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Bishnoi gang member wanted in Haryana detained by ICE in US

Bishnoi gang member wanted in Haryana detained by ICE in US

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Harichand Jat alias Hari Boxer has been detained in the US by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He faces multiple cases in Haryana, including murder, and is accused of operating criminal activities from abroad, supplying weapons, and being involved in extortion across several Indian states. Efforts are underway to bring him to India.

GPU Shortage Puts India's AI Startups In A Bind

GPU Shortage Puts India's AI Startups In A Bind

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's AI startups have the money to run their models, but a shortage of GPUs is delaying projects, increasing costs and limiting growth.

Bengaluru cab driver murders 7, including wife and inlaws

Bengaluru cab driver murders 7, including wife and inlaws

Rediff.com5 days ago

Only one body has been recovered so far, and efforts were underway to trace the remaining six.

Skill, Corporate Affairs Ministries Among Top Underspenders in H1 FY27

Skill, Corporate Affairs Ministries Among Top Underspenders in H1 FY27

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

The Ministries of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Corporate Affairs spent only 8 per cent of their FY27 Budget Estimates in the first half of the financial year, making them among the top underspenders, according to data from the Controller General of Accounts.

6 Things To Do Before Your Appraisal Meeting

6 Things To Do Before Your Appraisal Meeting

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

'Decide in advance what you want -- an A rating, a pay increase, a bigger role or a specific learning opportunity. Ask for it directly,' advises rediffGURU Krishna Kumar.

Thane Police Uncover Major Arms Syndicate, Five Held

Thane Police Uncover Major Arms Syndicate, Five Held

Rediff.com4 days ago

Thane Police have successfully dismantled an inter-state arms syndicate, leading to the arrest of five individuals from Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The operation resulted in the seizure of firearms and ammunition valued at Rs 9.19 lakh, with the suspects allegedly planning an armed robbery.

Keeping Sanjay Gandhi 'in check' could have...: Sonia on Emergency

Keeping Sanjay Gandhi 'in check' could have...: Sonia on Emergency

Rediff.com4 days ago

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, in her upcoming memoir "Belonging: A Journey of Love," states that her mother-in-law, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, considered the decision to impose the Emergency a mistake and eventually came to feel the same. Gandhi also suggests that keeping Sanjay Gandhi "in check" could have prevented much of the subsequent damage. She reveals family divisions over the decision, with Rajiv Gandhi opposing it and Sanjay Gandhi pushing for it. Sonia Gandhi further notes that Indira Gandhi later publicly expressed regret for the excesses during that period.

Cancer Drug Price Cuts May Bypass PAP Patients

Cancer Drug Price Cuts May Bypass PAP Patients

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

PAPs can reduce expenditure by 30 to 60 per cent for some expensive immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

Brighton climb to second in Premier League after beating 10-man Brentford

Brighton climb to second in Premier League after beating 10-man Brentford

Rediff.com3 days ago

Brighton & Hove Albion have climbed to second in the Premier League table after a convincing 2-0 home victory against 10-man Brentford. Goals from Diego Gomez and Pascal Gross secured the win, marking the club's best-ever start to a top-flight season.

Anti-Drug Committee Member Shot At Home In Punjab

Anti-Drug Committee Member Shot At Home In Punjab

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 27-year-old member of a village anti-drug committee, Amandeep Singh, was shot at his home in Kaleke village, Barnala, Punjab. He sustained a bullet injury but is in stable condition. Police have identified four suspects and are investigating the motive, considering his past involvement in reporting drug peddlers. This incident follows another anti-drug activist's murder last month in Mansa.

JNU Takes Strict Action After Violent Hostel Altercation

JNU Takes Strict Action After Violent Hostel Altercation

Rediff.com4 days ago

JNU has rusticated four students and banned them from campus immediately following a violent clash involving sharp-edged weapons at Barak Hostel, which left three injured. The university cited its zero-tolerance policy towards violence and the disruption caused to the academic environment.

Why LTM Plans To Hire 6,000 Fresh Grads

Why LTM Plans To Hire 6,000 Fresh Grads

Rediff.com2 days ago

With heavy automation, human engineers are expected to supervise and verify the work of the machines rather than doing those on their own.

Bumrah, Jadeja to feature in India A's final red-ball match vs New Zealand A

Bumrah, Jadeja to feature in India A's final red-ball match vs New Zealand A

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, along with Prasidh Krishna, are set to gain valuable red-ball preparation in the third and final four-day game for India A against New Zealand A in Lincoln, ahead of the upcoming two-Test series.

Barabanki Horror: Girl Raped, Murdered; Accused Nabbed After Encounter

Barabanki Horror: Girl Raped, Murdered; Accused Nabbed After Encounter

Rediff.com5 days ago

An 11-year-old girl was abducted, raped, and murdered in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. Her body was recovered from a well on Friday. The accused, Uttam Kumar Singh, was arrested after a police encounter during which he received a gunshot wound. Singh has a history of criminal cases.

