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Maharashtra Congress Leader Condoles Iran Deaths, Discusses West Asia Situation

Maharashtra Congress Leader Condoles Iran Deaths, Discusses West Asia Situation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Maharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan met with the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India to express condolences for the deaths of Ayatollah Khamenei, soldiers, and civilians in the West Asia conflict.

UP Couple Ends Life After Family Rejects Marriage

UP Couple Ends Life After Family Rejects Marriage

Rediff.com18 minutes ago

A young couple in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train after facing opposition from their families regarding their marriage.

Cyber Fraud Cases Surge in Himachal Pradesh: What's Being Done?

Cyber Fraud Cases Surge in Himachal Pradesh: What's Being Done?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a significant increase in cyber fraud cases, with hundreds of cases registered and substantial financial losses reported. The state government is taking measures to combat this rise, including establishing cyber help desks and providing specialised training to officers.

TMC Leader Banerjee Blames BJP for Ram Navami Clashes in Bengal

TMC Leader Banerjee Blames BJP for Ram Navami Clashes in Bengal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP of instigating violence during Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal, alleging the party is disrupting the state's tradition of communal harmony.

TMC Leader Banerjee Blasts BJP for Ram Navami Violence, Claims Bengal Tradition of Amity

TMC Leader Banerjee Blasts BJP for Ram Navami Violence, Claims Bengal Tradition of Amity

Rediff.com4 days ago

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP of instigating violence during Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal, alleging the party is disrupting the state's tradition of communal harmony. He also criticised the BJP's governance record and promises in other states.

'We will be in power for 2 more years. I'm CM: Siddaramaiah

'We will be in power for 2 more years. I'm CM: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com1 days ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed speculation about leadership changes within the Congress party, asserting that the government will remain in power until 2028. His statement comes amid ongoing power tussles and speculation about a possible change of chief minister.

Delhi Police Job Vacancies: Impact on Law Enforcement

Delhi Police Job Vacancies: Impact on Law Enforcement

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Delhi Police is facing significant staffing shortages, with a considerable number of posts vacant at various levels, potentially impacting law enforcement and public safety.

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed Parliament regarding the challenges faced by Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform, including competition from established private aggregators and resistance to digital adoption among drivers.

UPPSC PCS 2024 Results: What Salary Do Officers Get?

UPPSC PCS 2024 Results: What Salary Do Officers Get?

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) announced the final results of the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2024 (UPPSC 2024) late Sunday night.

Woman's Semi-Nude Body and Youth's Partially Burnt Body Discovered in Jharkhand

Woman's Semi-Nude Body and Youth's Partially Burnt Body Discovered in Jharkhand

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Jharkhand, India are investigating the discovery of a semi-nude woman's body in Koderma and a partially burnt youth's body in Palamu district. Both bodies are yet to be identified, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Delhi Police Nab Four Juvenile Drug Addicts for Stabbing and Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Four Juvenile Drug Addicts for Stabbing and Robbery

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have apprehended four juveniles, all school dropouts and drug addicts, for allegedly stabbing a man and robbing his mobile phone in the Pandav Nagar area.

Himachal Pradesh Government Addresses Concerns Over Inflated Smart Meter Bills

Himachal Pradesh Government Addresses Concerns Over Inflated Smart Meter Bills

Rediff.com5 days ago

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured the Vidhan Sabha that discrepancies in electricity bills following smart meter installations will be addressed. The government also plans to amend regulations to curb excessive fees charged by private schools.

Delhi Scraps Thousands of Ration Cards, Eyes AI for Verification

Delhi Scraps Thousands of Ration Cards, Eyes AI for Verification

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The Delhi government has cancelled over 45,000 ration cards and is considering using artificial intelligence to identify ineligible beneficiaries in its public distribution system.

Sharpshooter Arrested in Delhi: Police Crackdown on Naveen Khati Gang

Sharpshooter Arrested in Delhi: Police Crackdown on Naveen Khati Gang

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested an alleged sharpshooter, Sajjan alias Lala, from the Naveen Khati gang in the Najafgarh area. The arrest was made based on specific information, and a pistol and bullets were recovered from the suspect.

