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Four Critically Injured in Chandauli Shooting After Dispute

Four Critically Injured in Chandauli Shooting After Dispute

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 45-year-old man allegedly shot and critically injured four men following a dispute in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained four individuals and are searching for the main suspect.

Auto Driver Hacked to Death in Odisha Over Suspected Affair

Auto Driver Hacked to Death in Odisha Over Suspected Affair

Rediff.com4 days ago

An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly hacked to death with an axe by a man near a court in Odisha's Ganjam district over suspicion of an extramarital affair.

Father and Son Die in Car Fire After Crash in Chhindwara

Father and Son Die in Car Fire After Crash in Chhindwara

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 61-year-old man and his son died after their CNG-fitted car crashed into a garage and caught fire in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel.

Ranchi: 12 Arrested in Land Dispute Clash

Ranchi: 12 Arrested in Land Dispute Clash

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Police in Ranchi have arrested 12 people following a violent clash between two groups over a land dispute. Arms and ammunition were seized during the arrests.

Court Acquits Two Men in 2018 Attempted Murder Case

Court Acquits Two Men in 2018 Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted two men accused of attempting to murder their cousin in 2018, citing insufficient evidence and discrepancies in the prosecution's case.

Mumbai Stock Broker Threatened with Death, Rs 5 Crore Extortion Demand

Mumbai Stock Broker Threatened with Death, Rs 5 Crore Extortion Demand

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Mumbai stock broker received a death threat and a demand for Rs 5 crore from an unidentified caller using an international number, prompting a police investigation.

Afghan Shelling Kills One, Injures Seven in Pakistan

Afghan Shelling Kills One, Injures Seven in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 days ago

One person was killed and seven others injured after Afghan forces allegedly carried out mortar shelling on civilian areas near the Afghanistan border in northwestern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Himachal Pradesh: Five arrested for assault, forcing man to transfer money via UPI

Himachal Pradesh: Five arrested for assault, forcing man to transfer money via UPI

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Police in Himachal Pradesh have arrested five individuals for allegedly assaulting a man and forcing him to transfer money via UPI.

Giriraj Singh Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Protecting Infiltrators

Giriraj Singh Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Protecting Infiltrators

Rediff.com4 days ago

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of protecting infiltrators from the Muslim community for political gain. He also alleged corruption and economic decline under the TMC government.

School Officials Arrested After Girl Dies in Bus Accident in Aligarh

School Officials Arrested After Girl Dies in Bus Accident in Aligarh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The manager and driver of a private school in Aligarh were arrested after a seven-year-old girl died falling through a hole in the school bus floor. The family had previously complained about the dangerous condition of the bus.

Criminal Arrested After Exchange of Fire in Patna

Criminal Arrested After Exchange of Fire in Patna

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A man wanted in several criminal cases was arrested in Patna after a brief exchange of fire with police.

Pakistan Claims Targets Achieved in Afghanistan Operation

Pakistan Claims Targets Achieved in Afghanistan Operation

Rediff.com4 days ago

A close aide to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claims that Pakistan has achieved its targets in the recent military operation against Afghanistan, following attacks by Afghan Taliban forces along the border.

Madhya Pradesh Inmate Attempts Suicide by Swallowing Bangle Pieces

Madhya Pradesh Inmate Attempts Suicide by Swallowing Bangle Pieces

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A 35-year-old woman inmate in Betul district jail attempted suicide by swallowing bangle pieces and was rushed to Bhopal for medical care.

Karnataka bans social media for children under 16

Karnataka bans social media for children under 16

Rediff.com4 days ago

Karnataka Chief Minister announces a ban on social media for children under 16 and increased measures to prevent drug abuse in schools, colleges, and universities, alongside investments in education infrastructure and mental health support.

Man Dies After Holi Clash in Delhi's Uttam Nagar

Man Dies After Holi Clash in Delhi's Uttam Nagar

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations, reportedly triggered by a water balloon incident.

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Mangaluru, Karnataka, have arrested six individuals in two separate incidents for allegedly selling narcotic substances, including MDMA and hydro weed ganja, to college students and young women.

Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband in Patna's Danapur

Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband in Patna's Danapur

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Patna's Danapur locality. The accused has been taken into custody and is being interrogated.

Accused Wife Killer Dies by Suicide in Raisen Hospital

Accused Wife Killer Dies by Suicide in Raisen Hospital

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 60-year-old man, accused of murdering his wife, allegedly died by suicide in a hospital bathroom in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. He was facing charges related to his wife's death and had a history of suicide attempts.

Suvendu Adhikari Praises Modi's Women Empowerment Schemes in West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari Praises Modi's Women Empowerment Schemes in West Bengal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives for women's empowerment, citing the Swachh Bharat Mission and PM Awas Yojana. He also criticised the Trinamool Congress government's handling of food distribution and women's security in the state.

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation into a fraud involving fake fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth 116.84 crore, allegedly issued by a private bank manager, impacting the Chandigarh municipal corporation's funds.

Two Minors Arrested in Delhi Taxi Driver Stabbing

Two Minors Arrested in Delhi Taxi Driver Stabbing

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two minors have been apprehended by police for allegedly stabbing a taxi driver to death in Delhi following a road rage incident.

