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How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Scammed Out of Millions

How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Scammed Out of Millions

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over 1.5 million in a 'digital arrest scam' after fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes.

How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Scammed Out of 15 Crore

How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Scammed Out of 15 Crore

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over 15 crore in a 'digital arrest scam' after fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes.

How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Defrauded of Rs 15 Crore in a Cyber Scam

How an 81-Year-Old Businessman Was Defrauded of Rs 15 Crore in a Cyber Scam

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 15 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes and coerced him into transferring funds to a 'safe account'.

Sooryavanshi Misses Century After Breaking 57-Year Old Duleep Trophy Record

Sooryavanshi Misses Century After Breaking 57-Year Old Duleep Trophy Record

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batter, made history by becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy. Playing for East Zone against Central Zone, he scored an unbeaten 80 off 69 balls, breaking a 57-year-old record.

Transfer Deadline Day 2026: Aston Villa Sign 18-Year-Old Ibrahim Mbaye From PSG

Transfer Deadline Day 2026: Aston Villa Sign 18-Year-Old Ibrahim Mbaye From PSG

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Ibrahim Mbaye, the 18-year-old Senegal forward, has completed a permanent transfer from Paris St Germain to Premier League club Aston Villa.

15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi's ICC Ranking Will Shock You

15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi's ICC Ranking Will Shock You

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made a significant jump in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings, climbing 230 places to 48th after an impressive Player of the Series performance against Zimbabwe. India teammate Ishan Kishan leads the T20I batting rankings with a career-best 910 points, the third-highest rating ever recorded.

Edgbaston Test: Debutant Razaullah blasts 81 to stretch England's wait

Edgbaston Test: Debutant Razaullah blasts 81 to stretch England's wait

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pakistan's lower order staged a spirited late fightback, with debutant Razaullah smashing 81 and sharing a 121-run stand with Abbas to frustrate England before dismissal.

Modi's schoolmate wins battle for land with BJP MLA's firm

Modi's schoolmate wins battle for land with BJP MLA's firm

Rediff.com12 hours ago

An 81-year-old man, Asgarali Vohra, who claims to be a schoolmate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has found relief in a long-standing land dispute. After Vohra met PM Modi to appeal for a CBI probe, a firm linked to a BJP MLA, Seven Eleven Construction, backed down, surrendering its construction permit and withdrawing a police complaint against Vohra. The dispute involved a prime plot in Palghar district that Vohra bought in 1989, which he alleged was encroached upon by two firms.

81-year-old Australian jailed for mailing bullets to PM

81-year-old Australian jailed for mailing bullets to PM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Angry over government policies on immigration and education, an 81-year-old Australian man mailed bullets and detonators to Prime Minister Julia Gillard, other political leaders and leading bankers.

Satya Niketan owner's son, others sent to 2-day police custody

Satya Niketan owner's son, others sent to 2-day police custody

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi court has remanded the building owner's son, a PG operator, and a contractor in police custody following the collapse of a five-storey structure in Satya Niketan that resulted in seven deaths. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the Sunday incident, with authorities probing the role of alleged illegal constructions.

Delhi PG collapse: Contractor held, rent pact under scanner

Delhi PG collapse: Contractor held, rent pact under scanner

Rediff.com7 days ago

A labour contractor has been apprehended in connection with the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, which resulted in seven deaths. The building owners are in judicial custody, and investigations are scrutinising construction work and a controversial rent agreement that disclaimed liability for tenant casualties. Authorities are also planning new policies to regulate PGs and ensure safety.

Delhi building that collapsed didn't have columns and beams

Delhi building that collapsed didn't have columns and beams

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Seven people died in the collapse of a Satya Niketan PG building near Delhi University's South Campus, which reportedly had chronic water seepage and lacked structural columns and beams. Police have arrested the PG owners and are investigating a labour contractor. The incident has led to the suspension of MCD officials, city-wide building inspections, and a Delhi High Court inquiry into the tragedy.

Delhi PG operator held after building collapse, leaseholders under scanner

Delhi PG operator held after building collapse, leaseholders under scanner

Rediff.com7 days ago

A PG operator has been arrested following the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, which resulted in seven deaths. Police are investigating the role of the building's leaseholders, the 'Hostel Daze' PG operators, and the construction work carried out. Another partner is absconding, and a labour contractor has also been apprehended as authorities scrutinise the controversial rent agreement and alleged unauthorised construction.

Don't send your kids to Delhi, say shattered families

Don't send your kids to Delhi, say shattered families

Rediff.com7 days ago

Families of students killed or injured in a paying guest accommodation collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan are returning home shattered, questioning the city's safety and warning others against sending their children to the national capital for education.

