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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL 2026 awards after record-breaking season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL 2026 awards after record-breaking season

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi capped a historic IPL 2026 season by winning the Emerging Player, MVP, Orange Cap, Super Striker and Super Sixes awards after scoring 776 runs and smashing a record 72 sixes for Rajasthan Royals.

Bihar STF Officer and Two Criminals Dead After Gunfight

Bihar STF Officer and Two Criminals Dead After Gunfight

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A special task force (STF) personnel and two gangsters were killed in a gunfight in Bihar's East Champaran district on Tuesday, officials said.

Man Shot Dead While Sleeping At Faridabad Warehouse

Man Shot Dead While Sleeping At Faridabad Warehouse

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A man sleeping at a warehouse in Faridabad was allegedly shot dead by unknown assailants. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage to determine the motive.

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the maintenance of 71 monuments and archaeological sites of national importance in Bihar, according to information provided to Parliament.

Delhi hotel fire: Key accused Jay Mishra surrenders to court

Delhi hotel fire: Key accused Jay Mishra surrenders to court

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Jay Mishra, a key accused and associate of the owner in the south Delhi hotel fire that killed 22 people, has surrendered to a court. Mishra is implicated in the hotel's operations and lack of security, with the police probe widening to examine his and the owner's roles in the tragedy.

What Modi Govt Plans To Do About Illegal Immigration

What Modi Govt Plans To Do About Illegal Immigration

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The NDA government has gradually nuanced its position on the issue of demographic challenge.

Sooryavanshi shatters Sachin's record: India call-up at just 15

Sooryavanshi shatters Sachin's record: India call-up at just 15

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received his first call-up to the Indian national cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, following a stellar IPL 2026 season and an impressive U19 World Cup performance.

Man Held After 9 Years In Woman's Insurance Murder Case

Man Held After 9 Years In Woman's Insurance Murder Case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A man wanted for nearly nine years in connection with the murder of a woman for an alleged Rs 50 lakh insurance claim and property has been arrested in Bihar, Delhi Police said. Another accused in the case was found to have died in 2018.

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old girl preparing for competitive exams was found dead in her hostel room in Patna. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

The Importance Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

The Importance Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

Rediff.com29 May 2026

If you are feeling depressed, just watch this 15 year old on your TV! Your blues will fly away, exclaims Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How Gurugram Police Uncovered A Rs 78 Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud

How Gurugram Police Uncovered A Rs 78 Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, Mohammad Saif Ali and Saurabh Kumar, for their involvement in a Rs 78 lakh digital arrest cyber fraud. The victim was coerced into transferring money after being intimidated by a scammer posing as a police officer. Investigations revealed that one of the accused's bank accounts, used to receive defrauded funds, was linked to 52 other fraudulent transactions.

Health Ministry: 42 Drug Samples Fail Quality Tests

Health Ministry: 42 Drug Samples Fail Quality Tests

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The central drugs laboratories found 42 drug samples manufactured by various firms to be "not of standard quality (NSQ)" in its monthly drug alert for April, Union health ministry officials said on Thursday. Further, the state drug testing laboratories have identified 127 drug samples as NSQ, they said.

Who Will Be BJP's First CM In Bihar?

Who Will Be BJP's First CM In Bihar?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

It now has become clear that he will have to quit his post.

Naxalite Apprehended in Nawada District, Bihar: Arms Cache Seized

Naxalite Apprehended in Nawada District, Bihar: Arms Cache Seized

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A Naxalite was arrested in Bihar's Nawada district, and a cache of arms, including an AK-47 rifle, was recovered from his possession.

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Bihar Police Arrest 141 in Cyber Fraud Mule Account Crackdown

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Bihar Police arrested 141 people in a state-wide crackdown on mule bank account networks allegedly used for cyber fraud. The operation, 'Cyber Prahar 2.0', led to the registration of 86 FIRs and uncovered collusion by bank employees.

Jan Suraaj Party Demands Fair Probe Into Delhi Murder Case

Jan Suraaj Party Demands Fair Probe Into Delhi Murder Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Jan Suraaj Party has requested a meeting with Bihar's Chief Minister to discuss the murder of a Bihar resident in Delhi and to ensure a fair investigation and support for the victim's family.

Delhi Police Bust Fake RO Filter Manufacturing Unit

Delhi Police Bust Fake RO Filter Manufacturing Unit

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Delhi Police busted a factory-cum-godown manufacturing and storing counterfeit RO water purifier filters of leading brands and arrested its owner.

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old girl preparing for competitive exams was found dead in her hostel room in Patna. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Delhi Hotel Fire: Key Accused Jay Mishra Surrenders

Delhi Hotel Fire: Key Accused Jay Mishra Surrenders

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Jay Mishra, a key accused and associate of the hotel owner in the south Delhi hotel fire that killed 22 people, has surrendered to a court and been remanded to police custody. Mishra is believed to have played a crucial role in the hotel's operations, and his arrest is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the tragic blaze.

Khan Sir coaching guards held over firing during vandalism

Khan Sir coaching guards held over firing during vandalism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Two security guards of Khan Global Studies Institute in Patna have been detained for alleged firing, following a vandalism incident at the coaching centre. A video showing guards firing shots circulated, leading to their custody. While Khan Sir initially blamed a rival institute, a rival now alleges he staged the incident.

