News for '-news'

Rajasthan Police Officer Dies in Accidental Firing

Rajasthan Police Officer Dies in Accidental Firing

Rediff.com3 days ago

An assistant sub-inspector of Rajasthan Police died after his service revolver accidentally discharged at his residence in Bhilwara.

Karnataka Couple Die by Suicide After Alleged Family Dispute

Karnataka Couple Die by Suicide After Alleged Family Dispute

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A couple in Mandya, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after hanging themselves in their home following a family dispute. Their two-year-old daughter survived an apparent attempt on her life.

14 Arrested for Poaching Protected Himalayan Barking Deer in Uttarakhand

14 Arrested for Poaching Protected Himalayan Barking Deer in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com2 days ago

Fourteen people have been arrested in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, for allegedly poaching a Himalayan barking deer. The arrests were made as the individuals were preparing to cook the animal, which had been hunted the previous day.

Jhansi Man Rescued, Kidnappers Arrested After Police Chase

Jhansi Man Rescued, Kidnappers Arrested After Police Chase

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 20-year-old man who was kidnapped in Jhansi has been rescued, and four suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested following a police encounter. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of 2 lakh for the victim's release.

Battle Axe Division fosters drone tech advancements via Military-Civil Fusion initiative.

Battle Axe Division fosters drone tech advancements via Military-Civil Fusion initiative.

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Battle Axe Division of the Army's Southern Command organised an academia-industry interaction on drone innovation in Jaisalmer, promoting collaboration for emerging defence technologies.

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise TTP Terrorists in Punjab

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise TTP Terrorists in Punjab

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Pakistani security forces killed four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Punjab province, thwarting a planned attack on police checkpoints and government installations.

Tensions High After Holi Brawl Turns Deadly in Uttam Nagar

Tensions High After Holi Brawl Turns Deadly in Uttam Nagar

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A member of a Hindu right-wing organisation met with the family of a man killed in a brawl in Uttam Nagar following a Holi celebration, as tensions remain high in the area.

Conrad Sangma Urges Action After Northeast Residents Attacked in Delhi

Conrad Sangma Urges Action After Northeast Residents Attacked in Delhi

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has condemned the alleged assault of two people from Manipur and Assam in Delhi, calling for stringent action against racial bullying.

Doctor Shot Dead Inside Hospital in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh

Doctor Shot Dead Inside Hospital in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 45-year-old doctor was shot dead inside a private hospital in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused who fled the scene.

Cleric Attacked in UP; Police Investigate

Cleric Attacked in UP; Police Investigate

Rediff.com1 days ago

A cleric was allegedly assaulted in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from religious organisations.

Cleric Attacked in UP: Police Launch Manhunt for Suspects

Cleric Attacked in UP: Police Launch Manhunt for Suspects

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 28-year-old cleric was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and arrested one suspect, while efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused. The incident has sparked condemnation and calls for strict action.

EAM Jaishankar to Brief Parliament on West Asia Developments

EAM Jaishankar to Brief Parliament on West Asia Developments

Rediff.com1 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the Lok Sabha on the situation in West Asia, as Parliament reconvenes for the Budget session amidst ongoing regional tensions.

Father Arrested in Delhi After 10 Years on the Run in Daughter's Murder Case

Father Arrested in Delhi After 10 Years on the Run in Daughter's Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man wanted for allegedly killing his 12-year-old daughter in Jammu and Kashmir in 2016 has been arrested in Delhi after being on the run for almost 10 years.

Iran shares video of shooting down US F-15 fighter jet

Iran shares video of shooting down US F-15 fighter jet

Rediff.com7 days ago

Referring to local sources, IRNA shared a video clip that it claims shows the downing of the American F-15 fighter jet in Kuwait.

Gurugram Woman Suffers Severe Burns After Hospital Corrosive Attack

Gurugram Woman Suffers Severe Burns After Hospital Corrosive Attack

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A 24-year-old woman was attacked with a corrosive substance at a Gurugram hospital after being assaulted earlier in the day. She sustained severe burns and is currently receiving treatment.

Dowry Pressure Allegedly Leads to Woman's Suicide in Muzaffarnagar

Dowry Pressure Allegedly Leads to Woman's Suicide in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 26-year-old woman in Muzaffarnagar allegedly committed suicide due to dowry harassment, prompting a police investigation and charges against her husband and in-laws.

Maharashtra Police Seize Opium, Arrest One in Thane District

Maharashtra Police Seize Opium, Arrest One in Thane District

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, seized dry opium worth Rs 38 lakh from a car and a pickup van, arresting one person and launching a search for another suspect.

Acid Attack at Gurugram Hospital Leaves Woman Severely Burned

Acid Attack at Gurugram Hospital Leaves Woman Severely Burned

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A 24-year-old woman was attacked with acid at a Gurugram hospital after being assaulted earlier in the day. The attacker followed her to the hospital and threw acid on her, causing severe burns.

Police Investigate Discovery of Human Remains Under Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express

Police Investigate Discovery of Human Remains Under Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Alappuzha, Kerala, have launched an investigation after human body parts were discovered under a train coach. The remains were found by cleaning staff during routine maintenance.

UP man critical after being set on fire over handpump argument

UP man critical after being set on fire over handpump argument

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A watchman in Uttar Pradesh was critically injured after being allegedly set on fire by the son of a village head following a dispute over a malfunctioning handpump.

'If I Go To Iran They Will Kill Me'

'If I Go To Iran They Will Kill Me'

Rediff.com5 days ago

India-based Iranian actresses Mandana Karimi and Elnaz Norouzi share their deep concerns and anxieties about the escalating crisis in Iran, and reveal the personal toll on their lives and the Iranian diaspora.

