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No coercive action: SC relief to owners of old vehicles in Delhi-NCR

No coercive action: SC relief to owners of old vehicles in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered authorities not to take coercive action against owners of diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi-NCR.

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.'

T20 Mumbai finalists honour plane crash victims

T20 Mumbai finalists honour plane crash victims

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

T20 Mumbai final: Teams observe minute's silence, wear black armbands for Ahmedabad crash victims

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with children

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with children

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

In his message, he conveyed best wishes to the nation, emphasising the festival's significance in strengthening the bond between siblings.

Massive row in Kashmir over emblem plaque at Hazratbal mosque

Massive row in Kashmir over emblem plaque at Hazratbal mosque

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

A massive controversy is raging in Jammu and Kashmir after a plaque with the Ashoka emblem was vandalised in the Hazratbal shrine as parties on Saturday accused Waqf Board chief Darakshan Andrabi of hurting religious sentiments by using the national emblem in the mosque and demanded registration of a criminal case and her immediate removal.

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'As the sweet fragrance of modak fills the air, we fold our hands and bow down to the God of wisdom.'

B'desh fighter jet crash: 25 children among 27 dead

B'desh fighter jet crash: 25 children among 27 dead

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The F-7 BGI aircraft, a training fighter jet manufactured in China, experienced a "mechanical fault" moments after takeoff and crashed into the two-storey building of Milestone School and College at Diabari in Dhaka's Uttara area on Monday.

Kolkata gangrape: Lawyer of accused cites 'love bites', claims framing

Kolkata gangrape: Lawyer of accused cites 'love bites', claims framing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Advocate Raju Ganguly, who appeared for Mishra in court, maintained that the suspect did not perpetrate any torture on the victim and referred to the presence of "love bites" on his client's body in support of his claim.

Dipika Kakar Diagnosed With Stage 2 Liver Cancer

Dipika Kakar Diagnosed With Stage 2 Liver Cancer

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Earlier this month, television actor Shoaib Ibrahim had shared upsetting news about his wife, television actor Dipika Kakar, about having a tennis ball-sized tumour in her liver.

Wadiyars, Shivakumar in war of words over Chamundi Hill ownership

Wadiyars, Shivakumar in war of words over Chamundi Hill ownership

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

A controversy has erupted in Mysuru over the ownership of Chamundi Hill, home to the Chamundeshwari Temple, ahead of the Dasara festival. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family criticized Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's statement that the hill is not the property of Hindus alone, leading to a heated exchange and raising questions about the nature of the upcoming Dasara celebrations.

'Mastermind Of This Game Is Fadnavis'

'Mastermind Of This Game Is Fadnavis'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Devendra Fadnavis is stating that Marathas must feel OBCs are not happy with reservations for the Marathas and therefore they are protesting.'

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The last Friday prayers of Ramzan (Jumatul Vida) were not allowed to be held at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud also sought response of priest Shailendra Kumar Pathak Vyas by April 30 on the plea of the mosque committee.

Hardik Pandya Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple

Hardik Pandya Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya offered prayers at the Somnath temple in Gujarat as he seeks to turn around his team's fortunes in IPL 2024.

My Friend, My Fortress Of 50 Years

My Friend, My Fortress Of 50 Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'Dayanand never needed an occasion to be present -- just a reason. And I've never had to look far when I needed a shoulder,' says Arun Khanna.

For Pujara Batting Was Like Meditation

For Pujara Batting Was Like Meditation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Every innings he played will be remembered along with every drop of sweat he shed to display the purity of technique with resilience, recalls veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.'

'Need a football court!': SC on 2000 accused in Senthil Balaji case

'Need a football court!': SC on 2000 accused in Senthil Balaji case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has criticized the Tamil Nadu government for implicating over 2000 individuals in the cash-for-jobs scam involving former minister V Senthil Balaji, demanding details of all accused and witnesses.

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

UN chief Antonio Guterres, US President Donald Trump, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were among scores of world leaders who offered condolences to the people of India in wake of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Record rains wreak havoc in Jammu, Srinagar flooded; 41 dead

Record rains wreak havoc in Jammu, Srinagar flooded; 41 dead

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

After record rains wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir over the past two days, the death toll in related incidents rose to 41, most of them victims of the landslide on a Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route, while there was some let-up in the showers on Wednesday, allowing relief efforts to pick up pace.

Lt Col Purohit welcomed with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in Pune

Lt Col Purohit welcomed with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in Pune

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, received a grand welcome upon his return to Pune. Supporters celebrated his acquittal after a special court noted a lack of reliable evidence against him.

