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'Anti-Hindu': Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video sparks row

'Anti-Hindu': Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video sparks row

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) removed a video of actor Dia Mirza from its pollution-free Diwali campaign following objections from Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam. The deletion sparked a political controversy, with opposition leaders criticising the BMC for succumbing to pressure, while BJP leaders defended the action, citing Mirza's past comments and perceived anti-Hindu stance. Mirza expressed disappointment, stating she did not charge for the campaign.

Meet F1's Youngest 5 World Champions

Meet F1's Youngest 5 World Champions

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Italy's Kimi Antonelli, who turned 20 last August 25, became Formula One's youngest world champion at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday.

Manufacturing Sector Sees Softer Growth in October, PMI at 54.7

Manufacturing Sector Sees Softer Growth in October, PMI at 54.7

Rediff.com6 hours ago

India's manufacturing sector activity saw a moderated growth in October, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 54.7 from 55.1 in September, driven by softer increases in output and new orders, though strong international demand provided some support.

Sanjay Gupta's Wife: 'Nothing Can Ever Fill The Void'

Sanjay Gupta's Wife: 'Nothing Can Ever Fill The Void'

Rediff.com6 hours ago

'Having grown up away from the glare of the limelight and the intrusive nature of paparazzi culture, the children were deeply distressed by the sudden intrusion into their privacy at such a difficult time.' 'In their grief and anguish, some of their reactions may have been directed towards certain members of the media. I sincerely regret any hurt this may have caused.'

Govt gets power to intervene in airline fares amid high prices

Govt gets power to intervene in airline fares amid high prices

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The government has introduced new aviation rules, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, granting it the power to intervene in airline ticket pricing during extraordinary situations.

Amitabh Bachchan Gets Bulletproof Shield For Sunday Darshan

Amitabh Bachchan Gets Bulletproof Shield For Sunday Darshan

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Amitabh Bachchan has implemented a new security protocol for his weekly Sunday darshan, greeting fans from within a bulletproof shield.

2027 won't be a two-horse race, says Carlos Alcaraz

2027 won't be a two-horse race, says Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com6 hours ago

'I don't like to say it's going to be Jannik and me and the rest. Let's see who's going to be there. I'm pretty sure that a lot of players are going to show up.'

Ahmedabad Crime Branch Detains 61 Illegal Immigrants Ahead Of Diwali

Ahmedabad Crime Branch Detains 61 Illegal Immigrants Ahead Of Diwali

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has detained 61 illegal immigrants, mostly from Bangladesh, in a city-wide operation aimed at enhancing public safety before Diwali. This crackdown follows previous detentions of hundreds of illegal Bangladeshi nationals in Ahmedabad, highlighting ongoing efforts to identify and deport foreign nationals residing illegally.

Mumbai Gets A New Cultural Destination

Mumbai Gets A New Cultural Destination

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Readers expecting the familiar sensory experience of the smell of books, rows of paperbacks, and the quiet satisfaction of browsing without an agenda will find something different.

Is Bigg Boss Favouring Love Gill?

Is Bigg Boss Favouring Love Gill?

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The same Salman Khan who once called out Nehal Chudasama and Baseer Ali's fake romance seems to be conveniently encouraging Scout OP and Love Gill's confused bhai-behen relationship on Bigg Boss 20.

Punjab man sends son out, stabs wife to death; cleans knife

Punjab man sends son out, stabs wife to death; cleans knife

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A 50-year-old man in Ludhiana allegedly stabbed his 49-year-old wife to death on suspicion of infidelity, just two days after returning from Australia. The victim, Kamaldeep Kaur, was found with multiple stab wounds by her son. The accused, Ravinder Singh, has been arrested, and police suspect the murder was premeditated.

MP CM Orders Probe After Police Officer Killed By Illicit Liquor Truck

MP CM Orders Probe After Police Officer Killed By Illicit Liquor Truck

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered an impartial probe into the death of police officer Dilip Puri, who was allegedly run over by a truck carrying illicit liquor in Dewas district. The CM also announced a job as sub-inspector for Puri's wife on compassionate grounds and financial assistance of Rs 1 crore for the family.

Women Need A Year Of Emergency Savings

Women Need A Year Of Emergency Savings

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Financial independence begins not only with earning or investing more but also with knowing what one owns, understanding where one's money is held and taking responsibility for managing it.

Mukesh, Siraj shine but New Zealand A take 78-run lead on Day 3

Mukesh, Siraj shine but New Zealand A take 78-run lead on Day 3

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Pacers Mukesh Kumar claimed a five-wicket haul, while Mohammed Siraj bagged four wickets but New Zealand A managed to grab a vital 78-run first innings lead courtesy of their lower order batters on Day 3 of the second unofficial Test.

