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RS, LS reject Opposition motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

RS, LS reject Opposition motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rediff.com42 minutes ago

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker reject opposition notices to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing insufficient grounds.

'One night, maybe tomorrow': Trump threatens swift strike on Iran

'One night, maybe tomorrow': Trump threatens swift strike on Iran

Rediff.com52 minutes ago

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran could be "taken out" in a single night, suggesting that such a move could come as early as Tuesday amid rising tensions in West Asia.

Artemis II mission targets record distance from Earth

Artemis II mission targets record distance from Earth

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Monday said the crew of Artemis II is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take humans farther from Earth than ever before.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down; to stay until a successor is hired

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down; to stay until a successor is hired

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Air India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson has resigned, despite his five-year contract being scheduled to conclude in July 2027.

Delhi Assembly Breach: Probing the Motives Behind Security Incident

Delhi Assembly Breach: Probing the Motives Behind Security Incident

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Investigation into the Delhi Assembly security breach focuses on the suspect's mental health history and potential links to the farmers' agitation.

Auto cos delivered record 2,96,71,064 units in FY26; 13.3% jump YoY

Auto cos delivered record 2,96,71,064 units in FY26; 13.3% jump YoY

Rediff.com1 hour ago

India's auto retail sector achieved record-breaking sales of 2,96,71,064 units in FY26, a 13.3% increase, primarily driven by the implementation of GST 2.0 which reduced the tax burden on mass-segment vehicles, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

'Iran can't have nukes': Trump rejects Tehran proposal, signals tough line

'Iran can't have nukes': Trump rejects Tehran proposal, signals tough line

Rediff.com1 hour ago

US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that his administration has received a proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia, but described the offer as insufficient.

Woman Held at Lucknow Metro Station with Ammunition

Woman Held at Lucknow Metro Station with Ammunition

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 43-year-old woman was arrested at the Badshahnagar Metro Station in Lucknow after 53 live cartridges and 10 spent cartridge casings were found in her bag during a security check.

BCCL halts Dhanbad mining operations after workers' protest over wages

BCCL halts Dhanbad mining operations after workers' protest over wages

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) has suspended coal mining and dispatch operations at its ABOCP mine in Dhanbad since April 2, following a protest by local workers demanding full-time wages and benefits.

The Gulf War: Prem Panicker's Must Read Blog!

The Gulf War: Prem Panicker's Must Read Blog!

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Prem Panicker's Must Read Blog On The Gulf War.

IPL 2026: Jaiswal, Jadeja, Hetmyer eye key milestones in RR vs MI clash

IPL 2026: Jaiswal, Jadeja, Hetmyer eye key milestones in RR vs MI clash

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Shimron Hetmyer are on the verge of key milestones as Rajasthan Royals prepare to face Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.

Pro-Kannada protest targets Guv over 'Hindi bias', demand recall

Pro-Kannada protest targets Guv over 'Hindi bias', demand recall

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A pro-Kannada organisation protested against the Governor of Karnataka over a letter asking the state government to reconsider its decision to replace the marks system with a grading system for the third language in the SSLC exam.

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

Rediff.com2 hours ago

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak issued an unconditional apology in a criminal contempt case but has been directed to appear in person at the next hearing.

Mumbai Police Solve Churchgate Murder Case Within 24 Hours

Mumbai Police Solve Churchgate Murder Case Within 24 Hours

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Mumbai Police arrested a 52-year-old man within 24 hours of a murder near Churchgate railway station. The victim, Rahul Panjwani, was killed after an argument. Police used CCTV footage and witness accounts to identify and arrest the suspect, Anand Pandurang Jadhav.

IPL 2026: Rain washes out KKR vs Punjab Kings clash in Kolkata

IPL 2026: Rain washes out KKR vs Punjab Kings clash in Kolkata

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings was abandoned due to heavy rain and a wet outfield, resulting in both teams sharing a point each.

