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'Pained' by narrative that judiciary was shielding accused: SC on Twisha death case

'Pained' by narrative that judiciary was shielding accused: SC on Twisha death case

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court expressed its 'pain' over the narrative suggesting the judiciary was shielding the accused in the Twisha Sharma death case, assuring a fair, independent, and impartial CBI probe into the former model-turned-actor's death.

Wayanad landslide: Missing construction manager's body recovered, toll rises to 8

Wayanad landslide: Missing construction manager's body recovered, toll rises to 8

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

The body of Vikram Rana, the last person missing after the July 7 landslide at the Anakkampoyil-Meppadi tunnel project site in Kalladi, Wayanad, Kerala, has been recovered. This brings the death toll to eight. A massive search operation involving multiple agencies led to the discovery of the construction manager's body, concluding the search efforts.

One killed, 10 injured as BEST bus crashes into divider in Mumbai

One killed, 10 injured as BEST bus crashes into divider in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

A BEST bus operating on a wet lease crashed into a roadside divider on the Sion-Panvel highway in Mumbai's Mankhurd area, resulting in one fatality and ten injuries. The driver claimed brake failure. This incident marks the third major BEST bus accident in Mumbai this month.

Why Delhi Court Acquitted Man In Dowry Death Case

Why Delhi Court Acquitted Man In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his family members in a dowry death case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove allegations of cruelty or dowry demand.

IIT Kharagpur Student Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

IIT Kharagpur Student Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old M Tech student was found dead in his hostel room at IIT Kharagpur, marking the second such incident in 10 days and raising concerns about mental health support for students.

Bengaluru Nursing Student Death: Police Investigate Suicide Claim

Bengaluru Nursing Student Death: Police Investigate Suicide Claim

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Police in Bengaluru are investigating the death of a 19-year-old nursing student from Kerala, who was found dead in his hostel room. While initial reports suggest suicide, the student's father suspects foul play and has alleged drug use among roommates and humiliation by a teacher.

Toddler run over by SDO's SUV in Patna; driver dies by suicide

Toddler run over by SDO's SUV in Patna; driver dies by suicide

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

A man driving a sub-divisional officer's car allegedly ran over a two-and-a-half-year-old child in Patna's posh DPS Colony and was later found hanging in a room near the incident site, the police said.

'Gen Z Has Shown How The Government's Arrogance Can Be Broken'

'Gen Z Has Shown How The Government's Arrogance Can Be Broken'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

What remained at Shivaji Park was not Gen Z anger but of momentum -- a generation that had, in its own telling, made an emperor bow, and intends to keep singing and meme-ing about it.

Court Rejects Bail For Accused In Zubeen Garg Death

Court Rejects Bail For Accused In Zubeen Garg Death

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A special court in Assam has rejected the bail petition of Shyamkanu Mahanta, the prime accused in the death of singer Zubeen Garg, citing a risk of him fleeing the country.

Supreme Court asks media to exercise restraint in reporting Twisha Sharma death case

Supreme Court asks media to exercise restraint in reporting Twisha Sharma death case

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over media reporting in the death case of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, urging restraint to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.

Rajasthan Volleyball Player Beaten To Death Over Relationship

Rajasthan Volleyball Player Beaten To Death Over Relationship

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A volleyball player from Rajasthan was allegedly abducted and beaten to death by the family of a minor girl with whom he was in a relationship, officials said on Saturday.

'Wanted Fortuner, Rs 45-50L dowry': Noida woman jumps to death

'Wanted Fortuner, Rs 45-50L dowry': Noida woman jumps to death

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 24-year-old woman died after allegedly jumping from the terrace of her house in Noida following harassment by her in-laws over dowry. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and a case has been registered based on a complaint filed by the deceased woman's father.

Twisha Sharma Dowry Death: Husband Applies For Anticipatory Bail

Twisha Sharma Dowry Death: Husband Applies For Anticipatory Bail

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has filed an anticipatory bail application in the Madhya Pradesh High Court after failing to get relief from a lower court.

