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RTI can't be used to get spouse's income details: HC

RTI can't be used to get spouse's income details: HC

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Delhi High Court has ruled that an individual cannot obtain details of their spouse's income from authorities by filing an application under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Over 3,000 Kg Poppy Husk Seized In Madhya Pradesh

Over 3,000 Kg Poppy Husk Seized In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Central Narcotics Bureau (CBN) in Madhya Pradesh seized over 3,000 kilograms of poppy husk from a truck in Ratlam district, where it was being smuggled under a cover of potato chips.

AI Impact: Scientific Paper Submissions Surge, Quality Dips

AI Impact: Scientific Paper Submissions Surge, Quality Dips

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A new study reveals a significant increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific paper submissions since the release of ChatGPT, accompanied by a decline in writing quality. The research, focusing on submissions to the journal Organization Science, highlights the strain on the peer-review system and questions the benefits of AI for non-native English speakers and new field entrants.

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Delhi Police Arrest Truck Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the deaths of two cousins returning home from an IPL match. The accused, identified as Tuntun alias Titu, was apprehended in Bihar after an investigation involving CCTV footage and technical surveillance.

Odisha Education Officers Arrested In Harassment Case

Odisha Education Officers Arrested In Harassment Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Odisha Police have arrested two education department officers and a school teacher in Bargarh district for allegedly sexually harassing a woman, leading to legal and administrative action.

Search On After Cow Killed, Suspected Leopard Attack In Kerala

Search On After Cow Killed, Suspected Leopard Attack In Kerala

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Forest Department in Palakkad, Kerala, has launched a search operation following the suspected killing of a cow by a leopard in Kanjikode. The incident occurred near forest land, prompting officials to investigate and consider further measures like camera traps and cage traps.

Man Killed in Leopard Attack in Indian Village; Authorities Order Capture

Man Killed in Leopard Attack in Indian Village; Authorities Order Capture

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A man was killed by a leopard in a village near Pauri, Uttarakhand, India. Forest officials have been ordered to capture the animal following protests from villagers.

Fake Currency Worth Rs 2.38 Lakh Seized; Two Arrested

Fake Currency Worth Rs 2.38 Lakh Seized; Two Arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two men were arrested in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, and counterfeit currency notes with a face value of Rs 2.38 lakh were seized from them, police said.

Heavy rains, hailstorm wreak havoc in Bengaluru; 10 dead

Heavy rains, hailstorm wreak havoc in Bengaluru; 10 dead

Rediff.com6 days ago

Heavy rains in Bengaluru resulted in ten fatalities due to wall collapses, electrocution, and structural damage. The storm uprooted trees, flooded key areas, and disrupted traffic, prompting authorities to issue a rain alert for the next three days.

Maharashtra Police Seize Illegal Sand Mining Equipment In Beed

Maharashtra Police Seize Illegal Sand Mining Equipment In Beed

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Maharashtra's Beed district conducted a raid on sand mafia in Georai tehsil, seizing equipment and vehicles worth Rs 13 lakh.

Power bank catches fire in IndiGo plane at Chandigarh airport; all evacuated

Power bank catches fire in IndiGo plane at Chandigarh airport; all evacuated

Rediff.com20 hours ago

An IndiGo flight was evacuated at Chandigarh airport after a passenger's power bank caught fire. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, and no major injuries were reported.

Delhi Judicial Services Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide

Delhi Judicial Services Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi Judicial Services official, identified as Aman Kumar Sharma, has allegedly died by suicide in the Safdarjung area of Delhi, according to police reports.

Jharkhand Woman Missing For Two Decades To Return Home

Jharkhand Woman Missing For Two Decades To Return Home

Rediff.com4 days ago

A woman who went missing nearly two decades ago is set to reunite with her family in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district. Kabali Devi, now 58, disappeared from her home around 20 years ago, prompting her husband to remarry. She is currently residing at Asha Bhavan in Kozhikode, Kerala, and her son has expressed a strong desire to bring her back home.

