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Indian Hockey Coach Fulton Promises Tailored World Cup Plan

Indian Hockey Coach Fulton Promises Tailored World Cup Plan

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton has outlined his strategy for the upcoming World Cup, promising a tailored plan for each opponent and expressing confidence in the team's ability to peak at the right time.

Tiger Attack Claims Life of Sugarcane Farmer in Lakhimpur Kheri

Tiger Attack Claims Life of Sugarcane Farmer in Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 28-year-old man was killed by a tiger while working in his sugarcane field in Nandlalpurva village, Uttar Pradesh. Forest officials have advised locals to be alert and are attempting to capture the tiger.

Four Sentenced in Bank of India Forged Letter of Credit Case

Four Sentenced in Bank of India Forged Letter of Credit Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A special CBI court in Mumbai has sentenced four individuals to imprisonment for their involvement in a 2012 case where the Bank of India suffered a loss of over Rs 3 crore due to a forged Letter of Credit.

Accused Killer Nabbed After Shootout in Nandigram Girl's Death

Accused Killer Nabbed After Shootout in Nandigram Girl's Death

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man accused of killing a 4-year-old girl in Nandigram, Ghaziabad, was arrested after an encounter with police. The accused allegedly confessed to the crime and opened fire on the police during the recovery operation, sustaining injuries in the process.

IED Blast Kills Seven Police in Northwest Pakistan; TTP Claims Responsibility

IED Blast Kills Seven Police in Northwest Pakistan; TTP Claims Responsibility

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district.

Ranchi Police Nab Four in Connection with Restaurant Employee's Murder

Ranchi Police Nab Four in Connection with Restaurant Employee's Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a restaurant employee in Ranchi, Jharkhand, linked to an extortion attempt. The arrests followed a gunfight with police, and the investigation has uncovered a network of bank accounts used for illicit transactions.

Japan issues emergency alert as North Korea fires missile

Japan issues emergency alert as North Korea fires missile

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Tensions flared in East Asia on Saturday as the Japanese government issued an urgent warning following military activity from Pyongyang. The Prime Minister's Office of Japan, in a post on X, alerted the public to the developing situation, stating: '[Emergency alert] North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile. More updates to follow.'

Bengaluru Police Nab Four in Narcotics Crackdown

Bengaluru Police Nab Four in Narcotics Crackdown

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including three from other states, for allegedly selling banned narcotic substances. The police seized a significant quantity of ganja, hydro ganja, and MDMA.

Maharashtra Official Nabbed for Allegedly Taking Bribe to Clear Caste Certificates

Maharashtra Official Nabbed for Allegedly Taking Bribe to Clear Caste Certificates

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A woman official from the Scheduled Tribes certificate scrutiny committee has been arrested in Thane for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to clear caste verification files.

New IIT Bombay test could unlock quantum gravity secrets

New IIT Bombay test could unlock quantum gravity secrets

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Researchers at IIT Bombay have proposed a new test, dynamical fidelity susceptibility (DFS), to measure the 'quantumness' of gravity, suggesting that conventional entanglement-based tests may be insufficient.

2 kids among 4 injured as Pak intercepts Taliban drones

2 kids among 4 injured as Pak intercepts Taliban drones

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Pakistan Army intercepted and destroyed Afghan Taliban drones targeting civilian areas, resulting in injuries. This incident has further strained relations between the two countries, with Pakistan reiterating its commitment to combating terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

Odisha Police Arrest Five in Connection with Attack on BJD Leader

Odisha Police Arrest Five in Connection with Attack on BJD Leader

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Odisha Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the attack on a BJD leader and chairperson in the Ganjam district. The incident sparked political reactions and protests, with investigations ongoing to determine the exact cause.

Israel destroys late Ayatollah Khamenei's plane at Tehran airport

Israel destroys late Ayatollah Khamenei's plane at Tehran airport

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Israeli Air Force has destroyed an aircraft used by Iranian leadership at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, along with striking over 200 targets across western and central Iran, significantly impacting Iran's strategic capabilities.

Three Arrested in Delhi for Facilitating 'Digital Arrest' Fraud

Three Arrested in Delhi for Facilitating 'Digital Arrest' Fraud

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in facilitating a 'digital arrest' fraud racket, which resulted in a Paschim Vihar resident being defrauded of Rs 14.2 lakh.

Hyderabad Police Constable Suspended Over Indiscipline and Dereliction of Duty

Hyderabad Police Constable Suspended Over Indiscipline and Dereliction of Duty

Rediff.com7 days ago

A police constable in Hyderabad was suspended following allegations of indiscipline and dereliction of duty. The constable then made counter-allegations of harassment and posted a video claiming he was committing suicide, which police dismissed as a fabrication.

How India's U20 Women's Team Prepared for AFC Asian Cup

How India's U20 Women's Team Prepared for AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's U20 Women's team, led by Shubhangi Singh, is prepared for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup after a month-long training camp in Europe. The team is focused on the group stage challenges against Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 With AMD Starts At Rs 162,282

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 With AMD Starts At Rs 162,282

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (AMD) is offered in India with a starting price of Rs 162,282. The compact business laptop comes with AMD's latest Ryzen AI processor, a 13.3-inch WUXGA display, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Gujarat Court Sentences Five in 2016 Una Flogging Case

Gujarat Court Sentences Five in 2016 Una Flogging Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A special court in Gujarat has sentenced five individuals to five years in prison for the 2016 Una flogging incident, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass. The verdict follows massive protests sparked by the incident.

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for staging a firing incident in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, to extort financiers and evade loan repayment by falsely portraying themselves as victims of foreign-based gangsters.

