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Lokayukta Probe Uncovers Rs 64 Crore Assets Linked To Head Constable

Lokayukta Probe Uncovers Rs 64 Crore Assets Linked To Head Constable

Rediff.com5 days ago

Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta police raids have uncovered 46 immovable properties worth an estimated Rs 64 crore allegedly linked to head constable Firoz Khan, his family, and associates. The properties, including houses and land, far exceed his legitimate income over 24 years of service, prompting an ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Rediff.com5 days ago

Gangster Anil Pandit, allegedly operating from the US, has emerged as a key suspect in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Police are investigating his links to over a dozen extortion and targeted attack cases across Haryana and Delhi, and his network's use of messaging apps to coordinate shooters. Pandit also allegedly claimed responsibility for the incident and issued threats related to Salman Khan.

Uttar Pradesh Police Bust Multi-District Burglary Gang, Six Arrested In Encounters

Uttar Pradesh Police Bust Multi-District Burglary Gang, Six Arrested In Encounters

Rediff.com4 days ago

Six alleged members of a notorious burglary gang, active across several Uttar Pradesh districts, have been arrested in three separate police encounters. Three of the accused sustained gunshot injuries during the operations, which also led to the recovery of stolen goods and weapons.

Tata Trusts Row: Ball In Charity Commissioner's Court

Tata Trusts Row: Ball In Charity Commissioner's Court

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra charity commissioner expected to decide the next course of action.

We have Plans For Sooryavanshi If He Plays: New Zealand Captain Santner

We have Plans For Sooryavanshi If He Plays: New Zealand Captain Santner

Rediff.com3 days ago

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner discussed India's young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of the five-match T20 International series.

Tottenham end winless streak with dominant victory over Coventry

Tottenham end winless streak with dominant victory over Coventry

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tottenham Hotspur secured their first Premier League win in 148 days, beating Coventry City 3-1 at home, a result manager Roberto De Zerbi described as 'very happy' and a sign of playing 'much better than in other games'.

Rahul, Akhilesh, Musk among 'Ravan's 10 heads' in Lucknow hoarding war

Rahul, Akhilesh, Musk among 'Ravan's 10 heads' in Lucknow hoarding war

Rediff.com6 days ago

Hoardings depicting Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, US entrepreneur Elon Musk and others as the 10 heads of Ravana were put up at several locations in Lucknow on Sunday ahead of Dussehra.

Setback for Maha's ruling Mahayuti as Cong-led panel wins Kolhapur milk union polls

Setback for Maha's ruling Mahayuti as Cong-led panel wins Kolhapur milk union polls

Rediff.com4 days ago

A panel supported by Congress MLC Satej Patil has won the election for the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union (Gokul Dairy), defeating the Mahayuti-backed group led by NCP minister Hasan Mushrif. This victory marks a setback for the ruling Mahayuti alliance in western Maharashtra and gives the Patil-backed panel control of the influential cooperative's board.

Patwari Dies By Suicide, Sons Found Strangled In Car

Patwari Dies By Suicide, Sons Found Strangled In Car

Rediff.com5 days ago

A patwari in Madhya Pradesh allegedly died by suicide by jumping in front of a train. Hours later, the bodies of his two sons were discovered inside a locked car near the same railway station, with preliminary examinations suggesting strangulation. Police are investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Peaceful protest is fundamental right, but...: Bombay HC

Peaceful protest is fundamental right, but...: Bombay HC

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Bombay High Court has observed that while peaceful demonstration is a fundamental right, factors like a protestor's credentials and public inconvenience must be considered before restricting police action. The court directed the Maharashtra government to respond to petitions alleging illegal detention during recent anti-CEC protests and also noted the need to consider protesters' antecedents.

Marseille, Lille Club Stores Looted During Unrest in France

Marseille, Lille Club Stores Looted During Unrest in France

Rediff.com5 days ago

Olympique de Marseille and Lille, two prominent French football clubs, reported that their official stores were looted during the widespread weekend unrest across France, which saw thousands arrested and significant property damage.

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states heading for polls

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states heading for polls

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

The Election Commission of India has commenced preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in five states, with senior officers visiting Uttarakhand and scheduled to visit Manipur and Punjab soon.

Wife, Lover Arrested For Allegedly Running Over Husband With SUV

Wife, Lover Arrested For Allegedly Running Over Husband With SUV

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Vijayapura have arrested four individuals, including a woman and her male friend, for allegedly murdering her husband by staging a road accident. The investigation revealed a conspiracy hatched by the wife, Ashwini, and Anand Rautappa Kallur, who then involved others to run over the victim, Rajshekhar, with an SUV on October 4.

