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Tiger Attack Claims Life Near Maharashtra Tiger Reserve

Tiger Attack Claims Life Near Maharashtra Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 48-year-old man was killed by a tiger in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, while collecting firewood.

Madhya Pradesh: Woman Kills Four Daughters, Then Herself

Madhya Pradesh: Woman Kills Four Daughters, Then Herself

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A woman in Madhya Pradesh is suspected of throwing her four young daughters into a well before taking her own life, prompting a police investigation into the tragic incident.

Employee Dies After Fall From Gurugram Building

Employee Dies After Fall From Gurugram Building

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A private company employee died after falling from the fifth floor of a building in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, including the possibility of intoxication.

Five Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Man in Odisha's Jajpur

Five Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Man in Odisha's Jajpur

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Police in Odisha's Jajpur district have arrested five people in connection with the poisoning death of a 39-year-old man, Santosh Malik, following a property dispute and subsequent conspiracy.

Railway Technician's Death in Kanpur Under Investigation

Railway Technician's Death in Kanpur Under Investigation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old railway technician was found dead in her rented accommodation in Kanpur, India. Police recovered a suicide note and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned after being accused of abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The resignation follows allegations of harassment and pressure related to warehouse tenders.

Speeding SUV Claims Life of 80-Year-Old Motorcyclist in Uttar Pradesh

Speeding SUV Claims Life of 80-Year-Old Motorcyclist in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

An 80-year-old man died in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a speeding SUV struck his motorcycle from behind. The incident occurred near Garhwara in the Gosaiganj area. Police have seized the SUV and are investigating the accident.

Murder Accused Dies in Police Custody in Ranchi

Murder Accused Dies in Police Custody in Ranchi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy was found dead in police custody in Ranchi, Jharkhand. An investigation is underway, and several police officers have been suspended.

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Missing Girl Found Dead in Odisha's Angul District

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 12-year-old girl who had been missing for two days was found dead in Odisha's Angul district. Police are investigating the cause of death.

Delhi Man Killed in Road Accident Involving Scooter, Car, and Bus

Delhi Man Killed in Road Accident Involving Scooter, Car, and Bus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man died in Delhi after his scooter collided with an open car door and he was subsequently run over by a DTC bus. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances near a hotel in old Delhi, prompting a police investigation into the cause of death.

Three Die in Aurangabad Road Accident

Three Die in Aurangabad Road Accident

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Three people died and seven were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The SUV was carrying ten people returning from a wedding.

Tractor Accident Claims Three Lives in Uttar Pradesh

Tractor Accident Claims Three Lives in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Three people were killed and one injured in a collision involving a tractor trolley and two motorcycles on National Highway 24 near Atara village in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.

18 killed, 24 injured in Nagpur explosives factory blast

18 killed, 24 injured in Nagpur explosives factory blast

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A blast at an explosives manufacturing factory in Nagpur, Maharashtra, resulted in the death of 17 people and injuries to 18 others. Rescue operations are underway.

Kerala High Court Affirms Life Sentences for BJP Activists in 2006 Murder Case

Kerala High Court Affirms Life Sentences for BJP Activists in 2006 Murder Case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Kerala High Court has upheld the life sentence of five BJP activists for the murder of a CPI(M) worker in Kannur in 2006, affirming the trial court's decision and highlighting the political rivalry behind the crime.

Wild Elephant Attack Claims Woman's Life in Karnataka Village

Wild Elephant Attack Claims Woman's Life in Karnataka Village

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 55-year-old woman was killed in Kodagu district, Karnataka, after being attacked by a wild elephant while walking to work. Forest officials are working to capture the elephant amid rising concerns over human-wildlife conflict in the region.

Truck Accident and Road Construction Incident Claim Lives in Jharkhand

Truck Accident and Road Construction Incident Claim Lives in Jharkhand

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Two separate accidents in Jharkhand, India, resulted in the deaths of two individuals. A truck accident in Hazaribag district claimed two lives, while a road construction incident in Chatra district led to another fatality.

Nine Directors Arrested After Nagpur Explosives Factory Blast

Nine Directors Arrested After Nagpur Explosives Factory Blast

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Police in Nagpur have arrested nine directors of SBL Energy Limited following a deadly explosion at their explosives manufacturing facility that killed 18 workers. A case has been registered against 21 directors and shareholders, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blast and identify safety violations.

Woman Found Murdered in Sikar, Rajasthan

Woman Found Murdered in Sikar, Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A woman was found murdered near a railway underpass in Rajasthan's Sikar district, with police suspecting her husband is responsible.

Delhi YouTuber's Death Sparks Family Protest Over Alleged Foul Play

Delhi YouTuber's Death Sparks Family Protest Over Alleged Foul Play

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 31-year-old YouTuber and garment trader was found dead in Delhi, prompting his family to allege foul play and stage a protest, demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari Remember Nandigram Victims

Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari Remember Nandigram Victims

Rediff.com7 days ago

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari commemorate the anniversary of the Nandigram massacre, paying tribute to the 14 protesters killed during the 2007 anti-land acquisition movement.

