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Aravalli definition on hold as SC orders expert review

Aravalli definition on hold as SC orders expert review

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has kept in abeyance its previous verdict on the definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges and proposed a high-powered committee to examine the issue.

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Sehili was placed in a pre-trial detention centre in Ussuriysk, about 100 km (60 miles) north of Vladivostok. He could have faced up to two years in a Russian jail.

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The beautiful twinkling Christmas markets that come up across the world, as December begins, allow you to step into the magic Christmas.

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Dharmendra's Top 10 Action Movies

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Dharmendra got his He Man image with Phool Aur Patthar, which was so strong that he never managed to fully shrug it off.

7 more Maoists killed in Andhra Pradesh encounter

7 more Maoists killed in Andhra Pradesh encounter

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Seven more Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with police in Andhra Pradesh, a day after six Maoists were gunned down in the same area. The operation took place in Maredumilli, Alluri Sitaramaraju district. One of the deceased was identified as Meturi Jokha Rao alias Tech Shankar, a key figure in the Maoist movement.

How security forces capture strategic Maoist strongholds in Bastar

How security forces capture strategic Maoist strongholds in Bastar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

A security camp has been established in the Naxalite-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh to improve security and facilitate development. The camp, set up by security forces, aims to dominate the area, secure development works, improve coordination with villagers, and intensify anti-Naxal operations.

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'The natural barrier that is Aravalli, you are demolishing it, then who will stop the desert?' 'In future, I predict that people will roam around with oxygen cylinders in Delhi because they won't be able to breathe.'

Soldier killed in J-K encounter; hunt launched for hiding terrorists

Soldier killed in J-K encounter; hunt launched for hiding terrorists

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

A soldier critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in the Udhampur district succumbed to his injuries. A joint search operation by the Army and police is underway in the remote forest area.

Judge dissents as CJI-led bench recalls pro-green order

Judge dissents as CJI-led bench recalls pro-green order

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court, in a 2:1 majority, has recalled its previous judgment prohibiting the Centre from granting retrospective environmental clearances to projects violating environmental norms, paving the way for reconsideration of the issue.

Jadavpur University row: Students rename Kolkata after Maoist leader

Jadavpur University row: Students rename Kolkata after Maoist leader

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

An ultra-Left students' outfit, RSF, has triggered a row by symbolically naming the venue of its state conference after Maoist leaders killed by security forces. The conference was held at Jadavpur University.

8 Places To Be For A Perfect Christmas

8 Places To Be For A Perfect Christmas

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Which are some of most special places in the world to celebrate Christmas?

Europa League: Villa edge Basel; Roma rout Celtic

Europa League: Villa edge Basel; Roma rout Celtic

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory at Basel on Thursday, with goals from Evann Guessand and Youri Tielemans keeping their Europa League campaign on a strong footing.

MP mandates Bhagavad Gita sessions for trainee cops

MP mandates Bhagavad Gita sessions for trainee cops

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Madhya Pradesh Police training wing has directed all its centres to hold Bhagavad Gita recital sessions for recruits, aiming to help them lead a 'righteous' life. This follows a similar directive for Ramcharitmanas recitals.

Haaland nets ninth league goal as City edge Brentford

Haaland nets ninth league goal as City edge Brentford

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Manchester City posted a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brentford to jump to fifth spot in the English Premier League table on Sunday.

PIX: Palace move up to fourth, Brighton held at home

PIX: Palace move up to fourth, Brighton held at home

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday

Encounter in Kulgam: 2 terrorists killed, 3 soldiers injured

Encounter in Kulgam: 2 terrorists killed, 3 soldiers injured

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Two unidentified terrorists were killed and three soldiers injured in an encounter in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said in Srinagar.

EPL: Arsenal march on, Salah hits 250 for Liverpool

EPL: Arsenal march on, Salah hits 250 for Liverpool

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Arsenal maintained a searing pace at the top of the Premier League with a straightforward 2-0 win at Burnley, while Liverpool snapped a dreadful four-match losing run with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa to climb provisionally to third.

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon.

UP forest department uses female howls to lure elusive wolf

UP forest department uses female howls to lure elusive wolf

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Forest Department in Bahraich is employing innovative tactics to capture an elusive wolf, which it believes is the sixth and last remaining of the pack that has instilled fear among locals with several attacks in the last few months.

PIX: Arsenal stay top; Haaland on fire for Manchester City

PIX: Arsenal stay top; Haaland on fire for Manchester City

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Erling Haaland took his league tally this season to 11 in eight games with both goals in City's 2-0 home win over Everton -- a result that temporarily put City above Arsenal on goals scored.

EPL PIX: Arsenal tighten title grip; Chelsea stumble

EPL PIX: Arsenal tighten title grip; Chelsea stumble

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Arsenal re-established their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 home win against Brentford on Wednesday and for the second evening running the goals flowed as Aston Villa won 4-3 in a thriller at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Sunderland snatch last-gasp win to stun Chelsea

Sunderland snatch last-gasp win to stun Chelsea

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Sunderland extended their strong return to the Premier League on Saturday when they dealt Chelsea a 2-1 home defeat with substitute Chemsdine Talbi curling in a winner deep into stoppage time.

