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Cyanide Bomb Threat at Indore RTO Proves to Be a False Alarm

Cyanide Bomb Threat at Indore RTO Proves to Be a False Alarm

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, received an email threatening to detonate 15 cyanide gas bombs, prompting a thorough search and subsequent declaration of a hoax.

Two Detained for Drone Use Over Puri's Jagannath Temple

Two Detained for Drone Use Over Puri's Jagannath Temple

Rediff.com1 days ago

Odisha Police have detained two individuals from West Bengal for allegedly flying a drone over the Jagannath Temple in Puri, violating restrictions. The drone and related equipment have been seized, and an investigation is underway.

Gunfire in Manipur Village Injures Two, Raising Community Tensions

Gunfire in Manipur Village Injures Two, Raising Community Tensions

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two individuals were injured in a shooting in Manipur's Kamjong district, raising concerns about renewed clashes between communities.

J&K Police Nab Six Alleged Drug Peddlers in Udhampur and Samba

J&K Police Nab Six Alleged Drug Peddlers in Udhampur and Samba

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Udhampur and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir arrested six alleged drug peddlers and seized heroin in multiple operations.

Statue of Ambedkar defaced in Pauri, Uttarakhand; investigation launched

Statue of Ambedkar defaced in Pauri, Uttarakhand; investigation launched

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Pauri, Uttarakhand, are investigating the defacement of a statue of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar. The statue, located in a park near the Alaknanda river, was found smeared with red and black paint. A case has been registered, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and appealing to the public for information.

Delhi Gold Trader and Father Allegedly Robbed Near Welcome Metro Station

Delhi Gold Trader and Father Allegedly Robbed Near Welcome Metro Station

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 24-year-old gold trader and his father were allegedly robbed by four individuals in the Seelampur area of northeast Delhi. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred near Welcome Metro Station.

Faridabad Police Nab Two in BJP Leader's Office Shooting and Extortion Case

Faridabad Police Nab Two in BJP Leader's Office Shooting and Extortion Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Faridabad Police arrested two men, including a student, after a shootout for allegedly firing at a BJP leader's office and demanding extortion money.

Made In Korea Review: Generic Coming-of-Age Drama

Made In Korea Review: Generic Coming-of-Age Drama

Rediff.com5 days ago

Made in Korea had the potential to be a culturally rich coming-of-age story but settles for a generic template with an underdeveloped location setting, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Illegal Call Centre Operations in West Bengal

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Illegal Call Centre Operations in West Bengal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in West Bengal as part of an investigation into the operations of an alleged illegal call centre.

US weighs ground troop deployment in Iran: Report

US weighs ground troop deployment in Iran: Report

Rediff.com4 days ago

While Trump has been examining the possibility of stationing ground forces in the Middle East, CBS News reported that he has yet to define the exact conditions under which he would approve their use.

Indian Youth Recruited for Terror by Pakistan Network: Police Bust Module

Indian Youth Recruited for Terror by Pakistan Network: Police Bust Module

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have busted a Pakistan-linked terror module recruiting Indian youth through social media, arresting a key operative and uncovering plans for potential attacks.

Iran fires missiles at US-UK base 4,000 km away in Indian Ocean Region

Iran fires missiles at US-UK base 4,000 km away in Indian Ocean Region

Rediff.com5 days ago

Amid rising tensions, Iran reportedly launched ballistic missiles toward a US-UK military base, prompting concerns about regional stability and the potential for escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Odisha Vigilance Apprehends Family Members in Rs 5.56 Crore Embezzlement Case

Odisha Vigilance Apprehends Family Members in Rs 5.56 Crore Embezzlement Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Odisha vigilance officers arrested the parents of a previously arrested banker, along with another individual, for allegedly embezzling Rs 5.56 crore in government funds in the Jajpur district. The accused are Pradip Kumar Mohanty, his wife Gitarani Mohanty, and Bishnu Prasad Dash. The funds were fraudulently diverted over six years.

