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Real Estate Businessman Arrested In Punjab Land Use Scam

Real Estate Businessman Arrested In Punjab Land Use Scam

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a real estate businessman in a money laundering investigation linked to submission of alleged fake consent letters for obtaining Change of Land Use (CLU) from the Punjab government.

Twisha's mother-in-law says police haven't contacted her yet

Twisha's mother-in-law says police haven't contacted her yet

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Former judge Giribala Singh, booked in connection with her daughter-in-law's death allegedly due to dowry harassment, claims Bhopal Police have not contacted her for her statement. This comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Singh regarding her anticipatory bail and the police issued a final notice for her to record her statement.

Four Killed As Truck Runs Over Sleeping Family In UP

Four Killed As Truck Runs Over Sleeping Family In UP

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Four members of a family were killed and one was critically injured after a speeding dumper truck ran over them while they were sleeping outside their house in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.

How A Punjab Football Academy Is Combating Drug Abuse

How A Punjab Football Academy Is Combating Drug Abuse

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A grassroots football academy in Punjab is using football to combat drug abuse and develop young talent, addressing key issues in Indian football's grassroots development.

The Significance Of Rajnath Singh's Vietnam Visit

The Significance Of Rajnath Singh's Vietnam Visit

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Vietnam is an emerging regional power and a closer relationship with Hanoi is closely aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Act East Policy, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Thai Nationals Held With Rs 48 Cr Weed At Delhi Airport

Thai Nationals Held With Rs 48 Cr Weed At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized suspected hydroponic weed worth approximately Rs 48 crore from two Thai nationals arriving from Bangkok.

Man Strangles Girlfriend After She Refuses To Leave With Him

Man Strangles Girlfriend After She Refuses To Leave With Him

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend to death after she refused to leave with him. The incident occurred at the victim's home in Shamli district, with an associate also arrested for assisting in the crime.

South India Industry Feels Absence of Bengal, Assam Workers

South India Industry Feels Absence of Bengal, Assam Workers

Rediff.com21 hours ago

South India's manufacturing, construction, and services sectors are grappling with severe labour shortages, prompting employers to offer attractive incentives like free air tickets and salary increments to lure migrant workers back from their home states after recent assembly elections.

How Pranavi Urs Is Faring At Lalla Meryem Cup

How Pranavi Urs Is Faring At Lalla Meryem Cup

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs is in the top 10 at the Lalla Meryem Cup, while Kelsey Bennett leads the field. Diksha Dagar also made the cut, while Hitaashee Bakshi and Avani Prashanth did not.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's intelligence chief. Here's why

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's intelligence chief. Here's why

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her position as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband, Abraham Williams, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Her resignation will take effect on June 30, with Aaron Lukas set to take over as acting intelligence chief.

West Bengal Needs To Overcome Infamy Of Recruitment Scams: Adhikari

West Bengal Needs To Overcome Infamy Of Recruitment Scams: Adhikari

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that West Bengal has gained infamy due to recruitment scams during the previous government and that there is a need to improve the state's image.

Nagaland Police Appeal For Peace Amid Manipur Tensions

Nagaland Police Appeal For Peace Amid Manipur Tensions

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Nagaland Police have urged citizens to maintain peace and communal harmony amid concerns over the law and order situation in Manipur and the possibility of disturbances spilling over into Nagaland.

'Captain's dream': Cummins hails Malinga, Hussain after SRH whip RCB

'Captain's dream': Cummins hails Malinga, Hussain after SRH whip RCB

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Pat Cummins praised fast bowlers Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain after Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.

Why Change India's Electoral System?

Why Change India's Electoral System?

Rediff.com21 hours ago

'Why are we deliberately taking apart an electoral system that has worked?' 'There is no answer to that, and there is no data and has never been any on the absurd slander that foreigners are voting here,' asserts Aakar Patel.

Accused In Delhi Double Murder Held After Police Encounter

Accused In Delhi Double Murder Held After Police Encounter

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The main accused in the double murder of a woman and her teenage son in Delhi's Govindpuri has been arrested after a brief encounter with police. The accused, Saurabh, sustained a bullet injury during retaliatory firing.

Maruti Suzuki discontinues Ignis hatchback amid weak sales, supply woes hit S-Presso and WagonR

Maruti Suzuki discontinues Ignis hatchback amid weak sales, supply woes hit S-Presso and WagonR

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Maruti Suzuki has discontinued its Ignis hatchback due to weak sales and a shift towards SUVs, while simultaneously facing supply chain issues for its popular S-Presso and WagonR models, leading to booking halts at some dealerships.

Sanjiv Bajaj: 'Fortunately, We've More Companies Than Family Members'

Sanjiv Bajaj: 'Fortunately, We've More Companies Than Family Members'

Rediff.com21 hours ago

'We strongly believe that anyone with capability and a strong work ethic should have a chance at the top job.'

TTV Dhinakaran Demands Strict Action In Coimbatore Murder Case

TTV Dhinakaran Demands Strict Action In Coimbatore Murder Case

Rediff.com21 hours ago

AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take severe action against those responsible for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore district, highlighting concerns over rising crimes against women and children.

Opium Worth 70 Lakh, Pistol Seized After Navi Mumbai Car Crash

Opium Worth 70 Lakh, Pistol Seized After Navi Mumbai Car Crash

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Police in Navi Mumbai seized opium worth 70 lakh and a country-made pistol from an SUV after it crashed into a traffic island. The driver fled the scene, leading to the discovery of the contraband.

