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ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a large-scale cyber fraud operation involving 5,300 Indian SIM cards used from Cambodia by a Malaysian national-led gang, duping people of hundreds of crores. The probe follows raids in Rajasthan and Punjab, identifying 30 bank accounts linked to the fraud.

Doping scare erupts at Wrestling Nationals

Doping scare erupts at Wrestling Nationals

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh addressed allegations of bias against Haryana wrestlers and acknowledged ongoing doping concerns after used syringes were found at the National Open Ranking Tournament.

Fire Causes Google Cloud Outage In Key Indian Metros

Fire Causes Google Cloud Outage In Key Indian Metros

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Google Cloud services in major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are experiencing network disruptions and elevated latency due to a fire at a third-party data centre in Delhi. The incident led to an emergency power shutdown, reducing network capacity and causing intermittent latency spikes despite Google's efforts to reroute traffic. The company is investigating further mitigations to restore full service.

National Record Broken Twice At Athletics Federation Competition

National Record Broken Twice At Athletics Federation Competition

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The national record in the men's 100m race was broken twice within minutes at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition. Ancy Sojan won the women's long jump with a meet record, and Seema achieved the Commonwealth Games qualification mark in the women's discus throw.

2 Indians part of crew of cruise ship hit by hantavirus

2 Indians part of crew of cruise ship hit by hantavirus

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch vessel MV Hondius has resulted in multiple confirmed cases and fatalities, with Indian nationals among the crew. Health authorities are tracing those who disembarked.

Indian Ultra Runners Dominate IAU 24H Championship

Indian Ultra Runners Dominate IAU 24H Championship

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Indian ultra runners achieved remarkable success at the IAU 24H Asia and Oceania Championship in Japan, securing gold in the men's team event and a bronze in the women's team event. Amar Singh Devanda won gold in the men's individual event, setting a new national record.

25 Bangladesh Nationals Get Jail For Illegal Stay In Tamil Nadu

25 Bangladesh Nationals Get Jail For Illegal Stay In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A court in Tiruppur has sentenced 25 Bangladeshi nationals to two years' rigorous imprisonment for illegally staying in Tamil Nadu without valid documents.

Mission Aagaman Gets Boost As Vikram-1 Readies For Historic Liftoff

Mission Aagaman Gets Boost As Vikram-1 Readies For Historic Liftoff

Rediff.com19 hours ago

'With Vikram-1, we take our biggest step yet towards a reliable, high-cadence launch programme built in India, for India and the world.'

US Files Charges Against Indian Man In 2017 Murder Case

US Files Charges Against Indian Man In 2017 Murder Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The US has announced federal charges against Nazeer Hameed, an Indian national, for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of Sasikala Narra and her six-year-old son Anish Narra in Maple Shade, New Jersey. Hameed fled to India after the murders and now faces charges for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

Gulveer Singh Smashes Indian Mile Record In USA

Gulveer Singh Smashes Indian Mile Record In USA

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to run a mile race in under four minutes, winning the title at the 24th Annual Music City Track Carnival in Cleveland, USA.

US confirms firing 2 Hellfire missiles at Indian vessel

US confirms firing 2 Hellfire missiles at Indian vessel

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed striking the Guinea-Bissau-flagged oil tanker MT Jalveer, carrying 20 Indian seafarers, in the Gulf of Oman for allegedly violating the US blockade against Iran. This incident marks the third commercial vessel attacked by US forces in the region this week, with three Indian seafarers previously losing their lives in an attack on the MT Settebello.

Junior Women's Hockey Squad Embarks On UK Exposure Tour

Junior Women's Hockey Squad Embarks On UK Exposure Tour

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A 24-member Indian Junior women's hockey team has travelled to the United Kingdom for an exposure tour, playing matches against junior teams from England, Scotland, the United States, and Belgium, as well as the Scotland senior women's team, to prepare for upcoming international tournaments like the Junior Asia Cup.

Indian Cycling Coaches Undergo Advanced UCI Training

Indian Cycling Coaches Undergo Advanced UCI Training

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Three Indian cycling coaches are participating in an advanced course organised by the International Cycling Federation (UCI) in Switzerland to improve their coaching skills.

