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J&K ACB Registers FIR Against Officials, Private Individuals For State Land Encroachment

J&K ACB Registers FIR Against Officials, Private Individuals For State Land Encroachment

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against a former Naib Tehsildar, a Patwari, and private individuals for allegedly encroaching upon and selling state land in Gurha Brahmana village. The case stems from a complaint revealing that a buyer was given state land (khasra number 96) instead of the purchased private land (khasra number 65), facilitated by corrupt officials.

Delhi Police Detain Juveniles In Violent IPhone Robbery Case

Delhi Police Detain Juveniles In Violent IPhone Robbery Case

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Four juveniles have been detained in Delhi for allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man and robbing him and his friends of mobile phones and cash at knifepoint. The incident occurred on November 6 in Burari when the victim resisted handing over his iPhone 17. Police investigation led to the detention of four juveniles, with efforts ongoing to trace two other associates.

Meghalaya Confident In 39th National Games Preparations

Meghalaya Confident In 39th National Games Preparations

Rediff.com7 days ago

Meghalaya is making significant progress in its preparations for the 39th National Games next year, according to Sunaina Kumari, chairperson of the Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC). Following a four-day inspection, the GTCC expressed satisfaction with infrastructure development and inter-departmental coordination for the event, which proposes to host 39 sporting disciplines across Shillong, Jowai, and Tura.

Diwali Recipe: Vidhya's Jhungar Ki Kheer

Diwali Recipe: Vidhya's Jhungar Ki Kheer

Rediff.com5 days ago

A festive dessert, this kheer overflows with the simple goodness of millets and milk, simmered together.

BMC installs AI-powered camera to curb garbage dumping in Mumbai

BMC installs AI-powered camera to curb garbage dumping in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a pilot project in Mahim, installing an AI-powered camera at a garbage-vulnerable spot. This system detects illegal dumping and issues audio warnings, aiming to deter citizens from littering. The BMC plans to evaluate its effectiveness before wider implementation across Mumbai's 286 identified garbage-vulnerable spots.

Liquor shops in Tamil Nadu shut as staff go on strike

Liquor shops in Tamil Nadu shut as staff go on strike

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor retailer, TASMAC, has taken disciplinary action against 1,729 staff members, suspending 245 supervisors, as employees continue their strike. The strike, which has led to widespread closure of liquor outlets for two days, protests a new environmental and social welfare cess of Rs 10 per bottle. Actions include show-cause notices and suspensions across multiple regions, with TASMAC vowing continued strict measures against unauthorised closures.

ISL: Soham Varshneya's stoppage-time strike seals Bengaluru FC's win over FC Goa

ISL: Soham Varshneya's stoppage-time strike seals Bengaluru FC's win over FC Goa

Rediff.com6 days ago

Soham Varshneya struck in the 90+3rd minute to seal Bengaluru FC's 2-1 win over FC Goa, lifting them to third in the Indian Super League standings.

JNU Student Arrested Over Brutal Meat Cleaver Attack On Peer

JNU Student Arrested Over Brutal Meat Cleaver Attack On Peer

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student has been arrested for allegedly attacking a fellow student with a meat cleaver in the Barak Hostel. The victim sustained severe injuries, including loss of vision in one eye, due to the assault which stemmed from the attacker's objection to the victim's friendship with a woman student.

Police Bust Drug Racket, Seize Over 6 Kg Charas In Bandipora

Police Bust Drug Racket, Seize Over 6 Kg Charas In Bandipora

Rediff.com5 days ago

Four individuals have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district in two separate cases, with police seizing over six kilograms of charas-like substance. The arrests were made during naka checking as part of an anti-drug drive.

Goa Police Make Arrests In Two Separate Child Rape Cases

Goa Police Make Arrests In Two Separate Child Rape Cases

Rediff.com2 days ago

Goa Police have made arrests in two separate child rape cases involving a three-year-old girl in Mapusa and a four-year-old girl in Canacona, raising significant concerns about child safety in the state.