Pak forces kill around 600 Afghan Taliban in ongoing border clashes

Pak forces kill around 600 Afghan Taliban in ongoing border clashes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Pakistan's security forces claim to have killed hundreds of Afghan Taliban operatives in an ongoing military operation along the border, launched in response to attacks on Pakistani locations.

Agra Girl Found Dead: Police Investigate Tenant's Role

Agra Girl Found Dead: Police Investigate Tenant's Role

Rediff.com46 minutes ago

The body of an eight-year-old girl, who went missing from outside her house in Agra, was found inside a flour drum in a tenant's room. Police are searching for the absconding tenant, who is the primary suspect in the case.

IRGC claims to hit US military base with missiles

IRGC claims to hit US military base with missiles

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The IRGC said five missiles were launched at 'the headquarters of the US Army at the Harir Air Base in Erbil, located in Iraq's Kurdistan Region'.

Private Tutor in Odisha Murders Student After Family Confronts Him About Advances

Private Tutor in Odisha Murders Student After Family Confronts Him About Advances

Rediff.com4 days ago

A private tutor in Odisha, India, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 14-year-old student after her family confronted him about his advances towards her.

Delhi Police Bust LPG Hoarding Operation, Agency Owner Arrested

Delhi Police Bust LPG Hoarding Operation, Agency Owner Arrested

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Delhi Police arrested a gas agency owner for allegedly hoarding and black marketing LPG cylinders, seizing 459 cylinders in a raid.

Iran naval commander leading closure of Hormuz killed, claims Israel

Iran naval commander leading closure of Hormuz killed, claims Israel

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced a series of military operations against US and Israeli targets in retaliation for earlier airstrikes. The IRGC claims to have launched multiple missile and drone strikes, and has warned against any potential ground operations within Iranian territory.

5,000 Crore Assets Attached in PACL Ponzi Scheme Investigation

5,000 Crore Assets Attached in PACL Ponzi Scheme Investigation

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached fresh properties worth over Rs 5,000 crore as part of its money laundering investigation against Chandigarh-based PACL (Pearls Group), accused of orchestrating a Rs 48,000 crore ponzi scheme.

Life Imprisonment for Killers in Thane Double Murder Case

Life Imprisonment for Killers in Thane Double Murder Case

Rediff.com7 hours ago

A Thane court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of an 84-year-old man and his caretaker in 2016. The court also imposed fines and additional imprisonment for house trespass and robbery.

Death Threat Against Minister Jayant Chaudhary Sparks Police Investigation

Death Threat Against Minister Jayant Chaudhary Sparks Police Investigation

Rediff.com6 days ago

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary has allegedly received a death threat from an unknown caller, prompting a police investigation and security review. The caller has been traced to Murshidabad in West Bengal.

Iran vows to hit tourist destinations 'beyond' West Asia

Iran vows to hit tourist destinations 'beyond' West Asia

Rediff.com5 days ago

The threat has raised concerns about possible asymmetric attacks outside the region. Iran has also stepped up attacks on energy infrastructure in Gulf countries.

Authorities Seize Property of Notorious Drug Dealer in Samba

Authorities Seize Property of Notorious Drug Dealer in Samba

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Police in Samba district attached a house belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Masoom Ali, under the NDPS Act. The property, valued at approximately Rs 40 lakh, was allegedly purchased with proceeds from illegal activities.

Pakistan most polluted country in the world, India at 6th place

Pakistan most polluted country in the world, India at 6th place

Rediff.com1 days ago

The 8th World Air Quality report reveals Pakistan as the most polluted country, with India ranking sixth. The report analyses air quality data from over 9,446 cities across 143 countries, highlighting the severe impact of pollution on global health, especially for children.

Udupi Excise Deputy Commissioner Under Investigation for Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Udupi Excise Deputy Commissioner Under Investigation for Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Karnataka Lokayukta police have registered a disproportionate assets case against Udupi Excise Deputy Commissioner T M Srinivas after searches at multiple locations allegedly revealed assets worth Rs 8.69 crore beyond his known sources of income.

Two minor girls, woman flee MP remand home after assault

Two minor girls, woman flee MP remand home after assault

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Two minor girls and a woman escaped from a remand home in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, after assaulting the warden and stealing the keys.

