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Gujarat Man Who Reported Grandmother-In-Law's Murder Confesses To Three Killings

Gujarat Man Who Reported Grandmother-In-Law's Murder Confesses To Three Killings

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A man in Gujarat's Surat district, who initially reported the alleged murder of his grandmother-in-law, has confessed to her killing and two other murders in 2022. Madhavdas Sadhu, along with his wife Urmila, allegedly murdered his grandmother-in-law, mother, and sister-in-law, primarily to seize property and cover up previous crimes.

What Nani And SRK Have In Common!

What Nani And SRK Have In Common!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

'There are some films which are fully focused on violence and have violence for the sake of violence. The Paradise is not like that. Our film is a solid drama.'

India's Shores, Measured Anew

India's Shores, Measured Anew

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

India's coastline is now officially measured at 11,098.81 km, significantly higher than the earlier figure of 7,516.6 km used since the 1970s.

Nashik-Palghar Tremors: Cause For Alarm?

Nashik-Palghar Tremors: Cause For Alarm?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

'Hydro-seismicity is a phenomenon that typically shows up during and just after the monsoon.' 'Heavy rain causes water to percolate deep into the rock, and where there are fractures, that water fills the pores and builds up what we call pore water pressure.' 'That pressure can widen existing cracks, and eventually the rock gives way -- which surfaces as tremors.'

India's FDI hits record $94.53 bn in FY26, cumulative inflows reach $843 bn

India's FDI hits record $94.53 bn in FY26, cumulative inflows reach $843 bn

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India has achieved its highest-ever annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow of USD 94.53 billion in FY 2025-26, with cumulative FDI reaching USD 843 billion since 2014-15, announced Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have also significantly boosted investment, production, exports, and job creation.

OnePlus 13s Gets A New 16 GB RAM Variant At Rs 68,999

OnePlus 13s Gets A New 16 GB RAM Variant At Rs 68,999

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

OnePlus has expanded the 13s range with a new 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage configuration.

Ronaldo to 'dodge the bullet' for 1,000 goals and Nations crown

Ronaldo to 'dodge the bullet' for 1,000 goals and Nations crown

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, remains confident in his ability to contribute to the Portugal national team under new coach Jorge Jesus, targeting both the UEFA Nations League title and his 1,000th career goal. He addressed his international future post-World Cup, his motivation, and dismissed critics, asserting he is not yet ready to retire.

Nasscom President Highlights AI's Transformative Role In India's BPM Sector

Nasscom President Highlights AI's Transformative Role In India's BPM Sector

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar stated that artificial intelligence is not making India's Business Process Management (BPM) industry obsolete but is instead driving its significant reinvention. He highlighted that the sector has an opportunity to become the world's "intelligent operations and transformation hub" by leveraging AI, analytics, and cloud-based operations, moving beyond traditional call centres. Nambiar outlined three key priorities for the industry, including reimagining processes, building hybrid human-AI operating models, and redefining India's global BPM representation.

Gurgaon To Goa: Bappa Brings Hope, Positivity

Gurgaon To Goa: Bappa Brings Hope, Positivity

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Thank you, Dear Readers, for sharing your pictures of Lord Ganesha.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Has More Than Good Looks

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Has More Than Good Looks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE brings together a premium AMOLED display, a versatile triple-camera system

Why Shilpa Shirodkar Missed Out On Chaiyya Chaiyya

Why Shilpa Shirodkar Missed Out On Chaiyya Chaiyya

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Shilpa Shirodkar revealed how she missed an opportunity to star in the iconic Chaiyya Chaiyya song from Mani Ratnam's Dil Se..

India In The Rains: 10 Unforgettable Monsoon Moments

India In The Rains: 10 Unforgettable Monsoon Moments

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Is there a bigger event in India than the arrival of the rains?

Check Out The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Check Out The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max combines a large AMOLED display, a high-capacity silicon-carbon battery and powerful charging features.

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

'Modi Played A Lot Of Cricket'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'Modi had his own cricket team in his school days. He was a good cricketer.'

