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How Gurugram Man Drugged Flatmates, Stole Rs 6 Lakh

How Gurugram Man Drugged Flatmates, Stole Rs 6 Lakh

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Gurugram Police arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly drugging his flatmates and robbing them of nearly Rs 6 lakh. The accused, Deepak Maurya, used OLX ads to find victims and committed similar crimes in Gujarat using fake identities.

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife Over Midnight Phone Call

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife Over Midnight Phone Call

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Gurugram police have arrested a man for allegedly strangling his wife to death with a scarf after he suspected her of talking to another man on the phone late at night. The incident occurred in Bans Aliyar village, IMT Manesar, while their four children were asleep.

India's GDP expands 7.8% in Q4, full year growth hits 7.7%

India's GDP expands 7.8% in Q4, full year growth hits 7.7%

Rediff.com   4 days ago

India's economy registered a robust 7.7 per cent growth in the fiscal year 2025-26, an increase from 7.1 per cent in the previous year, with the January-March quarter alone seeing a 7.8 per cent expansion.

Lamine Yamal named LaLiga Player of the Season

Lamine Yamal named LaLiga Player of the Season

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been named LaLiga Player of the season, the Spanish league announced on Friday.

Putin makes big Su-57 offer to India, proposes joint production

Putin makes big Su-57 offer to India, proposes joint production

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered New Delhi Russia's fifth-generation stealth aircraft Sukhoi Su-57 and even suggested that the combat jet could even be jointly produced in India in line with the strong strategic partnership between the two countries.

Rajesh Exports dismisses 'speculative' claims of inflated revenue, LIC share placement

Rajesh Exports dismisses 'speculative' claims of inflated revenue, LIC share placement

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Rajesh Exports has vehemently denied allegations of inflated revenues and preferential share placement to LIC, labelling them 'speculative inferences' and affirming its commitment to addressing concerns raised by Sebi.

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Rediff.com   4 days ago

The main accused in the Kerala Lottery Welfare Fund fraud case, Sangeeth, has claimed he burnt Rs 6 crore in cash, consisting of demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, after being unable to use them. He is accused of embezzling Rs 14 crore from the welfare fund, prompting a forensic investigation.

U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: India men seal final berth with stunning win over Pakistan

U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: India men seal final berth with stunning win over Pakistan

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India beat Pakistan 5-3 in thrilling semi-final to enter U18 Men''s Asia Cup final

Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu Arrested In Rs 12 Crore Land Grab Case

Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu Arrested In Rs 12 Crore Land Grab Case

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Former YSRCP MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu has been arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to illegally grab 10 acres of government land in Telangana. Police claim he was involved in financial transactions worth Rs 12 crore to create fake documents for the land.

Why Samrat Choudhary Wants Rabri Out Of Her Bungalow

Why Samrat Choudhary Wants Rabri Out Of Her Bungalow

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'Har haal mein ghar khali karna hoga, koi mai ka lal nahi hai jo sarkari ghar khali nahi karega'.

Bilateral mechanism in place for deportation of illegal Bangladeshis: Govt

Bilateral mechanism in place for deportation of illegal Bangladeshis: Govt

Rediff.com   4 days ago

India on Friday reiterated that it follows a structured bilateral mechanism for the deportation of illegal Bangladeshi nationals and expressed hope that pending nationality verification requests with Dhaka would be expedited, amid fresh allegations by Bangladesh that the Border Security Force (BSF) was attempting to push people across the border.

Delhi Barber Dies After Brutal Assault

Delhi Barber Dies After Brutal Assault

Rediff.com   4 days ago

A 36-year-old barber, Vikas, died after being assaulted in Holambi Khurd village, outer-north Delhi. Police found evidence of a violent altercation, including blood stains and a broken stick, at the scene. A case has been registered based on a complaint by the victim's brother, naming Bablu and Dev Karan, who are known to the deceased. Police have clarified there is no communal angle, and investigations are ongoing.

Former RCom MD Amitabh Jhunjhunwala In Judicial Custody

Former RCom MD Amitabh Jhunjhunwala In Judicial Custody

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, former group managing director of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications, has been remanded in 14-day judicial custody in an alleged bank loan fraud case. The CBI alleges misutilisation of loan funds, causing significant losses to a consortium of banks led by SBI.

Delhi Court Acquits Two In 2022 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Identification

Delhi Court Acquits Two In 2022 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Identification

Rediff.com   4 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted Naushad and Kamruddin in a 2022 murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their identity as the assailants, despite proving the victim died from assault injuries. Key witnesses, including an alleged eyewitness, could not identify the accused, leading the court to grant them the benefit of doubt.

'PhysicsWallah Targets 30% Revenue Growth In FY27'

'PhysicsWallah Targets 30% Revenue Growth In FY27'

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Ed-tech unicorn PhysicsWallah is strategically targeting a 30% revenue improvement by FY27, leveraging AI-led automation, aggressive expansion into southern Indian markets, and a strong focus on student learning outcomes and enrolment growth.

Test cricket is the pinnacle, don't let Sooryavanshi slip away from it, says Ashwin

Test cricket is the pinnacle, don't let Sooryavanshi slip away from it, says Ashwin

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has said that teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be encouraged to play Test cricket following his breakthrough IPL season.

Minor Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Model Town

Minor Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Model Town

Rediff.com   4 days ago

A teenager, Ashu alias Lala, has been arrested in Delhi for the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Sahil. The incident occurred after a minor dispute escalated into a physical altercation where Sahil allegedly slapped Ashu, leading to the fatal stabbing. Police tracked the accused, who later surrendered, and further investigation is underway.

India Dominates Ulaanbaatar Open With Four Gold Medals

India Dominates Ulaanbaatar Open With Four Gold Medals

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Indian wrestlers delivered a strong performance at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series in Mongolia, securing four gold and two bronze medals across women's and Greco-Roman categories. Manisha, Neha, Sunil, and Nitesh clinched gold, contributing to India's six-medal tally.

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the government's argument that the Great Nicobar Island Project is about defence and a trans-shipment port is a "lie", and alleged that it is actually about benefiting one businessman so that he can build hotels and casinos on India's most irreplaceable ecological land.

India's Strongest Bridge Contingent Ready For Asia Cup Challenge

India's Strongest Bridge Contingent Ready For Asia Cup Challenge

Rediff.com   4 days ago

India is set to field its strongest-ever contingent at the Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026 in Goa, featuring top international stars and Asian Games medallists. The tournament, organised by the Bridge Federation of India, will host 46 elite teams from Asia and Oceania, highlighting India's growing prominence in intellectual sports.