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Major fire at Mumbai's Income Tax building, several people evacuated

Major fire at Mumbai's Income Tax building, several people evacuated

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A significant fire broke out in the basement of the seven-storey Income Tax Office building at Churchgate, South Mumbai, on Monday afternoon, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals, with no casualties reported so far.

Building Multiple Layers Health Cover Is A Must

Building Multiple Layers Health Cover Is A Must

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Combine a robust base health plan with a super top-up, critical illness cover and a dedicated medical corpus to protect household finances from soaring treatment costs.

Norris chooses McLaren over rivals in major F1 move

Norris chooses McLaren over rivals in major F1 move

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Formula One world champion Lando Norris has announced a contract extension with McLaren until at least the end of 2030, expressing his desire to spend his entire career with the team.

How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A sophisticated cross-bank syndicate is systematically defrauding non-resident Indians (NRIs) and elderly citizens by exploiting their fixed deposits through forged documents and fictitious loans, often involving colluding bank employees and real estate deals.

Liquor Shop Employees Shot, Stabbed In Delhi Robbery Attempt

Liquor Shop Employees Shot, Stabbed In Delhi Robbery Attempt

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Two employees of a government liquor shop in Delhi's Paharganj were shot and stabbed after resisting a robbery attempt. The two accused were later arrested in Uttar Pradesh.

Construction Firm Employees Face Charges For Obstructing Kalina-BKC Link Road

Construction Firm Employees Face Charges For Obstructing Kalina-BKC Link Road

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Two employees of a construction firm in Mumbai have been booked for allegedly blocking the new Kalina-BKC Link Road with cranes and other materials, leading to an FIR after viral videos and a failure to comply with MMRDA's request to clear the stretch.

UP Doctor Accused Of Rape, Forced Abortion Of Dalit Employee

UP Doctor Accused Of Rape, Forced Abortion Of Dalit Employee

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A doctor in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked for allegedly raping a Dalit woman employee on the pretext of marriage and forcing her to undergo an abortion. The case, which involves allegations of religious conversion pressure and dissatisfaction with initial police action, is currently under investigation.

Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal's Ukraine steel plant hit in Russian strike, 2 killed

Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal's Ukraine steel plant hit in Russian strike, 2 killed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A Russian missile strike on the ArcelorMittal steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, has resulted in two fatalities and 13 injuries. The attack partially disrupted operations at the country's largest steelworks, owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, damaging key energy and blast furnace facilities. Search and rescue efforts are underway, and the extent of the damage is being assessed.

Bombay High Court Grants Bail To NESCO Employees In Goregaon Drug Overdose Case

Bombay High Court Grants Bail To NESCO Employees In Goregaon Drug Overdose Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to two NESCO Ltd employees, Sunny Jain and Balkrishna Balram Kurup, who were arrested in connection with an alleged drug overdose case at a music concert in Goregaon. The court found no evidence of their conspiracy or abetment with drug peddlers, noting no narcotics were recovered from them and the investigation was complete.

Woman kills husband, puts intestine in bag; liver, kidney missing

Woman kills husband, puts intestine in bag; liver, kidney missing

Rediff.com5 days ago

A woman in Kurukshetra allegedly murdered her husband by inflicting a deep abdominal wound and was seen attempting to conceal his intestines before jumping from a terrace. A subsequent post-mortem revealed that part of his liver and a kidney were missing, prompting police to investigate a potential link between the organ disappearance and the killing. The woman is currently hospitalised with serious injuries.

NCLT's Subhash Chandra Order: Not Rs 22,000 Cr Bank Loan Write-Off, Clarify Sources

NCLT's Subhash Chandra Order: Not Rs 22,000 Cr Bank Loan Write-Off, Clarify Sources

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sources clarify that the NCLT's approval of a repayment plan for Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra does not signify a 99.97 per cent write-off of Rs 22,000 crore in bank loans, as the figure represents claims against him as a personal guarantor, not debt personally borrowed.

One board member did not support my extension: N Chandrasekharan

One board member did not support my extension: N Chandrasekharan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has issued a statement explaining his decision not to seek an extension beyond his current tenure, which ends on February 20, 2027, citing a lack of unanimous board support for his reappointment.

