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Ahmedabad Crime Branch Nabs Suspect in Chhattisgarh Murder-Robbery Case

Ahmedabad Crime Branch Nabs Suspect in Chhattisgarh Murder-Robbery Case

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested a man allegedly involved in a 2021 murder-robbery case in Chhattisgarh. The suspect, Ajaykumar alias Laxmisagar alias Kimtishree Rajnarayan Mishra, was wanted for the murder of Shakuntala Devi.

The Top 5 Engineering Careers In India

The Top 5 Engineering Careers In India

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJobs360, explains how traditional engineering choices are being replaced with flexible, future-ready career paths that align with industry requirements.

Telangana: Bank Managers Arrested For Siphoning Off Crores

Telangana: Bank Managers Arrested For Siphoning Off Crores

Rediff.com4 days ago

Four individuals, including two bank managers, have been arrested in Telangana for allegedly siphoning off Rs 2.65 crore from a state-owned bank branch in Nalgonda district.

How Hyderabad Police Is Tackling Cyber Fraud

How Hyderabad Police Is Tackling Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar convened a meeting with bankers to address the misuse of bank accounts in cyber frauds and implement preventative measures, following 'Operation Octopus' which dismantled cyber fraud networks and led to arrests of complicit bank officials.

Goa Police Hunt For Activist After Remarks On Saint

Goa Police Hunt For Activist After Remarks On Saint

Rediff.com4 days ago

Goa police have formed teams to trace right-wing activist Gautam Khattar after his remarks against St Francis Xavier created a stir. Complaints have been filed against Khattar in multiple locations across Goa.

Delhi Police Arrest Robbery Accused After 14 Years On The Run

Delhi Police Arrest Robbery Accused After 14 Years On The Run

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a rewardee and proclaimed offender who had been evading capture for 14 years in connection with a 2012 robbery-cum-abduction case in Dwarka South.

Activist Arrested For Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Activist Arrested For Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Rediff.com1 days ago

Right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar, wanted by Goa police for alleged offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier, has been arrested in Himachal Pradesh. The arrest follows a non-bailable warrant and a search operation after Khattar's speech sparked controversy.

How Hyderabad Police Plan To Combat Cyber Fraud

How Hyderabad Police Plan To Combat Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has proposed a Joint Working Group with the RBI and banks to address the issue of mule bank accounts used in cyber fraud. The proposal follows 'Operation Octopus,' which exposed vulnerabilities in KYC verification. Sajjanar also recommended strict directives for banks to fix accountability and adopt advanced technology to detect suspicious transactions.

Delhi Man Held For Rs 2 Crore Cyber Fraud In Odisha

Delhi Man Held For Rs 2 Crore Cyber Fraud In Odisha

Rediff.com1 days ago

Odisha CID arrests a man from New Delhi for allegedly duping a Bhubaneswar resident of over Rs 2 crore in a cyber fraud case.

Jammu Man Accused of Duping Resident Over Overseas Job Promise

Jammu Man Accused of Duping Resident Over Overseas Job Promise

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch, Jammu, has registered a fraud case against a man accused of deceiving a complainant by promising overseas employment for his son.

ED Conducts Raids In Panchkula Municipal Corp Fraud Case

ED Conducts Raids In Panchkula Municipal Corp Fraud Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 145 crore fraud involving fixed deposits of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation.

Tripura Forest Officer Probed After Cash Recovery

Tripura Forest Officer Probed After Cash Recovery

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A District Forest Officer in Tripura is under investigation after a large sum of cash was recovered at Agartala railway station from a relative, leading to a raid on the officer's residence.

PSBs rework branch plan to pare costs

PSBs rework branch plan to pare costs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

In order to optimise branch efficiency, public sector banks (PSBs) are reworking their strategies to streamline operations and reduce cost amid changing customer behaviour. The strategies include closing or merging low traffic branches and reducing their size in smaller centres.

Mobile IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Latur, Four Arrested

Mobile IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Latur, Four Arrested

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

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.

Mumbai Businessman Duped Of Crores By Interstate Gang

Mumbai Businessman Duped Of Crores By Interstate Gang

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 3.25 crore by a nine-member inter-state gang promising high investment returns. The gang also allegedly assaulted and threatened the businessman. Police have registered a case and handed it over to the Mumbai Crime Branch for further investigation.

YouTuber 'Ex-Muslim' Salim Wastik turns out to be convicted killer; arrested in 31-year-old case

YouTuber 'Ex-Muslim' Salim Wastik turns out to be convicted killer; arrested in 31-year-old case

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with a 1995 kidnapping and murder case. The accused had been living under a false identity as a social activist and YouTuber.

Goa Police Issue Lookout Notice For Speaker Over Saint Remarks

Goa Police Issue Lookout Notice For Speaker Over Saint Remarks

Rediff.com3 days ago

Goa Police have issued a Look Out Circular against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar for alleged objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier and arrested his brother in Uttarakhand. The arrest follows widespread condemnation and protests over Khattar's remarks at an event in Goa.

Police Seize Banned Tobacco Products in Beed Shop Raid

Police Seize Banned Tobacco Products in Beed Shop Raid

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized banned tobacco products worth Rs 2.45 lakh from a shop in Rajuri Navgan following a tip-off. One person was detained, and a case is being registered.

Businessman Duped Of 3.25 Crore In Mumbai: Details Revealed

Businessman Duped Of 3.25 Crore In Mumbai: Details Revealed

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of 3.25 crore by a nine-member inter-state criminal gang in a cheating and extortion case. The gang, which included members from Mumbai, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand, also allegedly assaulted and threatened the businessman.

