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Delhi Murder Case: Accused Known For Aggression, Online Gaming Addiction

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Known For Aggression, Online Gaming Addiction

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and was addicted to online gaming, leading to significant debt. Police are conducting a psychological analysis to understand his mental state and motives, while his family claims he was a quiet person.

Delhi rape accused tried using victim's finger to unlock locker after murder

Delhi rape accused tried using victim's finger to unlock locker after murder

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police sources reveal chilling details in the rape and murder of a 22-year-old in south Delhi, stating that accused Rahul Meena, a former domestic help, showed no remorse and repeatedly changed his statements during the investigation.

Anurag Basu: 'My Biggest Regret Was Not Casting Irrfan In Gangster'

Anurag Basu: 'My Biggest Regret Was Not Casting Irrfan In Gangster'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

'(Mahesh) Bhattsaab had wisely recommended him for the lead role, but I was young and stubborn then, and would instinctively push back against a producer's suggestion. I insisted on casting Shiney Ahuja as Daya Shankar. While he was excellent, in retrospect, I realise Irrfan would have taken the character to a different level altogether.'

IPL 2026: The Importance Of A Single Run

IPL 2026: The Importance Of A Single Run

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Very often in cricket, a single run has revealed its importance, especially for a batter who has failed to get off the mark continuously for many matches.

Expelled Cong MLA Rahul held in third rape case; targeted housewives

Expelled Cong MLA Rahul held in third rape case; targeted housewives

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was arrested in connection with a sexual assault case after being taken into custody from Palakkad in the small hours on Sunday, police sources said.

PSL Stars Deny Ball-Tampering Allegations After Lahore Qalandars-Karachi Kings Match

PSL Stars Deny Ball-Tampering Allegations After Lahore Qalandars-Karachi Kings Match

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Sikandar Raza deny ball-tampering charges during a Pakistan Super League match, leading to an investigation and potential penalties for the Lahore Qalandars.

Sexual assault case: Court rejects bail plea of shooting coach Bhardwaj

Sexual assault case: Court rejects bail plea of shooting coach Bhardwaj

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Faridabad court rejects shooting coach Bhardwaj's anticipatory bail plea in sexual assault case

Delhi rape-murder accused to undergo psychological assessment

Delhi rape-murder accused to undergo psychological assessment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and psychopathic tendencies. He was also addicted to online betting and had lost a significant amount of money.

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Displayed Psychopathic Tendencies, Say Police

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Displayed Psychopathic Tendencies, Say Police

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and psychopathic tendencies. Police are conducting a psychological analysis to understand his motives.

ITC Hotels Q1 net rises 53%; eyes over 20K rooms by 2030

ITC Hotels Q1 net rises 53%; eyes over 20K rooms by 2030

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

ITC Hotels Ltd on Wednesday reported a 53 per cent jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 133.71 crore in the June quarter, on the back of higher revenue. The company, which had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 87.16 crore in the first quarter last fiscal, said it is targeting to reach 220 operational hotels and more than 20,000 keys by 2030.

IPL 2026: How 'Guru' Bhardwaj helped Priyansh Arya beat second-season blues

IPL 2026: How 'Guru' Bhardwaj helped Priyansh Arya beat second-season blues

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Priyansh Arya's coach, Sanjay Bhardwaj, reveals the strategies used to help the young cricketer manage the pressures of IPL stardom and avoid the 'second-season blues'. Bhardwaj emphasises the importance of mental training, staying grounded, and maintaining focus on the game.

Brit woman jumps off Agra hotel room to escape molestation

Brit woman jumps off Agra hotel room to escape molestation

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Close on the heels of the gang rape of a Swiss tourist in Madhya Pradesh, a 25-year-old British woman on Tuesday jumped off a hotel room in Agra to save herself from an alleged sexual assault bid and suffered a leg fracture.

Delhi Simulates Hostile Attack in City-Wide Civil Defence Drill

Delhi Simulates Hostile Attack in City-Wide Civil Defence Drill

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A large-scale civil defence mock drill was conducted across Delhi, simulating a hostile attack scenario to test preparedness and response systems.

A War With No Exit Strategy, No Victory To Declare

A War With No Exit Strategy, No Victory To Declare

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Both sides have now revealed a preference for escalation over strategic defeat, and each new provocation narrows the space for the next pause. The Touska seizure, Iran's refusal to negotiate under blockade, Israel's strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure -- all of these add up to an increasingly untenable situation. This makes the wild card -- Trump and his motormouth -- more consequential than ever, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

At Vijay-Rashmika's Wedding Venue

At Vijay-Rashmika's Wedding Venue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, fondly known as 'Virosh', are getting married at Mementos by ITC in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

...reopen for up to six months. Until then, the Strait stays nearly closed. The world pays. And no one, including the man who started this, can say when it ends, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

India to get 52,000 hotel rooms in the next 5 years

India to get 52,000 hotel rooms in the next 5 years

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Nearly 52,000 new hotel rooms are expected to be added in India over the next five years on rising demand from travellers as global economic conditions improve.

Pahalgam Terror Attack: 'What Those Terrorists Did Was The Murder Of Humanity'

Pahalgam Terror Attack: 'What Those Terrorists Did Was The Murder Of Humanity'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'All terrorists are a blot on humanity.' 'No religion in the world teaches you to take the life of an innocent person.' 'Kashmiris have always been known for their hospitality. One moment of darkness cannot erase Kashmiriyat.'

