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Sonam Wangchuk continues fast; hospital gives update on his health

Sonam Wangchuk continues fast; hospital gives update on his health

Rediff.com6 days ago

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's vital parameters remain stable, but he continues to refuse intravenous fluids and glucose despite repeated medical advice, Safdarjung Hospital authorities said, as he extends his hunger strike over police action against protesters.

Delhi police use CCTV, drone footage to identify 'outsiders' in CJP protest violence

Delhi police use CCTV, drone footage to identify 'outsiders' in CJP protest violence

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police are intensifying their investigation into the alleged violence during the ongoing CJP protest, analysing CCTV footage, drone videos, mobile phone recordings, and other digital evidence to identify those involved in attacks on security personnel and damage to public property, with a focus on whether 'outsiders' and 'habitual offenders' infiltrated the demonstrations.

J-K Police Attach Properties Worth Rs 2 Cr Linked To Drug Trafficking

J-K Police Attach Properties Worth Rs 2 Cr Linked To Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir police have attached properties worth approximately Rs 2 crore, allegedly acquired through proceeds from illicit narcotics trafficking, as part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan.

Delhi Police Nab Six Gang Members Linked To Rashid Cablewala

Delhi Police Nab Six Gang Members Linked To Rashid Cablewala

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six men allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang and seized a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession.

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Fadnavis unveils 'missing link' on Mumbai-Pune Expressway amid massive jams

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Maharashtra's Chief Minister inaugurated the 'Missing Link' project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, designed to bypass a steep mountain pass, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity.

59 India-Bound Vessels Transited Hormuz Since War

59 India-Bound Vessels Transited Hormuz Since War

Rediff.com5 days ago

India has successfully evacuated 59 vessels, including 23 Indian-flagged and 36 foreign-flagged ships carrying cargo for India, from the Strait of Hormuz since March 1, 2026, amid fresh attacks and declining shipping traffic, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal informed the Rajya Sabha.

Platforms Told To Prevent Child Exploitation Content

Platforms Told To Prevent Child Exploitation Content

Rediff.com7 days ago

Experts urge internet platforms to adopt prevention-by-design and stronger AI systems to curb child sexual exploitation material and improve online child safety.

CJP calls for nationwide protest on Friday, rejects govt talks offer again

CJP calls for nationwide protest on Friday, rejects govt talks offer again

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on fast-track courts for paper leak cases does not address accountability.

Assam Floods: Baby Born Inside Tea Factory

Assam Floods: Baby Born Inside Tea Factory

Rediff.com6 days ago

The devastating floods sweeping Assam's Upper Assam region have exposed the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the state's tea gardens, with a pregnant worker delivering her baby inside a tea factory after rising floodwaters cut off access to a hospital.

India's Glasgow CWG Focus: Medals And Crucial 2030 Hosting Insights

India's Glasgow CWG Focus: Medals And Crucial 2030 Hosting Insights

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's Chef de Mission Rohit Rajpal stated that success at the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games will be measured not only by medals but also by the 'knowledge it acquires' for hosting the 2030 edition in Ahmedabad.

'Leave Abhishek's hand': Madan Mitra gives Mamata one-month ultimatum

'Leave Abhishek's hand': Madan Mitra gives Mamata one-month ultimatum

Rediff.com6 days ago

Senior Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra on Tuesday gave party supremo Mamata Banerjee a one-month ultimatum to "leave Abhishek's hand" and reconnect with grassroot workers, while asking the Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to admit his "mistakes".

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Gen Z Protests: 'I Hope They Keep Questioning The Government'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I thought this generation was no good, will not be able to do much with all this social media etc. But then, they surprised us.'

India Coaching Staff Set for Major Exit: Report

India Coaching Staff Set for Major Exit: Report

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Ryan ten Doeschate, India's assistant coach, is reportedly set to step down from his role after the ongoing ODI series against England, citing personal reasons and a desire for less travel. His departure comes as his initial two-year contract with the BCCI concludes.

PSU Banks Q1FY27: BoB's Profit Dips on Settlement, BoI's Rises on Loan Growth

PSU Banks Q1FY27: BoB's Profit Dips on Settlement, BoI's Rises on Loan Growth

Rediff.com2 days ago

State-owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) reported a 72 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop in net profit to 1,278 crore for Q1FY27 due to a $600 million out-of-court settlement related to NMC Health Plc. In contrast, Bank of India (BoI) saw its net profit rise by 36.23 per cent Y-o-Y to 3,068 crore for the same quarter, driven by healthy loan growth and improved asset quality.

