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Former Village Head Critically Injured In Kaushambi Shooting

Former Village Head Critically Injured In Kaushambi Shooting

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A former village head in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, was critically injured after being shot by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle during his morning walk.

Chhattisgarh tribal family reconverts to faith after eviction

Chhattisgarh tribal family reconverts to faith after eviction

Rediff.com2 days ago

A tribal family in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district was briefly evicted from their village by residents over alleged religious conversion but was allowed to return after agreeing to reconvert to their original faith. Police and district officials intervened to resolve the dispute.

Why Modi Praised Nanded's Pethkars On Mann Ki Baat

Why Modi Praised Nanded's Pethkars On Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com2 days ago

'We ourselves hadn't heard it initially. Many people called us. The entire village was overjoyed.'

Dalit Women Object To Procession In UP Village, Tension Grips Area

Dalit Women Object To Procession In UP Village, Tension Grips Area

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Tension arose in a Uttar Pradesh village after Dalit women allegedly objected to a Maharana Pratap Jayanti procession, leading to police intervention and a negotiated agreement.

Man Killed After Late-Night Beer Party In UP Village

Man Killed After Late-Night Beer Party In UP Village

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A man was allegedly bludgeoned to death with a brick in Meetli village, Uttar Pradesh, following a late-night beer party; police suspect an illicit relationship as the motive and have detained three suspects.

Man Stabbed To Death By Cousin In Pratapgarh Village

Man Stabbed To Death By Cousin In Pratapgarh Village

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 33-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his cousin in a village in the Maheshganj area on Saturday, police said.

Stir erupts against Karnataka's AI city

Stir erupts against Karnataka's AI city

Rediff.com3 days ago

About 45 km from the tech hub of Bengaluru, the Karnataka government is planning a mega artificial intelligence (AI)-powered city with a budget of more than Rs 18,000 crore. To be spread over 9,000 acres, the project aims to follow the theme "Work, live, play" with technology as its core. At the centre of it are, however, thousands of farmers who are protesting against land acquisition by the government.

Rajasthan Village Sees Mob Violence After Youth's Murder

Rajasthan Village Sees Mob Violence After Youth's Murder

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A mob in Rajasthan's Banswara district torched and vandalised houses and vehicles after a youth was murdered, prompting police to deploy additional forces to maintain order.

Man Dies After Attack In Uttar Pradesh; Village Head Accused

Man Dies After Attack In Uttar Pradesh; Village Head Accused

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh died after being attacked, with his family alleging the involvement of the village head and others in the assault.

Two Dead, One Injured In Batala Village Shooting

Two Dead, One Injured In Batala Village Shooting

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Two people were killed and another injured in a shooting in Bhoma village, Batala, Punjab. Police are investigating the incident and scanning CCTV footage to identify the culprits.

Old Rivalry Leads To Murder And Arson In Rajasthan Village

Old Rivalry Leads To Murder And Arson In Rajasthan Village

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A man was allegedly hacked to death with an axe over an old rivalry in a village in Rajasthan's Banswara district, police said on Monday. The incident, which took place on Sunday night, triggered arson and clashes between two groups.

Panchayat Assistant Found Dead In Sultanpur Village

Panchayat Assistant Found Dead In Sultanpur Village

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old panchayat assistant was found dead inside a panchayat building in Vaideha village, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Delhi to get first underground nuclear and chemical command centre

Delhi to get first underground nuclear and chemical command centre

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Delhi is set to establish its first underground Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) command centre at the new Delhi Fire Services headquarters, a facility designed to ensure uninterrupted coordination and protection for personnel during nuclear warfare, radiological leaks, or chemical disasters.

Pune rape-murder: Victim's family breaks down in court, welcomes verdict

Pune rape-murder: Victim's family breaks down in court, welcomes verdict

Rediff.com3 days ago

A special court in Pune has sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble to death for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. The victim's family expressed satisfaction with the verdict and called for its swift execution. The court termed the crime "rarest of the rare," delivering the sentence within 60 days of the incident.

