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Meerut Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 11

Meerut Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 11

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory and arrested 11 individuals following a raid on a house in Alipur village.

How Meerut Police Busted An Illegal Arms Factory Hidden Under A Bed

How Meerut Police Busted An Illegal Arms Factory Hidden Under A Bed

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Meerut busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory concealed in the basement of a house, with the entrance hidden under a double bed. Eleven people were arrested, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the network involved.

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.

Wife and Alleged Lover Arrested in BSF Jawan Murder Case

Wife and Alleged Lover Arrested in BSF Jawan Murder Case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The wife of a BSF jawan, who was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home in Meerut, has been arrested for his murder along with four other people, including her alleged lover.

Man Held After Reward Offered Over Ambedkar Statue Vandalism

Man Held After Reward Offered Over Ambedkar Statue Vandalism

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly making an inflammatory statement offering a reward for harming those responsible for vandalising a statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

UP: Woman nabbed, Pak-born daughter booked over spying for ISI

UP: Woman nabbed, Pak-born daughter booked over spying for ISI

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A woman in Meerut has been arrested and her daughter booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI and residing in India without valid citizenship.

Twin infants, 3 kids among 6 killed in Meerut fire

Twin infants, 3 kids among 6 killed in Meerut fire

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A tragic house fire in Meerut, India, caused by a suspected electrical short circuit, has resulted in the death of six people, including five children, prompting an investigation and condolences from the chief minister.

UP bypolls: Is SP's seat snub to Cong linked to Haryana rout?

UP bypolls: Is SP's seat snub to Cong linked to Haryana rout?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Despite this setback, Pandey emphasised that discussions regarding ticket distribution are ongoing and solutions will be found through timely communication.

Jharkhand Cong seeks 'clarification' from Sahu on cash haul

Jharkhand Cong seeks 'clarification' from Sahu on cash haul

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Jharkhand Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey on Sunday said that a clarification has been sought from party MP Dheeraj Sahu in connection with the recovery of huge cash from premises linked to him.

UP Cong chief, party leaders pay obeisance at Ayodhya

UP Cong chief, party leaders pay obeisance at Ayodhya

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

While the Congress top brass has declined an invitation to the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the party's Uttar Pradesh unit stuck to its plan to offer prayers in the holy city on Makar Sankranti.

Atiq murder: UP police conduct flag march, patrolling in several districts

Atiq murder: UP police conduct flag march, patrolling in several districts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

In the aftermath of the incident, the UP police also conducted a flag march in Lucknow's Husainabad.

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

What's Modi Discussing With Gita?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 15.

No freedom of speech inside or outside Parliament: Kharge

No freedom of speech inside or outside Parliament: Kharge

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The Congress president also came down heavily on the BJP over the Adani issue.

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Manish Tewari, Prithviraj Chavan, Anand Sharma and Bhupinder Hooda are the members of the pro-reform G23 group who wrote a letter to party's interim president Sonia Gandhi.

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

Cong removes 2 Raj MLAs, demands FIR against Union minister

Cong removes 2 Raj MLAs, demands FIR against Union minister

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The Congress accusing the Union minister of being involved in horse trading of Rajasthan MLAs.

Jharkhand guv encouraging horse-trading by delaying ruling on Soren: UPA

Jharkhand guv encouraging horse-trading by delaying ruling on Soren: UPA

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Stating that the ruling coalition is ready to face any situation, Congress leader and minister Banna Gupta requested the governor to clear the confusion.

Amid turmoil, Jharkhand CM takes MLAs for a day-out

Amid turmoil, Jharkhand CM takes MLAs for a day-out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The ruling MLAs took part in the meeting called by Soren with their luggage before leaving for unknown destination.

Give up BJP's hospitality: Congress to Raj rebel MLAs

Give up BJP's hospitality: Congress to Raj rebel MLAs

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Surjewala said that the legislators should first hold a dialogue with the party on the condition that they give up the security of Haryana police in Manesar, and the hospitality and friendship of the BJP.

With victory sign, Gehlot flaunts his strength

With victory sign, Gehlot flaunts his strength

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The CLP meeting began about three hours later than scheduled, with ministers and MLAs flashed victory signs for the cameras.

UP: Brothers kill 24-yr-old woman for marrying a Dalit

UP: Brothers kill 24-yr-old woman for marrying a Dalit

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Chandni Kashyap's body was found buried in the field on Friday after her brothers Sunil and Sudhir, and mother Sukhrani were taken into custody, they said.

