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Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Ambala, India, have launched an investigation into the death of a 33-year-old woman after her brother alleged foul play. The woman reportedly died after consuming tea at her home.

Delhi Police Uncover Expired Food Repackaging Racket in Dwarka

Delhi Police Uncover Expired Food Repackaging Racket in Dwarka

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have busted a racket involving the repackaging and circulation of expired food and beverage products in Dwarka, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of tampered goods.

NCERT row: Experts knock on SC door, say judiciary chapter collective work

NCERT row: Experts knock on SC door, say judiciary chapter collective work

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Three academics involved in drafting a controversial NCERT textbook chapter on corruption in the judiciary have approached the Supreme Court to defend their work, stating it was a collective effort and not the view of any single individual.

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Amritsar and seized 7 kg of heroin from their possession. The suspects were allegedly involved in transporting large quantities of heroin, and further investigation is underway to uncover the larger narcotics network.

Blast Outside Punjab BJP Headquarters Sparks Security Concerns

Blast Outside Punjab BJP Headquarters Sparks Security Concerns

Rediff.com5 days ago

An explosion outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh caused panic and prompted an investigation by the National Investigation Agency. No casualties were reported, but the incident has raised concerns about security and law and order in the region.

Crude Device Blast at Punjab BJP Office Raises Security Concerns

Crude Device Blast at Punjab BJP Office Raises Security Concerns

Rediff.com5 days ago

A blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh caused panic and prompted an investigation by the National Investigation Agency. No casualties were reported, but the incident has raised serious concerns about security and law and order in the region.

Uttar Pradesh STF Encounter Kills Wanted Sharpshooter

Uttar Pradesh STF Encounter Kills Wanted Sharpshooter

Rediff.com4 days ago

A sharpshooter carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Moradabad police during a joint operation.

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Convicted in Cheating Case

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Convicted in Cheating Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti and a former bank employee in a case involving cheating and forgery of bank records to illegally obtain interest payments.

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Ajit Pawar became a ray of hope for Muslims, the only man in power who could resolve their grievances.

10 Reasons Why Akshaye Khanna Is So Appealing

10 Reasons Why Akshaye Khanna Is So Appealing

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Explore the enduring appeal of Akshaye Khanna, the actor who, despite a quiet persona and unconventional career choices, continues to captivate audiences and critics alike, recently gaining viral recognition for his role in Dhurandhar.

Three habitual offenders banished from Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv to curb rising crime.

Three habitual offenders banished from Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv to curb rising crime.

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Three individuals with a history of burglaries and thefts have been banned from entering Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv districts in Maharashtra for three years.

Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates of Rs 15.52 lakh cr

Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates of Rs 15.52 lakh cr

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian government has marginally exceeded its indirect tax collection target for fiscal year 2025-26, with strong performances in customs, excise, and GST revenues.

Nine Militants Killed in Pakistan School Attack Response

Nine Militants Killed in Pakistan School Attack Response

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pakistani security forces killed nine militants after they attacked and briefly occupied a government school in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, raising their own flag before being ousted.

Delhi High Court Rejects Amputation Compensation Plea

Delhi High Court Rejects Amputation Compensation Plea

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has rejected a compensation plea from a railway passenger who lost both hands after falling from a train in 2015, citing discrepancies in the incident's location and timing.

Kerala Police Investigate AI Video Defaming PM and Election Commission on X

Kerala Police Investigate AI Video Defaming PM and Election Commission on X

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Kerala Police have registered a case against social media platform X and one of its handles for circulating an AI-generated video allegedly depicting the Prime Minister and the Election Commission of India in a misleading and defamatory manner.

Bengaluru Drug Bust: DRI Seizes Rs 8.3 Crore Worth of Crystal Meth, Arrests Three

Bengaluru Drug Bust: DRI Seizes Rs 8.3 Crore Worth of Crystal Meth, Arrests Three

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized approximately 8.3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth Rs 8.3 crore in Bengaluru and arrested three individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.

Two Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Two Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of foreign-made pistols intended for distribution among criminals in the state.

Congress MP's Car Rams into CNG Truck Near Nagpur

Congress MP's Car Rams into CNG Truck Near Nagpur

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bhandara-Gondiya MP Prashant Padole escaped serious injury after his SUV collided with a CNG truck near Nagpur. The incident occurred early Monday morning while Padole was en route to the airport to attend Parliament.

Delhi Police Arrest Over 60 in Rohini Anti-Crime Operation

Delhi Police Arrest Over 60 in Rohini Anti-Crime Operation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Delhi Police arrested over 60 people in Rohini during a four-day anti-crime drive targeting organised and street crime, recovering illegal arms, illicit liquor, and stolen property.

Uttar Pradesh STF Uncovers Exam Cheating Racket Using Forged Disability Certificates

Uttar Pradesh STF Uncovers Exam Cheating Racket Using Forged Disability Certificates

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has dismantled a gang involved in facilitating cheating in competitive exams by using forged disability certificates and arranging scribes in violation of regulations. Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the scam.

Amended bill on rights of transgender persons gets President's assent

Amended bill on rights of transgender persons gets President's assent

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which provides graded punishment for bodily harm to transgender persons, has been approved by the President of India. The bill has faced criticism from opposition MPs for excluding gays and lesbians and for the establishment of an authority to determine transgender status.

Himanta Biswa Sarma Puts Assam First, Will Eye Delhi Later

Himanta Biswa Sarma Puts Assam First, Will Eye Delhi Later

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'If I leave now, those whom I've acted against will regroup. Let me complete what I have started -- I will do that in the next five years.'

