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Hard Core Action Coming Up In September

Hard Core Action Coming Up In September

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

September is going to be an exciting month in theatres.

5 swept away as heavy overnight rain wreaks havoc in Dehradun

5 swept away as heavy overnight rain wreaks havoc in Dehradun

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Cloudbursts and heavy rains caused widespread destruction in Dehradun and surrounding areas, leaving people stranded and causing damage to infrastructure.

Dehradun flooded, rivers in spate, bridges washed away

Dehradun flooded, rivers in spate, bridges washed away

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Cloudbursts and heavy rains overnight left a trail of destruction in Uttarakhand's capital Dehradun and its neighbouring areas on Tuesday, sweeping away at least five people and leaving more than 500 stranded in different locations.

Bihar police arrest shooter, suspected plotter in Khemka murder case

Bihar police arrest shooter, suspected plotter in Khemka murder case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the murder of Patna-based industrialist Gopal Khemka, including the alleged shooter. The arrests were made by a joint team of the Special Task Force and Patna Police.

Saiyaara Inspires More Romance In August

Saiyaara Inspires More Romance In August

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Flms belonging to genres as diverse as comedy, drama, romance, crime, and history get ready for release in theatres.

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

When Aamir, Amitabh Fought...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'People ask me about my biggest action sequence; this is it, because it involved two giants of Indian cinema.'

Disguised as woman, UP man sets married lover on fire

Disguised as woman, UP man sets married lover on fire

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Rekha, a resident of Koh village, was alone at home watching TV when the incident occurred. Her children, aged seven and five, were at school and her husband Sanju, a farm labourer, was away at work, Farah police station in-charge Sanjay Kumar Pandey said.

Asian Wrestling: Sunil wins bronze

Asian Wrestling: Sunil wins bronze

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar won the bronze medal in the 87kg Greco Roman bout of the Asian Championship hin Amman, Jordan on Tuesday.

Umesh Yadav to replace injured Praveen Kumar

Umesh Yadav to replace injured Praveen Kumar

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Unheralded Vidarbha pacer Umesh Yadav will fly to the West Indies on Friday to replace Praveen Kumar, who was ruled out of the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup due to a side strain.

Did Shami Contemplate Suicide?

Did Shami Contemplate Suicide?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Mohammed Shami went through the toughest phase of his career in 2018 when he had to battle his way against allegations of match-fixing levied by ex-wife Hasin Jahan.

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The man who fired the first shot at Umesh Pal, a key witness in the killing of former Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Raju Pal, was gunned down in an encounter with Prayagraj police early Monday, officials said.

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

World Championships medallists Deepak Punia and Antim Panghal were among 30 Indian wrestlers selected for the Senior Asian Championships to be held in Amman, Jordan from March 25-30.

UP police gun down accused in witness Umesh Pal's murder

UP police gun down accused in witness Umesh Pal's murder

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Uttar Pradesh police on Monday gunned down one of the accused in the sensational February 24 killing of a prime witness in the 2005 murder case of then Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Raju Pal in an encounter in Prayagraj.

New faces for Windies Tour: Pujara, Umesh under threat

New faces for Windies Tour: Pujara, Umesh under threat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav's places could come under the scanner before the team travels to West Indies for a two-Test series.

National Games: Niraj stuns Olympic medallists to win gold

National Games: Niraj stuns Olympic medallists to win gold

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Niraj Kumar stunned Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kumar and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar to win gold in the men's 50-metre rifle 3 positions event at the National Games.

Atiq Ahmed given life sentence for Umesh Pal kidnapping, brother acquitted

Atiq Ahmed given life sentence for Umesh Pal kidnapping, brother acquitted

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

An MP-MLA court in Prayagraj on Tuesday held gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and two others guilty in the 2006 Umesh Pal kidnapping case.

Pujara, Umesh dropped; Gaikwad, Jaiswal get Test call-up for WI tour

Pujara, Umesh dropped; Gaikwad, Jaiswal get Test call-up for WI tour

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

While Ajinkya Rahane has been named vice-captain, pacer Navdeep Saini was recalled into the Test squad.

Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia Lead Indian Contingent at Asian Wrestling Championships

Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia Lead Indian Contingent at Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

After a disappointing 2024 season, the senior Asian Championships will provide an opportunity for Indian wrestlers like Antim Panghal and Deepak Punia to make a fresh start.

'Kohli Gave Indian Cricket Belief'

'Kohli Gave Indian Cricket Belief'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'As a captain and a player, he never played for a draw, he always wanted to win.'

Umesh replaces Shami in India squad for Australia T20Is

Umesh replaces Shami in India squad for Australia T20Is

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Mohammed Shami was ruled out of the rubber, starting Tuesday, late on Saturday night after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Umesh, Iyer, Shahbaz added to India squad for SA T20s

Umesh, Iyer, Shahbaz added to India squad for SA T20s

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Umesh was brought in as Shami's replacement

Is Nitish Kumar Planning Return To NDA?

Is Nitish Kumar Planning Return To NDA?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Upset about being snubbed by INDIA, Nitish Kumar is weighing his political options. BJP would like him back knowing that it would jolt the Opposition alliance, perhaps irreversibly.

BJP, SP spar over pictures of witness Umesh Pal murder accused with leaders

BJP, SP spar over pictures of witness Umesh Pal murder accused with leaders

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Congress, meanwhile, alleged that both the Samajwadi Party and the BJP are hand-in-glove with the criminals and were two sides of the same coin.

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Pakistan has the upper hand in the Champions Trophy, winning three of the five matches against India.

'Substantial improvement in Rishabh Pant's condition'

'Substantial improvement in Rishabh Pant's condition'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Pant's mother Saroj Pant and his sister Sakshi, who arrived from London on Saturday morning, are with him at the hospital, they said.

Kumbh stampede: Many still missing even after 36 hours

Kumbh stampede: Many still missing even after 36 hours

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Several families continue their desperate search for their loved ones.

Umesh replaces Thakur for last two Tests vs England

Umesh replaces Thakur for last two Tests vs England

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India made just one change to their squad as Umesh Yadav replaced Shardul Thakur for the last two Tests of the ongoing four-match series against England.

OMG 2 Review: Goes Round In Circles

OMG 2 Review: Goes Round In Circles

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Akshay Kumar looks cool in that trippy get-up and adds his charisma to the film that is otherwise a lot of verbiage, observes Deepa Gahlot.

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

CBI begins probe in Andhra Pradesh top cop's assets case

CBI begins probe in Andhra Pradesh top cop's assets case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The beleaguered chief of Andhra Pradesh Police V Dinesh Reddy appears to be descending into deeper trouble. The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday formally launched its probe into his alleged disproportionate assets following a Supreme Court order.

Umesh, Bhuvneshwar, Gurkeerat released for Ranji duties

Umesh, Bhuvneshwar, Gurkeerat released for Ranji duties

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The Indian team management released pace duo of Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar besides all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann from the Test squad to enable them to play their next Ranji Trophy matches for their respective state sides on Saturday.

From bench warmer to match-winner: Umesh's smashing comeback!

From bench warmer to match-winner: Umesh's smashing comeback!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

India captain Virat Kohli says Umesh Yadav's 'standout performance' has made the fast bowler a strong candidate for selection in the playing XI in the Test series in Australia.

Select Team: Should India include Shami, Umesh?

Select Team: Should India include Shami, Umesh?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Will India play three fast bowlers or three spinners?

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

India recall pacemen Umesh, Shami for Australia ODIs

India recall pacemen Umesh, Shami for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

India have recalled fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav for the first three One-day Internationals against Australia while they continue to rest their frontline spinners.

'Nitish Kumar has never compromised on crime'

'Nitish Kumar has never compromised on crime'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'Unlike past governments, we never protect or save criminals.'

Umesh gives India 'good headache' ahead of Australia tour

Umesh gives India 'good headache' ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

India's growing strength in depth in the pace department has given captain Virat Kohli the right kind of headache ahead of the tour of Australia.

Inconsistent Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals seek second win on the trot

Inconsistent Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals seek second win on the trot

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Gujrat Titans will be striving for much needed consistency when they meet Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.