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Amit Shah Promises Action on Infiltration and Gorkha Concerns in West Bengal

Amit Shah Promises Action on Infiltration and Gorkha Concerns in West Bengal

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed rallies in West Bengal, promising to address infiltration issues, resolve the Gorkha issue, and tackle corruption if the BJP wins the upcoming elections.

Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni Found Guilty in 2016 Murder of BJP Leader

Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni Found Guilty in 2016 Murder of BJP Leader

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A special court in Bengaluru has convicted Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others in the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogesh Goudar, finding them guilty of criminal conspiracy and related offences. The court has also ordered perjury proceedings against multiple witnesses and directed the CBI to take the accused into custody.

Jammu SSP Warns of Strict Action Against Drug Peddlers and Errant Police Officers

Jammu SSP Warns of Strict Action Against Drug Peddlers and Errant Police Officers

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Jammu police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics under the 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan', with a zero-tolerance approach. The SSP has warned of strict accountability for police personnel and highlighted the alarming rise in drug peddling, terming it a conspiracy by an 'enemy country'.

IPL 2026: Finch raises concern over fast-tracking Sooryavanshi into India's senior squad

IPL 2026: Finch raises concern over fast-tracking Sooryavanshi into India's senior squad

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch shares his views on fast-tracking young talent into the Indian cricket team, analyses Arshdeep Singh's bowling, and discusses IPL team strategies.

Delhi Police Investigate 'Objectionable Material' Placed at Temple Gate

Delhi Police Investigate 'Objectionable Material' Placed at Temple Gate

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Delhi Police have launched an investigation after 'objectionable material' was found at the gate of a temple in the Dayalpur area of northeast Delhi. An FIR has been registered, and police are reviewing CCTV footage and deploying forces to maintain calm.

Bombay HC Sets Deadline for Probe Against Doctor Over BJP Leaders Social Media Posts

Bombay HC Sets Deadline for Probe Against Doctor Over BJP Leaders Social Media Posts

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Bombay High Court has directed the police to conclude their investigation against a UK-based doctor accused of making objectionable social media posts targeting BJP leaders, setting a three-week deadline.

Governor Ravi Urges Collective Effort to Restore West Bengal's Glory

Governor Ravi Urges Collective Effort to Restore West Bengal's Glory

Rediff.com3 hours ago

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi has called for collective efforts to restore the state's past glory, highlighting concerns over economic and educational indicators. His remarks coincided with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticising him for allegedly 'abusing' her instead of extending New Year greetings.

Delhi Bar Manager Faces Charges Over Unlicensed Dance Events

Delhi Bar Manager Faces Charges Over Unlicensed Dance Events

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A bar manager in Delhi has been booked for allegedly hosting dance performances without a valid licence. Police also seized ecstasy during the raid.

Mumbai Police Trace Drug Supply in MBA Student Overdose Case

Mumbai Police Trace Drug Supply in MBA Student Overdose Case

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Mumbai police investigating the deaths of two MBA students, allegedly linked to a drug overdose at a music concert in Goregaon, have established the chain of delivery of the contraband, suspected to be ecstasy.

Shubhankar Sharma Takes Two-Shot Lead at Boulders Classic

Shubhankar Sharma Takes Two-Shot Lead at Boulders Classic

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Shubhankar Sharma leads the Boulders Classic golf tournament after carding a second consecutive six-under 66 in the second round. He holds a two-shot lead over Divyanshu Bajaj.

Delhi Bar Owner Faces Charges for Alleged Unlicensed Dance Performances and Drug Seizure

Delhi Bar Owner Faces Charges for Alleged Unlicensed Dance Performances and Drug Seizure

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A bar owner in Delhi has been booked for allegedly hosting dance performances without a valid license. Police also seized MDMA from two individuals during the raid.

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary gets 2 JD-U deputy CMs

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary gets 2 JD-U deputy CMs

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary have been appointed as deputy chief ministers in Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who also retains control of key portfolios.