International gains revive appetite for global MFs

International gains revive appetite for global MFs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

International mutual fund schemes have seen a significant resurgence in investor interest, attracting approximately Rs 7,600 crore in net inflows over the past year, a stark reversal from previous outflows, driven by their strong outperformance against domestic markets and limited AI-linked investment opportunities in India.

EPFO to credit 8.25% PF interest by July 15 to 34 crore members

EPFO to credit 8.25% PF interest by July 15 to 34 crore members

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to credit the 8.25 per cent interest on provident funds for FY26 to 34 crore member accounts by July 15, enabled by its new centralised IT system (CITES). This upgrade promises enhanced operational efficiency, transparent services, and easier access to PF details and claims for members.

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.

Army Recovers Suspected Drone In Samba District

Army Recovers Suspected Drone In Samba District

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

A drone was recovered from an agricultural field in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, after a resident spotted it. The recovery follows an earlier detection of an unidentified flying object by the Army, which initiated jamming measures. Authorities suspect the recovered drone is the same object and have sent it for forensic examination to investigate its origin and potential cross-border involvement.

Ambedkar Statue Vandalism: Three Arrested, SFJ Links Probed

Ambedkar Statue Vandalism: Three Arrested, SFJ Links Probed

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Police in Hoshiarpur have arrested three men in connection with the vandalism of a Dr B R Ambedkar statue. The investigation suggests possible links to the banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).

Jaish terror module: Gujarat ATS nabs five, bomb-making angle emerges

Jaish terror module: Gujarat ATS nabs five, bomb-making angle emerges

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Five persons were arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Thursday in connection with its probe into a terror module of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, officials said.

Jana Nayagan Review: Mass-y For Fans, Messy For Others

Jana Nayagan Review: Mass-y For Fans, Messy For Others

Rediff.com4 days ago

C Joseph Vijay's Jana Nayagan is not just a film but a potent political statement, strategically crafted to align with his political aspirations and claim the legacy of M G Ramachandran, notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Most Agriculture Ministers Hated Varghese Kurien

Most Agriculture Ministers Hated Varghese Kurien

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

At a function in Anand, ministers and the chief minister all in attendance, Varghese Kurien called the IAS lobby termites.

Ram Temple theft: Police seek custody of 2 accused after fresh disclosure

Ram Temple theft: Police seek custody of 2 accused after fresh disclosure

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Police investigating the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya have requested seven-day custody for two jailed accused, Ram Shankar Yadav and Subhash Srivastava. This request follows new disclosures that necessitate further verification and recovery of evidence. The court is set to hear the remand application on July 14, as investigators scrutinise financial transactions and property purchases to trace the diverted funds.

Punjab cop shifted as FBI probes transnational extortion racket

Punjab cop shifted as FBI probes transnational extortion racket

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

A Station House Officer (SHO) in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, has been shifted to Police Lines following a fact-finding inquiry initiated by Punjab Police. This action comes after news reports linked the officer to an extortion-related investigation by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under "Operation Hard Ball," targeting India-based organised crime syndicates. The US indictment alleges the officer's involvement in a $400,000 extortion scheme using false murder charges, drawing significant political criticism.

Siya Goyal family's spice shop shut over food safety breach

Siya Goyal family's spice shop shut over food safety breach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice to a spice and dry fruits shop in Pune, owned by the family of Siya Goyal, an accused in a murder case, ordering it to cease operations due to alleged violations of food safety norms, including suspected adulteration and labelling issues.

NIA conducts nationwide raids to bust ISIS-backed plot; 12 held

NIA conducts nationwide raids to bust ISIS-backed plot; 12 held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted nationwide searches across 10 states and one Union Territory, targeting an online terror radicalisation conspiracy linked to ISIS and AQIS. The operation, which led to the seizure of digital devices, is part of an ongoing investigation into a plot to establish an Islamic state in India through violent jihad. So far, 11 individuals and one juvenile have been arrested in connection with the case.

The India Story Review: Not Brave Enough!

The India Story Review: Not Brave Enough!

Rediff.com3 days ago

The India Story adopts a very soap opera-like approach, piling on ham-fisted melodrama along with plenty of unevenness, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran

Indian Students In Canada Face 'Post-Graduation Work Permit' Shock

Indian Students In Canada Face 'Post-Graduation Work Permit' Shock

Rediff.com5 days ago

For hundreds of Indian scholars who journeyed to Canada aiming for a foreign degree and a path toward long-term career opportunities, what should have been a triumphant graduation has instead spiralled into deep uncertainty.

