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ISIS-linked terror module targeting Indian youth, women busted

ISIS-linked terror module targeting Indian youth, women busted

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.

Proposed H-1B wage hike to impact Indian IT, favouring higher-skilled workers

Proposed H-1B wage hike to impact Indian IT, favouring higher-skilled workers

Rediff.com23 hours ago

The Trump administration's proposed H-1B wage structure aims to increase pay for skilled overseas workers in the US by an average of $14,000, with Level I wages potentially rising to $97,746. This move, coupled with a weighted selection process favouring higher-skilled workers, is intended to curb abuse of visa programmes and ensure parity with American workers, but has already led to a sharp decline in H-1B applications, particularly from Indian IT companies.

Ready-to-eat foods fill qcom baskets amid LPG curbs

Ready-to-eat foods fill qcom baskets amid LPG curbs

Rediff.com1 days ago

Quick commerce platforms are experiencing a significant increase in demand for ready-to-eat food items as urban households face disruptions in cooking gas supply and a temporary outflow of migrant domestic help.

Unscramble The Ramayana Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Ramayana Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com6 days ago

Here's your picture puzzle -- a fun way to test your memory!

TMC Leader Accuses BJP of Betraying Rajbanshi Community in North Bengal

TMC Leader Accuses BJP of Betraying Rajbanshi Community in North Bengal

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP government of failing to honour promises made to the Rajbanshi community in north Bengal, including recognising their language and raising a 'Narayani Sena' battalion.

How 36-year-old woman, missing for 4 days during trek, survived

How 36-year-old woman, missing for 4 days during trek, survived

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Kerala woman shares her remarkable survival story after spending four days lost in the dense Tadiandamol forest of Karnataka, highlighting her resilience and the extensive search efforts to bring her home safely.

Chelsea report biggest-ever loss in English football

Chelsea report biggest-ever loss in English football

Rediff.com5 days ago

Chelsea FC made a loss despite a rise in revenue as they finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Europa Conference League in the 2024-25 season.

Rakul-Jackky Party With Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt

Rakul-Jackky Party With Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Film folk attended the 16th birthday party of Mishka Kamboj, daughter of prominent Mumbai-based businessman and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mohit Kamboj and Aksha Kamboj at St Regis, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

Rediff.com4 days ago

The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over USD 50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Scheme

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Scheme

Rediff.com4 days ago

The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over $50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Nearly 80 of 85 JD-U MLAs are not in favour of a CM from the BJP.'

ISI-backed Lashkar handler from J-K nabbed in Delhi; cops trace B'desh links

ISI-backed Lashkar handler from J-K nabbed in Delhi; cops trace B'desh links

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, in Delhi, uncovering a terror module with links to Pakistan's ISI. Lone is accused of running a network involved in pasting anti-national posters and planning terror activities across India.

Delhi Police Busts LPG Black Market Operation, Seizes 75 Cylinders

Delhi Police Busts LPG Black Market Operation, Seizes 75 Cylinders

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing operation in Bawana, arresting one individual and seizing 75 cylinders.

Mcap of top 6 most valued firms drops nearly Rs 65k cr; Airtel biggest laggard

Mcap of top 6 most valued firms drops nearly Rs 65k cr; Airtel biggest laggard

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mcap of top 6 most valued firms drops nearly Rs 65k cr; Airtel biggest laggard

Customs Officials at Pune Airport Intercept Major Hydroponic Marijuana Shipment

Customs Officials at Pune Airport Intercept Major Hydroponic Marijuana Shipment

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Customs officials at Pune International Airport seized a large consignment of hydroponic marijuana, valued at Rs 26.8 crore, that was concealed within boxes labelled as 'Mandarin orange sacs' arriving from Bangkok.

Fadnavis Orders Probe into Call Data Leak in Ashok Kharat Case

Fadnavis Orders Probe into Call Data Leak in Ashok Kharat Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the call data record (CDR) leak in the Ashok Kharat case and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate Kharat's assets.

US Eyes Iran Assault: High Risks Ahead

US Eyes Iran Assault: High Risks Ahead

Rediff.com1 days ago

Although extensive air attacks have been carried out to destroy most of Iran's defence capabilities, the latter's resilience and sustenance during the war clearly indicate that the US landing force would encounter severe resistance in the operation, explains Commodore Venugopal Vengalil (retd).

Airspace curbs hit Indian aviation, 10,000 flights cancelled since Feb

Airspace curbs hit Indian aviation, 10,000 flights cancelled since Feb

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia conflict, as escalating tensions and airspace restrictions disrupted international operations, a senior government official said.

Will FY27 Be The Year Of Equities?

Will FY27 Be The Year Of Equities?

