News for 'A 5-'

Anti-CAA pleas: SC to start final hearing of petitions from May 5

Anti-CAA pleas: SC to start final hearing of petitions from May 5

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has announced it will begin final hearings on May 5 regarding the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), with over 200 petitions challenging the law.

Apple Introduces MacBook Neo With 13-Inch Liquid Retina Screen

Apple Introduces MacBook Neo With 13-Inch Liquid Retina Screen

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The MacBook Neo starts at Rs 69,900 for the entry version with 8 GB integrated RAM and 256 GB capacity, while the 512 GB model costs Rs 79,900.

Assets of Former Assam Excise Secretary Attached in Money Laundering Probe

Assets of Former Assam Excise Secretary Attached in Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable assets worth over Rs 5 crore belonging to former Assam excise secretary Indreswar Kalita in connection with a money laundering investigation.

RBI pauses rate cuts, retains interest rate at 5.25%

RBI pauses rate cuts, retains interest rate at 5.25%

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

After a 25 basis point rate cut in December, the RBI on Friday decided to pause on the policy rate front amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Indian Boxers Shine at World Boxing Futures Cup in Thailand

Indian Boxers Shine at World Boxing Futures Cup in Thailand

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Five Indian youth boxers secured victories on the third day of the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, showcasing their talent and dominance in the international arena.

5 Top Kishore Kumar Love Songs

5 Top Kishore Kumar Love Songs

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Subhash K Jha lists Kishore Kumar's 5 most enduring romantic songs.

Prague Chess: Gukesh Draws To Stay Last; Chithambaram Wins

Prague Chess: Gukesh Draws To Stay Last; Chithambaram Wins

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram defeated Jorden van Foreest, while world champion D Gukesh drew against Vincent Keymer at the Prague International chess festival.

Mayhem Continues In The Middle East

Mayhem Continues In The Middle East

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tensions escalated dramatically on March 5, 2026, as the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory explosions across Tehran, Sanandaj, and beyond.

Thane Official Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe for Land Records

Thane Official Nabbed for Allegedly Accepting Bribe for Land Records

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A government employee in Thane, Maharashtra, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe to provide land-related records.

Gukesh Victorious, Aravindh Impresses at Prague International Chess Festival

Gukesh Victorious, Aravindh Impresses at Prague International Chess Festival

Rediff.com4 days ago

D Gukesh ended his winless streak with a victory at the Prague International Chess Festival, while Aravindh Chithambaram finished joint second. Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan won the tournament.

Under EC pressure, Bengal acts on voter list fraud; books 5 employees

Under EC pressure, Bengal acts on voter list fraud; books 5 employees

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The West Bengal government has filed FIRs against five state government employees for alleged lapses in electoral roll revisions, following an Election Commission ultimatum. The action comes after the EC directed the state to initiate criminal cases against the accused for adding fictitious names to voter lists.

Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal visit Southampton in FA Cup quarters

Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal visit Southampton in FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Manchester City will host Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals while Arsenal travel to Southampton as the last-eight draw sets up a blockbuster clash.

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

An artery forceps was discovered in a woman's abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Jalgaon Insurance Scam: Doctor and Cops Held for Faking Road Accident Death

Jalgaon Insurance Scam: Doctor and Cops Held for Faking Road Accident Death

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Nine individuals, including a government medical officer and four police officers, have been arrested in Jalgaon for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently claim insurance money by faking a road accident death.

Gukesh held by Maghsoodloo at Prague Chess Festival

Gukesh held by Maghsoodloo at Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com5 days ago

World Champion D Gukesh's struggles continue as he draws with Parham Maghsoodloo at the Prague International Chess Festival. Aravindh Chithambaram also drew his match, while Surya Shekhar Ganguly secured his first victory in the challengers' section.

UP MLC Booked for Alleged Forgery and Extortion Attempt

UP MLC Booked for Alleged Forgery and Extortion Attempt

Rediff.com15 hours ago

An RLD MLC and four others have been booked for allegedly forging documents and attempting to grab land and extort money from a company in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

Over 2.5 cr Aadhaar numbers have been deactivated. Here's why

Over 2.5 cr Aadhaar numbers have been deactivated. Here's why

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Unique Identification Authority of India has deactivated Aadhaar numbers of over 2.5 crore deceased persons to prevent misuse of the identity document, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Scrap Dealer Found Dead in Faridabad; Three Arrested

Scrap Dealer Found Dead in Faridabad; Three Arrested

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A 31-year-old scrap tools dealer from Delhi was found murdered in Faridabad after going missing with a large sum of money. Police have arrested three men in connection with the crime, which appears to be linked to a monetary dispute.

Shirtless protest at AI summit: IYC workers sent to 5-day custody

Shirtless protest at AI summit: IYC workers sent to 5-day custody

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The counsel appearing for the arrested protesters argued that they were associated with a political party and had exercised their democratic right to protest peacefully.

The Rapper Who Will Be Nepal's New PM

The Rapper Who Will Be Nepal's New PM

Rediff.com3 days ago

With the Rastriya Swatantra Party likely to win a two thirds majority, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be Nepal's next prime minister.

