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'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Major Ramesh Upadhyay (retd), acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, claims he was tortured in jail to falsely implicate Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Bhagwat, and Indresh Kumar.

Trump ally murder: Why Kash Patel is under fire

Trump ally murder: Why Kash Patel is under fire

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel is set to face congressional scrutiny over his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, after early missteps including a false social media post claiming that 'the subject' in the killing was in custody, Al Jazeera reported.

Bihar SIR 'accurate', not a single appeal from voter: EC to SC

Bihar SIR 'accurate', not a single appeal from voter: EC to SC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Election Commission defended its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise for Bihar's voter list in the Supreme Court, calling it accurate and dismissing allegations of impropriety by political parties and NGOs.

UP man kills girlfriend, clicks selfie before dumping body

UP man kills girlfriend, clicks selfie before dumping body

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Kanpur Police on Monday said they have solved the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a 20-year-old woman, with her now-arrested boyfriend and his associate revealing that they stuffed her body in a suitcase and dumped it in Yamuna river.

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Thousands of TMC supporters thronged the rally route, waving the party flags, raising slogans and holding aloft colourful posters.

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

An agitated mob attacked a convoy carrying the accused in cultural icon Zubeen Garg's death case in Assam, leading to violence, property damage, and internet shutdowns.

Give proof, don't use dirty phrases like 'vote chori': EC to Oppn

Give proof, don't use dirty phrases like 'vote chori': EC to Oppn

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The Election Commission has responded to allegations of voter data fudging made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him to provide proof instead of creating a false narrative.

Pro-Pak handles sharing old photos of IAF crashes: India

Pro-Pak handles sharing old photos of IAF crashes: India

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India on Wednesday dismissed claims on Pakistan social media about 'Operation Sindoor', saying the neighbouring country has unleashed a 'full-blown disinformation offensive' with 'lies' and digital theatrics to control the narrative.

'Crime Wasn't Just Fraud. It Was Murder For Profit'

'Crime Wasn't Just Fraud. It Was Murder For Profit'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Murders disguised as accidents. In one horrifying case, a man insured his father, mother, and wife -- then allegedly killed them all. He claimed Rs 54 crore in insurance.

FM lists out BJP's 15 'false claims'

FM lists out BJP's 15 'false claims'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday dubbed as 'an exercise in self deception' the BJP National Executive's resolution and issued a rejoinder.

Maharashtra man booked for making false COVID-19 claim

Maharashtra man booked for making false COVID-19 claim

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The man allegedly posted a message on a WhatsApp group stating that he had contracted coronavirus infection and that he did not wish to be admitted to a hospital till his condition deteriorates.

DRI seizes Pak goods worth Rs 12 cr at Mumbai port; 2 held

DRI seizes Pak goods worth Rs 12 cr at Mumbai port; 2 held

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 28 containers of Pakistani-origin cosmetics and dry dates worth approximately Rs 12 crore at Nhava Sheva port in Navi Mumbai. Two individuals have been arrested for violating the ban on importing goods from Pakistan.

You added spice to retweet on farmers' protest, SC tells Kangana

You added spice to retweet on farmers' protest, SC tells Kangana

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court told actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut that she had "added spice" to a retweet during the 2020-21 farmers' protest, leading her to withdraw her plea for quashing a defamation complaint.

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 23 months

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 23 months

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav dismissed rumors that Azam Khan might join the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) after his release from jail.

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.'

'As Of Now Nitish Kumar Is Our Chief Minister'

'As Of Now Nitish Kumar Is Our Chief Minister'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Every party want to contest more seats, nothing wrong in it. We have to compromise to take all together as the NDA.'

Will recommend CBI probe into Zubeen Garg's death if...: Himanta

Will recommend CBI probe into Zubeen Garg's death if...: Himanta

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government would recommend a CBI inquiry if the SIT probe into singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore is found to be unsatisfactory.

IB officer arrested over false bomb alert on flight

IB officer arrested over false bomb alert on flight

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

A man arrested for allegedly sharing a bogus bomb alert on an IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata last month has turned out to be an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer.

Munnabhai should remain in jail: SC in exam proxy case

Munnabhai should remain in jail: SC in exam proxy case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court criticizes an accused in a CTET proxy exam case, referencing the movie 'Munna Bhai MBBS' and emphasizing the damage to the public examination system. The court seeks a response from Uttar Pradesh regarding the denial of bail to the petitioner.

False...: BJP vs Congress as Manipur sees fresh violence

False...: BJP vs Congress as Manipur sees fresh violence

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Congress hit back at Nadda, saying his letter to Mallikarjun Kharge is a "4D exercise - denial, distortion, distraction, and defamation".

'ChatGPT 5 Can Think Much More Quickly'

'ChatGPT 5 Can Think Much More Quickly'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

ChatGPT-5 has been trained to minimise hallucinations and avoid deception.

