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Man dies, woman hospitalised at Mumbai music event, cops deny drug abuse

Man dies, woman hospitalised at Mumbai music event, cops deny drug abuse

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 28-year-old man died and a 31-year-old woman was hospitalised after falling ill during a music event in Mumbai. Police are investigating the incidents, stating that no evidence of drug use has been found so far, though both individuals had consumed alcohol. Dehydration is a suspected factor in the man's death.

Stuck With CAT 2026 Preparation? Follow This 3-Phase Study Plan

Stuck With CAT 2026 Preparation? Follow This 3-Phase Study Plan

Rediff.com26 May 2026

MBA expert Patrick Dsouza suggests following a consistent three-phase approach to complete your CAT 2026 syllabus on time and solve as many mock tests as possible in the final phase.

US Yoga Team To Participate In World Yogasana Championship

US Yoga Team To Participate In World Yogasana Championship

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A team of yoga athletes from the United States is heading to India to participate in the maiden World Yogasana Championship to be held in Ahmedabad from June 4 to 8.

Tamil Nadu Government Intensifies Efforts To Protect Children

Tamil Nadu Government Intensifies Efforts To Protect Children

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Tamil Nadu government is taking proactive measures to curb crime against children, following the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore. The government is focusing on strict policing, public awareness, and swift justice through fast-track courts.

32 dead as as 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; triggers tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia

32 dead as as 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; triggers tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia

Rediff.com2 days ago

A powerful 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least four people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia.

Bhubaneswar 'Hit-And-Run' Was Premeditated Murder

Bhubaneswar 'Hit-And-Run' Was Premeditated Murder

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A 24-year-old engineering student was killed in Bhubaneswar in what initially appeared to be a hit-and-run accident, but police investigation revealed it to be a premeditated murder linked to a love triangle. Six people have been arrested in connection with the case.

Shooter Arrested After Panjab University Student Leader Attack

Shooter Arrested After Panjab University Student Leader Attack

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Punjab Police, in collaboration with Chandigarh Police, have arrested a shooter involved in the attack on a student leader at Panjab University. The accused, linked to the Bambiha gang, was apprehended after an exchange of fire.

NEET UG Cancellation: How to Claim Your 100% Fee Refund Online

NEET UG Cancellation: How to Claim Your 100% Fee Refund Online

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The NTA has also confirmed that the upcoming re-examination, scheduled for June 21, 2026, will be conducted entirely free of cost for all previously registered candidates, funded fully through the agency's internal reserves.

Delhi HC Orders DPS Dwarka to Reinstate Expelled Students After Fee Dispute

Delhi HC Orders DPS Dwarka to Reinstate Expelled Students After Fee Dispute

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Delhi High Court has intervened in a dispute between Delhi Public School, Dwarka, and parents over fee hikes, ordering the reinstatement of expelled students and directing partial fee payments.

Teenager Dies After Ghaziabad Stabbing; Arrests Made

Teenager Dies After Ghaziabad Stabbing; Arrests Made

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Class 11 student in Ghaziabad, India, died after being stabbed during an altercation. Police have arrested three suspects and are searching for the remaining two. The incident has sparked concern, with calls for increased vigilance and justice.

Ghaziabad Authorities Issue Demolition Notice After Murder

Ghaziabad Authorities Issue Demolition Notice After Murder

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A demolition notice has been issued for the house of Asad, the main accused in the murder of a Class 11 student in Ghaziabad, following his death in a police encounter. Asad's father and two others have been arrested in connection with the case.

Delhi Government Focuses On Menstrual Hygiene In Schools

Delhi Government Focuses On Menstrual Hygiene In Schools

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed government school principals to ensure clean toilets, functional medical rooms, and proper maintenance of sanitary pad vending machines in schools, emphasising the importance of menstrual hygiene and awareness.