Ready to listen to Pilot, but indiscipline won't be tolerated: Cong

Ready to listen to Pilot, but indiscipline won't be tolerated: Cong

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'No indiscipline will be tolerated but I am hopeful that Pilot will turn up for the meeting

CM Soren targets Congress, makes it easy for BJP's 'Operation Lotus'

CM Soren targets Congress, makes it easy for BJP's 'Operation Lotus'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Given the dismal show of the Congress in the recently concluded assembly polls and the JMM eating into its vote bank, the possibility of Congress MLAs switching sides is not bleak, reports R Krishna Das.

Bihar polls: RJD to contest 144 seats, Cong gets 70

Bihar polls: RJD to contest 144 seats, Cong gets 70

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Yadav vowed to dislodge the government headed by Nitish Kumar, whom Congress leader Avinash Pandey in his address accused of "apharan" (hijacking) of the mandate in the previous elections.

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Gehlot may expand cabinet to include Pilot loyalists

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

While Pilot, who declared a week ago that he was placing no conditions for returning to the government, reportedly doesn't want a berth for himself, he has sought places for his followers.

Fake TRPs: BARC welcomes Mumbai police probe

Fake TRPs: BARC welcomes Mumbai police probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'As in all our previous cases of suspected panel homes intrusions, BARC India continues to follow its established vigilance and disciplinary guidelines... BARC India appreciates the efforts of the Mumbai Police and will provide the support asked of it,' a BARC India spokesperson said.

Cong appoints Maken as Raj in-charge, forms panel to address issues

Cong appoints Maken as Raj in-charge, forms panel to address issues

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Senior party leader Ahmed Patel, general secretary in-charge for Rajasthan Ajay Maken and general secretary organisation KC Venugopal have been made members of the panel.

Pandey is Congress nominee for RS bypoll

Pandey is Congress nominee for RS bypoll

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Noted industrialist Rahul Bajaj's candidature for the June 15 Rajya Sabha byelection has led to fissure in the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party coalition with Congress on Monday announcing fielding Avinash Pandey.

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The appointees are expected to reflect Rahul Gandhi's vision of a new Congress with MP and Rahul's "bench mate" in the LS, KC Venugopal, expected to play an important role.

Rajasthan MLAs to stay in hotel till RS poll

Rajasthan MLAs to stay in hotel till RS poll

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has alleged that the BJP was conspiring to poach the MLAs in order to destabilise his government, a charge denied by the saffron party.

Chidambaram, Sibal, Ramesh nominated for RS polls

Chidambaram, Sibal, Ramesh nominated for RS polls

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram is Congress nominee from Maharashtra for the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha while senior leaders Kapil Sibal and Jairam Ramesh have been named from Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka respectively.

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rahul meets Alwar gang-rape victim, promises justice

Rediff.com16 May 2019

He said, a message should go across the country, not just in Rajasthan that 'this will not be tolerated'.

Poll debacle: Congress takes stock, charts future course of action

Poll debacle: Congress takes stock, charts future course of action

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Senior Congress leader A K Antony, assisted by All India Congress Committee general secretary and former Union minister Mukul Wasnik mket party leaders from Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal and held meetings daily and interacted with leaders individually

Rajasthan Cong secy triggers Pilot vs Gehlot debate

Rajasthan Cong secy triggers Pilot vs Gehlot debate

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi met Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot separately.

Antony panel submits report on Cong's poll debacle to Sonia

Antony panel submits report on Cong's poll debacle to Sonia

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The much talked about report of the AK Antony panel, which went into the reasons of worst-ever poll debacle of Congress, was today submitted to party President Sonia Gandhi.

'Chowkidar chor hai': Rahul's no-holds-barred attack on PM

'Chowkidar chor hai': Rahul's no-holds-barred attack on PM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Gandhi was referring to prime minister's 'silence' on Rafale fighter aircraft deal with France and the Modi government's 'failure' to bring fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya to book.

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The Congress president alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party deceived people and siphoned off hard-earned money of farmers, poor, small businessmen to fill the pockets of the country's 15-20 big industrialists.

Cong names screening committees for selection of LS candidates

Cong names screening committees for selection of LS candidates

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

In a major exercise ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Congress on Thursday night constituted screening committees for all states and union territories for early selection of candidates.