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Four arrested over attack on TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

Four arrested over attack on TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Police in West Bengal have arrested four people for allegedly attacking Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur. The arrests followed an incident where Banerjee's convoy was pelted with stones and eggs, leading to a chaotic situation. Banerjee, who was visiting victims of post-poll violence, claimed BJP activists were trying to kill him. The incident has sparked political reactions, with the Trinamool Congress blaming the BJP, while the BJP denies involvement.

MP moving towards implementing Uniform Civil Code: CM Mohan Yadav

MP moving towards implementing Uniform Civil Code: CM Mohan Yadav

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said the Madhya Pradesh government is committed to implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state and has initiated the process of gathering public feedback before moving ahead with the proposal.

Uttam Nagar Holi Clash: Victim's Family Seeks CBI Investigation After House Demolition

Uttam Nagar Holi Clash: Victim's Family Seeks CBI Investigation After House Demolition

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Following the demolition of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash, the victim's family is demanding a CBI probe and strict action against all those involved in the incident.

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Lagaan to Laapataa Ladies: Aamir Khan's 10 Best Productions

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

As Aamir Khan Productions celebrates 25 years, we rank the 10 best films produced by its star, from the iconic Lagaan to the recent critically-acclaimed Laapataa Ladies.

Odisha NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide After Exam

Odisha NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide After Exam

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Odisha's Bhadrak district was found dead in his house, with his family alleging he took his life fearing failure in the exam.

'Evict me by force': Rabri Devi dares Bihar govt over Patna bungalow

'Evict me by force': Rabri Devi dares Bihar govt over Patna bungalow

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi has refused to vacate a government bungalow in Patna, daring the current CM to evict her by force. The dispute arose after the bungalow was allotted to another minister.

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacked; stones, shoes, eggs hurled

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacked; stones, shoes, eggs hurled

Rediff.com30 May 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked by locals during a visit to Sonarpur, West Bengal, to meet families affected by post-poll violence.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information regarding the whereabouts of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Khorha Colony, Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility of the child falling into a nearby drain, while the family claims to have received a ransom call.

Rajasthan Man Kills Boy In Suspected Human Sacrifice Case

Rajasthan Man Kills Boy In Suspected Human Sacrifice Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

An 11-year-old boy was brutally murdered in Rajasthan's Pali district in what police are suspecting to be a case of human sacrifice. The accused, a 30-year-old man from the same village as the victim, allegedly committed the murder after a 'tantrik' (occultist) assured him that making a human sacrifice would solve his long-standing marital problems.

Revanth Reddy Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Minister's Son

Revanth Reddy Orders Probe Into POCSO Case Against Minister's Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed a thorough investigation into the POCSO case registered against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The CM has sought an explanation for the delay in action and ordered the DGP to form special teams for the investigation.

Why Thane Court Acquitted Couple In 1989 Acid Attack Case

Why Thane Court Acquitted Couple In 1989 Acid Attack Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted a couple in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing prolonged delays, lost witnesses, and damaged documents.

Why Thane Court Acquitted Couple In 1989 Acid Attack Case

Why Thane Court Acquitted Couple In 1989 Acid Attack Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted a couple in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing prolonged delays, lost witnesses, and damaged documents.

AAP Protests Alleged Police Intimidation In Janakpuri Case

AAP Protests Alleged Police Intimidation In Janakpuri Case

Rediff.com13 May 2026

AAP leaders protest outside Raj Bhavan in Delhi over the alleged rape of a three-year-old at a Janakpuri school, demanding action against police for allegedly intimidating the victim's family and questioning the handling of the case.

Family of Jaahnavi Kandula killed by US cop to receive $29mn settlement

Family of Jaahnavi Kandula killed by US cop to receive $29mn settlement

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Seattle city Attorney Erika Evans said in a statement that Jaahnavi Kandula's death was heartbreaking, and the city hopes this financial settlement brings some sense of closure to the Kandula family.

Teenager Ends Life At Women's Shelter In Uttar Pradesh

Teenager Ends Life At Women's Shelter In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A 17-year-old girl died by suicide at a 'One Stop Centre' in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, after her parents refused to take her back following her running away with her boyfriend.

Verbal Spat Led To Watchman's Murder In Delhi, Four Arrested

Verbal Spat Led To Watchman's Murder In Delhi, Four Arrested

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Four people have been apprehended in connection with the murder of a 60-year-old watchman in Outer Delhi's Peeragarhi village. Police say the 'well-planned' murder was carried out following a verbal altercation. The accused removed the number plate of the SUV used in the crime to avoid identification.

Woman Flees Beed Home With Lover, Abandons Three Children

Woman Flees Beed Home With Lover, Abandons Three Children

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A 26-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly eloped with her lover, abandoning three of her four minor children. The woman's paramour, aged 27, is also married and has two children. Police are investigating the matter after missing person complaints were filed.

Kerala man gets govt job after 18 years, but only after retirement age

Kerala man gets govt job after 18 years, but only after retirement age

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

In a shocking case, a candidate who appeared for a Kerala PSC examination and secured a place in the rank list received his appointment order only after 18 years. By then, however, he had already crossed the retirement age.

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 22-year-old engineering student was murdered in Hyderabad, allegedly by relatives of a woman he was in a relationship with, who disapproved of the affair.

Probe Ordered After Labourer Dies In Odisha Police Custody

Probe Ordered After Labourer Dies In Odisha Police Custody

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 32-year-old daily wage labourer in Odisha's Ganjam district has died allegedly after being tortured in police custody, prompting a high-level investigation.

