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Rajasthan Police Freeze Property Bought With Drug Money

Rajasthan Police Freeze Property Bought With Drug Money

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police have frozen a house in Nagaur district worth over Rs 1 crore, allegedly built using proceeds from drug trafficking, officials said.

Heroin Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized, Drug Smuggler Arrested In Nagaur

Heroin Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized, Drug Smuggler Arrested In Nagaur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A drug smuggler was arrested in Rajasthan's Nagaur, and 512 grams of heroin worth over Rs 1 crore was seized from his possession during an anti-narcotics drive, police said on Tuesday.

Rajasthan Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Seize MDMA

Rajasthan Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Seize MDMA

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Rajasthan police seized nearly 1 kg of MDMA, valued at approximately 1 crore, and arrested one person as part of 'Operation Sankalp - Nasha Mukt Nagaur'.

IRIS Dena sinking: Navy sends Tarangini, Ikshak to assist Sri Lanka

IRIS Dena sinking: Navy sends Tarangini, Ikshak to assist Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The vessel sank on March 4, 2026, approximately 20 nautical miles west of Galle, after reportedly being struck by a torpedo from a United States submarine.

How Punjab Schools Are Joining The Fight Against Drug Abuse

How Punjab Schools Are Joining The Fight Against Drug Abuse

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has called upon schools to play a proactive role in safeguarding youth from drug abuse. He emphasised the role of educational institutions in the statewide anti-drug campaign and criticised the neighbouring country for allegedly pumping drugs into Punjab.

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The Union Cabinet, meeting at the new PMO complex 'Seva Teerth', resolved to prioritize citizen empowerment and service in all its decisions, guided by the principle of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava'.

Was ready to strike during Operation Sindoor: Navy chief

Was ready to strike during Operation Sindoor: Navy chief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

During Operation Sindoor, Indian naval ships, submarines and aircraft were operationally ready and deployed, projecting strength and preparedness to deter any "potential actions from our western adversary" in the maritime domain, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday.

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

A high alert has been sounded in Uttar Pradesh's seven districts bordering Nepal. The districts are Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit.

Flood fury from Himachal to Kerala; Kashmir breathes easy

Flood fury from Himachal to Kerala; Kashmir breathes easy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Heavy rains across India have led to widespread flooding, causing damage to infrastructure, displacement of residents, and disruption of normal life. Rescue efforts are underway in affected areas.

BJP Sankalp Patra: Enough powder to ignite stocks, if investors are patient

BJP Sankalp Patra: Enough powder to ignite stocks, if investors are patient

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Stocks in the automotive, financial, cement, metal, and hotel sectors are likely to benefit if the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes back to power for a third time. The key investment themes have been identified after analysing the Sankalp Patra - the party's manifesto for the next five years - released on Sunday.

Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistanis from hijacked vessel

Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistanis from hijacked vessel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

"After more than 12 hours of intense coercive tactical measures as per the SOPs, the pirates on board the hijacked fishing vessel were forced to surrender. The crew, comprising 23 Pakistani nationals, have been safely rescued," the Indian Navy added.

Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath

Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas: Rajnath

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Singh said India has intensified patrolling of the seas after the recent attacks on merchant navy ships.

BJP will implement UCC in J'khand, tribals excluded: Amit Shah

BJP will implement UCC in J'khand, tribals excluded: Amit Shah

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Shah, while releasing the saffron party's manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand, announced that a Displacement Commission would be formed to ensure rehabilitation of people displaced by industries and mines in the state.

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday.

India deploys warships in Gulf amid US-Iran tension

India deploys warships in Gulf amid US-Iran tension

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The Indian Navy said warships and aircraft were deployed to establish presence, provide a sense of reassurance to the Indian merchant men

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for counter-piracy tasks. 91 Indian warships have been deployed in the region since 2008, patrolling high risk areas where piracy was rampant.

Co-pilot killed, pilot injured as Army chopper crashes in Kashmir

Co-pilot killed, pilot injured as Army chopper crashes in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

It crashed around 11:30 am with officials saying that it drifted away while descending and tumbled into a 'nallah' flowing nearby.

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.

