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Accused Granted Interim Protection in Delhi Rape Case Amid Investigation Gaps

Accused Granted Interim Protection in Delhi Rape Case Amid Investigation Gaps

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court has granted interim protection from arrest to a man accused in a rape case, citing delays and gaps in the prosecution's case, and directed him to cooperate with the investigation.

After uncertainty, Govt clears Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL matches

After uncertainty, Govt clears Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL matches

Rediff.com3 days ago

In a major relief for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has granted approval to host IPL 2026 matches at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Arrest of Indian National in Wife's Murder

FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Arrest of Indian National in Wife's Murder

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The FBI has significantly increased the reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national wanted for allegedly murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015.

Modi Slams TMC for Alleged Disrespect Towards President Murmu

Modi Slams TMC for Alleged Disrespect Towards President Murmu

Rediff.com5 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of insulting President Droupadi Murmu and disrespecting tribal communities and the Constitution, following a controversy surrounding the President's visit to West Bengal.

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Why Did Israel Kill Ali Larijani?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Israel has for more than two decades and several US presidencies worked to draw the United States into a full-scale war with Iran. Having finally achieved that, the last thing it wants is Trump declaring victory and going home, as he is prone to do. Ali Larijani was the figure most capable of handing Trump a negotiated exit with something to show for it. Without Larijani, the road to an exit gets considerably narrower. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan Reviews Security Amid Regional Tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review regional and internal security in light of recent events in Iran and Afghanistan.

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

Rediff.com3 days ago

In modern investing, transparency is more valuable than zero fees and not all investing app score big on this front, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

PM-led panel to pick information commissioners tomorrow

PM-led panel to pick information commissioners tomorrow

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

A panel headed by PM Modi and including Rahul Gandhi will meet to decide on the next Chief Information Commissioner and information commissioners for vacant positions at the Central Information Commission (CIC).

Viswanathan Anand assesses Praggnanandhaa's readiness for the FIDE Candidates Tournament

Viswanathan Anand assesses Praggnanandhaa's readiness for the FIDE Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com2 days ago

Viswanathan Anand shares his views on R. Praggnanandhaa's chances at the upcoming FIDE Candidates tournament, highlighting potential rivals and the tournament's significance.

AI puts India's office market back to work

AI puts India's office market back to work

Rediff.com3 days ago

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential new demand driver for India's office market, with AI-focused technology (tech) firms actively leasing new office space and established information technology (IT) companies expanding their footprint as they ramp up investments in AI.

Probe into Foreigners' Activities Aims to Uncover Conspiracy Against India

Probe into Foreigners' Activities Aims to Uncover Conspiracy Against India

Rediff.com24 minutes ago

Security agencies in India are investigating a potential conspiracy involving arrested foreigners, including a US mercenary, who allegedly aimed to exploit Indian ethnic groups to undermine national security. The investigation involves data extraction from mobile phones and scrutiny of social media accounts to uncover the full extent of the plot and identify all involved parties.

Madhya Pradesh Inmate Attempts Suicide by Swallowing Bangle Pieces

Madhya Pradesh Inmate Attempts Suicide by Swallowing Bangle Pieces

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A 35-year-old woman inmate in Betul district jail attempted suicide by swallowing bangle pieces and was rushed to Bhopal for medical care.

FBI Boosts Reward to $1 Million in Search for Indian National Wanted in Wife's Murder

FBI Boosts Reward to $1 Million in Search for Indian National Wanted in Wife's Murder

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The FBI has increased the reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national wanted for allegedly murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015.

Gulf War: Missile Threat Forces Sailors to Flee

Gulf War: Missile Threat Forces Sailors to Flee

Rediff.com2 days ago

'After we were alerted about the war, none of us could sleep for the next two nights while sailing through those waters.'

Swami Vs Yogi: The Showdown In Uttar Pradesh

Swami Vs Yogi: The Showdown In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Tensions between Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have drawn national attention in recent months.

When live-in relationships fail, rape FIRs are lodged: HC

When live-in relationships fail, rape FIRs are lodged: HC

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

According to the prosecution, the appellant enticed away the informant's minor daughter on the pretext of marriage, took her to Bangalore and established a physical relationship.

Ramping up domestic LPG production to ensure supply: Sitharaman

Ramping up domestic LPG production to ensure supply: Sitharaman

Rediff.com1 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces increased domestic LPG production to offset import disruptions caused by Middle East tensions, alongside assurances of fertiliser availability and the clearing of UPA-era oil bonds.

Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra: Many firsts at R-Day Parade

Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra: Many firsts at R-Day Parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

61 Cavalry, Bhairav light commando battalion, DRDO's Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) and many more key military assets were part of a grand Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.

Naqab Row: Iltija Mufti Wants FIR Against Nitish

Naqab Row: Iltija Mufti Wants FIR Against Nitish

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Iltija Mufti, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party leader, filed a police complaint in Srinagar seeking a first information report against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over a widely circulated video showing him removing a woman doctor's naqab at an official event in Patna.

Delhi fire: 9 of a family perish trying to save each other

Delhi fire: 9 of a family perish trying to save each other

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A devastating fire in Delhi claimed the lives of nine members of a family, including three children, who tragically perished while attempting to save each other from the blaze.

