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NIA Intensifies Crackdown On Pakistan-Based Terror-Gangster Network

NIA Intensifies Crackdown On Pakistan-Based Terror-Gangster Network

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive searches across Punjab and Haryana, targeting a terror-gangster network linked to Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti. These operations are part of an ongoing investigation into three major terror incidents, aiming to dismantle Bhatti's cross-border operations and identify his associates.

2nd T20I: Will India stick with Samson or pick Sooryavanshi?

2nd T20I: Will India stick with Samson or pick Sooryavanshi?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Sanju Samson heads into the second T20I against England with his place under the spotlight, as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waits in the wings after another underwhelming outing from the India opener.

'Severe' blast kills 8 workers at Vizag Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh

'Severe' blast kills 8 workers at Vizag Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

An industrial accident at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (Vizag Steel Plant) in Visakhapatnam resulted in the deaths of at least six workers after molten iron spilt on them. Authorities are investigating the incident, and rescue operations are underway.

Pakistan Security Forces Kill 17 Militants In Balochistan

Pakistan Security Forces Kill 17 Militants In Balochistan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Pakistani security forces have killed at least 17 militants in Balochistan province following a deadly train attack last week, the army said.

24 killed, dozens hurt in Pak train blast; BLA claims responsibility

24 killed, dozens hurt in Pak train blast; BLA claims responsibility

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A powerful explosion ripped through a shuttle train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, stating the train was transporting military personnel.

Abhishek, Shreyas rescue India before rain washes out opening T20I

Abhishek, Shreyas rescue India before rain washes out opening T20I

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Abhishek Sharma's dynamic 59 and skipper Shreyas Iyer's composed 68 helped India gain a slice of positivity despite their first T20I against England getting abandoned because of incessant rains.

Sooryavanshi must start from the first match against England: Gavaskar

Sooryavanshi must start from the first match against England: Gavaskar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Sunil Gavaskar has strongly backed young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be included in playing XI from the first game in the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting on Wednesday.

IPL 2026, SRH vs LSG Preview: Super Giants face stiff task against explosive Sunrisers batting

IPL 2026, SRH vs LSG Preview: Super Giants face stiff task against explosive Sunrisers batting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Lucknow Super Giants face a tough challenge against a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in their upcoming IPL clash. SRH's explosive batting and home advantage make them favourites, while LSG needs to address their batting inconsistencies to secure their first win of the season.

Assam Police Foil Terror Plot

Assam Police Foil Terror Plot

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Police say timely operation prevented a possible mass-casualty attack.

OpenAI Strengthens India Presence With New Managing Director

OpenAI Strengthens India Presence With New Managing Director

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh as its Managing Director for India, a key market for the AI company. Singh, formerly President of Uber India and South Asia, will oversee consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, and regulatory engagement, reinforcing OpenAI's commitment to India's rapidly expanding AI ecosystem.

Key Manipur Insurgent Commander Arrested In Delhi: Details

Key Manipur Insurgent Commander Arrested In Delhi: Details

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Security forces have arrested Haobijam Dilip Singh, a key commander of the banned Manipuri insurgent outfit Kangleipak Communist Party, in Delhi. The arrest led to the seizure of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in Manipur's Kakching district.

PV Sindhu's Coach Narrowly Escapes Explosion at Dubai Airport Amidst Middle East Tensions

PV Sindhu's Coach Narrowly Escapes Explosion at Dubai Airport Amidst Middle East Tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.

Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test

Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin experienced a major setback as its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test at a launch pad in Florida, raising concerns about its ability to compete with SpaceX in the commercial space race.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe, Messi lead the charts as race for Golden Boot heats up

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe, Messi lead the charts as race for Golden Boot heats up

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

While Mbappe and Messi currently lead the charts, Haaland, Kane, Dembele, and Vinicius Junior are all within striking distance, setting up an intense battle for the tournament's top scorer award in the matches ahead.

