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Habitual Offender Nabbed for Stealing Jewellery in Faridabad

Habitual Offender Nabbed for Stealing Jewellery in Faridabad

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Faridabad have arrested a woman for stealing a pair of tops from a jewellery shop. The accused, a habitual offender, was recently released on bail.

Navi Mumbai Man Arrested in Fake Land Document Scam

Navi Mumbai Man Arrested in Fake Land Document Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 59-year-old man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly creating fake documents to facilitate the illegal sale of a plot of land reserved for public use.

Investment Advisors Heavily Concentrated in Five Metros, Hindering Financial Inclusion

Investment Advisors Heavily Concentrated in Five Metros, Hindering Financial Inclusion

Rediff.com4 days ago

A significant majority (57%) of India's investment advisors are concentrated in just five metro cities, leading to concerns about financial inclusion and the spread of financial market products beyond urban centres, according to a Business Standard analysis of Sebi data.

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Bharat Taxi Navigates Competition and Digital Adoption Hurdles

Rediff.com4 days ago

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed Parliament regarding the challenges faced by Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform, including competition from established private aggregators and resistance to digital adoption among drivers.

US drops 2,000-pound bunker-buster bomb on Iran's Isfahan; Trump shares video

US drops 2,000-pound bunker-buster bomb on Iran's Isfahan; Trump shares video

Rediff.com5 days ago

Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social purportedly showing explosions in Isfahan, Iran, following reports of attacks in Tehran. The authenticity of the video is unverified, but reports suggest a joint US-Israeli strike on an ammunition depot.

Rival Gangs Clash in Nanded, Leaving Three Dead

Rival Gangs Clash in Nanded, Leaving Three Dead

Rediff.com1 days ago

Three people were killed in Nanded, Maharashtra, after a violent clash between two rival gangs. Police have detained five individuals in connection with the incident, which involved daggers and sharp weapons.

Ashwini Bhide becomes BMC's 1st woman commissioner

Ashwini Bhide becomes BMC's 1st woman commissioner

Rediff.com5 days ago

Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the first woman commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Accused Thief Recaptured After Police Encounter in Jhansi

Accused Thief Recaptured After Police Encounter in Jhansi

Rediff.com7 days ago

An accused thief who escaped police custody during a medical examination was recaptured after a brief encounter with police in Jhansi. The accused sustained a bullet injury and is hospitalised.

Police Intensify Probe into Kanpur Kidney Transplant Racket, Issue Lookout Notices for Doctors

Police Intensify Probe into Kanpur Kidney Transplant Racket, Issue Lookout Notices for Doctors

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Kanpur are intensifying their investigation into an illegal kidney transplant racket, issuing lookout notices for four doctors and expanding the probe to multiple cities.

Massive 'No Kings' Protests Erupt in US Against Iran War

Massive 'No Kings' Protests Erupt in US Against Iran War

Rediff.com7 days ago

Protests were held from coast to coast, with massive marches in major cities and smaller gatherings in suburban and rural areas across both traditionally Republican and Democratic states.

Ranchi Police Arrest 10 in Connection with Multiple Loot Cases

Ranchi Police Arrest 10 in Connection with Multiple Loot Cases

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Ranchi have arrested 10 members of a gang allegedly involved in multiple loot cases across the city. The arrests followed a tip-off and the recovery of weapons.

Union minister Pradhan wants Mahakal Standard Time to replace GMT

Union minister Pradhan wants Mahakal Standard Time to replace GMT

Rediff.com2 days ago

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has advocated for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' (MST), citing Ujjain's historical significance as a centre for time calculation and astronomy.

Easter Weekend Travel Picks Up

Easter Weekend Travel Picks Up

Rediff.com2 days ago

As temperatures rise, travellers are increasingly gravitating towards cooler climates, driving demand for hill stations such as Mussoorie, Munnar, Varkala, Ooty and Kodaikanal.

High Court Greenlights Inquiry into Ex-Pune Official's Alleged Disproportionate Assets

High Court Greenlights Inquiry into Ex-Pune Official's Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Bombay High Court has overturned orders that blocked an open inquiry into a former Pune municipal official's alleged disproportionate assets, paving the way for a probe into assets worth around 2,000 crore.

'Operation Prahar' Launched in Uttarakhand Following Retired Brigadier's Murder

'Operation Prahar' Launched in Uttarakhand Following Retired Brigadier's Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

In response to rising crime, including the recent murder of a retired brigadier, Uttarakhand has launched 'Operation Prahar' to enhance police presence, accountability, and curb illegal activities in Dehradun.

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

EPL: Chelsea drop Fernandez for two games over transfer comments

EPL: Chelsea drop Fernandez for two games over transfer comments

Rediff.com2 days ago

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has dropped Enzo Fernandez for two matches after the midfielder publicly cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge.

Security risk: Delhi to replace Chinese CCTV cameras in phases

Security risk: Delhi to replace Chinese CCTV cameras in phases

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Delhi government has initiated the removal of Chinese-origin CCTV cameras installed across the city due to security concerns, with plans to replace them with more secure systems.

Delhi Boosts Security for Hanuman Jayanti Amid Terror Plot Concerns

Delhi Boosts Security for Hanuman Jayanti Amid Terror Plot Concerns

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have heightened security across the city ahead of Hanuman Jayanti following the arrest of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba handler allegedly planning terror strikes. Enhanced surveillance and restrictions are in place to ensure peace during the festival.

