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Alleged conman Sukesh gets bail in AIADMK money laundering case, but will remain in jail

Alleged conman Sukesh gets bail in AIADMK money laundering case, but will remain in jail

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Sukesh Chandrasekhar, accused in multiple cases, has been granted bail in the AIADMK 'two leaves' money laundering case, but will continue to be in jail in connection with other cases.

Rajnath Singh Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Misrule and Appeasement in Bengal

Rajnath Singh Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Misrule and Appeasement in Bengal

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of appeasement politics, encouraging illegal immigration for votes, and leading the state into misrule and corruption.

India U20 Women Face Chinese Taipei in Crucial Asian Cup Clash

India U20 Women Face Chinese Taipei in Crucial Asian Cup Clash

Rediff.com5 hours ago

India's U20 women's team must defeat Chinese Taipei in their final Group C match to keep their hopes alive of reaching the quarter-finals of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup.

Iran awaiting FIFA response on World Cup venue switch

Iran awaiting FIFA response on World Cup venue switch

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is uncertain as the government awaits FIFA's response regarding their request to relocate matches from the United States to Mexico due to security concerns.

Weightlifter Pardeshi fails dope test, cites 'food tampering' conspiracy

Weightlifter Pardeshi fails dope test, cites 'food tampering' conspiracy

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Junior Commonwealth gold medallist Sairaj Pardeshi faces a provisional doping ban after testing positive, while alleging a conspiracy to sabotage his career.

Yatra Online Teams Up with Google Cloud to Enhance Travel Experience with AI

Yatra Online Teams Up with Google Cloud to Enhance Travel Experience with AI

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Yatra Online has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud to accelerate its AI-led transformation across corporate and personal travel, aiming to simplify booking, enhance expense management, and deliver seamless travel experiences.

Sensex and Nifty Rally as Oil Prices Drop and Global Markets Recover

Sensex and Nifty Rally as Oil Prices Drop and Global Markets Recover

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a drop in crude oil prices, a rally in global markets, and strong buying in IT stocks.

Cashless toll plazas: NHs to go fully digital from April 10

Cashless toll plazas: NHs to go fully digital from April 10

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Cash payments will be discontinued at toll plazas on national highways from April 10, with FASTag as the primary mode of payment and UPI as a fallback option at a higher charge.

IPL 2026: No Starc yet! DC star pacer's return delayed again

IPL 2026: No Starc yet! DC star pacer's return delayed again

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Mitchell Starc is set to miss more IPL games due to an injury, delaying his debut for the Delhi Capitals.

Sairaj Pardeshi Faces Suspension After Positive Dope Test, Alleges Conspiracy

Sairaj Pardeshi Faces Suspension After Positive Dope Test, Alleges Conspiracy

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Commonwealth Championships gold medalist Sairaj Pardeshi has been provisionally suspended by NADA after testing positive for a banned substance. The weightlifter alleges a conspiracy to sabotage his career.

IPL 2026: How Does Shami Keep Coming Back Stronger?

IPL 2026: How Does Shami Keep Coming Back Stronger?

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Mohammed Shami's exceptional spell of 4-0-9-2 was instrumental in Lucknow Super Giants' five-wicket victory over Mohammed Shami's brilliance lies not in pace alone, but in precision, resilience, and an unrelenting hunger to return stronger.

Rajpal Yadav Forgives Journo For Bad Taste Quip

Rajpal Yadav Forgives Journo For Bad Taste Quip

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Rajpal Yadav has defended journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, urging fans to show understanding and forgiveness.

David Warner Arrested For Drunk Driving In Sydney

David Warner Arrested For Drunk Driving In Sydney

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink driving after allegedly being caught over the legal limit in Sydney. He is due to appear in court in May.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Leadership Ousted, Ad-hoc Committee Appointed

Bangladesh Cricket Board Leadership Ousted, Ad-hoc Committee Appointed

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been dissolved and replaced with an ad-hoc committee following internal disputes and government intervention. Former captain Tamim Iqbal will lead the committee, tasked with holding elections within 90 days.

Indian Mixed Doubles Teams Struggle at Badminton Asia Championships

Indian Mixed Doubles Teams Struggle at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com6 hours ago

India's mixed doubles pairs faced early exits at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026, with both teams losing in the opening round.

TMC Leader Accuses BJP of Betraying Rajbanshi Community in North Bengal

TMC Leader Accuses BJP of Betraying Rajbanshi Community in North Bengal

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP government of failing to honour promises made to the Rajbanshi community in north Bengal, including recognising their language and raising a 'Narayani Sena' battalion.

Fake roadside assistance call centre busted in Delhi, 12 arrested

Fake roadside assistance call centre busted in Delhi, 12 arrested

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a fraudulent call centre operating a roadside assistance policy scam, arresting 12 individuals involved in deceiving customers.

EC may roll out SIR in 22 states, UTs after 5-state assembly polls

EC may roll out SIR in 22 states, UTs after 5-state assembly polls

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Election Commission of India is considering launching the final phase of its special intensive revision of voters' lists in the remaining states and Union territories after the assembly elections conclude.

El Gouna Open: Abhay Singh Loses To Youssef Ibrahim In A Thriller

El Gouna Open: Abhay Singh Loses To Youssef Ibrahim In A Thriller

Rediff.com6 hours ago

India's Abhay Singh lost a thrilling five-game match to Egypt's Youssef Ibrahim in the second round of the El Gouna Open.

