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Gunmen Attack Polio Vaccination Security in Pakistan, Killing Officer

Gunmen Attack Polio Vaccination Security in Pakistan, Killing Officer

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A police constable was killed and four other personnel were injured after militants attacked a security team protecting a polio vaccination drive in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Violence erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a bomb attack that killed two children and subsequent protest deaths at a CRPF camp. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a government investigation.

Eight arrested in Amravati obscene video circulation case

Eight arrested in Amravati obscene video circulation case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Police in Amravati, Maharashtra, have arrested eight individuals for circulating obscene video clips and photographs of minor girls on social media. The investigation began after the videos were discovered on several sites, leading to the seizure of electronic devices and the formation of a special investigation team.

The Actor Who Plays The Most Special Role In Dhurandhar The Revenge

The Actor Who Plays The Most Special Role In Dhurandhar The Revenge

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Ahida Sarmai, a special child with Down's Syndrome, makes her own space among Dhurandhar's biggest stars.

World Earth Day 2026: History, Significance, Quotes & Why It Matters More Than Ever

World Earth Day 2026: History, Significance, Quotes & Why It Matters More Than Ever

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

World Earth Day 2026 is celebrated on April 22 to promote environmental protection. Know its history, significance, theme, inspiring quotes, and why it matters more than ever today.

Keir Starmer Vows To Combat Antisemitism After London Attack

Keir Starmer Vows To Combat Antisemitism After London Attack

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the site of a terrorist attack in London where two Jewish men were stabbed and addressed the rise of antisemitism in the UK.

Pahalgam Attack: Family Struggles A Year After Navy Officer's Death

Pahalgam Attack: Family Struggles A Year After Navy Officer's Death

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A year after the Pahalgam terror attack, the family of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, the Indian Navy officer who was among those killed, continues to grieve and remember the young officer.

Allahabad HC: Jail for Non-Payment Doesn't End Husband's Maintenance Duty

Allahabad HC: Jail for Non-Payment Doesn't End Husband's Maintenance Duty

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband's obligation to pay maintenance to his wife and children continues even after serving a jail term for non-payment, clarifying that imprisonment does not erase the debt.

Centre notifies changes to Citizenship Rules, 2009

Centre notifies changes to Citizenship Rules, 2009

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Union Home Ministry has announced changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing a digital shift for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizenship applications, including online applications and renunciation processes.

Accused in Sultanpur Girl Abduction Case Sent to Jail

Accused in Sultanpur Girl Abduction Case Sent to Jail

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl. The accused, Suraj Saroj, has been sent to jail after being apprehended by police.

Unborn child over 5 months a 'person', eligible for compensation: HC

Unborn child over 5 months a 'person', eligible for compensation: HC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an unborn child of more than five months' gestation is considered a 'person' under the law, entitling the family to separate compensation in the event of its death in an accident.

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.

Two Sharpshooters with Gang Links Arrested in Delhi

Two Sharpshooters with Gang Links Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two alleged sharpshooters linked to the Neeraj Bawana-Naveen Bali gang, recovering illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession.

Is US a proxy for Israel? Iran Prez issues open letter to Americans

Is US a proxy for Israel? Iran Prez issues open letter to Americans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Pezeshkian urged American citizens to look beyond 'manufactured narratives', claiming the portrayal of Iran as a threat is driven by the military-industrial complex and Israeli political interests.

PM Modi Highlights Nagaland's Morung System for Holistic Education

PM Modi Highlights Nagaland's Morung System for Holistic Education

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the traditional Morung learning system of Nagaland, highlighting its role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering interest in subjects like mathematics and science among children. He also lauded the efforts of women in Chizami village for preserving traditional seeds.

10 Iranian Films You Should Watch On OTT

10 Iranian Films You Should Watch On OTT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Will these brilliant Iranian filmmakers reflect the turmoil in their country?

Couple Arrested for Allegedly Torturing Three Minor Girls in Kerala

Couple Arrested for Allegedly Torturing Three Minor Girls in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A man and his second wife were arrested in Kerala for allegedly torturing three minor girls, including branding them with a heated ladle. The children are now under the care of District Childline authorities.

PMK Leader Criticises DMK Government Over Tamil Nadu Law and Order

PMK Leader Criticises DMK Government Over Tamil Nadu Law and Order

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has criticised the DMK government over the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, citing the Tuticorin rape and murder case and other incidents as evidence of police failure to monitor and prevent crimes.

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in Palghar district, Maharashtra, in 2018, deeming the crime 'heinous'.

Madhya Pradesh Teacher Arrested for Molestation

Madhya Pradesh Teacher Arrested for Molestation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A government primary school teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district has been arrested after being accused of molesting three young girls.

Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family in Delhi

Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man in Rajasthan for allegedly murdering his wife and three children in the Samaypur Badli area of Delhi. The accused was apprehended following a multi-team search operation.

