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Terror Module: 'Pakistan's Handlers Shifted Strategy'

Terror Module: 'Pakistan's Handlers Shifted Strategy'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Rather than deploying Pakistani nationals or using identifiable cross-border materials, the ISI sought to radicalise and recruit local Indian youth, including well-educated professionals such as doctors.'

Ex-MD duped of Rs 70L for 'aiding' Pahalgam terrorists

Ex-MD duped of Rs 70L for 'aiding' Pahalgam terrorists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The fraudsters threatened the victim, claiming that ATS Delhi had conducted a search operation in Mumbai in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack, and that his name had surfaced alongside those of builders, industrialists, and bureaucrats.

'Digital arrest' most dreaded threat to citizens: President Murmu

'Digital arrest' most dreaded threat to citizens: President Murmu

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu addressed Indian Police Service probationers, highlighting the growing threat of 'digital arrest' scams and emphasizing the importance of ethical policing and public service.

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The principal of a college in Odisha was arrested after a student set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment. The incident has sparked protests and political tensions in the state.

Dharmasthala rape-murder victim's mother files fresh complaint

Dharmasthala rape-murder victim's mother files fresh complaint

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Kusumavati, mother of Sowjanya, who was allegedly raped and murdered more than a decade ago, submitted a fresh complaint to the SIT probing allegations of multiple rapes, murders and burials in Dharmasthala.

'My clothes were soaked in blood, saw bodies on road'

'My clothes were soaked in blood, saw bodies on road'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'I have three daughters. I kept thinking what would happen to them if I didn't make it? I still don't know how I survived. This chaos, this fear, it will stay with me forever'

Shocking! 17-year-old girl shot by stalker in broad daylight

Shocking! 17-year-old girl shot by stalker in broad daylight

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Police in Faridabad are searching for a youth who allegedly shot and wounded a 17-year-old girl in broad daylight. The victim is stable and under treatment at a local hospital.

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Season 3 belongs to Jaideep Ahlawat who, despite the not so well-etched character, owns Rukma and gives the confrontation with Srikant Tiwari the missing edge of the earlier two seasons, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Minor Dalit girl abducted, forcibly converted, married

Minor Dalit girl abducted, forcibly converted, married

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Two men have been arrested here for allegedly abducting a Dalit minor girl, unlawfully converting her religion, and solemnising marriage with her, officials said on Wednesday.

AI crash: Victims' kin file claims under multiple insurance categories

AI crash: Victims' kin file claims under multiple insurance categories

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Insurance companies are processing a surge of claims related to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, including travel, personal accident, and life insurance claims.

Muslims, RSS Join Hands To Help Crash Victims

Muslims, RSS Join Hands To Help Crash Victims

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'Grief united all of us as Ahmedabadis.'

Haryana shocker: Schoolgirl kidnapped, gang-raped inside car

Haryana shocker: Schoolgirl kidnapped, gang-raped inside car

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The girl's sister in the complaint alleged that her younger sister, on October 26, around 7 pm, had gone to the Sector 18 market, the police said.

How NDA Outwitted Mahagathbandan

How NDA Outwitted Mahagathbandan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The NDA in Bihar, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, strategically countered the Mahagathbandan's moves by implementing similar policies and announcements, effectively neutralising the MGB campaign promises and maintaining their political advantage.

Man pours boiling fish curry on wife for refusing black magic

Man pours boiling fish curry on wife for refusing black magic

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The victim Rejila Gafoor (36) of Vaikkal near Chadayamangalam, has been admitted to the hospital, while her husband, Sajeer, is absconding, they added.

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.

The Last Farewell For Crash Victims

The Last Farewell For Crash Victims

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Families mourn the devastating loss of their loved ones in the tragic plane crash.

Mamata shielding Kaliganj blast accused, alleges victim's mother

Mamata shielding Kaliganj blast accused, alleges victim's mother

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The mother of a 13-year-old girl killed in a bomb explosion in West Bengal alleges that the Chief Minister is preventing a proper police investigation into her daughter's death, claiming the accused are roaming free.

How Your Credit Can Be Stolen in Seconds

How Your Credit Can Be Stolen in Seconds

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A phone number and e-mail are often enough for a fraudster to trick a lender into pulling your report and disbursing a loan.

A week on, 59 families still wait for AI crash victims' bodies

A week on, 59 families still wait for AI crash victims' bodies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition or severely damaged.

RCB announces Rs 25 lakh aid for stampede victims

RCB announces Rs 25 lakh aid for stampede victims

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives in the June 4 stampede.

Chess World Cup: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa face Round 4 challenge

Chess World Cup: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa face Round 4 challenge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Arjun Erigaisi will start as the favourite against veteran Hungarian Peter Leko, while R Praggnanandhaa faces the inventive Daniil Dubov.

'If not them then who did it': Asks organisation helping Malegaon victims

'If not them then who did it': Asks organisation helping Malegaon victims

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

An organisation that helped the families of victims in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, has expressed displeasure over the acquittal of seven accused and sought to know if they were not involved in the incident, then who were responsible for it.

