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Haryana Police Bust IPL Betting Ring, Arrest Six

Haryana Police Bust IPL Betting Ring, Arrest Six

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Haryana Police have arrested six individuals in Nuh for allegedly running an illegal betting operation during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants.

Woman Dies After Dowry Harassment Allegations: Husband Arrested

Woman Dies After Dowry Harassment Allegations: Husband Arrested

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A 24-year-old woman died in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway following a complaint by the victim's family, who allege murder.

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics, Illicit Liquor Worth Crores Seized

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics, Illicit Liquor Worth Crores Seized

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit liquor worth over Rs 2.54 crore and arrested seven persons in separate operations across five districts.

Gurugram Police Encounter Leaves Gang Shooter Dead

Gurugram Police Encounter Leaves Gang Shooter Dead

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A suspected shooter from gangster Deepak Nandal's gang was killed, and another was injured, during an encounter with Gurugram police. The incident occurred while the police were recovering weapons from the accused, who had been arrested in connection with a shooting at an event organiser's house.

Supreme Court Permits Filing Of SIT Report In Gurugram Rape Case

Supreme Court Permits Filing Of SIT Report In Gurugram Rape Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Supreme Court has permitted the filing of a special investigation team (SIT) probe report before a Gurugram court regarding the rape of a three-year-old girl. The court is also considering the role of doctors and compensation for the victim.

How Mumbai Banker Was Duped Of 97 Lakh In Cyber Fraud

How Mumbai Banker Was Duped Of 97 Lakh In Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A senior bank executive in Mumbai was defrauded of 97.78 lakh by cyber criminals through a fake share market investment scheme.

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 5; TN CM Vijay calls for abolishing test

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 5; TN CM Vijay calls for abolishing test

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The CBI has arrested five individuals and conducted searches across India in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case. Protests have intensified, and calls for the Education Minister's resignation have grown louder. Political parties are trading blame, and the Supreme Court is considering a plea for an overhaul of the National Testing Agency.

Delhi Accident: Truck Driver Arrested After Three Killed

Delhi Accident: Truck Driver Arrested After Three Killed

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A truck driver has been arrested in Delhi after a multi-vehicle accident resulted in the deaths of three people, including a child, and injuries to four others. The driver was apprehended using CCTV footage after the truck rammed into an autorickshaw.

More Arrests In Kerala Organ Donation Racket Case

More Arrests In Kerala Organ Donation Racket Case

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police in Kochi have arrested another individual in connection with a racket allegedly involved in supplying forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The accused, Rasheeda, is the wife of the prime suspect, Najeeb, who is currently absconding. This follows the arrest of several others involved in the forgery of documents required for organ donation.

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Employee Arrested For Staging Robbery In Delhi

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested an employee of a chartered accountant and his two accomplices for allegedly staging a robbery to misappropriate Rs 6.5 lakh. The entire amount has been recovered.

CBI Nabs Three In Rs 13 Lakh Punjab Bribery Case

CBI Nabs Three In Rs 13 Lakh Punjab Bribery Case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI arrested two middlemen and another person in a Rs 13-lakh bribery case involving senior officers of the Punjab Vigilance department, following a late-night raid and chase.

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. An AIMIM corporator is alleged to have provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

How AIMIM Corporator Sheltered TCS Employee Accused Of Conversion

How AIMIM Corporator Sheltered TCS Employee Accused Of Conversion

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police allege an AIMIM corporator provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

Probe Launched After Drone Spotted Over ISRO Campus

Probe Launched After Drone Spotted Over ISRO Campus

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Police in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after an unmanned aerial vehicle was allegedly spotted flying over the ISRO's ISITE campus, a designated 'No Drone Zone'. The incident occurred on May 2, prompting a complaint by a CISF sub-inspector.

Assam Opposition Files FIR Against Alleged 'Vote Chori'

Assam Opposition Files FIR Against Alleged 'Vote Chori'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Stepping up political pressure ahead of the assembly elections, the Congress-led Opposition bloc in Assam has lodged an FIR against state Bharatiya Janata Party President Dilip Saikia, accusing him of directing BJP MLAs to delete Opposition voters during the ongoing Special Revision of electoral rolls.

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The source of a leaked NEET-UG 2024 guess paper has been traced to a medical student in Kerala, originally from Sikar, Rajasthan. The student shared the paper with friends and a hostel owner, leading to wider circulation and a subsequent investigation.

Tractor Driver Tries To Run Over Revenue Official In MP

Tractor Driver Tries To Run Over Revenue Official In MP

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A tractor driver in Madhya Pradesh allegedly attempted to murder a revenue department official by running him over during an investigation into illegal soil excavation.

1993 Gujarat Arms Landing: Court Convicts 12 In Dawood Ibrahim Case

1993 Gujarat Arms Landing: Court Convicts 12 In Dawood Ibrahim Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A special TADA court in Jamnagar convicted 12 individuals in connection with the 1993 arms landing case linked to Dawood Ibrahim, while acquitting 17 others. The case involves a conspiracy to smuggle weapons into India to avenge the Babri Masjid demolition.

Organ Donation Fraud: Kerala Police Nab Key Suspect

Organ Donation Fraud: Kerala Police Nab Key Suspect

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Police in Kerala have arrested a key suspect in a racket involving the supply of forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The accused, identified as Najeeb, was apprehended in Uttar Pradesh and is believed to have been planning to escape to Nepal. The investigation has uncovered a network involved in forging various official documents required for organ donation.

