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Delhi Court Affirms Conviction, Highlights Women's Safety on Public Transport

Delhi Court Affirms Conviction, Highlights Women's Safety on Public Transport

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi court has upheld the conviction of a man for sexually harassing a woman on the Delhi Metro, emphasising the need for enhanced safety measures for women on public transport.

Woman in Unnao Dies by Suicide After Husband's Death

Woman in Unnao Dies by Suicide After Husband's Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 30-year-old woman in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide due to depression following her husband's death earlier this month. She posted a video on Facebook expressing her inability to live without him before taking her own life.

'New F1 rules makes racing more like karting': George Russell

'New F1 rules makes racing more like karting': George Russell

Rediff.com3 days ago

George Russell said Formula One's new engine and chassis regulations made racing feel more like karting after the Mercedes driver won Saturday's Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.

Thai-flagged ship bound for India attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Thai-flagged ship bound for India attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Thai cargo vessel was struck by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving three crew members missing and prompting a rescue operation by the Royal Navy of Oman.

Excise Department Busts Liquor Smuggling Racket in Palghar, Three Arrested

Excise Department Busts Liquor Smuggling Racket in Palghar, Three Arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Maharashtra excise department seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 11.39 lakh in Palghar district, leading to the arrest of three persons. Three vehicles worth Rs 21 lakh were also seized in the operations.

Nomura, Citi slash year-end Nifty 50 target

Nomura, Citi slash year-end Nifty 50 target

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Foreign brokerages have started to cut their year-end targets for the Nifty 50 index amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Pakistan Lodge Complaint Over Controversial Review in Bangladesh ODI Decider

Pakistan Lodge Complaint Over Controversial Review in Bangladesh ODI Decider

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Pakistan Cricket Board has lodged a complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid after a controversial DRS review allowed Bangladesh national cricket team during the final over of the third ODI in Mirpur.

Madhya Pradesh HC quashes rape FIR against Army officer, citing consensual relationship with policewoman

Madhya Pradesh HC quashes rape FIR against Army officer, citing consensual relationship with policewoman

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a rape FIR against an Army officer, stating the relationship with the complainant policewoman was consensual and the case appeared to be a pressure tactic.

The Story Behind Kritika Kamra's Chanderi Wedding Sari

The Story Behind Kritika Kamra's Chanderi Wedding Sari

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kritika Kamra talks about her own brand -- Cinnabar from where she picked her red Chanderi wedding sari.

SC halts execution in 2024 Madhya Pradesh child sexual assault and murder case

SC halts execution in 2024 Madhya Pradesh child sexual assault and murder case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the execution of a man convicted of sexually assaulting and murdering a five-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh in 2024, pending further investigation and review of the case.

Oppn MPs submit notices in LS, RS seeking motion for removal of CEC

Oppn MPs submit notices in LS, RS seeking motion for removal of CEC

Rediff.com3 days ago

Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and obstruction of electoral fraud investigations.

Road Accident Claims Tribunal Awards 31.65 Lakh to Vendor's Family

Road Accident Claims Tribunal Awards 31.65 Lakh to Vendor's Family

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of 31.65 lakh to the family of a vegetable vendor who died in a road accident in 2017.

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Bombay High Court has ordered a man to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to his estranged wife, observing that the child's best interests lie with the mother as she is still being breastfed.

Unrest in Meghalaya: Convoy of BSF DIG attacked

Unrest in Meghalaya: Convoy of BSF DIG attacked

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Border Security Force (BSF) convoy, including a vehicle carrying a DIG, was attacked in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya, resulting in injuries and the burning of a vehicle. The incident occurred amidst ongoing unrest and clashes related to local elections, leading to the suspension of internet services and imposition of curfews.

Man Gets Life Sentence for Heinous Crime Against 11-Year-Old in Delhi

Man Gets Life Sentence for Heinous Crime Against 11-Year-Old in Delhi

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault and murder of an 11-year-old boy in 2019, citing the heinous nature of the crime and the need for a strong deterrent.

Argument turns fatal: Man dies after Wazirpur assault

Argument turns fatal: Man dies after Wazirpur assault

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man died and another was seriously injured after being assaulted in Delhi's Wazirpur area following an argument. Police have arrested four people in connection with the incident.

Delhi Man Held for Stabbing Victim After Harassment Confrontation

Delhi Man Held for Stabbing Victim After Harassment Confrontation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a youth in Model Town after the victim's family confronted him about harassing a woman in the neighbourhood.

'Just for fun': Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island

'Just for fun': Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island

Rediff.com1 days ago

US President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of further military operations against Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, claiming previous strikes had significantly damaged its infrastructure.

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, who has been in jail for over eight years in a terror funding case, citing the unlikelihood of a timely trial conclusion and the curtailment of personal liberty.

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Noted ecologist Madhav Gadgil, known for his work on the conservation of Western Ghats, has passed away in Pune after a brief illness. He was 83.