Song Choice Dispute Leads To Arson In UP Village

Song Choice Dispute Leads To Arson In UP Village

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A dispute over song selection at an orchestra dance event in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India, escalated into arson, resulting in the destruction of motorcycles and a shanty.

Delhi Villages To Get Land Ownership Rights: What It Means

Delhi Villages To Get Land Ownership Rights: What It Means

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Residents of 31 villages in Delhi will soon receive ownership rights to their residential land within 'Lal Dora' limits, according to South Delhi BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri. Property cards will be issued to landowners, enabling them to secure bank loans.

Lightning strikes claim 11 lives in Jharkhand in past 24 hours

Lightning strikes claim 11 lives in Jharkhand in past 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

At least 11 people, including three women and a 10-year-old girl, were killed in lightning strikes across Jharkhand over the last 24 hours, police said on Monday.

Ram Temple donation theft: Family seeks justice for accused

Ram Temple donation theft: Family seeks justice for accused

Rediff.com1 days ago

The family of Avinash Shukla, one of eight arrested in connection with the alleged theft of offerings from the Ram temple in Ayodhya, has stated he should be punished if guilty but receive justice if innocent. Shukla was involved in cash reconciliation, and Rs 20 lakh was reportedly recovered from him. The case follows allegations of embezzlement and an ongoing SIT investigation.

'Psycho killer' poisons 8 men with borax powder, attends their funeral

'Psycho killer' poisons 8 men with borax powder, attends their funeral

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

A 46-year-old shopkeeper, Ram Sahay Jaiswal, has been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar district for allegedly poisoning eight men with borax powder over four months, driven by revenge and grudges.

Wedding procession clash in UP village turns deadly; 1 killed, 6 hurt

Wedding procession clash in UP village turns deadly; 1 killed, 6 hurt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A clash between two wedding processions in a Uttar Pradesh village, triggered by stone-throwing, resulted in one death and six injuries, according to police.

India Pacer Akash Deep Ties The Knot With Akshita Raj

India Pacer Akash Deep Ties The Knot With Akshita Raj

Rediff.com7 days ago

Akash Deep kicked off a beautiful new innings in his life as he tied the knot with Akshita Raj in Varanasi on Wednesday.

Special court sentences 65-year-old man to death for 3-year-old's rape-murder

Special court sentences 65-year-old man to death for 3-year-old's rape-murder

Rediff.com3 days ago

Terming the case as "rarest of the rare", additional judge (special judge) S R Salunkhe sentenced Bhimrao Kamble, who was present in the witness box.

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bharat Tiwari, a self-proclaimed social worker, was shot by an STF team after he surrendered near his Bilauti village but succumbed to injuries few hours later on June 17.

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 58-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife in Chhattisgarh's Korba district and then roamed around carrying the severed head, police said.

T20 World Cup: Mother sold her jewellery to buy me cricket kit: Kranti Gaud

T20 World Cup: Mother sold her jewellery to buy me cricket kit: Kranti Gaud

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Despite becoming a regular member of the Indian women's cricket team, pacer Kranti Gaud has not forgotten her roots and the sacrifices that her parents made to support her career and she wants to repay their faith by excelling at the ongoing T20 World Cup in Manchester.

5 dead, 18 injured as temple roof collapses in Maharashtra

5 dead, 18 injured as temple roof collapses in Maharashtra

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

A slab of a Hanuman temple collapsed in Yashwadi village, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, resulting in the deaths of at least three people and injuries to several others. A rescue operation is underway, and approximately 25 individuals have been rescued so far. The incident occurred on a Saturday, a day when the temple typically sees a large number of devotees.

Teenage Woman Found Dead In UP Village; Police Suspect Murder

Teenage Woman Found Dead In UP Village; Police Suspect Murder

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The body of a 19-year-old woman was discovered hanging from a tree in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India, prompting a police investigation into a suspected murder.

'Boycott Mann' posters surface across Punjab after Akal Takht edict

'Boycott Mann' posters surface across Punjab after Akal Takht edict

Rediff.com5 days ago

Hoardings calling for the social boycott of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann have surfaced at several places including Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Amritsar in the state.

