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Recipe: Fiery Mirchi Ka Salan

Recipe: Fiery Mirchi Ka Salan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

If you have never tasted Hyderbadi Mirchi Ka Salan you have missed something in life.

FULL TEXT: President Murmu's address to the nation on eve of 80th I-Day

FULL TEXT: President Murmu's address to the nation on eve of 80th I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

In her address to the nation on the eve of the country's 80th Independence Day, the president stressed that just as government and society remain united to ensure national security, everyone must contribute through joint and concerted efforts to safeguard the present and future of students.

Red Fort 4th Most Visited Tourist Attraction

Red Fort 4th Most Visited Tourist Attraction

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Red Fort attracted 5 per cent of domestic tourists in FY25.

8 Stunning Indian Forts That Became Stunning Hotels

8 Stunning Indian Forts That Became Stunning Hotels

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Many of India's ancient forts, once the strongholds of mighty kings and seats of empires, have been transformed into magnificent luxurious hotels. Steeped in centuries of royal history, they offer guests a chance to relive the grandeur of a bygone era.

Siya Goyal family's spice shop shut over food safety breach

Siya Goyal family's spice shop shut over food safety breach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice to a spice and dry fruits shop in Pune, owned by the family of Siya Goyal, an accused in a murder case, ordering it to cease operations due to alleged violations of food safety norms, including suspected adulteration and labelling issues.

UN report links JeM to Red Fort blast, warns of women-only terror wing

UN report links JeM to Red Fort blast, warns of women-only terror wing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A UN Security Council report indicates that Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was reportedly linked to a terror attack on the Red Fort in New Delhi. The report also highlights JeM's activities, including the establishment of a women-only wing and its presence in the region.

CJP protest rekindles memories of Delhi's landmark street agitations

CJP protest rekindles memories of Delhi's landmark street agitations

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Recent protests by CJP supporters attempting to march towards Parliament in Delhi highlight a recurring pattern of public demonstrations in the capital over the past 15 years. The article details several significant protests, including the 2021 farmers' tractor rally, the 2011 Anna Hazare movement, the 2012 Nirbhaya protests, anti-CAA demonstrations, and the 2023 wrestlers' protest, all of which involved attempts to reach central Delhi's high-security zones to press demands.

Prashant Kishore claims aides detained ahead of Bankipur bypoll

Prashant Kishore claims aides detained ahead of Bankipur bypoll

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishore has accused the ruling BJP and the state government of using police to harass his party workers, alleging that over 16 leaders were detained ahead of the Bankipur Assembly by-election. Despite the alleged intimidation, Kishore expressed "200 per cent" confidence in his victory.

6 Famous Rath Yatras Across India

6 Famous Rath Yatras Across India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

On July 16 begins the Puri Rath Yatra for Lord Jagannath. Where else is Lord Jagannath celebrated?

SC to hear Surendra Gadling's bail plea in Elgar Parishad case next week

SC to hear Surendra Gadling's bail plea in Elgar Parishad case next week

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling, who has been incarcerated for seven-and-a-half years in the 2018 Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, with the hearing scheduled for next week.

Protests demanding Pradhan's resignation sweep India

Protests demanding Pradhan's resignation sweep India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Nationwide protests against the NEET paper leak have intensified across several Indian states, with demonstrators condemning the Delhi Police crackdown and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress party has called for further demonstrations, while various student and political groups have organised marches and sit-ins, some leading to clashes with police.

PHOTOS: Modi meets Red Fort blast survivors

PHOTOS: Modi meets Red Fort blast survivors

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

"Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice!" Modi said in a post on X.

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Why Malaysia Is Winning Indian Tourists

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Go once. You will know, even before you board the flight home, that you will return.

Red Fort blast: Hunt for third vehicle intensifies

Red Fort blast: Hunt for third vehicle intensifies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Security agencies are searching for a third car believed to be connected to the Red Fort blast case. While two vehicles have been traced, a third, suspected to be a Maruti Brezza, remains untraced.

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

'I thought this generation was no good, will not be able to do much with all this social media etc. But then, they surprised us.'

Lord's Test: Mandhana, Harmanpreet, Deepti hit fifties as India make 285 vs England

Lord's Test: Mandhana, Harmanpreet, Deepti hit fifties as India make 285 vs England

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma struck well-timed fifties but regular strikes helped England bundle out India for 285 on the opening day of the one-off women's Test at Lord's on Friday.

Rajasthan Minister's Son Receives Death Threat Over Phone

Rajasthan Minister's Son Receives Death Threat Over Phone

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Dhananjay Singh, son of Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, has reported receiving a death threat over the phone. A case has been registered, and police are investigating the matter, which also includes allegations of social media threats.

NIA arrests man who sheltered Red Fort bomber

NIA arrests man who sheltered Red Fort bomber

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Faridabad resident for allegedly harbouring Dr Umar-un Nabi, the man who drove the explosive-laden car that blasted outside the Red Fort in Delhi on November 10, killing 15 people.

Closely monitoring situation: US on Red Fort explosion

Closely monitoring situation: US on Red Fort explosion

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The US Department of State's Consular Affairs, in a "security alert", said that "while the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, the Government of India has placed several Indian states on high alert."

