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Two Killed, Seven Injured In Haryana Bus Fire

Two Killed, Seven Injured In Haryana Bus Fire

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Two passengers died and seven others were injured when a private bus caught fire in Haryana's Bhiwani district.

US op in Nigeria eliminates ISIS second-in-command: Trump

US op in Nigeria eliminates ISIS second-in-command: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2026

US President Donald Trump announced the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a key ISIS leader, in a joint operation with Nigerian forces.

Manipur violence probe panel gets six-month extension

Manipur violence probe panel gets six-month extension

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Centre has granted a six-month extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the 2023 Manipur violence, pushing the deadline for its report to November 20. This marks the fifth extension for the panel, which was formed in June 2023 to probe the ethnic clashes that resulted in over 260 deaths.

Allahabad High Court Criticises UP Police's Approach To Citizen Security

Allahabad High Court Criticises UP Police's Approach To Citizen Security

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Allahabad High Court has criticised the Uttar Pradesh Police's approach to citizen security, emphasising that preserving human life should be the state's top priority, not just prosecuting murderers. The court was hearing a petition from a Badaun resident who sought police protection due to a land dispute.

Odisha govt slaps Rs 233 crore penalty on Vedanta for 'illegal' water extraction

Odisha govt slaps Rs 233 crore penalty on Vedanta for 'illegal' water extraction

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The Odisha government has issued a notice to Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Jharsuguda, demanding 233.11 crore for allegedly extracting over 30 lakh cubic metres of water monthly from the Bheden river system without authorisation between May 2025 and April 2026, a charge the company denies, claiming compliance with existing agreements.

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 17-year-old schoolgirl in Gurugram, India, allegedly died by suicide after being harassed, according to police reports. Investigations are underway, focusing on chats found on her mobile phone and a note indicating threats from a young man.

UP Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Of Three Boys

UP Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Of Three Boys

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the alleged abduction of three minor boys from Mirzapur village. The boys, aged 10 and 11, have been missing since Saturday evening, prompting an extensive search and the registration of a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Man Arrested For Shooting Boy Who Refused To Fetch Water

Man Arrested For Shooting Boy Who Refused To Fetch Water

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a nine-year-old boy dead after he refused to bring water for mixing with alcohol during a naming ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district, police said on Saturday.

Three Friends Die In Hit-And-Run Accident In Bahraich

Three Friends Die In Hit-And-Run Accident In Bahraich

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Three friends died in a hit-and-run accident in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was struck by an unidentified vehicle while returning from a wedding ceremony.

Hand Grenade Recovered Near Kurukshetra After Gangster's Disclosure

Hand Grenade Recovered Near Kurukshetra After Gangster's Disclosure

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A hand grenade was recovered from a car near Kurukshetra following the interrogation of an arrested gangster, revealing a planned extortion plot.

Couple Garlands With Shoes Over Land Dispute, Conversion Rumours

Couple Garlands With Shoes Over Land Dispute, Conversion Rumours

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A couple in Uttar Pradesh were allegedly humiliated and forced to wear garlands made of shoes following a family dispute over land and rumours of religious conversion. Police have denied the conversion allegations, stating the issue is related to a land dispute.

Odisha family takes woman's body on bicycle to police station over inaction

Odisha family takes woman's body on bicycle to police station over inaction

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A family in Odisha's Balasore district carried the body of a woman on a bicycle for 12 km to a police station, alleging inaction in arresting those accused of her murder. The incident stemmed from a dispute between neighbours during construction work. Police have arrested one person and are searching for two others.

140 chickens die after blaring wedding music in UP, DJ booked

140 chickens die after blaring wedding music in UP, DJ booked

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A poultry farm owner in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a complaint against a DJ, alleging that loud music from a wedding procession caused the death of 140 chickens at his farm.

Gurugram Birthday Party Turns Sour After Accidental Shooting

Gurugram Birthday Party Turns Sour After Accidental Shooting

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A man was shot in the chest during his birthday celebration at a Gurugram farmhouse after a friend's revolver allegedly discharged accidentally. The injured man is hospitalised and an investigation is underway.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Gurugram police demolished the illegal property of criminal Ravindra alias Sarkar, who was involved in more than a dozen serious crimes, in Taj Nagar village, Farrukhnagar.

The Sheep Detectives Review: Charming, Heartfelt

The Sheep Detectives Review: Charming, Heartfelt

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Sheep Detectives is delightful and wholesome in the way family movies used to be before kids started getting too smart to be easily pleased, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Missing Mirzapur Youth Found Dead On Riverbank

Missing Mirzapur Youth Found Dead On Riverbank

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The body of a 19-year-old youth, who had been missing for three days, was discovered on the banks of the Karnavati river in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation into the death.

Chhattisgarh Mourns Police Officers Killed In Maoist Blast

Chhattisgarh Mourns Police Officers Killed In Maoist Blast

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Wreaths were laid on the mortal remains of three of the four police personnel killed in an explosion in a gunpowder dump of Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.

'2026 Could Be Warmest Year Ever Recorded'

'2026 Could Be Warmest Year Ever Recorded'

Rediff.com25 May 2026

'We should expect extreme heat, extreme rains, floods, landslides and maybe cyclones. Not just this year, in the coming year as well.'

