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9 Kashmiris held with rifles, fake licences in Maha

9 Kashmiris held with rifles, fake licences in Maha

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Nine Kashmiris were arrested in a joint operation of Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar) police in Maharashtra and Military Intelligence, Sothern Command. They were allegedly carrying nine rifles and 58 live cartridges with fake licences. The probe began after reliable information was received about some persons hailing from Jammu and Kashmir taking up jobs as security guards in cities in Maharashtra and carrying weapons with fake licences. Raids led to nine persons being arrested in Ahilyanagar with nine 12-bore rifles and 58 bullets. They hail from Rajouri in Jammu. A case was registered at Tofkhana police station under Arms Act and further probe into the racket is underway.

Sinner loses prestigious award over doping ban

Sinner loses prestigious award over doping ban

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Sinner, who retained his Australian Open title last month, failed two drug tests in March 2024 but was allowed to keep competing while he appealed his case.

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'If the BJP detoxifies the nuclear liability law, it will bring economic, environmental and, most of all, strategic benefits.' 'Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that this Budget promise is met soon -- ideally, before Mr Modi heads to his first meeting with Trump 2.0,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

T'gana tunnel collapse: 4 trapped workers located but....

T'gana tunnel collapse: 4 trapped workers located but....

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Eight persons -- engineers and labourers have been trapped under the collapsed roof of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel since February 22 and the rescue operations are on in full swing to pull them out to safety .

SLBC tunnel collapse: Railways helps with plasma cutter

SLBC tunnel collapse: Railways helps with plasma cutter

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

South Central Railway has joined the rescue teams that are engaged in locating the eight persons who remain trapped in the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel for the past six days, with necessary equipment, a senior official said on Friday.

Sonia calls Prez Murmu 'poor thing', Rashtrapati Bhavan hits back

Sonia calls Prez Murmu 'poor thing', Rashtrapati Bhavan hits back

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's reaction to President Droupadi Murmu's address to the Joint session of the Parliament on Friday stoked a controversy.

Boring Chelsea? Mourinho says '18 teams more boring than us'

Boring Chelsea? Mourinho says '18 teams more boring than us'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Jose Mourinho has again refuted criticism that his team plays dull football after Arsenal fans jeered them with chants of "Boring, boring Chelsea" during the London derby on Sunday.

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'My life has been quite difficult. I felt I could see it in words. I thought if everyone else can write, then I can too.'

I-League: Delhi FC end losing streak with win over Dempo

I-League: Delhi FC end losing streak with win over Dempo

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Delhi FC secured their first victory in 10 matches, defeating Dempo Sports Club 2-1 in the I-League.

Man killed in anti-Maoist op in MP a tribal; Cong seeks judicial probe

Man killed in anti-Maoist op in MP a tribal; Cong seeks judicial probe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

A man killed during a recent anti-Naxal operation in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district was a tribal and not a Maoist, an official said on Saturday. The opposition Congress claimed he was innocent and demanded a high-level probe and a judicial inquiry into the incident.

Telangana tunnel collapse: DM rejects reports of finding bodies

Telangana tunnel collapse: DM rejects reports of finding bodies

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Rescue efforts to locate eight people trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Telangana continue, with over 500 rescuers working on a war footing. Despite days of intensive search and rescue operations, no breakthrough has been achieved yet. Authorities have dismissed reports of bodies being found in the debris and are working to clear the debris and access the trapped workers. The tunnel collapse occurred on February 22, trapping eight personnel working on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel project. Among the trapped are two engineers, two operators, and four laborers.

Complaint in Bihar court seeks FIR against Sonia Gandhi for remarks on Prez

Complaint in Bihar court seeks FIR against Sonia Gandhi for remarks on Prez

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

A complaint was filed against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, for her 'poor thing' remark on President Droupadi Murmu. The complaint, filed by a lawyer, seeks registration of an FIR against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly disrespecting the country's highest constitutional authority. The court will hear the matter on February 10.

Ayodhya MP breaks into tears during press conference, here's why

Ayodhya MP breaks into tears during press conference, here's why

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

He lashed out at the state government terming it an "extremely sad and inhuman" crime.

Four militants held in Manipur; arms, ammo seized in search op

Four militants held in Manipur; arms, ammo seized in search op

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Four militants belonging to different proscribed outfits in Imphal Valley were arrested in separate operations by police. Among those arrested were Thokchom Ongbi Anita Devi, a PLA member, Moirangtham Ricky Singh of UNLF-K, Laishram Bishorjit Meitei of PREPAK, and Yumnam Premjit Meitei associated with Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba).

IPL PIX: Rohit-SKY show drowns CSK's fightback

IPL PIX: Rohit-SKY show drowns CSK's fightback

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday

Mismatched Season 3 Review: Breezy Watch

Mismatched Season 3 Review: Breezy Watch

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Like most rom-com shows, this one lives up to the feel-good factor to a large extent despite getting a bit boring here and there, observes Namrata Thakker.

8 trapped after tunnel collapse in Telangana; Army called in

8 trapped after tunnel collapse in Telangana; Army called in

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Eight persons were trapped inside after a section of roof collapsed in the under construction stretch in the tunnel of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project, Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said on Saturday.

'You never get bored of acting'

'You never get bored of acting'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'I feel I should do a lot of things.' 'When you have got that chance to do that, it's wonderful.'

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Archer power Royals to 50-run win over PBKS

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Archer power Royals to 50-run win over PBKS

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur on Saturday

When Shah Rukh Khan Sold A Dream

When Shah Rukh Khan Sold A Dream

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'I like to sell a dream. I like to tell stories. I'm a very good storyteller. I can convert the most boring topic into a riveting tale.'

