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Attack that killed Indian crew member was deliberate: Safesea chief

Attack that killed Indian crew member was deliberate: Safesea chief

Rediff.com1 days ago

The chairman of maritime company Safesea Group has described the attack on the US-owned crude oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, which resulted in the death of an Indian crew member, as "deliberate and calculated". He emphasised the need for governments to ensure the safety of commercial shipping lanes and seafarers.

Counterfeit Protein Supplement Ring Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Counterfeit Protein Supplement Ring Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men involved in manufacturing and supplying counterfeit protein supplements in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Enforcement Directorate Attaches 581 Crore Assets of Reliance Group Companies

Enforcement Directorate Attaches 581 Crore Assets of Reliance Group Companies

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over 581 crore belonging to Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL), companies of Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani, as part of an ongoing investigation.

Maharashtra Announces 'Come Early, Go Early' Initiative for Women Government Staff

Maharashtra Announces 'Come Early, Go Early' Initiative for Women Government Staff

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Maharashtra government has announced a flexible work time initiative for women state government employees working in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The 'Come Early, Go Early' initiative will allow women employees flexible reporting times and earlier departure times.

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com1 days ago

At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, local police said.

Six Police Officers Killed in Pakistan IED Attack

Six Police Officers Killed in Pakistan IED Attack

Rediff.com1 days ago

An IED blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district killed at least six police personnel, prompting a search operation and condemnation from the Chief Minister.

Pakistan attacks Bagram airbase in Afghanistan

Pakistan attacks Bagram airbase in Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Reports indicate Pakistan targeted Bagram airbase in Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghazab lil Haq, following alleged Afghan Taliban attacks. The operation aims to address the failure to stop terrorist attacks originating from Afghan soil.

US strikes Iranian naval vessels near Hormuz Strait

US strikes Iranian naval vessels near Hormuz Strait

Rediff.com3 days ago

According to the Pentagon, the vessels were targeted as part of efforts to prevent the deployment of naval mines in the strategically vital passage through which a significant portion of global crude oil shipments transits.

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Govt Rejigs Gas Allocation: LPG, CNG, piped cooking gas get top priority

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian government has revised its natural gas allocation priorities, placing LPG production alongside CNG and piped cooking gas at the top, due to disruptions in imported gas supplies caused by the conflict in West Asia.

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Haryana Irrigation Officials Sentenced in Corruption Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A Gurugram court has sentenced an irrigation department executive engineer and a computer operator to four years' imprisonment each in a corruption case registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in December 2022.

Rajasthan Police Constable Nabbed in Bribery Case in Udaipur

Rajasthan Police Constable Nabbed in Bribery Case in Udaipur

Rediff.com2 days ago

A police constable in Udaipur, Rajasthan, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe from a garage owner. Three other police personnel are currently absconding.

Punjab Police Arrest 167 in Anti-Gangster Campaign, 75 in Anti-Drug Drive

Punjab Police Arrest 167 in Anti-Gangster Campaign, 75 in Anti-Drug Drive

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police have arrested 167 people in an anti-gangster campaign and 75 drug smugglers, seizing weapons and drugs as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime.

Kharga Shakti 2026: A Warning To India's Enemies

Kharga Shakti 2026: A Warning To India's Enemies

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Exercise Kharga Shakti 2026 concluded successfully after an intense operationally orientated training cycle that rigorously validated the combat readiness of Kharga Corps across the full spectrum of modern battlefield scenarios.

Tata Power and Salesforce Collaborate to Boost Renewable Energy Growth

Tata Power and Salesforce Collaborate to Boost Renewable Energy Growth

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Tata Power has partnered with Salesforce to digitally transform its rooftop solar, EV charging, and smart home solutions businesses, aiming to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a Delhi University graduate and seized over 5,000 pirated NCERT textbooks from a godown in outer Delhi, dismantling a syndicate involved in the distribution of counterfeit educational material.

Battle Axe Division fosters drone tech advancements via Military-Civil Fusion initiative.

Battle Axe Division fosters drone tech advancements via Military-Civil Fusion initiative.

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Battle Axe Division of the Army's Southern Command organised an academia-industry interaction on drone innovation in Jaisalmer, promoting collaboration for emerging defence technologies.

Air India tickets to get costlier as airline levies fuel surcharge

Air India tickets to get costlier as airline levies fuel surcharge

Rediff.com3 days ago

Air India and Air India Express are introducing a fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights due to rising jet fuel prices, impacting travel costs for passengers.

Counterfeit iPhone Parts Racket Busted in Delhi, Five Arrested

Counterfeit iPhone Parts Racket Busted in Delhi, Five Arrested

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested five shop owners in Rohini for selling counterfeit iPhone spare parts and accessories, seizing fake items worth approximately Rs 1.6 crore.

Delhi Police Arrest 40 in Rohini Crime Crackdown

Delhi Police Arrest 40 in Rohini Crime Crackdown

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police arrested 40 people and apprehended a juvenile in Rohini during an overnight drive targeting organised and street crime, seizing illegal arms, narcotics, and illicit liquor.

Man Arrested in Rajasthan Luxury Car and Crypto Investment Fraud

Man Arrested in Rajasthan Luxury Car and Crypto Investment Fraud

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rajasthan Police have arrested a man allegedly involved in a large-scale fraud that collected crores in funds from people under the pretext of luxury car sales, cryptocurrency, and social media-based investment schemes.

