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Pakistan-backed terror behind continued Indus treaty suspension: MEA

Pakistan-backed terror behind continued Indus treaty suspension: MEA

Rediff.com2 days ago

As India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, its decisive military action against the terror hotbeds in Pakistan, the ministry of external affairs sharply rebuked Islamabad's policy of terrorism.

IDFC Bank Fraud Case: 11 Arrested in Haryana Government Funds Diversion Probe

IDFC Bank Fraud Case: 11 Arrested in Haryana Government Funds Diversion Probe

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests 11 individuals, including bank employees and a government official, in connection with a fraud case involving IDFC First Bank and the illegal diversion of government funds.

Man Gets Life For Electrocution Murder Of Wife In UP

Man Gets Life For Electrocution Murder Of Wife In UP

Rediff.com3 days ago

A local court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally challenged wife. The man repeatedly electrocuted her while she was tied to a cot in their home.

BJP names Amit Shah as observer for election of Bengal CM

BJP names Amit Shah as observer for election of Bengal CM

Rediff.com5 days ago

The BJP has appointed Amit Shah and JP Nadda as central observers for the election of legislative party leaders in West Bengal and Assam, respectively, following recent assembly poll victories.

Prominent cleric shot dead by ISIS gunmen in targeted attack in Pakistan

Prominent cleric shot dead by ISIS gunmen in targeted attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 days ago

A prominent cleric, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The assassination has sparked protests and condemnation from political leaders.

Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Pakistan Cleric's Murder

Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Pakistan Cleric's Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

A prominent cleric was shot dead by gunmen belonging to the Islamic State in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said.

Two Jailed For Hoisting Khalistani Flag In Punjab

Two Jailed For Hoisting Khalistani Flag In Punjab

Rediff.com1 May 2026

An NIA court has convicted and sentenced two men to imprisonment for hoisting a Khalistani flag on a government building in Punjab's Moga at the instigation of Sikhs for Justice general counsel and designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Dressing room rules broken? IPL 2026 faces major crackdown

Dressing room rules broken? IPL 2026 faces major crackdown

Rediff.com2 days ago

The BCCI is set to tighten off-field protocols for IPL 2026 due to concerns over unauthorised access to team environments.

Mumbai family deaths: No bacterial infection detected in initial report

Mumbai family deaths: No bacterial infection detected in initial report

Rediff.com3 days ago

An initial report has ruled out bacterial infection in the deaths of four Mumbai family members who consumed watermelon. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death.

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay compensation to a man after incorrect police information about his criminal record delayed his release on bail.

3 yrs on, defeated BJP leader wins Sringeri in recount; Cong MLA loses seat

3 yrs on, defeated BJP leader wins Sringeri in recount; Cong MLA loses seat

Rediff.com5 days ago

D N Jeevaraj of the BJP has been declared the MLA for Sringeri after a recount of postal ballots, following a High Court order. This reverses the 2023 election result where Congress candidate T D Raje Gowda had won.

Govt body plans legal framework for AI companies

Govt body plans legal framework for AI companies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

India's newly formed Artificial Intelligence Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) is set to advocate for a unified legal framework for AI companies, including developers of large language models and chatbot systems, alongside broader operational rules.

Education Ministry To Prioritise AI Training For Teachers

Education Ministry To Prioritise AI Training For Teachers

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Education Ministry will focus on training teachers in the use of Artificial Intelligence tools over the next three to four months to support classroom teaching, lesson planning and student assessment, a senior official said.

Julian Metherell Appointed As MCC President

Julian Metherell Appointed As MCC President

Rediff.com3 days ago

Julian Metherell, Chairman of The Hundred franchise London Spirit, will succeed Ed Smith as the President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) from October. Metherell, a long-time MCC member, was nominated by Smith and will serve a three-year term. The MCC, founded in 1787, owns Lord's Cricket Ground and governs the laws of cricket.

Guntas Kaur Sandhu To Lead India At Queen Sirikit Cup

Guntas Kaur Sandhu To Lead India At Queen Sirikit Cup

Rediff.com4 days ago

Guntas Kaur Sandhu will lead the Indian team at the Queen Sirikit Cup, a prestigious Asia-Pacific amateur team championship in Indonesia.

How Tim Cook transformed Apple's India strategy into a global manufacturing success

How Tim Cook transformed Apple's India strategy into a global manufacturing success

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook's strategic pivot, from initial rejections to local partnerships and leveraging government policies like PLI, transformed India into a major iPhone manufacturing and export hub, now accounting for one in every four iPhones assembled globally.

Stalin's minister lost to TVK by 1 vote!

Stalin's minister lost to TVK by 1 vote!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Senior DMK leader KR Periakaruppan lost the Tiruppattur assembly seat by one vote to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Seenivasa Sethupathy R in the Tamil Nadu elections. The defeat highlights the impact of individual ballots and the rise of actor Vijay's TVK.

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Punjab police registered two FIRs under sections for non-bailable offences against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak. Both FIRs were filed in different districts of Punjab.

Sri Lanka Cricket chief Shammi Silva resigns amidst pressure

Sri Lanka Cricket chief Shammi Silva resigns amidst pressure

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket's chief Shammi Silva and his executive committee resigned following calls for a new administration from the country's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Rediff.com1 days ago

Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Karnataka Government Considers Sustainable Data Centre Policy to Address Environmental Impact

Karnataka Government Considers Sustainable Data Centre Policy to Address Environmental Impact

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Karnataka government is reviewing its data centre policy to prioritise sustainability due to concerns about the significant water and energy consumption of data centres. The government is exploring coastal locations like Mangaluru for future data centre development and focusing on smaller-scale data centres.

