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Prashant Kishor party's social media head found dead near railway track

Prashant Kishor party's social media head found dead near railway track

Rediff.com1 days ago

Devpalik Gupta, a digital communications manager for Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, was found dead near railway tracks in Ranchi on Tuesday. He had gone missing from a moving train on Monday. Police are investigating, with preliminary findings suggesting an accidental fall. The party has expressed deep sorrow over his demise.

Unlimited Health Cover Sounds Great. What's The Catch?

Unlimited Health Cover Sounds Great. What's The Catch?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Unlimited health insurance plans offer a financial cushion against mounting medical bills, but buyers must look beyond the coverage amount and understand the fine print, including exclusions, waiting periods, and co-payments, before committing to the high premiums.

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Rediff.com7 days ago

Choose a car loan that fits your budget, keeps EMIs manageable and saves you money on interest, not just one with attractive festive offers.

Ashwin dismisses Rohit Sharma's IPL retirement talk, backs Naman Dhir for MI captaincy

Ashwin dismisses Rohit Sharma's IPL retirement talk, backs Naman Dhir for MI captaincy

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has dismissed speculation about Rohit Sharma's imminent IPL retirement, drawing parallels with MS Dhoni's longevity, and also backed Naman Dhir as a potential future captain for Mumbai Indians.

Liquor ban row: TN orders strict quality checks at distilleries

Liquor ban row: TN orders strict quality checks at distilleries

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has mandated stringent quality testing across all distilleries in the state to ensure alcohol content compliance. This decision follows public concern over the temporary ban and swift clearance of products from a private manufacturer, Enrica Enterprises, by the state's liquor monopoly, TASMAC. The move aims to address suspicions and ensure public safety regarding alcoholic beverages.

NPS Central: Manage Your Pension Without PRAN

NPS Central: Manage Your Pension Without PRAN

Rediff.com5 days ago

Subscribers do not need to remember their PRAN to log in through this process.

Bengali Recipe: Bethica's Ilish Macher Malai Curry

Bengali Recipe: Bethica's Ilish Macher Malai Curry

Rediff.com6 days ago

This recipe of Hilsa malai curry is prepared without any onion, ginger or garlic and just tempered with nigella seeds and green chillies in mustard oil.

Padikkal's 199 makes strong case for India Test No 3

Padikkal's 199 makes strong case for India Test No 3

Rediff.com2 days ago

Devdutt Padikkal made a strong case for the No. 3 spot in India's Test team with a superb 199 as India A fought back from a disastrous start to post 488 for 8 in their second innings against New Zealand A in the first unofficial Test on Monday.

Over Half Of 2026 SME IPOs Trade Below Issue Price

Over Half Of 2026 SME IPOs Trade Below Issue Price

Rediff.com3 days ago

A sharp price fall alone does not justify averaging down.

Elderly Woman Found Murdered In Palghar Home, Robbery Suspected

Elderly Woman Found Murdered In Palghar Home, Robbery Suspected

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 60-year-old woman was found murdered in her home in Gandhare village, Palghar district, with robbery suspected as the motive. Her son discovered her body on Tuesday morning. Gold ornaments were missing, and her cupboard was ransacked. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating.

Ranji Trophy: Saransh Jain stars as Madhya Pradesh bundle Bihar out for 99

Ranji Trophy: Saransh Jain stars as Madhya Pradesh bundle Bihar out for 99

Rediff.com2 days ago

Saransh Jain's career-best 7/40 bowled Bihar out for 99 before Saksham Purohit's unbeaten 113 powered Madhya Pradesh to a 162-run lead, while Priyanshu Moliya and Nachiket Bhute impressed elsewhere.

'Brushing Twice A Day Is Not Enough To Prevent Cavities'

'Brushing Twice A Day Is Not Enough To Prevent Cavities'

Rediff.com22 hours ago

rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad, a dentist with nearly three decades of experience, offers tips on how you can maintain good dental hygiene.

WhatsApp Scam Alert: Saying 'No' Can...

WhatsApp Scam Alert: Saying 'No' Can...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned that replying 'NO' to unsolicited WhatsApp messages regarding unauthorised bank debits could allow fraudsters to steal your money without needing an OTP or a link.

Delhi remains fortified as CJP announces fresh protest

Delhi remains fortified as CJP announces fresh protest

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Delhi is under extraordinary security for the second day as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel are deployed, with heightened surveillance across the capital following detentions on Saturday.