Accused In Delhi Double Murder Held After Police Encounter

Accused In Delhi Double Murder Held After Police Encounter

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The main suspect in the double murder of a woman and her teenage son in Delhi's Govindpuri has been arrested after a brief exchange of fire with the police. The accused, Saurabh, sustained a leg injury during the encounter.

Man Murdered In Thane Over Dispute; Accused Arrested

Man Murdered In Thane Over Dispute; Accused Arrested

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A 30-year-old man was brutally attacked and killed by three persons over a dispute in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police arrested the accused shortly after the incident in the Mharalgaon area of Kalyan taluka.

Praggnanandhaa Held In Super Chess Classic; Title Race Intensifies

Praggnanandhaa Held In Super Chess Classic; Title Race Intensifies

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at the Super Chess Classic, while other matches intensified the title race. Fabiano Caruana and Vincent Keymer drew, and Javokhir Sindarov secured a victory. The final round promises high stakes with multiple players in contention for the title.

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 58-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife in Chhattisgarh's Korba district and then roamed around carrying the severed head, police said.

Trump 'seriously considering' strikes against Iran if...: Report

Trump 'seriously considering' strikes against Iran if...: Report

Rediff.com21 hours ago

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering launching fresh strikes against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a peace deal, according to US media outlet Axios. This development comes as diplomatic efforts continue, with Pakistan and Qatar attempting to broker an agreement.

IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by the Shah Rukh Khan family and Mehta Group, emerged as the most valuable franchise.

Rs 48 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At Delhi Airport

Rs 48 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized approximately Rs 48 crore worth of hydroponic weed from two Thai nationals arriving from Bangkok.

IPL 2026: How Klaasen Became SRH's Mr Indispensable

IPL 2026: How Klaasen Became SRH's Mr Indispensable

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Heinrich Klaasen has emerged as the cornerstone of Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting lineup in IPL 2026, consistently delivering impactful performances and justifying his hefty price tag.

Twisha Sharma Death: Husband Arrested, Remanded For Questioning

Twisha Sharma Death: Husband Arrested, Remanded For Questioning

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Samarth Singh, the husband of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, has been arrested in connection with her death and brought to Bhopal. Police are seeking his custodial remand for questioning. Sharma was found dead at her home on May 12, with her family alleging dowry harassment.

Rajasthan Volleyball Player Beaten To Death Over Relationship

Rajasthan Volleyball Player Beaten To Death Over Relationship

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A volleyball player from Rajasthan was allegedly abducted and beaten to death by the family of a minor girl with whom he was in a relationship, officials said on Saturday.

IPL 2026: Have We Seen The Last Of Thala Dhoni?

IPL 2026: Have We Seen The Last Of Thala Dhoni?

Rediff.com21 hours ago

His last match for CSK was on May 25, 2025, but for everyone -- not just Chennai fans but the whole of India -- he is a towering, timeless presence.

9 Indian Toffees You Must Savour

9 Indian Toffees You Must Savour

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Do you know suddenly why India's toffees are the toast of the town?

This Basanti Demands Her Veeru Back

This Basanti Demands Her Veeru Back

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A young woman in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, staged a dramatic Sholay-style protest by climbing a high-tension transmission tower to demand her jailed husband's release.

Bihar man arrested for links to Pakistan arms smuggler

Bihar man arrested for links to Pakistan arms smuggler

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bihar Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a Muzaffarpur resident for his alleged links with Pakistan-based arms smuggler Shahzad Bhatti's gang, seizing digital evidence indicating anti-India activities.

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A couple was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, while their three-month-old infant was found alive at the scene.

NCW orders TCS to form PoSH panels in all its units after harassment case

NCW orders TCS to form PoSH panels in all its units after harassment case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has directed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to establish separate internal committees in all its 127 units with 10 or more employees within four weeks to strengthen compliance with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, following concerns raised in the TCS Nashik case.

Mumbai faces power outage for hours amid hot, humid weather

Mumbai faces power outage for hours amid hot, humid weather

Rediff.com1 days ago

A technical fault at a BEST receiving station in Dadar caused a power outage in parts of central Mumbai, adding to the discomfort of residents during hot and humid weather. Another power supply disruption was reported in south Mumbai due to a fire in a transformer.

Rubio's maiden India visit aims to repair strained ties

Rubio's maiden India visit aims to repair strained ties

Rediff.com1 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India for four days to strengthen bilateral relations, holding talks with Indian leaders and attending the Quad foreign ministers' meeting.

Teacher And Guard Face Charges For Assaulting Disabled Student In Latur

Teacher And Guard Face Charges For Assaulting Disabled Student In Latur

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A teacher and a security guard at a government-aided residential school in Latur, Maharashtra, have been booked for allegedly assaulting a student with cognitive impairments. The incident came to light after a video of the assault surfaced online, prompting a police investigation.

US tightens Green Card rules, visa holders must apply from home countries

US tightens Green Card rules, visa holders must apply from home countries

Rediff.com1 days ago

The US government on Friday issued a new policy memo tightening rules for foreign nationals on temporary visas seeking permanent residency, stating that persons wanting a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in "extraordinary circumstances".

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Relative, Examine All Angles

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Relative, Examine All Angles

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police have detained a distant relative in connection with the double murder of a woman and her son in Delhi. The victim's husband remains under scrutiny as the investigation continues.