Raja Raghuvanshi's brothers held for illegal booze sale

Raja Raghuvanshi's brothers held for illegal booze sale

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

The elder brothers of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was murdered in Meghalaya, along with three employees of their eatery, have been preventively arrested for allegedly illegally serving liquor and failing to provide information to the police. Cases have been registered under the Excise Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Maha sarpanch discusses bribe 'rate card', video goes viral

Maha sarpanch discusses bribe 'rate card', video goes viral

Rediff.com7 days ago

A video from Maharashtra's Latur district has gone viral, showing a sarpanch discussing a "rate card" for bribes allegedly demanded by officials to approve government aid for villagers. The sarpanch claimed that Panchayat Samiti members and officials were demanding money for schemes like wells, cattle sheds, and housing. Authorities have sought an explanation from the sarpanch and are investigating the allegations.

Forest Employee Killed In Haldwani After Drunken Argument

Forest Employee Killed In Haldwani After Drunken Argument

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A forest department employee was allegedly hacked to death with an axe in the Tanda forest in Haldwani following an argument with his associate, police said.

H-1B visa fee could get costlier by $103,000

H-1B visa fee could get costlier by $103,000

Rediff.com4 days ago

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed an additional fee of USD 103,265 for all H-1B visa cap-subject applications, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. This new fee aims to recover interagency costs for immigration programmes and would be paid in addition to existing fees. The proposal is open for public comments for 30 days and has drawn criticism from immigration advocates.

Liquor ban row: TN orders strict quality checks at distilleries

Liquor ban row: TN orders strict quality checks at distilleries

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Tamil Nadu government has mandated stringent quality testing across all distilleries in the state to ensure alcohol content compliance. This decision follows public concern over the temporary ban and swift clearance of products from a private manufacturer, Enrica Enterprises, by the state's liquor monopoly, TASMAC. The move aims to address suspicions and ensure public safety regarding alcoholic beverages.

Road Rage Attack Leaves Bank Employee Injured In Delhi

Road Rage Attack Leaves Bank Employee Injured In Delhi

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A 29-year-old bank employee was injured in a road rage incident in Delhi's Mangol Puri after a minor collision escalated into a violent confrontation. Police are investigating and searching for the accused.

5 arrested for plot to kill woman near Guruvayoor temple

5 arrested for plot to kill woman near Guruvayoor temple

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Five men have been arrested near Guruvayur temple in Kerala for allegedly plotting to kill a woman. The accused reportedly planned to disguise themselves as women to enter her hostel. The motive appears to be a relationship breakup, and the men were also found with cannabis and accused of selling drugs to children.

Bombay High Court Grants Bail To NESCO Employees In Goregaon Concert Drug Overdose Case

Bombay High Court Grants Bail To NESCO Employees In Goregaon Concert Drug Overdose Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Bombay High Court has granted bail to two NESCO Ltd employees, Sunny Jain and Balkrishna Balram Kurup, who were arrested in connection with the alleged drug overdose deaths of two students at a concert in Goregaon. The court rejected the police's request to stay the bail order, allowing the employees to be released on a surety of Rs one lakh each.

Indian EVMs are secure, not connected to internet: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Indian EVMs are secure, not connected to internet: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rediff.com4 days ago

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has affirmed that Indian electronic voting machines (EVMs) are manufactured by public sector companies and operate without internet, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connectivity, ensuring their security and reliability.

Delhi's Nepali workers anxiously await news of loved ones

Delhi's Nepali workers anxiously await news of loved ones

Rediff.com3 days ago

As devastating flash floods swept through parts of Nepal, triggered by torrential rains and a surge in the Bhote Koshi River, Nepali residents and workers in Delhi spent Wednesday anxiously trying to reach family and friends back home, with reports of deaths and hundreds missing causing widespread worry.

Workplace Quiz: What Is Doom Jobbing?

Workplace Quiz: What Is Doom Jobbing?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Sonica Aron, founder and managing partner of Marching Sheep puts your workplace knowledge to test.

AIMIM corporator held for sheltering TCS conversion case accused Nida Khan

AIMIM corporator held for sheltering TCS conversion case accused Nida Khan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Nashik police have arrested an AIMIM corporator, Mateen Patel, for allegedly providing shelter to an accused, Nida Khan, in the ongoing TCS "sexual harassment and religious conversion" case. Patel's arrest is part of a larger investigation into nine cases related to alleged exploitation and forceful conversion at a TCS branch.

JSW MG Motor India aims for 1 million vehicles, eyes fresh funding for expansion

JSW MG Motor India aims for 1 million vehicles, eyes fresh funding for expansion

Rediff.com2 days ago

JSW Group and China's SAIC Motor are in discussions for the next round of capital support for JSW MG Motor India, aiming to expand manufacturing capacity beyond 220,000 units annually to an ambitious one million vehicles and broaden its new-energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio.

