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Three Arrested In Delhi Theft Case; Jewellery Recovered

Three Arrested In Delhi Theft Case; Jewellery Recovered

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a jeweller, in connection with a theft in Bindapur, recovering melted silver, cash, gold and silver jewellery, and old coins.

India likely to rest Bumrah for key Afghanistan series

India likely to rest Bumrah for key Afghanistan series

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series against Afghanistan is under consideration as the selection committee assesses his workload.

How Satwik-Chirag Overcame Setbacks To Reach Thailand Open Final

How Satwik-Chirag Overcame Setbacks To Reach Thailand Open Final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the Thailand Open Super 500 final after defeating Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin. The Indian duo attributed their success to mental fortitude gained from overcoming injuries and setbacks.

NEET paper leak: College promises action against arrested lecturer

NEET paper leak: College promises action against arrested lecturer

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Pune-based college has announced disciplinary action against a biology lecturer arrested by the CBI for her alleged involvement in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The lecturer, part of the NTA's paper-setting committee, is accused of leaking questions to students for a fee.

Punjab SDM Arrested Over Highway Project Embezzlement

Punjab SDM Arrested Over Highway Project Embezzlement

Rediff.com2 days ago

A sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) posted in Punjab's Gurdaspur has been arrested in connection with the Rs 1.63 crore embezzlement of funds linked to land acquisition for a national highway project in 2018-2019.

Delhi Police Uncover Honey-Trap Extortion Ring

Delhi Police Uncover Honey-Trap Extortion Ring

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a honey-trap and extortion racket where gang members impersonated police officers to extort money from victims met through dating apps.

Rouble Nagi, Winner, Global Teacher Prize: 'A Single Teacher's Faith Can Alter The Trajectory Of A Child's Life'

Rouble Nagi, Winner, Global Teacher Prize: 'A Single Teacher's Faith Can Alter The Trajectory Of A Child's Life'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'Many of the children I work with had never attended school before and had never been given the right environment or opportunity to learn.'
'When education became accessible -- through flexible learning spaces, creative methods and community-based classrooms -- these same children began to thrive.'
'Over time, many who had never stepped into a formal classroom not only entered the education system but continued their studies further, with some going on to university.'

Sachin Tendulkar at 53: Celebrations, records and legacy of a legend

Sachin Tendulkar at 53: Celebrations, records and legacy of a legend

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Sachin Tendulkar turns 53, celebrates his birthday with his 'Aai', and wife, Anjali, even as wishes pouring in from BCCI and ICC.

IPL 2026: Pant penalised despite LSG's stunning victory

IPL 2026: Pant penalised despite LSG's stunning victory

Rediff.com2 days ago

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings.

How India Busted An International 'Jihadi Drug' Syndicate

How India Busted An International 'Jihadi Drug' Syndicate

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Narcotics Control Bureau has busted an international drug syndicate involved in trafficking Captagon, seizing approximately 227.7 kg of the 'jihadi drug' worth Rs 182 crore.

India is a tough nut to crack: Trump's trade representative

India is a tough nut to crack: Trump's trade representative

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A US trade representative described India as a 'tough nut to crack' during trade agreement negotiations in Washington, highlighting India's protection of its agricultural markets and the ongoing discussions on specific commodities.

Chartered Accountant Among Two Arrested In Delhi GST Fraud Case

Chartered Accountant Among Two Arrested In Delhi GST Fraud Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has arrested two individuals, including a chartered accountant, in connection with a GST and VAT fraud involving the misuse of business credentials and dummy firms.

Sextortion Racket Busted In Delhi: Mastermind Arrested

Sextortion Racket Busted In Delhi: Mastermind Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have busted a sextortion racket where victims were honey-trapped through video calls and then blackmailed for money. The alleged mastermind, Arman, was arrested in Rajasthan.

Virat Kohli picks his most special women's cricket knock

Virat Kohli picks his most special women's cricket knock

Rediff.com2 days ago

Virat Kohli praises Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues for their performances in women's cricket, highlighting Rodrigues' World Cup semi-final knock as particularly special. He also acknowledges the impact of the Women's Premier League (WPL) on the rising standards of Indian women's cricket.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Reach Thailand Open Final

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Reach Thailand Open Final

Rediff.com3 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty displayed resilience to reach the men's doubles final at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament, overcoming Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling three-game match.

Tata Steel's Q4 Net Profit Jumps 125% on Higher Volumes, Cost Cuts

Tata Steel's Q4 Net Profit Jumps 125% on Higher Volumes, Cost Cuts

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tata Steel reported a significant 124.9 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to 2,925.74 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, driven by higher volumes and an improved product mix in India, alongside planned cost reductions across its global operations.

PFRDA unveils new retirement income scheme, eases annuity exit rules for NPS subscribers

PFRDA unveils new retirement income scheme, eases annuity exit rules for NPS subscribers

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched a new Retirement Income Scheme (RIS) and drawdown options under the National Pension System (NPS), offering greater flexibility for managing pension savings post-retirement. Additionally, PFRDA has eased annuity surrender rules, allowing exits in cases of critical illness or for older contracts with explicit surrender clauses.

CBI arrests biology lecturer involved in NEET paper setting

CBI arrests biology lecturer involved in NEET paper setting

Rediff.com2 days ago

The CBI has arrested a biology lecturer, part of the NTA's paper-setting committee, in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The arrest follows the questioning of key suspects and allegations of leaked questions being dictated to students for a fee.

Assam Gibbon Makes Historic Railway Crossing

Assam Gibbon Makes Historic Railway Crossing

Rediff.com3 days ago

Endangered hoolock gibbon uses bridge over railway line in Jorhat sanctuary.