Security scaled back at Mamata's home, Abhishek's office post-poll rout

Security scaled back at Mamata's home, Abhishek's office post-poll rout

Rediff.com4 days ago

Barricades outside the residence of outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in south Kolkata were partially removed on Tuesday, a day after the Trinamool Congress lost power in the state and she was defeated from the Bhabanipur seat.

LDF To Seek Public Feedback After Kerala Election Loss

LDF To Seek Public Feedback After Kerala Election Loss

Rediff.com2 days ago

The LDF convenor T P Ramakrishnan announced that the Left front would seek public input to address shortcomings after their defeat in the Kerala Assembly elections, where they won only 35 out of 140 seats.

Four Die In Bus, SUV Collision In Thane District

Four Die In Bus, SUV Collision In Thane District

Rediff.com4 days ago

A collision between a state transport bus and an SUV in Thane district, Maharashtra, has resulted in the death of four people. The accident occurred in Murbad taluka, and an FIR has been registered against the bus driver.

WADA rule puts Vinesh Phogat comeback in trouble!

WADA rule puts Vinesh Phogat comeback in trouble!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Vinesh Phogat's eligibility to compete in the National Open Ranking Tournament is uncertain due to questions about her compliance with WADA's six-month notice rule for returning athletes.

Why Tata Trusts Board Meeting Was Cancelled

Why Tata Trusts Board Meeting Was Cancelled

Rediff.com1 days ago

A crucial Tata Trusts board meeting was unexpectedly postponed, highlighting internal conflicts over veto power, Tata Sons listing, and trustee eligibility, raising concerns about the stability of the $180 billion conglomerate.

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Rediff.com4 days ago

IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; Dharamsala will host Qualifier 1, as announced by the BCCI.

Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over ED Raids, Alleges Political Vendetta

Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over ED Raids, Alleges Political Vendetta

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP-led central government of playing 'dangerous games' with Punjab, alleging the misuse of agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the CBI for political purposes.

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Official: Holistic Development, Grassroots Governance Key to India's Progress

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo emphasises the importance of holistic development and grassroots governance for India's progress at a national conference in Jammu.

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Drug Smuggler's Illegal Property

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Drug Smuggler's Illegal Property

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gurugram Police demolished an eight-story building allegedly used as a paying guest accommodation by convicted drug smuggler Satpal alias Kalu. The demolition was a joint effort with the municipal corporation, targeting properties acquired through drug trafficking proceeds. Authorities also demolished property illegally occupied by another alleged drug peddler.

Noida impact? BJP MLA urges Yogi govt to formulate labour welfare policy

Noida impact? BJP MLA urges Yogi govt to formulate labour welfare policy

Rediff.com1 May 2026

BJP MLA Dhirendra Singh has urged the Uttar Pradesh government to formulate a comprehensive policy covering education, healthcare, housing and social security for labourers.

Power shift in Andhra: CM Naidu hands key TDP role to son Nara Lokesh

Power shift in Andhra: CM Naidu hands key TDP role to son Nara Lokesh

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Chandrababu Naidu has reorganised the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), appointing his son Nara Lokesh as working president and emphasising a blend of experienced and new leaders to strengthen the party.

Vijay mirrors NTR feat, races to power within two years of party launch

Vijay mirrors NTR feat, races to power within two years of party launch

Rediff.com6 days ago

Vijay's TVK party is on the verge of forming a government in Tamil Nadu, drawing parallels to NTR's earlier success in Andhra Pradesh. Both achieved electoral success shortly after forming their parties, highlighting the potential for film popularity to translate into political gains.

How AI Will Reshape The IT Services Industry, According To Coforge

How AI Will Reshape The IT Services Industry, According To Coforge

Rediff.com3 days ago

Coforge believes that the rapid adoption of AI is disrupting the traditional labour model but also creating new high-margin opportunities in the IT services industry.

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat vows to challenge the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) show-cause notice and ban from domestic events due to alleged indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations.

Venugopal, Chennithala or Satheesan: Who'll win Kerala CM race?

Venugopal, Chennithala or Satheesan: Who'll win Kerala CM race?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Intense lobbying is underway in Kerala as V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala vie for the chief minister's post, with their camps citing popularity, MLA support, and experience as key factors for the Congress high command's decision.

Why Imran Khan's Lawyers Want Al Qadir Case Delayed

Why Imran Khan's Lawyers Want Al Qadir Case Delayed

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lawyers for Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have requested an adjournment in the 190 million-pound Al Qadir case, citing difficulties in obtaining instructions from their clients in jail. The case involves allegations of corruption related to the Al-Qadir Trust.

ED Unearths Crores In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Probe

ED Unearths Crores In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Probe

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized cash and gold worth crores during searches related to the alleged Rs 2,800-crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam. The raids targeted liquor traders, chartered accountants, and corporate entities suspected of handling proceeds from the scam.

Bengal temple, shut for years, reopens after BJP's historic win

Bengal temple, shut for years, reopens after BJP's historic win

Rediff.com4 days ago

In a momentous occasion after the Bharatiya Janata Party's win, the Durga temple in Asansol, reopened its doors to devotees after remaining shut for several years.

Why IOA Sacked Official From Equestrian Federation Ad-Hoc Panel

Why IOA Sacked Official From Equestrian Federation Ad-Hoc Panel

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) removed Col Ashok Yadav (Retd) from the ad-hoc committee running the affairs of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) citing infighting and disagreements within the panel.