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Noida Police Arrest Over 300 After Workers' Protest Turns Violent

Noida Police Arrest Over 300 After Workers' Protest Turns Violent

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have arrested over 300 people and registered seven FIRs following a violent workers' protest in Noida. An investigation is underway into a possible organised network behind the unrest.

Delhi: Two men get bail after alleged assault on army brigadier

Delhi: Two men get bail after alleged assault on army brigadier

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two men arrested for allegedly assaulting an army brigadier and his son in Delhi's Vasant Enclave have been granted police bail, with further investigation ongoing.

'Ayush Shetty has the potential to be a top-five player in the world'

'Ayush Shetty has the potential to be a top-five player in the world'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Despite falling short in the Badminton Asia Championships final, coach Sagar Chopda believes Ayush Shetty possesses the potential to become a top-five player in the world, highlighting the need for patience and continued development.

How RCB's Pacers Transformed Their Home Record in IPL 2026

How RCB's Pacers Transformed Their Home Record in IPL 2026

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's pacers have been instrumental in their recent home victories in IPL 2026, marking a significant turnaround in their home ground performance.

From fringe to force: Rasikh Dar drives RCB's bowling surge

From fringe to force: Rasikh Dar drives RCB's bowling surge

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Rasikh Dar's four-wicket haul and Josh Hazlewood's return have bolstered Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling, powering them to the top of the IPL standings.

S&P: India to maintain robust 6.3% growth even with $130/barrel crude

S&P: India to maintain robust 6.3% growth even with $130/barrel crude

Rediff.com12 hours ago

S&P Global Ratings projects India's economy to grow at 6.3 per cent even if crude oil prices average USD 130 per barrel in the current fiscal year, highlighting the nation's resilience amidst the West Asia crisis and strong commitment to fiscal consolidation.

How Shivika Rohilla Achieved Her WIM Title in Budapest

How Shivika Rohilla Achieved Her WIM Title in Budapest

Rediff.com4 days ago

Shivika Rohilla has earned the Woman International Master (WIM) title after a successful chess tournament in Budapest, marking a significant achievement in her chess career and contributing to the growing women's chess scene in India.

Noida workers' protest: 300 arrested, 7 FIRs filed; 'syndicate' angle under probe

Noida workers' protest: 300 arrested, 7 FIRs filed; 'syndicate' angle under probe

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have arrested over 300 people and registered seven FIRs following a violent workers' protest in Noida. An investigation is underway into a potential organised network behind the unrest.

Quick Commerce Hits Saturation in Metros, Profitability Challenged

Quick Commerce Hits Saturation in Metros, Profitability Challenged

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's quick-commerce (qcom) industry is facing significant profitability challenges in metro markets due to saturation and intense competition, with the number of dark stores already exceeding profitable capacity, according to a Bernstein report.

'FY27 Presents Clear Runway For Earnings Improvement'

'FY27 Presents Clear Runway For Earnings Improvement'

Rediff.com19 hours ago

'In investing, poor sentiment is always a good vintage to build a portfolio.'

2 Years On, Automakers Still Waiting For Govt to Clear FAME-II Dues

2 Years On, Automakers Still Waiting For Govt to Clear FAME-II Dues

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Under FAME-II, automakers provided subsidies to electric vehicle (EV) customers at the time of purchase, with the understanding that the government would reimburse the firms later.

In Rs 1 trn urban fund, cities to get Rs 10K cr for capacity building, credit guarantee

In Rs 1 trn urban fund, cities to get Rs 10K cr for capacity building, credit guarantee

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Indian government has launched the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore, aiming to leverage private and market finance for urban infrastructure projects by providing state support in capacity building and credit guarantees.

What triggered deadly blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

What triggered deadly blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A preliminary investigation into the Vedanta power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh points to excessive fuel accumulation as the primary cause, leading to a deadly pressure build-up.

IPL 2026: How Debutants Hinge, Hussain Wrecked Royals

IPL 2026: How Debutants Hinge, Hussain Wrecked Royals

Rediff.com2 days ago

While Hinge's opening burst set the tone, Hussain ensured there was no recovery. The duo complemented each other well, building pressure and forcing mistakes.

