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Delhi Police apologises for wrongly naming scribe in criminal case

Delhi Police apologises for wrongly naming scribe in criminal case

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The Delhi Police has apologised for wrongly identifying a Noida-based journalist as a suspect in a criminal case, an official said on Friday.

Riled by selfie-seekers, Kanhaiya leaves Cong yatra midway

Riled by selfie-seekers, Kanhaiya leaves Cong yatra midway

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The 'Palayan roko, naukri do Yatra' (stop migration, give jobs) of the Congress turned chaotic in Bihar's Araria district when private security guards of AICC in charge of NSUI, Kanhaiya Kumar allegedly pushed party workers when they tried to get close to him to take selfies.

Chaos at Cong yatra in Bihar, Kanhaiya Kumar leaves midway

Chaos at Cong yatra in Bihar, Kanhaiya Kumar leaves midway

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

According to party workers, when the yatra reached near the SSB campus on Sunday, party workers were jostling with each other to come closer to Kanhaiya Kumar and take selfies with him. However, private security guards of Kanhaiya Kumar objected to it and they allegedly pushed some workers. It led to an alleged brawl between party workers and the private security guards.

Sonakshi-Zaheer's Mehendi Ceremony

Sonakshi-Zaheer's Mehendi Ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Preparations are in full swing at Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's residences for their upcoming wedding.

UP: Village head's teenager son casts fake votes, held

UP: Village head's teenager son casts fake votes, held

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The video in this regard was shared by Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on their social media accounts.

Kunal Kamra jokes on Shinde, Sena workers vandalise his show venue

Kunal Kamra jokes on Shinde, Sena workers vandalise his show venue

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Kamra taunted Shinde using a modified version of a Hindi song from the film Dil To Pagal Hai, eliciting laughter from the audience.

'Mobs Love Seeing People Fall'

'Mobs Love Seeing People Fall'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'I am not 100 percent okay even now. Have to give it my all because many livelihoods depend on my work.'

Army officer assaults airline staff over baggage charges

Army officer assaults airline staff over baggage charges

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

SpiceJet on Sunday said a senior Army officer, who was to board a flight to Delhi, assaulted four airline ground staffers at the Srinagar airport on July 26, and one of them suffered a spinal fracture.

Old video of girl being tortured in Bengal goes viral

Old video of girl being tortured in Bengal goes viral

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

After an old video clip of a girl being assaulted by a group of people in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district came into circulation, the police initiated a suo motu case and arrested two persons.

How Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Fell In Love

How Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Fell In Love

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya and Bollywood actress Sobhita Dhulipala were engaged on August 8 in Hyderabad.

'A Day I Will Remember With A Smile Always'

'A Day I Will Remember With A Smile Always'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'We shared stories and insights about our mutual love for automobiles, our commitment to giving back to society, passion for wildlife conservation, and affection for our furry friends.'

Designers apologise for fashion show in Gulmarg during Ramzan

Designers apologise for fashion show in Gulmarg during Ramzan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Designer duo Shivan and Narresh, who are facing backlash for displaying 'obscene' garments at a fashion show in Gulmarg last week, have said their sole intention was to celebrate creativity and regret any hurt caused by the event during the holy month of Ramzan.

'They Made You Pay Kohli Tax'

'They Made You Pay Kohli Tax'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli faces SM ire over the price of bhutta served at his restaurant.

'Nothing Kills More People Than Air Pollution'

'Nothing Kills More People Than Air Pollution'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'It is high time to recognise that this is the greatest issue India is confronting.' 'Even the BJP should be raising concerns because polluted air suffocates everybody's child.'

Etawah tonsure: 'All Hindus have right to recite Bhagavad Katha'

Etawah tonsure: 'All Hindus have right to recite Bhagavad Katha'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

In response to the recent incident in Etawah where a non-Brahmin kathavachak (religious storyteller) was allegedly assaulted and tonsured, the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, a prestigious council of Sanskrit scholars and experts on Hindu scriptures, has issued a strong statement defending the rights of all Hindus to recite and narrate the Bhagavad Katha.

SEE: 85-yr-old granny's viral stick fighting skills

SEE: 85-yr-old granny's viral stick fighting skills

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Shantabai Pawar, from Pune, says that she's been learning the Indian martial art since she's been eight.

DIG gives tips to schoolgirls on how to bear bright babies

DIG gives tips to schoolgirls on how to bear bright babies

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A video showing a woman Deputy Inspector General of Police in Madhya Pradesh offering advice to teenage school students on dos and don'ts for bearing 'ojaswi' (bright) babies, including 'not to conceive on full-moon night', has gone viral.

The New Lady in Prabhas' Life!

The New Lady in Prabhas' Life!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Iman Esmail aka Imanvi, who is a content creator and a dancer, will be making her acting debut opposite Prabhas.

Trump dispels health rumours, hits golf course

Trump dispels health rumours, hits golf course

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

President Donald Trump spent part of Saturday on the golf course, dispelling speculation that health concerns had kept him away from public view for the past few days.

