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Sachin Yadav Finishes Eighth In Diamond League Debut

Sachin Yadav Finishes Eighth In Diamond League Debut

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav finished eighth in his Diamond League debut in Rome with a throw of 79.18m, significantly below his personal best. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the event with a historic 92.62m throw, the second longest by an Asian.

Ashok Gehlot Says Rajasthan Law And Order 'On Ventilator'

Ashok Gehlot Says Rajasthan Law And Order 'On Ventilator'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has criticised the BJP government in Rajasthan over the state's law and order situation, claiming it is 'on the ventilator'. He cited NCRB data indicating a high number of rape cases and alleged that victims are being pressured when seeking justice.

Iran asserts control on Hormuz transit as US intensifies blockade

Iran asserts control on Hormuz transit as US intensifies blockade

Rediff.com5 days ago

Tensions escalate between Iran and the US over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane for global oil supplies, as both sides discuss extending a fragile ceasefire.

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 17-year-old girl preparing for competitive exams was found dead in her hostel room in Patna. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Siddaramaiah announces resignation at breakfast meet with ministers

Siddaramaiah announces resignation at breakfast meet with ministers

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has informed his cabinet colleagues of his decision to step down, according to official sources. The move comes after the Congress high command reportedly asked him to make way for a leadership change in the state, potentially offering him a central role in the party.

Exam 'solver' caught red-handed in UPESSC TGT exam

Exam 'solver' caught red-handed in UPESSC TGT exam

Rediff.com1 days ago

An individual was apprehended in Bareilly for impersonating a candidate during the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) examination. The "solver" confessed to a Rs 1.5 lakh deal to appear for the actual candidate, who is now being sought by police.

Siddaramaiah all set to step down, holds breakfast meet

Siddaramaiah all set to step down, holds breakfast meet

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Amidst growing speculation about a potential leadership change in Karnataka, senior Congress leaders are meeting to discuss the future of the state government. The meeting follows months of rumours regarding a transition, with D K Shivakumar potentially succeeding Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister.

Mumbai Man Arrested After Wife Found Murdered

Mumbai Man Arrested After Wife Found Murdered

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and fleeing after locking their house in Mumbai's Malvani area with the corpse inside, a police official said.

Shivakumar lauds Siddaramaiah's service to Karnataka

Shivakumar lauds Siddaramaiah's service to Karnataka

Rediff.com6 days ago

D K Shivakumar expresses gratitude and respect for Siddaramaiah's leadership as Chief Minister of Karnataka, highlighting his contributions to the state's growth and social fabric.

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

Rediff.com6 days ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids across four states in India, investigating a case of arms, ammunition, and IED smuggling from Pakistan. The raids targeted 12 locations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Maharashtra, leading to the seizure of digital devices for forensic analysis.

Telangana Cyber Security Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Telangana Cyber Security Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A police inspector with the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to protect the family and friends of an individual booked in a cyber fraud case.

Man Shot Dead In Car Along Meerut Highway

Man Shot Dead In Car Along Meerut Highway

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 23-year-old man was found dead with a bullet injury in a car parked along a highway in Meerut, police said on Tuesday.

Mephedrone Lab Busted In Gujarat, Mumbai Police Seize Rs 75 Crore Worth Of Drugs

Mephedrone Lab Busted In Gujarat, Mumbai Police Seize Rs 75 Crore Worth Of Drugs

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mumbai Police busted a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing unit in Gujarat's Narmada district, seizing narcotics, chemicals, and equipment worth approximately Rs 75 crore. The operation followed the arrest of a cab driver in Mumbai, leading to the apprehension of a supplier and the subsequent raid on the Gujarat facility.

Mizoram Police Recover Heroin, Morphine Worth Over Rs 6 Crore

Mizoram Police Recover Heroin, Morphine Worth Over Rs 6 Crore

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mizoram Police seized morphine and heroin worth over Rs 6 crore in Saitual district and arrested three persons. The drugs were found concealed in a truck travelling from Manipur towards Aizawl.

ACB Uncovers Rs 5.92 Crore Assets From Suspended Police Official

ACB Uncovers Rs 5.92 Crore Assets From Suspended Police Official

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case of Disproportionate Assets against suspended Additional Superintendent of Police N Bhujanga Rao in Hyderabad. Searches at his properties and associates' places revealed assets valued at over Rs 5.92 crore, including agricultural land, plots, houses, cash, bank balances, gold, and cars. Rao is also implicated in a "phone tapping" case from the previous BRS regime.

Iran to play FIFA World Cup warm-up games behind closed doors

Iran to play FIFA World Cup warm-up games behind closed doors

Rediff.com1 days ago

Iran will play their final World Cup warm-up behind closed doors in Turkey on Thursday before departing for their tournament base in Mexico on Saturday.

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Man For Wife's Murder After Encounter

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Man For Wife's Murder After Encounter

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 48-year-old man, Shiv Bhole, accused of strangling his wife to death in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested following a police encounter where he sustained a gunshot injury. The accused, previously convicted for murder, confessed to the crime.

TMC Panchayat Leader Found Hanging In West Bengal Home

TMC Panchayat Leader Found Hanging In West Bengal Home

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Trinamool Congress panchayat chief was found dead inside his house in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which comes after residents accused him of corruption.

Mamata reaches out to rebels to save TMC from historic split

Mamata reaches out to rebels to save TMC from historic split

Rediff.com3 minutes ago

Mamata Banerjee is actively trying to prevent further defections from the TMC after a significant split, personally contacting rebel MLAs and deploying MPs for damage control. The crisis, stemming from a challenge to Abhishek Banerjee's influence, sees rebels trying to maintain Mamata's symbolic leadership while consolidating their own position, marking a critical period for the party's future.