2nd T20I: England spoil Sooryavanshi's big day with four-wicket victory

2nd T20I: England spoil Sooryavanshi's big day with four-wicket victory

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's much-anticipated India debut ends with 14 off 10 balls as Tilak Varma's explosive final over lifts India to 190/7 against England in the second T20I at Old Trafford.

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

June-July 1999 saw some of the most bitterly fought battles in the Kargil War. Colonel Gaurav Chaturvedi looks back on those days -- and the extraordinary saga of the men he fought alongside.

Woman BJP leader killed as licensed gun goes off accidentally

Woman BJP leader killed as licensed gun goes off accidentally

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Sangeeta Rajak, died in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, after her licensed firearm accidentally discharged, hitting her in the abdomen. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred while she was reportedly attempting to hand the weapon to family members during a dispute outside her home.

Ecuador shock Germany to enter World Cup last 32 stage

Ecuador shock Germany to enter World Cup last 32 stage

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Ecuador secured a stunning 2-1 victory over Germany in a crucial World Cup match, ensuring their qualification for the last 32. Despite an early German goal, Ecuador fought back with goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata to clinch the win.

Sooryavanshi buzz grows as India eye redemption against England

Sooryavanshi buzz grows as India eye redemption against England

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's possible T20I debut and India's batting struggles after the Ireland whitewash dominate the build-up to the five-match series against England, where testing conditions await Shreyas Iyer's side.

Gujarat On High Alert Following Khalistan Threat To Key Offices

Gujarat On High Alert Following Khalistan Threat To Key Offices

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Gujarat authorities launched extensive search operations after receiving an email, purportedly from the "Khalistan National Army," threatening to bomb the Chief Minister's Office, Ahmedabad civic body headquarters, and an RSS office. Police are investigating the email's origin, which was routed through the US via VPN.

2nd T20I: Hurt India Seek Revenge After Shock Loss To Ireland

2nd T20I: Hurt India Seek Revenge After Shock Loss To Ireland

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

India's star-studded top order will be under pressure to make amends when they take on a buoyant Ireland in the second and final T20I in Belfast on Sunday.

From Ramayana to King: 20 Most Anticipated Indian Films Of 2026

From Ramayana to King: 20 Most Anticipated Indian Films Of 2026

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

From Ramayana Part 1 and Alpha to King and Toxic, here's why the next six months could be one of Indian cinema's most exciting line-ups in years.

Ceasefire crumbles? US bombs Iran after Hormuz attack, Tehran retaliates

Ceasefire crumbles? US bombs Iran after Hormuz attack, Tehran retaliates

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

The US forces conducted strikes against Iran, on Friday, as a powerful response to Thursday's attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, said Central Command (CENTCOM) in a statement.

Why NIA Declared Former TMC MLA Saokat Molla Absconding

Why NIA Declared Former TMC MLA Saokat Molla Absconding

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The NIA has declared former TMC MLA Saokat Molla absconding in connection with the Bhangar blast case in West Bengal, intensifying searches and alerting border agencies to prevent his escape. Three arrests have been made in the case, with Molla identified as a prime suspect.

Massive Maoist Arms Cache Seized In Chhattisgarh Forests

Massive Maoist Arms Cache Seized In Chhattisgarh Forests

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district have recovered a significant cache of firearms, ammunition, and explosives from Maoist hideouts during search operations.

NIA arrests TMC ex-MLA, key suspect in Bhangar blast case

NIA arrests TMC ex-MLA, key suspect in Bhangar blast case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The National Investigation Agency on Friday night arrested former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla, the prime suspect in the Bhangar blast case, from West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, hours after declaring him as 'absconding'.

Major Maoist Arms Dump Unearthed In Odisha's Kandhamal

Major Maoist Arms Dump Unearthed In Odisha's Kandhamal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal district seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition from a Maoist dump. The operation was launched based on information obtained from surrendered Maoists, leading to the recovery of a self-loading rifle, guns, detonators, and a grenade. This follows a similar seizure along the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border recently.

