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Federation Cup Athletics To Serve As Asian U23 Championships Trial

Federation Cup Athletics To Serve As Asian U23 Championships Trial

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Competition in Ranchi will serve as the selection trial for the Asian U23 Athletics Championships. Athletes aged 20-22 are eligible, and the event also serves as a qualifier for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Drug Peddler Arrested In Nuh, Banned Drugs Seized

Drug Peddler Arrested In Nuh, Banned Drugs Seized

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Nuh police arrested a drug peddler allegedly selling banned drugs from his shop, recovering cough syrup, narcotic capsules, and cash.

Outrage After Ambedkar Picture Desecrated In Aligarh

Outrage After Ambedkar Picture Desecrated In Aligarh

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Aligarh have booked a man for allegedly desecrating a picture of B R Ambedkar and sharing a video of the act on social media, leading to protests.

Piramal Pharma looks to return on growth path

Piramal Pharma looks to return on growth path

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Piramal Pharma anticipates a significant turnaround in financial year 2026-27 (FY27), projecting early-to-mid teens revenue expansion and a sharp improvement in profitability, driven by improved business momentum, new product acquisitions, and structural tailwinds.

Cognizant to spend up to $320 million on AI-led restructuring, workforce impacted

Cognizant to spend up to $320 million on AI-led restructuring, workforce impacted

Rediff.com8 May 2026

IT services giant Cognizant is embarking on a significant AI-led restructuring programme, Project Leap, involving an investment of up to $320 million, which will lead to workforce reductions across geographies and a strategic shift towards AI capabilities to boost productivity and margins.

Youth Climbs Mobile Tower, Accuses Police Of Harassment

Youth Climbs Mobile Tower, Accuses Police Of Harassment

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A youth in Shahjahanpur climbed a mobile tower and threatened to jump, alleging police harassment following his brother's elopement. Police have booked a reporter for allegedly inducing the act and abetting suicide.

Penguin denies publishing Gen Naravane's book; FIR lodged

Penguin denies publishing Gen Naravane's book; FIR lodged

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has clarified that it holds the exclusive publishing rights to General Manoj Mukund Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny,' amid reports of unauthorized copies circulating. The publisher emphasized that the book has not been officially released and warned against copyright infringement.

How BBMB Is Meeting Water And Power Needs Of Partner States

How BBMB Is Meeting Water And Power Needs Of Partner States

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has lauded the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) for its effective management of water and power resources, catering to the needs of partner states. The event marked 50 years of the BBMB.

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws approver plea in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws approver plea in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her plea seeking to turn approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekar.

YouTuber in UP Booked for Allegedly Insulting National Flag

YouTuber in UP Booked for Allegedly Insulting National Flag

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A YouTuber in Uttar Pradesh is facing legal action after allegedly desecrating the national flag in a video posted online. The video reportedly showed the flag being altered and misused, leading to a police investigation and a search for the accused.

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Belagavi, Karnataka, have arrested the operator of Shivam Associates, accused of running a multi-crore Ponzi scheme that promised high returns to depositors. The case has been registered under the BUDS Act and KPID Act, and will be transferred to the CID for further investigation.

Aligarh Land Dispute: 18 Arrested After Violent Clash

Aligarh Land Dispute: 18 Arrested After Violent Clash

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested 18 people following a violent clash between villagers and a police team attempting to arrest an accused in a land dispute case. The incident resulted in injuries to three police personnel and the temporary loss of an officer's service revolver.

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.

Pune Girl Murder: Autopsy Points To Asphyxia

Pune Girl Murder: Autopsy Points To Asphyxia

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The autopsy report of a four-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune, indicates asphyxia as the cause of death. The accused, who has a criminal history, allegedly gagged the victim, leading to suffocation. The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with a SIT formed to investigate the case.

Summer Writing Workshop For Young Adults

Summer Writing Workshop For Young Adults

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A five day workshop that allows children to free their imagination and create a portfolio of their stories.

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka: Key Developments

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka: Key Developments

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Karnataka have arrested an individual running a firm accused of operating a multi-crore deposit scam, attracting investments with promises of high returns. The case involves Shivaanand S Neelanavar and his firm Shivam Associates, also known as Acumen, who allegedly failed to return money to depositors after promising a 36 per cent annual return.

Ex-Army chief Naravane breaks silence on memoir row

Ex-Army chief Naravane breaks silence on memoir row

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Former Army chief Gen Manoj Naravane discusses the controversy surrounding his unpublished memoir and his new book exploring military myths and mysteries.

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

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.

Kerala Cop Faces Charges Of Harassment And Bribery

Kerala Cop Faces Charges Of Harassment And Bribery

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A Grade Sub Inspector in Kerala has been booked for allegedly misbehaving with a woman linked to a drug case and demanding a bribe from a doctor.

TCS Harassment Case: Accused Nida Khan In Judicial Custody

TCS Harassment Case: Accused Nida Khan In Judicial Custody

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A Nashik court has remanded Nida Khan, accused in a TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case, to judicial custody until May 24. Khan was arrested on May 7 and faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Maruti Suzuki discontinues Ignis hatchback amid weak sales, supply woes hit S-Presso and WagonR

Maruti Suzuki discontinues Ignis hatchback amid weak sales, supply woes hit S-Presso and WagonR

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Maruti Suzuki has discontinued its Ignis hatchback due to weak sales and a shift towards SUVs, while simultaneously facing supply chain issues for its popular S-Presso and WagonR models, leading to booking halts at some dealerships.

