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Govt imposes import curbs on all articles of gold, silver, platinum

Govt imposes import curbs on all articles of gold, silver, platinum

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Indian government has imposed import restrictions on all forms of gold, silver, and platinum articles to prevent misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs). The restrictions apply immediately, regardless of prior contracts or commitments.

Thane Man Acquitted In 2019 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Man Acquitted In 2019 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A Thane court acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of murdering a woman in 2019, citing the prosecution's reliance on an inadmissible confession and lack of incriminating evidence.

SC hearing on religious freedoms ends after 16 days; order reserved

SC hearing on religious freedoms ends after 16 days; order reserved

Rediff.com5 days ago

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench has reserved its order on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple, and the scope of religious freedom.

IPL 2026: Explained: Why Kieron Pollard was fined

IPL 2026: Explained: Why Kieron Pollard was fined

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL's code of conduct by using abusive language towards the fourth umpire during a match against Punjab Kings.

Pakistan fined, docked WTC points for slow over rate in Dhaka Test

Pakistan fined, docked WTC points for slow over rate in Dhaka Test

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pakistan were ruled to be eight overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Karnataka Jewellery Shop Robbed, Lakhs Worth Of Gold Stolen

Karnataka Jewellery Shop Robbed, Lakhs Worth Of Gold Stolen

Rediff.com3 days ago

A jewellery shop in Karnataka was robbed in the early hours of Saturday, with thieves making off with gold and silver worth over Rs 40 lakh.

Delhi Police Recover Antique Idol Stolen From Chandni Chowk Temple

Delhi Police Recover Antique Idol Stolen From Chandni Chowk Temple

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 45-year-old burglar and a woman for allegedly stealing an antique Ashtadhatu idol of Lord Shani and other brass items from a 104-year-old temple in Delhi's Chandni Chowk.

CBI Raids Multiple Locations In Haryana Bank Scam Case

CBI Raids Multiple Locations In Haryana Bank Scam Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at multiple locations in Chandigarh and Panchkula in connection with a Haryana bank scam case and seized financial records and digital evidence linked to the alleged fraud.

Kerala Boy Dies Playing With Leftover Firecrackers

Kerala Boy Dies Playing With Leftover Firecrackers

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 10-year-old boy died and three other children were injured in Kerala while playing with leftover firecrackers from political celebrations.

AIFF Enhances Coach Education With AFC Fitness Course

AIFF Enhances Coach Education With AFC Fitness Course

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently conducted an AFC Fitness Course (Level 1A) at the Inspire Institute of Sport, aiming to strengthen coach education and fitness training standards within the Indian football ecosystem.

Chandigarh Police Arrest Three Suspected Gang Members After Firefight

Chandigarh Police Arrest Three Suspected Gang Members After Firefight

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Three suspected gang members were arrested in Chandigarh after exchanging fire with police. The criminals, believed to be part of the Bambiha gang, were apprehended after a brief shootout where a policeman's bulletproof jacket was struck.

MSEDCL Technician Arrested For Accepting Bribe

MSEDCL Technician Arrested For Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) technician was arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs 1,000 from a farmer in Beed, Maharashtra.

IPL 2026: RCB's Tim David penalised for obscene gesture after win over Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026: RCB's Tim David penalised for obscene gesture after win over Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com7 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for using an 'obscene' gesture during the IPL game against Mumbai Indians.

Eight-Year-Old Girl Found Dead; Relatives Arrested In Prayagraj

Eight-Year-Old Girl Found Dead; Relatives Arrested In Prayagraj

Rediff.com1 hour ago

An eight-year-old girl was found dead in Vyohra village in Prayagraj. Police have arrested relatives in connection with the case and are investigating the motive behind the murder.

Nepali Gang Ties Up, Robs Senior Citizens In Hyderabad

Nepali Gang Ties Up, Robs Senior Citizens In Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Nepali gang allegedly tied up and robbed a senior citizen couple in Hyderabad, stealing gold, silver, and a two-wheeler worth Rs 16.5 lakh. Police suspect the gang administered sedatives to the couple before fleeing. This incident follows a similar crime where a retired IPS officer's wife was murdered, allegedly by another Nepali gang.

Why Every Family Needs Health Corpus

Why Every Family Needs Health Corpus

Rediff.com5 hours ago

'Healthcare costs in India rise by 10 to 14% annually, causing treatment costs to double roughly every 5-7 years.'

Speeding SUV Kills One Near Ajmer, Injures Another

Speeding SUV Kills One Near Ajmer, Injures Another

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A speeding SUV struck a motorcycle near Pushkar Ghati in Ajmer, resulting in one fatality and one injury. Police are investigating the incident and have recovered liquor bottles from the SUV.

Nagaland Aims To Adapt Juvenile Justice Act To Local Customs

Nagaland Aims To Adapt Juvenile Justice Act To Local Customs

Rediff.com44 minutes ago

Nagaland is seeking to implement the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations in a way that respects the state's customary laws and traditional systems of care, while remaining legally sound.

Interfaith marriage no ground to excommunicate Parsi women: SC

Interfaith marriage no ground to excommunicate Parsi women: SC

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Supreme Court of India has observed that the practice of excommunicating Parsi women for entering into interfaith marriages is prima facie discriminatory, emphasising that the right of conscience is a birthright.

IPL 2026: Pant penalised despite LSG's stunning victory

IPL 2026: Pant penalised despite LSG's stunning victory

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings.