Ahmedabad Man Kills Son In Alleged Sacrifice

Ahmedabad Man Kills Son In Alleged Sacrifice

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

A mentally disturbed man in Ahmedabad district allegedly killed his 10-year-old son by smashing his head against a goddess's altar, claiming it was a sacrifice to prevent anyone else in the family from becoming a "bhuva." The incident occurred on Sunday night, and the man was found sleeping beside the body. Police have arrested the accused and are investigating.

'It's kind of crazy': Lewis Hamilton marks 400th F1 start in honorary home of Brazil

'It's kind of crazy': Lewis Hamilton marks 400th F1 start in honorary home of Brazil

Rediff.com5 days ago

Lewis Hamilton is set to make his 400th Formula One start at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, a milestone that sees rivals and fellow drivers praising his remarkable longevity, sustained speed, and unwavering dedication to the sport.

Surat diamond worker untraceable after joining Russian army

Surat diamond worker untraceable after joining Russian army

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ramnik Sakhwala, a 39-year-old from Surat, moved to Russia in 2025 for work and joined the Russian Army in June 2026 in a non-combatant role. He has been untraceable for over four months, leaving his family in Surat desperately seeking government and embassy assistance to locate him.

Jharkhand Police Seize Rs 40 Lakh Brown Sugar, One Arrested

Jharkhand Police Seize Rs 40 Lakh Brown Sugar, One Arrested

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Jharkhand's Palamu district arrested a man and seized 256 grams of brown sugar valued at Rs 40 lakh. Two accomplices escaped, and an investigation is ongoing.

Major Drug Bust: DRI Intercepts Amphetamine Shipment

Major Drug Bust: DRI Intercepts Amphetamine Shipment

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 6.64 kg of amphetamine valued at Rs 5.32 crore from a passenger bus on the Indore-Bhopal route, leading to one arrest. The arrested individual was already out on bail in another NDPS Act case.

Pakistan Test squad vs Sri Lanka: Jamal recalled, eight uncapped players in

Pakistan Test squad vs Sri Lanka: Jamal recalled, eight uncapped players in

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pakistan has recalled all-rounder Aamir Jamal to their Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, starting November 9 in Rawalpindi. The squad features significant changes, including the release of Ali Usman and Abdullah Fazal, and the inclusion of eight uncapped players. Jamal's return follows strong performances in the Presidents Cup, despite his earlier premature exit from the England tour.

Anthropic Kicks Off IPO Roadshow, Targets Raising $64.35 Billion

Anthropic Kicks Off IPO Roadshow, Targets Raising $64.35 Billion

Rediff.com1 days ago

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has officially launched its initial public offering (IPO) roadshow, aiming to raise up to USD 64.35 billion by offering 825 million shares at an expected price range of USD 70 to USD 78 per share. The company plans to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol 'ANT'.

Main Accused In Bengaluru-Kerala MDMA Smuggling Ring Nabbed

Main Accused In Bengaluru-Kerala MDMA Smuggling Ring Nabbed

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police have arrested Dhanesh S Nair, known as 'Danny', the alleged main accused in a large-scale MDMA drug smuggling operation transporting drugs from Bengaluru to Kerala. His arrest in Angamaly followed an investigation triggered by the earlier arrest of Harikrishnan KS, revealing a sophisticated distribution network using social media and disguising operations through banana plantations.

Gurnoor Brar explains how he is making the most of New Zealand conditions

Gurnoor Brar explains how he is making the most of New Zealand conditions

Rediff.com4 days ago

Young Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar's four-wicket haul was crucial in India's narrow four-run DLS victory over New Zealand in the second ODI. Brar credited the extra bounce and pace in New Zealand conditions for his success, while captains Shubman Gill and Mitchell Santner reflected on the challenging pitch and the tight contest.

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.com3 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.

Mumbai On Alert After Bomb Threat Email, Turns Out To Be Hoax

Mumbai On Alert After Bomb Threat Email, Turns Out To Be Hoax

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mumbai police were on high alert after an email threatened bomb blasts at prominent locations including the Bombay High Court, BSE, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, and Amitabh Bachchan's residence. Extensive searches confirmed the threat was a hoax, marking the second such scare involving Bachchan recently.

'100 Percent Accurate': Warner Backs Khawaja's Sandpaper Claims

'100 Percent Accurate': Warner Backs Khawaja's Sandpaper Claims

Rediff.com2 days ago

David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's claim that Australia's entire team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering plan, calling his comments '100 percent accurate' and questioning Cricket Australia's investigation.

38 Numbers You Must Know About Virat Kohli

38 Numbers You Must Know About Virat Kohli

Rediff.com6 days ago

As Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday, a look back at his illustrious career reveals an astonishing array of records across Tests, ODIs, and T20s, solidifying his status as one of cricket's all-time greats.