Govt Unveils Rs 1.9 Lakh Cr Push for Semiconductor, Mobile Manufacturing

Govt Unveils Rs 1.9 Lakh Cr Push for Semiconductor, Mobile Manufacturing

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The Indian government has approved two major manufacturing initiatives worth nearly Rs 1.9 lakh crore (USD 22 billion) to expand the country's semiconductor ecosystem and scale up mobile phone production, aiming to strengthen its position as a global electronics manufacturing hub.

Drug Trafficker Dola's Chemist Links Under Investigation

Drug Trafficker Dola's Chemist Links Under Investigation

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Investigators are probing the network of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker, and have uncovered links with chemists and pharma dealers who allegedly aided his illicit trans-national racket.

Surendra Gadling Gets Bail In Elgar Parishad-Maoist Links Case

Surendra Gadling Gets Bail In Elgar Parishad-Maoist Links Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to activist Surendra Gadling, who was arrested in 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The bail was granted due to his long incarceration and the unlikelihood of a trial commencing soon.

Police Investigate Bishnoi Gang Link In Furniture Mall Firing

Police Investigate Bishnoi Gang Link In Furniture Mall Firing

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Police in Pimpri Chinchwad are investigating a potential link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang after a furniture mall was attacked by two unidentified men on a motorcycle. The assailants fired multiple rounds at the AJ Furniture Mall, and a social media post claiming responsibility has surfaced.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Structures Linked To Gangster

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Structures Linked To Gangster

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Gurugram Police demolished illegal encroachments on government land in Pataudi, allegedly constructed by associates of jailed gangster Kaushal Chaudhary, as part of an ongoing effort to dismantle criminal networks' financial support.

Ahead of Monday's Parl march, Dipke urges supporters to throng Jantar Mantar

Ahead of Monday's Parl march, Dipke urges supporters to throng Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday urged its supporters to gather at the Jantar Mantar in large numbers ahead of its proposed 'Sansad Chalo' march on Monday, claiming that there could be a police crackdown on the protest.

'He Can't Continue A Long Distance Relationship. What's My Fault?'

'He Can't Continue A Long Distance Relationship. What's My Fault?'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

'Sometimes, two people can deeply care about each other, but circumstances can get in the way,' counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Mumbai coastal road sparks Rs 6,000 cr luxury housing boom

Mumbai coastal road sparks Rs 6,000 cr luxury housing boom

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Mumbai's coastal luxury residential redevelopment pipeline is valued at approximately 6,000 crore, with 75-80 projects expected to launch over the next eight to nine quarters, driven by improved infrastructure and demand for waterfront living.

Sonam Wangchuk refuses treatment; wife says July 20 Parliament march on

Sonam Wangchuk refuses treatment; wife says July 20 Parliament march on

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, hospitalised after a 20-day hunger strike, is refusing medical treatment despite signs of dehydration and metabolic abnormalities. His wife alleges a lack of transparency from Safdarjung Hospital and is seeking his discharge, while Wangchuk remains determined to continue his protest against NEET exam irregularities.

National Awards: 'Article 370' best film; Mammootty, Yami, Kartik best actor

National Awards: 'Article 370' best film; Mammootty, Yami, Kartik best actor

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

The political drama 'Article 370' was the biggest winner at the 72nd National Film Awards, securing the best feature film honour, with its lead star Yami Gautam named best actress. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the best actor award for 'Bramayugam' and 'Chandu Champion' respectively.

Hydel projects to add 14,000 Mw by '32-33, CEA reckons

Hydel projects to add 14,000 Mw by '32-33, CEA reckons

Rediff.com7 days ago

The focus is now on accelerating PSP development through faster approvals, better-quality detailed project reports (DPRs), simplified clearances, and early excavation permissions. Speaking at a recent event, Prasad said hydropower and PSPs would be central to supporting India's renewable energy expansion by providing the reliable and flexible capacity needed to balance rising solar and wind generation. "A huge amount of variability is getting introduced into the grid.

Aamir Khan brand ambassador of love jihad: Sena minister on actor's 3rd marriage

Aamir Khan brand ambassador of love jihad: Sena minister on actor's 3rd marriage

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Maharashtra ministers have ignited a fresh controversy by linking Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's third marriage to the contentious concept of "love jihad".