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'Kohli Promised to Call': Amit Mishra On India Snub

'Kohli Promised to Call': Amit Mishra On India Snub

Rediff.com1 days ago

Amit Mishra claims Virat Kohli assured him of an India comeback after injury but never responded, despite the leg-spinner regaining full fitness.

Amit Mishra returns to Delhi Capitals in new role

Amit Mishra returns to Delhi Capitals in new role

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach for the Delhi Capitals. Mishra, an IPL veteran who played 10 seasons for the franchise, joins a high-profile support staff.

Avinash Mishra Wins Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Avinash Mishra Wins Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Television actor Avinash Mishra defeated Rithvik Dhanjani and Orry to take home the Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 trophy.

Who Is Tanya Mishra, The 'New National Crush'?

Who Is Tanya Mishra, The 'New National Crush'?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The internet has found its latest crush, and Tanya Mishra is clearly enjoying the attention. The model-turned-actor has been flooding social media with glamorous photoshoots, fashion moments and viral videos, with her Instagram following now crossing 1.2 million.

Air Marshal Mishra Takes Charge As Ram Temple Trust CEO

Air Marshal Mishra Takes Charge As Ram Temple Trust CEO

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retired) has been appointed as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the Ram temple in Ayodhya, following a restructuring exercise to enhance administration.

Ganguly, Vaas, Yuvraj, Mishra to Lead Delhi Capitals Coaching Staff

Ganguly, Vaas, Yuvraj, Mishra to Lead Delhi Capitals Coaching Staff

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Delhi Capitals are set to introduce a new coaching setup for IPL 2027, with Sourav Ganguly expected to take over as head coach, Chaminda Vaas as bowling coach, Yuvraj Singh as batting coach, and Amit Mishra also joining the team.

Justice Mishra sworn in as Chief Justice despite Mann govt's objections

Justice Mishra sworn in as Chief Justice despite Mann govt's objections

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, despite strong objections from the Punjab government. The Mann government claimed the appointment bypassed constitutional norms and procedures, leading to a political tussle with the Centre, which defended the process.

Why Air Marshal Mishra Is The Right Man For Ram Mandir Trust

Why Air Marshal Mishra Is The Right Man For Ram Mandir Trust

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Jeetu, as he is known in the IAF, is known for his high intellect, ability to quickly grasp the essentials of complex situations and the readiness to articulate his views clearly and unambiguously. An excellent professional in every sense of the word, he has a well-trained military mind, honed by extensive operational flying and flight testing experience, avers Air Marshal B Manikantan (retd).

Champat Rai, Anil Mishra Get Clean Chit From SIT?

Champat Rai, Anil Mishra Get Clean Chit From SIT?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Former Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and ex-trustee Anil Mishra, who had stepped down amid a temple donation theft controversy, are now actively holding meetings and interacting with seers in Ayodhya. This re-emergence coincides with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) sharing its final report on alleged irregularities in Ram temple donations with the Trust, sparking speculation about its findings.

Lawyer Killed In Property Dispute In Prayagraj

Lawyer Killed In Property Dispute In Prayagraj

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A 52-year-old lawyer and college lab attendant, Satish Kumar Srivastava, was allegedly shot dead in Prayagraj by another advocate, Devendra Nath Mishra, on Thursday. The incident occurred during an altercation over a disputed Nazul land. Police have taken some individuals into custody and are investigating, with an FIR registered against Mishra and others.

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC no to easing Ashish Mishra's bail terms

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC no to easing Ashish Mishra's bail terms

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has dismissed Ashish Mishra's application to relax his bail conditions in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, preventing him from attending family functions. The court also addressed concerns raised by victim farmers' advocate Prashant Bhushan regarding the trial's conduct and witness intimidation, directing such grievances to the trial court.

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Rediff.com7 days ago

A local court in Bahraich has acquitted Ankita Jaiswal and Dilip Kumar Patel in a 2021 poisoning case that led to the death of a two-year-old and illness of four others. The court found circumstantial evidence insufficient. Ankita had been jailed since August 2021 and received free legal aid.

Verdict in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi on Oct 26

Verdict in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi on Oct 26

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

An MP-MLA court in Sultanpur has set October 26 as the date to pronounce its verdict in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi. The case stems from alleged objectionable remarks made by Gandhi against then BJP president Amit Shah in 2018. Gandhi is required to appear in court on the verdict day.

Speeding Truck Kills 4 Taking Selfies On Overbridge

Speeding Truck Kills 4 Taking Selfies On Overbridge

Rediff.com5 days ago

Four people died and three were seriously injured in Varanasi after a speeding truck collided with their SUV on an overbridge. The group of friends had stopped to take selfies when the accident occurred on Monday morning.

