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India Ready For ISSF World Cup Shotgun Stage In Almaty

India Ready For ISSF World Cup Shotgun Stage In Almaty

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 12-member Indian shotgun squad is set to participate in the ISSF World Cup Shotgun stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with competitions beginning on Monday, May 4.

Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Chandhok step into married life

Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Chandhok step into married life

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in a high-profile ceremony in Mumbai, attended by prominent figures from sports, entertainment, and politics.

Audit Flags Irregularities At Delhi Medical Council

Audit Flags Irregularities At Delhi Medical Council

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Delhi government's Health Department has received an audit report highlighting alleged financial and administrative irregularities within the Delhi Medical Council (DMC) between 2019 and 2025.

Public Assault In Berhampur Sparks Political Outrage

Public Assault In Berhampur Sparks Political Outrage

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A man and his female friend were assaulted in Berhampur, Odisha, leading to political condemnation and allegations of deteriorating law and order under the BJP government.

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Government Engineer In Rajasthan

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Government Engineer In Rajasthan

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district have registered an FIR against BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani and several others in connection with an alleged assault on an assistant engineer of the Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a comprehensive anti-narcotics campaign targeting drug syndicates, especially those operating near educational institutions, and outlines reforms to improve police functioning and public accessibility.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a statewide campaign to crack down on drug syndicates, focusing on eliminating drug distribution networks, especially around educational institutions, and improving police functioning across the state.

Police Investigate Fireworks Display Near Kedarnath Temple

Police Investigate Fireworks Display Near Kedarnath Temple

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Police have registered a case against unidentified individuals for allegedly setting off fireworks near the Kedarnath temple and sharing the video on social media. This action follows several incidents of controversial videos being filmed at the shrine since the Kedarnath Yatra began.

Pant, Siraj in focus as India pick ODI squad vs NZ

Pant, Siraj in focus as India pick ODI squad vs NZ

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The indefatigable duo of Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj is expected to be the big talking point on Saturday when the selectors pick a 15-member Indian ODI squad for a three-match series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara.

India's Astronomy Community Gathers In Guwahati

India's Astronomy Community Gathers In Guwahati

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The 44th annual meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) was inaugurated at IIT Guwahati, bringing together astronomers, researchers, and students to discuss the future of astronomy in India.

Bhopal Religious Violence: Arrests Made After Assault

Bhopal Religious Violence: Arrests Made After Assault

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police in Bhopal have arrested two individuals, including a juvenile, in connection with the assault on a Muslim man who was found with a woman from another community. The incident sparked protests and stone-pelting, leading to further police intervention.

Constable Alleges Corruption In Lucknow Police Deployment

Constable Alleges Corruption In Lucknow Police Deployment

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A police constable in Lucknow has alleged corruption in the deployment of personnel, claiming IPS officers are running a 'corrupt feudal system'. An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations.

Ex-Beed Collector Arrested Over Land Compensation Scam

Ex-Beed Collector Arrested Over Land Compensation Scam

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Former Collector of Beed district, Avinash Pathak, has been arrested in connection with a Rs 241 crore land acquisition compensation scam. The arrest was made by a Special Investigation Team of the Beed police in Latur.

Kerala: CPI(M) Man Booked For Provocative Flex Board

Kerala: CPI(M) Man Booked For Provocative Flex Board

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A CPI(M) worker in Kerala has been booked for allegedly installing a flex board expressing support for Congress leader KC Venugopal in the Kerala Chief Minister race, sparking a political row.

Woman, Son Found Murdered In Delhi Home; Police Investigate Robbery Angle

Woman, Son Found Murdered In Delhi Home; Police Investigate Robbery Angle

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A woman and her teenage son were found murdered in their home in southeast Delhi. Police suspect robbery and are investigating possible involvement of someone known to the family.

Delhi High Court Orders Action Plan For Open Correctional Facilities

Delhi High Court Orders Action Plan For Open Correctional Facilities

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Delhi High Court has directed city authorities to develop a strategy for implementing the Supreme Court's directives on open correctional institutions, focusing on identifying prisoners suitable for transfer.

Why V D Satheesan Will Be A Good Kerala Chief Minister

Why V D Satheesan Will Be A Good Kerala Chief Minister

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan expressed confidence in V D Satheesan's ability to lead Kerala as Chief Minister, citing his vision, competence, and strength. Other Congress leaders have also expressed their views on the new CM.

Shahdara Bar Association Supports Assaulted Woman Advocate

Shahdara Bar Association Supports Assaulted Woman Advocate

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The Shahdara Bar Association has pledged its support to a woman advocate who was brutally assaulted by her husband. The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the matter and issued directions to the Delhi Police.

Lucknow University Professor Arrested For Allegedly Leaking Exam Paper

Lucknow University Professor Arrested For Allegedly Leaking Exam Paper

Rediff.com16 May 2026

An assistant professor at the University of Lucknow has been arrested after allegedly making inappropriate phone calls to a female student and claiming to have leaked examination papers.

Latur Police File Noise Pollution Cases Against Ambedkar Jayanti Procession Organisers

Latur Police File Noise Pollution Cases Against Ambedkar Jayanti Procession Organisers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Latur, India, have registered seven cases related to noise pollution against organisers of Ambedkar Jayanti processions for violating noise pollution norms.