Shivaji-Tipu remark: 9 injured as BJP, Cong workers clash

Shivaji-Tipu remark: 9 injured as BJP, Cong workers clash

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

BJP and Congress workers clashed in Pune following controversial remarks equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan, leading to injuries and police intervention.

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Sheena Bora Murder Trial: The Great Skipping Rope Game

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Sheena Bora's birthday fell on February 11 and it's been 14 years since she disappeared into thin air. She would have been 39. Nearly one-and-a-half decades later are we patiently inching nearer to knowing the truth of what happened?

Extended Iran conflict may hit order inflows of L&T

Extended Iran conflict may hit order inflows of L&T

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

While investors would focus on the results and guidance for the third quarter of financial year 2025-26 (Q3FY26) in the normal course of business, the US-Israeli attack on Iran and the latter's retaliation at Gulf allies of the US has forced them to weigh the consequences of the event.

UP tobacco baron's son ploughs Lamborghini into crowd

UP tobacco baron's son ploughs Lamborghini into crowd

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

A speeding Lamborghini, allegedly driven by the son of a tobacco trader, injured at least six people in Kanpur after hitting pedestrians and two-wheelers.

2 held for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders in Madurai

2 held for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders in Madurai

Rediff.com6 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.

Delhi Police Seize Hundreds of LPG Cylinders in Black Market Bust

Delhi Police Seize Hundreds of LPG Cylinders in Black Market Bust

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have registered multiple FIRs and seized hundreds of LPG cylinders in a crackdown on illegal storage, refilling, and black marketing operations amid concerns of potential supply shortages.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Apologises to Mammootty for Online Attacks

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Apologises to Mammootty for Online Attacks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan publicly apologised to Malayalam actor Mammootty for online abuse following a controversy related to a visit to a Wayanad township.

Dhanbad Court Bomb Threat: Police Investigate Hoax Email

Dhanbad Court Bomb Threat: Police Investigate Hoax Email

Rediff.com7 days ago

Dhanbad Civil Court received a bomb threat via email, which was later determined to be a hoax. Police are investigating the source of the email and have tightened security around the court complex.

Trump livid as NATO allies refuse help on Hormuz Strait

Trump livid as NATO allies refuse help on Hormuz Strait

Rediff.com1 days ago

President Trump asserts the US military has decimated Iran's forces and no longer requires assistance from NATO allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier requests for support.

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 28-year-old property dealer in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while filming a social media reel with his cousin. The incident, captured on video, is under police investigation.

Investors Should Consider Buying If Markets Correct Further

Investors Should Consider Buying If Markets Correct Further

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A fall in the Nifty 50 to around 19,000 is not impossible, but that would likely require nuclear options to be exercised.

Ankita Bhandari case: SIT grills ex-BJP MLA for 6 hrs

Ankita Bhandari case: SIT grills ex-BJP MLA for 6 hrs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Expelled BJP leader Suresh Rathore appeared before the SIT probing the Ankita Bhandari murder case and was questioned for over six hours. He denies allegations and claims they are baseless.

Chhattisgarh CM Orders Strict Action Over Manual Scavenging Deaths

Chhattisgarh CM Orders Strict Action Over Manual Scavenging Deaths

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against those forcing people into manual scavenging after three sanitation workers died cleaning a septic tank at a hospital in Raipur. The CM has directed officials to ensure assistance to the victims' families and take legal action against those responsible.

Mithali Raj: Indian Cricket's Global Dominance Dream Realised

Mithali Raj: Indian Cricket's Global Dominance Dream Realised

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mithali Raj expresses her joy at seeing Indian cricket teams, including men's, women's, and junior sides, achieve significant global success, marking a period of dominance.

Why Judgement and Creativity are Key Skills for the Future Workforce

Why Judgement and Creativity are Key Skills for the Future Workforce

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Former UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar emphasises the need to focus on skills like judgement, creativity, and ethical reasoning in light of rapid automation in the workplace.

FDs To SIPs: How To Avoid Costly Money Mistakes

FDs To SIPs: How To Avoid Costly Money Mistakes

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Sanju Samson will give CSK 'inside info' on RR, says Pathan

Sanju Samson will give CSK 'inside info' on RR, says Pathan

Rediff.com7 days ago

Irfan Pathan says Sanju Samson could give Chennai Super Kings a key advantage against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 opener thanks to his deep knowledge of the franchise.

Delhi Police Uncover Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage and Refilling Operations

Delhi Police Uncover Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage and Refilling Operations

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal operation involving the storage of over 600 LPG cylinders and arrested an individual for illegally refilling gas cylinders, highlighting concerns over safety and black market activities.

Delhi Pickle Factory Tragedy: Owner and Son Die in Well Rescue Attempt

Delhi Pickle Factory Tragedy: Owner and Son Die in Well Rescue Attempt

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A factory owner and his son died after falling into a well at a pickle manufacturing unit in Delhi's Nangloi area. They were attempting to rescue a worker who had fallen unconscious in the well.

Iranian women's football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Iranian women's football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Australian police helped two more members of the Iranian women's football delegation slip their minders to claim asylum, but one has changed her mind and decided to go back to Iran.