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Maha BJP stays induction of leader linked to Palghar mob lynching

Maha BJP stays induction of leader linked to Palghar mob lynching

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

State BJP president Ravindra Chavan issued the directive after Choudhary's induction into the saffron party at an event in Palghar, invited criticism from various quarters.

Rashid Confirms Second Marriage

Rashid Confirms Second Marriage

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Star spinner Rashid Khan has put an end to swirling rumours about his relationship status, confirming that he has indeed tied the knot for the second time.

Emma breaks silence on dating Alcaraz rumours

Emma breaks silence on dating Alcaraz rumours

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu are generating major excitement - not just for their upcoming mixed doubles debut at the US Open

Ashwin says Kohli's Test retirement was deliberate

Ashwin says Kohli's Test retirement was deliberate

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin said that while everyone wants Virat Kohli back playing Tests for India, his decision to retire was his choice, and it should be respected.

Kajal Aggarwal Reacts To Death Hoax

Kajal Aggarwal Reacts To Death Hoax

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'While I personally the baseless news amusing, it was quite sad to see how disturbed my family felt.'

How rumours of burning of holy book fuelled Nagpur violence

How rumours of burning of holy book fuelled Nagpur violence

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Violence erupted in central Nagpur at around 7.30 pm om Monday with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing outfit for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, leaving six persons and three policemen injured, officials said.

'It's painful to see educated people indulging in shameful act'

'It's painful to see educated people indulging in shameful act'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A doctor at a Saharanpur hospital denies rumors of his detention following the arrest of a colleague accused of having links with the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group.

The Ordeal Of An IndiGo Passenger

The Ordeal Of An IndiGo Passenger

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'They collected our passports and boarding passes. The chaos continued. There was no coordination amongst the IndiGo staff and airport staff.'

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2026

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2026

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla, who is following in the footsteps of his famed astrologer father, the late Bejan Daruwalla, helps you navigate the Naya Saal.

Rashmika Gets Us Excited About Thamma

Rashmika Gets Us Excited About Thamma

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The weekend saw film folk take a break from Diwali parties and attend the Thamma premiere in Mumbai.

Sidda stands firm as Shivakumar reminds Cong of the 'word'

Sidda stands firm as Shivakumar reminds Cong of the 'word'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The tug-of-war between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar over the CM post turned into a war of words on Thursday as the two faced off over keeping up a promise.

Smriti Mandhana Sparks Dating Rumours

Smriti Mandhana Sparks Dating Rumours

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Palash Muchhal shared a photo of them cutting a cake with the caption '5' .

Hardik Rings In 32nd Birthday With New Flame

Hardik Rings In 32nd Birthday With New Flame

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Hardik Pandya went public with his sizzling new romance, whisking girlfriend model Mahieka Sharma away to a sun-kissed, undisclosed beach getaway for his birthday bash.

3K personnel deployed as Kabir's mosque plan heightens Dec 6 heat in Bengal

3K personnel deployed as Kabir's mosque plan heightens Dec 6 heat in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Governor C V Ananda Bose, meanwhile, urged citizens not to be swayed by "provocative statements and rumours" and asked the state to ensure there was 'no disturbance anywhere'.

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.

Why Raina Backs KL Rahul to Stay with Delhi Capitals

Why Raina Backs KL Rahul to Stay with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The former CSK stalwart also noted that Axar Patel's consistency over recent years positions him as a natural leader within the DC core. But the trickier decision, according to Raina, concerns veteran opener Faf du Plessis, who endured a lean run with just 202 runs from nine games.

'50 Congress MLAs' Defection Is No Joke'

'50 Congress MLAs' Defection Is No Joke'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Definitely BJP is creating trouble in the water. That's all. It's fishing in troubled waters.'

Hrithik-Saba's Diwali Date

Hrithik-Saba's Diwali Date

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Producer Ramesh Taurani's Diwali Bash was truly star-studded.

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, until now based in Britain and a regular on the country's richest billionaires tally, has decided to quit the UK as the Labour Party-led government's feared tax shake-up for the super-rich nears, according to a UK media report on Sunday.

Putin orders N-drills amid uncertainty over Trump meet to end Ukraine war

Putin orders N-drills amid uncertainty over Trump meet to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin supervised strategic nuclear forces drills amid uncertainty surrounding a potential summit with US President Donald Trump to address the Ukraine conflict.

Tamil Nadu on alert as Cyclone Ditwah approaches coast

Tamil Nadu on alert as Cyclone Ditwah approaches coast

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah is moving towards the Tamil Nadu coast, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall. The state government is reviewing preparedness measures, and a red alert has been issued for southern and delta districts.

