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Will South Haryana Reward Rao Inderjit Singh?

Will South Haryana Reward Rao Inderjit Singh?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

South Haryana hasn't delivered a chief minister since 1967, when his father Rao Birender Singh was ousted from power. It's a legacy Rao Inderjit Singh is determined to reclaim.

139 Maoists lay down arms in two days in Maha, Chhattisgarh

139 Maoists lay down arms in two days in Maha, Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

139 Naxalite cadres surrendered in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, marking a significant turning point in the fight against Left Wing Extremism. The surrenders included a top Maoist strategist and were hailed as a sign of the movement's decline.

'Satishji Was Always Doing Masti'

'Satishji Was Always Doing Masti'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Lots of people fade away from our memory after they die, but he will stay on forever.'

Six killed, 6 hurt in Chhattisgarh steel plant mishap

Six killed, 6 hurt in Chhattisgarh steel plant mishap

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

An accident inside a furnace at a private steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Raipur resulted in the death of six people and injuries to several others. The incident occurred during cleaning work inside the furnace.

Jacqueline's Midweek Glam

Jacqueline's Midweek Glam

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Aditi attends a film festival... Soha gives out a warning... Nia's new look...

Aditi Rao Hydari Gets Married To Siddharth

Aditi Rao Hydari Gets Married To Siddharth

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The couple tied the knot at a 400-year-old temple in Wanaparthy, Telangana, and announced the news on social media.

No SIT probe into anti-naxal ops, can't undermine federal structure: HC

No SIT probe into anti-naxal ops, can't undermine federal structure: HC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that anti-Naxal operations, as part of regular counter-insurgency measures, should not be investigated by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) unless exceptional circumstances justify such intervention. The ruling came as the court dismissed a petition seeking an SIT probe into the killing of a Maoist leader in Narayanpur district.

ABVP sweeps Hyderabad University students' union poll

ABVP sweeps Hyderabad University students' union poll

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

ABVP won all six posts -- president, vice-president, general secretary, joint secretary, cultural secretary and sports secretary -- in the elections held on September 19, a press release said.

Telangana CID arrests HCA secretary from Pune

Telangana CID arrests HCA secretary from Pune

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Telangana CID has arrested the secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association in connection with a probe into alleged forgery, cheating, and criminal breach of trust.

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India's 2024 Paris Olympics medallists, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker, were felicitated with cash awards by the Indian Olympic Association.

Three-member panel to select AIFF's new commercial partner

Three-member panel to select AIFF's new commercial partner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The All-India Football Federation has formed a three-member committee, headed by former judge Justice L Nageswara Rao, to oversee the entire tender process for selecting its new commercial partner, as per a directive from the Supreme Court.

Three top Maoist leaders surrender before Telangana police

Three top Maoist leaders surrender before Telangana police

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Three senior leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist) surrendered to the Telangana police. The leaders cited health issues, ideological differences, and changing socio-political circumstances as reasons for their surrender. The Telangana DGP appealed to other underground Maoist cadres to return to the mainstream.

Lord Ganesha, Tu Saath Rehna Hamesha

Lord Ganesha, Tu Saath Rehna Hamesha

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Please e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location and details about your Lord Ganesha and we will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar's Romantic Babymoon

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar's Romantic Babymoon

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao, who are expecting their first child, are enjoying their babymoon in New Zealand.

11 Ways To Sparkle At Ganpati Pooja

11 Ways To Sparkle At Ganpati Pooja

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Expect Bollywood's shiniest to sparkle at the festivities in glorious traditional fashion and gorgeous personal style.

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. As managing director of Amrut Distilleries, he balances ritual and ambition, tradition and transformation, like many other legacy players in India's alcoholic beverages sector who are staring at a rosy future.

Why Everyone Adores Aditi

Why Everyone Adores Aditi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

This real-life princess blends regal charm with contemporary cool.

Big twist in Haryana IPS suicide: ASI shoots himself, blames...

Big twist in Haryana IPS suicide: ASI shoots himself, blames...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

A Haryana Police ASI allegedly committed suicide, leaving behind a video and note accusing a late IPS officer of corruption. The incident follows controversy surrounding the officer's death and allegations of caste-based discrimination within the police force.

Manushi Chhillar Happily Posed For...

Manushi Chhillar Happily Posed For...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Here's who turned up to cheer the ace designer duo during their on-going India Couture Week show in New Delhi.

'We Knew From Day 1 We'd Win National Award'

'We Knew From Day 1 We'd Win National Award'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'I'm so grateful Kathal is getting the recognition it deserves.'

Sujatha's Surrender Weakens Maoists

Sujatha's Surrender Weakens Maoists

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Sujatha's decision to surrender reflects the deep crisis of confidence that the Maoist ranks are facing in recent times.'

'Where Are We Today, And Are We Moving Towards A Better Tomorrow?'