Two student deaths in Kota spark negligence claims

Two student deaths in Kota spark negligence claims

Rediff.com2 days ago

The deaths of two students in Kota, India's coaching hub, have renewed concerns over student safety and health, with one family alleging severe negligence by hostel authorities.

New Silk-Based Material Offers Hope In Dengue Fight

New Silk-Based Material Offers Hope In Dengue Fight

Rediff.com1 days ago

A recent scientific study by Dr. Dinesh Amalnerkar and Dr. Ravindra Chaudhari in Pune has demonstrated that a silk-based nanocomposite material, particularly one containing silver nanoparticles, can effectively kill Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae and pupae. This research, published in 'Nature Scientific Reports', offers a promising new approach for dengue control, especially as Pune faces a surge in cases. While showing high mortality rates in lab tests and minimal environmental impact, further field research is needed before large-scale deployment.

Meghalaya Police Intercept Ambulance, Seize Rs 1.5 Crore Heroin

Meghalaya Police Intercept Ambulance, Seize Rs 1.5 Crore Heroin

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Police arrested four individuals and confiscated 409.89 gm of suspected heroin, estimated to be worth Rs 1.5 crore, in the East Jaintia Hills district. The seizure occurred during a routine check when an ambulance travelling from Silchar to Guwahati was intercepted, and the contraband was found concealed inside. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act.

Air Chief Marshal Singh Takes NCC Cadet On Memorable Sortie

Air Chief Marshal Singh Takes NCC Cadet On Memorable Sortie

Rediff.com5 days ago

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh undertook a flying sortie with NCC cadet Jakkula Tejasvi Reddy on October 20 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal. This special flight, part of Singh's final sorties before superannuation, aimed to familiarise the cadet with aviation and encourage defence careers, aligning with the 'Viksit Bharat -2047' vision.

Kochi Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband Over Daughter's Harassment Claim

Kochi Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband Over Daughter's Harassment Claim

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

An Odisha-native woman has been taken into custody in Kochi for allegedly murdering her husband, Ajeeta Naik, and dumping his body near a railway track. The woman claims she attacked Naik after he allegedly attempted to sexually harass her 16-year-old daughter. Police are investigating the incident, including potential charges under the POCSO Act.

Two Arrested For Firing At Retired Haryana Cop's House In Faridabad

Two Arrested For Firing At Retired Haryana Cop's House In Faridabad

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two men, Harsh and Ranjit, have been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly opening fire at the house of a retired Haryana Police sub-inspector, Sarjeet Bainsla, in the early hours of Thursday. The incident, captured on CCTV, caused damage to a windowpane and a wall, with the motive currently under investigation.

India Looks To Reset Ties With Neighbours

India Looks To Reset Ties With Neighbours

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Engagement with neighbours has gathered pace, particularly as the conflict in West Asia has exposed their vulnerability to energy supply disruptions.

Ex-CJI Chandrachud was 'too deferential' to govt: Ex-SC judge

Ex-CJI Chandrachud was 'too deferential' to govt: Ex-SC judge

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul has criticised former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud's approach to judicial appointments, alleging that he was "too deferential to the government". Kaul, in his forthcoming memoir, details instances where Chandrachud sought government "pre-approval" for appointments, raising concerns about judicial independence and executive pressure.

Anti-Drone System Constable Arrested With 15 Kg Heroin In Tarn Taran

Anti-Drone System Constable Arrested With 15 Kg Heroin In Tarn Taran

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A Punjab Police constable, part of the state's anti-drone system in Tarn Taran, was apprehended by the Border Security Force with 15 kg of heroin. The Narcotics Control Bureau has been informed, and an investigation is underway.

Gold Loan Stress Rise As Borrowers Struggle

Gold Loan Stress Rise As Borrowers Struggle

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Multiple borrowings and weak cash flows are causing repayment delays among gold loan borrowers.

Israel polls: Netanyahu bloc leads, but short of majority

Israel polls: Netanyahu bloc leads, but short of majority

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Partial results from Israel's general election indicate that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc remains short of a parliamentary majority with 54 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48 seats, leading to a potential coalition deadlock.

Three Held In Hyderabad For Alleged Deer Hunting In Karnataka

Three Held In Hyderabad For Alleged Deer Hunting In Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Hyderabad police detained three persons for alleged deer hunting in a Karnataka forest area. A .30-06 sporting rifle, ammunition, and night-vision equipment were seized from their vehicle. The suspects reportedly confessed to the hunting, and authorities are investigating the misuse of a licensed firearm and potential destruction of electronic evidence.

