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Police Nab Conman Who Stole Gold Ring With 'Magic Pebble' Trick

Police Nab Conman Who Stole Gold Ring With 'Magic Pebble' Trick

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, arrested a man who allegedly stole an elderly person's Rs 1 lakh gold ring by claiming he could magically transform a pebble into a rudraksha bead. The accused, a habitual offender, was tracked down in Nashik and confessed to the crime, leading to the recovery of the stolen ornament.

How A Teen Couple Allegedly Murdered Father Over Relationship

How A Teen Couple Allegedly Murdered Father Over Relationship

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 17-year-old girl and her 21-year-old boyfriend have been arrested in Etawah for allegedly murdering her father, a security guard. Police state they drugged him with sleeping pills, slit his throat, and crushed his head with a stone before hiding the body in a trunk and fleeing. The motive appears to be the father's opposition to their relationship.

Homebuyers, Don't Fall For Festive Offers

Homebuyers, Don't Fall For Festive Offers

Rediff.com1 days ago

More important than the offer is whether the developer can deliver the home as promised.

Sakshi Vaidya's Lookbook Is To Die For!

Sakshi Vaidya's Lookbook Is To Die For!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sakshi Vaidya is making her Bollywood debut with Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar, but her journey to the big screen began well before Hindi cinema came calling. She is also giving us plenty to look at in the fashion department.

Man From Arunachal Pradesh Kills Brother-in-Law, Injures Another In Assam

Man From Arunachal Pradesh Kills Brother-in-Law, Injures Another In Assam

Rediff.com1 days ago

An alleged altercation in Assam's Biswanath district on Monday led to a man from Arunachal Pradesh shooting one of his brothers-in-law dead and injuring another with a sharp weapon. The incident occurred at Rajgarh, near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, as the accused reportedly sought to take his wife home. Police are investigating and a hunt is on for the accused.

Three Arrested In Bengaluru Road Rage Murder Case

Three Arrested In Bengaluru Road Rage Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Three men have been arrested in Bengaluru for their alleged involvement in a fatal road rage incident where a man was hit by a car and dragged for nearly 150 metres in Electronic City. The victim, Ranjith Kumar Sahu, succumbed to his injuries after intervening in an altercation. Police are searching for a fourth absconding accused.

Tragic Shooting At Guwahati Hotel Leaves Five Dead

Tragic Shooting At Guwahati Hotel Leaves Five Dead

Rediff.com1 days ago

Four people were shot dead at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati on Monday, with another person succumbing to injuries later. Police have launched an operation to apprehend the perpetrators.

Husband Arrested For Stabbing Man In Live-In Relationship

Husband Arrested For Stabbing Man In Live-In Relationship

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man was stabbed to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district by the husband of a woman with whom he was in a live-in relationship. The accused, Satish Jat, attacked Rajesh Kumawat alias Sonu alias Michael while he was sleeping. Satish was apprehended by family members and later taken into police custody.

Youth Stabbed To Death Over Motorcycle Parking Dispute In Delhi

Youth Stabbed To Death Over Motorcycle Parking Dispute In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

A young man was allegedly stabbed to death in northwest Delhi's Pratap Vihar area following an argument over parking his motorcycle. The incident occurred late Sunday night when a group of youths objected to the parking, leading to a physical altercation and the victim being fatally stabbed. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating.

Three Arrested For Exhuming Skeletons For Medical Institute

Three Arrested For Exhuming Skeletons For Medical Institute

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Raichur, Karnataka, have arrested three men, including a cemetery worker and two medical institute employees, for allegedly exhuming and stealing human skeletal remains from a cemetery. The bones were reportedly sold to a private medical institution for academic purposes, with the cemetery worker receiving Rs 3,000 per skeleton. The racket was uncovered after locals spotted suspicious activity, leading to arrests on Sunday.

Manvir Singh's Late Strike Secures Victory For Mohun Bagan Over Chennaiyin FC

Manvir Singh's Late Strike Secures Victory For Mohun Bagan Over Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Manvir Singh scoring the decisive goal in the 85th minute. The closely contested game saw both goalkeepers make crucial saves before Bagan secured the late victory.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip on High Crude Prices, IT Sector Woes

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip on High Crude Prices, IT Sector Woes

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to persistently high crude oil prices and significant selling pressure in IT stocks, with global factors like US bond yields and upcoming Federal Reserve decisions also contributing to cautious investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 27.

