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3 Air India planes damaged by rain, winds at Delhi airport

3 Air India planes damaged by rain, winds at Delhi airport

Rediff.com4 days ago

Three Air India narrowbody aircraft at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were damaged when ground support equipment, moved by sudden strong winds and rain, collided with them. All three planes were taken out of operation, with two expected to return soon.

Cong chief Kharge, BJP leader among 4 candidates elected to RS from K'taka

Cong chief Kharge, BJP leader among 4 candidates elected to RS from K'taka

Rediff.com1 days ago

Three Congress candidates, including All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge, and one Bharatiya Janata Party nominee were declared elected "unanimously" to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka on Thursday, election officials said.

INDIA bloc to write to CJI on SIR, seek Pradhan's resignation

INDIA bloc to write to CJI on SIR, seek Pradhan's resignation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc met in New Delhi on Monday and decided to write to the chief justice of India on the Special Intesive Revision exercise and "vote loot", besides demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-CBSE row.

Sack Pradhan or...: Cockroach Party sets 7-day deadline for govt

Sack Pradhan or...: Cockroach Party sets 7-day deadline for govt

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led online campaign turned protest movement, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government, demanding the resignation or sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests. The CJP, which organised a protest at Jantar Mantar, warned of nationwide agitation if their demands are not met.

Elderly man whose family perished in Delhi blaze dies

Elderly man whose family perished in Delhi blaze dies

Rediff.com2 days ago

His entire family, including his wife, their chartered accountant son Vivek Aggarwal, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren, was killed on June 3 in the Hauz Rani fire in Delhi.

Jammu Municipal Corporation Deploys AI And Cold Emulsion Machines For Smart Road Maintenance

Jammu Municipal Corporation Deploys AI And Cold Emulsion Machines For Smart Road Maintenance

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched an integrated system combining AI-based road monitoring with cold emulsion pothole patching machines. This initiative aims to ensure timely and scientific repair of damaged roads across the city, leveraging modern technology to identify and fix defects efficiently, especially before the monsoon season. The AI system also detects other civic issues, promoting smart urban governance.

FIFA World Cup: Iran's players granted visas to enter the US

FIFA World Cup: Iran's players granted visas to enter the US

Rediff.com6 days ago

Iran's World Cup football team has finally received visas to enter the United States, just days before their first match in Los Angeles.

A year on, families await closure on Air India crash

A year on, families await closure on Air India crash

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A year after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad claimed 260 lives, grieving families are still waiting for the final probe report, with investigators yet to release conclusive findings on the disaster's cause.

Mother Arrested For Allegedly Strangling One-Year-Old Son In Thane

Mother Arrested For Allegedly Strangling One-Year-Old Son In Thane

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 26-year-old woman in Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly strangling her one-year-old son to death. Police believe the incident occurred in a fit of anger, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact motive.

Big twist: Rajya Sabha nomination of Cong's Meenakshi Natarajan rejected

Big twist: Rajya Sabha nomination of Cong's Meenakshi Natarajan rejected

Rediff.com2 days ago

A complaint was submitted by BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat, contesting the third Rajya Sabha seat, to the Returning Officer alleging that Natarajan deliberately hid information about a case filed against her in Telangana.

Kerala CM V D Satheesan Condemns Vicious Social Media Campaign Against Late Actor Salim Kumar

Kerala CM V D Satheesan Condemns Vicious Social Media Campaign Against Late Actor Salim Kumar

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has strongly condemned the social media campaign against national award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar during his illness and after his death. Satheesan criticised the abusive comments and the intrusive behaviour of online media during the actor's cremation, calling for greater responsibility from both individuals and media organisations.

Mother strangles baby, tries to pass death off as illness

Mother strangles baby, tries to pass death off as illness

Rediff.com3 days ago

In a shocking incident from Meerut, a mother has been arrested after confessing to the murder of her seven-month-old son, initially attempting to disguise the crime as a natural death amidst escalating marital discord.

CPM to confront Cong at INDIA meet on allegations of collusion with BJP

CPM to confront Cong at INDIA meet on allegations of collusion with BJP

Rediff.com5 days ago

The CPI(M) will attend the INDIA bloc meeting on Monday, with its MP John Brittas expected to raise concerns about allegations made by Congress leaders during the Kerala Assembly elections. The Left party is awaiting a clarification from the Congress regarding claims of a CPI(M)-BJP understanding, which it views as inconsistent with alliance cooperation.

