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Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Meerut: Three arrested in connection with fatal liquor poisoning

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Meerut have arrested three individuals, including a woman, following the deaths of three men who consumed liquor from the same bottle. Investigations suggest the incident was a planned poisoning, not a case of toxic alcohol.

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Rediff.com4 days ago

Odisha police have registered an FIR to investigate the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who allegedly drowned during the shoot of a Bengali television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district.

Ex-Serviceman Accused of Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit in Una

Ex-Serviceman Accused of Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit in Una

Rediff.com3 days ago

A six-year-old girl was allegedly tied to stairs as punishment for plucking guava from a garden in Una, Himachal Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage after videos surfaced online, leading to police investigation and the girl's rescue.

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

Rediff.com6 days ago

The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over USD 50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Scheme

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Scheme

Rediff.com6 days ago

The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over $50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.

'What? There are Jews in Iran?!'

'What? There are Jews in Iran?!'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

'Jews are very much safe in Iran. They are our brothers. There is a difference between a Jew and a Zionist.' A conversation around a tea table in Mumbai serves as an eye-opener for Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Ex-Serviceman Faces Backlash for Allegedly Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit

Ex-Serviceman Faces Backlash for Allegedly Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit

Rediff.com3 days ago

A six-year-old girl was allegedly tied to stairs as punishment for plucking guava from a garden in Una, Himachal Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage after videos circulated on social media, leading to police investigation and the girl's rescue.

MP Congress MLA disqualified after bank fraud conviction

MP Congress MLA disqualified after bank fraud conviction

Rediff.com6 days ago

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly after being convicted in a bank fraud case involving the tampering of bank records. The disqualification has sparked a political row, with the Congress party alleging a violation of democratic process.

West Asia conflict: Family of Indian victim moves HC against MEA

West Asia conflict: Family of Indian victim moves HC against MEA

Rediff.com6 days ago

The family of Dixit Solanki, an Indian seafarer killed in a suspected attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the return of his mortal remains.

Jharkhand Mother Arrested in Teen Daughter's Ritual Sacrifice

Jharkhand Mother Arrested in Teen Daughter's Ritual Sacrifice

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Police in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, have arrested a mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the ritualistic killing of a teenage girl. The girl was allegedly strangled as a sacrifice to cure the mother's ailing son.

Terror Suspect Detained in Uttar Pradesh: Delhi Police Investigate Links

Terror Suspect Detained in Uttar Pradesh: Delhi Police Investigate Links

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police's Special Cell has detained a youth from Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities. The suspect, Rizwan Ahmad, was taken to Delhi for further investigation, with electronic devices seized. He previously faced terror-related charges in Mumbai.

Delhi Boy, 14, Seriously Injured in Sultanpuri Blade Attack

Delhi Boy, 14, Seriously Injured in Sultanpuri Blade Attack

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a blade attack in Delhi's Sultanpuri area following a quarrel. Police have registered an FIR and detained one juvenile suspect.

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 25-year-old man in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, allegedly died by suicide after his wife was found dead at their home following a domestic dispute. The man reportedly jumped in front of a train after posting a message about not being able to live without his wife.

Delhi Police Nab Alleged Gangster in Connection with Sultanpuri Shooting

Delhi Police Nab Alleged Gangster in Connection with Sultanpuri Shooting

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old alleged gangster, Aryan, associated with the Sonu Dariyapur gang, who was wanted in connection with a recent firing incident in Sultanpuri.

Bombay High Court: Spouses Not Automatically Liable for Abetment in Marital Discord Suicides

Bombay High Court: Spouses Not Automatically Liable for Abetment in Marital Discord Suicides

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Bombay High Court has ruled that marital discord alone is insufficient grounds to accuse a spouse of abetting suicide, emphasising the need for direct instigation or incitement.

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Madurai, India, has sentenced nine police officers to death for the custodial deaths of a father and son in Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu, in 2020. The victims, P Jayaraj and J Bennix, were killed after being arrested for violating COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Court Grants Police Custody of Director Ranjith in Harassment Case

Court Grants Police Custody of Director Ranjith in Harassment Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A court in Kochi has granted three-day police custody of director Ranjith, who was arrested following allegations of sexual harassment on a film set. The court will consider his bail plea later.

Street signs: Bank-backed brokers may regain edge, IPO pipeline stalls

Street signs: Bank-backed brokers may regain edge, IPO pipeline stalls

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's market landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with bank-backed brokerages potentially regaining dominance over discount platforms due to regulatory changes and increased taxes, while the IPO pipeline faces a slowdown amid heightened global volatility.

Ganjam District Offers Free Coaching for UPSC and OPSC Exams

Ganjam District Offers Free Coaching for UPSC and OPSC Exams

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Ganjam district administration in Odisha has launched a free coaching centre in Berhampur for aspirants preparing for the UPSC and OPSC examinations. Two more centres are planned for Bhanjanagar and Chhatrapur.

Iran hits over 10 sites in Israel's Haifa; 2 killed

Iran hits over 10 sites in Israel's Haifa; 2 killed

Rediff.com3 days ago

An Iranian missile strike on Haifa has resulted in casualties and intensified conflict between Iran and Israel, prompting search operations and ceasefire discussions.

Iran reviews backchannel messages, warns it's ready for 'any attack'

Iran reviews backchannel messages, warns it's ready for 'any attack'

Rediff.com7 days ago

A spokesperson said the government is carefully assessing these communications in the context of the ongoing regional crisis.

