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Pakistan intensifies efforts for US-Iran talks after ceasefire extension

Pakistan intensifies efforts for US-Iran talks after ceasefire extension

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Pakistan has intensified its efforts to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table to end the war in West Asia, following President Trump's extension of the ceasefire. Pakistani officials have engaged with Iranian, Turkish, and British counterparts to promote dialogue and diplomacy for a peaceful resolution.

Accused Rapist Dies by Suicide in Madhya Pradesh Police Station

Accused Rapist Dies by Suicide in Madhya Pradesh Police Station

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old man, arrested for allegedly raping his minor daughter, was found dead in a police station lock-up in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. An investigation has been ordered into the circumstances surrounding his death.

How Sachin Tendulkar Is Inspiring Youth In Bastar

How Sachin Tendulkar Is Inspiring Youth In Bastar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's visit to the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh is hailed as a source of inspiration for youth, promoting sports and instilling confidence in the once Maoist-affected area.

Haryana Orders Vigilance Probe Into Vehicle Registration Irregularities

Haryana Orders Vigilance Probe Into Vehicle Registration Irregularities

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij has ordered a state-wide investigation into alleged irregularities in vehicle registrations across multiple Sub-Divisional offices and Regional Transport Offices. The probe, led by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, follows reports of fraudulent registrations in Ambala. Vij has also addressed issues such as uncovered construction vehicles and violations of the Stage Carriage Scheme.

Jharkhand HC Reserves Order In Judge Anand Murder Appeal

Jharkhand HC Reserves Order In Judge Anand Murder Appeal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has reserved its order in the criminal appeal filed by Rahul Verma and Lakhan Verma, who were convicted for the murder of Dhanbad Judge Uttam Anand. The incident occurred on July 28, 2021, when an autorickshaw hit Anand during his morning walk.

Harmanpreet on defeat: 'Better now than World Cup time'

Harmanpreet on defeat: 'Better now than World Cup time'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the team's performance against South Africa has come at the right time, allowing them to address shortcomings before the T20 World Cup.

Goa Police Issue Lookout Notice For Speaker Over Saint Remarks

Goa Police Issue Lookout Notice For Speaker Over Saint Remarks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Goa Police have issued a Look Out Circular against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar for alleged objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier and arrested his brother in Uttarakhand. The arrest follows widespread condemnation and protests over Khattar's remarks at an event in Goa.

IPL 2026: 7 Games, 5 Losses: What's Wrong With LSG?

IPL 2026: 7 Games, 5 Losses: What's Wrong With LSG?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, LSG went down by 40 runs to Rajasthan Royals, marking their seventh consecutive loss at home and fourth straight defeat overall.

Body Of Woman Found Stuffed In Sack In Jharkhand River

Body Of Woman Found Stuffed In Sack In Jharkhand River

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The body of a 25-year-old woman was found in a plastic sack floating in the Jamuniya river in Jharkhand's Bokaro district. Police are investigating the case as a murder.

Goa Police To Issue Lookout Notice For Activist

Goa Police To Issue Lookout Notice For Activist

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Goa Police are planning to issue a Look Out Circular (LOC) against right-wing activist Gautam Khattar, who has been untraceable since an FIR was registered against him over remarks on St Francis Xavier.

Tawhid Hridoy steers Bangladesh past New Zealand in first T20I

Tawhid Hridoy steers Bangladesh past New Zealand in first T20I

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Tawhid Hridoy's unbeaten half-century propelled Bangladesh to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening match of their T20 international series.

Why London Synagogue Stabbing Is Being Treated As Terror

Why London Synagogue Stabbing Is Being Treated As Terror

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A stabbing incident near a synagogue in north-west London, which left two Jewish men injured, has been declared a terrorist incident by UK counter-terror police. A 45-year-old man is in custody as authorities investigate whether the Jewish community was deliberately targeted.

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant's Jaw-Dropping Catch Sends Jaiswal Packing

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant's Jaw-Dropping Catch Sends Jaiswal Packing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Rishabh Pant showcased his exceptional wicketkeeping skills with a stunning catch to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal in Lucknow, leaving fans and teammates in awe.

Man Held In UP With Poppy Husk Worth 1.5 Crore

Man Held In UP With Poppy Husk Worth 1.5 Crore

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, arrested a man and seized over 10 quintals of poppy husk, estimated to be worth around 1.5 crore.

Punjab blasts: Rlys to step up freight corridor security, to deploy drones

Punjab blasts: Rlys to step up freight corridor security, to deploy drones

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Following two blasts targeting the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Punjab, the Railways Ministry is intensifying security measures, including increased patrolling, expanded surveillance, and drone deployment, to safeguard railway infrastructure and prevent further disruptions.

Real Madrid Star Bellingham Buys Stake In Birmingham Phoenix T20 Team

Real Madrid Star Bellingham Buys Stake In Birmingham Phoenix T20 Team

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

England footballer Jude Bellingham has acquired a minority stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, with a focus on community engagement.

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.

IPL 2026: Nandre Burger punished for on-field incident

IPL 2026: Nandre Burger punished for on-field incident

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals bowler Nandre Burger has been fined 10 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching the IPL code of conduct during a match against Lucknow Super Giants.

'Get out of here': Woman's outburst at Maha minister leaves BJP red-faced

'Get out of here': Woman's outburst at Maha minister leaves BJP red-faced

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

An irate woman confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP demonstration in Mumbai, blaming him for the traffic chaos caused by the protest over the women's reservation bill. The incident, captured on video, has sparked criticism of the BJP's protest tactics.

EPL: Manchester City steal top spot, Burnley relegated

EPL: Manchester City steal top spot, Burnley relegated

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Manchester City climbed to the top of the Premier League after defeating Burnley 1-0, while Burnley's defeat confirmed their relegation.

Four Indian Boxers Promoted To TOPS Core Group

Four Indian Boxers Promoted To TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Four Indian boxers have been promoted to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group following their impressive performances at the 2026 Asian Boxing Elite Championships, while three others have been inducted into the Development group.

Exit polls: Edge for BJP in WB, Assam; DMK in TN; UDF in Keralam

Exit polls: Edge for BJP in WB, Assam; DMK in TN; UDF in Keralam

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Exit polls predict a BJP victory in Assam and an edge in West Bengal, a DMK government in Tamil Nadu, and a Congress-led UDF comeback in Kerala.

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary gets 2 JD-U deputy CMs

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary gets 2 JD-U deputy CMs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary have been appointed as deputy chief ministers in Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who also retains control of key portfolios.

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Hydroponic Ganja Worth Crores

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Hydroponic Ganja Worth Crores

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport with hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 3.89 crore.

Power shift in Andhra: CM Naidu hands key TDP role to son Nara Lokesh

Power shift in Andhra: CM Naidu hands key TDP role to son Nara Lokesh

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Chandrababu Naidu has reorganised the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), appointing his son Nara Lokesh as working president and emphasising a blend of experienced and new leaders to strengthen the party.

Geopolitical Risks Could Push Jio Platforms IPO to H2 FY27

Geopolitical Risks Could Push Jio Platforms IPO to H2 FY27

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Reliance Industries' digital arm, Jio Platforms, may see its initial public offering (IPO) delayed to the second half of fiscal 2027, according to CreditSights. The delay is primarily attributed to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which could impact market conditions and investor sentiment.

St Francis Xavier remarks: Goa police to issue LOC against Khattar

St Francis Xavier remarks: Goa police to issue LOC against Khattar

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Goa Police are initiating a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Gautam Khattar after alleged objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier. Khattar is accused of hurting religious sentiments and creating communal discord. The move aims to prevent him from fleeing the country as police search for him.

Ahmedabad Man Arrested Over Instagram Post Murder

Ahmedabad Man Arrested Over Instagram Post Murder

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A young man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old and injuring another person following a dispute over an old Instagram post.

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians turn their fortunes against Sunrisers Hyderabad?

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians turn their fortunes against Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians will be looking to turn their fortunes around against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL clash. MI's campaign is at stake after a string of defeats, while SRH are in good form and aiming to continue their winning momentum.

Accountant Injured In Shooting At Uttar Pradesh Cement Plant

Accountant Injured In Shooting At Uttar Pradesh Cement Plant

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

An accountant at a private cement plant in Uttar Pradesh was shot and injured by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating the attempted murder and the motive remains unknown.

Ahmedabad Men Arrested Over Deadly Instagram Dispute

Ahmedabad Men Arrested Over Deadly Instagram Dispute

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Three men have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old over a dispute stemming from an old Instagram post.

Activist Arrested For Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Activist Arrested For Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar, wanted by Goa police for alleged offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier, has been arrested in Himachal Pradesh. The arrest follows a non-bailable warrant and a search operation after Khattar's speech sparked controversy.

Traffic Chaos: Woman's Fury Shakes Up BJP Rally

Traffic Chaos: Woman's Fury Shakes Up BJP Rally

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A viral video of a woman confronting a Maharashtra minister over traffic jams caused by a BJP rally has sparked a backlash, forcing the ruling party to defend its actions and prompting apologies for the inconvenience caused to commuters.

Why BJP Calls Mamata Banerjee A 'Symbol Of Anarchy'

Why BJP Calls Mamata Banerjee A 'Symbol Of Anarchy'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The BJP has criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling her a 'symbol of anarchy' after the Supreme Court questioned her actions during an ED search. The party claims her 'jungle raj' will end with the TMC's defeat in the upcoming assembly polls.

Rampaging Dog Bites Nearly 40 In Madhya Pradesh

Rampaging Dog Bites Nearly 40 In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A dog bit nearly 40 people in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, all of whom are receiving treatment at the Satna District Hospital. The injured are being administered anti-rabies vaccinations.

Indian Air Force Shows Operational Versatility On Expressway

Indian Air Force Shows Operational Versatility On Expressway

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Indian Air Force demonstrated its operational versatility by landing various military aircraft on an emergency airstrip on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.

Gangster Nabbed After Brief Encounter With Chandigarh Police

Gangster Nabbed After Brief Encounter With Chandigarh Police

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A gangster, identified as Mukesh alias Golu Gohana, was arrested in Chandigarh after a brief exchange of fire with the police. He sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and is currently hospitalised.

Retired Teacher And Wife Allegedly End Lives In Assam

Retired Teacher And Wife Allegedly End Lives In Assam

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A retired teacher and his wife allegedly died by suicide in Kalaigaon, Assam, due to financial hardships and prolonged illness, according to a note they left behind.

India men cruise to Thomas Cup quarters, women struggle in Uber Cup

India men cruise to Thomas Cup quarters, women struggle in Uber Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India's men's team secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Australia to reach the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, while the women's team faces a tough road in the Uber Cup after PV Sindhu's defeat against Wang Zhiyi.

Live Bullets Discovered At Kerala Railway Hospital

Live Bullets Discovered At Kerala Railway Hospital

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Seven live bullets were recovered from a bathroom of a railway hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. Police have taken the bullets into custody and launched an investigation to determine their origin, with preliminary assessments suggesting they may have been used by the Railway Protection Force.