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ED Files Chargesheet Against FIITJEE Directors Over Rs 85 Crore Student Fee Misappropriation

ED Files Chargesheet Against FIITJEE Directors Over Rs 85 Crore Student Fee Misappropriation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against FIITJEE and its directors, Dinesh Kumar Goel and Monila Goel, on money laundering charges. The case involves the alleged misappropriation of over Rs 85 crore collected from students for coaching programmes. The ED seeks their conviction under the PMLA and confiscation of properties worth Rs 71.88 crore.

Indian Racing Festival 2026: BIC And Navi Mumbai To Host Key Rounds

Indian Racing Festival 2026: BIC And Navi Mumbai To Host Key Rounds

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The Indian Racing Festival's 2026 season will feature Rounds 4 and 5 at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, marking the return of FIA-level racing after 13 years. The season will conclude with a night race at the Navi Mumbai Street Circuit in December. The F4 Indian Championship has already completed its initial rounds, with the Indian Racing League joining soon.

Gold Loan Stress Rise As Borrowers Struggle

Gold Loan Stress Rise As Borrowers Struggle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

Multiple borrowings and weak cash flows are causing repayment delays among gold loan borrowers.

Comedian Pulkit Mani cancels UP shows amid Modi mimicry row

Comedian Pulkit Mani cancels UP shows amid Modi mimicry row

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Comedian Pulkit Mani's stand-up shows in Noida, Lucknow, and Kanpur have been cancelled following "repeated threats from goon activists." This comes after he performed a mimicry of Prime Minister Modi alongside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at an event in Indore, sparking significant controversy and criticism from the BJP. Mani has since reported receiving hate messages online.

Formula 1 India return gets Lando Norris backing

Formula 1 India return gets Lando Norris backing

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

World champion Lando Norris says he would love to race in India as the government pushes to bring Formula 1 back to the country after a 13-year absence.

Unlimited Health Cover Sounds Great. What's The Catch?

Unlimited Health Cover Sounds Great. What's The Catch?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

Unlimited health insurance plans offer a financial cushion against mounting medical bills, but buyers must look beyond the coverage amount and understand the fine print, including exclusions, waiting periods, and co-payments, before committing to the high premiums.

Why has the Boxing Federation suspended its secretary?

Why has the Boxing Federation suspended its secretary?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh has suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar with immediate effect. The suspension is pending an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities, non-cooperation with investigations, and misuse of authority. Allegations include unauthorised work orders for broadcasting and failure to cooperate with inquiries into championship cancellations.

World Champion Lando Norris Eager To Race In India Amid F1 Revival Push

World Champion Lando Norris Eager To Race In India Amid F1 Revival Push

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Reigning world champion Lando Norris has expressed a strong desire to race in India, acknowledging the country's massive Formula 1 fan base. This comes as the Indian government and Adani Group are exploring options to bring F1 back to the Buddh Circuit, despite significant financial and logistical hurdles. Norris, who has a close friend in Indian driver Jehan Daruvala, believes racing in India would be great for the sport.

Police Book Greater Noida Resident Over Domestic Help Assault

Police Book Greater Noida Resident Over Domestic Help Assault

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Police in Greater Noida have booked a housing society resident for allegedly slapping a domestic help during a dispute over advance payment. The incident occurred at Purvanchal Royal City Society, and a case has been registered under Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Greater Noida: Security Guard Dies After Jumping From Hostel

Greater Noida: Security Guard Dies After Jumping From Hostel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old security guard at a girls' hostel in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the building. Police are investigating the incident, with initial findings suggesting a domestic dispute as the cause.

Greater Noida: Security Guard Dies After Jumping From Hostel

Greater Noida: Security Guard Dies After Jumping From Hostel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old security guard at a girls' hostel in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the building. Police are investigating the incident, with initial findings suggesting a domestic dispute as the cause.

Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

The main culprit behind this cost escalation are rising prices of sugar and milk that go into making the sweets.

Noida International Airport takes flight, IndiGo makes inaugural landing

Noida International Airport takes flight, IndiGo makes inaugural landing

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Noida International Airport has officially commenced flight operations with an IndiGo flight from Lucknow making the inaugural landing, followed by a takeoff to Lucknow, carrying 172 villagers whose land was acquired for the project.

Delhi Bus Gangrape: Police File Chargesheet, SC Expresses Concern

Delhi Bus Gangrape: Police File Chargesheet, SC Expresses Concern

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Delhi Police have filed a 398-page chargesheet against a sleeper bus driver and conductor for the alleged gangrape of a minor during a journey from Greater Noida to Delhi. Biological evidence was crucial in the case, which also highlighted significant safety lapses on the bus. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance, drawing parallels to the 2012 Nirbhaya case and questioning systemic law enforcement failures.

