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Bengaluru techie hangs self after quarrel with mother-in-law over cooking

Bengaluru techie hangs self after quarrel with mother-in-law over cooking

Rediff.com   3 days ago

A 35-year-old IT professional in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide following a domestic quarrel with her mother-in-law. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, including allegations of dowry harassment.

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Police in Thane have arrested a dentist from Nashik for allegedly facilitating illegal surrogate mother contracts and egg smuggling at an IVF facility. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an inter-state racket involving the exploitation of women for egg donation.

T20 World Cup: How NZ crushed South Africa in just 12.5 overs

T20 World Cup: How NZ crushed South Africa in just 12.5 overs

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Finn Allen's record-breaking century powered New Zealand to a dominant victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final, securing their place in the final.

Sri Lanka recovers bodies of 80 Iranian sailors killed in US strike

Sri Lanka recovers bodies of 80 Iranian sailors killed in US strike

Rediff.com   3 days ago

The Sri Lanka Navy rescued 32 Iranian sailors from a sinking naval ship off the southern coast, while also recovering several bodies. The incident occurred outside Sri Lankan waters but within its search and rescue zone.

T20 World Cup: New Zealand storm into final with crushing win over South Africa

T20 World Cup: New Zealand storm into final with crushing win over South Africa

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Kolkata's 'Knight Rider' Allen blows away South Africa, takes NZ into final

Six Drown in Odisha After Holi Celebrations

Six Drown in Odisha After Holi Celebrations

Rediff.com   3 days ago

At least six people, including four minors, drowned in separate incidents across Odisha while bathing after celebrating Holi, police reported.

RS polls: Sharad Pawar to get fresh term; BJP fields 4 nominees in Maha

RS polls: Sharad Pawar to get fresh term; BJP fields 4 nominees in Maha

Rediff.com   3 days ago

The Congress party has announced its support for Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra.

Nagpur Grandmother Allegedly Scalds Grandson with Boiling Water

Nagpur Grandmother Allegedly Scalds Grandson with Boiling Water

Rediff.com   3 days ago

A grandmother in Nagpur is accused of pouring boiling water on her four-year-old grandson after he accidentally sprayed her with paint, causing severe burns.

Pakistan Army Chief Rejects Terrorist Use of Afghan Soil

Pakistan Army Chief Rejects Terrorist Use of Afghan Soil

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Pakistan's Army chief, Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has condemned the alleged use of Afghan soil by terrorists against Pakistan, stating it is unacceptable and that necessary measures will be taken to neutralise the threat.

Uttarakhand Man Drowns in Maharashtra Lake

Uttarakhand Man Drowns in Maharashtra Lake

Rediff.com   3 days ago

A 23-year-old man from Uttarakhand drowned in Ravanwadi lake in Bhandara district after a boating accident.

'First after WWII': US submarine sinks Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

'First after WWII': US submarine sinks Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

Rediff.com   3 days ago

At least 101 people are missing and 78 are injured after a suspected submarine attack on an Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka's southern coast on Wednesday, Reuters quoted sources in Sri Lanka's Navy and defence ministry as saying.

Rajya Sabha Move: Nitish Keeps BJP, JD-U Guessing

Rajya Sabha Move: Nitish Keeps BJP, JD-U Guessing

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Will Nitish Kumar file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday morning?

Rhino Dies After Tiger Attack in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

Rhino Dies After Tiger Attack in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com   3 days ago

A female rhinoceros was killed in a tiger attack at the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. Forest officials found the rhino's carcass with visible injury marks caused by the tiger. The incident occurred in the Rhino Rehabilitation Area-1 of the reserve.

SEE: India Stars Visit Siddhivinayak Ahead of T20 WC Semis

SEE: India Stars Visit Siddhivinayak Ahead of T20 WC Semis

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma visit Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai Stock Broker Threatened with Death, Rs 5 Crore Extortion Demand

Mumbai Stock Broker Threatened with Death, Rs 5 Crore Extortion Demand

Rediff.com   3 days ago

A Mumbai stock broker received a death threat and a demand for Rs 5 crore from an unidentified caller using an international number, prompting a police investigation.

India concede late goal, lose to Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup opener

India concede late goal, lose to Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup opener

Rediff.com   3 days ago

The Indian women's football team suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Vietnam in their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup, conceding a late goal in injury time.

Desi Girls, Global Stage: Sreeleela, Bhoomika...

Desi Girls, Global Stage: Sreeleela, Bhoomika...

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Indian women aren't just attending global fashion weeks; they're owning them and representing our country on the biggest platforms.

Court Denies Bail to IPS Officer's Husband in Rs 24 Crore Cheating Case

Court Denies Bail to IPS Officer's Husband in Rs 24 Crore Cheating Case

Rediff.com   3 days ago

A Mumbai court has denied bail to Purushottam Chavan, husband of IPS officer Rashmi Karandikar, in a Rs 24 crore cheating case, citing substantial evidence of his involvement in the crime.

Mumbai Airport Customs Seizes Rs 46 Crore Worth of Contraband

Mumbai Airport Customs Seizes Rs 46 Crore Worth of Contraband

Rediff.com   3 days ago

The Mumbai Customs department seized narcotics, foreign currency, gold, and precious stones worth over Rs 46 crore at the Mumbai international airport in a week.

Iran quietly approaches CIA for talks: Report

Iran quietly approaches CIA for talks: Report

Rediff.com   3 days ago

It remains unclear whether United States President Donald Trump or Iranian authorities will pursue the offer.