Massive fire at Bangkok eatery after stage circuit breaker explodes, 27 dead

Massive fire at Bangkok eatery after stage circuit breaker explodes, 27 dead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

A devastating fire at the Na Ladprao eatery in Bangkok's Chatuchak district resulted in 27 fatalities and 63 injuries, with officials confirming that most deaths were due to smoke inhalation after a stage circuit breaker exploded.

Maradona had bipolar disorder, court hears in death trial

Maradona had bipolar disorder, court hears in death trial

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A psychologist testifies in Diego Maradona's death trial, stating the football legend had bipolar disorder and required strict alcohol abstinence.

Twisha Sharma death: Court rejects 2nd autopsy plea, MP govt seeks CBI probe

Twisha Sharma death: Court rejects 2nd autopsy plea, MP govt seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state government will seek a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a former model and actor, who was found hanging at her matrimonial residence. Her family alleges dowry harassment and fears crucial forensic evidence may be lost due to delays in securing a second autopsy and proper body preservation.

Delhi Police Investigate Death Threats To Defence Firm MD

Delhi Police Investigate Death Threats To Defence Firm MD

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Delhi Police have launched an investigation into fresh death threats received by a defence entrepreneur, allegedly from an international extortion network. The threats target Sahil Luthra, MD of Vijayen Trishul Defence Solutions, who reported receiving a threatening voice note.

Bowling Struggles, Fitness Woes: Why India Flopped In England ODIs

Bowling Struggles, Fitness Woes: Why India Flopped In England ODIs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

A look at what went wrong for India in the England ODI series.

Cop on Amarnath security duty killed in Anantnag terrorist attack

Cop on Amarnath security duty killed in Anantnag terrorist attack

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

A head constable on Amarnath Yatra security duty was killed in a terror attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack, prompting security forces to launch a search operation.

Rahul brings protester 'injured by pellet gun' before media

Rahul brings protester 'injured by pellet gun' before media

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the government, demanding the immediate removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi following alleged pellet gun injuries to student protesters.

Brain, heart, lungs missing from Indian seafarer's body who died in Venezuela

Brain, heart, lungs missing from Indian seafarer's body who died in Venezuela

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The family of an Indian seafarer, Rakesh Chauhan, who died in Venezuela, has called for a high-level investigation after a post-mortem in Uttar Pradesh revealed several internal organs were missing from his repatriated body. The Federation of Seafarers' Unions of India has also demanded accountability from Venezuelan authorities and intervention from the Indian Embassy, citing a lack of transparency and official documents regarding his death.

Rohit's Century In Vain As England Down India To Win ODI Series 2-1

Rohit's Century In Vain As England Down India To Win ODI Series 2-1

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Rohit Sharma got back among the runs with a blistering century but England managed to overpower India by 27 runs in the third and final ODI at Lord's on Sunday, to claim the three-match ODI series 2-1.

Road Rage Turns Fatal: Man Stabbed To Death In Nagpur

Road Rage Turns Fatal: Man Stabbed To Death In Nagpur

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Nagpur following a road rage incident that began when a vehicle brushed past his foot.

Delhi fire: Sealed windows, locked exits turned hotel into death trap

Delhi fire: Sealed windows, locked exits turned hotel into death trap

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A devastating fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people, including six foreigners. Investigations reveal severe fire safety violations, such as sealed windows, non-functional sensor gates, overcrowding, and the absence of a fire No Objection Certificate, which turned the building into a death trap.

Kerala Crime Branch To Investigate Dental Student's Death

Kerala Crime Branch To Investigate Dental Student's Death

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The investigation into the death of a student at a private dental college in Kannur, Kerala, has been handed over to the state Crime Branch following allegations of harassment and a statewide protest.

Twisha Sharma 'dowry' death case: Cops urge family to take 'decomposing' body

Twisha Sharma 'dowry' death case: Cops urge family to take 'decomposing' body

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Bhopal police have urged the family of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her marital home, to claim her body from the AIIMS mortuary due to concerns about decomposition as they await a decision on a second autopsy.

Twisha Sharma Death: Court Denies Bail To Husband, Police Offer Reward

Twisha Sharma Death: Court Denies Bail To Husband, Police Offer Reward

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A local court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her home. Police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest as the family alleges dowry-related harassment and murder.

