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Maha ATS detains several suspects in terror probe after raids in 20 places

Maha ATS detains several suspects in terror probe after raids in 20 places

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted extensive search operations across Yavatmal and Ahilyanagar districts, detaining multiple individuals for questioning following intelligence regarding potential terror-related activities.

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir critiques Abhishek Sharma's recent performances in the T20 World Cup, highlighting technical flaws and vulnerability to strategic bowling.

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

Rediff.com2 days ago

He said that TEA will also conduct a meeting to raise awareness among exporters and domestic manufacturers to verify the identity of workers.

Kota man threatens to shoot Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs

Kota man threatens to shoot Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man in Rajasthan was detained by police for allegedly posting a video threatening to shoot Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 25 other MPs. The man identified himself as a spokesperson for the Karni Sena, though both the BJP and Karni Sena have denied any association with him.

Riteish Deshmukh Visits Shivneri Fort on Shivaji Jayanti

Riteish Deshmukh Visits Shivneri Fort on Shivaji Jayanti

Rediff.com4 days ago

Riteish Deshmukh commemorates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with a visit to Shivneri Fort, honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and promoting awareness of his historical significance.

Delhi double murder: Woman, daughter found stuffed in bed box; kin at large

Delhi double murder: Woman, daughter found stuffed in bed box; kin at large

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 35-year-old woman and her six-year-old daughter were found murdered in their Delhi home; police are searching for a neighbor identified as the prime suspect.

CRPF sets up 43 bases above 6,000 feet in J-K to hunt terrorists

CRPF sets up 43 bases above 6,000 feet in J-K to hunt terrorists

Rediff.com5 days ago

The CRPF has established 43 temporary operating bases in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir to search for and eliminate terrorists hiding in high-altitude areas.

UP: Woman nabbed, Pak-born daughter booked over spying for ISI

UP: Woman nabbed, Pak-born daughter booked over spying for ISI

Rediff.com7 days ago

A woman in Meerut has been arrested and her daughter booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI and residing in India without valid citizenship.

Assembly elections for 4 states, 1 UT likely in April: Sources

Assembly elections for 4 states, 1 UT likely in April: Sources

Rediff.com6 days ago

Last time, assembly polls in West Bengal were held in eight phases -- by far the maximum. In Assam, elections were held in two phases, and in a singular phase in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry.

Pahalgam attack: J-K reopens 14 tourist spots after security review

Pahalgam attack: J-K reopens 14 tourist spots after security review

Rediff.com7 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the reopening of 14 tourist spots in the Union territory after a security review following the Pahalgam terror attack in April last year.

Modi meets AI startups' CEOs, global leaders at AI Summit

Modi meets AI startups' CEOs, global leaders at AI Summit

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a roundtable with AI startup CEOs and held bilateral meetings with global leaders at the India AI Impact Summit, focusing on AI's potential across sectors and international cooperation.

Is Bill Gates attending AI Impact Summit at New Delhi?

Is Bill Gates attending AI Impact Summit at New Delhi?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attending the high-profile AI Impact Summit with government sources saying he will not attend the meeting while a spokesperson of his foundation contradicted, saying he is. Gates featured among the tech moguls, industry leaders, policymakers, founders, and technologists listed as speakers on the official website of the AI Impact Summit, underway in the national capital from February 16-20.

Sonia Gandhi offered me CM post in 2014 but Rahul intervened: Himanta

Sonia Gandhi offered me CM post in 2014 but Rahul intervened: Himanta

Rediff.com7 days ago

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Sonia Gandhi had asked him to decide on his swearing-in date as CM in 2014, but the situation changed after Rahul Gandhi intervened. Sarma, who later joined the BJP, believes the events led him to a better position to serve Assam and Sanatan dharma.

T20 World Cup: Babar, Afridi to face the axe after India debacle

T20 World Cup: Babar, Afridi to face the axe after India debacle

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pakistan is set to drop senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi from their next T20 World Cup match against Namibia after the duo's failure to come good in the high-stakes game against India in Colombo, a reliable source in the team management said on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar, Salman avoid handshake at toss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav once again avoided the customary handshake with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha during the toss, in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

Congress central leadership intervenes in DMK alliance discord

Congress central leadership intervenes in DMK alliance discord

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Congress high command has intervened to manage discord within the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu, following controversial remarks by state leaders regarding power-sharing demands.

OpenAI CEO hails India's 'incredible' AI growth

OpenAI CEO hails India's 'incredible' AI growth

Rediff.com5 days ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the importance of democratizing Artificial Intelligence as the only fair and safe way forward, highlighting India's significant progress in AI adoption.

Pramod Bhagat wins gold at Para Worlds; surpasses legend Lin Dan

Pramod Bhagat wins gold at Para Worlds; surpasses legend Lin Dan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Pramod Bhagat secured the men's SL3 gold medal at the BWF Para World Championships, defeating Muhammad Al Imran of Indonesia in straight games in the final.

Defamation case: Rahul records statement in UP court

Defamation case: Rahul records statement in UP court

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rahul Gandhi appeared before an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to record his statement in a defamation case related to his 2018 remarks against Amit Shah. The case, filed by a BJP leader, alleges derogatory remarks made during the Karnataka elections.

