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SUV Shift Pushes Average Car Loan Size Up 49%

SUV Shift Pushes Average Car Loan Size Up 49%

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The rise in loan sizes reflects both higher vehicle prices and a shift from entry-level cars to SUVs.

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Rediff.com3 days ago

Choose a car loan that fits your budget, keeps EMIs manageable and saves you money on interest, not just one with attractive festive offers.

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Two minors have been detained in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy. The motive behind the crime was to steal the victim's gold chain to fund a birthday party and purchase a motorcycle. The accused reportedly stabbed the victim, bludgeoned him with a stone, and later attempted to destroy evidence by burning the body and discarding the victim's mobile phone on a moving bus.

How Police Tracked Son Who Buried Mother In Kitchen Floor

How Police Tracked Son Who Buried Mother In Kitchen Floor

Rediff.com4 days ago

Odisha Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Jamshedpur for allegedly murdering his mother and burying her body in their rented house in Puri almost two months ago. The accused was tracked across multiple states after the body was discovered.

Husband Forces 'Purification Ritual' On Wife In Gujarat

Husband Forces 'Purification Ritual' On Wife In Gujarat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

In a shocking incident from Gujarat's Surendranagar, a woman was forced by her husband and others to undergo a 'punishment-cum-purification ritual' involving sexual assault by her live-in partner. Police revealed the husband had previously chained her to prevent her from fleeing. Ten people, including the husband and the woman's stepson who uploaded a video of the incident, have been arrested. The accused claimed this was a 'common practice' in their community for eloping women.

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Death Sentence For 'Blue Drum' Murderers In Meerut

Death Sentence For 'Blue Drum' Murderers In Meerut

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A Meerut court has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Muskan's husband, merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput. Rajput's dismembered body was found concealed in a cement-filled blue drum. The verdict, delivered after a 13-month trial, was welcomed by the victim's family, though it raises questions about the future of Muskan's infant daughter, Radha, who is currently in jail with her mother.

The Art Of Doing Nothing At Work

The Art Of Doing Nothing At Work

Rediff.com3 days ago

Some lessons about patience are taught not by monks or teachers, but by government offices, one slow afternoon at a time, reveals Binu Alex.

'Anti-Hindu rhetoric is at an alarming level in America'

'Anti-Hindu rhetoric is at an alarming level in America'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Top US lawmakers, leaders, and civil society members have strongly condemned an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in Illinois. Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested for attempting a mass shooting at the Aurora temple, which failed when his rifle jammed. Indian-American Congressmen and other officials have called for efforts to combat rising anti-Indian and anti-Hindu prejudice in America, highlighting the need to protect minority houses of worship.

Workday CEO Warns AI Will Overtake Low-Cost, Outsourced Jobs

Workday CEO Warns AI Will Overtake Low-Cost, Outsourced Jobs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Workday, a global HR tech major, has unveiled its new AI platform, Sana, designed to automate human resources and finance functions. Chairman and CEO Aneel Bhusri stated that AI is likely to replace low-cost, outsourced jobs due to increased productivity, rather than leading to jobs moving out of first-world countries. The platform uses AI agents for tasks like payroll and compliance, and Workday has acquired C1.ai to manage access rights for these agents. Bhusri emphasised that AI should augment humans, redefining roles rather than replacing them entirely.

Kolkata stampede: 'My mother died before my eyes'

Kolkata stampede: 'My mother died before my eyes'

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 25-year-old survivor, Sonu Pal, recounts the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata where his mother died. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening during a sudden downpour, claimed 19 lives and injured 25 others. Relatives of the victims are demanding accountability from authorities and organisers for the poor crowd management.

Unidentified Assailants Kill Man In Northeast Delhi

Unidentified Assailants Kill Man In Northeast Delhi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A 34-year-old man, Manish Yadav, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area on Tuesday night. Police have registered a case and deployed multiple teams to apprehend the suspects, with arrests expected soon.

Police Action Intensifies In Mansa Anti-Drug Activist Murder Case

Police Action Intensifies In Mansa Anti-Drug Activist Murder Case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, police have suspended a station house officer and arrested the alleged shooter's wife. The shooter, Ashwani Kumar, and an associate are in police remand. Investigations are ongoing into Kumar's arms licence and drug network, while Jhota's family and activists demand further action and a CBI probe, leading to a 'Punjab bandh' on Thursday.

