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US pulls non-essential staff from consulates in Pakistan

US pulls non-essential staff from consulates in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The United States has ordered the withdrawal of non-emergency staff from its consulates in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan, citing security concerns amid regional tensions and protests.

IED Blast Kills Seven Police in Northwest Pakistan; TTP Claims Responsibility

IED Blast Kills Seven Police in Northwest Pakistan; TTP Claims Responsibility

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district.

IRGC threatens to destroy offices of 18 US tech giants from Apr 1

IRGC threatens to destroy offices of 18 US tech giants from Apr 1

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a chilling ultimatum to 18 major American corporations, warning that their regional infrastructure will be targeted following allegations of their involvement in hostile operations.

Uttarakhand Police Nab Two More Suspects in Retired Brigadier's Murder After Shootout

Uttarakhand Police Nab Two More Suspects in Retired Brigadier's Murder After Shootout

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Uttarakhand Police have arrested two more individuals involved in the murder of a retired Brigadier following an encounter. This brings the total number of arrests to nine, with one suspect still at large.

800 Taliban killed in ongoing operation: Pakistan

800 Taliban killed in ongoing operation: Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Pakistan's Information Minister claims nearly 800 Afghan Taliban terrorists have been killed in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, launched in response to cross-border firing.

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police questioned the family of Sarabjeet Singh, accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly. His family claims he suffers from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.

Iran rejects US proposal for 48-hour ceasefire as tension escalates

Iran rejects US proposal for 48-hour ceasefire as tension escalates

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Iran has formally turned down a proposal from the United States for a 48-hour ceasefire, according to Al Jazeera, citing reports from the semi-official Fars news agency.

Delhi Assembly Breach: Probing the Motives Behind Security Incident

Delhi Assembly Breach: Probing the Motives Behind Security Incident

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Investigation into the Delhi Assembly security breach focuses on the suspect's mental health history and potential links to the farmers' agitation.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Centre of 'Taking' from People Amid LPG Price Hike

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Centre of 'Taking' from People Amid LPG Price Hike

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the Union government over the hike in commercial LPG prices, accusing the Centre of taking from the people while the Mamata Banerjee administration provides relief. He challenged the Prime Minister to release a white paper detailing central funds allocation in Cooch Behar.

British Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Entry into India from Nepal

British Nationals Sentenced for Illegal Entry into India from Nepal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Two British nationals have been sentenced to six months' imprisonment by an Indian court for illegally entering India from Nepal. The individuals, Hassan Amman Saleem and Sumitra Shakeel Olivia, were arrested in November last year for entering without valid documents.

NIA Investigates Blast Outside BJP Office in Chandigarh

NIA Investigates Blast Outside BJP Office in Chandigarh

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

An explosion outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh has triggered an investigation by the NIA, raising concerns about security and potential threats to party officials.

Court Acquits Haryana Police in Sandeep Gadoli Encounter Case

Court Acquits Haryana Police in Sandeep Gadoli Encounter Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court acquitted five Haryana police personnel and two others in the alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli in 2016, citing the prosecution's failure to prove murder and other charges.

Odisha Police Target Cattle Smuggling Rings in Coordinated Raids

Odisha Police Target Cattle Smuggling Rings in Coordinated Raids

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Odisha police conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts targeting individuals involved in illegal cattle transportation and smuggling, resulting in significant seizures and detentions.

Iranian delegation reaches Islamabad for peace talks

Iranian delegation reaches Islamabad for peace talks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Delegations from the US and Iran have arrived in Islamabad for talks aimed at resolving the conflict between the two nations, following a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. The negotiations are being closely watched due to their potential impact on regional security and global diplomacy.

Delhi Police Job Vacancies: Impact on Law Enforcement

Delhi Police Job Vacancies: Impact on Law Enforcement

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Delhi Police is facing significant staffing shortages, with a considerable number of posts vacant at various levels, potentially impacting law enforcement and public safety.

Pakistani Policeman Killed After Abduction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Policeman Killed After Abduction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A Pakistani policeman, Shah Munir, was found dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after being abducted by militants. The incident raises concerns about the security situation in the Bajaur district, where several police personnel have been killed recently.

Court Acquits Haryana Police in 2016 Gangster Encounter Case

Court Acquits Haryana Police in 2016 Gangster Encounter Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel and two others who were accused of staging a fake encounter that resulted in the death of gangster Sandeep Gadoli in 2016.

IAF man cleared in POCSO case as victim 'dreamt' of assault

IAF man cleared in POCSO case as victim 'dreamt' of assault

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law admitted her allegations stemmed from a dream and a misunderstanding.

Rajasthan officials attacked over proposed dumping yard

Rajasthan officials attacked over proposed dumping yard

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Police and municipality teams were attacked in a village in Rajasthan's Banswara district after locals allegedly pelted stones at them when they arrived to demarcate land allotted for a dumping yard.

Justice Yashwant Varma, at centre of cash recovery row, quits

Justice Yashwant Varma, at centre of cash recovery row, quits

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has resigned amid impeachment proceedings sparked by the discovery of burnt currency at his residence, raising questions about judicial conduct and accountability.

Latur Police Seize Illicit Liquor Worth Lakhs in Overnight Operation

Latur Police Seize Illicit Liquor Worth Lakhs in Overnight Operation

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Latur police conducted a 21-hour operation targeting illegal liquor operations, resulting in 74 cases and the seizure of illicit liquor worth Rs 4.19 lakh. The drive also led to arrests under the Arms Act and for drunk driving.

