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'Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time': Trump's new deadline for Iran

'Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time': Trump's new deadline for Iran

Rediff.com3 days ago

Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Trump issued a harsh warning to Tehran, threatening to target Iran's energy and civil infrastructure if the Strait is not opened.

Ganjam District Offers Free Coaching for UPSC and OPSC Exams

Ganjam District Offers Free Coaching for UPSC and OPSC Exams

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Ganjam district administration in Odisha has launched a free coaching centre in Berhampur for aspirants preparing for the UPSC and OPSC examinations. Two more centres are planned for Bhanjanagar and Chhatrapur.

Sairaj Pardeshi Faces Suspension After Positive Dope Test, Alleges Conspiracy

Sairaj Pardeshi Faces Suspension After Positive Dope Test, Alleges Conspiracy

Rediff.com2 days ago

Commonwealth Championships gold medalist Sairaj Pardeshi has been provisionally suspended by NADA after testing positive for a banned substance. The weightlifter alleges a conspiracy to sabotage his career.

IPL 2026: How Does Shami Keep Coming Back Stronger?

IPL 2026: How Does Shami Keep Coming Back Stronger?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mohammed Shami's exceptional spell of 4-0-9-2 was instrumental in Lucknow Super Giants' five-wicket victory over Mohammed Shami's brilliance lies not in pace alone, but in precision, resilience, and an unrelenting hunger to return stronger.

Chennaiyin FC Seek to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Inter Kashi

Chennaiyin FC Seek to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Inter Kashi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Chennaiyin FC, unbeaten in their last three Indian Super League games, are set to face Inter Kashi, with coach Clifford Miranda highlighting the competitiveness of the league and the challenge posed by the opposition.

BJP Leader Alleges TMC Government Favours Infiltrators, Alters Bengal's Demography

BJP Leader Alleges TMC Government Favours Infiltrators, Alters Bengal's Demography

Rediff.com1 days ago

BJP leader Nitin Nabin accuses the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government of altering West Bengal's demography by favouring infiltrators and neglecting the rights of the state's residents, promising to rectify the situation if the BJP comes to power.

Nanded Police Arrest Six in Gang-Related Triple Homicide

Nanded Police Arrest Six in Gang-Related Triple Homicide

Rediff.com4 days 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.

Evacuate Now! Iran Warns Civilians in Neighbouring Gulf Countries

Evacuate Now! Iran Warns Civilians in Neighbouring Gulf Countries

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The IRGC accused US and Israeli forces of using civilians as 'human shields' and warned of continued attacks.

Gurugram Court Hands Down Life Sentences in 2022 Murder Case

Gurugram Court Hands Down Life Sentences in 2022 Murder Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Gurugram court sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of Sunil Kumar in 2022. The accused, taxi drivers from Uttar Pradesh, were convicted based on evidence presented by the police.

Indian Boxer Vishvanath Suresh Advances to Semifinals After Upset Victory

Indian Boxer Vishvanath Suresh Advances to Semifinals After Upset Victory

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh defeated reigning world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan to reach the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships in the men's 50kg category.

Delhi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with LPG Cylinder

Delhi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with LPG Cylinder

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old woman in Delhi was allegedly killed by her husband during a domestic dispute involving an LPG cylinder. The husband has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.

Customs Officials at Pune Airport Intercept Major Hydroponic Marijuana Shipment

Customs Officials at Pune Airport Intercept Major Hydroponic Marijuana Shipment

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Customs officials at Pune International Airport seized a large consignment of hydroponic marijuana, valued at Rs 26.8 crore, that was concealed within boxes labelled as 'Mandarin orange sacs' arriving from Bangkok.

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Nirjuli

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Nirjuli

Rediff.com6 days ago

Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested two individuals in Nirjuli and seized heroin worth Rs 3.3 lakh from their possession.

Drug Network Busted in Delhi: Medical Store Owner Arrested

Drug Network Busted in Delhi: Medical Store Owner Arrested

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old medical store owner and dismantled a drug supply network operating in the outer Delhi area. The arrest followed a raid in Paharganj, prompted by information obtained during the interrogation of three individuals previously arrested with contraband.

Police Rescue Seven Women in Arunachal Pradesh Trafficking Bust

Police Rescue Seven Women in Arunachal Pradesh Trafficking Bust

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued seven women from two lodges and arrested two individuals for alleged immoral trafficking activities. The women, primarily from Assam, were reportedly exploited for sex work.

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.com6 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.

Pawan Ruia Arrested in Multi-Crore Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case

Pawan Ruia Arrested in Multi-Crore Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Industrialist Pawan Ruia has been arrested by the West Bengal Police in connection with a multi-crore fraud case involving shell companies and cryptocurrency-based money laundering.

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.com4 days 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.

Sudarshan Yellamaraju Secures T-14 Finish at Valero Texas Open

Sudarshan Yellamaraju Secures T-14 Finish at Valero Texas Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sudarshan Yellamaraju finished T-14 at the Valero Texas Open, while JJ Spaun secured victory after a strong performance.

Sabarimala case: SC questions maintainability of pleas by non-devotees

Sabarimala case: SC questions maintainability of pleas by non-devotees

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court of India questioned the Centre regarding the eligibility of non-devotees to challenge the customs of the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, during a hearing on religious freedom and discrimination against women at religious sites.

