News for 'GATE 2009'

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Ravi Shastri: 'After 4th 6 I Thought Let's Go For The Full Monty'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

In an era where today's cricketers seldom read reports or build personal bonds with journalists, these four belonged to a different, warmer time. They valued relationships. They acknowledged the storyteller.

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 4.13 kg of heroin. The suspects were connected to handlers in Europe and jailed operatives.

Why My Last Minute Concert Plan Was Totally Worth It

Why My Last Minute Concert Plan Was Totally Worth It

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

I had been eyeing Keinemusik (a German DJ trio) concert tickets ever since they dropped almost six months ago. The ticket prices started at Rs 3,000 and had reached Rs 6,000 on the week of the concert.

Accused in Lawyer's Murder Nabbed After Police Encounter in Mirzapur

Accused in Lawyer's Murder Nabbed After Police Encounter in Mirzapur

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Police in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a man wanted in connection with the murder of a lawyer after an encounter. The accused, Rajendra Sonkar, was apprehended after attempting to flee from police. He sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange.

Mumbai Plans New Mega Cricket Stadium

Mumbai Plans New Mega Cricket Stadium

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans for a new, larger cricket stadium in Mumbai, with a capacity of 100,000, while reaffirming the importance of the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Human Trafficking Ring Busted in Delhi: Eight Women Rescued

Human Trafficking Ring Busted in Delhi: Eight Women Rescued

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police busted a human trafficking and prostitution racket in central Delhi, rescuing eight women, including a minor. Two men were arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend other suspects.

Mumbai Police Uncover Drug Delivery Network in Concert Overdose Case

Mumbai Police Uncover Drug Delivery Network in Concert Overdose Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Mumbai police are investigating the deaths of two MBA students from a suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The investigation has uncovered a network for delivering ecstasy pills, leading to several arrests.

Student Suicide At NIT Kurukshetra: Protests Erupt

Student Suicide At NIT Kurukshetra: Protests Erupt

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A second-year student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, was found dead in her hostel room, marking the fourth suspected student suicide in two months, triggering protests on campus.

Arson Attempt in Delhi: Police Identify Suspects in Adarsh Nagar House Fire

Arson Attempt in Delhi: Police Identify Suspects in Adarsh Nagar House Fire

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have identified two men suspected of attempting to set a house on fire in Adarsh Nagar, with arrests expected soon. The incident, which caused no injuries, is being treated as arson without provocation.

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

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

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

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.

Why The Battle Of Longewala Strikes A Chord

Why The Battle Of Longewala Strikes A Chord

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Battle of Laungewala fought in the Thar desert saw 120 soldiers heroically defend the Longewala post against a formidable Pakistani tank attack till first light brought IAF fighter jets. The air attack turned the desert into a graveyard of Pakistani tanks.

Court Grants Bail to Student Accused of Stabbing Classmate, Citing Academic Concerns

Court Grants Bail to Student Accused of Stabbing Classmate, Citing Academic Concerns

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has granted interim bail to a Class XII student accused of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his classmate outside their CBSE examination centre, citing the risk of loss of an academic year.

Parents of deceased Kannur Dental College student claim 'emotional torture' led to his death

Parents of deceased Kannur Dental College student claim 'emotional torture' led to his death

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The parents of a Kannur Dental College student, Nithin Raj R L, who was found dead, allege that their son was subjected to constant emotional torture by faculty members and claim it was a case of murder. Protests have erupted at the college, with student organisations demanding justice and the arrest of the accused.

Blood Moon Dazzles Skywatchers

Blood Moon Dazzles Skywatchers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

People across India and several parts of the world paused to look up as the Moon slowly slipped into Earth's shadow during the lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, 2027.

IPL 2026: After Stampede, RCB spend Rs 7 Cr for fan safety

IPL 2026: After Stampede, RCB spend Rs 7 Cr for fan safety

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has invested significantly in upgrading crowd management and security at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium following a tragic stampede last year. The enhancements include AI-led CCTV, reworked entry points, and revised agreements with the KSCA.

IPL: RCB to assemble at Chinnaswamy on March 15

IPL: RCB to assemble at Chinnaswamy on March 15

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president, Venkatesh Prasad, has expressed confidence that the remaining security enhancements at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be completed before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad arrives on March 15.

Five-member panel to probe recent student suicides at NIT Kurukshetra

Five-member panel to probe recent student suicides at NIT Kurukshetra

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra has established a five-member committee to investigate recent student suicide cases on campus. This action follows a series of tragic incidents, including the alleged suicide of a 19-year-old B.Tech student, which sparked protests and raised concerns about student welfare and mental health support within the institution.

IPL ticket scam? Valid pass holders stopped at Delhi stadium

IPL ticket scam? Valid pass holders stopped at Delhi stadium

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A Delhi and District Cricket Association director has alleged that valid ticket-holders are being denied access to IPL matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium due to fraudulent duplicate tickets, a claim disputed by the DDCA's leadership.

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police are investigating the mental health of a man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly after he drove an SUV onto the premises. The suspect's family claims he has mental health issues and is undergoing treatment.

