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Hindu tea garden worker found dead in B'desh with hands, feet tied

Hindu tea garden worker found dead in B'desh with hands, feet tied

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

A young Hindu tea garden worker was found murdered in Bangladesh, raising concerns amid upcoming parliamentary elections and a series of attacks against the Hindu community.

Indore horror: Rats bite 2 newborns in hospital, one dies of pneumonia

Indore horror: Rats bite 2 newborns in hospital, one dies of pneumonia

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Two newborn babies were bitten by rats at a government hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, leading to an investigation and demands for accountability.

UP engineer, wife get death penalty for sexually abusing 33 children

UP engineer, wife get death penalty for sexually abusing 33 children

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

During the probe, it was found that Ram Bhawan, a resident of Naraini town in Banda district, had been living in a rented room in Chitrakoot district where the offences were committed, with his wife allegedly assisting him, the agency said.

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: DGCA begins probe

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: DGCA begins probe

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the air ambulance crash in Jharkhand's Chatra district that killed all seven people on board. Two teams from the DGCA are probing the accident, while families mourn the loss of their loved ones.

Why Love Is Good For Health: 8 Wonderful Benefits

Why Love Is Good For Health: 8 Wonderful Benefits

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Love+happiness brings less doctor visits, less anxiety, less stress, quicker healing, all things that are good for your body.

China steps up Nipah virus screening amid outbreak in India

China steps up Nipah virus screening amid outbreak in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

China has initiated screening procedures for travelers arriving from regions affected by the Nipah virus, including India. While no cases have been detected in China, health authorities are taking precautionary measures due to the ongoing outbreak in India.

BLO's death triggers political storm in Bengal; TMC, BJP trade charges

BLO's death triggers political storm in Bengal; TMC, BJP trade charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The death of a booth level officer in West Bengal due to cardiac arrest has ignited a political battle between the ruling TMC and the BJP, with accusations of workload pressure and politicization of the tragedy.

Swing collapses at Surajkund fair in Faridabad, cop dies, operator held

Swing collapses at Surajkund fair in Faridabad, cop dies, operator held

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

The tragedy struck the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela on Saturday evening, when about 19 people were riding the swing before it suddenly tilted and then crashed onto the ground.

Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Hospitality Business Needs People, Not AI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

With the rise of wellness tourism and experiential travel, specialised jobs are being created in spa management, event planning and local experience curation, besides social media management.

Robots Are Looking For Work!

Robots Are Looking For Work!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Robots stole the spotlight at CES 2026, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas.

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former first female prime minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

Don't Let Your Health Cover Fall Short

Don't Let Your Health Cover Fall Short

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

With medical inflation hovering at around 13-14 per cent annually, policyholders must reassess their sum insured once every two years.

CBI's RG Kar, Dabholkar investigators among 31 awarded police medals

CBI's RG Kar, Dabholkar investigators among 31 awarded police medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

CBI officers who supervised investigations into the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata and the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar are among those awarded police medals on Republic Day.

Forced to Buy Home Loan Insurance? Know Your Rights

Forced to Buy Home Loan Insurance? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

3 teenaged sisters, addicted to 'Korean lover game', die by suicide

3 teenaged sisters, addicted to 'Korean lover game', die by suicide

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The police said the exact circumstances that led the sisters to take the extreme step are being investigated, and statements of family members are being recorded as part of the probe.

Violence erupts during protest over Hadi's murder in B'desh; 50 hurt

Violence erupts during protest over Hadi's murder in B'desh; 50 hurt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Witnesses said the police in riot gear turned tough as the protestors tried to break through security barricades in front of Jamuna from a nearby sit-in demonstration, defying the earlier announced ban on rallies adjacent to Jamuna.

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against the chairman of Al Falah University, alleging money laundering and the appointment of individuals with terror links without proper verification.

Congress axes Navjot Kaur Sidhu after Rahul Gandhi criticism

Congress axes Navjot Kaur Sidhu after Rahul Gandhi criticism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Congress party has expelled Navjot Kaur Sidhu after she publicly criticized Rahul Gandhi. The expulsion follows her earlier suspension and a series of posts on X where she attacked the party leadership and questioned their commitment to Punjab.

