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IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

IIT Madras is launching a one-year postgraduate diploma in Manufacturing Analytics to equip professionals with skills in data analytics, AI, and digital transformation.

Maharashtra Farmer Arrested for Hiding Cannabis Plants in Sorghum Crop

Maharashtra Farmer Arrested for Hiding Cannabis Plants in Sorghum Crop

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 60-year-old farmer in Maharashtra's Beed district has been arrested for allegedly cultivating cannabis plants hidden within a jowar (sorghum) crop.

Police Officer Nabbed in Khargone Bribery Case

Police Officer Nabbed in Khargone Bribery Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A police assistant sub-inspector in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh, was arrested by Lokayukta officials for accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000. The officer had allegedly demanded money to settle a case.

SIT Detains Son, Searches for Wife of Accused Godman Ashok Kharat

SIT Detains Son, Searches for Wife of Accused Godman Ashok Kharat

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has detained his son for questioning and is searching for his wife in connection with multiple FIRs, including sexual assault and fraud.

Gang rivalry suspected in Mangaluru rowdy-sheeter murder

Gang rivalry suspected in Mangaluru rowdy-sheeter murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 46-year-old rowdy-sheeter, Arif alias Tablet Arif, was murdered in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.

77 Maoists Surrender in Odisha Since January 2025, Says DGP

77 Maoists Surrender in Odisha Since January 2025, Says DGP

Rediff.com2 days ago

Odisha's Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania announced that 77 Maoists have surrendered to police in the state between January 2025 and March 2025. He also noted that 23 Maoists from Odisha surrendered in Chhattisgarh during the same period, and 27 Maoists were killed in encounters with security forces.

X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Grok AI row

X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Grok AI row

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

X has accepted its mistake, and said it will comply with Indian laws, sources said, adding that in future, the platform will not allow obscene imagery.

Man fulfills vow with 9km prostration pilgrimage after divorce wish granted

Man fulfills vow with 9km prostration pilgrimage after divorce wish granted

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 25-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh, India, completed a 9km 'dandvat yatra' (prostration pilgrimage) to a local temple after his request for a divorce was granted, fulfilling a vow he made during marital difficulties.

Seven Sentenced to Life for 2021 Sambalpur Murder

Seven Sentenced to Life for 2021 Sambalpur Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

An Odisha court has sentenced seven individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in the Sambalpur district in 2021. The verdict was delivered after examining witnesses and evidence, with each convict also facing a fine.

Woman Humiliated and Paraded in Ranchi Over Alleged Bike Theft

Woman Humiliated and Paraded in Ranchi Over Alleged Bike Theft

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman in Ranchi, Jharkhand, was allegedly humiliated and paraded by a neighbour after her husband was accused of stealing his motorcycle. Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.

Interstate Mobile Phone Theft Racket Busted in Delhi

Interstate Mobile Phone Theft Racket Busted in Delhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate racket dealing in stolen mobile phones, arresting two individuals and seizing 83 high-end handsets.

Tripura Man Sentenced to Life for Setting Wife Ablaze

Tripura Man Sentenced to Life for Setting Wife Ablaze

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man in Tripura has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, whom he set on fire following a domestic dispute.

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Panic

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Panic

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man accused of sending fake bomb threat messages to government offices, schools, and courts has been arrested in Mysuru by the Delhi Police.

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Panic

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Panic

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man accused of sending fake bomb threat messages to government offices, schools, and courts has been arrested in Mysuru by the Delhi Police.

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Hoaxes

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Hoaxes

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man in Mysuru has been arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly sending fake bomb threat messages to government offices, schools, and courts, causing widespread alarm.

UP Man Hacked to Death by Sons Over Land Dispute

UP Man Hacked to Death by Sons Over Land Dispute

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 60-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly murdered by his two sons over a property dispute. The sons were angered by their father's decision to allocate land to his son from a second marriage.

Gurugram Accident: Speeding Car Claims Lives of Two Children and Grandfather

Gurugram Accident: Speeding Car Claims Lives of Two Children and Grandfather

Rediff.com3 days ago

A speeding Mahindra Thar struck and killed two boys and their grandfather in Khod village, Pataudi, Gurugram. The driver is currently at large, and police are investigating the incident.

Odisha Police Investigate Case Against BJD MLA's Husband

Odisha Police Investigate Case Against BJD MLA's Husband

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police visited the residence of BJD MLA Manorama Mohanty in connection with a case against her husband, who is accused of threatening a tehsildar. The BJD alleges political vendetta by the BJP.

Five Arrested in Manipur Following Protest Over Security Force Vehicle Accident

Five Arrested in Manipur Following Protest Over Security Force Vehicle Accident

Rediff.com5 days ago

Five individuals have been arrested in Manipur's Churachandpur district for allegedly vandalising vehicles belonging to security forces during a protest sparked by a road accident.

Delhi Police Nab Two Murder Suspects After Rohini Encounter

Delhi Police Nab Two Murder Suspects After Rohini Encounter

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two men wanted in connection with a murder case were apprehended in Delhi's Rohini area after a police encounter. The suspects were shot in the leg during the arrest. The case involves a gang rivalry and a previous arrest was made in Bihar.

Kolkata Man Arrested After Wife Found Hacked to Death

Kolkata Man Arrested After Wife Found Hacked to Death

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man in Kolkata has been arrested for allegedly hacking his wife to death following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in the Kasba area, and the couple's daughter witnessed the attack.