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for staging a firing incident in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, to extort financiers and evade loan repayment by falsely portraying themselves as victims of foreign-based gangsters.

Mumbai Teen Inaara Mehta Luthria Tops FEI Zone 9 in Dressage

Mumbai Teen Inaara Mehta Luthria Tops FEI Zone 9 in Dressage

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai's Inaara Mehta Luthria, a 15-year-old rider, has achieved top national and international rankings in dressage, including the No. 1 spot in FEI Zone 9 and a sixth-place world ranking in the FEI World Dressage Challenge.

100 stray dogs poisoned to death in Telangana

100 stray dogs poisoned to death in Telangana

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, Telangana, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about animal welfare.

Gujarat govt allocates Rs 1,331 Cr to make Ahmedabad 'Olympic-ready'

Gujarat govt allocates Rs 1,331 Cr to make Ahmedabad 'Olympic-ready'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Gujarat government has announced a significant investment in sports infrastructure, with the goal of transforming the state into a sports hub and positioning Ahmedabad as a potential host city for the 2036 Olympic Games.

Bidar Police Crack Down on LPG Black Market Ring, Arrest Four

Bidar Police Crack Down on LPG Black Market Ring, Arrest Four

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Bidar, Karnataka, have arrested four individuals and seized 105 LPG cylinders in connection with the alleged black marketing of cooking gas.

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled multiple illegal LPG storage and refilling units across the city, seizing a large number of cylinders and apprehending several individuals involved in the illicit operations.

Lucknow Man and Wife Arrested in Son's Death: Property Dispute Suspected

Lucknow Man and Wife Arrested in Son's Death: Property Dispute Suspected

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man and his second wife have been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly murdering his four-year-old son. The child's maternal grandmother filed a complaint, alleging the couple killed the boy out of greed for property. Police recovered several items allegedly used in the crime.

Woman's Gold Chain Worth Rs 2.37 Lakh Stolen at Beed Religious Function

Woman's Gold Chain Worth Rs 2.37 Lakh Stolen at Beed Religious Function

Rediff.com6 days ago

A gold chain worth Rs 2.37 lakh was stolen from a woman revenue official during a religious function in Beed, Maharashtra. Police suspect gangs targeting large gatherings.

Rajnath Singh Urges India to Build Drone Manufacturing Ecosystem

Rajnath Singh Urges India to Build Drone Manufacturing Ecosystem

Rediff.com2 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised the need for India to develop a robust drone manufacturing ecosystem to enhance its defence capabilities, drawing lessons from recent global conflicts.

Madhya Pradesh Firecracker Factory Raid Leads to Arrests, NSA Booking

Madhya Pradesh Firecracker Factory Raid Leads to Arrests, NSA Booking

Rediff.com5 days ago

An illegal firecracker factory was discovered in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, leading to arrests and the booking of the operator under the National Security Act.

UP Authorities Demolish Shops of Accused in HPCL Official Murder Case

UP Authorities Demolish Shops of Accused in HPCL Official Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. Two more individuals were arrested for allegedly aiding the accused in the crime.

Ceiling Fan Collapse Injures Students at Barmer School

Ceiling Fan Collapse Injures Students at Barmer School

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two young students were injured when a ceiling fan fell on them in a classroom at a government school in Barmer district. An investigation has been ordered to ensure safety.

Gulveer Singh Shines at NYC Half Marathon with Third-Place Finish

Gulveer Singh Shines at NYC Half Marathon with Third-Place Finish

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh finished third at the New York City Half Marathon, clocking 59 minutes 42 seconds. While the time is faster than the national record, it won't be recognised due to course regulations.

Tension in Manipur as Missing Men Found Dead; NIA Investigation Ordered

Tension in Manipur as Missing Men Found Dead; NIA Investigation Ordered

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Two men who went missing in Manipur's Kamjong district were found dead, leading to protests and demands for justice. The state government has ordered an NIA investigation and announced compensation for the families.

Study: Smartwatch Data Offers Scalable Way to Detect Early Diabetes Risk

Study: Smartwatch Data Offers Scalable Way to Detect Early Diabetes Risk

Rediff.com3 days ago

A new study reveals a framework using smartwatch data to detect early signs of diabetes by predicting insulin resistance, potentially enabling timely lifestyle interventions.

No need to panic, enough LPG supply for homes, says govt

No need to panic, enough LPG supply for homes, says govt

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The government has assured citizens that there is no need to panic book LPG cylinders, as uninterrupted supply to households is being ensured despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Party Allegations

Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Party Allegations

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has quashed an FIR and subsequent proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, who was arrested for allegedly using snake venom at a rave party in Noida. The court cited issues with the applicability of the NDPS Act and the validity of proceedings under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Rediff.com5 days ago

Interpol's latest report reveals a significant surge in global financial fraud, driven by the increasing use of artificial intelligence by scamsters, resulting in losses of over USD 442 billion in 2025.

JD-U veteran KC Tyagi ends long association with party

JD-U veteran KC Tyagi ends long association with party

Rediff.com4 days ago

Senior JD(U) leader K C Tyagi has resigned from the party after a long association, stating his commitment to ideological principles and respect for Nitish Kumar remain unchanged. He plans to decide his future course of action soon.

French soldier killed, several injured in attack in Iraq

French soldier killed, several injured in attack in Iraq

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A French soldier was killed while several others were injured in an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed. Macron, in a post on X, confirmed that Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins lost his life in the attack.

Student Attacked After Protesting UGC Bill; Police Investigate

Student Attacked After Protesting UGC Bill; Police Investigate

Rediff.com5 days ago

A student in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly assaulted after protesting against the UGC Bill. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.