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Man Nabbed For Stealing Police Vehicle From Station Compound

Man Nabbed For Stealing Police Vehicle From Station Compound

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man was arrested in Kannur, Kerala, for allegedly stealing a police vehicle parked inside a police station compound. The accused, identified as Hamsath, allegedly trespassed into the cyber police station compound, stole an SUV, and was later apprehended after arousing suspicion at a local eatery.

Punjab Police Uncover Cross-Border Heroin Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncover Cross-Border Heroin Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar has dismantled a narcotic smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing 12 kg of heroin. The investigation revealed links to a Pakistan-based smuggler using drones for cross-border deliveries.

Man Dies After Alleged ANTF Assault In Rajasthan

Man Dies After Alleged ANTF Assault In Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man died and another was injured, allegedly after being assaulted by the ANTF during a raid in Rajasthan's Jhalawar. Protests erupted after the incident, with villagers blocking roads and demanding action.

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Ganja Worth Rs 1.28 Crore

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Ganja Worth Rs 1.28 Crore

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru with hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 1.28 crore. The accused was arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In ED Custody: Here's Why

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In ED Custody: Here's Why

Rediff.com2 days ago

A court in Gurugram has sent Punjab's Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora to seven days of ED custody in a money laundering case, officials said on Sunday.

How Mizoram Police Rescued Women From Trafficking Racket

How Mizoram Police Rescued Women From Trafficking Racket

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mizoram police, in collaboration with Uttarakhand police, rescued five Mizo women, including two minors, from a sex trafficking racket operating under the guise of a spa in Rudrapur. Six individuals have been arrested, including the alleged mastermind and spa owner.

Hampton Sky Realty Claims Innocence After Director's Arrest

Hampton Sky Realty Claims Innocence After Director's Arrest

Rediff.com3 days ago

Hampton Sky Realty Limited, formerly directed by Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, has issued a statement asserting its innocence and cooperation with authorities following the arrest of Arora in connection with a money laundering probe.

Delhi Man Acquitted In Drug Case Due To Investigation Lapses

Delhi Man Acquitted In Drug Case Due To Investigation Lapses

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of possessing 5.3 kg of ganja, citing serious lapses in the investigation and non-compliance with mandatory provisions under the NDPS Act.

Maharashtra Minister Accuses AIMIM Leader Over Shelter To Accused

Maharashtra Minister Accuses AIMIM Leader Over Shelter To Accused

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has accused AIMIM corporator Matin Patel of double standards for allegedly harbouring Nida Khan, who is accused in a Nashik TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case.

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.

Why Rhea Chakraborty's Bank Accounts Were Defrozen

Why Rhea Chakraborty's Bank Accounts Were Defrozen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai has ordered the defreezing of the bank accounts of actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother, who were accused in a drugs case, citing the NCB's failure to follow procedural requirements under the NDPS Act.

'TN Guv Within Constitutional Rights To Reject Vijay'

'TN Guv Within Constitutional Rights To Reject Vijay'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Looking at the situation purely on its Constitutional merits, the governor's conduct is defensible.' 'He is saying: You do not have a majority, so prove it. That is not an unreasonable position even if the timing and the political context make it deeply controversial.'

Two Arrested After Shootout In Karol Bagh Firing Case

Two Arrested After Shootout In Karol Bagh Firing Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police arrested two alleged shooters wanted in connection with a Karol Bagh firing case after a brief exchange of fire in the Kamla Market area. The accused, identified as Deepanshu alias Sahil Bouncer and Avinash, were apprehended during an anti-gangster operation.

Madhya Pradesh Civic Employees Arrested In Bribery Case

Madhya Pradesh Civic Employees Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Lokayukta police arrested two employees of the Udaipura Municipal Council in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a private company in exchange for releasing a security deposit and issuing a work-experience certificate.

Pinarayi Vijayan Accepts Election Defeat In Kerala

Pinarayi Vijayan Accepts Election Defeat In Kerala

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledges the LDF's defeat in the Assembly elections, vowing to serve as a responsible opposition and address shortcomings.

Police Seize Thousands Of Imported Weapons In Nanded

Police Seize Thousands Of Imported Weapons In Nanded

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, seized nearly 5,000 'import quality' sharp-edged weapons from an abandoned godown, suspecting their potential use in organised crime.

Congress, BJP Trade Accusations In Champawat Rape Case

Congress, BJP Trade Accusations In Champawat Rape Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Congress and BJP in Uttarakhand are engaged in a war of words over the alleged Champawat rape case, which police have now deemed a fabricated incident stemming from a long-standing dispute. Both parties accuse each other of political manipulation and attempting to tarnish the other's image.

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Rediff.com4 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.

Mizoram Women's Group Condemns Trafficking Of Women

Mizoram Women's Group Condemns Trafficking Of Women

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The apex women's association in Mizoram, Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), has strongly condemned the alleged trafficking and exploitation of women from the state under the guise of employment outside Mizoram. The organisation is pursuing the matter to ensure the accused receive stringent punishment under the law.

Three Indians Injured In Drone Attack In UAE

Three Indians Injured In Drone Attack In UAE

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Three Indian nationals were injured in a drone attack on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the UAE. The UAE has condemned the attack, attributing it to Iran.