Stray dog bites 40 people in 2 hours in Maharashtra

Stray dog bites 40 people in 2 hours in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A stray dog bit at least 40 people in Kaij town, Beed district, Maharashtra, leading to a rush for anti-rabies vaccinations and heightened concerns about stray animal control.

Himachal Pradesh Forest Department Seizes Leopard Skin, Arrests Two

Himachal Pradesh Forest Department Seizes Leopard Skin, Arrests Two

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Sirmour Forest Department's rapid response team raided a house in Ghutanpur village, recovering the remains of wild animals, including a leopard skin, leading to two arrests and highlighting ongoing poaching concerns in the region.

China 'very happy' with Hormuz move, says Trump

China 'very happy' with Hormuz move, says Trump

Rediff.com4 hours ago

US President Donald Trump has claimed that China has committed to halting weapon supplies to Iran, following his personal diplomatic interventions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Attacks on Polio Teams Escalate in Pakistan, Raising Eradication Concerns

Attacks on Polio Teams Escalate in Pakistan, Raising Eradication Concerns

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Attacks on polio vaccination teams in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces have resulted in casualties and raised concerns about the safety of health workers and the progress of polio eradication efforts.

J&K Police Arrest Fugitive in Decades-Old Rape Case

J&K Police Arrest Fugitive in Decades-Old Rape Case

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A man accused in a 1987 rape case was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district after being on the run for nearly 39 years.

Mobile IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Latur, Four Arrested

Mobile IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Latur, Four Arrested

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Four individuals have been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly running an IPL cricket betting racket from a moving car. Police seized property and cash worth approximately Rs 13.73 lakh.

Amid US blockade of Hormuz, India emphasises safe maritime passage

Amid US blockade of Hormuz, India emphasises safe maritime passage

Rediff.com4 hours ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised India's commitment to safe maritime transit and condemned attacks on merchant shipping amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict and global energy market disruptions.

WADA Chief Meets Indian Officials to Strengthen Anti-Doping Efforts

WADA Chief Meets Indian Officials to Strengthen Anti-Doping Efforts

Rediff.com4 hours ago

World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka is in India to discuss the implementation of effective anti-doping measures with sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya and other officials, following concerns about India's high doping numbers.

ED Attaches 159 Crore Assets in West Bengal Coal Pilferage Case

ED Attaches 159 Crore Assets in West Bengal Coal Pilferage Case

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth 159 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation related to illegal coal mining in West Bengal. The case involves alleged pilferage and implicates various entities, including the political consultancy firm I-PAC.

Opposition huddles at Kharge's residence ahead of women's quota rollout

Opposition huddles at Kharge's residence ahead of women's quota rollout

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Top opposition leaders met to discuss a joint strategy on the women's quota law ahead of a special Parliament session, raising concerns about its linkage to delimitation and the 2011 Census.

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A 28-year-old man in Delhi surrendered to police after allegedly strangling his wife. An investigation is underway.

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Properties Tied to Gangster Kaushal Chaudhary and Drug Trafficker

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Properties Tied to Gangster Kaushal Chaudhary and Drug Trafficker

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Gurugram police and district administration intensified their crackdown on organised crime by demolishing illegal properties linked to gangster Kaushal Chaudhary and drug trafficker Bhajan Lal, reclaiming valuable land and sending a strong message against illegal activities.

Mirzapur Man Arrested Over Alleged Forced Religious Conversion Attempt

Mirzapur Man Arrested Over Alleged Forced Religious Conversion Attempt

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly kidnapping a young woman and attempting to forcibly convert her religion. The arrest followed a complaint by the woman's mother, leading to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Amit Shah Promises to Drive Out Infiltrators from Bengal if BJP Forms Government

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to expel infiltrators from West Bengal and secure the border if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections. He accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of neglecting North Bengal and favouring Muslims in budget allocations.

