News for 'Wednesdays'

Trump to meet Xi Jinping on Wednesday to discuss Iran conflict, trade issues

Trump to meet Xi Jinping on Wednesday to discuss Iran conflict, trade issues

Rediff.com3 hours ago

US President Donald Trump is set to visit China for talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, global issues, and the Gulf war. The visit aims to address trade frictions and other key issues, with high expectations for progress.

BJP's Samrat Choudhary to take oath as Bihar CM on Wednesday

BJP's Samrat Choudhary to take oath as Bihar CM on Wednesday

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Newly-elected leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party in Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, met Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday and staked a claim to form the government in the state.

Opposition to meet on Wednesday over women's quota bill strategy

Opposition to meet on Wednesday over women's quota bill strategy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

With the three-day special sitting of Parliament on the constitution amendment bill related to the implementation of 33 percent reservation for women from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls set to begin on Thursday, a meeting of opposition parties is slated to be held on Wednesday at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Why An MP Was Booked For Calling Modi 'Anti-National'

Why An MP Was Booked For Calling Modi 'Anti-National'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Samajwadi Party MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi has been booked in Mahoba for allegedly assaulting a public official and promoting hate speech after referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'anti-national'. The BJP is staging protests across Uttar Pradesh in response to the remarks.

Youth Stabbed By Co-Worker After Dispute In Delhi

Youth Stabbed By Co-Worker After Dispute In Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 22-year-old youth was stabbed allegedly by his co-worker following a dispute in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar area, police said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday evening near a paint factory in Pratap Nagar. The reasons behind the attack are yet to be ascertained, they said.

Suvendu aide murder: Driver still critical after multiple surgeries

Suvendu aide murder: Driver still critical after multiple surgeries

Rediff.com5 days ago

The driver of the car targeted in the attack that killed a BJP leader's aide is in critical condition in a Kolkata hospital, having sustained bullet injuries and undergone multiple surgeries.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty50 in red amid volatile trade

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty50 in red amid volatile trade

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced volatile trade, declining in early deals before fluctuating, as investors reacted to unabated foreign fund outflows and rising geopolitical uncertainties, particularly in West Asia.

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.com8 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.

Kerala CM Impasse: Congress Leaders Summoned To Delhi

Kerala CM Impasse: Congress Leaders Summoned To Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Amidst ongoing uncertainty regarding the selection of the next Kerala chief minister, the Congress high command has summoned key party leaders to New Delhi for discussions.

Two Die In Road Accidents In Maharashtra's Beed

Two Die In Road Accidents In Maharashtra's Beed

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two individuals lost their lives and two others were injured in separate road accidents in the Beed district of Maharashtra, according to police reports.

Jharkhand Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth Lakhs, Several Arrested

Jharkhand Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth Lakhs, Several Arrested

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jharkhand police have arrested multiple individuals and seized significant quantities of brown sugar in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharsawan and Chatra districts.

Police probe heading in right direction: Suvendu on aide's murder

Police probe heading in right direction: Suvendu on aide's murder

Rediff.com5 days ago

Suvendu Adhikari voices confidence in the police investigation into the murder of his executive assistant Chandranath Rath, assuring progress in the case.

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Rediff.com5 days ago

A wanted criminal, Sunil alias Shetty alias Deva, was arrested in Delhi's Pul Prahladpur area after a brief exchange of fire with police. He was wanted in connection with a robbery and attempted culpable homicide case.

'Team Man' Connolly is adapting well in India

'Team Man' Connolly is adapting well in India

Rediff.com5 days ago

In only his 10th IPL match, Australian Cooper Connolly hit his maiden T20 century at Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Massive Charas Seizure In Kutch, Dwarka Districts

Massive Charas Seizure In Kutch, Dwarka Districts

Rediff.com5 days ago

A large number of charas packets, estimated to be worth crores of rupees, have been recovered in Gujarat's Kutch and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, according to police reports.

Pune Man Arrested For Daughter's Murder After Son Found Alive

Pune Man Arrested For Daughter's Murder After Son Found Alive

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man in Pune has been arrested for allegedly strangling his three-year-old daughter and abandoning her body in a forested area. The incident came to light after his son was found alive by passersby.

Indian Equities Close Lower as Geopolitical Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh

Indian Equities Close Lower as Geopolitical Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended lower in choppy trade, with the Sensex declining 114 points, as investors reacted to unabated foreign fund outflows and rising geopolitical uncertainties.

Man Held For Keeping Daughter's Body For Months

Man Held For Keeping Daughter's Body For Months

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 72-year-old man in Meerut has been arrested for allegedly keeping his deceased daughter's body inside their house for nearly four months.

How India's New AI Weather Forecasts Will Help Farmers

How India's New AI Weather Forecasts Will Help Farmers

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched two advanced weather forecast products developed under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), aimed at delivering hyper-local, impact-based and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven weather services across India.

Police Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

Police Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Kolkata are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Multiple special investigation teams have been formed, and CCTV footage is being examined to trace those involved. The probe includes the possibility of contract killers being hired for the crime.

Four Booked For Abduction And Assault In Pratapgarh

Four Booked For Abduction And Assault In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com6 days ago

Four people have been booked in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly abducting and assaulting a man, tying him to a tree, and beating him. The incident, captured in a viral video, occurred under the Kunda police station limits, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from political figures.

Suvendu aide's family to decide on last rites after autopsy

Suvendu aide's family to decide on last rites after autopsy

Rediff.com5 days ago

Senior BJP leaders visited the residence of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district. The family will decide on the last rites after the post-mortem examination. BJP workers demanded the arrest of those involved in the killing.

Ranchi Couple Arrested For Murdering Man Over Illicit Affair

Ranchi Couple Arrested For Murdering Man Over Illicit Affair

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Ranchi have arrested a couple and an accomplice for allegedly murdering a man due to an illicit affair gone sour. The victim, Kamlesh Singh, was allegedly killed by Shivnath Kumar Singh and his wife Angita Devi after Angita claimed the victim had tried to molest her. The trio attempted to make the murder look like a road accident.

Punjab Opposition Demands Clarity On Blast Investigation

Punjab Opposition Demands Clarity On Blast Investigation

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab's Leader of Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, has criticised the government's conflicting statements regarding recent blasts, calling for transparency and accountability instead of political theatrics.

Noida Man Killed By Neighbour Over Waste Burning Row

Noida Man Killed By Neighbour Over Waste Burning Row

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 25-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour in Greater Noida's Sakipur village following a dispute over burning of drain waste. The main accused was arrested after an encounter with police.

Three Arrested For Robbery Using Chokehold Technique In Delhi

Three Arrested For Robbery Using Chokehold Technique In Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three alleged robbers who used chokehold techniques to overpower victims before robbing them at knifepoint. The arrests followed an incident on April 30 near Pul Paharganj.

Faridabad Interior Decorator Found Dead After Altercation

Faridabad Interior Decorator Found Dead After Altercation

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 26-year-old interior decorator was found dead in a Faridabad guest house after an argument with his girlfriend. The family alleges foul play and suspects murder.

Gurugram: Four Arrested In Kidnapping Case Linked To Grindr App

Gurugram: Four Arrested In Kidnapping Case Linked To Grindr App

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gurugram police have arrested four individuals for allegedly kidnapping, assaulting, and forcibly transferring money from a 22-year-old man after contacting him through the Grindr app.

Boxing Selection Camp To Resume With Revised System

Boxing Selection Camp To Resume With Revised System

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume with a revised, trial-based system after the Sports Authority of India (SAI) directed the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to ensure a fair and transparent assessment process.

Vijay visits Lok Bhavan again, no word on govt formation

Vijay visits Lok Bhavan again, no word on govt formation

Rediff.com5 days ago

TVK chief Vijay has arrived at the Lok Bhavan to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, a day after he staked claim to form the government with the support of the Congress party.

Butter-fingered Punjab Kings surrender top spot after costly dropped catches

Butter-fingered Punjab Kings surrender top spot after costly dropped catches

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab Kings paid the price for sloppy fielding and dropped catches in a defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Irfan Pathan criticising their costly errors in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya Likely To Lead Mumbai Indians Against RCB

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya Likely To Lead Mumbai Indians Against RCB

Rediff.com6 days ago

Hardik Pandya, who missed the previous match due to back spasms, is expected to be fit and lead the Mumbai Indians in their upcoming crucial IPL game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur.

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

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

Rediff.com9 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.

PSG edge past Bayern to reach Champions League final

PSG edge past Bayern to reach Champions League final

Rediff.com5 days ago

Paris St Germain drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich, securing a 6-5 aggregate victory and a place in the Champions League final against Arsenal.

BJP attacks TMC over 'mafia culture' after killing of Suvendu aide

BJP attacks TMC over 'mafia culture' after killing of Suvendu aide

Rediff.com5 days ago

The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of fostering a 'mafia culture' and 'maha jungle raj' in West Bengal following the killing of an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The party alleges the incident reflects institutionalised post-poll violence in the state and demands a CBI probe.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy Area

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy Area

Rediff.com4 days ago

An 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Bhalswa Dairy, Delhi. Police are investigating and have recovered evidence from the scene.

Bengaluru Airport: Passengers Arrested With Ganja Worth Crores

Bengaluru Airport: Passengers Arrested With Ganja Worth Crores

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three passengers arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport were arrested for possessing hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 4.53 crore. The arrests were made under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.

IPL 2026: How Sunrisers Hyderabad Outsmarted Punjab Kings' Batters

IPL 2026: How Sunrisers Hyderabad Outsmarted Punjab Kings' Batters

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach James Franklin discusses the team's strategy to counter aggressive batting in the IPL, highlighting Pat Cummins' plan against Priyansh Arya. He also praises the contributions of other bowlers and all-rounders.

RPF Seizes Ganja Worth Rs 6.5 Lakh At Ranchi Railway Station

RPF Seizes Ganja Worth Rs 6.5 Lakh At Ranchi Railway Station

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized 13 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 6.50 lakh, from the Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express at Ranchi station.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 days ago

A joint operation by Sahibganj police and Bihar STF led to the discovery of an illegal mini-arms factory in Jharkhand, resulting in the arrest of the main accused and seizure of weapons and equipment.