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Why Cannes' Pick Amma Ariyan Is A Haunting Masterpiece

Rediff.com12 hours ago

John Abraham's 1986 film Amma Ariyan, now heading to the 2026 Cannes film festival, remains one of Malayalam cinema's most politically charged and unsettling masterpieces.

Three Juveniles Held Over Delhi Stabbing: What We Know

Three Juveniles Held Over Delhi Stabbing: What We Know

Rediff.com4 days ago

Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with an attempted murder case in the Swaroop Nagar area of outer north Delhi, police said.

Why govt cannot disclose Russian oil import data

Why govt cannot disclose Russian oil import data

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) has denied an RTI request for data on oil imports from Russia, citing its 'commercial and confidential' nature and exemptions under the RTI Act. The Central Information Commission supported this decision, referencing strategic and economic interests.

Deadly Attack On Pakistan Police Post Kills 15

Deadly Attack On Pakistan Police Post Kills 15

Rediff.com2 days ago

At least 15 security officials were killed and several injured in a suicide attack and ambush at a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Tata Trusts must reduce life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust to comply with Maharashtra law

Tata Trusts must reduce life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust to comply with Maharashtra law

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Tata Trusts, which holds a significant stake in Tata Sons, is facing a mandate to immediately comply with Section 30A(2) of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, requiring two of the three life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust to step down to meet the 25 per cent cap on perpetual trustees.

Sanatana Dharma divides, must be 'abolished': Udhayanidhi

Sanatana Dharma divides, must be 'abolished': Udhayanidhi

Rediff.com7 hours ago

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his call for the abolition of Sanatana Dharma, claiming it divides people, during his maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He also addressed concerns regarding the positioning of the Tamil invocation song in government events.

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Great Mothers Who Shaped Famous Indians

Rediff.com2 days ago

Who were the mothers who shaped Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi and other well-known Indians?

Mumbai Man Dies After Kurla Shooting And Stabbing

Mumbai Man Dies After Kurla Shooting And Stabbing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A man in Mumbai's Kurla area died after being shot and stabbed, allegedly by three individuals. Police have arrested the suspects and registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified a Punjab-based suspect for allegedly sharing pro-Khalistan and pro-Pakistan content on social media platforms.

Gujarat Court Convicts 12 In 1993 Arms Landing Case

Gujarat Court Convicts 12 In 1993 Arms Landing Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A TADA court in Jamnagar convicted 12 individuals in connection with the 1993 arms landing case, linked to Dawood Ibrahim, intended to avenge the Babri Masjid demolition. Ten of the convicted were sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, US

FIFA World Cup 2026: Opening Ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, US

Rediff.com3 days ago

FIFA has announced that the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, will feature separate opening ceremonies in each of the three countries. The ceremonies will feature a diverse lineup of musical performers and cultural showcases.

Notorious Drug Peddler Detained In Reasi, Opium Crop Destroyed

Notorious Drug Peddler Detained In Reasi, Opium Crop Destroyed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Reasi district detained a drug peddler under the PIT-NDPS Act and destroyed an illegally cultivated opium poppy crop in separate anti-narcotics operations.

Huge Arms Cache Recovered In Manipur Joint Operation

Huge Arms Cache Recovered In Manipur Joint Operation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Security forces in Manipur have seized a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in joint operations in the Senapati and Churachandpur districts, disrupting illegal arms supply networks and deterring insurgent activities.

Dawood's associate Salim Dola extradited to India from Turkiye

Dawood's associate Salim Dola extradited to India from Turkiye

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Salim Dola, a close associate of mafia kingpin Dawood Ibrahim and a key figure in his drug empire, has been deported to India from Istanbul following an intelligence operation.

What's Rajendra Arlekar Up To?

What's Rajendra Arlekar Up To?

Rediff.com3 days ago

By asking Vijay to produce letters of majority support before inviting him to form the government, the governor risks overstepping established Constitutional principles, notes Harishchandra.

How Auto Driver's Bravery Stopped Chain Snatching In Hyderabad

How Auto Driver's Bravery Stopped Chain Snatching In Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 days ago

An auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad is being hailed as a hero after he bravely intervened to stop a notorious criminal from snatching a gold chain. Mohammed Zaher used his vehicle to block the perpetrator and resisted an assault until police arrived. His actions have been praised by the Hyderabad Police Commissioner.

Jharkhand Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth Lakhs, Several Arrested

Jharkhand Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth Lakhs, Several Arrested

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jharkhand police have arrested multiple individuals and seized significant quantities of brown sugar in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharsawan and Chatra districts.

Why SRK Returned Rs 94 Lakh To This Producer

Why SRK Returned Rs 94 Lakh To This Producer

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Shah Rukh Khan's generosity resurfaces as the actor returned a Rs 94 lakh cheque to the producer of Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam to alleviate financial strain during the film's production.

Meerut Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Five

Meerut Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Five

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an alleged prostitution racket in the Railway Road area, arresting five individuals, including a woman. The operation was conducted following complaints, leading to the apprehension of the accused and the recovery of cash, mobile phones, and other materials.

Mohiniyattam Actor Santhosh Nair Dies In Road Accident

Mohiniyattam Actor Santhosh Nair Dies In Road Accident

Rediff.com7 days ago

Veteran Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair, known for his roles in over 100 films since his 1982 debut, was killed in a road accident in Enathu, Pathanamthitta district, in the early hours of Tuesday. His car collided with a lorry, leaving him with critical chest injuries and his wife with fractured ribs.