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Gurugram Hotel Owner Kidnapped Over Business Rivalry

Gurugram Hotel Owner Kidnapped Over Business Rivalry

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Gurugram Police arrested two men for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a hotel owner, threatening him to shut down his business due to competition.

10 Questions Every First-Time Health Insurance Buyer Must Ask

10 Questions Every First-Time Health Insurance Buyer Must Ask

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The best time to buy health insurance is when you don't think you need it.

India's Services PMI Hits 6-Month High in May Amid Robust Demand

India's Services PMI Hits 6-Month High in May Amid Robust Demand

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

India's services sector experienced its strongest growth in six months in May, with the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rising to 59.8. This expansion was driven by healthy demand, new client acquisitions, and improved new business intakes, alongside a softer rise in cost burdens.

Borrowers Beware! How You Handle Money Now Decides Your Loan

Borrowers Beware! How You Handle Money Now Decides Your Loan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Lending is no longer just about what you've done. It is about how you manage money over time, says Mohit Jain, Co-founder, Finfinity.

India Inc payout to shareholders grows slower than profit for third straight year

India Inc payout to shareholders grows slower than profit for third straight year

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Shareholder payouts by India Inc, including dividends and buybacks, increased by 2.2 per cent year-on-year in FY26 to $5.06 trillion, but this growth lagged the 18.8 per cent rise in reported net profit for the third consecutive year, leading to the lowest dividend payout ratio in 12 years.

Income Tax Department Enables Online Filing of ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27

Income Tax Department Enables Online Filing of ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Income Tax department has enabled online filing for ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) for the Assessment Year 2026-27, allowing small and medium taxpayers to file returns for income earned in the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Thane Police Solve Civil Engineer Murder Case, Arrest Nurse

Thane Police Solve Civil Engineer Murder Case, Arrest Nurse

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Thane police have solved the murder case of a 24-year-old civil engineer, Arbaz Khan, whose body was found in a drum in a nullah in Vasai. A nurse, Mehjabin Sheikh, and her brother have been arrested in connection with the crime, which stemmed from a failed extortion attempt.

'Husband Lies To Avoid Arguments'

'Husband Lies To Avoid Arguments'

Rediff.com28 May 2026

'Maybe his intent is not malicious, but he still needs to understand that it is not fair to you,' says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of the online dating web site Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: Masterminds Arrested In Mumbai

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: Masterminds Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The CBI has arrested two alleged masterminds from Mumbai in connection with the Rs 800 crore LUCC chitfund scam in Uttarakhand, where over one lakh investors were reportedly defrauded.

Mumbai Man Cheats Widow Of 7 Crore With False Loan Promise

Mumbai Man Cheats Widow Of 7 Crore With False Loan Promise

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly cheating a woman of 7 crore by making false promises of financial assistance and business loans after her husband's death. The accused, Bharat Singh alias Johnny, allegedly obtained the woman's GST login credentials and carried out fake transactions in her company's name.

Cybercriminals Use Fake Cricket Ticket Sites To Defraud Public

Cybercriminals Use Fake Cricket Ticket Sites To Defraud Public

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Shimla warn the public about fraudulent websites designed to dupe people under the guise of cricket match ticket bookings. The Cyber Helpline Data Centre has received numerous complaints, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing these fake sites from genuine ones.

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Drug Smuggler's Illegal Property

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Drug Smuggler's Illegal Property

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Gurugram Police demolished an eight-story building allegedly used as a paying guest accommodation by convicted drug smuggler Satpal alias Kalu. The demolition was a joint effort with the municipal corporation, targeting properties acquired through drug trafficking proceeds. Authorities also demolished property illegally occupied by another alleged drug peddler.

Netradyne Buys Moove To Boost European Operations

Netradyne Buys Moove To Boost European Operations

Rediff.com5 May 2026

AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions provider Netradyne has acquired European fleet intelligence and connected mobility company Moove Connected Mobility for an undisclosed sum.

