Rediff

India's Super App with Rediffmail, News, Payments, and more

Rediff.com · com.rediff.mail.and

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 5M+ downloads v5.1.29 127.5 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v5.1.29 (342)
Updated: Dec 15, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size: 127.5 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Jul 25, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 59 (11 sensitive)
Website: rediff.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Rediff is an app by Rediff.com in the Communication category, listed since at least July 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.1.56, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 59 permissions, 11 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and read contacts. Compared with version 4.1.98, it adds 10 new permissions (“Approximate location”, “Precise location”, “Read phone numbers” and 7 more) and drops 1 (“Use exact alarm”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.1.29

Bug Fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

One App. Many Possibilities! Rediff App seamlessly integrates reliable email services, real-time news updates and fast, secure payments. Whether you're making transactions, managing your inbox, or staying informed, Rediff app has you covered! REDIFF MAIL A spam-free, secure Inbox Enjoy a clutter-free email experience Advanced spam filters keep unwanted emails out Access your inbox anytime, anywhere Read, compose & send emails with ease NEWS Stay Updated with News, Anytime Breaking news & top headlines from India and the world Swipe through trending web stories in a visual format Read stories as they unfold in 'Live' stories. Politics, business, entertainment, sports & more. PAY Lightning-fast & Secure Payments Recharges, bill payments and more. Zero platform fees Experience India’s all-in-one Payments, Rediffmail & News app. Download the Rediff app today and keep your world at your fingertips!

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v4.1.56. Since v5.1.29 it requires Android 6.0+.

v5.1.29 LATEST Dec 15, 2025 127.5 MB TRUSTED v4.1.98 Jan 17, 2026 15.4 MB TRUSTED v4.1.56 Dec 15, 2025 13.5 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 15, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Rediff.com India Pvt Ltd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Dec 15, 2025
Validated against Google Play Dec 15, 2025
Signed byCN=Rediff.com India Pvt Ltd, OU=Rediff.com India Pvt Ltd, O=Rediff.com India Pvt Ltd, L=Mumbai, ST=Maharashtra, C=IN
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A1:64:64:04:13:02:E4:C8:19:E6:8E:A2:8C:00:C7:4D:30:5C:AA:7C
File MD5bc065af928440108abdc1c65e4d2cd49
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (59)

Rediff requests 59 permissions, 11 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read phone numbers Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Broadcast close system dialogs android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Config ip multicast android.permission.CONFIG_IP_MULTICAST
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Demo allow (custom) org.mediasoup.droid.demo.permission.ALLOW
Enterprisechat allow (custom) com.rediff.android.enterprisechat.permission.ALLOW
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.rediff.mail.and.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Loginprovider (custom) com.rediff.cloud.and.LOGINPROVIDER
Loginprovider (custom) com.rediff.mail.and.LOGINPROVIDER
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Nfc android.permission.NFC
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Read basic phone state android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE
Read subscriptions android.permission.READ_SUBSCRIPTIONS
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Settings permission (custom) com.rediff.android.enterprisechat.SETTINGS_PERMISSION
Settings permission (custom) org.mediasoup.droid.demo.SETTINGS_PERMISSION
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Location android.hardware.location

Rediff APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Rediff for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 4.1.98 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 4.1.98 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Rediff APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is bc065af928440108abdc1c65e4d2cd49.