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Couple's Death in Indore Raises Suicide and Financial Hardship Questions

Couple's Death in Indore Raises Suicide and Financial Hardship Questions

Rediff.com18 minutes ago

A couple in Indore was found dead in their home, with police investigating the possibility of a murder-suicide linked to financial difficulties.

India joins US-led strategic alliance Pax Silica

India joins US-led strategic alliance Pax Silica

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India has joined the US-led 'Pax Silica' alliance, aimed at building a resilient supply chain for critical minerals and artificial intelligence, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and fostering economic security.

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Women Brawl Over Toilet Keys Near Badlapur Station

Rediff.com2 days ago

A dispute over toilet keys escalated into a physical altercation between two groups of women near Badlapur railway station in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the incident after a video went viral.

Maharashtra Government to Form Panel to Curb Social Media Defamation

Maharashtra Government to Form Panel to Curb Social Media Defamation

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Maharashtra government is forming a committee headed by the Director General of Police to address the issue of defamation through social media platforms. The committee will study the issue and suggest measures to take action against those who defame individuals through social media.

Five Arrested in Cachar District as Assam Police Intercept 3.25 Crore Worth of Heroin

Five Arrested in Cachar District as Assam Police Intercept 3.25 Crore Worth of Heroin

Rediff.com2 days ago

Assam Police in Cachar district seized heroin worth 3.25 crore and arrested five individuals involved in drug trafficking, reaffirming the state's commitment to combating drug abuse.

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin in Namsai District

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin in Namsai District

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Police in Arunachal Pradesh seized 26 grams of heroin, valued at approximately 1.37 lakh, during a raid in Namsai district. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.

Security Forces Investigate Suspected Pakistani Drone Activity in Samba

Security Forces Investigate Suspected Pakistani Drone Activity in Samba

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have launched a search operation following reports of suspected Pakistani drone activity near the International Border in the Samba district.

Kerala Minister's Wife Withdraws Complaint Following Apology

Kerala Minister's Wife Withdraws Complaint Following Apology

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The wife of Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar has dropped her complaint against him after he admitted his mistake and apologised. She stated she did not intend to tarnish his or the government's image and that the matter would be resolved.

Thane Man Faces Charges for Alleged Molestation of Teen Girl

Thane Man Faces Charges for Alleged Molestation of Teen Girl

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Police in Thane have registered a case against a man accused of molesting a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl in the Bhiwandi area. The incident allegedly occurred in December, and the case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.

School Faces Protest After Teacher Allegedly Tonsures Student Over Hair Length

School Faces Protest After Teacher Allegedly Tonsures Student Over Hair Length

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A private school in Hyderabad faces protests after a teacher allegedly forcibly tonsured a student for having long hair, which the family says was part of a religious vow.

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Rediff.com3 days ago

Three individuals have been arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting an objectionable video on Instagram, sparking police action and legal proceedings.

Meghalaya Accident: Scooter Riders Die After Bus Collision

Meghalaya Accident: Scooter Riders Die After Bus Collision

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two people died in Meghalaya's Ri Bhoi district after their scooter was allegedly hit by a bus while attempting to overtake it.

Speeding Car Injures Wedding Revellers in Jaipur

Speeding Car Injures Wedding Revellers in Jaipur

Rediff.com1 days ago

A speeding car rammed into a wedding procession in Jaipur, India, injuring approximately a dozen people. The driver reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle.

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district arrested two individuals and seized heroin valued at Rs 2.74 lakh. The arrests followed a vehicle interception based on intelligence, leading to the discovery of the drugs hidden in the vehicle.

Gautam Adani Meets BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Gautam Adani Meets BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, on Sunday, meet Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey in Deoghar, Jharkhand, and also offered prayers at the Baba Baidyanath Dham temple in Deoghar.

India U-20 women's team hammer Alvsjo AIK in friendly

India U-20 women's team hammer Alvsjo AIK in friendly

Rediff.com4 days ago

The India U20 women's football team secured a 5-2 victory against Swedish club Alvsjo AIK in a friendly match held in Sweden, with Lhingdeikim scoring a hat-trick.

Punjab Budget Prioritises Security and Surveillance

Punjab Budget Prioritises Security and Surveillance

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Punjab government has allocated Rs 11,577 crore to home affairs, justice, and jails in the 2026-27 budget, focusing on strengthening institutional capacity, technology-driven surveillance, and prison security.

Wild Elephant Attack Claims Woman's Life in Karnataka Village

Wild Elephant Attack Claims Woman's Life in Karnataka Village

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A 55-year-old woman was killed in Kodagu district, Karnataka, after being attacked by a wild elephant while walking to work. Forest officials are working to capture the elephant amid rising concerns over human-wildlife conflict in the region.

Digital Architecture Key to Climate Transformation

Digital Architecture Key to Climate Transformation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Experts at the Mosambi Climate Conference (MC2) emphasized the importance of incorporating digital architecture into the energy ecosystem for achieving significant climate transformation.

National Commission for Women Assesses Rajasthan's Efforts to Protect Women

National Commission for Women Assesses Rajasthan's Efforts to Protect Women

Rediff.com23 hours ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, conducted a review meeting with Rajasthan Police officials to assess the state's efforts in ensuring women's safety and addressing crimes against women.