Vijay woos TN women, youths with Rs 2,500 aid, 8gm gold, 5 lakh jobs

Vijay woos TN women, youths with Rs 2,500 aid, 8gm gold, 5 lakh jobs

Rediff.com10 hours ago

TVK chief Vijay has released his manifesto for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, focusing on women's welfare, education, agriculture, and job creation.

More Arrests Made in Delhi Holi Clash Case; Police Warn Against Misinformation

More Arrests Made in Delhi Holi Clash Case; Police Warn Against Misinformation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested seven more people and apprehended a minor in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families in Uttam Nagar on Holi. The police are also warning against the spread of AI-generated misinformation about the incident.

Pallichattambi Review: Visually Sumptuous

Pallichattambi Review: Visually Sumptuous

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The strength of the human spirit in the face of oppression and collective action is a theme well suited to these divided times, but Pallichattambi needed to be more precise and focused in its imagination to the make the noble intentions stick, notes Arjun Menon.

Sensex, Nifty dip in volatile trade as profit-taking hits banking stocks

Sensex, Nifty dip in volatile trade as profit-taking hits banking stocks

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower in a volatile session due to profit-taking in banking and financial shares, despite earlier gains driven by easing geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest investors remain cautious and are not aggressively chasing the recent rally.

R. Vaishali's Candidates Triumph: The Making Of A Chess Champion Through Family And Perseverance

R. Vaishali's Candidates Triumph: The Making Of A Chess Champion Through Family And Perseverance

Rediff.com16 hours ago

R. Vaishali, the newly-crowned Candidates champion, exemplifies quiet intensity and strong values, nurtured by a supportive family, as she prepares for the World Championship showdown against Ju Wenjun.

Asha Bhosle: 'I've Sung Many Songs, But Some Songs Have Been A Challenge'

Asha Bhosle: 'I've Sung Many Songs, But Some Songs Have Been A Challenge'

Rediff.com15 hours ago

'Today's girls are freer than the earlier generation. They perform more freely.'

Accused in Army Officer Assault Case in Delhi Show 'No Remorse'

Accused in Army Officer Assault Case in Delhi Show 'No Remorse'

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Delhi Police investigating the assault on an Army brigadier and his son in southwest Delhi report that the accused are being evasive and showing no remorse during questioning. The investigation is ongoing, with efforts to identify other individuals involved in the incident.

'Mumbai Indians need to look beyond Bumrah's four overs'

'Mumbai Indians need to look beyond Bumrah's four overs'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis suggests Mumbai Indians need to reduce their reliance on Jasprit Bumrah to achieve consistency in the IPL.

IPL 2026: Williamson blames pitch as LSG struggle at home

IPL 2026: Williamson blames pitch as LSG struggle at home

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kane Williamson, Lucknow Super Giants' strategy coach, discusses the team's need to improve their home performance and adapt to challenging pitch conditions following their recent defeat in an IPL match.

Jobless Youths Recruited for Train Thefts: RPF Uncovers Gang in Nagpur

Jobless Youths Recruited for Train Thefts: RPF Uncovers Gang in Nagpur

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Nagpur has arrested three members of a gang that recruited unemployed youths to commit thefts on trains, offering them fixed monthly salaries.

IPL 2026: I look at the ball not the bowler: Sooryavanshi says after destroying RCB

IPL 2026: I look at the ball not the bowler: Sooryavanshi says after destroying RCB

Rediff.com6 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer, played a remarkable innings, scoring 78 runs off 26 balls to help Rajasthan Royals chase down a target of 201 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Watch: Asha Bhosle's Last Concert

Watch: Asha Bhosle's Last Concert

Rediff.com2 days ago

The voice of one of India's greatest playback singers may have fallen silent, but her music is anything but gone. It lives on in the airwaves, in our memories, in moments we return to without even realising.

Punjab Police Partners with IIT Ropar to Deploy AI for Crime Prevention

Punjab Police Partners with IIT Ropar to Deploy AI for Crime Prevention

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Punjab government is collaborating with IIT Ropar to develop an AI-driven system for crime prevention, enhancing data analysis and real-time tracking capabilities for the police force.

Hazaribag SP Office Treasury Scam: Arrests Increase, Embezzlement Reaches Rs 28 Crore

Hazaribag SP Office Treasury Scam: Arrests Increase, Embezzlement Reaches Rs 28 Crore

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Hazaribag Superintendent of Police (SP) Office treasury scam has widened, with more arrests made and the embezzlement amount increasing to Rs 28 crore. The investigation is ongoing, with teams sent to Bihar to trace the money trail and assets acquired through the scam.

Bhutan's Huge Crypto Gamble, India And China Watching

Bhutan's Huge Crypto Gamble, India And China Watching

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Is Bhutan merely experimenting with digital finance -- or is the Himalayan kingdom punching far above its weight, quietly playing one of the most sophisticated strategic games in Asia today? asks Varun Arya.

India Missed Diplomatic Edge Against Pakistan

India Missed Diplomatic Edge Against Pakistan

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Iran was the chance to arrange a concert of nations, to actually be a Vishwaguru. Instead, we are watching from the sidelines as Pakistan, the same country that is apparently still at war with Afghanistan, hosts talks between US-Israel and Iran. The irony is hard to miss, points out Amberish K Diwanji.

IPL 2026: Kohli hits the nets as RCB ready to unleash batting prowess vs LSG

IPL 2026: Kohli hits the nets as RCB ready to unleash batting prowess vs LSG

Rediff.com2 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match

US to end Russia, Iran oil waiver; India to feel heat

US to end Russia, Iran oil waiver; India to feel heat

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The United States has announced it will not renew sanctions exemptions for the purchase of Russian and Iranian oil, ending a 30-day waiver that allowed some countries, including India, to continue importing Russian oil despite sanctions related to the Ukraine war.

Wipro's Board Approves Mega Rs 15,000 Crore Share Buyback, Largest in Company History

Wipro's Board Approves Mega Rs 15,000 Crore Share Buyback, Largest in Company History

Rediff.com10 hours ago

IT services giant Wipro's board has given the green light to a massive Rs 15,000 crore share repurchase programme, aiming to buy back over 5 per cent of its equity, or up to 60 crore shares, from shareholders at Rs 250 per share, reflecting an 18 per cent premium.

West Bengal Polls: Nearly a Quarter of Candidates Face Criminal Charges

West Bengal Polls: Nearly a Quarter of Candidates Face Criminal Charges

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and West Bengal Election Watch reveals that nearly 23% of candidates in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves.

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

Rediff.com2 days ago

This is a franchise built on resilience and has often stumbled but risen with a vengeance, fiercer and hungrier. The question is: when will that happen, and why did it not start from their home ground?

Baisakhi Recipe: Roopa's Zarda Pulao

Baisakhi Recipe: Roopa's Zarda Pulao

Rediff.com2 days ago

A sweet pulao is a yum way to bring in Baisakhi.

DRDO Scientist's Bail Rejected Over Sensitive Info Leak

DRDO Scientist's Bail Rejected Over Sensitive Info Leak

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bombay High Court has denied bail to retired DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani intelligence operative, citing the passing of vital information during intimate chats and the potential to influence witnesses.

Oppn to boycott RS deputy chairman election as mark of protest

Oppn to boycott RS deputy chairman election as mark of protest

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The opposition parties in India have announced a boycott of the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman election, citing the Modi government's failure to appoint a deputy speaker in the Lok Sabha for seven years and lack of consultation.

Strait of Hormuz on edge as Trump announces US naval blockade

Strait of Hormuz on edge as Trump announces US naval blockade

Rediff.com4 days ago

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the American Navy will henceforth block all maritime traffic entering the Strait of Hormuz.

Andhra Pradesh Launches Drone Delivery for Healthcare in Tribal Regions

Andhra Pradesh Launches Drone Delivery for Healthcare in Tribal Regions

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a drone delivery initiative to provide healthcare services to remote tribal regions of Alluri Sitarama Raju district, transporting diagnostic samples, essential medicines, and critical medical supplies.