'Removal of critical wall led to Delhi PG building collapse'

'Removal of critical wall led to Delhi PG building collapse'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police investigations into the collapse of a five-storey PG building in Delhi's Satya Niketan reveal that three truckloads of debris were used to level the basement, and a crucial wall was removed on the ground floor shortly before the incident. Seven people died and five were injured. The building owner, labour contractor, and a PG operator have been arrested, while another operator is absconding. Concerns about building safety and unauthorised construction in the area have been raised.

Indian Shuttler Mansi Singh Secures Silver At Indonesia Masters

Indian Shuttler Mansi Singh Secures Silver At Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Young Indian shuttler Mansi Singh secured a runner-up finish at the Indonesia Masters Super 100 badminton tournament, losing to China's Xu Wen Jing in the women's singles final. This marks her second runner-up finish this year.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has what it takes to rule world cricket: Srikkanth

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has what it takes to rule world cricket: Srikkanth

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Kris Srikkanth backs 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to become a world cricket superstar, citing his fearless batting, Duleep Trophy heroics, IPL dominance and potential across all three formats.

Manchester United bolster midfield with Carlos Baleba signing

Manchester United bolster midfield with Carlos Baleba signing

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Manchester United have officially signed midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on a contract until 2031, with an option for an additional year. The deal is reportedly worth an initial 60 million, plus add-ons, for the Cameroon international.

Women's Asia Cup: Smriti Mandhana Sets New Records With Explosive Ton Vs Hong Kong

Women's Asia Cup: Smriti Mandhana Sets New Records With Explosive Ton Vs Hong Kong

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the annals of cricket history, becoming the batter with the most centuries in women's international cricket while hitting the most centuries in women's international cricket in the Women's Asia Cup match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Thursday.

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Dewald "AB Baby" Brevis equalled JP Duminy's 71 sixes in just 35 T20Is, starred with 226 series runs, won Player of the Series, and helped South Africa clinch the title.

Antonelli capitalises on McLaren pitstop blunder to win Spanish GP

Antonelli capitalises on McLaren pitstop blunder to win Spanish GP

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth victory of the season at the Madrid Grand Prix, extending his Formula One championship lead to 81 points. The Italian driver benefited from a timely Virtual Safety Car deployment and a problematic pitstop for pole-sitter Lando Norris, who had been leading comfortably. Max Verstappen finished second, with Norris recovering to secure third place after the unfortunate incident.

'Retire!': Fans Lash Out At Sanju Samson

'Retire!': Fans Lash Out At Sanju Samson

Rediff.com2 days ago

Following a disappointing performance against Afghanistan, Sanju Samson's inconsistent form has once again put his place in India's T20I squad under intense scrutiny.

Bumrah back! Harshit Rana out as Yash Thakur gets call

Bumrah back! Harshit Rana out as Yash Thakur gets call

Rediff.com6 days ago

Yash Thakur replaces injured Harshit Rana in India's T20I squad for the Afghanistan series and Asian Games. Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Reddy, and Washington Sundar have been cleared for both assignments after recovering from injuries. India's T20I series against Afghanistan begins September 13, followed by the Asian Games campaign starting September 28.

Tanya Chaudhary Breaks Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Tanya Chaudhary Breaks Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Rediff.com5 days ago

Tanya Chaudhary shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a distance of 68.35m at the Indian Athletics Series Final. Concurrently, Avinash Sable marked a triumphant return to the 3000m steeplechase, winning his first race in over a year. Both athletes are part of India's Asian Games contingent, with Sable also eyeing a 5000m entry. The event saw a lucrative prize fund, highlighting significant performances across various disciplines.

HC sentences Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in jail for raping colleague

HC sentences Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in jail for raping colleague

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has been convicted and sentenced to ten years in jail by the Bombay High Court in a 2013 rape case, overturning a trial court's acquittal and criticising its 'perverse' reasoning.

Josh Hoey shatters 28-year-old 800m indoor world record

Josh Hoey shatters 28-year-old 800m indoor world record

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

American Josh Hoey stormed to a new men's 800m short track world record in Boston.

World Athletics: Ingebrigtsen returns with Ultimate 5,000m win; Duplantis misses Vault mark

World Athletics: Ingebrigtsen returns with Ultimate 5,000m win; Duplantis misses Vault mark

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jakob Ingebrigtsen made a stunning comeback from Achilles surgery to win the men's 5,000 metres at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, securing a $150,000 prize. Fellow star Mondo Duplantis also claimed a pole vault title, narrowly missing a world record. The new championship format aims to attract new fans with its high-stakes fields and glitzy production.