Tri-nation series: India A register dominant win over Afghanistan A to seal final spot

Tri-nation series: India A register dominant win over Afghanistan A to seal final spot

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A compelling all-round performance helped India A thrash Afghanistan A by 101 runs and qualify for the One-day tri-series final in Dambulla on Wednesday.

Passport not proof of citizenship: Shashi Tharoor has a solution

Passport not proof of citizenship: Shashi Tharoor has a solution

Rediff.com7 days ago

Amid the passport row, Shashi Tharoor has proposed legal changes to simplify proof of Indian citizenship.

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.

Modi Congratulates Indian Athletes On Asian U20 Championship Win

Modi Congratulates Indian Athletes On Asian U20 Championship Win

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for their performance at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championship in Hong Kong, where they won 19 medals, including 10 gold.

Iran attacked 3 ships with Indians, alleges Trump; denies peace pact

Iran attacked 3 ships with Indians, alleges Trump; denies peace pact

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Trump further alleged that Iran was behind the attacks on three vessels carrying Indian seafarers near the Hormuz Strait, which resulted in the deaths of three, despite the US Central Command having confirmed that the strikes were carried out by American naval forces, calling the incident "totally unacceptable."

A General Says Goodbye

A General Says Goodbye

Rediff.com3 days ago

The outgoing Army Chief was accorded ceremonial honours and paid tribute at the National War Memorial.

Youth Cong launches 'Indian Youth Cockroaches' campaign

Youth Cong launches 'Indian Youth Cockroaches' campaign

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The campaign, launched under the leadership of IYC in-charge Manish Sharma and the wing's president Uday Bhanu Chib, seeks to reclaim the term 'cockroaches', which the organisation said had been used to mock protesting youth.

Indian Football Team Receives Rousing Welcome In London

Indian Football Team Receives Rousing Welcome In London

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Indian men's football team, participating in the Unity Cup in the UK, was warmly welcomed at India House in London ahead of their match against Zimbabwe. The team interacted with fans and shared insights during a reception hosted by the High Commission of India.

India's long distance star Gulveer Singh eyes Asian Games glory

India's long distance star Gulveer Singh eyes Asian Games glory

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's premier long-distance runner, Gulveer Singh, is confident of improving his bronze medal performance from the 2022 Asian Games in the upcoming edition. Holding national records in multiple events, Singh is preparing for both the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, focusing on strategic training under his US-based coach and utilising advanced sportswear technology.

Congress leader seeks privilege move against Rajnath over Operation Sindoor casualties

Congress leader seeks privilege move against Rajnath over Operation Sindoor casualties

Rediff.com3 days ago

Congress leader K C Venugopal has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding privilege proceedings against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly "misleading" Parliament regarding Indian soldier casualties post the Pahalgam terror attack and during Operation Sindoor.

PM has to speak up: Rahul Gandhi on 3 Indians killed in US strikes

PM has to speak up: Rahul Gandhi on 3 Indians killed in US strikes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the deaths of three Indian seafarers in US military strikes on commercial vessels, calling Modi a 'compromised PM' who lacks the courage to confront those responsible.

Indian Navy hails Petty Officer Gurindervir's golden run

Indian Navy hails Petty Officer Gurindervir's golden run

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Indian Navy congratulated Gurindervir Singh after he became the first Indian to run 100m in under 10.10 seconds.

Haryana's Wrestling Prowess On Display At National Tournament

Haryana's Wrestling Prowess On Display At National Tournament

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh highlighted the significant participation of Haryana wrestlers in the National Open Ranking Tournament, countering claims of bias. However, the event was also marred by the discovery of used syringes, underscoring the ongoing doping challenges in Indian wrestling.

Indian Navy's Submarine Shortfall Dilemma

Indian Navy's Submarine Shortfall Dilemma

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Experts' worries intensified after Pakistan commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, last month.

12 iconic Indian landmarks to host International Yoga Day 2026 celebrations

12 iconic Indian landmarks to host International Yoga Day 2026 celebrations

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

India will celebrate International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 at 12 iconic landmarks across the country, including the Red Fort, Hampi, and Konark Sun Temple, with the main event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata.