Mumbai On Red Alert For Extremely Heavy Rain

Mumbai On Red Alert For Extremely Heavy Rain

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mumbai, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds over the weekend. The city has already experienced over 100 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, leading to delays in local train services, though public transport remains operational.

Parliamentary panel refuses discussion on Red Fort blast

Parliamentary panel refuses discussion on Red Fort blast

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs refused to discuss the Red Fort blast during a meeting, citing the pre-set agenda of 'Disaster Management'.

Apple harvest made J-K man quit Red Fort terror plot

Apple harvest made J-K man quit Red Fort terror plot

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Investigations into the 'white collar' terror module busted after the recent car bombing near Red Fort showed that the mastermind Dr Umar-un Nabi had attempted to recruit a second suicide bomber but could not succeed as he backed out of the terror plot citing the need to help his family during the apple harvest, officials said on Sunday.

I Celebrated My Birthday With Messi. No, Really.

I Celebrated My Birthday With Messi. No, Really.

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

When I planned my 27th birthday trip to Kerala, I had a very clear vision in mind. There would be beaches. There would be the backwaters. There would be long boat rides, cute cafs and perhaps a fancy dinner overlooking the water. What I did not anticipate was celebrating my birthday with Lionel Messi.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

What do we eat when we watch football?

4 killed in landslide, wall collapse in Pune, two swept away; 500 shifted

4 killed in landslide, wall collapse in Pune, two swept away; 500 shifted

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

A landslide in Maval tehsil, Pune district, has buried a house, with three family members feared trapped. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF and police, while heavy rainfall has also caused waterlogging and partial closure of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Pune-Mumbai Expressway, old highway suspended after heavy rains

Pune-Mumbai Expressway, old highway suspended after heavy rains

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

A landslide near Tunnel 2 on the Khopoli-Kusgaon 'Missing Link' has caused significant traffic diversions on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Pritam And Pedro Review: Buddy Comedy Falls Flat

Pritam And Pedro Review: Buddy Comedy Falls Flat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Arshad Warsi can create an air of levity around anybody but Vir Hirani's stiff screen presence as Pritam Parkar has no vibe to match his peevish, pitiable Pedro Gonsalves, observes Sukanya Verma.

2 cartridges, explosives collected from Red fort blast site

2 cartridges, explosives collected from Red fort blast site

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

More than 40 samples have been collected till now.

Red Fort blast toll rises to 12; Delhi on high-alert

Red Fort blast toll rises to 12; Delhi on high-alert

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening. Till last night, nine people were confirmed to have died in the blast and 20 others were injured, officials said.

Red Fort blast: Cops register FIR under UAPA, Explosives Act

Red Fort blast: Cops register FIR under UAPA, Explosives Act

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Raids are being conducted at multiple locations by Delhi Police. The national capital has been placed on high alert with strict vigil being maintained at the airport, railway stations and bus terminals.

'Blast took place in a slow-moving vehicle near Red Fort'

'Blast took place in a slow-moving vehicle near Red Fort'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A high-intensity explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the Home Minister is being briefed.

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year, mandating that app-based communication services like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal must be continuously linked to an active, physical SIM card within the device.

Being targeted for Red Fort Blast, say Kashmiri students

Being targeted for Red Fort Blast, say Kashmiri students

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) alleges that Kashmiri students are facing profiling, eviction, and intimidation in northern states after the Red Fort blast in Delhi, urging Prime Minister Modi to intervene.

Police detains Faridabad car dealer in Red Fort blast case

Police detains Faridabad car dealer in Red Fort blast case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A car dealer from Faridabad has been detained in connection with the Red Fort blast case. Delhi Police has directed second-hand car dealers to verify and share details of recent vehicle sales.

Suicide haram in Islam: Owaisi slams Red Fort bomber

Suicide haram in Islam: Owaisi slams Red Fort bomber

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday condemned a video of Red Fort suicide bomber, saying suicide is 'haram' in Islam and the killing of innocents is a 'grave sin'.

New Red Fort CCTV footage shows exact moment i20 car exploded

New Red Fort CCTV footage shows exact moment i20 car exploded

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

CCTV footage has emerged showing the moment of the explosion near Delhi's Red Fort. The footage shows a sudden fireball engulfing the screen, followed by chaos.

Red Fort blast: NIA take 'terror docs' to Anantnag forest

Red Fort blast: NIA take 'terror docs' to Anantnag forest

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

They said the NIA sleuths, assisted by police and CRPF, brought along two of the accused, Dr Adeel Rather and Jasir Bilal Wani, arrested in connection with the "white collar" terror module.

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

According to sources, a man named Tariq from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, who has been arrested, is said to have given the Hyundai i20 car to Umar Mohammad.

Modi to lead International Yoga Day from Kolkata

Modi to lead International Yoga Day from Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations from Kolkata's iconic Red Road on June 21, with over 210 Indian Missions organising events at nearly 2,500 locations worldwide under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.

CCTV shows tremors, panic inside Red Fort metro station after blast

CCTV shows tremors, panic inside Red Fort metro station after blast

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The footage shows some commuters instinctively rushing further inside the station, seeking safety as the impact of the explosion becomes apparent.