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Why West Bengal Is Reducing Security For Key Figures

Why West Bengal Is Reducing Security For Key Figures

Rediff.com1 days ago

The West Bengal government has further scaled down security arrangements for several political leaders, former officials, and other prominent individuals after a review of threat perceptions.

Hybrid Mutual Funds Attract Rs 1.55 Lakh Crore in FY26 as Investors Seek Diversified Strategies

Hybrid Mutual Funds Attract Rs 1.55 Lakh Crore in FY26 as Investors Seek Diversified Strategies

Rediff.com1 days ago

Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted significant inflows of Rs 1.55 lakh crore in FY26, a 29 per cent increase, as investors increasingly opted for diversified investment strategies to navigate volatile market conditions and geopolitical tensions.

Rahul's 'Pariksha pe Charcha' dig at Modi over NEET paper leak

Rahul's 'Pariksha pe Charcha' dig at Modi over NEET paper leak

Rediff.com1 days ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the NEET paper leak controversy, demanding the sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and questioning the government's handling of the situation.

Three Arrested In Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Case

Three Arrested In Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Gurdaspur, Punjab, have arrested three individuals in connection with a grenade-hurling incident that occurred last month. The arrests were made in coordination with the Counter Intelligence wing, and a hand grenade was recovered from one of the accused.

Groups Clash In Hyderabad Over Cattle Transportation Suspicions

Groups Clash In Hyderabad Over Cattle Transportation Suspicions

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two groups in Hyderabad clashed and pelted stones following an altercation over suspected cattle transportation in a truck. The incident occurred after local 'gau rakshaks' stopped the vehicle, but it was found to be carrying plywood instead of cattle. Police used mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd, and an investigation is underway.

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin across the India-Myanmar border. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and investigations into transnational drug trafficking networks.

Special Team Investigates Dowry Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge

Special Team Investigates Dowry Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and her lawyer son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT will probe various angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and alleged attempts to destroy evidence.

Three Die In Truck, Autorickshaw Crash In Shahjahanpur

Three Die In Truck, Autorickshaw Crash In Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com1 days ago

Three people were killed and four others injured in a collision between a truck and an autorickshaw in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, and the truck driver fled the scene. Police have seized the vehicle and are searching for the driver.

India is now world's largest market for Nestle's KitKat

India is now world's largest market for Nestle's KitKat

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has emerged as the largest global market for Nestle's iconic KitKat chocolate-coated wafer bar, surpassing other nations due to strong consumer penetration, product innovation, and aggressive marketing investments.

Sivagiri Mutt Seeks More Backward Class Ministers In Kerala Government

Sivagiri Mutt Seeks More Backward Class Ministers In Kerala Government

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sivagiri Mutt head Swami Sachidananda has requested greater representation for MLAs from backward class communities in the UDF government's Cabinet.

Case filed over 'Wayanad will become next Amethi' posters

Case filed over 'Wayanad will become next Amethi' posters

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Wayanad, Kerala, have registered a case after posters targeting Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Mallikarjun Kharge appeared on the walls of the Congress office and nearby areas. The posters also threatened that Vadra would be defeated in the next election, warning that "Wayanad will become the next Amethi".

Paramotor Digital Tech Files For IPO Under Sebi's Pre-Filing Route

Paramotor Digital Tech Files For IPO Under Sebi's Pre-Filing Route

Rediff.com1 days ago

Fintech and enterprise technology firm Paramotor Digital Technology Ltd has confidentially filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO). The company submitted its draft papers under Sebi's pre-filing route, which allows issuers to keep details related to the issue size and other key information confidential until a later stage.

Advisor Gets Jail For Criminal Breach Of Trust

Advisor Gets Jail For Criminal Breach Of Trust

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Thane court has sentenced a financial advisor to two years rigorous imprisonment in a case of criminal breach of trust filed by a woman and imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on him.

