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Palki Sharma Steps Down as managing editor of Firstpost

Palki Sharma Steps Down as managing editor of Firstpost

Rediff.com   19 hours ago

Senior journalist Palki Sharma has stepped down as managing editor of Firstpost. Here's what we know about her exit.

10 Most Powerful Passports. And India...

10 Most Powerful Passports. And India...

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Henley Passport Index 2026 has once again ranked Singapore as the passport offering its people access to the most countries and therefore near-seamless travel accross the planet.

Maharashtra Bids Farewell to Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Bids Farewell to Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Thousands of supporters gathered to pay their last respects, chanting slogans in his memory. The large turnout and emotional farewell highlighted Ajit Pawar's strong grassroots connect and his significant influence in Maharashtra politics.

Pawar To Rupani: Leaders Who Died In Air Crashes

Pawar To Rupani: Leaders Who Died In Air Crashes

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after their aircraft crashed in Baramati on January 28, 2026. Here are 11 other prominent Indians who died in air crashes.

9 Things You Must Know About Ajit Pawar

9 Things You Must Know About Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Popularly known as 'Ajit Dada', he was known to say things as they were, without couching it in any soft padding.

Videos show Ajit Pawar's plane in pieces, on fire after crash

Videos show Ajit Pawar's plane in pieces, on fire after crash

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Visuals from the spot showed mangled remains of the aircraft.

Republic Day: Unique Water Celebration

Republic Day: Unique Water Celebration

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Citizens across Gujarat celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with unique aquatic tributes.

Manali's Snowy Winter Traffic Nightmare

Manali's Snowy Winter Traffic Nightmare

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Heavy snowfall in Manali brought the picturesque hill station to a standstill over the weekend, causing massive traffic congestion on the Manali highway for consecutive days. Thousands of tourist vehicles remained stranded in snow as temperatures plummeted, while visitors navigated through snow-laden roads and markets. The scenic landscape transformed into a winter wonderland, with locals gathering around bonfires to combat the freezing conditions.

PHOTOS: Stunning cockpit views from IAF fighter jets

PHOTOS: Stunning cockpit views from IAF fighter jets

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Several aircraft, including Rafale, Su-30, P8i, Mig-29, and Apache, were a part of the fly-past. Here are some of the incredible images from the grand ceremony.

Stunning Tableaux Dazzle Republic Day Parade

Stunning Tableaux Dazzle Republic Day Parade

Rediff.com   4 days ago

India's 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path in New Delhi featured vibrant tableau, representing the nation's cultural diversity and achievements.

Republic Day: Army Keeps Strict Vigil On LoC

Republic Day: Army Keeps Strict Vigil On LoC

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Indian Army personnel maintain a strict vigil along the Line of Control in Uri, Baramulla, on Republic Day.

Tricolour-Painted Man At Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Tricolour-Painted Man At Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Rediff.com   4 days ago

On Monday, a man painted the Tricolour on his body and waved the national flag with a model of the BrahMos missile on the hand on Republic Day at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

9 Cities With Least Sunlight In Winter

9 Cities With Least Sunlight In Winter

Rediff.com   4 days ago

While some global cities bask in generous stretches of sunshine, others are left with barely a glimmer of light from the sky.

6 Key Facts About The Constitution

6 Key Facts About The Constitution

Rediff.com   5 days ago

India's Constitution is far more than a supreme legal framework for ideal governance. It is a living chronicle.

Vande Bharat Express Cuts Through Snow

Vande Bharat Express Cuts Through Snow

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Experience the breathtaking journey of the Vande Bharat Express as it glides through snow-covered landscapes from Katra to Srinagar. Captured in stunning visuals, the train passes through Banihal in Ramban district amid fresh snowfall, highlighting the beauty of Kashmir in winter. Despite challenging weather, this high-speed rail service operates seamlessly, reflecting India's advanced railway infrastructure that connects the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country.

What's This Robot Doing At Vizag Station?

What's This Robot Doing At Vizag Station?

Rediff.com   7 days ago

ASC Arjun has been designed to support security surveillance, crowd management, cleanliness monitoring and safety awareness while reducing manpower burden and improving response time.

Season's First Snow Covers Shimla

Season's First Snow Covers Shimla

Rediff.com   7 days ago

After months of dry weather, fresh snow covered Shimla. The weather forced a closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway. Flights were also cancelled for safety reasons.

EU's Emergency Summit On Trump, Greenland

EU's Emergency Summit On Trump, Greenland

Rediff.com   7 days ago

EU leaders convened an emergency summit in Brussels to address transatlantic tensions as President Trump threatened new tariffs on member States linked to his Greenland acquisition demands.

Army's Steel, Skill, Speed On Display

Army's Steel, Skill, Speed On Display

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2026

The Armoured Corps Centre and School and Mechanised Infantry Centre and School traces its lineage back more than two centuries, evolving from early cavalry regiments into a modern force comprising 67 armoured regiments, including the President's Bodyguard. The centre showcased the operational capabilities of manoeuvre warfare platforms of the Indian Mechanised Forces during the Integrated Fire Power & Manoeuvre Exercise: 2026 held at the Kharjuna Khare Ranges in Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar), Maharashtra, on January 20, 2026.

Greenlanders Protest Trump's Claim

Greenlanders Protest Trump's Claim

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2026

Greenland faces escalating tensions following US President Donald Trump's controversial demand for acquisition of the Arctic island.

Danish military reinforcements arrived in Nuuk on January 18-19, 2026, as thousands of Greenlanders and Danes protested Trump's proposal.