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Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A BJP-nominated councillor in Aheri Nagar Panchayat, Amol Vilasrao Gudeliwar, was arrested on Thursday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.20 lakh from an electrical contractor. He had demanded a 15% commission for works under the 'Nagarotthan' scheme.

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Luxury car buyers in India are spending lakhs -- and sometimes crores -- to make their cars truly their own, turning personalisation into a growing business opportunity for automakers.

Court denies bail to professor accused of rape, blackmail

Court denies bail to professor accused of rape, blackmail

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to a university professor accused of raping a former student and threatening to circulate her objectionable videos. The court cited WhatsApp chats indicating coercion and the risk of witness tampering and evidence destruction if bail were granted. The investigation has been assigned to a senior police officer.

Man Accused In Murder Case Shot Dead In Gautam Buddh Nagar

Man Accused In Murder Case Shot Dead In Gautam Buddh Nagar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

A 40-year-old man, identified as Imran, who was an accused in a 2021 murder case and out on bail, was shot dead by unidentified persons in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar. Police have registered an FIR and formed teams to apprehend the culprits.

Kerala CM Dismisses Opposition Claims On Nedumbassery Car Crash Probe

Kerala CM Dismisses Opposition Claims On Nedumbassery Car Crash Probe

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has dismissed Opposition allegations of lapses in the investigation of a high-profile luxury car crash in Nedumbassery that killed three youngsters. Satheesan affirmed that the probe is on the right track, countering claims of foul play and attempts to protect the accused, Suhail, who was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. The accused were remanded to a Borstal school, a decision the CM attributed to the court.

Has India Fallen Out Of Love With Weight-Loss Drugs?

Has India Fallen Out Of Love With Weight-Loss Drugs?

Rediff.com4 days ago

More patients can now afford semaglutide, but the early excitement around the drug is fading.

Rubio's India visit: Trade deal, West Asia top agenda amid strained ties

Rubio's India visit: Trade deal, West Asia top agenda amid strained ties

Rediff.com6 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on a three-day visit to India to discuss bilateral ties in energy, trade, investment, defence, and critical technologies, as well as the West Asia crisis. His visit aims to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership amidst existing friction, with a focus on finalising a proposed bilateral trade deal.

New BS-VII Rules Target Tyre, Brake Pollution

New BS-VII Rules Target Tyre, Brake Pollution

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The proposal caught auto makers by surprise.

Why Bangladesh Minister's Drug Den Raid Is Causing A Stir

Why Bangladesh Minister's Drug Den Raid Is Causing A Stir

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

A junior Bangladeshi minister, Ishraque Hossain, conducted a raid on a suspected drug den in a Dhaka slum on Saturday, carrying a pistol and accompanied by plainclothes associates. He detained several individuals and handed them over to police, who stated they were not informed in advance. A video of the incident, uploaded by Hossain, sparked widespread debate on social media regarding the appropriateness of his actions.

Aequs Expands Partnership With Safran For Aerospace Manufacturing

Aequs Expands Partnership With Safran For Aerospace Manufacturing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian precision engineering firm Aequs has signed long-term supply agreements with French aerospace major Safran. These contracts will support Safran's supply chain and expand Aequs' role in manufacturing critical aerospace components, including fully assembled A320 family aircraft wheels and landing gear components for various Airbus and Boeing programmes, with significant in-country value addition in India.

Pujara: 'Consistency Overrated for T20 Top-Order Batters,' Backs Samson to Rebound

Pujara: 'Consistency Overrated for T20 Top-Order Batters,' Backs Samson to Rebound

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former India player Cheteshwar Pujara believes that consistency is 'overrated' for top-order batters in T20 cricket, expressing confidence in Sanju Samson's ability to regain form with a single impactful innings.

Delhi HC refuses relief to CJP leaders challenging judicial custody

Delhi HC refuses relief to CJP leaders challenging judicial custody

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with the judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were detained for protesting at a de-notified site and allegedly violating a 'peace' bond.

RBI's Rupee Measures Offer Short-Term Relief Amid Global Headwinds

RBI's Rupee Measures Offer Short-Term Relief Amid Global Headwinds

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's recent measures, including a dedicated dollar window for state-run oil marketing companies and tightened foreign exchange derivative rules, are expected to provide near-term relief to the rupee's depreciation, but market participants believe global factors and balance of payment dynamics will continue to exert pressure in the medium term.

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A local court in Bahraich has acquitted Ankita Jaiswal and Dilip Kumar Patel in a 2021 poisoning case that led to the death of a two-year-old and illness of four others. The court found circumstantial evidence insufficient. Ankita had been jailed since August 2021 and received free legal aid.