SC orders SIT probe into lawyers' assault complaint against police

SC orders SIT probe into lawyers' assault complaint against police

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi police commissioner to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a complaint filed by lawyers who were allegedly assaulted during a protest demanding the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. This directive comes after the Delhi High Court had dismissed a similar plea, stating it was not maintainable.

Police Hunt For Accused After Amethi Student Raped

Police Hunt For Accused After Amethi Student Raped

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A 19-year-old student in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly raped by a relative of her landlord on Thursday night. Police have registered a case based on the mother's complaint and are actively searching for the 22-year-old accused.

Delhi Police Uncovers Drug Network Exploiting Minor In Burari

Delhi Police Uncovers Drug Network Exploiting Minor In Burari

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have apprehended three more individuals, including a couple, in connection with a drug supply network in Burari, North Delhi, where a minor was allegedly used to sell heroin. This brings the total arrests to six, with significant seizures of heroin, cocaine, and MDMA. The investigation is ongoing to trace the drug source and other involved parties.

Woman Found Hanging, Husband's Family Booked For Dowry Death

Woman Found Hanging, Husband's Family Booked For Dowry Death

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A 25-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, leading to a dowry death case being registered against her husband and his parents. Her father alleged that she was harassed for dowry and ultimately killed. Two arrests have been made in connection with the case.

NIT Rourkela Develops Jackfruit Peel Filter For Fluoride Removal

NIT Rourkela Develops Jackfruit Peel Filter For Fluoride Removal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Researchers at NIT Rourkela have developed a novel material from discarded jackfruit peels, capable of removing over 90% of fluoride from contaminated water in about 10 minutes under laboratory conditions. This patented technology, which uses activated carbon modified with zirconium, offers a promising, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for decentralised water treatment, particularly in fluoride-affected regions of India.

'A disgraceful blot': Nripendra Mishra on Ram temple donation theft

'A disgraceful blot': Nripendra Mishra on Ram temple donation theft

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra stated that the alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya temple was a 'disgraceful blot' and expressed confidence that the temple management system would be improved to prevent future incidents.

After Oppn complaints, EC replaces Nandigram police chief day before bypoll

After Oppn complaints, EC replaces Nandigram police chief day before bypoll

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The Election Commission replaced the inspector-in-charge of Nandigram police station, Ajay Kumar Mishra, with Debashis Sarkar a day before the bypoll, following complaints from opposition parties alleging Mishra's closeness to the ruling party. This move comes amidst heightened political scrutiny and concerns raised by opposition leaders regarding the fairness of the election process in Nandigram, a constituency with significant political history in West Bengal.

Ranji Trophy: Deshpande scalps four to put Mumbai on top against Himachal Pradesh

Ranji Trophy: Deshpande scalps four to put Mumbai on top against Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai is on the verge of securing a crucial first-innings lead against Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group D match, thanks to pacer Tushar Deshpande's impressive four-wicket haul that bundled out the hosts for 140. Mumbai ended day one at 107 for two, needing just 33 more runs with Musheer Khan and Siddhesh Lad at the crease. In another Group D encounter, Tamil Nadu's bowlers also performed strongly, dismissing Uttarakhand for 134.

Chaar Yaar Review: Dosti, Crime, Charming Mumbai

Chaar Yaar Review: Dosti, Crime, Charming Mumbai

Rediff.com1 days ago

Chaar Yaar offers an entertaining mix of friendship, crime and the charm of old Mumbai with a happy ending, observes Divya Nair.

India's 1,200-Year-Old Swastika Well!

India's 1,200-Year-Old Swastika Well!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Built during the reign of Pallava King Dantivarman, the well features four-way steps that form a swastika pattern for easy access to water.

Delhi celebrates Dussehra as Prez, PM lead festivities

Delhi celebrates Dussehra as Prez, PM lead festivities

Rediff.com3 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan attended Dussehra celebrations in New Delhi on Tuesday. Effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnath were burnt at various Ramleela grounds, with dignitaries delivering messages on truth, righteousness, and fighting social evils. One committee also burnt a cockroach effigy to symbolise filth, leading to a complaint from AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj.

RSS affliliate BKS to hold first-ever women's conclave on Sep 30

RSS affliliate BKS to hold first-ever women's conclave on Sep 30

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) is set to host its inaugural women's conclave in New Delhi, aiming to advocate for increased representation of women farmers in agricultural policymaking. The event will bring together 7,000 women farmers to discuss their significant contributions to farming, livestock, and fisheries, and to push for policy changes, including a shift from MSP to MRP for produce.

Meerut court cites Mahabharata while sentencing Muskan, Sahil to death

Meerut court cites Mahabharata while sentencing Muskan, Sahil to death

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput, invoking the Mahabharata in its decision. The court deemed the crime "extremely cruel and grave," with the verdict bringing satisfaction to the victim's family and eliciting strong public emotion. Police had registered an FIR in March 2025, and the conviction came in September 2026 for the "blue drum" murder case.

