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PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com2 days ago

Traditional powerhouses PSPB and RSPB began their campaigns strongly at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, securing dominant victories and moving closer to the knockout stage.

Government Boosts Kerosene Supply as LPG Alternative Amid West Asia Tensions

Government Boosts Kerosene Supply as LPG Alternative Amid West Asia Tensions

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian government has allocated an additional 40,000 kilolitres of kerosene to states as an alternative fuel to LPG, amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The government assures a comfortable crude oil supply situation in the country.

Assam Man Nabbed for Cheating Woman in Online Iron Rod Deal

Assam Man Nabbed for Cheating Woman in Online Iron Rod Deal

Rediff.com3 days ago

Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested a man from Assam for allegedly defrauding a woman by posing as a retailer offering iron rods at unusually low prices online. The police urge the public to be cautious of online scams and report them immediately.

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bengaluru police have arrested two men in connection with a house theft in HSR Layout, recovering gold ornaments, silver items, and other valuables worth Rs 15 lakh. The suspects were apprehended in Mysuru and confessed to pledging the stolen goods.

Delhi Police Arrests 10 Bangladeshi Nationals with Expired Visas

Delhi Police Arrests 10 Bangladeshi Nationals with Expired Visas

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police arrested ten Bangladeshi nationals for illegally staying in India after their medical visas expired. They were apprehended during a verification drive and deportation proceedings have begun.

Udupi Excise Deputy Commissioner Under Investigation for Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Udupi Excise Deputy Commissioner Under Investigation for Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com3 days ago

Karnataka Lokayukta police have registered a disproportionate assets case against Udupi Excise Deputy Commissioner T M Srinivas after searches at multiple locations allegedly revealed assets worth Rs 8.69 crore beyond his known sources of income.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kushal Das, former AIFF general secretary, passed away at 66. He played a key role in developing Indian football, including organising the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Drug Addict Arrested for Vande Bharat Express Vandalism

Drug Addict Arrested for Vande Bharat Express Vandalism

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a stone at the Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express, causing damage and chaos among passengers.

Beware: 'Digital Lutera' toolkit targets UPI users, warns cyber firm

Beware: 'Digital Lutera' toolkit targets UPI users, warns cyber firm

Rediff.com4 days ago

Cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK reports that online fraudsters are using a new toolkit called 'Digital Lutera' to bypass security features of UPI apps and carry out fraudulent financial transactions.

Champions League: Galatasaray stun Liverpool; Yamal rescues draw for Barcelona, big wins for Atletico, Bayern

Champions League: Galatasaray stun Liverpool; Yamal rescues draw for Barcelona, big wins for Atletico, Bayern

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mario Lemina's early diving header handed Galatasaray a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

Fake Indian wrestlers seek Hungary visas in suspected human trafficking bid

Fake Indian wrestlers seek Hungary visas in suspected human trafficking bid

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has alerted the Hungarian Embassy in New Delhi about forged documents submitted by individuals posing as wrestlers, raising concerns about a potential human trafficking attempt.

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Rediff.com5 days ago

Skye Air Mobility has raised USD 9 million in a Series B funding round to expand its hyperlocal drone delivery services across key metropolitan markets in India.

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

Rediff.com7 days ago

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup title. The victory was marked by enthusiastic celebrations, consolatory gestures towards the New Zealand team, and the presence of cricket legends.

EC removes Mamata's chief secy, DGP ahead of Bengal poll

EC removes Mamata's chief secy, DGP ahead of Bengal poll

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Election Commission's move to transfer West Bengal's chief secretary and DGP soon after the announcement of Assembly poll dates triggered a political slugfest.

Two Maharashtra Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting

Two Maharashtra Police Officers Nabbed in Bribery Sting

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two police officers in Jalna, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe from a sand truck owner.

Jaipur Man Arrested After Opium Plants Found Hidden in Onion Field

Jaipur Man Arrested After Opium Plants Found Hidden in Onion Field

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Jaipur arrested a man after discovering 363 opium plants illegally cultivated in his field, concealed among an onion crop.

Nishant Kumar Prepares For Political Plunge

Nishant Kumar Prepares For Political Plunge

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Hours before his plunge into politics, Nishant met senior JD-U leaders and young MLAs to understand the party's future plans.

IPL 2026: 'This Could Be Last Time We See Dhoni In Yellow Jersey'

IPL 2026: 'This Could Be Last Time We See Dhoni In Yellow Jersey'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'I'm not sure how many games he will play. But his presence in the dressing room will help a lot.'

Smriti Mandhana inspires a generation -- now in textbooks

Smriti Mandhana inspires a generation -- now in textbooks

Rediff.com2 days ago

Smriti Mandhana's growing influence goes beyond cricket as the India star features in a Class 5 textbook, inspiring young students while continuing to shine globally with major titles and awards.

Gogi Gang Shooters Arrested After Shootout in Delhi

Gogi Gang Shooters Arrested After Shootout in Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police arrested two alleged shooters linked to the Gogi gang after a brief exchange of fire in Narela. One suspect was injured and hospitalised. Both suspects are linked to multiple criminal cases.

TMC Slams Modi for 'False Narrative' on Bengal's Development

TMC Slams Modi for 'False Narrative' on Bengal's Development

Rediff.com2 days ago

The TMC has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of presenting a misleading picture of employment and development in West Bengal during his recent rally, alleging that the central government owes the state significant dues.