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde fined, faces warrant threat in 2016 assault case

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde fined, faces warrant threat in 2016 assault case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has been fined Rs 1,000 by a city court for her repeated non-appearance in a 10-year-old assault case. The court warned that failure to appear at the next hearing on November 2 for framing of charges could lead to a warrant and cancellation of bail bonds. The case stems from a 2016 incident at a BMC school.

How Crypto Fraudsters Duped 500 Investors Of Rs 10 Crore

How Crypto Fraudsters Duped 500 Investors Of Rs 10 Crore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Telangana police have arrested two individuals from Andhra Pradesh in connection with a large-scale cryptocurrency investment fraud. The accused allegedly operated a Ponzi scheme through a fake website, cheating around 500 victims of over Rs 10 crore by promising to double investments and offering commissions for recruiting new members.

Mumbai Police Seize Rs 15.87 Crore Drugs, Arrest 21 In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Mumbai Police Seize Rs 15.87 Crore Drugs, Arrest 21 In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police conducted a two-day anti-narcotics operation, seizing drugs worth Rs 15.87 crore, arresting 21 absconding accused, and registering 72 cases. The drive, part of the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' and 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' campaigns, also saw the invocation of MCOCA against a drug syndicate and the demolition of illegal structures.

Rajasthan Police Nabs Man In Rs 22 Lakh Job Scam

Rajasthan Police Nabs Man In Rs 22 Lakh Job Scam

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan Police arrested Wasim Hussain in Gurugram for his alleged role in a cyber fraud case. A Jaipur resident was swindled out of Rs 22 lakh after fraudsters, posing as an American citizen, promised a job abroad for his son and demanded various clearance fees. Hussain allegedly provided mule bank accounts used to receive part of the defrauded amount.

Kabaddi Champions League Gears Up For Season 2 Player Auction

Kabaddi Champions League Gears Up For Season 2 Player Auction

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) is set to host its Season 2 player auction on October 17 in New Delhi. Over 300 players, including Asian Games medallists and national team members, will be auctioned for a total purse of Rs 5 crore, distributed among 10 teams. The league has also expanded with two new franchises.

Rajasthan Police Arrests Four More In FMG Certificate Forgery Racket

Rajasthan Police Arrests Four More In FMG Certificate Forgery Racket

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group has arrested four more foreign-trained medical graduates for allegedly using forged Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) screening certificates to secure internships and registration. This brings the total arrests in the case to 33, including 28 medical graduates, former RMC officials, and middlemen. The accused reportedly paid between Rs 27 lakh and Rs 30 lakh for the fake documents and secured internships at government medical colleges. Investigators suspect over 100 beneficiaries in the racket.

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India may turn to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav for the series-deciding T20I against West Indies as they look to strengthen their bowling attack.

Mythbuster: Are Diet Soft Drinks Healthy?

Mythbuster: Are Diet Soft Drinks Healthy?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Zero sugar. Zero calories. Same fizzy soft a kick. It is little wonder that diet soft drinks have become something of a cult favourite among Gen Z.

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Nuh Police have revealed that Shahid alias Advani, a wanted criminal killed in a recent encounter near Sohna, had 70 cases registered against him across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The cases include serious charges like murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. Police are now thoroughly reviewing his extensive criminal history.

CSIR-UGC NET Registration Begins

CSIR-UGC NET Registration Begins

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting Joint CSIR-UGC NET, a national-level examination to determine the eligibility of Indian candidates for various academic and research opportunities at Indian universities and colleges through the computer based test (CBT) mode. These include the junior research fellowship (JRF), appointment as an assistant professor, eligibility for both assistant professor positions and PhD admission and admission to PhD programmes.

Punjab CM Vows Strict Action In Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Punjab CM Vows Strict Action In Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has condemned the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, alias Jhota, in Mansa, assuring strict action against all involved. He also criticised opposition parties for politicising the incident. The medical store owner accused of the shooting was arrested, and public outrage led to property damage.

Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against deportation on Oct 26

Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against deportation on Oct 26

Rediff.com6 days ago

Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a police notice directing him to leave India by October 28. The notice was issued after he was briefly detained near a political protest. Khan claims he did not participate in the protest and that the notice is arbitrary. The High Court will hear the plea on October 26.

Tata Aeris Replaces Tigor With Enhanced Features And Design

Tata Aeris Replaces Tigor With Enhanced Features And Design

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The new Tata Aeris, a sub-compact sedan, which replaces the Tigor, promises enhanced features, superior ride quality, and advanced technology.

Union Home Minister Assures Justice To Families Affected By Punjab's Drug Menace

Union Home Minister Assures Justice To Families Affected By Punjab's Drug Menace

Rediff.com5 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Punjab to meet families of individuals who died in incidents linked to the state's drug menace. He assured justice to the families of Gulzar Singh, Bikramjit Singh, and anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who were victims of drug-related issues. The visit comes amidst a political slugfest ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, with opposition parties criticising the AAP government over the drug problem.

