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Land Dispute Leads to Double Stabbing at Wardha Wedding

Land Dispute Leads to Double Stabbing at Wardha Wedding

Rediff.com4 days ago

A teenager has been detained after allegedly stabbing his uncle and cousin to death during a wedding procession in Wardha district, Maharashtra, due to a long-standing land dispute.

Khelo India Tribal Games: Chhattisgarh Sheds 'Backward' Image

Khelo India Tribal Games: Chhattisgarh Sheds 'Backward' Image

Rediff.com7 days ago

Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse highlights the positive impact of the Khelo India Tribal Games on Chhattisgarh, shifting its image from a region associated with naxalism to one with opportunities for tribal youth through sports.

Population Foundation of India Urges Inclusive Approach to Digital Census

Population Foundation of India Urges Inclusive Approach to Digital Census

Rediff.com7 days ago

Population Foundation of India welcomes the digitisation of the Census but emphasises the need for inclusivity, data security, and addressing the under-reporting of women's contributions.

Faridabad Man Ends Life on Video Call After Relationship Issues

Faridabad Man Ends Life on Video Call After Relationship Issues

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 28-year-old man in Faridabad, India, died by suicide while on a video call with his girlfriend after facing relationship difficulties. Police are investigating the incident.

Hat-trick or heartbreak? Minister Veena faces tight contest in Aranmula

Hat-trick or heartbreak? Minister Veena faces tight contest in Aranmula

Rediff.com6 days ago

Aranmula, Kerala, prepares for Assembly elections with a focus on development, health sector performance, and religious sentiments, as incumbent Health Minister Veena George faces challenges from Congress and BJP candidates.

How Research and Applied Sciences Can Drive India's Sustainability Goals

How Research and Applied Sciences Can Drive India's Sustainability Goals

Rediff.com2 days ago

CSIR Director General N Kalaiselvi emphasised the importance of research and applied sciences in developing sustainable solutions for India's energy security and environmental challenges at an international conference on Sustainability Through Fundamental and Applied Sciences (STFAS), 2026.

Election Commission Suspends BDO Over Violence at West Bengal Poll Training

Election Commission Suspends BDO Over Violence at West Bengal Poll Training

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Election Commission (EC) has suspended a Block Development Officer (BDO) in West Bengal's Nadia district and initiated departmental proceedings against him following violence at a poll training venue where a teacher was allegedly assaulted for objecting to a government advertisement.

Junior Engineer Arrested in Jammu Bribery Case

Junior Engineer Arrested in Jammu Bribery Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A junior engineer in the Power Development Department in Jammu was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting a bribe of Rs 75,000.

Trump claims Iran asked US for ceasefire; Tehran denies

Trump claims Iran asked US for ceasefire; Tehran denies

Rediff.com7 days ago

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran has asked US for a ceasefire. He said that Washington would consider it once the Strait of Hormuz is open.

Rain Halts India's Billie Jean King Cup Tie Against Thailand

Rain Halts India's Billie Jean King Cup Tie Against Thailand

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie against Thailand is hanging in the balance after rain interrupted play. Vaishnavi Adkar lost her debut match, while Sahaja Yamlapalli's match was suspended.

Chandigarh Police Identify Suspects in BJP Office Blast Case

Chandigarh Police Identify Suspects in BJP Office Blast Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chandigarh police have identified two suspects in connection with the recent blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the individuals involved in the incident, which occurred on Wednesday.

Iran rejects Pak mediation, shifts focus to Qatar as tensions escalate

Iran rejects Pak mediation, shifts focus to Qatar as tensions escalate

Rediff.com5 days ago

Islamabad's attempt to position itself as a mediator in the West Asia conflict has come to naught with the Iranian side refusing to meet any US-led delegation in Pakistan, reports the Wall Street Journal.

ISRO Highlights Crucial Role of Mission Operations in India's Space Ambitions

ISRO Highlights Crucial Role of Mission Operations in India's Space Ambitions

Rediff.com1 days ago

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has emphasised the critical role of mission operations in ensuring the success of India's expanding space programme. He highlighted this at the Spacecraft Mission Operations conference, noting the importance of sustained teamwork and operational precision, particularly for long-duration missions like Chandrayaan-3 and the upcoming Gaganyaan programme.