Mutual Funds Reduce IT Holdings to 8-Year Low on AI, Growth Worries

Mutual Funds Reduce IT Holdings to 8-Year Low on AI, Growth Worries

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian mutual funds have significantly reduced their exposure to the information technology (IT) sector, with holdings now at an eight-year low of 6.7% in April 2026, driven by weak earnings growth, global demand slowdown, and concerns over AI-led disruption.

Two Arrested In Ex-NSG Commando Murder Case In Gurugram

Two Arrested In Ex-NSG Commando Murder Case In Gurugram

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Two individuals have been apprehended in Gurugram for the alleged murder of a former National Security Guard (NSG) commando in Kasan village, Manesar. The accused, identified as Gulshan and Kartik Chauhan, were arrested, and the firearms used in the crime were recovered. The murder was reportedly motivated by revenge for the killing of Kartik Chauhan's father in 2018.

Unemployed Man Dies After Fall From Faridabad Building

Unemployed Man Dies After Fall From Faridabad Building

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old man, reportedly undergoing treatment for mental health issues, died after falling from the sixth floor of a residential building in Faridabad. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Paramotor Digital Tech Files For IPO Under Sebi's Pre-Filing Route

Paramotor Digital Tech Files For IPO Under Sebi's Pre-Filing Route

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Fintech and enterprise technology firm Paramotor Digital Technology Ltd has confidentially filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO). The company submitted its draft papers under Sebi's pre-filing route, which allows issuers to keep details related to the issue size and other key information confidential until a later stage.

No Stopping For Retail Investors In Equity Markets

No Stopping For Retail Investors In Equity Markets

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

In April alone, they snapped up shares worth Rs 19,664 crore, recording their biggest buy since October 2024.

Three Arrested In Gurugram For Auto-Rickshaw Robbery

Three Arrested In Gurugram For Auto-Rickshaw Robbery

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Gurugram police have arrested three individuals for allegedly robbing a passenger in an auto-rickshaw after offering him a lift. The incident occurred on April 10 when the victim was waiting for an auto-rickshaw outside the IFSC building in Sector 66. The accused, identified as Irfan, Sohail, and Ruksana, have been arrested by the crime branch.

Body Of Woman Found Stuffed In Sack In Jharkhand River

Body Of Woman Found Stuffed In Sack In Jharkhand River

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The body of a 25-year-old woman was found in a plastic sack floating in the Jamuniya river in Jharkhand's Bokaro district. Police are investigating the case as a murder.

Gurugram Police Nab Two In Kidnapping And Murder Case

Gurugram Police Nab Two In Kidnapping And Murder Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a 42-year-old man following an altercation. The accused allegedly strangled the victim to death and dumped his body on the road. The police investigation led to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of the vehicle used in the crime.

Odisha Farmer Murdered Near Betel Leaf Farm: Police Investigate

Odisha Farmer Murdered Near Betel Leaf Farm: Police Investigate

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 58-year-old farmer was allegedly hacked to death near his farmland in the Ganjam district of Odisha, India. Police are investigating the incident and the motive remains unknown.

Woman's Body Exhumed After Alleged Murder By Daughter, Boyfriend

Woman's Body Exhumed After Alleged Murder By Daughter, Boyfriend

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Ranchi exhumed the body of a 50-year-old woman allegedly murdered by her daughter and her boyfriend. The incident occurred within the Doranda police station limits, and the suspects have been arrested.

India's Demerger Trend Soars: Over $40 Billion in Deals in 2025

India's Demerger Trend Soars: Over $40 Billion in Deals in 2025

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Indian companies are increasingly opting for demergers, with 29 deals valued at over $40 billion in 2025 alone, marking a 10-year high, as promoters and boards recognise that markets favour focused businesses over complex conglomerates.

Passport-citizenship row: Govt says no new move in 12 yrs; Oppn hits out

Passport-citizenship row: Govt says no new move in 12 yrs; Oppn hits out

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Government sources have clarified that a passport has never been considered proof of citizenship in India, a stance consistent for the past 12 years and rooted in the Passport Act 1967. This clarification, reiterated by the Ministry of External Affairs, has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and public figures.

