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Harish Rana, India's First Passive Euthanasia Recipient, Passes Away

Harish Rana, India's First Passive Euthanasia Recipient, Passes Away

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia, has died at AIIMS-Delhi after being in a coma for over 13 years. His case led to a landmark Supreme Court judgment allowing passive euthanasia and sparked discussions about the right to die with dignity in India.

Farhan, Reddy Dominate ICC Player Awards for February

Farhan, Reddy Dominate ICC Player Awards for February

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan and Arundhati Reddy of India have been named the ICC Players of the Month for February, recognising their outstanding performances in T20 cricket.

Delhi Woman Arrested After Daughters Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Delhi Woman Arrested After Daughters Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old woman in connection with the alleged murder of her two daughters in Malviya Nagar. The woman, who reportedly attempted suicide, was arrested after medical evaluation.

Argentina Steps Up LPG Supply To India

Argentina Steps Up LPG Supply To India

Rediff.com1 days ago

Argentina has significantly increased its LPG exports to India to help mitigate shortages caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. This partnership is becoming increasingly important for India's energy security.

Why Cricket Australia is Sticking with Local Curators for Test Pitches

Why Cricket Australia is Sticking with Local Curators for Test Pitches

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cricket Australia has decided against centralising control over Test pitch preparation, maintaining that local curators are best suited to create unique and high-quality surfaces, despite criticism following the Ashes series.

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Protests

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Protests

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Statues of Kakori train action martyrs were allegedly demolished during road beautification work in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to widespread protests and an FIR being filed against the responsible company.

How Punjab Police Prevented a Robbery with Illegal Weapon Arrests

How Punjab Police Prevented a Robbery with Illegal Weapon Arrests

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab Police arrested two men, Jacky Kumar and Vikas Arora, with illegal weapons who were allegedly planning to rob a businessman in Bathinda. The arrests were made by the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation with the Bathinda Police.

PM Modi Highlights Worrisome West Asia Situation and Impact on India

PM Modi Highlights Worrisome West Asia Situation and Impact on India

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, expressing concern over its impact on the global economy and assuring the safety of Indian citizens in the region.

Mumbai Firms Busted for Importing Banned Walkie-Talkies and E-Waste

Mumbai Firms Busted for Importing Banned Walkie-Talkies and E-Waste

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized a large consignment of illegal walkie-talkies and second-hand hard drives at Nhava Sheva Port, leading to the arrest of two individuals.

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Statues of Kakori train action martyrs in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly demolished during road beautification work, sparking outrage and demands for action against those responsible.

PM Modi Highlights Worrisome West Asia Situation and Impact on India

PM Modi Highlights Worrisome West Asia Situation and Impact on India

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, expressing concern over its impact on the global economy and assuring the safety of Indian citizens in the region.

Modi's ill-advised...: Cong slams PM on Pak mediation reports

Modi's ill-advised...: Cong slams PM on Pak mediation reports

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The Congress party has criticised the Indian government's diplomatic strategy, claiming a 'severe setback' if reports of Pakistan mediating between the US-Israel and Iran are accurate. The party alleges Pakistan's diplomatic engagement has surpassed India's, despite military successes.

How a Tractor Accident Cut Short Eid Shopping for Two Teenagers in Saharanpur

How a Tractor Accident Cut Short Eid Shopping for Two Teenagers in Saharanpur

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two teenage cousins were killed in a tractor accident in Saharanpur while they were out shopping for Eid. The driver has been arrested.

Bengaluru Drug Bust: DRI Seizes Rs 8.3 Crore Worth of Crystal Meth, Arrests Three

Bengaluru Drug Bust: DRI Seizes Rs 8.3 Crore Worth of Crystal Meth, Arrests Three

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized approximately 8.3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth Rs 8.3 crore in Bengaluru and arrested three individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.

Property Fraud Suspect Nabbed After Year on the Run

Property Fraud Suspect Nabbed After Year on the Run

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man accused of posing as a property dealer, defrauding buyers and sellers, and then absconding. The suspect, Rahul Paswan, was apprehended after being on the run for nearly a year.

Indore Authorities Crack Down on Illegal LPG Refilling Operation

Indore Authorities Crack Down on Illegal LPG Refilling Operation

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indore authorities have filed a criminal case against the operator of an illegal LPG warehouse after discovering 66 cylinders and refilling equipment.

Shreyas Iyer's IPL captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited: Aakash Chopra

Shreyas Iyer's IPL captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited: Aakash Chopra

Rediff.com1 days ago

"Shreyas Iyer's contribution as leader got diluted...": Aakash Chopra Shreyas Iyer's captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited

Motorcycle Fire Kills 31-Year-Old in Maharashtra; ATS Investigates

Motorcycle Fire Kills 31-Year-Old in Maharashtra; ATS Investigates

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 31-year-old man died after his motorcycle caught fire in Nanded, Maharashtra. Authorities are investigating, including the Anti-Terrorism Squad, due to reports of firecracker sounds during the incident.

Jharkhand Couple Found Dead in Suspected Axe Murder

Jharkhand Couple Found Dead in Suspected Axe Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

A couple was allegedly murdered with an axe in their sleep in Jharkhand's Goilkera area, prompting a police investigation.

IPL 2026: Bumrah's advice key to recovery after surgery, says Mayank Yadav

IPL 2026: Bumrah's advice key to recovery after surgery, says Mayank Yadav

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav discusses his injury recovery process and the valuable guidance he received from Jasprit Bumrah during rehabilitation.

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for 2026 edition

Wimbledon introduces video review on six courts for 2026 edition

Rediff.com3 days ago

Wimbledon will introduce video review technology this year that will allow players to challenge judgement calls made by the chair umpire, the Grand Slam's organisers said on Saturday.

