Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly selling drugs in the city. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs, vehicles, and other items worth Rs 27.42 crores.
Five individuals, including three children, were discovered dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, suspecting a possible suicide.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has accused its executive committee member Valanka Alemao and her family of pressuring the organisation to include Churchill Brothers FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) through unconventional means.
Fifteen Naxalites, including a Special Zonal Committee-level member, surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district, marking a significant development in the state's efforts to combat Naxalism.
The FBI has increased the reward money to USD one million for information leading to the capture of fugitives on its Ten Most Wanted list, which includes an Indian national wanted in a murder case and a cyber criminal involved in an ATM jackpotting scheme.
Injury-hit Australia are considering including veteran Steve Smith to strengthen their batting line-up for the crucial T20 World Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka. Australia needs to win to secure a spot in the Super Eights after a defeat to Zimbabwe.
An Assistant Executive Engineer in Belagavi, India, is under investigation after the Lokayukta discovered disproportionate assets worth over 14 crore, including gold, silver, bank deposits, and properties.
Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer, Ratan U Kelkar, addressed concerns regarding the release of detailed polling data from the recent Assembly elections, defending the timeline and transparency of the process.
Five officials, including three members of the Special Task Force (STF), sustained injuries in a crude bomb explosion in Begusarai district, Bihar, during a search operation related to robbery cases.
An Assistant Executive Engineer in Belagavi, India, is under investigation after authorities discovered disproportionate assets worth over Rs 14 crore, including gold, silver, bank deposits, and properties.
Shoolini University has launched a Centre for Robotics and AI in collaboration with Sirena Technologies to provide students with industrial-grade robotics training and bridge the gap between academia and industry.
The brother of a murdered sarpanch in Beed, India, claims attempts are being made to defame him and weaken the murder case, alleging pressure to withdraw the case and a conspiracy to settle.
India's para archery team excelled at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, securing the top position with 13 medals.
Sixteen people, including two gold appraisers, have been booked for allegedly securing loans worth lakhs of rupees against counterfeit gold from a bank in Prayagraj.
A police team in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was attacked while attempting to arrest a local strongman, resulting in injuries to two officers.
A man and a girl, reported missing two weeks prior, were discovered dead in an abandoned house in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths, including the possibility of suicide.
Delhi Police busted a human trafficking and prostitution racket in central Delhi, rescuing eight women, including a minor. Two men were arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend other suspects.
The sister of NCP leader Rupali Chakankar was questioned by police regarding her alleged connection to the financial dealings of arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat.
Retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, arrested in connection with the alleged Rs 960-crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam, has been remanded to police custody for further questioning.
Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, have detained several people from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly facilitating the acquisition of fraudulent identities, including passports, by terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The investigation uncovered an interstate module providing logistical support to terrorists by creating fake documents.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is advocating for a Formula 1 race in India by 2027, with potential interest from multiple companies to operate the Buddh International Circuit.
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday, with the 30-share BSE Sensex falling 1,613.09 points and the 50-share NSE Nifty plunging 495 points, as the failure of US-Iran negotiations heightened concerns of a prolonged conflict driving crude oil prices sharply higher. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for April 13, 2026.
The sister of NCP leader Rupali Chakankar is being questioned in connection with the alleged use of her bank account by arrested self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who is accused of financial irregularities and land grabbing.
Three jail personnel, including a deputy jailor, have been suspended following the death of an inmate at the district jail in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. The inmate, an undertrial prisoner facing rape and POCSO charges, died from burn injuries sustained under suspicious circumstances.
For India, much is at stake: Crucial energy supplies traversing the Strait of Hormuz, the fate of its 10 million citizens living and working in West Asia -- who send generous remittances home -- and its major trade links with the region.
The half-burnt bodies of a woman and her daughter were discovered in a trunk at their home in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, prompting a police investigation into a suspected double homicide.
A court in Lucknow has sentenced nine individuals, including Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants, to eight years' imprisonment for illegal immigration, possession of fake documents, and human trafficking.
Maya Thakur, a transgender icon, advocates for amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, to include self-identification and protect transgender individuals who wish to remain independent from traditional eunuch communities.
Unidentified militants opened fire on a police contingent protecting a polio vaccination team in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, injuring at least four police personnel.
Indian Army boxers have achieved significant success at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia, securing a total of eight medals, including three gold, two silver, and three bronze.
The Kolhapur-Mumbai Sahyadri Express was robbed after a gang tampered with a signal, causing the train to halt in Maharashtra's Satara district. Passengers were looted of valuables, and police are investigating.
The National Sports Awards have been delayed due to a re-evaluation process by the Sports Ministry to ensure only deserving athletes are honoured. The ministry aims to establish clearer criteria to avoid controversies and ensure deserving athletes are recognised without unnecessary hurdles.
Delhi Police have arrested a gangster, Arjun Prasad, who had been absconding for nearly 14 years in connection with multiple cases of dacoity and robbery across Delhi and Punjab.
An India-flagged LPG tanker, Jag Vikram, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz following a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, marking a significant development for India's energy security.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly impersonating a CBI officer and defrauding people with false promises of jobs in the central agency.
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has expressed concerns that India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, particularly the lack of a deemed consent mechanism for credit information companies, and the Information Technology (IT) Rules of 2021, along with frequent internet shutdowns, could negatively impact the ability of US companies to operate and trade in India.
Protests by factory workers in Noida, India, demanding wage increases turned violent, resulting in arson, vandalism, and stone-pelting in Phase-2 and Sector 60 areas. Police have been deployed to control the situation and maintain order.
A special CBI court in Ahmedabad convicted eight individuals, including three retired Punjab National Bank (PNB) officials, in a 2016 loan fraud case that resulted in a loss of Rs 1.57 crore to the bank.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, facing a breach of privilege notice for satirising Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, defends his actions by referencing Bal Thackeray's history of political cartoons and arguing for the protection of free speech and satire.
Eighteen people were arrested in Anand, Gujarat, for allegedly consuming alcohol at a party, violating the state's prohibition laws. The raid on a farmhouse led to the seizure of alcohol and vehicles.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances