News for 'New Year'

Kerala Man Dies After Gang Attack: Revenge Suspected

Kerala Man Dies After Gang Attack: Revenge Suspected

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 39-year-old man was killed in Kadakkal, Kerala, after being attacked by a gang. Police are investigating a possible revenge motive and have taken two people into custody.

Tragic Drowning: Odisha Student Dies in Varkala Sea Accident

Tragic Drowning: Odisha Student Dies in Varkala Sea Accident

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 19-year-old student from Odisha drowned in the sea near Varkala, Kerala, after being swept away by strong currents. Police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.

Outrage as Madrassa Teachers Arrested for Beating Student in Viral Video

Outrage as Madrassa Teachers Arrested for Beating Student in Viral Video

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two madrassa teachers in Saharanpur have been arrested after a video surfaced showing them allegedly beating a 10-year-old student with a stick, sparking public outrage.

Sen, Sindhu to Lead India's Charge at Badminton Asia Championships

Sen, Sindhu to Lead India's Charge at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdraw from the Badminton Asia Championships due to injury, leaving Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu to lead India's challenge.

Mumbai Congress Calls for Inquiry into Godman Case Leaks

Mumbai Congress Calls for Inquiry into Godman Case Leaks

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad has called for a thorough investigation into the Ashok Kharat case, focusing on the leak of victim videos and call detail records. She raised concerns about women's safety and potential political involvement.

Nagpur Teenager Found Dead After Disappearance, Police Face Anger

Nagpur Teenager Found Dead After Disappearance, Police Face Anger

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 14-year-old boy who went missing in Nagpur was found murdered, leading to public outrage and accusations of police inaction.

IPL 2026: How Bishnoi Bounced Back After 'Difficult' Last Season

IPL 2026: How Bishnoi Bounced Back After 'Difficult' Last Season

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ravi Bishnoi believes he has turned a major weakness into his strength after putting on a match-winning display in Saturday's IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans.

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

Rediff.com37 minutes ago

Uttar Pradesh Police are investigating the mental health of a man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly after he drove an SUV onto the premises. The suspect's family claims he has mental health issues and is undergoing treatment.

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 25-year-old man in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, allegedly died by suicide after his wife was found dead at their home following a domestic dispute. The man reportedly jumped in front of a train after posting a message about not being able to live without his wife.

AI-Driven Productivity Gains Reshape Tech Hiring and Cause Job Insecurity

AI-Driven Productivity Gains Reshape Tech Hiring and Cause Job Insecurity

Rediff.com5 hours ago

TeamLease Digital CEO Neeti Sharma discusses how AI is driving a structural reset in the tech industry, leading to layoffs, reshaping hiring practices, and increasing job insecurity.

Aditya Dhar: 'Vikash Nowlakha Gave Dhurandhar Its Soul'

Aditya Dhar: 'Vikash Nowlakha Gave Dhurandhar Its Soul'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Director Aditya Dhar expressed profound gratitude to cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, crediting him as 'the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind Dhurandhar' for his unwavering dedication and emotional intelligence that brought the blockbuster film to life.

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Former Brazil, Chelsea player Oscar retires at 34 with cardiac issues

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired at the age of 34 due to ongoing cardiac problems, his current club Sao Paulo said on Saturday.

Delhi Sub-Inspector Booked for Assaulting Elderly Shopkeeper Over Parking Dispute

Delhi Sub-Inspector Booked for Assaulting Elderly Shopkeeper Over Parking Dispute

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A woman sub-inspector with the Delhi Police has been booked after allegedly slapping a 78-year-old shopkeeper for objecting to her parking in front of his shop in Rohini Sector 7.

IPL 2026: Ashwin explains how moving away from Tests gave Virat Kohli more attacking freedom

IPL 2026: Ashwin explains how moving away from Tests gave Virat Kohli more attacking freedom

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has noted a clear shift in Virat Kohli's batting style over the past two years, saying the senior pro has moved from a rigid, controlled approach to a more free-flowing and attacking method.