Andhra's population push: CM announces Rs 30,000 for 3rd child, Rs 40,000 for 4th

Andhra's population push: CM announces Rs 30,000 for 3rd child, Rs 40,000 for 4th

Rediff.com1 days ago

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced incentives for families to encourage larger families and reverse the state's declining population trend.

J&K Authorities Demolish Illegal Drug Structures In Samba

J&K Authorities Demolish Illegal Drug Structures In Samba

Rediff.com1 days ago

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district demolished 33 illegal structures used for drug-related activities, as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan'.

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Indian airports are rapidly becoming a significant growth avenue for the country's retail sector, with brands across various consumer segments actively opening stores to tap into the increasing number of flyers and strong domestic tourism momentum.

Five Terrorists Killed In Pakistan Security Operation

Five Terrorists Killed In Pakistan Security Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Security forces in Pakistan have killed five terrorists in intelligence-based operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following an attack on a police checkpost that resulted in the deaths of 15 security officials.

Man Dies After Mob Attack Over Woman's Murder In Telangana

Man Dies After Mob Attack Over Woman's Murder In Telangana

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 30-year-old man, accused of killing a woman in Telangana's Mahabubnagar district after she rejected his advances, died in hospital after being attacked by a mob.

Maharashtra Family Arrested For Running Burglary Ring

Maharashtra Family Arrested For Running Burglary Ring

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested two men and a teenager, and detained their minor sons, for allegedly carrying out a series of house break-ins and burglaries.

Lack Of Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Navi Mumbai Murder Case

Lack Of Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Navi Mumbai Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Navi Mumbai acquitted two individuals accused of a 2018 murder, citing insufficient forensic evidence and delays in filing the initial police report.

Gujarat Titans' Fielding Errors Prove Costly Against KKR

Gujarat Titans' Fielding Errors Prove Costly Against KKR

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel admitted their sloppy catching proved costly as they dropped as many as four catches, including two chances of Finn Allen, who made them pay with a blistering 35-ball 93 in a 29-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Balrampur Chini's Bio-Plastic Plant To Generate 2,000 Crore Revenue

Balrampur Chini's Bio-Plastic Plant To Generate 2,000 Crore Revenue

Rediff.com1 days ago

Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd anticipates annual revenue of approximately Rs 2,000 crore from its new bio-plastic plant in Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for commissioning in the December quarter. The company is investing over Rs 3,000 crore in the Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant with a capacity of 80,000 tonnes per annum.

Bharat Forge: Diversified Portfolio Fuels Optimistic Growth Projections

Bharat Forge: Diversified Portfolio Fuels Optimistic Growth Projections

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bharat Forge reported modest Q4FY26 results but provided strong guidance, anticipating significant growth from its defence, aerospace, and data centre segments, with a projected 25 per cent revenue growth in Indian manufacturing for FY27, despite current high valuations.

Thane Man Allegedly Arranges Brother's Contract Killing Over Property Dispute

Thane Man Allegedly Arranges Brother's Contract Killing Over Property Dispute

Rediff.com1 days ago

Thane police uncover a 'contract killing' plot where a man allegedly hired assailants to kill his brother over a property dispute, then filed a false police report.

Water Could Help India Cut Fuel Consumption, Emissions

Water Could Help India Cut Fuel Consumption, Emissions

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Monaco-based fuel technology company, FOWE Eco Solutions, claims its patented Cavitech fuel emulsion technology can help industries slash fuel consumption, reduce emissions, and improve equipment performance by using water in fuel.

Rajasthan: Police Officers Injured In Chase After Car Flees Checkpoint

Rajasthan: Police Officers Injured In Chase After Car Flees Checkpoint

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two police officers in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district were injured when their vehicle crashed while pursuing a car that fled a checkpoint. The incident occurred during early morning patrol, and a search operation is underway to locate the absconding vehicle.

