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Northern Army Commander Reviews Kashmir Security

Northern Army Commander Reviews Kashmir Security

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviewed the security situation in Kashmir, engaging with commanders and agencies to address the evolving challenges.

Aditi Ashok Finishes Tied Third at Blue Bay LPGA Despite Mid-Round Bogeys

Aditi Ashok Finishes Tied Third at Blue Bay LPGA Despite Mid-Round Bogeys

Rediff.com3 days ago

Aditi Ashok finished tied for third at the Blue Bay LPGA, overcoming mid-round challenges to achieve her best result since 2023. Mi Hyang Lee of Korea won the tournament.

Odisha: Three Drown After Holi Celebrations

Odisha: Three Drown After Holi Celebrations

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three people, including a child, drowned in separate incidents in Odisha while bathing after Holi celebrations.

Police Investigate Trafficking Ring After Woman Forced into Multiple Marriages Attempts Suicide

Police Investigate Trafficking Ring After Woman Forced into Multiple Marriages Attempts Suicide

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Beed, India, have arrested four individuals involved in trafficking a 21-year-old woman from Latur district. The woman was forced into multiple marriages, with the accused earning commissions from the arrangements. The investigation began after the victim attempted suicide due to the pressure of a fourth marriage.

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, has denied bail to a junior service engineer accused of leaking sensitive information about warships and submarines to Pakistani nationals, citing the serious nature of the offence.

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 44-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death with a wooden board after intervening in a dispute during Holi celebrations in Bhiwandi, Thane district.

Delhi: Woman Found Unconscious, Daughters Dead in Malviya Nagar

Delhi: Woman Found Unconscious, Daughters Dead in Malviya Nagar

Rediff.com6 days ago

A woman was found unconscious and her two daughters were found dead inside their residence in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. Police suspect a possible suicide attempt after the daughters were allegedly killed.

J&K Security Situation Reviewed by Lieutenant Governor

J&K Security Situation Reviewed by Lieutenant Governor

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in a meeting with top security officials following protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Petrol Pump Worker Dies After Being Hit by SUV in Gurugram

Petrol Pump Worker Dies After Being Hit by SUV in Gurugram

Rediff.com6 days ago

A petrol pump worker died in Gurugram after being hit by a speeding SUV. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

Man Held in MP for Teen's Murder; Cannibalism Allegations Surface

Man Held in MP for Teen's Murder; Cannibalism Allegations Surface

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 58-year-old man has been arrested in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old boy. Police are investigating claims that the accused resorted to cannibalism after a video surfaced online.

Mumbai Man Killed in Dispute

Mumbai Man Killed in Dispute

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man was beaten to death in Mumbai following a petty dispute. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating the incident.

UK Bans Study Visas for Four Nations Amid Asylum Surge

UK Bans Study Visas for Four Nations Amid Asylum Surge

Rediff.com7 days ago

The UK has imposed a study visa ban on Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to a surge in asylum applications, with further restrictions on skilled worker visas for Afghan nationals.

BJP Leader Alleges West Bengal Government Depriving Citizens of Central Welfare Benefits

BJP Leader Alleges West Bengal Government Depriving Citizens of Central Welfare Benefits

Rediff.com4 days ago

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused the West Bengal government of deliberately withholding central allocations for social welfare projects, including Ayushman Bharat and PM Awas Yojana, impacting millions of citizens. He also criticised the state's handling of farmer support and public distribution systems.

Iran claims missile strike on US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Iran claims missile strike on US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been operating in the Arabian Sea since the end of January.

Gurugram School Chairman Arrested in CBSE Accreditation Scam

Gurugram School Chairman Arrested in CBSE Accreditation Scam

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gurugram Police have arrested the chairman of a school for allegedly defrauding students by presenting fake CBSE accreditation for class 10. The arrest follows complaints from parents after students were unable to sit their CBSE mathematics examination.

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Rediff.com2 days ago

A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.

Teacher Accused of Molesting Student in UP School

Teacher Accused of Molesting Student in UP School

Rediff.com6 days ago

An assistant teacher in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is under investigation following allegations of molesting a Class seven student. The teacher is also accused of inappropriate behaviour towards other female students.

Man Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Security Guard in Thane

Man Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Security Guard in Thane

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 31-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a security guard following a dispute over a vulgar message. His brother was acquitted due to lack of evidence of shared intent.

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Rediff.com2 days ago

A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.

Four Family Members Die Cleaning Septic Tank in Bihar

Four Family Members Die Cleaning Septic Tank in Bihar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Four members of a family in Bihar's Sitamarhi district died after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning their septic tank.

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bengaluru police detained 124 Bangladeshi nationals, including men, women, and children, for allegedly residing illegally in the city. The individuals were taken into custody following a special operation conducted by the Central Crime Branch.