T20 World Cup Final: Motera turns blue as '1.4 billion fans' roar for India

T20 World Cup Final: Motera turns blue as '1.4 billion fans' roar for India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The atmosphere in Ahmedabad ahead of the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand is markedly different from the previous final, with Indian fans confident of victory. New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledges the overwhelming support for India while rallying Kiwi fans back home.

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Lara says he's fine, 'will be in hotel room tomorrow'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Brian Lara's countless fans heaved a huge sigh of relief after he declared on Tuesday evening "I am fine and will be back in my hotel room tomorrow" following hospitalisation in Mumbai due to chest pain.

Rajasthan Man Held for Murder After Staging Wife's Accidental Death

Rajasthan Man Held for Murder After Staging Wife's Accidental Death

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A man in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to pass it off as an accidental fall. Forensic investigation and crime scene reconstruction revealed the truth, leading to the husband's arrest.

Hormuz Blockade Is The New Battlefield

Hormuz Blockade Is The New Battlefield

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The clock on the ceasefire is running out. But everyone's already whispering about round two, possibly as soon as this weekend.

Are soaring hotel room rents sustainable?

Are soaring hotel room rents sustainable?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Excerpts from CNBC-TV18's exclusive interview with Sushil Gupta and Vivek Nair.

Iran Ceasefire Hours From Collapse

Iran Ceasefire Hours From Collapse

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Trump has made it clear: the US will not lift its blockade of Iranian ports until a deal is signed.

Odisha Cong MLAs 'offered' Rs 5 cr ahead of RS poll; 2 arrested

Odisha Cong MLAs 'offered' Rs 5 cr ahead of RS poll; 2 arrested

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly attempting to bribe Odisha Congress MLAs, who are staying at a resort, as part of what Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar claims is the BJP's 'Operation Lotus'.

HP CM Sukhu Promises No Mercy for Police in Drug Trade

HP CM Sukhu Promises No Mercy for Police in Drug Trade

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has vowed to take strict action against any police personnel found involved in the drug trade, addressing concerns raised by the opposition regarding the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

Akbar denies calling Priya Ramani to hotel room in '94

Akbar denies calling Priya Ramani to hotel room in '94

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The cross-examination of Akbar by Ramani's counsel remained inconclusive and would resume on on July 6.

'Fabricated stories': Raina breaks silence on hotel room rift

'Fabricated stories': Raina breaks silence on hotel room rift

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Raina revealed said that CSK owner Narayanaswami Srinivasan was wrongly informed about the reason for his exit from the IPL 2020 and he had settled the matter with his boss

Life From A Hospital Room

Life From A Hospital Room

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Thanks to a close one's illness, I have seen quite a few hospital rooms in the past half a year or so. They have revived my respect for life reinterpreted via its essentials, notes Shyam G Menon.

T20 World Cup: India's Nets Session Resembled A Fireworks Display

T20 World Cup: India's Nets Session Resembled A Fireworks Display

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Batters launched balls so high into the sky that they looked like rockets taking off from the centre square.

Turkmenistan Woman's Death in India: Police Confirm Identity

Turkmenistan Woman's Death in India: Police Confirm Identity

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Meerut have confirmed that a woman found dead last month is a citizen of Turkmenistan, following initial misidentification. The investigation into her death continues, with several arrests made.

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

A shortened game will be like a sprint where the risk element will be high. Who will win when emotion meets execution remains to be seen. K R Nayar reports from Colombo.

FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Arrest of Indian National in Wife's Murder

FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Arrest of Indian National in Wife's Murder

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The FBI has significantly increased the reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national wanted for allegedly murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015.

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Police in Mangaluru, Karnataka, have arrested six individuals in two separate incidents for allegedly selling narcotic substances, including MDMA and hydro weed ganja, to college students and young women.

Hotel Rates Hit Record High In '24

Hotel Rates Hit Record High In '24

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Driven by a boom in domestic tourism, a record number of weddings in November and December, and a surge in extended weekend vacations.

Hotel room rates rise by 31%

Hotel room rates rise by 31%

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

GIFT City Raises A Glass to Global Business

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The latest move removes one of the key friction points for visitors, temporary liquor permits, while allowing licensed hotels and restaurants operational flexibility.

Woman molested, assaulted at 5-star Kolkata hotel nightclub

Woman molested, assaulted at 5-star Kolkata hotel nightclub

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The alleged incident led to a confrontation at around 4.15 AM and lasted for about an hour and a half inside the nightclub.

Raina pulled out of IPL after hotel room 'rift' with Dhoni?

Raina pulled out of IPL after hotel room 'rift' with Dhoni?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

According to a report in Outlook on Sunday, Suresh Raina was unhappy with the hotel room he was given at the CSK team hotel in Dubai because it did not have 'proper balconies'.

Two ships with crude, LPG to reach India on Tuesday; one docks in Guj

Two ships with crude, LPG to reach India on Tuesday; one docks in Guj

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker, Jag Laadki, safely sailed from the UAE's Fujairah port despite an attack on the terminal and is scheduled to reach India. The Indian government is working to ensure the safe passage of remaining Indian-flagged vessels in the region.