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2 held with 150 kg explosives in Rajasthan on New Year's eve

2 held with 150 kg explosives in Rajasthan on New Year's eve

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Police in Tonk, Rajasthan, seized 150 kg of explosives, 200 cartridges, and fuse wire from a car, arresting two individuals. The explosives were concealed in sacks of urea fertilizer and were allegedly being transported for supply.

Realme P4 Power 5G Launches In India

Realme P4 Power 5G Launches In India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Realme P4 Power 5G Debuts in India with record-breaking 10001 mAh Titan battery, 1.5K AMOLED screen and Dimensity 7400 Ultra Chipset

Oppo Reno 15C 5G Now In India

Oppo Reno 15C 5G Now In India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Oppo Reno 15C 5G has officially gone on sale in India through an online retail platform. Buyers can choose between two stylish colour finishes, while the handset is also available in two memory and storage variants to suit different needs and budgets.

Chhattisgarh woman sarpanch, husband among 7 held for tiger poaching

Chhattisgarh woman sarpanch, husband among 7 held for tiger poaching

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

A woman sarpanch and six others have been arrested in Chhattisgarh for allegedly killing a tiger. The arrests followed the discovery of a tiger carcass with missing body parts and evidence linking the accused to the crime.

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Brings 200MP Camera

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Brings 200MP Camera

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Xiaomi has announced that its newest mid-tier smartphone, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+, is set to debut in India on January 29.

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Israel has for more than two decades and several US presidencies worked to draw the United States into a full-scale war with Iran. Having finally achieved that, the last thing it wants is Trump declaring victory and going home, as he is prone to do. Ali Larijani was the figure most capable of handing Trump a negotiated exit with something to show for it. Without Larijani, the road to an exit gets considerably narrower. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Protests erupted in Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to restrictions on movement and mobile internet speeds.

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.

SteelMin signs MoUs worth Rs 11,887 crore with 55 companies

SteelMin signs MoUs worth Rs 11,887 crore with 55 companies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Steel on Monday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 55 companies for 85 projects under the third round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel.

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Oppo has introduced the A6 5G to the Indian market, positioning it as a feature-packed mid-segment handset with a huge 7,000 mAh power unit and starting price of 17,999.

Arundhati Roy Withdraws From Berlinale

Arundhati Roy Withdraws From Berlinale

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin International Film Festival, as she was 'shocked and disgusted' by the comments of the jury members regarding their stance on Gaza.

Badminton Asia Team: India women crush Myanmar, men edge Singapore

Badminton Asia Team: India women crush Myanmar, men edge Singapore

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions Indian women's team started its campaign at the Badminton Asia Team Championships on a resounding note, blanking Myanmar 5-0 in their opening Group Y tie in Qingdao, China on Wednesday.

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

What we are watching is something different: A fog manufactured and maintained by the people who started the war, so that the question of why it was started never has to be answered, observes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the war in the Middle East.

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Champions League: Galatasaray down Juventus in a thriller; PSG edge Monaco

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Galatasaray struck twice in extra time to end 10-man Juventus' brave fightback and reach the Champions League's last 16, progressing with a 7-5 aggregate victory.

Skeptics fear manipulation as Bangladesh goes to polls

Skeptics fear manipulation as Bangladesh goes to polls

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Political analysts express skepticism about the upcoming Bangladesh general election, citing concerns over manipulation, voter participation, and the influence of money and muscle in the changed political landscape.

Recipe: Bethica's Maamouls

Recipe: Bethica's Maamouls

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

'Women Are Far More Dangerous And Cruel'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Women in crime can turn on and off emotions like a tap.' 'Something that comes in the way of their goals can be eliminated without a second thought.'

Gold rush for India at Para Badminton International

Gold rush for India at Para Badminton International

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam claim two gold a piece in Egypt

After cement, Adani and Birla are set for a face-off in the wires and cable biz

After cement, Adani and Birla are set for a face-off in the wires and cable biz

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

After cement, billionaire Gautam Adani's group and Kumar Mangalam Birla's Aditya Birla Group are set for a face-off in the wires and cable business with both conglomerates announcing forays into the high double-digit growth sector.

OPPO A6s: Charge Ahead With 80W SUPERVOOC

OPPO A6s: Charge Ahead With 80W SUPERVOOC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Meet the phone that keeps pace with your life.

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Should You Invest In Silver Now?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Is the parabolic rise in silver running out of steam or just getting started? Ramalingam Kalirajan offers his take on if you should invest in silver now?

The 7 Highest-Rated TV Shows Ever

The 7 Highest-Rated TV Shows Ever

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Drawing on December 2025 IMDb user ratings, we present a list of the most-highly rated shows of all time.

