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Delhi Man Acquitted In 2021 Badarpur Firing Case: Here's Why

Delhi Man Acquitted In 2021 Badarpur Firing Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of involvement in a 2021 firing incident in Badarpur, citing the prosecution's failure to establish his presence at the scene.

3 publishers remanded for books glorifying J-K separatists

3 publishers remanded for books glorifying J-K separatists

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Three publishers have been remanded to 10-day police custody in Jammu for allegedly publishing and circulating books that glorify separatist leaders. The Counter Intelligence Unit is investigating the matter, which led to the blacklisting of two publishers and the suspension of several education department officials.

Delhi Police Bust Extortion Plot, Arrest Five Gang Members

Delhi Police Bust Extortion Plot, Arrest Five Gang Members

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three alleged sharpshooters and two weapon suppliers linked to the Kapil Sangwan gang, thwarting an extortion plot targeting a clinic in southwest Delhi.

Afghanistan cricket's hero Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Afghanistan cricket's hero Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, a foundational figure in the country's cricketing journey, has passed away at the age of 38 after a battle with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Zadran, who received intensive medical treatment in New Delhi, was instrumental in bringing Afghan cricket to the international stage.

India's Japan Open hopes dwindle as Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda exit

India's Japan Open hopes dwindle as Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda exit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Indian badminton players Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and Unnati Hooda were eliminated from the Japan Open Super 750 tournament on Wednesday.

Gardener Nabbed In Delhi For Rs 1 Crore Burglary

Gardener Nabbed In Delhi For Rs 1 Crore Burglary

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 28-year-old habitual offender, working as a gardener, has been arrested for allegedly burgling around Rs 1 crore from a house in south Delhi's Greater Kailash area.

Remembering Garry Sobers: The Greatest Cricketer Ever

Remembering Garry Sobers: The Greatest Cricketer Ever

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Sir Garfield Sobers, widely considered the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, passed away just days before his 90th birthday, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy that included a significant connection with India both on and off the field.

Delhi Gymkhana seeks alternate land amid takeover row

Delhi Gymkhana seeks alternate land amid takeover row

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Delhi Gymkhana Club members call takeover "illegal" and highlight heritage and social value.

Quit Before July 21: Mamata Tells Rebels

Quit Before July 21: Mamata Tells Rebels

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

'Those under pressure from the BJP and the police, or due to court cases, the ED, CBI, CID, local police officers, or the STF, I request that you make your decision before July 21.'

Does India Want To Repair Iran Relationship?

Does India Want To Repair Iran Relationship?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

India is navigating a complex diplomatic landscape, attempting to balance its 'forever honeymoon' with the Israel-UAE-Bahrain axis against its historical ties with Iran, as evidenced by recent high-level visits and evolving geopolitical realignments in the Middle East, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

HC relief for Delhi Gymkhana Club amid eviction row

HC relief for Delhi Gymkhana Club amid eviction row

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Centre had asked the Gymkhana Club in Lutyens' Delhi to hand over the premises, citing that the 27.3-acre plot was required for "strengthening and securing defence infrastructure".

Unidentified Man Found Dead In Old Delhi; Police Investigate

Unidentified Man Found Dead In Old Delhi; Police Investigate

Rediff.com27 May 2026

An unidentified man was found dead on a pavement in the Chitli Kabar Market area of Old Delhi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and seeking public assistance to identify him.

Delhi Hotel Fire: Relatives grieve, say 'entire family destroyed in hours'

Delhi Hotel Fire: Relatives grieve, say 'entire family destroyed in hours'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Mahender Garg, who lost eight family members in the devastating hotel fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, recounted his cousin's frantic last call and questioned the hotel's safety arrangements, stating, 'My entire family has been destroyed. We never imagined something like this could happen to us.'

Teenager Shot And Injured In Delhi's Sultanpuri Area

Teenager Shot And Injured In Delhi's Sultanpuri Area

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 19-year-old man was shot and wounded in Outer Delhi's Sultanpuri area by unidentified individuals, police said on Friday. Police have apprehended a suspect and are interrogating him.