'Where Are We Today, And Are We Moving Towards A Better Tomorrow?'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'You don't have to lose your identity to be part of Congress. You can be who you are, as long as you believe in the core principle of strong citizenry and nation-building through that concept'

Afghans Are Adept At Playing India Against Pakistan

Afghans Are Adept At Playing India Against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'During the 5-day visit, Amir Khan Muttaqi would have, conceivably, bumped into our powerful security agencies one way or another and some interaction would have ensued, which, in turn, can lead to future dealings.' 'Indeed, this will be the one crucial template of the Indo-Afghan relationship that Pakistan will be monitoring closely,' points Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.

SC orders preserving body of Maoist commander in fake encounter case

SC orders preserving body of Maoist commander in fake encounter case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Chhattisgarh police to preserve the body of top Maoist commander Katha Ramchandra Reddy, who was killed in an alleged fake encounter. The court has instructed that the body not be buried or cremated until the high court decides on the plea alleging a fake encounter and torture.

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A special investigation team (SIT) has been formed in Madhya Pradesh to investigate the deaths of 14 children in Chhindwara, suspected to be linked to a toxic cough syrup. The investigation includes arrests, exhumations, and a ban on the implicated cough syrup.

'Your Energy At 75 Beats Young People Like Us'

'Your Energy At 75 Beats Young People Like Us'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'This personal connection he forms with everyone he interacts with makes him truly exceptional.'

GST 2.0 Needs Deeper Reforms

GST 2.0 Needs Deeper Reforms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Since items in the 12% category account for only about 5% of total GST, the additional boost to consumption may not be significant, points out M Govinda Rao.

India's shooters struggle on Day 1 of ISSF World Cup

India's shooters struggle on Day 1 of ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

India's 10m air pistol and rifle mixed teams failing to reach the finals of the ISSF World Cup.

Patralekha-Rajkummar Are Expecting!

Patralekha-Rajkummar Are Expecting!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao announce their pregnancy on social media.

Trailer Watch: Jolly LLB, 3 Times The Fun

Trailer Watch: Jolly LLB, 3 Times The Fun

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The trailer of Jolly LLB 3 shows the two Jollys pitted against each other, which is a very clever idea, because both stars are terrific with comedy, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Blow to Uddhav, Raj as Sena UBT-MNS faces drubbing in BEST credit society poll

Blow to Uddhav, Raj as Sena UBT-MNS faces drubbing in BEST credit society poll

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The Shiv Sena-UBT-Maharashtra Navnirman Sena panel has lost all 21 seats in the election to the BEST Employees Cooperative Credit Society Ltd, a platform where the two parties came together, sparking buzz about a pan-Maharashtra alliance.

Bollywood's Beautiful Handloom Looks

Bollywood's Beautiful Handloom Looks

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

It's not just fabric; it's history, heritage and legacy all woven together.

BJD, BRS to abstain from vice president's poll, decision helps BJP

BJD, BRS to abstain from vice president's poll, decision helps BJP

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Odisha's and Telangana's principal opposition parties, the Biju Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi, on Monday announced that their MPs will abstain from voting in the vice presidential elections.

Esha Singh wins women's Air Pistol World Cup gold

Esha Singh wins women's Air Pistol World Cup gold

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Olympian and reigning mixed team pistol World champion Esha Singh ended India's medal drought at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol, clinching gold in the women's 10 metres Air Pistol event in Ningbo, China, on Saturday.

Shantnu & Nikhil's Ramp Rebellion

Shantnu & Nikhil's Ramp Rebellion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The designers reimagined Indian menswear through sharp military tailoring softened by drapes, embellished pinstripes, structured overcoat-sherwanis and jewelled accents.

HC rejects plea to remove graves of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat from Tihar

HC rejects plea to remove graves of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat from Tihar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea seeking the removal of the graves of terrorists Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhatt from Tihar Jail, citing the absence of any law prohibiting burial inside jail premises and the government's decision to maintain law and order.

Sharvari's Happiness On A Plate

Sharvari's Happiness On A Plate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Sunny meet His Holiness.. Karishma recreates Dil Chahta Hai moment... Rajkummar says a prayer...

Need to shift from fortnightly to real-time credit reporting: RBI DG

Need to shift from fortnightly to real-time credit reporting: RBI DG

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

There is a need for real-time or near real-time credit reporting, instead of the current fortnightly system, to improve underwriting precision, enable timely reflection of borrower actions such as loan closures or repayments, and deliver a superior consumer experience, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), M Rajeshwar Rao said on Wednesday.

Maoists Appeal To Govt: Ceasefire, Ready For Talks

Maoists Appeal To Govt: Ceasefire, Ready For Talks

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'We are ready to exchange views with the government, primarily through video call.' 'The government should immediately declare a formal ceasefire for a month, stop search operations and take forward the peace process.'