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Murder Charge Added After Punjab Man Succumbs To Attack Injuries

Murder Charge Added After Punjab Man Succumbs To Attack Injuries

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A man critically injured in an alleged attack in Mannan village, Hoshiarpur, has succumbed to his injuries, leading police to add a murder charge to the case. The deceased, Harpinder Singh, was reportedly attacked with sharp-edged weapons over a land dispute. Two accused have been arrested, while five others, including a key suspect, remain at large as police conduct raids.

Texas: 1 dead, 10 injured in mass shooting; suspect killed

Texas: 1 dead, 10 injured in mass shooting; suspect killed

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A mass shooting incident in Midland, West Texas, resulted in one death and ten injuries. The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, who was already wanted for attempted capital murder, was found dead after a standoff with law enforcement. The incident involved an ambush on officers and a subsequent barricade, with authorities using advanced technology to resolve the situation.

How Uttar Pradesh's Crime Policy Achieved 93% Conviction Rate

How Uttar Pradesh's Crime Policy Achieved 93% Conviction Rate

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna announced a conviction rate of over 93 per cent due to the state's 'zero tolerance' policy against crime. Authorities seized properties worth nearly Rs 788.38 crore linked to criminal activities.

Suvendu minister performs puja before entering scam-tainted Partha's office

Suvendu minister performs puja before entering scam-tainted Partha's office

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Newly appointed West Bengal minister Bishal Lama performed a puja before occupying his new office, which was previously used by former education minister Partha Chatterjee, who was arrested in a school jobs scam. Lama stated it was a personal tradition for auspicious beginnings.

Nowhera Shaik Arrested In Heera Group Investment Fraud Case

Nowhera Shaik Arrested In Heera Group Investment Fraud Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Nowhera Shaik, the prime accused in the Heera Group-linked alleged investment fraud, from an Airbnb property in Gurugram. Shaik was living under a fake identity and using forged documents. The Heera Group allegedly collected over Rs 5,978 crore from the public, promising high returns but failing to return even the principal amount.

Mumbai grinds to a halt as BEST strike pulls 2,700 buses off roads

Mumbai grinds to a halt as BEST strike pulls 2,700 buses off roads

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Employees of Mumbai's BEST undertaking have launched an indefinite strike, severely impacting public transport and electricity services. The strike, called by a joint action committee, demands budget merger with BMC, settlement of dues, and implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission, among other issues. Despite court orders and MESMA invocation, the strike continues, causing widespread inconvenience to millions of commuters and electricity consumers.

Dehradun Police Nab Woman In Businessman Murder Case

Dehradun Police Nab Woman In Businessman Murder Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Dehradun Police have arrested a woman with a reward of Rs 25,000 on her head from Saharanpur in connection with the murder of a local businessman last year. The accused, Humera alias Zoya, was arrested after her accomplice was apprehended earlier.

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The main accused in the Kerala Lottery Welfare Fund fraud case, Sangeeth, has claimed he burnt Rs 6 crore in cash, consisting of demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, after being unable to use them. He is accused of embezzling Rs 14 crore from the welfare fund, prompting a forensic investigation.

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.

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Police in Bareilly have uncovered a sophisticated child trafficking ring, allegedly kingpinned by a nurse, that targeted vulnerable women and arranged illegal sales of newborns. The racket was exposed after the abduction of a toddler, leading to multiple arrests and the identification of a wider network involving fake medical practitioners and links to private hospitals and IVF centres.

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.

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

'Of our population of 1.4 billion, 80 per cent are into doomscrolling.'

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Bawana Murder Linked to Property Feud

Delhi Police Nab Suspect in Bawana Murder Linked to Property Feud

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old man in Bawana, outer north Delhi. The murder was allegedly motivated by a property dispute.

Devastating Fire In Rohtak Market Kills Three, Gutting Ten Shops

Devastating Fire In Rohtak Market Kills Three, Gutting Ten Shops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A devastating fire in Rohtak's D-Park market resulted in the deaths of three people and gutted approximately ten shops. The blaze, believed to have started in a shoe showroom, took several hours to control, prompting local MP Deepender Singh Hooda to demand government compensation and jobs for affected families.

Man Held After Wife Dies In Failed Arson Plot

Man Held After Wife Dies In Failed Arson Plot

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a man after his wife died in a house fire that she allegedly started to frame relatives in a property dispute.

Telangana Cyber Security Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Telangana Cyber Security Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A police inspector with the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to protect the family and friends of an individual booked in a cyber fraud case.

Six Dead After Land Dispute Turns Violent In Karnataka

Six Dead After Land Dispute Turns Violent In Karnataka

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Six people, including five members of a family, were killed in a violent clash in Karnataka's Vijayapura district following a property dispute.

Lucknow Man and Wife Arrested in Son's Death: Property Dispute Suspected

Lucknow Man and Wife Arrested in Son's Death: Property Dispute Suspected

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A man and his second wife have been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly murdering his four-year-old son. The child's maternal grandmother filed a complaint, alleging the couple killed the boy out of greed for property. Police recovered several items allegedly used in the crime.

Philadelphia Police Offer Reward In Indian Man's Murder

Philadelphia Police Offer Reward In Indian Man's Murder

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old Indian national from Hyderabad, was shot dead in Philadelphia after delivering pizza to a vacant home. Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, and the Consulate General of India is providing assistance to his family.

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.

Punjab Police Nab Shooters in Property Dealer Murder Case After Gun Battle

Punjab Police Nab Shooters in Property Dealer Murder Case After Gun Battle

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Two shooters allegedly involved in the murder of a property dealer in Chandigarh have been arrested following a joint operation by Punjab and Haryana Police.