Delhi Police Investigates Officer Over Alleged Assault on Shopkeeper

Delhi Police Investigates Officer Over Alleged Assault on Shopkeeper

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A woman sub-inspector with the Delhi Police is under investigation after allegedly slapping a 78-year-old shopkeeper during a parking dispute in Rohini, northwest Delhi.

How 'painful' CSK stint in 2025 forced Ashwin to quit IPL

How 'painful' CSK stint in 2025 forced Ashwin to quit IPL

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Ravichandran Ashwin discusses his reasons for retiring from the IPL, citing a disappointing and mentally taxing experience with the Chennai Super Kings in 2025.

75 Years Apart: Nehru's Caution Vs Modi's Conviction

75 Years Apart: Nehru's Caution Vs Modi's Conviction

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

India and Israel share a deep historical bond, and Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Knesset marked a bold shift from past diplomatic hesitation to open strategic partnership.

Delhi Police Nab Alleged Gangster in Connection with Sultanpuri Shooting

Delhi Police Nab Alleged Gangster in Connection with Sultanpuri Shooting

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old alleged gangster, Aryan, associated with the Sonu Dariyapur gang, who was wanted in connection with a recent firing incident in Sultanpuri.

TVK chief Vijay updates poll affidavit, declares pending FIRs

TVK chief Vijay updates poll affidavit, declares pending FIRs

Rediff.com1 days ago

TVK chief Vijay, a candidate in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, has filed a revised election affidavit disclosing two pending FIRs, addressing discrepancies in his initial filing.

AI, 3-Language Rule in CBSE Curriculum

AI, 3-Language Rule in CBSE Curriculum

Rediff.com3 days ago

Art education, physical education and wellbeing, vocational education and interdisciplinary studies will be compulsory.

Illegal Medicine Diversion Racket Uncovered in Delhi; Five Arrested

Illegal Medicine Diversion Racket Uncovered in Delhi; Five Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have uncovered a racket involving the illegal diversion and sale of government-supplied medicines intended for free distribution in hospitals, seizing drugs worth Rs 70 lakh and arresting five individuals.

Woman's Suicide Attempt Disrupts Kolkata Metro Services

Woman's Suicide Attempt Disrupts Kolkata Metro Services

Rediff.com2 days ago

Services on Kolkata Metro's North-South line were temporarily disrupted after a woman attempted suicide at Kalighat station. The woman was rescued and taken to hospital, and normal services resumed after 20 minutes.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly associated with the Surender Fauji gang and recovered a pistol along with ammunition from his possession. The accused, Rakesh Banjara, has a history of criminal activity.

Congress Attacks PM Modi as SC Orders CBI Probe into Arunachal Pradesh CM's Contracts

Congress Attacks PM Modi as SC Orders CBI Probe into Arunachal Pradesh CM's Contracts

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to investigate contracts awarded to Arunachal Pradesh CM's family, prompting criticism from the Congress party.

MP Congress MLA disqualified after bank fraud conviction

MP Congress MLA disqualified after bank fraud conviction

Rediff.com2 days ago

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly after being convicted in a bank fraud case involving the tampering of bank records. The disqualification has sparked a political row, with the Congress party alleging a violation of democratic process.

BJP Punjab Chief: Attack Won't Deter Resolve to Build 'New Punjab'

BJP Punjab Chief: Attack Won't Deter Resolve to Build 'New Punjab'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

BJP's Punjab unit chief Sunil Jakhar asserts the party's commitment to building a 'new Punjab' despite recent attacks, highlighting key issues like drug abuse and governance failures in the state.

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com1 days ago

In 2026, after 17 years in professional cricket, his dream came true, but with a strange twist of fate. He appeared in the Twenty20 World Cup in the country of his birth, but wearing a Canadian jersey.

