News for 'August 15'

MI to release Hardik? Bumrah should lead, says Manjrekar

MI to release Hardik? Bumrah should lead, says Manjrekar

Rediff.com2 minutes ago

Amid speculation of Hardik Pandya's release from Mumbai Indians following a disappointing IPL 2026, Sanjay Manjrekar has urged MI to replace Hardik with Jasprit Bumrah as captain.

Bengaluru: Three Arrested For Illegal Deer Antler Sale

Bengaluru: Three Arrested For Illegal Deer Antler Sale

Rediff.com4 minutes ago

Bengaluru police arrested three individuals for allegedly selling deer antlers, a violation of the Wildlife Protection Act. The accused confessed to intending to earn large sums of money from the illegal sale.

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Rediff.com19 minutes ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who had been absconding for three months in connection with the alleged abduction and assault of an on-duty excise department staffer.

India Launches Initiatives To Boost 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

India Launches Initiatives To Boost 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

Rediff.com22 minutes ago

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched three nationwide engagement initiatives, including a reel-making contest, to build momentum for Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Rediff.com25 minutes ago

Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar expressed concern over the increasing frequency of gang-rape incidents in the state, attributing it to growing social tolerance and calling for stricter implementation of laws and a change in mindset.

Why didn't austerity wisdom emerge during election campaigns?: Raj Thackeray blasts Modi

Why didn't austerity wisdom emerge during election campaigns?: Raj Thackeray blasts Modi

Rediff.com26 minutes ago

MNS president Raj Thackeray questions the fuel consumption during recent election campaigns, asking if austerity measures are only meant for the common people.

Kerala Congress To Reinvestigate Alleged Assault By CM's Gunmen

Kerala Congress To Reinvestigate Alleged Assault By CM's Gunmen

Rediff.com28 minutes ago

Congress MLA-elect A D Thomas has said strong action would be taken over the alleged assault on party workers, including himself, by gunmen of then CM Pinarayi Vijayan during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas, after the UDF government assumes charge.

Fuel price hike on cards? Puri says oil companies are losing Rs 1,000 cr a day

Fuel price hike on cards? Puri says oil companies are losing Rs 1,000 cr a day

Rediff.com28 minutes ago

India possesses two months of fuel stockpiles and faces no supply concerns despite global energy disruptions, according to Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. However, state-run fuel retailers are incurring losses of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in a single quarter due to elevated crude prices and unchanged retail fuel prices, raising questions about the sustainability of these losses.

Higher input costs, price hikes may play spoilsport for HUL

Higher input costs, price hikes may play spoilsport for HUL

Rediff.com36 minutes ago

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) exceeded consensus estimates in Q4FY26, driven by lower overheads and 6 per cent consolidated volume growth. However, the company anticipates further price hikes to counter an expected 8-10 per cent material cost inflation, while maintaining a mid-term margin guidance of 22.5-23.5 per cent.

Govt Not Complacent, More Reforms In The Pipeline: Shaktikanta Das

Govt Not Complacent, More Reforms In The Pipeline: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com40 minutes ago

'Policy consistency combined with timely and calibrated reforms are expected to ensure that India not only maintains macroeconomic stability, but also emerges as a globally competitive and inclusive economy.'

NEET-UG 2026 Scrapped: What Students Must Do Now

NEET-UG 2026 Scrapped: What Students Must Do Now

Rediff.com46 minutes ago

Based on the official NTA statement and government directives issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, here is a guide for students and parents about what they can do now.

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Rediff.com49 minutes ago

Abhishek Bachchan expresses his desire to see MS Dhoni play in the European T20 Premier League, highlighting the league's commitment to quality cricket and nurturing local talent.

Are You Ready For Shekhar Suman 2.0?

Are You Ready For Shekhar Suman 2.0?

Rediff.com50 minutes ago

'Shekhar Tonite will critique the government, but it will not hit out. The show will nudge and point out what can be done better to bring change.'

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Rediff.com57 minutes ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 44-year-old man, identified as Mohit Sharma, who is alleged to be the kingpin of an inter-state temple theft operation. Sharma, wanted in multiple cases across Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka, specialised in stealing silver idols and donation articles from temples.

CBI Nabs Three In Rs 13 Lakh Punjab Bribery Case

CBI Nabs Three In Rs 13 Lakh Punjab Bribery Case

Rediff.com59 minutes ago

The CBI arrested two middlemen and another person in a Rs 13-lakh bribery case involving senior officers of the Punjab Vigilance department, following a late-night raid and chase.

Dalit Youths Beaten For Drinking Water At Wedding

Dalit Youths Beaten For Drinking Water At Wedding

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Two Dalit youths were allegedly beaten up and subjected to casteist slurs for drinking water from a pot during a wedding ceremony in Gaulapur area of Haldwani, police said.

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Abhishek Sharma Leads IPL 2026 MVPI

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the IPL 2026 MVPI table, highlighting a worrying trend where batters overwhelmingly dominate the top positions and only one bowler features in the top 20. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 54.

Rival Groups Clash Over Tree-Cutting, Seven Killed In Pakistan

Rival Groups Clash Over Tree-Cutting, Seven Killed In Pakistan

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A gunfight between rival groups over a tree-cutting dispute in northwest Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and injuries to three others.

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Delhi Police have registered two FIRs in connection with the killing of a stray dog in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi. The cases involve a security guard accused of killing the dog and an animal activist accused of assaulting the guard.

