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Recipe: Sunita's Carrot Halwa Laddoos

Recipe: Sunita's Carrot Halwa Laddoos

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sunita Harisinghani tranforms traditional carrot halwa into bite-sized Gajjar Halwa Laddoos that will make your sweet tooth dizzy with excitement.

Civilians Detained in Manipur: What's Behind the Rising Tensions?

Civilians Detained in Manipur: What's Behind the Rising Tensions?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tension remains high in Manipur's Ukhrul district after Tangkhul Naga civilians were allegedly detained by villagers of another community. The incident follows recent ethnic clashes between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities, prompting appeals for calm and the safe release of those detained.

Explained: How a CEC can be removed in India

Explained: How a CEC can be removed in India

Rediff.com3 days ago

The opposition is likely to submit a notice in both Houses of Parliament to remove Gyanesh Kumar as the chief election commissioner, marking a historic first. This article details the legal procedure for removing a CEC, including the roles of Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the investigation process.

Negotiations Secure Release of Detained Naga Civilians in Manipur

Negotiations Secure Release of Detained Naga Civilians in Manipur

Rediff.com3 days ago

Twenty-one Tangkhul Naga civilians, detained by Kuki villagers and armed men in Manipur's Ukhrul district, were released following negotiations. Tensions remain high in the region.

Hyderabad Police Constable Suspended Over Indiscipline and Dereliction of Duty

Hyderabad Police Constable Suspended Over Indiscipline and Dereliction of Duty

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A police constable in Hyderabad was suspended following allegations of indiscipline and dereliction of duty. The constable then made counter-allegations of harassment and posted a video claiming he was committing suicide, which police dismissed as a fabrication.

India cosponsors UN resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf countries

India cosponsors UN resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf countries

Rediff.com3 days ago

The UN Security Council, with India's support, has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan, demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities and denouncing threats to the Strait of Hormuz.

Mirzapur Family Allege Rats Gnawed on Body in Hospital Mortuary

Mirzapur Family Allege Rats Gnawed on Body in Hospital Mortuary

Rediff.com5 days ago

Family members in Mirzapur, India, allege that the body of a deceased man kept in a hospital mortuary was gnawed by rats, prompting an investigation into possible negligence.

Manipur hostage crisis ends: 21 Tangkhul Nagas freed as Centre steps in

Manipur hostage crisis ends: 21 Tangkhul Nagas freed as Centre steps in

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Union Home Ministry intervened to secure the release of 21 Tangkhul Naga civilians held hostage in Manipur's Ukhrul district, following tensions between Kuki and Naga communities.

100 stray dogs poisoned to death in Telangana

100 stray dogs poisoned to death in Telangana

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, Telangana, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about animal welfare.

Navi Mumbai Police Uncover Mephedrone Operation Disguised as Goat Farm

Navi Mumbai Police Uncover Mephedrone Operation Disguised as Goat Farm

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Navi Mumbai Police arrested a wanted criminal and his accomplice for allegedly selling narcotics under the guise of running a goat farm, seizing mephedrone valued at Rs 5.39 lakh.

Mob Attacks Police Dispersing Highway Blockade in Odisha, Injuring 12

Mob Attacks Police Dispersing Highway Blockade in Odisha, Injuring 12

Rediff.com1 days ago

A mob attacked police personnel attempting to disperse a highway blockade in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, resulting in injuries to at least 12 officers.

Terms Relaxed For Chinese Investment, But India Wary About Security

Terms Relaxed For Chinese Investment, But India Wary About Security

Rediff.com3 days ago

'It's a changing world and the opening up doesn't mean that concerns with regards to security have gone away.'

Operation Muskan: Railway Police Find and Reunite Missing Children

Operation Muskan: Railway Police Find and Reunite Missing Children

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mumbai Railway Police's Operation Muskan successfully traced 305 missing children in a month, reuniting 247 with their families.

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd ODI: Mehidy ignites 'sportsman spirit' row after controversial Salman Agha run-out

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd ODI: Mehidy ignites 'sportsman spirit' row after controversial Salman Agha run-out

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan captain Salman Agha was run out in bizarre fashion by Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the second ODI in Dhaka on Friday.

Parking Row Leads to Fatal Beating in Uttar Pradesh

Parking Row Leads to Fatal Beating in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 30-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, died after being beaten with sticks following a parking dispute. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused.

Trump urges countries to send warships to open Hormuz Strait

Trump urges countries to send warships to open Hormuz Strait

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Trump also called upon China, France, and Japan, among others, to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz.

MLA Rohit Pawar Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Statement on Learjet Crash

MLA Rohit Pawar Raises Concerns Over VSR Ventures' Statement on Learjet Crash

Rediff.com5 days ago

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has questioned whether VSR Ventures owner V K Singh is attempting to blame the pilot for the Learjet crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others in January. Pawar cites media reports about Singh's purported submission to the CID, raising concerns about the investigation's transparency.

No Cabinet Nod Needed For Some PM Visit Pacts

No Cabinet Nod Needed For Some PM Visit Pacts

Rediff.com4 days ago

India has amended its guidelines governing the signing of international agreements during official visits by the prime minister, and select pacts have been exempted from prior Cabinet approval.

Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Girl, 2, Killed by Truck as Mother Watched

Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Girl, 2, Killed by Truck as Mother Watched

Rediff.com1 days ago

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was killed by a speeding truck in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district while walking with her mother. The driver was apprehended by villagers after attempting to flee.

Mumbai lift kiss video leak: Man booked for circulating CCTV footage

Mumbai lift kiss video leak: Man booked for circulating CCTV footage

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly leaking CCTV footage showing a woman kissing a man in a lift, leading to her defamation after the video went viral on social media.