Pranavi Urs Shares Dream Meeting With Golfing Idol Rory McIlroy

Pranavi Urs Shares Dream Meeting With Golfing Idol Rory McIlroy

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs fulfilled a lifelong dream by spending an hour with her idol, Rory McIlroy, in India. The two discussed their respective triumphs, with Urs sharing how she drew inspiration from McIlroy's Masters win during her own gold medal victory at the recent Asian Games. Urs also spoke about the growth of Indian golf, managing expectations, and her Olympic aspirations.

Mumbai Police Arrest Two In Rs 80 Lakh Extortion Case

Mumbai Police Arrest Two In Rs 80 Lakh Extortion Case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police's Crime Branch has arrested two individuals, Machhinder Ankush Pashte and Vaibhav Vilas Harad, for allegedly extorting Rs 80 lakh from a businessman. The duo was caught red-handed accepting an instalment of Rs 30 lakh in Andheri (West), having previously collected Rs 40 lakh using forged documents and threatening the victim with a pistol.

Don't Let Your Health Insurance Lapse

Don't Let Your Health Insurance Lapse

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Buying a policy is only the beginning. Health insurance is a long-term commitment that needs regular review as your age, health needs and family circumstances change.

Bhupathi, Sania, Bopanna Eye AITA Governance Positions

Bhupathi, Sania, Bopanna Eye AITA Governance Positions

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Former Indian tennis greats Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza, and Rohan Bopanna, along with other prominent sportspersons, have applied for Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) positions within the All India Tennis Association (AITA). This move aligns with new national sports governance rules aimed at increasing sportsperson representation in federations. The AITA received 26 applications, and the selection process for SOM representatives is expected to conclude on November 5, with AITA elections scheduled for November 27.

Watch: How Amitabh Bachchan Celebrated His 84th Birthday

Watch: How Amitabh Bachchan Celebrated His 84th Birthday

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Amitabh Bachchan marked his 84th birthday by continuing his regular Sunday darshan tradition, greeting a massive gathering of devoted fans outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa.

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Spotify Eyes India's Global Music Moment

Rediff.com7 days ago

'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'

New Zealand Ready to Challenge India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in T20 Series

New Zealand Ready to Challenge India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in T20 Series

Rediff.com4 days ago

New Zealand paceman Jacob Duffy has acknowledged India's 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an 'incredible talent' but expects home conditions to challenge the power-hitter in the upcoming Twenty20 series.

Shafali Verma outlines fearless approach for India women ahead of Champions Trophy

Shafali Verma outlines fearless approach for India women ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Shafali Verma stated the team's goal to play fearless and smart cricket in preparation for the Women's Champions Trophy early next year. The team will face Zimbabwe in a T20 series, part of their preparations, followed by ODIs.

2nd Test: Bavuma's career-best ton puts South Africa in the driving seat against Australia

2nd Test: Bavuma's career-best ton puts South Africa in the driving seat against Australia

Rediff.com4 days ago

Temba Bavuma's career-best 179 powered South Africa to 425 for nine declared, with record partnerships alongside Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer before Kagiso Rabada struck early against Australia.

Narwal Secures Paralympics Quota, Arora Adds Bronze

Narwal Secures Paralympics Quota, Arora Adds Bronze

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian para shooters Manish Narwal and Shrishti Arora won silver and bronze respectively in the 10m air pistol SH1 events at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Narwal's silver also secured a quota place for India at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, making him the third Indian para shooter to do so. The contingent now has four medals.

From Taekwondo To Boccia: Chamaria's Inspiring Journey

From Taekwondo To Boccia: Chamaria's Inspiring Journey

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former national-level taekwondo player Sachin Chamaria, who suffered a spinal injury in 2008, has transitioned to boccia and is now competing at the Para Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He aims for a medal and hopes to raise awareness for the sport in India, having already made a winning start to his campaign.

'Aamir Khan Wanted To Play Ujjwal Nikam In Prahaar'

'Aamir Khan Wanted To Play Ujjwal Nikam In Prahaar'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Nobody could have played this character better than Rajkummar Rao.'

Drought: Is Maharashtra Growing The Wrong Crops?

Drought: Is Maharashtra Growing The Wrong Crops?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

'Nearly two-thirds of Maharashtra has been drought-prone on and off, and climate change is making it worse.'

Before you place your next trade or investment, do this 2-minute check!

Before you place your next trade or investment, do this 2-minute check!

Rediff.com3 days ago

Placing a trade or investment can take only a few clicks, but those few clicks can put your capital at risk. It is easy to get influenced by a sudden price movement, breaking news, a market trend or someone else's recommendation and act without giving the decision enough thought.

Akash Ambani: 'IPO Is Just The Start Of Jio's Journey'

Akash Ambani: 'IPO Is Just The Start Of Jio's Journey'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

'Reliance has had a very, very strong history of shareholder value and growth, and that's what we need to focus on the further journey from the IPO.'