Microsoft Announces Voluntary Exit Programme For Employees

Microsoft Announces Voluntary Exit Programme For Employees

Rediff.com1 days ago

Microsoft has launched a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK, and Canada. The initiative offers financial support and career planning resources, with eligible employees in India having until December 1 to decide. The package includes severance benefits and health insurance, aiming to provide flexibility for employees and allow the company to adjust its workforce. This comes as Microsoft continues significant investments in India's AI ecosystem.

Pasighat Violence: 26 Arrested After Anti-Dam Bandh Turns Violent

Pasighat Violence: 26 Arrested After Anti-Dam Bandh Turns Violent

Rediff.com1 days ago

Twenty-six individuals, including five juveniles, have been apprehended in connection with violence during a bandh in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, on October 23. The protests were against the proposed mega dam over the Siang river, leading to property damage and clashes. Police have registered eight criminal cases and detained six others for questioning.

Robert Downey Jr's Son Indio Lands His First Lead Role

Robert Downey Jr's Son Indio Lands His First Lead Role

Rediff.com1 days ago

Robert Downey Jr's son Indio is set to make his mark in Hollywood with his first lead role in the independent film Love In Vein.

Gurugram Police Arrest Man For Alleged Molestation At Cyber Hub

Gurugram Police Arrest Man For Alleged Molestation At Cyber Hub

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gurugram police have arrested Anmol Arora, 27, from Firozpur, Punjab, in connection with the alleged molestation of a woman at Cyber Hub, DLF Phase-2. The incident was reported on October 22, and the arrest was made on Monday following an investigation.

How Paytm Achieved Record Profitability In Q2 FY27

How Paytm Achieved Record Profitability In Q2 FY27

Rediff.com1 days ago

One 97 Communications Ltd, operating Paytm, reported a significant 10-fold increase in profit after tax to Rs 225 crore in Q2 FY27, marking its sixth consecutive profitable quarter. The company also saw a 28% rise in operating revenue to Rs 2,648 crore, driven by strong performance in merchant and consumer businesses, expanded monetisation, and AI adoption. Paytm's EBITDA margin reached double digits for the first time, reflecting enhanced operating profitability.

Drug Accused Shot In Leg During Escape Attempt From Ahmedabad Police

Drug Accused Shot In Leg During Escape Attempt From Ahmedabad Police

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man, Kafeel Ahmed, arrested in a Rs 25 crore narcotics case, was shot in the leg on Monday after allegedly attempting to escape from Ahmedabad Crime Branch custody during a medical check-up. A sub-inspector was also injured in the scuffle, and police are expected to provide more details on Tuesday.

Lava Aura Curve Offers Curved AMOLED Display, 6,000 mAh Battery

Lava Aura Curve Offers Curved AMOLED Display, 6,000 mAh Battery

Rediff.com1 days ago

With a 120 Hz curved AMOLED display, a 6,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP camera, the Lava Aura Curve aims to appeal to smartphone buyers looking for a blend of style and everyday performance.

How Amritsar Police Dismantled Two Illegal Arms Networks

How Amritsar Police Dismantled Two Illegal Arms Networks

Rediff.com1 days ago

Amritsar Commissionerate Police have successfully dismantled two distinct illegal arms supply networks, apprehending four individuals, including two juveniles. The operations led to the recovery of 16 sophisticated pistols and seven live cartridges. Investigations suggest the accused were in contact with a foreign-based handler facilitating these arms consignments to criminal elements.

Villagers Nab Two Accused In Begusarai Alleged Rape Case

Villagers Nab Two Accused In Begusarai Alleged Rape Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 15-year-old girl with mental disabilities was allegedly raped in Bihar's Begusarai district. Villagers apprehended two accused individuals following the incident and handed them over to the police. The alleged crime occurred on Sunday evening at an abandoned house, and a forensic team has collected evidence.