Avani Prashanth Lone Indian To Make Cut At German Masters

Avani Prashanth Lone Indian To Make Cut At German Masters

Rediff.com3 days ago

Avani Prashanth emerged as the lone Indian to make the cut at the Amundi German Masters after producing an impressive four-under 69 in the second round to climb to 1-over par overall.

Punjab Boy Rescued From Borewell Is In Stable Condition

Punjab Boy Rescued From Borewell Is In Stable Condition

Rediff.com3 days ago

A four-year-old boy, Gurkaran Singh, who was rescued after falling into a borewell in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, is in stable condition. He is under observation at the civil hospital and responding well to treatment.

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

Rediff.com3 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to exploit Punjab Kings' bowling vulnerabilities to secure a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli's presence is a major draw for fans in Dharamsala.

Can Starc Stop Sooryavanshi In Crucial IPL 2026 Clash?

Can Starc Stop Sooryavanshi In Crucial IPL 2026 Clash?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals face off in a crucial IPL match with significant playoff implications, highlighting the anticipated battle between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting and Mitchell Starc's seam bowling.

Gaya's Vishnupad Corridor Project: 'Vikas Nahi, Vinash Hai'

Gaya's Vishnupad Corridor Project: 'Vikas Nahi, Vinash Hai'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Priests see red over the Rs 2,390 crore project to overhaul infrastructure around one of Bihar's most significant pilgrimage site, particularly for those performing pind daan.

Woman Attacked After Withdrawing Panchayat Poll Nomination

Woman Attacked After Withdrawing Panchayat Poll Nomination

Rediff.com2 days ago

A woman was allegedly attacked by two unidentified assailants in Shimla after withdrawing her nomination for the panchayat pradhan elections. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the incident.

'This Is How The Indian Air Force Will Fight Going Forward'

'This Is How The Indian Air Force Will Fight Going Forward'

Rediff.com3 days ago

The IAF's future operational concepts could involve indigenous Tejas combat aircraft coordinating in real time with multiple Ghatak RPSAs, each carrying a different mission payload ranging from electronic warfare systems and targeting sensors to precision munitions.

Seven Sentenced To Life In 2020 UP Murder Case

Seven Sentenced To Life In 2020 UP Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced seven people to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in 2020, related to a long-standing feud.

Delhi Police Busts GST Fraud Cartel, Arrests Six

Delhi Police Busts GST Fraud Cartel, Arrests Six

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has dismantled a GST fraud cartel, arresting six individuals involved in swindling Rs 128 crore through shell companies and fake invoicing.

Kaziranga Turtle Conservation Milestone

Kaziranga Turtle Conservation Milestone

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle released in Kaziranga.

EC orders probe into foreigners voting in Tamil Nadu

EC orders probe into foreigners voting in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Election Commission has ordered an investigation into allegations that foreign nationals fraudulently voted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. The probe was initiated after police arrested ten foreign nationals with indelible ink on their fingers at Chennai and Madurai airports.

Trump backtracks on Taiwan independence after China visit

Trump backtracks on Taiwan independence after China visit

Rediff.com3 days ago

Following his visit to China, US President Donald Trump has suggested a potential shift in Washington's approach to Taiwan, expressing reluctance to engage in military conflict over Taiwan's independence and cautioning against unilateral moves.

How TCS Is Building The 'Infrastructure Of Intelligence'

How TCS Is Building The 'Infrastructure Of Intelligence'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is focusing on building AI infrastructure, including India's first AI-focused data centre, as AI becomes a core operating foundation for enterprises globally.

J-K Cop Kills Wife In Rage, Attempts Suicide

J-K Cop Kills Wife In Rage, Attempts Suicide

Rediff.com3 days ago

A police officer in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district allegedly shot his wife dead in a fit of rage before attempting suicide, according to officials.

AAP Leader Urges Assurance After NEET Aspirant's Death

AAP Leader Urges Assurance After NEET Aspirant's Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj met the family of a NEET aspirant who allegedly died by suicide in Delhi, urging the government to ensure exam integrity and prevent future tragedies.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi invited for IPL 2026 final

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi invited for IPL 2026 final

Rediff.com2 days ago

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has been invited to attend the ICC Board meeting and IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad, with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif expected to decide on the visit amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.

Police Investigate Bishnoi Gang Link In Furniture Mall Firing

Police Investigate Bishnoi Gang Link In Furniture Mall Firing

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Pimpri Chinchwad are investigating a potential link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang after a furniture mall was attacked by two unidentified men on a motorcycle. The assailants fired multiple rounds at the AJ Furniture Mall, and a social media post claiming responsibility has surfaced.

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a hammer in front of their children, relying on his daughter's testimony.

Inspector Avinash Season 2 Review: Muddled Cop Drama

Inspector Avinash Season 2 Review: Muddled Cop Drama

Rediff.com3 days ago

Randeep Hooda returns as the titular supercop in Inspector Avinash Season 2, but the series struggles to maintain narrative coherence and pacing, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Day after HC verdict, devotees offer prayers at Bhojshala complex

Day after HC verdict, devotees offer prayers at Bhojshala complex

Rediff.com3 days ago

Devotees entered the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district on Saturday to offer prayers after the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court declared the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a temple and granted the Hindu side the right to worship at the site.

Rajasthan Man Arrested After Wife Dies Following Forced Abortion

Rajasthan Man Arrested After Wife Dies Following Forced Abortion

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man in Rajasthan has been arrested after allegedly beating his pregnant wife and forcibly administering abortion pills, leading to her death. The incident occurred in Bhilwara district, and the couple's daughter reported the abuse to the police.