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Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender in connection with a 1991 murder case where a landlady was killed and her son injured during a robbery attempt.

IMD forecasts below normal monsoon this year due to El Nino risk

IMD forecasts below normal monsoon this year due to El Nino risk

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below normal monsoon rains for India this year, citing the potential emergence of El Nino conditions. This could significantly impact the country's agriculture-dependent economy.

Why a 13-Year-Old Boy in Jalaun Took His Own Life

Why a 13-Year-Old Boy in Jalaun Took His Own Life

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 13-year-old boy in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead by suicide at his home. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

SC revokes wrongful termination of IAF officer after 32 years

SC revokes wrongful termination of IAF officer after 32 years

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has revoked the wrongful termination of a former Indian Air Force official, restoring his honour after more than three decades, in a case involving alleged criminal force against a junior colleague.

Three-Year-Old Dies Allegedly Beaten by Stepmother in UP

Three-Year-Old Dies Allegedly Beaten by Stepmother in UP

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A three-year-old girl has died in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly after being beaten by her stepmother. Police have arrested the stepmother and are investigating the incident.

Will FY27 Be The Year Of Equities?

Will FY27 Be The Year Of Equities?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Fixed deposits from nationalised banks delivered higher returns than equities, outperforming both inflation and stock market benchmarks.

Tragedy in Patel Nagar: 11-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Bus

Tragedy in Patel Nagar: 11-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Bus

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

An 11-year-old girl died after being struck by a bus in the Patel Nagar area of Delhi. Police have arrested the bus driver and seized the vehicle as investigations continue.

Delhi: 2-Year-Old Dies After Falling into Farmhouse Pool

Delhi: 2-Year-Old Dies After Falling into Farmhouse Pool

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A two-and-a-half-year-old child drowned after allegedly falling into a swimming pool at a farmhouse in south Delhi's Mehrauli area. Police have registered a case against the farmhouse owner and are investigating possible negligence.

ED Returns 63,000 Crore To Victims Of Financial Crimes

ED Returns 63,000 Crore To Victims Of Financial Crimes

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate has reported a staggering 170 per cent surge in asset attachments, reaching 81,422 crore in the last financial year (FY26), underscoring its intensified efforts against financial crimes and its significant role in restituting funds to victims.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Dos And Don'ts For A Lucky Year

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Dos And Don'ts For A Lucky Year

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Akshaya = never decreasing. And Tritiya implies the third phase of the moon. This extremely auspicious day -- also called Akha Teej -- is for fresh starts, abundance and spirituality. In the month of Vaisakha, it marks the beginning of a new cycle, as individuals believe that any venture commenced on this day will lead to success and prosperity.

Teenager Stabbed By Juveniles In Delhi Over Dispute

Teenager Stabbed By Juveniles In Delhi Over Dispute

Rediff.com22 hours ago

An 18-year-old was allegedly stabbed by three juveniles in Delhi's Sultanpuri after a dispute. Police have apprehended one suspect and are searching for the others.

Torino mourn death of eight-year-old player in motorway crash

Torino mourn death of eight-year-old player in motorway crash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Torino mourn the death of eight-year-old academy player Ismael Pistis following a motorway crash on Easter Sunday, with tributes pouring in from the football community.

Youth Held In Indore For Murder Over Gaming Loan Dispute

Youth Held In Indore For Murder Over Gaming Loan Dispute

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A 19-year-old has been arrested in Indore for allegedly murdering a man over a financial dispute related to online gaming.

Road Rage Turns Fatal: Man Stabbed To Death In Nagpur

Road Rage Turns Fatal: Man Stabbed To Death In Nagpur

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Nagpur following a road rage incident that began when a vehicle brushed past his foot.

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Interstate LeT Terror Module Busted; Fugitive Nabbed After 16 Years

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir police have dismantled an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module, arresting five individuals, including a fugitive who had been on the run for 16 years. The operation involved multiple agencies and uncovered a network providing logistical and financial support to terrorists.

Lucknow Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Convert Religion

Lucknow Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Convert Religion

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Lucknow for allegedly pressuring a minor girl to convert her religion after befriending her on Instagram and threatening to post her private videos on social media, police said.

'If people don't buy gold...': Jewellers protest against PM's appeal

'If people don't buy gold...': Jewellers protest against PM's appeal

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Jewellers in Lucknow protest Prime Minister Modi's appeal to defer gold purchases for a year amid the West Asia crisis, fearing significant business losses and economic hardship for those involved in the trade.

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

Rediff.com18 hours ago

NZ20 organisers initially planned to launch a six-team league of privately owned franchises for the coming summer but had agreed to hold off in part due to the international schedule, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.

Gurugram Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide: What We Know

Gurugram Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide: What We Know

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide, according to police reports. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic event.

Manish Malhotra Wants To Dress Meryl Streep, Madonna For Met Gala 2027

Manish Malhotra Wants To Dress Meryl Streep, Madonna For Met Gala 2027

Rediff.com23 hours ago

'What's next for me would be global expansion, which is challenging and exciting.'

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before taking his own life by hanging. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic incident.

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A 33-year-old married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside her home in a village in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained her husband for interrogation following a complaint by the deceased's family.