Delhi Police Uncovers Major Disability Certificate Forgery Racket

Delhi Police Uncovers Major Disability Certificate Forgery Racket

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Delhi Police have busted a major interstate racket involved in forging disability certificates to facilitate admissions under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category. Nine individuals have been apprehended, and 27 fake certificates were recovered. The network allegedly manipulated Aadhaar addresses using AI tools and involved education consultants and government employees across Uttar Pradesh.

Will challenge HC order quashing activist's NSA detention: SG

Will challenge HC order quashing activist's NSA detention: SG

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court that an appeal would be filed against an Allahabad High Court decision that quashed the detention of Delhi University student Akriti Chaudhary under the National Security Act. The High Court had also awarded Rs 5 lakh compensation to Chaudhary and criticised the "despotic" conduct of the Gautam Buddha Nagar DM. The Supreme Court also expressed displeasure over a Greater Noida executive magistrate's notice to another student for protest participation.

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Choose a car loan that fits your budget, keeps EMIs manageable and saves you money on interest, not just one with attractive festive offers.

Delhi traders urge Modi, Rahul, Kejriwal to defer protests till Jan 31

Delhi traders urge Modi, Rahul, Kejriwal to defer protests till Jan 31

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Amid the ongoing protests in the national capital, the Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal (BUVM), Delhi Pradesh, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, appealing for political demonstrations in the capital to be postponed until January 31, 2027, citing the festival and wedding season.

Former Delhi chief secy Rakesh Mehta dies by suicide at his residence

Former Delhi chief secy Rakesh Mehta dies by suicide at his residence

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta, who served under ex-chief minister Sheila Dixit, has allegedly died by suicide at his Noida residence. Police recovered a suicide note citing 'mental and health issues' as reasons. Mehta, a 1975 batch IAS officer, was 74 and had been credited with significant infrastructure projects in Delhi during his tenure from 2007 to 2010.

Delhi: Security personnel told to exercise restraint

Delhi: Security personnel told to exercise restraint

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Delhi Police is preparing for a large protest on Saturday, expecting around 7,000 participants. Senior officers have instructed personnel to exercise maximum restraint, handle the situation professionally, and detain unauthorised gatherings. No permission has been granted for Ramlila Maidan, and action may be taken against individuals provoking police.

Noida Teenager Killed After Row Over Hookah Use

Noida Teenager Killed After Row Over Hookah Use

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 15-year-old boy in Noida was allegedly murdered by three men after his grandmother reprimanded them for introducing him to hookah. The Noida Police have arrested the three men involved in the murder.

HCLTech To Build Agentic AI Solutions With Anthropic's Claude

HCLTech To Build Agentic AI Solutions With Anthropic's Claude

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

HCLTech has announced a global partnership with Anthropic to establish a dedicated business unit focused on developing agentic AI solutions for enterprise clients using Anthropic's Claude. The collaboration aims to help businesses adopt AI systems that operate with minimal human intervention, prioritising safety, cybersecurity, and governance. HCLSoftware will also integrate Claude into its enterprise products.

Woman Dies By Suicide; Husband Arrested In Greater Noida

Woman Dies By Suicide; Husband Arrested In Greater Noida

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 32-year-old woman died after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance in Greater Noida, leading to the arrest of her husband on charges of abetment to suicide.

Six Arrested After Man Shot Dead In Greater Noida

Six Arrested After Man Shot Dead In Greater Noida

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in Greater Noida by assailants on a motorcycle, leading to the arrest of six suspects, police reported. Two of the accused were apprehended after a police encounter. The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation.

Delhi Robbery-Murder: Cousin's Betrayal Unravels Cash Collection Plot

Delhi Robbery-Murder: Cousin's Betrayal Unravels Cash Collection Plot

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended the cousin of a man stabbed to death during an armed robbery, along with other accused and a juvenile. The cousin allegedly tipped off assailants about the victim's cash movements. The police used extensive CCTV and ANPR analysis to trace the culprits, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash. Three other accused remain at large.

Sharma Dominates Kapil Dev Invitational With Four-Shot Lead

Sharma Dominates Kapil Dev Invitational With Four-Shot Lead

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Shubhankar Sharma fired a seven-under 65 in the second round of the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship, establishing a four-shot lead. The Chandigarh golfer reached 11-under 133, with Brashwarpal Singh in second place and overnight leader Shaurya Bhattacharya slipping to third.

Mastercard Sells Entire 4.31% Stake in Fintech Firm Pine Labs for Rs 933 Crore

Mastercard Sells Entire 4.31% Stake in Fintech Firm Pine Labs for Rs 933 Crore

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Global payments solution major Mastercard has fully exited Indian fintech firm Pine Labs, selling its entire 4.31 per cent stake for Rs 933 crore through block deals on the BSE.

