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Odisha Man, With Mental Health Issues, Kills Two

Odisha Man, With Mental Health Issues, Kills Two

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A 28-year-old man with mental health issues allegedly killed two people with a sharp weapon in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Wedding Firing Incident

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Wedding Firing Incident

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of celebratory firing during a wedding procession in Dayalpur, resulting in a woman being injured. The accused, Rishi alias Manu Thakur, was apprehended after evading authorities for nearly a month.

CBSE Class 12 Results Declared; Pass Percentage Dips

CBSE Class 12 Results Declared; Pass Percentage Dips

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

The CBSE class 12 exam results were declared with over 85 per cent of candidates clearing the exams, although the overall pass percentage dipped compared to last year.

How BJP Dominated Haryana Municipal Corporation Elections

How BJP Dominated Haryana Municipal Corporation Elections

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

The BJP has secured significant victories in the Haryana municipal corporation elections, winning in Ambala and Sonipat, and leading in Panchkula. The party also won the president's post in Sampla, a stronghold of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, where the Congress did not field a candidate.

Karnataka: Four Arrested For Robbery In Chikkaballapura

Karnataka: Four Arrested For Robbery In Chikkaballapura

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Four men have been arrested in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, for allegedly robbing a man of Rs 7.5 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and threatening him with a machete.

Vijay revokes astrologer's appointment as OSD after criticism

Vijay revokes astrologer's appointment as OSD after criticism

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Amidst public outcry and opposition criticism, the Tamil Nadu government has revoked the appointment of astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister.

DII holdings in Nifty 500 hit record 20.9%, FPIs' slid to a new low in Q4

DII holdings in Nifty 500 hit record 20.9%, FPIs' slid to a new low in Q4

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have significantly increased their holdings in Nifty 500 companies, reaching a record 20.9 per cent by the end of March, while Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) reduced their ownership to an all-time low of 17.1 per cent, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Maharashtra ATS Raids Target Pakistan-Based Gangster's Contacts

Maharashtra ATS Raids Target Pakistan-Based Gangster's Contacts

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted raids at over 40 locations across the state, including Mumbai, targeting individuals connected to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, who is accused of influencing Indian youth towards anti-national activities through social media.

Guhan, Sandhesh Reach Squash Quarterfinals

Guhan, Sandhesh Reach Squash Quarterfinals

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Guhan Senthilkumar and Sandhesh PR of Tamil Nadu have advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals of the 3rd HCL National Doubles Squash Championships in Chennai.

Woman Detained In Pune Over NEET Paper Leak

Woman Detained In Pune Over NEET Paper Leak

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A woman has been detained in Pune for her alleged involvement in the NEET paper leak case and handed over to the CBI for further investigation.

NITI Aayog Member Gauba Outlines Sweeping Deregulation to Boost Ease of Doing Business

NITI Aayog Member Gauba Outlines Sweeping Deregulation to Boost Ease of Doing Business

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba has detailed an extensive deregulation agenda, moving India towards a 'permitted unless prohibited' principle to dismantle new forms of the Licence Raj and clear 'regulatory cholesterol' for businesses.

Love Affair Suspected As Man Kills Sister-In-Law, Self In UP

Love Affair Suspected As Man Kills Sister-In-Law, Self In UP

Rediff.com   2 hours ago

A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly shot and killed his sister-in-law before taking his own life in a suspected love affair case, according to police reports.

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

Rediff.com   3 hours ago

The source of a leaked NEET-UG 2024 guess paper has been traced to a medical student in Kerala, originally from Sikar, Rajasthan. The student shared the paper with friends and a hostel owner, leading to wider circulation and a subsequent investigation.

Congress Protests NEET Exam Cancellation, Seeks Supreme Court Probe

Congress Protests NEET Exam Cancellation, Seeks Supreme Court Probe

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The Jammu and Kashmir Congress staged protests against the Centre over the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam, demanding strict action against those involved in the alleged paper leak and a Supreme Court-monitored probe.

Inter-State Cyber Crime Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Inter-State Cyber Crime Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Rediff.com   3 hours ago

Sonbhadra police have arrested five individuals from Rajasthan for operating an inter-state cyber crime racket involving blackmail, extortion, and impersonation, which allegedly led to a man's suicide.

Bomb Threat At Jaipur Hospital Demands Rs 40 Crore

Bomb Threat At Jaipur Hospital Demands Rs 40 Crore

Rediff.com   3 hours ago

A bomb threat at Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital caused panic after a caller demanded Rs 40 crore, threatening to blow up the premises. A search operation found no suspicious objects, and the caller was traced to Haryana and detained.

Why Bishnoi Gang Claimed Attack On Dosanjh's Manager

Why Bishnoi Gang Claimed Attack On Dosanjh's Manager

Rediff.com   3 hours ago

A social media post allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for a firing incident outside the residence of Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's manager in Haryana's Karnal.

Eight Teams Battle For IPL 2026 Playoff Berths As League Nears End

Eight Teams Battle For IPL 2026 Playoff Berths As League Nears End

Rediff.com   3 hours ago

With just 10 days remaining in the Indian Premier League's league stage, a late surge from teams like Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders has intensified the competition, leaving eight teams vying for the coveted four playoff spots.

'I Am No More Urvashi, I Am India'

'I Am No More Urvashi, I Am India'

Rediff.com   3 hours ago

Urvashi Rautela made a stunning and unexpected return to Cannes on May 12, dazzling in a glamorous silver gown and a unique bird-inspired headpiece for her fifth consecutive appearance at the famed film fest.

Coolcations Drive Summer Travel Surge

Coolcations Drive Summer Travel Surge

Rediff.com   3 hours ago

As temperatures soar, booking queries have surged by double digits -- going up to 125 per cent -- for destinations like Kashmir, Shillong, Gangtok, Munnar, Leh, Rishikesh, Guwahati, Imphal, Kodaikanal and the Andamans.