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows See 5% Drop in April, SIP Contributions Also Decline

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows See 5% Drop in April, SIP Contributions Also Decline

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes in India experienced a 5 per cent decline in net inflows in April, reaching Rs 38,440 crore, while monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions also saw a decrease.

Why FPIs pulled out Rs 43,000 cr in first week of June

Why FPIs pulled out Rs 43,000 cr in first week of June

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn nearly Rs 43,000 crore from Indian equities in the first week of June, contributing to a total outflow of Rs 2.67 lakh crore in 2026, driven by a global shift towards technology and AI-linked opportunities and persistent rupee depreciation.

Woman Allegedly Killed By Husband In Palghar's Virar

Woman Allegedly Killed By Husband In Palghar's Virar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A woman was allegedly killed by her husband at a construction site in Virar, Palghar district. The accused is on the run with his second wife and children. The victim and accused were migrant labourers from Bihar.

Nomura lifts Nifty target to 25,900, citing robust earnings despite global risks

Nomura lifts Nifty target to 25,900, citing robust earnings despite global risks

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Nomura has increased its March 2027 target for the Nifty 50 to 25,900, driven by strong corporate earnings and attractive market valuations, even as risks from the West Asia conflict and high oil prices persist.

'How Can A Married Woman Destroy Another Woman's Life?'

'How Can A Married Woman Destroy Another Woman's Life?'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on coping with infidelity and what to be prepared for when filing for divorce.

Below-normal monsoon forecast, geopolitical jitters trigger 1,092-point Sensex tumble

Below-normal monsoon forecast, geopolitical jitters trigger 1,092-point Sensex tumble

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant decline for the third consecutive day, with the Sensex tumbling 1,092 points and Nifty closing below 24,550. This downturn was primarily driven by the India Meteorological Department's forecast of a below-normal southwest monsoon and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire arrangement.

The H-1 B Visa and the Fading American Dream

The H-1 B Visa and the Fading American Dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The H-1B visa once symbolised the American Dream for Indians, but today's students are increasingly asking whether they need America at all. In 1995, the question was: How do I get to America? In 2026, it may be: Do I need to?

Where Are India's Rich Investing Money?

Where Are India's Rich Investing Money?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

As the rupee weakens, wealthy families are accelerating investments in global assets.

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife After Alcohol Money Refusal

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife After Alcohol Money Refusal

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his wife to death after she refused to give him money for alcohol. He was arrested after a post-mortem revealed the cause of death.

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.com30 Apr 2026

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.

NCP Leader Slams Maharashtra Government Over Farmer Suicides

NCP Leader Slams Maharashtra Government Over Farmer Suicides

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil has criticised the Maharashtra government over farmer suicides and crimes against women, alleging widespread corruption within the ruling alliance.

SC questions need for quota for children of well-to-do OBC families

SC questions need for quota for children of well-to-do OBC families

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Supreme Court of India has questioned the continued provision of reservation benefits to children from economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes, highlighting concerns about social mobility and fairness.

States increase reliance on market borrowings, face higher yields

States increase reliance on market borrowings, face higher yields

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Indian states significantly increased their reliance on market borrowings to finance gross fiscal deficits in 2025-26, with the share of market borrowings rising to 76.3 per cent, even as the weighted average cut-off yield on State Government Securities (SGS) and spreads over central government securities also increased.

Kerala women lured with modelling promises; drugged, raped abroad

Kerala women lured with modelling promises; drugged, raped abroad

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Two women were arrested on Monday, while another had been apprehended a few days earlier following complaints by the affected persons, they added.

Why Banks Are Raising Deposit Rates

Why Banks Are Raising Deposit Rates

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The RBI seems to be acknowledging that all deposits are not equal -- a deposit with a lower run-off assumption is inherently more valuable than one that could disappear overnight, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.