Fadnavis vows job priority for locals at Vadhavan Port

Fadnavis vows job priority for locals at Vadhavan Port

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said local residents must be given priority in jobs at the upcoming Vadhavan Port project in Palghar district, and warned that any attempts to deprive them of their 'rightful employment' at the mega facility would not be tolerated.

Top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma killed in encounter

Top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma killed in encounter

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Top Naxalite commander Madvi Hidma, who had masterminded several attacks over the last two decades, was killed in an encounter in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, a breakthrough Chhattisgarh Police described as the 'last nail in the coffin' of the insurgency.

Coal mine protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, 30 cops injured

Coal mine protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, 30 cops injured

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Villagers protesting against the expansion of a coal mine clashed with police in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, resulting in injuries on both sides. The protest stems from opposition to the Amera extension coal project of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), despite the land acquisition process being completed in 2016.

3 Maoists killed in Jharkhand encounter; AK-56, INSAS rifle recovered

3 Maoists killed in Jharkhand encounter; AK-56, INSAS rifle recovered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Three members of a banned Maoist splinter group were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district. The encounter took place in a forest area near Kechki village. Weapons and cartridges were recovered from the site.

'New York Is Not For Sale', Zohran Mamdani Tells Trump

'New York Is Not For Sale', Zohran Mamdani Tells Trump

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani and two of his most prominent backers, United States Senator Bernie Sanders and US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, framed his election as a one-on-one battle versus President Donald Trump and his administration at a raucous rally at the Forest Hills stadium in New York City's Queens borough.

Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel allocated portfolios following a major cabinet reshuffle, with Harsh Sanghavi becoming Deputy CM and receiving Home and Industries. New ministers, including Rivaba Jadeja, were also assigned responsibilities.

All or nothing: The enigma called Pant!

All or nothing: The enigma called Pant!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

MCG to Barsapara: Gambhir and Pant might be feeling a sense of deja vu

Court nod for President Murmu's 4WD convoy to Sabarimala

Court nod for President Murmu's 4WD convoy to Sabarimala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Sabarimala temple on October 22. The Kerala High Court has granted permission for the VVIP convoy movement, and security rehearsals are underway.

Dharmasthala case: SIT recovers skeletal remains near Netravati ghats

Dharmasthala case: SIT recovers skeletal remains near Netravati ghats

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Dharmasthala case has recovered skeletal remains during a search operation in Banglegudda forest, near the Netravati bathing ghats in Dakshina Kannada district. The remains have been sent for forensic examination.

Why Rupee Depreciation Should Not Be Resisted

Why Rupee Depreciation Should Not Be Resisted

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Calibrated depreciation will help rebalance external fundamentals, offset some of the tariff differentials with competitors, improve the competitiveness of domestic substitutes vis-a-vis Chinese imports, and contribute to the easing of financial conditions at a time when the inflation rate is unusually low,' explains Sajjid Z Chinoy, head of Asia Economics at JP Morgan.

Man kills girlfriend, then witness, over affair suspicion

Man kills girlfriend, then witness, over affair suspicion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The two women went missing on Friday, following which a police complaint was lodged, they said.

Jharkhand seeks Centre's nod to bring 50 bison from MP for PTR

Jharkhand seeks Centre's nod to bring 50 bison from MP for PTR

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Jharkhand's Palamau Tiger Reserve seeks permission to import bison from Madhya Pradesh to address dwindling population.

'Girls Are Taking A Leap Of Faith Every Day'

'Girls Are Taking A Leap Of Faith Every Day'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Bandana Preyashi, the bold IAS officer from Bihar who took on dreaded dons, is the court-appointed mentor to 18-year-old Sakshi, who had fled home to follow her IAS dream.

More than 100 anti-terror ops carried out in Jammu daily

More than 100 anti-terror ops carried out in Jammu daily

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

A top police officer in Jammu says that the presence of foreign terrorists in the region's dense forests is a major challenge, and that efforts are underway to neutralize them. He also noted the use of technology like drones by terrorists and criminals.

Bengal jail minister shown door for threatening female forest officer

Bengal jail minister shown door for threatening female forest officer

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Speaking to reporters at Kanthi in Purba Medinipur district, Giri said he will resign but won't apologise.

Want To Study MBA At IIFM?

Want To Study MBA At IIFM?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Indian Institute of Forest Management is inviting applications from aspiring management graduates to apply for its various two-year full-time residential MBA programmes.

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Forest and tribal rights activist Alok Shukla will on Friday receive the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize -- 2024 for successfully leading a community campaign that saved 4.45 lakh acres of biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

Siddaramaiah reveals why he met Modi in Delhi

Siddaramaiah reveals why he met Modi in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and insisted on demands pertaining to the state, including on Fair Recovery Price of sugarcane, All India Institute of Medical Sciences for Raichur, the release of flood relief among others.