News for 'New Year'

Panchayat 5 Filming Begins

Panchayat 5 Filming Begins

Rediff.com4 days ago

The much-loved OTT series Panchayat promises fresh challenges for Abhishek as he navigates a vengeful leadership and unfinished business in Phulera while still aspiring to complete his MBA.

Delhi man killed in family row stabbing

Delhi man killed in family row stabbing

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death by his brother-in-law after a family dispute in Nand Nagri, Delhi. Police have arrested the accused and recovered the weapon.

Manufacturing Boosts India's Industrial Production to 5.2% in February

Manufacturing Boosts India's Industrial Production to 5.2% in February

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

India's industrial production saw a 5.2 per cent increase in February, primarily fuelled by a significant improvement in the manufacturing sector, with 14 out of 23 industry groups recording positive growth.

India's Wrestling Squad Poised for Asian Championships Challenge

India's Wrestling Squad Poised for Asian Championships Challenge

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's wrestling team, featuring a mix of experienced and emerging talent, is set to compete in the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, with high hopes for medal contention.

Chhattisgarh HC Sentences Amit Jogi to Life Imprisonment in Murder Case

Chhattisgarh HC Sentences Amit Jogi to Life Imprisonment in Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Chhattisgarh High Court has sentenced Amit Jogi, son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, overturning a previous acquittal.

GT's Ashok Sharma delivers fastest ball of IPL 2026

GT's Ashok Sharma delivers fastest ball of IPL 2026

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2026, clocking 154.2 kmph against Rajasthan Royals, surpassing Anrich Nortje's previous record.

Delhi Police Nab Nigerian Woman with 1.25 Crore Cocaine Haul

Delhi Police Nab Nigerian Woman with 1.25 Crore Cocaine Haul

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police arrested a 42-year-old Nigerian national in Rohini and seized over 100 grams of cocaine worth approximately 1.25 crore.

Pakistani Gangster Charged in Grenade Attack on YouTuber's Home

Pakistani Gangster Charged in Grenade Attack on YouTuber's Home

Rediff.com6 days ago

The NIA has filed charges against two accused, including Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti, in connection with last year's grenade attack on YouTuber Roger Sandhu's house in Jalandhar.

IPL 2026: How Bishnoi Tied Titans In Knots!

IPL 2026: How Bishnoi Tied Titans In Knots!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi produced a match-winning spell to help Rajasthan Royals secure a thrilling six run victory over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Al Nassr's win after injury return

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Al Nassr's win after injury return

Rediff.com5 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in his return from injury, helping Al Nassr secure a 5-2 victory over Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League.

Odisha Police: Maoist Surrender Window Closes, Focus Shifts to Elimination

Odisha Police: Maoist Surrender Window Closes, Focus Shifts to Elimination

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Odisha Police have declared an end to the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) threat in the state, announcing the closure of the Maoist surrender window and a shift in focus to eliminating remaining insurgents in Kandhamal district.

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Convicted in Cheating Case

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Convicted in Cheating Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti and a former bank employee in a case involving cheating and forgery of bank records to illegally obtain interest payments.

IPL 2026, GT vs RR preview: All eyes on Sooryavanshi as Royals battle with Titans in Ahmedabad

IPL 2026, GT vs RR preview: All eyes on Sooryavanshi as Royals battle with Titans in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com5 days ago

A preview of the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, focusing on key players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the challenges both teams face.

Self-Styled Godman's Financial Irregularities Exposed in Maharashtra

Self-Styled Godman's Financial Irregularities Exposed in Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 days ago

Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, already facing rape charges, is now under investigation for opening over 130 accounts with cooperative credit societies and conducting transactions worth approximately Rs 63 crore.

Earnings upgrade to downgrade ratio improved after Q3

Earnings upgrade to downgrade ratio improved after Q3

Rediff.com6 days ago

There are hopes of a turnaround in overall corporate earnings after six quarters of single digit growth.

SUV Breaches Delhi Assembly Security, Driver Detained

SUV Breaches Delhi Assembly Security, Driver Detained

Rediff.com2 days ago

A major security breach occurred at the Delhi Assembly when a masked man drove an SUV onto the premises, placed a bouquet in the Speaker's vehicle, and fled. Police have detained three people, including the driver, and are investigating the incident.

Kharat spoke to Shinde? Fadnavis orders probe into CDR leak

Kharat spoke to Shinde? Fadnavis orders probe into CDR leak

Rediff.com3 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the leak of call data records in the Ashok Kharat case and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate Kharat's assets.

Mumbai Railway Police Officers Sacked for Extortion

Mumbai Railway Police Officers Sacked for Extortion

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three railway police officers in Mumbai have been dismissed from service after being found guilty of extorting money and gold from a jeweller at Mumbai Central station.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 2025 Attempt-to-Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 2025 Attempt-to-Murder Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man wanted in connection with an attempt-to-murder case in the Patel Nagar area. The accused, Prateek alias Badal, was on the run and has been apprehended with a country-made pistol and live cartridges.

IPL 2026: Pietersen Doubts Pant's Suitability as Top-Order Batter for Super Giants

IPL 2026: Pietersen Doubts Pant's Suitability as Top-Order Batter for Super Giants

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kevin Pietersen has expressed reservations about Rishabh Pant's desire to bat in the top order for Lucknow Super Giants, suggesting it may add unnecessary pressure. Pietersen also praised Sameer Rizvi's match-winning performance for Delhi Capitals.

Babri mosque row turns Murshidabad into Bengal's hottest poll flashpoint

Babri mosque row turns Murshidabad into Bengal's hottest poll flashpoint

Rediff.com2 days ago

The construction of a Babri Masjid-style mosque in West Bengal's Murshidabad district has become a focal point in the upcoming elections, reshaping voter loyalties and raising communal tensions.

New Income-Tax Act 2025: What Changes From April 1?

New Income-Tax Act 2025: What Changes From April 1?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A key mistake would be continuing to rely on provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, where the new law now applies, and vice versa.

UPI Transactions Surge to Record High: Understanding the Growth Factors

UPI Transactions Surge to Record High: Understanding the Growth Factors

Rediff.com6 days ago

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India reached a record high in March, driven by increased adoption and global expansion. The system now accounts for 85% of digital transactions in India and is live in eight countries.

Malayalam Director Ranjith Remanded in Police Custody Amidst Harassment Claims

Malayalam Director Ranjith Remanded in Police Custody Amidst Harassment Claims

Rediff.com4 days ago

Malayalam film director Ranjith has been remanded in police custody for three days following allegations of sexual harassment on a film set. The arrest and subsequent legal arguments have raised questions about due process and Supreme Court guidelines.

Jharkhand Mother Arrested in Teen Daughter's Ritual Sacrifice

Jharkhand Mother Arrested in Teen Daughter's Ritual Sacrifice

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, have arrested a mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the ritualistic killing of a teenage girl. The girl was allegedly strangled as a sacrifice to cure the mother's ailing son.

Six-Month Investigation Leads to Arrest in Meghalaya Child Murder Case

Six-Month Investigation Leads to Arrest in Meghalaya Child Murder Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Meghalaya have arrested a man for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy, solving a case that remained unsolved for six months. The accused, a neighbour of the victim, allegedly smothered the child after an argument.

Ban Sanjiv Goenka From IPL: Lalit Modi

Ban Sanjiv Goenka From IPL: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League, has criticised Lucknow Super Giants Owner Sanjiv Goenka for publicly berating his captain and suggested he should be banned from the league.

Will Ponting, Shreyas Finally End Punjab Kings' IPL Curse?

Will Ponting, Shreyas Finally End Punjab Kings' IPL Curse?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

For a franchise that has waited for nearly two decades for an IPL crown, could this be the year when Punjab Kings finally create IPL history?

Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Police in Ambala, India, have launched an investigation into the death of a 33-year-old woman after her brother alleged foul play. The woman reportedly died after consuming tea at her home.

Illegal LPG Refilling Racket Busted in Delhi, One Arrested

Illegal LPG Refilling Racket Busted in Delhi, One Arrested

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 61-year-old man and busted an illegal LPG refilling racket in southwest Delhi's Dabri area, seizing 17 cylinders.

Kerala Man Arrested for Harassing Women's Commission Chairperson Online

Kerala Man Arrested for Harassing Women's Commission Chairperson Online

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly sending obscene messages and images to the State Women's Commission chairperson. The accused is in judicial custody, and a case has been registered under the IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates of Rs 15.52 lakh cr

Govt exceeds FY26 indirect tax collection estimates of Rs 15.52 lakh cr

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian government has marginally exceeded its indirect tax collection target for fiscal year 2025-26, with strong performances in customs, excise, and GST revenues.

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social and Behavioural Science Research

Landmark Study Assesses Reproducibility in Social and Behavioural Science Research

Rediff.com5 days ago

A major US study has assessed the reproducibility of research papers in the social sciences, revealing insights into the credibility of findings and highlighting challenges in replicating results.

'Godman' Kharat sent to 7-day police custody in second rape case

'Godman' Kharat sent to 7-day police custody in second rape case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Thursday remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to seven-day police custody in a second rape case where he is accused of sexually exploiting a woman on multiple occasions since 2020 under the guise of religious rituals.

Israeli Firm Delivers First Batch of LMGs Under 'Make in India' Scheme

Israeli Firm Delivers First Batch of LMGs Under 'Make in India' Scheme

Rediff.com7 days ago

Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) has delivered the first batch of NEGEV 7.62x51 light machine guns to India under the 'Make in India' initiative, marking a significant step in India-Israel defence cooperation and indigenous defence manufacturing.

Uniform Civil Code, One Nation One Election BJP's unfinished agenda: Modi

Uniform Civil Code, One Nation One Election BJP's unfinished agenda: Modi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BJP's 47th Foundation Day, highlighting the Uniform Civil Code and 'One Nation, One Election' as key unfinished agendas. He also reaffirmed the party's commitment to implementing women's reservation in the 2029 elections and criticised dynastic politics.

Decomposed Body Discovered in Plastic Bag Near Delhi Factory

Decomposed Body Discovered in Plastic Bag Near Delhi Factory

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Delhi are investigating after a decomposed body was found inside a plastic bag near a factory in Moti Nagar. The body is of an unidentified man, and the cause of death is currently unknown.

TMC Leader Banerjee Criticises Modi Government's Economic Policies

TMC Leader Banerjee Criticises Modi Government's Economic Policies

Rediff.com5 days ago

Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the Modi government's economic policies, citing rising prices and hardships caused by demonetisation and lockdown measures during an election rally in West Bengal.

Hubballi Gym Trainer Assaulted After Dispute Over Relationship

Hubballi Gym Trainer Assaulted After Dispute Over Relationship

Rediff.com5 days ago

A gym trainer in Hubballi was allegedly assaulted following a dispute related to his relationship with a girl. Police are investigating the incident and have refuted claims of 'love jihad'.

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson fails again for CSK!

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson fails again for CSK!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Playing his first game in front of his home fans at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Samson again disappointed with the bat as he was dismissed after scoring just seven.