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IAF, DRDO conducts flight-tests of RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

IAF, DRDO conducts flight-tests of RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, marking a significant milestone in indigenous defence technology.

Man Fatally Stabbed In Northwest Delhi's MCD Colony

Man Fatally Stabbed In Northwest Delhi's MCD Colony

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in northwest Delhi's MCD Colony area, police said on Monday. Police have registered a case and are investigating the motive behind the crime.

Major Arms Cache Recovered In Anti-Naxal Operation

Major Arms Cache Recovered In Anti-Naxal Operation

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Arms and explosives, along with manufacturing equipment, were recovered from a forested area along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border during an anti-Naxal operation.

BJP Candidates Booked For Alleged Voter Intimidation In Punjab

BJP Candidates Booked For Alleged Voter Intimidation In Punjab

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Two BJP candidates and three others have been booked for allegedly distributing liquor to influence voters and attacking those who objected during the Garhshankar Municipal Council elections in Punjab.

Manipur Police Seize Arms, Arrest UNLF (Pambei) Members

Manipur Police Seize Arms, Arrest UNLF (Pambei) Members

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Manipur Police arrested four members of the proscribed UNLF (Pambei) and recovered a large cache of weapons, including assault rifles and an RPG launcher, in Imphal West district.

Police Constable Injured In Accidental Firing In Rajasthan

Police Constable Injured In Accidental Firing In Rajasthan

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A police constable in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district was injured when his service weapon allegedly discharged accidentally while he was cleaning it at the Mundawar police station. An inquiry has been initiated into the incident.

Iran peace deal not final, will go back to war if...: Trump

Iran peace deal not final, will go back to war if...: Trump

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A US-Iran memorandum of understanding is set to be signed, outlining sanctions relief, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a 60-day negotiation window for Iran's uranium enrichment, but US President Donald Trump has underscored the deal's conditional nature, warning of military action if Tehran fails to comply.

Honour Killing Suspected: Man Murders Sister In UP

Honour Killing Suspected: Man Murders Sister In UP

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A man in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his 21-year-old sister in a suspected honour killing due to her relationship with a local youth; the accused is currently absconding.

Drone-dropped arms, intelligence gaps aided Pahalgam attack: NIA probe

Drone-dropped arms, intelligence gaps aided Pahalgam attack: NIA probe

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Cross-border drones successfully dropped arms and ammunition as deep into Kashmir as the Baramulla district without detection, according to a National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheet filed in the last year's audacious Pahalgam terror attack case.

Khan Sir coaching guards held over firing during vandalism

Khan Sir coaching guards held over firing during vandalism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Two security guards of Khan Global Studies Institute in Patna have been detained for alleged firing, following a vandalism incident at the coaching centre. A video showing guards firing shots circulated, leading to their custody. While Khan Sir initially blamed a rival institute, a rival now alleges he staged the incident.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Meerut, Two Arrested

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Meerut, Two Arrested

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, busted an illegal arms factory, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of weapons and manufacturing equipment.

Gold medallist para-athlete shot dead in UP; fellow athlete held

Gold medallist para-athlete shot dead in UP; fellow athlete held

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A para-athlete has been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly shooting dead national-level para-athlete and gold medallist Chirag Tyagi, with police suspecting a revenge motive linked to a document verification complaint.

Man held in Hyderabad over ISI crime syndicate links

Man held in Hyderabad over ISI crime syndicate links

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to join a crime syndicate with links to Pakistan's ISI and trying to procure weapons.

Bathinda Arrests Reveal Gangster Network Link

Bathinda Arrests Reveal Gangster Network Link

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Bathinda, seizing two country-made .32 bore pistols and five live cartridges. Preliminary investigation suggests the accused are linked to a criminal network operated by a jailed gangster in the Ferozepur region. One of the arrested, Kuldeep Singh, has a criminal background.

Bengaluru Man Arrested For Attacking Bus Driver

Bengaluru Man Arrested For Attacking Bus Driver

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting a BMTC bus driver with deadly weapons after a road rage incident. The incident, which occurred on May 13, gained attention after visuals went viral on social media. Police are continuing efforts to apprehend the remaining two suspects.

Key Manipur Insurgent Commander Arrested In Delhi: Details

Key Manipur Insurgent Commander Arrested In Delhi: Details

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Security forces have arrested Haobijam Dilip Singh, a key commander of the banned Manipuri insurgent outfit Kangleipak Communist Party, in Delhi. The arrest led to the seizure of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in Manipur's Kakching district.

Pakistan Forces Neutralise 21 Terrorists, Including Key Leaders, In Major Operations

Pakistan Forces Neutralise 21 Terrorists, Including Key Leaders, In Major Operations

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Pakistan's security forces have killed 21 terrorists, including four ring leaders of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province over the last three days. These operations are part of an ongoing counter-terrorism campaign, with a total of 48 "khwarij" eliminated since last week.

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 23 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 23 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed 23 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during operations on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the military's media wing.

Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon

Serena's return puts familiar force at centre of Wimbledon

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The 23-time Grand Slam champion has become the undisputed headline act at a tournament at which she has won seven singles titles and six doubles crowns with sister Venus.

Two Juveniles Held For Delhi Stabbing With Ice Pick

Two Juveniles Held For Delhi Stabbing With Ice Pick

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Two juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old man with an ice pick following an argument in northeast Delhi's Welcome area, police said.

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Amritsar police have successfully dismantled a cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering over 2 kg of heroin and six sophisticated pistols. The arrested accused were reportedly receiving consignments via drones from across the border for distribution within Punjab.

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Amritsar police have successfully dismantled a cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering over 2 kg of heroin and six sophisticated pistols. The arrested accused were reportedly receiving consignments via drones from across the border for distribution within Punjab.

