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Man forced to wash Brahmin's feet, drink same water over AI image

Man forced to wash Brahmin's feet, drink same water over AI image

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Purshottam Kushwaha, who belongs to an OBC community, allegedly posted on Instagram an Artificial Intelligence-generated image showing another villager, Annu Pandey, wearing a garland of shoes, the officials said.

South Asian University student sexually assaulted in Delhi

South Asian University student sexually assaulted in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The student was found injured, with her clothes torn, on campus on October 13, a day after she was reported missing, the police said on Tuesday.

Will Gambhir, Team India Follow SKY's Gesture?

Will Gambhir, Team India Follow SKY's Gesture?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support our Armed Forces and the families of the victims who suffered from the Pahalgam terror attack. You always remain in my thoughts. Jai Hind.'

Kerala official suspended over offensive post on crash victim

Kerala official suspended over offensive post on crash victim

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

A government employee in Kerala has been suspended for making an offensive comment on Facebook about a Keralite nurse who died in the Ahmedabad plane crash.

TVK moves HC seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede deaths

TVK moves HC seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede deaths

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

A group of advocates led by TVK's advocates' wing president S Arivazhagan went to the residence of Justice M Dhandapani on Greenways road here and made a mention.

Did Modi officially announce Nitish as NDA's CM face?

Did Modi officially announce Nitish as NDA's CM face?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his Bihar assembly poll campaign, asserting that the NDA under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will break all previous electoral records. He criticized the INDIA bloc and highlighted the NDA's cohesiveness and development efforts in Bihar.

INDIA bloc names Tejashwi as CM face, Sahni as deputy

INDIA bloc names Tejashwi as CM face, Sahni as deputy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The opposition INDIA bloc has declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.

'No late outings', Mamata tells students from outside Bengal

'No late outings', Mamata tells students from outside Bengal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The police have certain logistical limitations in monitoring the movement of every individual, Banerjee said.

Three of a family drown, 4 missing in Maharashtra beach tragedy

Three of a family drown, 4 missing in Maharashtra beach tragedy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Three members of a family drowned in the Arabian Sea in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra during a picnic. Four others are missing. A 16-year-old girl was rescued.

Women's WC: Rain denies Pak chance of win over England

Women's WC: Rain denies Pak chance of win over England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

England, Pakistan split points after rain washes out another Women's World Cup match.

Stampede at Vijay's rally: MHA seeks report from TN govt

Stampede at Vijay's rally: MHA seeks report from TN govt

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday spoke with Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin to take stock of the situation following a stampede in Karur and assured them of all possible central assistance to deal with the situation, sources said.

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.' 'That is also the pathway to fascism.' 'The way you divide people is to make them fear each other. Then a strong man can come in and say, "I will protect you".'

Karur CBI probe order: 2 families deny filing plea in SC

Karur CBI probe order: 2 families deny filing plea in SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

"We did not know that a CBI inquiry was requested on our behalf regarding the Karur tragedy. It has been nine years since my husband Panneerselvam, who had signed the petition, abandoned us," says Sharmila, mother of the 9-year-old boy who had lost his life in the stampede during a political rally addressed by actor-politician Vijay.

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in wildlife protection and leadership.

DNA delays deepen agony for families of AI plane crash victims

DNA delays deepen agony for families of AI plane crash victims

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

They were asked to wait for 72 hours, but the deadline passed on Sunday and the wait seems endless.

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Suryakumar fined 30 percent of match fee, India appeal verdict

K'taka BJP MP's wife loses Rs 14 lakh in 'digital arrest'; money recovered

K'taka BJP MP's wife loses Rs 14 lakh in 'digital arrest'; money recovered

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Bengaluru police recovered Rs 14 lakh lost by BJP MP's wife in a cyber fraud through 'digital arrest'.

Biden admin freed Indian man's killer earlier: DHS

Biden admin freed Indian man's killer earlier: DHS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The United States Department of Homeland Security condemned the brutal murder of the Indian national Chandra Nagamalliah in Texas by Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, stating that the incident could have been completely preventable if the 'criminal illegal alien' had not been released by the Biden administration.

UP: Father, brother shoot dead Class 12 girl over affair

UP: Father, brother shoot dead Class 12 girl over affair

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

A 17-year-old girl has been allegedly shot dead by her father and minor brother in Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh in a suspected case of honour killing, police said on Monday.

5 minor madrasa students murder boy, dump body in septic tank in Odisha

5 minor madrasa students murder boy, dump body in septic tank in Odisha

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The incident occurred on September 2 at a madrasa located within the Ranpur police station limits of Nayagarh district.

Godman accused of harassing 17 students, sent to 5-day police custody

Godman accused of harassing 17 students, sent to 5-day police custody

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Earlier, police froze Rs 8 crore linked to Saraswati and parked in multiple bank accounts and fixed deposits.