Iran Seeks FIFA Clarification On World Cup Visas

Iran Seeks FIFA Clarification On World Cup Visas

Rediff.com6 days ago

Iran's football federation has requested FIFA to clarify the timeline for issuing tournament visas after relocating their World Cup training camp from Arizona to Tijuana due to diplomatic friction and visa complications.

Stray Dog Attack Claims Boy's Life In Gujarat Village

Stray Dog Attack Claims Boy's Life In Gujarat Village

Rediff.com2 days ago

A seven-year-old boy has died after being bitten by a stray dog in a village in Gujarat's Amreli district. Authorities have captured two dogs to prevent further attacks, as residents report multiple incidents involving stray dogs in the past month.

Lucknow Photographer Robbed After Lured To Fake Assignment

Lucknow Photographer Robbed After Lured To Fake Assignment

Rediff.com2 days ago

A photographer in Lucknow was robbed of expensive equipment after being lured to a fake birthday party assignment. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Manipur Protests Disrupt Highway Over Hostage Allegations

Manipur Protests Disrupt Highway Over Hostage Allegations

Rediff.com7 days ago

Security forces used tear gas to disperse protestors blocking National Highway 202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district. The protest was triggered by allegations that Naga groups were holding 14 community members hostage. The disruption affected the movement of essential supplies and security forces.

High Court Seeks Solution For Juvenile Homes' Funding Delay

High Court Seeks Solution For Juvenile Homes' Funding Delay

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the delay in the release of funds to NGO-run juvenile homes operating under the Mission Vatsalya scheme, warning of action if a solution is not presented by May 29.

BJP Files Cyber Crime Case Over Misuse Of Leaders' Images

BJP Files Cyber Crime Case Over Misuse Of Leaders' Images

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BJP's Bahraich unit has filed a cyber crime case against a social media account for allegedly misusing images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J P Nadda, along with party symbols, to circulate misleading content. Police have registered a case under the IT Act and initiated an investigation.

Won't let our soil be used against India: Myanmar Prez

Won't let our soil be used against India: Myanmar Prez

Rediff.com3 days ago

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmarese territory would not be allowed to be used against India's security interests, as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks to boost bilateral ties in trade, defence, and energy.

Man Held In Maharashtra For Black Magic Fraud

Man Held In Maharashtra For Black Magic Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Maharashtra's Latur district have registered a case against a man for allegedly cheating people by claiming to possess supernatural powers.

Three Arrested In Delhi Teenager Murder Case

Three Arrested In Delhi Teenager Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have apprehended three individuals, including two juveniles, in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in New Usmanpur.

Young Man Found Dead In UP Forest With Bullet Wound

Young Man Found Dead In UP Forest With Bullet Wound

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 23-year-old man was found dead with a bullet injury in a forest area in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the incident.

Court allows CBI to arrest Reliance Group executive in bank loan case

Court allows CBI to arrest Reliance Group executive in bank loan case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Mumbai court has granted the CBI permission to arrest Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former senior executive at Reliance Group, in connection with a case involving the alleged misuse of bank loans. Jhunjhunwala was already in judicial custody in Delhi for a related money laundering case.

Odisha Police Officer Transferred Amid Torture Claims

Odisha Police Officer Transferred Amid Torture Claims

Rediff.com4 days ago

An inspector in charge of a police station in Odisha's Cuttack district has been transferred following allegations that a man was tortured by police for refusing to identify a body as that of his missing wife.

Shetty Advances, Star Doubles Pair Retires At Indonesia Open

Shetty Advances, Star Doubles Pair Retires At Indonesia Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty secured a dramatic comeback victory to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open, a Super 1000 tournament. However, star men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were forced to retire due to injury, while HS Prannoy exited in the first round. Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde advanced in mixed doubles.

NEET Paper Leak Case: Judicial Custody Extended For Accused

NEET Paper Leak Case: Judicial Custody Extended For Accused

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of five accused individuals in the NEET paper leak case until June 15, following a plea from the CBI. The case involves allegations of a leaked NEET exam paper, leading to the re-examination scheduled for June 21.

Amit Shah Lauds India's Medal Haul At Asian U20 Athletics

Amit Shah Lauds India's Medal Haul At Asian U20 Athletics

Rediff.com3 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Indian contingent for their performance at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, highlighting their medal haul as a sign of India's sporting strength.

'I'll have you raided': Lalit Modi's big Tharoor claim

'I'll have you raided': Lalit Modi's big Tharoor claim

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lalit Modi claimed Shashi Tharoor warned him not to question Sunanda Pushkar and threatened government action if he proceeded.

Paramilitary Soldier Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Paramilitary Soldier Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Rediff.com3 days ago

A paramilitary soldier on leave was killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, marking the third such incident in five days.

Man Arrested In UP For Links To Pak Terror Network

Man Arrested In UP For Links To Pak Terror Network

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a man from Azamgarh for allegedly working for a terror network linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Delhi: Two Arrested After Boy Injured In Firing Incident

Delhi: Two Arrested After Boy Injured In Firing Incident

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two men have been arrested following a firing incident in New Usmanpur, Delhi, which resulted in a 12-year-old boy sustaining a bullet injury. Police are searching for the third suspect involved in the shooting.

Temple trusts oppose Maharashtra draft law on devasthan land

Temple trusts oppose Maharashtra draft law on devasthan land

Rediff.com26 May 2026

A state-level 'Temple Land Protection Conference' was held in Mumbai on Monday, during which participants passed a resolution demanding immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the proposed legislation, the Maharashtra Mandir Mahasangh state in a release.

Cow Smuggler Nabbed After Shootout On Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Cow Smuggler Nabbed After Shootout On Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nuh police arrested a cow smuggler after a brief encounter on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The smuggler was shot in the legs during crossfire, while his accomplices fled.