Delhi Court Acquits Two In 2022 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Identification

Delhi Court Acquits Two In 2022 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Identification

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted Naushad and Kamruddin in a 2022 murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their identity as the assailants, despite proving the victim died from assault injuries. Key witnesses, including an alleged eyewitness, could not identify the accused, leading the court to grant them the benefit of doubt.

Interstate Drug Syndicate Busted In Delhi; Nine Arrested

Interstate Drug Syndicate Busted In Delhi; Nine Arrested

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Delhi Police has dismantled an interstate drug syndicate, arresting nine individuals and seizing heroin worth approximately Rs 16 crore.

Man Stabbed To Death In Delhi Over Money Dispute

Man Stabbed To Death In Delhi Over Money Dispute

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A 23-year-old man, recently released from Tihar Jail, was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Uttam Nagar over a monetary dispute. Police have apprehended five suspects and are investigating the incident.

Man Stabbed To Death In Delhi's Shahbad Dairy, One Arrested

Man Stabbed To Death In Delhi's Shahbad Dairy, One Arrested

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A 31-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by three people in north Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area. Police have arrested one suspect and are investigating the motive.

Counterfeit Auto Parts Racket Busted In Delhi

Counterfeit Auto Parts Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a counterfeit auto parts operation, arresting three individuals for allegedly selling fake switches branded with a well-known auto component manufacturer's name. Raids in Karol Bagh led to the seizure of 10,650 counterfeit switches, believed to be imported and sold as genuine products.

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail, court cites SC order

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail, court cites SC order

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail applications of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing its obligation to follow a previous Supreme Court order that rejected their bail.

Mystery As Elderly Women Found Dead In Delhi Home

Mystery As Elderly Women Found Dead In Delhi Home

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Two elderly women were found dead under mysterious circumstances inside their residence in central Delhi's New Rajinder Nagar on Thursday morning, with police saying there were no signs of forced entry into the house.

Equestrian Star Anush Agarwalla Secures Second Place In Germany Amidst Selection Controversy

Equestrian Star Anush Agarwalla Secures Second Place In Germany Amidst Selection Controversy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla secured second place at the CDI1 Prix St. Georges in Germany with a score of 70.147%. This impressive performance comes as he challenges his exclusion from the Indian dressage team for the 2026 Asian Games in the Delhi High Court, despite being India's highest-ranked dressage rider and a past Asian Games medallist.

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.

What's Holding Up India-US Trade Deal?

What's Holding Up India-US Trade Deal?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

India is waiting for assurance from the US on comparative advantage over other economies under the deal.

Wangchuk refuses to end fast despite being 'in immense pain'

Wangchuk refuses to end fast despite being 'in immense pain'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is rapidly deteriorating on his 17th day of hunger strike, prompting widespread appeals from prominent political figures and Bollywood celebrities for him to end his fast and for the government to address the urgent demands for NEET examination reforms.

Delhi Bike Taxi Rider Arrested For Mobile Snatching

Delhi Bike Taxi Rider Arrested For Mobile Snatching

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 37-year-old habitual offender, posing as a bike taxi rider, has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly snatching mobile phones from unsuspecting late-night passengers.

Delhi Police Nab Gang Extorting E-Rickshaw Owners

Delhi Police Nab Gang Extorting E-Rickshaw Owners

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested three men and apprehended three juveniles for allegedly running an extortion racket and demanding weekly 'hafta' from an e-rickshaw parking owner in Jahangir Puri.

Delhi fire: Another Malviya Nagar property under lens

Delhi fire: Another Malviya Nagar property under lens

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Following a fatal fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar that killed 21, another property linked to the owner has been discovered, revealing a labyrinthine basement with cramped rooms, extensive wooden panelling, and severe fire safety concerns, including lack of ventilation and unauthorised construction.

