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Kharat spoke to Shinde? Fadnavis orders probe into CDR leak

Kharat spoke to Shinde? Fadnavis orders probe into CDR leak

Rediff.com4 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the leak of call data records in the Ashok Kharat case and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate Kharat's assets.

Politicians Under Fire Over Alleged Links to Accused Godman

Politicians Under Fire Over Alleged Links to Accused Godman

Rediff.com6 days ago

Activist Anjali Damania alleges phone calls between Maharashtra politicians and a rape-accused godman, sparking controversy and raising questions about their connections.

Bus Crash in Chhindwara: 10 Killed, Many Injured

Bus Crash in Chhindwara: 10 Killed, Many Injured

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

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

NTPC Green Energy and Nxtra Data to Collaborate on Renewable Energy Solutions

NTPC Green Energy and Nxtra Data to Collaborate on Renewable Energy Solutions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Nxtra Data have signed an agreement to explore renewable energy project opportunities for Nxtra's data centres across India.

IMD Forecast: Cooler, Wetter April Ahead

IMD Forecast: Cooler, Wetter April Ahead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

'During the hot season (April to June), above-normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, except in some regions of Maharashtra and Telangana, where minimum temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal,' IMD said.

NASA's Moon Rocket Ready For Launch: Artemis II Countdown Begins At Kennedy

NASA's Moon Rocket Ready For Launch: Artemis II Countdown Begins At Kennedy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The glimpses from NASA's Artemis II mission capture a historic moment -- preparations for humanity's return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo 17 Moon landing in 1972.

Dhruv Sitwala shines at CCI Snooker Classic with a 4-0 victory

Dhruv Sitwala shines at CCI Snooker Classic with a 4-0 victory

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Dhruv Sitwala showcased his snooker skills with a dominant 4-0 victory at the CCI Snooker Classic, while other players also secured wins in their respective matches.

10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Bus Crash

10 Killed, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Bus Crash

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

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.

Job Promise Turns Sour: Three Booked for Alleged Cheating and Assault in Bhadohi

Job Promise Turns Sour: Three Booked for Alleged Cheating and Assault in Bhadohi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Three individuals, including the brother of a former BSP district president, have been booked in Bhadohi for allegedly defrauding a man with promises of a government job and subsequently threatening him.

Delhi Man Dies After Being Run Over by Excavator; Family Alleges Negligence

Delhi Man Dies After Being Run Over by Excavator; Family Alleges Negligence

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 27-year-old man was killed after being run over by an excavator in Delhi's Shakurpur area. The driver has been arrested, and the family alleges negligence.

AI, 3-Language Rule in CBSE Curriculum

AI, 3-Language Rule in CBSE Curriculum

Rediff.com6 days ago

Art education, physical education and wellbeing, vocational education and interdisciplinary studies will be compulsory.

Unseasonal Rain Puts Wheat Crop At Risk

Unseasonal Rain Puts Wheat Crop At Risk

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Unseasonal rainfall could damage standing wheat crops, especially late-sown fields nearing maturity and grain-filling stages.

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

Rediff.com7 days ago

For engineers across the country, the Oracle job cuts served as a rude reminder of what the AI era has in store for the tech world.

LPG Ships Clear Hormuz, India Supply Stable

LPG Ships Clear Hormuz, India Supply Stable

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

18 Indian-flagged vessels with 485 Indian seafarers still remain in the western Persian Gulf region

Easter Weekend Travel Picks Up

Easter Weekend Travel Picks Up

Rediff.com6 days ago

As temperatures rise, travellers are increasingly gravitating towards cooler climates, driving demand for hill stations such as Mussoorie, Munnar, Varkala, Ooty and Kodaikanal.

China Snaps Up Iran Oil, India Misses

China Snaps Up Iran Oil, India Misses

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian refiners have access to only limited Iranian volumes compared with Russian oil, and even the barrels on offer come with 'too many hassles'.

Delhi Police Investigate Murder After Teenager's Body Found in Park

Delhi Police Investigate Murder After Teenager's Body Found in Park

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The body of a 17-year-old boy, identified as Zaid, was discovered in a park in the New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi. Police have launched a murder investigation and are exploring all possible angles, including personal enmity and the victim's past involvement in criminal activities.

DGCA Gets New Chief After Turbulent Year

DGCA Gets New Chief After Turbulent Year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Events from mid-2025 to early 2026 exposed deeper systemic concerns for India's aviation safety architecture.

IPL 2026, GT vs RR preview: All eyes on Sooryavanshi as Royals battle with Titans in Ahmedabad

IPL 2026, GT vs RR preview: All eyes on Sooryavanshi as Royals battle with Titans in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 days ago

A preview of the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, focusing on key players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the challenges both teams face.

IPL 2026: GT vs RR: Royals snatch thrilling last-ball win over GT

IPL 2026: GT vs RR: Royals snatch thrilling last-ball win over GT

Rediff.com5 days ago

In a nail-biting encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals edged out Gujarat Titans by just six runs, posting 210/6 and holding their nerve as GT fell short at 204/8 in 20 overs

Rhino In Class: Assam's Wildlife Lesson

Rhino In Class: Assam's Wildlife Lesson

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

'Now when I see the forest, I don't just see trees -- I see a home that we must protect.'

