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'Amrit kaal has turned into vish kaal': Rahul on NEET leak

'Amrit kaal has turned into vish kaal': Rahul on NEET leak

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised the Modi government following the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, citing paper leaks and corruption.

'Everything works in Delhi': Owner admits hotel had no fire NOC

'Everything works in Delhi': Owner admits hotel had no fire NOC

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj told Delhi Police he delegated daily operations and structural changes to 'another person'.

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.

How Cyber Police Uncovered A Major Cambodia-Based Online Fraud Network

How Cyber Police Uncovered A Major Cambodia-Based Online Fraud Network

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Cyber Police have arrested Abdu Rahman in Delhi, a key accused in a Cambodia-based online fraud network. This syndicate, which initially used online trading and loan scams, shifted to matrimonial platforms to defraud Indian citizens, including a Kochi doctor who lost Rs 37 lakh. The network recruits Indians to work in scam centres in Cambodia and has been responsible for numerous online frauds.

Key Accused In Rath Murder Case Arrested By CBI

Key Accused In Rath Murder Case Arrested By CBI

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Gyanendra Pratap Singh alias Monu, a history-sheeter from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a former associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Singh, who faces multiple criminal cases, was taken into custody from Mau jail and transported to Kolkata for further investigation.

Business Rivalry Led To Kurukshetra Mining Contractor Attack

Business Rivalry Led To Kurukshetra Mining Contractor Attack

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Four individuals, including the alleged mastermind, have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of mining contractor Sunil Bhatia in Shahabad, Kurukshetra. Police investigations reveal the attack stemmed from a long-standing business rivalry and involved a pre-planned conspiracy with hired assailants who conducted extensive surveillance before shooting Bhatia on May 31.

Indian Firms Gain Access To Anthropic's Mythos AI For Cybersecurity

Indian Firms Gain Access To Anthropic's Mythos AI For Cybersecurity

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Indian government agencies and private sector firms have secured access to Anthropic's advanced AI model, Mythos, through Project Glasswing. This initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity by identifying software vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Anthropic has also urged a moderated pace of AI development due to potential societal risks.

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.

23 parties to attend INDIA meet; DMK, AAP to stay away

23 parties to attend INDIA meet; DMK, AAP to stay away

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said there are some parties that have expressed their inability to attend this particular meeting for their own reasons.

Kerala Government Likely To Order CBI Probe Into Naveen Babu Death

Kerala Government Likely To Order CBI Probe Into Naveen Babu Death

Rediff.com31 May 2026

The UDF government in Kerala is likely to hand over the probe into former ADM Naveen Babu's death to the CBI, with a Cabinet decision expected soon in this regard.

Twisha Sharma death: CBI grills mother-in-law

Twisha Sharma death: CBI grills mother-in-law

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A CBI team questioned former judge Giribala Singh in Bhopal following the revocation of her anticipatory bail in connection with her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma's death. The High Court quashed the bail, leading to the CBI's action in the dowry harassment case.

Bengal Government To Pursue CBI Investigation Into GTA Teacher Recruitment Scam

Bengal Government To Pursue CBI Investigation Into GTA Teacher Recruitment Scam

Rediff.com29 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the state government will move the Supreme Court to vacate the stay on a CBI probe into the alleged Gorkhaland Territorial Administration teacher recruitment scam. The decision follows complaints of corruption and illegal teacher recruitment within the GTA.

CBI Raids Multiple Locations In Haryana Bank Scam Case

CBI Raids Multiple Locations In Haryana Bank Scam Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at multiple locations in Chandigarh and Panchkula in connection with a Haryana bank scam case and seized financial records and digital evidence linked to the alleged fraud.

Allahabad High Court Slams Police, Magistrate Over Minor's Illegal Detention

Allahabad High Court Slams Police, Magistrate Over Minor's Illegal Detention

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench ordered the immediate release of a minor, criticising the police and a judicial magistrate for illegally detaining him without verifying his age and failing to follow Supreme Court guidelines on juvenile justice. The court has sought affidavits from the officials involved.