CAPFs Face Shortfall: Over 93,000 Posts Unfilled

CAPFs Face Shortfall: Over 93,000 Posts Unfilled

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Indian government reports over 93,000 vacant posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, impacting law enforcement and security capabilities. Recruitment efforts are underway to address the shortfall.

CID to Investigate Death of Man After Gambling Questioning in Karnataka

CID to Investigate Death of Man After Gambling Questioning in Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 50-year-old man died after collapsing at a police station in Karnataka following questioning in a gambling case, prompting a CID investigation and allegations of police torture.

CAG Report Exposes Deficiencies in Odisha Prison Management and Security

CAG Report Exposes Deficiencies in Odisha Prison Management and Security

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A CAG report has revealed significant deficiencies in the management and security of prisons in Odisha, including shortages of staff, infrastructure, and equipment, raising concerns about the safety and welfare of inmates and the public.

JD Vance touches down in Pakistan; Munir welcomes him at airport

JD Vance touches down in Pakistan; Munir welcomes him at airport

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

High-level peace talks between the US and Iran, facilitated by Pakistan, aim to de-escalate the conflict in West Asia and potentially reshape regional stability.

Tribal Protest Over Arrests Disrupts Normal Life in Odisha's Rairangpur

Tribal Protest Over Arrests Disrupts Normal Life in Odisha's Rairangpur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Normal life in Odisha's Rairangpur area was disrupted due to a bandh called by the Mayurbhanj Adivasi Ekata Manch, protesting the arrest of 34 tribals following a clash with police during a protest on March 13. The bandh was supported by several political parties and tribal organisations, affecting shops, transport, and educational institutions.

Delhi Assembly Security Breach: Missing Nephew Drove Man to Act, Says Family

Delhi Assembly Security Breach: Missing Nephew Drove Man to Act, Says Family

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The family of the man responsible for the Delhi Assembly security breach claims his actions were driven by frustration over the delayed information regarding his nephew's disappearance and a perceived lack of police action.

Multiple airstrikes reported across Iran as US deadline looms

Multiple airstrikes reported across Iran as US deadline looms

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Tensions between Washington, DC and Tehran have reached a boiling point, as a heavy barrage of aerial strikes was reported across multiple locations in Iran on Tuesday.

Pawan Khera missing as Assam police search his Delhi house; seize devices

Pawan Khera missing as Assam police search his Delhi house; seize devices

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An Assam Police team is questioning Congress leader Pawan Khera in Delhi regarding allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family.

'Israel won't strike Iran': Trump after Tehran hits world's largest LNG plant in Qatar

'Israel won't strike Iran': Trump after Tehran hits world's largest LNG plant in Qatar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening massive retaliation if it attacks Qatar again, following reports of an Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gas field and an attack on Qatar's LNG facilities.

Six-Month Investigation Leads to Arrest in Meghalaya Child Murder Case

Six-Month Investigation Leads to Arrest in Meghalaya Child Murder Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Police in Meghalaya have arrested a man for the murder of a seven-year-old orphan boy, solving a case that remained unsolved for six months. The accused, a neighbour of the victim, allegedly smothered the child after an argument.

Mathura Police Nab Two Suspects After Encounter in BJP Leader Shooting Case

Mathura Police Nab Two Suspects After Encounter in BJP Leader Shooting Case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Police in Mathura have arrested two individuals following an encounter related to the shooting at a local BJP leader's residence last month. The suspects were apprehended after allegedly opening fire on police, who returned fire in self-defence.

Trump, Iran Inch Closer And Closer To A Deal

Trump, Iran Inch Closer And Closer To A Deal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Trump has said he would be present at the signing ceremony in Islamabad. Don't be surprised if the Pakistani hosts make it a grand event in the geopolitics of the region. Trump would love that, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Iran hits over 10 sites in Israel's Haifa; 2 killed

Iran hits over 10 sites in Israel's Haifa; 2 killed

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

An Iranian missile strike on Haifa has resulted in casualties and intensified conflict between Iran and Israel, prompting search operations and ceasefire discussions.

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, local police said.

Six Police Officers Killed in Pakistan IED Attack

Six Police Officers Killed in Pakistan IED Attack

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

An IED blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district killed at least six police personnel, prompting a search operation and condemnation from the Chief Minister.

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

...reopen for up to six months. Until then, the Strait stays nearly closed. The world pays. And no one, including the man who started this, can say when it ends, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of BSF Jawan's Daughter

Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of BSF Jawan's Daughter

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The 12-year-old daughter of a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was allegedly kidnapped from outside her residential society in Delhi's Rohini. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to locate the missing girl.

DGCA Gets New Chief After Turbulent Year

DGCA Gets New Chief After Turbulent Year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Events from mid-2025 to early 2026 exposed deeper systemic concerns for India's aviation safety architecture.

West Bengal Police Defuse 22 Crude Bombs Ahead of Assembly Elections

West Bengal Police Defuse 22 Crude Bombs Ahead of Assembly Elections

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Police in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district discovered and defused 22 crude bombs at a house in the Haroa police station area. Bomb-making materials were also seized, and the house owner is missing as investigations continue ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.