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Gulf War: Big Lessons For Investors

Gulf War: Big Lessons For Investors

Rediff.com5 days ago

History is rarely decided by who has the biggest weapons, but by who has the better process. The same rule applies to investing, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Three Cyber Fraudsters Arrested In Nuh Sextortion Case

Three Cyber Fraudsters Arrested In Nuh Sextortion Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nuh Police have arrested three alleged cyber fraudsters involved in sextortion and online fraud through fake messages. Police also recovered fake SIM cards, mobile phones, and digital data related to cyber fraud from their possession.

Over 3,000 Kg Poppy Husk Seized In Madhya Pradesh

Over 3,000 Kg Poppy Husk Seized In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Central Narcotics Bureau (CBN) in Madhya Pradesh seized over 3,000 kilograms of poppy husk from a truck in Ratlam district, where it was being smuggled under a cover of potato chips.

ED Arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In Money Laundering Case

ED Arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged fake GST purchases and round-tripping of funds. Raids were conducted at multiple locations, and Arora was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This follows previous actions against Arora and other politically connected individuals in Punjab.

Thane Wall Collapse: Negligence Case Filed After Worker's Death

Thane Wall Collapse: Negligence Case Filed After Worker's Death

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have filed a case against three individuals, including a safety manager, for causing death by negligence after a 22-year-old worker died in a wall collapse during construction in December 2024.

Interstate Drug Network Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Interstate Drug Network Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police busted an interstate drug-supply network, arresting three persons, including a medical store owner and a medicine supplier, and recovering 17,800 Alprazolam tablets worth around Rs 3 lakh in central Delhi.

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Haryana government has authorised the CBI to investigate the alleged involvement of five IAS officers in a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The CBI can now summon the officers for questioning.

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Suspect After 10 Years On The Run

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Suspect After 10 Years On The Run

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender wanted in connection with a 2014 murder case after he evaded arrest for over a decade.

Weight Loss Drugs May Alter Your Brain

Weight Loss Drugs May Alter Your Brain

Rediff.com3 days ago

A new study suggests that newer oral weight loss drugs may do more than suppress appetite, potentially altering brain circuits that control motivation and reward, impacting how one experiences pleasure.

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is shifting its focus to emerging financial crimes such as cryptocurrency fraud, terror financing, cyber-enabled crimes, and narcotics trafficking, according to Director Rahul Navin. The agency reported a high conviction rate and significant asset restitution to victims of financial fraud.

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 33-year-old married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside her home in a village in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained her husband for interrogation following a complaint by the deceased's family.

Anil Deshmukh Demands Death Penalty In Pune Sexual Assault Case

Anil Deshmukh Demands Death Penalty In Pune Sexual Assault Case

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh demands the death penalty for the accused in the sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district. He also criticises the state and central governments for delays in implementing the Shakti Act to curb sexual crimes.

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Rediff.com7 days ago

Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Majithia Accuses AAP Of Turning Punjab Into Gangster Haven

Majithia Accuses AAP Of Turning Punjab Into Gangster Haven

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has criticised the AAP government in Punjab, alleging a rise in organised crime and a deteriorating law and order situation.

Gang Sharpshooter Zubair Killed In UP Encounter

Gang Sharpshooter Zubair Killed In UP Encounter

Rediff.com3 days ago

An alleged sharpshooter of the Munir gang, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest in a murder case, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh STF in Meerut on Tuesday.

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

Rediff.com32 minutes ago

The only thing that might make the BJP stop trying to isolate Muslims completely will be if substantial numbers of the community vote for the party that flaunts its animosity towards it, notes Jyoti Punwani.

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A history-sheeter with 15 cases against him has been detained under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act for one year in Latur.

Dog Trainer Jailed For Harassing Teen Online

Dog Trainer Jailed For Harassing Teen Online

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison by a special POCSO court in Thane for sexually harassing and threatening a teenage girl after befriending her on social media while posing as a female.

CBI Nabs Absconding Accused In Tripura Chit Fund Scam

CBI Nabs Absconding Accused In Tripura Chit Fund Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Sanjit Chakraborty, a proclaimed offender allegedly involved in two chit fund scam cases in Tripura involving over Rs 7.75 crore. Chakraborty was arrested in Kolkata after being absconding since 2013.