Punjab activist murder: Accused held, house razed, mob torches his shop

Punjab activist murder: Accused held, house razed, mob torches his shop

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The owner of a medical store, Ashwani Kumar, accused of fatally shooting anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab's Mansa, has been arrested from Rajasthan. Following his arrest, angry mobs set his medical store ablaze and authorities razed a portion of his house, while Jhota's father has called for a statewide bandh on October 15.

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India days after taking part in protest

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India days after taking part in protest

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American national, has been issued a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws by participating in a political protest.

Congress MP Warring Slams Mann Government Over Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Congress MP Warring Slams Mann Government Over Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Congress MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has criticised the Punjab government following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. Warring demanded Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's resignation, citing deteriorating law and order and the government's failure to curb the drug menace. He also questioned the accused's licensed weapon and announced support for a Punjab Bandh on October 15.

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Online Shopping Scams: How To Stay Safe

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Fake web sites, counterfeit goods, bogus delivery charges and fraudulent customer support agents are common warning signs.

FlyDubai incident: 2 Maldivian pilots arrested in Dubai

FlyDubai incident: 2 Maldivian pilots arrested in Dubai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Two Maldivian pilots employed by flydubai have been arrested in the UAE in connection with an alleged attempt by an Omani co-pilot to hijack and crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The incident, which injured Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, is being investigated by UAE authorities and India's NIA, with the accused co-pilot suspected of extremist ideologies.

Kerala Government Coordinates Repatriation Of Fire Victims From Germany

Kerala Government Coordinates Repatriation Of Fire Victims From Germany

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Three Keralites, Sivin Johny, Nova Sabu, and Anjali Sheela Joy, died in a residential building fire in Bochum, Germany. Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan's office is coordinating with the Indian Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs to repatriate their mortal remains, with the state government bearing all expenses. Public representatives have also urged swift action to bring the bodies home.

Manipur: Over 80 BSF jawans hospitalised after suspected food poisoning

Manipur: Over 80 BSF jawans hospitalised after suspected food poisoning

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Eighty-four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Manipur were hospitalised on Thursday due to suspected food poisoning after consuming breakfast. They had arrived in the state on Wednesday and were staying at a construction site. Their condition is stable, and tests are underway to determine the cause. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh expressed concern and wished them a speedy recovery, highlighting the BSF's role in maintaining law and order amidst ongoing ethnic violence in the state.

'They went to jail smiling': Dipke rebuts Nepal, Bangladesh parallels

'They went to jail smiling': Dipke rebuts Nepal, Bangladesh parallels

Rediff.com4 days ago

Amid escalating debate comparing youth protests in India to political unrest and regime changes in Nepal and Bangladesh, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday issued a video statement on X.

'Dear PM Ambani': Musk's latest swipe at Reliance, BJP

'Dear PM Ambani': Musk's latest swipe at Reliance, BJP

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Elon Musk has escalated his criticism of Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani, sharing media reports that alleged Reliance-funded firms helped boost BJP campaigns on social media and made large political donations. This comes amidst a persistent delay in the launch of Starlink satellite broadband services in India, with Musk accusing Ambani of protecting a monopoly. The Indian government maintains its telecom framework is fair and non-discriminatory, while Reliance has not publicly responded to Musk's allegations.

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'

How Itanagar's New Mobile App Is Transforming Garbage Collection

How Itanagar's New Mobile App Is Transforming Garbage Collection

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu launched a mobile application for the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) to enhance garbage collection. The app allows residents to track garbage trucks in real-time, report overflowing bins with photos, and ensures accountability through before-and-after tracking, making civic services smarter and more citizen-friendly.

Two children among 9 killed in Pennsylvania mass shooting

Two children among 9 killed in Pennsylvania mass shooting

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A mass shooting and hours-long standoff in Erie, Pennsylvania, left nine people dead, including two children. CBS News, citing local media reports, indicated that law enforcement was dispatched to Perry Street around 5 PM on Friday following witness accounts of an armed man firing shots before entering a residence.

'Absurd hypocrisy': Elon Musk escalates attack on Ambani

'Absurd hypocrisy': Elon Musk escalates attack on Ambani

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of Mukesh Ambani regarding Starlink's entry into India, accusing Ambani's supporters of hypocrisy for simultaneously claiming Starlink can't compete with low prices and that it poses a strong competitive threat. Musk argues that competition would benefit Indian consumers and that Starlink would adjust pricing if too expensive. He also shared reports alleging Reliance-funded political donations. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated India does not permit monopolies and that multiple players, including Starlink, have received satcom licences.

