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Wife, Lover Arrested For Husband's Murder In Beed

Wife, Lover Arrested For Husband's Murder In Beed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Beed Police have arrested a woman, her lover, and another accomplice for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband and stage it as a road accident. The victim, Kiran Sonwane, was found strangled, leading to an investigation that uncovered a plot driven by domestic abuse and an extramarital affair.

Rajesh Exports shares hit lower circuit as Sebi bars CEO Rajesh Mehta over financial misrepresentation

Rajesh Exports shares hit lower circuit as Sebi bars CEO Rajesh Mehta over financial misrepresentation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Shares of gems and jewellery firm Rajesh Exports Ltd dropped 5 per cent to hit the lower circuit limit after capital markets regulator Sebi barred its promoter and CEO Rajesh Mehta from dealing in the company's securities, alleging large-scale misrepresentation of financial statements and diversion of funds.

TMC, Congress dismiss reports of merger talks

TMC, Congress dismiss reports of merger talks

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dismissed "baseless" rumours of a possible merger with the Congress, despite recent meetings between TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, which occurred amidst significant internal rebellion within the TMC following its recent electoral defeat in West Bengal.

Operation Mule Hunt 2.0 Uncovers Massive Cyber Fraud Network

Operation Mule Hunt 2.0 Uncovers Massive Cyber Fraud Network

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Patan Police have busted a large-scale cyber fraud racket, arresting 14 individuals involved in illegal transactions worth Rs 398.43 crore through 13 'mule accounts'. The operation, dubbed "Operation Mule Hunt 2.0", uncovered a network linked to 228 inter-state cyber fraud complaints, where individuals were lured to open bank accounts used to channel proceeds of cyber crimes.

Man Shot Dead In Car Along Meerut Highway

Man Shot Dead In Car Along Meerut Highway

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old man was found dead with a bullet injury in a car parked along a highway in Meerut, police said on Tuesday.

Hyderabad Land Scam: More Arrests Made

Hyderabad Land Scam: More Arrests Made

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Two more individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to encroach on government land using fabricated government orders. The arrests follow a prior case involving similar fraudulent activities.

Pilots' body opposes interim AI-171 crash report, seeks judicial probe

Pilots' body opposes interim AI-171 crash report, seeks judicial probe

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Thursday renewed its demand for a judicial probe into the AI-171 crash and urged authorities not to release any interim investigation report, saying it would create further confusion and speculation.

Lalit Modi: 'Sushmita Sen Has More Diamonds Than Anyone I Know'

Lalit Modi: 'Sushmita Sen Has More Diamonds Than Anyone I Know'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

'Sushmita is a remarkable lady and a self-made lady. She will not accept anything from anybody. So, when somebody says she is a gold digger. She is not. Lalit was a diamond digger.'

Mamata reaches out to rebels to save TMC from historic split

Mamata reaches out to rebels to save TMC from historic split

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Mamata Banerjee is actively trying to prevent further defections from the TMC after a significant split, personally contacting rebel MLAs and deploying MPs for damage control. The crisis, stemming from a challenge to Abhishek Banerjee's influence, sees rebels trying to maintain Mamata's symbolic leadership while consolidating their own position, marking a critical period for the party's future.

Ahmedabad plane crash: One year later, grief and fear persist

Ahmedabad plane crash: One year later, grief and fear persist

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

One year after the devastating AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the profound grief and lasting trauma continue to haunt the victims' families and eyewitnesses, many of whom still struggle with a deep-seated fear of flying and the indelible scars of their loss.

How A WhatsApp Status Led To A Shooting In Thane

How A WhatsApp Status Led To A Shooting In Thane

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A WhatsApp status update allegedly led to a shooting incident in Thane's Kalyan West area, stemming from a rivalry between two local groups. Police have arrested two accomplices and detained the main accused, who reportedly self-inflicted a gunshot wound to mislead authorities.

Gurugram Digital Arrest Scam: Five Arrested In Rs 42.92 Lakh Fraud Case

Gurugram Digital Arrest Scam: Five Arrested In Rs 42.92 Lakh Fraud Case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have arrested five individuals in connection with a Rs 42.92 lakh digital arrest scam. The fraudsters posed as CBI officers, intimidated a victim, and coerced them into transferring a large sum of money. The arrested individuals include account holders and those who withdrew the defrauded cash.

Court Orders Charges Against Sukesh Chandrashekar, Others Under MCOCA

Court Orders Charges Against Sukesh Chandrashekar, Others Under MCOCA

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against Sukesh Chandrashekar and 20 others under MCOCA and other offences related to extortion and organised crime.