Live-In Partner Arrested For Alleged Murder Of Software Engineer In Kolkata

Live-In Partner Arrested For Alleged Murder Of Software Engineer In Kolkata

Rediff.com3 days ago

A software engineer in Kolkata was allegedly hacked to death by his live-in partner following a quarrel at his rented accommodation. Police have arrested the accused woman and her mother in connection with the incident. The couple reportedly had an altercation on Saturday night, leading to the fatal attack.

How Bengaluru Police Unravelled The Gruesome Family Murder Case

How Bengaluru Police Unravelled The Gruesome Family Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bengaluru police have recovered all seven bodies of a family allegedly murdered by a cab driver over domestic disputes. The bodies were found in various locations across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with the last two recovered from Shiradi Ghat forest. The accused, Indusekar alias Sekar, was arrested after a missing-person complaint led to his confession.

Police Arrest One In Bengal Teen Rape-Murder Case

Police Arrest One In Bengal Teen Rape-Murder Case

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. She went missing on Saturday night after attending a musical programme, and her body was found on Sunday morning. Police have arrested one person in connection with the crime, with initial investigations pointing to rape and murder.

Ramayana Premiere: Guess How Much Alia Bhatt's Blouse Cost?

Ramayana Premiere: Guess How Much Alia Bhatt's Blouse Cost?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2026

At the Mumbai premiere of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, Alia Bhatt kickstarted Diwali dressing looking like a pataka herself. The actor arrived to support husband Ranbir Kapoor in a muted green linen sari paired with an extraordinary custom-made blouse by designers Rimple and Harpreet. While the sari kept things understated, the blouse was anything but ordinary. It featured antique jewellery elements, intricate metalwork, coloured stones and dangling charms, turning a traditional garment into a striking piece of wearable art.

How Western Disturbances Influence North India's Winter Air Pollution

How Western Disturbances Influence North India's Winter Air Pollution

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

A new study reveals that approximately 70 per cent of the year-to-year variation in winter air pollution across northern India can be explained by the frequency of western disturbances. These storm systems, originating from the Mediterranean, help clear pollution through precipitation and ventilation. The findings suggest that predicting the frequency of these disturbances could provide advance warning of severe pollution, allowing for better preparedness and implementation of control measures.

Big blow to Trump as Democrats gain control of both US House and Senate

Big blow to Trump as Democrats gain control of both US House and Senate

Rediff.com4 Nov 2026

Democrats are projected to gain control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, marking a significant shift in the balance of power and delivering major victories in traditionally Republican states like Texas, Kansas, and Iowa.

How Police Reconstructed Software Engineer's Murder Scene In Kolkata

How Police Reconstructed Software Engineer's Murder Scene In Kolkata

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Kolkata have reconstructed the crime scene in the alleged murder of software engineer Sarthak Sarkar, taking his live-in partner Sanchalika Basu and her mother Moumita Basu to their flat. Investigators suspect a sharp object caused Sarkar's death and are probing multiple motives, including a dispute over college fees and a strained relationship, as the two accused have given contradictory statements.

Football Legend Shabbir Ali Appointed Head Of Delegation For AFC U-17 Qualifiers

Football Legend Shabbir Ali Appointed Head Of Delegation For AFC U-17 Qualifiers

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former India football captain and Dhyan Chand Award recipient Shabbir Ali has been appointed Head of Delegation for the Indian team participating in the AFC U-17 2027 Qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur.

North Zone beat West Zone by 52 runs to enter Duleep Trophy semi-final

North Zone beat West Zone by 52 runs to enter Duleep Trophy semi-final

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

North Zone secured their spot in the Duleep Trophy semi-finals by defeating West Zone by 52 runs in a thrilling quarter-final match in Bengaluru. Left-arm spinners Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu were instrumental in polishing off the West Zone tail on the final day.