Woman Killed in Leopard Attack Near Bijnor, India

Woman Killed in Leopard Attack Near Bijnor, India

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 57-year-old woman was killed by a leopard while working in a field with her husband near a forest in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents.

Man held for trying to extort money from relative of IUML leader Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal

Man held for trying to extort money from relative of IUML leader Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly attempting to extort money from a relative of IUML state president Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal by threatening to circulate defamatory images of the leader online.

Why a Maharashtra Constable Took His Own Life in QRT Office

Why a Maharashtra Constable Took His Own Life in QRT Office

Rediff.com5 days ago

A police constable allegedly committed suicide in the Quick Response Team (QRT) office in Amravati, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Fraudsters Exploit MHADA Scheme, Cheat Thane Residents

Fraudsters Exploit MHADA Scheme, Cheat Thane Residents

Rediff.com2 days ago

Fraudsters in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly duped 11 residents by promising low-cost housing under a government scheme and forging their credentials to open bank accounts for larger financial transactions.

Siwan Police Nab Jewellery Robbery Suspects After Gunfight

Siwan Police Nab Jewellery Robbery Suspects After Gunfight

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two individuals wanted in connection with multiple jewellery shop robberies were arrested in Siwan, Bihar, following a brief exchange of gunfire with police.

Thane Man Duped in Russia Job Scam: How to Avoid Employment Fraud

Thane Man Duped in Russia Job Scam: How to Avoid Employment Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

A carpenter from Thane was allegedly cheated of 2.92 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in Russia but provided a temporary visa and strenuous work instead.

Police Officer Suspended Over Pro-LDF Social Media Posts

Police Officer Suspended Over Pro-LDF Social Media Posts

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Civil Police Officer in Kerala has been suspended for allegedly violating service rules by posting social media messages in support of a Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.

CBI Arrests Railway Inspector for Alleged Bribery in Ranchi

CBI Arrests Railway Inspector for Alleged Bribery in Ranchi

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a chief commercial inspector (CCI) of the South Eastern Railway in Ranchi for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

LPG Cylinders Stolen in Mumbai, Police Investigate

LPG Cylinders Stolen in Mumbai, Police Investigate

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai police are investigating the theft of 27 LPG cylinders from a delivery vehicle in Charkop, Kandivali (West), amid concerns about gas supply due to the conflict in West Asia.

Election Commission Suspends BDO Over Violence at West Bengal Poll Training

Election Commission Suspends BDO Over Violence at West Bengal Poll Training

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Election Commission (EC) has suspended a Block Development Officer (BDO) in West Bengal's Nadia district and initiated departmental proceedings against him following violence at a poll training venue where a teacher was allegedly assaulted for objecting to a government advertisement.

Financial Dispute Led to Palghar Murder, Police Say

Financial Dispute Led to Palghar Murder, Police Say

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Palghar police solved the case of a headless body found in a plastic sack within eight hours, arresting two men for murder stemming from a financial dispute.

Trailer Truck Collision Claims Motorcyclist's Life in Sultanpur

Trailer Truck Collision Claims Motorcyclist's Life in Sultanpur

Rediff.com6 days ago

A motorcyclist was killed in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after being hit by a trailer truck on the Lucknow-Ballia highway. The victim has been identified as Devesh Kumar.

Advani Clinches Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Title in Dominant Display

Advani Clinches Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Title in Dominant Display

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Pankaj Advani, a multiple-time world champion in billiards and snooker, has added another title to his illustrious career by winning the National 9-ball pool title, defeating Nitin Sharma in the final.

Bengaluru Police Crackdown: 11 Arrested in 5.14 Crore Drug Bust

Bengaluru Police Crackdown: 11 Arrested in 5.14 Crore Drug Bust

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth approximately 5.14 crore and arrested 11 individuals, including two foreign nationals, following raids across multiple police station jurisdictions.

Three Booked After Journalist Assaulted in Phagwara

Three Booked After Journalist Assaulted in Phagwara

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Phagwara, Punjab, have booked three individuals for allegedly assaulting a journalist, Amar Kishor Pasi, who sustained serious head injuries. The motive behind the attack is currently under investigation.

Karnataka Woman, Three Children Die by Suicide in Well

Karnataka Woman, Three Children Die by Suicide in Well

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 28-year-old woman and her three young children died by suicide after jumping into a well in Vijayapura district, Karnataka. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

Undertrial Prisoner Found Dead in Pakur Jail: Suicide Investigation Launched

Undertrial Prisoner Found Dead in Pakur Jail: Suicide Investigation Launched

Rediff.com5 days ago

An undertrial prisoner in Jharkhand's Pakur district was found dead in her jail cell, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Two Killed, Ten Injured in Haryana Land Dispute Clash

Two Killed, Ten Injured in Haryana Land Dispute Clash

Rediff.com5 days ago

A violent clash between two families in a Haryana village over a land dispute resulted in two deaths and ten injuries, with police investigating the incident.

Income Tax Department Releases ITR Forms for Assessment Year 2026-27

Income Tax Department Releases ITR Forms for Assessment Year 2026-27

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Income Tax Department has released all income tax return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2026-27, enabling individuals, businesses, and other entities to begin filing their returns for the financial year 2025-26.