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Yug Gupta murder: HC acquits one, commutes death sentence of two

Yug Gupta murder: HC acquits one, commutes death sentence of two

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Himachal Pradesh High Court acquitted one convict and commuted the death sentence of two others to life imprisonment in the 2014 Yug Gupta murder case.

Asia Cup Super 4: Will India halt Korea's reign?

Asia Cup Super 4: Will India halt Korea's reign?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The Indians finished Pool A engagements with an all-win record, beating China 4-3, Japan 3-2 before demolishing minnows Kazakhstan 15-0 on Monday.

Dominant India thrash China, set up Asia Cup final vs Korea

Dominant India thrash China, set up Asia Cup final vs Korea

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Striker Abhishek struck a brace as a dominant Indian men's hockey team outplayed China 7-0 in their last Super 4s match to reach the final of the Asia Cup

No need to relabel existing medicine stock: FinMin

No need to relabel existing medicine stock: FinMin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Recalling or relabelling medicines already in the supply chain before September 22 will not be mandatory, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, issuing a fresh set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address industry concerns following the announcement of goods and services tax (GST) revisions.

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain of the team.

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain of the team.

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'As the sweet fragrance of modak fills the air, we fold our hands and bow down to the God of wisdom.'

India's hockey shake-up before Asia Cup revealed

India's hockey shake-up before Asia Cup revealed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Hockey India names 24-member men's hockey team for tour of Australia

Mohanlal, SRK, Rani, Vikrant Dazzle National Awards

Mohanlal, SRK, Rani, Vikrant Dazzle National Awards

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The 71st National Awards were presented at the Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

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.'

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Hockey: India seek World Cup berth through Asia Cup triumph; up against China in opener

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Trump's new department

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Trump's new department

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The department will be tasked with dismantling government bureaucracy, slashing excess regulations, cutting wasteful expenditures, and restructuring federal agencies. Trump has called this initiative "The Manhattan Project of the current time."

The Reason For Nora's Gold Look

The Reason For Nora's Gold Look

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Varun shoots for Border 2... Ameesha is in SFO...Esha's hot photoshoot in Dubai...

Bombay HC Order: Will Jarange Patil Vacate Mumbai?

Bombay HC Order: Will Jarange Patil Vacate Mumbai?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'Given that his health is failing him, the government might, in a day or two, admit him to hospital.'

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.

India rout South Korea to win Asia Cup; qualify for hockey World Cup

India rout South Korea to win Asia Cup; qualify for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The Indian men's hockey team outclassed South Korea 4-1 in the final to win the Asia Cup trophy and qualify for next year's World Cup.

Why Syed Kirmani's story still inspires India's stars

Why Syed Kirmani's story still inspires India's stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj launched Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards, the autobiography of 1983 World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani.

Pharma cos may see short-term price blip: Ind-Ra

Pharma cos may see short-term price blip: Ind-Ra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Any potential tariffs on pharmaceutical imports into the US are unlikely to impact the credit profiles of Indian firms except for a short-term pricing blip, according to a report by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). The report stated that the US generics market contributes around 35 per cent to the total revenue of the leading Indian pharma firms.

Pollster gets SC protection in FIRs filed by Election Commission

Pollster gets SC protection in FIRs filed by Election Commission

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday granted protection from arrest to psephologist Sanjay Kumar in connection with two FIRs lodged by the Election Commission of India accusing him of spreading misinformation over Maharashtra's electoral rolls through posts on social media.

Tata Motors seeks govt help to ease electric vehicle raw material sourcing

Tata Motors seeks govt help to ease electric vehicle raw material sourcing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Spreading risks in sourcing raw materials for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing is "very critical" and the government can play a key role by enabling access to these from multiple locations worldwide, said Vivek Srivatsa, chief commercial officer at Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, on Friday while stressing the need for faster localisation, especially of batteries.

Was Eknath Shinde Behind Jarange Patil's Agitation?

Was Eknath Shinde Behind Jarange Patil's Agitation?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'Shinde, via Jarange Patil, is making his moves to become the sole leader of the oppressed, poor, backward Marathas in Maharashtra.'

Fatima, Madhavan Watch Aap Jaisa Koi

Fatima, Madhavan Watch Aap Jaisa Koi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, who are gearing up for the release of Aap Jaisa Koi on July 11 on Netflix, screened the film for their friends from show business.