India's Youth Boxing Team Secures Multiple Wins at World Boxing Futures Cup

India's Youth Boxing Team Secures Multiple Wins at World Boxing Futures Cup

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian youth boxers Gunjan, Radhamani Longjam, and Chandrika Pujari secured victories at the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, while Priyansh Sehrawat and Prachi faced defeats.

Indian Duo Withdraw from Swiss Open After Rankireddy's Shoulder Injury

Indian Duo Withdraw from Swiss Open After Rankireddy's Shoulder Injury

Rediff.com3 days ago

Top-seeded Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdrew from the Swiss Open due to a shoulder injury sustained by Rankireddy.

The Girl From Bhandup Who Became Ms Universe USA

The Girl From Bhandup Who Became Ms Universe USA

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Don't let the world put you in a box. If the world tries to put you in a box, don't stay in it. Step out of it. And if you have to, burn that box completely,' says Siddhata Patil.

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Rediff.com6 days ago

On Monday, March 9, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran's new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Meghalaya Cop Faces Charges for Storing Ammunition at Mosque Compound

Meghalaya Cop Faces Charges for Storing Ammunition at Mosque Compound

Rediff.com3 days ago

Meghalaya Police have registered a case against one of their officers for storing ammunition at his rented accommodation within a mosque compound in Williamnagar. The officer is accused of unauthorisedly keeping bullets at a private location instead of depositing them in the police armoury during his leave period.

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

Rediff.com5 days ago

The US torpedo attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters was a lawful act of war between belligerents, not a diplomatic or strategic embarrassment for India, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Pakistan hammer Bangladesh by 128 runs to level ODI series

Pakistan hammer Bangladesh by 128 runs to level ODI series

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistan crushed Bangladesh by 128 runs via DLS in the second ODI in Dhaka as Maaz Sadaqat and Shaheen Afridi starred to level the three-match series 1-1 and force a decider.

Bengaluru Police Detain Two Illegal Bangladeshi Residents During Verification Drive

Bengaluru Police Detain Two Illegal Bangladeshi Residents During Verification Drive

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two Bangladeshi nationals, including a minor, were detained in Bengaluru for residing illegally in the city following a police verification drive.

Assam Congress Arrests Spark Controversy Over Anti-CM Pamphlets

Assam Congress Arrests Spark Controversy Over Anti-CM Pamphlets

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four Assam Congress workers have been arrested for allegedly possessing and transporting pamphlets containing allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, sparking controversy and accusations of undemocratic action.

Man wanted in robbery, firing cases arrested in Delhi

Man wanted in robbery, firing cases arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man wanted in multiple robbery and firing cases, recovering an illegal semi-automatic pistol from his possession.

Search Underway for Six Missing Students After UP Board Exam

Search Underway for Six Missing Students After UP Board Exam

Rediff.com3 days ago

Six female students have gone missing in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh after taking their class 12th board examinations. Police have launched a search operation and are using phone surveillance to locate the students.

Ketan Kadam's Bail Rejected in Mithi River Desilting Scam

Ketan Kadam's Bail Rejected in Mithi River Desilting Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Mumbai court has denied bail to Ketan Kadam, the alleged middleman in the Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam, citing his role as the 'mastermind' of the criminal conspiracy.

Argument turns fatal: Man dies after Wazirpur assault

Argument turns fatal: Man dies after Wazirpur assault

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man died and another was seriously injured after being assaulted in Delhi's Wazirpur area following an argument. Police have arrested four people in connection with the incident.

Five Booked for Alleged Land Fraud in Thane Using Forged Documents

Five Booked for Alleged Land Fraud in Thane Using Forged Documents

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Thane have registered a case against five individuals, including a former government employee, for allegedly transferring state-owned land using forged documents. The accused are said to have misled the registrar's office and used outdated land records to illegally transfer plots in Shahpur taluka.

Mussoorie gears up for Kuldeep Yadav's star-studded wedding

Mussoorie gears up for Kuldeep Yadav's star-studded wedding

Rediff.com4 days ago

Preparations are in full swing in Mussoorie for the wedding of Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and his fiancee Vanshika, with the Savoy Hotel booked for the event and expected to host numerous VIP guests.

Iran war: Another Indian ship sails out of UAE's Fujairah safely

Iran war: Another Indian ship sails out of UAE's Fujairah safely

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Indian-flagged crude tanker safely departed from the UAE's Fujairah after loading oil, despite an attack on the oil terminal. The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia to ensure stable fuel supplies and maritime safety.

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bihar Police arrested 141 people in a state-wide crackdown on mule bank account networks allegedly used for cyber fraud. The operation, 'Cyber Prahar 2.0', led to the registration of 86 FIRs and uncovered collusion by bank employees.

Holi Tragedy Unveiled: Teenager Allegedly Murders Friends in Nandgaon Pond

Holi Tragedy Unveiled: Teenager Allegedly Murders Friends in Nandgaon Pond

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 17-year-old boy is accused of murdering two friends by pushing them into a pond during Lathmar Holi celebrations near Nandgaon. CCTV footage revealed the crime, contradicting the initial report of accidental drowning.

Shubman Gill sets sights on 2027 ODI World Cup win after near miss in 2023

Shubman Gill sets sights on 2027 ODI World Cup win after near miss in 2023

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shubman Gill expresses his determination to win the 2027 World Cup after India's defeat in the 2023 final. Suryakumar Yadav reflects on the 2023 final loss and India's recent ICC titles, while Harmanpreet Kaur discusses strategic team decisions.