8 Pranks That Fooled The World

8 Pranks That Fooled The World

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

April Fools' jokes and clever tricks have entertained people and baffled the public at large for centuries.

Terror Suspect Detained in Uttar Pradesh: Delhi Police Investigate Links

Terror Suspect Detained in Uttar Pradesh: Delhi Police Investigate Links

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police's Special Cell has detained a youth from Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities. The suspect, Rizwan Ahmad, was taken to Delhi for further investigation, with electronic devices seized. He previously faced terror-related charges in Mumbai.

Odisha Village Sees Clash Over Prayer Meeting, Police Deployed

Odisha Village Sees Clash Over Prayer Meeting, Police Deployed

Rediff.com4 days ago

A clash erupted between two groups in Odisha's Malkangiri district over a prayer meeting, leading to police intervention and arrests.

Congress Leader Venugopal Alleges Vijayan's Collusion with BJP in Open Letter

Congress Leader Venugopal Alleges Vijayan's Collusion with BJP in Open Letter

Rediff.com2 days ago

AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal has released an open letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging secret deals with BJP leaders and the central government, raising questions about the LDF government's functioning ahead of the Assembly elections.

Rain Halts India's Billie Jean King Cup Tie Against Thailand

Rain Halts India's Billie Jean King Cup Tie Against Thailand

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie against Thailand is hanging in the balance after rain interrupted play. Vaishnavi Adkar lost her debut match, while Sahaja Yamlapalli's match was suspended.

Champions League QF: Havertz's Late Goal Gives Arsenal First Leg Win Over Sporting

Champions League QF: Havertz's Late Goal Gives Arsenal First Leg Win Over Sporting

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kai Havertz scored a late goal to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak issued an unconditional apology in a criminal contempt case but has been directed to appear in person at the next hearing.

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Rediff.com4 days ago

Odisha police have registered an FIR to investigate the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who allegedly drowned during the shoot of a Bengali television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district.

Father of UP Man Detained on Terror Suspicion Demands Strictest Punishment if Guilty

Father of UP Man Detained on Terror Suspicion Demands Strictest Punishment if Guilty

Rediff.com3 days ago

The father of Rizwan Ahmed, detained on suspicion of terrorist links, has stated that his son should receive the strictest punishment if found guilty. Rizwan was detained by Delhi Police in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, and is under investigation for potential involvement in terrorist activities.

Modi Unveils 'Six Guarantees' for West Bengal, Criticises TMC's Governance

Modi Unveils 'Six Guarantees' for West Bengal, Criticises TMC's Governance

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced six guarantees for West Bengal if the BJP wins the Assembly polls, promising to end the 'reign of fear' and address corruption, while criticising the TMC government's performance.

Man Accused of Axe Murder After Domestic Dispute in Uttar Pradesh

Man Accused of Axe Murder After Domestic Dispute in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked for allegedly killing his wife with an axe following a domestic dispute. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused.

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Found Guilty in Cheating Case

Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti Found Guilty in Cheating Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has convicted Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti in a cheating case involving forgery of bank documents and conspiracy to defraud a bank.

India Prepares for Billie Jean King Cup with Blend of Youth and Experience

India Prepares for Billie Jean King Cup with Blend of Youth and Experience

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's Billie Jean King Cup team is preparing for the Asia/Oceania Group I tournament in Delhi, with a focus on team unity and a blend of experienced players and rising stars.

Supreme Court Asserts Right to Decide Superstitious Practices, Govt Disagrees

Supreme Court Asserts Right to Decide Superstitious Practices, Govt Disagrees

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has asserted its jurisdiction to determine what constitutes a superstitious practice within a religion, during a hearing on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious sites.

Delhi Family Attacked After Dispute; Police Arrest Suspects

Delhi Family Attacked After Dispute; Police Arrest Suspects

Rediff.com6 days ago

A family in Delhi's Rohini area was allegedly assaulted following a dispute, leading to arrests and the apprehension of juveniles.

TMC Leader Accuses BJP's Shankar Ghosh of Discrepancies in Injury Claims

TMC Leader Accuses BJP's Shankar Ghosh of Discrepancies in Injury Claims

Rediff.com3 days ago

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh of inconsistencies in his claims of injury during protests, urging voters to verify the truth. Banerjee also criticised the BJP's neglect of Siliguri and the CPI(M)'s alleged support for the BJP.

Assam Train Tragedy: Father Accused of Killing Six-Year-Old Daughter

Assam Train Tragedy: Father Accused of Killing Six-Year-Old Daughter

Rediff.com6 days ago

A six-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father on a train at Silanibari station in Assam's Lakhimpur district. The father has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to determine the motive.

Family Dispute Turns Deadly: Advocate Killed in Kushinagar

Family Dispute Turns Deadly: Advocate Killed in Kushinagar

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 53-year-old advocate in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered after being struck on the head with an iron rod during a family dispute. Police are investigating the incident.

Man Survives Gun Attack on National Highway 44 in Phagwara

Man Survives Gun Attack on National Highway 44 in Phagwara

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man escaped unhurt after being shot at while driving on National Highway 44 near Phagwara. Police are investigating a possible connection to a previous drug case.

Kerala Elections: 'UDF Has An Edge Over LDF'

Kerala Elections: 'UDF Has An Edge Over LDF'

Rediff.com15 hours ago

'It is going to be a negative vote against the government rather than a positive vote for the UDF.'