Goa's Mrunal Naik picked for BCCI U-16 Elite Camp

Goa's Mrunal Naik picked for BCCI U-16 Elite Camp

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Mrunal Naik has been selected for the BCCI U-16 Elite Camp 2026. The camp will be held in Dehradun from May 11 to June 6.

Father of UP Man Detained on Terror Suspicion Demands Strictest Punishment if Guilty

Father of UP Man Detained on Terror Suspicion Demands Strictest Punishment if Guilty

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The father of Rizwan Ahmed, detained on suspicion of terrorist links, has stated that his son should receive the strictest punishment if found guilty. Rizwan was detained by Delhi Police in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, and is under investigation for potential involvement in terrorist activities.

CII seeks fiscal support, credit lines for industries hit by West Asia conflict

CII seeks fiscal support, credit lines for industries hit by West Asia conflict

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a 20-point policy agenda to the finance ministry, including a conflict-linked emergency credit line guarantee scheme and tax rationalisation on energy inputs, to support MSMEs, exporters, and energy-intensive industries affected by the ongoing West Asia war.

Ex-Professor Arrested for Coaching Centre Bomb Threat in Delhi

Ex-Professor Arrested for Coaching Centre Bomb Threat in Delhi

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in Nashik, Maharashtra, for allegedly threatening to blow up a coaching institute in northwest Delhi and demanding Rs 21 lakh. The accused, a former Applied Mathematics professor, posed as a gangster and was tracked down through technical surveillance and ground intelligence.

Author Claims Mob Assault in Indore Over Shah Bano Book Research; Police Deny Attack

Author Claims Mob Assault in Indore Over Shah Bano Book Research; Police Deny Attack

Rediff.com2 hours ago

An author claims she was attacked in Indore after being mistaken for a 'child lifter' while researching a book on the Shah Bano case. Police deny the mob assault, citing a dispute over the book contract.

Amul achieves Rs 1 trillion turnover, driven by domestic and global expansion

Amul achieves Rs 1 trillion turnover, driven by domestic and global expansion

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Amul, India's leading dairy brand, has achieved a historic turnover of Rs 1 trillion in FY26, marking an 11 per cent growth. This milestone is attributed to aggressive domestic distribution, product diversification, and strategic international expansion into markets like Europe, the US, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

NIA Requests Investigation into Bhubaneswar Explosion

NIA Requests Investigation into Bhubaneswar Explosion

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally requested the Bhubaneswar police to hand over the investigation into a January explosion that resulted in two fatalities, citing concerns about a potential terror link.

UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, 19 UAVs from Iran

UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, 19 UAVs from Iran

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The ministry of defence of the United Arab Emirates on Monday said its air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats launched from Iran, as tensions in the region continue to rise.

IPL 2026: Rain wins, but SRK thrills fans at Eden Gardens

IPL 2026: Rain wins, but SRK thrills fans at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Shah Rukh Khan waves to fans at Eden Gardens as rain forces KKR vs PBKS IPL match to be called off, with both teams sharing points.

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A court in Madurai, India, has sentenced nine police officers to death for the custodial deaths of a father and son in Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu, in 2020. The victims, P Jayaraj and J Bennix, were killed after being arrested for violating COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Hasaranga, Pathirana face uncertainty over IPL 2026 participation

Hasaranga, Pathirana face uncertainty over IPL 2026 participation

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana yet to take SLC-mandated fitness tests

Indian HNIs maintain grip on Dubai luxury real estate despite West Asia tensions

Indian HNIs maintain grip on Dubai luxury real estate despite West Asia tensions

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia have slowed deal momentum in Dubai's luxury residential market, but Indian high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) are not exiting their marquee assets, with any 'discounted' resale deals attributed to investor liquidity stress rather than geopolitical flight.

8 Iconic Coimbatore Backdrops In Cinema

8 Iconic Coimbatore Backdrops In Cinema

Rediff.com3 hours ago

With its close proximity to both eco forests and urban landscape, Coimbatore has attracted filmmakers over the years.