Kushagra Rawat, Sajan Prakash Clinch Gold At Inaugural National Aquatic Championships

Kushagra Rawat, Sajan Prakash Clinch Gold At Inaugural National Aquatic Championships

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Delhi's Kushagra Rawat won gold in the men's 1500m freestyle, while Sajan Prakash secured gold in the men's 50m butterfly at the inaugural Short Course Senior National Aquatic Championships in Ahmedabad. Other winners included Advait Page in men's 400m medley and Tvisha Nikhil Dixit in women's 400m medley.

Haryana's Nishchay Sets New National Discus Record

Haryana's Nishchay Sets New National Discus Record

Rediff.com1 days ago

Haryana's Nishchay set a new national record in the U18 discus throw at the 41st National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on Monday, winning gold with a throw of 66.75m and surpassing the previous record set in 2010.

Hyderabad Police Prevent Child Marriage, Register Case

Hyderabad Police Prevent Child Marriage, Register Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Hyderabad police successfully intervened to prevent the marriage of a 17-year-old girl to a 42-year-old man. A case has been registered against the groom, a mediator, and the girl's parents under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The girl has since joined a degree college.

Ex-Panchayat Mukhiya's Husband Murdered In Saharsa

Ex-Panchayat Mukhiya's Husband Murdered In Saharsa

Rediff.com1 days ago

Javed Iqbal alias Guddu Alam, husband of former Harewa panchayat mukhiya Umme Kulsum, was shot dead on Monday while returning from a wedding in Saharsa district, Bihar. Police are investigating the murder, with preliminary findings suggesting old enmity, though a recent dispute involving Iqbal's son is also being considered.

Delhi Man Stabs Brother Over Alcohol Dispute

Delhi Man Stabs Brother Over Alcohol Dispute

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 38-year-old man was apprehended in northeast Delhi for allegedly stabbing his younger brother during an argument about the latter's alcohol addiction. The injured brother is currently undergoing treatment, and police have registered a case.

New NCC Hangar Boosts Aviation Training In Himachal Pradesh

New NCC Hangar Boosts Aviation Training In Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com1 days ago

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated a Rs 75 lakh NCC hangar at Bhuntar Airport in Kullu. This new facility aims to significantly enhance aviation training infrastructure for NCC cadets, offering practical knowledge, simulator training, and flying skill development. It is the first dedicated facility of its kind in Kullu since Air NCC's inception in Himachal Pradesh in 1972, designed to inspire youth towards careers in aviation and the Indian Air Force.

Uttar Pradesh Attracts Global Tech Investment With Pro-Business Policies

Uttar Pradesh Attracts Global Tech Investment With Pro-Business Policies

Rediff.com1 days ago

Global companies like LG Electronics, Smartworks, Microsoft, and HCL Technologies lauded Uttar Pradesh's investor-friendly policies, infrastructure, and talent at the GCC Innovation Summit 2026. They shared positive experiences, highlighting the state's swift decision-making and commitment to fostering a conducive environment for Global Capability Centres, leading to significant investments and job creation.

Mizoram Police's Major Drug Bust: Rs 77 Crore Seized, 29 Arrested

Mizoram Police's Major Drug Bust: Rs 77 Crore Seized, 29 Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mizoram Police conducted a significant drug bust in September, seizing narcotics worth Rs 77.15 crore and arresting 29 individuals, including six Myanmar nationals. The confiscated drugs included methamphetamine, morphine, and heroin. Police emphasised their ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace and urged public cooperation.

SAI Kolkata Felicitates Asian Games Gold Medallists And Bronze Winner

SAI Kolkata Felicitates Asian Games Gold Medallists And Bronze Winner

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The Sports Authority of India, Kolkata, felicitated Asian Games gold medallists Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma, along with bronze medallist rower Satnam Singh, for their outstanding performances. The athletes expressed gratitude for the support, with Sahil also securing an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Kolkata Parading Incident: Girl's Parents, Uncle Arrested

