News for 'New Year'

NIA Probes Drone Arms Smuggling for Terror Plot

NIA Probes Drone Arms Smuggling for Terror Plot

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an investigation into the smuggling of arms and ammunition via drones across the India-Pakistan border, suspecting a larger conspiracy to carry out terror attacks in India.

India Braces for Record Power Demand, Risks Galore

India Braces for Record Power Demand, Risks Galore

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's peak power demand is projected to hit 270 GW this summer, surpassing last year's record of 250 GW.

Lottery King Santiago Martin's kin in poll fray from 3 different parties

Lottery King Santiago Martin's kin in poll fray from 3 different parties

Rediff.com3 days ago

Members of lottery 'king' Santiago Martin's family are contesting in the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections through three different political parties.

Bengal SIR: Nearly 91 lakh names deleted from voter list

Bengal SIR: Nearly 91 lakh names deleted from voter list

Rediff.com36 minutes ago

The Election Commission reports a significant reduction in West Bengal's electoral rolls following a Special Intensive Revision, with nearly 9.1 million voters deleted.

Migration debate takes centre stage in Kerala polls

Migration debate takes centre stage in Kerala polls

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Migration from Kerala has become a significant issue in the upcoming Assembly elections, with political parties promising to create more opportunities within the state to discourage emigration for studies and jobs. Experts suggest focusing on 'brain gain' strategies to attract talent back to Kerala after gaining experience abroad.

Mystery Surrounds Death of Young Woman in Deoria

Mystery Surrounds Death of Young Woman in Deoria

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 19-year-old woman was found dead in Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, raising suspicions of murder among villagers. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Iran will be decimated within 4 hours if...: Trump

Iran will be decimated within 4 hours if...: Trump

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Trump also brushed off criticism of his expletive-laden references to causing destruction in Iran if they failed to make a deal to end the war.

India Prepares for Billie Jean King Cup with Blend of Youth and Experience

India Prepares for Billie Jean King Cup with Blend of Youth and Experience

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's Billie Jean King Cup team is preparing for the Asia/Oceania Group I tournament in Delhi, with a focus on team unity and a blend of experienced players and rising stars.

IPL 2026: RCB's six-hitting machine Tim David hits the roof

IPL 2026: RCB's six-hitting machine Tim David hits the roof

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Tim David's explosive hitting, including eight sixes and a monstrous 106m strike, powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Jewellery Scam Unravelled: Man Arrested, Gold Bars Worth 2.3 Cr Recovered

Jewellery Scam Unravelled: Man Arrested, Gold Bars Worth 2.3 Cr Recovered

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Thane for allegedly cheating jewellers. Gold bars worth 2.3 crore have been recovered from his possession following a multi-state probe.

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Nearly 80 of 85 JD-U MLAs are not in favour of a CM from the BJP.'

UPI Transactions Soar to Record Highs in March

UPI Transactions Soar to Record Highs in March

Rediff.com5 days ago

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions reached a record high in March, driven by festivities and the financial year closure, according to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Rediff.com5 days ago

A senior Maharashtra government official and a junior clerk were convicted by a special court in Latur for accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for approving a business proposal in 2014.

Delhi man stabbed to death after dispute; suspects arrested

Delhi man stabbed to death after dispute; suspects arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in northwest Delhi following a quarrel. Police have apprehended two men and a juvenile in connection with the incident.

Scared Before Your Wedding Day?

Scared Before Your Wedding Day?

Rediff.com1 days ago

It is normal for brides and grooms to get pre-wedding jitters, says rediffGURU Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet, an urban matchmaking platform.

Teenage Archer Payal Nag Clinches Gold, India Dominates World Archery Para Series

Teenage Archer Payal Nag Clinches Gold, India Dominates World Archery Para Series

Rediff.com2 days ago

Teenage quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag defeated world number one Sheetal Devi to win gold at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, leading India to a dominant performance with seven gold medals.

Navi Mumbai Man Arrested in Fake Land Document Scam

Navi Mumbai Man Arrested in Fake Land Document Scam

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 59-year-old man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly creating fake documents to facilitate the illegal sale of a plot of land reserved for public use.

Why Rassie van der Dussen Retired From International Cricket

Why Rassie van der Dussen Retired From International Cricket

Rediff.com4 days ago

South African batter Rassie van der Dussen, 37, has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of the centrally-contracted list. He will continue to play domestic cricket for the Lions.

IPL 2026: MI reveal why Ghazanfar is their secret weapon

IPL 2026: MI reveal why Ghazanfar is their secret weapon

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene expresses confidence in young Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar, highlighting his potential and the added advantage he brings to the team.

Missing Woman Found Dead in Gonda, Police Investigate Murder

Missing Woman Found Dead in Gonda, Police Investigate Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing for four days, was discovered in a sugarcane field in Gonda district. Police are investigating the case as a potential murder, citing marks on the neck and tied hands.

Banks' gold loan portfolio surged 128% in Feb

Banks' gold loan portfolio surged 128% in Feb

Rediff.com7 days ago

Loans against gold jewellery in India surged by an impressive 128 per cent year-on-year to nearly 4.28 trillion in February 2026, according to the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, significantly outpacing overall retail loan growth.

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

Rediff.com12 hours ago

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak issued an unconditional apology in a criminal contempt case but has been directed to appear in person at the next hearing.

Chhattisgarh ex-CM Ajit Jogi's son convicted in 2003 NCP leader murder case

Chhattisgarh ex-CM Ajit Jogi's son convicted in 2003 NCP leader murder case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Chhattisgarh High Court has convicted Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, overturning a previous acquittal. Jogi has been ordered to surrender within three weeks.

