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BMW driver who urinated in public view in Pune sent to police custody

BMW driver who urinated in public view in Pune sent to police custody

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The accused man identified as Gaurav Ahuja was arrested from Karad in Satara district after being on the run, the police said.

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The three-year-old girl who had gone missing under mysterious circumstances last Sunday evening from India Gate was found a week later in West Delhi's Janakpuri area under equally dramatic sequence of events.

Who's Aditi Mistry?

Who's Aditi Mistry?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Aditi Mistry has entered the Bigg Boss 18 house as a wild card contestant along with Yamini Malhotra and Edin Rose.

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I want to categorically deny any association with these accounts and their content. The statements being circulated are not my views and do not reflect my opinions in any way.'

While India Celebrated with Champagne, Shami Did THIS

While India Celebrated with Champagne, Shami Did THIS

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

One quiet moment stood out amid the jubilant scenes -- Mohammed Shami stepping off the stage just as his team-mates began spraying champagne.

Food stall owner thrashed for not speaking in Marathi

Food stall owner thrashed for not speaking in Marathi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

While purchasing food, one of the them asked the stall owner to speak in Marathi, to which he questioned them back.

6 held for attempt to give electric shock to Dalit boys at Andhra hostel

6 held for attempt to give electric shock to Dalit boys at Andhra hostel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The incident occurred on August 7 and reportedly stemmed from an attempt to separate one of the victims from a minor girl with whom he was in a mutual relationship.

Ajaz Khan, 'House Arrest' producer booked; NCW summons Ullu CEO

Ajaz Khan, 'House Arrest' producer booked; NCW summons Ullu CEO

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Khan is seen putting pressure on women contestants to perform intimate acts on camera in the clip. The conversation also appears to make some of the participants uncomfortable with probing, personal questions bordering on the vulgar.

Shami's ex-wife in fresh trouble over violent land clash

Shami's ex-wife in fresh trouble over violent land clash

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Haseen Jahan, the estranged wife of Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, is once again in the spotlight after a police complaint was filed against her

MP: Group forcibly enters temple at night, assaults priest

MP: Group forcibly enters temple at night, assaults priest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A group of people, allegedly led by the son of a BJP MLA, forcibly entered the Mata Tekri temple in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, after it had closed for the night and assaulted the priest who refused to let them in. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident.

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in row over slapping disciple in viral video

Pak singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in row over slapping disciple in viral video

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Khan's name started trending on X hours after the 1.03-minute clip went viral, with many users calling out the singer for his misbehaviour.

Investor Sushil Kedia apologises after office attack; 5 MNS men held

Investor Sushil Kedia apologises after office attack; 5 MNS men held

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Unidentified persons vandalised the office of investor Sushil Kedia in Mumbai after he challenged MNS chief Raj Thackeray to make him learn Marathi.

Trump says lost India, Russia to 'darkest' China; New Delhi says...

Trump says lost India, Russia to 'darkest' China; New Delhi says...

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The relations between New Delhi and Washington are on a downturn after Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent, including a 25 per cent additional duties for India's purchase of Russian crude oil.

Mumbai cyber cops summon Allahbadia; guests, judges of India's Got Latent

Mumbai cyber cops summon Allahbadia; guests, judges of India's Got Latent

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Maharashtra Cyber Department has summoned over 40 individuals, including social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, to investigate a case registered concerning his controversial remarks on a YouTube reality show, "India's Got Latent." The cyber police have issued notices to Allahbadia, other participants, and judges involved in the show, following complaints about obscene language used during the episodes. While no one has appeared yet, some lawyers have requested more time from the police. The department has also asked the show's producers to remove all episodes from social media platforms. Meanwhile, Khar police in Mumbai are investigating a separate complaint filed by a local BJP functionary regarding the controversy, recording statements from several individuals, including Allahbadia's manager. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also issued summons to Allahbadia, other participants, and the show's producers to appear before it in New Delhi.