Uttar Pradesh Steps Up Road Safety Measures After Accidents

Uttar Pradesh Steps Up Road Safety Measures After Accidents

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government is conducting awareness and enforcement campaigns to reduce road accidents and promote responsible driving, issuing thousands of challans and seizing vehicles for traffic violations.

BJP revamp buzz grows as reshuffle speculation swirls

BJP revamp buzz grows as reshuffle speculation swirls

Rediff.com2 days ago

The BJP team under the new national president Nitin Nabin, who took charge in January, is expected to be announced within this month, with sources suggesting that some holding positions in the government may move to the party.

Father-Daughter Duo Busted In Rs 5.3 Crore Government Job Scam

Father-Daughter Duo Busted In Rs 5.3 Crore Government Job Scam

Rediff.com4 days ago

A father and daughter have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly defrauding over 40 job seekers of more than Rs 5.30 crore by promising them government jobs through fake connections and training centres.

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Why Hooda Demands Special Session On Haryana's Collapsing Law And Order

Rediff.com7 days ago

Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has called for a special session of the Haryana Assembly to address the state's deteriorating law and order situation. Citing central government and NCRB reports, Hooda highlighted Haryana's unsafe status, high organised crime rates, and alarming statistics on rapes, murders, and suicides, alleging the BJP government's negligence.

Now, teen flags JEE data exposure; IIT acknowledges glitch

Now, teen flags JEE data exposure; IIT acknowledges glitch

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Teen cybersecurity researcher alleges unauthorised access to nearly 1.8 lakh result records and 1.87 lakh admit card PDFs; institute says data was read-only and issue is being fixed.

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two students of a school in Kerala's Wayanad district tested positive for Shigella infection, state minister T Siddique said on Monday.

Dev Seeks Assurance On Ghatal Master Plan From West Bengal CM

Dev Seeks Assurance On Ghatal Master Plan From West Bengal CM

Rediff.com3 days ago

Trinamool Congress MP Deepak Adhikari, also known as Dev, has urged West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to expedite the long-pending Ghatal Master Plan, a crucial flood-management project for his constituency. Dev received assurances that the project, aimed at mitigating annual floods in the low-lying Ghatal area, would be taken forward, with hopes for budget allocation by the BJP government.

Imran Khan Appeals For Release Due To Health Issues

Imran Khan Appeals For Release Due To Health Issues

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has appealed to the Islamabad High Court for release on humanitarian grounds, citing deteriorating health and prolonged solitary confinement. The appeal was made during a hearing regarding his conviction in a corruption case.

'There is no comparison between Nehru and Modi'

'There is no comparison between Nehru and Modi'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sharad Pawar objected to comparing PM Modi with Jawaharlal Nehru, highlighting Nehru's sacrifices and nation-building contributions.

Woman Ends Life In Ghaziabad; Was Suffering From Mental Health Issues

Woman Ends Life In Ghaziabad; Was Suffering From Mental Health Issues

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A 65-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 29th floor of a building in Ghaziabad. She had been struggling with mental health issues following the death of her husband.

Spot a Suspicious Credit Card Transaction?

Spot a Suspicious Credit Card Transaction?

Rediff.com2 days ago

The first thing cardholders should do after spotting a suspicious charge is block the card.

Targeted Killings Claim Lives Of Two Pakistan Police Officers

Targeted Killings Claim Lives Of Two Pakistan Police Officers

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Two police personnel were killed in separate targeted attacks in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incidents occurred in Bannu district, a region experiencing a surge in militant violence, prompting investigations and search operations by authorities.

No grounds to reject Natarajan's nomination: Former MP Assembly official

No grounds to reject Natarajan's nomination: Former MP Assembly official

Rediff.com1 days ago

A former principal secretary of the Madhya Pradesh assembly, Bhagwandev Israni, has claimed that Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha poll nomination was wrongly rejected, arguing she was not required to disclose information as no FIR or chargesheet had been filed against her.

Puri Jagannath Temple Secures Trademark Protection

Puri Jagannath Temple Secures Trademark Protection

Rediff.com10 hours ago

This marks a significant step towards legally safeguarding the cultural and spiritual identity of one of Hinduism's most revered pilgrimage centres.