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Educator Faisal Khan's 'Khan Sir' coaching institute in Patna was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones, with Khan also claiming firing took place, though police could not confirm the gunshots.

Cong councillor who refused to sing Vande Mataram denied bail

Cong councillor who refused to sing Vande Mataram denied bail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

An Indore court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Congress councilor Fauzia Sheikh Alim, who is accused of refusing to sing 'Vande Mataram' during a municipal corporation meeting, citing a prima facie case under BNS section 196(1).

Bihar Man Arrested Over Pakistani WhatsApp Contacts

Bihar Man Arrested Over Pakistani WhatsApp Contacts

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Bihar, India, after police discovered WhatsApp chats with Pakistani phone numbers on his mobile phones.

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested the cook of a south Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, alleging his negligence contributed to the blaze. The ongoing investigation is also scrutinising safety violations, unauthorised expansion, and the roles of the owner and an absconding associate in the tragedy.

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Two individuals died in separate incidents in Ballia district, one involving a collision with a nilgai and the other a road accident with a trailer truck.

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has apprehended a gang from Bihar accused of drugging and robbing train passengers on the Malabar Express. The suspects were caught with stolen valuables and sedatives.

Man Held With Opium Worth Rs 15 Lakh In Jharkhand

Man Held With Opium Worth Rs 15 Lakh In Jharkhand

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A 28-year-old man was arrested with 2.9 kg of opium in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Police also seized 170 kg of poppy husk in a separate operation.

Interstate Gang Busted In Telangana Jewellery Heist Case

Interstate Gang Busted In Telangana Jewellery Heist Case

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Telangana have arrested three members of an interstate gang in connection with a major jewellery heist in Karimnagar city. The gang, guided by a jailed handler, stole gold and diamond ornaments worth Rs 82.02 lakh after injuring four employees.

Nishant Kumar joins JD-U: What it means for Bihar politics

Nishant Kumar joins JD-U: What it means for Bihar politics

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has joined the Janata Dal (United) and committed to strengthening the party's organisation. His entry into politics sparks speculation about a future role in the state government.

Bihar Excise and Railway Police Clash Over Liquor Raid at Katihar Station

Bihar Excise and Railway Police Clash Over Liquor Raid at Katihar Station

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A clash occurred between Excise & Prohibition Department officials and GRP personnel at Katihar railway station in Bihar over a liquor raid, resulting in injuries and investigations by both sides.

'SIR breathes life into fair polls': SC upholds EC exercise

'SIR breathes life into fair polls': SC upholds EC exercise

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The pleas challenging SIR claimed that the Election Commission does not have powers under Article 326 of the Constitution, the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Rules made under it to carry out SIR in a larger form.

Caste Census: 'Government Is Scared Of The Numbers

Caste Census: 'Government Is Scared Of The Numbers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

'Once the numbers come out, they fear that the OBCs would start to demand, and articulate what they are lacking, why they are lacking and what should be done to go forward.'

UP Police Seize 1.2 Crore Worth of Liquor Being Smuggled to Bihar

UP Police Seize 1.2 Crore Worth of Liquor Being Smuggled to Bihar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh police seized over 710 cartons of Indian-made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth approximately 1.20 crore in Chandauli, arresting two smugglers attempting to transport the contraband to Bihar, where alcohol is banned.

Couple, minor son held for killing DU prof over Bengal property

Couple, minor son held for killing DU prof over Bengal property

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Debosmita Paul, an assistant professor at Shivaji College, was found dead in her flat at Satyam Apartments in east Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave on June 3.

Unidentified Man Found Dead On Train At Danapur Station

Unidentified Man Found Dead On Train At Danapur Station

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A man was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside a women's coach of a train at Danapur railway station in Bihar. The body was discovered after the train arrived from Pune, and staff found the coach locked from the inside. Police are investigating the incident and working to identify the deceased.

Four Held For Dangerous Stunts On Ganga Expressway

Four Held For Dangerous Stunts On Ganga Expressway

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Four men were arrested in Meerut for allegedly performing dangerous stunts, driving on the wrong side, and misbehaving with toll plaza staff on the Ganga Expressway.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A joint operation by Sahibganj police and Bihar STF led to the discovery of an illegal mini-arms factory in Jharkhand, resulting in the arrest of the main accused and seizure of weapons and equipment.

Elderly Woman Beaten To Death Over Witchcraft Claims In Gaya

Elderly Woman Beaten To Death Over Witchcraft Claims In Gaya

Rediff.com12 May 2026

An elderly woman in Gaya, Bihar, was allegedly beaten to death by villagers who accused her of practising witchcraft. Police have registered a case and arrested one person.

Gaya's Vishnupad Corridor Project: 'Vikas Nahi, Vinash Hai'

Gaya's Vishnupad Corridor Project: 'Vikas Nahi, Vinash Hai'

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Priests see red over the Rs 2,390 crore project to overhaul infrastructure around one of Bihar's most significant pilgrimage site, particularly for those performing pind daan.

Focus on your studies: Pradhan to NEET aspirants amid row

Focus on your studies: Pradhan to NEET aspirants amid row

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

After reviewing the preparations at the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Pradhan said meetings have been held under the Cabinet secretary, and all the states have been asked to cooperate.