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Stone Pelting At Dalit Wedding Leads To Mathura Village Clash

Stone Pelting At Dalit Wedding Leads To Mathura Village Clash

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A clash erupted in a Mathura village after a Dalit wedding procession was met with stone-pelting, resulting in injuries and police intervention.

OnePlus Pad 4 With Snapdragon 8 Elite & 13.2 144 Hz Screen

OnePlus Pad 4 With Snapdragon 8 Elite & 13.2" 144 Hz Screen

Rediff.com1 days ago

The OnePlus Pad 4 is a refined and capable tablet, blending striking visuals with impressive power and thoughtfully designed productivity features.

Dhoni will be available if CSK qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs, says Hussey

Dhoni will be available if CSK qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs, says Hussey

Rediff.com12 hours ago

CSK, on 12 points from 13 games, need to beat Titans in their last league game and hope for other results to go their way to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

Will end war 'very quickly', says Trump after Senate resolution to curb war powers

Will end war 'very quickly', says Trump after Senate resolution to curb war powers

Rediff.com1 days ago

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is eager to make a deal and predicted a sharp decline in oil prices due to abundant supply, amidst a Senate resolution to limit his war powers in Iran.

Teenager Held For Stabbing Teacher During Robbery Attempt In Thane

Teenager Held For Stabbing Teacher During Robbery Attempt In Thane

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly seriously injuring a woman while attempting to steal from her home in Thane district, Maharashtra. The teenager, booked for attempted murder, allegedly committed the crime in the Murbad area. The victim, a teacher, was stabbed multiple times and is in serious condition.

Indore: Seven Arrested In Liquor Trader Extortion Case

Indore: Seven Arrested In Liquor Trader Extortion Case

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Police in Indore have arrested seven individuals, including three women and a police constable, for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 1 crore from a liquor businessman by threatening to release private photos and videos.

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Thane; Friend Detained

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Thane; Friend Detained

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A teenager was fatally stabbed, and another was seriously injured in Thane after an altercation with a friend, who has been detained by police.

Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Love This Bold Neckline

Janhvi Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Love This Bold Neckline

Rediff.com3 days ago

Deep necklines are no longer just a red carpet trend; they've officially become a fashion power move.

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rishabh Pant's Role As Test Vice-Captain Under Review

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian Test team selection meeting in Guwahati will likely involve discussions about Rishabh Pant's future as vice-captain, Jasprit Bumrah's workload, and Suryakumar Yadav's form.

Haryana CM Warns Action Against Officials Causing Public Harassment

Haryana CM Warns Action Against Officials Causing Public Harassment

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has warned of strict action against government officials and employees who repeatedly make citizens visit offices to get their work done. He emphasised the government's commitment to holistic development and ensuring welfare schemes reach all eligible citizens during a 'Jan Samvad' programme in Kurukshetra district.

Young Man Dies In Delhi Hit-And-Run Incident

Young Man Dies In Delhi Hit-And-Run Incident

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 20-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle on Aruna Asaf Ali Road in southwest Delhi. Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident and searching for the driver.

Tamil Nadu Cabinet: Criminal Cases Against 50% Of Ministers

Tamil Nadu Cabinet: Criminal Cases Against 50% Of Ministers

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that half of the newly appointed Tamil Nadu Cabinet ministers have criminal cases against them, while 20 per cent possess assets exceeding Rs 100 crore.

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The World No 3, who last won a clay court title at the French Open final in 2024, targets success on the red dirt with a new coach and renewed zeal.

UP Teacher Arrested Over Molestation Allegations

UP Teacher Arrested Over Molestation Allegations

Rediff.com4 days ago

A government school teacher in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested following allegations of molestation by a Class 8 student. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the girl's father, prompting an investigation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act.

Man Dies After Road Rage Attack In Odisha

Man Dies After Road Rage Attack In Odisha

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A man was stabbed to death and another seriously injured in Odisha's Jharsuguda district following a road rage incident. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the crime and are investigating further.

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Wedding Firing Incident

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Wedding Firing Incident

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of celebratory firing during a wedding procession in Dayalpur, resulting in a woman being injured. The accused, Rishi alias Manu Thakur, was apprehended after evading authorities for nearly a month.

IPL 2026: Emotional Chepauk Greets Thala Dhoni!

IPL 2026: Emotional Chepauk Greets Thala Dhoni!

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Chepauk crowd rose as one when the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni walked out for the team photograph during the Chennai Super Kings' must-win clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, May 18, 2026.

AI-171 crash: 'Saw captain's body in sitting position, gripping controls'

AI-171 crash: 'Saw captain's body in sitting position, gripping controls'

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man who lost family members in the 2023 Air India AI-171 crash has made claims about the pilot's position in the mortuary, prompting calls for an independent investigation.

Elephant Dies After IED Blast In Jharkhand's Saranda Forest

Elephant Dies After IED Blast In Jharkhand's Saranda Forest

Rediff.com6 days ago

An elephant undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in an IED blast, allegedly triggered by Maoists in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, has died.

Jharkhand High Court Slams Police Investigation Standards

Jharkhand High Court Slams Police Investigation Standards

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has criticised the state police for failing to meet high standards of investigation and not inspiring public confidence. The court cited several cases, including those of missing children, where police investigations were inadequate.

