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Mother Arrested In Bengaluru Child Murder Case

Mother Arrested In Bengaluru Child Murder Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 39-year-old advocate, Priyanka, has been arrested in connection with the murder of her five-year-old daughter in Bengaluru. Her live-in partner, Mohan G, who was arrested earlier, has confessed to killing the child. Police are investigating Priyanka's role and potential motives, including her alleged dissatisfaction with the child's complexion.

'They left my son to die, now they are roaming free': A father's emotional plea

'They left my son to die, now they are roaming free': A father's emotional plea

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The grieving parents of Sarthak Mattoo, who died in an alleged hit-and-run incident in southwest Delhi, have made an emotional video appeal for justice, questioning the pace of the police investigation and demanding strict action against those responsible.

Controversial 'Pistulya Maharaj' Faces Case Over Rs 3.6 Crore Fund Misappropriation

Controversial 'Pistulya Maharaj' Faces Case Over Rs 3.6 Crore Fund Misappropriation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A spiritual preacher, Kishor Dhondiram Jadhav alias 'Pistulya Maharaj', and his associates have been booked in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 3.6 crore collected during a religious event. The funds were meant for temple construction but were unaccounted for, leading to protests by Warkaris.

12 Arrested In Connection With Karnataka Land Dispute Murders

12 Arrested In Connection With Karnataka Land Dispute Murders

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Police in Vijayapura, Karnataka, have arrested 12 people following a violent clash over a land dispute that resulted in the murder of six people, including four members of a family.

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Abid In Raju Pal Murder Case

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Abid In Raju Pal Murder Case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Abid, a convicted accused in the 2005 BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case, suspending his sentence due to the long pending criminal appeal and lack of direct evidence against him in the original FIR.

'Only Small Fish Have Been Caught For Ram Temple Theft'

'Only Small Fish Have Been Caught For Ram Temple Theft'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

''These people who were running the show at the Ram temple have something to hide, therefore they are not ready for a CBI investigation.'

UP Minister's Nephew Allegedly Involved In Police Station Ruckus Over Illegal Mining

UP Minister's Nephew Allegedly Involved In Police Station Ruckus Over Illegal Mining

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A group, including the nephew of a Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister, allegedly caused a disturbance at a Mathura police station following a raid on an illegal mining operation. Police seized a JCB machine and tractor-trolleys, leading to an FIR for obstructing official duties and illegal mining, though the minister's nephew is not yet named. The minister's nephew denies the allegations, claiming the excavation was for an Amrit Sarovar project.

Hoodie won't hide him: Gait analysis to probe Pune realtor murder

Hoodie won't hide him: Gait analysis to probe Pune realtor murder

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

The police investigating the Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal murder case will conduct a "gait analysis" of accused Chetan Chaudhary and are also planning to compare the CCTV footage capturing his movements at the Lohagad Fort with a recreated video, a court was informed on Monday.

Delhi Police Launches Probe Into Sophisticated CBSE Portal Cyberattacks

Delhi Police Launches Probe Into Sophisticated CBSE Portal Cyberattacks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Delhi Police has initiated an investigation into "coordinated" and "sophisticated" cyberattacks targeting the CBSE's post-result services portal, which was set up for Class 12 answer sheet verification. The CBSE filed a complaint after detecting malicious traffic from various IP addresses, though it confirmed that all attacks were mitigated and no data breach occurred. This incident follows student complaints regarding discrepancies in scanned answer sheets.

ACB Nabs Faridabad Head Constable In Bribery Case

ACB Nabs Faridabad Head Constable In Bribery Case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A head constable in Faridabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500 to return a man's financed bike. The complainant, Somdutt, approached the ACB after repeated demands for money from the officer.

Mystery fire destroys 4,000 EVMS stored in Kolkata govt building

Mystery fire destroys 4,000 EVMS stored in Kolkata govt building

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

West Bengal minister Kaushik Chowdhury on Thursday said that around 4,000 EVMs were gutted in a government building fire in Kolkata, as the police launched an investigation following the registration of an FIR in connection with the incident.

CCTV footage puts Punjab cops in focus in Mann video probe

CCTV footage puts Punjab cops in focus in Mann video probe

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Gurugram Police are set to summon two Punjab Police officials for questioning regarding their alleged involvement in arranging a "fabricated" forensic report for a controversial video linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The investigation follows the arrest of two individuals and a complaint alleging coercion to produce a predetermined forensic outcome. This development is part of a larger political controversy surrounding an alleged objectionable video of CM Mann.