Tanya Chaudhary Smashes Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Tanya Chaudhary Smashes Hammer Throw National Record, Sable Dominates Steeplechase

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tanya Chaudhary shattered the women's hammer throw national record with a 68.35m throw at the Indian Athletics Series Final, while Avinash Sable secured an emphatic win in the men's 3000m steeplechase in his first race in over a year. Both athletes, who are part of the Asian Games team, received Rs 1 lakh prize money from the lucrative event. Chaudhary expressed her long-standing pursuit of the record and her focus on technique, while Sable aims to compete in both 3000m steeplechase and 5000m at the Asian Games after recovering from an ACL surgery.

Delhi building collapse: Owner, wife sent to jail; son in 2-day police custody

Delhi building collapse: Owner, wife sent to jail; son in 2-day police custody

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The owner of the building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, Delhi, killing seven people, has been apprehended from Rajasthan's Bhiwadi area. Hariram Gupta was arrested after a massive search operation, having gone into hiding immediately after the incident. Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the collapse and the repair work being carried out.

Global Chess League: Carlsen Powers Pipers To Victory; Vishy Anand Loses To Sindarov

Global Chess League: Carlsen Powers Pipers To Victory; Vishy Anand Loses To Sindarov

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

The Global Chess League commenced with defending champions Alpine APL Pipers securing a 10-8 victory over Mumba Masters, spearheaded by Magnus Carlsen.

Sharmila Dhankar wins Commonwealth Games gold in women's Shot Put F57

Sharmila Dhankar wins Commonwealth Games gold in women's Shot Put F57

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Sharmila Dhankar of India has won a gold medal in the women's shot put F57 event at the Commonwealth Games, achieving a season-best throw of 9.81m.

Rishabh Pant breaks Adam Gilchrist's record for most sixes in Test cricket

Rishabh Pant breaks Adam Gilchrist's record for most sixes in Test cricket

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Rishabh Pant has surpassed Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket, achieving the feat during India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Sachin Yadav Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Misses World Athletics Ultimate Championships

Sachin Yadav Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Misses World Athletics Ultimate Championships

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Top Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav has undergone elbow surgery, forcing him to miss the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, despite being in a qualifying spot. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation and hopes to return next season.

Gurnoor Brar added to North Zone squad as selectors push for more red-ball exposure

Gurnoor Brar added to North Zone squad as selectors push for more red-ball exposure

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Gurnoor Brar has joined North Zone for the Duleep Trophy semifinal, with selectors using the opportunity to boost the India pacer's red-ball exposure ahead of New Zealand Tests.

Sooryavanshi, Mayank lead the way as India sweep T20I series vs Zimbabwe

Sooryavanshi, Mayank lead the way as India sweep T20I series vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

India's teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted an impressive 81 runs on Sunday to steer his side to a 3-0 whitewash of hosts Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 series at the Harare Sports Club.

Indian Athletics Series Final Sees New National Record And Sable's Strong Return

Indian Athletics Series Final Sees New National Record And Sable's Strong Return

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tanya Chaudhary broke the women's hammer throw national record with a distance of 68.35m at the Indian Athletics Series Final. Avinash Sable also made a strong return to the 3000m steeplechase, winning his first race in over a year. The event served as a crucial tune-up for Indian athletes heading to the Asian Games, with several other notable performances including wins by Harita Bhadra, Animesh Kujur, Rohit Yadav, and Tajinderpal Singh Toor.

2nd Test: England surge towards series win as Pakistan left with mountain to climb

2nd Test: England surge towards series win as Pakistan left with mountain to climb

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

England moved to the brink of victory at Lord's as Dan Lawrence's unbeaten fifty extended their lead to 357, leaving Pakistan facing an almost impossible chase.

Scott Jamieson Claims Second DP World Tour Title

Scott Jamieson Claims Second DP World Tour Title

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma finished tied 46th at the Nexo Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland, while Scotland's Scott Jamieson secured his second DP World Tour title with a final-round 67, overcoming a penalty to overnight leader Shaun Norris.

Durand Cup: How 11 Young Footballers Earned Emerging Player Awards

Durand Cup: How 11 Young Footballers Earned Emerging Player Awards

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The Durand Football Tournament Society has recognised 11 young footballers with the Emerging Player award, each receiving Rs 1 lakh. These players, from various teams across all six groups, impressed with their performances, showcasing promising talent and potential during the ongoing Durand Cup.

How Sharmila Dhankar Overcame Adversity To Win India's First Para-Athletics Gold In 20 Years

How Sharmila Dhankar Overcame Adversity To Win India's First Para-Athletics Gold In 20 Years

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Sharmila Dhankar, overcoming polio and an abusive marriage, made history by winning India's first para-athletics gold medal in 20 years at the Commonwealth Games in the women's shot put F57 event. Her compatriot Shilpa Shyla also secured a bronze after a protest. Dhankar's inspiring journey from Haryana to international success, supported by her family and second husband, highlights her remarkable resilience and dedication to para-athletics.