News for '-news'

ED slaps Rs 184-cr FEMA penalty on NewsClick, Purkayastha

ED slaps Rs 184-cr FEMA penalty on NewsClick, Purkayastha

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has imposed a Rs 184-crore penalty on NewsClick and its founder, Prabir Purkayastha, for alleged FEMA violations related to foreign funding and misrepresentation of business activities.

Aamir Khan Shares Positive News On Salim Khan's Health

Aamir Khan Shares Positive News On Salim Khan's Health

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Aamir Khan provides a reassuring health update on legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, confirming his recovery from a minor brain hemorrhage and imminent return home after being hospitalised.

Does right to be forgotten apply to news reports? SC to examine

Does right to be forgotten apply to news reports? SC to examine

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India is examining the conflict between an individual's 'right to be forgotten' and the freedom of the press, focusing on the removal of online news and judicial records related to acquitted individuals.

Great news for...: Modi on India-US interim trade pact

Great news for...: Modi on India-US interim trade pact

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Modi highlights the potential for large-scale employment generation for women and youngsters.

Mourning Children Killed In US Strike

Mourning Children Killed In US Strike

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in Minab, Iran, as mourners gathered to bid farewell to the victims of the Israeli strike on a school on February 28, 2026.

Israel warns Iran's next supreme leader will be targeted

Israel warns Iran's next supreme leader will be targeted

Rediff.com19 hours ago

This threat comes as the assembly of experts in Iran has reportedly reached a majority consensus regarding the successor to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to the Tehran-based Mehr News Agency (MNA).

Indian National Among Fatalities in Saudi Arabia After Projectile Strike

Indian National Among Fatalities in Saudi Arabia After Projectile Strike

Rediff.com14 hours ago

An Indian national was killed in Saudi Arabia after a projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj Governorate. The incident also resulted in the death of a Bangladeshi national and injuries to twelve others.

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran

Rediff.com3 days ago

Families in Ambari village are anxiously awaiting news of their relatives stranded in Iran amid escalating conflict, with limited communication and growing concerns for their safety.

Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Labourers Over Unpaid Wages in Mathura

Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Labourers Over Unpaid Wages in Mathura

Rediff.com3 days ago

A contractor in Mathura has been arrested for allegedly killing two labourers after they demanded their pending wages. The incident sparked protests and tension in the village.

Assam Man Dies Falling From Train in Balasore, Odisha

Assam Man Dies Falling From Train in Balasore, Odisha

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A 43-year-old man from Assam died after falling from a moving train in the Balasore district of Odisha. The incident occurred near Sabira rail station as he was returning home from Tamil Nadu.

Iran moves closer to naming Khamenei's successor

Iran moves closer to naming Khamenei's successor

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Quoting assembly of experts member Mirbaqeri, the report stated that while a "majority consensus over Khamenei's successor has been reached," the transition process is not yet fully complete as "some obstacles regarding the process need to be resolved."

13 Iran troops killed in airstrike; toll rises to 787

13 Iran troops killed in airstrike; toll rises to 787

Rediff.com5 days ago

The strike hit the Kerman Air Base, located about 800 km southeast of Tehran.

Schools in Kashmir Return to Normal Operations After Week-Long Closure

Schools in Kashmir Return to Normal Operations After Week-Long Closure

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Educational institutions in Kashmir reopened on Monday after a week-long closure due to protests over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran Amid Conflict

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran Amid Conflict

Rediff.com3 days ago

Families in Ambari village are anxiously awaiting news of their relatives stranded in Iran amid escalating conflict, with limited communication and growing concerns for their safety.

Bengaluru Man, 24, Bludgeoned to Death: Police Investigate

Bengaluru Man, 24, Bludgeoned to Death: Police Investigate

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A 24-year-old man was found murdered on the outskirts of Bengaluru, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Mayhem Continues In The Middle East

Mayhem Continues In The Middle East

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tensions escalated dramatically on March 5, 2026, as the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory explosions across Tehran, Sanandaj, and beyond.

Uttar Pradesh Man Arrested for Alleged Unnatural Act with Nephew

Uttar Pradesh Man Arrested for Alleged Unnatural Act with Nephew

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A 38-year-old man in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly committing an unnatural act with his 12-year-old nephew. The arrest follows a complaint filed by the boy's father, leading to a case registered under the POCSO Act.

Sikkim Police Bust Drug Operation, Arrest Meat Shop Owner

Sikkim Police Bust Drug Operation, Arrest Meat Shop Owner

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Sikkim Police seized drugs worth 15 lakh and arrested one person in Gangtok. The accused, a meat shop owner, was found with 311.62 gm of brown sugar in his rented room.

Five-year-old rescued after abduction from Prayagraj village

Five-year-old rescued after abduction from Prayagraj village

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A five-year-old boy, Prateek, who was allegedly abducted from a village in Prayagraj district, has been rescued from Varanasi after a day-long search, police said.

