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Travel chaos ends: Proteas, Windies squads fly home after Gulf airspace crisis

Travel chaos ends: Proteas, Windies squads fly home after Gulf airspace crisis

Rediff.com6 days ago

The International Cricket Council confirmed that stranded players from the South Africa national cricket team and West Indies cricket team have finally left India after Gulf airspace closures during the West Asia conflict disrupted travel following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Chhattisgarh Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Opium Cultivation After Recent Cases

Chhattisgarh Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Opium Cultivation After Recent Cases

Rediff.com5 days ago

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against illegal opium farming after several cases surfaced in the state. The government has instructed departments to investigate and ensure stringent action against those involved.

Women excelling in various fields, but...: President Murmu

Women excelling in various fields, but...: President Murmu

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

President Droupadi Murmu addressed a national convention, acknowledging the progress of women in various fields while highlighting the persistent social stereotypes, economic inequalities, and psychological barriers they face. She called for collective efforts to address these issues and emphasised the importance of promoting Indian languages and traditional knowledge systems.

Manipur hostage crisis ends: 21 Tangkhul Nagas freed as Centre steps in

Manipur hostage crisis ends: 21 Tangkhul Nagas freed as Centre steps in

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Union Home Ministry intervened to secure the release of 21 Tangkhul Naga civilians held hostage in Manipur's Ukhrul district, following tensions between Kuki and Naga communities.

10 Jailed for Life in Rajasthan Over Cooperative Society Feud Murder

10 Jailed for Life in Rajasthan Over Cooperative Society Feud Murder

Rediff.com6 days ago

A special court in Kota, Rajasthan, sentenced ten individuals to life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of a police constable's brother, stemming from rivalry in a local cooperative society election.

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.com8 Mar 2026

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.

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Rediff.com1 days ago

Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.

Chhenu Gang Members Arrested in Delhi for Rajasthan Jewellery Heist

Chhenu Gang Members Arrested in Delhi for Rajasthan Jewellery Heist

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two members of the Chhenu gang wanted in connection with a Rs 70 lakh jewellery burglary case in Rajasthan. The suspects were apprehended near a hospital while allegedly scouting for a new target.

Haryana's Vasant Utsav: A Blend of Culture, Nature, and Environmental Awareness

Haryana's Vasant Utsav: A Blend of Culture, Nature, and Environmental Awareness

Rediff.com5 days ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the 38th 'Vasant Utsav' in Panchkula, highlighting the state's commitment to culture, nature, and environmental conservation through various initiatives.

TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of Modi's rally in Kolkata

TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of Modi's rally in Kolkata

Rediff.com4 days ago

Clashes between TMC and BJP supporters erupted in Kolkata just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally, resulting in injuries and heightened political tensions ahead of Assembly elections.

Stalin Sitting Pretty In Tamil Nadu, But...

Stalin Sitting Pretty In Tamil Nadu, But...

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tamil Nadu will elect a new government on April 23.
Will the DMK retain power? Can the AIADMK spring a surprise? And what about Vijay's TVK? A Ganesh Nadar surveys the election landscape a day after the Election Commission announced the poll schedule.

Man Killed in Leopard Attack in Indian Village; Authorities Order Capture

Man Killed in Leopard Attack in Indian Village; Authorities Order Capture

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A man was killed by a leopard in a village near Pauri, Uttarakhand, India. Forest officials have been ordered to capture the animal following protests from villagers.

NCERT row: IIT-Gandhinagar reviews association with Prof Danino

NCERT row: IIT-Gandhinagar reviews association with Prof Danino

Rediff.com6 days ago

IIT-Gandhinagar is reviewing Michel Danino's position as guest professor after the Supreme Court directed institutions to disassociate from him due to a controversy over a chapter on judicial corruption in a withdrawn NCERT textbook.

IPL 2026: Harbhajan Singh wishes to see a new champion this season

IPL 2026: Harbhajan Singh wishes to see a new champion this season

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed excitement ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the tournament always brings energy, passion and unpredictable results.

BCCI Announces Massive Rs 131 Crore Bonus For India's T20 World Champions!

BCCI Announces Massive Rs 131 Crore Bonus For India's T20 World Champions!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The BCCI has announced a Rs 131 crore cash reward for the Indian cricket team following their T20 World Cup victory, marking an increase from the previous reward in 2024.

Delhi Police Disrupts Drug Network by Detaining Trafficker and Moving Him to Chennai

Delhi Police Disrupts Drug Network by Detaining Trafficker and Moving Him to Chennai

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have detained a 44-year-old drug trafficker and moved him to a Chennai prison under the PITNDPS Act to disrupt narcotics supply chains.

Illegal Shop of BJP Leader's Brother Demolished in Chhattisgarh Opium Probe

Illegal Shop of BJP Leader's Brother Demolished in Chhattisgarh Opium Probe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Authorities in Chhattisgarh's Durg district demolished an illegally constructed shop belonging to the brother of a suspended BJP leader arrested in connection with opium cultivation.

Delhi Police Appeal for Peace Following Uttam Nagar Incident

Delhi Police Appeal for Peace Following Uttam Nagar Incident

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have appealed to citizens to maintain peace and harmony following the death of a 26-year-old man during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar. The police are urging people not to spread rumours and misinformation on social media.