Bengaluru Police Intensify Probe Into Siddaramaiah Sting Operation

Bengaluru Police Intensify Probe Into Siddaramaiah Sting Operation

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Bengaluru Police's Central Crime Branch conducted searches at the residence and office of Kannada news channel head Rakesh Shetty. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The probe involves videos uploaded to YouTube and the recent arrest of Ritesh Pandey, with further details emerging about the mobile phone used in the operation.

Bollywood Gets Into The Halloween Spirit

Bollywood Gets Into The Halloween Spirit

Rediff.com7 hours ago

From spooky vampires and Wednesday Addams to Batman and princesses, Bollywood stars had plenty of fun celebrating Halloween 2026.

Gambhir hails India's T20 series win in New Zealand, sets tone for tour

Gambhir hails India's T20 series win in New Zealand, sets tone for tour

Rediff.com8 hours ago

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has lauded the Shreyas Iyer-led T20 team for their impressive 3-2 series victory against New Zealand, achieved despite minimal preparation time and challenging conditions, setting a strong precedent for the upcoming ODI and Test matches.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Cyber Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Cyber Fraud Ring

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Delhi Police has arrested three men for operating an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate that targeted individuals, particularly in Tamil Nadu, by promising personal loans, insurance policies, and employment opportunities. The accused collected advance fees without delivering services, leading to a police investigation and arrests.

IndiGo to receive A350s from 2028, eyes long-haul market with three-class configuration

IndiGo to receive A350s from 2028, eyes long-haul market with three-class configuration

Rediff.com8 hours ago

IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh announced that the airline expects to begin receiving wide-body A350 aircraft from the second quarter of 2028, featuring a three-class configuration, as the airline sees significant opportunities in the long-haul market despite industry challenges like rising fuel costs.

Tatas Head For November Showdown

Tatas Head For November Showdown

Rediff.com8 hours ago

N Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata are expected to attend the Tata Steel board meeting on November 7 to approve Q2 results and the Tata Sons board meeting in the second half of November.

Fulton Hints At Major Changes For India Hockey Squad With An Eye On LA 2028 Olympics

Fulton Hints At Major Changes For India Hockey Squad With An Eye On LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton has indicated significant squad changes for the upcoming Pro League as the team enters a transition phase targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Fulton plans to select a new squad for the February Pro League and will assess players after the New Zealand tour to form a core group for future assignments. He also highlighted the need for improvement against higher-ranked European teams despite recent Asian Games success.

Multiple Maharashtra Courts Targeted With Bomb Threat Emails

Multiple Maharashtra Courts Targeted With Bomb Threat Emails

Rediff.com8 hours ago

District and sessions courts in Pune, Thane, Hingoli, and Beed, Maharashtra, received email threats of bomb blasts on Monday. This led to evacuations, extensive searches by police, dog squads, and Bomb Detection & Disposal Squads (BDDS). While nothing suspicious has been found so far, cybercrime units are investigating the source of these emails, which are suspected to be hoaxes.

Velavan Senthilkumar Powers Into PSA Czech Open Final

Velavan Senthilkumar Powers Into PSA Czech Open Final

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Indian squash player Velavan Senthilkumar has reached the final of the USD 35,000 PSA Czech Open in Brno after defeating higher-ranked Frenchman Auguste Dussourd in straight games. Senthilkumar, ranked 42nd, will now compete against top seed Greg Lobban of Scotland for the title.

Liquor truck runs over police officer in MP

Liquor truck runs over police officer in MP

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A police officer in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district was killed when a truck carrying over 1,800 litres of illicit liquor ran him over while fleeing. The incident occurred during an investigation into an alleged spurious liquor racket that reportedly caused 10 deaths.

Ahmedabad Man Kills Son In Alleged Sacrifice

Ahmedabad Man Kills Son In Alleged Sacrifice

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A mentally disturbed man in Ahmedabad district allegedly killed his 10-year-old son by smashing his head against a goddess's altar, claiming it was a sacrifice to prevent anyone else in the family from becoming a "bhuva." The incident occurred on Sunday night, and the man was found sleeping beside the body. Police have arrested the accused and are investigating.

New Air Chief Gets To Work

New Air Chief Gets To Work

Rediff.com8 hours ago

After taking over as chief of the air staff, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Sunday visited the Uttarlai air force station in Barmer, located close to the India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer.

