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Police Investigate Discovery of Human Remains Under Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express

Police Investigate Discovery of Human Remains Under Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Police in Alappuzha, Kerala, have launched an investigation after human body parts were discovered under a train coach. The remains were found by cleaning staff during routine maintenance.

Travel chaos ends: Proteas, Windies squads fly home after Gulf airspace crisis

Travel chaos ends: Proteas, Windies squads fly home after Gulf airspace crisis

Rediff.com4 days ago

The International Cricket Council confirmed that stranded players from the South Africa national cricket team and West Indies cricket team have finally left India after Gulf airspace closures during the West Asia conflict disrupted travel following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated with the inclusion of rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh, while some established athletes have been dropped due to performance issues.

Skip budget debate, face action, Maha Speaker warns bureaucrats

Skip budget debate, face action, Maha Speaker warns bureaucrats

Rediff.com6 days ago

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar warned senior bureaucrats against skipping important discussions in the House, especially debates on the state budget, emphasising the importance of their presence for providing administrative inputs to ministers.

Unidentified Man Discovered Dead in East Delhi Vacant Plot

Unidentified Man Discovered Dead in East Delhi Vacant Plot

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 31-year-old man, identified as Puspendra, was found dead in a vacant Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plot in east Delhi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, with no immediate signs of foul play.

Lakshya Sen to focus on recovery and preparation after All England heartbreak

Lakshya Sen to focus on recovery and preparation after All England heartbreak

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen discusses the need to adapt his training and recovery strategies due to the physical demands of modern badminton, following his runner-up finish at the All England Open.

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'Oil is still well below its all-time highs, and the world is gradually running out of known reserves.'

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated, with rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh joining, while underperforming athletes such as H.S. Prannoy and Deepak Punia have been dropped.

Odisha Police Nab Six Suspects Selling Stolen Goods

Odisha Police Nab Six Suspects Selling Stolen Goods

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Odisha's Ganjam district have arrested six individuals for allegedly selling stolen items, including TVs, scooters, and mobile phones, at discounted prices to villagers.

Israel strikes 200 targets, Iran warns of retaliation

Israel strikes 200 targets, Iran warns of retaliation

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said it struck several targets in Tehran, Shiraz and Ahvaz simultaneously over the past 24 hours, targeting sites linked to Iran's ballistic missile programme, air defence systems and military headquarters.

IPL 2026: Harbhajan Singh wishes to see a new champion this season

IPL 2026: Harbhajan Singh wishes to see a new champion this season

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed excitement ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the tournament always brings energy, passion and unpredictable results.

Summer's Here! Tamannaah, Shraddha's Easy Short Hair Styles

Summer's Here! Tamannaah, Shraddha's Easy Short Hair Styles

Rediff.com4 days ago

Short hair, don't care! From chic bobs to playful lobs, short hairstyles are having a major moment especially now that summer is here.

Man Accused of Cyber Trafficking Denied Bail by Bombay High Court

Man Accused of Cyber Trafficking Denied Bail by Bombay High Court

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Bombay High Court has denied bail to a man accused of trafficking educated youth on the pretext of providing them jobs abroad, only to coerce them to carry out cyber fraud activities.

Delhi Police Disrupts Drug Network by Detaining Trafficker and Moving Him to Chennai

Delhi Police Disrupts Drug Network by Detaining Trafficker and Moving Him to Chennai

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have detained a 44-year-old drug trafficker and moved him to a Chennai prison under the PITNDPS Act to disrupt narcotics supply chains.

Delhi Authorities Demolish Encroaching Structure Linked to Uttam Nagar Case

Delhi Authorities Demolish Encroaching Structure Linked to Uttam Nagar Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) demolished a portion of a house belonging to the family of an accused in the Uttam Nagar killing, citing encroachment on a drain. The demolition is part of an ongoing anti-encroachment drive in the area.

Marvellous, Madhurima!

Marvellous, Madhurima!

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bikini babe one minute, desi diva the next and a full-blown glam queen right after, Madhurima Roy clearly loves to keep her style unpredictable.

Security Forces Investigate Suspected Pakistani Drone Activity in Samba

Security Forces Investigate Suspected Pakistani Drone Activity in Samba

Rediff.com6 days 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.

Indian Scientists Pioneer DME Technology to Replace LPG Amid Supply Concerns

Indian Scientists Pioneer DME Technology to Replace LPG Amid Supply Concerns

Rediff.com3 days ago

Researchers at CSIR-NCL have developed a technology for producing dimethyl ether (DME) as an alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), potentially reducing India's reliance on imports and enhancing energy security.

Four More Arrested in Jharkhand Lynching Over Child-Lifter Suspicion

Four More Arrested in Jharkhand Lynching Over Child-Lifter Suspicion

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Jharkhand have arrested four more people in connection with the lynching of an elderly woman suspected of being a child-lifter, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The incident occurred in Lagaba village, Gumla district, where the woman was beaten to death by villagers.

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Rediff.com4 days ago

What we are watching is something different: A fog manufactured and maintained by the people who started the war, so that the question of why it was started never has to be answered, observes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the war in the Middle East.

Manchester United's Maguire gets suspended prison sentence for 2020 brawl in Mykonos

Manchester United's Maguire gets suspended prison sentence for 2020 brawl in Mykonos

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

England and Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended prison sentence by a Greek court over a 2020 incident in Mykonos.