Himanta Biswa Sarma: From AASU to BJP's Northeast face

Himanta Biswa Sarma: From AASU to BJP's Northeast face

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma's return as Assam's Chief Minister underscores the BJP's increasing dominance in the northeast, marked by both development and divisive policies.

Saif Ali Khan: 'Life Has Been Very, Very Good To Me'

Saif Ali Khan: 'Life Has Been Very, Very Good To Me'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'What I want right now in life is more of the same. I just want to do good work and balance it very well with living my life with my family and friends and travel.'

Conrad Sangma Calls For Action After Northeast Woman Assaulted In Delhi

Conrad Sangma Calls For Action After Northeast Woman Assaulted In Delhi

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has expressed his concern over the alleged assault of a woman from the Northeast in Delhi and called for stringent legal action against the accused.

Youth's Suicide Attempt Turns Out To Be A Hoax

Youth's Suicide Attempt Turns Out To Be A Hoax

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A 22-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh triggered a massive search operation after leaving a suicide note and belongings on a bridge, only to be found safe at home later. He confessed to faking his suicide due to family tensions and mental stress.

Why Bombay HC Is Concerned About Child Custody Case

Why Bombay HC Is Concerned About Child Custody Case

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Bombay High Court has expressed concern over a mother's possessiveness in denying her estranged husband visitation rights to their child, emphasising the importance of both parents in a child's life.

Jharkhand Jewellery Store Robbed At Gunpoint

Jharkhand Jewellery Store Robbed At Gunpoint

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A jewellery store in Jharkhand's Deoghar district was allegedly robbed by four armed men who held the owner at gunpoint, making off with gold, silver, and cash worth over Rs 7.7 lakh.

Maharashtra Minister Accuses AIMIM Leader Over Shelter To Accused

Maharashtra Minister Accuses AIMIM Leader Over Shelter To Accused

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has accused AIMIM corporator Matin Patel of double standards for allegedly harbouring Nida Khan, who is accused in a Nashik TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case.

Sanatana Dharma divides people, must be abolished: Udhayanidhi

Sanatana Dharma divides people, must be abolished: Udhayanidhi

Rediff.com1 hour ago

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his call for the abolition of Sanatana Dharma, claiming it divides people, during his maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He also addressed concerns regarding the positioning of the Tamil invocation song in government events.

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Priyanka Chopra, Jaideep Ahlawat In Mira Nair's Amrita Sher-Gil Film

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Mira Nair is bringing Amrita Sher-Gil's life and art to the big screen in her new film Amri.

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The world watches the Met Gala for the celebrities and the couture. But, for the last few years, one Indian brand from Kerala has quietly been creating the carpet that fashion's biggest stars pose on.

Weight Loss Drugs May Alter Your Brain

Weight Loss Drugs May Alter Your Brain

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A new study suggests that newer oral weight loss drugs may do more than suppress appetite, potentially altering brain circuits that control motivation and reward, impacting how one experiences pleasure.

Two Murder Suspects Injured In Odisha Police Encounter

Two Murder Suspects Injured In Odisha Police Encounter

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Two individuals wanted in connection with a murder case sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with police in Odisha's Jharsuguda district. The encounter occurred near Karlakhaman Government School in the Saguan forest area. The injured suspects have been identified as Sunil Mahananda and Chand Banchhor, who were allegedly involved in the murder of a man in the Belpahar police station area.

Supreme Court To Hear ED's Plea Against Anup Majee's Anticipatory Bail

Supreme Court To Hear ED's Plea Against Anup Majee's Anticipatory Bail

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Anup Majee, director of a private firm, in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal coal excavation and pilferage.

NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 cancelled over paper leak, CBI probe ordered

NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 cancelled over paper leak, CBI probe ordered

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam, held on May 3, following allegations of a paper leak. The government has ordered a CBI inquiry into the matter, and the exam will be re-conducted on a later date.

Teenager Ends Life At Women's Shelter In Uttar Pradesh

Teenager Ends Life At Women's Shelter In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 17-year-old girl died by suicide at a 'One Stop Centre' in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, after her parents refused to take her back following her running away with her boyfriend.

Two Juveniles Held In Delhi Stabbing Case

Two Juveniles Held In Delhi Stabbing Case

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Delhi Police have apprehended two juveniles in connection with the stabbing of two people in northeast Delhi's Gokalpuri area over an old dispute.

Delhi To Establish Anti-Narcotics Task Force Police Station

Delhi To Establish Anti-Narcotics Task Force Police Station

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Delhi is set to establish its first dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) police station as part of a broader initiative to make the city drug-free by 2027, according to LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

CBI To Investigate Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

CBI To Investigate Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The counsel for one of the arrested individuals, Raj Singh, has welcomed the CBI probe and criticised the West Bengal Police's handling of the arrest.

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Aamir Khan's upcoming film, aims to shed light on the 1952-1953 India-Pakistan series, which occurred just five years after Partition and marked Pakistan's first official Test series.

Man And Sister-In-Law Detained In UP Woman's Death

Man And Sister-In-Law Detained In UP Woman's Death

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A man and his sister-in-law have been detained in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found at her home in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh.

Sakshi Malik backs Vinesh Phogat in comeback row with WFI

Sakshi Malik backs Vinesh Phogat in comeback row with WFI

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Sakshi Malik backed Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of India, urging authorities to let the new mother resume her wrestling career.