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.com2 days 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.

Kerala Minister's Wife Withdraws Complaint Following Apology

Kerala Minister's Wife Withdraws Complaint Following Apology

Rediff.com1 days ago

The wife of Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar has dropped her complaint against him after he admitted his mistake and apologised. She stated she did not intend to tarnish his or the government's image and that the matter would be resolved.

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Rediff.com1 days ago

On Monday, March 9, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran's new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israel warns Iran's next supreme leader will be targeted

Israel warns Iran's next supreme leader will be targeted

Rediff.com2 days 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).

BJP Leader Critically Injured in West Bengal Shooting

BJP Leader Critically Injured in West Bengal Shooting

Rediff.com13 minutes ago

A local BJP leader, Trilokesh Dhali, was seriously injured after being shot in the stomach by motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.

Indian National Among Fatalities in Saudi Arabia After Projectile Strike

Indian National Among Fatalities in Saudi Arabia After Projectile Strike

Rediff.com2 days 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.com5 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.

Odisha: Man and Teenage Sister-in-Law End Lives Over Alleged Affair

Odisha: Man and Teenage Sister-in-Law End Lives Over Alleged Affair

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A 35-year-old man and his 18-year-old sister-in-law allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Balasore district, Odisha. Police suspect an illicit relationship and the woman's pregnancy as potential motives.

Street Vendor Murdered in Mankhurd; CCTV Footage Surfaces

Street Vendor Murdered in Mankhurd; CCTV Footage Surfaces

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A 28-year-old street vendor was stabbed to death in Mumbai's Mankhurd area, with CCTV footage of the incident circulating online. Police are investigating the murder.

Wild Elephant Kills Forest Watcher in Palakkad, Kerala

Wild Elephant Kills Forest Watcher in Palakkad, Kerala

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A forest watcher was killed in a wild elephant attack in Kerala's Palakkad district while attempting to drive the animal away from a populated area.

Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Labourers Over Unpaid Wages in Mathura

Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Labourers Over Unpaid Wages in Mathura

Rediff.com4 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.

Man in Uttar Pradesh Arrested Over Social Media Post About Lord Krishna

Man in Uttar Pradesh Arrested Over Social Media Post About Lord Krishna

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, arrested a man for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Lord Krishna on social media, leading to legal proceedings.

Rajasthan Police Investigate Bomb Threats Targeting Post Offices

Rajasthan Police Investigate Bomb Threats Targeting Post Offices

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Rajasthan Police conducted thorough checks of post offices across the state following bomb threats received via email. No suspicious objects were found during the searches in Banswara, Bikaner, and Barmer.

Rajasthan Farmer and Son Electrocuted While Working in Field

Rajasthan Farmer and Son Electrocuted While Working in Field

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A farmer and his son died by electrocution in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh district after coming into contact with a live wire while working in their field.

Assam Man Dies Falling From Train in Balasore, Odisha

Assam Man Dies Falling From Train in Balasore, Odisha

Rediff.com1 days 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.com2 days 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."

MSEDCL Engineer Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe

MSEDCL Engineer Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com1 hour ago

An assistant engineer with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) in Raigad has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh.

Deadly Car-Bus Collision in Shahjahanpur Claims Three Lives

Deadly Car-Bus Collision in Shahjahanpur Claims Three Lives

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Three people were killed and two others critically injured in a head-on collision between a car and a bus in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to dense fog.

Lucknow Double Homicide: Police Investigate Mother and Son's Death

Lucknow Double Homicide: Police Investigate Mother and Son's Death

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A 50-year-old woman and her 18-year-old visually-impaired son were found dead in their Lucknow home, with police investigating the case as a double homicide.

Family Pleads for Repatriation of Odisha Worker's Body from Qatar

Family Pleads for Repatriation of Odisha Worker's Body from Qatar

Rediff.com1 days ago

The family of an Odisha migrant worker who died in Qatar is appealing to the government for assistance in bringing his body home. The 25-year-old was the sole earner for his family.

