sachin Tendulkar supports student protests against exam leaks

Sachin Tendulkar supports student protests against exam leaks

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has publicly supported students protesting against repeated exam paper leaks, emphasising the importance of meritocracy and condemning shortcuts. The ongoing protests, which have seen violent clashes, are spearheaded by the Cockroach Janata Party and Sonam Wangchuk, demanding the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET paper leaks and subsequent student suicides.

No police nod for CJP's Parl march; security tightened in Delhi

No police nod for CJP's Parl march; security tightened in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Delhi Police has significantly increased security across New Delhi ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament and a proposed "Chalo Sansad" march by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Additional personnel, barricades, and vehicle checks are in place, with authorities stating no permission has been granted for the march. The heightened vigil follows CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's hunger strike and activist Sonam Wangchuk's call for the July 20 march from the hospital.

Will end fast only if govt...: Wangchuk sets 3 conditions before Parl march

Will end fast only if govt...: Wangchuk sets 3 conditions before Parl march

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has declared his hunger strike will persist beyond the 'Sansad Chalo' march, demanding government accountability for education system failures or assurances from political leaders to address the issue in Parliament. He also alleges 'illegal detention' at Safdarjung Hospital.

Ministers helping break my fast was our victory: Wangchuk

Ministers helping break my fast was our victory: Wangchuk

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk emphasised the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent resistance, stating, "His path is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago. This experiment is successful today."

Nose Ring Style: Learn from Ananya, Alia

Nose Ring Style: Learn from Ananya, Alia

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Sometimes a little accessory like a nose ring is all you need to elevate your look from nice to WOW.