Eleven Naxalites, including five senior operatives with a combined bounty of Rs 68 lakh, have surrendered to police and CRPF forces in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, marking a significant blow to Left Wing Extremism in the region.
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The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated debate between the opposition and the government regarding a discussion on the West Asia crisis, with accusations of political maneuvering and failure to uphold the dignity of parliamentary positions.
The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be optimistic about securing their second consecutive win in the IPL as they face Chennai Super Kings, who are struggling with Sanju Samson's form and a lack of strong bowling options.
Srivastava warned that continued bombing of Iran by the US and Israel could severely undermine any prospects of reopening critical maritime routes through negotiation with Tehran.
A man undergoing treatment in an Aligarh hospital was shot and critically injured by two armed assailants, allegedly due to a relationship dispute with a woman whose family opposed the union. Police have arrested one person and are searching for the shooters.
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday extolled the sacrifice and martyrdom of senior Iranian armed forces leaders as the conflict in West Asia enters into its second month.
The NIA alleged that the accused were in touch with ethnic armed groups in Myanmar and supported proscribed Indian insurgent outfits by supplying weapons, drones and providing training.
Pat Cummins says he is back bowling in the nets and hopes to return midway through IPL 2026, with SRH naming Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain.
Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani are seeking the dismissal of a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) securities fraud lawsuit, arguing that the case represents an impermissible extraterritorial application of US law and fails for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Devdutt Padikkal's 26-ball-61 crusted with class and Virat Kohli's masterly unbeaten half-century powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Nxtra Data have signed an agreement to explore renewable energy project opportunities for Nxtra's data centres across India.
Delhi Police apprehended three individuals, including a juvenile, after a shootout in the Narela Industrial Area. The suspects were wanted in connection with attempted murder and Arms Act violations.
Police in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, have arrested twenty people following a violent attack in which three individuals were injured with sharp weapons. The incident is believed to be linked to an ongoing dispute between the parties involved.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of attempting to murder their neighbour in Seelampur after the victim and complainant failed to identify them. The court cited inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence and deemed the recovery of a blood-stained knife unreliable.
Telangana Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad involving a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA.
Delhi Police arrested 40 people and apprehended a juvenile in Rohini during an overnight drive targeting organised and street crime, seizing illegal arms, narcotics, and illicit liquor.
A US judge has granted Gautam Adani's request for a hearing to dismiss a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fraud case, with Adani's legal team arguing the case lacks jurisdiction and credible evidence.
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the continued prevalence of domestic abuse and crimes against women, highlighting that these issues are symptomatic of a deeper societal problem rooted in patriarchy, despite economic and legal advancements.
Actor Disha Patani wore a sculpted lehenga, turning showstopper for designer Amit Aggarwal at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.
A man was killed and three others injured in a shooting in Delhi's Bawana area. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.
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A Naxalite carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, just days before the Centre's deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism.
A youth was seriously injured after being shot in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
Security forces in Manipur dismantled multiple bunkers in Ukhrul district following a series of gunfights between armed groups, resulting in injuries. The operation targeted bunkers in Lengiangching and Mongkot Chepu villages, aiming to de-escalate tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities.
A special task force (STF) personnel and two gangsters were killed in a gunfight in Bihar's East Champaran district on Tuesday, officials said.
The Indian Defence Ministry has approved the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, a significant step towards bolstering the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities. The decision comes ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India.
'Portfolios built in these phases often deliver the strongest outcomes over time.'
Mitchell Starc addresses criticism surrounding his delayed arrival for the IPL, explaining that he is managing an injury and remains committed to Delhi Capitals.
The Election Commission suspended three central armed police force personnel after a video surfaced showing them playing carrom inside a Trinamool Congress office in West Bengal. A departmental inquiry has been ordered into the matter.
The delegations from the US and Iran head to Islamabad on Friday, carrying a ceasefire that is already fraying, a Strait that is technically open and practically closed, and a negotiating agenda that would challenge even parties actually negotiating in good faith, which these groups are not. Prem Panicker continues his must read blog on the Iran War.
Delhi Police, in collaboration with Bihar Police, have arrested the main shooter involved in the murder of a man in Delhi's Bawana area. The accused, Akash alias Bittu alias Khuddi, was apprehended in Begusarai, Bihar.
Since the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2008, we've witnessed many a matches that have kept us on the edge of our seats. Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff takes you down memory lane to relive some nail-biters in the history of the IPL.
A US Congressman has introduced a resolution urging the US government to recognise the 1971 atrocities committed against Bengali Hindus in Bangladesh by the Pakistani Army as a genocide, seeking justice and historical acknowledgement.
One consortium is led by Manipal Hospitals' Dr Ranjan Pai along with US private equity firm KKR and Singapore investment major Temasek. The other is a combine of Swedish private equity firm EQT and Premji Invest, the investment office backed by Wipro founder Azim Premji.
A government girls' school in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was blown up by unidentified armed men, police said. The incident occurred in Ghora village, Baka Khel area of Bannu district. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing so far.
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has called for Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's intervention to restore law and order after an attack on the residence of senior BJD leader Pratap Jena. The incident has sparked a political row, with allegations of internal conflict within the BJD.
A woman militant has been arrested in Manipur's Imphal East district for allegedly recruiting cadre for the banned outfit, People's Liberation Army (PLA), police said.
Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said leaving Chennai Super Kings was a 'difficult' decision but he is happy to be back at Rajasthan Royals -- where he won his first IPL title.
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