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Two Arrested For Poaching In Odisha's Gahirmatha Forest

Two Arrested For Poaching In Odisha's Gahirmatha Forest

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Odisha's Gahirmatha forest range after being found in possession of nine kg of venison. The suspects were apprehended in the Sasanpeta forest area with deer meat and nylon nets, leading to their booking under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Fintechs Seek Safe Harbour Shield

Fintechs Seek Safe Harbour Shield

Rediff.com22 hours ago

'There has to be a safe harbour for licensed entities, which have followed all the norms prescribed by the RBI.'

Nuh Court Delivers Life Sentence In Child Kidnapping And Murder Case

Nuh Court Delivers Life Sentence In Child Kidnapping And Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A special POCSO court in Nuh has sentenced Abbas to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 17,000 for the kidnapping and murder of a seven-year-old girl. The case involved the abduction of the girl from outside her home, a missing person's complaint, and the subsequent discovery of her body after the accused's arrest.

SC orders eviction plan for 118 govt servants encroaching on TN's Agasthyamalai

SC orders eviction plan for 118 govt servants encroaching on TN's Agasthyamalai

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed the preparation and implementation of a time-bound eviction plan to address encroachments within the protected areas of the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape in Tamil Nadu, also ordering action against government servants involved.

Calcutta High Court Grants Relief To TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das

Calcutta High Court Grants Relief To TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection from coercive action to Trinamool Congress MLA Paresh Ram Das in connection with six FIRs registered against him. The court directed that the investigation would continue and asked the MLA to cooperate with the investigating agency.

Tripura Chit Fund Executives Sentenced In Swindling Case

Tripura Chit Fund Executives Sentenced In Swindling Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A special CBI court in Tripura sentenced three executives of a chit fund company to six years of rigorous imprisonment each for swindling Rs 5.5 crore from over 800 depositors.

Chennithala Alleges Kerala Government Protecting CPI(M) Leaders in Sabarimala Case

Chennithala Alleges Kerala Government Protecting CPI(M) Leaders in Sabarimala Case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused the Kerala government of protecting CPI(M) leaders allegedly involved in the Sabarimala temple gold loss case and failing to address other issues related to the temple.

Ayodhya Police Probe Viral Video Of Couple Assault

Ayodhya Police Probe Viral Video Of Couple Assault

Rediff.com1 days ago

A video showing a group of saffron-clad men assaulting a young couple in a public park in Ayodhya has gone viral, leading police to launch an investigation. The attackers allegedly claimed the couple was 'desecrating' the temple town's religious character.

Man Arrested In Telangana For Illegal Red Sand Boa Trade

Man Arrested In Telangana For Illegal Red Sand Boa Trade

Rediff.com18 May 2026

DRI officials apprehended a man in Warangal, Telangana, for attempting to sell two live red sand boas, a protected species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Supreme Court: Aravalli Definition Panel Must Consult Experts, Public

Supreme Court: Aravalli Definition Panel Must Consult Experts, Public

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court has emphasised that the expert committee tasked with defining the Aravalli hills and ranges must consult domain experts and other stakeholders to ensure public input is heard.

DMK to boycott INDIA meet, to sit separately in Lok Sabha

DMK to boycott INDIA meet, to sit separately in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is reportedly set to skip the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi, signalling a growing rift with the Congress party. This development follows a political realignment in Tamil Nadu where Congress allied with the TVK, leading to the end of its long-standing cooperation with the DMK and a request for separate seating in the Lok Sabha.

Twisha Sharma Case: Accused Seeks Safe Jail Accommodation

Twisha Sharma Case: Accused Seeks Safe Jail Accommodation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former district judge Giribala Singh, an accused in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, has sought a safe place in Bhopal Central Jail, citing threats from inmates she convicted in the past. The court has accepted her plea.

Now, Watch Dhurandhar 2 On OTT

Now, Watch Dhurandhar 2 On OTT

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ranveer's revenge, Karisma's return, royal romance, office romance, biopic of a watch, warmth of a Gullak, OTT has truckloads of surprises to offer this week.

