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Delhi Man Murders Young Cousin to 'Teach Lesson' to Boy's Mother

Delhi Man Murders Young Cousin to 'Teach Lesson' to Boy's Mother

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 5-year-old cousin to 'teach the boy's mother a lesson' due to frequent disputes with her husband.

Man Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment Denied Bail by Delhi Court

Man Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment Denied Bail by Delhi Court

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has denied bail to a 26-year-old man accused of repeated sexual assault, harassment, and threats against his former partner, citing the severity of the allegations, corroborating evidence, and the risk of evidence tampering.

Punjab Mother's Plea: Four Sons Lost to Drugs, Fifth Ailing

Punjab Mother's Plea: Four Sons Lost to Drugs, Fifth Ailing

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

An elderly couple in Punjab claims to have lost four sons to drug addiction, with their fifth son now critically ill. The Aam Aadmi Party disputes the claim, stating the deaths occurred over several years due to various causes. The family pleads for government intervention to combat the drug problem in their community.

17 cancer drugs to become cheaper as FM announces 'trust-based' customs regime

17 cancer drugs to become cheaper as FM announces 'trust-based' customs regime

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Sitharaman in her budget speech said that the customs proposal "aim to further simplify the tariff structure, support domestic manufacturing, promote export competitiveness, and correct inversion in duty".

'Sex worker, sell momos': NE women face racial abuse in Delhi

'Sex worker, sell momos': NE women face racial abuse in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Three women from Arunachal Pradesh living in Delhi allege they were subjected to racial slurs and harassment by their neighbors following a minor dispute over dust from an AC installation.

Liquor firms in Telangana buckle under unpaid state bills

Liquor firms in Telangana buckle under unpaid state bills

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

A deepening payment paralysis in Telangana's liquor industry is beginning to choke manufacturing units and strain supplies, employment, and the broader investment landscape, industry bodies have warned, as unpaid dues accumulate to levels they describe as "unprecedented" and "severe".

Student ends life after fight with friends over splitting bar bill

Student ends life after fight with friends over splitting bar bill

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

A 19-year-old engineering student allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad, following a financial dispute with friends over sharing the cost of a party bill, police said on Monday.

Family problems, illness drive India's 1.7 lakh suicides; Maha tops list

Family problems, illness drive India's 1.7 lakh suicides; Maha tops list

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A National Crime Records Bureau report indicates a slight increase in suicides in India during 2023, with family problems and illness cited as major contributing factors. Maharashtra reported the highest number of suicides, followed by Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

''Consumers Must Get Real Benefit Of GST Cuts'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'In case a particular industry has not passed on the benefits and if we receive complaints, we will take up the matter with the industry body concerned.'

How To Help Someone Who Talks About Suicide

How To Help Someone Who Talks About Suicide

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Do not argue, debate or dispute on any topic with someone who may be contemplating suicide or self harm, warns psychologist Dr Sahir Jamati.

A Deal Is Possible Only On Trump's Terms

A Deal Is Possible Only On Trump's Terms

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

For India, the challenge is to strike a balance between tactical necessity and economic priorities, point out Pravin Krishna and Monil Sharma.

2 Must-Have Insurance Covers For Gen Z

2 Must-Have Insurance Covers For Gen Z

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Kunal Varma, CEO, Freo, explains what Hospicash and Day Care Insurance covers are and how they help manage financial and mental stress.

Woman 'herself invited trouble', says HC; grants bail to rape accused

Woman 'herself invited trouble', says HC; grants bail to rape accused

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The woman is a student of MA and hence she "was competent enough to understand the morality and significance of her act", stated the order passed by Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh last month.

'Beat me up after...': Atul Subhash's wife in police complaint

'Beat me up after...': Atul Subhash's wife in police complaint

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Nikita said she got married to Subhash on April 26, 2019. She alleged that after marriage her husband and in-laws were dissatisfied with what her parents gave them during the wedding and demanded Rs 10 lakh more.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement, a kind of a free trade pact, between India and Mauritius which is aimed at liberalising norms to boost two-way commerce

Mediclaim rejected on assumptions? Fight it out

Mediclaim rejected on assumptions? Fight it out

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Treatment of duodenal ulcer perforation was covered under the policy. The insurance claim ought to have been paid, yet it was rejected.