Cricket Coaching Student Drowns In University Pool: What Happened?

Cricket Coaching Student Drowns In University Pool: What Happened?

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 28-year-old student pursuing a post-graduate diploma in cricket coaching allegedly drowned in a swimming pool at the Sports University of Haryana campus in Sonipat. Police are investigating the incident, and the university has formed a committee to probe the matter.

Delhi Driver Arrested For Siphoning Funds From Elderly Patient

Delhi Driver Arrested For Siphoning Funds From Elderly Patient

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 39-year-old driver in Delhi, employed by a family for 15 years, has been arrested for allegedly exploiting an elderly Alzheimer's patient and siphoning off Rs 2.57 lakh through unauthorised UPI transactions.

Jharkhand Court Addresses Jail Sex Abuse Allegations

Jharkhand Court Addresses Jail Sex Abuse Allegations

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of alleged sexual exploitation of a woman inmate at Birsa Munda Central Jail by the prison superintendent, registering a public interest litigation and directing the state government to file a detailed report.

Gorakhpur Man Killed in Family Row: Wife and Son Arrested

Gorakhpur Man Killed in Family Row: Wife and Son Arrested

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A man in Gorakhpur, India, died following a violent domestic dispute with his wife and son, who have subsequently been arrested.

Modi under Cong fire over US statements after killing of Indian seafarers

Modi under Cong fire over US statements after killing of Indian seafarers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The Congress on Sunday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the US' statements after three Indian sailors were killed in American attacks on ships, with party leader Rahul Gandhi saying the "compromised PM" listens "like an obedient servant" and "complies with the orders".

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Team Rejects Bhagnani's Smear Campaign Claims

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Team Rejects Bhagnani's Smear Campaign Claims

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, including producer Ramesh Taurani and Tips, have vehemently denied producer Vashu Bhagnani's allegations regarding song ownership, calling them a "smear campaign" ahead of the film's release.

Tribal Chief Killed In Pakistan IED Blast

Tribal Chief Killed In Pakistan IED Blast

Rediff.com18 May 2026

An IED blast in a marketplace in northwest Pakistan has killed three people, including a tribal chief, and injured four others.

Punjabi Singer's Body Found In Canal After Kidnapping

Punjabi Singer's Body Found In Canal After Kidnapping

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The body of a 29-year-old Punjabi singer, Inder Kaur, who had been missing since May 13, was discovered in a canal in Ludhiana. Police suspect she was kidnapped by Sukhwinder Singh, who fled to Canada after allegedly orchestrating the crime. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Universal Baby Boss: An Unfolding Fairy Tale

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Universal Baby Boss: An Unfolding Fairy Tale

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

What lies behind Vaibhav's amazing journey over the last couple of years is something beyond mere analysis. By any stretch of imagination, some of the shots he has played seem to remain in the realm of impossibility. Doubtless reams will be written about this and we will still not have a clue, because he would have moved on to newer peaks, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh, who is accused in the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, citing factual aspects of the case and allegations against her.

Autopsy confirms Twisha died due to hanging, injuries found on body

Autopsy confirms Twisha died due to hanging, injuries found on body

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The post-mortem report of Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal, indicates 'antemortem hanging by ligature' as the cause of death, along with multiple blunt force injuries. Police investigation and family accusations continue.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the recovery of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility that she fell into a nearby drain, while the BJP has alleged abduction.

Delhi Head Constable Arrested In Bribery Case

Delhi Head Constable Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi Police head constable was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant in connection with a dispute involving a relative.

'Sad that they have not learnt their lessons': SC raps NTA over NEET leak

'Sad that they have not learnt their lessons': SC raps NTA over NEET leak

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday said it was sad that National Testing Agency has not learn lessons from the earlier NEET paper leak as it sought response from the Centre, NTA and Central Bureau of Investigation on pleas for replacement of the testing agency with a robust and autonomous body to conduct the medical entrance exam.

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the suspicious death of a 33-year-old Noida woman in Bhopal within five months of marriage, seeking a detailed action taken report from the Madhya Pradesh government within seven days.

Thane Tribunal Awards 38.74 Lakh to Family of Father and Son Killed in Road Accident

Thane Tribunal Awards 38.74 Lakh to Family of Father and Son Killed in Road Accident

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a compensation of 38.74 lakh to the family of a father and son who died in a road accident in 2020, caused by a speeding truck in Uttar Pradesh.

Kerala's Menstrual Leave Policy Faces Criticism

Kerala's Menstrual Leave Policy Faces Criticism

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Former DGP R Sreelekha has questioned the Kerala government's proposal to grant menstrual leave for schoolgirls, raising concerns about privacy and whether it empowers or weakens girls.

Faridabad Interior Decorator Found Dead After Altercation

Faridabad Interior Decorator Found Dead After Altercation

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 26-year-old interior decorator was found dead in a Faridabad guest house after an argument with his girlfriend. The family alleges foul play and suspects murder.

Eradicating Cockroaches Isn't Easy

Eradicating Cockroaches Isn't Easy

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A wellspring fuelling the CJP tsunami is the high levels of youth unemployment. Millions of youngsters, including extremely over-qualified people, apply in desperation for any job that is advertised. No government has been able to deliver on this front and things may get worse as artificial intelligence enters the workforce, points out Devangshu Datta.

Local clubs hope World Cup fuels soccer growth in the United States

Local clubs hope World Cup fuels soccer growth in the United States

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to the United States, Bay Area soccer clubs and supporters hope the tournament will inspire a new generation of fans and strengthen the region's thriving grassroots football culture.