Nashik Court: Child Rape A 'Monstrous Burial Of Dignity'

Nashik Court: Child Rape A 'Monstrous Burial Of Dignity'

Rediff.com6 days ago

A fast-track court in Nashik, Maharashtra, has sentenced Vijay Sanjay Khairnar to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl. The court described the crime as "rarest of the rare," stating that leniency would undermine public confidence in justice. The judge highlighted the extreme depravity of the act, committed on November 16, 2025, and ruled out life imprisonment, also directing Rs 10 lakh compensation to the victim's parents.

Snakebite cover-up fails: Wife, lover get death penalty for man's murder

Snakebite cover-up fails: Wife, lover get death penalty for man's murder

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A Meerut court has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and staging his death as a snakebite. The elaborate plot involved placing a live snake next to the victim's body to mislead investigators. This is the second death penalty awarded by a Meerut court this week for a murder case.

Court Cites Ancient Text In 'Rarest Of Rare' Murder Case

Court Cites Ancient Text In 'Rarest Of Rare' Murder Case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A Meerut court sentenced a woman and her lover to death on Friday for murdering her husband and staging it as a snakebite. The court cited the Manusmriti and the mythological figure Savitri, calling it a "rarest of rare" case.

Simran Sharma Leads India's Medal Haul With Double Gold At Asian Para Games

Simran Sharma Leads India's Medal Haul With Double Gold At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian para track and field athletes delivered a spectacular performance at the Asian Para Games, securing 22 medals, including five gold, on Wednesday. Sprinter Simran Sharma was a standout, clinching her second gold medal in the women's 100m T12 event, making her only the fourth Indian to win two golds in the same edition. Other gold medallists included Dilip Gavit, Praveen Kumar, Ayush Verma, and Sachin Khilari, contributing to India's total of 42 para-athletics medals.

Life Imprisonment For Three In Sonbhadra Dowry Death

Life Imprisonment For Three In Sonbhadra Dowry Death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A court in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced three individuals, including the husband, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law, to life imprisonment in an eight-year-old dowry death case. The victim, Aasma, was allegedly killed by setting her on fire after a dowry demand of Rs 50,000 was not met.

Verdict in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi on Oct 26

Verdict in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi on Oct 26

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

An MP-MLA court in Sultanpur has set October 26 as the date to pronounce its verdict in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi. The case stems from alleged objectionable remarks made by Gandhi against then BJP president Amit Shah in 2018. Gandhi is required to appear in court on the verdict day.

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits 7 Of Murder In 2020 Case, Convicts For Prohibitory Order Violation

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits 7 Of Murder In 2020 Case, Convicts For Prohibitory Order Violation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted seven men of murder and other serious charges in a 2020 Delhi riots case concerning a fatal assault, citing insufficient corroboration for the sole police witness testimony and poor video evidence. They were, however, convicted for disobeying a prohibitory order.

Protests Force Delhi Half Marathon Route Change

Protests Force Delhi Half Marathon Route Change

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon has announced a revised route for this year's edition, scheduled for Sunday. The change is due to ongoing protests near Rail Bhawan, Sansad Marg, and Patel Chowk, which were part of the traditional course. Organisers have communicated the new route to participants, while elite race timings and other run categories remain largely unaffected.

Rajasthan Police Make Two More Arrests In 2021 SI Exam Paper Leak Case

Rajasthan Police Make Two More Arrests In 2021 SI Exam Paper Leak Case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested two more individuals, Devendra Kumar Saini and Dungar Prakash, in connection with the 2021 sub-inspector recruitment exam paper leak case, bringing the total arrests to 154. Saini allegedly facilitated his son and another candidate in accessing leaked papers, while Prakash arranged for a dummy candidate. Both have been remanded to custody as investigations continue.

Husband Found Guilty Of Shooting Wife In Delhi

Husband Found Guilty Of Shooting Wife In Delhi

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man, Sushant, for attempting to murder his wife, Pinki, by shooting her in the stomach outside a hospital in Connaught Place in 2018. The conviction was based on the credible testimony of the injured woman and corroborating evidence, including CCTV footage and forensic analysis.

Navratri Day 4: The Best Ways To Wear The Blues

Navratri Day 4: The Best Ways To Wear The Blues

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Discover how to effortlessly elevate your Navratri Day 4 festive look with stunning blue accessories.

Uttar Pradesh Couple Held For Allegedly Killing Wife's Lover

Uttar Pradesh Couple Held For Allegedly Killing Wife's Lover

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Police in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a married couple for allegedly murdering the wife's lover, stuffing his body in a plastic sack, and dumping it in a canal. The victim, Akash Gupta, was lured to their home, and the woman's father and brother are also implicated and currently absconding.