Jharkhand Vet Found Dead in Forest, Police Suspect Murder

Jharkhand Vet Found Dead in Forest, Police Suspect Murder

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 58-year-old veterinarian was found dead in a forest in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Police suspect murder due to injury marks on the victim's face.

Bike Theft at Gurugram School Caught on CCTV

Bike Theft at Gurugram School Caught on CCTV

Rediff.com6 days ago

A teacher's bike was stolen from outside a private school in Gurugram, with the incident captured on CCTV.

Inquiry Ordered After Woman's Suspected Suicide in Uttarakhand Shelter Home

Inquiry Ordered After Woman's Suspected Suicide in Uttarakhand Shelter Home

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The Uttarakhand Women's Commission has directed an inquiry into the suspected suicide of a woman at a state-run shelter home in Dehradun.

Gurugram Court Hands Down Life Sentences in 2022 Murder Case

Gurugram Court Hands Down Life Sentences in 2022 Murder Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Gurugram court sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of Sunil Kumar in 2022. The accused, taxi drivers from Uttar Pradesh, were convicted based on evidence presented by the police.

Indian Boxer Vishvanath Suresh Advances to Semifinals After Upset Victory

Indian Boxer Vishvanath Suresh Advances to Semifinals After Upset Victory

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh defeated reigning world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan to reach the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships in the men's 50kg category.

Is US a proxy for Israel? Iran Prez issues open letter to Americans

Is US a proxy for Israel? Iran Prez issues open letter to Americans

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pezeshkian urged American citizens to look beyond 'manufactured narratives', claiming the portrayal of Iran as a threat is driven by the military-industrial complex and Israeli political interests.

Arrests in Jharkhand Woman Humiliation Case

Arrests in Jharkhand Woman Humiliation Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three people have been arrested and a juvenile detained in Ranchi, Jharkhand, following the public humiliation of a woman and her daughter. The victims were smeared with black paint and paraded by neighbours after a dispute over a stolen motorcycle.

Jindal Steel Turns to Syngas to Overcome Natural Gas Shortages

Jindal Steel Turns to Syngas to Overcome Natural Gas Shortages

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jindal Steel has successfully deployed syngas in its galvanising and colour coating line furnaces to combat shortages of natural gas, LPG, and propane. This innovative approach allows the company to sustain operations and promotes energy self-reliance.

Why Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora Is Against Weight-Loss Drugs

Why Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora Is Against Weight-Loss Drugs

Rediff.com18 hours ago

'The unregulated marketing has to stop. People are getting recommendations for this from gym trainers, from marriage counsellors -- that is simply unacceptable.' ''There are many ways to lose weight -- eat less, fast, exercise, eat healthy. That is how you lose weight.'

Punjab and Haryana HC Acquits AAP MLA in 2013 Molestation Case

Punjab and Haryana HC Acquits AAP MLA in 2013 Molestation Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura and seven others in a 2013 molestation and assault case after a compromise was reached between the involved parties.

Ahmedabad Airport Bust: Passengers Arrested with Rs 2 Crore of Hydroponic Weed

Ahmedabad Airport Bust: Passengers Arrested with Rs 2 Crore of Hydroponic Weed

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two passengers were arrested at Ahmedabad airport for allegedly possessing hydroponic weed worth Rs 2 crore, after arriving from Bangkok. The drugs were discovered following a tip-off.

US Army chief ousted amid war in Iran, former Hegseth aide takes charge

US Army chief ousted amid war in Iran, former Hegseth aide takes charge

Rediff.com6 days ago

The decision marks a significant leadership transition as the administration seeks a commander who 'will implement Donald Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army'.

800 Taliban killed in ongoing operation: Pakistan

800 Taliban killed in ongoing operation: Pakistan

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pakistan's Information Minister claims nearly 800 Afghan Taliban terrorists have been killed in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, launched in response to cross-border firing.

Drug Network Busted in Delhi: Medical Store Owner Arrested

Drug Network Busted in Delhi: Medical Store Owner Arrested

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old medical store owner and dismantled a drug supply network operating in the outer Delhi area. The arrest followed a raid in Paharganj, prompted by information obtained during the interrogation of three individuals previously arrested with contraband.

Opposition demands CBI investigation into alleged Jharkhand liquor scam

Opposition demands CBI investigation into alleged Jharkhand liquor scam

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The leader of the opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly has urged the Governor to direct the Anti-Corruption Bureau to file a charge sheet in connection with the alleged liquor scam and requested a CBI probe.

Man Accused of Axe Murder After Domestic Dispute in Uttar Pradesh

Man Accused of Axe Murder After Domestic Dispute in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked for allegedly killing his wife with an axe following a domestic dispute. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused.

Danish national arrested near India-Pakistan border

Danish national arrested near India-Pakistan border

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Danish national was detained near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan after allegedly entering a restricted area without permission, prompting an investigation into his motives and visa status.

Ex-CPI(M) Leader Accuses Party of Caste-Based Campaigning in Kerala

Ex-CPI(M) Leader Accuses Party of Caste-Based Campaigning in Kerala

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran has accused the party of engaging in caste-based campaigning in the Ambalapuzha constituency, leading to a heated exchange with party officials.

India's Shooting Contingent Faces Tough Competition at Granada World Cup

India's Shooting Contingent Faces Tough Competition at Granada World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian shooters are set to compete in the Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Granada, Spain, facing a strong international field in both 10m air rifle and air pistol events. The competition serves as a crucial assessment opportunity ahead of the Asian Games and the World Championships, where Olympic quotas will be awarded.