12 killed, 27 injured in suicide attack outside court in Pak

12 killed, 27 injured in suicide attack outside court in Pak

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

No group or individual claimed responsibility for the attack, but such strikes are usually carried out by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistani (TTP).

Desi bizman killed in Canada by stranger urinating on his car

Desi bizman killed in Canada by stranger urinating on his car

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

In a shocking incident, a 55-year-old Indian-origin businessman was fatally attacked after he confronted a stranger who was urinating on his car in central Edmonton, Canada.

'Doctor who killed self after rape asked to change medical reports'

'Doctor who killed self after rape asked to change medical reports'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Relatives of a woman doctor who committed suicide in Maharashtra are demanding capital punishment for the men she accused of rape and harassment in a note. The case involves a police officer and allegations of political pressure to alter medical reports.

Bike taxi rider molests, robs woman in Delhi

Bike taxi rider molests, robs woman in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A 28-year-old bike taxi rider has been arrested for allegedly molesting a woman passenger and robbing her after diverting the route towards a secluded stretch in east Delhi, police said on Tuesday.

'Bangladesh women's captain Joty beats up juniors, slaps them': Alam

'Bangladesh women's captain Joty beats up juniors, slaps them': Alam

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Bangladesh women's pacer Jahanara Alam has alleged that captain Nigar Sultana Joty "beats up" junior cricketers, a charge that has been rejected by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Maha woman doctor ends life, note on palm alleges rape by cop

Maha woman doctor ends life, note on palm alleges rape by cop

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A woman doctor of a government hospital allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra's Satara district, leaving behind a note accusing two police personnel of rape and mental harassment, police said on Friday.

Woman drowns, 8 missing after boat capsizes in UP river

Woman drowns, 8 missing after boat capsizes in UP river

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

A 60-year-old woman drowned and eight people, including five children, went missing after a boat capsized in the Kaudiyala river near Bharathapur village in Uttar Pradesh. Rescue operations are underway.

Indian-origin woman raped in UK: 32-year-old 'white male' arrested

Indian-origin woman raped in UK: 32-year-old 'white male' arrested

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

I have been living here for 61 years and have never, ever heard of such an incident. The local community are getting seriously concerned because this is the second (racially aggravated) attack in the West Midlands

AI plane crash: DNA tests identify 119 victims; process to end by Wed

AI plane crash: DNA tests identify 119 victims; process to end by Wed

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

An official expressed hope that the DNA profiling all the victims will be completed by either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.

'Deep regret': SC says probe failed to find real Nithari killer

'Deep regret': SC says probe failed to find real Nithari killer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court expressed deep regret that the actual perpetrator of the Nithari killings was not established despite a prolonged investigation, while acquitting Surendra Koli in the last Nithari murder case.

What Links Srijit Mukherji, Sherlock Holmes?

What Links Srijit Mukherji, Sherlock Holmes?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Elementary, My Dear Holmes imagines Arthur Conan Doyle stepping into his own fiction, a man haunted by the clarity he created, forced to apply it to a world far messier than the one on paper.'

Pregnant woman beaten to death over dowry by husband, in-laws

Pregnant woman beaten to death over dowry by husband, in-laws

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

A pregnant woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband and in-laws in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, over dowry demands. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.

Plane crash: 9 days on, process to identity victims continues

Plane crash: 9 days on, process to identity victims continues

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Ahmedabad-based filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala, who was reported missing following the June 12 air crash, the matching of DNA samples confirmed that he died in the catastrophe, following which his mortal remains were handed over to his family.

Marriage to minor no shield from rape charges under POCSO Act: HC

Marriage to minor no shield from rape charges under POCSO Act: HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Justices Urmila Joshi Phalke and Nandesh Deshpande of the HC's Nagpur bench, in the order passed on September 26, refused to accept the man's contention that he was in a consensual relationship with the 17-year-old girl and had registered the marriage only when she turned 18.

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

India and Pakistan have managed to "break the ice" on the Asia Cup trophy dispute and will work towards finding a plausible solution in the coming days, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.

Former Prof held for sexually abusing woman, seeking Rs 1.5 crore

Former Prof held for sexually abusing woman, seeking Rs 1.5 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

A retired professor from Bengaluru University has been arrested following accusations of sexual harassment, intimidation, and extortion by a 37-year-old woman. The professor, B C Mylarappa, is accused of harassing the woman for months and demanding Rs 1.5 crore.

T20 Mumbai finalists honour plane crash victims

T20 Mumbai finalists honour plane crash victims

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

T20 Mumbai final: Teams observe minute's silence, wear black armbands for Ahmedabad crash victims

Grief counsellors to help families of AI crash victims

Grief counsellors to help families of AI crash victims

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Teams have been formed and assigned to individual families with a rank of a deputy collector or tehsildar rank officer. Bodies will be handed over to the families and taken in ambulance to the village or district with a police pilot, Pandey said.