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Bipasha Basu flags worms in food packet, tags Tukaram Mundhe

Bipasha Basu flags worms in food packet, tags Tukaram Mundhe

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2026

Actress Bipasha Basu has raised concerns over food safety and the quality of packaged food after claiming that she found several tiny worms inside a newly opened food container, prompting her to seek intervention from Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.

Netas Join '80s Trend. Like It?

Netas Join '80s Trend. Like It?

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2026

Netas are embracing the viral '80s social media trend, sharing AI-generated images and real throwback photos.

BRICS Summit: Security In Place, Delhi Spruced Up

BRICS Summit: Security In Place, Delhi Spruced Up

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2026

New Delhi is gearing up to host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, with extensive preparations underway across key venues, roads, hotels and security zones.

Remember These Images From 25 Years Ago?

Remember These Images From 25 Years Ago?

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2026

As younger generations grow up without personal memories of 9/11, the 25th anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of loss, resilience, bravery and America's enduring promise to never forget.

What's This Chief Minister Up To?

What's This Chief Minister Up To?

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2026

On the morning of September 8, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar paid a surprise visit to the Agricultural Produce Market Committee at Yeshwanthpur in Bengaluru.

Bihar On Edge As Ganga Rises

Bihar On Edge As Ganga Rises

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2026

The Ganga continues to rise in Patna, inching closer to the danger mark and putting low-lying areas on alert.

Delhi Collapse Site Under Tight Vigil

Delhi Collapse Site Under Tight Vigil

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2026

Scenes from the aftermath of Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse on Tuesday.

Indonesian Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Eruption

Indonesian Airports Reopen After Anak Krakatau Eruption

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2026

Indonesia's main airport in Jakarta, Soekarno-Hatta international airport, has resumed operations after a two-day closure caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, with winds pushing the ash away from the airport's airspace.

NSG Launches Operation BRICS Kavach

NSG Launches Operation BRICS Kavach

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2026

The National Security Guard has launched Operation BRICS Kavach to prepare for possible emergencies during the high-profile event.

Hindu Outfit's Visit Provokes Eiffel Staff Strike

Hindu Outfit's Visit Provokes Eiffel Staff Strike

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2026

Eiffel Tower employees launched a strike, leading to the iconic landmark's closure, after allegations surfaced that female staff were asked to vacate their posts during a visit by the Hindu religious organisation BAPS.

Satya Niketan Collapse: The Aftermath

Satya Niketan Collapse: The Aftermath

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2026

Scenes from the aftermath of the five-storey building collapse in Satya Niketan, near Delhi University's South Campus.

Nepal Disaster: 13 Days On, Will Survivors Be Found?

Nepal Disaster: 13 Days On, Will Survivors Be Found?

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2026

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 1,355, according to the latest figures released by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

Delhi Building Collapse: Search For Survivors

Delhi Building Collapse: Search For Survivors

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2026

Emergency personnel, NDRF teams, police and rescue workers continue to search for survivors.

SEE: CCTV captures moment Delhi building came crashing down

SEE: CCTV captures moment Delhi building came crashing down

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2026

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged showing the moment a five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed, killing seven people and injuring 11, as rescue operations continue.

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Blind Children Celebrate Dahi Handi

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2026

Blind students at the Kamla Mehta Blind School in Dadar, north Mumbai, celebrated Janmashtami with a traditional Dahi Handi event.

Nepal Rescue Via Zip Line

Nepal Rescue Via Zip Line

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2026

Rescue teams led by the Nepal army continue search operations to locate survivors from the August 26 disaster. 4,873 people remain missing.

Ram Temple Trust: The 5 New Guardians

Ram Temple Trust: The 5 New Guardians

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2026

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed a new leadership team, including retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as CEO, Ayodhya lawyer Madan Mohan Pandey as trustee, Delhi businessman Mahesh Bhagchandka as treasurer, and Dr Nirmala Yadav as the first woman trustee, to address allegations of theft and improve administration and devotee facilities.

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is dead

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is dead

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2026

Emerging as a prominent voice in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Steinem transformed the national discourse around gender equality, civil rights, and reproductive freedom. She first gained widespread media attention in 1963 with her investigative expos, "I Was a Playboy Bunny," which revealed the sexist and underpaid conditions faced by workers at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Club.

Nepal: One Week On, Bodies Still Being Recovered

Nepal: One Week On, Bodies Still Being Recovered

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2026

One week ago, on August 26, 2026, deadly flash floods and mudslides devasted Nepal. Powerful floodwaters and landslides tore through river towns, leaving behind widespread destruction and grief. Rescue efforts across the affected districts continue even as hopes fade of finding survivors.

World Letter Writing Day: 8 Letters, 8 Special Stories

World Letter Writing Day: 8 Letters, 8 Special Stories

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2026

World Letter Writing Day is a time to recall historic letters. Some letters were written in love. Some in grief. Others at moments when the world stood on the brink of change.