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3 madrasas sealed in Ghaziabad after teenager's murder, 'Op Clean Sweep' launched

3 madrasas sealed in Ghaziabad after teenager's murder, 'Op Clean Sweep' launched

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Authorities in Ghaziabad intensified verification drives and sealed three unrecognised madrasas in the Khoda area following the murder of a 17-year-old boy. The incident has led to heightened security measures and a tense atmosphere in the locality.

Two Women Arrested In Bengaluru Prostitution Racket

Two Women Arrested In Bengaluru Prostitution Racket

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Two women were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses. The arrests were made by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad following a tip-off.

SIT to Investigate Illegal Hashish Oil Trade in Odisha

SIT to Investigate Illegal Hashish Oil Trade in Odisha

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Odisha Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate an illegal hashish oil trade operating from an island in Koraput district, following a major drug seizure and multiple arrests.

$10 Million Prize For Breaking Usain Bolt's 100m World Record At Enhanced Games

$10 Million Prize For Breaking Usain Bolt's 100m World Record At Enhanced Games

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Enhanced Games, a controversial competition that permits performance-enhancing substances, has announced a $10 million bonus for any athlete who breaks Usain Bolt's 100-metre world record at their 2027 event.

Police Seize Thousands Of Imported Weapons In Nanded

Police Seize Thousands Of Imported Weapons In Nanded

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, seized nearly 5,000 'import quality' sharp-edged weapons from an abandoned godown, suspecting their potential use in organised crime.

Thane School Staff Arrested In Bribery Case

Thane School Staff Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The headmistress and two other employees of a private school in Thane, Maharashtra, have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes from parents seeking admission for their children.

Why Kolkata Municipal Corporation Is Investigating Banerjee's Properties

Why Kolkata Municipal Corporation Is Investigating Banerjee's Properties

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued notices to properties linked to TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, seeking building plans for scrutiny amid allegations of unauthorised construction.

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the government's argument that the Great Nicobar Island Project is about defence and a trans-shipment port is a "lie", and alleged that it is actually about benefiting one businessman so that he can build hotels and casinos on India's most irreplaceable ecological land.

Woman Claims Illegal Transactions in Her Name

Woman Claims Illegal Transactions in Her Name

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A woman in Dombivali, Thane district, claims unauthorized transactions of 2.6 crore occurred in bank accounts opened in her name, potentially linked to a scam originating in Uttarakhand.

Delhi Court Grants Bail In 'Jai Bhim' Scheme Scam

Delhi Court Grants Bail In 'Jai Bhim' Scheme Scam

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A Delhi court has granted bail to six individuals accused in a scam related to the Delhi government's 'Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana'. The court cited the principle that bail is the rule and denial is an exception.

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Unearthed In Punjab

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Unearthed In Punjab

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Punjab Police have unearthed a drug and illegal arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges.

Bombay HC Shocked By Demolition Of Ambedkar's Printing Press

Bombay HC Shocked By Demolition Of Ambedkar's Printing Press

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has expressed shock over the demolition of a printing press set up by Dr B R Ambedkar in Mumbai in 2016 and has criticised the city police for their inaction despite complaints.

Two Cow Smugglers Arrested After Gurugram Encounter

Two Cow Smugglers Arrested After Gurugram Encounter

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Two cow smugglers were arrested in Gurugram after a brief encounter with police, resulting in injuries to the smugglers and a police officer.

Mamata's 'Girgiti' poem targets TMC rebels amid growing dissent

Mamata's 'Girgiti' poem targets TMC rebels amid growing dissent

Rediff.com29 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has penned a new poem titled 'Girgiti' (Chameleon), which political observers believe carries a veiled message for leaders who have recently turned critical of the Trinamool Congress.

Cow Slaughter Accused Held After Encounter In Uttar Pradesh

Cow Slaughter Accused Held After Encounter In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A man wanted in connection with a cow slaughter case, carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, was arrested after an encounter in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. One of his associates was also apprehended during the operation.

Blocked roof exit, cooking heaters: Probe reveals more lapses in Delhi hotel fire

Blocked roof exit, cooking heaters: Probe reveals more lapses in Delhi hotel fire

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Delhi Police are investigating a blocked roof exit and the use of cooking heaters in guest rooms as key factors in the recent Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 people. Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been arrested, and a Look Out Circular issued against his wife, while the manager remains absconding.

SC allows Vinesh to compete in Asian Games trials, cautions courts against interference

SC allows Vinesh to compete in Asian Games trials, cautions courts against interference

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Supreme Court allowed Olympian Vinesh Phogat to compete in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials while cautioning against excessive judicial interference in sporting matters during the hearing of WFI's plea challenging the Delhi High Court order.

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A Thane court has sentenced a Sri Lankan national to rigorous imprisonment for illegally staying in India and ordered his deportation after the sentence.

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics And Illicit Liquor Seized

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics And Illicit Liquor Seized

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit foreign liquor worth over Rs 8.85 lakh and arrested 12 people across four districts in separate operations.

Four Myanmar Nationals Arrested In Manipur Drug Bust

Four Myanmar Nationals Arrested In Manipur Drug Bust

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Four Myanmar nationals were arrested in Manipur's Churachandpur district for alleged drug trafficking, with heroin seized in two separate operations.