Maradona's fortune has many claimants

Maradona's fortune has many claimants

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The legal wrangling began within days of Maradona's death from a heart attack in Buenos Aires on Nov. 25.

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'This is evidently pure vendetta politics and may even end up helping the Akalis in the elections'

GST Bill: 10 things to watch out for

GST Bill: 10 things to watch out for

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The government introduced the 122nd Constitution amendment Bill.

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Do a straw poll of any business friends and you will laugh and weep at what they go through, points out Rahul Jacob.

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

According to state government data, the first 10 months of last year -- January to October 2020 -- witnessed 2,649 murders in Bihar, an average of nearly nine murders a day.

Indian-origin UK hotelier murdered by business partner in Punjab

Indian-origin UK hotelier murdered by business partner in Punjab

Rediff.com31 May 2015

During interrogation, Sukhdev said that he along with his relative Baldev Singh, murdered the hotelier on May 8.

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Al Janoub is a fully air-conditioned stadium which keeps the temperature 10 degrees lower than the 29 Celsius outside.

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

After the wedding, Sheena and Mekhail did not meet again. Four or five months later she met her death. Mekhail referred to their last meeting without overt emotion, clear-eyed.

GST: Govt amenable to full compensation to states for 5 years

GST: Govt amenable to full compensation to states for 5 years

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Congress preparing a dissent note on the issue

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Meel Patthar is, both by theme and design, a tragedy of inertia, observes Rohit Satish Nair.

GST: A tax that industry, consumers would love to pay

GST: A tax that industry, consumers would love to pay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The implementation of the GST will indeed be a landmark reform.

GST: Centre plans 3-year compensation for states

GST: Centre plans 3-year compensation for states

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

States' demand for 5 years and Constitutional provision ruled out

Hit-and-run case: prosecution seeks Salman's driving licence

Hit-and-run case: prosecution seeks Salman's driving licence

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The prosecution in the 2002 hit-and-run case allegedly involving Bollywood star Salman Khan on Friday filed an application in the trial court seeking a direction to him to produce his driving licence.

States unwilling to impose GST on petro products

States unwilling to impose GST on petro products

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

While the Centre is criticised for not cutting excise duty on petroleum products, it is the states which gain more from the rise in their prices

GST can turn out to be a dead duck if not implemented well

GST can turn out to be a dead duck if not implemented well

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A moderate GST rate obviates the need for the two-rate structure.

Salman hit-and-run case verdict on Wednesday

Salman hit-and-run case verdict on Wednesday

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A sessions court in Mumbai is all set to deliver its verdict on Wednesday in the hit-and-run case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who is charged with killing one person and injuring four by ramming his Sports Utility Vehicle into a bakery shop in suburban Bandra 13 years ago.

Salman awaits verdict, Rs 200 crore riding on him

Salman awaits verdict, Rs 200 crore riding on him

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The judgement in the over 13-year-old case, whose trial saw many twists and turns, can make or mar the career of the actor on whom ride investments of over Rs 200 crore.

GST: Promise and reality

GST: Promise and reality

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The shift from 'one country, one tax' to four tax rates could dilute possible gains on GDP, warns T N Ninan.

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

New Delhi has reached out to neighbours like seldom before while singling Islamabad for criticism at international forums.

Jaitley on why GST bills must be passed this Parliament session

Jaitley on why GST bills must be passed this Parliament session

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

These have to be passed in this session to meet the September 15 deadline for switching over to the new indirect tax regime, Jaitley said.

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh closing highs on first session of FY18

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh closing highs on first session of FY18

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices added 0.6% and 1.3%, respectively to touch their fresh lifetime highs.