Manchester City thump Newcastle United to storm into League Cup final

Manchester City thump Newcastle United to storm into League Cup final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Manchester City set up a League Cup final date with Arsenal after a comprehensive 3-1 second-leg victory over visiting Newcastle United secured a 5-1 aggregate win in their semi-final.

Trio in Maharashtra Face Charges for Selling Banned Pakistani Beauty Items

Trio in Maharashtra Face Charges for Selling Banned Pakistani Beauty Items

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three shop owners in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, have been booked for allegedly selling beauty products made in Pakistan, which are prohibited for import.

Six-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Bengaluru, Police Investigate

Six-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Bengaluru, Police Investigate

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The body of a six-year-old girl was discovered in a eucalyptus grove on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Police are investigating the possibility of abduction, strangulation, and sexual assault.

When I Stood At The India-Pakistan Border In Jaisalmer

When I Stood At The India-Pakistan Border In Jaisalmer

Rediff.com5 days ago

At Border Pillar 609 at Babliyan near Jaisalmer, the one thing that dominates the landscape is something entirely different, something central to our identity -- the Tiranga -- flying boldly above the blazing desert.

Inter-state Drug Smuggling Ring Busted in Jammu, Four Arrested

Inter-state Drug Smuggling Ring Busted in Jammu, Four Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

Four inter-state narcotics smugglers were arrested and around 10 kg of cannabis worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized by the anti narcotics task force in outskirts of Jammu city on Wednesday, officials said.

Iran hits Israel's Haifa shortly after Trump says its missile program curtailed

Iran hits Israel's Haifa shortly after Trump says its missile program curtailed

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the missile launches in a statement on Telegram, noting that defensive systems were actively operating to intercept the threat.

Chenu Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Firearm

Chenu Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Firearm

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man, allegedly a member of the Chenu gang, and recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges from him.

'You Can Share A Bed And Still Not Share Your Fears'

'You Can Share A Bed And Still Not Share Your Fears'

Rediff.com2 days ago

India today is 'socially overstimulated and emotionally undernourished.'

Shashank Jain to Take Over as Brookfield India REIT CEO

Shashank Jain to Take Over as Brookfield India REIT CEO

Rediff.com5 days ago

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has appointed Shashank Jain as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of the firm managing the REIT, effective July 1.

Online Gambling Scam Uses Impersonated Mangaluru Police Website

Online Gambling Scam Uses Impersonated Mangaluru Police Website

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A fraudulent website impersonating the Mangaluru city police was used to deceive individuals into online gambling schemes, prompting a police investigation and public warnings.

Illegal Medicine Diversion Racket Uncovered in Delhi; Five Arrested

Illegal Medicine Diversion Racket Uncovered in Delhi; Five Arrested

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Delhi Police have uncovered a racket involving the illegal diversion and sale of government-supplied medicines intended for free distribution in hospitals, seizing drugs worth Rs 70 lakh and arresting five individuals.

Man held for firing at petrol pump over old dispute in Thane

Man held for firing at petrol pump over old dispute in Thane

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 39-year-old history-sheeter has been arrested for allegedly firing at a man at a petrol pump in Thane, Maharashtra, following a previous dispute. The accused was apprehended and is now in police custody.

Pak-linked terror module targeting key infra busted in UP, 4 nabbed

Pak-linked terror module targeting key infra busted in UP, 4 nabbed

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested four members of a suspected terror module allegedly operating at the behest of Pakistani handlers for planning attacks on key installations, including railway infrastructure.

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 25-year-old man in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, allegedly died by suicide after his wife was found dead at their home following a domestic dispute. The man reportedly jumped in front of a train after posting a message about not being able to live without his wife.

9 Cities With Least Sunlight In Winter

9 Cities With Least Sunlight In Winter

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

While some global cities bask in generous stretches of sunshine, others are left with barely a glimmer of light from the sky.

VinFast targets 75 dealerships by 2026, expands EV ecosystem in India

VinFast targets 75 dealerships by 2026, expands EV ecosystem in India

Rediff.com6 days ago

Vietnamese automobile major VinFast is rapidly expanding its retail network in India, aiming for 75 dealerships across 60 cities by the end of 2026, while also building a comprehensive EV ecosystem.

Nanded Police Arrest Six in Gang-Related Triple Homicide

Nanded Police Arrest Six in Gang-Related Triple Homicide

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, have arrested six people in connection with a triple murder case stemming from a rivalry between two local gangs. The incident involved attacks with daggers and sharp weapons, resulting in three deaths and cross FIRs being filed.

Hyderabad Police Reassure Public: No Fuel or LPG Shortages

Hyderabad Police Reassure Public: No Fuel or LPG Shortages

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has assured citizens that there is no shortage of fuel or LPG cylinders in the city, urging them to remain calm and avoid panic buying.

Six-Month Investigation Leads to Arrest in Meghalaya Child Murder Case

Six-Month Investigation Leads to Arrest in Meghalaya Child Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Meghalaya have arrested a man for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy, solving a case that remained unsolved for six months. The accused, a neighbour of the victim, allegedly smothered the child after an argument.

Mumbai Cricket Association Seeks Government Support for Mega-Stadium Project

Mumbai Cricket Association Seeks Government Support for Mega-Stadium Project

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Mumbai Cricket Association is working with the Maharashtra state government to accelerate the development of a new 100,000-capacity cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Anti-ICE Protests In US Cities

Anti-ICE Protests In US Cities

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Glimpses of nationwide protests in US cities, January 30, 2026, against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and US President Donald Trump's immigration policies following the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by US federal immigration agents.