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Lost money in betting, UP nursing student fakes her kidnapping

A nursing student, along with four friends, staged her own kidnapping in Jhansi to blackmail her family into paying Rs 6 lakh after she lost money in online betting, police said on Thursday. Image......

In a first, Russia launches ICBM strike on Ukrainian city

The Ukrainian Air Force on Thursday said that Russia launched a massive missile attack on the city of Dnipro, involving intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). IMAGE: Firefighters work at the......

Will raise Adani issue in winter session, says Rahul

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded the immediate arrest of Gautam Adani after the billionaire industrialist was charged in the United States for alleged bribery and fraud.......

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

The Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday ramped up their investigations against Bitcoin Ponzi 'scam' suspect Gaurav Mehta, a day after Bharatiya Janata Party......

US shuts embassy in Kyiv after Putin's threat

Tensions between the United States and Russia have reached new heights amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with a series of developments marking a dangerous escalation. IMAGE: Ukrainian service......

MFs step up: SIPs climb ticket ladder, one rung at a time

The average ticket size for a systematic investment plan (SIP) is edging up, even as the pace of new account openings remains strong. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com SIP ticket sizes had......

Moody's says Indian economy likely to grow 7.2% in 2024

Indian economy is in a sweet spot, with a mix of solid growth and moderating inflation, Moody's Ratings said, forecasting a 7.2 per cent GDP growth in the 2024 calendar year and 6.6 per cent in the......

Samsung loses ground to Apple in premium smartphone mkt

Samsung is losing the race in India’s premium smartphone market as rival Apple continues to increase its dominance in the segment, driven by robust iPhone sales and festival season discounts.......

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation......

RBI rate cut in Feb may not be a done deal, say economists

Even as the high inflation figure for October has ruled out any possibility of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) monetary policy committee (MPC) in December, a rate cut......

The Bollywood Singer Who Lost His Voice

'I remember tears rolling down uncontrollably as I told her that I wanted to be able to sing again. I begged her to please do something.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sheykhar/Instagram......

Pushpa 2 Finds Love In Patna

'If you thought Allu Arjun was a sensation in the first Pushpa film, wait till you see what he has done this time.' IMAGE: Rashmika Mandanna and Allu Arjun along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister......

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Samantha's Here To Slay!

Citadel: Honey Bunny is a decent watch with an average story, sharp stunts and brilliant music, observes Divya Nair. "Is Varun Dhawan really naked in Citadel: Honey Bunny?" a friend, who has zero......

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

'I want to just haso, hasao and khush raho.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vidya Balan/Instagram Mayur Sanap was watched Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 at the end of its first week run. He found himself drawn to......

Bumrah lauds India's fearless rookies

IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round skills could provide the perfect balance to Team India. Photograph: ICC/X Jasprit Bumrah was not ready to divulge his playing eleven for the opening Test......

Rana May Be Too Hot For Aussies To Handle

'He is a tall bowler and he will be able to generate bounce.''What goes in his favour is also his ability to get movement.' IMAGE: Harshit Rana is expected to make his Test debut in Perth on......

We need to avenge past defeats: Cummins

It's going to get more attritional, says Pat Cummins on eve of five-match series against India IMAGE: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be a survival of the fittest as Australia look to avenge......

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

'The ball is different, the wicket is different. But I think we know that. I think we are ready mentally.'   IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal is eager to make his mark in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

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