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Congress central leadership intervenes in DMK alliance discord

Congress central leadership intervenes in DMK alliance discord

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Congress high command has intervened to manage discord within the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu, following controversial remarks by state leaders regarding power-sharing demands.

Election of 45 Bihar MLAs challenged in HC

Election of 45 Bihar MLAs challenged in HC

Rediff.com1 days ago

Petitions have been filed in the Patna High Court challenging the election of 45 members of the Bihar legislative assembly, including Speaker Prem Kumar.

SC rejects plea against Assam CM Sarma over 'shooting' video

SC rejects plea against Assam CM Sarma over 'shooting' video

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has declined to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding a viral video, advising petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court instead.

Grabbing breasts, pulling pyjama string is rape attempt: SC sets aside HC order

Grabbing breasts, pulling pyjama string is rape attempt: SC sets aside HC order

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court has overturned an Allahabad High Court order, ruling that grabbing of breasts and pulling the pyjama string amount to "attempt to rape".

Wow! Just Look At Samantha, Sheetal On The Red Carpet

Wow! Just Look At Samantha, Sheetal On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com1 days ago

On February 17 in Mumbai, the Vogue Values: Women of Excellence event brought together some of the country's most influential women across arts, sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and culture.

FIH Pro League: New skipper, new start: India eye comeback

FIH Pro League: New skipper, new start: India eye comeback

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The Indian men's hockey team, led by new captain Hardik Singh, is looking to rebound from recent losses as they begin the FIH Pro League's overseas leg against Spain in Hobart. The team aims to use these matches to refine their strategy and build momentum for upcoming major tournaments.

Gold, Silver Fall: Investors Must Stay Cautious

Gold, Silver Fall: Investors Must Stay Cautious

Rediff.com1 days ago

The recent correction suggests that while precious metals hedge geopolitical tension and inflation, they are not immune to sharp short-term corrections and profit-booking.

Kerala Story 2: HC issues notices to producers, CBFC

Kerala Story 2: HC issues notices to producers, CBFC

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Kerala high court is now reviewing the certification of The Kerala Story 2 after a petition raised concerns about its potential to incite communal disharmony and misrepresent events related to Kerala.

Over 4,000 AI cameras, 15K personnel deployed for India AI Impact Summit

Over 4,000 AI cameras, 15K personnel deployed for India AI Impact Summit

Rediff.com3 days ago

Over 4,000 AI-enabled cameras and 15,000 security personnel are deployed for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, ensuring high-level security and surveillance.

Fans Turn Up Heat Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash in Colombo

Fans Turn Up Heat Ahead of India-Pakistan Clash in Colombo

Rediff.com5 days ago

Fans gather in huge numbers at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash, with confidence and emotions running high on both sides.

Jhuggi residents near PM's residence to vacate, will shift to new houses

Jhuggi residents near PM's residence to vacate, will shift to new houses

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Residents of three jhuggi-jhopri (JJ) clusters near the prime minister's residence in Delhi have been asked to vacate their premises after the Centre allotted them permanent houses under a rehabilitation plan.

CRPF sets up 43 bases above 6,000 feet in J-K to hunt terrorists

CRPF sets up 43 bases above 6,000 feet in J-K to hunt terrorists

Rediff.com2 days ago

The CRPF has established 43 temporary operating bases in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir to search for and eliminate terrorists hiding in high-altitude areas.

Why Mallya can't return to India: 'legally barred from leaving UK'

Why Mallya can't return to India: 'legally barred from leaving UK'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya informed the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that he is unable to provide a definite timeline for his return to India, citing the revocation of his passport and also being legally barred from leaving the UK.

Markets bleed; Sensex tumbles 1,236 pts on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Markets bleed; Sensex tumbles 1,236 pts on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Rediff.com1 days ago

Benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent while Nifty closed near 25,450 on Thursday following an across-the-board sell-off amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

Manipur violence: SC seeks CBI status report in 2 weeks

Manipur violence: SC seeks CBI status report in 2 weeks

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to submit a status report on the FIRs related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence and is considering having the Manipur or Gauhati High Courts monitor the trials.

Sensex rebounds, climbs 316 pts; banks, metal stocks shine

Sensex rebounds, climbs 316 pts; banks, metal stocks shine

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Stock markets rebounded on Friday with the benchmark Sensex closing higher by 316 points after heavy buying in banking and metal shares amid optimism over trade deal progresses and India's participation in Pax Silica.

Protests in UP against film Yadav Ji Ki Love Story

Protests in UP against film Yadav Ji Ki Love Story

Rediff.com2 days ago

Members of the Yadav community in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, staged a protest against the film 'Yadav Ji Ki Love Story,' claiming it could disrupt social harmony and hurt community sentiments. Protesters burned posters and demanded a ban on the film's release, threatening legal action and further agitation if their demands are not met.

SC orders 75-year-old monk to vacate Mumbai temple, gives 4 year-time

SC orders 75-year-old monk to vacate Mumbai temple, gives 4 year-time

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has ordered a 75-year-old monk to vacate a portion of the Babulnath Temple in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court order after a decades-long dispute.

Grey's Anatomy Eric Dane Passes Away

Grey's Anatomy Eric Dane Passes Away

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Eric Dane of Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria fame passes away at the age of 53.