Man Confesses to Killing Wife with Iron Rod in Uttar Pradesh

Man Confesses to Killing Wife with Iron Rod in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 30-year-old man in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after confessing to killing his wife with an iron rod and dumping her body in a forest.

Jharkhand: Teen killed in sacrificial ritual; mother, tantrik arrested

Jharkhand: Teen killed in sacrificial ritual; mother, tantrik arrested

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, have arrested a mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the ritualistic killing of a teenage girl. The girl was allegedly strangled as a sacrifice to cure the mother's son.

India Secures Unassailable Lead Against New Zealand in Billie Jean King Cup

India Secures Unassailable Lead Against New Zealand in Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

India bounced back in style to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against New Zealand in their second Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup, with impressive wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli.

Final 2026 World Cup Teams Confirmed: See Who's In

Final 2026 World Cup Teams Confirmed: See Who's In

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The final teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Find out which teams have qualified and their group stage assignments.

Why RBI's forex cap direction has not worked

Why RBI's forex cap direction has not worked

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) cap on banks' forex positions provided only a temporary boost to the rupee, with the currency quickly reversing gains and breaching the 95-per-dollar mark due to persistent underlying pressures.

Kerala: Six Arrested in Colleague's Death Over Phone Theft Suspicion

Kerala: Six Arrested in Colleague's Death Over Phone Theft Suspicion

Rediff.com7 days ago

Six men from Assam were arrested in Kerala for allegedly beating their colleague to death, suspecting him of stealing a phone.

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The next two to three weeks will not be decided in Washington.' 'They will be decided in Tehran, in whatever calculation Iran makes about the costs of continued resistance against the costs of appearing to have yielded.'

RG Kar Victim's Mother On Why She Joined BJP: 'If TMC And Mamata Banerjee Are Wrenched Out Of Bengal, Why Not Join Politics?'

RG Kar Victim's Mother On Why She Joined BJP: 'If TMC And Mamata Banerjee Are Wrenched Out Of Bengal, Why Not Join Politics?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

'People have lost hope of finding justice in this state ... I want to give these victims, their families, the people of this state, a voice.'

Sharad Pawar rebukes Parth, backs Cong right to contest Baramati bypoll

Sharad Pawar rebukes Parth, backs Cong right to contest Baramati bypoll

Rediff.com2 days ago

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar defends the Congress party's right to contest the Baramati assembly bypoll, criticising his grandnephew Parth Pawar's remarks against the Congress candidate. Pawar cites the importance of electoral contest and questions Parth's political maturity.

Delhi Police Suspect Foul Play in Woman's Death, Intercept Burial

Delhi Police Suspect Foul Play in Woman's Death, Intercept Burial

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have launched a murder investigation after intercepting a family attempting to bury a woman in Hari Nagar. A post-mortem revealed suffocation as the cause of death, leading to suspicions of foul play and a potential honour killing.

Delhi Excise Department Busts Illegal Liquor Godown in Samaypur Badli

Delhi Excise Department Busts Illegal Liquor Godown in Samaypur Badli

Rediff.com4 days ago

An excise department team seized a container in northwest Delhi's Samaypur Badli area that was being used as a godown of illicit liquor, recovering 187 cartons worth over Rs 5 lakh.

Shimla Man Arrested After Confessing to Brother's Murder

Shimla Man Arrested After Confessing to Brother's Murder

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Shimla for allegedly murdering his 35-year-old brother after a drunken argument. The accused confessed to the crime and dumping the body near a cremation ground.

Vaishnavi Adkar Leads India to Victory Against New Zealand in Billie Jean King Cup

Vaishnavi Adkar Leads India to Victory Against New Zealand in Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Young Vaishnavi Adkar's impressive win against Aishi Das gives India a 1-0 lead against New Zealand in the Billie Jean King Cup. This victory follows India's 1-2 defeat to Thailand, where Adkar faced challenges in her debut match.

