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Maharashtra Court Sentences Father, Uncle to Life for Daughter's Honour Killing

Maharashtra Court Sentences Father, Uncle to Life for Daughter's Honour Killing

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A court in Jalna, Maharashtra, sentenced a man and his brother to life imprisonment for the honour killing of the man's 17-year-old daughter over a land dispute related to her proposed marriage.

Kerala CM Condemns Student Suicide, Promises Action Against Harassment

Kerala CM Condemns Student Suicide, Promises Action Against Harassment

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The alleged suicide of a first-year BDS student in Kerala has sparked outrage and prompted investigations into claims of caste-based harassment. The Chief Minister has condemned the incident, and various organisations are offering support to the student's family and calling for measures to prevent future occurrences.

SC revokes wrongful termination of IAF officer after 32 years

SC revokes wrongful termination of IAF officer after 32 years

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has revoked the wrongful termination of a former Indian Air Force official, restoring his honour after more than three decades, in a case involving alleged criminal force against a junior colleague.

'Netanyahu Has Infiltrated Trump's Cabinet'

'Netanyahu Has Infiltrated Trump's Cabinet'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'As result, Netanyahu 'convinced' Trump to go to war with the help of overoptimistic Israeli intelligence assessments, essentially explaining to him that they only need to bomb Iran for 3-4 days, and the regime would then collapse.' 'Rather unsurprisingly, Netanyahu is ever since blaming his own intel service for the entire operation failing.'

Why Do You Faint? 5 Things To Know About A Syncope

Why Do You Faint? 5 Things To Know About A Syncope

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A syncope is the clinical name given to a brief blackout (visual greyout) or an episode of fainting or momentary collapse.

Bhooth Bangla Review: Miscast Akshay Kumar In Woeful Priyadarshan Horror-Comedy

Bhooth Bangla Review: Miscast Akshay Kumar In Woeful Priyadarshan Horror-Comedy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion in 'Bhooth Bangla' attempts to capitalise on nostalgia but ultimately delivers a noisy, recycled, and uninspired horror-comedy that struggles with weak humour, ineffective scares, and miscasting.

Silver lining to India's ageing truck fleet

Silver lining to India's ageing truck fleet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

India's rapidly ageing truck fleet, with 42% of vehicles over 12 years old, is set to trigger a replacement-driven growth of 3-5% annually over the next five years.

RBI Projects $85 Crude Oil, Rupee at 94 by FY27

RBI Projects $85 Crude Oil, Rupee at 94 by FY27

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected that crude oil prices will average USD 85 per barrel and the rupee will weaken to 94 against the dollar by FY27, according to its bi-annual Monetary Policy report.

Illegal sex determination racket uncovered in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh

Illegal sex determination racket uncovered in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, have dismantled a sex determination racket operating from a hut in Hadvasi village. One man has been arrested, and two others are being investigated after a local resident reported suspicious activity.

How going back to basics revived Sanju Samson's IPL form

How going back to basics revived Sanju Samson's IPL form

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson's unbeaten century helped Chennai Super Kings secure a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the IPL, marking their first win of the season after a series of losses.

IPL 2026: How Hayden's advice sparked Buttler's comeback

IPL 2026: How Hayden's advice sparked Buttler's comeback

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Jos Buttler credits Matthew Hayden's advice and a break from the game for his return to form after struggling in the T20 World Cup.

Iran War: 'US Doesn't Depend On Strait of Hormuz For Oil'

Iran War: 'US Doesn't Depend On Strait of Hormuz For Oil'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

'Neither do the Israelis. The two attacking parties have very little economic interest in Hormuz.'

Equity MF inflows cool as investors shift to safer bets in FY26

Equity MF inflows cool as investors shift to safer bets in FY26

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Net inflows into equity mutual fund schemes moderated in FY26, falling by 27 per cent to about 3 trillion till February, as choppy markets and global uncertainties prompted investors to shift towards safer options like hybrid funds and gold ETFs.

Will Trump Attend Islamabad Peace Talks?

Will Trump Attend Islamabad Peace Talks?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The intriguing bit is that Trump is likely to attend the talks in Islamabad this weekend -- if he does, it will be the clearest signal yet that the US is ready to exit the war with some sort of win to show, since he cannot afford to go for the talks and return empty-handed, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War

Delhi Pit Death Case: Police File Chargesheet Against Three

Delhi Pit Death Case: Police File Chargesheet Against Three

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have filed a chargesheet in the Janakpuri pit death case, naming three accused and detailing alleged lapses in the execution of a construction project that led to the death of a man who fell into an uncovered pit.

Matka King Review: Vijay Varma's Winning Bet

Matka King Review: Vijay Varma's Winning Bet

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Vijay Varma delivers a tour de force performance in Nagraj Popatrao Manjule's Matka King, a compelling eight-part series that chronicles the rise and fall of a gambling trailblazer in 1960s-1970s Bombay, notes Sukanya Verma.

Forex reserves drop by $10.29 billion to $688.06 billion

Forex reserves drop by $10.29 billion to $688.06 billion

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 10.288 billion to USD 688.058 billion during the week ending March 27, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This decline follows a previous decrease and comes after the reserves reached an all-time high in February.

Gulf War: Stocks That Could Buck The Trend And Shine

Gulf War: Stocks That Could Buck The Trend And Shine

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

10 stocks from the Nifty 200 index that offer good growth potential and scope to deliver decent returns from current levels, based on brokerage estimates.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge as US-Iran Tensions Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge as US-Iran Tensions Ease

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran conflict and stable oil prices boosted sentiment. Track Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex performance and key global triggers.