Four Men Get Life for 2017 Delhi Murder: Justice Served

Four Men Get Life for 2017 Delhi Murder: Justice Served

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi court sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a 17-year-old boy in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi, finding they acted with common intention.

Fatal Accident on Delhi's ITO Flyover Claims One Life

Fatal Accident on Delhi's ITO Flyover Claims One Life

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 20-year-old man died and two others were injured after their scooter was allegedly hit by a truck on the ITO flyover in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident and have identified the offending vehicle.

All 6 crew members killed after US refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq

All 6 crew members killed after US refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rescue operations are currently underway, and the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation, the command said.

Undertrial Prisoner Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Mandoli Jail

Undertrial Prisoner Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Mandoli Jail

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner, Azad, died at GTB Hospital in Delhi after being found unconscious in Mandoli Jail. His family alleges he was assaulted, prompting an investigation.

NHRC demands report on alleged assault and racial abuse of Manipuri woman in Delhi

NHRC demands report on alleged assault and racial abuse of Manipuri woman in Delhi

Rediff.com7 days ago

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to Delhi and Gurugram authorities regarding separate incidents of alleged assault and a construction site collapse, respectively, seeking detailed reports within two weeks.

Four Die in Kozhikode Car-Lorry Collision

Four Die in Kozhikode Car-Lorry Collision

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Four people died and one was seriously injured after a car collided with a parked lorry in Kozhikode, Kerala. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Moradabad Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Twin Sister After Breakup

Moradabad Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Twin Sister After Breakup

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his twin sister to death following a period of emotional distress after a breakup. The incident occurred at their home, and the mother of the twins was also attacked when she intervened.

Delhi Man Killed in Bawana Shooting; Investigation Underway

Delhi Man Killed in Bawana Shooting; Investigation Underway

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bawana area of outer north Delhi. Police are investigating the incident and have launched a search for the suspect.

Two Gujarat Civic Body Employees Die by Suicide: What Led to the Tragedy?

Two Gujarat Civic Body Employees Die by Suicide: What Led to the Tragedy?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Two women employees of the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation in Gujarat allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a canal. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Man Killed at Wedding Over Old Dispute in Baghpat

Man Killed at Wedding Over Old Dispute in Baghpat

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old man was shot dead at a wedding venue in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly by two young men due to an old dispute. One suspect has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.

Five Convicted, 35 Acquitted in 2016 Una Dalit Flogging Case

Five Convicted, 35 Acquitted in 2016 Una Dalit Flogging Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A special court in Veraval, Gujarat, has convicted five individuals and acquitted 35 others in the 2016 Una flogging case, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass, sparking nationwide protests.

Man Gets Life Sentence for Heinous Crime Against 11-Year-Old in Delhi

Man Gets Life Sentence for Heinous Crime Against 11-Year-Old in Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault and murder of an 11-year-old boy in 2019, citing the heinous nature of the crime and the need for a strong deterrent.

Amethi Accident: Three Dead, Four Injured After Motorcycle Collision

Amethi Accident: Three Dead, Four Injured After Motorcycle Collision

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Three people died and four others were critically injured in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, when two motorcycles collided with a stationary truck while attempting to avoid a speeding vehicle.

Delhi Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife, Daughters

Delhi Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife, Daughters

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his wife and three daughters in their home. The accused was apprehended in Rajasthan and is being questioned.

One Dead, Five Rescued After Fishing Boat Capsizes Near Kochi

One Dead, Five Rescued After Fishing Boat Capsizes Near Kochi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A fisherman died and five others were rescued after a fishing boat capsized off Puthuvypeen near Kochi. A rescue operation was launched, but one fisherman succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Police Investigate Murder of Youth in Uttar Pradesh Field

Police Investigate Murder of Youth in Uttar Pradesh Field

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The body of a young man, identified as Mithun Rawat, was discovered in a field in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, with his throat slit. Police have launched an investigation into the murder.

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Ranchi

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Ranchi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A man was killed by a wild elephant in Ranchi district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred in Chitrakota village. Forest officials provided immediate relief to the family of the deceased and are working to drive the elephant back into the forest.

Man Booked for Allegedly Abetting Suicide of College Student in Palghar

Man Booked for Allegedly Abetting Suicide of College Student in Palghar

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 20-year-old man has been booked for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 19-year-old college student in Palghar, Maharashtra, after she became pregnant and he refused to marry her, according to police reports.

Air ambulance crash: Victims cremated amid tears, shock

Air ambulance crash: Victims cremated amid tears, shock

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

An air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district, killing all seven people on board. The incident has sparked grief and calls for investigation into the flight's approval during inclement weather.