News for '-states'

DRDO Scientist's Bail Rejected Over Sensitive Info Leak

DRDO Scientist's Bail Rejected Over Sensitive Info Leak

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Bombay High Court has denied bail to retired DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani intelligence operative, citing the passing of vital information during intimate chats and the potential to influence witnesses.

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Police in Kerala have filed an extortion case against an online loan app following the death of a student who allegedly faced harassment and intimidation over loan recovery.

My Indian father-in-law never asked me to...: JD Vance

My Indian father-in-law never asked me to...: JD Vance

Rediff.com2 days ago

US Vice President JD Vance has stated that immigrants who become US citizens should prioritise the interests of the United States above their country of origin. He emphasised the importance of allegiance to the US for the effective functioning of the American system.

Former Cricketer Kiran Powar to Open World-Class Sports Complex

Former Cricketer Kiran Powar to Open World-Class Sports Complex

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former first-class cricketer and coach Kiran Powar is set to launch a multi-sports facility near Mumbai and Pune, aiming to nurture young talent and promote active lifestyles.

Amit Shah Focuses on Infiltration Issue in West Bengal Poll Campaign

Amit Shah Focuses on Infiltration Issue in West Bengal Poll Campaign

Rediff.com3 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserts the BJP will form a government in West Bengal and address the issue of infiltration, accusing Mamata Banerjee of allowing it for vote-bank politics.

Iran agreed to hand over 'nuclear dust': Trump's big claim

Iran agreed to hand over 'nuclear dust': Trump's big claim

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Former US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to return its "nuclear dust" to the United States as part of broader assurances not to pursue nuclear weapons. He expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations and a potential deal.

UP Man Nabbed for Rs 4.5 Lakh Gold Theft on Thane Local Train

UP Man Nabbed for Rs 4.5 Lakh Gold Theft on Thane Local Train

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 4.50 lakh from a woman on a local train in Thane. Police used CCTV footage and a tip-off to locate and apprehend the suspect.

Bihar gets first BJP-led govt; Samrat Choudhary takes oath as CM

Bihar gets first BJP-led govt; Samrat Choudhary takes oath as CM

Rediff.com1 days ago

Samrat Choudhary's appointment as Bihar's Chief Minister marks a significant milestone for the BJP, ushering in a new era of leadership in the state's political landscape.

Jharkhand man kills alleged harasser of his sister with axe

Jharkhand man kills alleged harasser of his sister with axe

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A 22-year-old man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been arrested for allegedly killing a man who repeatedly harassed his sister.

Reliance Executives in ED Custody Over Alleged Loan Fraud

Reliance Executives in ED Custody Over Alleged Loan Fraud

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A Delhi court has remanded former senior executives of Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) to five days of ED custody in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud-linked money laundering case.

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Rediff.com1 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to expel infiltrators from West Bengal and secure the border if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections. He accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of neglecting North Bengal and favouring Muslims in budget allocations.

Couple's Raigad Fort Pre-Wedding Photoshoot Draws Ire

Couple's Raigad Fort Pre-Wedding Photoshoot Draws Ire

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A non-cognisable case has been registered against three individuals for conducting a pre-wedding photoshoot at prohibited locations within the historic Raigad Fort, a site of significant cultural importance associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Clean Energy Jobs To Triple By 2030

Clean Energy Jobs To Triple By 2030

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jobs in the clean-energy sector are projected to reach 905,000, while energy efficiency-related jobs are expected to surge to 428,700 by 2029-2030.

Four Charged in Chhattisgarh Medical Equipment Procurement Irregularities

Four Charged in Chhattisgarh Medical Equipment Procurement Irregularities

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offence Wing (ACB/EOW) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against four individuals for alleged irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment and reagent chemicals in 2023, resulting in significant financial losses to the state.

