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Gujarat Tragedy: Five Children Dead in Suspected Suicide Attempts

Gujarat Tragedy: Five Children Dead in Suspected Suicide Attempts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Five children have died in two separate incidents in Gujarat's Dahod district, involving alleged suicide attempts by their parents. Investigations are underway to determine the causes.

Gujarat Suicides: Five Children Dead in Dahod District

Gujarat Suicides: Five Children Dead in Dahod District

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Five children have died in two separate incidents in Gujarat's Dahod district, both suspected to be suicide attempts by their mothers. The incidents highlight the devastating impact of domestic issues and mental health challenges on families.

Senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away at 76

Senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away at 76

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Balbir Punj, a former Rajya Sabha MP, journalist, and BJP leader, has died at the age of 76. Tributes have poured in from prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, recognising his contributions to the party and the world of media.

Sarpanch Murder Accused Complains Of Abdominal Pain

Sarpanch Murder Accused Complains Of Abdominal Pain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Walmik Karad, the main accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, was hospitalised after complaining of abdominal pain and fever while in jail.

Maharashtra Man Takes Own Life After Being Excluded From Friend's Birthday Party

Maharashtra Man Takes Own Life After Being Excluded From Friend's Birthday Party

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old man in Maharashtra's Beed district died by suicide after being excluded from a friend's birthday party, highlighting the impact of social isolation and strained relationships.

NADA's Tip-Off Leads To Major Doping Bust In Najafgarh

NADA's Tip-Off Leads To Major Doping Bust In Najafgarh

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) achieved a significant success with a tip-off leading to the confiscation of prohibited substances, including anabolic steroids, in Najafgarh, following a joint operation with local police and food safety officials.

Class XII Student Ends Life in Beed Due to Exam Pressure

Class XII Student Ends Life in Beed Due to Exam Pressure

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A Class XII student in Beed district, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide due to exam stress, according to police reports. The incident occurred in Ambajogai town, where the student was living with her brother and grandmother.

Court Grants Police Custody of Director Ranjith in Harassment Case

Court Grants Police Custody of Director Ranjith in Harassment Case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A court in Kochi has granted three-day police custody of director Ranjith, who was arrested following allegations of sexual harassment on a film set. The court will consider his bail plea later.

How Calcium Levels In Brain Cells May Trigger Anxiety

How Calcium Levels In Brain Cells May Trigger Anxiety

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A new study has found that high calcium levels in microglia, a specialised group of immune cells in the brain, could be linked to anxiety, potentially paving the way for new treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders.

Liverpool University and IISc Partner to Boost Research and Innovation

Liverpool University and IISc Partner to Boost Research and Innovation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The University of Liverpool and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have established a joint seed fund to promote research and innovation collaborations in areas such as AI, biomedicine, quantum technology, and space.

Odisha: 10 Arrested For Attack On Mining Raid Official

Odisha: 10 Arrested For Attack On Mining Raid Official

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Police in Odisha have arrested 10 people for allegedly attempting to run over a tehsildar with a tractor during a raid on illegal soil mining operations in the Jajpur district.

Hyderabad Man Held for 14 Years of Unlicensed Dentistry

Hyderabad Man Held for 14 Years of Unlicensed Dentistry

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 46-year-old man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly running an illegal dental clinic for 14 years while posing as a dentist without proper qualifications.

Why Are Young People In Rajasthan Taking Their Own Lives?

Why Are Young People In Rajasthan Taking Their Own Lives?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Two separate incidents of alleged suicide have been reported in Rajasthan, involving a nursing student and a B.Sc student. Police investigations are underway to determine the reasons behind these tragic events.

ICC chairman Jay Shah recognised as Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum

ICC chairman Jay Shah recognised as Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

ICC Chairman Jay Shah has been named to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2026, recognising his influence in shaping the future of global cricket and his role in the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Police Investigate Vedanta Plant Blast That Killed 20 in Chhattisgarh

Police Investigate Vedanta Plant Blast That Killed 20 in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Chhattisgarh police have filed an FIR against management officials and others following a deadly explosion at a Vedanta power plant in Sakti district that resulted in 20 fatalities.

Mumbai Cricket Association introduces central contract for players

Mumbai Cricket Association introduces central contract for players

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has announced a player contract system to professionalise and streamline its structure ahead of the 2026-2027 season. This makes MCA the first state cricket body to introduce such an arrangement, offering financial security and development pathways for cricketers.

Gurugram Student Dies by Suicide After Class 10 Results Disappoint

Gurugram Student Dies by Suicide After Class 10 Results Disappoint

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A Class 10 student in Gurugram allegedly died by suicide after being upset with his CBSE exam results. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at the student's residence.

IPL 2026: Injury scare? Why Virat Kohli didn't take the field vs MI

IPL 2026: Injury scare? Why Virat Kohli didn't take the field vs MI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians faced injury concerns to key batters during their high-scoring IPL clash, with Virat Kohli sparking worry after not fielding in the second innings.

B12 The Wonder Vitamin: 6 Benefits

B12 The Wonder Vitamin: 6 Benefits

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Vitamin B12 or cobalamin is a vital nutrient that crucially supports the proper functioning of your nervous system and has a role in the production of red blood cells, apart from being good for your bones, eyes, hair, skin

Supreme Court Orders All-Women SIT Probe In Ghaziabad Case

Supreme Court Orders All-Women SIT Probe In Ghaziabad Case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to form an all-women SIT to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad, following concerns about the local police's handling of the case and allegations of denial of treatment by private hospitals.