Cross-Border Mobile Phone Theft Ring Uncovered in Delhi-NCR

Cross-Border Mobile Phone Theft Ring Uncovered in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested six suspects linked to a cross-border gang involved in mobile phone thefts across Delhi-NCR, with stolen devices allegedly smuggled into Bangladesh. The gang reportedly used minors to carry out the thefts in crowded areas.

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders struggle

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders struggle

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy and batting form are under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggle in the IPL. Critics question his suitability as captain and batter, citing his low boundary count and strike rate. With limited leadership alternatives, KKR faces a grim situation.

Picking by price is ignorant: Finch questions KKR's selection policy in IPL 2026

Picking by price is ignorant: Finch questions KKR's selection policy in IPL 2026

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch has questioned Kolkata Knight Riders' use of all-rounder Cameron Green in IPL 2026, saying team selection should be based on roles and conditions, not auction price.

France striker Ekitike out of FIFA World Cup with ruptured Achilles

France striker Ekitike out of FIFA World Cup with ruptured Achilles

Rediff.com5 hours ago

France forward Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles during Liverpool's Champions League clash against Paris St Germain on Tuesday.

Police Seize 15 Quintals of Cannabis, Arrest Two in Sultanpur

Police Seize 15 Quintals of Cannabis, Arrest Two in Sultanpur

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A joint operation by local police and the STF in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the seizure of over 15 quintals of cannabis and the arrest of two individuals involved in smuggling the contraband from Odisha to Lucknow.

Iran claims its supertanker transited Hormuz despite US blockade

Iran claims its supertanker transited Hormuz despite US blockade

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Conflicting reports emerge regarding the effectiveness of the US blockade on Iranian ports, with Iran claiming successful transit of vessels and the US asserting complete maritime dominance.

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a major narcotics network with interstate and cross-border links, arresting the most-wanted drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar and several associates.

Woman gang-raped in Army's firing range area in MP

Woman gang-raped in Army's firing range area in MP

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two unidentified men at an Army firing range near Mhow in Indore district. A manhunt has been launched to trace the absconding accused.

Attack on Polio Team Injures Constable in Pakistan

Attack on Polio Team Injures Constable in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A polio vaccination team in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province came under attack, resulting in injuries to a constable. In a separate incident, polio workers were abducted, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the country's efforts to eradicate polio.

Nirmala Sitharaman Alleges TMC Government Obstructing Central Welfare Schemes in West Bengal

Nirmala Sitharaman Alleges TMC Government Obstructing Central Welfare Schemes in West Bengal

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has accused the TMC government in West Bengal of preventing the implementation of central welfare schemes, depriving the state's residents of benefits such as Ayushman Bharat and PM Kisan.

23 Arrested After Stone Pelting at Ambedkar Jayanti Procession in UP

23 Arrested After Stone Pelting at Ambedkar Jayanti Procession in UP

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Police in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested 23 people in connection with stone-pelting at an Ambedkar Jayanti procession. The incident resulted in injuries to a police officer and heightened tensions in the area.

Iran arrests 35 'Mossad-linked' suspects in security crackdown

Iran arrests 35 'Mossad-linked' suspects in security crackdown

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Iranian authorities have announced the arrest of 35 individuals on charges ranging from espionage to illegal trafficking, including alleged Mossad-linked suspects and affiliates of separatist organisations.

Delhi Police bust gold ring theft duo using distraction and fake jewellery

Delhi Police bust gold ring theft duo using distraction and fake jewellery

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly stealing gold rings from jewellery shops by swapping them with fake ones. The accused used distraction tactics to deceive shopkeepers.

Saudi Arabia pledges additional $3 billion support to Pakistan

Saudi Arabia pledges additional $3 billion support to Pakistan

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Pakistan's skewed foreign reserves got a major boost after Saudi Arabia pledged an additional $3 billion in deposits while extending its existing $5 billion facility for a further three years.