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Year after woman's death police find lover pushed her off bridge

Year after woman's death police find lover pushed her off bridge

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

More than a year after a woman's body was recovered from a creek in Thane district, police have found that she was pushed to death from a bridge by her lover for resisting his sexual advances. The 23-year-old victim, identified as Mansi Bhoir, had disappeared in November last year. Police have arrested two accomplices of the main accused, who is already in jail in a separate case. The case was cracked after the police investigated another woman's murder case and identified the victim based on a tattoo and other features. The investigation revealed that the accused, Adil Sheikh, was frequently in touch with Mansi before her disappearance and was in the vicinity of the Kalwa creek on the night of November 4, when Bhoir's body was found. The police said that during their meeting, Sheikh pushed Mansi off the bridge after she resisted his sexual advances. He then called two associates who helped him push Mansi to death from the pillar. Her body was discovered some kilometres away. The two accomplices have been arrested, while the main accused is already in jail for attempted murder.

'Digital arrest': Mumbai woman duped of Rs 14 lakh

'Digital arrest': Mumbai woman duped of Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

As per the advisory of cyber-security agency CERT-In, a digital arrest is the one in which victims receive a phone call, an e-mail or a message claiming they are under investigation for illegal activities, such as identity theft or money laundering.

India's PV market posts record sales in 2024

India's PV market posts record sales in 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Indian passenger vehicles market registered record wholesales of 43 lakh units in 2024, with companies like market leader Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Kia posting their best-ever annual domestic sales. The continued growth of SUVs, along with rural markets playing a key role in driving up car sales, helped the industry better the previous best of nearly 41.1 lakh units posted in 2023.

AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to rise in 2025

AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to rise in 2025

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

AI-driven and deepfake-enabled cyberattacks are anticipated to become increasingly prevalent in 2025 with sectors like healthcare and finance most prone targets, according to a recent report. The India Cyber Threat Report 2025 by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and Seqrite, spotlighted the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the rise of AI-driven attacks as a major concern. "Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used to develop highly sophisticated phishing campaigns utilising deepfake technology and personalised attack vectors, making them harder to detect.

FPI inflows into Indian equities drop sharply in 2024; rebound anticipated in 2025

FPI inflows into Indian equities drop sharply in 2024; rebound anticipated in 2025

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

After a robust 2023, foreign investors significantly scaled back their investments in Indian equities in 2024, with net inflows amounting to over Rs 5,000 crore, as elevated domestic valuations, coupled with geopolitical uncertainties prompted investors to adopt a more cautious stance. Looking ahead to 2025, FPI flows into Indian equities could see a recovery, supported by a cyclical upswing in corporate earnings, particularly in domestic-oriented sectors like capital goods, manufacturing, and infrastructure, Vinit Bolinjkar, head of research, Ventura Securities, said.

UP shocker: Class 2 student 'sacrificed' for school's 'prosperity'

UP shocker: Class 2 student 'sacrificed' for school's 'prosperity'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Police said the postmortem report of the class two student revealed that he was strangled.

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Around 7.4 per cent of Indians aged 60 and above are affected by dementia. This number is expected to rise from the current 8.8 million to 17 million by 2036, marking a 97 per cent increase.

Kerala boy dies of infection caused by rare brain-eating amoeba

Kerala boy dies of infection caused by rare brain-eating amoeba

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

A 14-year-old boy, who was under treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, died at a private hospital in Kozhikode.

Women tying sarees tightly at waist may suffer 'petticoat cancer': Docs

Women tying sarees tightly at waist may suffer 'petticoat cancer': Docs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

In a study, doctors have documented treating two women of 'petticoat cancer' -- a condition possibly triggered by tying the waist cord of a saree's underskirt or petticoat tightly.

Bomb threats to flights: Chhattisgarh teen, his father summoned

Bomb threats to flights: Chhattisgarh teen, his father summoned

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Mumbai police have issued a notice to a teenage boy, his father and another person from Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh to join questioning in connection with bomb threats posted on social media targeting three flights, officials said.

Cybercriminals fake courtroom, dupe MNC executive of Rs 59 lakh

Cybercriminals fake courtroom, dupe MNC executive of Rs 59 lakh

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

In his complaint, the victim alleged that on September 12, he received a video call from a person claiming to be from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, who told him that his mobile number will be blocked.