Bareilly Man Found Dead After 30-Hour Drain Rescue

Bareilly Man Found Dead After 30-Hour Drain Rescue

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The body of a 30-year-old man was recovered from an open drain in Bareilly after a 30-hour rescue operation. The man fell into the drain while trying to board a bus.

Rural India's Land Inequality: Top 10% Own 44% of Land

Rural India's Land Inequality: Top 10% Own 44% of Land

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A World Inequality Lab paper reveals significant land inequality in rural India, with the top 10% of households owning 44% of the land, while 46% are landless. The study highlights the impact of historical institutions, social stratification, and agro-ecological conditions on land distribution.

Sensex, Nifty Recover to Close Higher Amidst Rupee Rebound

Sensex, Nifty Recover to Close Higher Amidst Rupee Rebound

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Indian stock markets recovered from early losses to close higher, driven by value buying in IT and banking shares and a rebound in the rupee.

IPL 2026: Prasidh stars, Buttler-Gill power GT past LSG

IPL 2026: Prasidh stars, Buttler-Gill power GT past LSG

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler's brilliant partnership powers Gujarat Titans to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.

Modern Marriage: 'I Married My Best Friend. We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

Modern Marriage: 'I Married My Best Friend. We Sleep In Separate Bedrooms'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

In this new series on modern marriages, Payal* tells Divya Nair how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Policies

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Policies

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has criticised the state government's crop procurement policies, alleging that new conditions are being imposed on farmers instead of procuring crops at MSP. Hooda plans to tour mandis to assess the problems faced by farmers.

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The Indian rupee weakened to a record intra-day low against the US dollar due to a strengthening greenback, continuous foreign capital outflows, and elevated global crude oil prices amidst the West Asia conflict.

RBI Suggests Lagged Credit and 'Kill Switch' to Fight Payment Fraud

RBI Suggests Lagged Credit and 'Kill Switch' to Fight Payment Fraud

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new measures to combat financial fraud in digital payments, including lagged credit for authorised push payments and a 'kill switch' for users to disable all digital transactions.

IAF to get indigenous unmanned combat search and rescue aircraft

IAF to get indigenous unmanned combat search and rescue aircraft

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Indian government is planning to develop an unmanned combat search and rescue aircraft for the Indian Air Force, designed to operate autonomously and in challenging terrains.

India's Supreme Court Addresses the Deep-Rooted Issue of Crimes Against Women

India's Supreme Court Addresses the Deep-Rooted Issue of Crimes Against Women

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

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.

Revealed! Nirmalaji's 'Dharam Sankat'...

Revealed! Nirmalaji's 'Dharam Sankat'...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

'Whether you will bring this down and cause hurt to senior citizens, who are probably living on that little interest rate that they earn out of it... But equally, if I just look at the kitty of the National Small Savings Fund, it is from that same kitty that I'm borrowing.'

Sensex and Nifty Recover as Crude Oil Prices Dip and Bank Stocks Rally

Sensex and Nifty Recover as Crude Oil Prices Dip and Bank Stocks Rally

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply on Monday, driven by a correction in crude oil prices due to ceasefire efforts in West Asia and strong buying in bank stocks.

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

An eight-year-old boy died after falling into a water-filled construction pit in Mumbai. Police have booked a private contractor for negligence.

Why Uttarakhand Police Didn't Invoke UCC in Triple Talaq Case

Why Uttarakhand Police Didn't Invoke UCC in Triple Talaq Case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A triple talaq case in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district has sparked controversy after police did not register it under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Legal experts are questioning the failure to enforce the UCC, which prohibits practices like triple talaq and halala, citing potential issues with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS).

Won't allow Bengalis to become minority in Bengal: Modi

Won't allow Bengalis to become minority in Bengal: Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jangipur, West Bengal, promising to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and addressing concerns about infiltration and demographic changes in the state.

Puducherry records highest-ever turnout in assembly polls

Puducherry records highest-ever turnout in assembly polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Puducherry witnessed a historic voter turnout of 89.87% in the recent Assembly elections, the highest since 1964. The election saw a contest between the NDA and Congress-led bloc, with other parties also vying for influence. Polling was largely peaceful, with a minor clash reported.

IPL 2026: Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi on brink of IPL history

IPL 2026: Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi on brink of IPL history

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals' openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi need just three runs to become the fastest pair in the history of IPL to reach 500 partnership runs in terms of balls taken.

Why Uttarakhand Police Didn't Invoke UCC in Triple Talaq Case

Why Uttarakhand Police Didn't Invoke UCC in Triple Talaq Case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A triple talaq case in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district has sparked controversy as police did not initially file it under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) due to reported technical issues, raising concerns about the UCC's enforcement.

IPL 2026: Dream Debuts! Hinge, Hussain Power SRH to 57-Run Win

IPL 2026: Dream Debuts! Hinge, Hussain Power SRH to 57-Run Win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Debutant Praful Hinge scripts IPL history with three wickets in the first over as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs; Ishan Kishan stars with a blazing 91.

Street signs: Bank-backed brokers may regain edge, IPO pipeline stalls

Street signs: Bank-backed brokers may regain edge, IPO pipeline stalls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

India's market landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with bank-backed brokerages potentially regaining dominance over discount platforms due to regulatory changes and increased taxes, while the IPO pipeline faces a slowdown amid heightened global volatility.

Indian Man Hurt by Shrapnel After UAE Intercepts Drone

Indian Man Hurt by Shrapnel After UAE Intercepts Drone

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

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.