Technical glitch delays Air India Express Kolkata flight for 18 hours

Technical glitch delays Air India Express Kolkata flight for 18 hours

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The flight was delayed post midnight because of a "technical glitch" and passengers remained seated inside all the while, an aggrieved traveller said in a video that has gone viral on social media.

Trump's AI image dressed as Pope sparks outrage

Trump's AI image dressed as Pope sparks outrage

Rediff.com3 May 2025

US President Donald Trump has posted a seemingly AI-generated photo of himself in papal attire on his social media, sparking a dueling backlash and praise. The image, which was also posted from the White House's social media handle, prompted many social media users to call it "cosplaying as the next Pope." The photo comes days after Trump had jokingly said last week that he would be his own "number one choice" for the next pope. The president posted the picture at 10:29 pm Friday, without a caption or comment. The post immediately garnered positive and negative reaction online.

Why Rage Bait Is Oxford's Word Of 2025

Why Rage Bait Is Oxford's Word Of 2025

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The top three contenders for 2025 were -- rage bait, aura farming and biohack.

Mumbai man unleashes pet dog on minor boy, booked

Mumbai man unleashes pet dog on minor boy, booked

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

A disturbing incident occurred in Mumbai on July 17, 2025, at around 10 pm, where Mohammad Sohail Khan deliberately unleashed his pet dog on a minor boy, who was playing in a parked auto-rickshaw, according to Mumbai Police.

Kerala Muslim cleric's remark on widow's Manali trip sparks outrage

Kerala Muslim cleric's remark on widow's Manali trip sparks outrage

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

The controversy also prompted a wave of support for Nafeesumma from various sections of society on social media on Thursday.

Cop Beats Up Boy For Entering Mock Drill For PM

Cop Beats Up Boy For Entering Mock Drill For PM

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

The incident occurred when the Surat police was conducting a mock drill for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city.

5 booked for attacking Beed man with cricket bats after video goes viral

5 booked for attacking Beed man with cricket bats after video goes viral

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Police in Maharashtra's Beed district have registered a case against five persons after a purported video showing them attacking a man with a cricket bat surfaced on social media. The video, which appears to be from Bawi village, shows one Sachin Bhosale and four unidentified individuals beating a man with a cricket bat. Authorities are investigating the incident to identify the victim and ascertain the cause of the attack. The five individuals have been charged with causing hurt and using dangerous weapons.

Committing crimes in US could lead to visa cancellation

Committing crimes in US could lead to visa cancellation

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Committing assault, theft or burglary in the United States won't just cause legal issues but could also lead to a visa being revoked and make that person "ineligible" for future US visas, the country's embassy in India has said.

WATCH Rashmika-Malaika Dance To Poison Baby

WATCH Rashmika-Malaika Dance To Poison Baby

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Watch the launch of a new Thamma song called Poison Baby, a dance number with Rashmika sharing the dance floor with Malaika Arora.

MP teen held hostage, raped for 3 days by online friend

MP teen held hostage, raped for 3 days by online friend

Rediff.com2 May 2025

A 14-year-old girl from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh was allegedly raped after being held hostage for three days by a man, whom she had befriended on a social media platform, along with his friend in neighbouring Mandla district, police said.

Dhananjay Munde resigns hours after photos of Deshmukh murder go viral

Dhananjay Munde resigns hours after photos of Deshmukh murder go viral

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Beleaguered Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the cabinet on Tuesday, days after his close aide Walmik Karad was named as the mastermind in the murder of a village sarpanch and three months after the new Mahayuti government assumed office.

AMU professors' fight at meeting goes viral; varsity mulls action

AMU professors' fight at meeting goes viral; varsity mulls action

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Two senior faculty members of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) exchanged blows in an official meeting, leading to a possible departmental action. A video of the incident, which occurred on Sunday, has since surfaced on social media. The reason for the fight is still unknown, but AMU sources say it stemmed from a long-standing misunderstanding between the two professors.