Professor proposes to student inside classroom, she beats him with slipper

Professor proposes to student inside classroom, she beats him with slipper

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A medical college professor in Bengaluru has been booked for sexual harassment after he allegedly proposed to a female student in a classroom, leading to a physical altercation with students, with videos of the incident going viral.

Delhi Police To Boost Women's Safety With New Campaign

Delhi Police To Boost Women's Safety With New Campaign

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Delhi Police will launch a campaign on women's safety and empowerment from June, with units of all 15 police districts organising awareness and outreach programmes to strengthen public participation and encourage prompt reporting of crimes.

Rising Stars of Indian Chess: Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra Chart Their Own Paths to Glory

Rising Stars of Indian Chess: Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra Chart Their Own Paths to Glory

Rediff.com1 days ago

As India's remarkable chess revolution gathers momentum, teenagers Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra are ensuring that the country's future on the 64 squares remains brighter than ever.

Why Rahul Gandhi Wants A Probe Into CBSE Exam Contract

Why Rahul Gandhi Wants A Probe Into CBSE Exam Contract

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for an independent judicial probe and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate alleged irregularities in the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, claiming a company with a questionable past was awarded the contract.

NEET-UG leak: CBI briefs parliamentary panel on probe progress

NEET-UG leak: CBI briefs parliamentary panel on probe progress

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The CBI Director has updated a parliamentary panel on the NEET-UG paper leak investigation, while education ministry officials outlined measures for a fair retest.

Bihar Asks Madrasas To Furnish Details: Here's Why

Bihar Asks Madrasas To Furnish Details: Here's Why

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Bihar education department has requested madrasas, Sanskrit, and other government-aided minority schools to provide details regarding the number of students, teachers, and non-teaching staff to ensure proper utilisation of government aid.

Varun Dhawan's 10 Best Roles, Ranked

Varun Dhawan's 10 Best Roles, Ranked

Rediff.com7 days ago

Before Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai hits the screens, we rank Varun Dhawan's best films from passably entertaining to outright fantastic.

Delhi high court refuses to intervene in Cockroach Janta Party protest

Delhi high court refuses to intervene in Cockroach Janta Party protest

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Delhi High Court has refused to hear a petition seeking intervention against a protest called by the digital outfit 'Cockroach Janta Party' at Jantar Mantar on June 6. The petition raised concerns about law and order and sought crowd-control measures, alleging the group was involved in "transnational institutional destabilization."

Missing Boy Found Dead At School In Uttar Pradesh

Missing Boy Found Dead At School In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The body of a six-year-old boy, who had been missing from his home in Kajarara village, Uttar Pradesh, was discovered under suspicious circumstances on the campus of a government school, according to police reports.

Undergraduate Student Killed in Campus Shooting: What We Know

Undergraduate Student Killed in Campus Shooting: What We Know

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old student was shot dead at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi following a dispute with another student. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.

Police Offer Reward for Absconding Accused in Dehradun Student Death

Police Offer Reward for Absconding Accused in Dehradun Student Death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Uttarakhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for information leading to the arrest of seven individuals accused in the death of an engineering student in Dehradun. The accused are currently absconding, and non-bailable warrants have been issued.

CBSE Slashes Revaluation Fees

CBSE Slashes Revaluation Fees

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The fee cuts come amid an outcry over CBSE's first full-scale rollout of the Online Scoring Mechanism for Class 12 examinations, with students, parents, and some teachers alleging unusually low marks, unchecked answers, and discrepancies between expected and awarded scores.

Ghaziabad Teenager Dies After Motorcycle Dispute Stabbing

Ghaziabad Teenager Dies After Motorcycle Dispute Stabbing

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Class 11 student in Ghaziabad died after being stabbed during an altercation. Police have arrested three suspects and are searching for the remaining two. The incident stemmed from a dispute over riding a motorcycle.

Lucknow University Investigates Professor For Misconduct

Lucknow University Investigates Professor For Misconduct

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Lucknow University has formed a disciplinary committee to investigate assistant professor Paramjeet Singh following allegations of misconduct, including inappropriate conversations with a student and leaking examination papers.