Cong donations drop by 75%, sharpest decline in a decade

Cong donations drop by 75%, sharpest decline in a decade

Rediff.com3 days ago

An analysis of Election Commission filings reveals that the Congress party's receipts from donations above Rs 20,000 plummeted by nearly 75 per cent to Rs 130.69 crore in 2025-26. This marks the steepest annual fall in such contributions for the party in a decade, with a significant drop attributed to reduced funding from the Prudent Electoral Trust. The report highlights a stark contrast with the BJP's donations in 2024-25.

How Hyderabad Police Uncovered A Dangerous Milk Adulteration Ring

How Hyderabad Police Uncovered A Dangerous Milk Adulteration Ring

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Hyderabad have busted a milk adulteration racket, arresting a 43-year-old man for allegedly mixing hydrogen peroxide and milk powder into milk before supplying it to customers. Authorities seized adulterated milk, hydrogen peroxide, and milk powder during the operation, highlighting a significant public health risk.

559 runs not enough? Coach Dahiya's big challenge to Badoni

559 runs not enough? Coach Dahiya's big challenge to Badoni

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi head coach Vijay Dahiya believes skipper Ayush Badoni has the ingredients for a big career but needs to raise his self-imposed standards. Badoni has responded to his India A omission with back-to-back double centuries in the Ranji Trophy. Dahiya advises Badoni to develop more patience at the crease and respect good bowling spells, rather than letting ego dictate his play.

Ramayana: Part 1 Review: Yash's Ravana Steals Ranbir's Thunder

Ramayana: Part 1 Review: Yash's Ravana Steals Ranbir's Thunder

Rediff.com6 days ago

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 visually impresses but struggles with emotional depth, particularly in its portrayal of Lord Ram. Yash's charismatic performance as Ravana, however, stands out as the film's most compelling aspect, offering a nuanced anti-hero depiction.

If Gyanesh Kumar goes...: Dipke predicts Modi govt's exit

If Gyanesh Kumar goes...: Dipke predicts Modi govt's exit

Rediff.com4 days ago

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has boldly predicted the Modi government's defeat in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, urging citizens to prepare for a change while demanding electoral reforms.

Historic Gurdwara in Lahore reopens after 79 years

Historic Gurdwara in Lahore reopens after 79 years

Rediff.com3 days ago

A historic gurdwara in Lahore, Pakistan, Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib, has reopened for religious worship after being closed since the Partition in 1947. The reopening ceremony, attended by Sikh community members and officials, marks the end of a 79-year hiatus and is part of broader efforts to preserve Sikh religious heritage in Pakistan.

Delhi Momo Vendor Murdered By Unidentified Assailants

Delhi Momo Vendor Murdered By Unidentified Assailants

Rediff.com6 days ago

A momo stall owner was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in Mangolpuri, outer Delhi, on Thursday. Police have initiated an investigation, with preliminary inputs suggesting personal enmity as a possible motive.

Court Orders Criminal Proceedings Against Police Inspector For Assault

Court Orders Criminal Proceedings Against Police Inspector For Assault

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Vadodara court has ordered criminal proceedings against a former police inspector, K N Lathiya, for allegedly assaulting a man, Moin Pathan, in 2024, causing a ruptured eardrum. The court found a prima facie case against Lathiya under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions after Pathan and his brother alleged severe beating at Gorwa police station.

Rajasthan Man Kills Mother In Election Vote Dispute

Rajasthan Man Kills Mother In Election Vote Dispute

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man in Rajasthan's Udaipur district allegedly killed his mother with a stick after she intervened to stop him from attacking his father during a dispute over voting in the sarpanch election. The accused also attacked his elder brother and has been arrested.

Lookout Notice Issued For Doctor In Rape Case Involving Malayalam Actors

Lookout Notice Issued For Doctor In Rape Case Involving Malayalam Actors

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Kochi have issued a lookout notice for Dr Johnson Varghese, who is accused in a rape case and has been absconding since Friday. This development follows his earlier complaint against Malayalam actors Athulya Chandran and Bibin Perumpally for assault and robbery. The rape case was filed by a relative of Chandran, and digital evidence from the doctor's phones is expanding the investigation.

Hansal Mehta On Sanjay Gupta: 'Not Done, Bro'

Hansal Mehta On Sanjay Gupta: 'Not Done, Bro'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2026

'He held my hand when I was at my lowest.'

Khamenei warns midterm result won't change Iran's stand against US

Khamenei warns midterm result won't change Iran's stand against US

Rediff.com6 days ago

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has declared that the results of the US midterm elections and shifts between American political parties will not alter Iran's defensive strategy or soften Washington's long-standing hostility toward the Iranian nation.

India's White-Ball Pacers Get a Test Assignment in New Zealand

India's White-Ball Pacers Get a Test Assignment in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 days ago

Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Arshdeep Singh, currently part of India's white-ball squad, will remain in New Zealand to help the Test team prepare for the upcoming World Test Championship series against the Black Caps, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed.