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Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family in Delhi

Man Held for Allegedly Killing Family in Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Thane court has sentenced a Sri Lankan national to rigorous imprisonment for illegally staying in India and ordered his deportation after the sentence.

Rashid Naseem, Wanted for Investment Fraud, Arrested in Dubai

Rashid Naseem, Wanted for Investment Fraud, Arrested in Dubai

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rashid Naseem, wanted in India for an alleged investment fraud, has been arrested in Dubai following an Interpol Red Notice and extradition request.

Vikki Tyagi's Son, Associate Arrested After Shootout in Muzaffarnagar

Vikki Tyagi's Son, Associate Arrested After Shootout in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rakshit Tyagi, son of slain gangster Vikki Tyagi, and an associate were arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following a shootout with police. Illegal arms were seized from their possession.

Fino Payments Bank Claims GST Compliance After CEO's Arrest

Fino Payments Bank Claims GST Compliance After CEO's Arrest

Rediff.com1 days ago

Fino Payments Bank asserts its compliance with GST regulations following the arrest of its MD and CEO, Rishi Gupta, by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). The bank clarifies that the investigation pertains to program managers associated with multiple banks and not the bank's own GST compliance.

The Radhika Gupta Rediff Podcast The CEO Who Cried in a Boardroom. Then Built an Empire.

The Radhika Gupta Rediff Podcast The CEO Who Cried in a Boardroom. Then Built an Empire.

Rediff.com1 days ago

Meet Radhika Gupta, CEO and MD of Edelweiss Mutual Fund. One of the 20 global influencers on LinkedIn -- a list she shares with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. And perhaps one of the most candid and transparent voices in Indian finance today.

Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 5.93 Crore, Arrest Three

Assam Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 5.93 Crore, Arrest Three

Rediff.com3 days ago

Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 5.93 crore and arrested three individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Patharkandi, signaling a strong stance against drug trafficking in the state.

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

'Child Marriage Is Nothing But Child Rape'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'

Nine Directors Arrested After Nagpur Explosives Factory Blast

Nine Directors Arrested After Nagpur Explosives Factory Blast

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Nagpur have arrested nine directors of SBL Energy Limited following a deadly explosion at their explosives manufacturing facility that killed 18 workers. A case has been registered against 21 directors and shareholders, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blast and identify safety violations.

BJP Seeks Probe into Himachal Police 'Abduction' Case, Alleges CMO Role

BJP Seeks Probe into Himachal Police 'Abduction' Case, Alleges CMO Role

Rediff.com4 days ago

The BJP in Himachal Pradesh has demanded a thorough probe into the detention of a Delhi Police team and alleged misuse of the chief minister's office after a standoff between the two police forces.

Suriya's Next Film Is Titled Vishwanath And Sons

Suriya's Next Film Is Titled Vishwanath And Sons

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suriya's highly anticipated film, Vishwanath And Sons, is set to release in July 2026, and promises a heartwarming family drama.

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

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

Rediff.com1 days ago

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.

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case and an attack on a police team was arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with the police.

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted in Delhi, Three Arrested

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted in Delhi, Three Arrested

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Delhi Police have arrested three men and bound down a woman in connection with a cyber fraud operation that allegedly cheated a grocery shop owner of Rs 17 lakh through fake stock market investments.

Man Kills Parents, Grandmother, and Sister in Bahraich

Man Kills Parents, Grandmother, and Sister in Bahraich

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his parents, grandmother, and sister following a dispute over money. He has been arrested and is currently hospitalized.

Rohit Godara Associate Arrested in Connection to Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Rohit Godara Associate Arrested in Connection to Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Rediff.com3 hours ago

An associate of foreign-based gangster Rohit Godara has been arrested for allegedly firing at a car carrying lawyer Deepak Khatri, who is associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrest occurred after the accused was deported from Thailand.

Boys never...: Swami Avimukteshwaranand on POCSO charges

Boys never...: Swami Avimukteshwaranand on POCSO charges

Rediff.com7 days ago

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati addresses sexual abuse allegations, asserting his innocence and claiming the charges are fabricated. An FIR was lodged against him and his disciple following a court order.

Madhya Pradesh SHO Suspended for Dancing on History-Sheeter's Shoulders

Madhya Pradesh SHO Suspended for Dancing on History-Sheeter's Shoulders

Rediff.com1 days ago

A police Station House Officer (SHO) in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him dancing on the shoulders of a history-sheeter with bike theft cases at his birthday party held on police station premises.

Delhi Police Apprehends Three Bangladeshi Nationals for Illegal Stay

Delhi Police Apprehends Three Bangladeshi Nationals for Illegal Stay

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals from Adarsh Nagar for illegally staying in India and initiated deportation proceedings after discovering inconsistencies in their claims and finding Bangladeshi identity documents on their phones.

Court Raises Concerns Over Prolonged Incarceration Under PMLA

Court Raises Concerns Over Prolonged Incarceration Under PMLA

Rediff.com4 days ago

A special court in Delhi has raised concerns about the use of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) leading to prolonged incarceration based on provisional allegations, emphasizing the importance of upholding individual liberty and the rule of law.