India gets 30-day US waiver to buy Russian oil amid Iran war

India gets 30-day US waiver to buy Russian oil amid Iran war

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Amidst escalating tensions with Iran, the US has granted India a temporary 30-day waiver to continue purchasing Russian oil, aiming to stabilise global energy markets and encourage future US oil imports by India.

Time has come for Uniform Civil Code, but best left to legislature: SC

Time has come for Uniform Civil Code, but best left to legislature: SC

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has stated that the time has come for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), while hearing a plea challenging the Shariat law of 1937. The court suggested that the legislature should address the issue of discrimination against Muslim women.

The 5-Step Action Plan To Your First Rs 1 Crore

The 5-Step Action Plan To Your First Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com7 days ago

From a modest salary to Rs 1 crore, here's Ramalingam Kalirajan's smart compounding blueprint for young earners

193 Oppn MPs sign notice seeking CEC's removal, submission on Friday

193 Oppn MPs sign notice seeking CEC's removal, submission on Friday

Rediff.com4 days ago

Over 130 Lok Sabha and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and obstruction of electoral fraud investigations.

KKR's Ramandeep eyes breakout season in IPL 2026

KKR's Ramandeep eyes breakout season in IPL 2026

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders' all-rounder Ramandeep Singh is enthusiastic about the arrival of Shane Watson and Andre Russell as coaches, believing their expertise will significantly enhance his game ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

Middle East conflict: No fuel price hike for now despite crude spike

Middle East conflict: No fuel price hike for now despite crude spike

Rediff.com7 days ago

Despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel due to Middle East tensions, the Indian government plans to maintain current petrol and diesel prices, ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply across the country.

Rebellion in CPI: Dalit MLA Mukundan to Contest as Independent After Ticket Denial

Rebellion in CPI: Dalit MLA Mukundan to Contest as Independent After Ticket Denial

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sitting CPI MLA C C Mukundan from Nattika has declared he will contest as an independent after allegedly being denied a party ticket for the upcoming Assembly elections, citing party infighting and caste-related issues.

SEE: First crude tanker reaches India amid Hormuz crisis

SEE: First crude tanker reaches India amid Hormuz crisis

Rediff.com4 days ago

The tanker reportedly switched off its Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder while navigating the high-risk stretch of the strait and reappeared on tracking systems on March 9.

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Was Sheena Bora Shot Dead?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Oh, what a strange 'tangled web' these two men and one woman have been caught up in for the last nine years. Or allegedly 'weaved'.

CPI Candidate Selection in Disarray: Dalit MLA Threatens to Contest as Independent

CPI Candidate Selection in Disarray: Dalit MLA Threatens to Contest as Independent

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sitting Dalit MLA C C Mukundan from Nattika has openly declared he will contest as an independent after allegedly being denied a CPI ticket for the upcoming Assembly elections, citing party infighting and caste-related issues.

Khandwa Man Jailed Under NSA for Disruptive Social Media Posts

Khandwa Man Jailed Under NSA for Disruptive Social Media Posts

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, has been jailed under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly sharing objectionable social media posts intended to disrupt communal harmony. The arrest followed protests demanding severe punishment for the accused.

What Can We Do To Minimise The LPG Misery?

What Can We Do To Minimise The LPG Misery?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Let us start with ourselves. If we can reduce our LPG consumption by half, the problem is solved. Reduce wastage. Alter eating styles. Diversify methods of food preparation, suggests Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Sudha Murty Advocates for Mandatory School Counsellors to Support Child Sexual Abuse Victims

Sudha Murty Advocates for Mandatory School Counsellors to Support Child Sexual Abuse Victims

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty urges mandatory counsellors in schools to support children facing sexual offences during a debate on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

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

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

Rediff.com6 days ago

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

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Tata Trusts Back Chandra's Third Term

Rediff.com7 days ago

The government is closely watching the fast-paced developments at the salt-to-semiconductor conglomerate.

Delhi Court Affirms Conviction, Highlights Women's Safety on Public Transport

Delhi Court Affirms Conviction, Highlights Women's Safety on Public Transport

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Delhi court has upheld the conviction of a man for sexually harassing a woman on the Delhi Metro, emphasising the need for enhanced safety measures for women on public transport.

From Miller Catch To WC Glory: Surya Reflects On Dream Run

From Miller Catch To WC Glory: Surya Reflects On Dream Run

Rediff.com7 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav says his famous catch to dismiss David Miller in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final changed his life as India created history by defending the title in 2026.

Chhenu Gang Members Arrested in Delhi for Rajasthan Jewellery Heist

Chhenu Gang Members Arrested in Delhi for Rajasthan Jewellery Heist

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two members of the Chhenu gang wanted in connection with a Rs 70 lakh jewellery burglary case in Rajasthan. The suspects were apprehended near a hospital while allegedly scouting for a new target.

Lost Boy Returns: Jharkhand Teen Reunited with Family After 13 Years

Lost Boy Returns: Jharkhand Teen Reunited with Family After 13 Years

Rediff.com4 days ago

A boy from Jharkhand, India, who was separated from his family and ended up in Kerala after boarding the wrong train, has been reunited with them after 13 years. Raja Gope, now a footballer in Kerala, was found with the help of NGOs and police.