Murali Sreeshankar's Asian Games Silver: From Injury Scare To Jubilant Celebration

Murali Sreeshankar's Asian Games Silver: From Injury Scare To Jubilant Celebration

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured a silver medal at the Asian Games despite suffering an injury during his fourth attempt. His family in Palakkad, Keralam, experienced a mix of anxiety and joy as they watched him compete, celebrating his remarkable comeback from a previous career-threatening injury.

'What If A Mother's Daughter Goes Missing?'

'What If A Mother's Daughter Goes Missing?'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

'How will this woman find her? And how does that affect her, because it's not a biological relationship.'

Haier M70 Mini LED TV Series: 43-Inch To 85-Inch Models

Haier M70 Mini LED TV Series: 43-Inch To 85-Inch Models

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Haier has expanded its television portfolio in India with the Mini LED M70 series, bringing premium display technology, gaming-focused features and smart connectivity to a range of screen sizes.

Flydubai incident: What happened inside the cockpit

Flydubai incident: What happened inside the cockpit

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

An Indian captain on a Flydubai flight heroically prevented a co-pilot from crashing the plane en route to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot, allegedly radicalized, attacked Captain Smit Machchhar, who managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and off-duty aviators to subdue the assailant and make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Investigations are ongoing, with Israeli and UAE authorities involved.

Anil Kapoor Vs Rohit Sharma: Who's More Entertaining?

Anil Kapoor Vs Rohit Sharma: Who's More Entertaining?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Hosts Anil Kapoor and Rohit Sharma bring their own brand of charm and humour to two new game shows that promise to make your weekends more entertaining, observes Divya Nair.

'Ghulam Haider Helped Me Get Over My Marathi Accent'

'Ghulam Haider Helped Me Get Over My Marathi Accent'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'I was always open to those who wanted to teach me the intricacies of singing.' 'Naushad Saab would tell me which notes to stress during singing.' 'Anil Biswas would tell me where to breathe in and breathe out while singing and where to pause.'

WATCH: Ayushmann Sings For Sharvari

WATCH: Ayushmann Sings For Sharvari

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'The groom is not a privilege, he is a responsibility. The bride is not a responsibility, she is a privilege. Yeh Prem Mol Liya revolves around this thought.'

Ranbir Kapoor's Love & War Promises Intense Drama

Ranbir Kapoor's Love & War Promises Intense Drama

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Ranbir Kapoor's look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War has been revealed, showcasing an intense character that hints at the film's epic romantic drama set against a war backdrop, also starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.

Brazil in Kolkata: India's biggest football test awaits

Brazil in Kolkata: India's biggest football test awaits

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India is set to host five-time world champions Brazil in a historic invitational football friendly in Kolkata. The match, while offering invaluable exposure for the Indian team, has also drawn criticism over its cost and the decision to withdraw from the FIFA ASEAN Cup. The event carries political significance and marks a key step in Brazil's rebuilding process.

Flyers recall how Capt Machchhar fought back despite stabbing

Flyers recall how Capt Machchhar fought back despite stabbing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

An Indian pilot and several passengers are being hailed as heroes after thwarting a co-pilot's alleged attempt to crash a flydubai flight en route to Tel Aviv. The incident involved a mid-air struggle, a rapid descent, and an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, with international leaders praising the bravery that saved 174 lives.

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Auqib Nabi, a right-arm pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, has made history by becoming the first cricketer from the region to be named in India's Test squad, earning a call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after a remarkable domestic season.

Global Uncertainty Drives FPIs to Pull Rs 20,974 Crore from Indian Equities

Global Uncertainty Drives FPIs to Pull Rs 20,974 Crore from Indian Equities

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 20,974 crore from Indian equities in September, driven by global uncertainties, higher US interest rates and bond yields, elevated crude oil prices, and a weakening rupee.

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Folksy, Spooky Films You Can't Miss!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

From Tumbbad to Kantara, these folklore-fuelled films prove Indian cinema has plenty of strange, spooky and spectacular myths to bring to the big screen.