Inquiry ordered after Anganwadi worker's death in Shahjahanpur amid work pressure allegations

Inquiry ordered after Anganwadi worker's death in Shahjahanpur amid work pressure allegations

Rediff.com6 days ago

An inquiry has been initiated into the death of an anganwadi worker in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations that work pressure related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) contributed to her death. The investigation was ordered after a video surfaced on social media showing the deceased woman's daughter alleging harassment and undue pressure from officials.

TMC-backed BLOs clash with police in Kolkata over voter list row

TMC-backed BLOs clash with police in Kolkata over voter list row

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Tension flared outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office in Kolkata following a confrontation between Trinamool Congress supporters and police over alleged voter list manipulation, with accusations of illegal voter enrolment from other states.

Quite possible that rates will remain low in the near to medium term, says RBI Governor

"Quite possible that rates will remain low in the near to medium term," says RBI Governor

Rediff.com4 hours ago

"It is quite possible that the rates will remain low in the near to medium term, but that will depend on how conditions evolve," said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

Suspicious Death After Dinner: Police Investigate Kushinagar Case

Suspicious Death After Dinner: Police Investigate Kushinagar Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 25-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, died under suspicious circumstances after having dinner at a friend's house. Police are investigating the incident following a complaint of foul play.

ULFA-I militant lays down arms in Arunachal Pradesh, signalling a move towards peace

ULFA-I militant lays down arms in Arunachal Pradesh, signalling a move towards peace

Rediff.com5 days ago

A militant of the banned ULFA-I surrendered to security forces in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district, laying down arms and ammunition.

Chennaiyin FC Seek to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Inter Kashi

Chennaiyin FC Seek to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Inter Kashi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Chennaiyin FC, unbeaten in their last three Indian Super League games, are set to face Inter Kashi, with coach Clifford Miranda highlighting the competitiveness of the league and the challenge posed by the opposition.

77 Maoists Surrender in Odisha Since January 2025, Says DGP

77 Maoists Surrender in Odisha Since January 2025, Says DGP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Odisha's Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania announced that 77 Maoists have surrendered to police in the state between January 2025 and March 2025. He also noted that 23 Maoists from Odisha surrendered in Chhattisgarh during the same period, and 27 Maoists were killed in encounters with security forces.

IPL 2026: Heartbreaker for DC as GT snatch 1-run thriller

IPL 2026: Heartbreaker for DC as GT snatch 1-run thriller

Rediff.com18 hours ago

IMAGES from the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday

Illegal Medicine Diversion Racket Uncovered in Delhi; Five Arrested

Illegal Medicine Diversion Racket Uncovered in Delhi; Five Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have uncovered a racket involving the illegal diversion and sale of government-supplied medicines intended for free distribution in hospitals, seizing drugs worth Rs 70 lakh and arresting five individuals.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly associated with the Surender Fauji gang and recovered a pistol along with ammunition from his possession. The accused, Rakesh Banjara, has a history of criminal activity.

Gwalior Wedding Marred by Violence Over Alcohol Dispute

Gwalior Wedding Marred by Violence Over Alcohol Dispute

Rediff.com7 days ago

A wedding celebration in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, turned violent after guests demanded alcohol and assaulted the bride, groom, and their family when their demands were refused.

Kerala: Man Dies After Colleagues Accuse Him of Theft

Kerala: Man Dies After Colleagues Accuse Him of Theft

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

An Assam native was beaten to death by six colleagues in Kerala after being suspected of stealing a phone. Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the incident.

High Court Orders Retrial in 2019 Ludhiana Rape and Murder Case, Sets Aside Death Sentences

High Court Orders Retrial in 2019 Ludhiana Rape and Murder Case, Sets Aside Death Sentences

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned the death sentences of two men convicted in the 2019 rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Ludhiana, citing procedural errors during the trial.

How fish has become a political storm in Bengal elections

How fish has become a political storm in Bengal elections

Rediff.com6 days ago

In West Bengal's assembly elections, fish has become a potent symbol of Bengali identity, with the Trinamool Congress and BJP clashing over food habits and cultural representation.