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Motto of Manipur party TMC rebels merged with: Reject turncoats

Motto of Manipur party TMC rebels merged with: Reject turncoats

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India's campaign posters carry the message: 'To save your rights, reject political turncoats. Support social workers, not political personalities,' and urges voters to press the symbol of a pen nib.

Jharkhand Drug Bust: Several Arrested In Separate Incidents

Jharkhand Drug Bust: Several Arrested In Separate Incidents

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Police in Ranchi and Chatra districts of Jharkhand have seized brown sugar and poppy husk, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including one woman, in separate operations.

How GeM Is Revolutionising Government Procurement With AI

How GeM Is Revolutionising Government Procurement With AI

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The government's e-marketplace platform, GeM, is significantly enhancing public procurement through the integration of AI, advanced analytics, and digital monitoring systems. This strategic adoption has led to substantial savings for the exchequer and improved transparency, while also playing a crucial role in health sector procurement.

Nepal Police Arrest Indian, Local In Drug Bust

Nepal Police Arrest Indian, Local In Drug Bust

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Two individuals, including an Indian national from Bihar, have been arrested in Nepal's Madhes province on drug trafficking charges after police seized 17.40 grams of brown sugar from them during a security check.

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The main accused in the Kerala Lottery Welfare Fund fraud case, Sangeeth, has claimed he burnt Rs 6 crore in cash, consisting of demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, after being unable to use them. He is accused of embezzling Rs 14 crore from the welfare fund, prompting a forensic investigation.

'Evict me by force': Rabri Devi dares Bihar govt over Patna bungalow

'Evict me by force': Rabri Devi dares Bihar govt over Patna bungalow

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi has refused to vacate a government bungalow in Patna, daring the current CM to evict her by force. The dispute arose after the bungalow was allotted to another minister.

SC takes up Natarajan's plea against RS nomination rejection

SC takes up Natarajan's plea against RS nomination rejection

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court is set to hear Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's challenge against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh, which was dismissed due to alleged concealment of information in her election affidavit.

SI Fined For Lapses In Twisha Sharma Death Probe Amid Family Allegations

SI Fined For Lapses In Twisha Sharma Death Probe Amid Family Allegations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Bhopal police have fined a sub-inspector Rs 5,000 for procedural lapses in the initial investigation into the death of former model-actor Twisha Sharma. The action follows allegations by Twisha's family regarding delayed evidence collection, particularly the ligature material. The case, involving dowry death charges against her husband and mother-in-law, has since been transferred to the CBI.

Bhopal Police Penalise Sub-Inspector In Twisha Sharma Death Case

Bhopal Police Penalise Sub-Inspector In Twisha Sharma Death Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Bhopal police have fined a sub-inspector Rs 5,000 for negligence in the initial investigation into the death of former model-actor Twisha Sharma. The action follows family allegations of procedural lapses, including the late submission of crucial evidence. The case, involving dowry death charges against Twisha's husband and mother-in-law, has since been transferred to the CBI.

Odisha Police Probe Custody Death After Torture Allegations

Odisha Police Probe Custody Death After Torture Allegations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A daily wage labourer in Odisha has died in police custody, with his family alleging torture and hot water burns. The state police chief has ordered a high-level probe, and staff at the police station have been transferred.

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

India Aim to Seal Series While Testing New Combinations Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

India will look to seal the ODI series against Afghanistan while continuing to test combinations for the 2027 World Cup, with Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal among those pushing for opportunities in the second match.

The Akshay Kumar You Don't Know

The Akshay Kumar You Don't Know

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The mood shifted the moment someone said, 'Akshay sir is outside.' And there he was, not in a tailored suit under dramatic lighting, but in casual, loose-fitting shirt and track pants, and sneakers, smiling like a college kid. Mayur Sanap reports from the Wheel Of Fortune set.

Search On For Missing Lucknow Woman After Abduction Claim

Search On For Missing Lucknow Woman After Abduction Claim

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Lucknow police are searching for a 21-year-old woman whose father filed an FIR alleging she was forcibly taken away by an acquaintance. While the father initially mentioned conversion, police clarified that the complaint does not include religious conversion allegations, dismissing social media rumours.