NEET Paper Leak Case: Accused Remanded In Custody

NEET Paper Leak Case: Accused Remanded In Custody

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Delhi court has remanded an accused in the NEET paper leak case to judicial custody until June 6, following a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The accused is alleged to have been actively involved in leaking the NEET-UG 2026 examination questions prior to the exam.

No nod sought for CJP protest, say Delhi police; 1,000 cops deployed

No nod sought for CJP protest, say Delhi police; 1,000 cops deployed

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The Delhi Police has confirmed that it has not yet received any official request for permission from the digital group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are ready to deploy personnel to maintain law and order if necessary.

Moody's: Indian banks 'more exposed' to West Asia crisis impact

Moody's: Indian banks 'more exposed' to West Asia crisis impact

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Moody's Ratings has highlighted that Indian banks are among the most exposed in the Asia-Pacific region to the West Asia crisis, primarily due to India's high dependence on energy imports, which could lead to increased inflation, higher interest rates, and strained borrower cash flows.

CBSE lodges plaint over coordinated cyber attacks on post-result portal

CBSE lodges plaint over coordinated cyber attacks on post-result portal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has lodged a formal complaint with the Delhi Police regarding a series of coordinated cyber attacks targeting its post-result services portal. The board confirmed that all attacks were successfully mitigated, and no data breach or compromise of information was detected. The attacks aimed to destabilise the platform and potentially extract information, occurring amidst existing controversies for CBSE concerning alleged mismatches in Class 12 answer sheets.

Delhi Police Stage Anti-Terror Drill At Taj Hotel

Delhi Police Stage Anti-Terror Drill At Taj Hotel

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Delhi Police conducted an anti-terror mock drill at the Taj Hotel in Chanakyapuri to assess emergency response capabilities and inter-agency coordination during a simulated terror attack scenario.

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Companies are already diversifying sourcing, raising prices, and reworking operating models as the disruption drags on.

US, Iran forces clash near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

US, Iran forces clash near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Iranian media reported an exchange of fire between Iranian and US forces near the Strait of Hormuz, amidst a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.

Para-Athlete Murder: PCI Demands CBI Probe

Para-Athlete Murder: PCI Demands CBI Probe

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) President Devendra Jhajharia has urged Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to initiate a CBI probe into the murder of para-athlete Chirag Tyagi, whose death has deeply affected the para-sports community. Police have detained another para-athlete, Yash Khatik, in connection with the case, citing revenge as a possible motive, while the Sports Ministry maintains law and order is a state subject.

Abortion, Rs 7 lakh claim: What Twisha's husband told MP SIT

Abortion, Rs 7 lakh claim: What Twisha's husband told MP SIT

Rediff.com26 May 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the death of Twisha Sharma, booking her husband and mother-in-law.

Tripura Police File Charge Sheet In Phensedyl Smuggling Case

Tripura Police File Charge Sheet In Phensedyl Smuggling Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Tripura Police's Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against six individuals in connection with a Phensedyl smuggling case, following the seizure of a large quantity of the banned substance last year.

BJP Must Be Wary About Inducting Fleeing TMC Leaders

BJP Must Be Wary About Inducting Fleeing TMC Leaders

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Both the political executive in New Delhi and the newly elected political dispensation in Kolkata must be careful to ensure that their image is not tarnished by induction of undesirable elements in the name of political expediency, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Multi-State Cyber Fraud Suspect Nabbed In Assam

Multi-State Cyber Fraud Suspect Nabbed In Assam

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Assam Police have arrested a cyber fraudster suspected of involvement in multi-state digital crimes. The arrest was made by the Crime Investigation Department's Cyber Police Station, and the suspect is believed to have operated a highly active mule account.

Nagpur Police Official Faces Notice Over Missing NEET Suicide Note

Nagpur Police Official Faces Notice Over Missing NEET Suicide Note

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A police official in Nagpur has been issued a show cause notice for allegedly failing to attach the suicide note of a female NEET aspirant, Akanksha Chaturvedi, to the case papers. Chaturvedi, 18, died by suicide after the NEET-UG exam was cancelled due to paper leak allegations, expressing fears about a retest in her note. The incident has drawn national attention, and an inquiry into the police lapse is underway.