Paratrooper killed in J-K encounter; terror hideout busted

Paratrooper killed in J-K encounter; terror hideout busted

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

A paratrooper critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district succumbed to his injuries. A massive search operation is underway to locate the terrorists.

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'What has changed is that the new regulations are backed by a clear enforcement framework. They have real consequences and, for the first time, make compliance unavoidable.'

Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal allegedly shot himself after claiming he was duped of Rs 8.10 crore by cyber thugs. He was one of the accused in the 2015 police firing cases related to anti-sacrilege protests in Faridkot.

After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head

After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Mitu, a doctor, said Shikder was rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital in a critical condition.

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani said there were four passengers, including two women and two pilots, in the aircraft. Captain Naveen and Captain Tarun were piloting the plane, he said.

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Nineteen United States states have sued the Trump administration over its 'unlawful' decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, warning that the move will worsen labour shortages in key sectors such as health care, education and technology.

Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K

Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The intense exchange of fire between the two sides lasted several hours before the guns fell silent. Reinforcements have been deployed to strengthen the cordon and neutralise the terrorists, the officials said.

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

T2-0 WC: Skipping India game may hit PCB where it hurts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face massive financial losses if the ICC's all-powerful governing board decides to penalise them for refusing to play the T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.

'A giant sports administrator': Kalmadi remembered

'A giant sports administrator': Kalmadi remembered

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Country's top sports administrators on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow at the death of former IOA president Suresh Kalmadi, calling it a huge loss to the Olympic movement in India.

Khaleda Zia to be laid to rest beside husband; Jaishankar to attend funeral

Khaleda Zia to be laid to rest beside husband; Jaishankar to attend funeral

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The funeral of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia will be held on Wednesday, and she will be buried with full state honors beside her husband, late president Ziaur Rahman.

Don't Sit Pretty! 6 Truths About Sitting Longer

Don't Sit Pretty! 6 Truths About Sitting Longer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Following too sedentary a routine is closely linked to weight gain, disrupted blood sugar levels, heart-related conditions, dangerous blood clots and a cluster of metabolic disorders that quietly damage long-term health, continues Harvard Medical School.

10 Stocks That May Gain From Budget

10 Stocks That May Gain From Budget

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The fiscal tilt towards capex benefits companies in investment-related sectors like capital goods, defence equipment, engineering & construction and metal & mining. The planned cut in revenue expenditure will weigh on companies in consumption sectors like FMCG, consumer durables and retail.

Lancet Flags HbA1c Unreliability In Indians

Lancet Flags HbA1c Unreliability In Indians

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Lancet study revealed that the HbA1c test is erroneous in populations with anemia and other hemoglobin-related deficiencies in India.

Want A Super Top-Up For Your Medical Insurance?

Want A Super Top-Up For Your Medical Insurance?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'Pick a sum insured that realistically covers major hospitalisation costs in your city.'

Suspended MPs: 7 Rahul Loyalists, 1 Marxist

Suspended MPs: 7 Rahul Loyalists, 1 Marxist

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

8 Member of Parliaments were suspended from Lok Sabha for tearing & throwing papers at the Chair till April 2. Uproar started when Rahul Gandhi was barred from citing former Army Chief, General M M Naravane's memoir on 2020 India-China clash. Rediff.com brings you the details of these MPs who were suspended.

SC reserves verdict on euthanasia plea for man in coma since 2013

SC reserves verdict on euthanasia plea for man in coma since 2013

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a plea seeking passive euthanasia for a man who has been in a comatose state for over 12 years after suffering a fall in 2013. The court heard arguments regarding the withdrawal of artificial life support and the ethical considerations involved.

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The latest move removes one of the key friction points for visitors, temporary liquor permits, while allowing licensed hotels and restaurants operational flexibility.

Set up gaushalas to keep highways free of stray animals, SC tells NHAI

Set up gaushalas to keep highways free of stray animals, SC tells NHAI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has suggested that the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) consider establishing gaushalas (cowsheds) under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to care for stray animals entering highways. The court also expressed dissatisfaction with several states' efforts to manage stray dog populations and suggested developing an app to report stray animal sightings.

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The new UGC regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on January 13.

271 people admitted to hospital following Iran strikes: Israel

271 people admitted to hospital following Iran strikes: Israel

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

So far, most of the injured have been released. Currently, 106 people are being treated in hospitals, and another 149 are being treated in the emergency room.