Setback for AAP as 3 Punjab MLAs join BJP ahead of 2027 polls

Setback for AAP as 3 Punjab MLAs join BJP ahead of 2027 polls

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Three Aam Aadmi Party leaders from Punjab, including former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh and two other legislators, joined the BJP on Monday, marking a significant setback for AAP ahead of the Punjab assembly polls. The defections follow their resignations from the AAP.

InGovern: Valuation Changes Alone Not Grounds to Reopen TVS Family Settlement

InGovern: Valuation Changes Alone Not Grounds to Reopen TVS Family Settlement

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Corporate governance advisory firm InGovern Research Services has stated in a new report that a documented family arrangement should not be reopened solely due to changes in business valuations, specifically addressing the ongoing succession dispute within the Venu Srinivasan family of the TVS group.

Unidentified Assailants Stab Woman To Death In Jharkhand's Seraikela

Unidentified Assailants Stab Woman To Death In Jharkhand's Seraikela

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A 32-year-old woman, Radhika Sawaiyan, was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants on Sunday night in Seraikela-Kharswan district, Jharkhand, while returning home from a weekly market. Police are investigating the murder to identify the attackers and determine the motive.

Police Register FIR After Graffiti Found On Vehicle During INDIA Bloc Rally

Police Register FIR After Graffiti Found On Vehicle During INDIA Bloc Rally

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Delhi Police have registered an FIR regarding alleged graffiti found on a police vehicle during the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan, with videos of the incident going viral.

7 railway coaches travel six km without engine, derail

7 railway coaches travel six km without engine, derail

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Seven empty railway coaches rolled unattended for nearly six kilometres from the Jolarpettai Junction railway yard before derailing near Thamaleri Muthur, disrupting train services between Bengaluru and Chennai. A major accident was averted due to a gatekeeper's timely alert.

Why Kohli Scores More ODIs Centuries Than Rohit

Why Kohli Scores More ODIs Centuries Than Rohit

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Virat Kohli's strategic anchor role at No. 3 in ODIs gives him a distinct advantage in accumulating centuries over aggressive Rohit Sharma.

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Of Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Of Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea by alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal case. Chandrasekhar was previously convicted and sentenced to eight years in jail by a Delhi court for impersonating a Supreme Court judge to influence a special judge for bail in a 2017 corruption case. The Delhi High Court had also dismissed his application for a stay on his conviction.

Urvashi Rautela Is A Pataka This Diwali

Urvashi Rautela Is A Pataka This Diwali

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Bollywood actresses brought glamour to producer Anand Pandit's Diwali bash.

ED registers money laundering case against Subhash Chandra over alleged Rs 1,322 crore LICHFL loan fraud

ED registers money laundering case against Subhash Chandra over alleged Rs 1,322 crore LICHFL loan fraud

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against media baron Subhash Chandra in connection with an alleged loan fraud that caused a Rs 1,322 crore loss to Life Insurance Corporation Housing Finance Limited (LICHFL). Chandra is accused of inflating his net worth to secure and then default on loans.

SIT files chargesheet in Ayodhya Ram Temple embezzlement case

SIT files chargesheet in Ayodhya Ram Temple embezzlement case

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Supreme Court has noted the Uttar Pradesh government's submission that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a chargesheet in the Ayodhya Ram temple donations embezzlement case. The court disposed of petitions, directing the local court to proceed with the trial and allowing petitioners to assist. The SIT probe found embezzlement during donation counting, with accused investing in properties or holding funds in banks.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Pineapple Fried Rice

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Pineapple Fried Rice

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Have some cooked rice sitting in the fridge? Chef Sarab Kapoor can give it a special tropical spin.

Why Are Airlines Cutting Flights At Diwali?

Why Are Airlines Cutting Flights At Diwali?

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The reduction is primarily driven by high airfares, increased fuel costs, and rupee depreciation, leading to softer passenger demand.

Mutual Fund Investor Growth Decelerates as Equities Falter, New Launches Decline

Mutual Fund Investor Growth Decelerates as Equities Falter, New Launches Decline

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Mutual fund (MF) investor growth has slowed for the second consecutive year, with 4.4 million net new investors added in calendar year 2026 till September, the slowest pace since 2023. This deceleration coincides with weakness in the equity market, increased volatility, stricter regulatory guidelines on high-risk trading, and a decline in new fund launches and offerings.

Anantnag Mosque Vandalism: Four Detained, Police Urge Calm

Anantnag Mosque Vandalism: Four Detained, Police Urge Calm

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Four individuals have been detained by police in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district following an alleged mosque vandalism incident. Officials have urged the public not to communalise the event and to avoid sharing unverified information. The incident involved stone-pelting during evening prayers on Sunday, causing minor damage.