News for 'Anand'

Reliance succession 'almost complete' as children take charge: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance succession 'almost complete' as children take charge: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani announced that the transfer of day-to-day management responsibilities at Reliance Industries to his children, Akash, Isha, and Anant, is "almost complete," marking the final stages of a significant succession process for India's most valuable company.

Vijay distributes portfolios, keeps home; Sengottaiyan gets finance

Vijay distributes portfolios, keeps home; Sengottaiyan gets finance

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will handle key portfolios including police, general administration and welfare of women, youth and children. Veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan has been designated as the Finance Minister.

Main Accused In Noida Workers' Protest Nabbed In Tamil Nadu

Main Accused In Noida Workers' Protest Nabbed In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The main accused in the violent workers' protest in Noida has been arrested in Tamil Nadu, after being on the run. Aditya Anand, the alleged mastermind, was apprehended at Tiruchirappalli Railway Station and had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head.

High Spirits: Liquor Brands Bet On Premium Buzz In Hindi Heartland

High Spirits: Liquor Brands Bet On Premium Buzz In Hindi Heartland

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Indian liquor brands are increasingly focusing on Hindi heartland states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana as the next major growth engine for premiumisation, driven by expanding luxury portfolios, craft spirit launches, and upgraded retail experiences, as state governments embrace reforms.

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Indore; Eight Arrested

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Indore; Eight Arrested

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indore police busted a gang allegedly involved in online betting on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, arresting eight individuals, including an IT professional and a bank official.

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Who were the mothers who shaped Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi and other well-known Indians?

Arjun Erigaisi stuns Anand to win Jerusalem Masters

Arjun Erigaisi stuns Anand to win Jerusalem Masters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand in an all-Indian final to clinch the Jerusalem Masters title in Jerusalem.

Delhi Police Crack Jewellery Heist, Arrest Six

Delhi Police Crack Jewellery Heist, Arrest Six

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three thieves and three receivers of stolen property in connection with a jewellery shop burglary in Kotla Mubarakpur. Stolen gold, silver jewellery, cash, and other valuables worth over Rs 10 lakh have been recovered.

Pune hooch tragedy claims 14 lives, 8 held; CID to probe case

Pune hooch tragedy claims 14 lives, 8 held; CID to probe case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 12 people have died in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Police have arrested eight individuals, including a key bootlegger, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal operation.

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Gujarat, Rs 53 Crore Involved

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Gujarat, Rs 53 Crore Involved

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Gujarat police have arrested 10 individuals in connection with a cyber fraud racket involving over Rs 53 crore and spanning at least 20 states. The accused lured individuals into renting out their bank accounts, which were then used to receive and transfer funds obtained through various fraudulent schemes.

Spurious Liquor Claims 14 Lives In Pune, Arrests Made

Spurious Liquor Claims 14 Lives In Pune, Arrests Made

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 14 people have died in Pune after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Police have arrested eight individuals, including a key bootlegger, and the investigation has been transferred to the CID. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the illegal liquor trade.

Spurious Liquor Claims Lives In Pune: Arrests Made

Spurious Liquor Claims Lives In Pune: Arrests Made

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 13 people have died in Pune after consuming suspected spurious liquor, leading to multiple arrests and a high-level investigation.

A Museum Where You Can Drive A Formula E Car!

A Museum Where You Can Drive A Formula E Car!

Rediff.com21 May 2026

This is just one of the things you can experience in the Mahindra museum -- The Museum of Living History -- whose sleek, immersive design made Rediff's Mayur Sanap feel he was walking into a Tron movie. Except, instead of neon blue tones, the dominant colour everywhere was Mahindra's signature red which made the space feel bold and dramatic.

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police in Hyderabad are investigating the murder of Tanuja, the wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. Investigators suspect the culprits, possibly Nepali nationals aided by a domestic worker, fled the city by train. Multiple teams are working to apprehend the suspects, and police have alerted forces in other states and the Sashastra Seema Bal.

Revanth Reddy Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Minister's Son

Revanth Reddy Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Minister's Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed a thorough investigation into the POCSO case registered against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The CM has sought an explanation for the delay in action and ordered the DGP to form special teams for the investigation.

India's Demerger Trend Soars: Over $40 Billion in Deals in 2025

India's Demerger Trend Soars: Over $40 Billion in Deals in 2025

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Indian companies are increasingly opting for demergers, with 29 deals valued at over $40 billion in 2025 alone, marking a 10-year high, as promoters and boards recognise that markets favour focused businesses over complex conglomerates.

Jim Sarbh: 'I'm Not Much Of A Watch Guy'

Jim Sarbh: 'I'm Not Much Of A Watch Guy'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'I do have a couple watches that I like very much, one my dad gave me. But I only wear it with a more formal kind of a look... Otherwise, in my day-to-day life, I don't wear a watch.'

Gang that 'lured and sold' girls in Rajasthan for marriage busted with help of 150 CCTVs

Gang that 'lured and sold' girls in Rajasthan for marriage busted with help of 150 CCTVs

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Lucknow Police have dismantled an inter-state gang involved in luring minor girls under false pretences and 'selling' them for marriage in Rajasthan, leading to three arrests and the recovery of two victims.

Illegal Liquor Worth Lakhs Seized; Smuggler Arrested

Illegal Liquor Worth Lakhs Seized; Smuggler Arrested

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, seized illegal liquor worth Rs 5.14 lakh from a pickup vehicle and arrested one alleged smuggler during a checking drive.

