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Mumbai Police Arrest Teen For Temple Donation Box Theft

Mumbai Police Arrest Teen For Temple Donation Box Theft

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mumbai police have arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly stealing Rs 60,000 from a donation box at the Laxmi Narayan temple in Kandivali West. His associate remains at large, and police investigations involved tracking the accused's travel routes.

Major Drug Bust In Pulwama: Three Peddlers Arrested

Major Drug Bust In Pulwama: Three Peddlers Arrested

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Pulwama district have arrested three drug peddlers and recovered 8.5 grams of a heroin-like substance from their possession. The arrests were made as part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, with a case registered and further investigation underway.

Babar returns as Pakistan name ODI squad for Australia series

Babar returns as Pakistan name ODI squad for Australia series

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Babar Azam returns to Pakistan's ODI squad for the Australia series, while Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the side in the three-match contest beginning May 30.

Faridabad Interior Decorator Found Dead After Altercation

Faridabad Interior Decorator Found Dead After Altercation

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 26-year-old interior decorator was found dead in a Faridabad guest house after an argument with his girlfriend. The family alleges foul play and suspects murder.

Protests in PoK intensify amid crackdown

Protests in PoK intensify amid crackdown

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shops and markets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir remained closed following a protest call by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), amidst reports of over 20 deaths in recent police action. The JAAC, now outlawed, is demanding subsidised flour and electricity, and the abolition of "refugee seats." Authorities have offered a reward for the arrest of JAAC leaders, while the PoK "Prime Minister" has called for negotiations.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Inducts New Ministers And Advisors

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Inducts New Ministers And Advisors

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Five new ministers, four advisors, and eight special assistants were inducted into Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, increasing the cabinet's strength to 30 members.

Two J-K Government Officials Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Two J-K Government Officials Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Two government officials in Jammu and Kashmir have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of 1,00,000.

Lashkar co-founder Amir Hamza wounded in Lahore gun attack

Lashkar co-founder Amir Hamza wounded in Lahore gun attack

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza was injured in a gun attack in Lahore. Unidentified gunmen targeted his vehicle, raising concerns about security and potential implications for the region.

Tragedy in Gumla: Two Teenagers Drown While Bathing

Tragedy in Gumla: Two Teenagers Drown While Bathing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Two teenage girls drowned while bathing in a river in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Thursday, police said.

Fugitive Arrested in Delhi Murder Case After Year-Long Manhunt

Fugitive Arrested in Delhi Murder Case After Year-Long Manhunt

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A proclaimed offender, wanted in connection with a 2022 murder case, has been arrested in Delhi's Alipur area after being on the run for nearly a year.

Mammootty: The Superstar Who Turned Flaws Into Firepower

Mammootty: The Superstar Who Turned Flaws Into Firepower

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Mammootty's greatness lies not in hiding his flaws, but in turning them into his most powerful acting tools, observes Sreehari Nair.

10 Iconic Mammootty-Mohanlal Movies

10 Iconic Mammootty-Mohanlal Movies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Malayalam cinema legends Mammootty and Mohanlal are set to reunite on screen in Mahesh Narayanan's espionage thriller 'Patriot' after 18 years, with Mammootty in the lead and Mohanlal in an extended cameo.

IED Blast Targets Police in Northwest Pakistan, Injuring Five

IED Blast Targets Police in Northwest Pakistan, Injuring Five

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An IED blast in Lakki Marwat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, injured five police officers. The attack, claimed by Fitna-al-Khawarij (a term used for TTP terrorists), involved an IED planted on a motorcycle. Security measures have been increased in the region following a surge in violence.

Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of ISIS affiliation, citing gaps in the police investigation and failure to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

J&K Police Nab Four Alleged Drug Dealers in Udhampur

J&K Police Nab Four Alleged Drug Dealers in Udhampur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Police in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, have arrested four individuals suspected of drug peddling and seized heroin from them at various locations.

Pakistan hikes fuel price by 200% amid Iran war

Pakistan hikes fuel price by 200% amid Iran war

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Pakistan has significantly increased the price of high-octane fuel, impacting luxury vehicle owners, while also seeing increases in petrol, diesel, and airline fares due to rising global oil prices.

Three Alleged Drug Peddlers Arrested in J&K

Three Alleged Drug Peddlers Arrested in J&K

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three alleged drug peddlers in separate operations, including one who had been evading arrest for over two years. The arrests were made in Udhampur and Rajouri districts, with heroin and poppy straw recovered.

From Underdogs To Ranji Trophy Champions: Jammu And Kashmir's Moment Of Magic

From Underdogs To Ranji Trophy Champions: Jammu And Kashmir's Moment Of Magic

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Pace spearhead Auqib Nabi was the standout performer for Jammu and Kashmir but the triumphant Ranji Trophy campaign was a team effort.