In Rs 1 trn urban fund, cities to get Rs 10K cr for capacity building, credit guarantee

In Rs 1 trn urban fund, cities to get Rs 10K cr for capacity building, credit guarantee

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Indian government has launched the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore, aiming to leverage private and market finance for urban infrastructure projects by providing state support in capacity building and credit guarantees.

Shah Promises Gorkha Solution, Case Withdrawals if BJP Wins Bengal

Shah Promises Gorkha Solution, Case Withdrawals if BJP Wins Bengal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged that the BJP will prioritise resolving the Gorkha issue in Darjeeling and withdraw cases against community leaders if elected in West Bengal. He criticised Mamata Banerjee's government for non-cooperation and assured a constitutional solution.

Paddy Bonus: Stalin Vs Sitharaman

Paddy Bonus: Stalin Vs Sitharaman

Rediff.com4 days ago

The finance ministry has clarified that its letter to state chief secretaries, urging them to align their bonus policy to promote pulses, oilseeds, and millets, was an advisory and not a directive. This clarification comes in response to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's criticism, who called the advisory a 'treacherous act against farmers'.

Minor Mother's Newborn Sparks Legal Action Against Father in Pithoragarh

Minor Mother's Newborn Sparks Legal Action Against Father in Pithoragarh

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 14-year-old girl gave birth to a son in Pithoragarh, leading to a case being registered against the newborn's father under the POCSO Act and other sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Amit Shah assures to resolve Gorkha issue without dividing Bengal

Amit Shah assures to resolve Gorkha issue without dividing Bengal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed poll rallies in West Bengal, promising to resolve the Gorkha issue constitutionally and offering a development package for north Bengal if the BJP is voted to power.

DMK to move SC against delimitation bill, if passed in Parl

DMK to move SC against delimitation bill, if passed in Parl

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday said that it will move the Supreme Court against the delimitation bill, if it is passed in the Parliament.

Delhi Police Nab Cross-Border Dacoit Gang After Shootout

Delhi Police Nab Cross-Border Dacoit Gang After Shootout

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested six members of a Bangladesh-based dacoit gang following a midnight encounter. The gang is accused of violent robberies and murders across multiple states, fleeing to Bangladesh between crimes.

Human Smuggling Conspiracy: Bangladeshi Man Extradited to US

Human Smuggling Conspiracy: Bangladeshi Man Extradited to US

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Bangladeshi national has been extradited from Brazil to the United States to face charges related to a human smuggling conspiracy.

'Will someone please tell him...': Trump Vs Pope continues

'Will someone please tell him...': Trump Vs Pope continues

Rediff.com2 days ago

Donald Trump has escalated his public feud with Pope Leo XIV, criticising the Pontiff's stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions and domestic issues, while the Pope maintains his focus on spiritual advocacy and global peace.

J&K Police Arrest Fugitive in Decades-Old Rape Case

J&K Police Arrest Fugitive in Decades-Old Rape Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man accused in a 1987 rape case was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district after being on the run for nearly 39 years.

US Trying To Patch Up Ties With India

US Trying To Patch Up Ties With India

Rediff.com1 days ago

US President Donald Trump's call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a concerted effort to reset strained Washington-New Delhi ties, with a focus on 'big-ticket' energy and trade deals, including increased Indian imports of US LNG and LPG, and potential cooperation on small modular reactors.

Manipur Torch Rally Turns Violent: Protesters Clash with Security Forces After Bombing

Manipur Torch Rally Turns Violent: Protesters Clash with Security Forces After Bombing

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Thousands in Manipur defied prohibitory orders to protest a recent bomb attack, leading to clashes with security forces. The rally, demanding justice for the victims, escalated as protesters confronted security personnel, resulting in injuries and heightened tensions.

Jharkhand Cyber Crime Crackdown: 10 Arrested in Deoghar

Jharkhand Cyber Crime Crackdown: 10 Arrested in Deoghar

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jharkhand police have arrested 10 cyber criminals in Deoghar district for defrauding people through fake online platforms and fraudulent cashback offers.