Odisha govt slaps Rs 233 crore penalty on Vedanta for 'illegal' water extraction

Odisha govt slaps Rs 233 crore penalty on Vedanta for 'illegal' water extraction

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Odisha government has issued a notice to Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Jharsuguda, demanding 233.11 crore for allegedly extracting over 30 lakh cubic metres of water monthly from the Bheden river system without authorisation between May 2025 and April 2026, a charge the company denies, claiming compliance with existing agreements.

US Secret Service confirms shooting near White House

US Secret Service confirms shooting near White House

Rediff.com1 days ago

The US Secret Service shot an armed individual involved in a shooting incident near the White House, prompting a warning for the public to avoid the area. A juvenile bystander was also injured during the incident.

Three Abandoned Children Rescued In Maharashtra's Thane District

Three Abandoned Children Rescued In Maharashtra's Thane District

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Dombivli, Maharashtra, rescued three young children found abandoned on the roadside. The children, aged 3 to 4, were discovered near a bungalow and have been placed in a child care centre while authorities investigate their origins and circumstances.

Malad SRA Project Scam: More Developers Allege Cheating

Malad SRA Project Scam: More Developers Allege Cheating

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Mumbai police have recorded statements from four developers in connection with a cheating case related to the Malad Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project, after it was revealed that two directors of a real estate firm allegedly defrauded them.

Woman Rescued After Climbing Mobile Tower In Noida Sector 63

Woman Rescued After Climbing Mobile Tower In Noida Sector 63

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 19-year-old woman was safely rescued after climbing a mobile tower in Noida's Sector 63. Police and fire department teams responded swiftly, bringing her down using a hydraulic platform. The woman, who was reportedly under mental distress due to family issues, is now undergoing counselling.

Mumbai To Host Celebrity Cricket Match For Fitness Awareness

Mumbai To Host Celebrity Cricket Match For Fitness Awareness

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai is set to host a friendly cricket match between GST, Customs officers, and actors to promote fitness and sportsmanship, organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Indian Boxers' Games Hopes In Doubt After Omission

Indian Boxers' Games Hopes In Doubt After Omission

Rediff.com4 days ago

Forty Indian boxers face uncertainty after being omitted from the Sports Authority of India's sanction letter for the national camp, jeopardising their participation in the Commonwealth and Asian Games selection process.

Uttarakhand Police Rescue Char Dham Tourists After Assault

Uttarakhand Police Rescue Char Dham Tourists After Assault

Rediff.com2 days ago

Uttarakhand Police rescued a group of Char Dham tourists after they were allegedly harassed and physically assaulted by their travel guide near a food joint in Pauri Garhwal. The Delhi-based group had booked their pilgrimage through an online agency and faced issues with the guide's behaviour throughout their journey.

Police Investigate Child Marriage, Sexual Exploitation In Hamirpur

Police Investigate Child Marriage, Sexual Exploitation In Hamirpur

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, are investigating a case of alleged child marriage and sexual exploitation after hospital staff raised concerns during a medical examination of two girls.

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has provided financial assistance for India's participation in the IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship in Ireland, supporting players like Sourav Kothari and Pankaj Advani.

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has provided financial assistance for India's participation in the IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship in Ireland, supporting players like Sourav Kothari and Pankaj Advani.

How Microplastics Contribute To Global Warming

How Microplastics Contribute To Global Warming

Rediff.com1 days ago

A new study suggests that airborne micro- and nanoplastic particles may contribute to global warming, potentially accounting for over 16 per cent of the impact of black carbon.

Alert issued after high UV radiation recorded across Kerala

Alert issued after high UV radiation recorded across Kerala

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

High levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation have been recorded across Kerala, prompting warnings from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid prolonged exposure, especially during peak hours.