Real trophy is people's love, says Surya after Cup snub

Real trophy is people's love, says Surya after Cup snub

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Eventually, the speculations cleared up after it was confirmed by the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. He disclosed that India had refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy during the presentation ceremony from ACC Chairman Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan's interior minister.

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

If the TVK joins the NDA, there is every likelihood of the AIADMK winning an absolute majority in the 234 seat assembly and wanting to form a stand-alone government. In turn, it could mean that the BJP especially and the TVK equally so, will want to restrict the AIADMK's seat share closer to the cut-off figure, if only to ensure that EPS won't get the absolute majority that he desires (if the NDA won, that is) and will have to settle for a coalition government, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Vijay Won't Fade Away From Tamil Nadu Politics'

'Vijay Won't Fade Away From Tamil Nadu Politics'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'What is worrying other parties is those 10-11 year olds who come for his meetings will cross 18 in the next election. And they will vote for him, and then his vote bank will double.' 'In that case, he will be a very serious player! This is the real scare for other political parties.'

2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A stabbing and car attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur has been declared a terrorist incident. Two people are dead, and several others are injured. Police shot the suspect dead.

TN stampede: Toll rises to 40, two critical; protest before Vijay's house

TN stampede: Toll rises to 40, two critical; protest before Vijay's house

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

On the admissions, he said 26 people were treated in the OPD and were discharged. And of the 67 admitted as in-patients, 2 were critical. All others were stable. One of the patients was shifted to the Madurai GH for further treatment.

Bengaluru pothole horror: Truck crushes 22-year-old student

Bengaluru pothole horror: Truck crushes 22-year-old student

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

There has been growing criticism against the state government over the potholes on roads in Bangalore.

Anil Ambani aide and Reliance Power executive arrested by ED

Anil Ambani aide and Reliance Power executive arrested by ED

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The case pertains to a bank guarantee of Rs 68.2 crore submitted to the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) on behalf of Reliance NU BESS Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, a listed company, which was found to be "fake".

BMW crash wholly accidental, says accused; moves bail

BMW crash wholly accidental, says accused; moves bail

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

In the BMW accident case near Dhaula Kuan that claimed the life of Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Navjot Singh, accused Gaganpreet Kaur has sought bail, stressing that the crash was 'wholly accidental' and unintentional.

'Doctor said, I will not treat a Muslim woman'

'Doctor said, I will not treat a Muslim woman'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A controversy has erupted in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a Muslim woman alleged that a doctor at the district hospital refused to treat her on religious grounds. Hospital authorities deny the accusation, and an inquiry is underway. The incident has sparked political reactions and a police investigation into journalists who circulated the video of the allegation.

Lavani Star Gautami Patil In Midst Of Political Spat

Lavani Star Gautami Patil In Midst Of Political Spat

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

What began as a car accident in Pune has now spiralled into a full-blown political controversy, drawing in senior state leaders and sparking a debate over political interference, selective targeting, and law enforcement priorities in Maharashtra.

Sikh woman raped in 'racially aggravated assault' in UK

Sikh woman raped in 'racially aggravated assault' in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The two white male suspects are said to have targeted the woman and made a "racist remark" during the attack.

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Mumbai police, currently investigating a cyber slavery case involving five individuals trafficked to Laos under the pretext of job offers in Thailand, arrested the prime accused on Wednesday.

Delhi HC cautions social media users

Delhi HC cautions social media users

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court cautioned social media users about responsible content creation, especially those with large audiences, while granting bail to actor Ajaz Khan in a case involving sexually explicit remarks.

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Jaipur fire: 'Hospital staff ignored warning, fled'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Relatives of patients admitted to the ICU recounted harrowing experiences as smoke engulfed the ward, exposing critical lapses in safety measures.

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

UP boy kills e-rickshaw driver while resisting sexual assault

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

It was a textbook blind murder with scarce clues, no witnesses and no apparent motive.

Wife, kin thrash UP man over samosas; booked for attempt to murder

Wife, kin thrash UP man over samosas; booked for attempt to murder

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

A man in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly beaten by his wife and her relatives after a dispute over his failure to bring samosas. An FIR has been filed on charges of attempt to murder.

Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Jaisalmer bus inferno: How jammed door killed 20 passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 15 others sustained critical burn injuries after the private bus travelling to Jodhpur on Tuesday afternoon caught fire, barely 10 minutes after it left Jaisalmer.

A Special Puja For Pahalgam Victims

A Special Puja For Pahalgam Victims

Rediff.com3 May 2025

On Shankara Jayanti, Friday, May 2, 2025, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Sri Sri Vishwatamanand Saraswati and other sadhus conducted a special puja at the Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar for victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. They also prayed for peace and the long life of India's soldiers.

Godman used threats, foreign trip promises to assault EWS students

Godman used threats, foreign trip promises to assault EWS students

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The self-styled godman on the run after allegedly sexually assaulting several female students of a management institute in New Delhi, allegedly pressured them with threats of lower grades and lured them with promises of foreign trips, an officer said on Wednesday.