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Inter-state Arms Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Punjab

Inter-state Arms Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Punjab

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police have arrested four individuals and seized ten firearms, dismantling an inter-state illegal arms supply module operating between Bihar and Punjab.

Inter-State Illegal Arms Supply Racket Busted in Punjab

Inter-State Illegal Arms Supply Racket Busted in Punjab

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal arms supply module, arresting four individuals and recovering sophisticated firearms. The investigation revealed a network sourcing weapons from Bihar and supplying them in Punjab for criminal activities, potentially linked to gang rivalry.

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh Police are investigating the mental health of a man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly after he drove an SUV onto the premises. The suspect's family claims he has mental health issues and is undergoing treatment.

Which States Have High LPG Consumption?

Which States Have High LPG Consumption?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

India is home to more than 33 crore LPG users, yet consumption habits differ sharply from one region to the next. In metropolitan hubs such as Delhi, cooking gas is used far more frequently. In contrast, families in predominantly rural states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh tend to make a cylinder last close to two months, as per PPAC estimates for 2025-26.

Inter-state Drug Smuggling Ring Busted in Jammu, Four Arrested

Inter-state Drug Smuggling Ring Busted in Jammu, Four Arrested

Rediff.com5 days ago

Four inter-state narcotics smugglers were arrested and around 10 kg of cannabis worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized by the anti narcotics task force in outskirts of Jammu city on Wednesday, officials said.

Delhi Police Nab Arms Supplier Wanted in Multiple States

Delhi Police Nab Arms Supplier Wanted in Multiple States

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Mohammad Israr, an inter-state arms supplier wanted in multiple criminal cases across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. He was apprehended near the Delhi-Loni border and had a reward of Rs 55,000 on his head.

Bengal 'most polarised state': SC orders CBI/NIA probe, CAPF deployment

Bengal 'most polarised state': SC orders CBI/NIA probe, CAPF deployment

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the 'hostage' situation involving seven judicial officials in West Bengal's Malda district, demanding explanations from state officials and authorising the Election Commission to seek a CBI or NIA probe.

How Punjab Police Busted an Inter-State Weapons Racket

How Punjab Police Busted an Inter-State Weapons Racket

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and seizing a cache of firearms.

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned after being accused of abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The resignation follows allegations of harassment and pressure related to warehouse tenders.

Inter-state Arms Supply Module Busted in Punjab, Two Arrested

Inter-state Arms Supply Module Busted in Punjab, Two Arrested

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and recovering a cache of country-made pistols and magazines.

West Asia conflict: Modi urges states to guard supply chains, curb panic

West Asia conflict: Modi urges states to guard supply chains, curb panic

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with chief ministers to review preparedness and plans in light of the West Asia conflict, emphasising the importance of national unity and enhanced security measures.

SC Demands Updated Jail Overcrowding Data from States and UTs

SC Demands Updated Jail Overcrowding Data from States and UTs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories to provide updated details on jails, including capacity and overcrowding measures, by May 18, also seeking information on women's prisons and facilities for children of female inmates.

Punjab CM Refuses CBI Inquiry, Backs State Police in Suicide Case

Punjab CM Refuses CBI Inquiry, Backs State Police in Suicide Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rejected calls for a CBI investigation into the alleged suicide of an official in Amritsar, asserting the Punjab Police's capability to conduct a fair probe and promising no protection for anyone involved.

Fewer phases, delayed counting: Key changes in 5 state election

Fewer phases, delayed counting: Key changes in 5 state election

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The announced election schedule for five assemblies reveals fewer phases, a condensed voting period, longer gaps between polling days, and a delayed counting process compared to previous elections.

Inter-state Liquor Racket Busted in Thane, Maharashtra: Rs 32 Lakh Seized

Inter-state Liquor Racket Busted in Thane, Maharashtra: Rs 32 Lakh Seized

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra Excise Department dismantled a major inter-state illicit liquor racket operating in Thane district, seizing contraband valued at Rs 32 lakh after conducting multiple raids.

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Thane have arrested a dentist from Nashik for allegedly facilitating illegal surrogate mother contracts and egg smuggling at an IVF facility. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an inter-state racket involving the exploitation of women for egg donation.

Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Inter-State Employment Scam in Rajasthan

Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Inter-State Employment Scam in Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Kota City Police have arrested an alleged mastermind of an inter-state employment racket accused of defrauding over 8,500 people by promising work-from-home opportunities.

SC Orders States to Develop Protocol for Open Prisons

SC Orders States to Develop Protocol for Open Prisons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories in India to develop a time-bound protocol for improving the functioning of open prisons, ensuring they serve as effective institutions for reformation and rehabilitation.

Kerala: First State To Have State 'Bacteria'

Kerala: First State To Have State 'Bacteria'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'We have tags of state animals and birds. However, the invisible world of microbes is doing a lot of things for us in nature, not just for human beings but for the entire life.'

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Telangana government's salary structure reveals surprising figures, with senior sweepers earning up to 2 lakh and chief engineers drawing 7 lakh monthly.

Pro-Kannada protest targets Guv over 'Hindi bias', demand recall

Pro-Kannada protest targets Guv over 'Hindi bias', demand recall

Rediff.com50 minutes ago

A pro-Kannada organisation protested against the Governor of Karnataka over a letter asking the state government to reconsider its decision to replace the marks system with a grading system for the third language in the SSLC exam.

