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How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Police in Bengaluru arrested a woman for allegedly operating a prostitution racket from a rented house, rescuing two women involved. The accused confessed to facilitating services for financial gain, and further investigation is underway by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad.

IAF, DRDO conducts flight-tests of RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

IAF, DRDO conducts flight-tests of RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, marking a significant milestone in indigenous defence technology.

Does Trouble Follow Dharmendra Pradhan?

Does Trouble Follow Dharmendra Pradhan?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Mr Pradhan is not an especially charismatic leader or a brilliant orator, but his understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A truck driver was killed and a police constable injured in Manipur's Ukhrul district when suspected militants attacked a convoy of goods vehicles. The Chief Minister condemned the attack and vowed to restore peace.

Will Cocktail 2 Be Better Than Cocktail?: Ranking Homi Adajania's Films

Will Cocktail 2 Be Better Than Cocktail?: Ranking Homi Adajania's Films

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

As Cocktail 2 approaches, we take a look at Director Homi Adajania's slim but fascinating filmography.

Putin: Sanctions threat on India will 'boomerang' under Modi

Putin: Sanctions threat on India will 'boomerang' under Modi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that any attempts to undermine India's sovereignty through 'threats of sanctions' would 'boomerang immediately' under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting India's sovereign decision-making and strong national interests.

Iran claims strike on US base after Bandar Abbas 'aggression'

Iran claims strike on US base after Bandar Abbas 'aggression'

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for strikes on an American base, alleging it was in response to earlier aerial attacks near Bandar Abbas Airport. The incident follows reports of confrontations between Iranian and US forces in the Strait of Hormuz.

Kerala MLA Identifies Ex-CM's Security In Assault Case

Kerala MLA Identifies Ex-CM's Security In Assault Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Alappuzha MLA A D Thomas and five others have identified former security personnel of then Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as alleged assailants of Youth Congress workers during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas programme. The identification occurred at the Crime Branch office, with Thomas expressing concerns about the investigation being derailed despite a new SIT being formed under the Congress-led UDF government, which has invoked a more serious charge of attempt to commit culpable homicide.

TMC leader Jahangir Khan taken to Falta in 2021 post-poll violence probe

TMC leader Jahangir Khan taken to Falta in 2021 post-poll violence probe

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

TMC leader Jahangir Khan, a close aide to Abhishek Banerjee, was made to walk through areas of Falta as part of an investigation into the 2021 post-poll violence. Khan, currently in police custody, was arrested while allegedly trying to flee and is being investigated for his role in the alleged violence.

US warns India against violating Hormuz blockade

US warns India against violating Hormuz blockade

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The US has warned India that any violation of its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, a statement made amidst a diplomatic row over the deaths of Indian seafarers in US attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.

Navy disposes of unexploded missile warhead from Kochi-bound oil tanker

Navy disposes of unexploded missile warhead from Kochi-bound oil tanker

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Indian Navy successfully recovered and safely disposed of an unexploded missile warhead from the MT Olympic Life crude oil tanker, which had reported an explosion off the coast of Oman and was en route to Kochi. The operation showcased the Navy's expertise in explosive ordnance disposal and its commitment to maritime safety in the Indian Ocean Region.

FIFA World Cup: Vinicius Jr rescues draw for Brazil against Morocco

FIFA World Cup: Vinicius Jr rescues draw for Brazil against Morocco

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group C opening match. Morocco took an early lead through Ismael Saibari, but Vinicius Jr's brilliant goal brought Brazil level before halftime. Despite Brazil's second-half improvements, Morocco's strong defence held them to a point.

Indian Air Force to set up Tejas engine maintenance facility with GE Aerospace's help

Indian Air Force to set up Tejas engine maintenance facility with GE Aerospace's help

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is establishing a maintenance facility for GE Aerospace's F404-IN20 jet engines, which power the Tejas light combat aircraft, with technical support from GE Aerospace. This initiative aims to enhance India's indigenous defence capabilities and reduce reliance on overseas repair centres.

