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Chandigarh Police Identify Suspects in BJP Office Blast Case

Chandigarh Police Identify Suspects in BJP Office Blast Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chandigarh police have identified two suspects in connection with the recent blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the individuals involved in the incident, which occurred on Wednesday.

TMC Alleges BJP's 'Desperate Bid' to Disrupt Election Campaign After I-PAC Raids

TMC Alleges BJP's 'Desperate Bid' to Disrupt Election Campaign After I-PAC Raids

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the BJP of orchestrating raids on premises linked to I-PAC executives to disrupt their election campaign in West Bengal, alleging vendetta politics and interference in the electoral process.

Iran War: Pakistan Was Flimsy, Face-Saving Fig Leaf

Iran War: Pakistan Was Flimsy, Face-Saving Fig Leaf

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Nobody takes Pakistan seriously and therefore Pakistan's sudden mediating with almost immediate results of a ceasefire seems more contrived than real, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Indian Man Hurt by Shrapnel After UAE Intercepts Drone

Indian Man Hurt by Shrapnel After UAE Intercepts Drone

Rediff.com7 days ago

An Indian national sustained injuries from shrapnel after a drone was intercepted by the UAE's air defence system. This incident follows similar events involving injuries and fatalities to Indian nationals in the region due to intercepted missiles and drones.

Sarma Slams Congress for 'Unverified' Allegations, Vows Action

Sarma Slams Congress for 'Unverified' Allegations, Vows Action

Rediff.com1 days ago

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticised the Congress party for making what he claims are unverified allegations against him and his family, including accusations of undeclared assets and multiple passports held by his wife. Sarma has vowed to pursue legal action against Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera, and has accused them of spreading misinformation.

Pakistani Gangster Charged in Grenade Attack on YouTuber's Home

Pakistani Gangster Charged in Grenade Attack on YouTuber's Home

Rediff.com6 days ago

The NIA has filed charges against two accused, including Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti, in connection with last year's grenade attack on YouTuber Roger Sandhu's house in Jalandhar.

NASA launches historic Artemis II mission to Moon after 50 years

NASA launches historic Artemis II mission to Moon after 50 years

Rediff.com7 days ago

A crew of four astronauts boarded their spacecraft for the landmark flight, which represents a major milestone in lunar exploration.

Maharashtra ATS and Delhi Police Nab Two Suspected Terror Operatives

Maharashtra ATS and Delhi Police Nab Two Suspected Terror Operatives

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad and Delhi Police's Special Cell have jointly arrested two individuals allegedly linked to a terror group involved in online radicalisation.

Rahul Gandhi Alleges BJP-LDF Alliance in Kerala Amidst Corruption Claims

Rahul Gandhi Alleges BJP-LDF Alliance in Kerala Amidst Corruption Claims

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP and LDF in Kerala of colluding, citing the lack of action by central agencies against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan despite corruption allegations.

Sukesh Chandrasekhar Gets Bail in AIADMK 'Two Leaves' Case

Sukesh Chandrasekhar Gets Bail in AIADMK 'Two Leaves' Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court has granted bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in an ED case related to the AIADMK's 'two leaves' election symbol, citing his detention exceeding half the maximum sentence under the PMLA.

Punjab BJP office blast: Police identify two suspects

Punjab BJP office blast: Police identify two suspects

Rediff.com5 days ago

Chandigarh police have identified two suspects in connection with the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters. The suspects, identified as Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh, are currently being sought by authorities. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with no reported casualties.

NIA Requests Investigation into Bhubaneswar Explosion

NIA Requests Investigation into Bhubaneswar Explosion

Rediff.com2 days ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally requested the Bhubaneswar police to hand over the investigation into a January explosion that resulted in two fatalities, citing concerns about a potential terror link.

'Iran can't have nukes': Trump rejects Tehran proposal, signals tough line

'Iran can't have nukes': Trump rejects Tehran proposal, signals tough line

Rediff.com2 days ago

US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that his administration has received a proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia, but described the offer as insufficient.

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir police have dismantled an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module, arresting five individuals, including a fugitive who had been on the run for 16 years. The operation involved multiple agencies and uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to terrorists.

Will Iran Be Browbeaten By Trump's Threats?

Will Iran Be Browbeaten By Trump's Threats?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Far from it; the country's resistance to the US, its nuclear ambitions, and its pursuit of influence and proxies across the Middle East are driven by a constant search for independence and security. Thus, Iran will never capitulate. Trump will learn this home truth ultimately, and it is going to be a humbling personal experience that may even destroy his presidency, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Auto-rickshaw Driver Arrested for Aiding Child Kidnappings in Delhi NCR

Auto-rickshaw Driver Arrested for Aiding Child Kidnappings in Delhi NCR

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A suspected member of a human trafficking gang, who allegedly used his auto-rickshaw to facilitate the kidnapping of children in Delhi NCR, has been arrested in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.

Court Orders Release of Accused in NIA Officer Tanzil Murder Case

Court Orders Release of Accused in NIA Officer Tanzil Murder Case

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The Allahabad High Court has overturned the death sentence of an accused in the 2016 murder of an NIA officer and his wife, citing doubts in the prosecution's case and questionable conduct of witnesses.

Delhi car blast: ED re-arrests Al Falah chief in Rs 45-cr land fraud case

Delhi car blast: ED re-arrests Al Falah chief in Rs 45-cr land fraud case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has re-arrested Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, chairman of the Al Falah Group, in connection with a money laundering case involving the fraudulent acquisition of land in Delhi. This is Siddiqui's second arrest by the ED, following a previous case related to cheating students at his educational institutions.

