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How Kerala Police Foiled An Airport Abduction And Robbery Plot

How Kerala Police Foiled An Airport Abduction And Robbery Plot

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kerala Police have arrested 13 individuals for allegedly attempting to abduct a passenger arriving from abroad at Karipur airport and rob him of gold and cash. The operation was launched based on a tip-off, leading to the seizure of vehicles and the discovery of a larger conspiracy. Authorities are also investigating the possibility of the passenger carrying smuggled gold.

Dev Seeks Assurance On Ghatal Master Plan From West Bengal CM

Dev Seeks Assurance On Ghatal Master Plan From West Bengal CM

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Trinamool Congress MP Deepak Adhikari, also known as Dev, has urged West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to expedite the long-pending Ghatal Master Plan, a crucial flood-management project for his constituency. Dev received assurances that the project, aimed at mitigating annual floods in the low-lying Ghatal area, would be taken forward, with hopes for budget allocation by the BJP government.

Delhi Police Bust Fake RO Filter Manufacturing Unit

Delhi Police Bust Fake RO Filter Manufacturing Unit

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Delhi Police busted a factory-cum-godown manufacturing and storing counterfeit RO water purifier filters of leading brands and arrested its owner.

BJP's Rajya Sabha Picks Spark Cabinet Reshuffle Talk

BJP's Rajya Sabha Picks Spark Cabinet Reshuffle Talk

Rediff.com5 days ago

The BJP has announced 11 candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, notably omitting Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian, whose terms end soon. This decision, alongside other recent appointments, has fuelled speculation about an imminent Cabinet reshuffle. The list includes new faces and senior party leaders from various states.

'There is no comparison between Nehru and Modi'

'There is no comparison between Nehru and Modi'

Rediff.com27 minutes ago

Sharad Pawar objected to comparing PM Modi with Jawaharlal Nehru, highlighting Nehru's sacrifices and nation-building contributions.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Plays Chess With Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, Gets Checkmated

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Plays Chess With Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa, Gets Checkmated

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with a Rs 50 lakh cash incentive and played a friendly game of chess with him at the Secretariat, where the young prodigy checkmated the CM. Praggnanandhaa recently made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title.

EC tells officials to flag suspected foreign nationals during SIR

EC tells officials to flag suspected foreign nationals during SIR

Rediff.com2 days ago

The EC also underlined that for electors whose enumeration forms have not returned, the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) would identify a probable cause, such as absent, shifted, dead and duplicate entry based on an inquiry from the nearby electors and would note the same.

Odisha Vigilance Arrests Engineer After Unearthing Crores In Assets

Odisha Vigilance Arrests Engineer After Unearthing Crores In Assets

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Odisha Vigilance has arrested Baikuntha Nath Behera, an assistant executive engineer, for possessing disproportionate assets worth crores, including over Rs 2 crore in cash, multiple properties, and gold jewellery. The arrest followed raids that uncovered extensive wealth, with some lockers yet to be opened.

The Rediff Podcast: What Makes A Good Leader?

The Rediff Podcast: What Makes A Good Leader?

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Leaders are expected to have all the answers, but listening is the leadership superpower.'

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a large-scale cyber fraud operation involving 5,300 Indian SIM cards used from Cambodia by a Malaysian national-led gang, duping people of hundreds of crores. The probe follows raids in Rajasthan and Punjab, identifying 30 bank accounts linked to the fraud.

Supreme Court gets 5 new judges; strength to go up to 37

Supreme Court gets 5 new judges; strength to go up to 37

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Five new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court, bringing the total number of judges to 37, just one short of the sanctioned strength of 38.

Government Boosts Indian Tennis With TAGG Scheme

Government Boosts Indian Tennis With TAGG Scheme

Rediff.com1 days ago

Four promising Indian tennis players, including Manas Dhamne and Vaishnavi Adkar, have been inducted into the Government of India's Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) scheme, which provides comprehensive support for high-performance athletes. This move, welcomed by AITA, aims to strengthen India's presence in international tennis.

Cyber Fraud Alert: Thane Residents Lose Rs 31 Lakh In Fake Gas Bill Scam

Cyber Fraud Alert: Thane Residents Lose Rs 31 Lakh In Fake Gas Bill Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 60-year-old retired man and 21 others in Thane district were allegedly defrauded of over Rs 31 lakh through a malicious link disguised as a piped gas bill update. The victims received an APK file via WhatsApp, leading to unauthorised debits from their bank accounts.