Delhi robbery case cracked, six nabbed from 3 states; Rs 30 lakh recovered

Delhi robbery case cracked, six nabbed from 3 states; Rs 30 lakh recovered

Rediff.com4 Nov 2026

Six individuals have been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a Rs 70 lakh robbery that occurred near the Gulabi Bagh underpass on October 24. The mastermind, Mantu Yadav, a former cleaner familiar with cash movements in Kucha Mahajani, allegedly planned the crime. Police conducted raids across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Bihar, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash and identifying two more suspects.

Mother Arrested For Allegedly Joining Son In Teen Assault Over Instagram Dispute

Mother Arrested For Allegedly Joining Son In Teen Assault Over Instagram Dispute

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Kochi for allegedly participating with her son and his friends in the assault of a 17-year-old boy. The dispute stemmed from obscene messages sent via a shared Instagram account. The boy was lured to a house, assaulted, and the incident was recorded. Police have registered a case and will report the juveniles to the Juvenile Justice Board.

Blood on JNU campus: Student loses eye after meat-cleaver attack

Blood on JNU campus: Student loses eye after meat-cleaver attack

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student was severely injured, losing vision in one eye, after allegedly being attacked with a meat cleaver by a fellow student. The incident, which occurred in the Barak Hostel, was reportedly over the victim's friendship with a woman student. Police have registered an FIR for attempted murder, and the university has rusticated four students pending an inquiry.

9 killed as private jet crashes near Trump's residence in Florida

9 killed as private jet crashes near Trump's residence in Florida

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

A private Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed into a residential area in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, killing everyone on board. The aircraft, which departed from Austin, Texas, was en route to the Bahamas when it crashed near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, causing significant damage and prompting a major investigation by the FAA and NTSB.

How Soil Moisture And Pressure Fuel Mega Heatwaves

How Soil Moisture And Pressure Fuel Mega Heatwaves

Rediff.com3 days ago

A recent study has uncovered a new natural process contributing to extreme heatwaves in mid-latitudes, including northwestern India. This process involves a complex interaction between soil moisture, atmospheric pressure, and temperature, which, once a critical temperature threshold is exceeded, creates a vicious cycle leading to even higher temperatures. The findings suggest that current climate models may underestimate future heatwave risks.

NorthEast United FC stage stunning comeback to reach Durand Cup semifinals

NorthEast United FC stage stunning comeback to reach Durand Cup semifinals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

NorthEast United FC secured a thrilling 5-2 victory over Shillong Lajong in the Durand Cup semifinals, largely thanks to Alaaeddine Ajaraie's hat-trick. After trailing 1-2 at halftime, the Highlanders mounted a spectacular second-half comeback, scoring four goals to book their spot in the semi-finals for the fourth consecutive time, where they will face Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

Pakistan Camp Sees Drone Attack, Police Injured

Pakistan Camp Sees Drone Attack, Police Injured

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

A drone attack on an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan, injured three police personnel on Sunday. The quadcopter drone targeted Tower No. 3 of the camp. Security forces fired upon the drone, forcing it to retreat. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident, which has raised security concerns.

Cyclone Arnab: South Coast Railway sets up 24/7 war room, cancels 53 trains

Cyclone Arnab: South Coast Railway sets up 24/7 war room, cancels 53 trains

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

The South Coast Railway Zone has a set up a 24/7 war room and cancelled 53 trains in preparation for the approaching very severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab'.

Floods, calamity losses add to insurers' underwriting woes

Floods, calamity losses add to insurers' underwriting woes

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian general insurers are facing significant underwriting pressure due to increased claims from natural catastrophes, particularly floods, leading to higher combined ratios and widening underwriting losses for major players like New India Assurance, ICICI Lombard, and Bajaj General Insurance.

Setback for AAP as 3 Punjab MLAs join BJP ahead of 2027 polls

Setback for AAP as 3 Punjab MLAs join BJP ahead of 2027 polls

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

Three Aam Aadmi Party leaders from Punjab, including former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh and two other legislators, joined the BJP on Monday, marking a significant setback for AAP ahead of the Punjab assembly polls. The defections follow their resignations from the AAP.

