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Diamond Harbour Mount Stunning Comeback Against Rajasthan United

Diamond Harbour Mount Stunning Comeback Against Rajasthan United

Rediff.com4 days ago

Diamond Harbour FC recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat Rajasthan United FC 5-2 in the Indian Football League Championship, strengthening their position at the top of the table.

Karnataka Congress MLA Disqualified Following Murder Conviction

Karnataka Congress MLA Disqualified Following Murder Conviction

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has officially disqualified Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni after his conviction in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. Kulkarni is currently serving a life sentence.

Ex-Beed Collector Arrested Over Land Compensation Scam

Ex-Beed Collector Arrested Over Land Compensation Scam

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former Collector of Beed district, Avinash Pathak, has been arrested in connection with a Rs 241 crore land acquisition compensation scam. The arrest was made by a Special Investigation Team of the Beed police in Latur.

Delhi Jeweller Robbed Of Gold, Cash At Gunpoint

Delhi Jeweller Robbed Of Gold, Cash At Gunpoint

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A jeweller was robbed of gold jewellery, cash, and his scooter at gunpoint in east Delhi's Preet Vihar, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the victim was returning home from his jewellery shop.

Speeding Truck Kills Motorcyclist Near Amethi

Speeding Truck Kills Motorcyclist Near Amethi

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 30-year-old man died after a speeding truck hit his motorcycle near Mangouli village in Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained the truck and its driver, and the body has been sent for postmortem.

Delhi Government Orders Safety Audit Of Schools

Delhi Government Orders Safety Audit Of Schools

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi's Chief Minister has ordered a comprehensive audit of government schools to assess structural integrity, fire safety, and basic amenities after a surprise inspection revealed shortcomings.

Nagaland Opens Cultural Centre To Preserve Indigenous Heritage

Nagaland Opens Cultural Centre To Preserve Indigenous Heritage

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Nagaland Indigenous Tribes Cultural Resource Centre has been inaugurated in Kohima to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the state's indigenous tribes.

NCP Leader Rupali Chakankar Grilled Over Godman Links

NCP Leader Rupali Chakankar Grilled Over Godman Links

Rediff.com2 days ago

NCP leader Rupali Chakankar appeared before a special investigation team (SIT) for questioning regarding her alleged association with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who is under arrest in rape and sexual exploitation cases. Chakankar, who resigned as the state women's panel chief, has pledged full cooperation with the probe.

Shivraj Chouhan Condemns Murder Of BJP Leader's Assistant

Shivraj Chouhan Condemns Murder Of BJP Leader's Assistant

Rediff.com5 days ago

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has condemned the killing of a BJP leader's personal assistant in West Bengal, accusing the Trinamool Congress of resorting to violence after their electoral defeat.

Kabaddi Promoter Murder: Shooter Arrested In Joint Operation

Kabaddi Promoter Murder: Shooter Arrested In Joint Operation

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Punjab Police have arrested a shooter allegedly involved in the murder of kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh, also known as Rana Balachauria, from Agartala, Tripura.

Woman Dies After C-Section; Other Women Develop Complications

Woman Dies After C-Section; Other Women Develop Complications

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 22-year-old woman died after a C-section at a Kota hospital, while other women developed complications. Authorities claim the death was due to heart issues, not infection, and are investigating the cause of the complications.

UP police foil terror plot targeting key sites, two with ISI links held

UP police foil terror plot targeting key sites, two with ISI links held

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested two youths for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attacks at key installations in the state, acting on directions from Pakistan-linked operatives.

Haryana's Child Crime Rate Highest Among States: NCRB Data

Haryana's Child Crime Rate Highest Among States: NCRB Data

Rediff.com3 days ago

Congress leader Kumari Selja expresses concern over the NCRB report highlighting a surge in crimes against children in Haryana, urging the state government to take immediate action.

Neeru Dhanda Seventh As India's Medal Wait Continues

Neeru Dhanda Seventh As India's Medal Wait Continues

Rediff.com3 days ago

Neeru Dhanda finished seventh in the women's trap final at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, continuing India's medal drought in the competition. Despite a strong comeback in qualification, she was eliminated early in the final. Australia's Penny Smith won gold, setting a world record.

Indian Boxers Secure 27 Medals At Asian Youth Championships

Indian Boxers Secure 27 Medals At Asian Youth Championships

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian boxers have secured 27 medals at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships in Tashkent, with the U-15 girls securing 14 medals and the U-15 boys confirming 13 medals.

Delhi Murder Cases See Marginal Decline In 2024: NCRB

Delhi Murder Cases See Marginal Decline In 2024: NCRB

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi recorded a marginal decline in murder cases in 2024, with 504 incidents reported during the year as against 506 in 2023, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data 2024.

Formidables Advance To Bridge Championship Quarter-Finals

Formidables Advance To Bridge Championship Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Defending champions Formidables overcame early challenges to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the 9th All India Bridge Championship, defeating Miracles in the pre-quarter finals.

Sterlite Technologies To Boost US Manufacturing With $100 Million Investment

Sterlite Technologies To Boost US Manufacturing With $100 Million Investment

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sterlite Technologies plans to invest up to USD 100 million in the US to strengthen its manufacturing capacity for AI data centres and telecom customers.

Former Village Head Critically Injured In Kaushambi Shooting

Former Village Head Critically Injured In Kaushambi Shooting

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A former village head in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, was critically injured after being shot by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle during his morning walk.

