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Commonwealth Youth Games Set for Malta and Gozo in 2025

Commonwealth Youth Games Set for Malta and Gozo in 2025

Rediff.com1 days ago

The eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Malta and Gozo from October 29 to November 4, 2025, featuring eight sports and a record-breaking para sport programme.

Swift Action: Jammu Police Crack Murder Case, Arrest Two Suspects

Swift Action: Jammu Police Crack Murder Case, Arrest Two Suspects

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu police solved a blind murder case within 24 hours, arresting two individuals in connection with the killing of a 46-year-old man. The victim suffered a fatal neck injury. Investigation revealed a domestic dispute as a potential motive.

US Special Envoy Meets Sri Lankan President Amidst Regional Tensions

US Special Envoy Meets Sri Lankan President Amidst Regional Tensions

Rediff.com1 days ago

US Special Representative Sergio Gor met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and Sri Lanka's stance on the Middle East crisis. The visit occurs amidst regional tensions and US efforts to secure trade routes in the Indo-Pacific.

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

Rediff.com4 days ago

In modern investing, transparency is more valuable than zero fees and not all investing app score big on this front, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted five men in a 2018 kidnapping and murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a clear chain of circumstantial evidence.

Nagpur Teenager's Death: Police Investigate Suicide at Empress Mall

Nagpur Teenager's Death: Police Investigate Suicide at Empress Mall

Rediff.com5 days ago

An 18-year-old boy was found dead in a Nagpur shopping mall in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Kolkata Police Uncovers SIM Box Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Kolkata Police Uncovers SIM Box Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kolkata Police have dismantled a cyber fraud network operating illegal 'SIM box devices' to impersonate law enforcement officials, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of crucial equipment.

BLA's Use of Female Suicide Bombers Exposed After Arrest in Pakistan

BLA's Use of Female Suicide Bombers Exposed After Arrest in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 days ago

A female suicide bomber, allegedly trained by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has been arrested in Pakistan, highlighting the group's tactics of brainwashing young individuals for terror attacks.

Pankaj Advani and Sourav Kothari Progress to Round of 16 in CCI Snooker Classic

Pankaj Advani and Sourav Kothari Progress to Round of 16 in CCI Snooker Classic

Rediff.com2 days ago

Defending champion Pankaj Advani and Sourav Kothari secured victories in their respective matches at the CCI Snooker Classic tournament, advancing to the round of 16. Aditya Mehta and Hassan Badami also recorded wins, while B.C. Karthik caused an upset against Laxman Rawat.

ED Freezes Assets Worth 22,000 Crore in PACL Ponzi Scheme Investigation

ED Freezes Assets Worth 22,000 Crore in PACL Ponzi Scheme Investigation

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 22,000 crore in its money laundering investigation against PACL (Pearls Group), accused of running a Rs 48,000 crore ponzi scheme.

Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police busted an illegal LPG cylinder storage unit in Rajpur Khurd, arresting two individuals and seizing 223 cylinders. The facility was operating without a valid license, posing a safety risk to nearby residents.

Delhi Police Nab Two Bangladeshi Nationals in Human Trafficking Bust

Delhi Police Nab Two Bangladeshi Nationals in Human Trafficking Bust

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals, one previously deported, for alleged involvement in human trafficking and illegal stay in India.

Mephedrone Drug Ring Uncovered: Gujarat ATS Exposes UP Manufacturing Unit

Mephedrone Drug Ring Uncovered: Gujarat ATS Exposes UP Manufacturing Unit

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of the banned substance and its precursors.

Two Rajasthan Men Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid US-Iran Tensions

Two Rajasthan Men Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid US-Iran Tensions

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two youths from Rajasthan were killed in drone attacks in Oman amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

Nearly 18,000 Young Adults Died of Heart Issues in Haryana Since 2020

Nearly 18,000 Young Adults Died of Heart Issues in Haryana Since 2020

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Haryana Assembly was informed that nearly 18,000 people aged 18-45 died due to heart attacks or heart failures between January 2020 and January 2026. The government stated that no survey was conducted to ascertain if these deaths correlate with COVID-19 infection or vaccinations.

Speeding Tanker Kills Three Funeral Attendees in Kanpur, Sparking Protest

Speeding Tanker Kills Three Funeral Attendees in Kanpur, Sparking Protest

Rediff.com1 days ago

Three men were killed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when a speeding milk tanker struck their motorcycle while they were on their way to attend a funeral. The incident sparked protests and traffic disruption.

Sri Lanka rejects landing request by US warplane

Sri Lanka rejects landing request by US warplane

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the country refused permission for the US to land two warplanes at Mattala International Airport, citing a commitment to neutrality amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

Hardeep Puri's daughter moves HC over Epstein links; seeks Rs 10 cr damages

Hardeep Puri's daughter moves HC over Epstein links; seeks Rs 10 cr damages

Rediff.com4 days ago

Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of defamatory social media content linking her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and claiming damages of Rs 10 crore.

Government Employee in Madhya Pradesh Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in School Toilet Repair Funds Case

Government Employee in Madhya Pradesh Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in School Toilet Repair Funds Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

A government employee in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to release funds for the repair of a girls' toilet at a school.

Delhi man fatally stabbed after refusing money demand

Delhi man fatally stabbed after refusing money demand

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 40-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Sultanpuri area after he refused to give money to the accused, police said.

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 35-year-old convict serving a life sentence for rape died in Bhondsi Jail, Gurugram. Police suspect a drug overdose or heart attack as the cause of death, pending a post-mortem examination and magisterial inquiry.