Rashid Khan: Afghanistan Still Hopeful Despite Super 8 Uncertainty

Rashid Khan: Afghanistan Still Hopeful Despite Super 8 Uncertainty

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rashid Khan says Afghanistan will continue to play positive cricket and make the nation proud despite slim Super Eights hopes after beating UAE in the T20 World Cup.

Manali's Snowy Winter Traffic Nightmare

Manali's Snowy Winter Traffic Nightmare

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Heavy snowfall in Manali brought the picturesque hill station to a standstill over the weekend, causing massive traffic congestion on the Manali highway for consecutive days. Thousands of tourist vehicles remained stranded in snow as temperatures plummeted, while visitors navigated through snow-laden roads and markets. The scenic landscape transformed into a winter wonderland, with locals gathering around bonfires to combat the freezing conditions.

JEE Main: How Atharva Chauhan Scored 99.78 Percentile

JEE Main: How Atharva Chauhan Scored 99.78 Percentile

Rediff.com5 days ago

Atharva Chauhan, who achieved a remarkable 99.78 percentile in the JEE Main exam, credited his success to disciplined study, family support and guidance from his teachers.

SEE: Gambhir hosts Team India at his residence

SEE: Gambhir hosts Team India at his residence

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir hosted a dinner party for members of the Indian cricket team, at his residence, on Sunday.

Gujarat to amend marriage registration rules, minister flags 'love jihad'

Gujarat to amend marriage registration rules, minister flags 'love jihad'

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Gujarat government plans to amend the Gujarat Registration of Marriages Act to address loopholes and prevent exploitation, particularly concerning "love jihad" cases. The proposed changes include mandatory parental notification and detailed information requirements for marriage registration.

Mumbai woman booked for kidnapping boy after one-sided obsession

Mumbai woman booked for kidnapping boy after one-sided obsession

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

A 19-year-old woman in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly harassing and kidnapping a 17-year-old boy after developing a one-sided attraction for him.

India and France Elevate Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'

India and France Elevate Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'

Rediff.com6 days ago

India and France have elevated their relationship to a 'special global strategic partnership,' with increased cooperation in defense, trade, and technology. The leaders also inaugurated a helicopter assembly line in Karnataka.

Chhattisgarh community bars engaged couples from private chats

Chhattisgarh community bars engaged couples from private chats

Rediff.com4 days ago

A community in Chhattisgarh's Balod district has banned engaged couples from speaking to each other privately on the phone until their wedding, citing concerns about increasing relationship break-ups.

'Imran Khan should be looked after': Sourav Ganguly Bats For Former Pakistan Captain, Prime Minister

'Imran Khan should be looked after': Sourav Ganguly Bats For Former Pakistan Captain, Prime Minister

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the appeal by ex-international captains for fair treatment and medical care for Imran Khan.

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'He worked very hard in the last two years, he played a lot of domestic cricket, focused on his batting.'

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar to the rescue as India battle past USA

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar to the rescue as India battle past USA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav dazzled with a vital half-century as defending champions India registered a scratchy 29-run win against the United States of America despite a stunning top-order collapse.

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

'More India Aligns With US, More China Aligns With Pak'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'China continues to perceive its relations with India through the prism of India-US relations, with the US using India to counter balance against China in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.'

How C-60 Broke The Back of Naxalism In Gadchiroli

How C-60 Broke The Back of Naxalism In Gadchiroli

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Once the might of the Indian establishment turned completely against the Maoists, there was no way they could survive -- either in Gadchiroli or anywhere else, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Identity profiling by caste, race or region a regressive step: SC

Identity profiling by caste, race or region a regressive step: SC

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking to prevent discrimination and violence against citizens from the northeast and other regions, stating that identifying persons on grounds of race, region, sex, and caste would be a regressive step.

Anti-CAA pleas: SC to start final hearing of petitions from May 5

Anti-CAA pleas: SC to start final hearing of petitions from May 5

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has announced it will begin final hearings on May 5 regarding the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), with over 200 petitions challenging the law.

BJP MP files notice to disqualify Rahul from Parliament

BJP MP files notice to disqualify Rahul from Parliament

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has initiated a 'substantive motion' against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Homemaker's labour enables earning spouse to function well: HC

Homemaker's labour enables earning spouse to function well: HC

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a homemaker's labor is essential for the earning spouse's success and that disregarding these contributions when determining maintenance is unjust. The court emphasized that a wife's non-employment should not be equated with idleness and that the economic value of her contributions must be recognized.

Father of Indian girl killed in US dies just before $29mn settlement

Father of Indian girl killed in US dies just before $29mn settlement

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student killed in a US police crash, faces another tragedy as her father dies just before a USD 29 million compensation deal is announced.

J-K clamps down on Ramzan donations in Kishtwar amid fund misuse concerns

J-K clamps down on Ramzan donations in Kishtwar amid fund misuse concerns

Rediff.com5 days ago

Authorities in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir have issued an order regulating the collection of donations during Ramzan to prevent unauthorized fundraising and ensure transparency.

T20 World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah Unlikely To Be Rested For Netherlands Match

T20 World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah Unlikely To Be Rested For Netherlands Match

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak indicated that Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to be rested for the final Group A match against the Netherlands, despite India having already qualified for the Super 8 stage.

2 Pak nationals, gangster flee J-K juvenile home after firing shots

2 Pak nationals, gangster flee J-K juvenile home after firing shots

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, escaped from a juvenile home in Jammu after allegedly attacking and injuring two police personnel. An investigation is underway to apprehend the escapees.