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Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Engineer in Odisha Nabbed for Alleged Corruption

Rediff.com3 days ago

An assistant executive engineer in Odisha was arrested by the Vigilance Department for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known income sources.

India's 2027 Census to be fully digital; first phase from April 1

India's 2027 Census to be fully digital; first phase from April 1

Rediff.com7 days ago

India has launched digital tools for its upcoming fully digital Census 2027, including mobile apps and a self-enumeration portal, aiming for efficient and accurate data collection.

Lahiri Ends Tied-24th as Rahm Dominates LIV Golf Hong Kong

Lahiri Ends Tied-24th as Rahm Dominates LIV Golf Hong Kong

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri finished tied for 24th at the LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament, while Jon Rahm secured his first individual victory in 539 days.

Odisha Mourns the Loss of Veteran Journalist Ashutosh Mishra

Odisha Mourns the Loss of Veteran Journalist Ashutosh Mishra

Rediff.com3 days ago

Veteran Odisha journalist Ashutosh Mishra has died at the age of 68. His death has been met with grief from political leaders and the journalism community.

Karnataka CID to Probe Anekal Businessman's Murder After Kidnapping

Karnataka CID to Probe Anekal Businessman's Murder After Kidnapping

Rediff.com2 days ago

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has ordered the CID to investigate the alleged kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman from Anekal, whose body was found in Tamil Nadu. One person has been arrested, and the search is on for others involved in the crime.

Delhi Man Murders Young Cousin to 'Teach Lesson' to Boy's Mother

Delhi Man Murders Young Cousin to 'Teach Lesson' to Boy's Mother

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 22-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 5-year-old cousin to 'teach the boy's mother a lesson' due to frequent disputes with her husband.

Rising Crude Prices Threaten Profit Margins of Indian OMCs -- IOC, BPCL, HPCL

Rising Crude Prices Threaten Profit Margins of Indian OMCs -- IOC, BPCL, HPCL

Rediff.com1 days ago

S&P Global Ratings warns that Indian oil marketing companies like IOC, BPCL, and HPCL may face reduced profit margins due to rising crude oil prices and government pressure to maintain stable retail prices.

MP Government Establishes Committee to Oversee Gas and Oil Supply Amid Global Concerns

MP Government Establishes Committee to Oversee Gas and Oil Supply Amid Global Concerns

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Madhya Pradesh government has formed a committee to monitor gas and oil supplies amid concerns over the West Asia crisis, assuring citizens that there are adequate stocks and no need to panic. The government is also working to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens from Gulf countries.

Security concerns force England women to shift Abu Dhabi camp to South Africa

Security concerns force England women to shift Abu Dhabi camp to South Africa

Rediff.com5 days ago

The England women's cricket team was forced to shift its T20 World Cup preparatory camp to South Africa after it had to call off its plans to travel to Abu Dhabi due to security concerns owing to the ongoing conflict in the region, involving United States, Israel and Iran.

Why Virat Kohli's Wordless Video Is Going Viral Today

Why Virat Kohli's Wordless Video Is Going Viral Today

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli uses a silent video campaign to urge people to speak out against domestic violence on International Women's Day.

BJD Leader Patnaik Accuses BJP of Failing to Protect Women in Odisha

BJD Leader Patnaik Accuses BJP of Failing to Protect Women in Odisha

Rediff.com4 days ago

BJD leader Naveen Patnaik has criticised the BJP government in Odisha for its alleged failure to address the rising number of crimes against women, speaking on International Women's Day.

Indian Firms Plan Highest AI Investment Growth in Asia-Pacific: Lenovo Study

Indian Firms Plan Highest AI Investment Growth in Asia-Pacific: Lenovo Study

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Lenovo study reveals that Indian enterprises are planning to increase their investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a higher rate than other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ulhasnagar Sanitation Worker's Murder Leads to Wife's Suicide

Ulhasnagar Sanitation Worker's Murder Leads to Wife's Suicide

Rediff.com2 days ago

A sanitation worker in Ulhasnagar was fatally stabbed while on duty, leading to his wife's suicide upon hearing the news. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder.

Mirzapur Family Allege Rats Gnawed on Body in Hospital Mortuary

Mirzapur Family Allege Rats Gnawed on Body in Hospital Mortuary

Rediff.com2 days ago

Family members in Mirzapur, India, allege that the body of a deceased man kept in a hospital mortuary was gnawed by rats, prompting an investigation into possible negligence.

Delhi Man Killed in Bawana Shooting; Investigation Underway

Delhi Man Killed in Bawana Shooting; Investigation Underway

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bawana area of outer north Delhi. Police are investigating the incident and have launched a search for the suspect.

Orissa High Court: Indiscriminate Bank Account Freezes Hurt Businesses

Orissa High Court: Indiscriminate Bank Account Freezes Hurt Businesses

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'Statutory power must be exercised in a manner that is fair, proportionate, and not excessive.' 'The authority must demonstrate a rational nexus between the property frozen and the alleged offence.'

Air Force Personnel Cleared in Molestation Case After 'Dream' Revelation

Air Force Personnel Cleared in Molestation Case After 'Dream' Revelation

Rediff.com17 hours ago

An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law testified that the alleged incident was a dream. The court has also ordered proceedings against the complainant for presenting false evidence.

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Iran's War: 'Mojtaba Khamenei Is Being Hunted By Foreign Powers And Internal Foes'

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'Mojtaba Khamenei supervised the most recent repression in December 2025 and January 2026 which remains ongoing.'

Gurugram Police Arrest Two in Civil Hospital Acid Attack Case

Gurugram Police Arrest Two in Civil Hospital Acid Attack Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gurugram Police have arrested two individuals, including a woman, in connection with an acid attack on a patient at the Civil Hospital. The incident occurred after a man assaulted his live-in partner, who was then attacked with toilet cleaner by another woman who mistook her for her husband's girlfriend.

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

Rediff.com1 days ago

The government has intensified its Study in India programme and is working closely with universities and states to achieve this goal.

Lucknow Teenager Detained in Father's Death: Abuse Alleged

Lucknow Teenager Detained in Father's Death: Abuse Alleged

Rediff.com1 days ago

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.

Thane Man Loses 62,000 in Share Market Fraud

Thane Man Loses 62,000 in Share Market Fraud

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 36-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 62 lakh (62,000) by an acquaintance who enticed him to invest in the stock market with promises of high returns.

Drunk Youth's Ruckus Sparks Stone Pelting at Police in UP Town

Drunk Youth's Ruckus Sparks Stone Pelting at Police in UP Town

Rediff.com7 days ago

A drunken youth's disturbance in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, escalated into stone pelting at police, resulting in injuries and property damage. Authorities are investigating the incident and appealing for calm.

Court Rejects Bail for Alleged Kingpin in Rs 8.94 Crore Bank Fraud

Court Rejects Bail for Alleged Kingpin in Rs 8.94 Crore Bank Fraud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail plea of an alleged kingpin in an over Rs 8.94 crore bank fraud case, citing the gravity of the offence and its systematic execution through layered transactions.

Man Kills Parents, Grandmother, and Sister in Bahraich

Man Kills Parents, Grandmother, and Sister in Bahraich

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A man in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his parents, grandmother, and sister following a dispute over money. He has been arrested and is currently hospitalized.

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The outreach comes amid a drop in Indian student enrolments in management programmes at American universities last year, following changes to US student visa policies.

How Cycling Can Empower Women and Build a Healthier Nation

How Cycling Can Empower Women and Build a Healthier Nation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the FIT India Pink Cyclothon in Kolkata to celebrate International Women's Day and promote women's fitness and cycling, emphasising the importance of women's empowerment and sustainable living.

Railway Technician's Death in Kanpur Under Investigation

Railway Technician's Death in Kanpur Under Investigation

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 28-year-old railway technician was found dead in her rented accommodation in Kanpur, India. Police recovered a suicide note and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Suspected Drug Trafficker Nabbed in Bareilly with Heroin Worth 530,000

Suspected Drug Trafficker Nabbed in Bareilly with Heroin Worth 530,000

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Bareilly, India, arrested a suspected drug trafficker and seized a large quantity of heroin worth approximately 530,000.

Pakistan Assures Saudi Arabia of Support 'Before It Is Needed' Amid West Asia Conflict

Pakistan Assures Saudi Arabia of Support 'Before It Is Needed' Amid West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A senior Pakistani official has affirmed Pakistan's commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia, even before assistance is explicitly requested, amidst ongoing conflict in West Asia. This pledge underscores the close ties between the two nations and Pakistan's role in regional stability.

Civilians Detained in Manipur: What's Behind the Rising Tensions?

Civilians Detained in Manipur: What's Behind the Rising Tensions?

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Tension remains high in Manipur's Ukhrul district after Tangkhul Naga civilians were allegedly detained by villagers of another community. The incident follows recent ethnic clashes between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities, prompting appeals for calm and the safe release of those detained.

US missile strike targets school, homes in Iran: Report

US missile strike targets school, homes in Iran: Report

Rediff.com2 days ago

A United States missile strike has reportedly hit an educational facility in Khomeyn in central Iran, according to a report by Al Jazeera citing Iran's Mehr news agency. The site was identified as the Dr Hafez Khomeyni School.

Five-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Abducted in Prayagraj Village

Five-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Abducted in Prayagraj Village

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the alleged abduction of a five-year-old boy from outside his home in Sarai Kalan village. Eight police teams have been formed to locate the child and apprehend the suspects.

Nashik District Cricket Association Announces Women's Premier League

Nashik District Cricket Association Announces Women's Premier League

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Nashik District Cricket Association has announced the launch of the Nashik Women's Premier League, scheduled for the last week of April, aiming to provide a platform for local women cricketers to showcase their talent.

We will determine end of war: Iran responds to Trump

We will determine end of war: Iran responds to Trump

Rediff.com2 days ago

Iran has issued a defiant response to United States President Donald Trump's claims regarding the conclusion of hostilities, asserting that it alone will 'determine' the end of military actions against American and Israel targets.

Truck Collision Claims Two Lives in Jharkhand Motorcycle Accident

Truck Collision Claims Two Lives in Jharkhand Motorcycle Accident

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two people died in Dumka, Jharkhand, after a truck collided with their motorcycle. The accident occurred on National Highway 133, and police are investigating.

PM Modi Reassures Support for Indians Amidst West Asia Conflict

PM Modi Reassures Support for Indians Amidst West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an NDA rally, assuring that the Indian government is providing assistance to Indian citizens stranded in West Asia due to the ongoing conflict. He criticised the Congress party for allegedly making provocative statements and spreading rumours regarding the crisis.

Indian National Injured, No Fatalities in Saudi Arabia Projectile Strike

Indian National Injured, No Fatalities in Saudi Arabia Projectile Strike

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has confirmed that an Indian national was injured but no fatalities occurred in a projectile incident in Saudi Arabia. The injured individual is receiving treatment at a government hospital.

Main Contractor Arrested After Fatal Janakpuri Pit Incident

Main Contractor Arrested After Fatal Janakpuri Pit Incident

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Trio Held for Robbing Bengaluru Businessman Posing as Cops

Trio Held for Robbing Bengaluru Businessman Posing as Cops

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three men have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly robbing a real estate businessman after posing as police officers. The accused gained entry to the victim's home under the guise of checking CCTV footage.