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West Bengal Police Defuse 22 Crude Bombs Ahead of Assembly Elections

West Bengal Police Defuse 22 Crude Bombs Ahead of Assembly Elections

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Police in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district discovered and defused 22 crude bombs at a house in the Haroa police station area. Bomb-making materials were also seized, and the house owner is missing as investigations continue ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

India U20 Women's Team Finalises Squad for AFC Asian Cup Thailand 2026

India U20 Women's Team Finalises Squad for AFC Asian Cup Thailand 2026

Rediff.com3 days ago

Joakim Alexandersson, the head coach of the Indian U20 women's team, has announced the 23-member squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Thailand 2026. India will face Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei in the group stage, aiming for a quarter-final spot and a chance to qualify for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026.

AIFF and Dream Sports Foundation Join Forces to Develop Youth Football in India

AIFF and Dream Sports Foundation Join Forces to Develop Youth Football in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a multi-year partnership with Dream Sports Foundation (DSF) to strengthen U16 football in India, focusing on grassroots development and a cohesive pathway for young players.

Rupali Chakankar quits NCP women's wing post over rape-accused 'godman' link

Rupali Chakankar quits NCP women's wing post over rape-accused 'godman' link

Rediff.com5 days ago

NCP leader Rupali Chakankar has resigned from her position as the party's Maharashtra women's wing chief following controversy surrounding her association with Ashok Kharat, who has been accused of rape.

Odisha Police Visit BJD MLA's Residence Amidst Husband's Threat Allegations

Odisha Police Visit BJD MLA's Residence Amidst Husband's Threat Allegations

Rediff.com4 days ago

Odisha Police visited the residence of BJD MLA Manorama Mohanty in connection with a case against her husband for allegedly threatening a tehsildar. The MLA alleges political vendetta and misconduct by the police, while the BJP calls for due process.

Palghar Man and Friend Arrested for Premeditated Murder of Wife

Palghar Man and Friend Arrested for Premeditated Murder of Wife

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 26-year-old man and his friend have been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the premeditated murder of the man's wife, whom he suspected of infidelity. The crime took place in a remote village, and the body was discovered with severe injuries.

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kuldeep Kumar's Car Vandalised in East Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kuldeep Kumar's Car Vandalised in East Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kuldeep Kumar's car was vandalised in east Delhi's Madhu Vihar. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Delhi Boosts Security for Hanuman Jayanti Amid Terror Plot Concerns

Delhi Boosts Security for Hanuman Jayanti Amid Terror Plot Concerns

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have heightened security across the city ahead of Hanuman Jayanti following the arrest of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba handler allegedly planning terror strikes. Enhanced surveillance and restrictions are in place to ensure peace during the festival.

Rajasthan Royals Sold for Rs 15,300 Crore in Record IPL Deal

Rajasthan Royals Sold for Rs 15,300 Crore in Record IPL Deal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Rajasthan Royals is set to be sold to US-based Kal Somani-led consortium for US$ 1.63 billion (approximately Rs 15,290 crore), becoming the most valuable IPL franchise.

Terror incidents decline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after operation

Terror incidents decline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after operation

Rediff.com5 days ago

Terror incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have declined by 65 per cent following the launch of "Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq," according to official documents.

Manipur Mob Violence: Suspected NSCN-IM Office Torched After Cadre Killings

Manipur Mob Violence: Suspected NSCN-IM Office Torched After Cadre Killings

Rediff.com4 days ago

An office allegedly used by NSCN(IM) was set on fire by a mob in Manipur's Ukhrul district following the killing of four NSCN Eastern Flank cadres. Tensions remain high as investigations continue.

Gorakhpur Man Killed in Family Row: Wife and Son Arrested

Gorakhpur Man Killed in Family Row: Wife and Son Arrested

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A man in Gorakhpur, India, died following a violent domestic dispute with his wife and son, who have subsequently been arrested.

Road Rage Incident Turns Fatal: Retired Brigadier Killed in Dehradun Crossfire

Road Rage Incident Turns Fatal: Retired Brigadier Killed in Dehradun Crossfire

Rediff.com3 days ago

A retired Army brigadier was killed in Dehradun after being caught in crossfire during a road rage incident between two vehicles. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: 11 Arrested in Delhi, Mumbai Operation

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: 11 Arrested in Delhi, Mumbai Operation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals involved in a cyber fraud racket operating from Delhi and Mumbai, which allegedly defrauded a senior citizen of over Rs 22 lakh with promises of high investment returns. The network is linked to international operators in Cambodia.

McIlroy Confirmed for DP World India Championship Return

McIlroy Confirmed for DP World India Championship Return

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rory McIlroy, the five-time Major winner, will participate in the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club for the second year running. Tommy Fleetwood has also confirmed his participation.

Bus Carrying Students Seized for Pro-Dawood Inscriptions

Bus Carrying Students Seized for Pro-Dawood Inscriptions

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Karnataka seized a private bus carrying students due to inscriptions allegedly glorifying fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The bus, carrying 48 students from Coimbatore, was intercepted after a tip-off. An investigation is underway.

SC Fines Centre for Challenging CISF Official's Dismissal

SC Fines Centre for Challenging CISF Official's Dismissal

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has criticised the central government for engaging in unnecessary litigation, imposing a fine for challenging a High Court order regarding the dismissal of a CISF official.

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Two Arrested, 7kg Heroin Recovered in Amritsar Drug Bust

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Amritsar and seized 7 kg of heroin from their possession. The suspects were allegedly involved in transporting large quantities of heroin, and further investigation is underway to uncover the larger narcotics network.