Delhi Police Arrest Over 60 in Rohini Anti-Crime Operation

Delhi Police Arrest Over 60 in Rohini Anti-Crime Operation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police arrested over 60 people in Rohini during a four-day anti-crime drive targeting organised and street crime, recovering illegal arms, illicit liquor, and stolen property.

Truckload of Poppy Husk Worth Millions Seized in Madhya Pradesh

Truckload of Poppy Husk Worth Millions Seized in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh seized 613.6 kg of poppy husk, valued at Rs 1.22 crore, from a truck and arrested a man.

Family seeks CBI probe in suicide case implicating ex-minister

Family seeks CBI probe in suicide case implicating ex-minister

Rediff.com1 days ago

The wife of a state employee who allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by ex-minister Laljit Singh Bhullar is demanding a CBI probe into his death. The deceased, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, claimed harassment in a video before his death.

Varanasi: 14 sent to custody for holding iftar on a boat in Ganga

Varanasi: 14 sent to custody for holding iftar on a boat in Ganga

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Varanasi court has remanded 14 people to judicial custody after they allegedly held an Iftar party and consumed chicken biryani on a boat in the Ganga river, sparking outrage and accusations of hurting religious sentiments.

Mumbai Father-Son Duo Arrested in Walkie-Talkie, HDD Smuggling Case

Mumbai Father-Son Duo Arrested in Walkie-Talkie, HDD Smuggling Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized a large consignment of prohibited walkie-talkies and second-hand hard disk drives (HDDs) at Nhava Sheva Port, leading to the arrest of a father-son duo involved in the illegal import.

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

CoinDCX Founders' Arrest: Complainant Withdraws Grievance After Recovering Investment

Rediff.com1 days ago

The complainant in a Rs 71.6 lakh cheating case involving CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal has withdrawn his grievance after recovering his invested amount. The arrests were made following an FIR registered on March 16 at Mumbra police station against Gupta, Khandelwal and four others on charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud.

Hardik Singh, Salima Tete Nominated for Hockey India Player of the Year

Hardik Singh, Salima Tete Nominated for Hockey India Player of the Year

Rediff.com1 days ago

Star Indian hockey players Hardik Singh and Salima Tete are among the nominees for the Hockey India Player of the Year awards, with the ceremony set to recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian hockey.

Sri Lanka rejects landing request by US warplane

Sri Lanka rejects landing request by US warplane

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the country refused permission for the US to land two warplanes at Mattala International Airport, citing a commitment to neutrality amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

The Silk Road Doesn't Allow Maps. The Road Is The Journey

The Silk Road Doesn't Allow Maps. The Road Is The Journey

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nothing warned me there would be no maps. I would have to depend on the kindness of strangers. There would be long cold nights with only the stars for company. Deserts would unroll like carpets at every turn. Too often I would glimpse the abyss a bare footstep away. But always, always, there would be a haven, a sarai to shelter for the night, to wait out the storm, to share a meal, to exchange a story.

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police sealed the office of news agency UNI following a high court order, leading to allegations of media suppression and manhandling of staff.

Delhi High Court Acquits Sonu Punjaban in Trafficking Case

Delhi High Court Acquits Sonu Punjaban in Trafficking Case

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Delhi High Court has overturned the conviction and 24-year jail sentence of Geeta Arora, also known as Sonu Punjaban, in a case involving the alleged trafficking of a 12-year-old girl, citing inconsistencies and contradictions in the victim's testimony and gaps in the prosecution's case.

Naomi Osaka torn between tennis and motherhood

Naomi Osaka torn between tennis and motherhood

Rediff.com2 days ago

Naomi Osaka is re-evaluating her tennis schedule to balance her career with motherhood after a recent loss, highlighting the challenges of returning to professional sports after having a child.

Erling Haaland becomes strategic investor in Chess Championship Tour

Erling Haaland becomes strategic investor in Chess Championship Tour

Rediff.com5 days ago

Football superstar Erling Haaland has invested in Norway Chess and its Total Chess World Championship Tour, citing similarities between chess and football strategy.

Kadian Dominates Damani to Win CCI Snooker Classic 2026

Kadian Dominates Damani to Win CCI Snooker Classic 2026

Rediff.com2 days ago

Digvijay Kadian of Punjab showcased exceptional form to defeat Brijesh Damani and win the CCI Snooker Classic 2026, marking his first senior title.

Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK promises free fridge to voters

Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK promises free fridge to voters

Rediff.com3 hours ago

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has announced a series of welfare measures, including free refrigerators for rice ration cardholders, if the party wins the 2026 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu.

IAS Impersonator Flees with Bride's Dowry in Alleged Marriage Scam

IAS Impersonator Flees with Bride's Dowry in Alleged Marriage Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

A newly married man in Uttar Pradesh, India, allegedly fled with a substantial dowry after deceiving the bride's family by posing as an IAS officer. Police are investigating the incident as a potential serial scam.

Delhi Court: No Proof of Dowry Harassment in Suicide Case

Delhi Court: No Proof of Dowry Harassment in Suicide Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted a man and six of his relatives in a dowry death case, citing insufficient evidence of dowry-related harassment leading to the woman's suicide.

Kadian Crushes Razmi with Century Breaks in CCI Snooker Classic Semifinal

Kadian Crushes Razmi with Century Breaks in CCI Snooker Classic Semifinal

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab's Digvijay Kadian showcased his snooker prowess with two century breaks, securing a dominant 6-1 victory over Shahyan Razmi in the CCI Snooker Classic semifinal.

Mumbai City FC Defeat Mohun Bagan to Top ISL Standings

Mumbai City FC Defeat Mohun Bagan to Top ISL Standings

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai City FC secured a 1-0 victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League, with Noufal PN's goal and a strong defensive performance leading them to the top of the standings.