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Rain lashes several areas in north; fog returns in Delhi

Rain lashes several areas in north; fog returns in Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Several states in north India, including Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, experienced varied weather conditions, including light to moderate rainfall, fog, and temperature fluctuations.

IPL 2026: Rs 13 Crore for Livingstone: Price too high?

IPL 2026: Rs 13 Crore for Livingstone: Price too high?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned the high price tag of English all-rounder Liam Livingstone in the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing his inconsistent performance over the past few years. Chopra also highlighted the opportunities for Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to shine in the upcoming IPL season.

Hoax Bomb Threats Trigger Court Evacuations in Madhya Pradesh

Hoax Bomb Threats Trigger Court Evacuations in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com4 days ago

Several district courts in Madhya Pradesh were evacuated and searched after receiving email threats claiming the presence of 'poisonous gas bombs.' The threats turned out to be a hoax, and investigations are underway to identify the source of the emails.

Agilisium invests in AI to transform pharma, biotech and medical tech companies

Agilisium invests in AI to transform pharma, biotech and medical tech companies

Rediff.com6 days ago

Agilisium has invested Rs 50 crore to help pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical technology companies operationalise artificial intelligence, introducing a new professional standard called Forward Deployment Experts (FDX).

Bihar STF Officer and Two Criminals Dead After Gunfight

Bihar STF Officer and Two Criminals Dead After Gunfight

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special task force (STF) personnel and two gangsters were killed in a gunfight in Bihar's East Champaran district on Tuesday, officials said.

Why Noida Police Officers Were Suspended in Rape Case

Why Noida Police Officers Were Suspended in Rape Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Noida Police have suspended two officers for failing to include key legal provisions in a rape case FIR, including those related to unlawful religious conversion and the SC/ST Act.

Swift Action: Jammu Police Crack Murder Case, Arrest Two Suspects

Swift Action: Jammu Police Crack Murder Case, Arrest Two Suspects

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jammu police solved a blind murder case within 24 hours, arresting two individuals in connection with the killing of a 46-year-old man. The victim suffered a fatal neck injury. Investigation revealed a domestic dispute as a potential motive.

Jannik Sinner wins first Indian Wells title to join Federer, Djokovic in elite list

Jannik Sinner wins first Indian Wells title to join Federer, Djokovic in elite list

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner is only the third player in history to win all six ATP Masters 1000 hard-court titles, joining Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

IndiGo stock may face more downgrades due to Middle East crisis

IndiGo stock may face more downgrades due to Middle East crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

IndiGo operator InterGlobe Aviation had a mildly encouraging third quarter in financial year 2026 (Q3FY26).

Viswanathan Anand assesses Praggnanandhaa's readiness for the FIDE Candidates Tournament

Viswanathan Anand assesses Praggnanandhaa's readiness for the FIDE Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com7 days ago

Viswanathan Anand shares his views on R. Praggnanandhaa's chances at the upcoming FIDE Candidates tournament, highlighting potential rivals and the tournament's significance.

Somaiya Vidyavihar Secures Double Win at Inter-University Squash Championship

Somaiya Vidyavihar Secures Double Win at Inter-University Squash Championship

Rediff.com7 days ago

Somaiya Vidyavihar University emerged victorious in both the men's and women's categories at the AIU All India Inter-University Squash Tournament, held at their sports academy. The tournament saw participation from 76 teams across 36 universities in India.

PMK Leader Criticises DMK Government Over Tamil Nadu Law and Order

PMK Leader Criticises DMK Government Over Tamil Nadu Law and Order

Rediff.com4 days ago

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has criticised the DMK government over the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, citing the Tuticorin rape and murder case and other incidents as evidence of police failure to monitor and prevent crimes.

Saurav Ghosal to Oversee Sporting Framework for World Premier Squash

Saurav Ghosal to Oversee Sporting Framework for World Premier Squash

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian squash star Saurav Ghosal has been appointed as the sports commissioner of World Premier Squash, a new global professional competition. He will oversee the league's sporting framework, including competition formats and player qualification.

Rajnath Singh Calls for Self-Reliance in Drone Manufacturing Amid Global Conflicts

Rajnath Singh Calls for Self-Reliance in Drone Manufacturing Amid Global Conflicts

Rediff.com5 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised the need for India to develop a robust drone manufacturing ecosystem, drawing lessons from recent global conflicts and highlighting the importance of self-reliance in drone technology.

Why a Man Tried to Set Himself on Fire Near Bikaner SP Office

Why a Man Tried to Set Himself on Fire Near Bikaner SP Office

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A 35-year-old man attempted self-immolation near the superintendent of police office in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the reasons behind his actions.

Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police busted an illegal LPG cylinder storage unit in Rajpur Khurd, arresting two individuals and seizing 223 cylinders. The facility was operating without a valid license, posing a safety risk to nearby residents.

Mephedrone Drug Ring Uncovered: Gujarat ATS Exposes UP Manufacturing Unit

Mephedrone Drug Ring Uncovered: Gujarat ATS Exposes UP Manufacturing Unit

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of the banned substance and its precursors.

Lavanya Gupta Overtakes Jasmine Shekar in Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour

Lavanya Gupta Overtakes Jasmine Shekar in Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Amateur golfer Lavanya Gupta surged ahead of Jasmine Shekar to claim the lead after the second round of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour in Gurugram, with Durga Nittur making a significant leap into third place.