IPL didn't stop me preparing for Tests: Manav Suthar

IPL didn't stop me preparing for Tests: Manav Suthar

Rediff.com1 days ago

For Manav Suthar, Test format is the "pinnacle" of cricket, and the India left-arm spinner revealed that he was practising with red-ball even during IPL 2026 to stay on top of his game.

4 Indian-Origin Footballers At World Cup 2026

4 Indian-Origin Footballers At World Cup 2026

Rediff.com2 days ago

India may not be at FIFA World Cup 2026, but four players with Indian roots will represent their nations on football's biggest stage.

Ishant Sharma's coach blasts BCCI's selection policy, bats for Auqib Nabi

Ishant Sharma's coach blasts BCCI's selection policy, bats for Auqib Nabi

Rediff.com6 days ago

Veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma's coach, Shravan Kumar, has criticised the national selectors for not including pace sensation Auqib Nabi in the Indian team's playing XI for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. Kumar highlighted Nabi's exceptional performance of 60 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, which was instrumental in Jammu & Kashmir's maiden title triumph, arguing that such achievements should not be overlooked by relegating him to a backup role.

DP World PGTI Launches NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial Golf Tournament

DP World PGTI Launches NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial Golf Tournament

Rediff.com1 days ago

The DP World PGTI has launched the inaugural NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial golf tournament to honour the late Indian golfing legend, Vijay Kumar. The event, held at his home course in Lucknow from June 9-11, celebrates his legacy and aims to inspire new talent.

Bangladesh govt saves 'Donald Trump' from Eid sacrifice

Bangladesh govt saves 'Donald Trump' from Eid sacrifice

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Bangladeshi authorities intervened to save a rare albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump,' known for its blond hair resembling the US president's hairstyle, from being sacrificed during Eid celebrations. The buffalo will now be preserved at the national zoo in Dhaka.

Delhi hotel fire: Police probe finds multiple violations

Delhi hotel fire: Police probe finds multiple violations

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The latest revelations emerged during the interrogation of hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj and accountant Jai Mishra, both of whom were arrested in connection with the June 3 fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Hauz Rani that claimed 21 lives.

Controversial 'Pistulya Maharaj' Faces Case Over Rs 3.6 Crore Fund Misappropriation

Controversial 'Pistulya Maharaj' Faces Case Over Rs 3.6 Crore Fund Misappropriation

Rediff.com3 days ago

A spiritual preacher, Kishor Dhondiram Jadhav alias 'Pistulya Maharaj', and his associates have been booked in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 3.6 crore collected during a religious event. The funds were meant for temple construction but were unaccounted for, leading to protests by Warkaris.

Gill, Suryakumar excluded; Sooryavanshi in 30-man list for Asian Games

Gill, Suryakumar excluded; Sooryavanshi in 30-man list for Asian Games

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill are missing from the list of probables for the Asian Games, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in the 30-member squad submitted by the BCCI to the IOA.

CM Vijay Honours Praggnanandhaa, Gets Checkmated In Friendly Chess Match

CM Vijay Honours Praggnanandhaa, Gets Checkmated In Friendly Chess Match

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with a Rs 50 lakh incentive after his historic Norway Chess title win. The Chief Minister also played a friendly game of chess with the 20-year-old Grandmaster, where he was checkmated by the young prodigy.

Bengal polls: BJP heavyweights shine, a few big names stumble

Bengal polls: BJP heavyweights shine, a few big names stumble

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The BJP experienced a mixed bag of results in the West Bengal Assembly elections, with several heavyweight candidates securing victories while others faced defeat. Key wins included Dilip Ghosh, Suvendu Adhikari, and others, but some prominent faces failed to win.

Banerjee Alleges BJP Deleted 9 Million Names from Voter Lists

Banerjee Alleges BJP Deleted 9 Million Names from Voter Lists

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of deleting over 9 million names from voter lists in an attempt to win the upcoming Assembly elections. She vowed to fight the alleged manipulation legally and politically.

From ambitious teenager to historic finalist: Chwalinska's dream Paris journey

From ambitious teenager to historic finalist: Chwalinska's dream Paris journey

Rediff.com4 days ago

Maja Chwalinska's incredible run as the first qualifier to reach a French Open final in the professional era marks the fulfilment of an ambition the Polish 24-year-old has chased with relentless passion and discipline for over a decade.

ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning

ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The investigation pertains to alleged irregularities in CMRL's financial transactions and its links with Veena's now-defunct company Exalogic Solutions Private Limited.