Pawan Khera faces 3-4 FIRs over militant contacts: Himanta Sarma

Pawan Khera faces 3-4 FIRs over militant contacts: Himanta Sarma

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of attempting to contact militant groups to influence election results, stating that several FIRs have been registered against him and an investigation is underway.

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

ED probes 5,300 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia-based cyber fraud

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a large-scale cyber fraud operation involving 5,300 Indian SIM cards used from Cambodia by a Malaysian national-led gang, duping people of hundreds of crores. The probe follows raids in Rajasthan and Punjab, identifying 30 bank accounts linked to the fraud.

Minister's Vehicle Attacked In Bihar

Minister's Vehicle Attacked In Bihar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Bihar Labour Resources Minister Arun Shankar Prasad's vehicle was attacked with stones in Madhubani while he visited an accident victim's family. The minister was unharmed, but the vehicle's windshield was damaged. Police have arrested seven people, including three women, and suspended two officials for dereliction of duty, with preliminary investigations suggesting political motivation.

Haryana Groom Lands In Jail For Reckless SUV Stunts During Wedding Procession

Haryana Groom Lands In Jail For Reckless SUV Stunts During Wedding Procession

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A groom and three others were arrested in Haryana's Nuh district for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on SUVs while on their way to a wedding venue. The incident, captured on video, involved individuals standing and sitting on moving vehicle roofs, prompting police action and a stern warning against reckless driving during celebrations.

Attempt To Murder Case Filed Against Brother Of Slain Sarpanch

Attempt To Murder Case Filed Against Brother Of Slain Sarpanch

Rediff.com31 May 2026

An attempt to murder case has been registered against Dhananjay Deshmukh, brother of slain sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, after he allegedly placed a gun to the complainant's head following a dispute in Beed, Maharashtra.

Punjab Police Raid Bikram Majithia's Home In Custody Case

Punjab Police Raid Bikram Majithia's Home In Custody Case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Punjab Police conducted raids on the residence of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others in connection with an incident where they allegedly stormed a police station and attempted to forcibly release a detainee. Police have also issued a lookout circular against Majithia to prevent him from leaving the country.

Security Officer Kills Wife And Son In Gurugram

Security Officer Kills Wife And Son In Gurugram

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A 50-year-old security officer in Gurugram allegedly shot dead his wife and son with his licensed pistol following a domestic dispute. The accused, Anil, has been taken into custody, and an investigation is underway.

Meghalaya LoP Files FIR Against Ex-MLA Over Alleged Provocative Speech

Meghalaya LoP Files FIR Against Ex-MLA Over Alleged Provocative Speech

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Meghalaya's Leader of the Opposition, Mukul Sangma, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against former legislator Estamur Momin over an allegedly provocative speech concerning the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.

Police to quiz former TMC minister Aroop Biswas in Messi event chaos

Police to quiz former TMC minister Aroop Biswas in Messi event chaos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas has been summoned by police in connection with a case related to chaos at a Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium last year. The summons follows an FIR lodged by event organiser Shatadru Dutta, accusing Biswas of black-marketing tickets, extortion, and cheating.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Zero FIR filed in Bengaluru, conspiracy angle probed

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Zero FIR filed in Bengaluru, conspiracy angle probed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have registered a case related to the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, following a complaint by his nephew alleging a criminal conspiracy.

Punjab Police Raid Akali Leader's Home In Arrest Attempt

Punjab Police Raid Akali Leader's Home In Arrest Attempt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Punjab Police conducted raids at the residence of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others for allegedly storming a police station and attempting to free a detainee. The Akali Dal alleges political vendetta, while police assert that action will be taken regardless of status.

Why Were Hardoi Jal Nigam Records Being Burnt?

Why Were Hardoi Jal Nigam Records Being Burnt?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Police in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against six individuals, including an executive engineer, after government records were discovered being burnt at the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) central store. The incident came to light during an inspection, leading to the booking of the accused for destruction of government records, damage to public property, and criminal conspiracy.

Nihang-police standoff in Uttarakhand ends after talks

Nihang-police standoff in Uttarakhand ends after talks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The Nihangs have called off their planned protest march in Uttarakhand related to a recent dispute at the Karnaprayag market in Chamoli and a gurdwara in Nagrasu.

Gurugram Shoe Salesman Vanishes; Family Alleges Kidnapping

Gurugram Shoe Salesman Vanishes; Family Alleges Kidnapping

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A shoe store salesman in Gurugram has gone missing under suspicious circumstances, with his family suspecting kidnapping. Police are investigating the case after receiving a complaint.