Drug Overdose Claims 66 Lives in Himachal Pradesh Over Three Years

Drug Overdose Claims 66 Lives in Himachal Pradesh Over Three Years

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reports 66 drug overdose deaths in Himachal Pradesh over three years, with 6,246 cases registered under the NDPS Act. The state government is implementing measures to combat drug abuse, including confiscating assets, launching awareness campaigns, and establishing rehabilitation centres.

Chhattisgarh HC Sentences Amit Jogi to Life Imprisonment in Murder Case

Chhattisgarh HC Sentences Amit Jogi to Life Imprisonment in Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Chhattisgarh High Court has sentenced Amit Jogi, son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, overturning a previous acquittal.

How Mahavir Jayanti Is Celebrated In India

How Mahavir Jayanti Is Celebrated In India

Rediff.com7 days ago

One of the notable celebrations includes the Rath Yatra -- a spectacular procession through the streets with Lord Mahavir's idol on a chariot, with followers accompanying it while chanting hymns and performing prayers.

Iran rejects US proposal for 48-hour ceasefire as tension escalates

Iran rejects US proposal for 48-hour ceasefire as tension escalates

Rediff.com3 days ago

Iran has formally turned down a proposal from the United States for a 48-hour ceasefire, according to Al Jazeera, citing reports from the semi-official Fars news agency.

Lucknow Arrests Uncover Maharashtra Drug Supply Network

Lucknow Arrests Uncover Maharashtra Drug Supply Network

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Lucknow for their involvement in a drug trafficking case originating in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The accused allegedly supplied narcotics to pubs, hotels, and private parties.

Nigerian National with Prior Drug Record Arrested in Goa

Nigerian National with Prior Drug Record Arrested in Goa

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 44-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in North Goa for possession of drugs valued at Rs 2 lakh. The accused has a prior drug-related arrest in 2017.

Farmer Leader Tikait Demands Justice in Dehradun Student Murder Case

Farmer Leader Tikait Demands Justice in Dehradun Student Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait led a 'Mahapanchayat' in Dehradun demanding justice for Divyanshu Jatrana, a student who died in a clash at a private university. The event highlighted concerns over student safety and drug trafficking in the region.

Delhi Police Nab Four Juvenile Drug Addicts for Stabbing and Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Four Juvenile Drug Addicts for Stabbing and Robbery

Rediff.com7 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.

Sensex Crashes 1,400 Points, Nifty Near 22,250: Trump-Iran Tensions Trigger Market Selloff

Sensex Crashes 1,400 Points, Nifty Near 22,250: Trump-Iran Tensions Trigger Market Selloff

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sensex plunges over 1,400 points and Nifty slips near 22,250 amid Trump's Iran threat, rising crude oil prices, and FII selling. Here are the key reasons behind today's market crash.

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty50 decline 2% on rising tensions in West Asia

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty50 decline 2% on rising tensions in West Asia

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility as global market trends and fresh tariff concerns linked to Donald Trump impacted investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for April 2, 2026.

Maharashtra Minister Bawankule Refutes Land Ownership Claims, Vows Legal Action

Maharashtra Minister Bawankule Refutes Land Ownership Claims, Vows Legal Action

Rediff.com2 days ago

Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule denies allegations of owning hundreds of acres of land and announces a defamation suit. He also addresses concerns about housing irregularities and farm loan waivers.

'I Was Blown Away By Sheeba Chadha'

'I Was Blown Away By Sheeba Chadha'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

This Hamlet and most of the film's characters are Hindus, so there is an elaborate wedding sequence with a baraat, dholki players, dancing baraatis, and a dance performance piece, set to the qawwali Mast Qalander.

Babri mosque row turns Murshidabad into Bengal's hottest poll flashpoint

Babri mosque row turns Murshidabad into Bengal's hottest poll flashpoint

Rediff.com1 days ago

The construction of a Babri Masjid-style mosque in West Bengal's Murshidabad district has become a focal point in the upcoming elections, reshaping voter loyalties and raising communal tensions.

Delhi Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder After Blade Attack

Delhi Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder After Blade Attack

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man for attempting to murder an acquaintance by slashing his neck with a blade in the Mandawali area four years ago. The court found the accused guilty based on eyewitness testimony, medical evidence, and the nature of the injuries inflicted.

Medical Negligence Allegations: Ayodhya Hospital Sealed After Deaths

Medical Negligence Allegations: Ayodhya Hospital Sealed After Deaths

Rediff.com4 days ago

A private hospital in Ayodhya, India, has been sealed and is under investigation following the deaths of a woman and her newborn, allegedly due to medical negligence during childbirth.

Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge to Record High in India, Driven by GST 2.0

Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge to Record High in India, Driven by GST 2.0

Rediff.com5 days ago

Passenger vehicle sales in India reached a record high of 4.7 million units in FY26, boosted by strong performances from major automakers and the implementation of GST 2.0.

Eknath Khadse, Daughter Face Fraud Charges Over Land Grab

Eknath Khadse, Daughter Face Fraud Charges Over Land Grab

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating an elderly woman out of her land in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.

Campaign against Iran 'is not yet over': Netanyahu

Campaign against Iran 'is not yet over': Netanyahu

Rediff.com6 days ago

Benjamin Netanyahu declares that the joint Israel-US campaign is successfully 'crushing' Iran, eliminating existential threats and weakening the regime's regional influence.