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Premier League: Arsenal show their steel to overcome Leeds after falling behind at home

Premier League: Arsenal show their steel to overcome Leeds after falling behind at home

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1, with Riccardo Calafiori equalising before substitute Bruno Guimaraes struck the winner to lift the Gunners to second in the Premier League.

Punjab cop firing case: Shooter killed, 5 nabbed; Pak links suspected

Punjab cop firing case: Shooter killed, 5 nabbed; Pak links suspected

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

The Amritsar Rural police on Saturday arrested five accused linked to the firing incident involving assistant sub-inspector Jaswant Singh, who was posted with the Amritsar commissionerate.

Gurugram Police Arrest Deaf Man In Alleged Rape Case

Gurugram Police Arrest Deaf Man In Alleged Rape Case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Gurugram police have arrested a deaf and non-speaking man, Adnan Khan, for allegedly raping a woman with similar disabilities. The victim met Khan through Instagram and was lured to Gurugram on the pretext of a job. She alleges he drugged and raped her on February 14, threatening her afterwards. A Zero FIR was initially filed in Lucknow before the case was transferred to Gurugram.

Punjab CM Urged To Form SIT For Ex-SGPC Member Rape Case

Punjab CM Urged To Form SIT For Ex-SGPC Member Rape Case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

A delegation from Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, demanding a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe rape allegations against former SGPC member Amarjit Singh Chawla. Chawla resigned after being booked for rape, wrongful confinement, and criminal intimidation. The delegation highlighted serious questions surrounding the case, including the woman's travel, arrest, and stay in various facilities, and expressed concern over the impact on revered Sikh institutions.

Capt Machchhar stable, getting treatment at Saudi hospital

Capt Machchhar stable, getting treatment at Saudi hospital

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is in stable condition in Saudi Arabia after being seriously injured while preventing his co-pilot from crashing a Flydubai flight. He was stabbed during the incident, but managed to alert others, leading to the co-pilot's incapacitation and a safe landing. Both Indian and Israeli leaders have praised his heroic actions.

Delhi Police Uncover Rs 15 Lakh Loan Fraud Racket

Delhi Police Uncover Rs 15 Lakh Loan Fraud Racket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Two men, including alleged mastermind Adeeb Khan, have been arrested in Delhi for cheating a person of Rs 15 lakh by posing as Direct Selling Agents (DSAs) of private banks and offering low-interest loans. Police recovered Rs 6.95 lakh in cash, and efforts are underway to apprehend a third absconding associate and trace the full money trail.

DGCA Deputy Director Arrested By CBI In Bribery Probe

DGCA Deputy Director Arrested By CBI In Bribery Probe

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a deputy director of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in connection with an alleged bribery case. The arrest took place in Tamil Nadu, and the CBI plans to seek transit remand to bring the officer to New Delhi for further questioning. An FIR was registered following inputs about the alleged bribe demand.

Interstate Counterfeit Drug Racket Kingpin Nabbed At Bengaluru Airport

Interstate Counterfeit Drug Racket Kingpin Nabbed At Bengaluru Airport

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Prashanth Rajan Babu, the alleged kingpin of an interstate counterfeit drug racket, has been arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after absconding to Azerbaijan. He is accused of leading a network that refilled cheap bulk drugs into new vials and relabelled them as premium imported brands, with a previous raid seizing fake medicines worth Rs 5 crore.

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: EOW/ACB Files 10th Supplementary Charge Sheet Naming 20 Accused

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: EOW/ACB Files 10th Supplementary Charge Sheet Naming 20 Accused

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offence Wing/Anti-Corruption Bureau (EOW/ACB) has filed its 10th supplementary charge sheet in the alleged liquor scam, accusing 20 individuals, including former state Congress treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal, and 22 firms. The 27,000-page document details illegal liquor production, hawala transactions, and investment of illicit proceeds. The scam, estimated by the ED to be between 2019 and 2022, involved a complex network of illegal liquor sales, duplicate holograms, and routing of funds.

IIT-B suicide: 'Sahil told his friend he regretted cheating in exam'

IIT-B suicide: 'Sahil told his friend he regretted cheating in exam'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Police are investigating the suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died hours after being caught allegedly copying in an exam. The probe includes examining his phone calls expressing remorse and allegations of caste discrimination made by his family against a professor. Digital evidence and CCTV footage are being analysed to reconstruct the sequence of events.

Unidentified Assailants Murder Garage Operator In Patna

Unidentified Assailants Murder Garage Operator In Patna

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

A garage operator in Patna, Anjani Nandan, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants on Saturday night as he was leaving work. He succumbed to his injuries on Sunday. Police are investigating the motive and expect arrests soon.

Sena-UBT leader murder: 2 held, kin claim political rivalry

Sena-UBT leader murder: 2 held, kin claim political rivalry

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar was brutally murdered in Thane, Maharashtra, leading to one arrest and one detention. The incident has sparked widespread protests, with party leaders like Aaditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut alleging political rivalry and demanding further arrests, including a former mayor and her husband. Police are investigating all potential angles, including personal enmity and Purnekar's activism against the builder lobby and drug networks.