Delhi Police Bust Cryptocurrency Robbery Gang

Delhi Police Bust Cryptocurrency Robbery Gang

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested four members of an interstate gang involved in duping and robbing people under the guise of cryptocurrency transactions. The gang posed as police officers to rob victims after luring them with promises of selling USDT.

'Trump administration will use new laws to replace IEEPA tariffs'

'Trump administration will use new laws to replace IEEPA tariffs'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Trump administration will use "alternative legal authorities" to enforce tariffs on the countries, assuring that the tariff revenue will remain unchanged.

Two More Stranded Odisha Workers Return from Thailand

Two More Stranded Odisha Workers Return from Thailand

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two more workers from Odisha who were stranded in Thailand have returned home after the state government intervened. This follows the return of four other workers last week. The workers had faced hardships including non-payment of wages.

Police Reopen 2005 Double Murder Case Linked to Gangster

Police Reopen 2005 Double Murder Case Linked to Gangster

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh have ordered a fresh investigation into a 2005 double murder case where a listed gangster and five others were named as accused.

Left parties: US attack on Venezuela 'act of international terrorism'

Left parties: US attack on Venezuela 'act of international terrorism'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Left parties on Saturday denounced the United States for attacking Venezuela and capturing its President Nicholas Maduro, with Communist Party of India-Marxist general secretary M A Baby terming the nighttime military action an 'act of international terrorism by US-led imperialism'.

Police Freeze Assets in Cough Syrup Trafficking Case

Police Freeze Assets in Cough Syrup Trafficking Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kanpur police have frozen assets worth Rs 9.5 crore, including properties, vehicles, and bank accounts, as part of an investigation into an interstate racket involved in trafficking codeine-based cough syrups.

Congress Calls for End to Violence Over Kerala Minister's Injury

Congress Calls for End to Violence Over Kerala Minister's Injury

Rediff.com4 days ago

Senior Congress leaders V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala criticize the CPI(M) and Health Minister Veena George over alleged violence and a 'shameless drama' surrounding the minister's reported injury during a KSU protest. They demand an end to the violence and withdrawal of charges against KSU activists.

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

AI ecosystem opaque, needs accountability: CCI chairperson

Rediff.com5 days ago

The artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is opaque and needs to be made transparent and accountable, said Competition Commission of India's (CCI) Chairperson Ravneet Kaur at the Business Standard Manthan Summit on Wednesday.

Three Held in Janakpuri Robbery; Crores Worth of Stolen Goods Recovered

Three Held in Janakpuri Robbery; Crores Worth of Stolen Goods Recovered

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have apprehended three individuals, including two minors, in connection with a robbery in Janakpuri, recovering stolen property valued at approximately 1.15 crore.

Bengaluru Police Nab Interstate Drug Peddlers with Rs 11.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics

Bengaluru Police Nab Interstate Drug Peddlers with Rs 11.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Bengaluru police have arrested two alleged interstate drug peddlers, including a woman, and seized narcotics worth Rs 11.50 crore. The operation uncovered a network distributing drugs sourced from Thailand, along with other seizures of Ganja and Hashish Oil.

Why India equity markets are likely to remain volatile next week

Why India equity markets are likely to remain volatile next week

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Analysts predict continued volatility in Indian equity markets due to domestic macroeconomic data, F&O expiry, global developments including US tariff policies, and geopolitical tensions.

Court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under POCSO

Court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under POCSO

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Avimukteshwarananda has been in the headlines for his confrontation with the organisers of the Magh Mela in Prayagraj.

Medical Students Held for Snatching Gold Chain, Mobile Phone

Medical Students Held for Snatching Gold Chain, Mobile Phone

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two medical students were arrested in Pithoragarh for allegedly snatching a gold chain and mobile phone from a woman. The students, identified as Sunny Singh and Himani Bora, were apprehended while attempting to flee.

Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Rediff.com6 days ago

An investigation into an illegal human egg extraction and sale racket in Badlapur, India, has revealed potential links to Bengaluru and Telangana, with authorities uncovering the exploitation of numerous women and violations of reproductive technology regulations.

Couple Arrested for Allegedly Torturing Three Minor Girls in Kerala

Couple Arrested for Allegedly Torturing Three Minor Girls in Kerala

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Khamenei killing sparks mourning, protests across India

Khamenei killing sparks mourning, protests across India

Rediff.com1 days ago

Following reports of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, widespread protests erupted in Kashmir, with demonstrators expressing strong anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments.

Kerala court sentences TN native to 30 yrs imprisonment for sexual assault of girl

Kerala court sentences TN native to 30 yrs imprisonment for sexual assault of girl

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Kerala court has sentenced 25-year-old Muhammad Riyas to 30 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in a Tiruppur theater. Convicted under the POCSO Act and IPC, the accused lured the victim with a false job promise. Read more on the verdict and the court's compensation order.

Assam Police Busts Drug and Liquor Smuggling Operations, Three Arrested

Assam Police Busts Drug and Liquor Smuggling Operations, Three Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

Assam Police arrested three individuals in two separate operations for allegedly smuggling banned Yaba tablets and illegal liquor, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praising the successful busts.

ED attaches Anil Ambani's Rs 3,716-crore house 'Abode'

ED attaches Anil Ambani's Rs 3,716-crore house 'Abode'

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate attached Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani's Mumbai house, 'Abode', worth Rs 3,716 crore under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Wednesday.