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No meat on the menu: Kashi vendors pushed to the outskirts ahead of Sawan month

No meat on the menu: Kashi vendors pushed to the outskirts ahead of Sawan month

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Varanasi Municipal Corporation's decision to relocate all meat, fish, and poultry shops outside city limits before the holy month of Sawan has ignited a debate among residents, traders, and political leaders, with supporters citing religious sentiments and critics raising concerns about convenience and livelihoods.

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Official In Chhattisgarh: Details

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Official In Chhattisgarh: Details

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Police in Chhattisgarh have registered a case against BJP MLA Ramkumar Toppo for allegedly assaulting a revenue official. A counter-case has been filed against the official for allegedly misbehaving with Toppo's sister. The incident has sparked protests and demands for the MLA's arrest.

Probe into IRS Officer's Alleged Asset Acquisition Ordered to be Disclosed

Probe into IRS Officer's Alleged Asset Acquisition Ordered to be Disclosed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Central Information Commission has ordered the disclosure of an investigation into a retired IRS officer's alleged acquisition of assets under different identities and subsequent name change to claim ownership, deeming the case a potentially significant revelation.

Kerala man gets govt job after 18 years, but only after retirement age

Kerala man gets govt job after 18 years, but only after retirement age

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

In a shocking case, a candidate who appeared for a Kerala PSC examination and secured a place in the rank list received his appointment order only after 18 years. By then, however, he had already crossed the retirement age.

Gunman opens fire at security checkpoint near White House, shot dead

Gunman opens fire at security checkpoint near White House, shot dead

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A suspect was shot after opening fire on a US Secret Service checkpoint near the White House. The suspect, identified as Nasire Best, later died in hospital. One bystander was injured during the incident.

Chennai-born architect of Trump's AI policies exits White House

Chennai-born architect of Trump's AI policies exits White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The 42-year-old, who has had stints at Microsoft, Facebook and Twitter, made the announcement of leaving his role as Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence in a post on X on Saturday.

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.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged significantly in early trade, tracking a global rally fueled by US President Donald Trump's declaration of an end to the war with Iran and a subsequent drop in crude oil prices.

Five Arrested in Chandigarh BJP Office Blast Case: ISI Link Revealed

Five Arrested in Chandigarh BJP Office Blast Case: ISI Link Revealed

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have arrested five individuals linked to a Pakistan ISI-backed module in connection with the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh. The investigation revealed a structured network operating under foreign-based handlers.

ED Seizes Gold, Diary During Raid In Kolkata

ED Seizes Gold, Diary During Raid In Kolkata

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized gold worth nearly Rs 4 crore and recovered a 'suspicious diary' during searches at the residence of arrested businessman Jay S Kamdar in Kolkata.

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two students of a school in Kerala's Wayanad district tested positive for Shigella infection, state minister T Siddique said on Monday.

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of Cockroach Janta Party protest

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of Cockroach Janta Party protest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Delhi Police has intensified security across the city, especially at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and border points, in anticipation of a protest called by the digital outfit Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Over 1,000 personnel have been deployed, and senior officers have reviewed arrangements to maintain law and order and ensure public safety.

Man Allegedly Killed By Son In Latehar District

Man Allegedly Killed By Son In Latehar District

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 65-year-old man was allegedly killed by his son in Jharkhand's Latehar district following a domestic dispute. The accused has been arrested, and the police are investigating the incident.

Court Orders Case Against Five Ballia Police Personnel For Intimidation

Court Orders Case Against Five Ballia Police Personnel For Intimidation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Five police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, from Ballia's Bairia police station have been booked for criminal intimidation and intentional insult following a court order. The case stems from a complaint by a villager, Mahesh Kumar Ojha, who alleged police misconduct after he reported land encroachment.

Why Is ED Investigating Illegal Sand Mining In West Bengal?

Why Is ED Investigating Illegal Sand Mining In West Bengal?

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned IAS officer Ansar Shaikh regarding alleged illegal sand mining and trafficking from riverbeds in West Bengal's Jhargram district and adjoining areas.

'BJP Wants Opposition-Mukt Bengal'

'BJP Wants Opposition-Mukt Bengal'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'BJP wanted a compromised Opposition and found a match in this faction of the Trinamool.'

Gurugram Fruit Trader Killed After Vehicle Dispute

Gurugram Fruit Trader Killed After Vehicle Dispute

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A fruit trader in Gurugram was allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute over a parked vehicle at Khandsa Mandi, with CCTV footage capturing the incident.

ACB Nabs Faridabad Head Constable In Bribery Case

ACB Nabs Faridabad Head Constable In Bribery Case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A head constable in Faridabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500 to return a man's financed bike. The complainant, Somdutt, approached the ACB after repeated demands for money from the officer.

Odisha: Three Detained After Elephant Electrocuted, Buried

Odisha: Three Detained After Elephant Electrocuted, Buried

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Three individuals have been detained in Odisha's Dhenkanal district for allegedly electrocuting a wild elephant and burying its carcass on a farmhouse property.

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The incident occurred in a forest near Kundrukocha village when the victim was collecting mahua seeds. The accused is currently under police custody and undergoing treatment.

Odisha CM Dismisses Official In Corruption Crackdown

Odisha CM Dismisses Official In Corruption Crackdown

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi dismissed an officer from government service due to alleged corruption, specifically irregularities in land-related matters during his tenure as additional tahsildar in Bhubaneswar.

Jaipur Tragedy: Elderly Woman Jumps From 14th Floor Flat

Jaipur Tragedy: Elderly Woman Jumps From 14th Floor Flat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

An 82-year-old woman, Laxmi Jain, allegedly died by suicide after jumping from her 14th-floor flat in Jaipur's Harmada area. Her family had reportedly locked the flat from outside as she was unwell and had poor eyesight. Police are investigating the incident, which prima facie appears to be a suicide.

