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Russian air defences repel large-scale Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow

Russian air defences repel large-scale Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow

Rediff.com1 days ago

Russian air defences reportedly intercepted and destroyed 250 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow over the weekend, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The drone attack led to temporary curtailment of operations at major airports in the capital.

Jharkhand Woman Allegedly Poisons and Strangles Husband

Jharkhand Woman Allegedly Poisons and Strangles Husband

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 22-year-old woman in Jharkhand has been arrested for allegedly poisoning and strangling her husband to death following marital disputes and a suspected affair.

Uttar Pradesh Authorities Target LPG Black Market with Raids and Arrests

Uttar Pradesh Authorities Target LPG Black Market with Raids and Arrests

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh authorities have launched a statewide crackdown on black marketing of LPG and other essential commodities, resulting in FIRs against distributors and arrests.

Rajasthan CM Highlights Job Creation and Youth Empowerment Initiatives

Rajasthan CM Highlights Job Creation and Youth Empowerment Initiatives

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the creation of over 1.25 lakh government jobs and ongoing recruitment for over 1.33 lakh posts, alongside initiatives to curb paper leaks and promote youth entrepreneurship.

14 arrested in Varanasi for Iftar on boat in Ganga

14 arrested in Varanasi for Iftar on boat in Ganga

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Fourteen individuals have been arrested in Varanasi for allegedly defiling a place of worship and hurting religious sentiments after a video surfaced showing them consuming chicken biryani during an Iftar party on a boat in the Ganga river.

Gurugram: 70-Year-Old Man Beaten to Death After Quarrel

Gurugram: 70-Year-Old Man Beaten to Death After Quarrel

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A 70-year-old man died after being beaten following a quarrel in Dundahera village, Gurugram. Police have arrested the accused, Monu, and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Postal department launches premium services with 24-hour, 48-hour delivery guarantee

Postal department launches premium services with 24-hour, 48-hour delivery guarantee

Rediff.com9 hours ago

India Post has launched three premium delivery services, including 24-hour and 48-hour delivery options, to compete with private courier companies and capitalise on the growing e-commerce market.

Child Trafficking Suspect Nabbed at Chandauli Station, Six Children Rescued

Child Trafficking Suspect Nabbed at Chandauli Station, Six Children Rescued

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A man was arrested at a railway station in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly trafficking six children to Vadodara for labour. The children were rescued and handed over to the Railway Child Help Desk.

LPG Shortage Triggers Small Business Crisis

LPG Shortage Triggers Small Business Crisis

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Why are the political leaders saying everything is normal?'

Delhi HC summons Arnab Goswami in defamation case

Delhi HC summons Arnab Goswami in defamation case

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in a defamation case filed by the Congress party. The case alleges that Goswami falsely claimed the Istanbul Congress Centre in Turkiye is the office of the political party.

Mumbai Man Held for Wife's Railway Death

Mumbai Man Held for Wife's Railway Death

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Surat, Gujarat, for allegedly murdering his wife by pushing her in front of a train at Mulund railway station in Mumbai. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to his arrest.

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man in a narcotics case involving the recovery of a commercial quantity of heroin, stating that the prosecution proved the chain of evidence and recovery beyond reasonable doubt.

Thane Police Seize Illegal LPG Cylinders Amid Shortage Concerns

Thane Police Seize Illegal LPG Cylinders Amid Shortage Concerns

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Thane district seized 84 illegally stored LPG cylinders worth Rs 2.22 lakh from a private premises in Bhiwandi, leading to a case against three individuals under the Essential Commodities Act. The raid comes amid increased vigilance to prevent hoarding and black marketing of domestic gas cylinders.

Baby Girl For Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram

Baby Girl For Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram

Rediff.com7 days ago

Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram are proud parents to a baby girl, the baby shares her birthday with her grandfather

Distressed Man Found Dead in Beed Sugarcane Field; Suicide Suspected

Distressed Man Found Dead in Beed Sugarcane Field; Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com2 days ago

The charred remains of a 60-year-old man were discovered in a sugarcane field in Beed, Maharashtra. Police suspect suicide due to the man's illness and mental distress.

SIT Formed to Investigate Drug Bust Involving TDP MP and Ex-BRS MLA

SIT Formed to Investigate Drug Bust Involving TDP MP and Ex-BRS MLA

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Telangana Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad involving a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA.

Who's In Virat Kohli's All-Time RCB XI?

Who's In Virat Kohli's All-Time RCB XI?

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Indian Chris Gayle was Virat Kohli's choice of opener in T20 cricket.

Chennai History-Sheeter Thoppai Ganesan Dies in Police Encounter

Chennai History-Sheeter Thoppai Ganesan Dies in Police Encounter

Rediff.com1 days ago

A notorious history-sheeter, Thoppai Ganesan, with over 30 criminal cases, including five murders, was killed in a police encounter in Chennai's Madhavaram area.

In fresh reshuffle, EC transfers 19 senior police officers in poll-bound Bengal

In fresh reshuffle, EC transfers 19 senior police officers in poll-bound Bengal

Rediff.com12 hours ago

In a significant move before the West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission has ordered a major reshuffle of the state's police force, transferring 19 senior officers to ensure fair and secure elections.

Himachal Pradesh Police Officer Disciplined After Journalist Incident

Himachal Pradesh Police Officer Disciplined After Journalist Incident

Rediff.com1 days ago

A policeman in Kufri, near Shimla, faces disciplinary action after allegedly manhandling a journalist covering a news event. The incident sparked outrage and led to intervention from the Chief Minister.