Ghaziabad Girl Dies After Being Found Injured; Murder Case Filed

Ghaziabad Girl Dies After Being Found Injured; Murder Case Filed

Rediff.com3 days ago

A four-year-old girl found injured in a field in Ghaziabad, India, has died in hospital. Police have registered a murder case and detained a suspect based on the family's statement.

Man Held for Abusive Social Media Content Targeting Rajput Community

Man Held for Abusive Social Media Content Targeting Rajput Community

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Dalit man was arrested in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting objectionable content against the Rajput community on social media, leading to outrage and a police investigation.

Pune Gas Agency Under Scrutiny for Illegally Stocking LPG Cylinders Amid Shortage Fears

Pune Gas Agency Under Scrutiny for Illegally Stocking LPG Cylinders Amid Shortage Fears

Rediff.com7 days ago

A gas agency in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, is under investigation after authorities discovered 57 illegally stocked LPG cylinders, amidst concerns about potential shortages due to the West Asia crisis.

Builder Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Odisha DMF Fraud

Builder Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Odisha DMF Fraud

Rediff.com1 days ago

Odisha Police's Economic Offence Wing (EOW) has arrested a builder from Chhattisgarh for his alleged involvement in swindling Rs 9.6 crore from the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in Mayurbhanj.

Jasmine Shekar Takes Commanding Lead in Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour

Jasmine Shekar Takes Commanding Lead in Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jasmine Shekar leads the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour after a strong third round, while Ridhima Dilawari remains in contention.

Sweet Shop Owner Extortion Case: Two Arrested in Thane

Sweet Shop Owner Extortion Case: Two Arrested in Thane

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Thane have arrested two individuals for allegedly extorting money from a sweets businessman. The suspects were caught accepting a reduced payment as part of the extortion scheme.

India Advances to Hockey World Cup Despite Final Loss to England

India Advances to Hockey World Cup Despite Final Loss to England

Rediff.com6 days ago

India lost to England in the final of the FIH Women's Hockey World Qualifier but still secured a spot in the World Cup, co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.

Man Allegedly Poisons 'Friend' After She Refuses to Break Off Engagement

Man Allegedly Poisons 'Friend' After She Refuses to Break Off Engagement

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A man in Faridabad allegedly poisoned a woman after she refused to break off her engagement to another man. Both are now in stable condition, and police have registered a case against the accused.

Chennithala Slams CPI(M) for 'Insulting' Former Leader, Dismisses UDF Deal

Chennithala Slams CPI(M) for 'Insulting' Former Leader, Dismisses UDF Deal

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala criticises the CPI(M)'s treatment of former leader G Sudhakaran and discusses the UDF's support for him as an independent candidate.

Tribal Protest Over Arrests Disrupts Normal Life in Odisha's Rairangpur

Tribal Protest Over Arrests Disrupts Normal Life in Odisha's Rairangpur

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Normal life in Odisha's Rairangpur area was disrupted due to a bandh called by the Mayurbhanj Adivasi Ekata Manch, protesting the arrest of 34 tribals following a clash with police during a protest on March 13. The bandh was supported by several political parties and tribal organisations, affecting shops, transport, and educational institutions.

Upset in Men's Doubles at National Table Tennis Championships

Upset in Men's Doubles at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

The men's doubles competition at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships saw top-seeded West Bengal crash out, with Tamil Nadu's M.R. Balamurugan and Siddhesh Pande causing a major upset.

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two police personnel, including a woman sub-inspector, have been arrested in Gurugram for accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.

Delhi Court: Lack of Witnesses Leads to Acquittal in Heroin Case

Delhi Court: Lack of Witnesses Leads to Acquittal in Heroin Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of possessing heroin, citing the prosecution's failure to prove its case due to a lack of independent witnesses and contradictions in police testimonies.

Gujarat Court Sentences Five in 2016 Una Flogging Case

Gujarat Court Sentences Five in 2016 Una Flogging Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A special court in Gujarat has sentenced five individuals to five years in prison for the 2016 Una flogging incident, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass. The verdict follows massive protests sparked by the incident.

Life Imprisonment for Two in Thane Fruit Seller Murder Case

Life Imprisonment for Two in Thane Fruit Seller Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a fruit seller in Mira Road over a monetary dispute. The court cited strong circumstantial evidence and established motive in the case.

Sekulic Defeats Singh to Win Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata

Sekulic Defeats Singh to Win Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata

Rediff.com5 days ago

Australian Philip Sekulic defeated India's Karan Singh in straight sets to win the men's singles title in the Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata.

Ambdas Danve, Maharashtra Politician, Targeted with Death Threats

Ambdas Danve, Maharashtra Politician, Targeted with Death Threats

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former leader of opposition in Maharashtra legislative council, Ambdas Danve, has received multiple threat calls in the last four days, leading to a police investigation.

Hazoor Multi Projects Wins NHAI Road Project Contract

Hazoor Multi Projects Wins NHAI Road Project Contract

Rediff.com7 days ago

Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL) has been awarded a 27.15 crore contract by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for fee collection and maintenance on a section of National Highway 48 in Karnataka.

Three Held in Janakpuri Robbery; Crores Worth of Stolen Goods Recovered

Three Held in Janakpuri Robbery; Crores Worth of Stolen Goods Recovered

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended three individuals, including two minors, in connection with a robbery in Janakpuri, recovering stolen property valued at approximately 1.15 crore.