Jayant Pankaj

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What Numbers Reveal About Murder Motives In India

What Numbers Reveal About Murder Motives In India

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Homicides declined during 2015-2024 compared to the previous decade, but those motivated by love and extramarital affairs did not.

Defective Fingerprint See Sharp Drop

Defective Fingerprint See Sharp Drop

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2026

The National Automated Fingerprint Identification System database expanded from 3.2 million records in 2012 to 11.2 million.

India's Defence Trade Hits Record High

India's Defence Trade Hits Record High

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

The arms trade surplus grew tenfold, reaching $691 million in FY26 from $63 million in FY18.

India's Top Arms Supplier Is...

India's Top Arms Supplier Is...

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2026

Europe has overtaken Asia as India's biggest arms supplier, reflecting New Delhi's evolving defence procurement strategy.

171,150 Indians Deported From 52 Countries In 5 Years

171,150 Indians Deported From 52 Countries In 5 Years

Rediff.com   20 May 2026

Deportations of Indians have increased in recent years from several countries like the UAE, USA, Malaysia, Myanmar.

Crorepati MLAs Surge 32 Times In 20 Years

Crorepati MLAs Surge 32 Times In 20 Years

Rediff.com   18 May 2026

BJP witnessed steady growth in crorepati MLAs between 2016 and 2026.

Political Parties Sees 1,123 Defections In 15 Years

Political Parties Sees 1,123 Defections In 15 Years

Rediff.com   16 May 2026

Most defections originated from three major parties -- the Congress, BJP and BSP.

Kidnapping Cases Surge Over Million

Kidnapping Cases Surge Over Million

Rediff.com   15 May 2026

Abduction remains the most common motive, accounting for more than half of kidnapping cases, followed by abduction of women for marriage.

UP, Haryana still below national wage line

UP, Haryana still below national wage line

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2026

Despite a 21 per cent minimum wage hike in parts of Uttar Pradesh, factory workers in India, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, continue to experience wages below the national average and a widening disparity compared to supervisors and managers.

AI Misuse Fuels India's Growing Fake News Crisis

AI Misuse Fuels India's Growing Fake News Crisis

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2026

From 2022 to 2024, X, Facebook, and WhatsApp emerged as the primary platforms associated with the spread of fake news in India.

Infiltration Surges Along India-Myanmar Border

Infiltration Surges Along India-Myanmar Border

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2026

23,926 infiltrators were arrested across various border regions between 2014 and 2025.

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2026

Coastal states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest number of immoral trafficking cases in India.

Demolitions Double in 7 Years; Rehab Remains Scarce

Demolitions Double in 7 Years; Rehab Remains Scarce

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2026

In 2023, Delhi accounted for the highest share of evictions at 53 per cent, followed by Gujarat at 30 per cent and Assam at 4 per cent.

Bengal SIR: Muslim Districts See No Major Impact

Bengal SIR: Muslim Districts See No Major Impact

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

More voter deletions recorded in draft SIR exercises than to the combined SSRs in the past 10 years.

Staff Behaviour Still Bugs Air Travellers

Staff Behaviour Still Bugs Air Travellers

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

SpiceJet recorded the highest complaint rate per 10,000 passengers, rising sharply from 3.9 in November 2024 to 13.8 in October 2025.

Lynching Sees No End

Lynching Sees No End

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Between 2014 and 2023, India recorded 189 lynching cases.

Violence Against Christians On Rise

Violence Against Christians On Rise

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

There has been an increase in violence against Christians over the past 12 years -- from 147 cases in 2014 to 706 in 2025 (till November).

SIR Exercise Covers Half Of Electorates

SIR Exercise Covers Half Of Electorates

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2025

Since 2004, 12 states have added 160 million people to their rolls.

Indian Pilots Fly 246 Hours A Year

Indian Pilots Fly 246 Hours A Year

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2025

Most Indian airlines recorded a rise in average flying hours per pilot after the Covid period.

India's Nuclear Power Push: Big Goals, Slow Build

India's Nuclear Power Push: Big Goals, Slow Build

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

India's nuclear energy share in total installed capacity remains limited, fluctuating between 1.9 per cent and 2.9 per cent from FY10 to FY24.