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Meghalaya council bars non-tribals from polls after unrest, deaths

Meghalaya council bars non-tribals from polls after unrest, deaths

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council in Meghalaya has approved an amendment restricting participation in council elections to only Scheduled Tribe members, following weeks of unrest and ethnic tensions.

India's forex reserves drop $11.41 billion to $698.346 billion

India's forex reserves drop $11.41 billion to $698.346 billion

Rediff.com4 hours ago

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 11.413 billion to USD 698.346 billion during the week ending March 20, primarily due to a significant reduction in gold reserves, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

6 Indians dead, 1 missing in Gulf incidents; 3 lakh passengers return: MEA

6 Indians dead, 1 missing in Gulf incidents; 3 lakh passengers return: MEA

Rediff.com7 days ago

Travel situation from the Gulf region is gradually improving, with a significant number of passengers already returning to India.

Court Denies Bail in Rs 117-Crore Money Laundering Case, Cites Threat to Financial Health

Court Denies Bail in Rs 117-Crore Money Laundering Case, Cites Threat to Financial Health

Rediff.com2 days ago

A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to Pune businessman Amit Thepade in a Rs 117-crore money laundering case, citing the serious threat economic offences pose to the country's financial health. The court highlighted substantial evidence linking Thepade to the crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

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

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

Rediff.com5 days ago

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.com5 days ago

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.com4 days ago

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'.

6 Special Foods For Goddess Saraswati

6 Special Foods For Goddess Saraswati

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

On the eve of Saraswati Puja, devotees traditionally prepare a yellow-coloured prasad for the Goddess of Knowledge. The offering can vary from Kolkata's Bhoger Khichuri to Motichoor Ladoos -- each region having their own sacred bhog, but always something yellow, the goddess' fave rang.

At K L Rahul's Daughter's 1st Birthday Bash

At K L Rahul's Daughter's 1st Birthday Bash

Rediff.com2 days ago

K L Rahul and Athiya Shetty celebrated their daughter Evaarah's first birthday with a quiet, love-filled celebration, sharing glimpses of the special day on Instagram.

Maharashtra Opposition Alleges Deteriorating Law and Order, Farmer Neglect

Maharashtra Opposition Alleges Deteriorating Law and Order, Farmer Neglect

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Congress Legislature Party leader in Maharashtra raises concerns about law and order due to missing girls and the impact of unseasonal rains on farmers, criticising the government's response.

How Punjab Police Busted an Inter-State Weapons Racket

How Punjab Police Busted an Inter-State Weapons Racket

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and seizing a cache of firearms.

Gujarat Court Sentences Five in 2016 Una Flogging Case

Gujarat Court Sentences Five in 2016 Una Flogging Case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

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.

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in Palghar district, Maharashtra, in 2018, deeming the crime 'heinous'.

Gurugram School Receives Hoax Bomb Threat; Police Investigate

Gurugram School Receives Hoax Bomb Threat; Police Investigate

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gurugram Police launched a security check after a private school received a hoax bomb threat via email. No suspicious items were found during the inspection, and police are investigating the source of the email.

India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 7.052 billion to USD 709.759 billion in the week ending March 13, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This decline follows a previous drop and comes after reserves reached an all-time high in February.

Four Sentenced in Bank of India Forged Letter of Credit Case

Four Sentenced in Bank of India Forged Letter of Credit Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A special CBI court in Mumbai has sentenced four individuals to imprisonment for their involvement in a 2012 case where the Bank of India suffered a loss of over Rs 3 crore due to a forged Letter of Credit.

Uttar Pradesh STF Assists in Arrest of Key Suspect in Rohit Shetty Firing

Uttar Pradesh STF Assists in Arrest of Key Suspect in Rohit Shetty Firing

Rediff.com6 days ago

A key accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh, bringing the total number of arrests to 14. The arrest was made with the assistance of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force.

Senior Maoist Leader Papa Rao to Surrender, Marking Progress in Chhattisgarh's Anti-Naxal Campaign

Senior Maoist Leader Papa Rao to Surrender, Marking Progress in Chhattisgarh's Anti-Naxal Campaign

Rediff.com3 days ago

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announces the impending surrender of senior Maoist commander Papa Rao and his team, a significant step towards eradicating Naxalism in the state.

Renault Launches New Duster: Features, Price and Performance

Renault Launches New Duster: Features, Price and Performance

Rediff.com3 days ago

Renault India has launched the all-new Renault Duster, featuring a turbo petrol engine and advanced features, with dispatches underway nationwide.

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Amritsar and seized 7 kg of heroin from their possession. The suspects were allegedly involved in transporting large quantities of heroin, and further investigation is underway to uncover the larger narcotics network.

J&K Police Uncover Job Scam, Rescue Victims Held for Ransom in Kolkata

J&K Police Uncover Job Scam, Rescue Victims Held for Ransom in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a job fraud and extortion racket, arresting five individuals and rescuing two victims held captive in Kolkata. The operation recovered 34 lakhs and exposed a scheme targeting youth with false promises of overseas employment.

