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Delhi Driver Arrested For Staging Rs 18 Lakh Robbery

Delhi Driver Arrested For Staging Rs 18 Lakh Robbery

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a driver who masterminded a robbery of his employer's cash, after initially claiming he was robbed by motorcycle-borne assailants.

'Amrit kaal has turned into vish kaal': Rahul on NEET leak

'Amrit kaal has turned into vish kaal': Rahul on NEET leak

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised the Modi government following the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, citing paper leaks and corruption.

India must not rent its intelligence future: Adani

India must not rent its intelligence future: Adani

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani group, emphasised that energy and intelligence are inseparable national priorities, asserting that India must build its own capabilities in these sectors rather than relying on external sources, especially in the context of global conflicts and shifting supply chains.

Astrologer who predicted Vijay's win appointed OSD to CM

Astrologer who predicted Vijay's win appointed OSD to CM

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has appointed Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, an astrologer and spokesperson for the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), as his Personal Secretary. The appointment has sparked controversy, with questions raised about the need for an astrologer in such a role.

Unidentified Woman's Body Found Burnt In Bhiwandi

Unidentified Woman's Body Found Burnt In Bhiwandi

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Police in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, are investigating the discovery of a completely burnt body of an unidentified woman. The body was found in the Padma Nagar locality, and authorities suspect foul play, including murder and destruction of evidence.

Bandi Sanjay Kumar's Son Seeks Bail In Pocso Case

Bandi Sanjay Kumar's Son Seeks Bail In Pocso Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bhageerath, has petitioned the Telangana High Court for anticipatory bail in a POCSO case involving allegations of sexual harassment of a minor. He has also filed a petition to quash the criminal case. The case was registered based on a complaint by the mother of the alleged victim.

IPL 2026: David Miller shows why he's still one of cricket's best finishers

IPL 2026: David Miller shows why he's still one of cricket's best finishers

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised David Miller's match-winning innings against Punjab Kings, highlighting his ability to dominate both sides of the field. Bangar criticised Punjab's bowling attack for their lack of variation, which allowed Miller to score freely and guide Delhi Capitals to a crucial victory in their IPL 2026 playoff chase.

Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Delhi, Husband Sought

Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Delhi, Husband Sought

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 28-year-old newlywed woman was discovered dead in a bed box in Delhi's Nabi Karim area, with her husband missing and suspected of dowry harassment, prompting a police investigation.

West Bengal BJP Promises Investors A Fearless Environment

West Bengal BJP Promises Investors A Fearless Environment

Rediff.com6 hours ago

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya advocated a new land policy to facilitate large-scale industrialisation and assured investors of a 'fearless' environment in the state.

Women Entrepreneurs To Be Trained As Drone Pilots

Women Entrepreneurs To Be Trained As Drone Pilots

Rediff.com7 hours ago

FLO has signed agreements with Garuda Aerospace, NEOSKY India and YRG for a skilling programme to train 1,000 women drone pilots by March next year.

Animal Rights Activists Condemn Cruel Culling Of Stray Dogs In Lahore

Animal Rights Activists Condemn Cruel Culling Of Stray Dogs In Lahore

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Animal rights activists in Lahore have condemned the Punjab government's culling of stray dogs, citing cruel methods and violation of animal welfare policies.

Notorious Gang Leader Arrested After Beed Beer Shop Shooting

Notorious Gang Leader Arrested After Beed Beer Shop Shooting

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, arrested a wanted gang leader, Ashish Shayamrao Athawale, after he allegedly opened fire inside a beer shop. Athawale, who was wanted under MCOCA, was apprehended after a chase through the city.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Advance At Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat Indonesia's Muh Putra Erwiansyah and Bagas Maulana in the first round of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Gavaskar recalls how Adam Gilchrist's idea changed IPL playoffs

Gavaskar recalls how Adam Gilchrist's idea changed IPL playoffs

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar revealed he was once 'pulled up' for writing to IPL captains seeking ideas to improve the league.

St Stephen's College Names First Woman Principal Since 1881

St Stephen's College Names First Woman Principal Since 1881

Rediff.com7 hours ago

St Stephen's College, Delhi University, has appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first woman principal since its establishment in 1881. The appointment is effective from June 1, 2026.

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, tumbled nearly 2 per cent for the fourth consecutive session, driven by elevated crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran tensions, unabated foreign fund outflows, and a depreciating rupee.

TVK MLA barred from voting in Vijay govt floor test; SC to hear plea

TVK MLA barred from voting in Vijay govt floor test; SC to hear plea

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Madras High Court has restrained TVK MLA R Srinivasa Sethupathi from voting, including in the upcoming confidence motion, due to a petition challenging his one-vote victory.

Mexico legend Ochoa closes in on historic sixth World Cup appearance

Mexico legend Ochoa closes in on historic sixth World Cup appearance

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Guillermo Ochoa said he has entered his final Mexico training camp as the veteran goalkeeper closes in on a historic sixth FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026.

Bengaluru Police Arrest Five For Selling Banned Hydro Ganja

Bengaluru Police Arrest Five For Selling Banned Hydro Ganja

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Bengaluru police have arrested five individuals for selling banned Hydro Ganja, seizing 3.686 kg of the substance worth Rs 2.56 crore.

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Stock Markets Plunge as West Asia Tensions, High Oil Price Fuel Sell-Off

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, tumbled nearly 2 per cent for the fourth consecutive session, driven by elevated crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran tensions, unabated foreign fund outflows, and a depreciating rupee.

AscI Proposes Guidelines For Labelling AI-Generated Ad Content

AscI Proposes Guidelines For Labelling AI-Generated Ad Content

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released draft guidelines for responsible labelling of synthetically generated Artificial Intelligence (AI) content in advertising, proposing a risk-based framework to ensure transparency and protect consumers.

Three Iranians Arrested In Navi Mumbai Chain Snatching Cases

Three Iranians Arrested In Navi Mumbai Chain Snatching Cases

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Navi Mumbai Police have arrested three Iranian nationals allegedly involved in multiple chain-snatching incidents and recovered stolen jewellery.

Shabnim Ismail Returns To South Africa Squad For T20 World Cup

Shabnim Ismail Returns To South Africa Squad For T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 hours ago

South African pacer Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement to join the squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in the UK, bringing valuable experience to the team.

Punjab BJP Seeks Action Over Attacks On Party Offices

Punjab BJP Seeks Action Over Attacks On Party Offices

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has demanded action against those who orchestrated attacks on the party's offices in the state, also criticising the Aam Aadmi Party and warning against creating Bengal-like conditions in Punjab.

AIADMK stares at split, 30 rebel MLAs support Vijay's TVK

AIADMK stares at split, 30 rebel MLAs support Vijay's TVK

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A faction of the AIADMK, led by S P Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam, has announced its support for the TVK government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, citing opposition to Edappadi K Palaniswami's alleged plans to align with the DMK.

How To Plan Urban Greenery For Cooling Effect

How To Plan Urban Greenery For Cooling Effect

Rediff.com8 hours ago

An analysis of 138 Indian cities reveals that urban greening should consider humidity and airflow for effective cooling, emphasising climate-responsive strategies over one-size-fits-all approaches.

Sanatana Dharma divides, must be 'abolished': Udhayanidhi

Sanatana Dharma divides, must be 'abolished': Udhayanidhi

Rediff.com8 hours ago

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his call for the abolition of Sanatana Dharma, claiming it divides people, during his maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He also addressed concerns regarding the positioning of the Tamil invocation song in government events.

MI to release Hardik? Bumrah should lead, says Manjrekar

MI to release Hardik? Bumrah should lead, says Manjrekar

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Amid speculation of Hardik Pandya's release from Mumbai Indians following a disappointing IPL 2026, Sanjay Manjrekar has urged MI to replace Hardik with Jasprit Bumrah as captain.

Bengaluru: Three Arrested For Illegal Deer Antler Sale

Bengaluru: Three Arrested For Illegal Deer Antler Sale

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Bengaluru police arrested three individuals for allegedly selling deer antlers, a violation of the Wildlife Protection Act. The accused confessed to intending to earn large sums of money from the illegal sale.

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who had been absconding for three months in connection with the alleged abduction and assault of an on-duty excise department staffer.

India Launches Initiatives To Boost 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

India Launches Initiatives To Boost 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched three nationwide engagement initiatives, including a reel-making contest, to build momentum for Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar expressed concern over the increasing frequency of gang-rape incidents in the state, attributing it to growing social tolerance and calling for stricter implementation of laws and a change in mindset.

Why didn't austerity wisdom emerge during election campaigns?: Raj Thackeray blasts Modi

Why didn't austerity wisdom emerge during election campaigns?: Raj Thackeray blasts Modi

Rediff.com8 hours ago

MNS president Raj Thackeray questions the fuel consumption during recent election campaigns, asking if austerity measures are only meant for the common people.

Kerala Congress To Reinvestigate Alleged Assault By CM's Gunmen

Kerala Congress To Reinvestigate Alleged Assault By CM's Gunmen

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Congress MLA-elect A D Thomas has said strong action would be taken over the alleged assault on party workers, including himself, by gunmen of then CM Pinarayi Vijayan during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas, after the UDF government assumes charge.

Fuel price hike on cards? Puri says oil companies are losing Rs 1,000 cr a day

Fuel price hike on cards? Puri says oil companies are losing Rs 1,000 cr a day

Rediff.com8 hours ago

India possesses two months of fuel stockpiles and faces no supply concerns despite global energy disruptions, according to Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. However, state-run fuel retailers are incurring losses of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in a single quarter due to elevated crude prices and unchanged retail fuel prices, raising questions about the sustainability of these losses.

Higher input costs, price hikes may play spoilsport for HUL

Higher input costs, price hikes may play spoilsport for HUL

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) exceeded consensus estimates in Q4FY26, driven by lower overheads and 6 per cent consolidated volume growth. However, the company anticipates further price hikes to counter an expected 8-10 per cent material cost inflation, while maintaining a mid-term margin guidance of 22.5-23.5 per cent.

Govt Not Complacent, More Reforms In The Pipeline: Shaktikanta Das

Govt Not Complacent, More Reforms In The Pipeline: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com8 hours ago

'Policy consistency combined with timely and calibrated reforms are expected to ensure that India not only maintains macroeconomic stability, but also emerges as a globally competitive and inclusive economy.'

NEET-UG 2026 Scrapped: What Students Must Do Now

NEET-UG 2026 Scrapped: What Students Must Do Now

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Based on the official NTA statement and government directives issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, here is a guide for students and parents about what they can do now.

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Abhishek Bachchan expresses his desire to see MS Dhoni play in the European T20 Premier League, highlighting the league's commitment to quality cricket and nurturing local talent.

Are You Ready For Shekhar Suman 2.0?

Are You Ready For Shekhar Suman 2.0?

Rediff.com8 hours ago

'Shekhar Tonite will critique the government, but it will not hit out. The show will nudge and point out what can be done better to bring change.'