'We have to be careful': Jamil's Uruguay warning

'We have to be careful': Jamil's Uruguay warning

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

India's head coach Khalid Jamil and left-back Akash Mishra discuss the team's short recovery time and the significant challenge posed by two-time world champions Uruguay, following their 0-4 defeat to Brazil. Despite the demanding schedule, the team remains focused on performing well in the upcoming friendly, with players acknowledging the importance of competitive football.

Sensex Plunges 1,045 Points, Nifty Hits 52-Week Low Amid FII Selling, RBI Tightening

Sensex Plunges 1,045 Points, Nifty Hits 52-Week Low Amid FII Selling, RBI Tightening

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex crashing over 1,000 points and the Nifty hitting a fresh 52-week low, driven by sustained selling from foreign institutional investors, the RBI's monetary policy tightening, and elevated Brent crude prices.

Champat Rai's driver held keys to donation boxes: SIT chargesheet

Champat Rai's driver held keys to donation boxes: SIT chargesheet

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

A nearly 70,000-page chargesheet filed by the Supreme Court-mandated SIT details the diversion of donations from the Ram temple in Ayodhya, revealing a network of eight accused who allegedly removed, concealed, and distributed pilfered funds during cash-counting, supported by 105 CCTV instances and thousands of text messages.

Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai police resorted to 'Plan B'

Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai police resorted to 'Plan B'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai Police are transporting three individuals from Kota, including a juvenile, who were apprehended in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. One of the accused is allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred on Sunday evening in Juhu.

SC orders swift action over allegations against Lakhimpur Kheri case judge

SC orders swift action over allegations against Lakhimpur Kheri case judge

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Allahabad High Court chief justice to promptly address allegations against the presiding officer of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, who is accused of transferring cases to himself and acquitting defendants. The apex court also urged the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint a new public prosecutor for the high-profile trial.

Mother Alleges Murder After Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Amethi

Mother Alleges Murder After Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Amethi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 23-year-old newlywed woman was found dead at her marital home in Amethi on Tuesday. Her mother has alleged that her daughter was murdered by her in-laws, claiming she was lured into marriage and subsequently killed. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and further action will be taken based on the report.

Over 250 Delhi-bound trains cancelled ahead of CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0

Over 250 Delhi-bound trains cancelled ahead of CJP's Jantar Mantar 2.0

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Indian Railways has cancelled over 250 trains connecting New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations ahead of a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, a move criticised by experts and passenger bodies as 'unprecedented' and 'anti-passenger'.

Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai in control vs HP; Haryana beat Chandigarh by innings

Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai in control vs HP; Haryana beat Chandigarh by innings

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sarfaraz Khan's magnificent unbeaten 139 helped Mumbai establish a commanding 258-run lead over Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group D match, while Nishant Sindhu's all-round heroics secured an innings victory for Haryana against Chandigarh.

Key Accused In Bikru Massacre Gets Bail From Allahabad HC

Key Accused In Bikru Massacre Gets Bail From Allahabad HC

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Ram Singh, driver of late gangster Vikas Dubey and an accused in the Bikru massacre case. The bail was granted on the grounds that other co-accused in similar situations have also been released. Ram Singh faces charges of murder and attempt to murder related to the July 2020 ambush where eight police personnel were killed.

Delhi Police Arrest Ranchi Man In Financial Cheating Case

Delhi Police Arrest Ranchi Man In Financial Cheating Case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Delhi Police arrested Sanju Mishra alias Tuntun Mishra from Ranchi, Jharkhand, in connection with a financial cheating case. Mishra, who runs a power tools business, is accused of fraud involving his business partner, Anup Garg. An FIR was registered in Delhi, and his bail plea was rejected by the Delhi High Court. Police are investigating his bank accounts and the fraud's modus operandi.

Jio Platforms IPO, Q2 Earnings, Crude Oil to Dictate Market Mood

Jio Platforms IPO, Q2 Earnings, Crude Oil to Dictate Market Mood

Rediff.com5 days ago

Investors are set to monitor quarterly earnings, crude oil prices, the Jio Platforms initial public offering, and foreign investor activity in the upcoming holiday-shortened week, according to market analysts.

Kiara-Sidharth Expecting Second Child

Kiara-Sidharth Expecting Second Child

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expanding their family, announcing their second pregnancy on Instagram, just a year after welcoming their daughter Saraayah.

Asian Games Chaos: Gymnast, Coach Assigned Same Room

Asian Games Chaos: Gymnast, Coach Assigned Same Room

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

The accommodation troubles around the Indian contingent in Nagoya took another bizarre turn, with gymnast Pranati Nayak and her coach Ashok Mishra assigned the same room and forced to wait until the early hours before the issue was sorted.