Nithari accused Surendra Koli found hanging at his tea shop

Nithari accused Surendra Koli found hanging at his tea shop

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Surendra Koli, who was at the centre of the sensational Nithari killings and subsequently acquitted in all 13 cases, was found hanging at his tea stall in Haridwar, police confirmed, with investigations ongoing into the suspected suicide.

Tailor Held For Arson During Noida Labour Unrest

Tailor Held For Arson During Noida Labour Unrest

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A tailor has been arrested for allegedly setting vehicles on fire during labour unrest in Noida on April 13. Police allege the accused incited workers to strike and then participated in arson, damaging vehicles with iron pipes. The accused was identified using scientific and electronic evidence.

Adobe Expands India Presence With New Noida Office

Adobe Expands India Presence With New Noida Office

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Adobe has announced the opening of a new office in Noida, its seventh in India. The new campus will house over 700 employees and signifies Adobe's continued focus on driving innovation from India.

Noida University Slapping Video Triggers Outrage

Noida University Slapping Video Triggers Outrage

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A video showing a student slapping and abusing another at a private university in Greater Noida has surfaced online, causing widespread outrage. University officials claim it was an interpersonal dispute, not ragging, and disciplinary action has been taken. Police are awaiting a formal complaint.

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the suspicious death of a 33-year-old Noida woman in Bhopal within five months of marriage, seeking a detailed action taken report from the Madhya Pradesh government within seven days.

Two Deaths In Greater Noida: Man Found Hanging, Transgender Person Found Dead

Two Deaths In Greater Noida: Man Found Hanging, Transgender Person Found Dead

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 32-year-old man was found hanging in a park, and a 35-year-old transgender person was found dead with head injuries in a rented room in separate incidents in Greater Noida, police said.

Nithari accused Surendra Koli murdered? Victim's father says.....

Nithari accused Surendra Koli murdered? Victim's father says.....

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

The father of a Nithari case victim has questioned the death of Surendra Koli, alleging he was murdered and did not die by suicide. Koli, who was acquitted in all Nithari cases, was found hanging in Haridwar. Police are investigating, while the victim's father claims Koli was about to reveal important information and points to Moninder Singh Pandher as the main culprit.

Paresh Maity Turns Noida Airport Into An Art Landmark

Paresh Maity Turns Noida Airport Into An Art Landmark

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Beneath the high-technology systems and modern infrastructure, Noida international airport is attempting to tell a quieter story -- one rooted in the cultural and spiritual landscape of Uttar Pradesh.

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Pics: From Ahmedabad to Germany

Ganeshotsav 2026: Bappa Pics: From Ahmedabad to Germany

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Families from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Noida, Nagpur, and even Magdeburg in Germany share their Ganeshotsav 2026 celebrations with unique decorations, heartfelt prayers, and festive devotion.

2 fires in Noida: High-rise evacuated, no injuries reported

2 fires in Noida: High-rise evacuated, no injuries reported

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Two separate fire incidents occurred in Noida on Friday morning, one in a 12th-floor flat of a high-rise residential society in Sector 75, leading to a full evacuation, and another in a building in Sector 52. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incidents, directing immediate relief and rescue operations. No casualties or injuries have been reported in either incident, and the causes are under investigation.

HCLTech Q2 FY27 Profit Jumps 21% to Rs 5,132 Crore, Driven by Advanced AI Growth

HCLTech Q2 FY27 Profit Jumps 21% to Rs 5,132 Crore, Driven by Advanced AI Growth

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

HCLTech announced a robust 21.18 per cent increase in its Q2 FY27 consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 5,132 crore, largely propelled by the strong performance and higher margins from its advanced AI operations and a reduced tax burden.

Painful parallels to Nirbhaya case: SC on Delhi bus rape

Painful parallels to Nirbhaya case: SC on Delhi bus rape

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of recent heinous crimes against minor girls and women in the Delhi-NCR region, highlighting a systemic failure in law enforcement. Citing parallels to the 2012 Nirbhaya case, the court demanded accountability from authorities and sought comprehensive reports on public safety measures and the utilisation of the National Database on Sexual Offenders.

'If there is passion for motorsport in India, then it makes sense to host F1 race'

'If there is passion for motorsport in India, then it makes sense to host F1 race'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen, a veteran of Formula 1 since 1985, shares insights into his four-decade career, the sport's evolution from a niche interest to a global powerhouse, and the roles of Bernie Ecclestone and Liberty Media in its growth. He also discusses the potential return of the Indian Grand Prix, highlighting India's significant F1 fanbase.