'Congress chhodo yatra has begun': 8 MLAs break vow, defect to BJP in Goa

'Congress chhodo yatra has begun': 8 MLAs break vow, defect to BJP in Goa

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

In a similar move in July 2019, 10 Congress MLAs had switched over to the BJP.

Vidyut Jammwal's Toughest Job Is...

Vidyut Jammwal's Toughest Job Is...

Rediff.com9 May 2023

'We always have a stunt double, but I let him sit at home because I love performing my action scenes.'

Infiltrators marrying tribal women to grab land: Shah in Jharkhand

Infiltrators marrying tribal women to grab land: Shah in Jharkhand

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Vote bank politics cannot be above protecting the sanctity of girls and women, he said virtually launching the campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha election at Chaibasa, about 150 km from in Chaibasa.

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

On a mission to visit the families of soldiers who have died in action, Vikas Manhas has met over 1,000 families whose loved ones made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Yogi pitches for special task force in Ayodhya in 100 days, women commandos

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to speed up setting up of a commando training centre in Rampur and also form a skilled team of women commandos.

'Left in the lurch', Lakhimpur farmers to choose NOTA

'Left in the lurch', Lakhimpur farmers to choose NOTA

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

They alleged that while the two main political parties in the state -- the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party -- have 'cheated' them, the other parties are 'ineffective'.

India holds naval exercises with Sri Lanka, Maldives

India holds naval exercises with Sri Lanka, Maldives

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Six warships are taking part in the five-day exercises code named 'Dosti XI'. Indian Coast Guard ships 'Sankalp' and 'Subhadra' are participating in the war games, while 'Huravee', 'Ghazee' and 'Shaheed Ali' of the Maldivian National Defence Force represent the Maldivian Coast Guard.

'Congress should forget about 2024'

'Congress should forget about 2024'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'If things don't work on the ground and they continue moving at this pace, it will vanish.'

'Two of Coast Guard's latest vessels faulty'

'Two of Coast Guard's latest vessels faulty'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Two of the latest and largest Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels of the Coast Guard, built to operate with helicopters, have been found incapable of doing so because of faulty equipment on the ship.

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Asserting that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a complete transformation under his government, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that there have been no riots since 2017, strict action has been taken against the mafia and the state is in the frontline of implementing welfare schemes, ensuring the ease of doing business and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Air India sale offer is a win-win for all'

'Air India sale offer is a win-win for all'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'It is very clear that Air India cannot be managed by the government.' 'Air India should be run as a separate profit entity.'

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

After spending 40 years in the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha marches into the electoral battlefield as the BJP candidate from Rashbehari.

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Another slaughterhouse sealed in UP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

A slaughterhouse, which was allegedly being run illegally, was sealed by the district authorities in the Kamalgadaha locality under Jaitpura police station in Varanasi

Paytm to hire 500 techies for marketplace consolidation

Paytm to hire 500 techies for marketplace consolidation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Amid news that the company was planning to scale down its online marketplace business and eventually exit it, Paytm Mall is targeting Rs 10,000 crore in business over the next 12 months, says Karan Choudhury.

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.' 'Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.' 'What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?'

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

'Boeing crisis won't impact Indian aviation'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'Indian aviation is having a lesser number of aircraft.' 'Besides the Boeing 737 MAX, you have the A320Neos which Indigo is currently grappling with because of a lack of pilots.' 'This has led to cancellation (of flights) and therefore the prices of air tickets are on the higher side this season although generally in March ticket prices are on the lower side.'

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Supreme Court refuses to stay President's NEET ordinance

Rediff.com27 May 2016

SC refuses urgent hearing of plea against NEET Ordinance.

Can EC see us through a free and fair election?

Can EC see us through a free and fair election?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Can the Election Commission step up to the plate and exert its Constitutional powers with non-partisan conviction, asks Mitali Saran.

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Gandhi accused Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik of being remote-controlled by Modi

Review: The Ghazi Attack: A Must Watch Film

Review: The Ghazi Attack: A Must Watch Film

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

A war film that keeps you riveted to your seat, says Prasanna D Zore.

Attacks on India's beef industry hit buffalo meat trade

Attacks on India's beef industry hit buffalo meat trade

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Rising tensions over eating beef in Hindu-majority India are starting to hit the multi-billion dollar buffalo meat trade.