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How LeT Terrorist Set Up India Network, Evading Detection

How LeT Terrorist Set Up India Network, Evading Detection

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, who was tasked with establishing bases outside Jammu and Kashmir, adopted various professions, including share trading, to blend in with the local population. He was recently arrested along with other members of his network.

Iran blames UAE after BRICS ministers fail to agree on joint declaration

Iran blames UAE after BRICS ministers fail to agree on joint declaration

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi concluded without a joint statement due to disagreements over the West Asia conflict, with Iran blaming the UAE for the lack of consensus. India, as the host, issued a chair's statement highlighting the differing views.

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ludhiana Police have busted a large cyber fraud racket, arresting 132 people involved in running fake call centres that targeted foreign nationals through various online scams.

'We will keep the consumer at the centre, use technology to optimise, and continue investing behind brands to drive volume-led penetration'

'We will keep the consumer at the centre, use technology to optimise, and continue investing behind brands to drive volume-led penetration'

Rediff.com5 days ago

"Our strategy has always been to focus on volume-led penetration growth," said Manish Tiwary, chairman and managing director, Nestle India.

Gold import duty hike to spur grey market, smuggling, say exporters

Gold import duty hike to spur grey market, smuggling, say exporters

Rediff.com3 days ago

The gems and jewellery industry anticipates challenging times following the government's decision to increase gold import duty to 15 per cent, a move that exporters warn could fuel the grey market and heighten smuggling risks.

Racquet Stringing Professionals Attend Workshop In Delhi

Racquet Stringing Professionals Attend Workshop In Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

A technical workshop for racquet stringing professionals was held in Delhi, focusing on advanced techniques and international standards.

AFI Denies Formal Athletics Tie-Up With Russia

AFI Denies Formal Athletics Tie-Up With Russia

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has denied signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Russian athletics federation, amidst ongoing sanctions and the conflict in Ukraine.

Dravid believes ETPL can help Europe challenge cricket's elite

Dravid believes ETPL can help Europe challenge cricket's elite

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rahul Dravid said the European T20 Premier League offers an 'exciting opportunity' to grow cricket in Europe after becoming owner of the Dublin Guardians franchise.

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

Rediff.com4 days ago

The world watches the Met Gala for the celebrities and the couture. But, for the last few years, one Indian brand from Kerala has quietly been creating the carpet that fashion's biggest stars pose on.

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

Rediff.com5 days ago

NZ20 organisers initially planned to launch a six-team league of privately owned franchises for the coming summer but had agreed to hold off in part due to the international schedule, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.

Centre extends CBI chief's tenure by a year amid Rahul Gandhi's dissent

Centre extends CBI chief's tenure by a year amid Rahul Gandhi's dissent

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Centre has extended the tenure of CBI chief Praveen Sood by one year, marking his second extension in office. The decision follows a meeting of the selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Vinesh Phogat Alleges Conspiracy, Vows To Fight WFI

Vinesh Phogat Alleges Conspiracy, Vows To Fight WFI

Rediff.com5 days ago

Vinesh Phogat has alleged that the Wrestling Federation of India wants her to quit wrestling, but she refuses to give in. She insists she is eligible to compete and questions the WFI's actions against her.

ED Arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In Money Laundering Case

ED Arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged fake GST purchases and round-tripping of funds. Raids were conducted at multiple locations, and Arora was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This follows previous actions against Arora and other politically connected individuals in Punjab.

Treesa Jolly Injury Forces India Uber Cup Team Change

Treesa Jolly Injury Forces India Uber Cup Team Change

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Treesa Jolly's ankle injury forces her withdrawal from the Uber Cup Finals, impacting India's campaign in Denmark. Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam have been named as replacements.

Not Vaibhav Sooryavanshi! Here Are IPL 2026's Most Talked About Stars

Not Vaibhav Sooryavanshi! Here Are IPL 2026's Most Talked About Stars

Rediff.com4 days ago

Despite not playing in IPL 2026, MS Dhoni remains a central figure in fan conversations, highlighting his enduring legacy and connection with supporters.

The Top 5 Engineering Careers In India

The Top 5 Engineering Careers In India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJobs360, explains how traditional engineering choices are being replaced with flexible, future-ready career paths that align with industry requirements.

Political Parties Sees 1,123 Defections In 15 Years

Political Parties Sees 1,123 Defections In 15 Years

Rediff.com1 days ago

Most defections originated from three major parties -- the Congress, BJP and BSP.

Big Blow For KKR! Harshit Rana Set To Miss Major Part Of IPL 2026

Big Blow For KKR! Harshit Rana Set To Miss Major Part Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Indian pacer Harshit Rana is expected to miss a significant portion of the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury, impacting Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign. The article also discusses other changes in the KKR squad.

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Rediff.com7 May 2026

India's women's recurve team secured a spot in the Archery World Cup Stage 2 final after defeating South Korea, while the men's team suffered an early exit against Bangladesh.

AIIMS Delhi Achieves Rare Pancreas-Kidney Transplant After 18 Years

AIIMS Delhi Achieves Rare Pancreas-Kidney Transplant After 18 Years

Rediff.com3 days ago

Doctors at AIIMS, Delhi, have successfully performed a simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant after 18 years, marking a significant advancement in organ transplantation in India. The surgery was performed on a 30-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease caused by Type 1 diabetes.

US Trying To Patch Up Ties With India

US Trying To Patch Up Ties With India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump's call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a concerted effort to reset strained Washington-New Delhi ties, with a focus on 'big-ticket' energy and trade deals, including increased Indian imports of US LNG and LPG, and potential cooperation on small modular reactors.

