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HC cites communal disharmony concerns in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

HC cites communal disharmony concerns in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Madras High Court has raised concerns about actor Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan', citing references to foreign powers creating conflict in India and potential communal disharmony. The court has set aside an order to grant the film a censor certificate, pending further review.

NZ series is appetiser before T20 World Cup: Gavaskar

NZ series is appetiser before T20 World Cup: Gavaskar

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

India appear well set for T20 World Cup title defence, feels former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.

Budget 2026: Time To Fix The Weak Link In R&D Ecosystem

Budget 2026: Time To Fix The Weak Link In R&D Ecosystem

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Restoring weighted tax deductions and adopting a petty patents regime can foster firm-level innovative activity critical for competitiveness, points out Nagesh Kumar.

How Abhishek Sharma's eight sixes sealed India's victory

How Abhishek Sharma's eight sixes sealed India's victory

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma smashed an incendiary 84 to fashion India's 48-run victory against New Zealand in the first Twenty20 international in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Aussie Malajczuk smashes 51-ball century vs Japan

Aussie Malajczuk smashes 51-ball century vs Japan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Australia's Malajczuk smashes fastest century in U19 World Cup history

3.84 Trillion Spent On These Weapons...

3.84 Trillion Spent On These Weapons...

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The largest tranche came in July, in the wake of Operation Sindoor, with the DAC according acceptance of necessity -- or initial approval -- for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approximately 1.05 trillion through indigenous sourcing.

A Big, Big Push for Defence Self-Reliance

A Big, Big Push for Defence Self-Reliance

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Defence Procurement Manual 2025 lays down the guiding principles for revenue procurements in the defence ministry worth around 1 trillion in a financial year.

Bangladesh wants to buy JF-17 fighter jets from Pakistan

Bangladesh wants to buy JF-17 fighter jets from Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Bangladesh has expressed a potential interest in procuring JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan, according to a statement from the Pakistan military. The development came during a meeting between the air chiefs of both countries, focusing on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy.

UCL PIX: Newcastle, Juve book knockout place; Barca win

UCL PIX: Newcastle, Juve book knockout place; Barca win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers crowned HIL champions

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers crowned HIL champions

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 in final to clinch men''s HIL title

R-Day parade showcases BrahMos, Akash, new battle formation

R-Day parade showcases BrahMos, Akash, new battle formation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

India showcased its frontline military assets, including Brahmos and Akash missiles, at the Republic Day parade. The event also celebrated Operation Sindoor and featured a new 'Battle Array Format' for the Indian Army.

Ajit 'dada' Pawar: Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Ajit 'dada' Pawar: Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ajit Pawar, who was the finance and planning minister, would have tabled his budget for 2026-27 next month when the state legislature's budget session begins in Mumbai on February 23.

'Record the phone call, I am killing your sister': Husband to Delhi commando's brother

'Record the phone call, I am killing your sister': Husband to Delhi commando's brother

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A Delhi Police SWAT commando died after allegedly being brutally assaulted by her husband, who reportedly announced the killing during a phone call with the victim's brother. The family alleges prolonged torture and dowry harassment.

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act, denied allegations in the Supreme Court that he incited sedition. His lawyer argued that the police selectively used video evidence to mislead authorities.

India flags concerns over Saudi-Pak defence agreement

India flags concerns over Saudi-Pak defence agreement

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

India has expressed its expectations for Saudi Arabia to consider 'mutual interests and sensitivities' in their bilateral strategic partnership, following Riyadh's strategic defence pact with Pakistan.

PICS: Real Sociedad stun Barca; Atletico win

PICS: Real Sociedad stun Barca; Atletico win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Stuttgart stumble to 1-1 against Union, miss out on top three

Budget At Economic Crossroads

Budget At Economic Crossroads

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'We believe the truth is in the middle, and that India is at an important crossroads.'

Modi said to me, 'Sir, can I please see you?': Trump

Modi said to me, 'Sir, can I please see you?': Trump

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted about India-US defence cooperation, claiming that India's order for 68 Apache attack helicopters was delayed by five years and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally raised concerns over the long delivery period during a meeting with him.

Additions, deletions part of electoral roll revision process, says SC

Additions, deletions part of electoral roll revision process, says SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India resumed hearing petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, addressing the use of Aadhaar and concerns about voter deletions.

