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Teenager Held For Stabbing Teacher During Robbery Attempt In Thane

Teenager Held For Stabbing Teacher During Robbery Attempt In Thane

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly seriously injuring a woman while attempting to steal from her home in Thane district, Maharashtra. The teenager, booked for attempted murder, allegedly committed the crime in the Murbad area. The victim, a teacher, was stabbed multiple times and is in serious condition.

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

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

Rediff.com7 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.

Mudassar Aziz: 'Comedy Fascinates Me'

Mudassar Aziz: 'Comedy Fascinates Me'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'We should want Saiyaara, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Animal and Dhurandhar to coexist. Let the audience decide what they connect with.'

Abhijeet Gupta Seeks Intervention Over Unpaid Prize Money

Abhijeet Gupta Seeks Intervention Over Unpaid Prize Money

Rediff.com5 days ago

Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta is struggling to receive his prize money from the Odisha Open, prompting him to seek intervention from the Sports Ministry after repeated assurances from organisers yielded no payment.

Hockey India To Hold Camp Ahead Of Australia Tour

Hockey India To Hold Camp Ahead Of Australia Tour

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hockey India will conduct a short camp in Bengaluru for the national women's team ahead of its tour of Australia, as part of preparations for the FIH Nations Cup and other major tournaments.

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Rediff.com2 days ago

John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.

Man Arrested After Girl Dies By Suicide In Uttar Pradesh

Man Arrested After Girl Dies By Suicide In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, who later died by suicide due to trauma, police said.

Kerala Offers Congress Golden Chance; Will It Deliver?

Kerala Offers Congress Golden Chance; Will It Deliver?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kerala's voters are sophisticated, educated, and unforgiving. They have once again made it clear that no government is entitled to remain in power. The Congress would do well to remember this, points out Ramesh Menon.

Delhi Police Arrests Six Gang Operatives, Recovering Illegal Arms

Delhi Police Arrests Six Gang Operatives, Recovering Illegal Arms

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested six operatives and sharpshooters allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang, recovering a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition.

Telangana's Jail Museum To Offer 'Life In Prison' Experience

Telangana's Jail Museum To Offer 'Life In Prison' Experience

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Telangana Prisons Department is set to launch a Jail Museum in Hyderabad, offering visitors a unique 'life in prison' experience and insights into the history and functioning of prisons.

Sir Ratan Tata Trust board meeting cancelled at last minute

Sir Ratan Tata Trust board meeting cancelled at last minute

Rediff.com6 days ago

A much-anticipated board meeting of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, intended to reconsider nominations to the board of Tata Sons, was cancelled for unspecified reasons, despite the Bombay High Court declining to stay the meeting.

SAI Boosts Weightlifting With Investment For Commonwealth And Asian Games

SAI Boosts Weightlifting With Investment For Commonwealth And Asian Games

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is investing nearly Rs 1.95 crore in international exposure and national coaching camps for weightlifters preparing for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

CM Vijay begins welfare push, but Tamil Nadu's debt crisis looms large

CM Vijay begins welfare push, but Tamil Nadu's debt crisis looms large

Rediff.com4 days ago

TVK founder Vijay, upon becoming Chief Minister, approved free electricity units and special forces for women's safety and anti-drug efforts. He pledged a commitment to secularism and social justice, asserting his authority as the sole power centre.

Latur Man Commits Suicide After Social Media Harassment

Latur Man Commits Suicide After Social Media Harassment

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 24-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide after facing threats and harassment on social media related to his love affair. Police have registered a case of abetment against seven individuals and have detained four in connection with the incident.

Record Alert: Urvil Patel Equals Fastest IPL Fifty

Record Alert: Urvil Patel Equals Fastest IPL Fifty

Rediff.com4 days ago

Chennai Super Kings batter Urvil Patel equalled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history, reaching the milestone in 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants.

Dacoity Suspect Nabbed After 35 Years on the Run

Dacoity Suspect Nabbed After 35 Years on the Run

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A man who had been on the run for 35 years in connection with a dacoity case has been arrested by Beed police in Maharashtra, India.

Chess Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta Gets Assurance On Prize-Money

Chess Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta Gets Assurance On Prize-Money

Rediff.com5 days ago

Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, frustrated by delays in receiving prize money for winning the Odisha Open, has been assured by the All India Chess Federation that the issue will be resolved and his dues cleared.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy Area

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy Area

Rediff.com6 days ago

An 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Bhalswa Dairy, Delhi. Police are investigating and have recovered evidence from the scene.

Dog Trainer Jailed For Harassing Teen Online

Dog Trainer Jailed For Harassing Teen Online

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison by a special POCSO court in Thane for sexually harassing and threatening a teenage girl after befriending her on social media while posing as a female.

Mahindra & Mahindra Reports Robust Q4 Profit Growth, Outlines Ambitious Expansion Plans

Mahindra & Mahindra Reports Robust Q4 Profit Growth, Outlines Ambitious Expansion Plans

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reported a significant 48.5 per cent jump in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 5,259.91 crore in the March quarter, primarily attributed to strong performance in its auto and farm sectors, alongside ambitious plans for new SUV and EV launches.

Are You Ready For Shekhar Suman 2.0?

Are You Ready For Shekhar Suman 2.0?

