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Karnataka Forest Officer Under Scrutiny for Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Karnataka Forest Officer Under Scrutiny for Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Karnataka Lokayukta Police conducted searches at multiple locations linked to a government official, Dalesh A L, accused of possessing disproportionate assets, unearthing properties worth approximately Rs 3.08 crore.

Mob Attacks Police During Illegal Liquor Seizure in Indore

Mob Attacks Police During Illegal Liquor Seizure in Indore

Rediff.com3 days ago

A police team in Indore was attacked with stones while confiscating illegal liquor, resulting in injuries to two officers. Authorities have seized a large quantity of liquor and are searching for the attackers.

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bengaluru police have arrested two men in connection with a house theft in HSR Layout, recovering gold ornaments, silver items, and other valuables worth Rs 15 lakh. The suspects were apprehended in Mysuru and confessed to pledging the stolen goods.

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Chiraiya Review: Thought-Provoking Yet Inconsistent

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Chiraiya could have been a powerful, hard-hitting series but it ends up feeling scattered and emotionally uneven, observes Divya Nair.

What's Inside The Rs 3 Crore Oscar Swag Bag?

What's Inside The Rs 3 Crore Oscar Swag Bag?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Awarded to select nominees and winners, the 2026 Everyone Wins Oscar swag bag includes luxury vacation stays in Ibiza and Lapland worth $65,000, a $25,000 facial plastic surgery voucher from a New York-based surgeon, and even a custom prenuptial agreement service, among several other high-end gifts.

Mumbai Airport Bust: Passengers Held for Smuggling Hydroponic Ganja

Mumbai Airport Bust: Passengers Held for Smuggling Hydroponic Ganja

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) arrested four passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai for allegedly smuggling 64.394 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth over Rs 64 crore.

HDFC Bank board firefights after ex-chairman's resignation

HDFC Bank board firefights after ex-chairman's resignation

Rediff.com1 days ago

HDFC Bank's leadership addresses the sudden resignation of its chairman, citing ethical concerns, and attempts to reassure stakeholders about the bank's governance and future stability.

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Rediff.com20 hours ago

'Every day the meter is ticking. Like a time bomb.' Shipping giants are billing Indian exporters up to $3,000 per container in war surcharges -- on cargo that sailed before the war began -- as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down.

Himachal Pradesh CID Officers Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking Involvement

Himachal Pradesh CID Officers Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking Involvement

Rediff.com1 days ago

Four CID personnel in Himachal Pradesh have been arrested for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking, following the seizure of LSD strips and subsequent investigation.

ED Freezes Assets Worth 22,000 Crore in PACL Ponzi Scheme Investigation

ED Freezes Assets Worth 22,000 Crore in PACL Ponzi Scheme Investigation

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 22,000 crore in its money laundering investigation against PACL (Pearls Group), accused of running a Rs 48,000 crore ponzi scheme.

Couple Nabbed in Shimla with LSD Worth 1.1 Crore

Couple Nabbed in Shimla with LSD Worth 1.1 Crore

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Police in Shimla arrested two individuals, including a woman, for possessing 562 LSD stamps, estimated to be worth 1.1 crore on the black market. The suspects have been identified as Sandeep Sharma and Priya Sharma. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.

IPL 2026: Race To Buy RCB In Final Stretch...

IPL 2026: Race To Buy RCB In Final Stretch...

Rediff.com3 days ago

One consortium is led by Manipal Hospitals' Dr Ranjan Pai along with US private equity firm KKR and Singapore investment major Temasek. The other is a combine of Swedish private equity firm EQT and Premji Invest, the investment office backed by Wipro founder Azim Premji.

Textile Recycling Market in India to Reach USD 3.5 Billion by 2030

Textile Recycling Market in India to Reach USD 3.5 Billion by 2030

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A new report indicates that India's textile recycling market is projected to reach USD 3.5 billion by 2030, potentially creating one lakh green jobs. The report highlights the current state of textile waste management and opportunities for circularity in the Indian textile industry.

Isha Ambani's STUNNING Oscar Debut!

Isha Ambani's STUNNING Oscar Debut!

Rediff.com4 days ago

The managing director of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited turned heads in a vintage Valentino for her debut at the Oscars 2026.

'Wife and I Don't Have Sex. Daughter Sleeps With Us'

'Wife and I Don't Have Sex. Daughter Sleeps With Us'

Rediff.com1 days ago

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal counsels a young couple how to communicate physical and emotional needs in a relationship.

Stock markets extend winning run to 3rd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

Stock markets extend winning run to 3rd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 1 per cent higher, marking their third consecutive day of gains, supported by a slight decrease in crude oil prices and positive global market trends.

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Eminent historian and academic K.N. Panikkar, known for his Marxist interpretation of history and advocacy for secularism, has passed away at the age of 90. His contributions to historical research and defence of secular values are widely recognised.

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Rediff.com4 days ago

While the introduction of branded generics is likely to accelerate volumes for GLP-1 agonists, value growth may moderate because of price erosion.

Hazoor Multi Projects Wins NHAI Road Project Contract

Hazoor Multi Projects Wins NHAI Road Project Contract

Rediff.com7 days ago

Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL) has been awarded a 27.15 crore contract by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for fee collection and maintenance on a section of National Highway 48 in Karnataka.

'In Love With A Divorcee. My Parents Are Against Him'

'In Love With A Divorcee. My Parents Are Against Him'

Rediff.com3 days ago

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, suggests how you discuss your feelings with your parents without offending them.

