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2 held for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders in Madurai

2 held for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders in Madurai

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers' Association urged people not to panic-buy petrol or diesel, stating that 14 terminals in Tamil Nadu have enough stock to replenish 7,000-plus retail outlets as per their demand.

UP priest expelled for eating non-veg food after photo goes viral

UP priest expelled for eating non-veg food after photo goes viral

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A priest in Kanpur, India, has been expelled from his temple duties by his father, the 'mahant', after a photograph allegedly showing him eating non-vegetarian food went viral on social media. The priest's whereabouts are currently unknown.

Jharkhand Mob Lynching: Four Arrested for Killing Elderly Woman

Jharkhand Mob Lynching: Four Arrested for Killing Elderly Woman

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Four people have been arrested in Jharkhand's Gumla district for allegedly lynching an elderly woman, suspecting her of being a child lifter. The incident occurred after rumours spread in Lagaba village, leading to the woman being beaten to death.

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'Oil is still well below its all-time highs, and the world is gradually running out of known reserves.'

4 minors arrested in Delhi for assaulting Manipuri woman

4 minors arrested in Delhi for assaulting Manipuri woman

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

This incident follows a recent arrest of a couple in Malviya Nagar for racial slurs against women from Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting concerns about discrimination.

Can Women Over 40 Have A Normal Delivery?

Can Women Over 40 Have A Normal Delivery?

Rediff.com7 days ago

While fertility does decline with age, many women have successfully delivered babies after the age of 40, notes Dr Rohan Palshetkar, consultant IVF specialist at Bloom IVF and Palshetkar Patil Nursing Home.

Hungarian tennis player gets threats to lose match

Hungarian tennis player gets threats to lose match

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Hungarian tennis player Panna Udvardy said she received threats targeting her family during a tournament in Antalya and reported the matter to the WTA and Turkish police.

'Kumbh Mela girl' Monalisa marries boyfriend in Kerala; seeks police help

'Kumbh Mela girl' Monalisa marries boyfriend in Kerala; seeks police help

Rediff.com7 days ago

Monalisa Bhonsle, who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, sought police protection in Thiruvananthapuram to stay with her boyfriend and marry him, alleging her father was trying to forcibly take her back home.

Speeding Car Crash Claims Four Lives in Katni District

Speeding Car Crash Claims Four Lives in Katni District

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Four people were killed and five others seriously injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh. The accident occurred on the Jagatpur-Umaria road, resulting in a traffic jam and chaos.

Nobody will hire women: SC rejects plea for menstrual leave

Nobody will hire women: SC rejects plea for menstrual leave

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy for menstrual leave for women students and workers, citing concerns about potential negative impacts on female employment and the reinforcement of gender stereotypes.

Sapna Bhavnani: 'Virat Was Everything Mahi Was Not But...'

Sapna Bhavnani: 'Virat Was Everything Mahi Was Not But...'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

From styling icons like M S Dhoni and Virat Kohli to launching India's first horror film festival, Sapna Bhavnani's journey stretches far beyond cricket and Bollywood -- into fearless self-expression, bold filmmaking and unapologetic reinvention.

Actor Mammootty under cyber attack after spat with Kerala CPM leader

Actor Mammootty under cyber attack after spat with Kerala CPM leader

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Senior CPI(M) leaders address online attacks against Malayalam actor Mammootty after his visit to a Wayanad township for landslide survivors, following reports of his displeasure with a local party leader's presence.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kushal Das, former AIFF general secretary, passed away at 66. He played a key role in developing Indian football, including organising the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Truck Collision Claims Two Lives in Jharkhand Motorcycle Accident

Truck Collision Claims Two Lives in Jharkhand Motorcycle Accident

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Two people died in Dumka, Jharkhand, after a truck collided with their motorcycle. The accident occurred on National Highway 133, and police are investigating.

Court Acquits Two Men in 2018 Attempted Murder Case

Court Acquits Two Men in 2018 Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted two men accused of attempting to murder their cousin in 2018, citing insufficient evidence and discrepancies in the prosecution's case.

Kerala Police Alert: Fake Ads Using CM's Image Target PhonePe Users

Kerala Police Alert: Fake Ads Using CM's Image Target PhonePe Users

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Kerala Police have issued a warning about a new cyber fraud where scammers are using the image of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in fake social media advertisements to trick people into making online payments through PhonePe.

Internet Shutdown in Meghalaya Districts After Election Violence

Internet Shutdown in Meghalaya Districts After Election Violence

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Mobile internet services have been suspended in five districts of western Meghalaya following violence related to tribal council elections. Curfews are in place and elections have been postponed.

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting an objectionable video on Instagram, sparking police action and legal proceedings.

Why Gender Concordance May Reduce Patient Satisfaction in Telemedicine

Why Gender Concordance May Reduce Patient Satisfaction in Telemedicine

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A new study by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) reveals that gender matching in telemedicine may negatively impact patient satisfaction, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive virtual healthcare platforms.