Kerala Man Seriously Injured in Hammer Attack Over Alleged Message to Neighbour's Wife

Kerala Man Seriously Injured in Hammer Attack Over Alleged Message to Neighbour's Wife

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A 28-year-old man in Kerala was seriously injured after being attacked with a hammer by his neighbour, allegedly over a message sent to the neighbour's wife.

Bhiwandi Man Held in Connection with Schoolgirl's Suicide

Bhiwandi Man Held in Connection with Schoolgirl's Suicide

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Bhiwandi, Thane district, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 16-year-old girl. The arrest was made following the discovery of the girl's body and an investigation into her phone records and chat history.

Tiger Attack Claims Life Near Maharashtra Tiger Reserve

Tiger Attack Claims Life Near Maharashtra Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A 48-year-old man was killed by a tiger in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, while collecting firewood.

13 Iran troops killed in airstrike; toll rises to 787

13 Iran troops killed in airstrike; toll rises to 787

Rediff.com7 days ago

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

Two Face Charges for Hazardous Waste Dumping in Navi Mumbai

Two Face Charges for Hazardous Waste Dumping in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Navi Mumbai have registered a case against two individuals for allegedly disposing of hazardous chemicals in an open area, raising concerns about environmental and health risks.

Kerala Minister's Wife Drops Complaint Against Him After Apology

Kerala Minister's Wife Drops Complaint Against Him After Apology

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The wife of Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar has dropped her complaint against him after he apologised, providing relief to the ruling LDF ahead of upcoming elections. However, the Congress party is demanding the minister's resignation, arguing the issue is not easily settled.

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran Amid Conflict

Indian Families Anxious as Relatives Stranded in Iran Amid Conflict

Rediff.com5 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.

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

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

Rediff.com2 days 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.

J&K Revenue Official Nabbed for Accepting Bribe in Srinagar

J&K Revenue Official Nabbed for Accepting Bribe in Srinagar

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a revenue department official in Srinagar for accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 for issuing revenue extracts.

Bengaluru Police Nab Four in Narcotics Crackdown

Bengaluru Police Nab Four in Narcotics Crackdown

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including three from other states, for allegedly selling banned narcotic substances. The police seized a significant quantity of ganja, hydro ganja, and MDMA.

Speeding SUV Claims Life of 80-Year-Old Motorcyclist in Uttar Pradesh

Speeding SUV Claims Life of 80-Year-Old Motorcyclist in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com1 days ago

An 80-year-old man died in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a speeding SUV struck his motorcycle from behind. The incident occurred near Garhwara in the Gosaiganj area. Police have seized the SUV and are investigating the accident.

Kashmir Police Crackdown: Three Arrested in Drug Bust

Kashmir Police Crackdown: Three Arrested in Drug Bust

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Police in Baramulla and Shopian districts of Kashmir have arrested three alleged drug peddlers and seized contraband substances, including brown sugar, cannabis, and charas.

Tractor Accident Claims Three Lives in Uttar Pradesh

Tractor Accident Claims Three Lives in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Three people were killed and one injured in a collision involving a tractor trolley and two motorcycles on National Highway 24 near Atara village in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.

Why a Ticket Dispute Escalated to Assault at Thane Railway Station

Why a Ticket Dispute Escalated to Assault at Thane Railway Station

Rediff.com2 hours ago

An 18-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a ticket checker at Thane railway station after refusing to show her ticket and engaging in a heated argument.

Ahmedabad Court Sentences Two in International Drug Smuggling Operation

Ahmedabad Court Sentences Two in International Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com2 hours ago

An Ahmedabad court has sentenced a Nigerian and a Zambian national to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in an international drug trafficking case involving heroin smuggling from Dubai.

Unidentified Man Discovered Dead in East Delhi Vacant Plot

Unidentified Man Discovered Dead in East Delhi Vacant Plot

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A 31-year-old man, identified as Puspendra, was found dead in a vacant Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plot in east Delhi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with no immediate signs of foul play.