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Whitefield, Shivakumar on Tuesday confirmed that Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash died by suicide in the early hours of December 9 following harassment from his wife and her family.

Record high price of gold mutes Dhanteras sales; volumes may drop 10%

Record high price of gold mutes Dhanteras sales; volumes may drop 10%

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Gold sales on Dhanteras are estimated to drop 10 per cent in volume terms year-on-year on sharp 33 per cent annual rise in rates of the yellow metal, according to industry players. Since Dhanteras -- the most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar for buying items ranging from precious metals to utensils -- is celebrated on two days till 1.11 pm on Wednesday, jewellers are expecting more footfalls in both online and offline stores.

1 in every 4 diabetics at serious risk of heart failure: Study

1 in every 4 diabetics at serious risk of heart failure: Study

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

An analysis of over 2,000 patient samples from Delhi-NCR by Dr Dangs Lab revealed that 15 per cent of patients with an HbA1c score above 6.5 per cent exhibited elevated levels of NT-proBNP, a crucial biomarker for early heart failure detection. A study by Joshi of 1,054 patients in Mumbai found that 34 per cent of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients are at increased risk of cardiovascular complications.

Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

Sunny skies await Indian aviation?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The trails of mega-mergers, tailwinds of expanding fleets, flights and airports will dot the fast-growing Indian aviation firmament in 2025, though the dark clouds of supply chain woes will persist longer. Also, new airline takeoffs, the future trajectory of revised norms to tackle pilot fatigue and efforts to reduce carbon emissions will be on the radar.

Fake court busted in Gujarat, man posing as 'judge' arrested

Fake court busted in Gujarat, man posing as 'judge' arrested

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Police have uncovered a nefarious scheme orchestrated by a man masquerading as a judge in his own fake tribunal and passing 'judgements' since 2019 especially in land deals in Gandhinagar area.

Taiwanese among 17 held in Gujarat for 'digital arrest' fraud

Taiwanese among 17 held in Gujarat for 'digital arrest' fraud

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Seventeen persons, including four hailing from Taiwan, were arrested by Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch for allegedly operating a nationwide 'digital arrest' racket, a Gujarat police official said on Monday.

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in 5 trading sessions

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in 5 trading sessions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The exodus of foreign investments from Indian equity markets continued unabated, with FPIs pulling out nearly Rs 20,000 crore in the last five trading sessions on higher valuations of domestic stocks and shifting their allocation to China. As a result, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in the equity market, with total outflows reaching Rs 13,401 crore for 2024 so far. Going ahead, the FPI selling trend is likely to continue in the near term till data indicate the piossibility of a trend reversal.

At Rs 1.2 trn, IPO mopup set to hit new high in 2024

At Rs 1.2 trn, IPO mopup set to hit new high in 2024

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The calendar year 2024 is set to go down as the best year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in terms of funds raised. Following the IPOs of food delivery major Swiggy and two other companies slated for next week, this year's total will reach nearly Rs 1.2 trillion, going past 2021's record tally of Rs 1.19 trillion. Swiggy's Rs 11,327 crore IPO, the sixth-largest in India, and solar energy firm Acme Solar Holdings' Rs 2,900 crore IPO opened on Wednesday (Nov 6), while health-tech firm Sagility India's Rs 2,106 crore IPO opened a day earlier.

Should You Buy a Super Top-up Health Insurance?

Should You Buy a Super Top-up Health Insurance?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

It is similar to top-up health insurance plan, but provides for one or more claims cumulatively crossing the threshold limit.

2 kg human hair removed from UP woman's stomach

2 kg human hair removed from UP woman's stomach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Clinically diagnosed as trichophagia, or Rapunzel Syndrome, the psychological condition involves the victims picking their own hair for ingestion.

Dalit boy tied, beaten up for plucking pomegranate in Telangana

Dalit boy tied, beaten up for plucking pomegranate in Telangana

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A 14-year-old Dalit boy was allegedly tied up and beaten by a man on the outskirts of Hyderabad for plucking a pomegranate from his house, police said on Wednesday.