Emotional Bond Leads Delhi Teen To Odisha With Woman Fleeing Domestic Violence

Emotional Bond Leads Delhi Teen To Odisha With Woman Fleeing Domestic Violence

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A 16-year-old girl, reported missing from west Delhi, was traced to Odisha along with a 32-year-old woman. The girl had become emotionally attached to the woman, Pooja, who had allegedly experienced domestic violence, and accompanied her to her parental home in Odisha. Delhi Police, in coordination with Odisha police, successfully located them.

Pak summons Indian envoy over killing of 2 'intruders' by BSF

Pak summons Indian envoy over killing of 2 'intruders' by BSF

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Pakistan has summoned India's Charge d'Affaires to protest the killing of two alleged civilians by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the international border in Punjab. While India claims the individuals were intruders, Pakistan asserts they were unarmed civilians and demands a transparent investigation into the incident.

Plumber Held For Triple Murder In Dehradun Over Payment Dispute

Plumber Held For Triple Murder In Dehradun Over Payment Dispute

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

An elderly couple and their domestic help were brutally murdered in Dehradun by their plumber, who allegedly used a screwdriver during a payment dispute. The accused was arrested hours after the incident, and police are investigating a potential robbery motive after recovering a gold chain from him. The incident has sparked political criticism regarding law and order.

Netanyahu invites Capt Machchhar, Modi to Israel's I-Day event

Netanyahu invites Capt Machchhar, Modi to Israel's I-Day event

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lauded Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a 'hero of the entire world' for his bravery in foiling an alleged co-pilot's attempt to crash a flydubai flight, and has extended an invitation to Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a flame on Israeli Independence Day.

Manhunt Intensifies For Caretaker Accused Of Murdering Retired IAS Officer

Manhunt Intensifies For Caretaker Accused Of Murdering Retired IAS Officer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Bhopal police have announced a Rs 30,000 reward for Varun Kumar, the caretaker suspected of murdering retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal. Kumar allegedly slit Agarwal's throat and attempted to set the house on fire before fleeing. A four-state manhunt is underway to apprehend the suspect.

'Capt Machchhar told me, I don't want to die here'

'Capt Machchhar told me, I don't want to die here'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

A FlyDubai flight captain was stabbed by his co-pilot in a suspected terror attack, leading to a desperate fight for survival that was heroically thwarted by an Israeli dentist and other passengers, averting a major mid-air disaster.

Family Dispute Led To BSc Student's Murder In Telangana

Family Dispute Led To BSc Student's Murder In Telangana

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Telangana for allegedly murdering an 18-year-old BSc (Nursing) student. The victim, found dead on September 22, was in a four-year relationship with the accused, who allegedly killed her after she refused to marry him due to family disputes.

MLA Kelkar Blames Thane's Redevelopment For Rising Crime

MLA Kelkar Blames Thane's Redevelopment For Rising Crime

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar has attributed the rise in crime in Thane to the booming real estate sector, particularly redevelopment and cluster development projects. His statement follows the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, highlighting concerns about anti-social elements emerging amidst rapid urbanisation.

Kalyan Deputy Station Manager Faces Charges For Harassing Woman Colleague

Kalyan Deputy Station Manager Faces Charges For Harassing Woman Colleague

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A deputy station manager in Kalyan, Thane, has been booked by railway police for allegedly sending inappropriate WhatsApp messages and making improper advances towards a woman colleague. The case was registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Police Summon RSS Leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat In 2025 Murder Case

Police Summon RSS Leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat In 2025 Murder Case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been issued a notice by Bantwal Rural Police to record his statement in connection with a 2025 murder case. The case involves the murder of Abdul Rahiman in May 2025. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has warned of dire consequences if Bhat's image is harmed.

'Rahul's claims incorrect, unfortunate President is being involved'

'Rahul's claims incorrect, unfortunate President is being involved'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Sources have refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims regarding President Droupadi Murmu's response to 'vote chori' allegations, stating it's 'unfortunate' she's being drawn into the controversy. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc, after meeting the President, has vowed to provide a 'mountain of proof' to support their claims of electoral malpractice and demand for the CEC's resignation.

5 arrested near UK base hosting US Air Force over terror charges

5 arrested near UK base hosting US Air Force over terror charges

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

UK counter-terror police are leading an investigation after five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of terror offences and under the Explosives Act, following a call about three suspicious vehicles. The incident prompted a major response, including the Army's Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit and the evacuation of 85 households.

Jantar Mantar denotified for protests, these are the new sites

Jantar Mantar denotified for protests, these are the new sites

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police has officially denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, instead naming Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in east Delhi as the new venues for demonstrations. This decision, issued via a standing order by Commissioner Anurag Kumar on October 11, aims to address the significant logistical and security challenges posed by protests in the sensitive New Delhi district.

Fatal Clash Over Speed Breaker In Deoria

Fatal Clash Over Speed Breaker In Deoria

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

A 50-year-old man in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, died after being severely injured in a clash over the construction of a speed breaker. His wife has filed a complaint against six named individuals and ten unidentified persons, accusing them of assault with intent to kill. Police have registered a case and suspended four officials for alleged negligence.