Why J-K's Anti-Corruption Bureau Faces Conviction Challenges

Why J-K's Anti-Corruption Bureau Faces Conviction Challenges

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Jammu and Kashmir faces scrutiny due to a low conviction rate in corruption cases over the past six years, despite a high volume of complaints and enforcement actions.

Rs 14 Lakh Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rs 14 Lakh Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Five masked gunmen stormed a nationalised bank in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district, making off with Rs 14 lakh after threatening staff and customers at gunpoint.

Shooter involved in firing at Rohit Shetty's house arrested

Shooter involved in firing at Rohit Shetty's house arrested

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A joint operation between Uttar Pradesh STF and Mumbai Police has led to the arrest of a suspect involved in the firing incident at Rohit Shetty's residence, allegedly linked to extortion attempts by the Shubham Lonkar gang.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Structures Linked To Gangster

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Structures Linked To Gangster

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gurugram Police demolished illegal encroachments on government land in Pataudi, allegedly constructed by associates of jailed gangster Kaushal Chaudhary, as part of an ongoing effort to dismantle criminal networks' financial support.

Goa Police Seek Arrest Of Speaker Over Offensive Remarks

Goa Police Seek Arrest Of Speaker Over Offensive Remarks

Rediff.com2 days ago

A local court has issued a non-bailable warrant against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar, wanted by Goa Police for allegedly making offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier.

Postal Superintendent Arrested By CBI For Alleged Bribery

Postal Superintendent Arrested By CBI For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a superintendent of posts in Delhi for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.

Man Arrested In Delhi After 40 Years On The Run For Murder

Man Arrested In Delhi After 40 Years On The Run For Murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused, Chandra Shekhar Prasad, was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.

Man Killed In Mumbai Over Gangster's Death From 1997

Man Killed In Mumbai Over Gangster's Death From 1997

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Two men have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly killing a 78-year-old man, suspecting him of being a police informant in a 1997 gangster encounter.

Delhi Police Nab 82-Year-Old Man After 40 Years On The Run

Delhi Police Nab 82-Year-Old Man After 40 Years On The Run

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for nearly 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.

Odisha STF to Coordinate with Delhi Police on Terror Suspect Case

Odisha STF to Coordinate with Delhi Police on Terror Suspect Case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

The Odisha Crime Branch's special task force (STF) has been appointed as the nodal investigating agency to coordinate with Delhi Police regarding a Bhubaneswar-based man's suspected links with a terror outfit. The 22-year-old man was arrested for alleged anti-national activities, and the STF will investigate all possible angles, including social links, financial status, and potential sharing of national security information.

RBI introduces new business correspondent norms to expand banking access

RBI introduces new business correspondent norms to expand banking access

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled draft norms for branch authorisation and business correspondents (BCs), introducing a two-tiered classification for BCs and redefining 'banking outlets' to include BC-Banking Outlets (BC-BOs), aiming to expand formal banking presence, particularly in rural areas.

Delhi Police Nab Two Gang Members with Illegal Weapons Near Bhalswa Lake

Delhi Police Nab Two Gang Members with Illegal Weapons Near Bhalswa Lake

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Delhi Police arrested two alleged members of the Narender gang near Bhalswa Lake and recovered illegal firearms from them.

YouTuber 'Ex-Muslim' Arrested In 1995 Kidnapping, Murder Case

YouTuber 'Ex-Muslim' Arrested In 1995 Kidnapping, Murder Case

Rediff.com4 hours ago

YouTuber Salim Wastik, known as 'Ex-Muslim' on social media, has been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a 31-year-old kidnapping and murder case from 1995. Wastik, who had been evading arrest for over two decades, was apprehended in Loni, Uttar Pradesh.

Man And Two Sons Arrested In Delhi Murder Case

Man And Two Sons Arrested In Delhi Murder Case

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man and his two sons for their alleged involvement in the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Jahangirpuri, northwest Delhi. The accused, wanted in connection with the April 5 stabbing of Hasmat, were apprehended in Loni, Uttar Pradesh.

Kerala Court Jails CPI(M) Workers For Bomb Attack

Kerala Court Jails CPI(M) Workers For Bomb Attack

Rediff.com7 days ago

A sessions court in Kannur, Kerala, sentenced 10 CPI(M) cadres to varying jail terms for attempting to murder RSS-BJP workers in a 2011 bomb attack.

The Best IIT To Study Engineering Is...

The Best IIT To Study Engineering Is...

Rediff.com2 days ago

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, suggests how to pick the best engineering college and course in India after class 12.

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested a man for allegedly possessing a country-made pistol following a tip-off and subsequent raid on his eatery.

Goa Police Bust IPL Betting Racket, Arrest 10

Goa Police Bust IPL Betting Racket, Arrest 10

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Goa Police's Crime Branch busted an illegal IPL cricket betting racket, arresting 10 individuals after raids on two villas in Ribandar and Kadamba Plateau. Authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards, and cash worth approximately Rs 28 lakh.

Cyber Fraud Network Busted In Delhi, Two Arrested

Cyber Fraud Network Busted In Delhi, Two Arrested

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Delhi Police dismantled a cyber fraud facilitation network involving mule bank accounts and shell companies, arresting two dummy directors after detecting a fund flow of over Rs 16 crore within eight days.

Beed Police Constable Dies by Suicide; Investigation Launched

Beed Police Constable Dies by Suicide; Investigation Launched

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 42-year-old police constable in Beed district, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide at his residence. The cause of death is under investigation.

Rs 5.7 Crore Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rs 5.7 Crore Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com7 days ago

Five masked gunmen robbed a Bank of Maharashtra branch in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, stealing gold and cash worth Rs 5.7 crore. One suspect has been arrested in Bihar.