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Delhi Man Dies After Holi Clash

Delhi Man Dies After Holi Clash

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families in Delhi during Holi celebrations, reportedly triggered by a dispute over a water balloon.

YouTuber Stabbed in Ghaziabad, CM Orders Action

YouTuber Stabbed in Ghaziabad, CM Orders Action

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A YouTuber known for controversial videos was stabbed in Ghaziabad, leading to a police investigation and orders for strict action from the Chief Minister.

Badshah's Haryanvi song 'Tateeree' sparks row; singer apologises

Badshah's Haryanvi song 'Tateeree' sparks row; singer apologises

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Rapper Badshah is facing legal scrutiny and a potential travel ban after his latest Haryanvi music video, Tateeree, sparked outrage over its lyrics and visuals, prompting police to investigate and issue a Look Out Circular.

Man Killed in Violent Land Dispute Clash in Pilibhit

Man Killed in Violent Land Dispute Clash in Pilibhit

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man was killed and five family members seriously injured in a violent clash over a land dispute in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Witnesses Cross-Examined in Sanjay Singh Poll Code Case

Witnesses Cross-Examined in Sanjay Singh Poll Code Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

An MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, UP, heard cross-examinations of witnesses in a poll code violation case involving Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, with the next hearing scheduled for March 12.

Banerjee Orders Arrests Over Leaflet Distribution at Kolkata Protest

Banerjee Orders Arrests Over Leaflet Distribution at Kolkata Protest

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of distributing leaflets at her sit-in protest in Kolkata, leading to the detention of two individuals. Banerjee alleges the BJP is attempting to undermine her protest against the SIR exercise.

Luxury Car Showroom in Gurugram Targeted in Shooting

Luxury Car Showroom in Gurugram Targeted in Shooting

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A man was injured and vehicles damaged after a shooting at a luxury used-car showroom in Gurugram. Police are investigating potential links to the Himanshu Bhau gang.

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket producing fake Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs). The investigation uncovered a network charging individuals for forged documents, highlighting concerns about corruption and security.

IAF man cleared in POCSO case as victim 'dreamt' of assault

IAF man cleared in POCSO case as victim 'dreamt' of assault

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law admitted her allegations stemmed from a dream and a misunderstanding.

Pilibhit Man and Family Face Charges Over 'Triple Talaq' and Domestic Abuse

Pilibhit Man and Family Face Charges Over 'Triple Talaq' and Domestic Abuse

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A man and his family in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, have been booked by police for allegedly assaulting his wife, pronouncing 'triple talaq', and forcing her out of their home.

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Legal Action After Slapping Student

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Legal Action After Slapping Student

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A school teacher in Bengaluru is under investigation after allegedly slapping and hitting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident led to a police complaint and subsequent inquiry.

SC calls ED obstruction claim against Mamata serious; stays FIR

SC calls ED obstruction claim against Mamata serious; stays FIR

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Enforcement Directorate's allegations of obstruction by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during raids related to a coal-pilferage scam. The court intends to examine the matter and has also taken note of the commotion at the Calcutta High Court during hearings related to the case.

Air Force Personnel Cleared in Molestation Case After 'Dream' Revelation

Air Force Personnel Cleared in Molestation Case After 'Dream' Revelation

Rediff.com7 days ago

An Indian Air Force personnel has been acquitted of molestation charges after his sister-in-law testified that the alleged incident was a dream. The court has also ordered proceedings against the complainant for presenting false evidence.

Scrap Dealer Found Dead in Faridabad; Three Arrested

Scrap Dealer Found Dead in Faridabad; Three Arrested

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 31-year-old scrap tools dealer from Delhi was found murdered in Faridabad after going missing with a large sum of money. Police have arrested three men in connection with the crime, which appears to be linked to a monetary dispute.

IDFC Bank Fraud Case: 11 Arrested in Haryana Government Funds Diversion Probe

IDFC Bank Fraud Case: 11 Arrested in Haryana Government Funds Diversion Probe

Rediff.com6 days ago

Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests 11 individuals, including bank employees and a government official, in connection with a fraud case involving IDFC First Bank and the illegal diversion of government funds.

LPG crisis: Restaurants cut menu, increase prices

LPG crisis: Restaurants cut menu, increase prices

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian eateries are adapting to the LPG crisis by cutting menus, increasing prices, and switching to alternative fuels like coal, as LPG supplies are disrupted due to global events. State authorities are cracking down on hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders.

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A school teacher in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly assaulting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident occurred at a private school, and the parent filed a complaint with the police. The teacher has been called in for questioning and has apologised to the parents.

Under EC pressure, Bengal acts on voter list fraud; books 5 employees

Under EC pressure, Bengal acts on voter list fraud; books 5 employees

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The West Bengal government has filed FIRs against five state government employees for alleged lapses in electoral roll revisions, following an Election Commission ultimatum. The action comes after the EC directed the state to initiate criminal cases against the accused for adding fictitious names to voter lists.