US report calls for 'targeted sanctions' against R&AW, RSS

US report calls for 'targeted sanctions' against R&AW, RSS

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A US federal government commission has raised concerns about the state of religious freedom in India, recommending its designation as a 'Country of Particular Concern' and suggesting targeted sanctions.

SC stays part of HC order in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case

SC stays part of HC order in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has stayed a portion of a Delhi High Court order related to the Lokpal's investigation into Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the alleged cash-for-query scam.

CEC removal motion: Are Opposition charges strong enough?

CEC removal motion: Are Opposition charges strong enough?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Opposition parties in India have submitted notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over his appointment, conduct, and alleged manipulation of electoral processes.

Indian warships on standby near Persian Gulf to assist merchant vessels

Indian warships on standby near Persian Gulf to assist merchant vessels

Rediff.com2 days ago

According to sources, the Indian Navy warships are on standby to provide assistance or help required by merchant vessels.

Court acquits three accused of harbouring terrorists in BJP leader's murder case

Court acquits three accused of harbouring terrorists in BJP leader's murder case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, has acquitted three individuals accused of harbouring terrorists involved in the killing of a BJP leader and his family in 2020, citing insufficient evidence.

'Resign if you can't...': HC raps Sambhal SP, DM for namaaz curbs

'Resign if you can't...': HC raps Sambhal SP, DM for namaaz curbs

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has criticised Uttar Pradesh officials for restricting the number of people allowed to pray at a mosque in Sambhal, stating that officials should resign if they cannot enforce the rule of law.

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The government is closely watching the fast-paced developments at the salt-to-semiconductor conglomerate.

India women crush Uruguay in FIH WC Qualifiers opener

India women crush Uruguay in FIH WC Qualifiers opener

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The Indian women's hockey team began their FIH World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Uruguay, showcasing a dominant performance in Hyderabad.

Ahmedabad Court Sentences Two in International Drug Smuggling Operation

Ahmedabad Court Sentences Two in International Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com6 days 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.

Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs passes away

Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs passes away

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Michael Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008.

Iran lists three conditions to end war

Iran lists three conditions to end war

Rediff.com5 days ago

Iran on Thursday spelled out three conditions to end the war with Israel and the United States, which entered its thirteenth day today. Taking to X, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said he reaffirmed the country's commitment to peace during talks with leaders of Russia and Pakistan.

Kerala HC Questions Intent in Antony Raju Evidence Tampering Case

Kerala HC Questions Intent in Antony Raju Evidence Tampering Case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Kerala High Court has questioned the intent of former state Transport Minister Antony Raju in a 1990 drug case involving evidence tampering, as Raju seeks suspension of his conviction to contest upcoming Assembly polls.

Child Trafficking Syndicate Busted in Andhra Pradesh: Infants Illegally Sold

Child Trafficking Syndicate Busted in Andhra Pradesh: Infants Illegally Sold

Rediff.com2 days ago

Andhra Pradesh police have dismantled a child trafficking syndicate in Eluru district, uncovering the illegal sale of infants following an investigation into suspicious child registration records.

Mithali Raj: Indian Cricket's Global Dominance Dream Realised

Mithali Raj: Indian Cricket's Global Dominance Dream Realised

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mithali Raj expresses her joy at seeing Indian cricket teams, including men's, women's, and junior sides, achieve significant global success, marking a period of dominance.

India, Scotland share spoils in FIH World Cup Qualifiers

India, Scotland share spoils in FIH World Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team played to a 2-2 draw against Scotland in their second match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, maintaining their lead in Pool B.

Champions League: Valverde hat-trick leaves City on the brink

Champions League: Valverde hat-trick leaves City on the brink

Rediff.com5 days ago

Federico Valverde scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeats Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Delhi Traffic Police Crackdown: How a Fake Sticker Racket Was Exposed

Delhi Traffic Police Crackdown: How a Fake Sticker Racket Was Exposed

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two more members, including the alleged mastermind, of an organised traffic fraud and extortion syndicate, bringing the total arrests to 20. The syndicate sold fake stickers to commercial vehicle drivers, enabling them to evade traffic restrictions and extorted officials.

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Households should moderate large discretionary expenses for the time being.
'They should prioritise essential spending. They should maintain an emergency fund covering 6 to 12 months of expenses.'

Champions League: Galatasaray stun Liverpool; Yamal rescues draw for Barcelona, big wins for Atletico, Bayern

Champions League: Galatasaray stun Liverpool; Yamal rescues draw for Barcelona, big wins for Atletico, Bayern

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mario Lemina's early diving header handed Galatasaray a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

Delhi Bike Taxi Driver Arrested After Woman Alleges Molestation

Delhi Bike Taxi Driver Arrested After Woman Alleges Molestation

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 34-year-old bike taxi driver has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly molesting a female passenger during a ride. The woman reported the incident to the police, leading to the driver's arrest and the seizure of his motorcycle.