ED raids AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi health infra 'scam'

ED raids AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi health infra 'scam'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The investigation against Bharadwaj (45), former Delhi health minister, is understood to be linked to an Anti-Corruption Branch case into alleged corruption in health infrastructure projects by the previous AAP government.

Stop false and misleading advertisements, SC warns Ramdev's Patanjali

Stop false and misleading advertisements, SC warns Ramdev's Patanjali

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

During the brief hearing, the bench asked Patanjali Ayurved not to publish misleading claims and advertisements against modern systems of medicine.

Pak-linked hackers launched 1.5m cyber attacks on India

Pak-linked hackers launched 1.5m cyber attacks on India

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Of these only 150 attacks were successful, officials said on Monday.

Punjab LoP Bajwa booked over '50 bombs' claims

Punjab LoP Bajwa booked over '50 bombs' claims

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday demanded that Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa reveal the source of his claim that 50 bombs had reached the state, questioning if he had direct links with Pakistan. Bajwa, who had made the statement in a TV interview, said he cooperated with police but refused to divulge his sources. The police visited Bajwa's residence and questioned him about his statement. Mann also sought a clarification from the Congress party, saying the government will take strict action if Bajwa's statement was meant only to "create panic."

Pak moving troops to forward areas, indicating...: India

Pak moving troops to forward areas, indicating...: India

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Wing Commander Singh asserted that while all hostile actions have been effectively countered with proportionate responses, India has reiterated its commitment to de-escalation, conditional on reciprocal restraint from Pakistan.

Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA, to be shifted to Rajasthan jail

Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA, to be shifted to Rajasthan jail

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested Friday by a police party in Leh, two days after violent protests by supporters of the movement for statehood and extension of Sixth Schedule of Constitution left four persons dead and 90 others injured, officials said.

Delhi HC protects actor Nagarjuna's personality, publicity rights

Delhi HC protects actor Nagarjuna's personality, publicity rights

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has restrained various websites and online platforms from misusing or misrepresenting Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna's name, image and likeness for unauthorised merchandising, AI-generated material or pornographic content.

Caste census: Opposition parties claim victory

Caste census: Opposition parties claim victory

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

As the Centre announced the inclusion of caste enumeration in the next census on Wednesday, opposition parties said it is a victory for their long-standing demand and sought time-bound implementation.

Prayer or Conversion? Jemimah's father refutes claims amidst controversy

Prayer or Conversion? Jemimah's father refutes claims amidst controversy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Indian women's cricket team batter Jemimah Rodrigues' father Ivan on Friday refuted allegations that he used her membership at the prestigious Khar Gymkhana here to hold "conversion meetings" at its premises, claiming that he merely conducted prayer gatherings "in complete accordance with procedures".

Wankhede to amend defamation suit on Ba***ds...

Wankhede to amend defamation suit on Ba***ds...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court questioned IRS officer Sameer Wankhede over the maintainability of his defamation suit against Shahrukh Khan, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Netflix for allegedly maligning his reputation in their series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'.

From sidekick to showstopper, Siraj reinvents himself in England

From sidekick to showstopper, Siraj reinvents himself in England

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj produced a stellar display across five gruelling Tests to prove that he possesses both the heart and the craft to lead India's pace battery.

Patanjali barred from running 'disparaging' ads against Dabur Chyawanprash

Patanjali barred from running 'disparaging' ads against Dabur Chyawanprash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has restrained Patanjali from running disparaging advertisements against Dabur Chyawanprash, following a plea by Dabur alleging that Patanjali's ads were disparaging their product and Chyawanprash in general.

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg's cousin and Assam Police DSP Sandipan Garg was apprehended on Wednesday in connection with the singer's death in Singapore last month, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five, a senior officer said.

Khemka Murder: Shooter's Wife Refutes Police

Khemka Murder: Shooter's Wife Refutes Police

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

'My husband weighs 102 kg, has a steel rod in his leg, how can he flee like the shooter in the CCTV footage?'

Want To Buy Farm Land?

Want To Buy Farm Land?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Legally clean farmland is difficult to find. It requires time, money, and legal effort to verify the title.'

CAG exposes UP govt's false claims on Kumbh Mela success

CAG exposes UP govt's false claims on Kumbh Mela success

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The Uttar Pradesh government's oft-repeated claims about the success of the 2013 Kumbh Mela have fallen flat, with the Comptroller and Auditor General pointing out various failures and pitfalls in the mega event.

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'We are not all Abduls, you know. Our community has any number of retired civil and defence officers, doctors, engineers, lawyers.'

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Don't Want IT Notice? Read This NOW!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Tax evaders, BEWARE! The Income Tax department is using AI data analytics to bust fake deductions, flag HRA fraud, and trace digital footprints.

Sebi clears Adani of Hindenburg allegations

Sebi clears Adani of Hindenburg allegations

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

In a big boost to tycoon Gautam Adani, markets regulator Sebi on Thursday cleared the billionaire and his group of stock manipulation allegations made by US short-seller Hindenburg Research, saying fund transfer between group companies did not fall foul of any regulation.