Thane Court Acquits Man in 2018 Knife Attack Case

Thane Court Acquits Man in 2018 Knife Attack Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 21-year-old labourer accused of a 2018 knife attack, citing inconsistencies in eyewitness testimonies and a failure by the prosecution to establish a clear timeline.

Protests Erupt After Undertrial Prisoner Dies in Buxar Jail

Protests Erupt After Undertrial Prisoner Dies in Buxar Jail

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The death of an undertrial prisoner in Buxar Central Jail, Bihar, led to protests by family members and locals alleging foul play. The prisoner, Rajendra Kumar Singh, was lodged in jail for allegedly selling liquor. Relatives claimed there were injury marks on his body and alleged he was beaten to death, prompting demands for an investigation and action against jail officials.

Model Accuses IPL Cricketer Amit Mishra of Dowry Harassment and Assault

Model Accuses IPL Cricketer Amit Mishra of Dowry Harassment and Assault

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A model has filed a complaint in a Kanpur court against her husband, IPL cricketer Amit Mishra, accusing him and his family of dowry harassment, assault, and abetment to suicide.

Parliament's lawmaking power absolute: SC on BNS sedition plea

Parliament's lawmaking power absolute: SC on BNS sedition plea

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The observations came from a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi which was hearing pleas questioning the validity of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi loses Rs 30k in marriage ruse

Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi loses Rs 30k in marriage ruse

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi, an accused in the 2023 Nuh communal riots, was allegedly duped of Rs 30,000 by a man on the pretext of arranging his marriage. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the case.

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary in the CMO, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam being investigated by the ED and EOW.

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder of Darwin Labs, in connection with the 200 million Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Varshney was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A constable posted with the emergency police response service Dial 112 in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested and sent to judicial custody after a woman lodged a complaint accusing him of sexual exploitation, police said on Thursday.

Delhi Police Nab Drug Trafficker with Heroin Worth Over Rs 5 Crore

Delhi Police Nab Drug Trafficker with Heroin Worth Over Rs 5 Crore

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old drug trafficker and seized nearly 800 grams of heroin worth over Rs 5 crore.

Court Discharges Man in Rape Case, Cites Insufficient Evidence

Court Discharges Man in Rape Case, Cites Insufficient Evidence

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has discharged a man accused of rape under the pretext of marriage, citing insufficient evidence to frame charges. The court noted inconsistencies in the complainant's statements and the existence of a valid marriage between the accused and the complainant.

JNUSU members detained during protest march to education ministry

JNUSU members detained during protest march to education ministry

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Several members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) were detained after attempting to march towards the Ministry of Education to protest alleged institutional neglect in higher education.

Delhi HC Examines Lalu Prasad Yadav's Plea in Land-for-Jobs Case

Delhi HC Examines Lalu Prasad Yadav's Plea in Land-for-Jobs Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Delhi High Court is reviewing Lalu Prasad Yadav's petition challenging corruption charges in the land-for-jobs scam, where railway jobs were allegedly exchanged for land during his tenure as railway minister.

Maha tables stricter anti-conversion Bill, proposes 7-year jail term

Maha tables stricter anti-conversion Bill, proposes 7-year jail term

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Maharashtra government has introduced the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, which aims to prohibit religious conversions carried out through coercion, fraud, or marriage, with stringent penalties for violations.

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

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.

SC stays part of HC order in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case

SC stays part of HC order in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has stayed a portion of a Delhi High Court order related to the Lokpal's investigation into Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the alleged cash-for-query scam.

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar Files Discharge Plea in MSCB Scam Case

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar Files Discharge Plea in MSCB Scam Case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has filed a discharge application in connection with the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) 'scam' case, claiming the predicate offence has been closed and no money laundering case is made out.

How Punjab Police Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Ring Preying on Women

How Punjab Police Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Ring Preying on Women

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have arrested three members of a cyber fraud gang who used voice-changing software and fake social media profiles to extort money from women by threatening to circulate AI-generated objectionable videos.

HC questions DU's blanket ban on campus protests, seeks explanation

HC questions DU's blanket ban on campus protests, seeks explanation

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Delhi High Court has questioned the blanket ban on protests and demonstrations on the Delhi University campus, seeking justification from the university and Delhi Police. The court acknowledged the need for balance but emphasized that a complete prohibition is likely untenable.

Haryana Arrests Employee in Rs 590 Crore IDFC Bank Fraud

Haryana Arrests Employee in Rs 590 Crore IDFC Bank Fraud

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A Haryana government employee has been arrested in connection with the Rs 590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case, which involved state government accounts and led to the recovery of nearly Rs 556 crore within 24 hours.

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.

High Court Refuses Relief to Ex-Official in Money Laundering Case

High Court Refuses Relief to Ex-Official in Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Bombay High Court has ruled that accepting a bribe constitutes acquiring proceeds of crime, denying relief to a former municipal official arrested in a money laundering case.

Gurugram Man Arrested for Hotel Fraud Using Fake Payment App

Gurugram Man Arrested for Hotel Fraud Using Fake Payment App

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A man in Gurugram was arrested for allegedly defrauding a hotel by using a fake payment application to create screenshots of payments totaling Rs 6 lakhs, allowing him to stay for five months without paying.