Police removes Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, taken to Safdarjung hospital

Police removes Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, taken to Safdarjung hospital

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after his health significantly declined on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, protesting alleged NEET examination irregularities. Despite his hospitalisation, other activists continue their fast.

Troy Revisited Before The Odyssey: Why Brad Pitt's Epic Still Divides Fans 22 Years Later

Troy Revisited Before The Odyssey: Why Brad Pitt's Epic Still Divides Fans 22 Years Later

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Wolfgang Petersen's Troy is grand, star-studded and visually impressive, but it never quite lives up to the epic that inspired it.

Youth Protests: Political Parties Must Absorb An Important Lesson

Youth Protests: Political Parties Must Absorb An Important Lesson

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Voters who exercise their franchise in favour of a particular political dispensation do not do so unconditionally. Their loyalty is subject to maintaining trust and living up to their expectations. It is subject to allowing the freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

CJP protesters remain at Jantar Mantar; Dipke apologises

CJP protesters remain at Jantar Mantar; Dipke apologises

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) remained camped at Jantar Mantar following a police crackdown during their 'Sansad Chalo' march, demanding accountability for alleged exam irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Sonam Wangchuk continues fast; hospital gives update on his health

Sonam Wangchuk continues fast; hospital gives update on his health

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's vital parameters remain stable, but he continues to refuse intravenous fluids and glucose despite repeated medical advice, Safdarjung Hospital authorities said, as he extends his hunger strike over police action against protesters.

CJP protest: Teen receives pellet injuries, may lose sight in one eye

CJP protest: Teen receives pellet injuries, may lose sight in one eye

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The first thought Ajay Duggal had when he saw his nephew, his eyes shut, his face, neck and chest pockmarked with tiny red perforations, was this: "What if the 19-year-old loses his sight completely." Sahil Lochab was allegedly hit by a pellet gun in his right eye during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi on June 20. His uncle asked him what he could see from the eye. The reply chilled him - there was nothing. No blur, no haze, only darkness.

20 killed as suspected methane blast triggers Sikkim tunnel collapse

20 killed as suspected methane blast triggers Sikkim tunnel collapse

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Approximately 27 workers are trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district following a landslide and suspected gas leak. Rescue operations are underway, but the presence of gas, believed to be methane, is complicating efforts, causing dizziness among rescue personnel. Teams from NDRF, SDRF, and West Bengal are involved in the challenging operation to save the workers.

CJP ends 36-day protest after govt accepts all demands

CJP ends 36-day protest after govt accepts all demands

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its 36-day agitation following the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who stepped down amidst widespread protests over irregularities in the exam system and the NEET paper leak. The government also agreed to the CJP's demands for 1 crore compensation to families of students who died by suicide and no action against protesters.

Cong's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar

Cong's Pawan Khera meets Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Congress leader Pawan Khera met activist Sonam Wangchuk and members of the Cockroach Janata Party protesting at Jantar Mantar against alleged NEET paper leaks. The protest demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with Wangchuk on an indefinite fast. Other opposition leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Dimple Yadav, have also shown solidarity.

Man Abducted And Killed Over Sister's Death In Udaipur

Man Abducted And Killed Over Sister's Death In Udaipur

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A man was allegedly abducted and killed by his brother-in-law in Rajasthan's Udaipur district, who suspected him of being responsible for his sister's death.

US launches 'new airstrikes' on Iran after Iran attack kills 2 American soldiers

US launches 'new airstrikes' on Iran after Iran attack kills 2 American soldiers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

The United States has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in response to a deadly attack in Jordan that claimed the lives of two American service members, aiming to curb Tehran's maritime threats.

Burglars break into Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law's home

Burglars break into Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law's home

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Thieves broke into the Bhopal residence of former judge Giribala Singh, who is currently jailed in connection with her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma's death. While the suspects fled, abandoning some stolen items, the incident has prompted calls for the CBI to secure all documents at the property, fearing potential tampering with the crime scene. Police are investigating the theft using CCTV footage.

Husband Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Husband Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his wife over dowry demands and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.