Supreme Court To Hear ED's Plea Against Anup Majee's Anticipatory Bail

Supreme Court To Hear ED's Plea Against Anup Majee's Anticipatory Bail

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Anup Majee, director of a private firm, in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal coal excavation and pilferage.

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.

Haryana Police Launch 'Operation Lagam' To Curb Social Media Hooliganism

Haryana Police Launch 'Operation Lagam' To Curb Social Media Hooliganism

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Haryana Police in Palwal have launched 'Operation Lagam' to curb rowdiness and anti-social behaviour, registering six cases related to promotion of 'gangster culture' on social media. A special cell monitors social media, counselling users and removing offending content. Road safety measures have also been implemented, penalising traffic violators.

Budaun Police Bust Fake Aadhaar Card Racket, Three Arrested

Budaun Police Bust Fake Aadhaar Card Racket, Three Arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Budaun Police dismantled a gang involved in creating fake Aadhaar cards and other forged documents, arresting three members in the Hazratpur area. The police seized equipment including fingerprint scanners and laptops, and are investigating further.

Budaun Police Bust Fake Aadhaar Card Racket, Three Arrested

Budaun Police Bust Fake Aadhaar Card Racket, Three Arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Budaun Police dismantled a gang involved in creating fake Aadhaar cards and other forged documents, arresting three members in the Hazratpur area. The police seized equipment including fingerprint scanners and laptops, and are investigating further.

EC deploys 432 counting observers across Bengal

EC deploys 432 counting observers across Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2026

The Election Commission has deployed 432 counting observers across all 294 assembly constituencies in West Bengal to ensure transparent and smooth counting of votes. Several districts have been assigned additional observers in view of their sensitivity and electoral significance. Enforcement agencies have carried out extensive seizure drives during the election period to curb illegal inducements, with total seizures valued at approximately Rs 561 crore.

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.

Two Held In Saharanpur With Drugs Worth 1 Crore

Two Held In Saharanpur With Drugs Worth 1 Crore

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Two alleged drug traffickers were arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and 504 grams of illegal smack worth around 1 crore was recovered from their possession.

DRI Busts Cigarette Smuggling Racket In Uttar Pradesh

DRI Busts Cigarette Smuggling Racket In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 3,00,000 sticks of foreign-origin cigarettes worth approximately Rs 45 lakh in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The cigarettes were being smuggled from Myanmar into India and transported from Assam, concealed within a truck carrying bamboo cuts.

Ladakh relaxes liquor curbs, extends sales to 4 more districts

Ladakh relaxes liquor curbs, extends sales to 4 more districts

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday approved a new Excise Policy, permitting the sale of hard liquor through retail vends, reducing documents to obtain a licence from 16 to six and extending the liquor availability to four more districts.

Fake Auto Parts Racket Busted In Delhi; Two Arrested

Fake Auto Parts Racket Busted In Delhi; Two Arrested

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Delhi Police busted a racket involved in manufacturing and supplying counterfeit automobile parts, arresting two men and seizing a large consignment of fake products.

Himachal Pradesh Government To Take Strong Action Against Drug Smugglers

Himachal Pradesh Government To Take Strong Action Against Drug Smugglers

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.

Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder: Accused Remanded To Police Custody

Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder: Accused Remanded To Police Custody

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Three individuals arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, have been remanded to 13-day police custody.

Gulf no longer shield for US bases, warns Khamenei

Gulf no longer shield for US bases, warns Khamenei

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Khamenei urged the pilgrims for unity and called on them to pray for "the liberation of Palestine and Al-Aqsa Mosque, the alleviation of the great hardships afflicting Muslims, and the attainment of ultimate victory against global arrogance."

Interstate Drug Network Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Interstate Drug Network Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Delhi Police busted an interstate drug-supply network, arresting three persons, including a medical store owner and a medicine supplier, and recovering 17,800 Alprazolam tablets worth around Rs 3 lakh in central Delhi.

Amritsar Police Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Amritsar Police Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Amritsar Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting five individuals and recovering a cache of sophisticated pistols and live cartridges.

Gujarat Police Arrest Six Members Of Notorious Gang

Gujarat Police Arrest Six Members Of Notorious Gang

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Six members of a gang allegedly involved in 74 serious cases have been arrested in Gujarat's Jamnagar district, according to police. The Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GUJCTOC) Act has been invoked against the arrested individuals, who are part of the 'Saycha gang'.

India raises visa concerns with US over immigration policy changes

India raises visa concerns with US over immigration policy changes

Rediff.com24 May 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's concerns with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding changes to US visa and immigration policies, emphasising that legal mobility should not be negatively affected. Rubio acknowledged potential 'bumps' during the transition as the US aims to improve its immigration system.

Four Arrested In Arunachal Pradesh Rhino Horn Smuggling Case

Four Arrested In Arunachal Pradesh Rhino Horn Smuggling Case

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Four individuals have been apprehended in Arunachal Pradesh's Papum Pare district for trafficking a rhinoceros horn valued at approximately Rs 1.2 crore. The operation, conducted in collaboration with the forest department, underscores the government's commitment to wildlife protection and combating organised crime.

WFI Appeals High Court Order On Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Trial

WFI Appeals High Court Order On Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Trial

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order that permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games.