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Why Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday just before Modi's speech

Why Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday just before Modi's speech

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The prime minister is now expected to speak on Thursday in the Rajya Sabha, where the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address has taken place without any disruption.

Full day of play cancelled at Miami Open due to rain

Full day of play cancelled at Miami Open due to rain

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The ocean-blue Grandstand court was rendered unplayable due to the relentless downpour rendering all first-round matches unplayable at Miami Open on Wednesday.

Fatwa issued against Nora Fatehi over 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' song

Fatwa issued against Nora Fatehi over 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' song

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The track, which also features Sanjay Dutt, is part of the upcoming Kannada film 'KD: The Devil.'

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The body of an 18-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a village in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation amid suspicions of foul play.

Delhi fire: Lone survivor unaware of family's death

Delhi fire: Lone survivor unaware of family's death

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man injured in a Delhi fire is in intensive care, unaware that nine of his family members have died in the blaze. He sustained severe burns while trying to escape and is currently under observation.

Odisha Vigilance Apprehends Family Members in Rs 5.56 Crore Embezzlement Case

Odisha Vigilance Apprehends Family Members in Rs 5.56 Crore Embezzlement Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Odisha vigilance officers arrested the parents of a previously arrested banker, along with another individual, for allegedly embezzling Rs 5.56 crore in government funds in the Jajpur district. The accused are Pradip Kumar Mohanty, his wife Gitarani Mohanty, and Bishnu Prasad Dash. The funds were fraudulently diverted over six years.

Big relief for flyers, govt says no selection fees on 60% seats

Big relief for flyers, govt says no selection fees on 60% seats

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian airlines are now required to offer 60% of seats for free and ensure families sit together, as the government strengthens passenger rights and addresses concerns about high seat selection fees.

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open with shoulder injury

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open with shoulder injury

Rediff.com3 days ago

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury.

Sensex tanked 2,497 points, its biggest single-day plunge since June 2024

Sensex tanked 2,497 points, its biggest single-day plunge since June 2024

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant drop in early trade, reversing a three-day rally. The decline was triggered by a sharp increase in crude oil prices, weak global market trends, and continuous outflows of foreign funds.

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A 35-year-old convict serving a life sentence for rape died in Bhondsi Jail, Gurugram. Police suspect a drug overdose or heart attack as the cause of death, pending a post-mortem examination and magisterial inquiry.

Kolkata Police Uncovers SIM Box Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Kolkata Police Uncovers SIM Box Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kolkata Police have dismantled a cyber fraud network operating illegal 'SIM box devices' to impersonate law enforcement officials, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of crucial equipment.

Afghan cricketers visit Kabul blast victims after deadly airstrikes

Afghan cricketers visit Kabul blast victims after deadly airstrikes

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Afghanistan national cricket team players visited injured civilians in Kabul hospitals after deadly airstrikes, as calls grow for an international investigation.

Iran footballers return home after asylum U-turn by players

Iran footballers return home after asylum U-turn by players

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Members of Iran women's football team returned home after five players withdrew asylum claims in Australia, ending a tense journey amid safety concerns.

Khargone Trader Targeted in Extortion Attempt, Bishnoi Gang Link Investigated

Khargone Trader Targeted in Extortion Attempt, Bishnoi Gang Link Investigated

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A trader in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, was targeted in a firing incident at his house, followed by a Rs 10 crore extortion demand. A social media post claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, prompting a police investigation.

HDFC Bank board firefights after ex-chairman's resignation

HDFC Bank board firefights after ex-chairman's resignation

Rediff.com9 hours ago

HDFC Bank's leadership addresses the sudden resignation of its chairman, citing ethical concerns, and attempts to reassure stakeholders about the bank's governance and future stability.

Man in Thane arrested for allegedly strangling wife after frequent quarrels

Man in Thane arrested for allegedly strangling wife after frequent quarrels

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A man was arrested in Badlapur, Thane district, for allegedly strangling his wife following frequent quarrels.

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal, but Inter Miami CF were knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup by Nashville SC.

Orleans Masters: Tanvi Sharma progresses to pre-quarters; Kidambi Srikanth suffers early exit

Orleans Masters: Tanvi Sharma progresses to pre-quarters; Kidambi Srikanth suffers early exit

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kidambi Srikanth faced a first-round defeat at the Orleans Masters Super Badminton tournament, while Anmol Kharb and Tanvi Sharma advanced to the round of 16 in the women's singles event.

Nashik Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery: How the Anti Corruption Bureau Acted

Nashik Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery: How the Anti Corruption Bureau Acted

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A Zilla Parishad executive engineer and an accountant were arrested in Nashik for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe to clear contractor bills.

'Israel won't strike Iran': Trump after Tehran hits world's largest LNG plant in Qatar

'Israel won't strike Iran': Trump after Tehran hits world's largest LNG plant in Qatar

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening massive retaliation if it attacks Qatar again, following reports of an Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gas field and an attack on Qatar's LNG facilities.

Delhi Man Arrested for Stabbing After Fight Intervention

Delhi Man Arrested for Stabbing After Fight Intervention

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Jahangir Puri, Delhi, for stabbing a 32-year-old man who intervened in a fight between the accused and the victim's younger brother.

Silver sinks Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7K on global selloff

Silver sinks Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7K on global selloff

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Gold and silver prices experienced a significant drop in the national capital due to a global selloff driven by inflation concerns, central bank policies, and geopolitical tensions.

Maharashtra Woman Arrested for Growing Ganja on Farm

Maharashtra Woman Arrested for Growing Ganja on Farm

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized nearly 22 kilograms of ganja from a farm and arrested a woman, Ashabai Shingare, in connection with the illegal cultivation.

Authorities Seize Property of Notorious Drug Dealer in Samba

Authorities Seize Property of Notorious Drug Dealer in Samba

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Samba district attached a house belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Masoom Ali, under the NDPS Act. The property, valued at approximately Rs 40 lakh, was allegedly purchased with proceeds from illegal activities.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals unveil jersey for new season

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals unveil jersey for new season

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rajasthan Royals unveiled their new jersey for the IPL 2026 season at an event in Jaipur on Wednesday, marking the start of a new campaign for the inaugural champions.

Tragedy in Greater Noida: Five-Year-Old Dies After Falling into Pit

Tragedy in Greater Noida: Five-Year-Old Dies After Falling into Pit

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A five-year-old boy drowned in a water-filled pit near his home in Greater Noida. The child, Devraj, was playing near his house when the tragic incident occurred.

Delhi Auto Driver Shot in Neb Sarai; Attack Linked to Old Dispute

Delhi Auto Driver Shot in Neb Sarai; Attack Linked to Old Dispute

Rediff.com1 days ago

An auto driver in Delhi was shot and injured by two assailants on a motorcycle, with police investigating a possible connection to a prior dispute.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Jahangir Puri Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Jahangir Puri Murder Case

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting in Jahangir Puri, Delhi, linked to gang rivalry.

Bomb Threat Disrupts Gujarat Assembly Budget Session

Bomb Threat Disrupts Gujarat Assembly Budget Session

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Gujarat assembly complex received a bomb threat via email, leading to the evacuation of staff and MLAs and a search operation by local police.

Why an Andhra Pradesh Police Officer Took His Own Life

Why an Andhra Pradesh Police Officer Took His Own Life

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) from Patamata Police Station in Andhra Pradesh died by suicide, reportedly due to financial issues and family problems. The officer was also suffering from blood cancer.

Indore Authorities Crack Down on Illegal LPG Refilling Operation

Indore Authorities Crack Down on Illegal LPG Refilling Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indore authorities have filed a criminal case against the operator of an illegal LPG warehouse after discovering 66 cylinders and refilling equipment.

Man Held with 1 Lakh Cash Before West Bengal Polls

Man Held with 1 Lakh Cash Before West Bengal Polls

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man was detained in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, and over 1 lakh in cash was seized from his possession during a vehicle checking drive ahead of the assembly elections.

India to battle defending champions China in 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup

India to battle defending champions China in 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's men's and women's badminton teams face a challenging draw alongside defending champions China in the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup, to be held in Horsens, Denmark.

Delhi man killed by neighbour in garbage row

Delhi man killed by neighbour in garbage row

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A 24-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his neighbour in Delhi's Model Town area following a dispute over garbage disposal.

Maharashtra Teenager Detained in Child Sexual Abuse Case: What We Know

Maharashtra Teenager Detained in Child Sexual Abuse Case: What We Know

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 16-year-old boy has been detained in Beed, Maharashtra, for allegedly sexually abusing a six-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the boy lured the girl into his house with the offer of fruit, after which he allegedly sexually abused her. He has been booked under the POCSO Act.

Hyderabad Woman's Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by Youth

Hyderabad Woman's Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by Youth

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 19-year-old woman in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide, prompting her family to accuse a youth of harassment. Police are investigating the claims and plan to arrest the accused.

UP ATS Arrests Man in Fake Aadhaar Card Manufacturing Case

UP ATS Arrests Man in Fake Aadhaar Card Manufacturing Case

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a man in Sant Kabir Nagar for his alleged involvement in a gang manufacturing forged Aadhaar cards. The arrest is linked to a larger investigation into a fake Aadhaar card racket uncovered in Lucknow.

Hyderabad Man Dismembers Cousin in Property Row Killing

Hyderabad Man Dismembers Cousin in Property Row Killing

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly murdering his cousin over a property dispute, dismembering her body, and disposing of the parts in a lake.

Pakistan hits back at India over comments on Afghan military action

Pakistan hits back at India over comments on Afghan military action

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan has rejected India's criticism of its military campaign in Afghanistan, calling India's statement 'baseless' and 'misleading'.

Newly Married Couple Nabbed with Heroin in Himachal Hotel Raid

Newly Married Couple Nabbed with Heroin in Himachal Hotel Raid

Rediff.com1 days ago

A newly married couple was arrested in Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, for possession of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) and cash, following a police raid on a hotel based on a tip-off about drug trafficking.