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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.

GST collections rise 6.2% to over Rs 1.84 lakh cr in Jun

GST collections rise 6.2% to over Rs 1.84 lakh cr in Jun

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Gross GST collections increased by 6.2 per cent to over Rs 1.84 lakh crore in June but slipped below the Rs 2 lakh crore mark recorded in the previous two months. Gross GST collections stood at Rs 173,813 crore a year ago, as per government data released on Tuesday.

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'.

Baghel's son Chaitanya 'handled' Rs 1,000 cr in liquor scam: ED

Baghel's son Chaitanya 'handled' Rs 1,000 cr in liquor scam: ED

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, handled over Rs 1,000 crore worth of proceeds from a liquor scam and used Rs 16.7 crore for his real estate project.

285 Tweaks Proposed to Income Tax Bill

285 Tweaks Proposed to Income Tax Bill

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'The government, if it deems fit, will incorporate the changes in the Bill, take approval from the Cabinet before moving the bill for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha.'

Temasek lifts India exposure to 8% as China share declines for third year

Temasek lifts India exposure to 8% as China share declines for third year

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Singapore's state investor Temasek Holdings, which recently picked up 10 per cent stake in Haldiram, has been consistently expanding its footprint in India while slowly withdrawing from China over the last three years amid growing geopolitical risks and economic headwinds. India has become Temasek's third-largest market, after Singapore (27 per cent) and China (18 per cent), with its exposure to the country higher than the rest of Asia Pacific excluding the three (11 per cent), according to Temasek's annual review.

Honeymoon murder: Sonam's lover used fake name to talk to her before murder

Honeymoon murder: Sonam's lover used fake name to talk to her before murder

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

He said that the police launched a search operation in Indore to find the whereabouts of Verma whose phone remained switched off.

After Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri Gives Us...

After Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri Gives Us...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Vivek shot Nautanki in Bhopal in the midst of the postponed schedules of The Kashmir Files.

Sonam Raghuvanshi tests negative for pregnancy, will be taken to crime scene

Sonam Raghuvanshi tests negative for pregnancy, will be taken to crime scene

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The Meghalaya Police, which codenamed the investigation as 'Operation Honeymoon', collected evidence from the residences and other places frequented by the accused in Indore and Ghazipur, Syiem said.

In Sebi's Fire: Vivek & Roopa Kudva

In Sebi's Fire: Vivek & Roopa Kudva

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

After Chanda and Deepak Kochchar, the Kudvas are the second power couple in the financial world to come under the regulatory glare.

Naxal with Rs 1cr bounty killed with 7 others in Jh'khand

Naxal with Rs 1cr bounty killed with 7 others in Jh'khand

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) conducted the operation in which eight Naxals were killed and an AK series rifle, three INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle (SLR), eight country-made guns and a pistol were seized, the officials said.

'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.'

How To Create Wealth And Retire Early? Ask rediffGURUS

How To Create Wealth And Retire Early? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Start your journey to financial freedom today. Ask your questions and let our experts show you the way to a secure and prosperous future.

Is Mithun okay? Vivek Agnihotri answers...

Is Mithun okay? Vivek Agnihotri answers...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Reports that Mithun Chakraborty collapsed on location during the shooting of Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files are true.

Co-investment may slip its leash as rules relax for big-ticket plays

Co-investment may slip its leash as rules relax for big-ticket plays

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Co-investment under the portfolio management services (PMS) route accounted for less than 50 crore in assets and involved fewer than a dozen clients for much of 2022. Since then, assets under management have risen to 3,812 crore across 535 clients as of April 2025, according to the latest regulatory data. The recent changes may open the door to greater investment from sovereign wealth and pension funds, experts say.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

On day 2 of India visit Vances tour Jaipur's Amber Fort

On day 2 of India visit Vances tour Jaipur's Amber Fort

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

US Vice President J D Vance and his family visited the Amber Fort in Jaipur, India, on Tuesday. The family received a red carpet welcome and enjoyed a cultural performance featuring folk dances. The Amber Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination. The fort is known for its impressive architecture, including the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) and the Sukh Niwas (cooling palace).

Meghalaya murder: Accused Raj Kushwaha drove people to victim's funeral

Meghalaya murder: Accused Raj Kushwaha drove people to victim's funeral

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Meanwhile, Sonam's father Devi Singh Raghuvanshi claimed Kushwaha's name was being wrongly linked to his daughter and threatened to send a legal notice to the Meghalaya police.

Rahul Gandhi's 'photo' on sanitary pads: IYC files complaints

Rahul Gandhi's 'photo' on sanitary pads: IYC files complaints

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The Indian Youth Congress has filed police complaints in multiple states alleging a "coordinated and defamatory" digital campaign targeting Rahul Gandhi and undermining the dignity of women, following a row over his image on sanitary pad packets to be distributed in Bihar.

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.

Honeymoon murder: Raja's gold chain found at property dealer's home

Honeymoon murder: Raja's gold chain found at property dealer's home

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

In a significant breakthrough, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Meghalaya Police on Sunday recovered key evidence, including a missing gold chain of Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed in Sohra last month.