'I Love Getting Hurt In Love'

'I Love Getting Hurt In Love'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'I have been in love where I had no identity of my own. I had also broken up because I was strong-headed in the relationship.'

What You Must Know About New Income Tax Act

What You Must Know About New Income Tax Act

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The contrast with the old Income-Tax Act is stark. The 1961 law ran into 512,000 words; the 2025 one pares that down to 259,000. Chapters have been cut from 47 to 23, while sections have reduced from 819 to 536. One of the clearest changes is terminological. The confusing twin concepts of 'assessment year' and 'previous year' have been scrapped.

How 782 commuters were rescued from Monorail trains

How 782 commuters were rescued from Monorail trains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As a precautionary step, the fire brigade spread sheets on the ground in case any passenger jumped to escape the ordeal, but that situation did not arise, an official involved in the rescue operation said late Tuesday night.

Mumbai's Monorail Rescue: 'Crowd Panicked'

Mumbai's Monorail Rescue: 'Crowd Panicked'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As two overcrowded monorail trains on elevated tracks got stuck between stations in Mumbai on Tuesday evening, some panic-stricken passengers were even ready to jump off on the ground below

Kolkata police stop 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

Kolkata police stop 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Kolkata Police stopped the trailer launch of 'The Bengal Files', a film based on the 1946 Calcutta Riots, its director Vivek Agnihotri claimed, sparking controversy and allegations of censorship.

Ideal wife stays rooted in 'dharma' on being deserted: HC

Ideal wife stays rooted in 'dharma' on being deserted: HC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The conduct of the wife in the present case reflected the "Hindu ideal of the woman as Shakti -- not weak, but submissive and powerful in her endurance and grace", said a bench of Justices Vivek Rusia and Binod Kumar Dwivedi in the judgement passed on August 5.

How India Spends: A Revealing Story

How India Spends: A Revealing Story

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Nearly 7 out of every 10 P2M UPI transactions take place in high frequency categories like groceries, restaurants, pharmacies, fuel service stations, bakeries and utility services such as electricity, gas, water and sanitation.

Officers who planned, executed Operation Sindoor awarded

Officers who planned, executed Operation Sindoor awarded

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

India recognised acts of gallantry by armed forces personnel and senior military officers involved in Operation Sindoor, along with other distinguished service awards, on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump's plan to overhaul the government with a new department headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will be a biggest threat for China as it has to compete with far more efficient US political system, a policy advisor to the Chinese government said.

US tariff impact: India's FY26 GDP growth likely to take 60-bp hit

US tariff impact: India's FY26 GDP growth likely to take 60-bp hit

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The US' move to raise the tariff on most Indian goods to 50 per cent could drag India's GDP growth for FY26 by 35 to 60 basis points, according to various economists. One basis point (bp) is equal to 0.01 per cent.

HC orders retrial in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case over flawed probe

HC orders retrial in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case over flawed probe

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court has ordered a retrial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case related to the killing of a man in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar area, citing a flawed investigation and trial.

Fatima, Sara, Konkona Watch Metro... In Dino

Fatima, Sara, Konkona Watch Metro... In Dino

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The cast of Anurag Basu's Metro... In Dino arrived for the screening in Mumbai.

HC upholds woman professor's lifer in husband's murder

HC upholds woman professor's lifer in husband's murder

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court has upheld the life imprisonment of a former chemistry professor for the murder of her doctor husband by electrocution in Chhatarpur district of the state in 2021.

Rahul warns CEC, 2 ECs of stern action when INDIA bloc forms govt

Rahul warns CEC, 2 ECs of stern action when INDIA bloc forms govt

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Election Commission, accusing them of 'vote chori' and warning of action if the INDIA bloc forms the government. He alleged a 'new special package' for Bihar, named SIR (Special Intensive Revision), is a 'new form of vote theft'.

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The always dependable Pratik Gandhi finds a match in Sunny Hinduja and they are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'The EC should not have let the initiative go into the hands of the political leadership. By allowing this to happen, they have opened a Pandora's box.'

SEE: Masaba debuts pics of dad Viv with baby Matara

SEE: Masaba debuts pics of dad Viv with baby Matara

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Her heart-melting post ended with a picture of her baby Masaba held lovingly by her grandfather.

Coerced into signing documents: Sunjay Kapur's mother

Coerced into signing documents: Sunjay Kapur's mother

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

In her letter to the Sona BLW board, Rani Kapur said documents executed by her at a time of "mental and emotional vulnerability" were being misused.