Rs 70 Crore in Fake Currency Seized in Kolkata Raid

Rs 70 Crore in Fake Currency Seized in Kolkata Raid

Rediff.com5 days ago

A joint operation by Nepal and West Bengal police has led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of counterfeit currency worth approximately Rs 70 crore from a flat near Kolkata.

Customs Busts Bhutan Car Smuggling Racket, Arrests Five

Customs Busts Bhutan Car Smuggling Racket, Arrests Five

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian Customs officials have arrested five individuals from West Bengal and Assam for their involvement in smuggling high-end used cars from Bhutan. The investigation revealed a widespread network of forged documents and illegal vehicle registrations.

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Thane have arrested a dentist from Nashik for allegedly facilitating illegal surrogate mother contracts and egg smuggling at an IVF facility. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an inter-state racket involving the exploitation of women for egg donation.

Iran fires 'swarm of drones' at US-Israeli positions

Iran fires 'swarm of drones' at US-Israeli positions

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Earlier, another state media outlet showed a display of part of the IRGC's drone arsenal inside a large tunnel. Coinciding with the release of these visuals, the IRGC confirmed the launch of the 48th phase of its retaliatory campaign.

Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Inter-State Employment Scam in Rajasthan

Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Inter-State Employment Scam in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kota City Police have arrested an alleged mastermind of an inter-state employment racket accused of defrauding over 8,500 people by promising work-from-home opportunities.

ED Intensifies Probe, Attaches 581 Crore in Reliance Group Assets

ED Intensifies Probe, Attaches 581 Crore in Reliance Group Assets

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached fresh assets worth over 581 crore belonging to Reliance Group companies, RHFL and RCFL, as part of its ongoing money laundering investigation.

One Killed, 19 Injured in Pakistan Suicide Bombing

One Killed, 19 Injured in Pakistan Suicide Bombing

Rediff.com7 days ago

A suicide bombing at a checkpost in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in one death and 19 injuries, including security personnel. The attack, claimed to be targeting civilians by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has prompted a security response and condemnation from the Chief Minister.

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Skye Air Raises $9M to Fuel Hyperlocal Drone Delivery Growth

Rediff.com3 days ago

Skye Air Mobility has raised USD 9 million in a Series B funding round to expand its hyperlocal drone delivery services across key metropolitan markets in India.

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder of Darwin Labs, in connection with the 200 million Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Varshney was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

Rediff.com3 days ago

The US torpedo attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters was a lawful act of war between belligerents, not a diplomatic or strategic embarrassment for India, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Over 1,000 Indians stranded in Doha evacuated in 3 days

Over 1,000 Indians stranded in Doha evacuated in 3 days

Rediff.com4 days ago

Qatar Airways operated a Doha-New Delhi flight on Monday on which more than 300 Indian passengers stranded in Doha travelled to India, the Embassy of India in Doha, Qatar, said on its X handle.

Govt urges citizens to avoid panic booking, assures LPG, fuel supply

Govt urges citizens to avoid panic booking, assures LPG, fuel supply

Rediff.com1 days ago

India imports nearly 60 percent of its LPG, with most cargo previously coming through the Strait of Hormuz, now closed for commercial shipping.

Extended Iran conflict may hit order inflows of L&T

Extended Iran conflict may hit order inflows of L&T

Rediff.com4 days ago

While investors would focus on the results and guidance for the third quarter of financial year 2025-26 (Q3FY26) in the normal course of business, the US-Israeli attack on Iran and the latter's retaliation at Gulf allies of the US has forced them to weigh the consequences of the event.

Ghatak Combat Drone Gets A Boost

Ghatak Combat Drone Gets A Boost

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Once operational, Ghatak could undertake deep-strike missions, penetrating heavily defended airspace to hit high-value targets without placing pilots at risk.

Jharkhand Ice Cream Factory Sex Racket Busted; Seven Arrested

Jharkhand Ice Cream Factory Sex Racket Busted; Seven Arrested

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Police in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district busted a sex racket operating at an ice cream factory, arresting seven people, including five women.

Haryana Woman, Daughters Die by Suicide: Dowry Harassment Claim

Haryana Woman, Daughters Die by Suicide: Dowry Harassment Claim

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 28-year-old woman and her three daughters allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a well in Haryana's Nuh district. The woman's family alleges dowry harassment and mistreatment for not bearing a son as the cause.

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket producing fake Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs). The investigation uncovered a network charging individuals for forged documents, highlighting concerns about corruption and security.

Afghan Shelling Kills One, Injures Seven in Pakistan

Afghan Shelling Kills One, Injures Seven in Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

One person was killed and seven others injured after Afghan forces allegedly carried out mortar shelling on civilian areas near the Afghanistan border in northwestern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Op Sindoor pilot killed in Su-30 MKI crash; father recalls last call

Op Sindoor pilot killed in Su-30 MKI crash; father recalls last call

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, an Indian Air Force pilot, tragically died in a Su-30 MKI fighter jet crash in Assam, leaving behind a grieving family and a legacy of dedication to his country.

J&K Police Seize Land Belonging to Pakistan-Based Terrorist

J&K Police Seize Land Belonging to Pakistan-Based Terrorist

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir police have attached immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district.