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ONGC Launches 7th Para Games for Oil and Gas PSUs

ONGC Launches 7th Para Games for Oil and Gas PSUs

Rediff.com1 days ago

ONGC launched the 7th Para Games 2026 in New Delhi, featuring around 300 Divyang athletes from eight oil and gas PSUs, highlighting the company's commitment to inclusiveness and employee empowerment.

Gurugram Police Nab Wanted Criminal After Encounter

Gurugram Police Nab Wanted Criminal After Encounter

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Gurugram Police arrested a wanted criminal, Ankit Kumar, after a brief encounter near Pachgaon chowk. The accused, who had escaped from a jail in Uttar Pradesh, was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalized.

Employee and Friend Nabbed for Alleged Theft from Bengaluru Company

Employee and Friend Nabbed for Alleged Theft from Bengaluru Company

Rediff.com1 hour ago

An employee and his friend have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stealing Rs 91.76 lakh from a private firm where the employee worked as a cashier. Police have recovered a significant portion of the stolen cash and are continuing to investigate the case.

Andhra Pradesh: Man Killed in Suspected Honor Killing

Andhra Pradesh: Man Killed in Suspected Honor Killing

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A newly married man was killed in a suspected honor killing by his wife's brothers in Dwarapudi village, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. The attack occurred after the couple's wedding, which was not approved by the woman's family.

Lovlina Borgohain Sports Arena Opens in Lakhimpur

Lovlina Borgohain Sports Arena Opens in Lakhimpur

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain was honoured with a stadium named after her in Lakhimpur, Assam.

North East Insurgents Go High-Tech, Boost Arsenal

North East Insurgents Go High-Tech, Boost Arsenal

Rediff.com4 days ago

The same technologies that enable State forces to monitor and strike insurgent camps are now being mirrored by non-State actors with increasing sophistication.

Khair Smugglers Try to Crush Forest Team in Bilaspur

Khair Smugglers Try to Crush Forest Team in Bilaspur

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A group of khair smugglers in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, attempted to crush a forest department team after being intercepted. The smugglers were arrested and a case has been registered against them.

Youth Held for Alleged Attempt to Run Over Kochi Police

Youth Held for Alleged Attempt to Run Over Kochi Police

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two youth were arrested in Kochi for allegedly attempting to run over police personnel with a car during a late-night vehicle inspection. An Assistant Sub-Inspector sustained serious injuries in the incident.

Bihar govt rejects demands to revoke liquor ban

Bihar govt rejects demands to revoke liquor ban

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Bihar government has rejected demands to review its prohibition law, which has been in place for a decade, despite concerns raised by members of the ruling NDA about financial losses to the state.

'Who will work then?': SC slams freebies culture

'Who will work then?': SC slams freebies culture

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The court made the remarks while reviewing a petition from Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. regarding free electricity distribution policies.

Mumbai Resort Booked for Allegedly Keeping Exotic Animals Illegally

Mumbai Resort Booked for Allegedly Keeping Exotic Animals Illegally

Rediff.com1 days ago

A popular resort in Mumbai is under investigation after a joint raid by Customs and forest department officials revealed the alleged unauthorized possession of exotic animals, including marmoset monkeys and macaw parrots.

Sasikala announces new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Sasikala announces new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com2 days ago

V K Sasikala, a close aide of the late J Jayalalithaa, has announced the launch of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, potentially leading to a four-way contest in the upcoming state Assembly elections.

Four Held in Navi Mumbai for Man's Death Over Theft Suspicion

Four Held in Navi Mumbai for Man's Death Over Theft Suspicion

Rediff.com1 days ago

Navi Mumbai police have arrested four individuals for allegedly killing a 31-year-old man suspected of theft. The victim, Sandeep Vishwakarma, was reported missing and later found dead with injuries sustained from an assault.

Woman Claims Illegal Transactions in Her Name

Woman Claims Illegal Transactions in Her Name

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A woman in Dombivali, Thane district, claims unauthorized transactions of 2.6 crore occurred in bank accounts opened in her name, potentially linked to a scam originating in Uttarakhand.

Anil Ambani Misses ED Summons in Money Laundering Probe

Anil Ambani Misses ED Summons in Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank fraud. The ED is investigating loan fraud allegations against multiple Anil Ambani group companies.

Parliament's lawmaking power absolute: SC on BNS sedition plea

Parliament's lawmaking power absolute: SC on BNS sedition plea

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The observations came from a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi which was hearing pleas questioning the validity of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Foreign Woman Accuses Men of Harassment in Mumbai

Foreign Woman Accuses Men of Harassment in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A foreign woman traveling in Mumbai has accused two men of harassment and posted a video of the incident on social media, leading to a police investigation.

Bomb Threat at Mangaluru School Triggers Security Operation

Bomb Threat at Mangaluru School Triggers Security Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

A bomb threat email sent to Lourdes Central School in Mangaluru triggered a security operation, with police and bomb disposal squads searching the premises.

ISRO Reveals Connector Flaw Behind NVS-02

ISRO Reveals Connector Flaw Behind NVS-02

Rediff.com1 days ago

ISRO stated that the disengagement of at least one contact -- in both the main and redundant paths -- of a connector led to the failure of NVS-02.

Thane Court Acquits Man in 2018 Knife Attack Case

Thane Court Acquits Man in 2018 Knife Attack Case

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 21-year-old labourer accused of a 2018 knife attack, citing inconsistencies in eyewitness testimonies and a failure by the prosecution to establish a clear timeline.

Pakistan Declares 'Open War' After Airstrikes on Afghan Taliban

Pakistan Declares 'Open War' After Airstrikes on Afghan Taliban

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Pakistan declared an 'open war' with Afghanistan following airstrikes targeting Taliban fighters in response to alleged cross-border attacks. The situation has drawn international concern, with calls for de-escalation and diplomatic resolution.

Rinku Singh's Father Dies After Battle with Cancer

Rinku Singh's Father Dies After Battle with Cancer

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father, Khanchand Singh, passed away in Greater Noida after battling advanced-stage liver cancer. Rinku had returned home from the T20 World Cup to see his ailing father and rejoined the team before their match against Zimbabwe.

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 17-year-old student gave birth to a premature baby boy in a school washroom during a Class 10 board examination in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, leading to a police investigation under the POCSO Act.

Maha govt requests CBI probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash

Maha govt requests CBI probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash

Rediff.com4 days ago

Following allegations of foul play, the Maharashtra government has requested a CBI investigation into the plane crash that tragically killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, promising a thorough probe into the incident.

Goa MLA, 28 Others Booked for Alleged File Theft During Protest

Goa MLA, 28 Others Booked for Alleged File Theft During Protest

Rediff.com1 days ago

Revolutionary Goans Party MLA Viresh Borkar and 28 others have been booked for allegedly stealing files and other items from the Goa Town and Country Planning Department office during a protest against Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act.

'Stay tuned' for Modi-Trump meet: US envoy

'Stay tuned' for Modi-Trump meet: US envoy

Rediff.com7 days ago

The US President had hosted Modi for an official working visit in Washington, DC, on February 13 last year.

Maoist Leader Kills Commander Over Surrender Plot

Maoist Leader Kills Commander Over Surrender Plot

Rediff.com1 days ago

A wanted Maoist leader allegedly killed his commander for planning to surrender to the Odisha Police, revealing internal conflicts within the group.

Dhamne's Maha Open Journey Ends in Quarterfinals

Dhamne's Maha Open Journey Ends in Quarterfinals

Rediff.com7 minutes ago

Wildcard entrant Manas Dhamne's impressive run at the Maha Open ATP Challenger came to an end after losing to Duje Ajdukovic in the quarterfinals. Other players including Edas Butvilas, Felix Gill, and Federico Cina advanced to the semifinals.

Jharkhand to Provide Financial Aid to Crime Victims

Jharkhand to Provide Financial Aid to Crime Victims

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Jharkhand government will provide financial assistance to victims of crime or their dependents under the Jharkhand Victim Compensation Scheme, 2016. Minimum compensation amounts have been fixed for various crimes, with applications submitted to the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).

Woman Arrested for Aiding Cybercrime Network with Mule Bank Accounts

Woman Arrested for Aiding Cybercrime Network with Mule Bank Accounts

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Delhi Police arrested a 22-year-old woman for allegedly providing mule bank accounts to an interstate cybercrime network, recovering numerous ATM cards, cheque books, and electronic devices.

Police Probe Stalking of Foreign Woman in Mumbai

Police Probe Stalking of Foreign Woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Mumbai Police have launched an investigation after a foreign tourist shared a video on social media showing two men stalking her and persistently asking for photos despite her repeated refusals.

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Shirtless protest at AI meet: Youth Cong chief held, rioting charges invoked

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib was arrested after a disruptive shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, leading to further investigation into potential conspiracy and funding.

T20 World Cup: Cricket Fans Threaten Pakistan Captain Salman Agha's Family

T20 World Cup: Cricket Fans Threaten Pakistan Captain Salman Agha's Family

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistani cricket fans posted threatening messages directed at the family of captain Salman Agha after Pakistan's defeat against England in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

Rediff.com5 days ago

He said that TEA will also conduct a meeting to raise awareness among exporters and domestic manufacturers to verify the identity of workers.

Couple Nabbed for Selling Same Flat Multiple Times

Couple Nabbed for Selling Same Flat Multiple Times

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A couple has been arrested in Greater Noida for allegedly defrauding multiple people by selling the same flat multiple times after mortgaging it to a bank.

Modi makes history in Israel with Knesset's highest award

Modi makes history in Israel with Knesset's highest award

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal' in recognition of his contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel, making him the first leader to receive this honor.

Mumbai Police Recruitment Exam Faces Tampering Allegations

Mumbai Police Recruitment Exam Faces Tampering Allegations

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two cases have been registered against four individuals for allegedly tampering with timing equipment during the physical tests for police recruitment in Mumbai.

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Abhishek Sharma returned to form in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on Thursday, and dedicated the half-century to his team.

Reporter Jailed for Reports Against UP Hospital Officials

Reporter Jailed for Reports Against UP Hospital Officials

Rediff.com1 days ago

A journalist in Uttar Pradesh was arrested and jailed for allegedly publishing misleading reports against hospital officials, leading to accusations of a crackdown on press freedom.

Vijayan Reflects on Life, Influences in Interview

Vijayan Reflects on Life, Influences in Interview

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reflects on his childhood, political journey, and personal influences in a recent interview, discussing his early reading habits, experiences with political violence, and his approach to governance.