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80s Look Trend: 'What Happened to Me?'

80s Look Trend: 'What Happened to Me?'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has gone viral with his hilarious and candid reactions to AI-generated 1980s makeovers of fellow cricketers Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan, showcasing the popular social media trend.

From Tathastu To Delulu

From Tathastu To Delulu

Rediff.com1 days ago

Welcome to the Great Lexicon Flip: The old words wanted respect. The new words want relatability, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Woman Arrested In Arunachal Pradesh For Rs 20 Lakh Heroin Bust

Woman Arrested In Arunachal Pradesh For Rs 20 Lakh Heroin Bust

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Police in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, seized heroin worth Rs 20 lakh and arrested a woman. The seizure of 261.85 gm of heroin occurred in New Khamdu village. Home Minister Mama Natung praised the police, reiterating the government's zero-tolerance policy against illicit drugs.

23 Indians rescued after tanker attacked in Russian waters

23 Indians rescued after tanker attacked in Russian waters

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A Liberia-flagged oil tanker, Aframax Rio, carrying 23 Indian nationals, was attacked by drone boats off Russia's Black Sea coast near Sochi. All crew members were safely evacuated, though a significant fire is burning. The incident highlights escalating risks to commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, prompting India to express grave concern over attacks on international waterways.

Be mindful of social media: Dos and don'ts for new civil servants

Be mindful of social media: Dos and don'ts for new civil servants

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) has issued guidelines to newly selected civil service candidates, advising them to be mindful of their social media posts, reject all forms of inducement, and maintain a high standard of conduct both inside and outside the academy.

India issues fresh advisory for citizens in Saudi amid Houthi attacks

India issues fresh advisory for citizens in Saudi amid Houthi attacks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

India has issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to take precautions due to heightened security concerns following drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The advisory includes instructions on what to do during an aerial attack and notes flight disruptions, with Indian carriers suspending services until late October.

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal opens up about alcohol addiction, his 26-day stay in rehab, divorce and anxiety, revealing how he decided to reclaim his life and cricket.

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal Announce Separation Months After Engagement

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal Announce Separation Months After Engagement

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiance Akriti Agarwal have announced their separation just months after their engagement, citing 'different goals and circumstances' for their future.

Bigg Boss 20: Why Gaurav Gupta Turned His Instagram Private

Bigg Boss 20: Why Gaurav Gupta Turned His Instagram Private

Rediff.com3 days ago

Comedian Gaurav Gupta's brutally honest roast did not entertain contestants Scout OP and Love Gill. But that wasn't the only highlight of Bigg Boss 20's Diwali episode of Weekend Ka Vaar.

Pune Murder Plot: Fiancee Used Online Research To Kill Realtor

Pune Murder Plot: Fiancee Used Online Research To Kill Realtor

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A chargesheet filed by Pune Rural police reveals how Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary meticulously planned the murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal. The accused reportedly researched online about past deaths at Lohagad Fort and methods to conceal evidence, including studying a 2025 death at the same location, to make Agarwal's murder appear accidental.

Punjab: 2 unidentified gunmen open fire at Ludhiana pizza shop

Punjab: 2 unidentified gunmen open fire at Ludhiana pizza shop

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Two unidentified individuals opened fire at a pizza outlet in Ludhiana, Punjab, late Tuesday night. CCTV footage captured the incident, which police are investigating. A social media group has claimed responsibility, and authorities are verifying the post.

Tiger Shroff shooters tracked real-time news to change escape plan

Tiger Shroff shooters tracked real-time news to change escape plan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Police sources reveal that the three shooters involved in the attack on actor Tiger Shroff on October 18 received real-time updates on the police investigation via news channel coverage from their handlers, allowing them to alter their escape routes. They were apprehended from a train in Kota on October 19. The investigation also points to gangster Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claiming responsibility.

Thigh Injury Forces Iga Swiatek to Miss WTA Finals

Thigh Injury Forces Iga Swiatek to Miss WTA Finals

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Ningbo Open in China due to a thigh injury, effectively ending her chances of qualifying for the season-ending WTA Finals.

Viral Video Leads To Arrest In Bengaluru Dagger Attack

Viral Video Leads To Arrest In Bengaluru Dagger Attack

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested a man in Jayanagar 9th Block for allegedly attempting to murder a person with a dagger following a monetary dispute. The incident gained public attention after a video of the accused brandishing weapons went viral on social media, leading to his swift apprehension and judicial remand.

Indian Navy's Swift Action Frees Iranian Vessel From Pirates

Indian Navy's Swift Action Frees Iranian Vessel From Pirates

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

The Indian Navy successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel, Azini, and its 20 crew members from pirates off the coast of Somalia in a 48-hour operation. The mission, involving marine commandos and an IAF C-17 aircraft, prevented the vessel from being used as a 'mother ship' for further attacks, reinforcing India's commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Removes OSD Amidst Rs 1 Crore Bribery Scandal

Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Removes OSD Amidst Rs 1 Crore Bribery Scandal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda removed his Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Deepam Raichura, following allegations of accepting a Rs 1 crore bribe related to liquor contracts in Bhopal. The allegations were made by Mohit Gogiya, an accused in a large fraud case, who claimed Raichura facilitated liquor contracts and helped secure a fake bank guarantee. Devda has ordered a probe into the matter.