Cross-Border Terror Links Uncovered In Punjab Arrests

Cross-Border Terror Links Uncovered In Punjab Arrests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Punjab Police, in coordination with central agencies, arrested two men in Amritsar, Davinder Singh and Rajwinder Singh, recovering two hand grenades. The accused were in direct contact with foreign-based handlers and were planning terror-related activities, with connections to an individual already in Amritsar Jail.

Arrested Jaipur woman planned Pak trip to marry aide of Jaish chief Masood

Arrested Jaipur woman planned Pak trip to marry aide of Jaish chief Masood

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

A 38-year-old woman arrested here last week was allegedly preparing to travel to Pakistan via Nepal to marry a suspected terrorist commander believed to be a close associate of banned Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, officials said in Jaipur on Thursday.

Tension escalates as Iran's IRGC claims it hit 8 US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

Tension escalates as Iran's IRGC claims it hit 8 US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday claimed it had destroyed eight US military infrastructures in Kuwait and Bahrain in a joint missile and drone operation, describing the strikes as retaliation for a second wave of US military attacks on Iranian targets.

A year after AI-171 crash killed 260, burnt hostel awaits demolition

A year after AI-171 crash killed 260, burnt hostel awaits demolition

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Residents of Meghaninagar vividly remember the explosion that shook the neighbourhood on the afternoon of June 12, 2025. An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London had crashed into the hostel blocks of B J Medical College. A massive fire broke out, sending clouds of smoke into the sky.

AI 171 crash anniversary: 'Our priority was saving lives'

AI 171 crash anniversary: 'Our priority was saving lives'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ahmedabad's Chief Fire Officer, Amit Dongre, reflected on the Air India flight AI-171 crash a year ago, describing the 10-hour rescue operation as the most challenging in his 22-year career, despite the tragic loss of 260 lives.

Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali Powers India to five-wicket win over Bangladesh

Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali Powers India to five-wicket win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Shafali Verma's aggressive 53 laid the foundation for India's five-wicket win over Bangladesh, though dropped catches and fielding lapses remained a major concern ahead of the Australia clash.

Kuwait intercepts missiles, drones amid rising US-Iran tension

Kuwait intercepts missiles, drones amid rising US-Iran tension

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Kuwaiti Army reported intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, while tensions escalate between the US and Iran with reported strikes and confrontations near the Strait of Hormuz.

Sooryavanshi will be a force for Indian cricket, world cricket: Sangakkara

Sooryavanshi will be a force for Indian cricket, world cricket: Sangakkara

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Rajasthan Royals' head coach Kumar Sangakkara and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting coach Dinesh Karthik have lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting his exceptional talent, grounded nature, and immense confidence.

'Back Our Own Strengths': Shafali's Simple Plan To Beat Australia

'Back Our Own Strengths': Shafali's Simple Plan To Beat Australia

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Shafali Verma believes that keeping the game plan simple is the best way for India to get the better of Australia in their must-win Women's T20 World Cup clash at Lord's on Sunday.

Security Forces Arrest Four Militants In Manipur

Security Forces Arrest Four Militants In Manipur

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Security forces in Manipur have arrested four militants from different proscribed outfits across three districts, recovering explosives in a separate operation.

Avesh Khan Eyes India Comeback With Strong Domestic Performances

Avesh Khan Eyes India Comeback With Strong Domestic Performances

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Avesh Khan remains determined for a India comeback, hoping to catch the selectors' attention with strong Ranji Trophy performances this season.

Suvendu govt to toughen laws against vandalism, attacks on officials

Suvendu govt to toughen laws against vandalism, attacks on officials

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The West Bengal government plans to introduce two new bills in the Assembly to address public disorder, vandalism, and attacks on police and public servants. One bill will amend the existing Public Order Act, 1972, while the other, titled the Public Safety Control and Anti-Social Activity Bill, will comprehensively strengthen public safety measures. These legislative changes aim to curb incidents of violence and allow for compensation recovery from offenders.

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 23 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 23 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed 23 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during operations on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the military's media wing.