CBSE Class 10: Failed Second Board Exam? Don't Panic

CBSE Class 10: Failed Second Board Exam? Don't Panic

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

CBSE's new Phase 2 exams offer Class 10 students a second chance but what happens if that fails too? Here's what you need to know and what you can do next.

Delhi Riots: Verdict In IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case Deferred

Delhi Riots: Verdict In IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case Deferred

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has deferred its verdict in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The judgment, involving former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others, is now expected on June 11. The accused face charges including murder, rioting, and criminal conspiracy related to the communal violence.

Delhi Riots: Court To Deliver Verdict In Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Delhi Riots: Court To Deliver Verdict In Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A Delhi court is set to pronounce its verdict on Thursday in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others are accused in the sensational case.

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The incident occurred in a forest near Kundrukocha village when the victim was collecting mahua seeds. The accused is currently under police custody and undergoing treatment.

Abhishek Kumar Clinches Victory at DP World PGTI NexGen Event

Abhishek Kumar Clinches Victory at DP World PGTI NexGen Event

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Abhishek Kumar shot a final round 64 to win the DP World PGTI NexGen event in Faridabad. It was his first professional win.

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 35-year-old man was allegedly poisoned to death by his wife in Muzaffarnagar following a family dispute. Police have arrested the wife, Puja, and registered a case against 12 members of her in-laws' family. The article also mentions a separate incident where a 25-year-old man was found dead, suspected of consuming poison due to harassment by his in-laws.

Haryana Hospital Raided For Illegal Sex Determination Operation

Haryana Hospital Raided For Illegal Sex Determination Operation

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Haryana health officials busted an alleged illegal sex determination operation at Aayu Hospital in Gurugram, leading to the arrest of a radiologist and the sealing of an ultrasound machine.

Father Alleges Wife Murdered Infant Son Over Affair

Father Alleges Wife Murdered Infant Son Over Affair

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A father in Meerut has accused his wife of murdering their seven-month-old son, alleging she confessed to the crime after he discovered her affair. Police have launched an investigation into the suspicious death.

Brothers Accused Of Murdering Nephew Over Land Dispute

Brothers Accused Of Murdering Nephew Over Land Dispute

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Two men in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered their eight-year-old nephew and critically injured his mother over a land dispute. The accused have been detained, and a case of murder and attempt to murder has been registered.

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Two individuals died in separate incidents in Ballia district, one involving a collision with a nilgai and the other a road accident with a trailer truck.

Kerala MLA Identifies Ex-CM's Security In Assault Case

Kerala MLA Identifies Ex-CM's Security In Assault Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Alappuzha MLA A D Thomas and five others have identified former security personnel of then Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as alleged assailants of Youth Congress workers during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas programme. The identification occurred at the Crime Branch office, with Thomas expressing concerns about the investigation being derailed despite a new SIT being formed under the Congress-led UDF government, which has invoked a more serious charge of attempt to commit culpable homicide.

BCCI explains why Siraj is rested for Ireland, England tour

BCCI explains why Siraj is rested for Ireland, England tour

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Mohammed Siraj has been rested from India's T20I squads for the upcoming tours against Ireland and England as a precautionary measure for workload management. Prasidh Krishna has been named as his replacement. The BCCI stated this decision ensures Siraj's recovery ahead of a long international season, following his recent participation in IPL 2026 and a Test match.

Jharkhand Man Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Assailants

Jharkhand Man Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Assailants

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old man, Vicky Soni, was shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne miscreants in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, while travelling to Koderma railway station. Police suspect a family dispute as the motive and have launched an investigation, with no arrests made so far.

Jharkhand MP, MLA Face Charges Over Road Blockade Protest

Jharkhand MP, MLA Face Charges Over Road Blockade Protest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

An FIR has been lodged against BJP's Dhanbad MP Dhullu Mahato and Dumri MLA Jairam Mahato for allegedly abetting protesters in blocking a road in Bokaro district.

Khan Sir gets relief in Patna coaching centre firing case

Khan Sir gets relief in Patna coaching centre firing case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Popular educator Faisal Khan, widely known as 'Khan Sir', has received a significant interim relief as a Patna court stayed his arrest in a case involving alleged firing by his guards following the vandalism of his coaching institute.

UP Doctor Attacked After Declining To Join Political Party

UP Doctor Attacked After Declining To Join Political Party

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A doctor in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly assaulted by a man after he refused to join the 'Cockroach Janta Party,' citing restrictions on government employees participating in political activities. Police have registered a complaint and are searching for the accused.