MP: Stray dog seen carrying dead newborn in its mouth

MP: Stray dog seen carrying dead newborn in its mouth

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A stray dog was found carrying a dead newborn child in its mouth in a bustling area of Rewa city in Madhya Pradesh, prompting the police to launch a probe to find out those who dumped the baby, an official said on Thursday.

Logout Review: Babil Powers Tech Thriller

Logout Review: Babil Powers Tech Thriller

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Babil's palpable reactions to invasion of privacy make a strong case for Logout's plausible scenario, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Dhoni, Kohli, Rohit Wasted 10 Years Of Sanju's Career'

'Dhoni, Kohli, Rohit Wasted 10 Years Of Sanju's Career'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'There are 3-4 people who wasted 10 years of my son's vital career...captains like Dhoniji, Viratji, Rohitji and coach Dravidji.'

How Rohit's Friends Welcomed Him At Home

How Rohit's Friends Welcomed Him At Home

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

A welcome deserving of a champion!

Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' goes viral amid Israel-Hamas war

Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' goes viral amid Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Laden tried to defend the roughly 3,000-person terror assaults against the United States in a long letter dated 2002.

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.

Hy'bad journalist booked for tweeting about power cut

Hy'bad journalist booked for tweeting about power cut

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The complainant claimed that the journalist had made a false allegation and was intentionally defaming the state government and his organisation TGSPDCL.

Railway Staff Sacked For Throwing Garbage From Train

Railway Staff Sacked For Throwing Garbage From Train

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

A passenger shot the video of the railway worker throwing railway garbage out of the train and posted it online.

'Haters Will Hate, But Lovers Will Love'

'Haters Will Hate, But Lovers Will Love'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'Don't let anyone limit your dreams.'

Ranveer Allahbadia's 'sex with parents' remark reaches Parliament

Ranveer Allahbadia's 'sex with parents' remark reaches Parliament

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Following complaints from several MPs, a Parliamentary panel on information technology is discussing whether to summon Allahbadia.

'Zipline operator said Allah hu Akbar thrice and firing started'

'Zipline operator said Allah hu Akbar thrice and firing started'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The 53-second video, shot using a selfie stick, showed people running for their lives, with one of them falling, apparently after being gunned down by a terrorist.

Kashmiri shawl sellers assaulted in Mussoorie, sparks outrage

Kashmiri shawl sellers assaulted in Mussoorie, sparks outrage

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Three men have been arrested in Mussoorie after a video went viral showing them assaulting two Kashmiri shawl vendors. The incident sparked outrage and led to the return of 16 Kashmiri shawl vendors to the Kashmir valley.

Cat or leopard? Delhi police reveal mystery over animal at Modi oath taking

Cat or leopard? Delhi police reveal mystery over animal at Modi oath taking

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The Delhi police, however, said in a statement on 'X' that the animal seen in the video is a 'common house cat'.

Porsche crash: Teen's mother asks police to 'protect' her son

Porsche crash: Teen's mother asks police to 'protect' her son

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Appealing to the police to "protect" her son, the mother breaks down, shows her video message. Unable to gather herself, she then walks away from the camera.

Pakistan Support For China Sparks Controversy

Pakistan Support For China Sparks Controversy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

While India celebrated, a surprising incident involving the Pakistan team captured attention.

'No one is his enemy, he is his own enemy'

'No one is his enemy, he is his own enemy'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Shaw missed training sessions regularly after showing up at the team hotel at "six in the morning" being out for most of the night.

Why Is DC's Parth Jindal Getting So Excited?

Why Is DC's Parth Jindal Getting So Excited?

Rediff.com8 May 2024

From the stands, Jindal Junior was seen shouting 'Out hai! Out hain!' and the video went viral on social media.

MNS protests insult to Marathis over non-veg food in Mumbai society

MNS protests insult to Marathis over non-veg food in Mumbai society

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) confronted residents of a housing society in suburban Ghatkopar over allegations that Gujarati residents insulted Marathi-speaking families for eating non-vegetarian food. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, sparked intervention from police and condemnation from a state minister. The MNS leader in the video accused the Gujarati residents of calling the Marathi-speaking families "dirty" for their food choices, a claim denied by a resident of the building. The incident highlights simmering tensions between language communities in Mumbai, particularly in the lead-up to civic elections.

Tricolour Finally Hoisted in Karachi

Tricolour Finally Hoisted in Karachi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The omission sparked a social media storm, with fans questioning Pakistan's intent and criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board.

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Three policemen have been suspended for alleged negligence in duty, taking cognisance of videos in which a sharpshooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang interacts with reporters while in police custody and comments on Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique's killing, officials said on Saturday.

Indore tourist likely killed with machete in Meghalaya; wife missing

Indore tourist likely killed with machete in Meghalaya; wife missing

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The couple arrived in Mawlakhiat village on May 22 on a rented scooter. They trekked over 3,000 steps down the gorge to visit the famous living root bridges in Nongriat village, where they stayed the night, according to police.