TCS Employee Arrested Over Religious Conversion Allegations

TCS Employee Arrested Over Religious Conversion Allegations

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after weeks of being in hiding. The case involves allegations of forced religious practices and harassment within the TCS unit.

Ram temple employee who counted cash named prime accused

Ram temple employee who counted cash named prime accused

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

A preliminary report by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the alleged theft of devotees' offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, linking him to a suspected 40-day racket involving nearly 70 instances of pilferage from the donation-counting system.

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested an employee of a chartered accountant and his two accomplices for allegedly staging a robbery to misappropriate Rs 6.5 lakh. The entire amount has been recovered.

How Cashfree Payments Achieved Significant Loss Reduction And Revenue Growth In FY26

How Cashfree Payments Achieved Significant Loss Reduction And Revenue Growth In FY26

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Fintech company Cashfree Payments India Private Limited has significantly reduced its consolidated net losses to Rs 118.5 crore in FY26 from Rs 154 crore in FY25. The firm also saw a substantial revenue growth of over 51 per cent, reaching Rs 967.4 crore. Co-founder & CEO Akash Sinha highlighted achieving EBITDA profitability in March 2026 and outlined plans for full-year profitability in FY27, driven by growth in SMB and cross-border payments.

How A DRDO Employee Lost Rs 15 Lakh In An Online Investment Scam

How A DRDO Employee Lost Rs 15 Lakh In An Online Investment Scam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A DRDO employee in New Delhi was defrauded of over Rs 15 lakh in a sophisticated online investment scam involving fake work-from-home tasks and promises of high returns. Police have arrested three individuals from Haryana and Rajasthan who played different roles in facilitating the movement of the illicit funds, with further investigation ongoing.

Why Smart People Still Fail At Retirement Planning

Why Smart People Still Fail At Retirement Planning

Rediff.com1 days ago

Retirement planning is not a test of how smart you are; it is a test of how well you control your behaviour.

Bar singer, ex-banker among 7 arrested for impersonating CBI officers

Bar singer, ex-banker among 7 arrested for impersonating CBI officers

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested seven individuals, including a former bar singer and an ex-banker, for allegedly posing as CBI officers to conduct fake raids and extort money or valuables in Delhi and Mumbai. The gang reportedly used fake ID cards and notices to intimidate targets.

Jharkhand: JSSC-CGL exam cancellation puts 2,000 jobs at risk

Jharkhand: JSSC-CGL exam cancellation puts 2,000 jobs at risk

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Following Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL exam and other recruitment tests due to alleged irregularities, approximately 2,000 successful candidates now fear losing their jobs, demanding a CBI probe and a fair opportunity to defend themselves.

10 Malayalam Songs That Capture Onam Best

10 Malayalam Songs That Capture Onam Best

Rediff.com4 days ago

From timeless classics to modern favourites, these 10 Malayalam songs capture the colour, warmth and togetherness of Onam like few others can.

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with a case involving alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended after weeks of being in hiding. The Nashik police are investigating multiple cases of molestation and harassment at the TCS unit.

When A Flight Fails, Airlines Must Respond

When A Flight Fails, Airlines Must Respond

Rediff.com3 days ago

A flight may be cancelled for reasons beyond an airline's control. The chaos that follows need not be, points out Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Recruitment exams scrapped, now Jharkhand faces another job crisis

Recruitment exams scrapped, now Jharkhand faces another job crisis

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A tense situation prevailed at the Jharkhand secretariat on Wednesday after a large number of successful candidates, who are likely to be rendered jobless following the government's cancellation of recruitment examinations, forcibly entered the campus in defiance of a prohibitory order, an official said.

Bar Council chief faces resignation demand; rejects charges

Bar Council chief faces resignation demand; rejects charges

Rediff.com7 days ago

YR Sadashiva Reddy, Co-Chairman of the Bar Council of India (BCI), has called for the immediate resignation of BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, citing alleged irregularities in appointments, diversion of Council funds, financial dealings with law colleges, and other governance issues. Mishra has dismissed the allegations as 'baseless'.

TCS Employees Remanded In Custody Over Conversion Allegations

TCS Employees Remanded In Custody Over Conversion Allegations

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A court in Nashik, Maharashtra, has remanded four Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees to judicial custody until May 18 in connection with allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment of colleagues.

Clashes in Jharkhand as HC stays cancellation of more job exams

Clashes in Jharkhand as HC stays cancellation of more job exams

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Clashes erupted between police and students in Jharkhand protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, even as the high court provided interim relief by staying notifications cancelling appointments for Child Development Project Officers and those recruited through JSSC-CGL tests.