Indian sailor, 4 others killed by Somali pirates

Indian sailor, 4 others killed by Somali pirates

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

An Indian sailor was killed and several others rescued during an anti-piracy operation in Somalia. Security forces retook control of the hijacked fuel tanker MT Honour 25, apprehending 16 suspected pirates. Other Indian seafarers from different vessels were also safely repatriated amidst a resurgence of piracy in the region.

STF Busts Drug Ring, Seizes Rs 10 Crore Yaba Tablets In Assam

STF Busts Drug Ring, Seizes Rs 10 Crore Yaba Tablets In Assam

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Assam Police's Special Task Force (STF) seized Yaba tablets worth Rs 10 crore and arrested one person in Kamrup district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the bust, highlighting the state's commitment to combating drug menace as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

12 missing after rain-triggered landslide hits Odisha village

12 missing after rain-triggered landslide hits Odisha village

Rediff.com31 Oct 2026

The Odisha government launched a search operation for 12 people who went missing after a rain-triggered landslide struck a village bordering Ganjam and Kandhamal districts a day ago, officials said on Saturday.

Students fined Rs 50 over cooked methi in lunchbox during Paryushan

Students fined Rs 50 over cooked methi in lunchbox during Paryushan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

A private school in Thane, Maharashtra, is embroiled in controversy for allegedly fining students Rs 50 for bringing home-cooked fenugreek (methi) vegetable during the Jain festival of Paryushan. The school reportedly also directed students to eat at its canteen, charging Rs 20, sparking outrage on social media and prompting a notice from the local education department.

Social Media Hate For Pant 'Unreal'

Social Media Hate For Pant 'Unreal'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'How many more chances to Rishabh Pant?' is what folks on social media were asking after yet another white ball failure for the left-hander.

Panchkula school assault: Six-year-old girl discharged from PGIMER

Panchkula school assault: Six-year-old girl discharged from PGIMER

Rediff.com7 days ago

A six-year-old girl, brutally assaulted by an eight-year-old boy in a Panchkula school, has been discharged from PGIMER, Chandigarh, after receiving comprehensive care. The incident led to a government investigation, an FIR against the school, and a new child safety awareness campaign by Panchkula Police in schools.

Minister Rekha Arya Dismisses Husband's Baseless Corruption Allegations

Minister Rekha Arya Dismisses Husband's Baseless Corruption Allegations

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya has vehemently denied corruption allegations made by her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, calling them "100 per cent baseless." Sahu accused her of possessing illegal assets worth Rs 210 crore after Arya filed a complaint against him for domestic violence, harassment, and caste-based slurs. Arya asserted her life is transparent and welcomed any investigation, while also defending her decision to speak out against domestic violence.

Online Investment Scam: Two Arrested In Goa For Rs 39 Lakh Fraud

Online Investment Scam: Two Arrested In Goa For Rs 39 Lakh Fraud

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Goa Police have arrested two men, Sagar Prakash Dholvi and Ajinkya Ravindra Abhang, from Maharashtra for allegedly defrauding a senior citizen of Rs 39.01 lakh through a fraudulent online investment scheme. The accused lured the victim via WhatsApp, showed fictitious profits, and then stopped responding after demanding more payments. Police have secured Rs 23.12 lakh belonging to the complainant and advise caution against such schemes.

Don't Fall For NEET-PG Delay Rumours! Board Issues Clarification

Don't Fall For NEET-PG Delay Rumours! Board Issues Clarification

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

With NEET-PG 2026 scheduled for August 30, online postponement rumours are causing chaos. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) slammed social media users spreading fake news, warning that circulating misleading exam updates could trigger strict legal action. They advised candidates to trust official announcements only.

Historic! Girls Diya, Bhadra Play Alongside Men In Keralam's Naduvath Premier League

Historic! Girls Diya, Bhadra Play Alongside Men In Keralam's Naduvath Premier League

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Diya and Bhadra have made history by becoming the first girls to play alongside senior male cricketers in the Naduvath Premier League (NPL) in Malappuram, impressing spectators with their skills and inspiring greater female participation in the sport.

BJP Slams AAP Over Punjab Law And Order, Demands Clarity On Corruption Probe

BJP Slams AAP Over Punjab Law And Order, Demands Clarity On Corruption Probe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Punjab is facing a political storm as the BJP criticizes the Aam Aadmi Party government over deteriorating law and order, highlighted by four recent murders. Concurrently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a CBI probe into corruption allegations against individuals linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, further intensifying political pressure on the AAP ahead of state elections.

