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How The Heart's Mechanical Load Suppresses Cancer Growth

How The Heart's Mechanical Load Suppresses Cancer Growth

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A new study suggests the mechanical load from the constant beating of the heart may suppress cancer cell growth, offering insights into why heart cancer is rare. Researchers found that cellular pathways in heart tissues alter gene regulation in cancer cells, preventing proliferation.

Kerala Minister Criticises Former Police Chiefs' Comments

Kerala Minister Criticises Former Police Chiefs' Comments

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty has criticised former DGPs R Sreelekha and T P Senkumar for their alleged adverse remarks against the police, questioning the timing and appropriateness of their statements.

Ex-Speaker Mahara Implicated in Nepal Gold Smuggling Scandal

Ex-Speaker Mahara Implicated in Nepal Gold Smuggling Scandal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Nepal's former parliament speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara and others have been accused of facilitating gold smuggling, leading to a corruption case filed by the CIAA.

Education Board Official Nabbed in Bribery Case: How ACB Set the Trap

Education Board Official Nabbed in Bribery Case: How ACB Set the Trap

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A senior official of the Maharashtra education board was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for accepting a bribe from a contractor in Navi Mumbai.

AIIMS Jammu Performs Complex Neurosurgery on Teen with Rare Tumour

AIIMS Jammu Performs Complex Neurosurgery on Teen with Rare Tumour

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

AIIMS Jammu successfully performed reconstructive neurosurgery on a 15-year-old girl suffering from a rare bony tumour affecting her forehead and eye socket, restoring her vision and facial symmetry.

Operation Lotus? 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha join BJP

Operation Lotus? 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha join BJP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a significant setback as several of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including key figures like Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak, resign from the party, with some reportedly joining the BJP.

Court Drops Corruption Charges in Guruashish Construction Cheating Case After CBI Report

Court Drops Corruption Charges in Guruashish Construction Cheating Case After CBI Report

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A special court in Mumbai has dropped corruption charges against Guruashish Construction and its directors in a multi-crore cheating case after the CBI found no public servants involved in the alleged graft.

Amit Shah Promises to Recover 'Stolen' Funds, Boost North Bengal Development

Amit Shah Promises to Recover 'Stolen' Funds, Boost North Bengal Development

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged the BJP will recover funds allegedly stolen by the TMC in Bengal and promised development schemes for North Bengal, while attacking Mamata Banerjee's governance.

Rahul Gandhi Criticises BJP's 'Hate-Filled Thinking' and TMC's Job Promises in Bengal

Rahul Gandhi Criticises BJP's 'Hate-Filled Thinking' and TMC's Job Promises in Bengal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP and RSS for undermining the Constitution and accused the TMC of failing to deliver on job creation promises during rallies in West Bengal.

South Africa win T20I series vs New Zealand with comfortable win in decider

South Africa win T20I series vs New Zealand with comfortable win in decider

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

South Africa sealed the T20I series against New Zealand with a convincing 33-run victory in the fifth and final game at Hagley Oval on Wednesday.

Modi Vows to End 'Fear' and Corruption in West Bengal

Modi Vows to End 'Fear' and Corruption in West Bengal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, promising development, accountability, and an end to corruption if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections.

Congress Slams Kerala Government for Ads Attacking Oommen Chandy Administration

Congress Slams Kerala Government for Ads Attacking Oommen Chandy Administration

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The Congress party in Kerala has strongly criticised the state government's Public Relations Department (PRD) for publishing advertisements in major newspapers that highlight alleged shortcomings of the previous Oommen Chandy administration, accusing the government of misusing public funds for political gain ahead of upcoming elections.

Amit Shah Promises Action on Infiltration and Gorkha Concerns in West Bengal

Amit Shah Promises Action on Infiltration and Gorkha Concerns in West Bengal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed rallies in West Bengal, promising to address infiltration issues, resolve the Gorkha issue, and tackle corruption if the BJP wins the upcoming elections.

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to expel infiltrators from West Bengal and secure the border if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections. He accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of neglecting North Bengal and favouring Muslims in budget allocations.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP and TMC of Failing West Bengal

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP and TMC of Failing West Bengal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP and RSS for undermining the Constitution and accused the TMC of failing to provide jobs in West Bengal during recent rallies.

Anti-graft body Lokpal wants 7 BMWs worth Rs 5 cr

Anti-graft body Lokpal wants 7 BMWs worth Rs 5 cr

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

The Lokpal, India's anti-corruption ombudsman, has issued a tender for the procurement of seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars, estimated to cost around Rs 5 crore.

Abhishek Banerjee Dares Amit Shah to Resign Amidst 'Clean Politics' Debate

Abhishek Banerjee Dares Amit Shah to Resign Amidst 'Clean Politics' Debate

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenges Amit Shah to resign, questioning his commitment to clean politics, citing Shah's past arrest and criticising the BJP's actions against allegedly corrupt leaders.

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson, highlighting his unique talent and recent success in the T20 World Cup.

Gautam Gambhir on Sanju Samson: 'He Doesn't Have to Be the Next Dhoni'

Gautam Gambhir on Sanju Samson: 'He Doesn't Have to Be the Next Dhoni'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson, highlighting his unique talent and recent success in the T20 World Cup.