Treesa Jolly Injury Forces India Uber Cup Team Change

Treesa Jolly Injury Forces India Uber Cup Team Change

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Treesa Jolly's ankle injury forces her withdrawal from the Uber Cup Finals, impacting India's campaign in Denmark. Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam have been named as replacements.

Real Estate Businessman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Wife

Real Estate Businessman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Wife

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A real-estate businessman in Hyderabad has been apprehended for allegedly shooting his second wife to death. The incident, which occurred on June 10, followed a history of marital discord, harassment, and a previous arrest for firearm possession related to threats against his wife. Police seized the weapon and other evidence.

Wesley Out Of Brazil World Cup Squad, Ederson Called Up

Wesley Out Of Brazil World Cup Squad, Ederson Called Up

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Brazilian defender Wesley has been ruled out of the World Cup squad due to a left thigh muscle injury sustained during a friendly match.

Akshay, Suriya, Michael Arrive On OTT...

Akshay, Suriya, Michael Arrive On OTT...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Catch Akshay chase off bhoots, Suriya's blockbuster, the King of Pop and more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your hot picks.

3 missing Indian seafarers killed in US strike on ship off Oman coast

3 missing Indian seafarers killed in US strike on ship off Oman coast

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the deaths of three Indian seafarers who were initially reported missing from the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. India has protested to the US over the attack on the commercial vessel, which the US Central Command stated was due to the vessel attempting to transport oil from Iran, violating a blockade.

Police Drop Attempted Murder Charge Against KSU Activists

Police Drop Attempted Murder Charge Against KSU Activists

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Kerala Police have dropped attempted murder charges against Kerala Students' Union (KSU) activists accused of assaulting former Health Minister Veena George, citing lack of evidence. The charge sheet, filed after a detailed investigation including CCTV footage review, retains other offences like unlawful assembly and voluntarily causing hurt.

Anthropic Slams US' Suspension of Fable 5, Mythos 5 as 'Misunderstanding'

Anthropic Slams US' Suspension of Fable 5, Mythos 5 as 'Misunderstanding'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Anthropic has labelled the US government's directive to suspend its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models as a "misunderstanding" and is actively working to restore access, warning that the current standard for narrow jailbreak findings could "essentially halt all new model deployments for all frontier model providers."

Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crash: All Personnel Dead

Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crash: All Personnel Dead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

An Mi-17 helicopter of the Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing all personnel on board. The military attributed the accident to a technical fault during take-off, and a board of inquiry has been ordered. Top Pakistani leaders expressed condolences.

'India Is At The Tipping Point...'

'India Is At The Tipping Point...'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

'...when it is going to start witnessing a hockey stick growth in terms of music streaming and paid music streaming.'

Human Rights Panel Seeks Report On Tribal Girl's Trafficking And Sexual Assault

Human Rights Panel Seeks Report On Tribal Girl's Trafficking And Sexual Assault

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the DGPs of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, and the Dhenkanal district magistrate, seeking a detailed report on the alleged trafficking, sale, and sexual assault of a 17-year-old tribal girl from Odisha in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The girl was reportedly trafficked with three others, subjected to prolonged sexual abuse, forced abortion, and sold before she managed to escape.

Security Forces Dismantle Bunkers in Manipur After Clashes

Security Forces Dismantle Bunkers in Manipur After Clashes

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Security forces in Manipur dismantled multiple bunkers in Ukhrul district following a series of gunfights between armed groups, resulting in injuries. The operation targeted bunkers in Lengiangching and Mongkot Chepu villages, aiming to de-escalate tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities.

Manipur Protests Disrupt Highway Over Hostage Allegations

Manipur Protests Disrupt Highway Over Hostage Allegations

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Security forces used tear gas to disperse protestors blocking National Highway 202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district. The protest was triggered by allegations that Naga groups were holding 14 community members hostage. The disruption affected the movement of essential supplies and security forces.

TMC merger: Strategic move to aid BJP without legal hurdles

TMC merger: Strategic move to aid BJP without legal hurdles

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have merged with the obscure Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a move seen by political observers as a strategic way to support the BJP-led NDA without immediately joining the saffron party and bypassing legal complexities.