Social Media Threat To Karnataka Minister: One Arrested

Social Media Threat To Karnataka Minister: One Arrested

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A 48-year-old man has been arrested in Karkala, Karnataka, for allegedly posting derogatory casteist comments and issuing a death threat against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on social media. The accused was taken into custody after a complaint detailed abusive remarks made on a Facebook post.

Stone Pelting At BJP Leader's Residence In Indore

Stone Pelting At BJP Leader's Residence In Indore

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Unidentified individuals allegedly pelted stones at the residence-cum-office of local BJP leader Virendra Shedge in Indore, causing property damage. A relative of MLA Malini Gaud also reported a similar incident. Police are investigating, linking the events to a prior dispute over a pet dog.

Three Held For Teen's Death After Glass Door Push

Three Held For Teen's Death After Glass Door Push

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Police in Thiruvananthapuram have taken three youths into custody following the death of an 18-year-old who sustained fatal injuries after being pushed into a glass door during an altercation. The incident, stemming from an old football dispute, occurred on Saturday night, and a murder case has been registered.

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism, Jawaharlal Nehru helped ensure that parliamentary democracy took deep root in independent India. Utkarsh Mishra evaluates Nehru's 17 years as India's first prime minister, examining his role in nation-building, democratic institution-building, economic planning, scientific advancement and foreign policy.

Brown Review: Engaging!

Brown Review: Engaging!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Karisma Kapoor makes a powerful return to the screen in Brown, a compelling series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Speeding Truck Causes Fatal Accident On Delhi-Dehradun Highway

Speeding Truck Causes Fatal Accident On Delhi-Dehradun Highway

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A speeding truck collided with a motorcycle on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway in Muzaffarnagar, resulting in the deaths of three persons, including a woman and a child. Police have seized the truck and are searching for the driver who fled the scene, while also working to identify the victims.

FIR Against NSI Director, Others For Mass Tree Felling

FIR Against NSI Director, Others For Mass Tree Felling

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

An FIR has been registered against five individuals, including the Director of the National Sugar Institute (NSI) in Kanpur, for the alleged illegal felling and uprooting of over 600 trees on the institute's campus without proper permission. The investigation is ongoing, with officials finding evidence of extensive tree cutting over several months.

Bhangar Bomb Blast: NIA Nabs Driver, Searches MLA's Hideouts

Bhangar Bomb Blast: NIA Nabs Driver, Searches MLA's Hideouts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Sainur Molla, the driver involved in transporting victims of the Bhangar bomb blast in West Bengal, bringing the total arrests to three. The agency also conducted extensive searches at eight locations, including those linked to former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla, a prime suspect, as part of its ongoing investigation into the crude bomb explosion that occurred before the recent state elections.

Lucknow Photographer Robbed After Lured To Fake Assignment

Lucknow Photographer Robbed After Lured To Fake Assignment

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A photographer in Lucknow was robbed of expensive equipment after being lured to a fake birthday party assignment. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

NEET Paper Leak Case: Judicial Custody Extended For Accused

NEET Paper Leak Case: Judicial Custody Extended For Accused

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of five accused individuals in the NEET paper leak case until June 15, following a plea from the CBI. The case involves allegations of a leaked NEET exam paper, leading to the re-examination scheduled for June 21.

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a large-scale cyber fraud operation involving 5,300 Indian SIM cards used from Cambodia by a Malaysian national-led gang, duping people of hundreds of crores. The probe follows raids in Rajasthan and Punjab, identifying 30 bank accounts linked to the fraud.

Why Kerala Court Denied Bail In ED Attack Case

Why Kerala Court Denied Bail In ED Attack Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Kerala court has dismissed the bail plea of five individuals accused of attacking vehicles carrying Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials. The court cited the severity of the attack, potential impact on society, and ongoing investigation as reasons for denying bail.

Delhi CM Assures Uttarakhand Counterpart Of Impartial Malviya Nagar Fire Probe

Delhi CM Assures Uttarakhand Counterpart Of Impartial Malviya Nagar Fire Probe

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has assured Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami of an impartial probe into the Malviya Nagar hotel fire tragedy, which claimed 22 lives. Dhami had intervened regarding the arrest of Keshav Negi, a cook from Uttarakhand, seeking a fair investigation.

