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'Sorry Mummy, Papa, don't have courage': NEET aspirants suicide note found

'Sorry Mummy, Papa, don't have courage': NEET aspirants suicide note found

Rediff.com19 hours ago

In the emotional note, the student, Akanksha Chaturvedi, said there was 'no guarantee' that she would score good marks in the retest, and said she had 'ruined everything' for them.

Delhi Man Held For Stabbing Co-Worker To Death

Delhi Man Held For Stabbing Co-Worker To Death

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stabbing his co-worker to death following an argument at their workplace.

Why Taeke Taekema's Expertise Is Crucial For Indian Hockey

Why Taeke Taekema's Expertise Is Crucial For Indian Hockey

Rediff.com3 days ago

Legendary Dutch dragflicker Taeke Taekema has joined the senior Indian women's hockey team for a specialised training camp focused on dragflicking and penalty-corner execution during the ongoing tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Padikkal left waiting as Gambhir backs Sai Sudharsan

Padikkal left waiting as Gambhir backs Sai Sudharsan

Rediff.com1 hour ago

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed the team's Test strategy, indicating a preference for Sai Sudharsan at the No.3 spot and plans to develop four spinners for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Gambhir also addressed Rishabh Pant's vice-captaincy, stressing the need for better game situation awareness.

Mamata Banerjee Declares Mission To Oust BJP

Mamata Banerjee Declares Mission To Oust BJP

Rediff.com2 days ago

Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has declared that removing the BJP from power is her life's mission, alleging election rigging and vowing to support TMC workers. She announced a nationwide anti-BJP programme and protested against post-poll violence and government actions.

Man Arrested For Social Media Post Against Modi, Adityanath

Man Arrested For Social Media Post Against Modi, Adityanath

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested and jailed for allegedly circulating objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on social media.

England drop Crawley, recall Robinson for NZ Test

England drop Crawley, recall Robinson for NZ Test

Rediff.com2 days ago

England has announced their 12-player squad for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins at Lord's on Thursday. The squad includes two uncapped players and sees the return of Ollie Robinson, while Zak Crawley and Jofra Archer are notable omissions.

Three Militants Arrested For Extortion In Manipur

Three Militants Arrested For Extortion In Manipur

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Manipur have arrested three militants from different proscribed organisations on charges of extortion. The militants were allegedly involved in threatening locals and small businesses to demand money.

Want To Exchange Gold? Read This First

Want To Exchange Gold? Read This First

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Customers do not recover the original making charges paid on old jewellery. Sentimental value is lost when heirlooms are exchanged.'

Now, Watch Dhurandhar 2 On OTT

Now, Watch Dhurandhar 2 On OTT

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Ranveer's revenge, Karisma's return, royal romance, office romance, biopic of a watch, warmth of a Gullak, OTT has truckloads of surprises to offer this week.

London Woman Charged With Murder After Body Found In Van

London Woman Charged With Murder After Body Found In Van

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 39-year-old woman from London has been charged with murder after a man's body was discovered in the back of a van in Leicester. Harinder Kaur is also charged with perverting the course of justice and will appear in court this week.

Property Dispute Turns Deadly: Son Kills Family, Then Murdered By Accomplice

Property Dispute Turns Deadly: Son Kills Family, Then Murdered By Accomplice

Rediff.com1 days ago

In a shocking incident in Prayagraj, a man allegedly murdered his parents and sister over a property dispute, only to be subsequently killed by his accomplice during an argument over dividing stolen valuables. Police have arrested the accomplice, Sunny Gupta, who confessed to the crime.

How A Suspended CISF Constable Misused His ID For Drug Smuggling

How A Suspended CISF Constable Misused His ID For Drug Smuggling

Rediff.com1 days ago

A suspended CISF constable was apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly possessing and smuggling 158 kgs of dry ganja worth Rs 79 lakh. He reportedly misused his official ID to evade police checks and continued drug trafficking even after a previous arrest and suspension.

UP Boy Murdered After Reporting Mobile Theft

UP Boy Murdered After Reporting Mobile Theft

Rediff.com2 days ago

A six-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly murdered by a 15-year-old relative after the child reported an unauthorised money transfer from his mother's mobile phone.

Trinamool Congress Councillor Arrested For Extortion In Kolkata

Trinamool Congress Councillor Arrested For Extortion In Kolkata

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Trinamool Congress councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation was arrested on Tuesday on charges of extortion, cheating, and allegedly collecting kickbacks from beneficiaries of various projects.

Why Gukesh Is Favoured To Retain World Chess Title

Why Gukesh Is Favoured To Retain World Chess Title

Rediff.com3 days ago

Anemone Kulczak, the chief arbiter at Norway Chess, believes reigning world champion D Gukesh remains the clear favourite to defend his crown later this year.

West Bengal Transfers Land To BSF For India-Bangladesh Border Fencing

West Bengal Transfers Land To BSF For India-Bangladesh Border Fencing

Rediff.com2 days ago

The West Bengal government has transferred approximately 32 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border, a process that had been pending for several years. The state cabinet also approved proposals for additional land transfers for permanent border outposts and further fencing work in various districts.

Security Forces Foil Suicide Attack In Pakistan, Kill Militants

Security Forces Foil Suicide Attack In Pakistan, Kill Militants

Rediff.com2 days ago

Security forces in northwest Pakistan foiled a suicide attack on a military check post, killing four Taliban militants. The militants attempted to target the post with an explosives-laden vehicle near Miranshah in North Waziristan.

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The incident occurred in a forest near Kundrukocha village when the victim was collecting mahua seeds. The accused is currently under police custody and undergoing treatment.