J&K Police Nab Theft Suspect in Delhi, Recover Stolen Goods

J&K Police Nab Theft Suspect in Delhi, Recover Stolen Goods

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a man from Delhi in connection with a theft case registered in Baramulla district. The accused allegedly robbed an electronic goods shop, and stolen items have been recovered.

FBI Boosts Reward for 'Ten Most Wanted' List, Including Indian National

FBI Boosts Reward for 'Ten Most Wanted' List, Including Indian National

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The FBI has increased the reward money to USD one million for information leading to the capture of fugitives on its Ten Most Wanted list, which includes an Indian national wanted in a murder case and a cyber criminal involved in an ATM jackpotting scheme.

West Delhi Home Burgled, Valuables Worth Lakhs Stolen

West Delhi Home Burgled, Valuables Worth Lakhs Stolen

Rediff.com1 days ago

A house in Delhi's Hari Nagar was burgled while the occupants were at a temple, with gold, silver, and cash worth lakhs stolen. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.

Mumbai Press Club Targeted in Gas Bomb Hoax: Police Investigate

Mumbai Press Club Targeted in Gas Bomb Hoax: Police Investigate

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Mumbai Press Club received a threatening email claiming gas bombs were planted on the premises, prompting a thorough search by security agencies. The threat was later determined to be a hoax, and an investigation is underway to trace the email's origin.

Haryana CM Orders Digital Platform for ITI Graduate Employment Tracking

Haryana CM Orders Digital Platform for ITI Graduate Employment Tracking

Rediff.com1 days ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed the development of a digital portal to track apprenticeship and placement data for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) graduates, alongside initiatives to boost youth employment opportunities.

Pakistan Claims Hundreds of Afghan Taliban Operatives Killed in Border Operation

Pakistan Claims Hundreds of Afghan Taliban Operatives Killed in Border Operation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Pakistan claims significant casualties inflicted on Afghan Taliban operatives during a recent military operation along the border, while diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway to find a negotiated solution.

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled two illegal LPG hoarding and refilling operations in separate raids across the city, seizing a total of 248 cylinders and apprehending five individuals involved in the illicit activities.

SRT10 Centre of Excellence promises world-class training for young cricketers

SRT10 Centre of Excellence promises world-class training for young cricketers

Rediff.com7 days ago

Tendulkar-backed cricket academy to open in Ahmedabad on April 10

Rajasthan Police Exposes Medical Certificate Forgery Ring, Arrests 18

Rajasthan Police Exposes Medical Certificate Forgery Ring, Arrests 18

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Rajasthan Police have dismantled a criminal network involved in the creation and distribution of fraudulent Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) certificates, leading to the arrest of 18 individuals, including a former registrar of the state medical council.

Modi speaks to France, Oman, Malaysia leaders amid Gulf energy hub strikes

Modi speaks to France, Oman, Malaysia leaders amid Gulf energy hub strikes

Rediff.com7 days ago

Amidst escalating tensions in West Asia, India strongly condemns the recent attacks on energy infrastructure, warning of further destabilisation to the already uncertain global energy market.

London Property Seized in Indian Bank Fraud Probe

London Property Seized in Indian Bank Fraud Probe

Rediff.com1 days ago

A property near Heathrow Airport, London, worth Rs 7.5 crore has been attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a bank loan fraud case involving Neo Corp International Ltd.

Stock Market Today March 24, 2026: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge on US-Iran Relief

Stock Market Today March 24, 2026: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge on US-Iran Relief

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran conflict and stable oil prices boosted sentiment. Track Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex performance and key global triggers.

9-foot crocodile is the latest entrant at IIT Bombay

9-foot crocodile is the latest entrant at IIT Bombay

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A 9-foot-long crocodile entered the IIT Bombay campus and was safely rescued by wildlife experts. The reptile was spotted by security staff and subsequently captured by a rescue team from the forest department and RAWW. The crocodile is currently under observation and will be released back into its natural habitat after a medical examination.