Congress-led UDF closely monitoring CPI(M) leader's independent election bid in Kerala

Congress-led UDF closely monitoring CPI(M) leader's independent election bid in Kerala

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Congress-led UDF is closely monitoring CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran's decision to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Assembly election. UDF leaders are considering supporting Sudhakaran, while the CPI(M) expresses disappointment and denies mistreatment.

'With Double Deflation, We May Be Mixing Apples And Oranges In GDP'

'With Double Deflation, We May Be Mixing Apples And Oranges In GDP'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

'My concern is that, although everything is expressed in monetary terms, you are effectively combining values that have been adjusted using different price measures.'

Gambhir Breaks Silence on Rumoured Rift with Kohli and Rohit

Gambhir Breaks Silence on Rumoured Rift with Kohli and Rohit

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gautam Gambhir addressed rumours of a rift with senior stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stressing that honesty, intent and learning from mistakes are key inside the Indian team dressing room.

Fake Currency Racket Busted in Ahmedabad, Yoga Teacher Among Those Arrested

Fake Currency Racket Busted in Ahmedabad, Yoga Teacher Among Those Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ahmedabad police have seized counterfeit Indian currency with a face value of 2.38 crore and arrested seven individuals, including a yoga teacher from Surat. The operation uncovered the use of AI and e-commerce platforms to produce and distribute the fake notes.

7 Significant Facts About Ramzan

7 Significant Facts About Ramzan

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ramzan is the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.

Himachal Pradesh Police Officer Disciplined After Journalist Incident

Himachal Pradesh Police Officer Disciplined After Journalist Incident

Rediff.com4 days ago

A policeman in Kufri, near Shimla, faces disciplinary action after allegedly manhandling a journalist covering a news event. The incident sparked outrage and led to intervention from the Chief Minister.

I-T Department Asks Brokers To Remit Excess STT

I-T Department Asks Brokers To Remit Excess STT

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The tax is collected by brokers on behalf of the government and forms a key component of the Centre's tax revenues.

Illegal Opium Farming Unearthed in Chhattisgarh, Fourth Case in 15 Days

Illegal Opium Farming Unearthed in Chhattisgarh, Fourth Case in 15 Days

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Authorities in Chhattisgarh have uncovered illegal opium cultivation in Raigarh district, marking the fourth such incident in the state within the past 15 days. The discovery has prompted further investigation and heightened scrutiny of potential narcotics cultivation across the region.

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Rediff.com4 days ago

The 98th Academy Awards was a mix of high fashion, subdued politics, flashes of humour and emotions running high.

Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Only bona fide victims would be compensated by banks within five days of receiving the complaint.

Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Rediff.com1 days ago

Atanu Chakraborty has resigned as chairman of HDFC Bank, citing ethical concerns, marking an unusual departure and prompting the appointment of an interim chairman.

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress For Hamnet

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress For Hamnet

Rediff.com4 days ago

Irish actress Jessie Buckley's powerful performance in Hamnet earns her an Oscar for Best Actress, marking a significant moment for Irish talent.

Illegal LPG Stockpile Seized in Beed Amid Shortage Rumours

Illegal LPG Stockpile Seized in Beed Amid Shortage Rumours

Rediff.com6 days ago

A joint operation by police and revenue officials in Beed, Maharashtra, resulted in the seizure of 29 illegally stored LPG cylinders intended for black marketing, amidst concerns of potential shortages due to the West Asia crisis.

ED Files Chargesheet Against Jharkhand Engineers in Rural Development Scam

ED Files Chargesheet Against Jharkhand Engineers in Rural Development Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fresh chargesheet against retired and serving Jharkhand government engineers and officials in a money-laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the state's rural development department.

Chhattisgarh CM Orders Strict Action Over Manual Scavenging Deaths

Chhattisgarh CM Orders Strict Action Over Manual Scavenging Deaths

Rediff.com1 days ago

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against those forcing people into manual scavenging after three sanitation workers died cleaning a septic tank at a hospital in Raipur. The CM has directed officials to ensure assistance to the victims' families and take legal action against those responsible.

India's Forex Reserves Surge to a Historic Peak of $728.5 Bn

India's Forex Reserves Surge to a Historic Peak of $728.5 Bn

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves have surged to an all-time high, reaching USD 728.494 billion, according to the Reserve Bank of India. This increase is attributed to a rise in foreign currency assets and gold reserves.

If Iran, Why Not Pakistan, Mr Trump?

If Iran, Why Not Pakistan, Mr Trump?

Rediff.com2 days ago

If the Iranian regime needs to be punished for promoting quasi-terrorist outfits like Hezbollah and Hamas, then what about Pakistan which has spent decades exporting terror around the world, killing thousands, particularly in Afghanistan and India? asks M R Narayan Swamy.

Thane Police Seize 4.31 Crore Worth of Charas, Two Arrested

Thane Police Seize 4.31 Crore Worth of Charas, Two Arrested

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Two individuals were arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, with a large quantity of charas valued at 4.31 crore. The arrests were made in the Ambernath area, and the suspects have been charged under the NDPS Act.

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The next phase of India's IPO cycle will be defined by quality, pricing discipline and investor selectivity.'

Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked, Speaker says 'no more banners'

Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked, Speaker says 'no more banners'

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Lok Sabha has revoked the suspension of eight opposition MPs after assurances of maintaining order and decorum in the House. The decision follows a period of disruption and debate over parliamentary conduct.