Dhami Criticises TMC's Governance in West Bengal

Dhami Criticises TMC's Governance in West Bengal

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami criticised the Trinamool Congress' governance in West Bengal, citing issues such as increased infiltration, corruption, and atrocities against women during a rally in Hingalganj.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer arrested in graft case

Former Sri Lankan cricketer arrested in graft case

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Ramith Rambukwella arrested in corruption case

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Vijay termed the assembly polls due in April this year as a "surprising election" as all parties in the state are allegedly teamed up against him and reiterated that the contest was between the DMK and TVK only.

NCERT pulls textbook from website after CJI's rebuke

NCERT pulls textbook from website after CJI's rebuke

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The NCERT's class 8 textbook is under scrutiny for its content on judicial corruption, potentially leading to its removal after government concerns and objections from the judiciary.

Court charges Tejashwi, Rabri with cheating, Lalu with graft

Court charges Tejashwi, Rabri with cheating, Lalu with graft

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Less than a month before assembly polls in Bihar, a Delhi court on Monday framed charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and their son and leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav in the alleged IRCTC scam case.

China's leadership meet to discuss graft in military, US tariff war

China's leadership meet to discuss graft in military, US tariff war

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

China's ruling Communist Party is holding its annual leadership conclave to discuss the new five-year plan, the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff war, and the ongoing anti-corruption crackdown in the military.

China punishes 9 military officials for graft, top general under probe

China punishes 9 military officials for graft, top general under probe

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

China's second-ranked general, He Weidong, is under investigation for corruption, along with nine other senior military officers punished for discipline violations and work-related crimes. This crackdown comes ahead of a key Communist Party conclave.

Tarique Rahman's remarkable turnaround from 17-year self-exile

Tarique Rahman's remarkable turnaround from 17-year self-exile

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Tarique Rahman, after 17 years in self-exile, has led the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a significant victory, becoming the country's Prime Minister. This marks a major turnaround for the BNP after years of being targeted by the Awami League government.

Bangladesh court convicts Sheikh Hasina, UK lawmaker niece in land scam

Bangladesh court convicts Sheikh Hasina, UK lawmaker niece in land scam

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

A Bangladesh court has convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and British MP Tulip Siddiq in a land scam case, sentencing them to imprisonment. The verdict also includes other government officials and Hasina's sister, raising questions about extradition and political motivations.

Chinese ex-minister gets death sentence with reprieve in $38 m graft case

Chinese ex-minister gets death sentence with reprieve in $38 m graft case

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

All of Tang's personal property will be confiscated and his illegal gains from bribery recovered and turned over to the national treasury, the court said.

Ashes: Bethell's maiden century stalls Australia's victory march

Ashes: Bethell's maiden century stalls Australia's victory march

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Jacob Bethell scored his maiden Test century to lead an England rearguard action on the fourth day of the fifth Test on Wednesday but Australia still looked firmly set for victory.

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia critical, to be shifted to London

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia critical, to be shifted to London

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Family of former Bangladesh prime minister Khalada Zia, who remains in a critical condition, is preparing to transfer her to London for medical treatment. Her son, Tarique Rahman, lives in London.

CPC plenum backs Xi Jinping's leadership, military purge

CPC plenum backs Xi Jinping's leadership, military purge

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The Chinese Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping's leadership and backed a major purge of top military officials during a key meeting. The meeting also endorsed a new 5-year plan focused on domestic market resilience and self-reliance.

EPL PIX: Arsenal tighten title grip; Chelsea stumble

EPL PIX: Arsenal tighten title grip; Chelsea stumble

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Arsenal re-established their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 home win against Brentford on Wednesday and for the second evening running the goals flowed as Aston Villa won 4-3 in a thriller at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Bangladesh launches $5 billion graft probe against Hasina

Bangladesh launches $5 billion graft probe against Hasina

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

An anti-graft panel in Bangladesh has launched an investigation against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family in connection with the allegations of embezzling $5 billion in the Rooppur nuclear power plant, according to a media report.

How Kuldeep Foxed Familiar Foe Stubbs!

How Kuldeep Foxed Familiar Foe Stubbs!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Kuldeep bowled the best ball to beat me in drift and my hands followed: Stubbs on his dismissal

How India Struggles With Sleeplessness

How India Struggles With Sleeplessness

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'Sleep is when your blood pressure falls; this nocturnal dip is when the heart gets rest.'

Goa Guardians: Heart, Hustle and a Dream Debut in PVL

Goa Guardians: Heart, Hustle and a Dream Debut in PVL

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

As the players waved to their supporters at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, there was no sense of an ending, only a beginning. A young team, a fearless philosophy, and a debut season that sparked belief.

Graft charges: UK ex-minister Tulip seeks meet with B'desh chief advisor

Graft charges: UK ex-minister Tulip seeks meet with B'desh chief advisor

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Yunus will meet King Charles and see Keir Starmer in Downing Street during his four-day visit to the UK from June 10-13.

Kerala ADM's suicide amid graft charges sparks political turmoil

Kerala ADM's suicide amid graft charges sparks political turmoil

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have united in their demands, calling for the immediate resignation and arrest of P P Divya, a Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and district panchayat president, who leveled graft accusations against ADM Naveen Babu at his send-off function organised by colleagues at the Kannur district collectorate.

Separatist mindset dominates DMK's model of politics: Sitharaman

Separatist mindset dominates DMK's model of politics: Sitharaman

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, alleging corruption, caste-based crimes, and a rise in drug abuse. She dismisses the DMK's claims about language and Dravidian identity as a distraction from their governance failures.