'Where's The Letter Which Says 20 MPs Are Leaving TMC?'

'Where's The Letter Which Says 20 MPs Are Leaving TMC?'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'Now if you break the party under the 10th Schedule you have to join another party.' 'You cannot join the NDA as it is not a party. You can only join another party, and that is the BJP.' 'So the question to ask is that these so-called 20 TMC Lok Sabha MPs who are parting ways with the TMC, are they ready to join the BJP and accept Narendra Modi as their leader?'

RBI Targets Mule Accounts With AI

RBI Targets Mule Accounts With AI

Rediff.com5 days ago

While opening new accounts, banks can check if the name appears in any mule data. In case it does, the bank can conduct enhanced due diligence.

Congress leaders undermined Meenakshi Natarajan's RS chances, says MP CM

Congress leaders undermined Meenakshi Natarajan's RS chances, says MP CM

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has dismissed allegations of 'seat theft' in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls, asserting that Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination was deliberately undermined by her own party leaders who were vying for the same seat.

Trump shares AI-generated music video glorifying his global popularity

Trump shares AI-generated music video glorifying his global popularity

Rediff.com3 days ago

US President Donald Trump has amplified a highly surreal, artificial intelligence-generated music video across his social media network, showcasing an array of fantastical digital avatars that depict him as a globally revered icon.

Bengal voter list frozen, 2 of 27 lakh deleted names restored

Bengal voter list frozen, 2 of 27 lakh deleted names restored

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Despite numerous appeals, only two names have been restored to the West Bengal electoral rolls after 2.7 million deletions, raising concerns about voter access and the functionality of proposed tribunals.

Who is Manav Suthar? India's new Test debutant

Who is Manav Suthar? India's new Test debutant

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rajasthan all-rounder Manav Suthar has made his Test debut for India against Afghanistan in Mullanpur, becoming the 319th player to represent the country in Test cricket.

From Rajasthan to record books: Suthar shines on Test debut

From Rajasthan to record books: Suthar shines on Test debut

Rediff.com2 days ago

Manav Suthar starred on Test debut with figures of 6 for 33 as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on. The Rajasthan spinner registered the second-best bowling figures by an Indian on Test debut.

'We were too naive' against India: Afghanistan coach

'We were too naive' against India: Afghanistan coach

Rediff.com1 days ago

This was Afghanistan's 12th Test in last eight years and the defeat by an innings and 300 runs against India was a humbling experience for the team.

Kerala Man's Pressure Cooker Ganja Hideout Foiled By Police

Kerala Man's Pressure Cooker Ganja Hideout Foiled By Police

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Kunnamkulam, Kerala, arrested a man named Bineesh after he allegedly attempted to hide 401 grams of ganja inside a pressure cooker during a narcotics raid. The contraband was discovered when officers noticed the smell emanating from the cooker.

Delhi Police Busts AI-Powered Blackmail Ring Targeting Women

Delhi Police Busts AI-Powered Blackmail Ring Targeting Women

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested Sourav, a 30-year-old man, for allegedly using AI-generated morphed images to blackmail young women and extort money. He would pose as a job provider, obtain resumes, and then manipulate screenshots from video calls to create obscene images for extortion. The arrest followed a complaint from a 19-year-old victim who was repeatedly blackmailed.

How PM Modi's Endorsement Is Propelling Yogasana Towards Olympic Recognition

How PM Modi's Endorsement Is Propelling Yogasana Towards Olympic Recognition

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dr. Jaideep Arya, Secretary General of World Yogasana and Yogasana Bharat, states that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support has significantly boosted Yogasana's bid for Olympic recognition. He highlights the efforts to rebrand Yogasana as a competitive sport for younger generations and its accessibility, despite challenges like geopolitical tensions affecting participation.

Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka CM, Siddaramaiah's son joins cabinet

Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka CM, Siddaramaiah's son joins cabinet

Rediff.com6 days ago

D K Shivakumar has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administering the oath of office and secrecy. The ceremony also saw 13 other ministers, including a Deputy CM, taking their oaths, attended by prominent Congress leaders and religious figures.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

Rediff.com1 days ago

The official 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Blocked roof exit, cooking heaters: Probe reveals more lapses in Delhi hotel fire

Blocked roof exit, cooking heaters: Probe reveals more lapses in Delhi hotel fire

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police are investigating a blocked roof exit and the use of cooking heaters in guest rooms as key factors in the recent Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people. Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been arrested, and a Look Out Circular issued against his wife, while the manager remains absconding.