Sonam offered Rs 20 lakh to Raja's killers: Reports

Sonam offered Rs 20 lakh to Raja's killers: Reports

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam were reported missing on May 23 and days later, the body of the newlywed groom was discovered on June 2 in a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra, also known as Cherrapunji, in the East Khasi Hills district.

How tourist guide helped crack Meghalaya honeymoon murder

How tourist guide helped crack Meghalaya honeymoon murder

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

"We stand vindicated. Those who tried to tarnish the image of Sohra and its people as violent have now been exposed," said a visibly relieved Pde.

Sonam, contract killers to be taken to Shillong: SIT

Sonam, contract killers to be taken to Shillong: SIT

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

After four people were arrested in the Indore couple case, Special Investigation Team (SIT) Chief, Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor, said on Monday that they will get their transit remand to bring them to Shillong.

Kanwar route vigilantism resurfaces: UP cops summon 6 for targeting dhabas

Kanwar route vigilantism resurfaces: UP cops summon 6 for targeting dhabas

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The incident has brought back into focus the controversy that erupted last year when BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand directed food outlets along the Kanwar route to display the names of their owners and staff.

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

At least 12 people died and 34 persons were injured in a pharma plant explosion in Sangareddy district of Telangana on Monday, State Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha said.

Aap Jaisa Koi Review: Romance Done Right

Aap Jaisa Koi Review: Romance Done Right

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

A fanciful air envelopes Aap Jaisa Koi's modest drama, of a story lost in its own bubble that's only burst by villains in the form of judgemental jerks and heroes in need of rescuing, observes Sukanya Verma..

Private equity, VC bets drop to $4.7 billion in April

Private equity, VC bets drop to $4.7 billion in April

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Private equity and venture capital investments dropped to $4.7 billion in April this year on heightened uncertainty and high valuation expectations of sellers, a report said on Monday. The overall amount invested is 6 per cent lower than the $4.9 billion recorded in April 2024, and 20 per cent lower than the $5.9 billion in March 2025, the report by industry body IVCA and consultancy firm EY, said.

More to Dhankhar's resignation than health issues: Congress

More to Dhankhar's resignation than health issues: Congress

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The Congress on Tuesday claimed that there are "far deeper reasons" for Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation as the vice president than the health reasons cited by him, and said his resignation speaks highly of him but poorly of those who got him elected to the post.

Vances at Akshardham

Vances at Akshardham

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

US Vice President JD Vance and his family began their four-day trip to India with a visit to the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in Delhi. The Vances, along with their three children dressed in Indian attire, spent an hour at the temple, admiring its intricate architecture and receiving a traditional welcome. The visit comes amid ongoing trade negotiations between the US and India.

Relief for taxpayers, late refund claim may be allowed

Relief for taxpayers, late refund claim may be allowed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Experts and stakeholders have raised concern over the refund provision in the draft Bill. That was a drafting error, which will be rectified,' a government official said.

How Sonam stopped Raja from consummating their marriage

How Sonam stopped Raja from consummating their marriage

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi, the Indore resident killed while honeymooning in Meghalaya, was told by his wife Sonam that she would let him consummate the marriage only after making an offering at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, investigators said on Wednesday.

Honeymoon murder: Man who concealed Sonam's box arrested

Honeymoon murder: Man who concealed Sonam's box arrested

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The Meghalaya police have arrested a property dealer from Indore for allegedly concealing crucial evidence in the case of murder of local businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, an official said on Sunday.

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

Honeymoon murder: Cops recreate crime scene with killers; SIT in Indore

Honeymoon murder: Cops recreate crime scene with killers; SIT in Indore

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Raja was hacked to death on May 23 while honeymooning in the northeastern state. His wife Sonam, her alleged boyfriend Raj and three hitmen have been arrested in connection with the murder.

'Missing' Sonam visited Indore after Raja's murder

'Missing' Sonam visited Indore after Raja's murder

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case who was initially reported missing in Meghalaya, apparently visited Indore after her husband was murdered and stayed in a rented flat for three days, a police official said on Tuesday.

Honeymoon murder: Sonam's motive may go beyond love triangle, say police

Honeymoon murder: Sonam's motive may go beyond love triangle, say police

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

All those arrested will be taken to Sohra around 12 pm on Tuesday for the reconstruction of the crime scene, the police said.

HC sends lawyer to 6-month jail for unbuttoned shirt

HC sends lawyer to 6-month jail for unbuttoned shirt

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Allahabad High Court has sentenced local lawyer Ashok Pande to six-month imprisonment for contempt of court. The court found that Pande appeared in court without a lawyer's robe and with his shirt unbuttoned, and misbehaved with the judges, calling them "goondas." The court also issued a show cause notice to Pande, questioning why he should not be barred from legal practice in the Allahabad High Court and its Lucknow bench.

GST collections jump to Rs 2.01 lakh cr in May

GST collections jump to Rs 2.01 lakh cr in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Gross GST collections remained above the Rs 2 trillion mark for the second month in a row, rising 16.4 per cent in May to over Rs 2.01 lakh crore. Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection had touched a record high of Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April. In May, 2024, the mop up was Rs 1,72,739 crore.

India drop 7 stars ahead of FIH Pro League Europe leg

India drop 7 stars ahead of FIH Pro League Europe leg

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian men's team for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League, set to be played in Amstelveen, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium, from June 7.