Poor, Young, Disposable: How Bishnoi Gang Recruits

Poor, Young, Disposable: How Bishnoi Gang Recruits

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'The shooters have no idea who hired them, who their target is until the last moment and have little idea of being used as utility and disposable items.'

Planning To Invest In A House? Check Rental Yield

Planning To Invest In A House? Check Rental Yield

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Rental yield can indicate whether a property is undervalued, overvalued or fairly valued.

Diana Penty: 'I Love The Fashion Of The 80s'

Diana Penty: 'I Love The Fashion Of The 80s'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

'I don't blindly follow trends, and I kind of make them my own.'

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Global Turmoil Makes Air Travel Unsafe

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The flydubai near-tragedy showed how the gratuitous conflicts their governments started in West Asia have made the world unsafe for them (and unfortunate co-passengers of other nationalities), points out Kanika Datta.

Samantha's Chic Maternity Fashion

Samantha's Chic Maternity Fashion

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's maternity fashion showcases how comfort and chic can happily coexist, offering expectant mothers a masterclass in effortless style, from relaxed casuals to elegant saris.

US-returned TN engineer held for sending fake bomb threats to Kerala offices

US-returned TN engineer held for sending fake bomb threats to Kerala offices

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

A 37-year-old engineer from Tamil Nadu, Sarath Subramanian, has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly sending fake bomb threat emails to various government offices, including the Secretariat and court complexes. He confessed to 34 of 36 registered cases, stating his motive was revenge against a Tamil Nadu political party. The emails were sent via the dark web, and investigations are ongoing.

Please remain...: India advises nationals in France amid unrest

Please remain...: India advises nationals in France amid unrest

Rediff.com7 days ago

The advisory, issued on Wednesday, urges Indian nationals to avoid large gatherings and crowded places where protests are occurring and to follow local authorities' instructions.

The Late Starter's Guide To Retirement

The Late Starter's Guide To Retirement

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Starting late isn't a financial death sentence -- it's just a call to action. You can't change your starting line but you have full control over how hard you run to the finish'

Unprecedented security clampdown in Delhi ahead of CJP protest; Internet, metro stations shut

Unprecedented security clampdown in Delhi ahead of CJP protest; Internet, metro stations shut

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Delhi is under an unprecedented security clampdown with 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed, 45 metro stations shut, and mobile internet suspended in parts of the city, as authorities deny permission for a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Ankur Warikoo: 'Money Best Way To Buy Freedom'

Ankur Warikoo: 'Money Best Way To Buy Freedom'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'My recommendation: Stay in your job. Don't make it your dream job for life.' 'Then use your nights, weekends and holidays to build something on the side -- something you're passionate about, something you'd love to do -- without putting any pressure on yourself to earn money from it from day one.' 'It may take six months, 12 months, maybe even two years, but it will unlock something you won't know how to value until you experience it.'

Jammu Police Bust Drug Peddling Operation, Two Arrested

Jammu Police Bust Drug Peddling Operation, Two Arrested

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Jammu Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers, Sonu Kumar and Anmol Arora, on Saturday in the Bishnah area. Authorities recovered 22 grams of heroin, a pistol, over Rs 1.48 lakh in cash, an electronic weighing machine, and two mobile phones. This arrest follows a recent bust of a cross-border narcotic smuggling racket in the Arnia sector on October 5. An investigation under the NDPS and Arms Act is ongoing to determine the source and destination of the contraband and potential linkages.

Travelling Without Cash: A Digital India Story

Travelling Without Cash: A Digital India Story

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

'The smartphone had become my boarding pass, my digital ID, my train ticket repository, my taxi booking tool and my payment instrument,' says Brijesh Haldia

Power Bank Fires On Flights: Dos And Don'ts

Power Bank Fires On Flights: Dos And Don'ts

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Follow these guidelines to reduce the potential of a power bank fire on a flight.

Barcelona take heart despite third straight defeat to PSG

Barcelona take heart despite third straight defeat to PSG

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Barcelona's 4-2 defeat to Paris St Germain in the Champions League, despite a perfect record this season, highlighted that Hansi Flick's side are not yet among Europe's elite, though they showed signs of closing the gap.