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Raises Concerns Over BJP's Governance

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Raises Concerns Over BJP's Governance

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'chargesheet' against the West Bengal government, accusing the BJP of attempting to polarise voters and evade accountability on issues such as women's safety and infiltration.

Six-Month Investigation Leads to Arrest in Meghalaya Child Murder Case

Six-Month Investigation Leads to Arrest in Meghalaya Child Murder Case

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Police in Meghalaya have arrested a man for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy, solving a case that remained unsolved for six months. The accused, a neighbour of the victim, allegedly smothered the child after an argument.

Delhi Court Upholds Acquittal in Domestic Cruelty and Marital Rape Case

Delhi Court Upholds Acquittal in Domestic Cruelty and Marital Rape Case

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A sessions court in Delhi has upheld the acquittal of a man in a domestic cruelty and marital rape case, citing vague allegations and contradictions in the complainant's statements.

Chief Secretary Gupta Dismisses Land Scam Allegations as Baseless

Chief Secretary Gupta Dismisses Land Scam Allegations as Baseless

Rediff.com1 days ago

Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the Chester Hill housing project, asserting his innocence and claiming a conspiracy against him. The controversy involves alleged violations of land laws and accusations of benami land deals.

BJP Criticises Jharkhand Govt Over Minor Girl's Murder in Hazaribagh

BJP Criticises Jharkhand Govt Over Minor Girl's Murder in Hazaribagh

Rediff.com4 days ago

The BJP has launched a strong attack on the Jharkhand government following the murder of a minor girl in Hazaribagh, demanding swift action and compensation for the victim's family. The Congress party has also expressed concern over the incident and called for the immediate arrest of the culprits.

Gurugram Police Uncover Cyber-Fraud Ring Linked to Philippines and Cambodia

Gurugram Police Uncover Cyber-Fraud Ring Linked to Philippines and Cambodia

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber-fraud racket with links to the Philippines and Cambodia, arresting five individuals involved in the use and distribution of illegal SIM boxes.

Man Charged with Dangerous Driving After Pub Incident in Derby

Man Charged with Dangerous Driving After Pub Incident in Derby

Rediff.com13 hours ago

An Indian-origin man has been remanded in custody after being charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm following an incident outside a pub in Derby, UK, where seven people were injured.

Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Cash, Arms in Kolkata Money Laundering Probe

Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Cash, Arms in Kolkata Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized approximately 1.2 crore in cash and a country-made pistol during raids in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation targeting Biswajit Poddar, an alleged criminal, and his associates.

Delhi Assembly Session Ends with Legislative Business, Speaker Voices Concerns Over Opposition Conduct

Delhi Assembly Session Ends with Legislative Business, Speaker Voices Concerns Over Opposition Conduct

Rediff.com2 days ago

The budget session of the Delhi Assembly concluded with over 15 hours of legislative business. Speaker Vijender Gupta voiced concerns over the opposition's conduct during the session.

Indian Players Advance at ITF Tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Indian Players Advance at ITF Tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Rediff.com1 days ago

Four Indian players progressed to the second round of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Open Endurance Women's USD 15,000 ITF tournament. Other international players also secured victories in the first round.

SC Calls for Expedited Trials in North-East Racial Discrimination Cases

SC Calls for Expedited Trials in North-East Racial Discrimination Cases

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Supreme Court has requested the Delhi High Court to prioritise and expedite trials in cases of racial discrimination against people from the North-East, highlighting the need for a productive timeline for adjudication of such sensitive matters.

Illegal Mephedrone Factory Discovered in Ratlam Poultry Farm, Four Arrested

Illegal Mephedrone Factory Discovered in Ratlam Poultry Farm, Four Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, have uncovered a mephedrone factory operating under the guise of a poultry farm, arresting four individuals and seizing a significant quantity of the drug.