Rediff.com4 days ago

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

Evacuate Now! Iran Warns Civilians in Neighbouring Gulf Countries

Evacuate Now! Iran Warns Civilians in Neighbouring Gulf Countries

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The IRGC accused US and Israeli forces of using civilians as 'human shields' and warned of continued attacks.

Two Arrested for Robbing Man at Knifepoint in Bengaluru

Two Arrested for Robbing Man at Knifepoint in Bengaluru

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly robbing a man at knifepoint after he offered them a lift on his two-wheeler. The suspects were apprehended within a day of the complaint and have confessed to the crime.

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested 36 militants in Punjab province, averting major terror plots.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected LeT Handler with ISI Links

Delhi Police Nab Suspected LeT Handler with ISI Links

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area. He is believed to have links with Pakistan's ISI and was allegedly involved in a terror module planning attacks in India.

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan advocates for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' based on Ujjain's historical significance in time calculation, challenging the dominance of Greenwich Mean Time.

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh after escaping police custody in a rape case. The arrest follows months of evading authorities after being accused of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation.

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Hoaxes

Delhi Police Arrest Man in Mysuru for Spreading Bomb Threat Hoaxes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A man in Mysuru has been arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly sending fake bomb threat messages to government offices, schools, and courts, causing widespread alarm.

China Snaps Up Iran Oil, India Misses

China Snaps Up Iran Oil, India Misses

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian refiners have access to only limited Iranian volumes compared with Russian oil, and even the barrels on offer come with 'too many hassles'.

Kolkata Man Arrested After Wife Found Hacked to Death

Kolkata Man Arrested After Wife Found Hacked to Death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A man in Kolkata has been arrested for allegedly hacking his wife to death following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in the Kasba area, and the couple's daughter witnessed the attack.

Intellius Recode Seeks Funds Through Initial Public Offering

Intellius Recode Seeks Funds Through Initial Public Offering

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Intellius Recode Ltd has filed preliminary papers with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. The funds will be used to develop digital workers and for general corporate purposes.

Pawan Ruia Arrested in Multi-Crore Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case

Pawan Ruia Arrested in Multi-Crore Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Industrialist Pawan Ruia has been arrested by the West Bengal Police in connection with a multi-crore fraud case involving shell companies and cryptocurrency-based money laundering.

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.

ISIS-Linked Terror Module Targeting Indian Youth Busted

ISIS-Linked Terror Module Targeting Indian Youth Busted

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.

Eight Maharashtra Teachers Suspended Over False Hearing Impairment Claims

Eight Maharashtra Teachers Suspended Over False Hearing Impairment Claims

Rediff.com7 days ago

Eight teachers in Maharashtra's Beed district have been suspended for allegedly using false hearing impairment claims to obtain government benefits. An inquiry revealed discrepancies in their disability certificates, leading to departmental action.

Delhi Police Uncover Drug Network, Seize Cocaine and MDMA

Delhi Police Uncover Drug Network, Seize Cocaine and MDMA

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a drug racket, arresting four individuals, including two foreign nationals, and seizing cocaine and MDMA worth approximately Rs 1.1 crore.

Two Arrested After Man Tied to Pole and Beaten in Pilibhit

Two Arrested After Man Tied to Pole and Beaten in Pilibhit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, after a video surfaced showing a 22-year-old man being tied to an electricity pole and brutally beaten, allegedly for visiting his girlfriend in the village.

What Secrets Did Sumit Kumar Give Pakistan?

What Secrets Did Sumit Kumar Give Pakistan?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Prayagraj native Sumit Kumar is suspected to have passed on sensitive information related to air force operations, including details of fighter aircraft deployment, missile systems and information concerning officers and personnel.

Omprakash Kadu Faces Conspiracy Charges in Maharashtra

Omprakash Kadu Faces Conspiracy Charges in Maharashtra

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Amravati district, Maharashtra, have filed a case against former state minister Omprakash alias Bachchu Kadu for allegedly conspiring to kill the brother of a BJP MLA.

Axar Patel explains how DC stay ahead in IPL 2026

Axar Patel explains how DC stay ahead in IPL 2026

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel credits the team's flexibility and strong bench strength for their recent victory against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 season.

IPL 2026:How Mukesh Kumar turned powerplay into MI nightmare

IPL 2026:How Mukesh Kumar turned powerplay into MI nightmare

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Capitals pacer Mukesh Kumar discusses his attacking mindset and how it led to early wickets against Mumbai Indians in their recent IPL match. He also comments on the pitch conditions and the importance of taking wickets in the powerplay.

Four Dead in Bihar Suspected Hooch Tragedy

Four Dead in Bihar Suspected Hooch Tragedy

Rediff.com4 days ago

The death toll in the suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar's East Champaran district has risen to four after three more people died allegedly due to consumption of spurious liquor. An investigation is underway, and several arrests have been made.