Mumbai Police Bust Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Network

Mumbai Police Bust Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Network

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Mumbai police have dismantled a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing network, seizing raw materials and chemicals worth Rs 4 lakh, capable of producing MD valued at Rs 100 crore. The operation prevented the flooding of the market with synthetic drugs, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of MD and related equipment.

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Supreme Court has directed Delhi Police to expedite its investigation into the assault of a woman advocate, allegedly by her husband, while ensuring the safety of the victim and her children.

Do Hot Soups, Ice Cream Hurt Your Teeth?

Do Hot Soups, Ice Cream Hurt Your Teeth?

Rediff.com13 May 2026

rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad, a dentist with over four decades of experience, suggests how to protect your teeth from sensitivity.

Rajasthan Police Constable Dismissed For Drug Trafficking

Rajasthan Police Constable Dismissed For Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A Rajasthan Police constable has been dismissed from service after being found involved in drug trafficking. The constable, Vinod Singh, was arrested for allegedly transporting 244 grams of smack and was booked under the NDPS Act.

Ronaldo judged on form not age, says head coach Martinez as Portugal weigh World Cup role

Ronaldo judged on form not age, says head coach Martinez as Portugal weigh World Cup role

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo is 41, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said age is only a number and that his captain is judged on current form and by the same standards as everyone else.

Dhurandhar 2 Arrives On OTT But You Can't Watch It Yet

Dhurandhar 2 Arrives On OTT But You Can't Watch It Yet

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Dhurandhar 2 is finally available on OTT. But with a caveat. But for those of you living in India, here are your options for this weekend watch.

Illegal Structures Of AIMIM Corporator Demolished

Illegal Structures Of AIMIM Corporator Demolished

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Authorities in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar demolished illegal constructions belonging to AIMIM corporator Matin Patel, who is accused of harbouring Nida Khan, wanted in connection with a Nashik TCS case.

Over 130 Foreign Nationals Arrested In Sri Lanka Cybercrime Bust

Over 130 Foreign Nationals Arrested In Sri Lanka Cybercrime Bust

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Sri Lankan police have arrested over 130 foreign nationals in a crackdown on alleged cybercrime operations across the island nation. The arrests, part of a wider effort to combat cross-border online fraud, took place in Colombo suburbs and involved individuals from various countries.

Maruti Suzuki shares gain on strong domestic outlook despite margin concerns

Maruti Suzuki shares gain on strong domestic outlook despite margin concerns

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Maruti Suzuki India's shares gained over 2.5 per cent after a strong March-quarter performance, with analysts maintaining a positive medium-term outlook driven by buoyant domestic market volumes, capacity expansion, and export growth, despite anticipated near-term margin pressures from higher commodity prices and startup costs.

Chaudhari Bows Out Of ITF W35 Semifinals

Chaudhari Bows Out Of ITF W35 Semifinals

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Vaidehee Chaudhari's impressive run at the ITF W35 tournament in Tumakuru ends in the semifinals after a loss to Justina Mikulskyte. Zeel Desai retires due to injury in her semifinal match. The doubles final was also affected by injury.

Real Betis seal Champions League return after 20 years

Real Betis seal Champions League return after 20 years

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini celebrated the club's return to the Champions League after 20 years following a 2-1 win over Elche that secured a top-five finish in La Liga.

Indian Boxers Advance To Semifinals At Asian U17 Championships

Indian Boxers Advance To Semifinals At Asian U17 Championships

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Five Indian boxers have advanced to the semifinals of the Asian U17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent, showcasing their dominance with impressive wins in their respective quarterfinal matches.

Seven booked over namaaz inside Malegaon municipal office

Seven booked over namaaz inside Malegaon municipal office

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Seven individuals, including a local outfit president, have been booked for unlawful assembly and creating public nuisance after allegedly offering namaz inside the Malegaon Municipal Corporation's electricity department office. The incident has sparked controversy and led to protests.

Ex-Beed Collector Remanded In Custody Over Land Scam

Ex-Beed Collector Remanded In Custody Over Land Scam

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Former Beed district collector Avinash Pathak has been remanded in police custody in connection with an alleged Rs 241 crore land acquisition and compensation scam.

Delhi Sub-Inspector Booked for Assaulting Elderly Shopkeeper Over Parking Dispute

Delhi Sub-Inspector Booked for Assaulting Elderly Shopkeeper Over Parking Dispute

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A woman sub-inspector with the Delhi Police has been booked after allegedly slapping a 78-year-old shopkeeper for objecting to her parking in front of his shop in Rohini Sector 7.

Naravane book row: Penguin says pre-order is not publication

Naravane book row: Penguin says pre-order is not publication

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has issued a clarification regarding its book publication process amid a controversy surrounding former army chief MM Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny'. The publisher emphasized that announcing a book, making it available for pre-order, and publishing it are distinct stages, responding to claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.

Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi Chaudhary, Jadumani To Represent India At Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi Chaudhary, Jadumani To Represent India At Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Lovlina Borgohain and Sakshi Chaudhary secured their spots for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after winning their respective selection trials.

Delivery Agent's Body Found In Iron Box In Gurugram

Delivery Agent's Body Found In Iron Box In Gurugram

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The body of a 24-year-old delivery agent, allegedly murdered in Gurugram, was discovered in an iron box in a slum area. Police have booked a woman, with whom the deceased was in a live-in relationship, and her friend for the murder.