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Delhi shivers as cold day grips city, air quality plummets

Delhi shivers as cold day grips city, air quality plummets

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Delhi experiences a biting chill with 'cold day' conditions and dense fog, coupled with 'very poor' air quality. The IMD forecasts continued cold weather and potential light rain.

Udaan Operations Disrupted By Fraudulent SMS Scam: All You Need To Know

Udaan Operations Disrupted By Fraudulent SMS Scam: All You Need To Know

Rediff.com6 May 2026

An FIR has been registered against unknown individuals for allegedly sending fraudulent messages in the name of e-commerce platform Udaan, promising cash rewards and disrupting its operations.

How ChatGPT Aided Fake IPL Ticket Scam In Lucknow

How ChatGPT Aided Fake IPL Ticket Scam In Lucknow

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police in Lucknow have arrested four people for allegedly using ChatGPT and graphic design software to create and sell fake IPL tickets outside the Ekana Stadium.

IPL 2026: Heavy Rain Threatens Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Match In Guwahati

IPL 2026: Heavy Rain Threatens Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Match In Guwahati

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Heavy rain and hailstorms battered Guwahati on Tuesday evening, casting a serious doubt on the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2026: New Age Batters Are Rewriting T20 Cricket

IPL 2026: New Age Batters Are Rewriting T20 Cricket

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Urvil Patel's sensational 13-ball half-century in IPL 2026, equalling the fastest fifty record, has ignited discussions about India's emergence as a hub for fearless power-hitters, challenging traditional notions of batting prowess.

Rihanna's Viral Bharatanatyam Moment

Rihanna's Viral Bharatanatyam Moment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

International pop star Rihanna's playful embrace of Indian culture, specifically trying Bharatanatyam mudras, has gone viral.

Mitch Marsh praises LSG fans, reveals love for butter chicken

Mitch Marsh praises LSG fans, reveals love for butter chicken

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Mitchell Marsh calls Lucknow his 'second home' and praises Lucknow Super Giants fans despite a poor IPL 2026 season.

Ranchi Teenager Kills Mother For Refusing Money

Ranchi Teenager Kills Mother For Refusing Money

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A teenager in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has been arrested along with her boyfriend for allegedly murdering her mother after she refused to give her money. The girl confessed to the crime, stating she suffocated her mother with a pillow with the help of her boyfriend and his friends.

Man Posing As Rahul Gandhi's Secretary Arrested For Fraud

Man Posing As Rahul Gandhi's Secretary Arrested For Fraud

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Dehradun for allegedly defrauding Congress leaders of crores of rupees by impersonating Rahul Gandhi's personal secretary. He has been sent to judicial custody, and police are seeking further custody for questioning.

Delhi Police Book Hundreds In Drunk Driving Crackdown

Delhi Police Book Hundreds In Drunk Driving Crackdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Traffic Police booked 269 people for drunk driving during a special night checking operation across the city. The operation, conducted over three hours, involved local police and PCR units. This is part of an ongoing campaign against driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police in Latur Destroy Illegal Vehicle Accessories Worth Lakhs

Police in Latur Destroy Illegal Vehicle Accessories Worth Lakhs

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Latur police destroyed illegal vehicle accessories, including modified silencers and loud horns, worth Rs 9.18 lakh as part of a crackdown on noise pollution.

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed its disappointment after the BCCI shifted the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, despite Bengaluru being the defending champions' home ground. The BCCI cited unspecified requirements from local authorities as the reason for the change.

Delhi Police Search For Robbers In Golf Links Heist

Delhi Police Search For Robbers In Golf Links Heist

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Police are searching for six suspects involved in a Rs 25 lakh hostage-cum-robbery in Golf Links. The suspects, aided by a domestic worker, are believed to have fled the city in a light grey SUV after detailed planning and recce.

How You Can Watch Rare Planet Parade!

How You Can Watch Rare Planet Parade!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Six planets -- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus -- will appear together in the evening sky.

The NEET Math That Encourages Cheating

The NEET Math That Encourages Cheating

Rediff.com15 May 2026

'22 students are fighting over 35,000 seats. In that situation, when someone tells a desperate parent there is a shortcut, and the shortcut costs Rs 3 to Rs 5 lakh versus Rs 1.5 crore -- the maths is seductive.'

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. An AIMIM corporator is alleged to have provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

How AIMIM Corporator Sheltered TCS Employee Accused Of Conversion

How AIMIM Corporator Sheltered TCS Employee Accused Of Conversion

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police allege an AIMIM corporator provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The division bench said that in the single judge's order dated December 1, 2025, the responsibility to carry out the work (lighting the lamp) was entrusted to the Thirupparankundram Arulmighu Subramania Swamy temple management.

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation

Jaipur Autorickshaw Driver Tricks Tourist into Repeating Abusive Words

Jaipur Autorickshaw Driver Tricks Tourist into Repeating Abusive Words

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

An autorickshaw driver in Jaipur was arrested for allegedly tricking a German tourist into repeating abusive words without her knowledge and recording the incident.

