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Mumbai Man Arrested For Powai Murder

Mumbai Man Arrested For Powai Murder

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mumbai Police have arrested a 26-year-old man from Surat in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old man in Powai. The accused allegedly stabbed the victim following an old dispute.

Health Ministry: 42 Drug Samples Fail Quality Tests

Health Ministry: 42 Drug Samples Fail Quality Tests

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The central drugs laboratories found 42 drug samples manufactured by various firms to be "not of standard quality (NSQ)" in its monthly drug alert for April, Union health ministry officials said on Thursday. Further, the state drug testing laboratories have identified 127 drug samples as NSQ, they said.

US strikes Iran missile sites, boats amid nuclear deal talks

US strikes Iran missile sites, boats amid nuclear deal talks

Rediff.com7 days ago

The US military carried out 'self-defence strikes' targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz, even as President Trump announced progress in ceasefire negotiations, stating Iran's enriched uranium will be 'turned over' or destroyed.

Row over Vande Mataram before Tamil anthem at TN swearing-in event

Row over Vande Mataram before Tamil anthem at TN swearing-in event

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the Tamil invocation song was rendered last during the swearing-in of new ministers. Left parties have criticised the decision to sing the Tamil anthem after Vande Mataram and the national anthem.

Manu Bhaker And Samrat Rana Clinch Silver At ISSF World Cup

Manu Bhaker And Samrat Rana Clinch Silver At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, narrowly missing gold to China.

Man Arrested After Triple Murder In Haryana's Kundli

Man Arrested After Triple Murder In Haryana's Kundli

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man has been arrested in Haryana's Kundli area for allegedly murdering a couple and another woman. The accused, identified as Brahmprakash, allegedly attacked the victims with an iron rod. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime.

Voter ID, Aadhaar Cards Found At TMC Office In Kolkata

Voter ID, Aadhaar Cards Found At TMC Office In Kolkata

Rediff.com5 days ago

A large number of voter ID, Aadhaar, and ration cards were allegedly recovered from a TMC office in Kolkata's Tangra area. BJP workers claim the cards were deliberately kept to prevent people from voting.

Three Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Three Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Sant Kabir Nagar district arrested three people, including the husband, in connection with the alleged dowry death of a 29-year-old woman.

Illegal migration impact spreads beyond border areas: Govt

Illegal migration impact spreads beyond border areas: Govt

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to study the impact of illegal immigration and other factors on India's demographic landscape.

Tension And Drama As Vinesh Phogat Returns To The Mat

Tension And Drama As Vinesh Phogat Returns To The Mat

Rediff.com3 days ago

Vinesh Phogat's return to competitive wrestling at the Asian Games selection trials was marked by high tension, emotional outbursts, and heavy security, as her supporters clashed with WFI officials.

US, Iran close in on 60-day truce deal; Hormuz reopening on cards

US, Iran close in on 60-day truce deal; Hormuz reopening on cards

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A high-stakes memorandum for a 60-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran is in its final stages, with negotiators working to close remaining gaps and avert further escalation in the region, including reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of Iranian oil sales, according to an Axios report citing US officials.

Tributes Pour In For Sports Administrator Randhir Singh

Tributes Pour In For Sports Administrator Randhir Singh

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian sporting fraternity mourns the death of veteran administrator and former shooter Randhir Singh, with tributes pouring in from prominent figures like Abhinav Bindra and PT Usha.

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jharkhand Police have arrested Amrit Horo, the 'chief commander' of the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Maoists. Horo, who carried a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, was apprehended in a raid in the Mahugaon forest area.

How Satwik-Chirag Ended Title Drought At Singapore Open

How Satwik-Chirag Ended Title Drought At Singapore Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the men's doubles final.

Equestrian Federation Governance Reforms Face Lengthy Delays

Equestrian Federation Governance Reforms Face Lengthy Delays

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Ad-Hoc Committee appointed to run the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has informed the Delhi High Court that governance reforms and elections may take longer than initially planned. The committee cited statutory requirements under the new sports law and delays in gaining full control of the federation as reasons for the extended timeline.

Delhi Makeup Artist Suicide: Police Probe Abetment Angle

Delhi Makeup Artist Suicide: Police Probe Abetment Angle

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 25-year-old makeup artist allegedly committed suicide in Delhi's Nihal Vihar, with a suicide note implicating a known person, prompting a police investigation into possible abetment.

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling men's doubles final.

Man Arrested For Stabbing Teen Over Relationship With Sister

Man Arrested For Stabbing Teen Over Relationship With Sister

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stabbing a juvenile multiple times due to the victim's relationship with the man's sister. The incident occurred in Meera Bagh, where the victim was left for dead in a drain.

Two Arrested As Fake Currency Racket Busted

Two Arrested As Fake Currency Racket Busted

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two individuals and seized a significant amount of fake currency, uncovering a sophisticated operation involving counterfeit notes.

Punjab And Haryana HC Grants Bail To AAP MLA In Rape Case

Punjab And Haryana HC Grants Bail To AAP MLA In Rape Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra in a rape case registered against him last year. The court has ordered him to surrender his passport and report to the police station twice a month.

How Gukesh Reignited Norway Chess Campaign

How Gukesh Reignited Norway Chess Campaign

Rediff.com2 days ago

D Gukesh defeated R Praggnanandhaa in a classical battle at the Norway Chess tournament, while Divya Deshmukh leads the women's section after a victory over China's Zhu Jiner.

