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Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas Review: Wasted Potential

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas Review: Wasted Potential

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas: An average watch instead of a compelling nightmare, notes Mayur Sanap.

Ghaziabad car owner fined for not wearing helmet

Ghaziabad car owner fined for not wearing helmet

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

A car owner in Ghaziabad was wrongly issued a challan for 'not wearing a helmet' due to a mix-up. Police acknowledged a 'human error' and are investigating the incident.

Paper leak: HC cancels 2021 Rajasthan police recruitment exam

Paper leak: HC cancels 2021 Rajasthan police recruitment exam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Justice Sameer Jain cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress governments in the state and gave a detailed verdict.

'I Haven't Felt Like I Am Being Typecast Yet'

'I Haven't Felt Like I Am Being Typecast Yet'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

'I found the role quite challenging as I have never done anything like this before. I was uncertain as to how I will pull it off. But with each challenge there was a different level of excitement that I felt'

What forced top Maoist leader Bhupathi to lay down arms

What forced top Maoist leader Bhupathi to lay down arms

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Senior Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi surrendered to police in eastern Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district after negotiations. He was a founding member of the People's War Group (PWG) and carried a bounty of Rs 6 crore on his head.

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.

'A Celebration Of Honest Citizens Of Our Nation'

'A Celebration Of Honest Citizens Of Our Nation'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'We may not be perfect, but there are many like Inspector Mahima Basor who are trying to move bricks each day with their choices and their courage.'

Shilpa-Malaika's Day Out With Ganpati

Shilpa-Malaika's Day Out With Ganpati

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Shilpa Shetty skipped Ganpati celebrations at home, as the family is in mourning over a personal loss. But the actor did step out to pray to Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja.

Nurses 'throw' books critical of religion at official in Mumbai

Nurses 'throw' books critical of religion at official in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Nurses at a Mumbai hospital allegedly threw books critical of religion at an official who gifted them, claiming the books hurt their religious sentiments. A video of the incident has gone viral.

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Revealed: What caused the deadly bus fire in Kurnool

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Andhra Pradesh police investigate the cause of a deadly bus fire in Kurnool, suspecting a battery explosion contributed more to the blaze than the two-wheeler's fuel tank. DNA profiling of the charred bodies is underway.

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A special investigation team (SIT) has been formed in Madhya Pradesh to investigate the deaths of 14 children in Chhindwara, suspected to be linked to a toxic cough syrup. The investigation includes arrests, exhumations, and a ban on the implicated cough syrup.

'Could Ajit Pawar Have Known?'

'Could Ajit Pawar Have Known?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Everyone involved in this transaction must be punished and penalised.'

TN special teams to monitor drug firms after cough syrup deaths

TN special teams to monitor drug firms after cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Tamil Nadu has formed special teams to monitor drug manufacturers after deaths of infants in Madhya Pradesh were linked to a cough syrup made by a Tamil Nadu-based company. Inspections are being conducted at pharmaceutical firms across the state.

Bihar's 'Singham' Roars Into Battle

Bihar's 'Singham' Roars Into Battle

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Former IPS officer Shivdeep Lande, the popular Maharashtra-born 'supercop' calls Bihar his 'karmabhoomi.'

Kerala boy sexually assaulted by 14 men for 2 years

Kerala boy sexually assaulted by 14 men for 2 years

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Nine people, including two government employees, have been arrested from Kasaragod district in Kerala for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy after befriending him on a mobile app for the LGBTQ community, police said on Tuesday.

Saiyaara Arrives On OTT In September

Saiyaara Arrives On OTT In September

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

September has packed in quite a bit on OTT, with many series and movies seeing their digital premiere. Joginder Tuteja lists the OTT menu for the month.

Around 500 cops deployed for TVK chief Vijay's Karur rally: Police

Around 500 cops deployed for TVK chief Vijay's Karur rally: Police

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Referring to the findings of the preliminary investigation, he denied the claims of a section that there was a stone pelting during the rally.

Youth held in Ukraine surrendered to avoid jail: Gujarat cops

Youth held in Ukraine surrendered to avoid jail: Gujarat cops

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

A Gujarat resident, Majoti Sahil Mohammed Hussein, enlisted in the Russian military to avoid a prison sentence in a drug-related case and subsequently surrendered to Ukrainian forces. His family is appealing to the Indian government for his return.

75-year-old NRI groom held over murder of US woman in Punjab

75-year-old NRI groom held over murder of US woman in Punjab

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

A 71-year-old US citizen of Indian origin was allegedly killed shortly after arriving in Ludhiana to marry a 75-year-old UK-based NRI. Police suspect the groom orchestrated the murder for financial gain.

Deadly cough syrup toll rises to 20 in MP; Kerala bans Sresan medicines

Deadly cough syrup toll rises to 20 in MP; Kerala bans Sresan medicines

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla confirmed that 20 children have died after consuming contaminated cough syrup. An investigation is underway, and action has been taken against the manufacturer, doctor, and FDA officials.

Wife spots missing husband after 8 years in Instagram reel

Wife spots missing husband after 8 years in Instagram reel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Police said the accused, Jitendra alias Bablu, had left his pregnant wife, Sheelu, in 2018 and was living in Ludhiana, Punjab, where he had allegedly remarried.

