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Shraddha Walkar Case: Court Criticises Slow Progress

Shraddha Walkar Case: Court Criticises Slow Progress

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A Delhi court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the slow progress in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, noting significant delays over the past three months. The court urged lawyers to expedite the proceedings after the summer vacation.

NEET-UG leak: CBI briefs parliamentary panel on probe progress

NEET-UG leak: CBI briefs parliamentary panel on probe progress

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The CBI Director has updated a parliamentary panel on the NEET-UG paper leak investigation, while education ministry officials outlined measures for a fair retest.

Jammu And Kashmir Achieves 93% Progress In Land Record Digitisation

Jammu And Kashmir Achieves 93% Progress In Land Record Digitisation

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has achieved significant progress in digitising revenue records, reaching 93.39 per cent completion with over 64 lakh records approved across the Union Territory.

Srikanth And Sindhu Progress At Thailand Open

Srikanth And Sindhu Progress At Thailand Open

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu progressed to the men's and women's singles second round with straight game wins in a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani Progress At British Open

Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani Progress At British Open

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani progressed to the second round of the British Open squash tournament, while Ramit Tandon and Anahat Singh exited the competition.

Sriram Balaji And Marcelo Demoliner Progress At French Open

Sriram Balaji And Marcelo Demoliner Progress At French Open

Rediff.com29 May 2026

India's N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner secured a second-round victory in the men's doubles at the French Open, while Yuki Bhambri and his partner Michael Venus were defeated.

Stock markets rally as US-Iran talks progress, crude oil prices tumble

Stock markets rally as US-Iran talks progress, crude oil prices tumble

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied significantly following a sharp decline in crude oil prices. This decline was triggered by US President Donald Trump's announcement of progress in negotiations with Iran towards a peace agreement, which led to renewed optimism in global markets.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty50 rebound as US-Iran negotiations progress, easing oil price fears

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty50 rebound as US-Iran negotiations progress, easing oil price fears

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw a significant rebound in early trade, driven by a decline in crude oil prices. This drop followed US President Donald Trump's announcement of progress in negotiations with Iran towards an agreement to end the war, leading to a temporary pause in 'Project Freedom' to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Track Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex performance and key global triggers.

Made lot of progress, ball in Iran's court: Vance

Made lot of progress, ball in Iran's court: Vance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

US Vice President J D Vance stated that while progress was made during peace talks in Islamabad, it is now up to Iran to further the discussions and address US concerns regarding its nuclear ambitions.

Zojila Tunnel: Historic Breakthrough

Zojila Tunnel: Historic Breakthrough

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel, the world's longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at the highest altitude, and its final breakthrough will be a historic milestone in India's infrastructure history.

Tata Motors' CV arm shifts focus to services, digital biz for growth

Tata Motors' CV arm shifts focus to services, digital biz for growth

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tata Motors' commercial vehicle business is increasingly focusing on parts, services, connected-vehicle platforms, and digital businesses to drive growth and reduce dependence on cyclical vehicle sales, as outlined in its FY26 annual report.

India's Auto Retail Sales Hit Record High in May Despite Fuel Price Hike

India's Auto Retail Sales Hit Record High in May Despite Fuel Price Hike

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's total automobile retail sales recorded a significant 9.55 per cent year-on-year growth in May, reaching an all-time high of 25,31,067 units, driven by strong performances in three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and tractors, despite prevailing heatwave conditions and fuel price pressures.

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Police in Bengaluru arrested a woman for allegedly operating a prostitution racket from a rented house, rescuing two women involved. The accused confessed to facilitating services for financial gain, and further investigation is underway by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad.

Indian Firms Gain Access To Anthropic's Mythos AI For Cybersecurity

Indian Firms Gain Access To Anthropic's Mythos AI For Cybersecurity

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian government agencies and private sector firms have secured access to Anthropic's advanced AI model, Mythos, through Project Glasswing. This initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity by identifying software vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Anthropic has also urged a moderated pace of AI development due to potential societal risks.