Drug bust in Arunachal Pradesh: Man held with heroin worth 1.37 lakh

Drug bust in Arunachal Pradesh: Man held with heroin worth 1.37 lakh

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A man has been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district after being found in possession of heroin worth 1.37 lakh.

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Police in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district arrested two individuals and seized heroin valued at Rs 2.74 lakh. The arrests followed a vehicle interception based on intelligence, leading to the discovery of the drugs hidden in the vehicle.

Speeding Car Injures Wedding Revellers in Jaipur

Speeding Car Injures Wedding Revellers in Jaipur

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A speeding car rammed into a wedding procession in Jaipur, India, injuring approximately a dozen people. The driver reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle.

Five Arrested in Cachar District as Assam Police Intercept 3.25 Crore Worth of Heroin

Five Arrested in Cachar District as Assam Police Intercept 3.25 Crore Worth of Heroin

Rediff.com1 days ago

Assam Police in Cachar district seized heroin worth 3.25 crore and arrested five individuals involved in drug trafficking, reaffirming the state's commitment to combating drug abuse.

Thane Temple Robbed: Thieves Steal Donation Box with 10,000

Thane Temple Robbed: Thieves Steal Donation Box with 10,000

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Unidentified individuals broke into a temple in Thane, Maharashtra, stealing a donation box containing approximately 10,000. Police are investigating the theft, reviewing CCTV footage and have registered a case against the unknown perpetrators.

Major Fire Erupts at Gurugram Scrap Yard, Firefighters Respond

Major Fire Erupts at Gurugram Scrap Yard, Firefighters Respond

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A significant fire erupted in an open scrap yard in Kankrola village, Gurugram, prompting a rapid response from fire services. Multiple fire engines are battling the blaze to bring it under control.

26 Countries US Bombed Since 1945

26 Countries US Bombed Since 1945

Rediff.com3 days ago

Since 1945, the United States has carried out aerial bombing operations in an alarming number of countries.

Clash over vegetable stall in Uttar Pradesh leaves one dead

Clash over vegetable stall in Uttar Pradesh leaves one dead

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A man was killed and his brother seriously injured in a clash between two groups over setting up a vegetable stall in Reoti town, Uttar Pradesh.

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Rediff.com1 days ago

A dispute over toilet keys escalated into a physical altercation between two groups of women near Badlapur railway station in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident after a video went viral.

The Defining News Stories of 2025

The Defining News Stories of 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

2025 was a period of profound transformation across the globe. From historical leadership changes in the United States and the Vatican to groundbreaking scientific achievements and rising geopolitical tensions, these events reshaped international relations.

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review regional and internal security in light of recent events in Iran and Afghanistan.

Pakistan Claims Targets Achieved in Afghanistan Operation

Pakistan Claims Targets Achieved in Afghanistan Operation

Rediff.com3 days ago

A close aide to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claims that Pakistan has achieved its targets in the recent military operation against Afghanistan, following attacks by Afghan Taliban forces along the border.

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A 27-year-old collection agent was robbed of cash by four men on motorcycles in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area, according to police reports.

Three Arrested in Patna Drug Bust: Police Seize Thousands of Tablets and Injections

Three Arrested in Patna Drug Bust: Police Seize Thousands of Tablets and Injections

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Bihar police arrested three individuals in Patna and seized a significant quantity of 'dry drugs', including narcotic tablets and injectable substances, during an anti-drug operation.

Bhiwandi Man Accused of GST Fraud Using Senior Citizen's ID

Bhiwandi Man Accused of GST Fraud Using Senior Citizen's ID

Rediff.com33 minutes ago

A man in Bhiwandi, Thane, has been charged with misusing the identity documents of a senior citizen and his family to operate five firms and evade Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments.

Delhi Police Launch Women's Safety and Awareness Campaigns for International Women's Day

Delhi Police Launch Women's Safety and Awareness Campaigns for International Women's Day

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The Delhi Police organised various awareness drives, self-defence training sessions, and community outreach programmes to commemorate International Women's Day, focusing on women's safety, legal literacy, and community involvement.

Over 500 LPG Cylinders Vanish from Truck in Jhansi Amid Holi Festivities

Over 500 LPG Cylinders Vanish from Truck in Jhansi Amid Holi Festivities

Rediff.com17 hours ago

More than 500 filled LPG cylinders were allegedly stolen from a truck in Jhansi during the Holi festival, according to police reports.

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three individuals have been arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting an objectionable video on Instagram, sparking police action and legal proceedings.

Goa Woman Accused of Concealing Portuguese Nationality to Enrol as Voter

Goa Woman Accused of Concealing Portuguese Nationality to Enrol as Voter

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A woman in Goa has been booked for allegedly concealing her Portuguese nationality and fraudulently enrolling in the voter list.

J&K Police Seize Land Belonging to Pakistan-Based Terrorist

J&K Police Seize Land Belonging to Pakistan-Based Terrorist

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Jammu and Kashmir police have attached immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district.

Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Rediff.com19 hours ago

An assistant executive engineer in Odisha was arrested by the Vigilance Department for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known income sources.