3 Maoists carrying Rs 14 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

3 Maoists carrying Rs 14 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Bodies of three Maoists, including a woman cadre, were recovered from the site, along with a self-loading rifle (SLR), a .303 rifle, a 12-bore gun and other Naxalite-related materials, the SP said.

Ex-MD duped of Rs 70L for 'aiding' Pahalgam terrorists

Ex-MD duped of Rs 70L for 'aiding' Pahalgam terrorists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The fraudsters threatened the victim, claiming that ATS Delhi had conducted a search operation in Mumbai in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack, and that his name had surfaced alongside those of builders, industrialists, and bureaucrats.

Lawyer in Rahul Gandhi defamation case dies by suicide

Lawyer in Rahul Gandhi defamation case dies by suicide

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Lawyer Firoz Pathan, who was suffering from depression, allegedly took the extreme step on September 4, said Dharmesh Patel, inspector of Maroli police station in neighbouring Navsari district where the body was found.

'Vijay's late arrival swelled crowd': What caused Karur stampede?

'Vijay's late arrival swelled crowd': What caused Karur stampede?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

'The TVK Twitter account said Vijay will come at 12 and crowd started coming in from 11 AM. He came at 7.40 PM. The people lacked sufficient food water under the hot sun'

Life term provisions under SC/ST act added in Haryana cop suicide case

Life term provisions under SC/ST act added in Haryana cop suicide case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Charges under the SC/ST Act have been added to the FIR in the alleged suicide case of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar following a plea by his wife. The case involves allegations of caste-based discrimination and harassment against senior officers.

Body of missing Navy official found in Matheran gorge

Body of missing Navy official found in Matheran gorge

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The decomposed body of a Navy official, who went missing during a trek at Matheran hill station near Mumbai, has been found in a gorge. Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating.

Mumbai encounter specialist cop Daya Nayak promoted to ACP rank

Mumbai encounter specialist cop Daya Nayak promoted to ACP rank

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Senior police inspector Daya Nayak, once known as an 'encounter specialist', was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. Other senior inspectors were also promoted.

RPF constable shot 'bearded' man twice: Witness

RPF constable shot 'bearded' man twice: Witness

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

A witness in the July 2023 train shooting incident, where an RPF constable allegedly killed four people, testified in a Mumbai court, describing the events.

16 BSF jawans awarded gallantry medals for Op Sindoor

16 BSF jawans awarded gallantry medals for Op Sindoor

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Among the medal winners are a deputy commandant rank officer, two assistant commandants and an inspector.

Dalit man lynched in UP after being mistaken for thief; 5 held

Dalit man lynched in UP after being mistaken for thief; 5 held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A 40-year-old Dalit man was allegedly lynched by villagers in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, who mistook him for a thief. The incident occurred amid rumours of drone surveillance being used to mark houses for robberies. Five persons have been arrested, and three police personnel have been suspended for alleged negligence. The Congress party has demanded a SIT probe and the resignation of the Chief Minister.

Romance Hits Hard On OTT

Romance Hits Hard On OTT

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

A lot of entertaining content is coming your way on OTT this week! Namrata Thakker lists your entertainment, coming up, so you can binge-watch movies and shows high on romance, drama and humour.

Lokah Controversy: Why Dulquer Salmaan Is Saying Sorry

Lokah Controversy: Why Dulquer Salmaan Is Saying Sorry

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Dulquer Salmaan's production house, Wayfarer Films, has issued an apology after a dialogue in their latest film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra sparked controversy for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Kannada-speaking community.

Haryana IPS suicide: Wife asks why DGP not named in FIR

Haryana IPS suicide: Wife asks why DGP not named in FIR

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The wife of a senior Haryana police officer who allegedly committed suicide has questioned the FIR filed in the case, citing incomplete information and seeking amendments to include all accused and reflect appropriate sections of the SC/ST Act.

Karur stampede FIR blames Vijay for 'deliberate delay'

Karur stampede FIR blames Vijay for 'deliberate delay'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

A TVK source said Vijay has been asked by the police not to visit the government facility to visit the victims of the September 27 stampede due to the sensitive law and order situation.

Haryana IPS officer's suicide note alleges anti-Dalit bias, names DGP

Haryana IPS officer's suicide note alleges anti-Dalit bias, names DGP

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A senior Haryana Police officer's suspected suicide has sparked controversy after a note he left behind accused senior officers of harassment and caste-based discrimination. His wife has demanded an FIR against the state police chief.

Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams doctor's arrest

Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams doctor's arrest

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has defended a doctor arrested in connection with cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh, attributing the incident to failures in the drugs regulatory system.

Vote deletion can't be done online: EC on Rahul charge

Vote deletion can't be done online: EC on Rahul charge

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Election Commission has refuted allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that CEC Gyanesh Kumar is protecting 'vote chors,' calling the claims incorrect and baseless.

'Entire Leh would've burned down': DGP justifies firing

'Entire Leh would've burned down': DGP justifies firing

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Ladakh Director General of Police S D Singh Jamwal on Saturday said forces were compelled to open fire on protesters, else the entire Leh would have been burned to the ground.

IPS officer's wife claims harassment led to his suicide

IPS officer's wife claims harassment led to his suicide

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The wife of a Haryana Police officer who allegedly died by suicide has claimed his death was the result of 'systematic persecution' by high-ranking officers and has filed a complaint requesting an FIR be registered.