Delhi Police Bust Illegal LPG Cylinder Racket in Jamia Nagar

Delhi Police Bust Illegal LPG Cylinder Racket in Jamia Nagar

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Delhi for illegally selling LPG cylinders, leading to the recovery of 62 cylinders and a vehicle. The accused was selling cylinders without authorisation and at inflated prices.

India Drawn With Pakistan, England In Hockey World Cup Group

India Drawn With Pakistan, England In Hockey World Cup Group

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams discover their opponents for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup, co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.

TVK leader's claim of DMK pressure 'contrary to truth', says Rajinikanth

TVK leader's claim of DMK pressure 'contrary to truth', says Rajinikanth

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Tamil superstar breaks silence, questions TVK leader's claim that DMK pressure forced him to quit politics.

At Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda's Haldi Ceremony

At Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda delight fans by sharing vibrant photos from their Haldi ceremony, offering an intimate look into their wedding celebrations in Udaipur.

Samajwadi Party Leader Faces Charges Over Eid Protest Appeal

Samajwadi Party Leader Faces Charges Over Eid Protest Appeal

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Samajwadi Party leader has been booked for allegedly urging Muslims not to celebrate Eid as a protest against a US attack on Iran, claiming it was an appeal from jailed leader Azam Khan.

Suryakumar Yadav on Test Cricket Dreams and T20 Mastery

Suryakumar Yadav on Test Cricket Dreams and T20 Mastery

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav discusses his desire to play Test cricket, his challenges with the ODI format, and his comfort and mastery in T20 cricket in an exclusive interview.

Three held in Rajkot over alleged abduction and murder of Dalit man

Three held in Rajkot over alleged abduction and murder of Dalit man

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Police in Rajkot, Gujarat, have arrested three individuals in connection with the abduction and murder of a 32-year-old Dalit man, Bhavesh Vanvi. The arrests follow protests by the Scheduled Caste community demanding justice for Vanvi's death.

Check Out IPL 2026 Schedule

Check Out IPL 2026 Schedule

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the schedule for the first 20 games to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

Big Blow For KKR! Harshit Rana Set To Miss Major Part Of IPL 2026

Big Blow For KKR! Harshit Rana Set To Miss Major Part Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Indian pacer Harshit Rana is expected to miss a significant portion of the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury, impacting Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign. The article also discusses other changes in the KKR squad.

Ranchi Man Injured After Contacting High-Tension Wire on Train Roof

Ranchi Man Injured After Contacting High-Tension Wire on Train Roof

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained severe burn injuries after jumping onto a train roof and contacting a high-tension overhead wire. The incident occurred at Ranchi railway station, and the man is currently receiving treatment at a railway hospital.

Ranchi Man Suffers Severe Burns After Train Roof Electrocution

Ranchi Man Suffers Severe Burns After Train Roof Electrocution

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 28-year-old man in Ranchi sustained serious burn injuries after climbing onto the roof of a train and coming into contact with a high-tension overhead wire.

Kerala HC Rejects Antony Raju's Plea to Suspend Conviction

Kerala HC Rejects Antony Raju's Plea to Suspend Conviction

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The Kerala High Court has dismissed former state Transport Minister Antony Raju's plea seeking suspension of his conviction in an evidence tampering case, preventing him from contesting in the upcoming Assembly polls.

Indian Congress Party Denounces Kabul Hospital Air Strike

Indian Congress Party Denounces Kabul Hospital Air Strike

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Indian National Congress has strongly condemned the air strike by Pakistan that hit a hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulting in a high number of casualties. The party calls for global rejection of such acts of barbarism and expresses solidarity with the Afghan people.

Chakravarthy's Hilarious Tea-Cup T20 World Cup Trophy Moment Goes Viral

Chakravarthy's Hilarious Tea-Cup T20 World Cup Trophy Moment Goes Viral

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Varun Chakravarthy celebrated India's T20 World Cup victory with a humorous Instagram post, sipping tea while holding the trophy, reminiscent of a previous joke after the Asia Cup win.

Odisha Man Dies by Suicide After Allegedly Killing Family Members

Odisha Man Dies by Suicide After Allegedly Killing Family Members

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 52-year-old man in Odisha, India, allegedly died by suicide after killing his wife, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter following a domestic dispute. He was found hiding atop a water tank and consumed poison during a rescue attempt.

Heartbreak for Yuki Bhambri In Indian Wells Doubles Semi-Final

Heartbreak for Yuki Bhambri In Indian Wells Doubles Semi-Final

Rediff.com3 days ago

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson's impressive run at the Indian Wells Masters came to an end after a semi-final loss to Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot.

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

BCCI to honour Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj with Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com3 days ago

Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.

Illegal LPG Stockpile Seized in Beed Amid Shortage Rumours

Illegal LPG Stockpile Seized in Beed Amid Shortage Rumours

Rediff.com3 days ago

A joint operation by police and revenue officials in Beed, Maharashtra, resulted in the seizure of 29 illegally stored LPG cylinders intended for black marketing, amidst concerns of potential shortages due to the West Asia crisis.

Woman's Body Recovered After Alleged Drowning of Daughters in Odisha Well

Woman's Body Recovered After Alleged Drowning of Daughters in Odisha Well

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Sambalpur, Odisha, recovered the body of a woman suspected of throwing her two young daughters into a well before taking her own life. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODIs: Why Was Babar Azam Excluded For Bangladesh ODIs?

Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODIs: Why Was Babar Azam Excluded For Bangladesh ODIs?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Confusion surrounds Babar Azam's exclusion from the ODI series in Bangladesh, with conflicting statements from selectors, the coach, and Babar himself.