Calcutta High Court Seeks Report On TMC Leader's Arrest

Calcutta High Court Seeks Report On TMC Leader's Arrest

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Calcutta High Court has instructed the Enforcement Directorate to submit a report regarding its investigation into the arrest of TMC leader and former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose, who was apprehended in connection with a money laundering probe related to an alleged municipality recruitment scam.

Death toll would have been higher if...: Ahmedabad plane crash saviour

Death toll would have been higher if...: Ahmedabad plane crash saviour

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Satinder Singh Sandhu, a supervisor with 108 Emergency Services, recounts the horrific scenes and his biggest regret from the AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives.

NEET-UG 2026 re-exam schedule in 7-10 days: NTA chief

NEET-UG 2026 re-exam schedule in 7-10 days: NTA chief

Rediff.com12 May 2026

National Testing Agency (NTA) director general Abhishek Singh on Tuesday said the schedule for the re-conduct of the cancelled NEET-UG 2026 examination would be announced within the next seven to ten days, while assuring students that strict action was being taken against those involved in the alleged paper leak.

FIFA World Cup: Iran's players granted visas to enter the US

FIFA World Cup: Iran's players granted visas to enter the US

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Iran's World Cup football team has finally received visas to enter the United States, just days before their first match in Los Angeles.

RBI likely to maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27, says India Ratings

RBI likely to maintain repo rate at 5.25% through FY27, says India Ratings

Rediff.com20 May 2026

India Ratings and Research predicts the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will maintain the repo rate at 5.25 per cent throughout FY27, despite potential inflationary pressures from higher fuel prices, with inflation expected to remain within the central bank's tolerance band.

BJP Accuses Left, Congress Of Shielding Corruption After ED Attack

BJP Accuses Left, Congress Of Shielding Corruption After ED Attack

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The BJP has condemned the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Kerala during raids linked to former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing the Left and the Congress of shielding corruption.

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kerala ministers deny allegations of a Congress-BJP operation behind ED searches at residences linked to Marxist veteran Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming instead that the CPI(M) had an understanding with the BJP. They also downplayed the significance of the searches and the meeting between the Kerala CM and the Prime Minister.

NEET paper leak: Accused remanded in judicial custody till June 6

NEET paper leak: Accused remanded in judicial custody till June 6

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Delhi court has remanded an accused in the NEET paper leak case to judicial custody until June 6, as the CBI continues its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam.

Jacqueline Fernandez to face charges in Rs 200cr money laundering case

Jacqueline Fernandez to face charges in Rs 200cr money laundering case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, and others in connection with a Rs 200-crore money laundering case. The court also ordered charges against Chandrashekhar and others for offences including those under MCOCA in a separate case.

ED Conducts Fresh Searches In Ex-Cop's Extortion Case

ED Conducts Fresh Searches In Ex-Cop's Extortion Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted fresh searches at the Kandi residence of arrested former Kolkata Police officer Santanu Sinha Biswas in connection with the alleged 'Sona Pappu' extortion and land-grab case.

Haryana Police Bolstered With New Emergency Response Vehicles

Haryana Police Bolstered With New Emergency Response Vehicles

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off 312 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) for the Haryana Police, including motorcycles and Honda Elevate vehicles, provided by Honda India Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Former Judge Arrested After Bail Quashed In Dowry Death Case

Former Judge Arrested After Bail Quashed In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The CBI has arrested former judge Giribala Singh in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, following the quashing of her anticipatory bail by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Singh's son, Samarth, is also in custody, and the CBI plans to confront them with each other's statements.

Punjab Minister's ED Remand Extended In Money Laundering Probe

Punjab Minister's ED Remand Extended In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A court in Gurugram has extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora by two days in connection with a Rs 100-crore money laundering case.