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Rajasthan Man Held for Murder After Staging Wife's Accidental Death

Rajasthan Man Held for Murder After Staging Wife's Accidental Death

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A man in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to pass it off as an accidental fall. Forensic investigation and crime scene reconstruction revealed the truth, leading to the husband's arrest.

Opposition Leaders Attend Cremation of Official Who Accused Ex-Minister of Harassment

Opposition Leaders Attend Cremation of Official Who Accused Ex-Minister of Harassment

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The cremation of a warehousing corporation official who died by suicide after accusing former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar of harassment was held in Amritsar. Bhullar has been arrested for abetting suicide, sparking a political row and demands for a CBI probe.

How Shivam Dube Opted for a Train Journey After T20 World Cup Victory

How Shivam Dube Opted for a Train Journey After T20 World Cup Victory

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Shivam Dube, fresh from his T20 World Cup victory, travelled by train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai to be with his family, avoiding fully booked flights and potential fan frenzy.

Ludvig Aberg Seizes Lead at Players Championship; Indian Contingent's Mixed Fortunes

Ludvig Aberg Seizes Lead at Players Championship; Indian Contingent's Mixed Fortunes

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Ludvig Aberg's impressive 63 propelled him to the top of the leaderboard at the Players Championship, while Sahith Theegala struggled. Akshay Bhatia improved slightly, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju made the cut.

Jharkhand Government Approves Release of 23 Life-Term Convicts

Jharkhand Government Approves Release of 23 Life-Term Convicts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The Jharkhand government has decided to release 23 convicts serving life sentences in prisons across the state, focusing on their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

Zoravar Singh Sandhu Misses ISSF World Cup: Workload Management Cited

Zoravar Singh Sandhu Misses ISSF World Cup: Workload Management Cited

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

India's foreign trap coach Peter Wilson explains Zoravar Singh Sandhu's absence from the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, citing workload management. The team aims to avoid burnout ahead of the 2028 Olympics qualification.

Haryana Secures Top Spot at National Para Athletics Championships

Haryana Secures Top Spot at National Para Athletics Championships

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Haryana emerged as the top performer at the 24th National Para Athletics Championships, held in Bhubaneswar, India, securing an impressive 95 medals. Tamil Nadu and Gujarat followed in second and third place respectively.

India Can Lead in Technology Diffusion to Reach Millions, Says Wadhwani Foundation CEO

India Can Lead in Technology Diffusion to Reach Millions, Says Wadhwani Foundation CEO

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Ajay Kela, CEO of Wadhwani Foundation, highlights India's significant opportunity to lead in the diffusion of technology, creating national-scale use cases that reach millions of end-users. He also discusses the role of deep-tech startups and SMEs in job creation and the importance of upskilling initiatives.

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'The next phase of India's IPO cycle will be defined by quality, pricing discipline and investor selectivity.'

Lucknow Teenager Detained in Father's Death: Abuse Alleged

Lucknow Teenager Detained in Father's Death: Abuse Alleged

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy in Lucknow has been detained by police after allegedly killing his father, who was reportedly a drug addict and abusive towards his family. The incident occurred after a dispute, and investigations revealed the father's substance abuse and mistreatment of family members as potential motives.

Imran Khan Examined by Doctors in Jail Amid Eye Ailment

Imran Khan Examined by Doctors in Jail Amid Eye Ailment

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A medical team examined jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, following an Islamabad High Court order. Khan is suffering from central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

Main Contractor Arrested After Fatal Janakpuri Pit Incident

Main Contractor Arrested After Fatal Janakpuri Pit Incident

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested the main contractor responsible for the unsecured sewage pit in Janakpuri, which led to the death of a 25-year-old bank employee last month. The contractor, Himanshu Gupta, was apprehended in Udaipur, Rajasthan, after a month-long search.

Kochi Biennale co-founder Bose Krishnamachari quits over sexual harassment charges

Kochi Biennale co-founder Bose Krishnamachari quits over sexual harassment charges

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale, a prominent art event, is embroiled in controversy as co-founder Bose Krishnamachari faces sexual harassment allegations, prompting his resignation and raising concerns about the event's future.