Deadly Bus Collision in Chhindwara Claims 10 Lives

Deadly Bus Collision in Chhindwara Claims 10 Lives

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A head-on collision between a bus and a pick-up vehicle in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in 10 fatalities and 31 injuries. The bus was returning from a public function attended by the chief minister.

The Clock In Islamabad Is Ticking. And The World Is Watching Anxiously...

The Clock In Islamabad Is Ticking. And The World Is Watching Anxiously...

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The delegations from the US and Iran head to Islamabad on Friday, carrying a ceasefire that is already fraying, a Strait that is technically open and practically closed, and a negotiating agenda that would challenge even parties actually negotiating in good faith, which these groups are not. Prem Panicker continues his must read blog on the Iran War.

Employee Dies After Fall From Gurugram Building

Employee Dies After Fall From Gurugram Building

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A private company employee died after falling from the fifth floor of a building in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, including the possibility of intoxication.

Jharkhand Police Nab Nine PLFI Rebels in Vehicle Torching Case

Jharkhand Police Nab Nine PLFI Rebels in Vehicle Torching Case

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested nine rebels linked to the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) in connection with the torching of vehicles used in road construction in Simdega district.

Rajasthan Man Dies After Attack by Mosque Caretaker: What Sparked the Tragedy?

Rajasthan Man Dies After Attack by Mosque Caretaker: What Sparked the Tragedy?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A man in Rajasthan's Tonk district died from burn injuries after being set ablaze by a mosque caretaker following a verbal argument.

OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu Resigns - Company Updates India Operations

OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu Resigns - Company Updates India Operations

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Robin Liu steps down as India CEO of OnePlus. The company shares key updates on its India operations and future strategy. Here's what it means for the brand and market.

Balrampur Petrol Pump Assault: Authorities Investigate Attack on Man and Mother

Balrampur Petrol Pump Assault: Authorities Investigate Attack on Man and Mother

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Authorities in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, have launched an inquiry after a man and his elderly mother were allegedly assaulted at a petrol pump. A video of the incident went viral, prompting swift action from local officials.

The Bow Wow Special Bollywood Quiz

The Bow Wow Special Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Goldman Cuts India Market Outlook

Goldman Cuts India Market Outlook

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Goldman Sachs has materially lowered its earnings growth forecast for Indian companies by a cumulative 9 percentage points over the next two years.

Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Was Reading From Washington's Script

Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Was Reading From Washington's Script

Rediff.com1 days ago

By all available indications, the White House drafted a face-saving note and handed it, ready-made, to Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was supposed to then post it in the guise of a plea urging Trump to extend the deadline by two weeks 'to allow diplomacy to run its course'. Trump would then graciously accept Pakistan's 'request' and declare a ceasefire. Sharif dutifully posted the message on X. Except that he, or whoever was handling the account, forgot to delete the tell-tale first line visible in the edit history: 'Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X'. Prem Panicker's must read blog on the Iran War.

Fugitive Gangster Deported and Arrested in Punjab for Triple Murder and Drug Trafficking

Fugitive Gangster Deported and Arrested in Punjab for Triple Murder and Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A fugitive gangster wanted in connection with a triple murder and narcotics trafficking cases has been deported and arrested in Punjab, India, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against cross-border organised crime.

US Eyes Iran Assault: High Risks Ahead

US Eyes Iran Assault: High Risks Ahead

Rediff.com4 days ago

Although extensive air attacks have been carried out to destroy most of Iran's defence capabilities, the latter's resilience and sustenance during the war clearly indicate that the US landing force would encounter severe resistance in the operation, explains Commodore Venugopal Vengalil (retd).

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Atanu Chakraborty Flags Governance Gaps at HDFC Bank

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

'My resignation is a larger governance and governance-plus kind of an issue, which the board of directors of the bank should be introspecting.'

Gold Reserves Drop Hit Forex Reserves

Gold Reserves Drop Hit Forex Reserves

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The contraction in total reserves was driven by a fall in gold reserves, which dropped $13.49 billion to $117.19 billion during the reported week.

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Thailand: Always A Place To Return To

Rediff.com2 days ago

Discovering the stunning land of breathtaking temples.

Pilots Told To Refuse Unsafe Flights: No VVIP Pressure: DGCA Cracks Down

Pilots Told To Refuse Unsafe Flights: No VVIP Pressure: DGCA Cracks Down

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers are responsible for planning and conducting flights, and these decisions must rely on technical judgment rather than external influence.

How Much Did Dhurandhar Movies Cost?

How Much Did Dhurandhar Movies Cost?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Despite improvisations, the final film remains about 95 to 96 percent faithful to Aditya Dhar's original script.

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Trump may strike. He may announce productive talks and extend again. He may do both at the same time. Iran will not open the Strait on someone else's terms, so no matter what happens, that problem will remain unsolved. And the IRGC will still be collecting its $2 million toll from every ship bold enough to ask permission to pass.

VP Radhakrishnan to Attend IIM Ranchi Convocation, Launch VR Case Repository

VP Radhakrishnan to Attend IIM Ranchi Convocation, Launch VR Case Repository

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the 15th convocation of IIM Ranchi, where he will award medals to outstanding students and launch a virtual reality case repository.