Tamil Nadu Election 2026: 'Vijay Is A Stooge Of The BJP'

Tamil Nadu Election 2026: 'Vijay Is A Stooge Of The BJP'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

'The AIADMK and DMK have 75% of the total votes. 25% of the voters do not support the two majors,' says DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai.

Soccer: Inter held by Atalanta; 9-man Bayern drop points

Soccer: Inter held by Atalanta; 9-man Bayern drop points

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A summary of results from football leagues across Europe.

Haryana Enters Agreement for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Implementation

Haryana Enters Agreement for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Implementation

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Haryana government has signed an MoU with the central government to implement Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, focusing on water quality, sustainability, and long-term resource management with an investment of Rs 3,000 crore.

Mumbai City FC Defeat Inter Kashi in Close ISL Match

Mumbai City FC Defeat Inter Kashi in Close ISL Match

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Mumbai City FC secured a 2-1 victory against Inter Kashi in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Noufal PN and Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Search Operations Launched in Rajouri, Doda and Poonch Following Terrorist Movement Reports

Search Operations Launched in Rajouri, Doda and Poonch Following Terrorist Movement Reports

Rediff.com6 days ago

Security forces have launched extensive search operations in Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspected terrorist activity, resulting in the recovery of illegal arms and ammunition.

Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Maharashtra CM Outlines Measures to Combat Investment Scam Cybercrimes

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Maharashtra government has taken steps to combat the rise in investment-related cybercrimes, including arrests, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and public awareness campaigns.

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Rediff.com1 days ago

Opposition MPs and transgender rights activists are urging the withdrawal of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns that the proposed changes could weaken the rights of transgender individuals.

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Opposition and Activists Call for Withdrawal of Transgender Rights Amendment Bill

Rediff.com2 days ago

Opposition MPs and transgender rights activists are calling for the withdrawal of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns that the proposed changes could dilute the rights of transgender individuals.

Fabrice Kah's Goal Secures Victory for Sreenidi Deccan Against Gokulam Kerala

Fabrice Kah's Goal Secures Victory for Sreenidi Deccan Against Gokulam Kerala

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in an Indian Football League match, with Fabrice Kah scoring the decisive goal in the second half.

Missing girl found buried in wheat field; sexual assault suspected

Missing girl found buried in wheat field; sexual assault suspected

Rediff.com6 days ago

An 11-year-old girl was found dead in a wheat field in Kanpur, India, with signs of sexual assault, leading to a police investigation and the detention of a neighbour.

Rajasthan United Snatch Victory with Late Goal in I-League Thriller

Rajasthan United Snatch Victory with Late Goal in I-League Thriller

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Rajasthan United secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Namdhari Sports Academy in the I-League, while Real Kashmir FC and Aizawl FC played out a 2-2 draw.

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Army officers share their experiences and details about the contingents and displays that will be part of the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.

CAG Report Exposes Overcrowding and Poor Facilities in Punjab Prisons

CAG Report Exposes Overcrowding and Poor Facilities in Punjab Prisons

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has revealed significant issues within Punjab's jail system, including overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and poor medical facilities.

Drug Addict Arrested for Vande Bharat Express Vandalism

Drug Addict Arrested for Vande Bharat Express Vandalism

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly throwing a stone at the Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express, causing damage and chaos among passengers.

Meghalaya CM Briefs Governor on Garo Hills Law and Order

Meghalaya CM Briefs Governor on Garo Hills Law and Order

Rediff.com5 days ago

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma briefed Governor CH Vijayashankar on the law and order situation in the Garo Hills region following recent violence related to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.

Maharashtra Government Responds to IT Job Fraud Targeting Graduates

Maharashtra Government Responds to IT Job Fraud Targeting Graduates

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Maharashtra government has initiated action against those involved in an alleged job fraud targeting fresh graduates with the promise of jobs at Hinjewadi IT Park in Pune. The government is also working on regulations to address forced resignations and layoffs in the IT sector.

Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Unit Exposed in UP, Two Arrested

Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Unit Exposed in UP, Two Arrested

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of drugs and precursor chemicals.

Haryana Man Sentenced to Life for Strangling Wife Over Tea Dispute

Haryana Man Sentenced to Life for Strangling Wife Over Tea Dispute

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man in Faridabad, Haryana, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, whom he strangled after she refused to make him tea.

Indian Wells: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz, sets up Sinner final

Indian Wells: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz, sets up Sinner final

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Russian Daniil Medvedev will meet Italian Jannik Sinner in the final at the Indian Wells Tennis tournament in California.

Delhi man fatally stabbed after refusing money demand

Delhi man fatally stabbed after refusing money demand

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 40-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Sultanpuri area after he refused to give money to the accused, police said.

Finally! Hamilton ends Ferrari podium drought with P3 in China

Finally! Hamilton ends Ferrari podium drought with P3 in China

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Lewis Hamilton ended his podium wait with Ferrari with a finish in third place at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday.

Engineer Arrested for Alleged Illegal Arms Supply in Bengaluru

Engineer Arrested for Alleged Illegal Arms Supply in Bengaluru

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 34-year-old civil engineer from Bhopal has been arrested in connection with an illegal arms supply racket in Bengaluru. Police seized pistols, revolver parts, and live rounds from the suspect, who allegedly supplied weapons to individuals in the city.