Accountant Embezzles Over Rs 6 Crore from Bokaro Treasury

Accountant Embezzles Over Rs 6 Crore from Bokaro Treasury

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

An accountant in Bokaro district, India, has been arrested for allegedly embezzling over Rs 6 crore from the treasury's salary disbursement account. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the fraud.

Pune Journalist Accused of Filming Woman Without Consent

Pune Journalist Accused of Filming Woman Without Consent

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A television journalist in Pune has been booked for allegedly filming a woman in an objectionable position without her consent at a lodge. The FIR names Rohan Kadam and mentions three other journalists.

Nashik TCS case: 'Accused concealed marriage, put pressure to convert'

Nashik TCS case: 'Accused concealed marriage, put pressure to convert'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Nashik police is probing multiple FIRs alleging sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit, with eight arrests so far.

Old vs New Tax Regime: Higher Allowances, HRA Changes Warrant Review

Old vs New Tax Regime: Higher Allowances, HRA Changes Warrant Review

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Recent changes to tax exemptions and allowances, including increased education, hostel, and HRA limits, have made the old tax regime more competitive against the new regime, prompting salaried employees to re-evaluate their choice for the current financial year.

Delhi wakes up to dense fog in March, temp dips to 13 deg Celsius

Delhi wakes up to dense fog in March, temp dips to 13 deg Celsius

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Delhi experienced a foggy morning with a dip in temperature and improved air quality following recent rainfall. The air quality index (AQI) reached 'satisfactory' levels for the first time in five months.

Delhi Police Bust Honey-Trap Robbery Module

Delhi Police Bust Honey-Trap Robbery Module

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a woman, for operating a honey-trap robbery module in the Mehrauli area. The woman would lure victims to secluded spots where her accomplices would rob them at knifepoint.

Gym trainer ends life, family alleges blackmail by married woman

Gym trainer ends life, family alleges blackmail by married woman

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A Bengaluru gym trainer's alleged suicide has triggered a police investigation into claims that a married woman's blackmail and harassment drove him to take his own life.

PHOTOS: Cities light up buildings 100 days before Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: Cities light up buildings 100 days before Rio Olympics

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

From the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg to the London Eye in Britain, cities around the world are lighting up buildings and landmarks in the yellow and green colours of the Brazilian flag on Wednesday to mark 100 days until the Rio Olympics.

City stalled, Liverpool blunt as New Year turns goal-shy

City stalled, Liverpool blunt as New Year turns goal-shy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Second-placed City would have reduced Arsenal's advantage to two points but instead were frustrated as their winning streak in all competitions was halted at eight.

Online Gambling Scam Uses Impersonated Mangaluru Police Website

Online Gambling Scam Uses Impersonated Mangaluru Police Website

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A fraudulent website impersonating the Mangaluru city police was used to deceive individuals into online gambling schemes, prompting a police investigation and public warnings.

CCTV Footage of Alleged Molestation in Jaipur Triggers Political Storm

CCTV Footage of Alleged Molestation in Jaipur Triggers Political Storm

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

CCTV footage of an alleged molestation incident in Jaipur has surfaced, sparking public outrage and political criticism of the BJP government. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred on March 25, based on the available footage.

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Maharashtra's Chief Minister inaugurated the 'Missing Link' project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, designed to bypass a steep mountain pass, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity.

TN: HC tells petitioner to light hill lamp with CISF protection

TN: HC tells petitioner to light hill lamp with CISF protection

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Despite an earlier direction by the Bench, the lamp was not lit on an ancient stone pillar near a Dargah on the Thirupparankudram hill here on Karthigai Deepam this evening, triggering protests by the Hindu Munnani activists and a section of devotees.

Legendary photojournalist Raghu Rai dies at 83

Legendary photojournalist Raghu Rai dies at 83

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Raghu Rai, one of India's most celebrated photographers, passed away at a private hospital in New Delhi at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.

Woman Scammed of 16,350 in Engineering College Admission Fraud

Woman Scammed of 16,350 in Engineering College Admission Fraud

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Three individuals are accused of defrauding a woman in Thane, Maharashtra, by falsely promising her daughter admission to a prestigious engineering college and misappropriating 16,350.

Why Dushyant Chautala Wants Police Investigated

Why Dushyant Chautala Wants Police Investigated

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala has demanded an FIR against a police team, accusing them of blocking his car. He also criticised a senior police officer and sought a fair probe into the matter.

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

Bhutan: Breathtakingly Beautiful!

Bhutan: Breathtakingly Beautiful!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The first thing you notice about Bhutan is not the mountains, but the silence.

ATM Fraud Ring Busted: Mastermind Arrested in Delhi

ATM Fraud Ring Busted: Mastermind Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man suspected of leading an organised ATM fraud gang involved in over 50 cases of cheating. The arrest has resolved at least five cases, with the accused linked to numerous incidents across Delhi.

OT Technician Surrenders in Kanpur Kidney Transplant Case

OT Technician Surrenders in Kanpur Kidney Transplant Case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

An operating theatre technician, Mudassar Ali, wanted in connection with an illegal kidney transplant racket in Kanpur, India, has surrendered to the court. He is accused of posing as a doctor and performing key surgical procedures in the illicit operations.