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Formula One title fight heats up ahead of Austria GP

Formula One title fight heats up ahead of Austria GP

Rediff.com7 days ago

Formula One could take another twist in Austria this weekend after Lewis Hamilton ended Mercedes' dominant run with his breakthrough first win for Ferrari in Spain.

Made-in-India drone swarms pass battlefield trial

Made-in-India drone swarms pass battlefield trial

Rediff.com7 days ago

The autonomous, edge-native drone swarms are capable of continuing operations even when some lose connectivity, run low on battery, or return to base.

IT Task Force submits report

IT Task Force submits report

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The task force constituted to suggest steps for stimulating growth in the IT, ITeS and electronics hardware manufacturing industries has submitted its recommendations.

Lankan Prez adds 3 Tamils to legislative task force

Lankan Prez adds 3 Tamils to legislative task force

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

President Rajapaksa, through a special gazette last month, appointed the 13-member task force for the establishment of a 'One Country, One Law' concept in Sri Lanka and comprised members from the majority Sinhala and minority Muslim communities.

Indian Police Officer Dies After Accidental Firing

Indian Police Officer Dies After Accidental Firing

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in Phagwara, India, died on Tuesday after an accidental firing from his service revolver while cleaning it at his residence.

Batala Double Murder: Punjab Police Arrest Key Suspects

Batala Double Murder: Punjab Police Arrest Key Suspects

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Punjab Police, in collaboration with central agencies, arrested three key suspects in the Batala double murder case from the Indo-Bhutan border in West Bengal. The accused were allegedly linked to a foreign-based fugitive gangster, Happy Jatt.

Enzo Maresca Steps Into Guardiola's Shoes At Manchester City

Enzo Maresca Steps Into Guardiola's Shoes At Manchester City

Rediff.com2 days ago

Manchester City has announced Enzo Maresca as their new manager, succeeding Pep Guardiola. Maresca, who previously coached City's youth team and served as assistant coach, returns to the club after guiding Leicester City to the Premier League title. He faces the significant challenge of maintaining City's dominance following Guardiola's highly successful decade-long tenure.

Rajasthan Police Nab Two Linked To Organised Crime

Rajasthan Police Nab Two Linked To Organised Crime

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested two men, Krishna Singh and Laxman Singh, identified as hardcore criminals with links to organised crime. The arrests were made in Jaipur's Kardhani area following intelligence inputs.

Asus TUF Gaming A14: Price, Specs, AI Capabilities

Asus TUF Gaming A14: Price, Specs, AI Capabilities

Rediff.com2 days ago

The new Asus TUF Gaming A14 laptop, featuring an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, is priced at Rs 1,99,990 for the FA401GM-RG038WS model.

Global strategic task force formed

Global strategic task force formed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Noted strategic affairs analyst K Subrahmanyam will head the group.

UP Police Busts Pakistani Sleeper Cell, Arrests Four

UP Police Busts Pakistani Sleeper Cell, Arrests Four

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Police dismantled a sleeper cell linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti, arresting four operatives in Saharanpur. The accused were involved in reconnaissance, radicalising youth, and planning subversive activities.

How Goa Police Busted Interstate Heroin Smuggling Network

How Goa Police Busted Interstate Heroin Smuggling Network

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Goa police have dismantled an interstate heroin smuggling network, arresting four individuals, including the primary suspect from Uttar Pradesh. The investigation began after a raid near the Betim jetty, leading to the apprehension of Nepali nationals with a significant quantity of heroin.

Rajasthan Police Seize Key Mephedrone Precursor, Arrest Two

Rajasthan Police Seize Key Mephedrone Precursor, Arrest Two

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested two individuals and seized approximately 234 kg of 2-Bromo-4-Methyl Propiophenone, a crucial precursor used in the production of the synthetic drug mephedrone.

Delhi Police Nab 'Ganja' Salim After Brief Gunfight

Delhi Police Nab 'Ganja' Salim After Brief Gunfight

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A notorious criminal, Mohammad Salim alias 'Ganja', with numerous murder and burglary cases against him, was arrested in Delhi after a brief shootout with the Special Task Force (STF).

Punjab Police Nab Shooter In Rana Balachauria Murder Case

Punjab Police Nab Shooter In Rana Balachauria Murder Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Punjab Police have arrested a shooter allegedly involved in the murder of kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh, also known as Rana Balachauria, from Agartala, Tripura. The arrest was made in a joint operation with central agencies and Tripura Police.

How Punjab Police Prevented a Robbery with Illegal Weapon Arrests

How Punjab Police Prevented a Robbery with Illegal Weapon Arrests

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Punjab Police arrested two men, Jacky Kumar and Vikas Arora, with illegal weapons who were allegedly planning to rob a businessman in Bathinda. The arrests were made by the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation with the Bathinda Police.

Five Injured in Begusarai Crude Bomb Explosion During Search Operation

Five Injured in Begusarai Crude Bomb Explosion During Search Operation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Five officials, including three members of the Special Task Force (STF), sustained injuries in a crude bomb explosion in Begusarai district, Bihar, during a search operation related to robbery cases.

Tripura Police File Charge Sheet In Phensedyl Smuggling Case

Tripura Police File Charge Sheet In Phensedyl Smuggling Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Tripura Police's Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against six individuals in connection with a Phensedyl smuggling case, following the seizure of a large quantity of the banned substance last year.

Assam Police Seize Rs 21 Crore Worth Of Narcotics, Five Arrested

Assam Police Seize Rs 21 Crore Worth Of Narcotics, Five Arrested

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Assam Police's Special Task Force seized narcotics valued at Rs 21.36 crore and arrested five persons in Kamrup district. The operation was based on intelligence about a large consignment being transported from Manipur.

Bollywood's Fascination With The Jungle!

Bollywood's Fascination With The Jungle!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Explore Bollywood's fascination with wild, untamed settings, from the comedic antics of Welcome To The Jungle to the intense dramas and romances set amidst lush forests, showcasing how these natural backdrops shape diverse cinematic narratives.

Farah-Riteish Bring Lock Upp: Sach Ya Saza On OTT

Farah-Riteish Bring Lock Upp: Sach Ya Saza On OTT

Rediff.com5 days ago

Brace yourself for tons of drama on OTT this week.

Dembele's quick 'trick' powers France to big win over second-string Norway

Dembele's quick 'trick' powers France to big win over second-string Norway

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France made sure of top spot in World Cup Group I with a ruthless 4-1 win on Friday over a second-string Norway who like the French had already qualified for the next round of the tournament.

UP Police Nab Wildlife Trafficker, Rescue Parrots

UP Police Nab Wildlife Trafficker, Rescue Parrots

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested an alleged interstate wildlife trafficker in Gorakhpur and rescued 100 protected rose-ringed parrots from his possession.

Another Arrest In Uttarakhand SSC Exam Cheating Racket

Another Arrest In Uttarakhand SSC Exam Cheating Racket

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested another member of a racket involved in facilitating cheating during a Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment exam in Dehradun. The arrest follows the busting of the racket in February during an online examination for Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar posts.

ISI asks J-K OGWs to infiltrate national parties to evade crackdown

ISI asks J-K OGWs to infiltrate national parties to evade crackdown

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Pakistan's ISI is reportedly pushing its network of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Jammu and Kashmir to infiltrate mainstream national political parties to evade security crackdowns and investigations. The ISI is also attempting to revive dormant, locally-founded terror outfits to give an 'indigenous colour' to terrorist violence and mask Pakistan's direct involvement.

A General Says Goodbye

A General Says Goodbye

Rediff.com1 days ago

The outgoing Army Chief was accorded ceremonial honours and paid tribute at the National War Memorial.

Prime minister's pet task force

Prime minister's pet task force

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

'Vijay's Government Will Be Pulled Down By December 2027'

'Vijay's Government Will Be Pulled Down By December 2027'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

'You will have the President's rule for 7 to 8 months, And Annamalai will be the hero in those 7 months.'

Israel, Lebanon sign US-led framework pact in 'first step' towards peace

Israel, Lebanon sign US-led framework pact in 'first step' towards peace

Rediff.com4 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday (local time) announced a US-mediated framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon aimed at achieving "lasting peace and security".

CM Vijay begins welfare push, but Tamil Nadu's debt crisis looms large

CM Vijay begins welfare push, but Tamil Nadu's debt crisis looms large

Rediff.com10 May 2026

TVK founder Vijay, upon becoming Chief Minister, approved free electricity units and special forces for women's safety and anti-drug efforts. He pledged a commitment to secularism and social justice, asserting his authority as the sole power centre.

Task force vets Irani report

Task force vets Irani report

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Uttar Pradesh STF Exposes Multi-Crore Investment Scams

Uttar Pradesh STF Exposes Multi-Crore Investment Scams

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has dismantled two significant fraud operations involving crores of rupees in fraudulent share market, cryptocurrency, and forex schemes, leading to multiple arrests and uncovering a vast network of deceit.

VHP Demands Action Against Radical Networks Amid Delhi Attack Claims

VHP Demands Action Against Radical Networks Amid Delhi Attack Claims

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has alleged a rise in targeted attacks on Hindus in Delhi, demanding a high-level review and the formation of a special task force to counter radical networks.

Hockey Coach Baldev Singh To Be Conferred Padma Shri

Hockey Coach Baldev Singh To Be Conferred Padma Shri

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Baldev Singh, a hockey coach who transformed Shahabad Markanda into a hub for hockey talent, will be awarded the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on May 25.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A joint operation by Sahibganj police and Bihar STF led to the discovery of an illegal mini-arms factory in Jharkhand, resulting in the arrest of the main accused and seizure of weapons and equipment.

Interstate Shooter Arrested in 2020 Councillor Murder Case

Interstate Shooter Arrested in 2020 Councillor Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Uttarakhand STF arrests Rinku Sharma, an interstate shooter, for the 2020 murder of Councillor Prakash Singh Dhami, revealing political rivalry and a turf war as motives.

Odisha STF to Coordinate with Delhi Police on Terror Suspect Case

Odisha STF to Coordinate with Delhi Police on Terror Suspect Case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

The Odisha Crime Branch's special task force (STF) has been appointed as the nodal investigating agency to coordinate with Delhi Police regarding a Bhubaneswar-based man's suspected links with a terror outfit. The 22-year-old man was arrested for alleged anti-national activities, and the STF will investigate all possible angles, including social links, financial status, and potential sharing of national security information.

Kabaddi Promoter Murder: Shooter Arrested In Joint Operation

Kabaddi Promoter Murder: Shooter Arrested In Joint Operation

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Punjab Police have arrested a shooter allegedly involved in the murder of kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh, also known as Rana Balachauria, from Agartala, Tripura.

Court Rejects CBI Custody Plea In West Bengal Murder Case

Court Rejects CBI Custody Plea In West Bengal Murder Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A local court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has rejected a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking custody of firearms recovered from a man arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

Five Detained In Gujarat Under Anti-Drug Trafficking Act

Five Detained In Gujarat Under Anti-Drug Trafficking Act

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Gujarat police have detained five individuals under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, as part of the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics-related crimes.