Punjab Police Arrest 167 in Anti-Gangster Campaign, 75 in Anti-Drug Drive

Punjab Police Arrest 167 in Anti-Gangster Campaign, 75 in Anti-Drug Drive

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Punjab Police have arrested 167 people in an anti-gangster campaign and 75 drug smugglers, seizing weapons and drugs as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime.

Woman Commits Suicide Due to Dowry Pressure in UP

Woman Commits Suicide Due to Dowry Pressure in UP

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 26-year-old woman in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide due to harassment from her in-laws over dowry demands. Police have registered a case of dowry death and are investigating the matter.

MP Urges Centre to Enact Law Against Discrimination Towards North-Eastern Citizens

MP Urges Centre to Enact Law Against Discrimination Towards North-Eastern Citizens

Rediff.com1 hour ago

BJP MP Tapir Gao has called on the central government to enact a law to protect people from the northeast from discrimination and atrocities outside their home states, following an alleged assault on a Manipuri woman in Delhi.

Narcotics Control Bureau nabs two drug peddlers, seizes 2.6 crore worth of ganja in Assam

Narcotics Control Bureau nabs two drug peddlers, seizes 2.6 crore worth of ganja in Assam

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized over 500 kg of ganja worth 2.6 crore and arrested two peddlers in Assam's Karbi Anglong district. The drugs were being transported from Manipur to West Bengal.

Notorious Drug Peddler Nabbed in Rajouri Under Stringent Law

Notorious Drug Peddler Nabbed in Rajouri Under Stringent Law

Rediff.com1 days ago

A notorious drug peddler was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Police also arrested two other drug peddlers in separate incidents, seizing heroin.

Maharajganj Man Kills Two Children Before Suicide

Maharajganj Man Kills Two Children Before Suicide

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 45-year-old man in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his two young children before taking his own life in a rented house. Police are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident.

Senior Rajasthan Police Officer Faces Casteism Complaint from Junior Colleague

Senior Rajasthan Police Officer Faces Casteism Complaint from Junior Colleague

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Rajasthan police officer has filed a case against a senior officer for allegedly making casteist remarks during a meeting at the police headquarters in Jaipur.

Three Arrested in Gurugram for Betting on India-England T20 Semifinal

Three Arrested in Gurugram for Betting on India-England T20 Semifinal

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gurugram Police arrested three individuals for allegedly placing bets on the T20 World Cup semifinal match between India and England. The arrests were made following a raid on a flat in Sector 81, where police seized mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices.

Rajasthan Man Severed Mother-in-Law's Nose After Family Argument

Rajasthan Man Severed Mother-in-Law's Nose After Family Argument

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Rajasthan, India, allegedly attacked his mother-in-law with scissors, severing her nose after a long-standing family dispute. The accused fled the scene, and police are currently searching for him.

Banerjee Orders Arrests Over Leaflet Distribution at Kolkata Protest

Banerjee Orders Arrests Over Leaflet Distribution at Kolkata Protest

Rediff.com6 hours ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of distributing leaflets at her sit-in protest in Kolkata, leading to the detention of two individuals. Banerjee alleges the BJP is attempting to undermine her protest against the SIR exercise.

Ahmedabad Police Crack Down on T20 World Cup Final Ticket Black-Marketing

Ahmedabad Police Crack Down on T20 World Cup Final Ticket Black-Marketing

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ahmedabad police have arrested two individuals for allegedly selling T20 World Cup final tickets at inflated prices. The suspects were caught during surveillance and found to be selling tickets for three times their original value.

Police Uncover Prostitution Ring in Jammu, Arrest Three

Police Uncover Prostitution Ring in Jammu, Arrest Three

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a prostitution racket operating in Jammu, rescuing three girls and arresting three individuals, including a woman, following a raid on a house allegedly used for trafficking activities.

Police Constable Suspended After Alleged Trespass and Misbehaviour in Chennai

Police Constable Suspended After Alleged Trespass and Misbehaviour in Chennai

Rediff.com2 days ago

A police constable in Chennai has been suspended following allegations of trespassing and attempting to misbehave with a woman at her residence. An investigation is underway.

Guna Accident: Motorcycle Collision Claims Three Lives

Guna Accident: Motorcycle Collision Claims Three Lives

Rediff.com3 days ago

Three people, including a child, died and another was injured when their motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh.

Karnataka Forest Officer Under Scrutiny for Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Karnataka Forest Officer Under Scrutiny for Alleged Disproportionate Assets

Rediff.com2 days ago

Karnataka Lokayukta Police conducted searches at multiple locations linked to a government official, Dalesh A L, accused of possessing disproportionate assets, unearthing properties worth approximately Rs 3.08 crore.

Thane Hospital Owner Claims 10 Lakh Cheating by Former Partners

Thane Hospital Owner Claims 10 Lakh Cheating by Former Partners

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Thane have registered a case against two individuals accused of cheating a hospital owner of 10 lakh following a partnership dispute.

Pak forces kill around 600 Afghan Taliban in ongoing border clashes

Pak forces kill around 600 Afghan Taliban in ongoing border clashes

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan's security forces claim to have killed hundreds of Afghan Taliban operatives in an ongoing military operation along the border, launched in response to attacks on Pakistani locations.

Dehradun Student Arrested After Stabbing Girlfriend Over Suspected Affair

Dehradun Student Arrested After Stabbing Girlfriend Over Suspected Affair

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 21-year-old postgraduate student in Dehradun has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend after a dispute over a suspected affair. The victim is in critical condition, and police are investigating.

Ex-Serviceman and Brother Found Dead in Faridabad Car: Police Investigate

Ex-Serviceman and Brother Found Dead in Faridabad Car: Police Investigate

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two brothers, one a retired army personnel, were found dead inside a parked car in Faridabad. Police are investigating the cause of death.