Massive Drug Bust in Mysuru: Rs 12 Crore Seized, Two Arrested

Massive Drug Bust in Mysuru: Rs 12 Crore Seized, Two Arrested

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Mysuru, India, have seized contraband drug substances worth approximately Rs 12 crore and arrested two individuals following a raid on a shed near Hunsur taluk. The seizure included Mephedrone and drug precursors.

Indian Air Force's Tejas Fleet Set to Fly Again After Software Glitch Resolved

Indian Air Force's Tejas Fleet Set to Fly Again After Software Glitch Resolved

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Indian Air Force's Tejas light combat jets are scheduled to return to the skies next week after being grounded for two months due to a software glitch. HAL expects to deliver over 20 Tejas Mark 1A variants by December, but delays persist due to engine supply issues.

Juvenile Convicted and Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Stepmother's Murder

Juvenile Convicted and Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Stepmother's Murder

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A juvenile has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his stepmother in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The court found him guilty of stabbing her to death in 2019.

Dhanbad Police Arrest 19 Following Ram Navami Procession Stone Pelting

Dhanbad Police Arrest 19 Following Ram Navami Procession Stone Pelting

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, have arrested 19 people allegedly involved in a stone pelting incident during a Ram Navami procession in Bhikraipur. The incident resulted in injuries to six people and prompted a police response to restore order.

Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Weight Loss Products Online Using Duplicate Branding

Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Weight Loss Products Online Using Duplicate Branding

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A 56-year-old man from Delhi has been arrested for allegedly manufacturing and selling counterfeit weight loss powder and spurious Ayurvedic products online using duplicate branding.

Trinamool Congress Accuses BJP of Voter Fraud in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress Accuses BJP of Voter Fraud in West Bengal

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections by submitting a large number of Form 6 applications to illegally register voters from outside the state.

Gunmen Target Trader's Home in Garhdiwala, Punjab

Gunmen Target Trader's Home in Garhdiwala, Punjab

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at the house of a trader in Garhdiwala, Punjab, prompting a police investigation.

West Bengal Man Arrested for Suspected Terrorist Ties

West Bengal Man Arrested for Suspected Terrorist Ties

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 20-year-old man from West Bengal's Bankura district has been arrested by the Telangana Police's special task force (STF) for allegedly having links with a militant organisation.

Maheshwari Chauhan in contention at ISSF Shotgun World Cup

Maheshwari Chauhan in contention at ISSF Shotgun World Cup

Rediff.com6 days ago

Maheshwari Chauhan's strong performance keeps her in contention for a finals berth at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, while other Indian shooters face challenges.

10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Bus Crash

10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Bus Crash

Rediff.com7 days ago

A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to 31 others. The bus was returning from a public function when the accident occurred near Simaria on Nagpur road.

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.

'Are we Mossad agents in Iran?': Hikaru Nakamura Slams FIDE's Anti-Cheating Protocols At Candidates

'Are we Mossad agents in Iran?': Hikaru Nakamura Slams FIDE's Anti-Cheating Protocols At Candidates

Rediff.com6 hours ago

American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has criticised the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for its stringent anti-cheating measures at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.

CAG Report Exposes Deficiencies in Odisha Prison Management and Security

CAG Report Exposes Deficiencies in Odisha Prison Management and Security

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A CAG report has revealed significant deficiencies in the management and security of prisons in Odisha, including shortages of staff, infrastructure, and equipment, raising concerns about the safety and welfare of inmates and the public.

TMC Alleges BJP's 'Desperate Bid' to Disrupt Election Campaign After I-PAC Raids

TMC Alleges BJP's 'Desperate Bid' to Disrupt Election Campaign After I-PAC Raids

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the BJP of orchestrating raids on premises linked to I-PAC executives to disrupt their election campaign in West Bengal, alleging vendetta politics and interference in the electoral process.

Three habitual offenders banished from Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv to curb rising crime.

Three habitual offenders banished from Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv to curb rising crime.

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Three individuals with a history of burglaries and thefts have been banned from entering Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv districts in Maharashtra for three years.

Life Bans for Pakistan Weightlifting Officials in Doping Scandal

Life Bans for Pakistan Weightlifting Officials in Doping Scandal

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has banned Pakistani weightlifting officials for life and a weightlifter for four years due to doping violations.

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Punjab BJP Condemns Blast Outside Headquarters, Cites Law and Order Concerns

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Punjab BJP leaders condemn the blast outside their headquarters, attributing it to forces against peace and brotherhood in the state and criticising the Chief Minister over law and order.

Indian Olympic Association Establishes Committee to Oversee Equestrian Federation

Indian Olympic Association Establishes Committee to Oversee Equestrian Federation

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has established a four-member ad-hoc committee to manage the affairs of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), following a directive from the Delhi High Court to restore democratic governance within the sport.

Ambedkar Statue Vandalised in Punjab; Pro-Khalistan Leader Claims Responsibility

Ambedkar Statue Vandalised in Punjab; Pro-Khalistan Leader Claims Responsibility

Rediff.com2 days ago

A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalised in Punjab, leading to protests and political condemnation. A pro-Khalistan leader has purportedly claimed responsibility, prompting an investigation.

Maharashtra Post Offices Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Maharashtra Post Offices Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Post offices in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar were searched by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad after a bomb threat email was received by the administration.

Google readies plans for AI push in healthcare, agriculture

Google readies plans for AI push in healthcare, agriculture

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Google on Tuesday announced funding support of USD 8 million to India's AI Centers of Excellence for health, agriculture, education, and sustainable cities, and committed USD 4,00,000 to support development of India's health foundation model.

Tribunal Awards 7.76 Lakh to Man Injured While Praying

Tribunal Awards 7.76 Lakh to Man Injured While Praying

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded 7.76 lakh in compensation to a man who suffered permanent disability after being injured in a roadside accident in 2015. The tribunal rejected the insurer's claims of contributory negligence and breach of policy conditions.