Badal Accuses AAP of Deteriorating Punjab Law and Order

Badal Accuses AAP of Deteriorating Punjab Law and Order

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, alleging a decline in law and order and accusing them of using financial schemes to sway voters ahead of elections.

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Rediff.com2 days ago

A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.

When I lost my dad, hurt of T20 World Cup omission didn't matter: Jitesh

When I lost my dad, hurt of T20 World Cup omission didn't matter: Jitesh

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Indian cricketer Jitesh Sharma discusses the emotional impact of his father's death and how it has changed his perspective on cricket and family responsibilities.

Families of Delhi Bus Accident Victims Allege Negligence and Demand Justice

Families of Delhi Bus Accident Victims Allege Negligence and Demand Justice

Rediff.com2 days ago

Families of the two men killed in a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus accident in west Delhi allege rash driving and negligence, demanding justice and compensation.

Lakshya Sen Stuns Li Shi Feng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Lakshya Sen Stuns Li Shi Feng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Rediff.com5 days ago

Lakshya Sen defeated China's Li Shi Feng to reach the semifinals of the All England Open, continuing his impressive run in the tournament.

UN Emphasises Gender Equality as Key to India's Development Goals

UN Emphasises Gender Equality as Key to India's Development Goals

Rediff.com5 days ago

A top UN official has emphasised the critical role of women in India's development, highlighting that gender equality should be viewed as both a human right and a key factor in development effectiveness.

Pranavi Urs Holds Top-5 Spot at Australian Women's Classic

Pranavi Urs Holds Top-5 Spot at Australian Women's Classic

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pranavi Urs of India remains in the top 5 at the Australian Women's Classic despite a double bogey on the 17th hole. Kelsey Bennett leads the tournament, while Diksha Dagar also made progress.

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Teams Up with IIT Delhi for Joint Research

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Teams Up with IIT Delhi for Joint Research

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for joint research programmes focused on the future of mobility and engineering systems.

Pakistan Targets Militant Posts on Afghan Border in Coordinated Strikes

Pakistan Targets Militant Posts on Afghan Border in Coordinated Strikes

Rediff.com6 days ago

Pakistani security forces conducted coordinated ground and aerial strikes against militant positions along the border with Afghanistan, targeting posts used by the Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation in Amritsar, arresting six individuals and seizing weapons linked to Pakistan-based smugglers.

Teenage Girl Found Dead at Kerala Residence

Teenage Girl Found Dead at Kerala Residence

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old girl was found dead at her residence in a village in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Mob Attacks Gujarat Police Vehicle in Madhya Pradesh Over Liquor Smuggling Probe

Mob Attacks Gujarat Police Vehicle in Madhya Pradesh Over Liquor Smuggling Probe

Rediff.com6 days ago

A mob in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, attacked a Gujarat police vehicle investigating a liquor smuggling case, fueled by local anger over a youth's death in Gujarat.

Modi, Macron Discuss West Asia Situation, Call for Dialogue

Modi, Macron Discuss West Asia Situation, Call for Dialogue

Rediff.com6 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the escalating situation in West Asia, emphasising the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in the region.

Lahiri Finishes Strong at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Lahiri Finishes Strong at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Rediff.com6 days ago

Anirban Lahiri finished tied for 16th at the LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament, while Carlos Ortiz took the lead with a stunning 10-under 60.

More Arrests Made in Delhi Holi Clash Case; Police Warn Against Misinformation

More Arrests Made in Delhi Holi Clash Case; Police Warn Against Misinformation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested seven more people and apprehended a minor in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families in Uttam Nagar on Holi. The police are also warning against the spread of AI-generated misinformation about the incident.

Burnt Body of Young Woman Found in Jharkhand Forest

Burnt Body of Young Woman Found in Jharkhand Forest

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police discovered the burnt body of a young woman in the Bankata forest of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, near the Odisha border. Investigations are underway to identify the victim and determine the circumstances of her death.

BJP Kisan Morcha Leader Questioned Over Illegal Opium Farm in Chhattisgarh

BJP Kisan Morcha Leader Questioned Over Illegal Opium Farm in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 days ago

A BJP Kisan Morcha leader has been detained for questioning in connection with the alleged cultivation of illegal opium on a farm in Durg district, Chhattisgarh. The leader has been suspended from the party amid the controversy.

Amritpal Singh, Wanted in Punjab Extortion Cases, Detained in Moldova

Amritpal Singh, Wanted in Punjab Extortion Cases, Detained in Moldova

Rediff.com4 days ago

Amritpal Singh, a most-wanted gangster linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang and involved in making extortion calls to businessmen in Punjab, was detained at the Moldova border.

How Women Power India

How Women Power India

Rediff.com4 days ago

In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?