Former Block Development Council Member Critically Injured in Ghaziabad Shooting

Former Block Development Council Member Critically Injured in Ghaziabad Shooting

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A former Block Development Council (BDC) member in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was shot in the forehead and is in critical condition. Police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others involved in the attack, which followed a dispute.

Proposed H-1B wage hike to impact Indian IT, favouring higher-skilled workers

Proposed H-1B wage hike to impact Indian IT, favouring higher-skilled workers

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Trump administration's proposed H-1B wage structure aims to increase pay for skilled overseas workers in the US by an average of $14,000, with Level I wages potentially rising to $97,746. This move, coupled with a weighted selection process favouring higher-skilled workers, is intended to curb abuse of visa programmes and ensure parity with American workers, but has already led to a sharp decline in H-1B applications, particularly from Indian IT companies.

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, presents 10-point plan to end war

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, presents 10-point plan to end war

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Iran on Monday formally rejected a US-proposed ceasefire deal amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, instead unveiling its own 10-point plan aimed at permanently ending the ongoing war, as reported by the Iranian state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

Bihar Police Officer Dies by Suicide in Vaishali District

Bihar Police Officer Dies by Suicide in Vaishali District

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A police sub-inspector in Bihar's Vaishali district allegedly died by suicide, shooting himself with his service revolver. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances.

Five-Year-Old Boy Found Dead at School Hostel in Jehanabad

Five-Year-Old Boy Found Dead at School Hostel in Jehanabad

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A five-year-old boy was found dead with his throat slit at a school hostel in Bihar's Jehanabad district. Police are investigating the incident, while a political party has demanded a judicial probe.

Court Cross-Examines Investigating Officer in Sanjay Singh's Model Code Violation Case

Court Cross-Examines Investigating Officer in Sanjay Singh's Model Code Violation Case

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, conducted cross-examination of the investigating officer in a case involving AAP MP Sanjay Singh related to an alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct during the 2021 panchayat elections. The next hearing is scheduled for April 20.

TMC Leader Accuses BJP's Shankar Ghosh of Discrepancies in Injury Claims

TMC Leader Accuses BJP's Shankar Ghosh of Discrepancies in Injury Claims

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh of inconsistencies in his claims of injury during protests, urging voters to verify the truth. Banerjee also criticised the BJP's neglect of Siliguri and the CPI(M)'s alleged support for the BJP.

FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise

FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are closely monitoring crude oil prices and considering low single-digit price increases, while consumer durables firms have already begun passing on significant price hikes to consumers due to rising input costs exacerbated by the West Asia conflict.

Punjab Achieves Record Tax Enforcement, Recovering 1,137 Crore

Punjab Achieves Record Tax Enforcement, Recovering 1,137 Crore

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Punjab's Finance Minister announces record tax enforcement outcomes for the financial year 2025-26, driven by intelligence-led actions and robust revenue protection, including significant penalties imposed and recovered from fraudulent networks.

Meerut Man Arrested After Cemetery Vandalism Incident

Meerut Man Arrested After Cemetery Vandalism Incident

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A man has been arrested in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly vandalising a cemetery in Puthi village. The accused, identified as Gaurav, has been booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.

Punjab Mother's Plea: Four Sons Lost to Drugs, Fifth Ailing

Punjab Mother's Plea: Four Sons Lost to Drugs, Fifth Ailing

Rediff.com4 hours ago

An elderly couple in Punjab claims to have lost four sons to drug addiction, with their fifth son now critically ill. The Aam Aadmi Party disputes the claim, stating the deaths occurred over several years due to various causes. The family pleads for government intervention to combat the drug problem in their community.

Sharad Pawar rebukes Parth, backs Cong right to contest Baramati bypoll

Sharad Pawar rebukes Parth, backs Cong right to contest Baramati bypoll

Rediff.com4 hours ago

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar defends the Congress party's right to contest the Baramati assembly bypoll, criticising his grandnephew Parth Pawar's remarks against the Congress candidate. Pawar cites the importance of electoral contest and questions Parth's political maturity.