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Twisha Sharma Dowry Death: Husband Withdraws Bail Application

Twisha Sharma Dowry Death: Husband Withdraws Bail Application

Rediff.com1 days ago

Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has withdrawn his anticipatory bail application from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's Properties

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's Properties

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Authorities in Jammu demolished properties worth approximately Rs 4 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics.

Jaipur Land Fraud: Seven Booked After Court Intervention

Jaipur Land Fraud: Seven Booked After Court Intervention

Rediff.com5 days ago

Seven individuals have been booked in Jaipur for alleged land fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy following a court order. The accused are alleged to have created forged property documents to illegally take possession of residential plots in the Narayan Vihar area.

Lack Of Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Navi Mumbai Murder Case

Lack Of Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Navi Mumbai Murder Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A court in Navi Mumbai acquitted two individuals accused of a 2018 murder, citing insufficient forensic evidence and delays in filing the initial police report.

Iqra Hasan Booked For Obstructing Government Work During Protest

Iqra Hasan Booked For Obstructing Government Work During Protest

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan and her supporters for allegedly obstructing government work, blocking traffic, and violating prohibitory orders during a recent protest.

Bengaluru Firm Duped Of Rs 3 Crore In Gold Jewellery Scam

Bengaluru Firm Duped Of Rs 3 Crore In Gold Jewellery Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

A gold jewellery firm in Bengaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 3 crore by three men posing as wholesale buyers who decamped with ornaments.

Twisha Sharma's husband surrenders after 10 days on the run

Twisha Sharma's husband surrenders after 10 days on the run

Rediff.com1 days ago

Samarth Singh, accused in the dowry death case of his wife Twisha Sharma, surrendered in Jabalpur district court after withdrawing his pre-arrest bail application.

Actor's Husband Remanded In Dowry Death Case

Actor's Husband Remanded In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.

Actor's Husband Remanded In Dowry Death Case

Actor's Husband Remanded In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.

Police Ask Family To Claim Body In Dowry Death Case

Police Ask Family To Claim Body In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Bhopal have urged the family of Twisha Sharma, who died in suspicious circumstances related to dowry harassment, to take custody of her body due to concerns about decomposition while awaiting a decision on a second autopsy.

Rs 13 Lakh Stolen In Thane House Break-In

Rs 13 Lakh Stolen In Thane House Break-In

Rediff.com4 days ago

An unidentified person allegedly stole cash and valuables worth Rs 13 lakh from a house in Thane district, Maharashtra, after breaking in during the night.

Twisha Sharma death case: Absconding husband seeks bail

Twisha Sharma death case: Absconding husband seeks bail

Rediff.com3 days ago

Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has filed a bail application in the Jabalpur High Court after his anticipatory bail was rejected by a magistrate court. Sharma was found dead at her home in Bhopal, and her family has accused her in-laws of causing her death.

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

Rediff.com4 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the suspicious death of a 33-year-old Noida woman in Bhopal within five months of marriage, seeking a detailed action taken report from the Madhya Pradesh government within seven days.

Police Search TMC MLA's Homes Over BJP Worker Threats

Police Search TMC MLA's Homes Over BJP Worker Threats

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in West Bengal have launched search operations at the homes of TMC MLA Dilip Mondal following allegations of him making threatening remarks against BJP workers in a purported video.

Delhi Police Nab Gang Extorting E-Rickshaw Owners

Delhi Police Nab Gang Extorting E-Rickshaw Owners

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police arrested three men and apprehended three juveniles for allegedly running an extortion racket and demanding weekly 'hafta' from an e-rickshaw parking owner in Jahangir Puri.

J&K Authorities Demolish Illegal Drug Structures In Samba

J&K Authorities Demolish Illegal Drug Structures In Samba

Rediff.com6 days ago

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district demolished 33 illegal structures used for drug-related activities, as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan'.

Madhya Pradesh HC quashes rape FIR against Army officer, citing consensual relationship with policewoman

Madhya Pradesh HC quashes rape FIR against Army officer, citing consensual relationship with policewoman

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a rape FIR against an Army officer, stating the relationship with the complainant policewoman was consensual and the case appeared to be a pressure tactic.

Woman Attacked After Withdrawing Panchayat Poll Nomination

Woman Attacked After Withdrawing Panchayat Poll Nomination

Rediff.com7 days ago

A woman was allegedly attacked by two unidentified assailants in Shimla after withdrawing her nomination for the panchayat pradhan elections. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the incident.

Odisha Police Detain Two In Couple Assault Case

Odisha Police Detain Two In Couple Assault Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Odisha's Ganjam police have detained two individuals in connection with the assault on a young couple in Berhampur. The incident, which occurred in full public view, has sparked outrage and prompted a police investigation to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Jewellery Trader Duped Of Rs 1.4 Million In Thane Gold Scam

Jewellery Trader Duped Of Rs 1.4 Million In Thane Gold Scam

Rediff.com6 days ago

A jewellery trader in Thane was allegedly cheated of Rs 14 lakh by six individuals who promised to sell him gold at a discounted price but failed to deliver.

Lucknow University Professor: No Evidence Of Exam Leak Found

Lucknow University Professor: No Evidence Of Exam Leak Found

Rediff.com6 days ago

A preliminary police inquiry into allegations that an assistant professor at the University of Lucknow leaked examination papers has found no evidence of any leak so far, officials said. The accused teacher, Paramjeet Singh, was arrested and remanded to judicial custody after allegations surfaced that he pressured a student and offered her a leaked paper.