Moody's cuts India's FY27 growth forecast to 6% amid West Asia conflict

Moody's cuts India's FY27 growth forecast to 6% amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Moody's Ratings has downgraded India's growth forecast for financial year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent, attributing the revision to weaker consumption and industrial activity, elevated energy prices, and rising input costs stemming from the West Asia conflict.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Sign RS Ambrish As Injury Replacement

Sunrisers Hyderabad Sign RS Ambrish As Injury Replacement

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed RS Ambrish as an injury replacement for Shivam Mavi for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.

Bhojshala case: Disputed structure built from temples' remains, ASI tells HC

Bhojshala case: Disputed structure built from temples' remains, ASI tells HC

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that a massive structure dating back to the Parmar kings existed at the Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex, and the current structure was built from the remains of temples.

CII urges govt to phase out fuel excise cut

CII urges govt to phase out fuel excise cut

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the Indian government to gradually restore the Rs 10-per-litre cut in special additional excise duty on petrol and diesel over six to nine months. This move aims to relieve pressure on government finances as crude oil prices stabilise, without significantly impacting consumer sentiment.

'Every Political Party Will Be BJP-ised'

'Every Political Party Will Be BJP-ised'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Look at the way SIR that was implemented in Bengal. They wanted to entirely curate the voter list in order to suit their purposes and victory.' 'Look at the targeted deletions and the targeted voting list.' 'The difference between the TMC and the BJP was only about 4% but that 4% vote was done so selectively that the difference ultimately showed up as 100 seats!'

No cash, crypto payments to Iran for Hormuz passage: India

No cash, crypto payments to Iran for Hormuz passage: India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

India has denied making any payments to Iran to secure safe passage for its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, following reports that Indian vessels were fired upon in the region.

India, US chief negotiators to begin three-day trade pact talks in Washington from Apr 20

India, US chief negotiators to begin three-day trade pact talks in Washington from Apr 20

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Chief negotiators from India and the US are set to begin three-day talks in Washington to recalibrate the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) framework, following significant changes in the US tariff landscape, including a new 10 per cent tariff imposed on all countries.

Fuel price hike on cards? Puri says oil companies are losing Rs 1,000 cr a day

Fuel price hike on cards? Puri says oil companies are losing Rs 1,000 cr a day

Rediff.com4 days ago

India possesses two months of fuel stockpiles and faces no supply concerns despite global energy disruptions, according to Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. However, state-run fuel retailers are incurring losses of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in a single quarter due to elevated crude prices and unchanged retail fuel prices, raising questions about the sustainability of these losses.

Bengal govt to probe Messi event chaos at Salt Lake Stadium

Bengal govt to probe Messi event chaos at Salt Lake Stadium

Rediff.com4 days ago

The West Bengal government is set to investigate the chaotic scenes that marred Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata last year, with concerns raised over ticket sales, security, and administrative lapses.

'We Need Petrol More Than Gold Right Now'

'We Need Petrol More Than Gold Right Now'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'What exactly is on the prime minister's mind, we do not know. But it feels like the government wants the country to be prepared for unseen challenges ahead.'

West Bengal Approves Ayushman Bharat, Land Transfer For Border Fencing

West Bengal Approves Ayushman Bharat, Land Transfer For Border Fencing

Rediff.com5 days ago

West Bengal's new government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has approved several key policy changes, including the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, land transfer for border fencing, and the adoption of new criminal laws.

IPL 2026: Shardul drops hint on Hardik Pandya situation

IPL 2026: Shardul drops hint on Hardik Pandya situation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Shardul Thakur provides an update on Hardik Pandya's injury, expecting his return for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He also addresses rumours of Pandya being traded

NEET-UG re-exam on June 21; computer-based test from next year: Pradhan

NEET-UG re-exam on June 21; computer-based test from next year: Pradhan

Rediff.com1 days ago

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, which was cancelled due to alleged irregularities, will be re-conducted on June 21.

SC calls for rational airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to flyers

SC calls for rational airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to flyers

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to rationalise airfares and provide relief to flyers, highlighting discrepancies in pricing for the same routes and airlines. The court is addressing a plea seeking a robust regulator to ensure transparency and passenger protection in the civil aviation sector.

Why Satheesan's Leadership Is Crucial For Kerala's Future

Why Satheesan's Leadership Is Crucial For Kerala's Future

Rediff.com2 days ago

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan expressed confidence in V D Satheesan's ability to lead Kerala as Chief Minister, emphasising the need for a strong team to meet public expectations. He highlighted the importance of unity within the party and the focus on public welfare.

NEET-UG Re-Exam On June 21; Computer-Based Test From 2027

NEET-UG Re-Exam On June 21; Computer-Based Test From 2027

Rediff.com1 days ago

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, with plans to transition to a computer-based test from next year. This decision follows allegations of irregularities in the original exam, prompting strict action and a commitment to ensuring fairness for students.

NEET Aspirant's Death: Political Leaders Demand Accountability

NEET Aspirant's Death: Political Leaders Demand Accountability

Rediff.com1 days ago

The suicide of a NEET aspirant in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to the cancellation of the medical entrance exam, has triggered strong reactions from opposition leaders who are demanding accountability and compensation for the family.

Why ED Is Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora Again

Why ED Is Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora Again

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering investigation. Raids were carried out at multiple locations, including Arora's residence and business premises, following a new case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Bengal govt approves land transfer to BSF, joins Ayushman Bharat

Bengal govt approves land transfer to BSF, joins Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com5 days ago

The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has announced the implementation of several key administrative and policy measures, including the adoption of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, land transfer to the BSF for border fencing, and the implementation of the BNS criminal law.