Kolkata Parading Incident: Girl's Parents, Uncle Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Kolkata have arrested the parents and maternal uncle of a 13-year-old girl after they allegedly paraded a 17-year-old boy, his father, and a friend naked through the streets. The incident occurred after the boy was caught kissing the girl. The boy's father claimed he was given a gun and forced to choose between shooting his son or walking naked. Public outrage followed the incident, leading to arrests and a police investigation under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Israel holds polls amid uncertainty over Netanyahu's future

Israel holds polls amid uncertainty over Netanyahu's future

Rediff.com1 days ago

Israel is set to hold parliamentary elections on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vying to retain power. The election is a critical test of his leadership, influenced by the government's handling of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, subsequent wars, and ongoing legal challenges. Opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett, are challenging his right-wing coalition, but opinion polls suggest a fragmented outcome with no clear majority. Key issues include security, accountability for the October 7 attack, military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men, and judicial reforms.

Young Squash Talents Shine At National Championship

Young Squash Talents Shine At National Championship

Rediff.com1 days ago

Agastya Bansal of Maharashtra and Kriya Saravanan of Tamil Nadu secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championship on Monday. Bansal caused an upset in the U-19 boys' category, while Saravanan advanced in the U-19 girls' section. Other notable wins included Dhairya Gogia in U-15 boys' and Pradeepsingh Rathore in U-17 boys'.

Police Crackdown On Illicit Liquor Ring After Dewas Deaths

Police Crackdown On Illicit Liquor Ring After Dewas Deaths

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged sale of illicit liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district, following claims that several villagers died after consuming spurious alcohol. The arrests include managers and salesmen from licensed shops, and a high-level team is investigating the deaths.

Karnataka Gears Up For Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026

Karnataka Gears Up For Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026

Rediff.com1 days ago

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge reviewed preparations for the 29th Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, themed "AI & Beyond." The summit, scheduled for November 17-19, 2026, will feature over 1,800 exhibitors, focusing on AI, DeepTech, biotechnology, electronics, robotics, and startups, aiming to foster innovation and collaboration.

Telangana Police Bust Ganja Ring Led By 75-Year-Old Woman

Telangana Police Bust Ganja Ring Led By 75-Year-Old Woman

Rediff.com1 days ago

Telangana's EAGLE Force arrested a 75-year-old woman in Hyderabad for alleged involvement in ganja possession and sale, seizing drugs and cash. The operation identified 70 suspected consumers, including three juveniles, with 66 testing positive for THC, and 65 sent to rehabilitation. Investigations are ongoing to trace five absconding associates and the supply network.

Ennore Man Held Over Alleged Assault Of Toddler

Ennore Man Held Over Alleged Assault Of Toddler

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Chennai for allegedly sexually assaulting a two-and-a-half-year-old girl in Ennore. The incident came to light when the child was taken to the hospital due to severe pain, leading to a police investigation and the subsequent arrest of the accused.

Judge's Son Accused In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Judge's Son Accused In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Additional District and Sessions Judge has been arraigned as an accused after his 17-year-old son allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz and killed a scooterist in Kochi. The incident led to protests, a transfer of the probe to the District Crime Branch, and a debate in the Keralam Assembly, highlighting concerns over police handling and parental responsibility.

Svayam Ensures Accessibility For World Armwrestling Championship In New Delhi

Svayam Ensures Accessibility For World Armwrestling Championship In New Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Accessibility organisation Svayam has partnered with the People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) to ensure adequate facilities and transportation for the upcoming 47th World Armwrestling Championship and 28th World Para Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi. The partnership will focus on accessibility audits, staff sensitisation, and accessible transportation for the event, which will host athletes from 56 countries, including 400 para-athletes.

IIT-Kharagpur Pioneers Physical AI With New School

IIT-Kharagpur Pioneers Physical AI With New School

Rediff.com1 days ago

IIT-Kharagpur announced the establishment of India's first dedicated academic school for Physical Artificial Intelligence (AI), named the Benjamin Gupta School of Physical AI. Funded by a Rs 35 crore investment, including contributions from alumnus Vinod Gupta and an anonymous donor, the school will focus on developing intelligent systems that interact with the physical world, moving beyond conventional data-driven AI. Academic programmes are expected to commence soon, aiming to foster reliable and responsible AI technologies for various applications.