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Mathura Cop Transferred After Misbehaving With Minor, Youth

Mathura Cop Transferred After Misbehaving With Minor, Youth

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A sub-inspector in Mathura has been transferred and an inquiry ordered after videos surfaced showing him allegedly misbehaving with a minor boy and a youth. The incident sparked public outcry and prompted a departmental investigation.

Customs To Tighten Vigil Against Gold Smuggling After Duty Hike

Customs To Tighten Vigil Against Gold Smuggling After Duty Hike

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Revenue intelligence and customs officers are set to intensify surveillance and increase vigilance on international borders to combat potential gold smuggling following a significant increase in customs duty on gold.

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Unearthed In Punjab

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Unearthed In Punjab

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Punjab Police have unearthed a drug and illegal arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges.

NIT Rourkela To Offer New Courses In Emerging Technologies

NIT Rourkela To Offer New Courses In Emerging Technologies

Rediff.com13 May 2026

NIT Rourkela has announced the launch of four new academic programmes for the 2026-27 session, focusing on emerging technologies such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies.

Indian-Origin Man Held At Delhi Airport For Gold Smuggling

Indian-Origin Man Held At Delhi Airport For Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com5 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi airport seized 115 smuggled gold bars weighing 3.5 kg from an American national of Indian origin, who allegedly concealed the contraband in a specially designed belt.

Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Accused In Thane

Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Accused In Thane

Rediff.com5 days ago

Thane police rescued a five-year-old boy and arrested the abductor within five hours of the crime. The accused, Iqbal Guddu Ansari, was arrested from a hideout in Mumbai. The boy was lured away from his home in Bhiwandi. Multiple police teams used technical surveillance to trace the suspect.

Pune IED Recovery: CCTV Footage Being Enhanced To Nab Accused

Pune IED Recovery: CCTV Footage Being Enhanced To Nab Accused

Rediff.com7 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that CCTV footage and images of the number plate of the vehicle involved in the IED recovery incident in Pune are being enhanced to identify the accused.

Parliamentary panel to review NEET paper leak, NTA reforms

Parliamentary panel to review NEET paper leak, NTA reforms

Rediff.com3 days ago

A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) as well as the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and has summoned NTA Chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats for deliberations.

Two NSCN Cadres Killed In Arunachal Pradesh Encounter

Two NSCN Cadres Killed In Arunachal Pradesh Encounter

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Two suspected NSCN cadres were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, after security forces launched a counter-insurgency operation based on inputs about the movement of armed insurgents allegedly involved in extortion activities.

St Stephen's College To Focus On AI Under New Principal

St Stephen's College To Focus On AI Under New Principal

Rediff.com12 May 2026

St Stephen's College is set to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) under its newly-appointed principal, Susan Elias, the first woman to hold the position in the college's 145-year history. Elias aims to equip students with AI and quantum computing skills, introducing certification courses for students and alumni.

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Punjab Police have dismantled a drug and illegal arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing a significant quantity of heroin, pistols, and cartridges.

Man Held In Thane For Goa Woman's Murder And Robbery

Man Held In Thane For Goa Woman's Murder And Robbery

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A man accused of robbing and murdering a 58-year-old woman in Goa has been arrested by police in Thane district.

Indian Youth Adopt Work AI Faster Than Global Peers

Indian Youth Adopt Work AI Faster Than Global Peers

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A Deloitte survey reveals that Indian Gen Z and millennial professionals are rapidly adopting AI tools in the workplace, surpassing their global counterparts in usage and confidence, while also facing financial pressures and shifting workplace expectations.

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Belagavi, Karnataka, have arrested the operator of Shivam Associates, accused of running a multi-crore Ponzi scheme that promised high returns to depositors. The case has been registered under the BUDS Act and KPID Act, and will be transferred to the CID for further investigation.

FedEx And ServiceNow Collaborate On AI-Powered Supply Chain

FedEx And ServiceNow Collaborate On AI-Powered Supply Chain

Rediff.com7 May 2026

FedEx and ServiceNow have expanded their collaboration to develop an AI-powered supply chain solution aimed at optimising workflows and enhancing customer experiences. The partnership was announced at the Knowledge 2026 AI conference in Las Vegas.

Five Arrested In Delhi Goldsmith Robbery Case

Five Arrested In Delhi Goldsmith Robbery Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested five people for robbing a goldsmith of jewellery and cash at gunpoint in east Delhi. The police recovered 21 stolen gold chains weighing around 250 grams from the accused.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive In Narcotic Case After Seven Years

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive In Narcotic Case After Seven Years

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender who had been absconding for seven years in connection with a narcotic case. The accused, Harpreet Singh, was arrested near Dilshad Garden Metro Station.

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka: Key Developments

Multi-Crore Deposit Scam Unravels In Karnataka: Key Developments

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Karnataka have arrested an individual running a firm accused of operating a multi-crore deposit scam, attracting investments with promises of high returns. The case involves Shivaanand S Neelanavar and his firm Shivam Associates, also known as Acumen, who allegedly failed to return money to depositors after promising a 36 per cent annual return.

J&K Police Seize Drone-Dropped Heroin Near Border

J&K Police Seize Drone-Dropped Heroin Near Border

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir police seized approximately 2 kg of heroin suspected to have been dropped by a drone near the International Border in the Jammu district. The recovery followed a week-long surveillance operation based on intelligence inputs about cross-border narcotics smuggling.