Aditi Ashok Finishes Tied Third at Blue Bay LPGA Despite Mid-Round Bogeys

Aditi Ashok Finishes Tied Third at Blue Bay LPGA Despite Mid-Round Bogeys

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aditi Ashok finished tied for third at the Blue Bay LPGA, overcoming mid-round challenges to achieve her best result since 2023. Mi Hyang Lee of Korea won the tournament.

Pistol Found Near Rajghat Linked to Advocate Shooting

Pistol Found Near Rajghat Linked to Advocate Shooting

Rediff.com7 days ago

A pistol, allegedly found by a delivery person in an abandoned scooter near Rajghat, has been linked to a shooting incident targeting an advocate associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

How Punjab is Winning the Fight Against Drug Trafficking

How Punjab is Winning the Fight Against Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Punjab's AAP government is aggressively tackling drug trafficking through strict enforcement, community involvement, and preventive education, resulting in significant arrests, seizures, and a high conviction rate.

Police Investigate Trafficking Ring After Woman Forced into Multiple Marriages Attempts Suicide

Police Investigate Trafficking Ring After Woman Forced into Multiple Marriages Attempts Suicide

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Beed, India, have arrested four individuals involved in trafficking a 21-year-old woman from Latur district. The woman was forced into multiple marriages, with the accused earning commissions from the arrangements. The investigation began after the victim attempted suicide due to the pressure of a fourth marriage.

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Man Accused of Leaking Navy Secrets to Pakistan Denied Bail

Rediff.com2 days ago

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, has denied bail to a junior service engineer accused of leaking sensitive information about warships and submarines to Pakistani nationals, citing the serious nature of the offence.

Teen Dies by Suicide in Thane Over Fear of Parents' Scolding

Teen Dies by Suicide in Thane Over Fear of Parents' Scolding

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A 13-year-old boy in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide due to fear of being scolded by his parents for his behavior at school.

Vaishnavi Adkar Joins India's Billie Jean King Cup Squad

Vaishnavi Adkar Joins India's Billie Jean King Cup Squad

Rediff.com7 days ago

Vaishnavi Adkar, following her recent success, has been selected for the Indian team participating in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie.

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the maintenance of 71 monuments and archaeological sites of national importance in Bihar, according to information provided to Parliament.

Odisha Court Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Odisha Court Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Odisha Police searched the Sambalpur district court building after receiving an email threatening a bomb blast. This is the third such threat in two months.

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Delhi woman's solo trip turned into a nightmare as she escaped an alleged rape attempt by a taxi driver in Uttarakhand, leading to his arrest and a renewed focus on tourist safety.

VHP Calls for Stringent Action in Uttam Nagar Holi Clash Death

VHP Calls for Stringent Action in Uttam Nagar Holi Clash Death

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has condemned the killing of Tarun Khatik during a Holi clash in Delhi and demanded strict action against the culprits, invoking the 'Yogi model' of justice.

Court Official Assaulted During Foreclosure

Court Official Assaulted During Foreclosure

Rediff.com7 days ago

A case has been registered against five people, including an 85-year-old man, for allegedly assaulting a woman court official during a flat foreclosure procedure in Thane, Maharashtra.

Complaint Filed Against Anurag Sharma Over Alleged Election Rule Violations

Complaint Filed Against Anurag Sharma Over Alleged Election Rule Violations

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A complaint has been filed against Rajya Sabha member Anurag Sharma, alleging concealment of property details and violation of election rules during the nomination process.

Woman Killed, Four Injured in Hit-and-Run in Muzaffarnagar

Woman Killed, Four Injured in Hit-and-Run in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A 40-year-old woman was killed and four others were seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in the Budhana area of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the unidentified vehicle and driver.

Ex-Navy Officer Held with Ganja and Cannabis Plants in Kerala

Ex-Navy Officer Held with Ganja and Cannabis Plants in Kerala

Rediff.com6 days ago

A retired Navy officer has been arrested in Kerala after excise officials seized ganja and cannabis plants from his residence.

Tourist Nabbed for Theft at Tawang Monastery and Buddha Park

Tourist Nabbed for Theft at Tawang Monastery and Buddha Park

Rediff.com5 days ago

A tourist from West Bengal was apprehended in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly stealing religious items from the Tawang Monastery and Giant Buddha Statue Park. The stolen items were recovered, and the tourist was released with a warning.

Father, Son Held with 48 Kg of Ganja in Jharkhand

Father, Son Held with 48 Kg of Ganja in Jharkhand

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A man and his son were arrested in Jharkhand's Gumla district for possessing 48 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 40 lakh.

Ex-Navy Officer Held with Ganja and Cannabis Plants in Kerala

Ex-Navy Officer Held with Ganja and Cannabis Plants in Kerala

Rediff.com6 days ago

A retired Navy officer has been arrested in Kerala after excise officials seized ganja and cannabis plants from his residence.

Man Stabs Sister-in-Law, Then Commits Suicide in Jhansi

Man Stabs Sister-in-Law, Then Commits Suicide in Jhansi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly stabbed his sister-in-law over a past dispute before taking his own life. The woman is in critical condition.