A 59-year-old woman in Malappuram district has died of a Shigella infection, the Kerala health department confirmed on Friday. Officials also reported 18 fresh cases of the bacterial disease across the state.
The Eastman Powerup Eduskill Scholarship Programme 2026-27 provides financial aid linked to the completion of industry-relevant skill development certifications.
Meet Deepali Sahay, the singing sensation from Main Waapas Aaunga. Nearly two decades after being voted out of Indian Idol Season 3 and after almost losing her voice to bleeding vocal chords after hosting Season 4, she finally gets the break she deserved with a song for the ages.
A doctor in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, has been suspended following an inquiry into alleged large-scale procedural irregularities, including a pacemaker implantation scam where nearly 50 per cent of evaluated patients underwent unnecessary advanced cardiac surgical procedures. The inquiry revealed fraudulent insurance claims, patient exploitation, and manipulation of medical records.
Mr Pradhan is not an especially charismatic leader or a brilliant orator, but his understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man, points out Aditi Phadnis.
If we really want to curb the further depreciation of the rupee and make the rupee appreciate, we want to come out of the mindset that the exchange rate is merely a number, bring policy corrections to help reduce the outflow of foreign exchange by imposing suitable tariffs to discourage imports and bring self reliance, discipline FPIs, and correcting rules governing royalty outflows, suggests Dr Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convenor, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch.
A tragic accident on the Gonda-Lucknow highway resulted in five deaths and four injuries when a speeding SUV ploughed into a group of people assisting an injured motorcyclist. Police have detained two individuals, and an inquiry is underway.
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.
Eligible and selected students will receive a stipend of 20,400 per annum, course fee and other costs.
Indrans' standout performance deserves a sharper screenplay than this over-edited, all-too-familiar revenge saga, rues Sreeju Sudhakaran.
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is inviting applications for 12 full time post graduate certificate courses in the ICT domain for August 2026 batch.
Here are some of the glimpses of 'cockroaches' from the Janata Mantar protest.
Delhi University has instructed St Stephen's College to halt the appointment of a new principal, citing that the selection committee was not formed in accordance with the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to enact a stringent law against religious conversion and implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. He linked these measures to strengthening national security and preserving Bengal's cultural identity, citing concerns over infiltration and demographic changes. Adhikari also highlighted efforts in border security, distinguished between illegal immigrants and CAA refugees, and paid tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Monsoon rains have unleashed widespread destruction across India, claiming seven lives in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka due to landslides and floods, while heavy downpours have disrupted normal life and triggered red alerts in Maharashtra and other regions.
The grieving parents of Sarthak Mattoo, who died in an alleged hit-and-run incident in southwest Delhi, have made an emotional video appeal for justice, questioning the pace of the police investigation and demanding strict action against those responsible.
Mumbai's KEM Hospital has placed MBBS student Sejal Pawar on compulsory leave for 15 days following her controversial remarks about male cadavers during a stand-up comedy show. The hospital has initiated a detailed inquiry, forming a five-member committee to investigate the matter, which sparked widespread social media outrage.
CA All India Rank 3 Sohan Anil Manjrekar tells Rediff how he spent five years preparing for one of the toughest examinations in the country; he did it to fulfil his father's dream.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, naming former principal Sandip Ghosh and others as accused.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the brutal murder of a Delhi University professor, Devosmita Paul, found dead at her residence. The NCW has written to the Delhi Police Commissioner, demanding immediate and time-bound action, and has sought a detailed Action Taken Report within seven days, including investigation status, forensic findings, and steps to apprehend the perpetrator.
A parliamentary panel has summoned officials from the Union Education Ministry, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and the CBI to address concerns regarding the conduct of examinations.
A 35-year-old Mahant, Devanand Van, of Chandrasel Math in Kota was stabbed to death by unidentified persons. Police suspect the murder was due to a dispute over the ownership of the Math's trust and land. Following protests by his kin and followers, authorities have assured a speedy investigation, including an SIT, and have detained several individuals for questioning.
A Bangladeshi student was found dead in his hostel room in Faridabad, with police investigating a possible suicide.
Gen NS Raja Subramani has taken over as India's new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. His primary focus will be on implementing the military theaterisation plan and enhancing tri-services synergy.
Authorities in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, exhumed the remains of a 12-year-old boy, Ganesh Naval Patil, after his family suspected foul play in his death, which occurred two-and-a-half months prior when he collapsed after being struck by a bat while playing cricket.
An All Assam Students' Union (AASU) leader was killed and his cousin sister critically injured in an attack in Nalbari district, police said on Monday.
A year after accidentally filming the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, 18-year-old Aryan Asari, now known as the 'Aeroplane Boy', shares his story of unexpected fame and the lasting fear that prevents him from filming aircraft or flying himself.
Mohanlal, mermaids and made-for-each-other couples on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your OTT options.
The West Bengal government has sanctioned the prosecution of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with a case of financial irregularities. The decision follows a Calcutta High Court order and subsequent investigations by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate.
Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.
BJP MLA Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and criticised TMC leader Mamata Banerjee over her election loss, linking it to her fight for justice in her daughter's case.
'For every 10,000 applicants, even an additional Rs 300 to Rs 700 per candidate for testing, assessment administration and re-screening can mean Rs 30 lakh to Rs 70 lakh extra at the hiring-stage cost before training begins.'
It took years and years to bump into a green banana and learn how to eat it.
Hamza Burhan, a key suspect in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Burhan, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, had been living undercover as a teacher in PoK.
A notorious criminal, Prafulla Mallik alias Pappu, was injured in a gunfight with police in Odisha's Bhadrak district during a raid on his hideout. Pappu, who has around 25 criminal cases against him, opened fire on the police team before being shot in the leg.
A 25-year-old nurse was allegedly strangled to death in Meerut, and her body was found outside the emergency ward of the medical college where she worked. Police have booked a hospital ward attendant and his sister in connection with the murder.
A year after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad claimed 260 lives, grieving families are still waiting for the final probe report, with investigators yet to release conclusive findings on the disaster's cause.
The cancellation of the NEET-UG medical entrance examination has left aspirants emotionally drained, struggling with disrupted routines, loss of confidence, and a growing distrust in the examination system, forcing them back into an intense preparation cycle.
rediffGURU Pradeep Pramanik, a career coach, placement consultant and director at Fast Track Career Consultants, guides aspirants on how to pick the right career stream and college after the IIT-Joint Entrance Exam.
India's indigenous Dilution Refrigerator, developed by AQV, has successfully reached four Kelvin (-269C) at the Quantum Reference Facility in Amaravati, marking a significant milestone in the country's quantum technology development and cryogenic engineering capabilities.