Man Stabbed In Delhi After Resisting Harassment Of Wife

Man Stabbed In Delhi After Resisting Harassment Of Wife

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man was stabbed in Delhi's Old Seelampur area after he resisted an attempt by four people to harass his wife. Police have apprehended one man and two juveniles in connection with the incident, while another juvenile is absconding.

Delhi Police Recover Antique Idol Stolen From Chandni Chowk Temple

Delhi Police Recover Antique Idol Stolen From Chandni Chowk Temple

Rediff.com6 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.

Delhi Man Held For Killing Brother-In-Law Over Family Dispute

Delhi Man Held For Killing Brother-In-Law Over Family Dispute

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly murdering his brother-in-law near Burari Metro Station following a family dispute.

Indian Banks Must Modernise Tech, Build AI Defences: Barclays India CEO

Indian Banks Must Modernise Tech, Build AI Defences: Barclays India CEO

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Barclays Global Service Centre India MD & CEO Praveen Kumar has urged Indian banks to modernise their technology architecture and build AI-based defence systems to counter emerging cyber threats posed by AI tools.

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

Rediff.com3 days ago

The shift towards power-hitting in cricket has led to a revolution in bat manufacturing, with makers using scientific precision and customisation to meet the demands of modern batters.

Drone Suspected In Heroin Smuggling Attempt Near Jammu Border

Drone Suspected In Heroin Smuggling Attempt Near Jammu Border

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Jammu seized approximately 3 kilograms of heroin suspected to have been dropped by a drone near the International Border. The recovery followed a week-long surveillance operation based on intelligence inputs about cross-border narcotics smuggling.

Customs Officials Seize Hydroponic Weed, Cash At Mumbai Airport

Customs Officials Seize Hydroponic Weed, Cash At Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport seized hydroponic weed valued at nearly 20 crore and USD 1 lakh in cash over two days.

Delhi Bike Taxi Rider Arrested For Mobile Snatching

Delhi Bike Taxi Rider Arrested For Mobile Snatching

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A 37-year-old habitual offender, posing as a bike taxi rider, has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly snatching mobile phones from unsuspecting late-night passengers.

Five Terrorists Killed In Pakistan Security Operation

Five Terrorists Killed In Pakistan Security Operation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Security forces in Pakistan have killed five terrorists in intelligence-based operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following an attack on a police checkpost that resulted in the deaths of 15 security officials.

Trio Held For Plotting Rhino Poaching In Kaziranga National Park

Trio Held For Plotting Rhino Poaching In Kaziranga National Park

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Three suspected poachers were apprehended in Assam's Lakhimpur district for allegedly planning to poach rhinos in the Kaziranga National Park.

Indian IT firms paid record Rs 1.3 trillion to shareholders in FY26 despite AI headwinds

Indian IT firms paid record Rs 1.3 trillion to shareholders in FY26 despite AI headwinds

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's top 16 IT services companies distributed a record 1.3 trillion to shareholders in FY26 through dividends and share buybacks, a 36.3 per cent increase from FY25, even as the industry grappled with AI-driven business model threats and a significant decline in market capitalisation.

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police have registered an FIR against 11 individuals following an alleged attempt to attack Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader during a protest in the Dakshina Kannada district.

Pakistan Security Forces Kill Five Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Security Forces Kill Five Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed five terrorists in separate operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operations, based on intelligence reports, took place in the Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts, targeting members of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists.

Batala Double Murder: Punjab Police Arrest Key Suspects

Batala Double Murder: Punjab Police Arrest Key Suspects

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Punjab Police, in collaboration with central agencies, arrested three key suspects in the Batala double murder case from the Indo-Bhutan border in West Bengal. The accused were allegedly linked to a foreign-based fugitive gangster, Happy Jatt.

Punjab Police Bust Fake Currency Racket, Arrest Four

Punjab Police Bust Fake Currency Racket, Arrest Four

Rediff.com3 days ago

Punjab Police busted a fake currency module in Malerkotla, arresting four individuals and seizing counterfeit currency worth Rs 5.50 lakh.

Five Arrested In Kishtwar Sacrilege Case

Five Arrested In Kishtwar Sacrilege Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district have solved a sacrilege case and arrested five individuals allegedly involved in the crime. An investigation was launched after police received information about the incident on May 8.

How Punjab Police Busted An International Drug Smuggling Module

How Punjab Police Busted An International Drug Smuggling Module

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Punjab Police have dismantled an international drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 10 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) and 4 kg of heroin. The suspects were linked to a Dubai-based smuggler and trafficked narcotics in Punjab and Delhi.

'One Operation Sindoor Won't End Terror'

'One Operation Sindoor Won't End Terror'

Rediff.com10 May 2026

'India's security challenges are no longer confined to the Line of Control or the Line of Actual Control.'
'They also span cyber networks, economic systems, information warfare, technology ecosystems, maritime routes, and internal social cohesion.'

OpenAI, Anthropic Threat For India's IT Majors

OpenAI, Anthropic Threat For India's IT Majors

Rediff.com3 days ago

OpenAI and Anthropic are not simply enabling new software capabilities, they are moving directly into enterprise execution, workflow ownership, and decision orchestration.

How Security Forces Recovered Maoist Arms, Cash In Bijapur

How Security Forces Recovered Maoist Arms, Cash In Bijapur

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a significant amount of cash, arms, ammunition, and explosives from Maoist hideouts in the forests during search operations.

Gujarat Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder After Accidental Death Claim

Gujarat Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder After Accidental Death Claim

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Gujarat have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly plotting the murder of her husband, initially reported as an accidental death. The investigation revealed a conspiracy driven by domestic disputes and personal conflicts.