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Uttar Pradesh Man Arrested for Alleged Unnatural Act with Nephew

Uttar Pradesh Man Arrested for Alleged Unnatural Act with Nephew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 38-year-old man in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly committing an unnatural act with his 12-year-old nephew. The arrest follows a complaint filed by the boy's father, leading to a case registered under the POCSO Act.

26 Countries US Bombed Since 1945

26 Countries US Bombed Since 1945

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Since 1945, the United States has carried out aerial bombing operations in an alarming number of countries.

Piyush Goyal rejects reports on India holding off US trade deal

Piyush Goyal rejects reports on India holding off US trade deal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Piyush Goyal on Friday rejected reports suggesting that India is planning to hold off trade deal with the United States for several months.

Hooda Criticises Haryana Government Over LPG Cylinder Shortages and Black Marketing

Hooda Criticises Haryana Government Over LPG Cylinder Shortages and Black Marketing

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticises the state government over alleged LPG cylinder shortages and black marketing, urging immediate action to alleviate public hardship. He also addresses concerns regarding farmers' MSP and the SYL canal issue.

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

First Jobs Of 9 World Leaders

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Before they commanded nations, commanded armies... or commanded headlines, these world leaders once led lives that were unexpectedly ordinary.

Enforcement Directorate Freezes Accounts in IDFC Bank-Linked Money Laundering Probe

Enforcement Directorate Freezes Accounts in IDFC Bank-Linked Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has frozen 90 bank accounts following searches related to the alleged siphoning of Rs 590 crore of Haryana government funds through IDFC First Bank, involving shell companies and bogus billing for gold purchases.

Moons Orbiting Free-Floating Planets Could Harbour Life for Billions of Years, Study Suggests

Moons Orbiting Free-Floating Planets Could Harbour Life for Billions of Years, Study Suggests

Rediff.com2 days ago

A new study suggests that moons orbiting free-floating planets, with dense hydrogen atmospheres and tidal heating, could maintain liquid oceans for billions of years, potentially supporting the development of complex life.

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Rediff.com2 days ago

While the introduction of branded generics is likely to accelerate volumes for GLP-1 agonists, value growth may moderate because of price erosion.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Rs 590 Crore Embezzlement from Haryana Government Accounts

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Rs 590 Crore Embezzlement from Haryana Government Accounts

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 19 locations in Haryana and Chandigarh concerning the alleged embezzlement of Rs 590 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank. The investigation focuses on identifying business entities involved in concealing the money trail and proceeds of the crime.

CBI Investigates Cyber Fraud Targeting Professionals in Gujarat

CBI Investigates Cyber Fraud Targeting Professionals in Gujarat

Rediff.com6 days ago

The CBI has registered separate cases related to digital arrest fraud targeting a former professor and a retired gynaecologist from Gujarat, who were defrauded of a total of Rs 30 crore.

DU Student Arrested for Murdering Woman Over Marriage Pressure

DU Student Arrested for Murdering Woman Over Marriage Pressure

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old Delhi University student for allegedly strangling a woman to death in a hotel room in Old Delhi after she pressured him to marry her.

Man Convicted in Delhi Sanitary Shop Owner Murder Case

Man Convicted in Delhi Sanitary Shop Owner Murder Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man for the 2022 murder of a sanitary shop owner following a property dispute, while his associate was found guilty of destroying evidence related to the crime.

Bengaluru Dog Walking Row: Pet Owner and Senior Citizens Accuse Each Other of Assault

Bengaluru Dog Walking Row: Pet Owner and Senior Citizens Accuse Each Other of Assault

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A dispute over dog walking in a Bengaluru apartment complex escalated into a physical altercation, with both a pet owner and a group of senior citizens filing assault complaints.

Six Convicted in Ballia Land Dispute Homicide Case

Six Convicted in Ballia Land Dispute Homicide Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced six individuals to 10 years in jail for culpable homicide related to a 2014 land dispute that resulted in the death of one man.

'Euthanasia will restore his dignity': Rana's family

'Euthanasia will restore his dignity': Rana's family

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has allowed passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013, highlighting the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the right to die with dignity.

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Rediff.com2 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav believes India's T20 talent pool is so deep that it could field multiple international-quality teams, crediting the IPL and domestic structure for this dominance.

Bomb Threat Disrupts Maharashtra Budget Session: What We Know

Bomb Threat Disrupts Maharashtra Budget Session: What We Know

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai received a bomb threat via email during the budget session, leading to a security search and evacuation. Authorities deemed the threat a hoax after finding nothing suspicious.

