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New ITR Rules Taxpayers Must Know About

New ITR Rules Taxpayers Must Know About

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

"Taxpayers with income from shares, mutual funds, crypto, ESOPs, or derivatives often incorrectly use ITR-1 instead of ITR-2 or ITR-3."

Deepak Punia Shines At Asian Games Selection Trials

Deepak Punia Shines At Asian Games Selection Trials

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Deepak Punia's move to a higher weight category proved successful as he secured a spot in the Indian team for the Asian Games in the 97kg division. Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal retained their places in the men's freestyle squad.

Karnataka to get 4 deputy CMs; cabinet berth for Siddaramaiah's son

Karnataka to get 4 deputy CMs; cabinet berth for Siddaramaiah's son

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is set to meet with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss the state cabinet reshuffle following Siddaramaiah's resignation. Key topics include Rajya Sabha and MLC candidates, as well as potential appointments of multiple Deputy CMs to maintain social and regional balance.

Police Hunt Akali Dal Leader Over Police Station Incident

Police Hunt Akali Dal Leader Over Police Station Incident

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Punjab Police have formed teams to arrest Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others for allegedly creating a disturbance at Majitha police station and attempting to free a detainee. Police are conducting searches, while the Akali Dal claims political vendetta.

Mamata's 'Girgiti' poem targets TMC rebels amid growing dissent

Mamata's 'Girgiti' poem targets TMC rebels amid growing dissent

Rediff.com29 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has penned a new poem titled 'Girgiti' (Chameleon), which political observers believe carries a veiled message for leaders who have recently turned critical of the Trinamool Congress.

How Kapil Dev Is Transforming Indian Golf

How Kapil Dev Is Transforming Indian Golf

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kapil Dev's efforts to attract sponsors and increase prize money in Indian golf are creating better opportunities for players to qualify for the Olympics and compete globally, according to DP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl.

Rajdeep Majumder Appointed Additional Advocate General Of West Bengal

Rajdeep Majumder Appointed Additional Advocate General Of West Bengal

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The West Bengal government has appointed Rajdeep Majumder as the state's new additional advocate general, while N G Khaitan will take over as the advocate on record, original side, at the Calcutta High Court.

Six Arrested After Gym Argument Turns Violent

Six Arrested After Gym Argument Turns Violent

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Six men have been arrested in Bengaluru after a WhatsApp group argument related to a gym escalated into a violent attack on a part-time gym trainer.

China tells Quad to stay out of its maritime backyard

China tells Quad to stay out of its maritime backyard

Rediff.com28 May 2026

China on Wednesday reacted strongly to the Quad Ministerial meeting that voiced serious concerns over the situation in the East and South China Sea, saying they should stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood.

Iran claims strike on US base after Bandar Abbas 'aggression'

Iran claims strike on US base after Bandar Abbas 'aggression'

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for strikes on an American base, alleging it was in response to earlier aerial attacks near Bandar Abbas Airport. The incident follows reports of confrontations between Iranian and US forces in the Strait of Hormuz.

Cyber Fraud: Thane Man Loses Lakhs In Terror Funding Scam

Cyber Fraud: Thane Man Loses Lakhs In Terror Funding Scam

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 70-year-old man from Thane was allegedly duped of Rs 40.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as police officers who threatened him with arrest in a fake terror funding case.

The 'Teenager' Who Beat Ranveer Singh

The 'Teenager' Who Beat Ranveer Singh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

'Right now, people may see it (my youthful face) as an advantage, but behind it there have been many years of struggles and disadvantages -- like being bullied -- which shaped me more than anything else.'

Dhanush, Nicholas Cage, Rafa Arrive On OTT

Dhanush, Nicholas Cage, Rafa Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Spiders, spies and sleuths on OTT this week, Sukanya Verma lists your top picks.

ACS Officer Arrested, Crores Seized In Graft Case

ACS Officer Arrested, Crores Seized In Graft Case

Rediff.com23 May 2026

An Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer has been arrested on graft charges, with over Rs 1.66 crore in cash and fixed deposits worth another Rs 86 lakh seized, along with investment documents.

Delhi Court Grants Bail In 'Jai Bhim' Scheme Scam

Delhi Court Grants Bail In 'Jai Bhim' Scheme Scam

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A Delhi court has granted bail to six individuals accused in a scam related to the Delhi government's 'Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana'. The court cited the principle that bail is the rule and denial is an exception.

Why Rahul Gandhi Wants A Probe Into CBSE Exam Contract

Why Rahul Gandhi Wants A Probe Into CBSE Exam Contract

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for an independent judicial probe and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate alleged irregularities in the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, claiming a company with a questionable past was awarded the contract.

Jacqueline Fernandez to face charges in Rs 200cr money laundering case

Jacqueline Fernandez to face charges in Rs 200cr money laundering case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, and others in connection with a Rs 200-crore money laundering case. The court also ordered charges against Chandrashekhar and others for offences including those under MCOCA in a separate case.

PSG's faith in Luis Enrique pays off with consecutive Champions League titles

PSG's faith in Luis Enrique pays off with consecutive Champions League titles

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Luis Enrique arrived in Paris in 2023 promising a cultural shift rather than instant glamour, with the Spaniard wanting a team in which collective sacrifice outweighed individual status, where the biggest names defended, pressed and suffered together. Two Champions League titles later, his players speak about him less as a coach than as an architect and people leader.

Army, BSF jawans acquitted in 2015 espionage case over probe lapses

Army, BSF jawans acquitted in 2015 espionage case over probe lapses

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Delhi court recently acquitted five accused, including an army personnel and a Border Security Force personnel, in an espionage case. While acquitting the accused persons, the court flagged serious lapses in the investigation.

