Delhi riots: SC flags 'planning and mobilisation' role of Khalid, Imam

The Supreme Court on Monday said prosecution material suggests that activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were involved in "planning, mobilisation and strategic direction" of the 2020 Delhi......

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; releases 5 others

The Supreme Court on Monday refused bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case but granted it to five others, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and......

HC rejects pleas of Hizbul chief's sons in terror funding cases

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed the pleas of two sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and others challenging framing of charges against them in different terror funding cases.......

'Delhi riots pre-planned, attack on sovereignty', police tells SC

Strongly opposing the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in the February 2020 riots in the city, the Delhi police told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it was not......

2025's A to Z OF ENTERTAINMENT

As the year draws to a close, Rediff Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya takes a look at the hits and misses, the highs and lows, the newsmakers and the dealbreakers in alphabetical order.  ......

Why Waheeda Rehman Left Guru Dutt

'Everyone at Guru Dutt Productions would get monthly salaries.Waheedadidi would get Rs 2,500 per month. And that was the reason why she left.' Celebrating Guru Dutt's birth centenary on July 9 with......

Bollywood's Ladies Cheer Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Akhtar held the doors open for *everyone* at a special screening of his new film, 120 Bahadur. Family, friends, colleagues and veterans lined up to watch his new patriot offering, which is......

Salman's 'Heroine' Who Became His Sister

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rukhsar Rehman/Instagram Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Rukhsar Rehman entered the world of movies in the '90s when she was just a teenager. Now in 2025, after navigating......

Can Bangladesh finally win their maiden Asia Cup?

IMAGE: For Bangladesh, the Asia Cup has historically been a story of promise without silverware. Photograph: ANI Photo Bangladesh will begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong at the Sheikh......

Secrets of 90s cricket? Latif's book vows to expose

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has promised to "reveal everything" about the match-fixing scandals that rocked Pakistan and world cricket in the '90s in his biographical account which he said......

Afghanistan name Champions Trophy squad amid boycott calls

IMAGE: Afghanistan may be faced with some off-field distractions in Pakistan with Group B rivals England and South Africa being urged to boycott their matches. Photograph: Afghanistan Cricket......

3rd Test: Saud and spinners put Pakistan in charge

IMAGE: Pakistan's Saud Shakeel celebrates after reaching his century. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/X Saud Shakeel's crafty 134 fetched Pakistan a handy first-innings lead before their spinners......

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asian Games

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/Twitter The entire coaching staff of Pakistan men's hockey team was reportedly sacked by country's sports board-run committee after it failed reach the......