Paralympic Gold Medallist Antil Slams Egoistic, Abusive Coaches

Paralympic Gold Medallist Antil Slams Egoistic, Abusive Coaches

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, has criticised a segment of coaches for being egoistic, using outdated training methods, and being abusive. He shared his own experiences and those of other athletes to highlight the issues within the coaching system.

Woman Village Head Dies In Hoshiarpur Road Accident

Woman Village Head Dies In Hoshiarpur Road Accident

Rediff.com6 days ago

A woman village head (sarpanch) was killed and her niece seriously injured after a private school bus hit their motorcycle in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Two Alleged ULFA-I Operatives Arrested In Unnao

Two Alleged ULFA-I Operatives Arrested In Unnao

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two men allegedly linked to the banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I). The suspects, identified as Noor Mohammad and Mohammad Subhan, were living in Unnao while concealing their identities. Assam Police, with local assistance, made the arrests and are investigating their local networks and possible hideouts.

Missing Jharkhand Man Found Dead In Garwah Forest

Missing Jharkhand Man Found Dead In Garwah Forest

Rediff.com6 days ago

The decomposed body of a 65-year-old man, Sakal Korwa, who had been missing since last Saturday, was recovered from a forest in Jharkhand's Garwah district.

Four Men Get Life For 2015 Murder In Meerut

Four Men Get Life For 2015 Murder In Meerut

Rediff.com6 days ago

A local court in Meerut has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in 2015. The convicts were also fined Rs 28,000 each.

Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.

End Of An Era: Randhir Singh, Veteran Sports Administrator, Dies

End Of An Era: Randhir Singh, Veteran Sports Administrator, Dies

Rediff.com6 days ago

Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments. He was 79.

LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in Jan-Mar quarter

LIC emerges as highest profit-making financial company in Jan-Mar quarter

Rediff.com24 May 2026

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has reported a net profit of over Rs 23,400 crore for the January-March quarter, making it the highest profit-making firm in the Indian financial sector during this period, surpassing major banks like SBI and HDFC Bank.

Marco Rubio to visit India for Quad talks

Marco Rubio to visit India for Quad talks

Rediff.com20 May 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23-26 to enhance cooperation in trade, defence, and energy, attending meetings with senior Indian officials and participating in a Quad group meeting in New Delhi.

Man And Friend Arrested Over Wife's Murder In Ballia

Man And Friend Arrested Over Wife's Murder In Ballia

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.

Paralympian Sumit Antil Highlights Egoistic And Abusive Coaches

Paralympian Sumit Antil Highlights Egoistic And Abusive Coaches

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil alleges that a significant portion of coaches are egoistic, use outdated training methods, and are sometimes abusive. Antil cites his own experiences and those of other athletes to support his claims, highlighting issues such as the lure of prize money and the lack of responsibility taken for athletes who don't succeed.

Fresh outrage as Tamil anthem pushed to third spot again

Fresh outrage as Tamil anthem pushed to third spot again

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Fresh political friction has erupted in Tamil Nadu following the cabinet swearing-in ceremony, where the Tamil Thai Valthu was once again played third during an official ceremony. This marks the third consecutive occasion where the Tamil anthem has been placed third in the protocol order, triggering fresh criticism and political reactions across the state regarding the government's failure to uphold regional ceremonial traditions.

Theatre Groups Clash During Mahabharat Staging In Odisha

Theatre Groups Clash During Mahabharat Staging In Odisha

Rediff.com5 days ago

A clash between two theatre groups staging 'Mahabharat' in Odisha's Ganjam district resulted in injuries to several people, including police personnel, prompting arrests and increased security measures.

How Delhi Police Secured Robbery Conviction Quickly

How Delhi Police Secured Robbery Conviction Quickly

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police secured the conviction of a 22-year-old man in a robbery case within three-and-a-half months of the incident through scientific investigation, CCTV analysis and prompt prosecution.

Pooja Singh breaks 14-year-old high jump Nat. record at Asian U20 meet

Pooja Singh breaks 14-year-old high jump Nat. record at Asian U20 meet

Rediff.com4 days ago

Teenaged high jump star Pooja Singh shattered the national senior record en route winning the gold medal to lead a strong Indian show on the second day of the Asian U20 Athletics Championships here on Friday.

Speeding Car Kills Pedestrian In Rajouri Garden; Driver Held

Speeding Car Kills Pedestrian In Rajouri Garden; Driver Held

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 40-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding car on Ring Road in Rajouri Garden, Delhi. Police have identified and apprehended the 19-year-old driver and are investigating the incident.

Why IPL Banned Smart Sunglasses For Players, Officials

Why IPL Banned Smart Sunglasses For Players, Officials

Rediff.com4 days ago

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit has banned the use of smart sunglasses by players and match officials in the ongoing IPL due to security concerns and advanced communication features.

Odisha Lynching Case: Another Arrest Made

Odisha Lynching Case: Another Arrest Made

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man accused in the lynching of GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain was arrested in Bhubaneswar, bringing the total arrests in the case to 17. The constable was allegedly beaten to death by a mob on May 7 after being accused of attempted rape.

India launches emergency mission to pull 13 ships out of Hormuz

India launches emergency mission to pull 13 ships out of Hormuz

Rediff.com4 days ago

India on Friday launched a highly coordinated, priority operation to safely guide 13 Indian-flagged commercial vessels out of the volatile Strait of Hormuz, the ministry of ports, shipping, and waterways announced on Friday.