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Rediff.com4 days ago

Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has called for a special session of the Haryana Assembly to address the state's deteriorating law and order situation. Citing central government and NCRB reports, Hooda highlighted Haryana's unsafe status, high organised crime rates, and alarming statistics on rapes, murders, and suicides, alleging the BJP government's negligence.

EV Adoption Rises As West Asia Crisis Makes Fuel Costly

EV Adoption Rises As West Asia Crisis Makes Fuel Costly

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Fuel prices have risen by about Rs 7.5 per litre since May 15, as global crude oil prices surged due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and supply concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.

As US helicopter crashes near Hormuz, Trump predicts 'total victory' over Iran

As US helicopter crashes near Hormuz, Trump predicts 'total victory' over Iran

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A US military Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with its crew successfully rescued, as US President Donald Trump confidently declared an imminent 'total victory' over Iran within two weeks and a new nuclear deal, despite ongoing regional volatility and a recent de-escalation between Iran and Israel.

Can reform in Mexican football break their FIFA World Cup 'curse'?

Can reform in Mexican football break their FIFA World Cup 'curse'?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Mexico have failed to progress beyond the Round of 16 for the last 32 years. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, they hope to finally end the 'quinto partido' curse.

DU Student Arrested For Supplying Hydroponic Marijuana To College Students

DU Student Arrested For Supplying Hydroponic Marijuana To College Students

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A 22-year-old Delhi University student was arrested in north Delhi with 195 grams of hydroponic marijuana, valued at Rs 20 lakh. He allegedly supplied the drug, known as OG, to college students to fund a lavish lifestyle. Police are investigating the supply chain.

Veer Ahlawat Shines In Swiss Challenge Opening Round

Veer Ahlawat Shines In Swiss Challenge Opening Round

Rediff.com4 days ago

Veer Ahlawat emerged as the top Indian golfer after the first round of the Swiss Challenge, carding a 2-under 69 to finish tied 28th. Arjun Prasad followed closely at 1-under 71, while Saptak Talwar struggled. Denmark's Christoffer Bring currently leads the tournament with a bogey-free 7-under 64.

4.9 million children died before turning five in 2024: Journal

4.9 million children died before turning five in 2024: Journal

Rediff.com5 days ago

A new series of research papers in The British Medical Journal reveals that global progress in reducing preventable deaths among newborn babies and children has slowed substantially since 2015, with an estimated 4.9 million children dying before age five in 2024, including 2.3 million neonatal deaths.

Shetty Advances, Star Doubles Pair Retires At Indonesia Open

Shetty Advances, Star Doubles Pair Retires At Indonesia Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty secured a dramatic comeback victory to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open, a Super 1000 tournament. However, star men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were forced to retire due to injury, while HS Prannoy exited in the first round. Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde advanced in mixed doubles.

India, China hold 'forward-looking' LAC talks amid ties reset

India, China hold 'forward-looking' LAC talks amid ties reset

Rediff.com28 May 2026

India and China held constructive talks on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, emphasising that maintaining border peace and tranquillity enabled progress in normalising overall relations.

PV Sindhu Advances To Second Round Of Indonesia Open

PV Sindhu Advances To Second Round Of Indonesia Open

Rediff.com7 days ago

PV Sindhu progressed to the second round of the Indonesia Open after a win against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan, while Kidambi Srikanth faced an early exit. Other Indian players had mixed results in the tournament.

Can Headaches Be A Sign Of Brain Tumour?

Can Headaches Be A Sign Of Brain Tumour?

Rediff.com1 days ago

On World Brain Tumour Day, Consultant Brain and Spine Surgeon Dr Keval Shukla explains why you should not ignore symptoms like persistent headache, blurred vision and a loss of balance.

30-member SIT to probe attack on ED officials in Kerala

30-member SIT to probe attack on ED officials in Kerala

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kerala Police have formed a 30-member SIT to investigate the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during a search operation at the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Why Did CID Visit Abhishek Banerjee's Home Again?