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Can 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Handle Fame?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Amid the applause, there's a rising chorus of concern: Can Vaibhav Suryavanshi stay grounded and avoid the pitfalls that have derailed other prodigies?

Vance kids win hearts in Anarkali suit, kurta-pyjama

Vance kids win hearts in Anarkali suit, kurta-pyjama

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

US Vice President JD Vance's three children, dressed in traditional Indian attire, won hearts in India during their visit. The children, who landed in Delhi on Monday, were photographed in their outfits, which quickly went viral on social media. The children's outfits were a hit with photographers covering the visit, and their photos trended on social media throughout the day.

Is Your Work Desk Pretty? Send Us A Pic

Is Your Work Desk Pretty? Send Us A Pic

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Mail a picture of your work desk to getahead@rediff.com (subject line: My Work Desk Pic) with a few lines about what makes it special to you.

Cop suspended for 'mixing ash' in food at Maha Kumbh

Cop suspended for 'mixing ash' in food at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A police officer in Prayagraj, India, has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him allegedly mixing ash into food served at a community feast for devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela. The video sparked outrage on social media, leading to the officer's suspension and departmental proceedings.

SC to hear plea on taking down Nishikant Dubey's videos next week

SC to hear plea on taking down Nishikant Dubey's videos next week

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear next week a plea which flagged Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey's recent criticism of the apex court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, and sought removal of derogatory videos from social media platforms.

Pak skipper fires warning to India ahead of WC clash

Pak skipper fires warning to India ahead of WC clash

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Records are meant to be broken, says Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana ahead of India clash

Nitish 2.0: 16 ministers from BJP, 14 from JD-U. Here are the names

Nitish 2.0: 16 ministers from BJP, 14 from JD-U. Here are the names

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

NDA partners engage in intense lobbying to finalize cabinet berths ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bihar government led by Nitish Kumar. The new cabinet is expected to include fresh faces from BJP and JD(U), along with representation from smaller alliance partners.

How NDA Outwitted Mahagathbandan

How NDA Outwitted Mahagathbandan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The NDA in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, strategically countered the Mahagathbandan's moves by implementing similar policies and announcements, effectively neutralising the MGB campaign promises and maintaining their political advantage.

Japanese woman 'harassed' on Holi: Delhi cops probe viral video

Japanese woman 'harassed' on Holi: Delhi cops probe viral video

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Delhi Police on Friday said they have launched an investigation after a video on social media showed a group of men allegedly harassing and groping a Japanese woman on Holi.

HC orders Ramdev to remove 'sharbat jiahd' video within 24 hrs

HC orders Ramdev to remove 'sharbat jiahd' video within 24 hrs

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The Delhi High Court has ordered Yoga guru Ramdev to remove within 24 hours an offensive video targeting Hamdard, manufacturers of Rooh Afza, from social media platforms. The court previously ordered him not to issue any statement or share videos in future similar to those before it and relating to products of competitors including Hamdard. Ramdev was accused of contempt in a row over his controversial "sharbat jihad" remarks against the drink.

UP teacher suspended after video shows school name in Urdu

UP teacher suspended after video shows school name in Urdu

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Responding to the suspension, Khan said the video was outdated and that the Urdu text had already been removed during the painting and repair work that took place at the start of the academic session.

City Illuminated as Titans Celebrate Gill's Birthday!

City Illuminated as Titans Celebrate Gill's Birthday!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

In a spectacular display of admiration and affection, Gujarat Titans celebrated their skipper Shubman Gill's birthday by lighting up Ahmedabad with a massive projection.

Anushka's Shocked Reaction to Kohli's Dismissal

Anushka's Shocked Reaction to Kohli's Dismissal

Rediff.com24 May 2025

All eyes in the stands had been on Anushka, who was cheering passionately for Kohli and RCB

Dalit boy forced to lick feet, 8 held as video goes viral

Dalit boy forced to lick feet, 8 held as video goes viral

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

According to police, on April 10, the boy, a resident of Jagatpur town, was taken to Ramlila Maidan on a motorcycle by his friend.