Memories Of Another Holi Day

Memories Of Another Holi Day

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

On the way we met many groups moving towards Juhu. If the group was smaller than us we gave them a dose of colour and if the group was bigger we tried to pass silently. Sometime it worked, other times we got drowned in colour.

Russell's double powers Rudras to 1st HIL win

Russell's double powers Rudras to 1st HIL win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

UP Rudras came from a goal down to beat Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 3-1 to register their first win in the Hockey India League in Rourkela on Monday.

At least 150 die as 7.7 strong quake rocks Myanmar, Thailand

At least 150 die as 7.7 strong quake rocks Myanmar, Thailand

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The earthquake rocked many parts of Thailand including its capital Bangkok, the venue for next week's summit of BIMSTEC regional grouping that is scheduled to be attended by Modi among other leaders.

Two women among 5 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Two women among 5 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday. The gunfight broke out in the morning at a forest in the Indravati National Park area when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation. The bodies of the three Naxalites were recovered along with firearms and explosives.

Telangana tunnel collapse: Authorities mull robos for rescue ops

Telangana tunnel collapse: Authorities mull robos for rescue ops

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Scientists from the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) in Hyderabad conducted a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey inside the tunnel to look for signs of human presence.

HIL: Delhi SG Pipers beat Goansika 4-2 in shoot-out

HIL: Delhi SG Pipers beat Goansika 4-2 in shoot-out

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Tomas Domene (5th, 39th minutes) converted two penalty corners for Delhi SG Pipers, while Struan Walker (26th) and Victor Charlet (35th) were the goal scorers for Gonasika.

Twist in Kolkata triple deaths as post-mortem confirms murder

Twist in Kolkata triple deaths as post-mortem confirms murder

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

A post-mortem examination of two women and a teenage girl found dead in their Kolkata home has confirmed that they were murdered, dismissing initial speculations of suicide. The victims, members of a family facing financial difficulties, were found dead in separate rooms while the male members were involved in a car crash. The autopsy revealed injuries consistent with murder, including slit wrists and poisoning. Police have launched a murder investigation against unidentified persons, suspecting the involvement of the two brothers who claimed the deaths were suicides.

Telangana tunnel rescue ops will be complete in 2 days: Minister

Telangana tunnel rescue ops will be complete in 2 days: Minister

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said the TBM that is struck inside will be cut into pieces by using gas cutters and removed. After this, the Army, Navy, Rat Miners and NDRF teams will make another serious effort to rescue the eight persons who are missing, without compromising their own safety.

What Is Love?

What Is Love?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Love isn't what has been marketed to us all through our lives. It is not grand gestures or some big bang waiting to happen; it is an appreciation of what we have and often overlook, notes Aarti David.

Pooja, Shriya Are Drama Queens Who Love...

Pooja, Shriya Are Drama Queens Who Love...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

If you're looking for a fun, fearless and celeb-approved fashion upgrade, statement sleeves are just what you need.

Raducanu skips inspect bites spray over doping fears

Raducanu skips inspect bites spray over doping fears

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The former US Open champion said recent high-profile doping cases had made her wary.

Starlink-like device, weapons seized in Manipur during search op

Starlink-like device, weapons seized in Manipur during search op

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Security forces in Manipur have recovered a Starlink-like internet device, along with sniper rifles, pistols, grenades and other weapons from the Imphal East district. The recovery has prompted relevant agencies to investigate how the equipment found its way to the strife-torn state. Starlink does not have a license to operate in India. The recovery was made during a search operation in Imphal East on December 13. The search operation was carried out jointly by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles in coordination with the Manipur Police in Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East and Kagpokpi.

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Many of them are mutilated beyond recognition. Every day an encounter takes place.' 'Bastar has been burnt to ash.'

Eight Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Eight Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Eight Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday. The gunfight broke out in the forest when District Reserve Guard and Special Task Force of the state police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) were out on an anti-Naxalite operation. An Insas rifle and a barrel grenade launcher (BGL) were among the weapons recovered from the encounter site. This brings the total number of Naxalites killed in separate encounters in the state this year to 50.

Markets join global selloff; Sensex sinks below 80k

Markets join global selloff; Sensex sinks below 80k

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Equity benchmark Sensex on Thursday plunged about 965 points to crash below the 80,000 level due to heavy selling in global equities after the US Federal Reserve signalled fewer rate cuts next year. Besides, deep losses in consumer durables, banking and IT stocks amid foreign fund outflows added to the gloom, analysts said.

Sara's Pretty Hot Vacay Style

Sara's Pretty Hot Vacay Style

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A holiday carries the promise of breathtaking outfits and Sara Ali Khan rarely disappoints.

Leaders, Heed The 11-Year Rule!

Leaders, Heed The 11-Year Rule!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

There is a reason this 11 year phenomenon is a rule as much as it is an observation. It speaks to the nature of man and what humans are like, explains Aakar Patel.

Plan A Plan B Review: Boring And Predictable

Plan A Plan B Review: Boring And Predictable

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Tamannaah Bhatia and Riteish Deshmukh's rom-com is blah, complains Namrata Thakker. Plan A Plan B Review

'Sometimes it is boring to play the hero'

'Sometimes it is boring to play the hero'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

'I have never been scared of playing the grey, and so it is exciting for me to come back to where I started.'

Manushi's Mental State

Manushi's Mental State

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Madhuri shines brighter than the stars...Kalki goes retro... Neha's bravest shoot....