Rajasthan ACB Nabs Engineer, Middleman In Bribe Case

Rajasthan ACB Nabs Engineer, Middleman In Bribe Case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a JVVNL assistant engineer, Navneet Singh Gurjar, and a middleman, Mohammad Shazim, in Tonk for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. The bribe was demanded to return a removed electricity meter and prevent further action.

Global Rally Propels Sensex Up 1,695 Points, Nifty Gains 2% on US-Iran Peace Hopes

Global Rally Propels Sensex Up 1,695 Points, Nifty Gains 2% on US-Iran Peace Hopes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed sharply higher, with the Sensex climbing 1,695.40 points and the Nifty surging nearly 2 per cent, driven by a global market rally and a decline in crude oil prices following US President Donald Trump's declaration that his country has ended the war with Iran.

Pak steps up US-Iran peace push with third ministerial visit to Tehran

Pak steps up US-Iran peace push with third ministerial visit to Tehran

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran for the third time recently to mediate peace amidst rising tensions between the US and Iran. Pakistan is actively leading diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in West Asia, which has impacted global energy markets and trade.

Unni Mukundan Lauds Kerala Government's Operation Toofan

Unni Mukundan Lauds Kerala Government's Operation Toofan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Actor Unni Mukundan has praised the Kerala government and police for their ongoing "Operation Toofan," a sustained crackdown on narcotics and organised drug networks across the state. He lauded Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala for their decisive action and highlighted the positive impact on public faith in law enforcement.

Man Killed In Elephant Attack Near Kotagiri

Man Killed In Elephant Attack Near Kotagiri

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A 44-year-old man was killed in an elephant attack near Kotagiri in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred as the man was walking to his village, prompting a police investigation and a safety advisory from the forest department.

Converted voluntarily, won't return to Hinduism: Ayush alias Mohammad Ali

Converted voluntarily, won't return to Hinduism: Ayush alias Mohammad Ali

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A religious conversion case in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, has led to a police investigation and the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT). A man, Ayush Malik alias Mohammad Ali, claims he voluntarily converted to Islam, while his father alleges illegal conversion and forgery. Authorities have heightened security in the area as the probe continues and arrests have been made.

Minister's exit rocks Shivakumar govt; damage control begins

Minister's exit rocks Shivakumar govt; damage control begins

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy has resigned from his ministerial position in the newly formed Shivakumar government in Karnataka, expressing strong displeasure over the portfolio allocated to him. He had sought the Bengaluru Development portfolio but was given Major and Medium Irrigation projects, leading to a significant setback for the new administration.

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A truck driver was killed and a police constable injured in Manipur's Ukhrul district when suspected militants attacked a convoy of goods vehicles. The Chief Minister condemned the attack and vowed to restore peace.

GST 2.0 guidelines fail to resolve refund delays for large taxpayers

GST 2.0 guidelines fail to resolve refund delays for large taxpayers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Despite the Centre's GST 2.0 guidelines aiming to facilitate provisional refunds within seven days for low-risk cases, many large taxpayers are still encountering significant delays in obtaining Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds under the inverted duty structure (IDS), with experts citing inconsistent state-level scrutiny and subjective interpretations.

Two Delhi Police Officers Arrested for Robbery: What Went Wrong?

Two Delhi Police Officers Arrested for Robbery: What Went Wrong?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Two Delhi Police personnel have been suspended and arrested for allegedly robbing a businessman from Uttar Pradesh of Rs 8.4 lakh near Ajmal Khan Park in central Delhi.

Married Man And Lover Found Dead In Unnao, India

Married Man And Lover Found Dead In Unnao, India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A married man and his alleged lover were found dead near a canal in the Purwa Kotwali area of Rasidpur village in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, according to police reports.

Operation Delta Hunt: Gujarat Police Cracks Down On Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Operation Delta Hunt: Gujarat Police Cracks Down On Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Gujarat Police's "Operation Delta Hunt" has led to the apprehension of 501 Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay. The crackdown, which began on Wednesday, also involves investigating over 6,200 individuals and those who provided them accommodation or employment without verification.

'BJP Pressured EC To Oust Natarajan From RS Contest'

'BJP Pressured EC To Oust Natarajan From RS Contest'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

'We can never trust the BJP when it comes to elections.'

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

Hazaribag SP Office Treasury Scam: Arrests Increase, Embezzlement Reaches Rs 28 Crore

Hazaribag SP Office Treasury Scam: Arrests Increase, Embezzlement Reaches Rs 28 Crore

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Hazaribag Superintendent of Police (SP) Office treasury scam has widened, with more arrests made and the embezzlement amount increasing to Rs 28 crore. The investigation is ongoing, with teams sent to Bihar to trace the money trail and assets acquired through the scam.

Ravindra Singh Yadav Named New DGP Of Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Ravindra Singh Yadav Named New DGP Of Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Senior IPS officer Ravindra Singh Yadav has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, succeeding Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal.

Chhattisgarh Double Murder: Elderly Couple Found Dead In Village Home

Chhattisgarh Double Murder: Elderly Couple Found Dead In Village Home

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

An elderly couple, Purushottam Khunte (70) and Goharini Bai (55), were found brutally murdered at their home in Seduras village, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. Police have launched an investigation, deploying forensic teams and a dog squad, and are exploring all possible angles to identify the assailants.

Maharashtra To Invoke MCOCA Against Cattle Smugglers

Maharashtra To Invoke MCOCA Against Cattle Smugglers

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Maharashtra government has issued a circular directing authorities to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against individuals, gangs, and organisations repeatedly involved in cattle smuggling.