Dowry Death Accused Attempts Surrender After Bail Withdrawal

Dowry Death Accused Attempts Surrender After Bail Withdrawal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Samarth Singh, accused in his wife's dowry death case, attempted to surrender in Jabalpur court after withdrawing his bail application. Twisha Sharma's family alleges dowry harassment and abetment to suicide.

Madhya Pradesh Refers Dowry Death Case To CBI

Madhya Pradesh Refers Dowry Death Case To CBI

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The notification has been issued by the Home Department, granting consent to extend the powers and jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Police Establishment for investigating the case.

Why A Second Autopsy Was Ordered In Twisha Sharma Case

Why A Second Autopsy Was Ordered In Twisha Sharma Case

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi has started a second autopsy of former model and actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following a request from her family who allege inadequacies in the initial post-mortem.

Dowry Death Case Filed After Woman's Fatal Fall In Delhi

Dowry Death Case Filed After Woman's Fatal Fall In Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a building in Delhi's Inderpuri area, leading police to register a dowry death case against her husband and his brothers.

Activist dresses as cockroach to protest Yamuna pollution

Activist dresses as cockroach to protest Yamuna pollution

Rediff.com1 days ago

An activist in Mathura, India, protested the pollution of the Yamuna River by dressing as a cockroach and staging a demonstration at the municipal corporation office.

Ex-Servicemen Demand Fair Probe In Dowry Death Case

Ex-Servicemen Demand Fair Probe In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ex-servicemen in Bhopal rally, demanding justice for Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, and seek a fresh post-mortem examination and transfer of the investigation outside Madhya Pradesh.

SC takes suo moto cognisance of Twisha Sharma case

SC takes suo moto cognisance of Twisha Sharma case

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma 'dowry' death case, citing alleged institutional bias and procedural discrepancies. The case involves the death of actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her marital home, leading to an FIR against her husband and mother-in-law for alleged dowry harassment.

HC: Lawyer's Help in FIR Doesn't Affect Credibility

HC: Lawyer's Help in FIR Doesn't Affect Credibility

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has ruled that an FIR's credibility is not automatically compromised if it's prepared with a lawyer's assistance, upholding a conviction in an acid attack case while reducing the sentence.

Odisha Cop Accused Of Threatening Teen Harassment Victim

Odisha Cop Accused Of Threatening Teen Harassment Victim

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 15-year-old girl in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district fainted after a police officer allegedly threatened her with a seven-year jail term if her harassment complaint turned out to be false. The opposition BJD has demanded action against the officer, accusing him of mental harassment.

Inmates Clash In Kapurthala Jail: Police Use Tear Gas

Inmates Clash In Kapurthala Jail: Police Use Tear Gas

Rediff.com40 minutes ago

Police seized weapons and mobile phones after inmates clashed in Kapurthala jail. Tear gas and cane charges were used to restore order. Political leaders criticise the state government over the incident.

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police have registered an FIR against 11 individuals following an alleged attempt to attack Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader during a protest in the Dakshina Kannada district.

Enforcement Directorate Seeks Protection For Threatened Homebuyers

Enforcement Directorate Seeks Protection For Threatened Homebuyers

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has requested police protection for homebuyers and witnesses in a money laundering case involving Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd, following reports of threats and intimidation.

Two More Arrested In Greater Noida Dowry Death Case

Two More Arrested In Greater Noida Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Greater Noida have arrested two more individuals in connection with the alleged dowry death of a 24-year-old woman. The victim's in-laws claim she died after falling from the terrace, while her family alleges she was murdered over dowry demands.

Undertrial Prisoner Attacked In Delhi Jail

Undertrial Prisoner Attacked In Delhi Jail

Rediff.com5 days ago

An undertrial prisoner in Delhi's Mandoli Jail was allegedly attacked by three fellow inmates with a sharp object inside a punishment cell, leading to a police investigation.

Delhi Traffic Police Issue Thousands Of Fines In Road Safety Drive

Delhi Traffic Police Issue Thousands Of Fines In Road Safety Drive

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Traffic Police issued 2,846 challans for traffic violations during a special two-hour drive to improve road safety in the capital city.

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A teenage girl and a 21-year-old woman were seriously injured after a tree fell from a construction site onto their auto-rickshaw in Mumbai. Police have registered an FIR against the construction company.

Burglary At Ex-Union Minister's House Raises Security Concerns

Burglary At Ex-Union Minister's House Raises Security Concerns

Rediff.com2 days ago

The house of former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Santosh Chowdhary in Hoshiarpur was allegedly broken into by unidentified persons who vandalised property and committed theft. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Gurugram Liquor Trader Booked After Excise Raid

Gurugram Liquor Trader Booked After Excise Raid

Rediff.com6 days ago

Excise department and police seized 292 bottles of foreign liquor from a flat in Gurugram and booked a liquor trader for illegal storage and suspected illegal sale.

Alleged Gangster Detained Under Public Safety Act In Samba

Alleged Gangster Detained Under Public Safety Act In Samba

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police detained an alleged gangster, Pritam Singh, under the Public Safety Act in Samba for involvement in unlawful possession of weapons and narcotics-related offences.