DNA Test Solves Murder Of Missing Uttarakhand Woman

DNA Test Solves Murder Of Missing Uttarakhand Woman

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A months-long investigation into skeletal remains found in Uttar Pradesh's Hathnikund Barrage has concluded with DNA matching confirming the victim as a 22-year-old woman from Uttarakhand, allegedly murdered by a man who had been harassing her.

CAF Constable Allegedly Commits Suicide After Poll Duty

CAF Constable Allegedly Commits Suicide After Poll Duty

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A Chhattisgarh Armed Force constable, recently returned from election duty in West Bengal, allegedly committed suicide at his rented house in Dhamtari city, following a dispute with his wife.

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A couple was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, while their three-month-old infant was found alive at the scene.

Tigress Dies After Attacking Forest Guard In Maharashtra

Tigress Dies After Attacking Forest Guard In Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A tigress was found dead in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, shortly after critically injuring a forest guard during an operation to move her and her cubs away from a village.

Retail Inflation Edges Up to 3.48% in April on Costlier Jewellery, Kitchen Staples

Retail Inflation Edges Up to 3.48% in April on Costlier Jewellery, Kitchen Staples

Rediff.com13 May 2026

India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased to 3.48 per cent in April, up from 3.40 per cent in March, primarily due to a surge in prices of gold and silver jewellery, as well as certain kitchen staples like tomatoes and cauliflower.

Three Arrested With Heroin In Manipur's Churachandpur

Three Arrested With Heroin In Manipur's Churachandpur

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Manipur's Churachandpur district have arrested three individuals and seized 5 kg of heroin. The arrests were made in Bolkot, and the suspects have been identified as residents of Manipur and Haryana. This follows a previous seizure of raw opium in the same district.

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Patiala Blast Probe Reveals Deep-Rooted Terror Conspiracy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The investigation into the Patiala freight corridor blast has led to the seizure of a large cache of munitions and explosives and the uncovering of a deep-rooted terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-backed ISI and pro-Khalistan terrorists, Punjab police said.

Rajasthan Man Shoots Wife At Wedding, Then Kills Himself

Rajasthan Man Shoots Wife At Wedding, Then Kills Himself

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 31-year-old man allegedly shot his wife during a wedding function and then died by suicide in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district on Friday, police said.

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 44-year-old man, identified as Mohit Sharma, who is alleged to be the kingpin of an inter-state temple theft operation. Sharma, wanted in multiple cases across Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka, specialised in stealing silver idols and donation articles from temples.

'Saif Ali Khan Is Angrez, But When He's Performing...'

'Saif Ali Khan Is Angrez, But When He's Performing...'

Rediff.com18 May 2026

'He is 500 times better than you think he is.'

Tamil Nadu Elections: Jobs Promise Drives Voter Sentiment In Panapakkam

Tamil Nadu Elections: Jobs Promise Drives Voter Sentiment In Panapakkam

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As industrial plants boost the village's profile, locals demand priority hiring, alongside better storage facilities and water security.

Woman Dies After Dowry Harassment; Husband, Father-In-Law Arrested

Woman Dies After Dowry Harassment; Husband, Father-In-Law Arrested

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 24-year-old woman died in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway.

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

The Kerala Couple Who Created The Met Gala Carpet

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The world watches the Met Gala for the celebrities and the couture. But, for the last few years, one Indian brand from Kerala has quietly been creating the carpet that fashion's biggest stars pose on.

Key Arrest In West Bengal Bomb Blast Case

Key Arrest In West Bengal Bomb Blast Case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a prime accused in the West Bengal bomb explosion case, which resulted in one fatality and three serious injuries last month. The accused, Ahidul Islam Molla, was apprehended following investigations into his role in the explosion.

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Chhattisgarh Forest

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Chhattisgarh Forest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district. The incident has sparked outrage among local villagers, who are demanding compensation and government jobs for the victim's family.

Himachal Teen Commits Suicide After Failing Exam

Himachal Teen Commits Suicide After Failing Exam

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 15-year-old boy in Himachal Pradesh allegedly committed suicide after failing to clear a paper in his Class 10 board examinations. The boy was found hanging at his residence after the results were declared.

Kanpur Dehat Land Scam: FIR Lodged Against Officials

Kanpur Dehat Land Scam: FIR Lodged Against Officials

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Police have filed an FIR against a former additional district magistrate, company representatives, and bank officials in connection with an alleged land scam worth around Rs 400 crore in Kanpur Dehat district.

Jharkhand Police Arrest Seven In Jewellery Heist Case

Jharkhand Police Arrest Seven In Jewellery Heist Case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested seven interstate criminals, including two women, in connection with a jewellery shop heist and recovered looted gold and silver ornaments along with weapons and vehicles.

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.

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.

Tragedy In Pakistan: School Roof Collapse Kills Four Children

Tragedy In Pakistan: School Roof Collapse Kills Four Children

Rediff.com7 May 2026

At least four schoolchildren were killed and several others injured when the roof of their classroom collapsed in a village in Punjab province of Pakistan.