Shah Alleges West Bengal Government Aided Infiltration, Defends Voter List Revision

Shah Alleges West Bengal Government Aided Infiltration, Defends Voter List Revision

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses the West Bengal government of openly facilitating infiltration, defends the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, and asserts BJP's prospects in upcoming elections.

Bengaluru Autorickshaw Driver Held in Hit-and-Run Death

Bengaluru Autorickshaw Driver Held in Hit-and-Run Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Bengaluru have arrested an autorickshaw driver after the body of a woman was found in a garbage heap. Investigation revealed the driver hit the woman with his vehicle and disposed of her body after she died.

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has dismantled a drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing 5 kg of heroin. Investigations reveal links to a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign handler.

Andhare Urges Fadnavis to Prioritise Kharat Case Investigation Over Political Manoeuvring

Andhare Urges Fadnavis to Prioritise Kharat Case Investigation Over Political Manoeuvring

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare has called for a thorough investigation into the Ashok Kharat case, urging Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to prioritise the investigation over political manoeuvring. Andhare also demanded that the SIT probe former minister Deepak Kesarkar and former state women's commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar.

MCOCA Charges Dropped as Court Finds No Link to Chain-Snatching

MCOCA Charges Dropped as Court Finds No Link to Chain-Snatching

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted two men charged under MCOCA in a 2023 chain-snatching case due to lack of evidence linking them to the crime.

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

While the introduction of branded generics is likely to accelerate volumes for GLP-1 agonists, value growth may moderate because of price erosion.

Bombay High Court Orders Retrial in 2017 Rape and Murder Case Due to Lack of Legal Representation

Bombay High Court Orders Retrial in 2017 Rape and Murder Case Due to Lack of Legal Representation

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Bombay High Court overturned the conviction and death sentence of a man in a 2017 rape and murder case, citing a violation of his fundamental right to a fair trial due to lack of legal representation. The court ordered a fresh trial, emphasising the need for a fair process for both the accused and the prosecution.

Indian Golfers Eye Victory at Hero Indian Open After Years of Drought

Indian Golfers Eye Victory at Hero Indian Open After Years of Drought

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shubhankar Sharma, Rayhan Thomas, and Yuvraj Sandhu lead the Indian contingent hoping to end the title drought at the Hero Indian Open, a tournament last won by an Indian golfer in 2017.

Uttarakhand: 20 lakh LPG cylinders needed for Char Dham Yatra

Uttarakhand: 20 lakh LPG cylinders needed for Char Dham Yatra

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Around 2 million commercial and domestic LPG cylinders will be required to meet demand from hotels, restaurants, and roadside eateries during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra 2026, according to Prajapati Nautiyal, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for the Char Dham Yatra Administration Organisation.

Court Orders ISIS Suspects to Appear or Face Property Seizure

Court Orders ISIS Suspects to Appear or Face Property Seizure

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special NIA court in Mumbai has issued a proclamation order against three wanted accused in the 2014 ISIS link case, threatening property confiscation if they fail to appear before the court.

Farhan, Reddy Dominate ICC Player Awards for February

Farhan, Reddy Dominate ICC Player Awards for February

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan and Arundhati Reddy of India have been named the ICC Players of the Month for February, recognising their outstanding performances in T20 cricket.

Rajasthan Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Seize MDMA

Rajasthan Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Seize MDMA

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rajasthan police seized nearly 1 kg of MDMA, valued at approximately 1 crore, and arrested one person as part of 'Operation Sankalp - Nasha Mukt Nagaur'.

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.com10 hours ago

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.

Assam Heroin Bust Sparks Northeast Drug Alarm

Assam Heroin Bust Sparks Northeast Drug Alarm

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The latest seizure adds to a series of drug hauls reported from Assam and other northeastern states in recent months, indicating the persistence of trafficking routes across the region.

Georgina Makes Everyday Dressing Feel Special

Georgina Makes Everyday Dressing Feel Special

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Real fashion shows up in everyday life. It lives in office meetings, coffee breaks, client calls, spontaneous plans after work, and personal vacations. Georgina Umdor is a perfect example of this quiet, real-world style. She proves that you do not need a public persona to dress well or express yourself through fashion.

Himachal Pradesh Government Addresses Concerns Over Inflated Smart Meter Bills

Himachal Pradesh Government Addresses Concerns Over Inflated Smart Meter Bills

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured the Vidhan Sabha that discrepancies in electricity bills following smart meter installations will be addressed. The government also plans to amend regulations to curb excessive fees charged by private schools.

Revanth Reddy to Speak at Harvard AI Symposium Amid Budget Session

Revanth Reddy to Speak at Harvard AI Symposium Amid Budget Session

Rediff.com1 days ago

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will virtually deliver the keynote address at the Harvard Kennedy School's AI symposium, focusing on the global AI landscape.

Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif Achieve WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif Achieve WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Hyderabad-based rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif secured a podium finish in the WRC3 category at the Safari Rally Kenya 2026, marking a significant achievement for Indian motorsport.

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested three individuals in connection with two separate cases of sexual assault against minors in Tawang and East Kameng districts.