Indian Athletes Shine With Three Gold Medals At Asian U20 Championships

Indian Athletes Shine With Three Gold Medals At Asian U20 Championships

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Indian athletes secured three gold medals at the Asian U20 Championships in Hong Kong, maintaining their second-place position. Nikhil Chandrashekar, Basant, and Shahnavaz Khan contributed to India's success in the 3000m steeplechase, high jump, and long jump events, respectively.

Pune Police Bust Illegal Abortion Racket, Doctor On The Run

Pune Police Bust Illegal Abortion Racket, Doctor On The Run

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Pune rural police arrested a gynaecologist and are searching for another doctor in connection with alleged illegal abortions at a Daund hospital. The hospital, a registered MTP centre, reportedly allowed an unauthorised practitioner to conduct procedures, with a gynaecologist signing off. This incident follows the recent busting of an illegal sex determination racket in the same region.

Pune hooch tragedy claims 14 lives, 8 held; CID to probe case

Pune hooch tragedy claims 14 lives, 8 held; CID to probe case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 12 people have died in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Police have arrested eight individuals, including a key bootlegger, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal operation.

Massive Brown Sugar Seizure In Mandsaur, Five Arrested

Massive Brown Sugar Seizure In Mandsaur, Five Arrested

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Police in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, seized a large quantity of brown sugar and arrested five individuals involved in interstate drug trafficking.

Why Court Denied Bail In Delhi CM Attack Case

Why Court Denied Bail In Delhi CM Attack Case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has denied bail to Tehsin Raza, accused of conspiring in the alleged attempt to murder Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public meeting. The court cited the gravity of the offence, evidence of conspiracy, and the risk of the accused fleeing justice as reasons for the denial.

Delhi Makeup Artist Suicide: Police Probe Abetment Angle

Delhi Makeup Artist Suicide: Police Probe Abetment Angle

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 25-year-old makeup artist allegedly committed suicide in Delhi's Nihal Vihar, with a suicide note implicating a known person, prompting a police investigation into possible abetment.

Cyber Fraud Alert: Thane Residents Lose Rs 31 Lakh In Fake Gas Bill Scam

Cyber Fraud Alert: Thane Residents Lose Rs 31 Lakh In Fake Gas Bill Scam

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A 60-year-old retired man and 21 others in Thane district were allegedly defrauded of over Rs 31 lakh through a malicious link disguised as a piped gas bill update. The victims received an APK file via WhatsApp, leading to unauthorised debits from their bank accounts.

Idol Of Lord Hanuman Vandalised In UP Temple

Idol Of Lord Hanuman Vandalised In UP Temple

Rediff.com30 May 2026

An idol of Lord Hanuman was allegedly vandalised by unidentified miscreants in a temple in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Delhi Police Nabs Ex-Staffer In Darya Ganj Burglary Case

Delhi Police Nabs Ex-Staffer In Darya Ganj Burglary Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Delhi Police arrested a former employee, Abhinash Kumar, for a burglary in Darya Ganj, recovering Rs 3.36 lakh in stolen cash. Kumar, who previously worked at the shop, was traced to Uttar Pradesh and apprehended after a multi-state operation.

HC pulls up Trinamool MP Yusuf Pathan over Vadodara land occupation

HC pulls up Trinamool MP Yusuf Pathan over Vadodara land occupation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

No one can do this, the Gujarat high court said on Monday, questioning how former cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan occupied public land in Vadodara without paying a single penny, even after the state government had refused the allotment proposal.

Beed Woman Charged With Abetment After Husband's Tragic Suicide

Beed Woman Charged With Abetment After Husband's Tragic Suicide

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A woman in Beed has been booked for abetment of suicide after her husband, a revenue official, died by suicide just 12 days after their marriage. The deceased's mother alleged that the wife was unwillingly married and had another relationship, causing her son distress.

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: Masterminds Arrested In Mumbai

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: Masterminds Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The CBI has arrested two alleged masterminds from Mumbai in connection with the Rs 800 crore LUCC chitfund scam in Uttarakhand, where over one lakh investors were reportedly defrauded.

'Daughter Only Eats Protein Bars'

'Daughter Only Eats Protein Bars'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

In the latest advisory, rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna explains what young children should eat to support healthy growth and development.

How Mithali Raj built her legacy from nothing

How Mithali Raj built her legacy from nothing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

As a confident Indian team chases T20 World Cup glory to add to last year's ODI triumph, Mithali Raj said on Wednesday that her journey -- from limited opportunities to becoming the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket -- mirrors the remarkable growth of the sport in the country.