Stone Pelting Causes Minor Damage to Vande Bharat Train in Kerala

Stone Pelting Causes Minor Damage to Vande Bharat Train in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A Vande Bharat train operating from Ernakulam to Bengaluru sustained minor damage due to stone pelting near Parali in Palakkad district. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.

Delhi Assembly Security Breach: SUV Driver Sought Attention for Missing Nephew

Delhi Assembly Security Breach: SUV Driver Sought Attention for Missing Nephew

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The investigation into the Delhi Assembly security breach reveals the driver's motive was to highlight the disappearance of his nephew.

Saini Boosts Haryana's Jind with 253 Crore Development Projects

Saini Boosts Haryana's Jind with 253 Crore Development Projects

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched development projects worth 253 crore in Jind district, focusing on irrigation, infrastructure, health, and water supply.

Shock Update! Tiger Woods takes break after DUI case

Shock Update! Tiger Woods takes break after DUI case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from a recent rollover crash in Florida.

Hypertension in Army ranks at 9.61%, below national levels: Govt

Hypertension in Army ranks at 9.61%, below national levels: Govt

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A parliamentary panel has been informed that the prevalence of hypertension among Indian Army's junior commissioned officers and other ranks is lower than the national average, according to data up to December 31, 2023.

Middle East conflict nears nuke flashpoint, warns WHO; urges restraint

Middle East conflict nears nuke flashpoint, warns WHO; urges restraint

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Tedros said that the war in the Middle East has reached a perilous stage with strikes reportedly hitting the Natanz Enrichment Complex in Iran, and the Israeli city of Dimona, where a nuclear facility is located.

WADA Targets Criminal Kingpins in Anti-Doping Strategy

WADA Targets Criminal Kingpins in Anti-Doping Strategy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is shifting its focus from individual athletes to the criminal networks that supply performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), recognising that athletes are often victims of sophisticated doping operations.

Pakistani Polio Vaccination Team Attacked; Constable Injured

Pakistani Polio Vaccination Team Attacked; Constable Injured

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A polio vaccination team in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was attacked, resulting in injuries to a police constable. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in eradicating polio in the region.

Time To Raise Health Insurance Cover

Time To Raise Health Insurance Cover

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Buy early and review the sum insured regularly.'
'Combining individual or family policies with corporate cover, along with top-ups and wellness programmes, can help maintain strong health protection throughout life.'

Slimming Drug Boom Sparks Misuse Concerns: 'They Are Not Meant For Cosmetic Weight Loss'

Slimming Drug Boom Sparks Misuse Concerns: 'They Are Not Meant For Cosmetic Weight Loss'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The fast-growing GLP-1 market, propelled by lower-cost generics following patent expiry, is widening availability beyond patients with obesity and diabetes -- but also driving unsupervised, appearance-led demand, according to doctors.

Tragedy in Saharanpur: Children Die in Brick Kiln Mud Collapse

Tragedy in Saharanpur: Children Die in Brick Kiln Mud Collapse

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two children died and three were seriously injured after a mud mound collapsed on them at a brick kiln in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The families have reached an understanding with the kiln owner and declined legal action.

Woman Dies After Brother-in-Law Attacks Her Over Money

Woman Dies After Brother-in-Law Attacks Her Over Money

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A woman in Uttar Pradesh died from injuries sustained after being attacked by her brother-in-law over a money dispute. The accused is currently at large.

Names mix-up leads to 'wrong' surgery at BHU, woman dies

Names mix-up leads to 'wrong' surgery at BHU, woman dies

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 71-year-old woman died after allegedly undergoing the wrong surgical procedure at the trauma centre of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). An inquiry has been launched to investigate the claims.

Modern Marriage: 'We Moved Abroad, I Felt Like A Maid'

Modern Marriage: 'We Moved Abroad, I Felt Like A Maid'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

In Rediff's new series on modern marriages, young couples from across India discuss how they deal with differences of opinion, lifestyle preferences and personal choices. Here, Megha* tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.

Counterfeit Toothpaste Ring Busted in Delhi, Owner Arrested

Counterfeit Toothpaste Ring Busted in Delhi, Owner Arrested

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a counterfeit toothpaste manufacturing unit in Khanjawala, arresting the owner and seizing a large quantity of fake toothpaste and manufacturing equipment.

Mariamma Oommen Claims Conspiracy in Kerala Government's Decision on Husband's Medical Board

Mariamma Oommen Claims Conspiracy in Kerala Government's Decision on Husband's Medical Board

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Mariamma Oommen, wife of the late former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, has alleged a conspiracy behind the Kerala government's decision to form a medical board to investigate her husband's illness in 2023.

Crude at $130 could unsettle growth outlook: S&P Global

Crude at $130 could unsettle growth outlook: S&P Global

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

S&P Global Ratings warns that a sustained rise in crude oil prices to $130 per barrel could significantly slow India's economic growth, weaken fiscal metrics, and strain corporate and banking sector performance, potentially reducing growth by up to 80 basis points.

Kerala Murder Convict Nabbed in Mumbai After Year-Long Escape

Kerala Murder Convict Nabbed in Mumbai After Year-Long Escape

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A murder convict from Kerala, who escaped from a hospital last year, has been arrested in Mumbai after being found disguised as a ragpicker.

'BJP Has Seen Defeat For 40 Years. That's Why It Never Loses In Gujarat Today'

'BJP Has Seen Defeat For 40 Years. That's Why It Never Loses In Gujarat Today'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'Narendra Modi -- a man with deep and vital experience of Indian politics -- has seen the BJP lose many elections between 1975 and 2015, and with every defeat, he learned lessons that made sure he would never allow his party to be defeated so easily again.'

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Police in Kerala have filed an extortion case against an online loan app following the death of a student who allegedly faced harassment and intimidation over loan recovery.