Delhi Police Nab Four Minors In Attempted Robbery Case

Delhi Police Nab Four Minors In Attempted Robbery Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have apprehended four minors for allegedly attempting to rob a man and stabbing him in Sultanpur Majra. The incident occurred on May 29, and the police recovered two knives used in the crime.

Teenager Dies After Being Shot In Delhi: What Happened?

Teenager Dies After Being Shot In Delhi: What Happened?

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 17-year-old boy has died nearly a week after being shot in the head at an eatery in Delhi's Amar Colony. Police have arrested two people, including a juvenile, in connection with the case and are investigating the motive behind the shooting.

Bengal To Investigate Fake Beneficiaries In Cash Transfer Scheme

Bengal To Investigate Fake Beneficiaries In Cash Transfer Scheme

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a special investigation into alleged fake beneficiaries of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, a women's cash transfer programme from the previous government, also initiating a money laundering probe.

Bengal To Probe Fraud In Women's Cash Transfer Scheme

Bengal To Probe Fraud In Women's Cash Transfer Scheme

Rediff.com4 days ago

West Bengal's Chief Minister has ordered a special investigation into alleged fake accounts linked to the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, a women's cash transfer initiative by the previous government, citing illegal cash transfers and men falsely claiming benefits.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Woman In Jharkhand

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Woman In Jharkhand

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 33-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing a 45-year-old woman in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district over an old feud.

'I'll have you raided': Lalit Modi's big Tharoor claim

'I'll have you raided': Lalit Modi's big Tharoor claim

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lalit Modi claimed Shashi Tharoor warned him not to question Sunanda Pushkar and threatened government action if he proceeded.

Shreyas Iyer set to replace Suryakumar as T20 captain; Tilak Varma to be his deputy

Shreyas Iyer set to replace Suryakumar as T20 captain; Tilak Varma to be his deputy

Rediff.com15 hours ago

India are set to make a leadership change in T20 internationals, with Shreyas Iyer likely to replace Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Tilak Varma expected to become vice-captain, according to BCCI sources.

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: Masterminds Arrested In Mumbai

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: Masterminds Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com3 days ago

The CBI has arrested two alleged masterminds from Mumbai in connection with the Rs 800 crore LUCC chitfund scam in Uttarakhand, where over one lakh investors were reportedly defrauded.

UP Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing Employer

UP Man Gets Life Sentence For Killing Employer

Rediff.com2 days ago

A court in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district has sentenced a man to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 after convicting him of murdering his employer in 2022, police said on Tuesday.

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two individuals died in separate incidents in Ballia district, one involving a collision with a nilgai and the other a road accident with a trailer truck.

'Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Won't Sabotage One Another'

'Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Won't Sabotage One Another'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Both men understand the stakes. They are not about to squander what they have.'

'Great cricket fan': Lalit Modi on PM Modi's vision

'Great cricket fan': Lalit Modi on PM Modi's vision

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former Indian Premier League chairman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great cricket fan' and said his interactions with the Prime Minister were largely centred around the development of cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad.

R&AW's Big Success: Trapping Musharraf In Kargil War

R&AW's Big Success: Trapping Musharraf In Kargil War

Rediff.com1 days ago

'We caught General Pervez Musharraf talking over the phone with his Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Aziz. Musharraf was visiting China; Aziz was in Rawalpindi.'

Why Long-Duration Funds Are Losing Money

Why Long-Duration Funds Are Losing Money

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'Existing investors who have not acted so far may consider holding on to these funds with the understanding that the higher returns they expected from them may now take longer to materialise.'

Kerala Boy Suffered Weeks Of Abuse Before Death

Kerala Boy Suffered Weeks Of Abuse Before Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Kerala died after allegedly enduring weeks of brutal physical abuse, with a post-mortem examination revealing 51 injuries. The child's mother and her partner have been arrested in connection with the case.

Omar, NC MLAs head to off-site location amid defection rumours

Omar, NC MLAs head to off-site location amid defection rumours

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led his party MLAs and supporting independents to an off-site meeting, reportedly at Dachigam National Park, amidst claims by the Leader of Opposition that several ruling party MLAs were on the verge of defecting.

ACB Uncovers Rs 5.92 Crore Assets From Suspended Police Official

ACB Uncovers Rs 5.92 Crore Assets From Suspended Police Official

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case of Disproportionate Assets against suspended Additional Superintendent of Police N Bhujanga Rao in Hyderabad. Searches at his properties and associates' places revealed assets valued at over Rs 5.92 crore, including agricultural land, plots, houses, cash, bank balances, gold, and cars. Rao is also implicated in a "phone tapping" case from the previous BRS regime.

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Rediff.com2 days ago

Educator Faisal Khan's 'Khan Sir' coaching institute in Patna was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones, with Khan also claiming firing took place, though police could not confirm the gunshots.

Notorious Drug Peddler Nabbed Under PIT-NDPS Act In Rajouri

Notorious Drug Peddler Nabbed Under PIT-NDPS Act In Rajouri

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir have detained a notorious drug peddler, Nahid Choudhary, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The detention is part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan.

Southwest monsoon likely to hit Kerala in next two-three days: IMD

Southwest monsoon likely to hit Kerala in next two-three days: IMD

Rediff.com3 days ago

The India Meteorological Department forecasts the southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala in the next two to three days, slightly delayed from the typical June 1 start. The department also predicts below-normal rainfall for the season due to emerging El Nino conditions.

Nagpur Cop Arrested For Allegedly Demanding Bribe

Nagpur Cop Arrested For Allegedly Demanding Bribe

Rediff.com2 days ago

A woman police officer in Nagpur was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding a bribe to shield a man from legal action in a molestation case.