Twisha Sharma's Family Seeks Justice, End To 'Character Trial'

Twisha Sharma's Family Seeks Justice, End To 'Character Trial'

Rediff.com2 days ago

The family of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her marital home in Bhopal, has issued a public appeal for a transparent investigation into her death and an end to what they call a 'posthumous character trial'. They allege attempts to divert attention from the investigation by targeting her reputation.

Gurugram Flat Fire Highlights Fire Safety Concerns

Gurugram Flat Fire Highlights Fire Safety Concerns

Rediff.com4 days ago

A fire in a Gurugram flat exposed alleged fire safety lapses in a residential society, raising concerns among residents.

National Commission For Women Plans UT Offices

National Commission For Women Plans UT Offices

Rediff.com2 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has proposed opening offices in India's Union territories and is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, according to Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar.

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A teenage girl and a 21-year-old woman were seriously injured after a tree fell from a construction site onto their auto-rickshaw in Mumbai. Police have registered an FIR against the construction company.

Speeding Tempo Injures Three Conservancy Workers In Mumbai

Speeding Tempo Injures Three Conservancy Workers In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Three conservancy workers were seriously injured in Powai, Mumbai, after being hit by a speeding tempo while working on a sewer. The driver has been booked for rash and negligent driving.

Couple Seek Probe Into Birth Record Tampering After Marriage

Couple Seek Probe Into Birth Record Tampering After Marriage

Rediff.com1 days ago

A couple has approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court alleging tampering of birth records and harassment following their interfaith marriage. They seek an independent probe into the matter.

Delhi Court: Police Evidence Unreliable In 2020 Riots Case

Delhi Court: Police Evidence Unreliable In 2020 Riots Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court acquitted four men accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing unreliable police testimonies contradicted by investigation records and other evidence.

Sachin Tendulkar says one opportunity can change a child's future

Sachin Tendulkar says one opportunity can change a child's future

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited the SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad, inspiring young athletes and encouraging them to embrace discipline and the joy of learning through sport.

Aakhri Sawal Can't Clear RSS Misconceptions

Aakhri Sawal Can't Clear RSS Misconceptions

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rather than wasting time on rhetoric, emotions and drama, if Aakhri Sawal had engaged in a serious debate with more controversial questions and stronger arguments to counter them, it would have enriched the viewer as well as lifted the discourse, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Kerala Man Seriously Injured in Hammer Attack Over Alleged Message to Neighbour's Wife

Kerala Man Seriously Injured in Hammer Attack Over Alleged Message to Neighbour's Wife

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man in Kerala was seriously injured after being attacked with a hammer by his neighbour, allegedly over a message sent to the neighbour's wife.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Minor In Uttar Pradesh

Man Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Minor In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 24-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly abducting and molesting a minor girl after she rejected his marriage proposal. The victim was allegedly beaten, molested, and held captive after refusing the proposal.

One Dead After Clash In Baghpat Village

One Dead After Clash In Baghpat Village

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 27-year-old man died in Nangal village, Baghpat, following a clash between two groups. Police have detained one person for questioning and are investigating the incident.

West Bengal Suspends IPS Officers Over Hospital Case Mishandling

West Bengal Suspends IPS Officers Over Hospital Case Mishandling

Rediff.com6 days ago

The West Bengal government has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

Two Killed, Four Injured In Hardoi Road Accident

Two Killed, Four Injured In Hardoi Road Accident

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Two people died and four others were seriously injured in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, after a dumper truck collided with a car and a motorcycle.

Man kills pregnant wife by inserting hacksaw blade into her private part

Man kills pregnant wife by inserting hacksaw blade into her private part

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district has been arrested for allegedly killing his pregnant wife by inserting a hacksaw blade into her private part. The incident occurred on May 14 in Bhitthikala village, and the accused has confessed to the crime.

'Bail is rule even in UAPA': SC criticises own Umar Khalid order

'Bail is rule even in UAPA': SC criticises own Umar Khalid order

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that bail is the general rule, even in cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), while granting bail to an accused in a narco-terror case.

Jharkhand's Alamgir Alam Gets Bail In Money Laundering Case

Jharkhand's Alamgir Alam Gets Bail In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam was released from jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a money laundering case linked to a tender scam.

IPL 2026: Tense Preity Zinta-Ponting Chat Sparks PBKS Concern

IPL 2026: Tense Preity Zinta-Ponting Chat Sparks PBKS Concern

Rediff.com6 days ago

A tense conversation between Preity Zinta and Ricky Ponting after Punjab Kings' defeat to Mumbai Indians has sparked concern, highlighting the team's fading momentum and mounting pressure after five consecutive losses.

NCW Takes Cognisance Of Gujarat Sexual Exploitation Case

NCW Takes Cognisance Of Gujarat Sexual Exploitation Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports about the alleged sexual exploitation and rape of a woman and her minor daughter by their landlord in Gujarat's Morbi district.

Twisha Sharma death: Court rejects 2nd autopsy plea, MP govt seeks CBI probe

Twisha Sharma death: Court rejects 2nd autopsy plea, MP govt seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com1 days ago

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state government will seek a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a former model and actor, who was found hanging at her matrimonial residence. Her family alleges dowry harassment and fears crucial forensic evidence may be lost due to delays in securing a second autopsy and proper body preservation.