Rahul Gandhi Calls For High-Level Probe Into Ghazipur Incident

Rahul Gandhi Calls For High-Level Probe Into Ghazipur Incident

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a high-level investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a girl in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, demanding immediate justice and protection for the victim's family.

Two Arrested In Ex-NSG Commando Murder Case In Gurugram

Two Arrested In Ex-NSG Commando Murder Case In Gurugram

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Two individuals have been apprehended in Gurugram for the alleged murder of a former National Security Guard (NSG) commando in Kasan village, Manesar. The accused, identified as Gulshan and Kartik Chauhan, were arrested, and the firearms used in the crime were recovered. The murder was reportedly motivated by revenge for the killing of Kartik Chauhan's father in 2018.

Supreme Court Says Existing Laws Sufficient To Address Hate Speech

Supreme Court Says Existing Laws Sufficient To Address Hate Speech

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India has stated that the current legal framework is sufficient to address hate speech, declining to intervene and create new offences.

UP woman out with fiance gang-raped, robbed; act filmed

UP woman out with fiance gang-raped, robbed; act filmed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The couple had stopped on their way to a relative's house due to the intense heat when two men allegedly approached them. The accused allegedly assaulted the fiance, held him captive and raped the woman for three hours.

Two Arrested, Juvenile Detained In Palghar Drug Bust

Two Arrested, Juvenile Detained In Palghar Drug Bust

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have arrested two individuals and detained a juvenile after seizing brown sugar worth over Rs 44 lakh. The raid, prompted by a tip-off, uncovered drugs, cash, and packing materials in Saphala.

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Rediff.com15 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

Kerala Man Vandalises Restaurant Over Chicken Fried Rice

Kerala Man Vandalises Restaurant Over Chicken Fried Rice

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A man in Kerala vandalised a restaurant and attacked staff after complaining about insufficient chicken in his fried rice order.

Latur Man Commits Suicide After Social Media Harassment

Latur Man Commits Suicide After Social Media Harassment

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 24-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide after facing threats and harassment on social media related to his love affair. Police have registered a case of abetment against seven individuals and have detained four in connection with the incident.

Delhi Police Nab Two In Murder And Illegal Firearm Case

Delhi Police Nab Two In Murder And Illegal Firearm Case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men for their alleged involvement in a murder case and for possessing illegal firearms. The arrests followed a tip-off about a person carrying an illegal firearm in the Wazirpur Industrial Area.

NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled over paper leak; CBI to probe

NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled over paper leak; CBI to probe

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam, which was conducted on May 3, following allegations of irregularities. A CBI inquiry has been ordered, and a re-examination will be scheduled.

Four Booked For Abduction And Assault In Pratapgarh

Four Booked For Abduction And Assault In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Four people have been booked in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly abducting and assaulting a man, tying him to a tree, and beating him. The incident, captured in a viral video, occurred under the Kunda police station limits, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from political figures.

Police Injured As BJP, CPI(M) Workers Clash In Kerala

Police Injured As BJP, CPI(M) Workers Clash In Kerala

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Three police officers were injured in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, following a clash between BJP and CPI(M) workers over a property dispute. Police have registered cases against workers from both parties.

Maharashtra OSD Booked For Attempted Murder Of Wife

Maharashtra OSD Booked For Attempted Murder Of Wife

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A government functionary, serving as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to a Maharashtra cabinet minister, has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his wife and assaulting their son at their Pune residence.

Bengaluru Man Booked For Obstructing Census Officials

Bengaluru Man Booked For Obstructing Census Officials

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A resident of Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly obstructing and verbally abusing female officials engaged in the National Census-2027 work. The incident occurred in Ward No 43, R T Nagar area, between April 20 and April 25. The accused refused to provide census information and verbally abused the officials. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and investigations are ongoing.

Uttarakhand STF Nab Mastermind In SSC Exam Cheating Case

Uttarakhand STF Nab Mastermind In SSC Exam Cheating Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force has arrested the alleged mastermind of a cheating racket in an SSC recruitment examination from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Shubham Bhatnagar, allegedly provided remote access to candidates to solve papers illegally.

Thane Jail Inmate Booked For Creating Ruckus, Damaging Property

Thane Jail Inmate Booked For Creating Ruckus, Damaging Property

Rediff.com2 May 2026

An undertrial prisoner in Thane, Maharashtra, has been booked for allegedly creating a disturbance, threatening jail staff, and damaging public property at Kalyan prison.

Mann urges President to terminate defector MPs; raises recall demand

Mann urges President to terminate defector MPs; raises recall demand

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met with President Droupadi Murmu to request the termination of Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who defected to the BJP. Mann also advocated for a constitutional provision allowing voters to remove elected officials who fail to perform.

Dowry Harassment Case Filed After Woman's Miscarriage

Dowry Harassment Case Filed After Woman's Miscarriage

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against four members of a family for alleged dowry harassment, assault, and criminal intimidation following the victim's miscarriage.

Maharashtra Minister Accuses AIMIM Leader Over Shelter To Accused

Maharashtra Minister Accuses AIMIM Leader Over Shelter To Accused

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has accused AIMIM corporator Matin Patel of double standards for allegedly harbouring Nida Khan, who is accused in a Nashik TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case.

Man Held For Cheating Patients At Lucknow Medical University

Man Held For Cheating Patients At Lucknow Medical University

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly defrauding patients and their families at King George's Medical University by posing as a representative of a fake trust and issuing forged documents.

ED Conducts Raids In Punjab Over Realty Fraud Case

ED Conducts Raids In Punjab Over Realty Fraud Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including premises linked to an official in the CMO, as part of a money laundering probe against realty groups accused of fraudulent land use changes and investor fraud.