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police questioned the family of Sarabjeet Singh, accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly. His family claims he suffers from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.

Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of BSF Jawan's Daughter

Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of BSF Jawan's Daughter

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The 12-year-old daughter of a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was allegedly kidnapped from outside her residential society in Delhi's Rohini. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to locate the missing girl.

Rajasthan House Owner Allegedly Sets Pitbull on Police Team

Rajasthan House Owner Allegedly Sets Pitbull on Police Team

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A woman constable in Bikaner, Rajasthan, was injured after a house owner allegedly unleashed a pitbull on a police team investigating a complaint.

Two minor girls, woman flee MP remand home after assault

Two minor girls, woman flee MP remand home after assault

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Two minor girls and a woman escaped from a remand home in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, after assaulting the warden and stealing the keys.

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Policies

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Policies

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has criticised the state government's crop procurement policies, alleging that new conditions are being imposed on farmers instead of procuring crops at MSP. Hooda plans to tour mandis to assess the problems faced by farmers.

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances near a hotel in old Delhi, prompting a police investigation into the cause of death.

Man Nabbed with Smuggled Cigarettes in Delhi

Man Nabbed with Smuggled Cigarettes in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A 51-year-old man was arrested in Delhi's Kashmere Gate area for possessing illegal imported cigarettes worth approximately Rs 40 lakh. The accused, identified as Sanjay Aggarwal, was found with three lakh sticks of imported cigarettes that lacked mandatory health warnings.

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is investigating an incident where a group of boys allegedly entered the premises of the girls' hostel and engaged in a brawl. The university has launched an inquiry after a video of the incident circulated on social media.

Narendra Modi Stadium Under Tight Security for T20 World Cup Final

Narendra Modi Stadium Under Tight Security for T20 World Cup Final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Authorities have implemented heightened security measures at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, including increased police presence, anti-drone systems, and holding areas to prevent stampedes.

Drug Trafficking Arrests: Indian and Thai Nationals Nabbed in Nepal

Drug Trafficking Arrests: Indian and Thai Nationals Nabbed in Nepal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Nepal police have arrested an Indian and a Thai national in separate drug trafficking cases. The Thai national was caught at the airport with marijuana, while the Indian national was arrested with brown sugar outside Kathmandu.

Nepal Police Nab Indian and Thai Nationals in Separate Drug Cases

Nepal Police Nab Indian and Thai Nationals in Separate Drug Cases

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Nepal police have arrested an Indian and a Thai national in separate incidents related to drug trafficking. The arrests occurred at Tribhuvan International Airport and in Balaju Chowk, Kathmandu.

Key Arrest in Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Key Arrest in Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Police have arrested the main accused in the recent shooting targeting a lawyer associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrest follows an attack near the ISBT in the Kashmere Gate area of north Delhi.

5.9 earthquake shakes Delhi, other north Indian cities; no injuries, damage

5.9 earthquake shakes Delhi, other north Indian cities; no injuries, damage

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in Afghanistan jolted several parts of north India, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana, on Friday night. While tremors were felt, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged.

BJP Stages Protest in Amritsar, Demands CBI Probe into Warehousing Official's Suicide

BJP Stages Protest in Amritsar, Demands CBI Probe into Warehousing Official's Suicide

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The Punjab BJP staged a protest in Amritsar against the AAP government, demanding a CBI probe into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official and justice for his family.

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Conditions

Hooda Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Conditions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has accused the state government of imposing arbitrary conditions on crop purchases, alleging anti-farmer policies and demanding compensation for weather-related crop damage.

Man Allegedly Murders Ex-Wife in Shahjahanpur, Throws Acid on Friend

Man Allegedly Murders Ex-Wife in Shahjahanpur, Throws Acid on Friend

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his ex-wife by slitting her throat and also threw acid on her friend. The incident occurred in the Azizganj area, and police have launched an investigation.

Ahmedabad Man Held for Murdering Sleeping Youth in Revenge Killing

Ahmedabad Man Held for Murdering Sleeping Youth in Revenge Killing

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly murdering a youth in his sleep, suspecting him of killing his brother. The accused confessed to the crime, citing revenge as the motive.

Why RCB Players Wore Black Armbands During IPL 2026 Opener

Why RCB Players Wore Black Armbands During IPL 2026 Opener

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will honour the memory of fans who tragically lost their lives during celebrations outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium last year. In their IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, the players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect.

Man Charged with Dangerous Driving After Pub Incident in Derby

Man Charged with Dangerous Driving After Pub Incident in Derby

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

An Indian-origin man has been remanded in custody after being charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm following an incident outside a pub in Derby, UK, where seven people were injured.

Sports Ministry Issues Advisory to Prevent Playground Accidents

Sports Ministry Issues Advisory to Prevent Playground Accidents

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Sports Ministry has issued an advisory to state governments in India to improve safety at playgrounds and sports facilities following fatal accidents.

Drive slowly in Parliament complex, avoid mishaps, MPS told

Drive slowly in Parliament complex, avoid mishaps, MPS told

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

To prevent accidents and security breaches, Parliament issues a new advisory urging MPs to limit their vehicle speed to 10 kmph within the complex.