Congress Protests NEET Exam Cancellation, Seeks Supreme Court Probe

Congress Protests NEET Exam Cancellation, Seeks Supreme Court Probe

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress staged protests against the Centre over the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam, demanding strict action against those involved in the alleged paper leak and a Supreme Court-monitored probe.

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

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

Rediff.com15 May 2026

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.

Minor Mother's Newborn Sparks Legal Action Against Father in Pithoragarh

Minor Mother's Newborn Sparks Legal Action Against Father in Pithoragarh

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 14-year-old girl gave birth to a son in Pithoragarh, leading to a case being registered against the newborn's father under the POCSO Act and other sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Haryana Voters Affirm Trust In BJP's Development Model

Haryana Voters Affirm Trust In BJP's Development Model

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini celebrated the BJP's victory in the recent civic body elections, attributing the win to public confidence in the party's development-focused governance and rejection of the Congress' negative politics.

BJP Leader Files Complaint Over Chandrapur Pollution

BJP Leader Files Complaint Over Chandrapur Pollution

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar has filed a police complaint against a company and an MPCB official, alleging pollution causing crop damage in Belsani village, Chandrapur. The complaint cites environmental pollution from coal washeries since 2024, leading to crop damage, livestock deaths, and health issues.

How BJP turned TMC's structural cracks into a sweeping mandate

How BJP turned TMC's structural cracks into a sweeping mandate

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The BJP's landslide victory in West Bengal has not merely redrawn the electoral map but overturned the operating logic of politics in the state, breaching the TMC's entrenched fortress despite a decade-and-a-half of dominance, minority consolidation, and a sustained "outsider" narrative.

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

What NSA Ajit Doval Told 16 Prominent Indian Muslims

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'

Naval Singh Removed After Sumit Antil Alleges Harassment

Naval Singh Removed After Sumit Antil Alleges Harassment

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has terminated the services of coach Naval Singh after Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil accused him of mental harassment and verbal abuse.

Why Vinesh Phogat Is Ineligible For Domestic Wrestling Events

Why Vinesh Phogat Is Ineligible For Domestic Wrestling Events

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, citing indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, rendering her ineligible for domestic competitions until June 2026.

Chhattisgarh Encounter: Woman Naxalite Killed in Kanker District

Chhattisgarh Encounter: Woman Naxalite Killed in Kanker District

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A woman Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district during an anti-Naxalite operation.

'What A Messy Selection!'

'What A Messy Selection!'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Five spinners, Siraj ignored for Rana, and Jaiswal dropped. Brain-faded captain and coach combo!'

Pakistan Police Suspended After Botched Drone Operation Kills Civilians

Pakistan Police Suspended After Botched Drone Operation Kills Civilians

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Three station house officers have been suspended and are under investigation after a botched up police operation using a drone killed four civilians, including two children, in Pakistan's Sindh province, a top minister said Thursday.

SAD To Contest Local Elections On Party Symbol

SAD To Contest Local Elections On Party Symbol

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced it will contest the upcoming elections to 102 nagar councils and nine municipal corporations on the party symbol. The decision was made at a meeting presided over by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The party also addressed concerns about the anti-sacrilege law and the law and order situation in Punjab.

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Supreme Court has directed Delhi Police to expedite its investigation into the assault of a woman advocate, allegedly by her husband, while ensuring the safety of the victim and her children.

CM race quietly begins within Congress after Kerala victory

CM race quietly begins within Congress after Kerala victory

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Congress-led UDF has swept back to power in Kerala, sparking celebrations and discussions about forming the new government. Senior leaders are vying for the Chief Minister's post, while the defeated CPI(M)-led LDF grapples with the reasons for their loss after 10 years in power.

Delhi Woman Faces Charges for Allegedly Fabricating POCSO Complaint Against Father

Delhi Woman Faces Charges for Allegedly Fabricating POCSO Complaint Against Father

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A woman in Delhi has been booked for allegedly filing a false complaint under the POCSO Act against her father, with police indicating the allegation stemmed from a property dispute.

Cong stretches Kerala CM saga, uncertainty irks ally

Cong stretches Kerala CM saga, uncertainty irks ally

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Congress party's delay in naming the next Chief Minister of Kerala has drawn criticism, particularly from key ally IUML, which warns of potential political fallout from the prolonged uncertainty.

Big update on Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return

Big update on Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's chairman of selectors, Habibul Bashar, expresses his desire for veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the national team and play until at least the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Congress picks Satheesan as next Kerala CM; swearing-in on May 18

Congress picks Satheesan as next Kerala CM; swearing-in on May 18

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Congress party has announced VD Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala, ending days of speculation. The decision was revealed at a press conference in New Delhi.

Haryana Sacks Official Over Rs 590 Crore Bank Fraud

Haryana Sacks Official Over Rs 590 Crore Bank Fraud

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Haryana government has dismissed an official from the Development and Panchayat Department in connection with a Rs 590 crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The decision follows a detailed investigation that revealed a criminal conspiracy and substantial evidence against the official.