K'taka youth held for posting Tipu Sultan cutout reel with pro-Pak song

K'taka youth held for posting Tipu Sultan cutout reel with pro-Pak song

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

A 23-year-old youth was arrested on Monday for allegedly posting and circulating an edited social media reel featuring a 40-foot cutout of 18th-century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan with a pro-Pakistan song, the police said.

How Meta's Offer Will Nail Child Sex Abuse Offenders

How Meta's Offer Will Nail Child Sex Abuse Offenders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Details of accounts such as the name, email id associated with the account, the IP address will now be shared with law enforcement agencies, which will help track down offenders faster.'

Punjab: 2 AAP MLAs quit as first candidate list released

Punjab: 2 AAP MLAs quit as first candidate list released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2026

Two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs, Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, have resigned from the party's primary membership in Punjab, sparking speculation they may join the BJP. The resignations come a day after AAP released its first list of candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly polls, though candidates for their constituencies were not announced. The AAP has criticised the BJP, calling it a 'kabaad di dukaan' (scrap shop) for inducting leaders rejected by other parties.

Raj Thackeray warns of communal tension during Ganesh festival

Raj Thackeray warns of communal tension during Ganesh festival

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has voiced strong concerns about the divisive role of social media in society, alleging it fuels anger and religious disputes. He also criticised the unbridled use of high-decibel sound systems, questioned the government's economic policies despite GDP growth claims, and objected to political messaging in public offices. Thackeray further addressed linguistic politics and endorsed the "Inquilab Zindabad" slogan.

Sonia speaks out on Herald case, slams attack on Rahul

Sonia speaks out on Herald case, slams attack on Rahul

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Sonia Gandhi's memoir "Belonging: A Journey Of Love" details the political targeting of her son, Rahul Gandhi, by the BJP and Narendra Modi government. She asserts that neither she nor Rahul received any monetary benefit from the National Herald revival process, despite facing legal challenges. The book also touches upon the legal issues faced by Priyanka Gandhi's husband, Robert Vadra, and highlights the family's resilience.

Psephologist Sanjay Kumar booked for social media posts on Maha polls

Psephologist Sanjay Kumar booked for social media posts on Maha polls

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

On Tuesday, Kumar issued a public apology on X, acknowledging the error in his original post.

Indian killed in Houthi attack on Saudi oilfield; New Delhi slams strikes

Indian killed in Houthi attack on Saudi oilfield; New Delhi slams strikes

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

An Indian national was killed and two others were injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This incident follows another attack on the Shaybah oilfield where an Indian was also injured, amidst escalating strikes by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi infrastructure.

Viral Audio Exposes Jalna Cops In Bribery Scandal

Viral Audio Exposes Jalna Cops In Bribery Scandal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Two policemen in Maharashtra's Jalna district are under investigation after a viral audio recording purportedly showed them demanding a bribe from a person to avoid arrest in a diesel theft case. Superintendent of Police Tegbir Singh Sandhu confirmed on Wednesday that an inquiry would be conducted into the allegations.

Shots fired at Tiger Shroff, Bishnoi gang claims attack

Shots fired at Tiger Shroff, Bishnoi gang claims attack

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area, injuring his driver and an autorickshaw driver. Police have formed 15 teams to investigate the incident, which a viral social media post attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, though authenticity is unverified. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured Shroff of swift action against the assailants.

Gurugram road rage: SIT confirms deliberate ramming by accused Kalyan Baisla

Gurugram road rage: SIT confirms deliberate ramming by accused Kalyan Baisla

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the road rage incident involving female biker Shivani Chauhan in Gurugram has concluded that accused Kalyan Baisla deliberately rammed his car into her motorcycle after misbehaving with her. All charges, including attempt to murder, are likely to be retained in the upcoming chargesheet.

Maatrubhumi Trailer: Schezwan Mein Kuch Kaala Hai!

Maatrubhumi Trailer: Schezwan Mein Kuch Kaala Hai!

Rediff.com1 days ago

After months of reshoots and uncertainty, Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi is finally heading to theatres, but its trailer raises intriguing questions about how much of the original Battle of Galwan story remains.

Glenn Maxwell: The Unorthodox Genius Who Thrived on the Impossible

Glenn Maxwell: The Unorthodox Genius Who Thrived on the Impossible

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

Glenn Maxwell leaves behind a legacy of audacious stroke-play, breathtaking match-winning innings and unforgettable moments as one of cricket's most innovative limited-overs entertainers.

'Future of Jewish State...': Netanyahu warns voters; targets Arab turnout

'Future of Jewish State...': Netanyahu warns voters; targets Arab turnout

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an urgent appeal to right-wing Likud voters on Tuesday, warning of high Arab voter turnout in the ongoing parliamentary election. He claimed Arab voters were "racing to the ballots" and attempting to "steal the election," echoing a controversial tactic from 2015. Netanyahu stressed the importance of every vote for the future of the "Jewish state," as Arab citizens' participation could significantly influence the political balance.