Stories by

Domestic Helps Arrested For Hyderabad Gold Heist

Domestic Helps Arrested For Hyderabad Gold Heist

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Hyderabad police apprehended three Nepali nationals, including a couple who worked as domestic help, from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the theft of 7.5 kg gold and 1.5 kg silver ornaments from a businessman's house. The stolen property was recovered intact, and the accused are being brought to Hyderabad on a transit warrant.

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Abid In Raju Pal Murder Case

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Abid In Raju Pal Murder Case

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Abid, a convicted accused in the 2005 BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case, suspending his sentence due to the long pending criminal appeal and lack of direct evidence against him in the original FIR.

Questions mount over Ben Stokes' future after off-field incident

Questions mount over Ben Stokes' future after off-field incident

Rediff.com   1 days ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes is reportedly considering retirement following his involvement in a nightclub incident with teammate Gus Atkinson after the first Test against New Zealand. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched an investigation into the breach of team protocols, while former pacer Steve Harmison has defended Stokes, urging caution until all facts emerge.

Jharkhand High Court Issues Landmark Directives On Rape Cases

Jharkhand High Court Issues Landmark Directives On Rape Cases

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The Jharkhand High Court has issued comprehensive directives for handling rape cases, mandating swift investigations, prohibiting the two-finger test, ensuring victim rehabilitation, and protecting victim identity. The court also directed support for children born out of rape incidents.

CM Mann Asserts Punjabis Rejected Traditional Parties In 2022

CM Mann Asserts Punjabis Rejected Traditional Parties In 2022

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the people of the state rejected traditional parties in 2022 and will not allow their return. He criticised the BJP for alleged misuse of central agencies and the Akali Dal-BJP alliance, calling it fatal. Mann also slammed the Congress for internal rivalries and lack of vision for Punjab.

Dejected Over Marriage Prospects, Nagpur Labourer Dies By Suicide

Dejected Over Marriage Prospects, Nagpur Labourer Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com   2 days ago

A 25-year-old labourer in Nagpur allegedly died by suicide due to dejection over his inability to get married, according to police. He was found hanging in his home, and preliminary inquiries suggest he had attempted suicide previously for the same reason.

Former players urge ICC to review Afghanistan's Test status after India rout

Former players urge ICC to review Afghanistan's Test status after India rout

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Former cricketers raise concerns over ICC's policy of awarding Test status based on limited-overs performance, following Afghanistan's heavy defeat to India.

Kerala To End Political Parole, Focus On Inmate Rights And Reforms

Kerala To End Political Parole, Focus On Inmate Rights And Reforms

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that parole would not be granted or extended on political grounds, assuring that eligible prisoners' legitimate rights would be protected. He highlighted ongoing prison reforms aimed at improving rehabilitation, welfare measures, and administration, including plans to amend the prison manual and strengthen security.

Pakistani Boy Detained After Crossing LoC In Poonch

Pakistani Boy Detained After Crossing LoC In Poonch

Rediff.com   2 days ago

A 14-year-old Pakistani boy was detained by the Indian Army after he inadvertently crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. He is currently being questioned, and security agencies are investigating the circumstances before his likely repatriation.

Dev Seeks Assurance On Ghatal Master Plan From West Bengal CM

Dev Seeks Assurance On Ghatal Master Plan From West Bengal CM

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Trinamool Congress MP Deepak Adhikari, also known as Dev, has urged West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to expedite the long-pending Ghatal Master Plan, a crucial flood-management project for his constituency. Dev received assurances that the project, aimed at mitigating annual floods in the low-lying Ghatal area, would be taken forward, with hopes for budget allocation by the BJP government.

Jharkhand Police Act Swiftly In Separate Rape Cases

Jharkhand Police Act Swiftly In Separate Rape Cases

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Jharkhand police have detained two teenagers in Bokaro for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl and filming the act, while in Jamtara, three middle-aged men were arrested for the alleged rape of a 35-year-old woman. Investigations are ongoing in both cases, with legal actions initiated under relevant acts.

Big boost for India as Rohit, Hardik fit For Afghanistan ODI series

Big boost for India as Rohit, Hardik fit For Afghanistan ODI series

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and senior batter Rohit Sharma have been cleared by the Sports Science team of BCCI's Centre of Excellence to participate in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Tragic Drowning: Two Brothers Die In Prayagraj Ganga

Tragic Drowning: Two Brothers Die In Prayagraj Ganga

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Two minor brothers, Rajan (16) and Abhishek (14), drowned in the Ganga river in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, while swimming. Their relative, Sunny, was rescued by local residents. Police have taken custody of the bodies and handed them over to the family.

CB-CID Takes Over TNPDCL Hard Disk Theft Case

CB-CID Takes Over TNPDCL Hard Disk Theft Case

Rediff.com   2 days ago

The investigation into the theft of 34 hard disks from the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) headquarters in Chennai has been transferred to the CB-CID. Police have arrested a contract worker and a shop owner in Bengaluru, and the stolen hard disks have been retrieved.

India May Need New Legal Framework For AI, Says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India May Need New Legal Framework For AI, Says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw indicates India may require a new legal framework for Artificial Intelligence, as the current IT law predates AI's rapid emergence. The government aims to balance innovation with regulation, engaging with the industry to ensure citizen safety while fostering technological growth.

Focus on your studies: Pradhan to NEET aspirants amid row

Focus on your studies: Pradhan to NEET aspirants amid row

Rediff.com   2 days ago

After reviewing the preparations at the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Pradhan said meetings have been held under the Cabinet secretary, and all the states have been asked to cooperate.

Indian Super League moves to club-led model as September 4 kick-off confirmed

Indian Super League moves to club-led model as September 4 kick-off confirmed

Rediff.com   2 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has agreed "in principle" to the club-led model of running the Indian Super League (ISL) for two years and has conveyed it to the sports minister, a top official said on Tuesday.

How India plans to counter external risks facing its economy

How India plans to counter external risks facing its economy

Rediff.com   2 days ago

The Indian government is set to accelerate reforms, including measures to enhance foreign direct investment, speed up divestment, and boost asset monetisation, to maintain economic growth despite rising fuel and fertiliser import costs driven by the West Asia crisis.

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Rediff.com   2 days ago

A 35-year-old man was allegedly poisoned to death by his wife in Muzaffarnagar following a family dispute. Police have arrested the wife, Puja, and registered a case against 12 members of her in-laws' family. The article also mentions a separate incident where a 25-year-old man was found dead, suspected of consuming poison due to harassment by his in-laws.

How Police Busted Interstate Burglary Ring In Dakshina Kannada

How Police Busted Interstate Burglary Ring In Dakshina Kannada

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Police in Dakshina Kannada district have arrested two alleged interstate burglars and recovered stolen property valued at Rs 23.67 lakh. The arrests followed an investigation into a series of theft cases, leading to the apprehension of Hamid and Jabir, both linked to multiple burglaries across the region.