Centre tells SC: Sabarimala ban is religious faith, beyond judicial review

Centre tells SC: Sabarimala ban is religious faith, beyond judicial review

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the restriction on women of menstruating age entering Kerala's Sabarimala temple is a matter of religious faith and denominational autonomy, falling outside the purview of judicial review. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that courts should not apply 'secular standards of reason' to religious practices.

India Nuclear Journey Takes A Hanuman Leap

India Nuclear Journey Takes A Hanuman Leap

Rediff.com6 hours ago

In many ways, this is only the beginning -- of a new chapter in India's nuclear story, and of a future where its vast thorium reserves could finally power its ambitions.

Bengaluru Police Bust Drug Racket, Arrest Eight Including Foreign National

Bengaluru Police Bust Drug Racket, Arrest Eight Including Foreign National

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly selling drugs in the city. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs, vehicles, and other items worth Rs 27.42 crores.

Srinagar Police Dismantles Major LeT Terror Network, Arrests Five

Srinagar Police Dismantles Major LeT Terror Network, Arrests Five

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Srinagar police have dismantled a major interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module, arresting five individuals, including two Pakistani terrorists who had been operating for 16 years. The operation uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to LeT terrorists across multiple states.

Check Out The Dark Side Of The Moon!

Check Out The Dark Side Of The Moon!

Rediff.com7 hours ago

One of the most striking features in this view is the Orientale Basin, a massive impact crater about 600 miles (965 km) wide.

Low Birth Weight Linked To Increased Stroke Risk In Young Adults

Low Birth Weight Linked To Increased Stroke Risk In Young Adults

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A Swedish study reveals that individuals born with low birth weight face a significantly elevated risk of stroke in early adulthood, regardless of their BMI or gestational age.

Aditya Dhar Reacts to Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Dhurandhar 2 Review: 'This Means So Much'

Aditya Dhar Reacts to Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Dhurandhar 2 Review: 'This Means So Much'

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Aditya Dhar shares an emotional reaction after Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma praised Dhurandhar The Revenge, calling it gripping and immersive.

Why Salman Khan Broke Up With Sangeeta Bijlani!

Why Salman Khan Broke Up With Sangeeta Bijlani!

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Somy Ali shares details about Salman Khan's past relationships, including the dramatic end of his engagement to Sangeeta Bijlani.

Pakistani Meth Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Gujarat, Two Arrested

Pakistani Meth Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Gujarat, Two Arrested

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Gujarat for possessing 5 kg of methamphetamine, valued at Rs 25 crore, suspected to have been smuggled from Pakistan. The arrests were made by a joint operation of the Gujarat and Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squads (ATS).

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

Rediff.com7 hours ago

An eight-year-old boy in Gurugram died after being struck by a reversing school van. Police have registered a case against the driver, who is yet to be arrested.

Delhi man held after fatal drunken brawl with father and uncle

Delhi man held after fatal drunken brawl with father and uncle

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly killing his father and uncle after a drunken altercation at their rented home in Uttam Nagar. The accused, Ishwar, confessed to the crime and is currently under investigation.

The Gulf War: Prem Panicker's Must Read Blog!

The Gulf War: Prem Panicker's Must Read Blog!

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Prem Panicker's Must Read Blog On The Gulf War.

Clothesline Argument Turns Violent Between Delhi Neighbours

Clothesline Argument Turns Violent Between Delhi Neighbours

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A dispute between two neighbours in Delhi's Sultanpuri area over a clothesline escalated into a violent altercation, with both parties alleging assault. Police are investigating the incident.

Nykaa Q4 revenue growth likely to be highest in 3 yrs

Nykaa Q4 revenue growth likely to be highest in 3 yrs

Rediff.com7 hours ago

FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent company of Nykaa, anticipates its consolidated net revenue for Q4 FY26 to achieve high 20 per cent year-on-year growth, marking its strongest performance in 12 quarters, fueled by accelerated growth in both its fashion and beauty verticals.

Delhi Police Bust Online Liquor Smuggling Ring Using Delivery App

Delhi Police Bust Online Liquor Smuggling Ring Using Delivery App

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Delhi police have dismantled an illegal liquor supply network operating through an online delivery application, arresting two individuals and seizing illicit liquor transported from Haryana.

Crude Oil Hits Record High as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Crude Oil Hits Record High as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Crude oil prices have surged to record highs due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran, raising concerns about supply disruptions and market volatility.

Customs Officials Seize Ganja from Bangkok-Delhi Flight

Customs Officials Seize Ganja from Bangkok-Delhi Flight

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized over 2 kg of suspected ganja from a Bangkok-Delhi flight, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling.

Why Manipur Suspended Internet After Bishnupur Bombing

Why Manipur Suspended Internet After Bishnupur Bombing

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Manipur government has suspended internet services in five valley districts following a bomb attack that killed two children and injured their mother in Bishnupur district. The incident triggered protests, leading to the suspension of internet services to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The story of Prince Yadav, a swing bowler from Najafgarh, who overcame obstacles to become an IPL sensation with the Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his journey from tennis ball cricket to dismissing top Indian batsmen.

EC bans exit polls from April 9 to 29

EC bans exit polls from April 9 to 29

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Election Commission of India has prohibited the conduct and dissemination of exit polls from April 9 to April 29 during the upcoming assembly elections in several states. Violators face imprisonment or fines.

Delhi Caretaker Held in Gurugram Farmhouse Slaying

Delhi Caretaker Held in Gurugram Farmhouse Slaying

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A 65-year-old caretaker has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly murdering a 35-year-old farmhouse owner in Gurugram, Haryana, following a long-standing grudge.