Amitabh Bachchan Continues Sunday Darshan Despite Bomb Threat

Amitabh Bachchan Continues Sunday Darshan Despite Bomb Threat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

Amitabh Bachchan upheld his cherished Sunday darshan tradition, greeting a massive crowd of fans outside his residence, amidst significantly heightened security following a recent bomb threat email.

IWF Worlds: Chanu's back woes return as Gyaneshwari finishes 8th

IWF Worlds: Chanu's back woes return as Gyaneshwari finishes 8th

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav achieved a commendable eighth-place finish in the women's 53kg event at the IWF World Championships in Ningbo, China, topping Group C. Meanwhile, star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu withdrew from the competition due to a back injury, missing her debut in the 53kg category.

MLS makes big change, Messi's Miami get top billing

MLS makes big change, Messi's Miami get top billing

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

Major League Soccer is transitioning to an autumn-to-spring calendar, aligning with European leagues. The change begins with a "Sprint Season" in 2027, featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, and aims to synchronize transfer windows, reduce FIFA fixture conflicts, and optimize playoff timing.

ED Uncovers Multi-Crore Fake Tender Racket Involving Suspended IAS Officer

ED Uncovers Multi-Crore Fake Tender Racket Involving Suspended IAS Officer

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate conducted search and seizure operations at 13 locations across Tripura, West Bengal, and Maharashtra in connection with an alleged fake government tender racket. The probe targets a suspended IAS officer and co-conspirators involved in a money-laundering investigation, with victims defrauded of over Rs 44 crore.

Mumbai Police Busts Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Worth Rs 72 Crore

Mumbai Police Busts Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Worth Rs 72 Crore

Rediff.com29 Oct 2026

Mumbai police have busted an interstate cyber-fraud gang, arresting six individuals and uncovering a nationwide racket involving 255 complaints and approximately Rs 72 crore in fraudulent transactions. The investigation began after an accountant reported a Rs 10 lakh fraud.

Far-right group disrupts Diwali celebrations in Seattle

Far-right group disrupts Diwali celebrations in Seattle

Rediff.com4 days ago

Far-right activists, led by Jake Lang, stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle, displaying racist placards and sparking widespread condemnation from US lawmakers and community leaders.

West Bengal Police Encounter Kills Rape-Murder Accused Dilip Roy

West Bengal Police Encounter Kills Rape-Murder Accused Dilip Roy

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in a police encounter early on Monday. Dilip Roy allegedly opened fire at a police team attempting to arrest him, leading to police retaliation. This marks the fourth reported police encounter in West Bengal since the BJP came to power in May, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stating police are allowed to retaliate in self-defence in certain cases.

Unfancied Tripura shock former champions Saurashtra in massive Ranji Trophy upset

Unfancied Tripura shock former champions Saurashtra in massive Ranji Trophy upset

Rediff.com7 days ago

Unfancied Tripura secured a stunning 133-run victory over former champions Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match, marking their first win of the season and a historic moment for the team.

What's Ranbir Kapoor Praying For?

What's Ranbir Kapoor Praying For?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Kajol, Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Mouni Roy, and Jaya Bachchan got together to celebrate Durga Puja over the weekend.

JD-S wrests MLC seat as Congress draws a blank in Karnataka

JD-S wrests MLC seat as Congress draws a blank in Karnataka

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

The Congress party faced a significant defeat in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, losing all four seats contested. The opposition alliance of BJP and JD(S) secured all segments, with JD(S) wresting one from Congress and BJP retaining three. This outcome, while not affecting government stability, is seen as a moral victory for the opposition and a test of their coordination.

Tibet hit by powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake; no reports of casualties

Tibet hit by powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake; no reports of casualties

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre. The quake, which hit Baqen County, occurred at a depth of 10 km. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to the collision of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.