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Countless public surfaces, from cash machines to lift buttons, are touched by hundreds of people every day, often without a second thought.

Assam Police Bust Interstate Cyber Crime Syndicate, Arrest Five

Assam Police Bust Interstate Cyber Crime Syndicate, Arrest Five

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Assam police have arrested five individuals for their alleged involvement in an interstate cyber crime syndicate, focusing on SIM card fraud and identity theft.

Uttar Pradesh Family Deaths: Suicide Pact Suspected Amid Financial Woes

Uttar Pradesh Family Deaths: Suicide Pact Suspected Amid Financial Woes

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three members of a family were found dead in a locked room in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district, with police suspecting a suicide pact driven by financial difficulties.

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket producing fake Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs). The investigation uncovered a network charging individuals for forged documents, highlighting concerns about corruption and security.

Passenger booked for smoking beedi mid-air on Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight

Passenger booked for smoking beedi mid-air on Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A passenger on an Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Goa was arrested for allegedly smoking a 'beedi' in the lavatory and possessing a lighter, endangering the safety of the flight.

Mumbai Legislature Targeted: Bomb Threat Sparks Security Alert

Mumbai Legislature Targeted: Bomb Threat Sparks Security Alert

Rediff.com6 days ago

An email threatening missile and bomb attacks on the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan and other key locations in Mumbai triggered a security alert, prompting extensive searches and heightened security measures.

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for 12 years

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for 12 years

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has granted permission for passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man who has been in a coma for over 12 years, authorising the withdrawal of his artificial life support.

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

7 Nations With The Lowest Air Pollution

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

These countries demonstrate how clean energy adoption, strong environmental policies and favourable geographical conditions can keep air pollution impressively low. According to the IQAir World Air Quality Report (2024), they consistently maintain annual average PM2.5 levels at or below the World Health Organization's stringent guideline of 5 g/m.

2 held for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders in Madurai

2 held for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders in Madurai

Rediff.com5 days ago

Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers' Association urged people not to panic-buy petrol or diesel, stating that 14 terminals in Tamil Nadu have enough stock to replenish 7,000-plus retail outlets as per their demand.

Calcutta HC Overturns Death Sentence, Criticises Trial Court's Procedure

Calcutta HC Overturns Death Sentence, Criticises Trial Court's Procedure

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Calcutta High Court acquitted a man sentenced to death by a sessions court, citing significant procedural errors and lack of corroborating evidence. The court also acquitted 18 others who had been sentenced to life imprisonment in the same murder case.

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Thick toxic foam blanketed stretches of the Yamuna, once again highlighting the alarming levels of pollution in the river.

10 Lovely Apple Recipes

10 Lovely Apple Recipes

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.

'There Could Be More Violence In Pakistan'

'There Could Be More Violence In Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 hours ago

'TTP has vowed to take revenge for the attacks that Pakistan is carrying out against Afghanistan.' 'To diminish this threat, Pakistan is hitting Afghanistan hard.'

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Rediff.com2 days ago

The 98th Academy Awards was a mix of high fashion, subdued politics, flashes of humour and emotions running high.

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A 44-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death with a wooden board after intervening in a dispute during Holi celebrations in Bhiwandi, Thane district.

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder of Darwin Labs, in connection with the 200 million Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Varshney was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.

Mumbai Legislature Complex Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Mumbai Legislature Complex Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com6 days ago

An email threatening missile and bomb attacks on the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan and other key locations in Mumbai prompted a security alert and extensive searches.

'AI-Assisted Surgery Will Be Reality Soon'

'AI-Assisted Surgery Will Be Reality Soon'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'Artificial Intelligence-assisted surgery is expected to shape the future of operating theatres in India.'

'India, China should view each other as partners and opportunities'

'India, China should view each other as partners and opportunities'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on India and China to view each other as partners rather than rivals, emphasising the importance of cooperation for regional stability and development.

10 Recipes Celebrating March

10 Recipes Celebrating March

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Spring calls for newly-harvested glossy vegetables and fruits, fresh flavours, light bites and colourful plates that match the cheerful mood of the season.

Man Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Security Guard in Thane

Man Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Security Guard in Thane

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A 31-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a security guard following a dispute over a vulgar message. His brother was acquitted due to lack of evidence of shared intent.

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation into a fraud involving fake fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth 116.84 crore, allegedly issued by a private bank manager, impacting the Chandigarh municipal corporation's funds.

LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 60 amid Iran war

LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 60 amid Iran war

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Domestic LPG and commercial cylinder prices in India have seen a significant increase, driven by rising global energy costs linked to the conflict in West Asia. This marks the second price hike in less than a year, impacting households and businesses.