Tamil Nadu Schools Must Conduct Physical Education Classes

Tamil Nadu Schools Must Conduct Physical Education Classes

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Tamil Nadu government has made physical education classes mandatory for students from Class 6 to 12 in all schools, including private institutions, starting this academic year. Detailed guidelines have been issued, and officials will monitor compliance, identify unused playgrounds, and promote special sports training.

INDIA bloc meet: Oppn leaders seek unity; DMK, AAP skip

INDIA bloc meet: Oppn leaders seek unity; DMK, AAP skip

Rediff.com4 days ago

Leaders from several opposition parties within the INDIA bloc convened in New Delhi, stressing the critical need for unity to safeguard democratic values and address pressing issues like people's livelihoods, despite recent internal differences and electoral setbacks.

Day after cyberattack claim, CBSE processes 40,000 re-evaluation requests

Day after cyberattack claim, CBSE processes 40,000 re-evaluation requests

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced that nearly 40,000 students have successfully applied for verification and re-evaluation of Class 12 board exam answer books, despite the portal facing cyberattacks, including a denial-of-service attempt.

Mala SHO Found Hanging In Official Quarters

Mala SHO Found Hanging In Official Quarters

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 45-year-old Station House Officer (SHO) of Mala police station, Rajesh R, was found hanging in his official quarters in Thrissur, Kerala. An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding his death, with police examining for a suicide note and recording statements from colleagues and family.

Seelampur Murder: Husband Arrested For Killing Wife With Hammer

Seelampur Murder: Husband Arrested For Killing Wife With Hammer

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A 36-year-old man, Daud Ishaq Khan, was arrested in Seelampur, Delhi, for allegedly murdering his 35-year-old wife with a mini hammer after an argument. Police apprehended him within hours of the incident.

INDIA bloc to meet after 2 years amid churn, TVK to join

INDIA bloc to meet after 2 years amid churn, TVK to join

Rediff.com4 days ago

Top leaders of opposition parties including Congress' Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, TMC's Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal and Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, besides Left leaders and those from smaller parties, are likely to attend the meeting at the Constitution Club in the national capital.

US navy hits sanctioned tanker off Oman, all 24 Indians safe

US navy hits sanctioned tanker off Oman, all 24 Indians safe

Rediff.com3 days ago

An oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers reported a fire off the coast of Oman, with all crew members confirmed safe. The incident occurred amidst renewed hostilities between Israel and Iran, who exchanged attacks on petrochemical facilities.

Order rejecting Natarajan's RS nomination egregious: Cong after EC meet

Order rejecting Natarajan's RS nomination egregious: Cong after EC meet

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Congress party has formally appealed to the Election Commission, demanding an immediate reversal of the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls, labelling the decision as 'egregious' and a 'subversion of democracy'.

Delhi Police Arrests Duo For Kala Jathedi Gang Extortion Plot

Delhi Police Arrests Duo For Kala Jathedi Gang Extortion Plot

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two Haryana-based businessmen for allegedly impersonating members of the notorious Kala Jathedi gang. The accused issued extortion threats to a Delhi businessman over a financial dispute, demanding money and threatening dire consequences. Investigations revealed the duo had no actual links to the gang but used its name to intimidate the victim.

BJP wins all 3 RS seats in MP after Natarajan's nomination rejected

BJP wins all 3 RS seats in MP after Natarajan's nomination rejected

Rediff.com1 days ago

Three BJP candidates have been declared elected unopposed in the biennial Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, while the Congress party has moved the Supreme Court against the rejection of its candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination.

Swiss, Myanmar Nationals Held For Illegal Entry Into India

Swiss, Myanmar Nationals Held For Illegal Entry Into India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Bihar's East Champaran district have arrested a Swiss woman and a Myanmarese boy for illegally entering India from Nepal without valid travel documents. Legal action is underway, though their identities remain undisclosed.

'My Boss Stalks My Social Media'

'My Boss Stalks My Social Media'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

You don't need to justify your boundaries to your boss, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of the online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Why Kane Williamson decided to quit cricket

Why Kane Williamson decided to quit cricket

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'... I see a group, a really, really talented group that have that journey ahead of them that are totally invested in wanting to do some special things with this New Zealand cricket team that I've been incredibly fortunate to have been a part of for such a long period of time.'