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Devastating Fire In Rohtak Market Kills Three, Gutting Ten Shops

Devastating Fire In Rohtak Market Kills Three, Gutting Ten Shops

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A devastating fire in Rohtak's D-Park market resulted in the deaths of three people and gutted approximately ten shops. The blaze, believed to have started in a shoe showroom, took several hours to control, prompting local MP Deepender Singh Hooda to demand government compensation and jobs for affected families.

Delhi Police Intercept Himanshu Bhau Gang Sharpshooters With Illegal Weapons

Delhi Police Intercept Himanshu Bhau Gang Sharpshooters With Illegal Weapons

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have apprehended three alleged sharpshooters, including a juvenile, linked to the Himanshu Bhau gang. They were caught with illegal pistols and cartridges while reportedly en route to execute a targeted attack in Bawana, outer north Delhi. The arrests foiled a conspiracy orchestrated by an associate of jailed gangster Himanshu Bhau.

9 Of India's Deadliest Fire Tragedies

9 Of India's Deadliest Fire Tragedies

Rediff.com5 days ago

The tragic hotel fire at Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, that killled 21, once more puts into focus India's high loss of life due to fires.

'I love Modi. India can count on me 100%': Trump's phone call at live Delhi event

'I love Modi. India can count on me 100%': Trump's phone call at live Delhi event

Rediff.com25 May 2026

US President Donald Trump reiterated his strong support for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, declaring that 'India can count on me 100 per cent' during a celebratory event marking the 250th anniversary of American independence in New Delhi.

'Ashaji, Your Music Will Live On Forever'

'Ashaji, Your Music Will Live On Forever'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

'Ashaji was unlike any other, a voice that defined not only one generation but across a span of cinematic universe! I was and have been the massive fan of her voice, her art, her personality...'

Modi surpasses Nehru, becomes India's longest-serving elected PM

Modi surpasses Nehru, becomes India's longest-serving elected PM

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to hold a crucial meeting to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming India's longest continuously serving elected prime minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,399 days.

Why Samrat Choudhary Wants Rabri Out Of Her Bungalow

Why Samrat Choudhary Wants Rabri Out Of Her Bungalow

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Har haal mein ghar khali karna hoga, koi mai ka lal nahi hai jo sarkari ghar khali nahi karega'.

Overseas Education Loans Get Riskier

Overseas Education Loans Get Riskier

Rediff.com2 days ago

Students and families must stress test repayment capacity based on Indian salary standards.

A R Rahman performs at Attari border in tribute to BSF

A R Rahman performs at Attari border in tribute to BSF

Rediff.com2 days ago

Held during the Beating Retreat ceremony at JCP Stadium, the event was titled Jai Ho -- A Musical Salute to the Bravehearts and came ahead of the release of filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga, a cross border drama which features music by Rahman.

CCTV captures chilling office murder: Spurned partner stabs woman 30 times

CCTV captures chilling office murder: Spurned partner stabs woman 30 times

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 29-year-old woman was allegedly knifed to death by her colleague and spurned partner inside the office of a private company in Mohali, the horror unfolding in full view of others who tried to stop the attack but could not, police said on Friday.

Delhi Police Nabs Hashim Baba Gang Shooter In Shastri Park

Delhi Police Nabs Hashim Baba Gang Shooter In Shastri Park

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police arrested Aamir alias Salim, an alleged shooter of the Hashim Baba gang, after an encounter in Shastri Park. He sustained a leg injury during the exchange of fire. Aamir was wanted in connection with a sensational 2024 double murder case and is linked to over 14 criminal cases.

Delhi fire: Cops hunt for absconding hotel manager

Delhi fire: Cops hunt for absconding hotel manager

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have launched a massive manhunt for Jay Mishra, a key figure in the management of a Malviya Nagar hotel where a devastating fire killed 21 people. Multiple teams are deployed across Delhi and neighbouring states, using technical surveillance to trace him and other hotel staff as part of the ongoing investigation into safety compliance and the circumstances of the tragedy.

What Patralekhaa Cherished About Heer Sara

What Patralekhaa Cherished About Heer Sara

Rediff.com4 hours ago

'Female friendships are such an important part of so many women's lives, yet they remain surprisingly underexplored on screen.'

Shweta Tripathi: 'I Don't Want Drama In My Life'

Shweta Tripathi: 'I Don't Want Drama In My Life'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I like to celebrate who I am. I like to experiment, and am not afraid to make mistakes. You have to be your biggest cheerleader.'