Govt urges citizens to avoid panic booking, assures LPG, fuel supply

Govt urges citizens to avoid panic booking, assures LPG, fuel supply

Rediff.com6 days ago

India imports nearly 60 percent of its LPG, with most cargo previously coming through the Strait of Hormuz, now closed for commercial shipping.

Jharkhand RPF Rescues Four Minors, Arrests Trafficker

Jharkhand RPF Rescues Four Minors, Arrests Trafficker

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel in Jharkhand have rescued four minors, including a girl from Odisha, and arrested a man from Bihar for alleged human trafficking.

EC announces assembly poll dates for WB, TN, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry

EC announces assembly poll dates for WB, TN, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry

Rediff.com3 days ago

The counting of votes for all 824 seats across four states and one Union Territory will be held on May 4.

Kadakampally Surendran Claims Sabarimala Accused Plotting Against Him

Kadakampally Surendran Claims Sabarimala Accused Plotting Against Him

Rediff.com6 days ago

CPI(M) MLA Kadakampally Surendran alleges that Unnikrishnan Potty, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold loss case, is conspiring to tarnish his image ahead of the state Assembly election.

Odisha Assembly Faces Disruption Over Law and Order Concerns

Odisha Assembly Faces Disruption Over Law and Order Concerns

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Odisha Assembly was temporarily adjourned due to a heated exchange between the opposition BJD and the ruling BJP regarding the state's law and order situation, sparked by allegations of rising crime and attacks on public officials.

Auto Driver Dies After Being Set on Fire in Agra

Auto Driver Dies After Being Set on Fire in Agra

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

An auto-rickshaw driver in Agra, India, died from severe burns after allegedly being doused in petrol and set on fire by a woman and her accomplices, according to police reports.

193 Oppn MPs sign notice seeking CEC's removal, submission on Friday

193 Oppn MPs sign notice seeking CEC's removal, submission on Friday

Rediff.com6 days ago

Over 130 Lok Sabha and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and obstruction of electoral fraud investigations.

Eight Arrested in Himachal Pradesh Anti-Drug Operation

Eight Arrested in Himachal Pradesh Anti-Drug Operation

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Himachal Pradesh Police arrested eight individuals and seized 1.22 kg of charas and 7 grams of chitta during the second phase of an anti-drug campaign across the state.

Even if you want to laugh, you can't laugh: Gautam Gambhir reacts to Dhoni's T20 World Cup post

Even if you want to laugh, you can't laugh: Gautam Gambhir reacts to Dhoni's T20 World Cup post

Rediff.com7 days ago

Head coach Gautam Gambhir reacted to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's congratulatory post on social media following India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Tragedy in Gumla: Wild Elephant Kills Baby, Injures Mother

Tragedy in Gumla: Wild Elephant Kills Baby, Injures Mother

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A five-month-old tribal girl was killed and her mother injured after a wild elephant attacked their home in Gumla district, Jharkhand, highlighting the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the region.

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

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.

Lost Boy Returns: Jharkhand Teen Reunited with Family After 13 Years

Lost Boy Returns: Jharkhand Teen Reunited with Family After 13 Years

Rediff.com6 days ago

A boy from Jharkhand, India, who was separated from his family and ended up in Kerala after boarding the wrong train, has been reunited with them after 13 years. Raja Gope, now a footballer in Kerala, was found with the help of NGOs and police.

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.com8 Mar 2026

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.

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated with the inclusion of rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh, while some established athletes have been dropped due to performance issues.

Eight Held in Connection with Bengaluru Businessman's Kidnapping and Murder

Eight Held in Connection with Bengaluru Businessman's Kidnapping and Murder

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Bengaluru have arrested eight people, including two minors, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman. The victim, Gopal alias Gopi, was allegedly kidnapped after a car collision and his body was later found in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The investigation revealed a long-standing rivalry between the victim and the main conspirator, who believed Gopal was using black magic against him.

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.com8 Mar 2026

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.

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated, with rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh joining, while underperforming athletes such as H.S. Prannoy and Deepak Punia have been dropped.

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.com8 Mar 2026

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

Delhi Man Arrested After Deadly Scissors Attack Over Debt

Delhi Man Arrested After Deadly Scissors Attack Over Debt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stabbing two men with scissors over a monetary dispute, resulting in one death and one severe injury.

Goa Woman Accused of Concealing Portuguese Nationality to Enrol as Voter

Goa Woman Accused of Concealing Portuguese Nationality to Enrol as Voter

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

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

Real Estate Businessman Abducted After Car Ambush Near Bengaluru

Real Estate Businessman Abducted After Car Ambush Near Bengaluru

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A real estate businessman was allegedly kidnapped near Bengaluru after his car was ambushed and he was sprayed with a substance. Police are investigating the abduction and searching for the perpetrators.

Punjab Murder Suspect Apprehended in Maharashtra After Tip-Off

Punjab Murder Suspect Apprehended in Maharashtra After Tip-Off

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old man, wanted in connection with a murder in Punjab, was arrested in a joint operation by the police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.