Alappuzha Police Defend Investigation into Sexual Harassment Case

Alappuzha Police Defend Investigation into Sexual Harassment Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Alappuzha District Police Chief submits a report denying lapses in the investigation of a case where a woman, injured in an accident, was allegedly sexually harassed while being transported to a hospital in Kayamkulam.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi Secure Spots in UTT Table Tennis Pre-Quarters

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi Secure Spots in UTT Table Tennis Pre-Quarters

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi secure their places in the pre-quarterfinals of the Under-19 girls' team event at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships. Other teams like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, NCOE, Karnataka and Gujarat have virtually secured their pre-quarterfinal berths.

Prostitution Racket Busted in Bengaluru: Four Arrested, Women Rescued

Prostitution Racket Busted in Bengaluru: Four Arrested, Women Rescued

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Bengaluru police have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from rented houses across the city, arresting four individuals and rescuing four women.

Haryana CM Saini Emphasises Sikh Values at Baisakhi Celebration

Haryana CM Saini Emphasises Sikh Values at Baisakhi Celebration

Rediff.com3 days ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasised the importance of Sikh Gurus' teachings at the Baisakhi Mahotsav in Kurukshetra, highlighting the government's efforts to promote these values and support the Sikh community.

The Luv Kush Factor: Why BJP Picked Samrat Choudhary

The Luv Kush Factor: Why BJP Picked Samrat Choudhary

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJP will use Samrat Choudhary to make a dent into Nitish Kumar's traditional social support base of Kurmi and Koeri/Kushwaha communities.

Karnataka Intensifies Efforts to Stop Ganja and Mobile Phones in Prisons

Karnataka Intensifies Efforts to Stop Ganja and Mobile Phones in Prisons

Rediff.com2 days ago

Karnataka's Home Minister announces stringent measures to curb the supply of contraband, including ganja and mobile phones, in prisons across the state, including the implementation of AI-powered surveillance systems.

Iran calls India a 'trusted partner'; asserts control over Hormuz

Iran calls India a 'trusted partner'; asserts control over Hormuz

Rediff.com3 days ago

Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has described India as a "reliable and compassionate" partner while asserting Tehran's territorial authority over the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing regional tensions.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP and TMC of Failing West Bengal

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP and TMC of Failing West Bengal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP and RSS for undermining the Constitution and accused the TMC of failing to provide jobs in West Bengal during recent rallies.

BJP's Samrat Choudhary to take oath as Bihar CM on Wednesday

BJP's Samrat Choudhary to take oath as Bihar CM on Wednesday

Rediff.com2 days ago

Newly-elected leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party in Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, met Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday and staked a claim to form the government in the state.

Amid US blockade, China asks Iran to keep Hormuz Strait open

Amid US blockade, China asks Iran to keep Hormuz Strait open

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Iran to guarantee freedom and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil trade, amid ongoing tensions with the US.

ED Attaches 159 Crore Assets in West Bengal Coal Pilferage Case

ED Attaches 159 Crore Assets in West Bengal Coal Pilferage Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth 159 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation related to illegal coal mining in West Bengal. The case involves alleged pilferage and implicates various entities, including the political consultancy firm I-PAC.

Rahul Gandhi Criticises BJP's 'Hate-Filled Thinking' and TMC's Job Promises in Bengal

Rahul Gandhi Criticises BJP's 'Hate-Filled Thinking' and TMC's Job Promises in Bengal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP and RSS for undermining the Constitution and accused the TMC of failing to deliver on job creation promises during rallies in West Bengal.

Opposition backs women's quota, to vote against delimitation

Opposition backs women's quota, to vote against delimitation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Several opposition parties on Wednesday decided to jointly oppose the delimitation provisions in the Constitution amendment bill in Parliament, even as they reiterated support for women's reservation, with Mallikarjun Kharge alleging the move is politically motivated.