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.

Speeding Tempo Injures Three Conservancy Workers In Mumbai

Speeding Tempo Injures Three Conservancy Workers In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Three conservancy workers were seriously injured in Powai, Mumbai, after being hit by a speeding tempo while working on a sewer. The driver has been booked for rash and negligent driving.

CBI Files Chargesheet Against AVJ Developers For Alleged Cheating

CBI Files Chargesheet Against AVJ Developers For Alleged Cheating

Rediff.com6 days ago

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against AVJ Developers, bank officials, and others for allegedly cheating financial institutions and homebuyers in Greater Noida.

Digital Access, Data Governance Remain Challenges For India's DPI

Digital Access, Data Governance Remain Challenges For India's DPI

Rediff.com5 days ago

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlights the challenges of digital access, data governance, interoperability, and cyber security in India's digital public infrastructure (DPI), despite its world-class scale.

Delhi Boy, 13, Found Strangled In Forest; Investigation On

Delhi Boy, 13, Found Strangled In Forest; Investigation On

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a forest in Delhi's Bhati Mines area, with police suspecting he was strangled. The boy had gone missing after going to the forest with a group to bury a dog. Family members and locals protested, demanding justice.

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Dies After Corruption Case Bail

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Dies After Corruption Case Bail

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead at his home in suspicious circumstances after securing bail in a corruption case. He was charged with taking a kickback on aircraft purchases for the national carrier and had allegedly admitted to bribing former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

US Calls For Openness, Security In AI Partnership With India

US Calls For Openness, Security In AI Partnership With India

Rediff.com4 days ago

A senior US official has emphasised the importance of openness and security in the development of artificial intelligence between India and the US, urging both nations to avoid dependencies on adversarial countries.

Vinesh Phogat Seeks Clarity On WFI Ineligibility

Vinesh Phogat Seeks Clarity On WFI Ineligibility

Rediff.com1 days ago

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat contests the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to bar her from competitions, asserting that international authorities have cleared her to compete.

Shiv Sena Leader Acquitted In Woman's Insult Case

Shiv Sena Leader Acquitted In Woman's Insult Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A sessions court in Mumbai acquitted a Shiv Sena-affiliated union leader in a 2015 case of allegedly insulting a woman hospital staffer's modesty, overturning a magistrate's verdict.

Four Held Over Shooting At Singer's Event Organiser's House

Four Held Over Shooting At Singer's Event Organiser's House

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Gurugram have arrested four individuals in connection with the shooting at the residence of Saurabh Yadav, event organiser for singer Rahul Fazilpuria. The arrested individuals are accused of providing logistical support to the shooters, who remain at large.

AFI Denies Formal Athletics Tie-Up With Russia

AFI Denies Formal Athletics Tie-Up With Russia

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has denied signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Russian athletics federation, amidst ongoing sanctions and the conflict in Ukraine.

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Drug Smuggler's Illegal Property

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Drug Smuggler's Illegal Property

Rediff.com7 days ago

Gurugram Police demolished an eight-story building allegedly used as a paying guest accommodation by convicted drug smuggler Satpal alias Kalu. The demolition was a joint effort with the municipal corporation, targeting properties acquired through drug trafficking proceeds. Authorities also demolished property illegally occupied by another alleged drug peddler.

UP Woman Kills Her Children, Then Herself After Dispute

UP Woman Kills Her Children, Then Herself After Dispute

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 25-year-old woman allegedly killed her two minor children before dying by suicide following a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, police said.

Kerala Police Bust Organ Donation Forgery Racket

Kerala Police Bust Organ Donation Forgery Racket

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Kochi have arrested five individuals and conducted raids following a tip-off about a racket allegedly providing forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into possible links to other states.

Kathua Murder Case Cracked: Accused Arrested Within 24 Hours

Kathua Murder Case Cracked: Accused Arrested Within 24 Hours

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.

Probe Launched After Drone Spotted Over ISRO Campus

Probe Launched After Drone Spotted Over ISRO Campus

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after an unmanned aerial vehicle was allegedly spotted flying over the ISRO's ISITE campus, a designated 'No Drone Zone'. The incident occurred on May 2, prompting a complaint by a CISF sub-inspector.

Guntas Kaur Sandhu To Lead India At Queen Sirikit Cup

Guntas Kaur Sandhu To Lead India At Queen Sirikit Cup

Rediff.com6 days ago

Guntas Kaur Sandhu will lead the Indian team at the Queen Sirikit Cup, a prestigious Asia-Pacific amateur team championship in Indonesia.

Hearing Deferred In Sanjay Singh Model Code Violation Case

Hearing Deferred In Sanjay Singh Model Code Violation Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A special MP-MLA court in Sultanpur deferred the hearing in a model code of conduct violation case involving AAP leader Sanjay Singh due to the investigating officer's absence. The next hearing is scheduled for May 14.

Netradyne Buys Moove To Boost European Operations

Netradyne Buys Moove To Boost European Operations

Rediff.com7 days ago

AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions provider Netradyne has acquired European fleet intelligence and connected mobility company Moove Connected Mobility for an undisclosed sum.

Minor Girls Rescued After Abduction From Beed District

Minor Girls Rescued After Abduction From Beed District

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Maharashtra have rescued two minor girl cousins from Uttar Pradesh, a month after they were abducted from the Beed district. The main accused was apprehended in UP after a coordinated interstate operation.