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ED chargesheets online gaming app WinZO over Rs 734 cr scam

ED chargesheets online gaming app WinZO over Rs 734 cr scam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against real-money online gaming app WinZO and its promoters, alleging the company used bots and AI to manipulate game algorithms, leading to significant financial losses for users.

BJP set to announce new party president on January 20

BJP set to announce new party president on January 20

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The BJP has announced the schedule for the election of the party's national president, with nominations to be filed on January 19 and the announcement of the new chief on January 20.

Celina Jaitley: 'My Entire World Was Snatched From Me'

Celina Jaitley: 'My Entire World Was Snatched From Me'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'When I asked for an amicable separation, I was told that my professional background & achievements were irrelevant & was advised to take up work as a cleaner or in a supermarket in the small village where we lived in Austria, simply to retain the joint custody of my children.'

Solve the Ikkis Jigsaw Puzzle

Solve the Ikkis Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Here's your picture puzzle -- a fun way to test your memory!

Tina Dabi Flag Hoisting Video Goes Viral, IAS Officer Explains What Went Wrong

Tina Dabi Flag Hoisting Video Goes Viral, IAS Officer Explains What Went Wrong

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

A video of IAS officer Tina Dabi during flag hoisting has gone viral. She explains how the mistake happened and clears the air.

Parasakthi: 'There's No Controversy'

Parasakthi: 'There's No Controversy'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'People are understanding it and taking it in the right way. If they watch the film completely, they will understand.'

'It's Not Just Because Of Dhurandhar...'

'It's Not Just Because Of Dhurandhar...'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'...That people are suddenly recognising me.'

From exile to home: Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment

From exile to home: Kasatkina embraces Aussie AO moment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she is ready to embrace the "good pressure" of a home Grand Slam when she steps onto the Melbourne Park court as an Australian citizen for the first time.

Budget Gets a New Address

Budget Gets a New Address

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Nirmala Sitharaman moved into her Kartavya Bhavan office on October 2, in time to get the work on the Budget 2026-2027 going.

Ajit Pawar's 'family reunion' gambit fails

Ajit Pawar's 'family reunion' gambit fails

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Despite forging an alliance with the faction led by his uncle, Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday failed to protect the party's traditional bastions of Pune and neighbouring Pimpri-Chinchwad, as the Bharatiya Janata Party decimated both the NCPs in the municipal corporation elections.

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

If Xi Jinping can establish control over the PLA Ground Force, relations between India and China will settle down to an even keel. The next few weeks will show whether Xi has finally succeeded in gaining control over the PLA Ground Force. That could bring about the substantive shift in India-China relations that both our leaders have been working for, observes Ambassador Prabhat Shukla.

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

A Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case related to inciting violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

US' Latest Warning For Indian Students

US' Latest Warning For Indian Students

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The US embassy in India issued a warning that law violations by Indian students could result in immediate visa cancellation, deportation and permanent travel bans.

20 Double Faults, 3 Points: 'Worst Ever' Tennis Debut Goes Viral

20 Double Faults, 3 Points: 'Worst Ever' Tennis Debut Goes Viral

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Hajar Abdelkader, competing under an Egyptian flag, appeared unfamiliar with how to play the sport, landing fewer than one in 10 first serves and needing her opponent to direct her to the correct side of the court.

Violence Against Christians On Rise

Violence Against Christians On Rise

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

There has been an increase in violence against Christians over the past 12 years -- from 147 cases in 2014 to 706 in 2025 (till November).

Solve The Tere Ishk Mein Jigsaw Puzzle!

Solve The Tere Ishk Mein Jigsaw Puzzle!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Solve this fun jigsaw puzzle, taken from a memorable scene in the film.

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Review: A Neeraj Pandey thriller

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Review: A Neeraj Pandey thriller

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

It is difficult to make conveyor belt and baggage-scanning scenes thrilling -- which is how most people trying to sneak out through the Green Channel are caught -- but Neeraj Pandey and co-director Raghav M Jairath and co-writer Vipul K Rawal make sure there is enough going on to make the series watchable, raves Deepa Gahlot.

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Qualifier Arthur Fery delivered a stunning Australian Open win by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday.

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

Vaa Vaathiyaar Review: Karthi's Swashbuckling Entertainer

Vaa Vaathiyaar Review: Karthi's Swashbuckling Entertainer

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Vaa Vaathiyar ends up being a bland yet fascinating iteration of a masala film funnelled through the prism of a quirky humorist, notes Arjun Menon.

Can You Solve The Dhurandhar Jigsaw Puzzle?

