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Haryana gang rape: 'They threatened to kill her if she screamed'

Haryana gang rape: 'They threatened to kill her if she screamed'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

A day after a 25-year-old woman was reportedly gangraped in a moving van through the night and thrown out of the speeding vehicle, chilling details have surfaced pointing at the brutality of the two alleged perpetrators.

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Hockey India on Sunday said its internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach of the junior women's team found no evidence.

Unnao rape survivor to challenge Kuldeep Sengar's bail in SC

Unnao rape survivor to challenge Kuldeep Sengar's bail in SC

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The survivor of the 2017 Unnao rape case has vowed to challenge the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the jail term of Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Supreme Court, calling the decision a 'death' for her family. The survivor and activists are protesting the decision, citing safety concerns and a weakening of faith in the justice system.

Why Is Lung Cancer Rising Among Non-Smokers?

Why Is Lung Cancer Rising Among Non-Smokers?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Lung cancer is the most prevalent cancer among Indian men, accounting for 11 per cent of all cancer cases.

X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Grok AI row

X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Grok AI row

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

X has accepted its mistake, and said it will comply with Indian laws, sources said, adding that in future, the platform will not allow obscene imagery.

'Zero tolerance': NRAI after coach booked under POCSO

'Zero tolerance': NRAI after coach booked under POCSO

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Indian shooting federation chief Kalikesh Singh Deo says the body has a zero tolerance policy towards sexual misconduct and will extend full cooperation to the law enforcement agencies investigating the alleged sexual assault of a minor shooter by national coach Ankush Bhardwaj.

Republic Day 2026: Op Sindoor, defence prowess displayed at 77th R-Day parade

Republic Day 2026: Op Sindoor, defence prowess displayed at 77th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Around 100 artistes heralded the parade, on the theme 'Vividata Mein Ekta (Unity in Diversity) that featured a grand presentation of musical instruments, demonstrating the nation's unity and rich cultural diversity.

At 85, She Is Back In The Cockpit!

At 85, She Is Back In The Cockpit!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As she looked down at the Thames, she thought of the Brahmaputra. As she landed, smiling, it was clear that flying had never left her.

Top Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 1 cr killed

Top Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 1 cr killed

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and five other red rebels were killed in gun battles with security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal district.

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Australian Nick Kyrgios and 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina, are set to enthrall fans in India when the World Tennis League makes its debut, in Bengaluru, on December 17.

Only 18 Muslim women made it to Lok Sabha since Independence

Only 18 Muslim women made it to Lok Sabha since Independence

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

From royalty to a tea vendor-turned-politician's wife and from a first lady to a Bengali actress, the 18 Muslim women who treaded the hallowed corridors of power in the Lok Sabha are an eclectic mix, with each of them having an interesting backstory, but one common thread -- their path to power was always strewn with struggle and hurdles.

4 women deliver babies under mobile lights at UP govt health centre

4 women deliver babies under mobile lights at UP govt health centre

Rediff.com30 May 2025

A three-member investigation committee, led by the deputy chief medical officer, has been formed to probe the incident.

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: A Heart Threat

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: A Heart Threat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Women who experience hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular complications, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure and death within five years of giving birth.

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Why UGC's New Equity Rules Finally Have Teeth

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'What has changed is that the new regulations are backed by a clear enforcement framework. They have real consequences and, for the first time, make compliance unavoidable.'

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The growing YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset, coupled with a desire for immersive outdoor experiences, is driving demand, primarily across age groups from 20 to 45 years.

UP man held for communal post has objectionable videos of Hindu women

UP man held for communal post has objectionable videos of Hindu women

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Objectionable photos and videos allegedly involving Hindu women have been found in the mobile phone of a Muslim youth arrested for sharing a 'provocative' message on social media on Eid, police said.

US lawmakers seek visa ban on Pakistani officials

US lawmakers seek visa ban on Pakistani officials

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Forty-two members of the United States Congress, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding immediate sanctions against senior Pakistani officials for what they termed an 'escalating campaign of transnational repression and worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan' under the military-backed government of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.

SBI to hire 3,500 officers in next 5 months

SBI to hire 3,500 officers in next 5 months

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The country's biggest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), plans to hire around 3,500 officers to bolster its operations and enhance service delivery nationwide.

'One Person's Luck Doesn't Decide A Film's Fate'

'One Person's Luck Doesn't Decide A Film's Fate'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'I often give myself a pat on the shoulder, reminding myself that I've done a good job considering where I started and the mindset I grew up with.'

Man dies, 18 hospitalised after chlorine gas leak near Mumbai

Man dies, 18 hospitalised after chlorine gas leak near Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A 59-year-old man died and 18 others were hospitalised after a chlorine gas leak from an old cylinder in Vasai town, Palghar district. The incident occurred near a water tank close to the Diwanman crematorium.

Student sexually assaulted by 3 near Coimbatore airport

Student sexually assaulted by 3 near Coimbatore airport

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The unidentified miscreants attacked and chased away the male friend of the 19-year-old student and allegedly sexually assaulted her on the night of November 2, the police said.