SC releases draft regulations on use of AI in courts

SC releases draft regulations on use of AI in courts

Rediff.com1 days ago

The draft regulations for use of AI in courts 'shall apply to the use, deployment, or integration of AI in any judicial, adjudicatory or administrative function of the Supreme Court of India, high courts, and all courts including the Tribunals and statutory Commissions performing adjudicatory functions, within the territory of India'.

Itel Aqua Debuts In India With IP67 Rating

Itel Aqua Debuts In India With IP67 Rating

Rediff.com3 days ago

The India-manufactured Itel Aqua is a tough, everyman phone at a very economical price.

Gurugram Police Find Missing Girl, Arrest Accused Under POCSO Act

Gurugram Police Find Missing Girl, Arrest Accused Under POCSO Act

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 14-year-old girl, missing for a month, has been found in Gurugram. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man from Rajasthan and charged him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

China's Real Choke Point Starts at Hormuz, Not Malacca: Report

China's Real Choke Point Starts at Hormuz, Not Malacca: Report

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability lies in the Strait of Hormuz, not Malacca, creating strategic competition in the Indian Ocean.

Nagpur Cop Arrested For Allegedly Demanding Bribe

Nagpur Cop Arrested For Allegedly Demanding Bribe

Rediff.com3 days ago

A woman police officer in Nagpur was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding a bribe to shield a man from legal action in a molestation case.

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the government's argument that the Great Nicobar Island Project is about defence and a trans-shipment port is a "lie", and alleged that it is actually about benefiting one businessman so that he can build hotels and casinos on India's most irreplaceable ecological land.

World Cup 2026 fans hit by FIFA's surprise bottle ban

World Cup 2026 fans hit by FIFA's surprise bottle ban

Rediff.com1 days ago

FIFA has announced a last-minute change to its Stadium Code of Conduct, prohibiting reusable water bottles and other containers at World Cup venues due to safety concerns. This decision, aimed at preventing injury, has raised questions among fans about coping with heat, though FIFA states measures like cooling stations will be in place.

Protecting Yourself From Parkinson's: 7 Ways

Protecting Yourself From Parkinson's: 7 Ways

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Parkinson's disease is defined by Mayo Clinic as a progressive condition that affects the nervous system, leading to movement difficulties. Various bodily functions, including movement are managed by the CNS.

Allahabad High Court Slams Police, Magistrate Over Minor's Illegal Detention

Allahabad High Court Slams Police, Magistrate Over Minor's Illegal Detention

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench ordered the immediate release of a minor, criticising the police and a judicial magistrate for illegally detaining him without verifying his age and failing to follow Supreme Court guidelines on juvenile justice. The court has sought affidavits from the officials involved.

Road Rage Shocker: Himachal Constable Attacked On Duty

Road Rage Shocker: Himachal Constable Attacked On Duty

Rediff.com1 days ago

A police constable in Himachal Pradesh was allegedly assaulted in a road rage incident in Paonta, Sirmaur district. The accused, identified as Farman from Saharanpur, has been arrested, and a case registered under the BNS. The incident has sparked political criticism regarding the state's law and order situation.

Majithia Will Not Flee, Will Fight Legally: Wife

Majithia Will Not Flee, Will Fight Legally: Wife

Rediff.com3 days ago

Akali Dal MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia says her husband Bikram Singh Majithia will pursue his case through the courts and has not fled the country, despite allegations and a lookout circular.

Kerala To Inspect Eateries Amid Rising Infectious Diseases

Kerala To Inspect Eateries Amid Rising Infectious Diseases

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Kerala's Health Minister K Muraleedharan has announced increased inspections of eateries across the state due to a rise in infectious diseases. The Food Safety Department has been directed to conduct searches, and licences will be revoked for any violations of food safety norms.

Gurugram Civic Body Receives Bomb Threat, Later Declared Hoax

Gurugram Civic Body Receives Bomb Threat, Later Declared Hoax

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gurugram's municipal corporation headquarters and mayor's office received a bomb threat email, allegedly from a pro-Khalistan group, threatening blasts at government buildings and Hindu temples. Extensive search operations were conducted, leading to the evacuation of around 1,000 staff members, but the threat was later declared a hoax. Police are investigating the sender of the email.

When Love Becomes Controlling

When Love Becomes Controlling

Rediff.com29 May 2026

In coercive controlled relationships, the same person causing emotional harm may also become the person providing comfort afterward, explains Tanvi Singh.

Multi-State Cyber Fraud Suspect Nabbed In Assam

Multi-State Cyber Fraud Suspect Nabbed In Assam

Rediff.com3 days ago

Assam Police have arrested a cyber fraudster suspected of involvement in multi-state digital crimes. The arrest was made by the Crime Investigation Department's Cyber Police Station, and the suspect is believed to have operated a highly active mule account.

India ready for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' if...: Army Chief:

India ready for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' if...: Army Chief:

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the armed forces are fully prepared for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' if the need arises, emphasising enhanced synergy across all three services for modern multi-domain warfare.

SC Sets Boundaries for Court AI

SC Sets Boundaries for Court AI

Rediff.com1 days ago

If AI-generated material is found to be 'false, fabricated, misleading or inaccurate', the person filing it will be accountable and cannot cite the AI-generated nature of the material as a defence.

White House Unveils AI Framework to Protect Children and Promote Innovation

White House Unveils AI Framework to Protect Children and Promote Innovation

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The White House has released a framework for artificial intelligence, focusing on empowering parents to manage their children's digital environment and advocating for federal leadership to promote innovation and address policy challenges.

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacked; stones, shoes, eggs hurled

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacked; stones, shoes, eggs hurled

Rediff.com6 days ago

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked by locals during a visit to Sonarpur, West Bengal, to meet families affected by post-poll violence.

Nagaland Aims To Adapt Juvenile Justice Act To Local Customs

Nagaland Aims To Adapt Juvenile Justice Act To Local Customs

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Nagaland is seeking to implement the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations in a way that respects the state's customary laws and traditional systems of care, while remaining legally sound.

30 Indian truck drivers arrested for living illegally in US, to be deported

30 Indian truck drivers arrested for living illegally in US, to be deported

Rediff.com4 days ago

About 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the US and working as commercial truck drivers have been arrested and will be deported as part of 'Operation Checkmate'.

Dalit Families Face Eviction After Court Order In Kerala

Dalit Families Face Eviction After Court Order In Kerala

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A Munsiff court in Kerala has ordered the eviction of Dalit families living at Pariyathukavu near Kizhakkambalam by May 23, following a Supreme Court order recognising private ownership of the land.

Bilateral mechanism in place for deportation of illegal Bangladeshis: Govt

Bilateral mechanism in place for deportation of illegal Bangladeshis: Govt

Rediff.com18 hours ago

India on Friday reiterated that it follows a structured bilateral mechanism for the deportation of illegal Bangladeshi nationals and expressed hope that pending nationality verification requests with Dhaka would be expedited, amid fresh allegations by Bangladesh that the Border Security Force (BSF) was attempting to push people across the border.

Rupee's Internationalisation: RBI Report Highlights Increased Use in Trade

Rupee's Internationalisation: RBI Report Highlights Increased Use in Trade

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported a significant increase in the use of the Indian Rupee (INR) for import and export invoicing and settlement, highlighting its growing internationalisation and mutual benefits for trading partners.

US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Kuwait intercepts missiles

US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Kuwait intercepts missiles

Rediff.com5 days ago

The strike came amid the peace deal talks between two countries and a fragile ceasefire.

9 Major Charges In Sebi's Rajesh Exports Order

9 Major Charges In Sebi's Rajesh Exports Order

Rediff.com1 days ago

The company said Valcambi was the engine driving the group's business, but Valcambi's audited accounts showed revenues that were only a fraction of what the group reported. That raised a major red flag.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: David Dhawan Recycles Himself!

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Review: David Dhawan Recycles Himself!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai faithfully recreates the chaos, clichs and comic sensibilities of a vintage David Dhawan entertainer, for better and often for worse, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.