UP Teacher Arrested Over Molestation Allegations

UP Teacher Arrested Over Molestation Allegations

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A government school teacher in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested following allegations of molestation by a Class 8 student. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the girl's father, prompting an investigation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act.

Air India is in the midst of an ambitious transformation plan, but...: CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India is in the midst of an ambitious transformation plan, but...: CEO Campbell Wilson

Rediff.com1 days ago

Outgoing Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stated that the airline's foundations have been rebuilt over the last four years, but non-delivery of aircraft on schedule has significantly impacted growth and fleet modernisation. He also revealed he has no plans to take up another full-time executive position after stepping down.

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of Cockroach Janta Party protest

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of Cockroach Janta Party protest

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police has intensified security across the city, especially at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and border points, in anticipation of a protest called by the digital outfit Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Over 1,000 personnel have been deployed, and senior officers have reviewed arrangements to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.

CBI Nabs Doctor, Teacher In NEET Paper Leak Investigation

CBI Nabs Doctor, Teacher In NEET Paper Leak Investigation

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The CBI has arrested a doctor and a physics teacher in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests to 13. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy.

Law Student Faces Charges for Allegedly Ragging Junior Roommate at MNLU

Law Student Faces Charges for Allegedly Ragging Junior Roommate at MNLU

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A fourth-year BA LLB student at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) in Nagpur has been booked for allegedly ragging her junior roommate, following a complaint filed by a professor.

Nottingham Trent University Scholarship: 25-50% Fee Waiver For First Year

Nottingham Trent University Scholarship: 25-50% Fee Waiver For First Year

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Nottingham Trent University is offering partially funded study opportunities at its UK campuses to global undergraduate and postgraduate students.

CBSE's abrupt 3-language policy for Class 9 sparks concerns

CBSE's abrupt 3-language policy for Class 9 sparks concerns

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Educationists and parents are raising concerns about the CBSE's implementation of the three-language policy for Class 9, questioning the timing and preparedness of schools.

Back home, Dipke vows agitation to continue till Pradhan resigns

Back home, Dipke vows agitation to continue till Pradhan resigns

Rediff.com3 days ago

Speaking to reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke also claimed that the protest organised under the CJP's banner at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday was largely successful, with around 7,000 people participating in it.

NEET-UG Re-Exam: 'Stamina Matters More Than Speed Now'

NEET-UG Re-Exam: 'Stamina Matters More Than Speed Now'

Rediff.com15 May 2026

'This is not the end of your preparation. It is an unexpected extension of the race,' say experts.

More Arrests In NEET UG Paper Leak Case

More Arrests In NEET UG Paper Leak Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The CBI has arrested a doctor and a physics teacher in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests to 13.

No nod sought for CJP protest, say Delhi police; 1,000 cops deployed

No nod sought for CJP protest, say Delhi police; 1,000 cops deployed

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Delhi Police has confirmed that it has not yet received any official request for permission from the digital group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are ready to deploy personnel to maintain law and order if necessary.

Lucknow University Professor: No Evidence Of Exam Leak Found

Lucknow University Professor: No Evidence Of Exam Leak Found

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A preliminary police inquiry into allegations that an assistant professor at the University of Lucknow leaked examination papers has found no evidence of any leak so far, officials said. The accused teacher, Paramjeet Singh, was arrested and remanded to judicial custody after allegations surfaced that he pressured a student and offered her a leaked paper.

Constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away

Constitution expert Subhash Kashyap passes away

Rediff.com6 days ago

Author of over 100 books, he served as the secretary general of Lok Sabha from 1983 to 1990.

Ceiling Fan Collapse Injures Students at Barmer School

Ceiling Fan Collapse Injures Students at Barmer School

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Two young students were injured when a ceiling fan fell on them in a classroom at a government school in Barmer district. An investigation has been ordered to ensure safety.