Two Arrested With Ivory Worth 1.5 Cr In Uttarakhand

Two Arrested With Ivory Worth 1.5 Cr In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force and the Forest Department have arrested two suspected wildlife smugglers with ivory worth Rs 1.5 crore in Udham Singh Nagar district.

J-K seminary declared unlawful after 17 alumni join terrorist ranks

J-K seminary declared unlawful after 17 alumni join terrorist ranks

Rediff.com7 days ago

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have declared Darul Uloom Jamia Sirajul Uloom an unlawful entity under the UAPA, following allegations that several of its alumni joined terrorist groups. The institution denies any links to banned organisations.

Bengaluru Nursing Student Death: Police Investigate Suicide Claim

Bengaluru Nursing Student Death: Police Investigate Suicide Claim

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Bengaluru are investigating the death of a 19-year-old nursing student from Kerala, who was found dead in his hostel room. While initial reports suggest suicide, the student's father suspects foul play and has alleged drug use among roommates and humiliation by a teacher.

Mumbai Police Form Sit To Investigate Fake Birth Certificates

Mumbai Police Form Sit To Investigate Fake Birth Certificates

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Mumbai Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate cases of alleged fake birth certificates obtained through forged documents in the city.

Pakistan Navy Rescues Crew Of Stranded Indian Vessel

Pakistan Navy Rescues Crew Of Stranded Indian Vessel

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Pakistan Navy provided humanitarian assistance to the crew of an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel stranded in the Arabian Sea after receiving a request from Mumbai authorities.

Remand Prisoner Commits Suicide In Kerala Jail

Remand Prisoner Commits Suicide In Kerala Jail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A remand prisoner, Sarath Prasad, lodged at the Alappuzha District Jail, was found dead in his cell on Sunday, in what police suspect is a suicide. He had been arrested for allegedly attacking a doctor and was remanded to the jail on Friday. An investigation is underway.

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla announced the state government's plans to form an interim council for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and highlighted key achievements and future priorities across various sectors during the Budget Session.

Five Arrested For Running IPL Betting Racket In Delhi

Five Arrested For Running IPL Betting Racket In Delhi

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Delhi Police busted an online betting racket on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, arresting five people from the Vivekanand Camp area. The accused were caught betting on a match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. Laptops, mobile phones, and cash were seized, and further investigation is underway.

Banks Advised To Use RBI's AI Tool To Combat Cyber Fraud

Banks Advised To Use RBI's AI Tool To Combat Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com5 days ago

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju has urged banks to adopt the MuleHunter AI tool developed by RBI to identify and prevent mule accounts used in cyber financial frauds. The meeting also discussed 'Operation Octopus' by Hyderabad Police and emphasised coordinated efforts and intelligence sharing.

Six Arrested For Illegal Hunting In Telangana Forests

Six Arrested For Illegal Hunting In Telangana Forests

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Six individuals, including a professional shooter, have been arrested in Telangana for illegally hunting wild animals using airguns in the Shadnagar and Makthal forest areas.

RJD MLA Osama Sahab Booked For Land Grabbing

RJD MLA Osama Sahab Booked For Land Grabbing

Rediff.com2 days ago

RJD MLA Osama Sahab has been booked for allegedly grabbing land in Bihar's Siwan district. The police conducted a raid and have initiated further legal action.

Three Arrested, Heroin Seized In J-K Drug Bust

Three Arrested, Heroin Seized In J-K Drug Bust

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district arrested three alleged drug peddlers and recovered 202 grams of heroin from their possession.

Bombay HC Upholds Denial Of Autorickshaw Permit To 26/11 Accused

Bombay HC Upholds Denial Of Autorickshaw Permit To 26/11 Accused

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Bombay High Court has upheld the police's decision to deny a clearance certificate to Fahim Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 terror attack case, preventing him from driving an autorickshaw for livelihood, citing public safety and national security concerns.

Hyderabad Couple Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

Hyderabad Couple Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com3 days ago

A newly married couple were found dead in their Hyderabad home in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.