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Two Arrested Over Jamshedpur Revenge Killing

Two Arrested Over Jamshedpur Revenge Killing

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Two individuals have been apprehended in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, concerning the murder of a 24-year-old man, allegedly a revenge killing for a previous murder.

Delhi hotel fire: Police reconstruct sequence of events, question staff

Delhi hotel fire: Police reconstruct sequence of events, question staff

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Delhi Police are investigating a deadly hotel fire in Malviya Nagar that killed 21 people, arresting the owner and probing alleged violations of building norms, fire safety lapses, and illegal construction. The hotel reportedly operated more rooms than permitted and lacked a fire NOC.

Delhi Police Nab Gogi Gang Member After Year-Long Manhunt

Delhi Police Nab Gogi Gang Member After Year-Long Manhunt

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a wanted member of the Gogi gang in Sonipat, Haryana, after he evaded arrest for over a year in connection with an extortion case. Baljit, 39, was a proclaimed offender in a 2025 case registered in Rohini.

CBSE lodges plaint over coordinated cyber attacks on post-result portal

CBSE lodges plaint over coordinated cyber attacks on post-result portal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has lodged a formal complaint with the Delhi Police regarding a series of coordinated cyber attacks targeting its post-result services portal. The board confirmed that all attacks were successfully mitigated, and no data breach or compromise of information was detected. The attacks aimed to destabilise the platform and potentially extract information, occurring amidst existing controversies for CBSE concerning alleged mismatches in Class 12 answer sheets.

Dalit youth tortured to death over inter-caste affair

Dalit youth tortured to death over inter-caste affair

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

An 18-year-old Dalit youth, Ketan Lal, was allegedly beaten to death and his friend injured by the family of a minor upper-caste girl in Uttarakhand's Pratapnagar block. The incident occurred after the girl called Ketan to her village, leading to their assault. Police have registered a murder case and invoked the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, detaining one accused.

Honour Killing Suspected: Man Murders Sister In UP

Honour Killing Suspected: Man Murders Sister In UP

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A man in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his 21-year-old sister in a suspected honour killing due to her relationship with a local youth; the accused is currently absconding.

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police in Hyderabad are investigating the murder of Tanuja, the wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. Investigators suspect the culprits, possibly Nepali nationals aided by a domestic worker, fled the city by train. Multiple teams are working to apprehend the suspects, and police have alerted forces in other states and the Sashastra Seema Bal.

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).

Man Stabbed Following Dispute In Delhi's Ashok Vihar

Man Stabbed Following Dispute In Delhi's Ashok Vihar

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man was allegedly stabbed during an altercation in northwest Delhi's Ashok Vihar area, police said on Wednesday. The accused, Suraj, allegedly stabbed Gopal after a dispute. CCTV footage has been seized and an investigation is underway.

Delhi Court Acquits Man As Key Witnesses Turn Hostile

Delhi Court Acquits Man As Key Witnesses Turn Hostile

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted Raj Kohli, accused of attempting to murder his ex-wife, Muskan, after the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence. The complainant and key witnesses, including Muskan's family, turned hostile, leading to the court's decision that the charges could not be proven.

Delhi Man Arrested After Maiming Event Manager In Robbery

Delhi Man Arrested After Maiming Event Manager In Robbery

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 70-year-old man accused of a brutal robbery and extortion attempt in Delhi's Dwarka, during which he allegedly chopped off both thumbs of an event manager, has been arrested after evading capture for nearly six years.

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws approver plea in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws approver plea in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her plea seeking to turn approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekar.

Gold medallist para-athlete shot dead in UP; fellow athlete held

Gold medallist para-athlete shot dead in UP; fellow athlete held

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A para-athlete has been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly shooting dead national-level para-athlete and gold medallist Chirag Tyagi, with police suspecting a revenge motive linked to a document verification complaint.

International Crypto Network With Terror Links Busted In Gujarat

International Crypto Network With Terror Links Busted In Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Gujarat CID Crime has dismantled an international cryptocurrency network worth Rs 226 crore, revealing links to a front organisation of the terror group Hamas. Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the syndicate, which is implicated in cyber fraud, narcotics, and terror funding.

Delhi Court Orders Release Of Man Wrongly Arrested In Holi Clash Case

Delhi Court Orders Release Of Man Wrongly Arrested In Holi Clash Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of a man mistakenly arrested in connection with a fatal clash between two families during Holi in Uttam Nagar. The court criticised the investigating officer for not taking prompt action despite knowing about the wrongful arrest.

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Rediff.com15 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

Lucknow Man Held For Wife's Murder After Domestic Dispute

Lucknow Man Held For Wife's Murder After Domestic Dispute

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A 26-year-old woman was murdered in Lucknow following a domestic dispute. Her husband has been arrested and the suspected murder weapon recovered.

Vijay launches free power, women's safety, anti-drug schemes

Vijay launches free power, women's safety, anti-drug schemes

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has launched three key schemes focusing on electricity subsidies, women's safety, and drug eradication, fulfilling his election promises after his party's recent victory.

Instagram Influencer Nabbed For Copper Wire Theft In Latur

Instagram Influencer Nabbed For Copper Wire Theft In Latur

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A 19-year-old Instagram influencer with a large following has been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly stealing copper wire from a construction site and selling it for scrap.