Can You Solve The Dhurandhar Jigsaw Puzzle?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Solve this fun jigsaw puzzle, taken from a memorable scene in the film.

Sharad Pawar, Eknath Shinde to fight Pune civic polls together?

Sharad Pawar, Eknath Shinde to fight Pune civic polls together?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that his party, the NCP, is in discussions with the Shiv Sena regarding seat sharing for the upcoming Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. This comes as alliances blur in the state-level elections.

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in the first 25 years of the century.

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Lost job to AI, inspired by Bunty Aur Babli: Duo held for theft

Lost job to AI, inspired by Bunty Aur Babli: Duo held for theft

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

An 18-year-old graphic designer, who claimed to have lost his job due to AI, was arrested with his NEET-aspirant woman friend on Thursday for allegedly stealing jewelry worth Rs 16 lakh.

KKR controversy: Congress asks who allowed Bangladeshi players

KKR controversy: Congress asks who allowed Bangladeshi players

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Amid the ongoing debate over remarks made by Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur against actor Shah Rukh Khan over the inclusion of a Bangladeshi player in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate questioned the role of the BCCI and the ICC in allowing Bangladeshi players to be part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction pool.

Want To Study At The University Of Surrey?

Want To Study At The University Of Surrey?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The International Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate) 2026 aims to help students from financially challenged backgrounds with their college education.

He'll be in big trouble: BJP hits back at ally Ajit Pawar

He'll be in big trouble: BJP hits back at ally Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan criticized Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's allegations of corruption in the Pimpri Chinchwad civic body, suggesting they are politically motivated ahead of upcoming elections.

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja said he hoped his long Test career, which will come to an end with his retirement after the fifth Ashes clash, inspires youngsters who are "different" that playing cricket for Australia is possible.

Music In 2 Minutes: The Jatin-Lalit Story

Music In 2 Minutes: The Jatin-Lalit Story

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Jatin-Lalit's music score for Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge is one of the best-selling soundtracks of all times and their Pehla Nasha is a song for the ages.

Can You Solve The Saiyaara Jigsaw Puzzle?

Can You Solve The Saiyaara Jigsaw Puzzle?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Solve this fun jigsaw puzzle, taken from a memorable scene in the film.

Vrusshabha Review: Even Mohanlal Can't Salvage This

Vrusshabha Review: Even Mohanlal Can't Salvage This

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Vrusshabha feels like a ChatGPT prompt gone wrong, where the lazy ask for a sure-shot 'Pan Indian' blockbuster formula gives us a flimsy period epic in the guise of an incompetently drawn 'reincarnation drama', observes Arjun Menon.

'We Will Bring The Two Brothers To Power'

'We Will Bring The Two Brothers To Power'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'Now there is no fight between us (Thackerays); now the fight is with them.'

The Directors Who Made An Impact In 2025

The Directors Who Made An Impact In 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Big films like Dhurandhar, Chhava and Kantara: Chapter 1 hit box office gold in 2025, and its directors, Aditya Dhar, Laxman Utekar and Rishab Shetty, have proved their worth. But many other directors made an impact with their 2025 releases, in various languages.

Suspect in Punjab kabaddi player's murder killed in encounter

Suspect in Punjab kabaddi player's murder killed in encounter

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

A suspect in the murder of a 30-year-old kabaddi player in Mohali was shot dead by police in an encounter. The suspect, Harpinder alias Middu, was involved in multiple crimes and had a serious criminal background.

RSS@100: The Challenges Ahead

RSS@100: The Challenges Ahead

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'The RSS, that advocated military strength, remained in the ideological doghouse for over half a century. Many of the RSS' responses even today carry the burden of this past,' points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Sreenivasan could so willingly be 'our little man' because in his heart of hearts he never felt trivial or inconsequential. And to the very end he stayed that way, the shrimp who knew he was a giant. Sreehari Nair doffs his hat to the late legend.

Sabarimala gold theft: CM Vijayan questions Sonia Gandhi-Potty meeting

Sabarimala gold theft: CM Vijayan questions Sonia Gandhi-Potty meeting

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has questioned Congress leaders regarding their alleged connections to the accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, dismissing claims of his own involvement and demanding answers about the accused's access to Sonia Gandhi.

2025 May Be Movie Biz's Best Year

2025 May Be Movie Biz's Best Year

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The industry is anticipating 2025 to deliver around Rs 13,500 crore in overall box-office collections, which would cement it as India's strongest box-office year after 2023

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Caring for one's parents is the husband's responsibility, especially if he is the earning member of the family.' 'The wife may be financially dependent on him but that does not create a legal obligation for her to serve or care for her in-laws.'