Ex-Professor Arrested for Coaching Centre Bomb Threat in Delhi

Ex-Professor Arrested for Coaching Centre Bomb Threat in Delhi

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in Nashik, Maharashtra, for allegedly threatening to blow up a coaching institute in northwest Delhi and demanding Rs 21 lakh. The accused, a former Applied Mathematics professor, posed as a gangster and was tracked down through technical surveillance and ground intelligence.

US-Israel-Iran War Live: Trump Escalates Threats, Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Crisis

US-Israel-Iran War Live: Trump Escalates Threats, Oil Prices Surge Amid Hormuz Crisis

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Live updates on the US-Israel-Iran war: Trump escalates threats, Iran retaliates, and oil prices surge as the Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global markets.

Man Stabbed to Death in Delhi; Accused Posts Video Boasting About Crime

Man Stabbed to Death in Delhi; Accused Posts Video Boasting About Crime

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in northwest Delhi following a quarrel. The accused then posted a video on social media boasting about the murder. Police have apprehended two men and a juvenile in connection with the incident.

Billie Jean King Cup: Confident India Bank On Home Advantage Against Thailand

Billie Jean King Cup: Confident India Bank On Home Advantage Against Thailand

Rediff.com19 hours ago

India is set to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I ties, aiming for promotion to the 2026 play-offs. Despite a setback with Shrivalli Bhamidipaty's withdrawal, the team hopes to capitalise on home advantage.

No CM face, Bengal BJP to seek votes on Modi's name

No CM face, Bengal BJP to seek votes on Modi's name

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJP will focus on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, rather than projecting a chief ministerial candidate, according to state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya.

TMC Leader Accuses BJP's Shankar Ghosh of Discrepancies in Injury Claims

TMC Leader Accuses BJP's Shankar Ghosh of Discrepancies in Injury Claims

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh of inconsistencies in his claims of injury during protests, urging voters to verify the truth. Banerjee also criticised the BJP's neglect of Siliguri and the CPI(M)'s alleged support for the BJP.

IPL 2026, DC vs MI Preview: Delhi's batters face stiff test against in-form MI

IPL 2026, DC vs MI Preview: Delhi's batters face stiff test against in-form MI

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians in their first home game of IPL 2026, focusing on top-order stability against Mumbai's strong batting lineup.

IPL 2026: CSK vs PBKS: Mumbai Boys Shine in Chennai

IPL 2026: CSK vs PBKS: Mumbai Boys Shine in Chennai

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai cricketers stole the spotlight in a thrilling IPL 2026 match, as Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube shone for Chennai Super Kings, while Shreyas Iyer guided Punjab Kings to victory.

Truck Driver Attacked After Key Dispute at Palghar Hotel

Truck Driver Attacked After Key Dispute at Palghar Hotel

Rediff.com1 days ago

A truck driver was seriously injured after being allegedly assaulted following a dispute at a hotel along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Palghar district.

Man Survives Gun Attack on National Highway 44 in Phagwara

Man Survives Gun Attack on National Highway 44 in Phagwara

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man escaped unhurt after being shot at while driving on National Highway 44 near Phagwara. Police are investigating a possible connection to a previous drug case.

Govt imposes import curbs on all articles of gold, silver, platinum

Govt imposes import curbs on all articles of gold, silver, platinum

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian government has imposed import restrictions on all forms of gold, silver, and platinum articles to prevent misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs). The restrictions apply immediately, regardless of prior contracts or commitments.

Teenage Girl Dies After Stabbing in Delhi; Accused Kills Himself

Teenage Girl Dies After Stabbing in Delhi; Accused Kills Himself

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 16-year-old girl died after being stabbed in Delhi's Seemapuri area. The accused, identified as Jatin, allegedly died by suicide in a cylinder blast at his house after the attack. Police are investigating the motive and possible involvement of others.

Palghar Boy Out of Danger After Autorickshaw Driver Assault

Palghar Boy Out of Danger After Autorickshaw Driver Assault

Rediff.com4 days ago

A four-year-old boy who was brutally assaulted by an autorickshaw driver in Vasai, Palghar, is recovering in hospital. The accused, Sandeep Pawar, has had his police custody extended. The incident, captured on CCTV, involved the driver slamming the boy to the ground after an argument with the child's father.

23 lakh voters in limbo as Bengal sees massive rush to tribunals

23 lakh voters in limbo as Bengal sees massive rush to tribunals

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Thousands of West Bengal residents whose names were deleted from electoral rolls are awaiting decisions from tribunals, the final recourse after initial appeals were rejected. The fate of around 2.3 million people hinges on these adjudications, raising concerns about voting rights and citizenship.

Thane Inmate Assaults Constable After Meeting Request Denied

Thane Inmate Assaults Constable After Meeting Request Denied

Rediff.com2 days ago

A convict serving a life sentence in Thane Central Jail allegedly assaulted a jail constable after being denied an unauthorised meeting with his brother at a court. The incident has led to the registration of a case against the inmate.

Man Killed in Faridabad Over Previous Dispute

Man Killed in Faridabad Over Previous Dispute

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death at his girlfriend's house in Faridabad, India. Police have arrested five people in connection with the killing, while the main accused remains at large. The incident stemmed from a previous dispute between the victim and the main accused.

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

Rediff.com4 days ago

For engineers across the country, the Oracle job cuts served as a rude reminder of what the AI era has in store for the tech world.