Israel to honour Captain Smit Machchhar with top civilian bravery award

Israel to honour Captain Smit Machchhar with top civilian bravery award

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his bravery in fighting off an attack from his co-pilot on a flydubai flight, preventing a potential catastrophe. President Isaac Herzog announced the honour, which will be presented once Machchhar recovers.

15 killed as speeding truck ploughs into devotees near MP temple

15 killed as speeding truck ploughs into devotees near MP temple

Rediff.com6 days ago

At least 14 persons were killed and several others injured after an out-of-control truck ran over devotees gathered near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior late on Saturday night, breaking through a police checkpoint and damaging the temple's gate and outer wall.

Inter-State CDR Racket Busted By Mumbai Police, Two Constables Arrested

Inter-State CDR Racket Busted By Mumbai Police, Two Constables Arrested

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested five individuals, including two constables from Jharkhand and Bihar, for their involvement in an inter-state syndicate illegally procuring and supplying Call Detail Records (CDRs), Subscriber Detail Records (SDRs), and live location data. The racket was uncovered after the arrest of a suspect who impersonated a police officer to track lost phones using illegally sourced data.

Stepson Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Mother's Husband Over Remarriage

Stepson Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Mother's Husband Over Remarriage

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 22-year-old man, Avdeep Singh, allegedly shot dead his 30-year-old stepfather, Navjot, at his car service centre in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. The murder, which occurred on October 10, was reportedly motivated by Avdeep's resentment over his 49-year-old mother Kamal Kaur's decision to remarry after her first husband's death. Avdeep, who had returned from New Zealand, conspired with his cousin Rajandeep Singh, 23. Both accused were arrested within 48 hours, and police recovered the car and weapons used in the crime.

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sunday's shooting incident targeting Tiger Shroff have rekindled memories of the film industry's dark past, when crime syndicates like Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company and Abu Salem's gang exerted significant influence through extortion, violence, and money laundering.

MP's third cheetah habitat opens; CM Mohan Yadav releases two felines

MP's third cheetah habitat opens; CM Mohan Yadav releases two felines

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released two cheetahs, Vyom and Neera, into the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, making it the state's third cheetah habitat. This expansion is part of India's Cheetah Project, which has seen the big cat population grow to 60. The initiative aims to boost wildlife tourism and local economies, with the government also supporting villagers through revenue sharing and homestay schemes.

Neha Dhupia Lives The 'Island Life'

Neha Dhupia Lives The 'Island Life'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Neha Dhupia shows everyone just what she does on a family vacation to Thailand.

Fatima Sana Shaikh: 'A Profession Doesn't Define A Woman'

Fatima Sana Shaikh: 'A Profession Doesn't Define A Woman'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

'Women shouldn't have to become experts in self-preservation simply to go to work and live their lives.'

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.

Amit Shah meets Punjab drug victims' families, seeks CBI probe into deaths

Amit Shah meets Punjab drug victims' families, seeks CBI probe into deaths

Rediff.com4 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met the families of individuals who lost their lives due to drug-related issues in Punjab, saying he had never felt so deeply saddened in life as he did while meeting them and also called out the AAP government for failing to curb the menace.

Punjab Shuts Down After Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Punjab Shuts Down After Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A 'Punjab Bandh' was observed on Thursday, leading to widespread closures of shops and private schools and road blockades across several districts, following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa on Tuesday. Jhota was shot by a chemist owner for questioning the sale of addictive drugs. The incident has triggered significant political backlash against the Aam Aadmi Party government, with various organisations and opposition parties demanding accountability and a CBI probe.

Flash flood in Nepal leaves 10 missing, damages 2 hydropower projects

Flash flood in Nepal leaves 10 missing, damages 2 hydropower projects

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A flash flood in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district has swept away houses, damaged two hydropower projects, and left at least 10 people missing. Authorities have rescued nearly 50 people and mobilised security agencies for search and rescue operations, urging riverside villagers to move to safer locations.

Anti-drug activist shot dead by medical shop owner in Punjab

Anti-drug activist shot dead by medical shop owner in Punjab

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

An anti-drug activist, Parvinder Singh alias Jhota, was allegedly shot dead by a medical store owner in Mansa, Punjab, after confronting the owner about the illegal sale of intoxicating substances.

Abhijeet Dipke has Imran Khan's back: 'If Milliben can...'

Abhijeet Dipke has Imran Khan's back: 'If Milliben can...'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, an American citizen holding an OCI card, has been issued a 'Leave India' notice by Mumbai Police for participating in a protest, sparking debate over OCI cardholder rights and political expression.