Chhattisgarh man sent to Laos for 'cyber slavery', 3 held

Chhattisgarh man sent to Laos for 'cyber slavery', 3 held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Police have arrested three persons from Mumbai, including a woman, for allegedly trafficking a man from Chhattisgarh's Durg district for 'cyber slavery' in Laos in southeast Asia and cheating him of Rs 2 lakh, an official said on Wednesday.

Why Choose Fixed-Fee RIAs

Why Choose Fixed-Fee RIAs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

One reason the fee can't be lower than 3 per cent is that it is difficult for an RIA to do a good job and remain viable even at 3 per cent.

What's Driving Surge in Breast Cancer?

What's Driving Surge in Breast Cancer?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Late-stage diagnosis is a major issue, with over 75 per cent of cases being detected at advanced stages (50 per cent at Stage 3 and 25 per cent at Stage 4). This significantly reduces survival rates.

Spate of bomb hoaxes continue, 30 flights threatened today

Spate of bomb hoaxes continue, 30 flights threatened today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

More than 30 flights of various Indian airlines, including Vistara, Air India and IndiGo, received bomb threats on Saturday, according to sources.

Laos: 47 Indians trapped in cyber scam centres rescued

Laos: 47 Indians trapped in cyber scam centres rescued

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

At least 47 Indians trapped in cyber scam centres in Laos have been rescued from the Bokeo province of the country, the Indian embassy in the Southeast Asian country said on Saturday.

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Men shouldn't be ladies' tailors: UP women's panel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The radical raft of suggestions, which includes men not being allowed to take women's measurements and installing CCTV cameras, followed a meeting held on October 28.

Bihar boy dies as 'doctor' performs surgery watching Youtube videos

Bihar boy dies as 'doctor' performs surgery watching Youtube videos

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The quack Ajit Kumar Puri who allegedly performed the gall bladder-stone removal surgery taking help of YouTube tutorials was arrested from Bihar's Gopalganj district on Sunday night, Kumar Ashish, Superintendent of Police (SP), Saran, told PTI on Monday.

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'I have no idea about such a medal. Never got one,' says Surya Shekhar Ganguly, the national chess champion between 2003 and 2008.

Should You Invest In Arbitrage Funds?

Should You Invest In Arbitrage Funds?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Arbitrage funds make the most sense for those in the 30 per cent tax bracket, are viable for those in the 20 per cent bracket, but less so for those in the 10 per cent bracket.'

BSE, NSE end in red after hitting fresh lifetime highs

BSE, NSE end in red after hitting fresh lifetime highs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Among the Sensex pack, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India and Titan were the biggest laggards. Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies and Tata Steel were the biggest gainers.

'India is an important education market'

'India is an important education market'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'It's the second-largest market for us after the US, and should be the largest market at some point.'

Facebook, Instagram Plan To Combat Scams

Facebook, Instagram Plan To Combat Scams

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Facial Recognition Technology will be deployed to counter celebrity-bait scams.

'Stigma' over 4th daughter: Delhi woman kills newborn

'Stigma' over 4th daughter: Delhi woman kills newborn

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Facing social stigma over the birth of her fourth girl child, a 28-year-old woman killed her six-day-old daughter and threw her body on the roof of an adjacent house in west Delhi's Khayala area, police said on Saturday.

Want To Invest In Pharma & Healthcare?

Want To Invest In Pharma & Healthcare?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'A long-term investor with a 4 to 5 year horizon could invest in this theme via SIPs.'

New Gold Bonds Depend On Market Conditions

New Gold Bonds Depend On Market Conditions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The government does not seem keen on issuing fresh gold bonds given the overall cost and rising gold prices.

Will China's Loss Be India's Gain In EV Race?

Will China's Loss Be India's Gain In EV Race?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Lithium-ion cells, primarily imported from China, are likely to become cheaper following punitive tariffs imposed by the US on Chinese battery cells.

Bitcoin Rallies: Time To Book Profits?

Bitcoin Rallies: Time To Book Profits?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Only investors with knowledge of cryptocurrencies, long-term conviction, and a long horizon should invest in this asset class.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is the biggest event that would drive sentiments in the domestic stock market this week, besides a host of macroeconomic data from the global front and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. The Indian equity market had an exceptional last week, with both the Nifty and Sensex hitting their all-time high levels on Thursday.