Putin makes big Su-57 offer to India, proposes joint production

Putin makes big Su-57 offer to India, proposes joint production

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered New Delhi Russia's fifth-generation stealth aircraft Sukhoi Su-57 and even suggested that the combat jet could even be jointly produced in India in line with the strong strategic partnership between the two countries.

US-Iran Peace Deal to Stabilise Rupee, Boost India's West Asia Exports

US-Iran Peace Deal to Stabilise Rupee, Boost India's West Asia Exports

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

A recently finalised peace deal between the US and Iran, set to be signed on June 19, is expected to significantly benefit India's economy by boosting exports to West Asia, stabilising the rupee, and easing inflationary pressures, according to exporters and experts.

London Woman Charged With Murder After Body Found In Van

London Woman Charged With Murder After Body Found In Van

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 39-year-old woman from London has been charged with murder after a man's body was discovered in the back of a van in Leicester. Harinder Kaur is also charged with perverting the course of justice and will appear in court this week.

Why TMC Leader Jahangir Khan Is Under Police Scrutiny For Post-Poll Violence

Why TMC Leader Jahangir Khan Is Under Police Scrutiny For Post-Poll Violence

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

TMC leader Jahangir Khan, a close aide to Abhishek Banerjee, was made to walk through areas of Falta as part of an investigation into the 2021 post-poll violence. Khan, currently in police custody, was arrested while allegedly trying to flee and is being investigated for his role in the alleged violence.

Army inducts 106 indigenous Agniveg drones for deep precision strikes

Army inducts 106 indigenous Agniveg drones for deep precision strikes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A tech firm has delivered to the Army 106 turbojet-powered kamikaze drones designed to engage high-value targets deep inside enemy territory and operate in contested electromagnetic environments, according to a statement.

How Matrimonial Fraudster Cheated Over 25 Vulnerable Women

How Matrimonial Fraudster Cheated Over 25 Vulnerable Women

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Anujkumar Chandraprakash Trivedi has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly defrauding over 25 vulnerable women across multiple states. Posing as a prospective groom through matrimonial ads, he cheated them of crores of rupees, often targeting physically challenged individuals and divorcees. His son is also implicated in the fraudulent activities.

US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Kuwait intercepts missiles

US strikes Iranian radar, drone sites; Kuwait intercepts missiles

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

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

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

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

Rediff.com30 May 2026

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.

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched Indore's first district drone unit, equipping the police with advanced aerial systems for law enforcement, crowd management, and surveillance.

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The opening round of the Rs 35 lakh 360 One Masters Chess tournament saw several upsets, with higher-rated players, including second and third seeds, suffering defeats. While top seed GM Iniyan Pa secured a win, many Grandmasters faced unexpected challenges from lower-rated opponents and rising stars.

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Shock Defeats Mark 360 One Masters Chess Tournament Start

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The opening round of the Rs 35 lakh 360 One Masters Chess tournament saw several upsets, with higher-rated players, including second and third seeds, suffering defeats. While top seed GM Iniyan Pa secured a win, many Grandmasters faced unexpected challenges from lower-rated opponents and rising stars.

Woman among three killed after attack on Manipur village; houses set afire

Woman among three killed after attack on Manipur village; houses set afire

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Three people were killed and seven houses gutted in an armed attack in Loibol Khullen village, Kangpokpi district, Manipur. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen condemned the "heinous and cowardly" act, vowing to bring perpetrators to justice and enhance security. The Kuki Inpi Manipur also denounced the violence and demanded an investigation.

First in six decades: Australia pick India-born Nikhil Chaudhary for Bangladesh T20s

First in six decades: Australia pick India-born Nikhil Chaudhary for Bangladesh T20s

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary, who played for Punjab till 2016-2017, was called up to the Australian T20 squad for a three-match tour to Bangladesh next week.

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

As Aamir Khan Productions celebrates 25 years, we rank the 10 best films produced by its star, from the iconic Lagaan to the recent critically-acclaimed Laapataa Ladies.