Court Rejects CBI Custody Plea In West Bengal Murder Case

Court Rejects CBI Custody Plea In West Bengal Murder Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A local court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has rejected a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking custody of firearms recovered from a man arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

Uttarakhand Gurdwara standoff ends peacefully, Nihangs vacate premises

Uttarakhand Gurdwara standoff ends peacefully, Nihangs vacate premises

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

A nearly 72-hour standoff at the Nagarasu gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag ended on Tuesday evening as a group of Nihangs holed up at the shrine vacated the premises after talks with a delegation from Punjab, officials said.

Cow Smuggler Nabbed After Shootout With Nuh Police

Cow Smuggler Nabbed After Shootout With Nuh Police

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Nuh Police arrested an alleged cow smuggler after a shootout near Jaisinghpur village. The accused, Hamas Khan, was injured and admitted to hospital, while two accomplices escaped. Police recovered cattle, a weapon, and the vehicle.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A joint operation by Sahibganj police and Bihar STF led to the discovery of an illegal mini-arms factory in Jharkhand, resulting in the arrest of the main accused and seizure of weapons and equipment.

US, Iran to hold talks in Switzerland; Pak, Qatar to attend

US, Iran to hold talks in Switzerland; Pak, Qatar to attend

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold their initial round of talks in Switzerland on Friday, following a ceasefire agreement virtually signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Rediff.com30 May 2026

British Sikh groups are cautioning against calls to ban the kirpan in the UK following the murder conviction of a man who claimed to carry the knife for religious reasons, arguing that it unfairly targets the entire community.

New Army Chief Set To Accelerate Modernisation

New Army Chief Set To Accelerate Modernisation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Lieutenant General Seth's involvement in the army's capability development and modernisation efforts is evident from the key appointments he has held in the Strategic Planning and Capability Development Directorates, including Colonel Capability Development for Mechanised Forces, Brigadier Perspective Plans and Acquisition, and Additional Director General Capability Development.

'USA-Iran Deal Is Not Enforceable'

'USA-Iran Deal Is Not Enforceable'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

'Actual implementation of the 14-point agreement is proving hard to achieve let alone striking and sustaining a long-term treaty or deal.'

Ludhiana Locals Publicly Shame Mobile Thief

Ludhiana Locals Publicly Shame Mobile Thief

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A man accused of stealing a mobile phone in Ludhiana was caught by locals, who then tied him to a pole, partially shaved his head, and placed a 'I am a thief' placard around his neck. Police have registered a case against unknown persons for the public shaming.

Ludhiana Locals Publicly Shame Mobile Thief

Ludhiana Locals Publicly Shame Mobile Thief

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A man accused of stealing a mobile phone in Ludhiana was caught by locals, who then tied him to a pole, partially shaved his head, and placed a 'I am a thief' placard around his neck. Police have registered a case against unknown persons for the public shaming.

Bengaluru Police Shoot Robbery Accused After Dagger Attack

Bengaluru Police Shoot Robbery Accused After Dagger Attack

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A robbery accused, Jeeva, was shot in the leg by Bengaluru police after he allegedly attacked officers with a dagger while resisting arrest. Police had received a tip-off about his location following a robbery case. Jeeva, who has a criminal history of seven cases, was subdued and arrested after warning shots failed to deter him. Both the accused and an injured officer were hospitalised.

Odisha Man Dies After Allegedly Killing Two

Odisha Man Dies After Allegedly Killing Two

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A 28-year-old man, identified as Mochka Alda, who was allegedly physically assaulted after killing two persons in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, has died from his injuries, police said.

Pakistan terror link suspected in Ranchi RSS office attack; 3 held

Pakistan terror link suspected in Ranchi RSS office attack; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Three people with suspected Pakistan-terror links were arrested for allegedly hurling "petrol bombs" at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh office in Ranchi, and one of them suffered bullet injuries in a gunfight while trying to escape from police custody on Thursday afternoon, an officer said.

Delhi Teenager Arrested For Brandishing Gun In Social Media Videos

Delhi Teenager Arrested For Brandishing Gun In Social Media Videos

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 16-year-old boy was apprehended in Delhi for allegedly brandishing a firearm in social media videos, with police recovering a country-made pistol from his possession.

Property Dispute Turns Deadly: Six Killed In Karnataka Clash

Property Dispute Turns Deadly: Six Killed In Karnataka Clash

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Six people, including five members of a family, were killed in a clash in Vijayapura district, Karnataka, stemming from a long-standing property dispute.

How Unnao Police Neutralised Priest Murder Accused

How Unnao Police Neutralised Priest Murder Accused

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

The prime accused in the murder of a temple priest in Unnao, identified as Issrael, was killed in a police encounter early Monday. An SOG constable was injured during the exchange of fire. Issrael was wanted for the June 9 murder of Sant Ram Miland Das, which had caused tension in the area.

Shooting At Kasol Hotel After Brawl: Police Investigate

Shooting At Kasol Hotel After Brawl: Police Investigate

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A shooting occurred at a hotel in Kasol, Himachal Pradesh, following a brawl between tourists from Punjab and local youth. Police have detained four individuals and are investigating the incident.

Pakistan Forces Repel Taliban Check Post Seizure Bid, Abductions Follow

Pakistan Forces Repel Taliban Check Post Seizure Bid, Abductions Follow

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Taliban militants launched two separate attacks near Peshawar, Pakistan. In one incident, six Frontier Constabulary personnel were killed and four injured while thwarting an attempt to seize a check post, with eight militants also killed. In a second attack, two security personnel were abducted, and a check-post was bombed. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attacks.