Nazir reveals why he didn't celebrate Rohit's wicket

Nazir reveals why he didn't celebrate Rohit's wicket

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Umar Nazir Mir, a fan of Rohit Sharma, said he couldn't celebrate dismissing the India captain in the Ranji Trophy clash against Mumbai, despite it being a "prized wicket". Nazir picked up 4/41 on the opening day, dismissing Rohit, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube and Hardik Tamore, using the moisture on a fresh wicket to great effect.

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir take on eight-time champions Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final. KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka's charge as Auqib Nabi spearheads J&K's bowling attack.

J-K man among two more held in Arunachal on Pak spying charges

J-K man among two more held in Arunachal on Pak spying charges

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Two more individuals have been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh on charges of espionage, bringing the total number of arrests to four. The individuals are accused of sharing sensitive security information with Pakistani handlers.

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cricket has never been the same since India's thrilling, last-over win over Pakistan in the final at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on September 24, 2007.

Jaish hideout busted in Pulwama, terrorist supporter held

Jaish hideout busted in Pulwama, terrorist supporter held

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Security forces in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, busted a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) hideout and arrested a terrorist associate involved in supporting terrorists.

Real Kashmir Football Club Review: Heartfelt

Real Kashmir Football Club Review: Heartfelt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Real Kashmir Football Club is heartfelt and strong performances keep it afloat, but it's a missed opportunity to tell a wholesome tale, notes Norma Godinho.

J-K assembly erupts over BJP MLA's 'nationalist Hindus' remark

J-K assembly erupts over BJP MLA's 'nationalist Hindus' remark

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir legislative Assembly was disrupted after a BJP MLA alleged the government was neglecting some Kishtwar areas because "nationalist Hindus" reside there. The remarks were deemed communal by other members, leading to a heated debate.

Delhi eye outright win over J&K

Delhi eye outright win over J&K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

They will have their task cut out against a batting line-up that has veteran skipper Paras Dogra and seasoned Shubham Khajuria ready to take the attack back to the opposition camp.

Pak's 27th Amendment seeks to clip SC powers, triggers protest calls

Pak's 27th Amendment seeks to clip SC powers, triggers protest calls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

It also aims to reduce the powers of the Supreme Court, with some authorities shifted to the proposed Constitutional Court, and immunity to the president from criminal proceedings for life.

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The officials identified the deceased as Ashwani Sharma (24), his brother Dwarka Nath (55), niece Virta Devi (26) and their guest Om Raj (38), a resident of Banshara in Rajgarh. The rescuers are searching for Sharma's sister-in-law, Bidya Devi (55).

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Karun Nair and Ravichandran Smaran made double hundreds as Karnataka gained upper hand over Kerala on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

As many as 2,493 graves were identified as belonging to foreign terrorists who were killed in counter-insurgency operations.
These individuals often lacked identification to conceal their networks and maintain Pakistan's plausible deniability.

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

'Gaza war hurts my whole body'

'Gaza war hurts my whole body'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'It's not about ideology. It's not about whether I'm right, or you're wrong. It's just about the love of life, about the care of your neighbour.'

Nazir more talented, Sehwag more brainy: Akhtar

Nazir more talented, Sehwag more brainy: Akhtar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Imran Nazir was more talented than Virender Sehwag but didn't have his brain and was also let down by the country's cricket administration. Shoaib Akhtar believes Pakistan, in general, did not take good care of the talent it had.

Pahalgam attack: Houses of three more terrorists razed in J-K

Pahalgam attack: Houses of three more terrorists razed in J-K

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

With this, the total number of houses of terrorists and their overground workers demolised since the Pahalgam attack has gone up to nine.

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

India's First Gene-Edited Sheep Unveiled

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The edited sheep contains no foreign DNA, distinguishing it from transgenic organisms and paving the way for regulatory approval under India's evolving biotech policy framework.

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Mumbai Captain Ajinkya Rahane was unexpectedly recalled from the dressing room by the on-field umpires after being given out caught down the leg side on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir.

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

No author in the Malayalam literary canon has influenced and profoundly changed the way normal people interact with each other than the ever-relevant, eclectic yet elusive body of work left behind by MT Vasudevan Nair, notes Arjun Menon.

Taare Zameen Pe: Indian cricket stars FAIL on Ranji return

Taare Zameen Pe: Indian cricket stars FAIL on Ranji return

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

But they seemed to learn nothing from their past mistakes.

Ladakh police solve quadruple murder case after 26 years; 3 held

Ladakh police solve quadruple murder case after 26 years; 3 held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Mohd Ali, Haji Anayat Ali of Kargil and their assistants Shero Ali and Nazir Ahmad of Kathua had gone to the higher reaches of Warwan in J-K's Kishtwar district to purchase livestock in August 1998 but did not return to their homes.