'Going by your prayer...': SC junks plea on Tirupati laddu row

'Going by your prayer...': SC junks plea on Tirupati laddu row

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday junked a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus under the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led regime.

Man who led funeral of terrorists is on US wanted list

Man who led funeral of terrorists is on US wanted list

Rediff.com13 May 2025

In trying to portray a globally sanctioned terrorist as a 'common man', Pakistan was exposed when its top official publically outed crucial details about Hafiz Abdul Rauf, including his national identity number which matched details in the database of the United States sanction list of terrorists.

AI 171 Crash: 'Stay Strong India'

AI 171 Crash: 'Stay Strong India'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined her industry colleagues in mourning the loss of lives in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.

Parag's Note To Late Wife: 'Shefali Was Sab Ki Maa'

Parag's Note To Late Wife: 'Shefali Was Sab Ki Maa'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'In the chaos of grief, it's easy to be swept away by noise and speculation. But Shefali deserves to be remembered by her light.'

It's Eid al-Fitr

It's Eid al-Fitr

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Glimpses of Eid Namaaz, March 31, 2025.

Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe breaks silence on shooting in Canada

Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe breaks silence on shooting in Canada

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The cafe said in an Instagram post that they were "processing the shock" but stand firm against violence.

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

SEE: LSG owner Goenka visits Tirupati Tirumala temple

SEE: LSG owner Goenka visits Tirupati Tirumala temple

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The Tirumala temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is among the most revered and visited pilgrimage sites in India, drawing millions of devotees every year.

11 Star Couples Blessed With Baby Girls

11 Star Couples Blessed With Baby Girls

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Sidharth and Kiara have embraced parenthood for the first time, they are not the only star couple to have been blessed with a daughter in recent years, we take a look at Bollywood couples who became parents to daughters.

Why Did Manoj Sinha Accept Blame For Pahalgam Massacre?

Why Did Manoj Sinha Accept Blame For Pahalgam Massacre?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The delayed timing of J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's admission has more to do with deflecting the thrust of the Opposition attack on the prime minister and Union home minister during the monsoon session of Parliament, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Stray dog problem due to inaction, says SC; reserves order

Stray dog problem due to inaction, says SC; reserves order

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

A two-judge bench of the top court had on August 11 directed authorities in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to start picking up stray dogs from all localities "at the earliest" and relocate the animals to dog shelters.

Gautam Adani at Shree Jagannath Dham in Puri

Gautam Adani at Shree Jagannath Dham in Puri

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his family members on Saturday attended the Rath Yatra in Puri and offered prayers. Accompanied by wife Priti, son Karan and other family members, Adani paid obeisance to Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, by standing in front of their chariots near Gundicha Temple, considered the deities' aunt's house.

HC rejects plea to rename Shahi Idgah mosque as 'disputed structure'

HC rejects plea to rename Shahi Idgah mosque as 'disputed structure'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking the use of 'disputed structure' instead of 'Shahi Eidgah Mosque' in Mathura case proceedings.

Sanjay Dutt, Yami Offer Prayers At Golden Temple

Sanjay Dutt, Yami Offer Prayers At Golden Temple

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Sanjay Dutt visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar with Uri Director Aditya Dhar, who's directing Dutt in his next. Accompanying them was a special guest.

2 dead in stampede after panic over wire at UP temple

2 dead in stampede after panic over wire at UP temple

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The incident occurred at the Avsaaneshwar temple in the Haidergarh area during the holy month of Shravan on Monday when devotees had gathered at the temple for 'jalabhishek' (offering water as a ritual). The electric current spread through the tin shed as the wire fell, triggering panic and a stampede in the temple premises.

Maharashtra leaders' 'sanatani terror' remarks spark row

Maharashtra leaders' 'sanatani terror' remarks spark row

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Remarks by Congress and NCP (SP) leaders in Maharashtra suggesting the term 'Sanatani terrorist' have sparked a controversy, drawing strong criticism from the BJP, which accuses them of 'Hindu hatred' and 'appeasement politics'.

Vadodara bridge collapse: Woman watches helplessly as family drowns

Vadodara bridge collapse: Woman watches helplessly as family drowns

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A woman's desperate pleas for help went unanswered as her husband and two children drowned after a bridge collapsed in Gujarat, India, claiming 10 lives.

Yunus announces general elections in Bangladesh

Yunus announces general elections in Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced that the next general election will be held in February 2026, marking the first anniversary of the 'July Uprising'.

Odisha girl set afire by 3 dies after fortnight-long battle for life

Odisha girl set afire by 3 dies after fortnight-long battle for life

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

A 15-year-old girl in Odisha, India, has died after allegedly being set on fire by unidentified assailants. The incident has sparked outrage and prompted investigations by local authorities.