Budget-Friendly Tablet: OnePlus Pad Go 2

Budget-Friendly Tablet: OnePlus Pad Go 2

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

In India, the OnePlus Pad Go 2 is priced from 26,999, with the entry-level variant offering 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of internal storage in a Wi-Fi-only configuration.

ISRO Invites Indian Industry To Build Space Station

ISRO Invites Indian Industry To Build Space Station

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Bharatiya Antariksh Station represents the next phase of India's human spaceflight ambitions, enabling long-duration presence in space, advanced microgravity research and technology development, and supporting future human exploration missions.

OnePlus 15R Launches In India With 7,400 mAh Battery

OnePlus 15R Launches In India With 7,400 mAh Battery

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

OnePlus has unveiled its latest smartphone, the OnePlus 15R, for the Indian market with a starting price of 47,999.

iQOO 15 Makes Its India Debut: All You Need To Know

iQOO 15 Makes Its India Debut: All You Need To Know

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The handset runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform and packs a substantial 7,000mAh power unit, offering extended endurance.

Why Our Military Leaders Must Be Diligent

Why Our Military Leaders Must Be Diligent

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The armed forces of India will be wise to remember that its public interface needs to be tempered with discretion, maturity and example, keeping in mind the nation's multi-cultural and multi-religious fabric which is its greatest strength but which can also become its biggest fault-line, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

POCO C85 5G Debuts In India With Giant 6.9-Inch Display

POCO C85 5G Debuts In India With Giant 6.9-Inch Display

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

POCO C85 5G has arrived in India, with its entry variant tagged at 11,999.

Oppo Set To Launch Reno 15 Pro Mini Soon

Oppo Set To Launch Reno 15 Pro Mini Soon

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Oppo is said to be preparing for the India debut of its Reno 15 Pro Mini towards the end of December, with a possible spill-over into early 2026. Despite its smaller footprint, the premium handset is expected to pack a powerful Dimensity 8450 processor and sport a vibrant 6.32-inch OLED screen, promising flagship-grade performance in a pocket-friendly form.

Cooking For The President Of India

Cooking For The President Of India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'

PIX: President Murmu takes submarine sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer

PIX: President Murmu takes submarine sortie onboard INS Vaghsheer

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie onboard the Indian Navy's INS Vaghsheer, highlighting the nation's naval capabilities and commitment to maritime security.

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

England women's head coach Wiegman gets honorary damehood

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean star in Britain's New Year honours

Shops shut, streets tense at Turkman Gate after demolition drive

Shops shut, streets tense at Turkman Gate after demolition drive

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Shuttered shops, overturned scooters, broken tiles and stones marked the narrow lanes near the Turkman Gate area in New Delhi on Wednesday, as the locality remained tense and under heavy security following violence during an anti-encroachment drive.

Many growth triggers for Samvardhana Motherson

Many growth triggers for Samvardhana Motherson

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

The country's largest listed auto parts company by market capitalisation, Samvardhana Motherson International, reported a better than expected operating performance in the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26). Though the global passenger vehicle (PV) market is facing multiple headwinds, the company is outperforming on the back of higher content per vehicle and market share gains.

OnePlus 15 Now Available With 7300mAh Battery

OnePlus 15 Now Available With 7300mAh Battery

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The OnePlus 15 has starting tag of 72,999 and boasts a lightning-fast 165 Hz screen refresh for an effortlessly fluid viewing experience.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z TriFold

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z TriFold

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Samsung has put out its pioneering triple-fold handset, the Galaxy Z TriFold, which boasts a 10-inch AMOLED screen and is powered by the high-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, promising a seamless and striking user experience.

Vivo Rolls Out X300, X300 Pro Starting At 75,999

Vivo Rolls Out X300, X300 Pro Starting At 75,999

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The back cameras are led by a 50 MP, joined by a 50 MP wide shots and a 200 MP telephoto. On the front, the Pro model houses a 50 MP Samsung JN1 selfie camera for crisp portraits and video calls.

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The July-September quarter (Q2) performance of consumer electricals and durables major Havells India in 2025-26 (FY26) was broadly in line with Street estimates. While the top line was supported by robust growth in the wire and cable, switchgear, and lighting segments, the consumer durables segment restricted overall gains.

Moto G57 Power With Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Launched In India

Moto G57 Power With Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Launched In India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Motorola has added a fresh face to its G-series line-up with the arrival of the Moto G57 Power, a wallet-friendly handset, in a single variant with 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of internal space, priced at 13,999.