Kharat spoke to Shinde? Fadnavis orders probe into CDR leak

Kharat spoke to Shinde? Fadnavis orders probe into CDR leak

Rediff.com3 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the leak of call data records in the Ashok Kharat case and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate Kharat's assets.

Vance to lead US-Iran talks in Islamabad on April 10

Vance to lead US-Iran talks in Islamabad on April 10

Rediff.com1 days ago

The meeting follows a ceasefire agreement that was announced and welcomed by Shehbaz Sharif, who also extended invitations to both delegations for further negotiations.

The Rediff Podcast: Ajit Balakrishnan: The Man Who Put India On The Web

The Rediff Podcast: Ajit Balakrishnan: The Man Who Put India On The Web

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'Technology doesn't decide its destiny-humans do. We choose whether it becomes a weapon or a tool for progress.' 'Every breakthrough looks like a miracle at first, a disappointment later -- and finally, just another useful tool.'

NIA Rejects Sachin Waze's Plea in Antilia Bomb Scare Case

NIA Rejects Sachin Waze's Plea in Antilia Bomb Scare Case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The NIA has opposed former policeman Sachin Waze's discharge plea in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder case, stating he was directly involved in the crime.

15,000 Crore Restored to Investors in PACL Ponzi Scheme

15,000 Crore Restored to Investors in PACL Ponzi Scheme

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has restored assets worth over 15,000 crore to a Supreme Court-appointed committee for distribution to investors defrauded in the PACL (Pearls Group) Ponzi scheme.

Agencies flag 'crypto hawala' pipeline funding terror in J-K

Agencies flag 'crypto hawala' pipeline funding terror in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Mirroring the traditional hawala system, where money is sent through non-banking channels, this digital version uses the anonymity of unregulated cryptocurrency to erase the financial trail and inject cash into the domestic economy.

Indian killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait power plant

Indian killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait power plant

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

An Indian worker was killed in an attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Delhi Police sealed the office of news agency UNI following a high court order, leading to allegations of media suppression and manhandling of staff.

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has requested a Mumbai court to decide on the discharge applications of Rohit Pawar and others in the alleged Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam, following the acceptance of a closure report in a related case.

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Rediff.com1 days ago

Violence erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a bomb attack that killed two children and subsequent protest deaths at a CRPF camp. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a government investigation.

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.com1 days ago

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.

Big boost to Aatmanirbharta! India to develop 1000-kg aerial bomb

Big boost to Aatmanirbharta! India to develop 1000-kg aerial bomb

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian defence ministry has initiated a project to indigenously design and develop a 1000-kg aerial bomb for the Indian Air Force (IAF), aiming to enhance self-reliance in the defence sector.

China Facilitates Dialogue Between Pakistan and Afghanistan to Resolve Conflict

China Facilitates Dialogue Between Pakistan and Afghanistan to Resolve Conflict

Rediff.com1 days ago

China is mediating talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to address their ongoing military conflict, following Pakistan's operation against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan and UN reports questioning Pakistan's evidence of militant presence in Afghanistan.

Sudipta Sen, Key Accused in Saradha Ponzi Scheme, Granted Bail After 13 Years

Sudipta Sen, Key Accused in Saradha Ponzi Scheme, Granted Bail After 13 Years

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional bail to Sudipta Sen, the main accused in the multi-crore Saradha ponzi scheme, potentially leading to his release after 13 years in jail.

Bengal coal scam: ED seeks officers' details from 10 stations

Bengal coal scam: ED seeks officers' details from 10 stations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating potential links between police officers and illegal coal smuggling operations in West Bengal, seeking details of officers in charge of multiple police stations.

Missing F-15 crew member rescued, says Trump

Missing F-15 crew member rescued, says Trump

Rediff.com4 days ago

The United States Special Forces have rescued the second F-15 crew member alive, who went missing after Iran downed the jet amid the West Asia conflict, President Donald Trump has confirmed.

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

'We are considering this to ensure swift action on content for which the respective ministries have domain experts and can better determine the illegality of the content or the web site that needs to be taken down.'

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested 36 militants in Punjab province, averting major terror plots.

Navi Mumbai Man Arrested in Fake Land Document Scam

Navi Mumbai Man Arrested in Fake Land Document Scam

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 59-year-old man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly creating fake documents to facilitate the illegal sale of a plot of land reserved for public use.

Hours after ceasefire, Trump warns of 50% tariff on nation arming Iran

Hours after ceasefire, Trump warns of 50% tariff on nation arming Iran

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Hours after ceasefire, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned against any country supplying military weapons to the Islamic Republic, stating that he would impose a 50 percent tariff on all goods exported to the United States.

Indo-Pak border drone smuggling busted: Four held with heroin

Indo-Pak border drone smuggling busted: Four held with heroin

Rediff.com4 days ago

Security agencies in Rajasthan have detained four individuals and seized approximately 12 kg of heroin, suspected to have been smuggled from across the Indo-Pak border using drones. The operation involved a joint effort by CID, local police, and the Border Security Force (BSF).

Thane Man Duped in Russia Job Scam: How to Avoid Employment Fraud

Thane Man Duped in Russia Job Scam: How to Avoid Employment Fraud

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A carpenter from Thane was allegedly cheated of 2.92 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in Russia but provided a temporary visa and strenuous work instead.