Security Forces, Maoists Clash In Jharkhand Forest

Security Forces, Maoists Clash In Jharkhand Forest

Rediff.com5 hours ago

An encounter occurred between security forces and Maoists in a forest in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Tuesday morning. No casualties were reported in the incident, which took place during a routine combing operation in the Porahat forest near Kedabir village.

Cow Smuggler Nabbed After Shootout With Nuh Police

Cow Smuggler Nabbed After Shootout With Nuh Police

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Nuh Police arrested an alleged cow smuggler after a shootout near Jaisinghpur village. The accused, Hamas Khan, was injured and admitted to hospital, while two accomplices escaped. Police recovered cattle, a weapon, and the vehicle.

What Investors Should Know About SIFs

What Investors Should Know About SIFs

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Investors can begin investing in mutual funds with as little as Rs 100.

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the prime accused in the murder of a 20-year-old woman. The victim's body was found in a forest after she was reported missing.

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the prime accused in the murder of a 20-year-old woman. The victim's body was found in a forest after she was reported missing.

Maharashtra Sends Samples For Avian Flu Testing

Maharashtra Sends Samples For Avian Flu Testing

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Maharashtra health department is sending samples from poultry workers in Nandurbar district to the National Institute of Virology for human avian flu testing as a precautionary measure after a bird flu outbreak.

Kannada Actor Darshan Visited By Wife In Prison

Kannada Actor Darshan Visited By Wife In Prison

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Kannada actor Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi, visited him at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru, where he is lodged in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. She was accompanied by their son, Vinish. The Karnataka High Court has also directed ministries to examine broadcasts related to the case.

Man Held With Opium Worth Rs 15 Lakh In Jharkhand

Man Held With Opium Worth Rs 15 Lakh In Jharkhand

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A 28-year-old man was arrested with 2.9 kg of opium in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Police also seized 170 kg of poppy husk in a separate operation.

Punjabi Singer's Body Found In Canal After Kidnapping

Punjabi Singer's Body Found In Canal After Kidnapping

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The body of a 29-year-old Punjabi singer, Inder Kaur, who had been missing since May 13, was discovered in a canal in Ludhiana. Police suspect she was kidnapped by Sukhwinder Singh, who fled to Canada after allegedly orchestrating the crime. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.

Ashmita Chaliha Advances To Malaysia Masters Main Draw

Ashmita Chaliha Advances To Malaysia Masters Main Draw

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha qualified for the women's singles main draw of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament after defeating Pai Yu-po. In men's doubles, Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun progressed to the second round.

Anurag Kashyap: 'Don't Know What's Happening'

Anurag Kashyap: 'Don't Know What's Happening'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is surprised by a non-bailable warrant issued against him in Surat, concerning an 'objectionable' social media post from last year.

Two Teenagers Hacked To Death In Jharkhand's Khunti District

Two Teenagers Hacked To Death In Jharkhand's Khunti District

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Two teenagers were allegedly hacked to death in Jharkhand's Khunti district, police said on Tuesday. The 16-year-old boy and the girl, 17, had gone to attend a Chhau dance programme at Saiko Market Ground on Monday. After the cultural programme, they went to the nearby Hadia Market, where the attack is believed to have taken place, an officer said. The bodies were found in a secluded area near the Hadia Market, he said.

Manipur Police Arrest Six Militants In Multiple Raids

Manipur Police Arrest Six Militants In Multiple Raids

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Manipur police arrested six militants from various locations in the state and seized a cache of arms in a separate operation.

'Bail is rule even in UAPA': SC criticises own Umar Khalid order

'Bail is rule even in UAPA': SC criticises own Umar Khalid order

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that bail is the general rule, even in cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), while granting bail to an accused in a narco-terror case.

Telangana Anti-Narcotics Unit Seizes 450 Kg Of Ganja, Arrests Five

Telangana Anti-Narcotics Unit Seizes 450 Kg Of Ganja, Arrests Five

Rediff.com1 days ago

Telangana's anti-narcotics unit 'EAGLE' Force arrested five persons and seized 450 kg of ganja in two separate cases in Khammam and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts.

Woman Attacked After Withdrawing Panchayat Poll Nomination

Woman Attacked After Withdrawing Panchayat Poll Nomination

Rediff.com3 days ago

A woman was allegedly attacked by two unidentified assailants in Shimla after withdrawing her nomination for the panchayat pradhan elections. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the incident.

BJP Leader Found Hanging In Rajasthan; Police Investigate

BJP Leader Found Hanging In Rajasthan; Police Investigate

Rediff.com2 days ago

A BJP leader, Arjun Singh Maida, was found dead in Rajasthan's Banswara district. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including a possible argument with his wife and the presence of injury marks on his body.

Fake Branded Jeans Manufacturing Racket Busted In Delhi

Fake Branded Jeans Manufacturing Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police busted a counterfeit garment manufacturing racket in Naraina Industrial Area, seizing over 3,400 fake branded jeans, forged labels, and stitching machines.

Land Grab Suspect Appears Before Enforcement Directorate In Kolkata

Land Grab Suspect Appears Before Enforcement Directorate In Kolkata

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man, identified as Sona Pappu, who is allegedly involved in land grabbing and extortion, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata in connection with its probe into a money laundering case.

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police arrested a suspect linked to an alleged firearms and narcotics trafficking module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols and 2.1 kg of heroin.