Delhi Police Nabs Absconding Bawaria Gang Member

Delhi Police Nabs Absconding Bawaria Gang Member

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested Jaiparkash alias Bittu, a proclaimed offender and active member of the notorious Bawaria gang, who had been absconding for years. He was wanted in multiple cases across several states, and his arrest followed a tip-off and technical surveillance.

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

Rediff.com5 hours ago

India generates 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, nearly 20 per cent of the world's total.

Nothing to lose, Serena wants to enjoy tennis comeback

Nothing to lose, Serena wants to enjoy tennis comeback

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I don't need to win. I've won more than most people have in their whole lives.'

Born with a diamond spoon: Lalit Modi defends luxury life

Born with a diamond spoon: Lalit Modi defends luxury life

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, who claims that there is no wrongdoing by him in the legal cases faced by him in India, has said that he was born with "a diamond spoon", has a kingsize lifestyle, travels everywhere and that "Rs 10-12 crore" may not last with him a week.

Rupee Fall Hits Study Abroad Dreams

Rupee Fall Hits Study Abroad Dreams

Rediff.com6 days ago

Compared with a year ago, the effective cost of studying abroad for Indian students has increased by roughly 10%-12% due to currency depreciation and rising living costs.

Foreign nationals vacate hotels in Malviya Nagar amid fear

Foreign nationals vacate hotels in Malviya Nagar amid fear

Rediff.com5 days ago

Following a devastating blaze in Malviya Nagar that killed 21 people, foreign nationals and other guests have vacated hotels and guest houses on Press Enclave Road due to a lack of food, electricity, and safety concerns. The incident has led to widespread fear and uncertainty, causing many establishments to shut down and residents to seek alternative accommodation.

Two Shooters Arrested In Punjab Shopkeeper Murder Case

Two Shooters Arrested In Punjab Shopkeeper Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two alleged shooters involved in the murder of a shopkeeper in Ferozepur, Punjab, have been arrested from Jammu and Kashmir by the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation. The accused, who had a criminal background, were apprehended with a pistol and cartridges.

UP Police-Meta Coordination Saves Life After Instagram Suicide Alert

UP Police-Meta Coordination Saves Life After Instagram Suicide Alert

Rediff.com1 days ago

Meerut Police swiftly intervened to save a 25-year-old man's life after Meta flagged his Instagram post indicating self-harm. The police responded within eight minutes, getting him to a hospital. This incident highlights the ongoing coordination mechanism between Uttar Pradesh Police and Meta, which has successfully saved over 3,000 lives since 2023 by acting on social media suicide alerts.

Financial Woes Lead To Tragic Father-Son Deaths In Delhi

Financial Woes Lead To Tragic Father-Son Deaths In Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 54-year-old man in northeast Delhi allegedly poisoned his 13-year-old son before dying by suicide, reportedly due to severe financial problems and ongoing separation proceedings with his wife. Police are investigating the tragic incident.

Delhi hotel fire: Police probe finds multiple violations

Delhi hotel fire: Police probe finds multiple violations

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The latest revelations emerged during the interrogation of hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj and accountant Jai Mishra, both of whom were arrested in connection with the June 3 fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Hauz Rani that claimed 21 lives.

Deadly storms claim seven lives in UP; power supply disrupted

Deadly storms claim seven lives in UP; power supply disrupted

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Seven people, including two minors and an elderly person, were killed and 21 were injured in storm-related incidents in separate areas of Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The storm also disrupted power supply, damaging transformers and electricity poles.

Delhi hotel fire wipes out 8 of family, kin recall last call

Delhi hotel fire wipes out 8 of family, kin recall last call

Rediff.com6 days ago

A devastating fire in Delhi's Hauz Rani area claimed 21 lives, including eight members of the Agrawal family. Relatives recounted the harrowing last moments and raised serious concerns about the lack of fire safety infrastructure at the bed and breakfast where the tragedy occurred, highlighting the profound grief and challenges in identifying victims.

Supreme Court Questions Allahabad High Court's 40-Year Delay In Murder Case

Supreme Court Questions Allahabad High Court's 40-Year Delay In Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Allahabad High Court's extraordinary 40-year delay in deciding a criminal appeal filed by a murder accused. The case involves Vijay Singh, who was convicted in 1985 and whose appeal was only dismissed in February this year, after four decades. The top court questioned measures to address mounting pendency and rejected a suggestion to dismiss old cases solely due to delay.

Punjab Police Bust Major Cross-Border Arms, Drugs, Hawala Network

Punjab Police Bust Major Cross-Border Arms, Drugs, Hawala Network

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled a significant cross-border illegal arms, drugs, and hawala network, apprehending four individuals and two juveniles, including an Afghan national. The operation led to the recovery of heroin, pistols, cartridges, and drug money, with investigations ongoing to identify further links.