TCS: US green card programme suspension won't impact workforce strategy

TCS: US green card programme suspension won't impact workforce strategy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has stated that the recent suspension of eight IT firms, including itself, from a US green card programme will not impact its workforce strategy or customer engagements, citing its low number of applications and focus on local hiring.

Jaipur Police Constables Face Molestation Charges After Society Scuffle

Jaipur Police Constables Face Molestation Charges After Society Scuffle

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Two police constables in Jaipur were arrested after a scuffle with residents of a housing society, which escalated when a woman filed a case accusing them of assault and molestation. The incident occurred late Saturday night, stemming from an objection to loud music. An investigation is currently underway.

Life Imprisonment For Three In Sonbhadra Dowry Death

Life Imprisonment For Three In Sonbhadra Dowry Death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A court in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced three individuals, including the husband, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law, to life imprisonment in an eight-year-old dowry death case. The victim, Aasma, was allegedly killed by setting her on fire after a dowry demand of Rs 50,000 was not met.

US, Ukrainian nationals in drone warfare case released from Tihar to go home

US, Ukrainian nationals in drone warfare case released from Tihar to go home

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has permitted seven foreign nationals, including American mercenary Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainians, arrested in an alleged drone-warfare training camp case probed by the NIA, to travel to their home countries for a month after being granted default bail.

Kolkata Police Arrest Youth In POCSO Case After Minor Delivers Child

Kolkata Police Arrest Youth In POCSO Case After Minor Delivers Child

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

A youth has been arrested in Kolkata under the POCSO Act after a minor girl gave birth to a child. Hospital authorities alerted police when they discovered the mother's age during admission. The girl alleged repeated sexual relations with the 19-year-old accused, leading to her pregnancy. Police are investigating the circumstances, including potential marriage and involvement of others, following a recent government warning on strict action in such cases.

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A retired 70-year-old IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his Bhopal residence. Police suspect his househelp, Varun, who joined two days prior and is now missing. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured strict action, while the Congress party has criticised the state's law and order situation following the incident.

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A retired 70-year-old IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his Bhopal residence. Police suspect his househelp, Varun, who joined two days prior and is now missing. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured strict action, while the Congress party has criticised the state's law and order situation following the incident.

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Househelp Suspected In Retired IAS Officer's Brutal Murder

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A retired 70-year-old IAS officer, Rakesh Agarwal, was found dead with his throat slit at his Bhopal residence. Police suspect his househelp, Varun, who joined two days prior and is now missing. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured strict action, while the Congress party has criticised the state's law and order situation following the incident.

Govt investigating reported Tata Electronics data leak

Govt investigating reported Tata Electronics data leak

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought an explanation from WhatsApp regarding its username feature, citing concerns over potential cybercrime facilitation. Concurrently, the ministry is investigating reported data leak allegations involving Tata Electronics, a key supplier for Apple's iPhone components in India. MeitY is also exploring techno-legal solutions for VPNs to address challenges posed by unregistered providers operating from outside India.

Elon Musk: Starlink services in India must be affordable, slams 'de facto monopoly'

Elon Musk: Starlink services in India must be affordable, slams 'de facto monopoly'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, stated that Starlink's services in India must be affordable for widespread adoption and that competition would benefit consumers, despite potentially reducing Reliance Jio's profits. He criticised Reliance Jio as a 'de facto monopoly' in India, alleging that certain business conglomerates were blocking Starlink's entry.

Delhi Bus Gangrape: Police File Chargesheet, SC Expresses Concern

Delhi Bus Gangrape: Police File Chargesheet, SC Expresses Concern

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Delhi Police have filed a 398-page chargesheet against a sleeper bus driver and conductor for the alleged gangrape of a minor during a journey from Greater Noida to Delhi. Biological evidence was crucial in the case, which also highlighted significant safety lapses on the bus. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance, drawing parallels to the 2012 Nirbhaya case and questioning systemic law enforcement failures.

Shiv Sena leader thrashed inside police station over monetary dispute

Shiv Sena leader thrashed inside police station over monetary dispute

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

A Shiv Sena youth leader, Siddhesh Abhange, was allegedly assaulted inside Kopri Police Station in Thane over a monetary dispute with women involved in the textile business. The incident caused brief tension, and police are investigating, recording statements, and registering an FIR.

Faridabad Bouncer Murder: 24 Accused In Deadly Clash

Faridabad Bouncer Murder: 24 Accused In Deadly Clash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

A 25-year-old bouncer, Wali Mohammad, was allegedly beaten to death during a clash between two groups in Tilpat village, Faridabad, on Thursday night. Police have registered a murder case against 24 individuals and are conducting raids to apprehend the accused. The incident, which stemmed from a motorcycle collision, was captured on CCTV.

LPU row: DGP defends police restraint, vows action against vandals

LPU row: DGP defends police restraint, vows action against vandals

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav visited Lovely Professional University (LPU) after student protests erupted over an alleged rape and vandalism. He stated that police used maximum restraint but would take strict action against those involved in violence. An FIR has been registered and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the rape allegation, while police also facilitated dialogue between students and university authorities to resolve administrative grievances.