Defence ministry refutes 'concealment' charge over Op Sindoor martyrs

Defence ministry refutes 'concealment' charge over Op Sindoor martyrs

Rediff.com5 days ago

Amid a row surrounding the six martyrs of Operation Sindoor, the defence ministry on Saturday said the nation paid homage to them at the "earliest opportunity", and their memory shall always be honoured with the dignity and reverence, it deserves.

Senthilkumar And Chinappa Win National Doubles Squash Title

Senthilkumar And Chinappa Win National Doubles Squash Title

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Top seeds Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa won the mixed doubles title at the 3rd HCL National Doubles Squash Championships. Senthilkumar and Joshna also secured the men's and women's doubles titles respectively with their partners.

FPIs Withdraw Rs 62,800 Crore from Indian Equities in First Fortnight of June

FPIs Withdraw Rs 62,800 Crore from Indian Equities in First Fortnight of June

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn over Rs 62,853 crore from Indian equities in the first fortnight of June, bringing the total outflows for 2026 to Rs 2.87 lakh crore, surpassing the entire 2025 figure, driven by geopolitical tensions, global economic growth concerns, and a weakening rupee.

Indian Techies Face Green Card Uncertainty

Indian Techies Face Green Card Uncertainty

Rediff.com25 May 2026

This could come as a setback to thousands of Indian engineers who have waited for years for their work visas to pave the way for the coveted Green Card.

Saurabh Mukherjea Podcast: Indian Middle Class Is In Crisis: What Next?

Saurabh Mukherjea Podcast: Indian Middle Class Is In Crisis: What Next?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

AI-driven job disruption, rising debt, shrinking savings and a changing global economy are reshaping India's middle class. Saurabh Mukherjea discusses jobs, entrepreneurship, investing and the future of India's economic growth on THE REDIFF PODCAST.

IN-SPACe's PSLV EoI Triggers Debate in Indian Space Industry

IN-SPACe's PSLV EoI Triggers Debate in Indian Space Industry

Rediff.com25 May 2026

India's move to privatise PSLV rocket production through IN-SPACe has triggered debate over national security, ageing technology and the agency's role.

India Gears Up To Host Major International Sports Events

India Gears Up To Host Major International Sports Events

Rediff.com1 days ago

India is set to host 11 international sporting events in the next six months, including the Badminton World Championships. The Sports Ministry has pledged to provide top-notch facilities, addressing previous criticisms of playing conditions, and is actively preparing for future Olympic bids.

India summons US envoy, protests strike on ship with 24 Indians; 3 missing

India summons US envoy, protests strike on ship with 24 Indians; 3 missing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

India has strongly protested a US military strike on the commercial vessel Settebello off the Oman coast, which left three of the 24 Indian crew members missing. The US Central Command stated it disabled the Palau-flagged vessel for violating a blockade of Iranian ports.

'Sidelined' Manish Tewari decries Punjab Cong snub with cryptic post

'Sidelined' Manish Tewari decries Punjab Cong snub with cryptic post

Rediff.com1 days ago

Congress leader Manish Tewari expressed his disappointment after being overlooked in the recent Punjab Congress reshuffle for upcoming assembly polls, posting a cryptic message on X about "insecurities of individuals and institutions" while reaffirming his loyalty to the party. The reshuffle saw key appointments for election committees, including Charanjit Singh Channi as Campaign Committee chairman, but notably excluded Tewari.

Afghan National Arrested At Goa Airport For Passport Fraud

Afghan National Arrested At Goa Airport For Passport Fraud

Rediff.com11 May 2026

An Afghan national has been arrested at Goa International Airport for allegedly travelling on fraudulently obtained passports while impersonating an Indian citizen.

Indian Super League Players In Limbo Amid AIFF Uncertainty

Indian Super League Players In Limbo Amid AIFF Uncertainty

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Nearly 150 Indian Super League players, including national team members, face an uncertain future as their contracts expire amid ongoing disputes between the AIFF and clubs over the league's structure.

Unified Command To Tackle AI Threats

Unified Command To Tackle AI Threats

Rediff.com20 hours ago

'The government has to act as one unit since the threat from these newer models will soon scale up.'