Kerala Man Sentenced to 53 Years for Sexually Assaulting Minor

Kerala Man Sentenced to 53 Years for Sexually Assaulting Minor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 41-year-old man in Kerala has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for the aggravated penetrative sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. The Nadapuram Fast Track Special Court Judge Devan K Menon sentenced Muhammed Reyhan under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the IPC.

POCSO Accused Nabbed After Fleeing Mumbai Hospital

POCSO Accused Nabbed After Fleeing Mumbai Hospital

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A man accused under the POCSO Act, who escaped from a Mumbai hospital while receiving treatment, has been re-arrested in Ambernath, Thane district.

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.com23 Apr 2026

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.

Punjab Mother's Plea: Four Sons Lost to Drugs, Fifth Ailing

Punjab Mother's Plea: Four Sons Lost to Drugs, Fifth Ailing

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

An elderly couple in Punjab claims to have lost four sons to drug addiction, with their fifth son now critically ill. The Aam Aadmi Party disputes the claim, stating the deaths occurred over several years due to various causes. The family pleads for government intervention to combat the drug problem in their community.

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested three individuals in connection with two separate cases of sexual assault against minors in Tawang and East Kameng districts.

SC demands answers from Ghaziabad police in child rape-murder case

SC demands answers from Ghaziabad police in child rape-murder case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has criticised the Ghaziabad police's investigation into the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl, summoning senior officials and demanding a court-monitored probe.

Gurugram Police Arrest Three Suspects in Child Sexual Assault Case After Supreme Court Intervention

Gurugram Police Arrest Three Suspects in Child Sexual Assault Case After Supreme Court Intervention

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Gurugram police have arrested three individuals, including two female domestic helpers and their male accomplice, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl. The arrests follow a Supreme Court decision to hear a plea for a CBI or SIT investigation into the case.

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.

UAPA Accused's Holiday Request Rejected by Court

UAPA Accused's Holiday Request Rejected by Court

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has denied a UAPA case accused, Vaibhav Raut, permission to travel to Vietnam for a family vacation, deeming the reason for travel as 'too trivial'. Raut, out on bail, sought permission to spend 'happy moments with family'.

Delhi HC: Acquittal Upheld in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Age Proof

Delhi HC: Acquittal Upheld in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Age Proof

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a minor, stating that a horoscope and vaccination card are insufficient proof of age for prosecution under the POCSO Act.

India Remembers Victims Of Pahalgam Terror Attack

India Remembers Victims Of Pahalgam Terror Attack

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, India remembers the victims and reaffirms its commitment to fighting terrorism. Families of the deceased mourn their loss, while political leaders reiterate the nation's resolve to stand united against terror.

Mamdani slammed for 'rude' welcome to King Charles, Koh-i-Noor comment

Mamdani slammed for 'rude' welcome to King Charles, Koh-i-Noor comment

Rediff.com1 May 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under fire for his handling of King Charles III's visit, particularly his call for the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which has been labelled as 'rude' and inappropriate.

Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Police in Ambala, India, have launched an investigation into the death of a 33-year-old woman after her brother alleged foul play. The woman reportedly died after consuming tea at her home.

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Child Rights Awareness Initiative for Child-Friendly Environment

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Child Rights Awareness Initiative for Child-Friendly Environment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul launched a child rights awareness initiative to promote a safe, child-friendly environment across the state. The initiative includes pamphlets educating children, parents, and teachers on key child protection laws.

Maharashtra Council Approves Law to Protect Acid Attack Victims, Penalise Online Sexual Harassment

Maharashtra Council Approves Law to Protect Acid Attack Victims, Penalise Online Sexual Harassment

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra legislative council has unanimously passed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill 2026, incorporating provisions from the Shakti Bill to protect acid attack victims' identities and penalise digital sexual harassment.

Farmer Leader Tikait Demands Justice in Dehradun Student Murder Case

Farmer Leader Tikait Demands Justice in Dehradun Student Murder Case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait led a 'Mahapanchayat' in Dehradun demanding justice for Divyanshu Jatrana, a student who died in a clash at a private university. The event highlighted concerns over student safety and drug trafficking in the region.

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

More Ministries May Get Online Content Blocking Powers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

'We are considering this to ensure swift action on content for which the respective ministries have domain experts and can better determine the illegality of the content or the web site that needs to be taken down.'

MACT Awards 64.75 Lakh to Family of Pune Businessman Killed in Road Accident

MACT Awards 64.75 Lakh to Family of Pune Businessman Killed in Road Accident

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of 64.75 lakh to the family of a Pune-based businessman who died in a road accident in 2022.

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Kerala CM Vijayan's Alliance with Forces Attacking Minorities

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Kerala CM Vijayan's Alliance with Forces Attacking Minorities

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of aligning with forces that attack minorities, during election rallies in Kerala. He also criticised the CM on other issues including alleged corruption and economic failures.