Kushboo: 'I Don't Want To Be Lost In A Crowd'

Kushboo: 'I Don't Want To Be Lost In A Crowd'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'Every good, bad, right and wrong were necessary to teach me, and take me where I stand today.'

Tracing Boong's Magical Journey

Tracing Boong's Magical Journey

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

'In Manipur, we have this thing called shaman where you get possessed. Making Boong possessed us.'

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Rediff.com3 days ago

Fight on toward goals that keep receding, or exit with most objectives unmet. Trump is agitated, his poll numbers falling below the Plimsoll line, his base fractured between those who back the war and those who remember that he campaigned on ending them.

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for 12 years

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for 12 years

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has granted permission for passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has been in a coma for over 12 years, authorising the withdrawal of his artificial life support.

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The government has intensified its Study in India programme and is working closely with universities and states to achieve this goal.

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Oscar Watch: Sentimental Value Is A Moving Family Portrait

Rediff.com7 days ago

For a grim subject matter as grim as this, it's refreshing that Sentimental Value avoids becoming a manipulative, melodramatic tearjerker, notes Mayur Sanap.

Jhansi Man Rescued, Kidnappers Arrested After Police Chase

Jhansi Man Rescued, Kidnappers Arrested After Police Chase

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 20-year-old man who was kidnapped in Jhansi has been rescued, and four suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested following a police encounter. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of 2 lakh for the victim's release.

YouTuber Killed in Bhubaneswar Stabbing Incident

YouTuber Killed in Bhubaneswar Stabbing Incident

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old YouTuber was allegedly stabbed to death in Bhubaneswar following a minor altercation. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the incident.

Air Force Personnel Cleared in Molestation Case After 'Dream' Revelation

Air Force Personnel Cleared in Molestation Case After 'Dream' Revelation

Rediff.com7 days ago

An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law testified that the alleged incident was a dream. The court has also ordered proceedings against the complainant for presenting false evidence.

IPL: BCCI ethics officer dismisses conflict of interest allegations against MS Dhoni

IPL: BCCI ethics officer dismisses conflict of interest allegations against MS Dhoni

Rediff.com7 days ago

BCCI Ethics Officer Justice Arun Mishra (retd) has dismissed a petition filed against former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, accusing him of violating of conflict-of-interest provisions.

Chhattisgarh: Four Dead, 25 Injured as Van Overturns in Raigarh

Chhattisgarh: Four Dead, 25 Injured as Van Overturns in Raigarh

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Four people were killed and 25 others injured when a mini goods van overturned in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district. The accident occurred as the victims were returning from a family function.

'Sanju's Time Is Starting Now'

'Sanju's Time Is Starting Now'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'The confidence from this victory will take his career to another level.'

MLA's Son and Friends Face Charges Over Facebook Post Assault

MLA's Son and Friends Face Charges Over Facebook Post Assault

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A case has been registered against the son of a Muslim League MLA and his friends for allegedly assaulting a man in Manjeri, Kerala, over a derogatory comment posted on the legislator's Facebook page.

'My Wife Didn't Want To Have Kids. I Respected Her Choice'

'My Wife Didn't Want To Have Kids. I Respected Her Choice'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Pune-based Atharva* tells us how he learned to accept and let go, choosing love over his desire to have children.

Patna Police Nab Three in Separate Cyber Fraud Operations

Patna Police Nab Three in Separate Cyber Fraud Operations

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Patna Police arrested three individuals in two separate cyber fraud cases, involving share market investment scams and mule account operations.

Punjab Police Arrest 167 in Anti-Gangster Campaign, 75 in Anti-Drug Drive

Punjab Police Arrest 167 in Anti-Gangster Campaign, 75 in Anti-Drug Drive

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have arrested 167 people in an anti-gangster campaign and 75 drug smugglers, seizing weapons and drugs as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime.

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

Rediff.com7 days ago

The outreach comes amid a drop in Indian student enrolments in management programmes at American universities last year, following changes to US student visa policies.

Narcotics Control Bureau nabs two drug peddlers, seizes 2.6 crore worth of ganja in Assam

Narcotics Control Bureau nabs two drug peddlers, seizes 2.6 crore worth of ganja in Assam

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized over 500 kg of ganja worth 2.6 crore and arrested two peddlers in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. The drugs were being transported from Manipur to West Bengal.

Second Accused in Salim Wastik Attack Dies After Encounter

Second Accused in Salim Wastik Attack Dies After Encounter

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The second accused in the attack on YouTuber Salim Ahmed, also known as Salim Wastik, has died from injuries sustained during a police encounter in Ghaziabad. The accused, Gulfaam, had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head and was wanted in connection with the attack on Wastik.

Maharashtra cancels bike taxi licences for Uber, Ola, Rapido

Maharashtra cancels bike taxi licences for Uber, Ola, Rapido

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government has revoked provisional licences issued to motorbike aggregators like Rapido, Ola, and Uber due to non-compliance with the Maharashtra E-bike Taxi Rules 2024, including the mandatory use of electric vehicles and submission of required documents.

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Bombay High Court has ordered a man to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to his estranged wife, observing that the child's best interests lie with the mother as she is still being breastfed.