SC Allows Withdrawal of Life Support for Man in Coma for 13 Years

SC Allows Withdrawal of Life Support for Man in Coma for 13 Years

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a 32-year-old man who has been in a coma for over 13 years following a traumatic brain injury.

Family Bids Farewell to Harish Rana, First Indian Granted Passive Euthanasia

Family Bids Farewell to Harish Rana, First Indian Granted Passive Euthanasia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The family of Harish Rana, the first person in India permitted passive euthanasia, bid him farewell at his cremation in Delhi. Rana's organs were donated, and mourners gathered to pay their respects after a 13-year ordeal following a tragic accident.

Five Odisha Students Drown in Koraput and Mayurbhanj Districts

Five Odisha Students Drown in Koraput and Mayurbhanj Districts

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Five school students, including two girls, drowned in separate incidents in the Koraput and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha. Three class 10 students drowned in a reservoir after completing their board exams, while two class 2 girls drowned in a pond near their village.

Haryana Enters Agreement for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Implementation

Haryana Enters Agreement for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Implementation

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The Haryana government has signed an MoU with the central government to implement Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, focusing on water quality, sustainability, and long-term resource management with an investment of Rs 3,000 crore.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Uttarakhand Double Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Uttarakhand Double Murder Case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 38-year-old Nepalese man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly murdering his live-in partner and her daughter in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. The suspect was apprehended near New Delhi Railway Station while attempting to flee to Mumbai.

AAP MP Demands Action After Alleged Assault on Councillor and Worker in West Delhi

AAP MP Demands Action After Alleged Assault on Councillor and Worker in West Delhi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh has alleged that a party councillor and a worker were assaulted in west Delhi and has demanded police action. The BJP has denied involvement, claiming AAP workers created a ruckus and one was injured in a fall.

CPI(M) to sideline leader accused in Sabarimala gold loss case

CPI(M) to sideline leader accused in Sabarimala gold loss case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

CPI(M) state secretariat member T M Thomas Isaac announced that A Padmakumar, accused in the Sabarimala gold loss cases, will be kept away from party activities pending the filing of charge sheets.

Fake Government Officials Rob Passengers Near New Delhi Railway Station: Three Arrested

Fake Government Officials Rob Passengers Near New Delhi Railway Station: Three Arrested

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three members of a robbery gang who posed as government officials to cheat and rob unsuspecting passengers near the New Delhi railway station.

'Going By The BJP's Style, A Surprise Can't Be Ruled Out'

'Going By The BJP's Style, A Surprise Can't Be Ruled Out'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

'The BJP is keeping its options open and that the final decision is still tightly held.' 'That is consistent with the party's tendency to preserve suspense, avoid premature factional conflict, and use leadership selection as a way of resetting internal hierarchies.'

Second All-India Police Kabaddi Cluster 2025-26 Begins in Jammu

Second All-India Police Kabaddi Cluster 2025-26 Begins in Jammu

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The second All-India Police Kabaddi Cluster 2025-26 has commenced in Jammu, featuring 1,648 players from across the country competing in Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Fencing, and Gymnastics.

UK Court Upholds Nirav Modi Extradition Order After Reviewing Indian Assurances

UK Court Upholds Nirav Modi Extradition Order After Reviewing Indian Assurances

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The UK High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's attempt to reopen his extradition case, citing the Indian government's comprehensive assurances against torture as sufficient to allow his transfer to India.

Accused Found Guilty in Kerala Doctor Murder Case; Sentencing on March 19

Accused Found Guilty in Kerala Doctor Murder Case; Sentencing on March 19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A Kerala court has convicted a man for the murder of Dr. Vandana Das, who was killed in a taluk hospital in May 2023. The accused was found guilty of murder and other offences, with sentencing scheduled for March 19.

RSPB's Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh Clinch Men's Doubles Title at Table Tennis Championships

RSPB's Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh Clinch Men's Doubles Title at Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) players Jeet Chandra and Anirban Ghosh won the men's doubles title at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships. Sutirtha Mukherjee and Kaushani Nath secured the women's doubles title. The men's and women's singles pre-quarterfinals saw both expected wins and upsets, setting the stage for intense quarterfinal matches.

Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Party Allegations

Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Party Allegations

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has quashed an FIR and subsequent proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, who was arrested for allegedly using snake venom at a rave party in Noida. The court cited issues with the applicability of the NDPS Act and the validity of proceedings under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.

PSPB Men Dominate, RBI Women Prevail at Senior Table Tennis Nationals

PSPB Men Dominate, RBI Women Prevail at Senior Table Tennis Nationals

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) men secured a dominant victory at the Senior Table Tennis National Championships, while Reserve Bank of India (RBI) women reclaimed their title after two years.

Haryana Pilgrims Injured as Truck Plunges into Ravine in Una

Haryana Pilgrims Injured as Truck Plunges into Ravine in Una

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Nine pilgrims from Haryana were injured when their truck fell into a ravine near Pirnagah in Himachal Pradesh's Una district. Four are in critical condition.

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Private Banks Face CEO Talent Crunch

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

What is the reason behind this drying up of talent for the top post in private banks?

MP Duo Nabbed for Heroin Smuggling in Manipur

MP Duo Nabbed for Heroin Smuggling in Manipur

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Two individuals from Madhya Pradesh were apprehended at Imphal airport while attempting to smuggle 4.8 kg of suspected heroin.

Man Confesses to Murder of Teenage Girl in Etawah Police Station

Man Confesses to Murder of Teenage Girl in Etawah Police Station

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old man in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, confessed to police that he murdered his 17-year-old sister-in-law after an argument. The man, who had abducted the girl earlier in the week, surrendered to authorities early Sunday morning.

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in Hundred auction

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in Hundred auction

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

In February, the BBC reported that Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave, and Sunrisers Leeds would not consider signing Pakistani players for the United Kingdom-based competition amid tensions between neighbours India and Pakistan.

Over 1.7 million tonnes of India's fuel stuck in Strait of Hormuz

Over 1.7 million tonnes of India's fuel stuck in Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Hundreds of Indian seafarers are stranded on vessels carrying crude oil, LPG, and LNG in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, causing disruptions to India's energy supplies.

We must try to improve by learning from our mistakes: Pakistan ex-chief selector

We must try to improve by learning from our mistakes: Pakistan ex-chief selector

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Former Pakistani cricket stalwarts, players, and critics have acknowledged and praised India's victory in the T20 World Cup, attributing their success to a strong cricket structure, winning culture, and adaptability to modern T20 cricket.

Akash Deep Ruled Out of IPL 2026 with Back Injury, KKR Faces Pace Bowling Crisis

Akash Deep Ruled Out of IPL 2026 with Back Injury, KKR Faces Pace Bowling Crisis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders face a setback as India seamer Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2024 due to a back injury, adding to their growing list of injured fast bowlers.

Afghanistan name new T20I captain as squad for SL series announced

Afghanistan name new T20I captain as squad for SL series announced

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Ibrahim Zadran takes over the reins from Rashid Khan after Afghanistan's early ouster from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Girl Rescued After Fleeing Odisha School Over Harassment Claims

Girl Rescued After Fleeing Odisha School Over Harassment Claims

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Odisha Police rescued a girl from a central government-run residential school in Bhadrak district after she ran away following alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. The class 7 student escaped by scaling the boundary wall and sought refuge in a nearby village.

Delhi Police Deny Juvenile Missing Rumours in Uttam Nagar Murder Investigation

Delhi Police Deny Juvenile Missing Rumours in Uttam Nagar Murder Investigation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have refuted rumours of a missing juvenile linked to the Uttam Nagar murder case, confirming that two juveniles have been apprehended along with 14 adults in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man during Holi celebrations.

Meghalaya Police Bust Interstate Drug Ring, Seize 51 Crore in Narcotics

Meghalaya Police Bust Interstate Drug Ring, Seize 51 Crore in Narcotics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Meghalaya Police seized drugs worth over 51 crore in East Jaintia Hills district, arresting two Mizoram-based individuals, marking the state's largest narcotics haul to date.