J&K Police Seize Drug Peddler's Assets In Udhampur

J&K Police Seize Drug Peddler's Assets In Udhampur

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached immovable property worth Rs 71 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Udhampur as part of their drug-free campaign.

IVF mix-up shock: DNA tests show Delhi twins unrelated to parents

IVF mix-up shock: DNA tests show Delhi twins unrelated to parents

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

A Delhi-based couple filed a police complaint after a DNA test allegedly revealed that their twin born through an IVF procedure shares no genetic connection with either parent, raising questions about embryo-handling protocols at the hospital.

New ITR Rules Taxpayers Must Know About

New ITR Rules Taxpayers Must Know About

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

"Taxpayers with income from shares, mutual funds, crypto, ESOPs, or derivatives often incorrectly use ITR-1 instead of ITR-2 or ITR-3."

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Airport Metro Cable Theft

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Airport Metro Cable Theft

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly stealing copper cables and damaging security equipment along the Airport Express Metro Line near Buddha Jayanti Park.

Why Bihar Police Is Facing Increased Attacks On Personnel

Why Bihar Police Is Facing Increased Attacks On Personnel

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Bihar Police have reported an increase in attacks on their personnel during an intensified crackdown on criminals. The police reject allegations of caste-based targeting and assert their commitment to law enforcement.

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested four promoters of Earth Infrastructures Ltd in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged Rs 2,004-crore homebuyer fraud that affected more than 19,000 buyers and investors.

Mumbai Man Arrested In Rs 30 Lakh SRA Flat Scam

Mumbai Man Arrested In Rs 30 Lakh SRA Flat Scam

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested a man for allegedly cheating a couple of Rs 30 lakh by promising them a flat in a Slum Rehabilitation Authority's building in Andheri.

Trump by his side, Modi raises Indian sailors' deaths at G7

Trump by his side, Modi raises Indian sailors' deaths at G7

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Modi's comments on underlining the importance of ensuring the safety of seafarers came against the backdrop of growing anger in India over the killing of the three Indian crew members in a US military attack on a merchant ship off the coast of Oman last week.

Telangana Congress Leader Arrested In Advocate Murder Case: Here's Why

Telangana Congress Leader Arrested In Advocate Murder Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Hyderabad police have arrested six individuals, including a Telangana Congress leader, in connection with the murder of an advocate. The motive appears to stem from long-standing disputes over Waqf properties and management issues.

Hyderabad Police Arrest Six In Advocate Murder Case

Hyderabad Police Arrest Six In Advocate Murder Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Hyderabad police have arrested six individuals in connection with the murder of advocate Khaza Moizuddin. The motive appears to be a long-standing dispute over Waqf properties and management issues.

Telangana Official Booked In Disproportionate Assets Case

Telangana Official Booked In Disproportionate Assets Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A government official in Telangana is under investigation for allegedly acquiring assets through corrupt practices. The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches at multiple locations and found significant property documents, cash, and gold ornaments.

Where Are India's Rich Investing Money?

Where Are India's Rich Investing Money?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

As the rupee weakens, wealthy families are accelerating investments in global assets.

Punjab Minister's ED Remand Extended In Money Laundering Probe

Punjab Minister's ED Remand Extended In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A court in Gurugram has extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora by two days in connection with a Rs 100-crore money laundering case.

Major Crackdown: 18 Arrested In Jharkhand For Robbery And Gambling

Major Crackdown: 18 Arrested In Jharkhand For Robbery And Gambling

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Jharkhand police have arrested 18 individuals, including six alleged robbers and 12 gamblers, in separate operations across Ranchi and Chatra districts. The arrests led to the recovery of stolen goods, cash, weapons, and vehicles.

Maharashtra plans Devabhau, Chhava taxis to take on Uber/Ola, activists cry foul

Maharashtra plans Devabhau, Chhava taxis to take on Uber/Ola, activists cry foul

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Maharashtra BJP MLC Pravin Darekar announced the launch of 'Devabhau' and 'Chhava' cooperative taxi services in Mumbai, aiming to counter private aggregators and benefit drivers directly, but the scheme has drawn sharp criticism from social activist Anjali Damania and the Opposition Congress over the proposed use of Mumbai Bank funds and its political branding.

Delhi Police Recover Assets In 2025 Daylight Robbery Case

Delhi Police Recover Assets In 2025 Daylight Robbery Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police have attached assets worth approximately Rs 40 lakh, believed to have been acquired from the proceeds of a daylight robbery. Two men have been arrested and four juveniles apprehended in connection with the case.

Bengaluru Police Arrest Four In Major Drug Bust, Seize Rs 14.94 Lakh Worth Of Narcotics

Bengaluru Police Arrest Four In Major Drug Bust, Seize Rs 14.94 Lakh Worth Of Narcotics

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested four individuals, including three from other states, for allegedly selling various prohibited narcotic substances like ganja, MDMA, methamphetamine, and codeine cough syrup. The arrests led to the seizure of drugs and a car, with a total market value of Rs 14.94 lakh. The accused confessed to purchasing drugs at lower prices and selling them to the public and college students for profit.

Senior Lawyer Killed In Hyderabad, Murder Suspected

Senior Lawyer Killed In Hyderabad, Murder Suspected

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A senior lawyer in Hyderabad, Khaza Moizuddin, died after being hit by an SUV outside his home. Police are investigating a possible murder, with the lawyer's son alleging it was related to his father's work fighting encroachment on waqf properties.

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A source familiar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking revealed on Saturday that the department "intends to utilise all available authorities to make Iranian assets accessible for rebuilding and repair efforts related to any future damage inflicted by Iran."