NCERT row: IIT-Gandhinagar reviews association with Prof Danino

NCERT row: IIT-Gandhinagar reviews association with Prof Danino

Rediff.com2 days ago

IIT-Gandhinagar is reviewing Michel Danino's position as guest professor after the Supreme Court directed institutions to disassociate from him due to a controversy over a chapter on judicial corruption in a withdrawn NCERT textbook.

'Vijay Is Not Accessible Even To His Parents'

'Vijay Is Not Accessible Even To His Parents'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'He is not accessible even to his family, his wife or his mother or his father. No one.' 'He has created a barrier so that nobody can go and talk to him.' 'This kind of a mentality is a big question mark in politics.'

Suicide drone, missile strike hit radar and helipad at US embassy Baghdad

Suicide drone, missile strike hit radar and helipad at US embassy Baghdad

Rediff.com1 days ago

In a further escalation of the assault on the heavily fortified site, a missile strike also reportedly targeted the "helipad" at the embassy, as documented by Al Jazeera.

The 'Mahatma' Who Danced Like A Man

The 'Mahatma' Who Danced Like A Man

Rediff.com4 days ago

'People are talking about Vijay Crishna's roles in cinema, the few roles that he did, but his real body of work was on stage.'

Modi Slams TMC for Allegedly Protecting Infiltrators to Preserve Vote Bank

Modi Slams TMC for Allegedly Protecting Infiltrators to Preserve Vote Bank

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the TMC of opposing the SIR exercise to protect its vote bank of infiltrators, alleging that unchecked illegal immigration under its rule in West Bengal has altered the demography of many areas.

Pakistan to take action against Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani over IPL deal with KKR

Pakistan to take action against Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani over IPL deal with KKR

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Pakistan Cricket Board is preparing to take legal action against Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani for breaching his Pakistan Super League contract with Islamabad United to sign with KKR in the IPL.

Two Rajasthan Revenue Officials Arrested in Jaipur Bribery Case

Two Rajasthan Revenue Officials Arrested in Jaipur Bribery Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two revenue officials in Jaipur were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 for the division of agricultural land.

Boy Dies, Another Injured in West Bengal LPG Cylinder Blast

Boy Dies, Another Injured in West Bengal LPG Cylinder Blast

Rediff.com2 days ago

A young boy was killed and another person critically injured in an LPG cylinder explosion at a garage in Budge Budge, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.

Mass Stray Dog Poisoning Allegedly Claims 100 Lives in Telangana Village

Mass Stray Dog Poisoning Allegedly Claims 100 Lives in Telangana Village

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, Telangana, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about animal cruelty.

Curfew imposed in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills after poll violence

Curfew imposed in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills after poll violence

Rediff.com3 days ago

Curfew has been imposed in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district as a precautionary measure following violent protests and police firing in the neighbouring West Garo Hills district during district council elections.

HC questions DU's blanket ban on campus protests, seeks explanation

HC questions DU's blanket ban on campus protests, seeks explanation

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Delhi High Court has questioned the blanket ban on protests and demonstrations on the Delhi University campus, seeking justification from the university and Delhi Police. The court acknowledged the need for balance but emphasized that a complete prohibition is likely untenable.

Cong moves Odisha MLAs to Karnataka ahead of RS polls

Cong moves Odisha MLAs to Karnataka ahead of RS polls

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Congress party in Odisha has moved its MLAs to Karnataka due to concerns about cross-voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Meanwhile, the BJD has called for meetings of its legislators.

Bomb Scare Disrupts Maharashtra Budget Session

Bomb Scare Disrupts Maharashtra Budget Session

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai was evacuated following a bomb threat received via email during the budget session, prompting security checks and a search operation.

Massive blow for KKR as Harshit Rana likely to miss IPL 2026

Massive blow for KKR as Harshit Rana likely to miss IPL 2026

Rediff.com1 days ago

Harshit Rana has reportedly been ruled out of IPL 2026 after undergoing knee surgery following an injury during an India warm-up match.

'21-Point System Has Worked Well': Saina Nehwal Cautions BWF On Proposed Scoring Changes

'21-Point System Has Worked Well': Saina Nehwal Cautions BWF On Proposed Scoring Changes

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has urged the Badminton World Federation to exercise caution regarding proposed scoring changes, maintaining that the current 21-point system preserves the sport's essential intensity and endurance.

Excise Department Busts Liquor Smuggling Racket in Palghar, Three Arrested

Excise Department Busts Liquor Smuggling Racket in Palghar, Three Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Maharashtra excise department seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 11.39 lakh in Palghar district, leading to the arrest of three persons. Three vehicles worth Rs 21 lakh were also seized in the operations.

Sivagiri Mutt Head Calls for Equal Political Representation for Backward Communities in Kerala

Sivagiri Mutt Head Calls for Equal Political Representation for Backward Communities in Kerala

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sivagiri Mutt head Swami Satchidananda has voiced concerns over the lack of adequate representation for backward communities in elections by political parties in Kerala, India. He also welcomed the Kerala High Court decision disqualifying the leadership of the SNDP Yogam.

Kuldeep Yadav Wedding: Chahal Promises a Big Dance

Kuldeep Yadav Wedding: Chahal Promises a Big Dance

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal arrived in Dehradun to attend the wedding celebrations of fellow cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, who is set to marry his fiancee, Vanshika, in Mussoorie. The wedding is expected to be a private affair with several prominent cricket personalities in attendance.

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is investigating an incident where a group of boys allegedly entered the premises of the girls' hostel and engaged in a brawl. The university has launched an inquiry after a video of the incident circulated on social media.

Assam Expels 12 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants: Details Revealed

Assam Expels 12 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants: Details Revealed

Rediff.com2 days ago

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the expulsion of 12 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh as part of the state's ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration.