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Gulf War: Big Lessons For Investors

Gulf War: Big Lessons For Investors

Rediff.com2 days ago

History is rarely decided by who has the biggest weapons, but by who has the better process. The same rule applies to investing, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Meerut Hotel Owner Arrested In Trafficking Case

Meerut Hotel Owner Arrested In Trafficking Case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Meerut Police arrested a hotel owner in connection with a human trafficking case involving minor girls being forced into prostitution at Hotel Crown.

ED Arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In Money Laundering Case

ED Arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged fake GST purchases and round-tripping of funds. Raids were conducted at multiple locations, and Arora was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This follows previous actions against Arora and other politically connected individuals in Punjab.

Over 3,000 Kg Poppy Husk Seized In Madhya Pradesh

Over 3,000 Kg Poppy Husk Seized In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Central Narcotics Bureau (CBN) in Madhya Pradesh seized over 3,000 kilograms of poppy husk from a truck in Ratlam district, where it was being smuggled under a cover of potato chips.

Weight Loss Drugs May Alter Your Brain

Weight Loss Drugs May Alter Your Brain

Rediff.com1 days ago

A new study suggests that newer oral weight loss drugs may do more than suppress appetite, potentially altering brain circuits that control motivation and reward, impacting how one experiences pleasure.

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 33-year-old married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside her home in a village in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained her husband for interrogation following a complaint by the deceased's family.

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is shifting its focus to emerging financial crimes such as cryptocurrency fraud, terror financing, cyber-enabled crimes, and narcotics trafficking, according to Director Rahul Navin. The agency reported a high conviction rate and significant asset restitution to victims of financial fraud.

Anil Deshmukh Demands Death Penalty In Pune Sexual Assault Case

Anil Deshmukh Demands Death Penalty In Pune Sexual Assault Case

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh demands the death penalty for the accused in the sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district. He also criticises the state and central governments for delays in implementing the Shakti Act to curb sexual crimes.

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Rediff.com4 days ago

Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Gang Sharpshooter Zubair Killed In UP Encounter

Gang Sharpshooter Zubair Killed In UP Encounter

Rediff.com4 hours ago

An alleged sharpshooter of the Munir gang, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest in a murder case, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh STF in Meerut on Tuesday.

Bengaluru Police Arrest Five For Selling Banned Hydro Ganja

Bengaluru Police Arrest Five For Selling Banned Hydro Ganja

Rediff.com21 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.

Dog Trainer Jailed For Harassing Teen Online

Dog Trainer Jailed For Harassing Teen Online

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison by a special POCSO court in Thane for sexually harassing and threatening a teenage girl after befriending her on social media while posing as a female.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data for 2024. The city recorded 2,306 cases, with a crime rate of 42 per one lakh minors. Theft is the most common crime committed by juveniles.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data. The report highlights the types of crimes committed and the socio-economic background of the juveniles involved.

Sujit Bose Arrested In Bengal Recruitment Scam Case

Sujit Bose Arrested In Bengal Recruitment Scam Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate arrested former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged municipality recruitment scam.

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal After Brief Encounter

Rediff.com6 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.

Husband Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Husband Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his wife over dowry demands and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.

Sanjeev Arora Challenges Arrest By ED In Money Laundering Case

Sanjeev Arora Challenges Arrest By ED In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has challenged his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), claiming it is illegal and unconstitutional. The Punjab and Haryana High Court heard arguments and adjourned the matter to May 14. Arora was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 100-crore GST fraud-linked money laundering case.

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi court has ordered the confiscation of several properties belonging to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, following his declaration as a fugitive in a money laundering case.

Conrad Sangma Calls For Action After Northeast Woman Assaulted In Delhi

Conrad Sangma Calls For Action After Northeast Woman Assaulted In Delhi

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has expressed his concern over the alleged assault of a woman from the Northeast in Delhi and called for stringent legal action against the accused.

Youth Held In Indore For Murder Over Gaming Loan Dispute

Youth Held In Indore For Murder Over Gaming Loan Dispute

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 19-year-old has been arrested in Indore for allegedly murdering a man over a financial dispute related to online gaming.

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Madame Azurie was a highly popular dancer in early Indian cinema, starring in over 700 movies.

Accused Acquitted In 2022 Robbery Case: Here's Why

Accused Acquitted In 2022 Robbery Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special court in Thane acquitted a 43-year-old man in a 2022 robbery case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the accused's identity beyond reasonable doubt. The man was also booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA).

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A history-sheeter with 15 cases against him has been detained under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act for one year in Latur.

Woman Maoist carrying Rs 15 lakh bounty held in Kolkata, another surrenders

Woman Maoist carrying Rs 15 lakh bounty held in Kolkata, another surrenders

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A woman Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 15 lakh was arrested in Kolkata, while another red rebel surrendered before the police, a senior officer said.

How Delhi Police Apprehended Long-Absconding Offenders

How Delhi Police Apprehended Long-Absconding Offenders

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three long-absconding proclaimed offenders, including two wanted under the POCSO Act and one in an attempted murder case, following a multi-state operation across Bihar and Jharkhand.

AITA Promises New Era Of Transparency After Court Order

AITA Promises New Era Of Transparency After Court Order

Rediff.com6 days ago

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has announced its commitment to transparency and inclusiveness following a Delhi High Court decision regarding its 2024 elections. The AITA plans to implement constitutional amendments and ensure player representation in its governance.

Police Investigate Child Marriage, Sexual Exploitation In Hamirpur

Police Investigate Child Marriage, Sexual Exploitation In Hamirpur

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Police in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, are investigating a case of alleged child marriage and sexual exploitation after hospital staff raised concerns during a medical examination of two girls.

Two Arrested With Ivory Worth 1.5 Cr In Uttarakhand

Two Arrested With Ivory Worth 1.5 Cr In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force and the Forest Department have arrested two suspected wildlife smugglers with ivory worth Rs 1.5 crore in Udham Singh Nagar district.

Nida Khan, key accused in TCS harassment case, arrested in Maha

Nida Khan, key accused in TCS harassment case, arrested in Maha

Rediff.com5 days ago

Nida Khan, an accused in the Nashik TCS sexual harassment and religious coercion case, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. She is accused of targeting employees in a WhatsApp group, pressuring them to pray and eat non-vegetarian food, and advising women employees to adhere to Islamic traditions.

Man Murders Family In Jamshedpur Over Dispute

Man Murders Family In Jamshedpur Over Dispute

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, allegedly murdered his wife, pregnant daughter, and son with an axe following a family dispute.

Haryana Human Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Haryana Human Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has initiated suo motu proceedings after reports of alarming conditions in government primary schools in the Nuh district. The commission has sought detailed reports from authorities, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignity.

Delhi School Could Be Taken Over After Assault Claim

Delhi School Could Be Taken Over After Assault Claim

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Delhi government is considering taking over the management of a private school in Janakpuri following allegations of a sexual assault on a three-year-old girl. The Directorate of Education issued a show-cause notice to the school, citing serious lapses in child safety and compliance with norms, which remains unanswered.

Four Arrested At Bengaluru Airport With Ganja Worth Crores

Four Arrested At Bengaluru Airport With Ganja Worth Crores

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Four passengers arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport were arrested for smuggling hydroponic ganja worth over Rs 21.5 crore.

Bollywood's Love Affair With Adultery

Bollywood's Love Affair With Adultery

Rediff.com1 days ago

Explore Bollywood's enduring fascination with infidelity as new films like Pati Patni Aur Woh Do and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai continue a cinematic tradition of depicting adultery through various classic tropes and evolving narratives.

Bengal Minister Promises Action Against Food Department Corruption

Bengal Minister Promises Action Against Food Department Corruption

Rediff.com16 hours ago

West Bengal Food and Supplies Minister Ashok Kirtania has warned of strict action against corruption in the department, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan 'Na khaunga, na khane dunga'. He promised to act against those involved in irregularities during the previous regime, particularly concerning the public distribution system and ration distribution.

Punjab Government Reallocates Portfolios After Minister's Arrest

Punjab Government Reallocates Portfolios After Minister's Arrest

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Punjab government has redistributed portfolios held by arrested minister Sanjeev Arora among other cabinet members, including Aman Arora, Harjot Singh Bains, and Tarunpreet Singh Sond.

Rajasthan Police Constable Dismissed For Drug Trafficking

Rajasthan Police Constable Dismissed For Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A Rajasthan Police constable has been dismissed from service after being found involved in drug trafficking. The constable, Vinod Singh, was arrested for allegedly transporting 244 grams of smack and was booked under the NDPS Act.

Ahmedabad Man Held For Bomb Threat Emails To Airport, Schools

Ahmedabad Man Held For Bomb Threat Emails To Airport, Schools

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ahmedabad police have arrested a man for allegedly sending bomb threat emails to GUJSAIL at Ahmedabad Airport and schools in March. The accused, Bhavesh Patel, was traced through an account allegedly operated by him.

Ex-IDFC Bank Staff Held In Rs 590 Crore Money Laundering Case

Ex-IDFC Bank Staff Held In Rs 590 Crore Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two former IDFC First Bank employees in connection with a money laundering case involving the alleged embezzlement of Rs 590 crore in Haryana government funds.