Bengaluru Police Arrest Five For Selling Banned Hydro Ganja

Bengaluru Police Arrest Five For Selling Banned Hydro Ganja

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bengaluru police have arrested five individuals for selling banned Hydro Ganja, seizing 3.686 kg of the substance worth Rs 2.56 crore.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data for 2024. The city recorded 2,306 cases, with a crime rate of 42 per one lakh minors. Theft is the most common crime committed by juveniles.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data. The report highlights the types of crimes committed and the socio-economic background of the juveniles involved.

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A wanted criminal, Sunil alias Shetty alias Deva, was arrested in Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area after a brief exchange of fire with police. He was wanted in connection with a robbery and attempted culpable homicide case.

ED Gets Nod To Interrogate ISIS Suspects In Jails

ED Gets Nod To Interrogate ISIS Suspects In Jails

Rediff.com1 days ago

A special court has granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) permission to record statements of 19 alleged ISIS members and sympathizers held in various prisons across India.

Sujit Bose Arrested In Bengal Recruitment Scam Case

Sujit Bose Arrested In Bengal Recruitment Scam Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate arrested former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged municipality recruitment scam.

Cyberbullying Pushes New School Policy

Cyberbullying Pushes New School Policy

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Cyberbullying has become extremely worrisome now, with several complaints being received from schools.'

West Bengal Government To Prioritise Women's Safety And Freedom

West Bengal Government To Prioritise Women's Safety And Freedom

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul has said the state government would ensure women can move freely at any time of the day, and that complaints lodged by them are treated by the police on a priority basis.

Husband Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Husband Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his wife over dowry demands and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.

SC urges Kapur family to settle RK Family Trust dispute through mediation

SC urges Kapur family to settle RK Family Trust dispute through mediation

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has urged the Kapur family, including Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, to resolve their dispute over the family trust through mediation, appointing a former Chief Justice to oversee the process.

Sanjeev Arora Challenges Arrest By ED In Money Laundering Case

Sanjeev Arora Challenges Arrest By ED In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has challenged his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), claiming it is illegal and unconstitutional. The Punjab and Haryana High Court heard arguments and adjourned the matter to May 14. Arora was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 100-crore GST fraud-linked money laundering case.

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the confiscation of several properties belonging to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, following his declaration as a fugitive in a money laundering case.

Karnataka: Four Arrested For Robbery In Chikkaballapura

Karnataka: Four Arrested For Robbery In Chikkaballapura

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four men have been arrested in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, for allegedly robbing a man of Rs 7.5 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and threatening him with a machete.

Conrad Sangma Calls For Action After Northeast Woman Assaulted In Delhi

Conrad Sangma Calls For Action After Northeast Woman Assaulted In Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has expressed his concern over the alleged assault of a woman from the Northeast in Delhi and called for stringent legal action against the accused.

SC raps politicians over 'irresponsible' remarks in Shiv Sena symbol row

SC raps politicians over 'irresponsible' remarks in Shiv Sena symbol row

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure over statements made by politicians regarding the Shiv Sena symbol row case, cautioning them about making irresponsible comments.

Youth Held In Indore For Murder Over Gaming Loan Dispute

Youth Held In Indore For Murder Over Gaming Loan Dispute

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 19-year-old has been arrested in Indore for allegedly murdering a man over a financial dispute related to online gaming.

RG Kar Case: Family Hails Suspension Of IPS Officers

RG Kar Case: Family Hails Suspension Of IPS Officers

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The victim's parents have expressed renewed hope for justice in the RG Kar rape-and-murder case after the West Bengal government widened the investigation and suspended three senior IPS officers.

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Madame Azurie was a highly popular dancer in early Indian cinema, starring in over 700 movies.

Accused Acquitted In 2022 Robbery Case: Here's Why

Accused Acquitted In 2022 Robbery Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted a 43-year-old man in a 2022 robbery case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the accused's identity beyond reasonable doubt. The man was also booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA).

How Delhi Police Apprehended Long-Absconding Offenders

How Delhi Police Apprehended Long-Absconding Offenders

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three long-absconding proclaimed offenders, including two wanted under the POCSO Act and one in an attempted murder case, following a multi-state operation across Bihar and Jharkhand.

Woman Maoist carrying Rs 15 lakh bounty held in Kolkata, another surrenders

Woman Maoist carrying Rs 15 lakh bounty held in Kolkata, another surrenders

Rediff.com3 days ago

A woman Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 15 lakh was arrested in Kolkata, while another red rebel surrendered before the police, a senior officer said.