India slams Pak's 'false, self-serving' claim on Op Sindoor at UN

India slams Pak's 'false, self-serving' claim on Op Sindoor at UN

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a sharp response to comments made by Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad.

HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

HIL: Toofans see off late HIL GC surge to take full points

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Hyderabad Toofans clinch 3-2 win against HIL GC

Tata Steel Masters: Praggnanandhaa holds Gukesh

Tata Steel Masters: Praggnanandhaa holds Gukesh

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

World Champion D Gukesh drew his fourth game on the trot, signing peace with compatriot and defending champion R Praggnanandhaa while Arjun Erigaisi could not break the defence of Anish Giri and drew for the third day running in the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, the Netherlands.

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

'If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.'

Massive fleet heading towards Iran, warns Trump

Massive fleet heading towards Iran, warns Trump

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump has said that Iran is under close watch and a 'massive fleet' is heading towards the Gulf region.

China Moves Near Chicken's Neck Sparks Concerns

China Moves Near Chicken's Neck Sparks Concerns

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Indian security agencies have continued efforts to reinforce the Siliguri Corridor through improved infrastructure, faster mobilisation capability and diversified connectivity routes to the north east.

What Happens To NCP After Ajit Pawar's Death?

What Happens To NCP After Ajit Pawar's Death?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

With Ajit Pawar's passing, the 40 MLAs who remain will now have to decide whether they want to continue in Mahayuti in the company of the BJP and Shiv Sena -- or return to the Sharad Pawar fold.

'Rohit Got Out Playing Shots In The Air'

'Rohit Got Out Playing Shots In The Air'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma scored only 61 runs in three innings at an average of 20.33, failing to register a single fifty in the series against New Zealand.

Ukraine war to end? Zelenskyy announces trilateral meet in UAE

Ukraine war to end? Zelenskyy announces trilateral meet in UAE

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Zelenskyy also stated that documents being drafted with Washington, DC to end the war were close to completion.

Real Madrid stunned by 2nd division club in Copa del Rey

Real Madrid stunned by 2nd division club in Copa del Rey

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'We've hit rock bottom; we've been knocked out by a second division team.'

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.

EPL: City close gap on Arsenal with vital home win

EPL: City close gap on Arsenal with vital home win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo powered Manchester City to a muchneeded 20 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, lifting Pep Guardiola's men provisionally to within four points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

'India are incomplete without Hardik Pandya'

'India are incomplete without Hardik Pandya'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'You won't find anyone else like Hardik Pandya.'

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Once the actual scope is understood, it becomes evident that the framework is about internal redress and course correction, and in no way criminalisation.'

How BSE, NSE will likely perform this week

How BSE, NSE will likely perform this week

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Stock market is gearing up for an eventful week ahead where key triggers such as quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed interest rate decision and the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 would grab the limelight, analysts said.

Sinner begins ATP Finals defence in style!

Sinner begins ATP Finals defence in style!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Jannik Sinner began his bid to retain the ATP Finals title with a resounding 7-5, 6-1 win over injury-hit Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in their round-robin clash.

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

'If It Was So Easy...': Bhajji Scolds Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A fresh debate around Virat Kohli's future in international cricket has been sparked after former India player Sanjay Manjrekar questioned the former captain's decision to continue playing ODIs -- remarks that have now prompted a strong response from Harbhajan Singh.

'Sudarshan Chakra will be mother of all air defence systems'

'Sudarshan Chakra will be mother of all air defence systems'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

A top military official has revealed details about India's proposed air defence system, Sudarshan Chakra, describing it as a comprehensive system that will include counter-drone, counter-UAV, and counter-hypersonic capabilities.

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in J-K; highway closed, flights cancelled

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in J-K; highway closed, flights cancelled

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region disrupted traffic and air services, leading to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway and cancellation of flights. Rescue and road clearing operations are underway.

Pak PM claims many countries keen in buying its fighter jets

Pak PM claims many countries keen in buying its fighter jets

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claims several countries are in talks with Pakistan to acquire its fighter jets following last year's conflict with India. The JF-17 Thunder is reportedly a key focus.

ISRO Fails To Place Spy Satellite In Orbit

ISRO Fails To Place Spy Satellite In Orbit

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Based on the broadcast visuals, a rocket expert said the failure appeared similar to the anomaly seen during the PSLV-C61 mission.