Varanasi: How Much Priyanka, Mahesh Babu Were Paid

Varanasi: How Much Priyanka, Mahesh Babu Were Paid

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

S S Rajamouli announced his new epic Varanasi at a grand event at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City over the weekend.

Juhi Bhatt, The Girl Everyone's Googling Right Now

Juhi Bhatt, The Girl Everyone's Googling Right Now

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The internet's got a new favourite mystery girl -- Juhi Bhatt. The influencer and content creator has recently been making headlines as Ranveer Allahbadia's (aka BeerBiceps) rumoured girlfriend.

Haaland's legacy grows as Norway dare to dream big!

Haaland's legacy grows as Norway dare to dream big!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Haaland bagged a double in Sunday's 4-1 win over Italy to bring his extraordinary scoring tally in 2026 World Cup qualifying to 16 goals, twice any other player in Europe.

Caste blocs enter Karnataka power tussle; Cong on alert

Caste blocs enter Karnataka power tussle; Cong on alert

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

In a fresh twist to the ongoing power struggle in Karnataka, caste groups backing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar on Thursday threw their weight behind them, with one warning Congress against unseating the incumbent CM while the other community strongly batted for Shivakumar's elevation.

Sidda-Shivakumar call truce, but tensions simmer beneath

Sidda-Shivakumar call truce, but tensions simmer beneath

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Opposition parties and political analysts in Karnataka believe the 'truce' between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is temporary, a lull before the storm and a 'strategic adjustment'.

BJP forced 3 Jan Suraaj candidates to withdraw from Bihar polls: Kishor

BJP forced 3 Jan Suraaj candidates to withdraw from Bihar polls: Kishor

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor alleges that the BJP pressured three Jan Suraaj Party candidates to withdraw from the Bihar elections, accusing the ruling NDA of threatening opposition candidates and urging the Election Commission to ensure candidate security. The BJP denies the allegations.

Sebi Protects Stock Prices From Rumours

Sebi Protects Stock Prices From Rumours

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The change will help companies address market rumours without being worried about the impact on deal pricing.

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Engaged?

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Engaged?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

While neither star officially confirmed the engagement, sources close to the couple suggest that they are set to tie the knot in February.

Rohit to team: 'Shun the rumours, focus on winning'

Rohit to team: 'Shun the rumours, focus on winning'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma exhorted his teammates to shut down outside noises and rumours and focus on winning the ongoing fifth Test against Australia that will help them retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.' 'Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't question it.'

Is This Hardik Pandya's New Love?

Is This Hardik Pandya's New Love?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Mahieka Sharma has featured in music videos, indie films, and campaigns for Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo, while walking the ramp for designers Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre and Tarun Tahiliani.

Karnataka power tussle: Is Shivakumar biding his time?

Karnataka power tussle: Is Shivakumar biding his time?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified, amid speculation about chief minister change in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, citing an alleged "power-sharing" agreement involving CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023.

Ranveer Clarifies Divorce Rumours

Ranveer Clarifies Divorce Rumours

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Bollywood stars attend the launch party of a Tiffany store at the NMACC in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The 14 Longest Hindi Movies

The 14 Longest Hindi Movies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

We look at the longest Hindi movies through the years, and interestingly, most of them have done well.

Rs 14,000 crore from World Bank used in Bihar polls: Jan Suraaj

Rs 14,000 crore from World Bank used in Bihar polls: Jan Suraaj

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Jan Suraaj Spokesperson and one of the key architects of the Party, Pavan Verma, levelled serious allegations that funds from the World Bank meant for some other project were diverted for the Bihar Assembly elections by the central government and distributed to women voters in the state.

Former Prof held for sexually abusing woman, seeking Rs 1.5 crore

Former Prof held for sexually abusing woman, seeking Rs 1.5 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

A retired professor from Bengaluru University has been arrested following accusations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and extortion by a 37-year-old woman. The professor, B C Mylarappa, is accused of harassing the woman for months and demanding Rs 1.5 crore.

High alert in Bareilly; drones deployed, internet services suspended

High alert in Bareilly; drones deployed, internet services suspended

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Security has been increased across four districts in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly division for Dussehra, with internet services suspended in Bareilly district for 48 hours to prevent the spread of rumors and maintain public order.

'No Leader Like Nitish Babu In Bihar'

'No Leader Like Nitish Babu In Bihar'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Nitish Kumar is the only leader who gave us everything.'

'Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai' mirrors Nitish Kumar's refusal to slow down

'Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai' mirrors Nitish Kumar's refusal to slow down

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The Bihar chief minister had a point to prove in the latest assembly elections, which were held amid speculations of a fatigue factor, if not downright anti-incumbency, made worse by rumours of his indifferent health.