Former Shaolin Temple Abbot Jailed For Corruption: What It Means

Former Shaolin Temple Abbot Jailed For Corruption: What It Means

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Shi Yongxin, the former head priest of China's Shaolin Temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison on graft charges, including embezzlement and bribery.

Murder Convict Who Became Bollywood Actor Arrested

Murder Convict Who Became Bollywood Actor Arrested

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A murder convict who jumped parole in 2014 and went on to act in Bollywood films has been arrested in Ahmedabad after evading authorities for 12 years.

Ghaziabad Call Centre Busted For Insurance Fraud

Ghaziabad Call Centre Busted For Insurance Fraud

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation run from a call centre in Ghaziabad, arresting three individuals accused of defrauding people of significant sums through deceptive insurance and government bond investment schemes.

BJP Candidates Booked For Alleged Voter Intimidation In Punjab

BJP Candidates Booked For Alleged Voter Intimidation In Punjab

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Two BJP candidates and three others have been booked for allegedly distributing liquor to influence voters and attacking those who objected during the Garhshankar Municipal Council elections in Punjab.

Congress Councillor Held In Dehradun Land Fraud Scheme

Congress Councillor Held In Dehradun Land Fraud Scheme

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Congress Councillor Amit Bhandari has been arrested in Dehradun for his alleged involvement in an organised land fraud scheme. The arrest follows the interrogation of the scheme's alleged mastermind, Pradeep Saklani, who revealed the names of accomplices.

Delhi University Halts St Stephen's Ex-Principal's Absorption

Delhi University Halts St Stephen's Ex-Principal's Absorption

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Delhi University has directed St Stephen's College to halt the absorption of former principal John Varghese into the English department, citing violations of UGC regulations and procedural errors.

The Leslee Lewis Podcast: 'Stopped Doing Remixes After KBC'

The Leslee Lewis Podcast: 'Stopped Doing Remixes After KBC'

Rediff.com26 May 2026

'I have never chased money. Yes, you have to pay me my worth. I am not a free artiste but I don't chase money.'

Gurugram Clinic Run By Fake Doctor Busted

Gurugram Clinic Run By Fake Doctor Busted

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man was arrested in Gurugram for allegedly running a fake clinic and treating patients without a medical degree for six years.

How RCB Went From Nearly Men To IPL's New Dynasty

How RCB Went From Nearly Men To IPL's New Dynasty

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

How Andy Flower, Mo Bobat, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli transformed Royal Challengers Bengaluru from IPL underachievers into back-to-back champions and potential dynasty builders.

Why Sea Chokepoints Have Become The New Battleground

Why Sea Chokepoints Have Become The New Battleground

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

If Iran and Oman choose to charge a fee for rendering services to vessels using their territorial waters, so be it. The US is indulging in an irrationally self-destructive act, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

IPL 2026: Why did Arshdeep Singh suddenly delete 200 posts?

IPL 2026: Why did Arshdeep Singh suddenly delete 200 posts?

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Punjab Kings star pacer Arshdeep Singh left fans stunned on Monday night after suddenly wiping most of his Instagram profile clean.

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.

11 Arrested After Statue Installation Sparks Clash

11 Arrested After Statue Installation Sparks Clash

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Police in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested 11 people following a clash over the alleged unauthorised installation of a Lord Buddha statue. The incident escalated into stone-pelting on police and revenue officials, prompting the registration of two FIRs.

Cow protection row: What Muslim members told constituent assembly in 1948

Cow protection row: What Muslim members told constituent assembly in 1948

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Amid calls from sections of the Muslim community that cow should be declared a national animal, a look at the Constituent Assembly debates shows that two Muslim members had sought an unambiguous spelling out of the state's stance on cow slaughter, with one of them even calling for prohibiting it as part of fundamental rights.

Bengal CM Denies Vendetta In Signature Forgery Probe

Bengal CM Denies Vendetta In Signature Forgery Probe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari denies political vendetta in the signature forgery probe involving TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, stating the investigation stems from complaints by TMC MLAs.

Odisha Police Detain Two In Couple Assault Case

Odisha Police Detain Two In Couple Assault Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Odisha's Ganjam police have detained two individuals in connection with the assault on a young couple in Berhampur. The incident, which occurred in full public view, has sparked outrage and prompted a police investigation to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Kerala Congress MLA Alleges Police Tampered Assault Report

Kerala Congress MLA Alleges Police Tampered Assault Report

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Congress MLA A D Thomas alleges that senior police officers intervened to modify the report related to his alleged assault during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas. He claims an ADGP-ranked officer was involved, and the SIT should investigate this alleged intervention.

Bihar Girl's Body Exhumed In Alleged Rape And Murder Case

Bihar Girl's Body Exhumed In Alleged Rape And Murder Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The body of a 14-year-old girl was exhumed in Bihar's Sitamarhi district for forensic examination following allegations of rape and murder made by her family.

'Husband Lies To Avoid Arguments'

'Husband Lies To Avoid Arguments'

Rediff.com28 May 2026

'Maybe his intent is not malicious, but he still needs to understand that it is not fair to you,' says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of the online dating web site Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

IPL 2026: What GT, RCB, RR, SRH Didn't Do To Reach The Play-Offs

IPL 2026: What GT, RCB, RR, SRH Didn't Do To Reach The Play-Offs

Rediff.com26 May 2026

What these four teams truly mastered was the art of not inventing new ways to lose.

Crumbling CSK Need To Move On From Dhoni

Crumbling CSK Need To Move On From Dhoni

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's status as one of the all-time greats in the IPL will never be in doubt and prolonging his career for another season to bid farewell to the fans doesn't make sense in a competitive league like the IPL.