Punjab Achieves Record Tax Enforcement, Recovering 1,137 Crore

Punjab Achieves Record Tax Enforcement, Recovering 1,137 Crore

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Punjab's Finance Minister announces record tax enforcement outcomes for the financial year 2025-26, driven by intelligence-led actions and robust revenue protection, including significant penalties imposed and recovered from fraudulent networks.

Sports Ministry Issues Advisory to Prevent Playground Accidents

Sports Ministry Issues Advisory to Prevent Playground Accidents

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Sports Ministry has issued an advisory to state governments in India to improve safety at playgrounds and sports facilities following fatal accidents.

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a Pakistan's ISI-backed terror module, arresting three individuals and seizing weapons intended for attacks on police establishments.

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two family members of Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian general killed in a US strike in 2020, have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded.

'Trump is going by Hollywood script war'

'Trump is going by Hollywood script war'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A Middle East expert claims that President Trump's approach to Iran is endangering US interests in the Gulf region, with support for the Iranian regime growing amid US-Israel tensions.

BJP Punjab Chief: Attack Won't Deter Resolve to Build 'New Punjab'

BJP Punjab Chief: Attack Won't Deter Resolve to Build 'New Punjab'

Rediff.com5 hours ago

BJP's Punjab unit chief Sunil Jakhar asserts the party's commitment to building a 'new Punjab' despite recent attacks, highlighting key issues like drug abuse and governance failures in the state.

Gujarat ATS nabs suspect linked to Pakistani gangster and grenade smuggling

Gujarat ATS nabs suspect linked to Pakistani gangster and grenade smuggling

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Gujarat ATS and police have detained Bikramjit Singh alias Vicky, an accused linked to a grenade smuggling case in Punjab and suspected to be associated with a Pakistani gangster working for ISI, in Deesa town of the state.

Sharad Satya Chauhan Named Punjab Vigilance Bureau Chief in Police Reshuffle

Sharad Satya Chauhan Named Punjab Vigilance Bureau Chief in Police Reshuffle

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Senior IPS officer Sharad Satya Chauhan has been appointed as the Punjab vigilance chief as the state government shifted six IPS officers in a reshuffle.

Mumbai Congress Calls for Inquiry into Godman Case Leaks

Mumbai Congress Calls for Inquiry into Godman Case Leaks

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad has called for a thorough investigation into the Ashok Kharat case, focusing on the leak of victim videos and call detail records. She raised concerns about women's safety and potential political involvement.

Goa's Mrunal Naik picked for BCCI U-16 Elite Camp

Goa's Mrunal Naik picked for BCCI U-16 Elite Camp

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Mrunal Naik has been selected for the BCCI U-16 Elite Camp 2026. The camp will be held in Dehradun from May 11 to June 6.

Mumbai Clash: 10 Arrested After Religious Procession Turns Violent

Mumbai Clash: 10 Arrested After Religious Procession Turns Violent

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A violent clash between two groups in Mumbai's Goregaon area during a religious procession resulted in injuries to Bajrang Dal members and the arrest of 10 individuals. The incident stemmed from a dispute over loud devotional songs, leading to a brawl with weapons. Authorities have initiated demolition of unauthorized homes allegedly belonging to some of the accused.

Punjab CM Orders Crop Loss Assessment, Promises Compensation to Farmers

Punjab CM Orders Crop Loss Assessment, Promises Compensation to Farmers

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a crop loss assessment following recent inclement weather and promised compensation to affected farmers. The announcement came as Mann presented a report on the power department and addressed other issues including sacrilege laws and drug enforcement.

ISIS-linked terror module targeting Indian youth, women busted

ISIS-linked terror module targeting Indian youth, women busted

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.

'Iran can't have nukes': Trump rejects Tehran proposal, signals tough line

'Iran can't have nukes': Trump rejects Tehran proposal, signals tough line

Rediff.com21 minutes ago

US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that his administration has received a proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia, but described the offer as insufficient.

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak Ordered to Appear in Court Over Contempt Case

Rediff.com58 minutes ago

BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak issued an unconditional apology in a criminal contempt case but has been directed to appear in person at the next hearing.

Migration debate takes centre stage in Kerala polls

Migration debate takes centre stage in Kerala polls

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Migration from Kerala has become a significant issue in the upcoming Assembly elections, with political parties promising to create more opportunities within the state to discourage emigration for studies and jobs. Experts suggest focusing on 'brain gain' strategies to attract talent back to Kerala after gaining experience abroad.

Kerala CM Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi Over Nuns Attack Claim

Kerala CM Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi Over Nuns Attack Claim

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging his involvement in the attack on nuns in Chhattisgarh, calling the remarks ignorant and excessive.

Haryana Government Invests in AI Skills for Public Sector Employees

Haryana Government Invests in AI Skills for Public Sector Employees

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Haryana government is launching an initiative to equip its employees with artificial intelligence (AI) skills through the iGOT Karmayogi platform, aiming to enhance governance and public service delivery.

ISIS-Linked Terror Module Targeting Indian Youth Busted

ISIS-Linked Terror Module Targeting Indian Youth Busted

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.