Kumkum, Neeru, Pranavi: Meet India's Record-Breakers At Asian Games 2026

Kumkum, Neeru, Pranavi: Meet India's Record-Breakers At Asian Games 2026

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Archery emerged as one of India's biggest success stories at the 2026 Asian Games, bringing in as many as five gold medals led by 17-year-old sensation Kumkum Mohod leading the way.

India's late gold rush: Kumkum, Pranavi script Asian Games history

India's late gold rush: Kumkum, Pranavi script Asian Games history

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

India concluded its Asian Games campaign in Nagoya with a creditable fourth place, securing 85 medals, including 21 golds. The final days saw a surge in gold medals, notably from the cricket and hockey teams, and historic individual wins by 17-year-old archer Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Urs.

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

'This 2,000 MDR Limit Is Bogus'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

'These limits will change. Very soon restrictions, restrictions will come.'

Suicide rumours spark Punjab varsity protests, police vehicle damaged

Suicide rumours spark Punjab varsity protests, police vehicle damaged

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Students at a private university in Patiala protested and allegedly damaged a police vehicle following unverified claims of two female students' suicides on campus. University authorities have denied the claims, calling them rumours, while police have launched an inquiry into the matter.

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Before The Paradise, Watch Nani's Best Movies

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

As Nani gears up for the ambitious The Paradise, we look back at his most memorable performances, from a vengeful housefly to a fiery revolutionary and to a Saturday-only action hero.

Savitha Shri helps India hold Kazakhstan at Chess Olympiad

Savitha Shri helps India hold Kazakhstan at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

India's women's chess team, led by B Savitha Shri, secured a 2-2 draw against Kazakhstan at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. The men's team also drew 2-2 against Azerbaijan. These results keep both Indian teams in contention, though defending the title appears challenging with China leading the women's section and Germany joining Uzbekistan at the top in the open section.

How Shanaya Kapoor, Komal Pandey Are Sizzling Up The Bandhani

How Shanaya Kapoor, Komal Pandey Are Sizzling Up The Bandhani

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Bandhani has been around for generations but the girlies are giving it a very different life now with exotic blouses, pre-draped saris, lehenga-sari hybrids and unexpected colour combinations.

Samsung India sees 36% profit decline in FY26 despite marginal revenue increase

Samsung India sees 36% profit decline in FY26 despite marginal revenue increase

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Samsung India Electronics reported a 36 per cent decline in profit to 7,228.10 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, even as its revenue from operations saw a slight increase of 1.2 per cent to 1.12 lakh crore.

'Free Palestine' leaflets found with flydubai co-pilot who stabbed Capt Smit

'Free Palestine' leaflets found with flydubai co-pilot who stabbed Capt Smit

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

As international investigations intensify into the mid-air security scare aboard the Flydubai flight, Israel's i24 News reported that an Emirati source has revealed that among the belongings of the Omani co-pilot were leaflets and publications from "Free Palestine" groups, alongside pro-Palestinian material.

'Capt Machchhar told me, I don't want to die here'

'Capt Machchhar told me, I don't want to die here'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

A FlyDubai flight captain was stabbed by his co-pilot in a suspected terror attack, leading to a desperate fight for survival that was heroically thwarted by an Israeli dentist and other passengers, averting a major mid-air disaster.

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Angh: The Other Indian Film Going To The Oscars

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

'I like to make films where I am also conflicted. I don't want to make films with themes that I am sure about because then it easily becomes agenda-driven.'

Smriti Mandhana: 'Don't Look At Me Like A Bechari'

Smriti Mandhana: 'Don't Look At Me Like A Bechari'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

'I hate sympathy,' says India's vice-captain and top-ranked batter Smriti Mandhana.

What Makes Oppo K14 Lite Stand Out

What Makes Oppo K14 Lite Stand Out

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Oppo K14 Lite combines a large display, a capable camera setup and a sizeable 7,000 mAh battery in a sturdy design.