Man Lynched In Odisha Over Black Magic Suspicion; 25 Arrested

Man Lynched In Odisha Over Black Magic Suspicion; 25 Arrested

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A man was lynched and his body burnt in Odisha's Cuttack district on suspicion of practising black magic. Police have arrested 25 people in connection with the incident.

Verbal Spat Led To Watchman's Murder In Delhi, Four Arrested

Verbal Spat Led To Watchman's Murder In Delhi, Four Arrested

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Four people have been apprehended in connection with the murder of a 60-year-old watchman in Outer Delhi's Peeragarhi village. Police say the 'well-planned' murder was carried out following a verbal altercation. The accused removed the number plate of the SUV used in the crime to avoid identification.

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.

Jharkhand MP, MLA Face Charges Over Road Blockade Protest

Jharkhand MP, MLA Face Charges Over Road Blockade Protest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

An FIR has been lodged against BJP's Dhanbad MP Dhullu Mahato and Dumri MLA Jairam Mahato for allegedly abetting protesters in blocking a road in Bokaro district.

5 Crore Silver Consignment Seized At Rajkot Airport

5 Crore Silver Consignment Seized At Rajkot Airport

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Gujarat ATS intercepts a large silver consignment worth 5 crore at Rajkot Airport, suspecting tax evasion.

BJP MLA's Phone Snatched During Morning Walk

BJP MLA's Phone Snatched During Morning Walk

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 19-year-old man allegedly snatched the mobile phone of BJP MLA Dharamlal Kaushik during his morning walk in Raipur. The accused was arrested within eight hours, but the incident has sparked political controversy.

Cooperative Official Arrested In Odisha For Embezzlement

Cooperative Official Arrested In Odisha For Embezzlement

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Odisha Vigilance arrested a cooperative official, Patitapaban Majhi, for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 33 lakh in government funds during his tenure at the Garhsantri Service Co-operative Society.

Gujarat Police Bust Interstate Car Valuables Theft Gang

Gujarat Police Bust Interstate Car Valuables Theft Gang

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Gujarat police have arrested two members of a gang involved in stealing valuables from parked cars across multiple states, recovering cash and a motorcycle used in the crimes.

Ambala Man Murders Three Family Members In Property Row

Ambala Man Murders Three Family Members In Property Row

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A man in Haryana's Ambala district shot and killed three family members, including his grandmother, over a dispute regarding ancestral property and money.

Two Juveniles Held For Delhi Stabbing With Ice Pick

Two Juveniles Held For Delhi Stabbing With Ice Pick

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Two juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old man with an ice pick following an argument in northeast Delhi's Welcome area, police said.

Spot a Suspicious Credit Card Transaction?

Spot a Suspicious Credit Card Transaction?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The first thing cardholders should do after spotting a suspicious charge is block the card.

Bengal Jail Officials Suspended Amid Mobile Phone Allegations

Bengal Jail Officials Suspended Amid Mobile Phone Allegations

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The West Bengal government has suspended two senior officials at Presidency Correctional Home following allegations that inmates were using mobile phones within the facility. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that a network of organised crime was being operated from within the state's prisons.

Bounty Carrying Criminal Arrested After Shootout In Khagaria

Bounty Carrying Criminal Arrested After Shootout In Khagaria

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man with a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head was arrested after a gunfight with police in Bihar's Khagaria district. The accused, Buddin Mian, was wanted in 14 criminal cases and sustained a leg injury during the exchange of fire.

Unscramble Bandar Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble Bandar Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Have a blast with Bandar, one puzzling piece at a time!

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Jain Idol, Arrest One

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Jain Idol, Arrest One

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand have recovered a nearly 100-year-old Ashtadhatu idol stolen from a Jain temple and arrested one person in connection with the theft. The idol, valued at Rs 50 lakh, was recovered within two hours of the theft.

Court Rejects Police Custody For NCP Leader Vikas Lawande

Court Rejects Police Custody For NCP Leader Vikas Lawande

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A local court in Pune has remanded NCP (SP) spokesperson Vikas Lawande in judicial custody until June 6 over controversial statements he made about leaders of the Warkari sect. The court cited insufficient grounds for police remand. Police admitted to inadvertently mentioning the wrong crime number in an earlier reply opposing interim protection from arrest.

Bengaluru: Three Arrested For Illegal Deer Antler Sale

Bengaluru: Three Arrested For Illegal Deer Antler Sale

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Bengaluru police arrested three individuals for allegedly selling deer antlers, a violation of the Wildlife Protection Act. The accused confessed to intending to earn large sums of money from the illegal sale.

BJP Must Be Wary About Inducting Fleeing TMC Leaders

BJP Must Be Wary About Inducting Fleeing TMC Leaders

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Both the political executive in New Delhi and the newly elected political dispensation in Kolkata must be careful to ensure that their image is not tarnished by induction of undesirable elements in the name of political expediency, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Gurugram Man Held For Poisoning Infant Son

Gurugram Man Held For Poisoning Infant Son

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested a man for allegedly poisoning and killing his 5-month-old son, who was born out of a live-in relationship. The accused was reportedly unhappy about the child's birth and has confessed to administering a poisonous substance to the infant.

30-member SIT to probe attack on ED officials in Kerala

30-member SIT to probe attack on ED officials in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Kerala Police have formed a 30-member SIT to investigate the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during a search operation at the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Relative, Examine All Angles

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Relative, Examine All Angles

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Police have detained a distant relative in connection with the double murder of a woman and her son in Delhi. The victim's husband remains under scrutiny as the investigation continues.