Rajasthan Court Protects Wildlife, Bans Night Safaris in Leopard Reserve

Rajasthan Court Protects Wildlife, Bans Night Safaris in Leopard Reserve

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Rajasthan High Court has banned night safaris and drone use in the Jawai Leopard Reserve to protect wildlife from disturbance due to unregulated tourism.

India Introduces AI Curriculum for Classes 3-8: What It Means for Students

India Introduces AI Curriculum for Classes 3-8: What It Means for Students

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched an artificial intelligence and computational thinking curriculum for classes 3 to 8, aiming to integrate structured AI education into the school system.

Iran threatens to target US-Israeli universities in West Asia

Iran threatens to target US-Israeli universities in West Asia

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday issued a stark warning that American and Israeli universities in West Asia could be treated as 'legitimate targets' in retaliation for alleged United States and Israeli strikes on Iranian academic institutions and cultural infrastructure.

Assam Congress Candidate Injured in Alleged Attack During Campaigning

Assam Congress Candidate Injured in Alleged Attack During Campaigning

Rediff.com2 days ago

Congress candidate Sunil Kumar Chetry was allegedly attacked and injured during campaigning in Assam's Naduar constituency. The Assam Pradesh Congress President has accused the ruling party's supporters of carrying out the attack.

Kareena Kapoor On Dhurandhar: 'Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

Kareena Kapoor On Dhurandhar: 'Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Kareena Kapoor has attributed the monumental box office success of the Dhurandhar franchise to director Aditya Dhar's creative vision, rather than lead star Ranveer Singh's appeal.

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Accuses BJP of Polarisation

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Accuses BJP of Polarisation

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has launched a strong rebuttal against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'chargesheet' on the West Bengal government, accusing the BJP of attempting to polarise the state ahead of elections and failing to address critical issues such as violence in Manipur and women's safety in BJP-ruled states.

SC Fines Centre for Challenging CISF Official's Dismissal

SC Fines Centre for Challenging CISF Official's Dismissal

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Supreme Court has criticised the central government for engaging in unnecessary litigation, imposing a fine for challenging a High Court order regarding the dismissal of a CISF official.

NIA probes US citizen, six Ukrainians in cross-border terror plot

NIA probes US citizen, six Ukrainians in cross-border terror plot

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating a US citizen and six Ukrainians for a terror conspiracy involving suspected links to ethnic rebel groups in India and Myanmar, including allegations of providing drone training.

Cheque Bounce Accused Dies of Heart Attack in Beed Jail

Cheque Bounce Accused Dies of Heart Attack in Beed Jail

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 55-year-old man, Ganesh Kashinath Pawar, accused in a cheque bounce case, died of a heart attack at Beed district jail in Maharashtra. He was in judicial custody after failing to appear in court.

Maharashtra Man Accused of Killing Father with Stone

Maharashtra Man Accused of Killing Father with Stone

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 19-year-old man in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly murdered his father by hitting him with a stone while he was asleep. Police are searching for the suspect, who fled the scene.

Gurugram: Man Arrested for Extorting Slum Dwellers on Government Land

Gurugram: Man Arrested for Extorting Slum Dwellers on Government Land

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gurugram Police arrested a man for illegally constructing a slum on government land and extorting money from its residents.

Haryana Congress MLAs to Visit 'Mandis' Amid Farmer Procurement Concerns

Haryana Congress MLAs to Visit 'Mandis' Amid Farmer Procurement Concerns

Rediff.com2 days ago

Haryana Congress MLAs will visit 'mandis' to assess and support farmers facing difficulties in wheat and mustard procurement, following a decision made at a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Delhi.

AIFF Executive Committee Reviews Bids for Commercial Rights, Considers Sports Governance Act

AIFF Executive Committee Reviews Bids for Commercial Rights, Considers Sports Governance Act

Rediff.com3 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is evaluating commercial rights bids for its flagship competitions, including the Indian Super League and the Indian Women's League. The Executive Committee is also discussing the implementation of the National Sports Governance Act.

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

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

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.