WFI's new selection policy: Presence at National camp mandatory

WFI's new selection policy: Presence at National camp mandatory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Wrestling Federation of India unveiled a new selection policy that makes attendance at national camps mandatory to be eligible for national selection, bars wrestlers from training independently and mandates Olympic Games quota-winning athletes to appear in a final one-bout selection trial.

Women Drive Used-Car Boom

Women Drive Used-Car Boom

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

77 per cent of all transactions in the January-March 2025 period took place digitally, indicating continued preference for online car purchases.

Chinese student in UK who drugged, raped 10 women gets lifer

Chinese student in UK who drugged, raped 10 women gets lifer

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

A Chinese student who drugged and raped women in the United Kingdom and China was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, in a case that a senior British police officer said had uncovered 'one of the most prolific predators we've ever encountered', The New York Times reported.

Will Mahayuti's sweep carry into Dec 2 Maha local body polls?

Will Mahayuti's sweep carry into Dec 2 Maha local body polls?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Maharashtra is set to hold local body elections on December 2 for municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The polls are seen as a test of the ruling coalition's strength after their recent assembly election victory.

MP mandates Bhagavad Gita sessions for trainee cops

MP mandates Bhagavad Gita sessions for trainee cops

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Madhya Pradesh Police training wing has directed all its centres to hold Bhagavad Gita recital sessions for recruits, aiming to help them lead a 'righteous' life. This follows a similar directive for Ramcharitmanas recitals.

Bike-borne men rape teen girl, rob 3 women at knife point on Pune highway

Bike-borne men rape teen girl, rob 3 women at knife point on Pune highway

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The incident took place around 4:15am near Bhigwan on the highway when the car the victims were travelling in halted after the driver wanted to answer nature's call, the official said.

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

British man charged with racially aggravated rape of Sikh student

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The West Midlands police said John Ashby, who is a white British man aged 32 from Stockland Green, was charged on Tuesday evening.

41 Maoists, most carrying rewards, surrender in Bijapur

41 Maoists, most carrying rewards, surrender in Bijapur

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Forty-one Naxalites, including 32 carrying a reward of Rs 1.19 crore, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, citing the government's surrender policy and rehabilitation efforts.

SIR concerns: Sonagachi sex workers fear mass exclusion from voter list

SIR concerns: Sonagachi sex workers fear mass exclusion from voter list

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Sex workers in Sonagachi, Asia's largest red-light district, are pleading for relief from stringent voter ID rules that they say are impossible to meet, potentially leading to exclusion from the voters' list.

SC mulls pan-India guidelines to prevent accidents on highways

SC mulls pan-India guidelines to prevent accidents on highways

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court of India is considering formulating pan-India guidelines to prevent road accidents on expressways and national highways, following a fatal accident in Rajasthan. The court is focusing on the issue of illegal 'dhabas' and encroachments along highways as potential causes of accidents.

Holi: Where Women Take The Lead!

Holi: Where Women Take The Lead!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

In the small village of Nagar in Tonk, Rajasthan, Holi is more than just about playing with colours -- it's about tradition, empowerment and playful mischief!

'Doctor who killed self after rape asked to change medical reports'

'Doctor who killed self after rape asked to change medical reports'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Relatives of a woman doctor who committed suicide in Maharashtra are demanding capital punishment for the men she accused of rape and harassment in a note. The case involves a police officer and allegations of political pressure to alter medical reports.

Maha set for major civic battle in Mumbai, 28 bodies on Jan 15

Maha set for major civic battle in Mumbai, 28 bodies on Jan 15

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Votes will be counted on January 16 and the outcome will be keenly watched as the BJP-led Mahayuti will seek to stamp its supremacy in urban landscape, especially in Mumbai, while the Opposition parties will try to redeem themselves after last year's rout in assembly polls.

ISSF World Cup: Manu to headline elite Indian line-up

ISSF World Cup: Manu to headline elite Indian line-up

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Eight Indian shooters, including double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, have secured their places in the season-ending ISSF World Cup Final scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, from December 4 to 9.

How Sexual Assault Impacts A Woman's Brain

How Sexual Assault Impacts A Woman's Brain

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

This is what the new Spanish study reveals about a woman's brain after sexual assault.

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

How New Labour Code Will Change The Workplace

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

From appointment letters becoming mandatory to gig workers receiving social security to enhanced rights for women and contract labour, the changes reflect India's attempt to balance ease of doing business with stronger worker welfare.

If women can fly Rafale , why...? SC poser to govt, Army

If women can fly Rafale , why...? SC poser to govt, Army

Rediff.com14 May 2025

If a woman can fly Rafale fighter jet in the Indian Air Force, then why are fewer women officers in gender neutral posts of judge advocate general (legal) branch of the Army, the Supreme Court wondered recently and questioned the Centre's rationale on a 50-50 selection criterion.

Low-Wage Trap Looms Over India's Services Sector, Warns Niti Report

Low-Wage Trap Looms Over India's Services Sector, Warns Niti Report

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The services sector employs 188 million people but remains highly informal, trapping most workers in low-wage jobs without social protection.