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Meghalaya Curfew Extended Following Election Violence

Meghalaya Curfew Extended Following Election Violence

Rediff.com3 days ago

Curfew has been extended in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district until Sunday morning, with a brief relaxation period on Saturday for residents to obtain essential supplies. The curfew follows violence related to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, which have now been postponed.

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Mojtaba Khamenei supervised the most recent repression in December 2025 and January 2026 which remains ongoing.'

Director Claims Actress's Marriage is 'Love Jihad', Seeks Intervention

Director Claims Actress's Marriage is 'Love Jihad', Seeks Intervention

Rediff.com1 days ago

Film director Sanoj Mishra has alleged that the marriage of actress Monalisa Bhonsle to a Muslim man is a case of 'love jihad' and plans to take the matter to the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister.

Delhi CM Unveils Projects to Enhance Drainage, Road Connectivity

Delhi CM Unveils Projects to Enhance Drainage, Road Connectivity

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Chief Minister inaugurated infrastructure projects focused on improving drainage, road connectivity, and traffic flow in Delhi, including stormwater drain remodelling, road construction, and a new healthcare facility.

Lavanya Gupta Overtakes Jasmine Shekar in Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour

Lavanya Gupta Overtakes Jasmine Shekar in Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour

Rediff.com4 days ago

Amateur golfer Lavanya Gupta surged ahead of Jasmine Shekar to claim the lead after the second round of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram, with Durga Nittur making a significant leap into third place.

Days after T20 World Cup win, Abhishek Sharma seeks blessings at Vaishno Devi

Days after T20 World Cup win, Abhishek Sharma seeks blessings at Vaishno Devi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Abhishek Sharma visited the Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra after India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup victory, days after his match-winning fifty in the final against New Zealand on Sunday, March 8.

Mob Attacks Police Dispersing Highway Blockade in Odisha, Injuring 12

Mob Attacks Police Dispersing Highway Blockade in Odisha, Injuring 12

Rediff.com3 days ago

A mob attacked police personnel attempting to disperse a highway blockade in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, resulting in injuries to at least 12 officers.

Gambhir Highlights Samson's Ability to Dominate Powerplay Overs

Gambhir Highlights Samson's Ability to Dominate Powerplay Overs

Rediff.com2 days ago

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praises Sanju Samson's explosive batting and ability to win games in the powerplay overs.

Operation Muskan: Railway Police Find and Reunite Missing Children

Operation Muskan: Railway Police Find and Reunite Missing Children

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai Railway Police's Operation Muskan successfully traced 305 missing children in a month, reuniting 247 with their families.

Modi Slams TMC for Allegedly Protecting Infiltrators to Preserve Vote Bank

Modi Slams TMC for Allegedly Protecting Infiltrators to Preserve Vote Bank

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the TMC of opposing the SIR exercise to protect its vote bank of infiltrators, alleging that unchecked illegal immigration under its rule in West Bengal has altered the demography of many areas.

Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Girl, 2, Killed by Truck as Mother Watched

Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Girl, 2, Killed by Truck as Mother Watched

Rediff.com3 days ago

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was killed by a speeding truck in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district while walking with her mother. The driver was apprehended by villagers after attempting to flee.

How an RTO Agent's Bribery Attempt Led to Arrest in Thane

How an RTO Agent's Bribery Attempt Led to Arrest in Thane

Rediff.com4 days ago

An RTO agent in Thane was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an individual seeking a two-wheeler learner's licence.

Pakistan to take action against Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani over IPL deal with KKR

Pakistan to take action against Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani over IPL deal with KKR

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Pakistan Cricket Board is preparing to take legal action against Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani for breaching his Pakistan Super League contract with Islamabad United to sign with KKR in the IPL.

Mass Stray Dog Poisoning Allegedly Claims 100 Lives in Telangana Village

Mass Stray Dog Poisoning Allegedly Claims 100 Lives in Telangana Village

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, Telangana, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about animal cruelty.

India Should Have Been Better Prepared For Gulf War

India Should Have Been Better Prepared For Gulf War

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'Our diplomacy should have been focused on preventing war and avoiding the inevitable disruptions it would cause, posing a real risk to India's growth story,' asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

IPL 2026: KKR Sign Blessing Muzarabani As Mustafizur's Replacement

IPL 2026: KKR Sign Blessing Muzarabani As Mustafizur's Replacement

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026, which is scheduled to start on March 28.

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Households should moderate large discretionary expenses for the time being.
'They should prioritise essential spending. They should maintain an emergency fund covering 6 to 12 months of expenses.'

Why Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Signals A Potential Blockbuster

Why Dhurandhar 2 Trailer Signals A Potential Blockbuster

Rediff.com6 days ago

The electrifying Dhurandhar 2 trailer promises a high-octane thriller set in Pakistan, blending intense action with a compelling spy narrative and hinting at major box office potential.

AI puts India's office market back to work

AI puts India's office market back to work

Rediff.com1 days ago

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential new demand driver for India's office market, with AI-focused technology (tech) firms actively leasing new office space and established information technology (IT) companies expanding their footprint as they ramp up investments in AI.

Why's CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper Trending?

Why's CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper Trending?

Rediff.com7 days ago

The word rickrolling is trending after class 12 students claimed on X that a QR code printed on a Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 mathematics board exam paper redirected them to the famous music video Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley.