Why Did CID Visit Abhishek Banerjee's Home Again?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

CID officers visited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's residence for the second time in 48 hours regarding a signature forgery case. This occurred after Banerjee requested a 15-day extension due to health reasons. The investigation concerns alleged forged signatures of party legislators submitted to the assembly secretariat.

Delhi CM Urges Transparency In Welfare Scheme Rollout

Delhi CM Urges Transparency In Welfare Scheme Rollout

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed officials to ensure the transparent and timely implementation of welfare schemes announced in the budget, warning of potential fund reductions for departments failing to utilise allocated budgets effectively.

Kerala Government Forms SIT For 'Kafir Screenshot' Election Cases

Kerala Government Forms SIT For 'Kafir Screenshot' Election Cases

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Kerala government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe two 'kafir screenshot' cases that caused a political storm during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign in Vadakara constituency. The cases involve alleged communal polarisation and the circulation of fake messages against LDF candidate K K Shailaja, with the new SIT reopening a previously inconclusive investigation.

One In Three Indian Women Overweight

One In Three Indian Women Overweight

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Over the past year, the sale of injectable GLP-1 agonists (used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity) such as Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic have surged a whopping 218 per cent.

PV Sindhu Advances At Indonesia Open; Srikanth, Sen Bow Out

PV Sindhu Advances At Indonesia Open; Srikanth, Sen Bow Out

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the second round of the Indonesia Open, while Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen suffered opening-round exits.

Sindhu advances at Indonesia Open, back in top 10 after 954 days

Sindhu advances at Indonesia Open, back in top 10 after 954 days

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's PV Sindhu advanced to the Indonesia Open pre-quarterfinals with a 25-23, 21-16 win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan on Tuesday.

IPL didn't stop me preparing for Tests: Manav Suthar

IPL didn't stop me preparing for Tests: Manav Suthar

Rediff.com8 hours ago

For Manav Suthar, Test format is the "pinnacle" of cricket, and the India left-arm spinner revealed that he was practising with red-ball even during IPL 2026 to stay on top of his game.

Meerut Model Accuses Man Of Exploitation, Religious Conversion Pressure

Meerut Model Accuses Man Of Exploitation, Religious Conversion Pressure

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A Meerut model has filed a complaint alleging a man exploited her physically and financially for nearly a decade on the promise of marriage, later pressuring her for religious conversion. Police have initiated an investigation into the matter, which also includes allegations of financial fraud and forced abortions.

Indian Football Team Receives Rousing Welcome In London

Indian Football Team Receives Rousing Welcome In London

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Indian men's football team, participating in the Unity Cup in the UK, was warmly welcomed at India House in London ahead of their match against Zimbabwe. The team interacted with fans and shared insights during a reception hosted by the High Commission of India.

MP moving towards implementing Uniform Civil Code: CM Mohan Yadav

MP moving towards implementing Uniform Civil Code: CM Mohan Yadav

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said the Madhya Pradesh government is committed to implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state and has initiated the process of gathering public feedback before moving ahead with the proposal.

Sciver-Brunt confident of recovery ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Sciver-Brunt confident of recovery ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com29 May 2026

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says her recovery from a calf injury is progressing well as she targets a return for the Women's T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka next month.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen advance to Singapore Open quarterfinals; Prannoy bows out

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen advance to Singapore Open quarterfinals; Prannoy bows out

Rediff.com28 May 2026

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open, while HS Prannoy exited the tournament after a defeat to Loh Kean Yew.

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Reach Singapore Open Quarter-Finals

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Reach Singapore Open Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com28 May 2026

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open, while HS Prannoy exited the tournament after a defeat to Loh Kean Yew.

Sensex tanks 719 points as global cues, surging oil prices weigh on markets

Sensex tanks 719 points as global cues, surging oil prices weigh on markets

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump, with the Sensex tumbling 719.08 points, driven by escalating West Asian tensions, a sharp rise in crude oil prices, and a global sell-off in technology stocks.