Trauma lingers for Malviya Nagar residents after deadly blaze

Trauma lingers for Malviya Nagar residents after deadly blaze

Rediff.com6 days ago

Residents of Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, are grappling with fear and trauma a day after a devastating hotel fire claimed 21 lives. Police have arrested the hotel owner and are investigating the cause, including alleged permit violations.

UP Farmer Couple End Lives Due To Debt, Family Dispute

UP Farmer Couple End Lives Due To Debt, Family Dispute

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A farmer couple in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide due to mounting debt and a family dispute over land. Santosh Kumar, 66, and his wife Radha Devi, 60, were found unconscious near Adurpur village after consuming a poisonous substance.

91 Life Convicts Released From Telangana Prisons

91 Life Convicts Released From Telangana Prisons

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Telangana Prisons and Correctional Services Department facilitated the release of 91 life convicts who were granted special remission by the state government. The released prisoners include 85 men and six women, all of whom were found eligible for remission under the government's prescribed guidelines.

Delhi Hotel Fire: Key Accused Jay Mishra Surrenders

Delhi Hotel Fire: Key Accused Jay Mishra Surrenders

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jay Mishra, a key accused and associate of the hotel owner in the south Delhi hotel fire that killed 22 people, has surrendered to a court and been remanded to police custody. Mishra is believed to have played a crucial role in the hotel's operations, and his arrest is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the tragic blaze.

Jharkhand Police Arrest Five For Deputy Mukhiya's Murder

Jharkhand Police Arrest Five For Deputy Mukhiya's Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

Five individuals have been arrested in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district in connection with the murder of former deputy mukhiya Sanjay Boipai. Police suspect a land dispute and personal enmity led to a contract killing, with the alleged mastermind and four contract killers apprehended.

Delhi fire: Hotel owner was arrested for helping Bangladeshis get IDs

Delhi fire: Hotel owner was arrested for helping Bangladeshis get IDs

Rediff.com5 days ago

The owner of the Malviya Nagar hotel, Lavkesh Bajaj, where a recent fire killed 21 people, was previously arrested for allegedly facilitating the illegal stay of Bangladesh nationals by helping them procure fraudulent Indian identity documents. Bajaj is currently in police custody as investigators probe the circumstances of the deadly blaze and search for other individuals linked to the hotel's management.

Punjab Police Nabs Shopkeeper Murder Accused In J&K

Punjab Police Nabs Shopkeeper Murder Accused In J&K

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, have arrested two shooters allegedly involved in the murder of a Ferozepur shopkeeper. The accused, identified as Vishnu Kumar and Rahul Mahawar, were apprehended in J&K following an extensive investigation and an operation named 'Hill Trap'. Police also recovered a pistol and are now probing the larger conspiracy behind the killing.

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Rediff.com4 days ago

An absconding murder accused, Rihan, was arrested in northeast Delhi's Welcome area after a brief exchange of fire with police. Rihan, who was wanted in a murder case and involved in six other criminal cases, fired at police officers before being shot in the leg and apprehended. A pistol and ammunition were recovered, and Rihan admitted his involvement in the murder due to a dispute.

Delhi hotel fire: 'Jumping from window saved me'

Delhi hotel fire: 'Jumping from window saved me'

Rediff.com5 days ago

An Iraqi national, Ali Amer Mosa, died in a devastating hotel fire in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, where 21 people lost their lives. His brother-in-law recounted the rapid spread of smoke, forcing desperate escapes, and noted that Ali died attempting to use the smoke-filled stairs. Police have sealed the area, arrested the hotel owner, and are investigating fire safety compliance and evacuation procedures.

NCW Demands Swift Action In Delhi Professor's Murder Case

NCW Demands Swift Action In Delhi Professor's Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Hard Work And Resilience Are Keys To Success: Praggnanandhaa's Mother

Hard Work And Resilience Are Keys To Success: Praggnanandhaa's Mother

Rediff.com3 days ago

Nagalakshmi, mother of Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, shares insights into her son's success following his Norway Chess 2026 triumph, emphasising hard work and enjoying the process. She also discusses the siblings' journey into chess, their mutual support, and the significant influence of Viswanathan Anand.

Meet Triptii Dimri's Husband From Maa Behen

Meet Triptii Dimri's Husband From Maa Behen

Rediff.com5 hours ago

'I don't like talking about my struggles because I find them quite small in comparison to what I have seen happening to the people in my country.' 'I don't think pursuing your dreams is a struggle.'