Making a difference for India gives me greatest joy: Bumrah

Making a difference for India gives me greatest joy: Bumrah

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on stepping up in pressure moments after his Player-of-the-Match performance helped India beat New Zealand national cricket team to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at home.

Jaipur Police Crackdown Nets Hundreds of Drug Peddlers

Jaipur Police Crackdown Nets Hundreds of Drug Peddlers

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jaipur Police arrested 281 drug peddlers and seized over 35 kg of cannabis during the 'Clean Sweep' initiative, targeting public areas known for drug activity.

Mirzapur Police Nab Two More in Gym Conversion Case

Mirzapur Police Nab Two More in Gym Conversion Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Mirzapur have arrested two more individuals, including a wanted suspect with a reward, in connection with an illegal religious conversion racket allegedly operating under the guise of gymnasiums. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to ten.

Man Arrested in Connection with Hotel Robbery and Vandalism in Delhi

Man Arrested in Connection with Hotel Robbery and Vandalism in Delhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man wanted in connection with a dacoity and vandalism incident at a hotel in Delhi's Palam village area last year.

Muslim Youth Attacked While Preparing for 'Roza' Near Pune; Police Investigate

Muslim Youth Attacked While Preparing for 'Roza' Near Pune; Police Investigate

Rediff.com2 days ago

A mob assaulted a group of Muslim youth preparing to break their Ramadan fast near Pune, resulting in injuries and multiple detentions by police.

Kerala Gangster Hacked to Death: Four More Arrested

Kerala Gangster Hacked to Death: Four More Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a gangster in Puthiyakavu, Kerala, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The victim, Athul, was murdered in broad daylight, and police suspect gang warfare as the motive.

Three Die in Suspected Suicides Across Etawah District

Three Die in Suspected Suicides Across Etawah District

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh are investigating three separate incidents in which individuals allegedly died by suicide. The victims include a 21-year-old woman, a 27-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man.

Why Anil Ambani's Son is Being Questioned in 228 Crore Fraud Case

Why Anil Ambani's Son is Being Questioned in 228 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jai Anmol Ambani, son of Anil Ambani, was questioned by the CBI in connection with a 228-crore fraud case involving Union Bank of India. He is expected to be questioned again.

Axis Bank Fined for Poor Service After Failed ATM Withdrawal

Axis Bank Fined for Poor Service After Failed ATM Withdrawal

Rediff.com2 days ago

A consumer commission in Nagpur, Maharashtra, has penalised Axis Bank for deficiency in service, ordering a refund and compensation to a customer over a failed ATM transaction from 2018.

'So jaao, theek hai': Harish Rana prepares to say final goodbye

'So jaao, theek hai': Harish Rana prepares to say final goodbye

Rediff.com1 days ago

After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, the family of Harish Rana, comatose for 12 years, prepares for his passive euthanasia, marking a significant moment in India's end-of-life care debate.

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth Compete at Women's Australian Open

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth Compete at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth are participating in the Women's Australian Open, with Hannah Green leading the tournament.

Nail Style: Acrylic or Overlay Gel Nails?

Nail Style: Acrylic or Overlay Gel Nails?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Acrylic nails have long had a reputation. They are glamorous, long-lasting, but notorious for making your natural nails thin, brittle and painfully sensitive.

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is investigating an incident where a group of boys allegedly entered the premises of the girls' hostel and engaged in a brawl. The university has launched an inquiry after a video of the incident circulated on social media.

Manipur hostage crisis ends: 21 Tangkhul Nagas freed as Centre steps in

Manipur hostage crisis ends: 21 Tangkhul Nagas freed as Centre steps in

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Union Home Ministry intervened to secure the release of 21 Tangkhul Naga civilians held hostage in Manipur's Ukhrul district, following tensions between Kuki and Naga communities.

'21-Point System Has Worked Well': Saina Nehwal Cautions BWF On Proposed Scoring Changes

'21-Point System Has Worked Well': Saina Nehwal Cautions BWF On Proposed Scoring Changes

Rediff.com3 days ago

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has urged the Badminton World Federation to exercise caution regarding proposed scoring changes, maintaining that the current 21-point system preserves the sport's essential intensity and endurance.

Fake Call Centre Busted in Navi Mumbai for Stock Market Investment Fraud

Fake Call Centre Busted in Navi Mumbai for Stock Market Investment Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Navi Mumbai have dismantled a fraudulent call centre accused of swindling individuals out of over Rs 1 crore by falsely promising high returns on share market investments. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.

Tejaswini Kolhapure: 'Today, People Look At Me Differently...'

Tejaswini Kolhapure: 'Today, People Look At Me Differently...'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'The challenge now is competition. There are so many actors competing for the same roles.'

Djokovic, Alcaraz Advance; Andreeva stunned at Indian Wells

Djokovic, Alcaraz Advance; Andreeva stunned at Indian Wells

Rediff.com7 days ago

Novak Djokovic fights past Aleksandar Kovacevic to reach the last 16 at Indian Wells Open, setting up a clash with defending champion Jack Draper.

Sahith Theegala in Top 10 at Players Championship

Sahith Theegala in Top 10 at Players Championship

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian American golfer Sahith Theegala moves into the top 10 at the Players Championship, while other Indian and Indo-Canadian players also make significant strides.

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Rediff.com5 days ago

A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.