NCW Probes Alleged Occult Killing of Girl in Jharkhand, Cites Lack of Cooperation

NCW Probes Alleged Occult Killing of Girl in Jharkhand, Cites Lack of Cooperation

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is investigating the alleged killing of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, reportedly as part of an occult ritual. The NCW panel visited the site and met with the victim's family and locals, but reported a lack of cooperation from local authorities in providing key documents related to the case.

Anderson 'hated every minute' of The Hundred

Anderson 'hated every minute' of The Hundred

Rediff.com4 days ago

When The Hundred's on I'm hopefully going to be on holiday somewhere, said England's cricketing legend James Anderson who took only two wickets in three games in the tournament in 2025.

Indian-Origin Bodhana Sivanandan Is UK's No. 1 Women's Chess Player

Indian-Origin Bodhana Sivanandan Is UK's No. 1 Women's Chess Player

Rediff.com3 days ago

At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become Great Britain's No 1 Women's Chess player dethroning four-time British Women's Champion Lan Yao.

IPL 2026: Nitish Reddy the X-Factor? Vettori makes big claim

IPL 2026: Nitish Reddy the X-Factor? Vettori makes big claim

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori praises all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's versatility and impact on the team's IPL 2024 campaign, highlighting his ability to contribute with both bat and ball at any stage of the game.

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Centre Starving West Bengal by Blocking Funds

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Centre Starving West Bengal by Blocking Funds

Rediff.com1 days ago

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the central government of withholding funds from West Bengal to punish voters for supporting the TMC, while highlighting state-led initiatives to support the population.

Tata Sons' Unlisted Ventures See Mounting Losses, Raising Capital Allocation Concerns

Tata Sons' Unlisted Ventures See Mounting Losses, Raising Capital Allocation Concerns

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tata Sons' unlisted ventures, including Air India, Tata Digital, and Tata Electronics, reported combined net losses of approximately 25,568.8 crore in FY25, a 58.3 per cent increase from the previous year, despite Tata Sons itself remaining profitable for over a decade.

Three Bangladeshis Sentenced for Overstaying in India

Three Bangladeshis Sentenced for Overstaying in India

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A Thane court sentenced three Bangladeshi nationals to 14 months in jail for illegally staying in India, though they were discharged from provisions of the Foreigners Act.

Danish national arrested near India-Pakistan border

Danish national arrested near India-Pakistan border

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Danish national was detained near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan after allegedly entering a restricted area without permission, prompting an investigation into his motives and visa status.

When Pakistan Army Chief Bajwa Backed Peace Over Conflict With India

When Pakistan Army Chief Bajwa Backed Peace Over Conflict With India

Rediff.com2 days ago

As he settled down to his job as army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa -- who died last week; his passing did not merit even an obituary in major print or electronic media in Pakistan! -- developed a vision of reducing his country's and his institution, the army's traditional hostility toward India, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Indian-origin Bodhana Sivanandan Tops England's Female Chess Rankings

Indian-origin Bodhana Sivanandan Tops England's Female Chess Rankings

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, has become England's top-rated female player, surpassing established champions and breaking into the world's top 100.

Sports Ministry Issues Advisory to Prevent Playground Accidents

Sports Ministry Issues Advisory to Prevent Playground Accidents

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Sports Ministry has issued an advisory to state governments in India to improve safety at playgrounds and sports facilities following fatal accidents.

Jhansi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with Axe Due to Alcoholism Dispute

Jhansi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with Axe Due to Alcoholism Dispute

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A 40-year-old man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife with an axe after she objected to his alcoholism.

Adani Group adopts 3-layer structure to empower frontline,flatten hierarchy

Adani Group adopts 3-layer structure to empower frontline,flatten hierarchy

Rediff.com2 days ago

Billionaire Gautam Adani announced the Adani Group is transitioning to a three-layer organisational structure to flatten hierarchy and empower its frontline operations, aiming for faster decision-making and increased accountability.