Jharkhand Police Act Swiftly In Separate Rape Cases

Jharkhand Police Act Swiftly In Separate Rape Cases

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Jharkhand police have detained two teenagers in Bokaro for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl and filming the act, while in Jamtara, three middle-aged men were arrested for the alleged rape of a 35-year-old woman. Investigations are ongoing in both cases, with legal actions initiated under relevant acts.

Armed Robbers Target Retired Colonel's Gurugram Home

Armed Robbers Target Retired Colonel's Gurugram Home

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A group of armed criminals broke into the Gurugram home of a retired colonel, threatening his son's family and fleeing with jewellery worth lakhs and cash. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation, forming a special team to identify the culprits.

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

'As the Bihar government's focus is on development and infrastructure projects worth thousands of crores, Rishu Sinha created a network to pay a decent commission to government officials for securing tenders.'

Sikkim Man Drugged And Robbed Of 7 Lakh In Taxi

Sikkim Man Drugged And Robbed Of 7 Lakh In Taxi

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A man from Sikkim's Gyalshing district was allegedly drugged and robbed of Rs 7 lakh cash while travelling in a taxi for Tadaong.

How a Kerala medical tourism firm orchestrated an organ trafficking racket

How a Kerala medical tourism firm orchestrated an organ trafficking racket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered a sophisticated organ trafficking racket in Kerala, operating under the guise of a medical tourism company. The network exploited financially distressed donors, forging documents and facilitating illegal transplant procedures at major hospitals, leading to arrests and freezing of assets.

Bareilly Police Uncover Major Hawala Racket With Dubai Link

Bareilly Police Uncover Major Hawala Racket With Dubai Link

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Bareilly police have busted an alleged hawala racket, arresting two individuals and seizing Rs 35 lakh in cash along with fake Aadhaar cards. The investigation has uncovered a Dubai link and potential national security implications, with efforts underway to trace other involved parties.

Two Killed As Tractor Runs Over Them In Jharkhand

Two Killed As Tractor Runs Over Them In Jharkhand

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Two women were killed in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district after being run over by a tractor-trolley. Police have seized the tractor and are investigating the incident.

Gujarat Police To Dedicate Two Hours Daily For Public Grievances

Gujarat Police To Dedicate Two Hours Daily For Public Grievances

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Gujarat's Director General of Police, G S Malik, has issued a state-wide order requiring police officers to dedicate two hours daily to public grievance redressal. The directive also sets strict timelines for resolving complaints, aiming to make policing more citizen-centric and accessible.

ED to move Supreme Court against clean chit to NewsClick in PMLA case

ED to move Supreme Court against clean chit to NewsClick in PMLA case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to appeal the Delhi High Court's decision to quash a money laundering case against news portal NewsClick and its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, arguing that the High Court 'overlooked or left unaddressed' critical contentions regarding alleged FDI rule violations and false representations to authorities.

NCW Demands Swift Action In Delhi Professor's Murder Case

NCW Demands Swift Action In Delhi Professor's Murder Case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the brutal murder of a Delhi University professor, Devosmita Paul, found dead at her residence. The NCW has written to the Delhi Police Commissioner, demanding immediate and time-bound action, and has sought a detailed Action Taken Report within seven days, including investigation status, forensic findings, and steps to apprehend the perpetrator.

Court Convicts Man For Harassing Census Enumerator

Court Convicts Man For Harassing Census Enumerator

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 43-year-old man in Delhi's Dwarka has been convicted by a court for harassing a Census enumerator during her official duty, following a swift investigation and trial.

Salah Stars as Egypt Rewrite History With Maiden World Cup Victory

Salah Stars as Egypt Rewrite History With Maiden World Cup Victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, securing the country's first-ever FIFA World Cup victory and moving top of Group G.

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife Over Midnight Phone Call

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife Over Midnight Phone Call

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have arrested a man for allegedly strangling his wife to death with a scarf after he suspected her of talking to another man on the phone late at night. The incident occurred in Bans Aliyar village, IMT Manesar, while their four children were asleep.

Why Supreme Court Granted Bail In Rs 22 Crore Fraud Case

Why Supreme Court Granted Bail In Rs 22 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Shubham Saxena, accused of siphoning off Rs 22 crore from a real estate company, primarily due to his prolonged pre-trial detention of over four and a half years. This decision overturns a Delhi High Court ruling that had denied bail citing the gravity of the economic offence.