Uttar Pradesh Man Arrested for Alleged Unnatural Act with Nephew

Uttar Pradesh Man Arrested for Alleged Unnatural Act with Nephew

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 38-year-old man in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly committing an unnatural act with his 12-year-old nephew. The arrest follows a complaint filed by the boy's father, leading to a case registered under the POCSO Act.

T20 World Cup: Will Sahibzada Farhan Stay MVP?

T20 World Cup: Will Sahibzada Farhan Stay MVP?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2026 after Game 52.

Panchayat Season 5 Confirmed, Here's What To Expect

Panchayat Season 5 Confirmed, Here's What To Expect

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Panchayat Season 5 is officially confirmed for 2026 on Amazon Prime Video with the beloved cast returning, fresh twists, and new plot developments.

Delhi Man Murders Young Cousin to 'Teach Lesson' to Boy's Mother

Delhi Man Murders Young Cousin to 'Teach Lesson' to Boy's Mother

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 22-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 5-year-old cousin to 'teach the boy's mother a lesson' due to frequent disputes with her husband.

Aravindh Chithambaram Defeats Gukesh in Prague Chess Festival

Aravindh Chithambaram Defeats Gukesh in Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com6 days ago

Aravindh Chithambaram defeated D Gukesh at the Prague International Chess Festival, while Jorden van Foreest maintains his lead in the tournament.

Employee and Accomplices Nabbed in Rs 54 Lakh Chandni Chowk Theft

Employee and Accomplices Nabbed in Rs 54 Lakh Chandni Chowk Theft

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three men, including an employee of a jewellery trader, for allegedly fleeing with Rs 54 lakh in Chandni Chowk. The employee confessed to planning the theft with his accomplices.

Thousands of Women Participate in Delhi Pinkathon on International Women's Day

Thousands of Women Participate in Delhi Pinkathon on International Women's Day

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nearly 6,000 women participated in the Pinkathon in Delhi on International Women's Day, featuring various race categories and celebrating inclusion and health.

Gujarat ATS Busts Etomidate Smuggling Ring Exporting to Malaysia

Gujarat ATS Busts Etomidate Smuggling Ring Exporting to Malaysia

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) seized 22 kg of etomidate, an analgesic drug, disguised as aloe vera powder at Mumbai airport. The drug was being illegally exported to Malaysia via air cargo. Three individuals from Surat have been arrested in connection with the smuggling operation.

Stock Market Today March 9, 2026: Sensex tanks 1,353 points

Stock Market Today March 9, 2026: Sensex tanks 1,353 points

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex and Nifty plummeting due to rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and continuous foreign fund outflows.

Prague International Chess Festival: Can World Champion Gukesh Bounce Back Against Aravindh?

Prague International Chess Festival: Can World Champion Gukesh Bounce Back Against Aravindh?

Rediff.com7 days ago

World champion D Gukesh will face compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram in the sixth round of the Prague International Chess Festival as he seeks his first victory in the tournament.

Fake Police Rob Man in Currency Exchange Scam

Fake Police Rob Man in Currency Exchange Scam

Rediff.com6 days ago

Eight people have been arrested for posing as police officers and robbing a man of 5,000 in a currency exchange scam near Kalyan railway station.

Recipe: Turnip-Pear Soup

Recipe: Turnip-Pear Soup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pears with roasted turnips does make an unusual, yummy soup.

Man convicted of property fraud gets probation due to age and trial length

Man convicted of property fraud gets probation due to age and trial length

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court upheld the conviction of a man for property fraud but granted him probation due to his age and the lengthy trial, ordering compensation to the complainant.

'We were outplayed by a great team': Santner admits

'We were outplayed by a great team': Santner admits

Rediff.com2 days ago

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised India's performance and highlighted the challenges of playing against them, especially in their home country.

Knife Attack Near Delhi Metro: Juveniles Held for Stabbing Two Men

Knife Attack Near Delhi Metro: Juveniles Held for Stabbing Two Men

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Two juveniles have been apprehended by Delhi police after allegedly stabbing two young men near a metro station. The attack stemmed from a prior dispute where the victims allegedly bullied the accused.

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Oppo A6 5G Debuts With A Massive 7,000mAh Battery

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Oppo has introduced the A6 5G to the Indian market, positioning it as a feature-packed mid-segment handset with a huge 7,000 mAh power unit and starting price of 17,999.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Ragi Veggie Galettes

Recipe: Chef Varun's Ragi Veggie Galettes

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Chef Varun Inamdar creates tasty little baby vegetable cakes or galettes from ragi or finger millets.

Police Investigate Trafficking Ring After Woman Forced into Multiple Marriages Attempts Suicide

Police Investigate Trafficking Ring After Woman Forced into Multiple Marriages Attempts Suicide

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Beed, India, have arrested four individuals involved in trafficking a 21-year-old woman from Latur district. The woman was forced into multiple marriages, with the accused earning commissions from the arrangements. The investigation began after the victim attempted suicide due to the pressure of a fourth marriage.

India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri

India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri

Rediff.com6 days ago

India is well-stocked with inventories of crude oil and key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), to deal with short-term disruptions as the war intensifies in West Asia, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

CBSE Postpones Exams in Middle East Amid Conflict

CBSE Postpones Exams in Middle East Amid Conflict

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in the Middle East region due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.