Couple, minor son held for killing DU prof over Bengal property

Couple, minor son held for killing DU prof over Bengal property

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Debosmita Paul, an assistant professor at Shivaji College, was found dead in her flat at Satyam Apartments in east Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave on June 3.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project reaches milestone, 3rd tunnel excavated in 5 months

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project reaches milestone, 3rd tunnel excavated in 5 months

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has achieved a significant milestone with the excavation of a mountain tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra, marking the third such achievement in the district within the last five months. This progress underscores the rapid construction pace in a geographically challenging section of the high-speed rail corridor.

Man Kills Son, Attempts Suicide After Spat With Wife

Man Kills Son, Attempts Suicide After Spat With Wife

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A man in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his four-year-old son by throwing him into the Yamuna river before attempting suicide, following a dispute with his wife.

Telangana CM Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Union Minister's Son

Telangana CM Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Union Minister's Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has directed the DGP to form special teams and expedite the investigation into the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The CM has sought an explanation for the delay in action despite the complaint being registered earlier.

Banks Push Loans Against Mutual Funds

Banks Push Loans Against Mutual Funds

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

LAMF allows investors to access liquidity while staying invested.

Telangana Police To Collaborate To Eradicate Drug Menace

Telangana Police To Collaborate To Eradicate Drug Menace

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Telangana's DGP C V Anand has directed the police force to collaborate and intensify efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in the state. The focus will be on advanced technology, tracing financial trails, and crushing foreign syndicates. The DGP also highlighted the need for educational institutions to take responsibility and report drug-related incidents.

Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal At Asha Bhosle's Funeral

Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal At Asha Bhosle's Funeral

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

April 12 was the day music truly died, as Asha Bhosle passed into the ages at the age of 92.

Patient With Liver Cancer Found Dead In Lucknow Hospital

Patient With Liver Cancer Found Dead In Lucknow Hospital

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A patient admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow was found dead in his hospital bed with his throat slit. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Court Rejects Police Custody For NCP Leader Vikas Lawande

Court Rejects Police Custody For NCP Leader Vikas Lawande

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A local court in Pune has remanded NCP (SP) spokesperson Vikas Lawande in judicial custody until June 6 over controversial statements he made about leaders of the Warkari sect. The court cited insufficient grounds for police remand. Police admitted to inadvertently mentioning the wrong crime number in an earlier reply opposing interim protection from arrest.

Erigaisi Emulates Vishy Anand With World Blitz Bronze

Erigaisi Emulates Vishy Anand With World Blitz Bronze

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Arjun Erigaisi is only the second Indian male player after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to win a World Blitz medal in the 'Open category'.

GCL: Vishy Anand rolls back years in win over Gukesh

GCL: Vishy Anand rolls back years in win over Gukesh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Fyers American Gambits survived some anxious moments before a last-gasp win on the 'Prodigy' board helped them overturn a deficit to seal a dramatic 10-8 victory against reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings on day three of the Global Chess League in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Two Arrested For Murder Of Three-Year-Old Girl In Jharkhand

Two Arrested For Murder Of Three-Year-Old Girl In Jharkhand

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Two men have been arrested in Jharkhand's Godda district for allegedly strangling a three-year-old girl and dumping her body in a well.

Smallcap Schemes Lead Mutual Fund Rally

Smallcap Schemes Lead Mutual Fund Rally

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Most actively-managed equity mutual fund schemes outperformed their benchmarks despite volatility across domestic equity markets during the past year.

The Importance Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

The Importance Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

Rediff.com29 May 2026

If you are feeling depressed, just watch this 15 year old on your TV! Your blues will fly away, exclaims Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How Lucknow Police Busted Kinnar Gang Targeting Women

How Lucknow Police Busted Kinnar Gang Targeting Women

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Lucknow Police have arrested three members of a kinnar (eunuch) gang accused of extorting money and valuables from women in markets and residential areas. The gang used intimidation tactics, including obscene behaviour, to pressure victims into handing over cash and jewellery.

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Eight Arrested In Narcotics Bust

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Eight Arrested In Narcotics Bust

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Jharkhand Police seized narcotics worth approximately Rs 50.30 lakh and arrested eight individuals across three districts in a coordinated operation targeting drug trafficking.

Congress, BJP Trade Accusations In Champawat Rape Case

Congress, BJP Trade Accusations In Champawat Rape Case

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Congress and BJP in Uttarakhand are engaged in a war of words over the alleged Champawat rape case, which police have now deemed a fabricated incident stemming from a long-standing dispute. Both parties accuse each other of political manipulation and attempting to tarnish the other's image.

Rhea Kapoor Shares First Glimpse of Sonam Kapoor's Newborn Son

Rhea Kapoor Shares First Glimpse of Sonam Kapoor's Newborn Son

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Rhea Kapoor shares the first glimpse of her sister Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's newborn baby boy, who arrived on March 29.

Crisil: India's Toll Collection Growth to Ease to 5-7% in FY27

Crisil: India's Toll Collection Growth to Ease to 5-7% in FY27

Rediff.com28 May 2026

India's toll collection growth is projected to moderate to 5-7 per cent year-on-year in FY27, a 150-200 basis points reduction, primarily due to the economic impact of the West Asia conflict and a slowdown in commercial traffic, according to Crisil Ratings.

Dev Anand Wanted To Make Hare Rama Hare Krishna Sequel

Dev Anand Wanted To Make Hare Rama Hare Krishna Sequel

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Dev Anand Wanted To Make Hare Rama Hare Krishna Sequel

Mahindra Unveils New ATV Designed For Security Forces

Mahindra Unveils New ATV Designed For Security Forces

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Described by Mahindra as a vehicle with "no excess" and "no ornamentation," this machine is a stark departure from the polished SUVs found on Indian roads. Instead, it is a high-capability tool engineered for the most punishing environments on Earth.