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Shekhar Tonite will critique the government, but it will not hit out. The show will nudge and point out what can be done better to bring change.'

Wild Animal Attacks in Odisha: Over 500 Fatalities in Three Years

Wild Animal Attacks in Odisha: Over 500 Fatalities in Three Years

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Over the past three years, Odisha has witnessed a surge in human-animal conflict, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries due to attacks by wild animals, including elephants. The state government is grappling with the increasing crisis, with specific forest divisions reporting higher numbers of deaths and injuries.

Delhi man, son held for honour killing of 19-year-old woman

Delhi man, son held for honour killing of 19-year-old woman

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in what appears to be an honour killing case in Hari Nagar, west Delhi. The victim was allegedly killed for being in a relationship her family disapproved of.

Modi's Fuel Call: Indians Changing Driving Habits

Modi's Fuel Call: Indians Changing Driving Habits

Rediff.com2 days ago

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges Indians to travel less, rising fuel prices are already changing driving habits.

Man Held After Daughter Dies In Pune, Son Survives Attack

Man Held After Daughter Dies In Pune, Son Survives Attack

Rediff.com7 days ago

A three-year-old girl died, and her brother survived a strangulation attempt in Pune. Their father, Sagar Sadashiv Shinde, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which stemmed from a dispute with their mother.

'We don't want money or parades': Satwik hits back

'We don't want money or parades': Satwik hits back

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ace doubles badminton player Satwiksairaj Rankireddy clarified his recent comments regarding the muted public reception after the Indian team won the Thomas Cup bronze medal, emphasising the need to celebrate all sporting achievements.

Greater Noida Man Murders Son To Frame Relatives

Greater Noida Man Murders Son To Frame Relatives

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man in Greater Noida allegedly murdered his 13-year-old son to implicate his family members in a property dispute, according to police reports.

KKR's spin threat awaits inconsistent RCB in playoff race

KKR's spin threat awaits inconsistent RCB in playoff race

Rediff.com1 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to rediscover their batting form against Kolkata Knight Riders, whose in-form bowling attack has revived their IPL 2026 playoff hopes.

IPL 2026: GT's Perfect Formula: Gill-Sudharsan Brilliance, Rashid's Ruthless Spell

IPL 2026: GT's Perfect Formula: Gill-Sudharsan Brilliance, Rashid's Ruthless Spell

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rashid Khan's tactical brilliance and four-wicket haul powered Gujarat Titans to a dominant win over Rajasthan Royals, signalling the spinner's return to peak IPL form after recent struggles.

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 22-year-old engineering student was murdered in Hyderabad, allegedly by relatives of a woman he was in a relationship with, who disapproved of the affair.

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Rediff.com4 days ago

Who were the mothers who shaped Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi and other well-known Indians?

How Sahil Jadhav Clinched Bronze At Archery World Cup

How Sahil Jadhav Clinched Bronze At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sahil Jadhav, the reigning World University Games champion, secured his first Archery World Cup medal, a bronze in the compound men's event at Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating Denmark's Martin Damsbo.

Delhi Police Busts Fake Cement Manufacturing Units

Delhi Police Busts Fake Cement Manufacturing Units

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police busted two illegal units manufacturing counterfeit cement in the city's northeastern areas and arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the racket.

Investment Disclosure Tightens Tax Scrutiny

Investment Disclosure Tightens Tax Scrutiny

Rediff.com7 days ago

From the financial year 2025-2026, the government has introduced a new column in the tax return form for presumptive taxpayers, requiring them to disclose their year-end investments. This requirement was not present last year.

Aaron Rai Takes Lead At Myrtle Beach Classic

Aaron Rai Takes Lead At Myrtle Beach Classic

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aaron Rai carded a 4-under 67 to take a one-shot lead over Brandt Snedeker and Mark Hubbard in the Myrtle Beach Classic.

Telangana CM Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Union Minister's Son

Telangana CM Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Union Minister's Son

Rediff.com3 days ago

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has directed the DGP to form special teams and expedite the investigation into the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The CM has sought an explanation for the delay in action despite the complaint being registered earlier.

Odisha Orders Crime Branch Probe Into Mob Lynching Of Constable

Odisha Orders Crime Branch Probe Into Mob Lynching Of Constable

Rediff.com5 days ago

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape. The incident occurred on May 7, and the investigation aims to identify and prosecute those responsible. The victim's father alleges police involvement in the assault.

Vijay's Election Triumph Set To Revive Jana Nayagan Release

Vijay's Election Triumph Set To Revive Jana Nayagan Release

Rediff.com2 days ago

Vijay's electoral triumph in Tamil Nadu is poised to dramatically revive the fortunes of his much-anticipated final film, Jana Nayagan, which has been plagued by release delays, censorship battles, and a cancelled streaming deal.

Income Tax Department Releases ITR Forms for Assessment Year 2026-27

Income Tax Department Releases ITR Forms for Assessment Year 2026-27

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Income Tax Department has released all income tax return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2026-27, enabling individuals, businesses, and other entities to begin filing their returns for the financial year 2025-26.

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Rediff.com2 days ago

Abhishek Bachchan expresses his desire to see MS Dhoni play in the European T20 Premier League, highlighting the league's commitment to quality cricket and nurturing local talent.