Young Man Killed In Shooting Near Delhi College

Young Man Killed In Shooting Near Delhi College

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 22-year-old man was shot dead near a college in northeast Delhi's Welcome area, police said on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Amanullah Qureshi, a resident of Maujpur.

Praful Patel pooh-poohs secretary's letter, says no rift in NCP over Sunetra

Praful Patel pooh-poohs secretary's letter, says no rift in NCP over Sunetra

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Nationalist Congress Party national working president Praful Patel has dismissed claims of a rift within the party, specifically addressing a legal challenge to Sunetra Pawar's election as party president. A national secretary, Sachchidanand Singh, alleged the election was unconstitutional, but Patel stated the letter carries no weight and senior leaders support Sunetra Pawar. The dispute highlights internal dynamics following the demise of Ajit Pawar.

Actor Rajpal Yadav gets 3 months jail in cheque-bounce cases

Actor Rajpal Yadav gets 3 months jail in cheque-bounce cases

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in multiple cheque-bounce cases, sentencing him to three months' imprisonment and ordering him to pay over Rs 1 crore to the complainant in each of the seven complaints, with Rs 2 crore already paid to be adjusted.

Delhi Woman, Son Killed In Suspected Robbery

Delhi Woman, Son Killed In Suspected Robbery

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 38-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son were found murdered in their home in Delhi's Govindpuri area. Police suspect robbery as the motive.

Liquor Shop Employees Shot, Stabbed In Delhi Robbery Attempt

Liquor Shop Employees Shot, Stabbed In Delhi Robbery Attempt

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Two employees of a government liquor shop in Delhi's Paharganj were shot and stabbed after resisting a robbery attempt. The two accused were later arrested in Uttar Pradesh.

TMC slips to single digits in RS as Koel Mallick resigns; more exits likely

TMC slips to single digits in RS as Koel Mallick resigns; more exits likely

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Actor-turned-politician and Trinamool Congress MP Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, on Thursday resigned from the Rajya Sabha, the fourth TMC MP to do so ever since the Mamata Banerjee-led party was ousted from power in West Bengal.

Uncle Dies, Nephew Injured In Delhi Property Dispute

Uncle Dies, Nephew Injured In Delhi Property Dispute

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A property dispute in Delhi's Shakurpur area turned fatal, resulting in the death of an uncle and injuries to his nephew. Police are investigating the incident.

Govt is cruel for ignoring Wangchuk, says Dipke as fast enters 18th day

Govt is cruel for ignoring Wangchuk, says Dipke as fast enters 18th day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is deteriorating on the 18th day of his hunger strike, with his weight dropping significantly and vital signs requiring continuous monitoring. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the government of 'cruelty' for its refusal to engage in dialogue regarding alleged NEET irregularities, intensifying calls for accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Delhi Hospital Performs India's First Robot-Assisted Splenorenal Bypass

Delhi Hospital Performs India's First Robot-Assisted Splenorenal Bypass

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi hospital has successfully performed a robot-assisted splenorenal bypass surgery on a 67-year-old woman with a single functioning kidney, marking a first for India.

Undertrial Prisoner Attacked In Delhi Jail

Undertrial Prisoner Attacked In Delhi Jail

Rediff.com18 May 2026

An undertrial prisoner in Delhi's Mandoli Jail was allegedly attacked by three fellow inmates with a sharp object inside a punishment cell, leading to a police investigation.

Delhi Hospital Performs India's First Robot-Assisted Splenorenal Bypass

Delhi Hospital Performs India's First Robot-Assisted Splenorenal Bypass

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi hospital has successfully performed a robot-assisted splenorenal bypass surgery on a 67-year-old woman with a single functioning kidney, marking a first for India.

Nearly Half Exit School Before Class 12

Nearly Half Exit School Before Class 12

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Nearly one in two children still leave the school system before completing higher secondary education.