Iran: Why Trump Must Take A Leap Of Faith

Iran: Why Trump Must Take A Leap Of Faith

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

There are enough people at the top decision-making level in Tehran who are still willing to negotiate, provided Trump can create the right setting for the negotiation to acquire a dynamic of its own, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India trashes claim of declining minority rights, media freedom

India trashes claim of declining minority rights, media freedom

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has rejected allegations of declining media freedom and erosion of religious and minority rights, asserting that the country is a vibrant democracy that guarantees free speech to all.

Delhi govt advises 2-day WFH for pvt sector, car pooling

Delhi govt advises 2-day WFH for pvt sector, car pooling

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Delhi government has advised private companies and organisations to adopt a two-day work-from-home policy, make changes to office timings, and urge employees to avail car pooling and public transport to support the fuel-saving efforts amid global uncertainties.

Naidu Focuses On Quantum Tech For Andhra Pradesh's Future

Naidu Focuses On Quantum Tech For Andhra Pradesh's Future

Rediff.com1 days ago

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day by emphasising the state's growing quantum technologies ecosystem and the importance of secure digital infrastructure.

Global Headwinds Drive Rs 27,000 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in May

Global Headwinds Drive Rs 27,000 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in May

Rediff.com1 days ago

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 27,048 crore from Indian equities so far in May, bringing the total outflows for 2026 to Rs 2.2 lakh crore, driven by global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and coordinated operations targeting transnational drug trafficking networks along the India-Myanmar border.

KKR Took Too Long To Find Right Balance: Cameron Green

KKR Took Too Long To Find Right Balance: Cameron Green

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cameron Green admits Kolkata Knight Riders took too long to figure out the right player roles, but their recent comeback keeps them in playoff contention after defeating Gujarat Titans.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Inducts New Ministers And Advisors

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Inducts New Ministers And Advisors

Rediff.com1 days ago

Five new ministers, four advisors, and eight special assistants were inducted into Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, increasing the cabinet's strength to 30 members.

India dismisses Indus arbitration award, says treaty freeze stays

India dismisses Indus arbitration award, says treaty freeze stays

Rediff.com1 days ago

India on Saturday rejected the "so-called award by the illegally constituted Court of Arbitration (CoA)" on May 15 and said its decision to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains in force.

Kerala MLA Kappan Unhappy With Proposed Cabinet Sharing

Kerala MLA Kappan Unhappy With Proposed Cabinet Sharing

Rediff.com1 days ago

UDF Independent MLA Mani C Kappan has voiced his dissatisfaction with the proposed Cabinet allocation in Kerala, suggesting that all members of 'Team UDF' should be accommodated. He revealed that he was offered a ministerial berth for 2.5 years, after which another leader would take his place, a proposal he did not agree to.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli matches Alex Hales' T20 record with another 500-plus season

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli matches Alex Hales' T20 record with another 500-plus season

Rediff.com1 days ago

Virat Kohli continued his remarkable run in T20 cricket as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting stalwart drew level with Alex Hales for the most 50-plus partnerships in men's T20 history. Both batters now have 210 fifty-plus stands in the format.

Jose Mourinho Breaks Silence On Real Madrid Links

Jose Mourinho Breaks Silence On Real Madrid Links

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jose Mourinho has indicated he is open to a return to Real Madrid, stating his agent is in contact with the club, but emphasised that no formal offer has been made and he is taking his time to decide.

Praggnanandhaa Holds Keymer, Stays In Joint Lead At Super Chess Classic

Praggnanandhaa Holds Keymer, Stays In Joint Lead At Super Chess Classic

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Vincent Keymer in the third round of the Super Chess Classic, maintaining his position as joint leader alongside four other players.

Kerala Gears Up For New UDF Government Swearing-In

Kerala Gears Up For New UDF Government Swearing-In

Rediff.com1 days ago

Congress MP Shafi Parambil announced the swearing-in of the Kerala chief minister and council of ministers, marking the launch of 'Team UDF'. He highlighted the swift decision-making process and the commitment to fulfilling promises made to the people.