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson cruise into next round at Indian Wells

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson cruise into next round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com1 days ago

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson secured a comfortable victory in the first round of the Indian Wells Masters, defeating David Pel and Fabrice Martin in straight sets.

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty50 React to Global Cues and Trump Tariff Concerns

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty50 React to Global Cues and Trump Tariff Concerns

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility as global market trends and fresh tariff concerns linked to Donald Trump impacted investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for Feb 24, 2026.

Kerala Government Plans Official Reception for T20 World Cup Hero Sanju Samson

Kerala Government Plans Official Reception for T20 World Cup Hero Sanju Samson

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Kerala government will host an official reception for cricketer Sanju Samson to celebrate his pivotal role in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup victory.

Thane Temple Robbed: Thieves Steal Donation Box with 10,000

Thane Temple Robbed: Thieves Steal Donation Box with 10,000

Rediff.com1 days ago

Unidentified individuals broke into a temple in Thane, Maharashtra, stealing a donation box containing approximately 10,000. Police are investigating the theft, reviewing CCTV footage and have registered a case against the unknown perpetrators.

Major Fire Erupts at Gurugram Scrap Yard, Firefighters Respond

Major Fire Erupts at Gurugram Scrap Yard, Firefighters Respond

Rediff.com1 days ago

A significant fire erupted in an open scrap yard in Kankrola village, Gurugram, prompting a rapid response from fire services. Multiple fire engines are battling the blaze to bring it under control.

Clash over vegetable stall in Uttar Pradesh leaves one dead

Clash over vegetable stall in Uttar Pradesh leaves one dead

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man was killed and his brother seriously injured in a clash between two groups over setting up a vegetable stall in Reoti town, Uttar Pradesh.

Sensex Plunges 1069 Points on IT Selloff, Global Trade Worries

Sensex Plunges 1069 Points on IT Selloff, Global Trade Worries

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant decline, primarily driven by a selloff in IT stocks due to concerns about AI disruption and renewed worries over global trade.

Shopkeeper Attacked in Bhiwandi for Refusing Holi Party

Shopkeeper Attacked in Bhiwandi for Refusing Holi Party

Rediff.com4 days ago

Four individuals have been booked for allegedly assaulting a shopkeeper in Bhiwandi, Thane district, after he declined to attend a Holi party with them.

'Stay tuned' for Modi-Trump meet: US envoy

'Stay tuned' for Modi-Trump meet: US envoy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The US President had hosted Modi for an official working visit in Washington, DC, on February 13 last year.

Woman Found Murdered in Sikar, Rajasthan

Woman Found Murdered in Sikar, Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 days ago

A woman was found murdered near a railway underpass in Rajasthan's Sikar district, with police suspecting her husband is responsible.

Union Minister Accuses West Bengal Government of Farmer Injustice

Union Minister Accuses West Bengal Government of Farmer Injustice

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal for allegedly failing to implement central agriculture schemes, claiming injustice to farmers.

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Delhi Collection Agent Robbed at Gunpoint: Police Launch Manhunt

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 27-year-old collection agent was robbed of cash by four men on motorcycles in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area, according to police reports.

Main Contractor Arrested After Motorcyclist's Death in Unsecured Pit

Main Contractor Arrested After Motorcyclist's Death in Unsecured Pit

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested the main contractor responsible for an unsecured sewage pit in Janakpuri, which led to the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist last month.

Nashik District Cricket Association Announces Women's Premier League

Nashik District Cricket Association Announces Women's Premier League

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Nashik District Cricket Association has announced the launch of the Nashik Women's Premier League, scheduled for the last week of April, aiming to provide a platform for local women cricketers to showcase their talent.

Truck Collision Claims Two Lives in Jharkhand Motorcycle Accident

Truck Collision Claims Two Lives in Jharkhand Motorcycle Accident

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two people died in Dumka, Jharkhand, after a truck collided with their motorcycle. The accident occurred on National Highway 133, and police are investigating.

Two arrested after shootout in Delhi businessman murder case

Two arrested after shootout in Delhi businessman murder case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Two individuals wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Delhi's Bawana area have been arrested following a brief exchange of fire with police in Rohini.

Developers Must Rethink Coding For AI Era

Developers Must Rethink Coding For AI Era

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'Perhaps unlike any previous era of software, this one requires a rethink in even the lifecycle of how we build.'

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for multinational companies (MNCs) deepening their focus on artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, and global capability centres (GCCs), supported by the city's strong pharmaceutical (pharma) base, deeptech talent pool, and a policy environment that encourages high-value investment.

Three Arrested in Patna Drug Bust: Police Seize Thousands of Tablets and Injections

Three Arrested in Patna Drug Bust: Police Seize Thousands of Tablets and Injections

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bihar police arrested three individuals in Patna and seized a significant quantity of 'dry drugs', including narcotic tablets and injectable substances, during an anti-drug operation.

Delhi Police Launch Women's Safety and Awareness Campaigns for International Women's Day

Delhi Police Launch Women's Safety and Awareness Campaigns for International Women's Day

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Delhi Police organised various awareness drives, self-defence training sessions, and community outreach programmes to commemorate International Women's Day, focusing on women's safety, legal literacy, and community involvement.