Kochi Arson: SIT Probes Suspect's Online Searches For Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

Kochi Arson: SIT Probes Suspect's Online Searches For Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Kochi is probing a possible terror link in an arson case near a synagogue, where the accused, Ebin Paul, was found to have searched online for gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and exchanged related messages on Telegram. Paul was arrested for setting fire to Blossom Nursery on October 12 and has been remanded to judicial custody. Investigators have not found direct evidence linking him to the Bishnoi gang but have uncovered previous arson attempts by Paul in Muvattupuzha. Central agencies, including the NIA, are also involved in the ongoing probe.

HCLTech's Q2 performance: Robust growth and AI traction, but valuation concerns persist

HCLTech's Q2 performance: Robust growth and AI traction, but valuation concerns persist

Rediff.com3 days ago

HCLTech, India's third-largest IT services company, reported robust Q2 revenue growth of 2.3 per cent in constant currency, driven by services and ER&D segments, with strong new deal wins of $3.3 billion and significant traction in its AI business. Despite exceeding margin estimates and raising revenue guidance, some brokerages remain cautious due to the stock's premium valuation compared to peers.

Teacher Arrested For Alleged Child Sexual Assault On Lakshadweep-Kochi Ship

Teacher Arrested For Alleged Child Sexual Assault On Lakshadweep-Kochi Ship

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

A madrasa teacher, Sayid Mohammed Naufal, was arrested in Kochi for allegedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl on a ship travelling from Lakshadweep. The incident occurred during the voyage, and the accused was detained by ship security after the girl informed her mother. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act, and Naufal was remanded to judicial custody.

Lord's pitch 9 faces multi-season exile after New Zealand Test draws ICC censure

Lord's pitch 9 faces multi-season exile after New Zealand Test draws ICC censure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has relaid Pitch 9 at Lord's after it received an "unsatisfactory" rating from the ICC following England's Test against New Zealand in June. The pitch, which saw all 40 wickets fall in just 166 overs, will be out of use for at least the next two seasons. MCC has launched a comprehensive review of pitch preparation and plans to use hybrid surfaces to mitigate the impact.

ICICI Bank reports 22% surge in Q2 net profit, driven by strong loan book expansion

ICICI Bank reports 22% surge in Q2 net profit, driven by strong loan book expansion

Rediff.com7 days ago

ICICI Bank announced a significant 22.28 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 16,333.18 crore for the September quarter, primarily fuelled by a 30 per cent jump in its loan portfolio.

NEET Round 3: What Are Options For Medical Aspirants?

NEET Round 3: What Are Options For Medical Aspirants?

Rediff.com3 days ago

With NEET Round 3 allotments concluded, medical aspirants are now evaluating their options, including participation in stray rounds, understanding penalties for not joining allotted seats, and exploring private or deemed university admissions.

Man Apprehended For Storing Illegal Firecrackers In Delhi

Man Apprehended For Storing Illegal Firecrackers In Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Delhi Police seized 167.94 kg of illegal firecrackers from a house in Sangam Vihar and arrested a 34-year-old man for storing them without a licence. The seizure was part of a drive against illegal firecracker storage ahead of Diwali.

'Everyone Used To Call Me Mamata Banerjee!'

'Everyone Used To Call Me Mamata Banerjee!'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Questions give you courage, and they also give you answers. Sometimes those answers are uncomfortable, and sometimes they are comfortable.' 'You must be able to accept both in the same stride.'

Former Associate Of Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Attacked In Beed

Former Associate Of Maratha Quota Activist Manoj Jarange Attacked In Beed

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Amol Khune, a former associate of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Pali village, Beed district, Maharashtra. Khune sustained injuries and claimed the attack was due to his criticism of Jarange and to prevent him from attending a Dussehra rally. Police have detained three suspects and are investigating the incident.

Key Arrest In Granite Baron Veeramani Minor Abuse Probe

Key Arrest In Granite Baron Veeramani Minor Abuse Probe

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police have arrested Sakthivel, manager of Gem Granites, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of minors by granite baron R Veeramani. This arrest is part of a widening probe that has seen multiple arrests and the registration of a seventh POCSO case against Veeramani, involving complaints from 11 minor girls.

Score 400, But No Guarantee Of An India Cap

Score 400, But No Guarantee Of An India Cap

Rediff.com3 days ago

B B Nimbalkar is the only one in the 400-plus club never to have played Test cricket. Will Chinmay Sutar have better luck?

He Scored 400 Not Out, Then Called Dad in Tears. The Story Behind It

He Scored 400 Not Out, Then Called Dad in Tears. The Story Behind It

Rediff.com4 days ago

Chinmay Sutar, representing Mizoram, achieved a historic 400 not out in a Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Nagaland, becoming only the second Indian batter to score a quadruple century. This monumental innings came after years of struggle and near misses, fulfilling his dream of playing red-ball cricket.