Mother's Day: In Pix: A Day In The Life Of A Mother

Mother's Day: In Pix: A Day In The Life Of A Mother

Rediff.com1 days ago

Riddhi Vora says her proudest title came not from a classroom or career milestone, it came with motherhood, "My life changed completely the moment I held my daughter for the first time, and then again when Veyansh was born,".

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Then Dies By Suicide

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Then Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide at his residence in Dayalpur village. Preliminary investigation suggests financial difficulties and addiction to gambling and alcohol as potential factors.

West Bengal Approves Ayushman Bharat, Land Transfer For Border Fencing

West Bengal Approves Ayushman Bharat, Land Transfer For Border Fencing

Rediff.com19 hours ago

West Bengal's new government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has approved several key policy changes, including the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, land transfer for border fencing, and the adoption of new criminal laws.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi; Juvenile Apprehended

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi; Juvenile Apprehended

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in New Usmanpur, Delhi, allegedly by a juvenile following a dispute. Police have apprehended a 17-year-old suspect and recovered the weapon.

Why Arcadia Mayor Is Pleading Guilty As Illegal China Agent

Why Arcadia Mayor Is Pleading Guilty As Illegal China Agent

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The mayor of Arcadia, California, Eileen Wang, has agreed to plead guilty for acting as an illegal agent of China, according to the US Department of Justice. Wang, along with her then-fiance, Yaoning 'Mike' Sun, were charged with promoting pro-China propaganda in the US at the behest of Chinese government officials.

Meet The 22-Year-Old Ajay Devgn

Meet The 22-Year-Old Ajay Devgn

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'You are scared about the next film: 'Will it work? Will it be as good as my previous film?' Deep inside, I think everybody is scared.'

Delhi Driver Arrested For Siphoning Funds From Elderly Patient

Delhi Driver Arrested For Siphoning Funds From Elderly Patient

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A 39-year-old driver in Delhi, employed by a family for 15 years, has been arrested for allegedly exploiting an elderly Alzheimer's patient and siphoning off Rs 2.57 lakh through unauthorised UPI transactions.

Bengal govt approves land transfer to BSF, joins Ayushman Bharat

Bengal govt approves land transfer to BSF, joins Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has announced the implementation of several key administrative and policy measures, including the adoption of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, land transfer to the BSF for border fencing, and the implementation of the BNS criminal law.

Woman Flees Beed Home With Lover, Abandons Three Children

Woman Flees Beed Home With Lover, Abandons Three Children

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 26-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly eloped with her lover, abandoning three of her four minor children. The woman's paramour, aged 27, is also married and has two children. Police are investigating the matter after missing person complaints were filed.

West Bengal To Adopt Ayushman Bharat, BNS Criminal Law

West Bengal To Adopt Ayushman Bharat, BNS Criminal Law

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has announced the implementation of several key administrative and policy measures, including the adoption of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, land transfer to the BSF for border fencing, and the implementation of the BNS criminal law.

Silent March In Pune Demands Justice For Murdered Girl

Silent March In Pune Demands Justice For Murdered Girl

Rediff.com1 days ago

A silent march was held in Pune, demanding capital punishment for the accused in the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. Members of the girl's family also joined the march, which was taken out from Balgandharv Chowk to the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Statue in the city.

Why Manipur Woman Working At IIM-B Alleges Abuse

Why Manipur Woman Working At IIM-B Alleges Abuse

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A 23-year-old woman from Manipur has alleged harassment and physical assault by her employers at the IIM Bangalore campus. Police have registered a case and are investigating the allegations, which span from June 2021 to May 2026.

WATCH: Alia Bhatt's Airport Look, On Her Way To Cannes

WATCH: Alia Bhatt's Airport Look, On Her Way To Cannes

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Alia Bhatt will grace the prestigious Cannes film festival as a global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, and she shares a chic glimpse of her journey to the French Riviera.

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

School Van Accident Claims Life of Eight-Year-Old in Gurugram

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An eight-year-old boy in Gurugram died after being struck by a reversing school van. Police have registered a case against the driver, who is yet to be arrested.

Man In UP Attempts Suicide Fearing False Implication In Case

Man In UP Attempts Suicide Fearing False Implication In Case

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A 27-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district allegedly attempted suicide due to mental stress from the fear of being falsely implicated in a case.

Supreme Court Permits Filing Of SIT Report In Gurugram Rape Case

Supreme Court Permits Filing Of SIT Report In Gurugram Rape Case

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The Supreme Court has permitted the filing of a special investigation team (SIT) probe report before a Gurugram court regarding the rape of a three-year-old girl. The court is also considering the role of doctors and compensation for the victim.

Five-Year-Old Boy Found Dead at School Hostel in Jehanabad

Five-Year-Old Boy Found Dead at School Hostel in Jehanabad

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A five-year-old boy was found dead with his throat slit at a school hostel in Bihar's Jehanabad district. Police are investigating the incident, while a political party has demanded a judicial probe.

West Asia Crisis To Hit India's Growth Hard

West Asia Crisis To Hit India's Growth Hard

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A prolonged supply shock can transmit to lower incomes, and dampen confidence and sentiment, warns Aditi Nayar, chief economist, head-research and outreach, ICRA.