Delhi Tenant Arrested For Faking Attack To Extort Property Owner

Delhi Tenant Arrested For Faking Attack To Extort Property Owner

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A tenant in Delhi has been arrested along with two associates for allegedly staging an attempt on his own life to implicate a property owner in an extortion plot and delay eviction, police said.

Mother Alleges Ex-Husband Encouraged Son To Smoke, Uploaded Videos

Mother Alleges Ex-Husband Encouraged Son To Smoke, Uploaded Videos

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A woman in Meerut has accused her former husband of encouraging their eight-year-old son to smoke cigarettes and recording videos of him for social media. She has sought police intervention and custody of the child, citing concerns about his safety, upbringing, and the father's alleged past involvement in a narcotics case. Police are investigating the complaint.

NCLT admits SBI's plea for personal insolvency against Anil Ambani

NCLT admits SBI's plea for personal insolvency against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai has admitted a petition filed by State Bank of India (SBI) seeking to initiate personal insolvency proceedings against industrialist Anil Ambani. This action is related to Ambani's alleged personal guarantees for loans extended to Reliance Communications (RCom), from which SBI is attempting to recover over 1,200 crore.

Gorakhpur Protest: CJP Members Detained Over Pradhan Effigy

Gorakhpur Protest: CJP Members Detained Over Pradhan Effigy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Three members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) were detained in Gorakhpur for attempting to burn an effigy of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a protest against alleged examination irregularities.

Jalandhar Doctor's Suicide: Husband Accused Of Torture, Fraud

Jalandhar Doctor's Suicide: Husband Accused Of Torture, Fraud

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A 37-year-old government doctor in Jalandhar, Punjab, died by suicide, leading to her ophthalmologist husband being booked for abetment. The victim's father alleges her husband subjected her to physical and mental torture over extramarital affairs and committed financial fraud by forging her signature for a large loan. The accused husband is currently absconding.

Missing Siblings Found Dead Near Jharkhand Waterbody

Missing Siblings Found Dead Near Jharkhand Waterbody

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The bodies of a missing girl and boy were recovered near a waterbody in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, prompting a police investigation.

Mother, Daughter Hacked To Death In Odisha Over Witchcraft Suspicion

Mother, Daughter Hacked To Death In Odisha Over Witchcraft Suspicion

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 60-year-old woman and her 35-year-old daughter were brutally murdered in Odisha's Sambalpur district, allegedly due to suspicions of practising witchcraft. Police have identified a local youth as the primary suspect and are investigating the motive behind the heinous crime.

Odisha Police Arrests Three In Rs 2.78 Crore Cyber Fraud Cases

Odisha Police Arrests Three In Rs 2.78 Crore Cyber Fraud Cases

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Odisha Police's Crime Branch has arrested three individuals from New Delhi and Uttarakhand in connection with two major cyber fraud cases totalling Rs 2.78 crore. The cases involved impersonation as cyber crime officers and fraudulent investment schemes, leading to significant financial losses for victims.

3 madrasas sealed in Ghaziabad after teenager's murder, 'Op Clean Sweep' launched

3 madrasas sealed in Ghaziabad after teenager's murder, 'Op Clean Sweep' launched

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Authorities in Ghaziabad intensified verification drives and sealed three unrecognised madrasas in the Khoda area following the murder of a 17-year-old boy. The incident has led to heightened security measures and a tense atmosphere in the locality.

DRI Foils Rs 5 Crore Crystal Meth Smuggling Bid At Chennai Airport

DRI Foils Rs 5 Crore Crystal Meth Smuggling Bid At Chennai Airport

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

DRI sleuths at Chennai International Airport seized five kgs of crystal methamphetamine, valued at Rs 5 crore, from a passenger attempting to board a flight to Kuala Lumpur. The passenger has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to uncover the broader drug network.

Uncle Arrested After Police Encounter In UP Murder Case

Uncle Arrested After Police Encounter In UP Murder Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A man was arrested after an encounter with police in connection with the murder of his eight-year-old niece in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Arun Kumar, was attempting to flee to Nepal when he was apprehended. He allegedly confessed to the crime and was shot in the leg during an attempt to escape from police custody.