T20 World Cup: India have ticked a lot of boxes, says Suryakumar

T20 World Cup: India have ticked a lot of boxes, says Suryakumar

Rediff.com2 days ago

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team has ticked almost all the boxes in the group stage, expressing satisfaction with the collective batting effort as it heads into the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.

Mammootty Completes Dubbing for Patriot

Mammootty Completes Dubbing for Patriot

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mammootty completes dubbing for the highly anticipated espionage thriller Patriot, also starring Mohanlal and Fahadh Faasil.

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in Dec; remains below RBI tolerance band

Inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in Dec; remains below RBI tolerance band

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 1.33 per cent in December 2025 mainly due to higher prices of kitchen essentials, including vegetables and protein-rich items.

Official axed over 'hasty' minority grants after Ajit Pawar's death

Official axed over 'hasty' minority grants after Ajit Pawar's death

Rediff.com2 days ago

A senior Maharashtra government official has been removed from his post following allegations of irregularities in granting minority status to 75 educational institutions after the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. An inquiry has been ordered to investigate the matter.

National Herald case: HC to hear ED plea against Gandhis on Mar 9

National Herald case: HC to hear ED plea against Gandhis on Mar 9

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for March 9 on the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging a trial court order that refused to acknowledge its chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case.

Shivakumar like a railway engine, makes a lot of noise: Cong leader

Shivakumar like a railway engine, makes a lot of noise: Cong leader

Rediff.com4 days ago

Shivakumar had said on February 14 that the Congress high command and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would examine the statements being made by party MLAs.

What Happens When A High Court Judge Resists Transfer?

What Happens When A High Court Judge Resists Transfer?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'Refusal does not invite immediate legal penalty; it invites Constitutional unease.'

Hanumankind lights up Colombo ahead of India-Pak clash

Hanumankind lights up Colombo ahead of India-Pak clash

Rediff.com5 days ago

The atmosphere at the R Premadasa Stadium reached a fever pitch on Sunday evening as rapper Hanumankind delivered a high-energy performance ahead of the much-awaited India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

India, US to sign interim trade deal in March: Goyal

India, US to sign interim trade deal in March: Goyal

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that an interim trade agreement between India and the US is likely to be signed in March and operationalised in April, with chief negotiators meeting in Washington to finalize the details.

Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Assam Cong ex-chief Borah quits, seeks time as BJP woos him

Rediff.com4 days ago

Borah told reporters outside his residence that he has sought time from the Congress high command to reconsider his decision

Valeo's India play: Rs 2,150 cr investment, 3x sales by 2028

Valeo's India play: Rs 2,150 cr investment, 3x sales by 2028

Rediff.com1 days ago

French automotive component maker Valeo on Wednesday said it will invest over Rs 2,150 crore in India and treble its annual sales in the country to around Rs 7,510 crore by 2028.

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for multinational companies (MNCs) deepening their focus on artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, and global capability centres (GCCs), supported by the city's strong pharmaceutical (pharma) base, deeptech talent pool, and a policy environment that encourages high-value investment.

Is Bill Gates attending AI Impact Summit at New Delhi?

Is Bill Gates attending AI Impact Summit at New Delhi?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attending the high-profile AI Impact Summit with government sources saying he will not attend the meeting while a spokesperson of his foundation contradicted, saying he is. Gates featured among the tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists listed as speakers on the official website of the AI Impact Summit, underway in the national capital from February 16-20.

Relief for Rajpal Yadav as HC suspends sentence in Rs 9 cr cheque bounce case

Relief for Rajpal Yadav as HC suspends sentence in Rs 9 cr cheque bounce case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Delhi High Court has suspended actor Rajpal Yadav's sentence in a cheque bounce case until March 18, allowing his release from jail after he deposited Rs 1.5 crore.

SC Slams RERA: 'Better to Abolish It'

SC Slams RERA: 'Better to Abolish It'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Except facilitating builders in default, it is not doing anything else. Better to just abolish this institution.'

Independent Director Exits Hit Multi-Year High

Independent Director Exits Hit Multi-Year High

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Less than 12 per cent of the exits were from companies with Rs 10,000 crore in market capitalisation or above.

Maha scraps 5% Muslim quota in jobs, education; Oppn slams move

Maha scraps 5% Muslim quota in jobs, education; Oppn slams move

Rediff.com2 days ago

The previous Congress-NCP government had issued an ordinance to grant a 16 per cent quota to Marathas and five per cent to Muslims.

Manasa Varanasi Lives In A Romcom Until...

Manasa Varanasi Lives In A Romcom Until...

Rediff.com1 days ago

Manasa Varanasi dresses like she's permanently floating through the soft-focus frame of a rom-com dressed in florals and cottagecore. But every now and then, the Couple Friendly actress switches lanes.

T20 World Cup: Team India Confident Abhishek Sharma Will Bounce Back

T20 World Cup: Team India Confident Abhishek Sharma Will Bounce Back

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak supports Abhishek Sharma after recent failures in the T20 World Cup, emphasizing the importance of avoiding overanalysis and trusting the player's plans.

Recipe: Varun's Black Pepper Paneer

Recipe: Varun's Black Pepper Paneer

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Packed with punchy flavours, the chef's burnt garlic and black pepper paneer goes well with a Chinese meal.

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Babar Azam's demotion and Shaheen Afridi's omission after India defeat were tactical moves ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8.