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'Vijay Is Still In KG': BJP

'Vijay Is Still In KG': BJP

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'Vijay is a very confused, amateur politician.'

Centre to bring new drug law after MP cough syrup deaths

Centre to bring new drug law after MP cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

A new law is being proposed to grant statutory powers to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.

Fuel loading at India's first fast-breeder reactor to begin next week

Fuel loading at India's first fast-breeder reactor to begin next week

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Fuel loading at India's first prototype fast-breeder reactor in Kalpakkam is expected to start next week, marking a significant step in the country's nuclear program.

'Sai knows what areas he needs to get better at'

'Sai knows what areas he needs to get better at'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Sai was never under pressure as he is mentally very tough: Kotak

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday

Pant's return in focus as India A take on South Africa

Pant's return in focus as India A take on South Africa

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant's return to competitive cricket after a three-month injury-enforced hiatus will be the primary focal point of India A's four-day match against South Africa A.

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Thousands of TMC supporters thronged the rally route, waving the party flags, raising slogans and holding aloft colourful posters.

Dynastic politics pose grave threat to democracy, says Tharoor

Dynastic politics pose grave threat to democracy, says Tharoor

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

"It is high time India traded dynasty for meritocracy. This would require fundamental reforms, from imposing legally mandated term limits to requiring meaningful internal party elections, together with a concerted effort to educate and empower the electorate to choose leaders based on merit," Tharoor said.

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The searches by the ED also covered certain vehicle owners, auto workshops, and traders in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kottayam and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).

Deepesh takes 5 as India U-19 take Day 1 honours

Deepesh takes 5 as India U-19 take Day 1 honours

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Seamer Deepesh Devendran impressed with a five-wicket haul to help India Under-19 bowl out Australia U-19 for 243, on Day 1 of the first Youth Test.

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'They are totally disconnected with farm activities which their families have been involved in for years.'

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Reality show to apps, Mathrubootham spreads funding wings

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Within weeks of announcing his exit as executive chairman of the global software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Freshworks, its founder Girish Mathrubootham appears to be on an investment spree.

Pakistan pull out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India

Pakistan pull out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Pakistan has pulled out of the Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in India in November-December.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bus fire: Sleeping passengers charred beyond recognition

Bus fire: Sleeping passengers charred beyond recognition

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

For many passengers killed in a fire in the ill-fated private bus in this district on Friday, death struck without a warning.

Tesla, VinFast Fail To Make A Splash In India

Tesla, VinFast Fail To Make A Splash In India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

In September, Tesla and VinFast accounted for less than 0.5 per cent of all EV registrations.

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

TVK cadres are worried, the leadership looks weak, and the party is not fully prepared for the 2026 elections, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

Samson added to Ranji squad for Maha game

Samson added to Ranji squad for Maha game

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Kerala will have a new captain in Mohammed Azharuddeen.

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday.

I didn't visit Karur because...: Vijay on why he skipped town

I didn't visit Karur because...: Vijay on why he skipped town

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Vijay said the truth about the fatal incident will come out soon, and hinted he was ready to face action.

'Imposing Hindi Will Affect BJP's Prospects In Tamil Nadu'

'Imposing Hindi Will Affect BJP's Prospects In Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'The vast majority of BJP supporters in Tamil Nadu can't speak any language other than Tamil.' 'When rural Tamil Nadu can't speak any other language than Tamil, how are they going to convince them that they have to learn Hindi?'

Don't tell us...: Tharoor slams Trump as Cong corners Modi on Russian oil

Don't tell us...: Tharoor slams Trump as Cong corners Modi on Russian oil

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

As US President Donald Trump claimed that India will significantly reduce Russian oil imports by year-end, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday hit back by criticising him for making announcements on behalf of New Delhi.

Never has such a large number...: Stalin on Kurur stampede

Never has such a large number...: Stalin on Kurur stampede

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

CM Stalin assured that such a tragedy "should never happen" in the future either.

Foxconn Chief's Ride May Bring Good News For Tamil Nadu

Foxconn Chief's Ride May Bring Good News For Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

What transpired during that drive was one of the most compelling investment pitches made by an Indian state in decades.

'All I Want Is A Roof Of My Own'

'All I Want Is A Roof Of My Own'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Hardworking people who toil from dawn to dusk and beyond speak about their everyday lives and what they want from the sarkar as Bihar prepares to vote.

Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will conduct testing, inspection and auditing of cough syrup manufacturers.

MP govt to fund treatment of kids affected by 'toxic' cough syrup

MP govt to fund treatment of kids affected by 'toxic' cough syrup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Madhya Pradesh government will cover the full cost of treatment for children suffering from kidney infections after consuming a contaminated cough syrup in Chhindwara and Betul districts. This decision follows the deaths of fourteen children in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure linked to the 'toxic' Coldrif cough syrup.

Madras HC to hear Karur stampede case today

Madras HC to hear Karur stampede case today

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Madurai Bench of the high court will on Friday hear the case related to the Karur stampede incident, which claimed the lives of at least 41 people and over 100 were injured.

Bomb threat at Vijay's Chennai home days after stampede

Bomb threat at Vijay's Chennai home days after stampede

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Chennai Police received a phone call claiming that a bomb had been planted at the ECR, Neelankarai residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief and actor C Joseph Vijay, officials said.

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

'IOB Bets Big On M&A Financing'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'This is an area where good lending can happen, and that is one of the priorities for the next quarter.'

Sudharsan wants to be versatile like K L Rahul

Sudharsan wants to be versatile like K L Rahul

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India's Test No 3 Sai Sudharsan said his primary aim is to win matches for the team rather than focusing on individual goals.

Hema Malini: 'Vijay Shouldn't Have Invited So Many People'

Hema Malini: 'Vijay Shouldn't Have Invited So Many People'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'He knows people in a small town like Karur would give anything for a glimpse of the superstar.'

TVK moves HC seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede deaths

TVK moves HC seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede deaths

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

A group of advocates led by TVK's advocates' wing president S Arivazhagan went to the residence of Justice M Dhandapani on Greenways road here and made a mention.

EC to launch phased voter list revision, may start with poll-bound states

EC to launch phased voter list revision, may start with poll-bound states

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The Election Commission is ramping up preparations for a special intensive revision of voter lists across India, assessing the progress made on mapping current electors with voters as per the last SIR in different states.

The Movies That Are Ruling The Box Office

The Movies That Are Ruling The Box Office

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Gujarati films are crossing the Rs 100 crore mark, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has surged past Rs 300 crore, Marathi film Dashaavtar has already topped Rs 50 crore and Tamil blockbuster Coolie has raked in over Rs 250 crore.' 'These successes show that regional cinema is no longer niche.'

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

'Vijay Is Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'Vijay is not in the mood to care for the people even now.' 'Everybody is traumatised but Vijay is not consoling them.'

Cough Medicine Deaths: Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller

Cough Medicine Deaths: Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The Rajasthan government has suspended the state drug controller and halted the distribution of medicines manufactured by Kaysons Pharma following reports of children's deaths allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup.

Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh compensation for kin of TN stampede victims

Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh compensation for kin of TN stampede victims

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Expressing his condolences to the bereaved families in a social media post on Sunday, he said a sum of Rs 20 lakh would be given to the families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh to those who sustained injuries.