Woman Hacked To Death By Husband In Bundi Village

Woman Hacked To Death By Husband In Bundi Village

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A woman in Bundi district was allegedly murdered by her husband with an axe while she slept next to her daughters. Police are searching for the absconding husband, with domestic dispute cited as the likely motive.

How Digital India Has Redefined Governance And Empowered Citizens

How Digital India Has Redefined Governance And Empowered Citizens

Rediff.com1 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated 11 years of the Digital India initiative, highlighting its role in redefining governance, empowering citizens, and accelerating all-round development. He emphasised its impact on digital payments, direct benefit transfers, and expanding digital public infrastructure, making technology a powerful instrument for 'Ease of Living' across India, including tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Tension in UP Village After Ambedkar Statue Desecration

Tension in UP Village After Ambedkar Statue Desecration

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A statue of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar was desecrated in Vehalna village, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, leading to heightened security measures and a police investigation.

Young Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Police Investigate

Young Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Police Investigate

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old newly married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her residence in Madhopur Bujurg village in Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the case and awaiting the post-mortem report.

At 94, Andhra woman renounces US citizenship to die an Indian

At 94, Andhra woman renounces US citizenship to die an Indian

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 94-year-old woman, K Mahalakshmamma, who lived in the United States for over two decades, has renounced her American citizenship to return to her native village in Andhra Pradesh and die as an Indian citizen. She underwent an oath-taking ceremony before the Bapatla District Collector, and her application for Indian citizenship restoration has been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Chhattisgarh woman calls off wedding after finding groom drunk

Chhattisgarh woman calls off wedding after finding groom drunk

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 22-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh refused to marry her groom after he arrived heavily intoxicated at their wedding ceremony, leading to a scuffle. Her decision, made despite a prior warning to the groom about his drinking, has been widely praised and led to her felicitation by local police for taking a stand against alcohol addiction. The groom's family has agreed to compensate the bride's family for wedding expenses.

Land Dispute Turns Deadly: Two Brothers Killed In UP Village

Land Dispute Turns Deadly: Two Brothers Killed In UP Village

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A dispute over the division of agricultural produce between brothers in a village in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, turned violent, resulting in the deaths of two siblings in separate acts of violence.

Over 46,000 in six districts hit by Assam floods as Brahmaputra overflows

Over 46,000 in six districts hit by Assam floods as Brahmaputra overflows

Rediff.com1 days ago

Assam's flood situation continues to worsen, affecting 46,000 people across six districts, with Dhemaji being the most severely impacted. The first flood-related fatality has been reported, and major rivers are flowing above danger levels, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and submerging vast areas of cropland.

Man Killed In UP Village Over Land Dispute

Man Killed In UP Village Over Land Dispute

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 50-year-old man was shot dead in a village in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute. Police have launched an investigation and taken two people into custody.

'A Movie Like This Hasn't Been Done In India'

'A Movie Like This Hasn't Been Done In India'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

'It's something a 95 year old and a 5 year old can both fully enjoy. There are not many films like that today.'

Body of Indian seafarer killed in US attack reaches home, family seeks compensation

Body of Indian seafarer killed in US attack reaches home, family seeks compensation

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The body of Shivanand Chaurasia, an Indian seafarer killed in a US military attack on a commercial vessel near the Oman coast, has reached his native village in Deoria. His family is demanding significant ex gratia compensation, a government job, and martyr status, refusing to perform last rites until their demands are addressed.

Navi Mumbai aganwadi video: Police probe reveals mother assaulted child

Navi Mumbai aganwadi video: Police probe reveals mother assaulted child

Rediff.com6 days ago

A viral video showing a toddler being assaulted at a Navi Mumbai anganwadi initially sparked outrage against staff, but a police probe revealed the child's own mother was the perpetrator. The mother lost her temper due to the child's restlessness. Authorities counselled the parents and a minister addressed the spread of misinformation.