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Man Fatally Stabbed In Northwest Delhi's MCD Colony

Man Fatally Stabbed In Northwest Delhi's MCD Colony

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 25-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in northwest Delhi's MCD Colony area, police said on Monday. Police have registered a case and are investigating the motive behind the crime.

How A Suspended CISF Constable Misused His ID For Drug Smuggling

How A Suspended CISF Constable Misused His ID For Drug Smuggling

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A suspended CISF constable was apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly possessing and smuggling 158 kgs of dry ganja worth Rs 79 lakh. He reportedly misused his official ID to evade police checks and continued drug trafficking even after a previous arrest and suspension.

Bengal To Probe Fraud In Women's Cash Transfer Scheme

Bengal To Probe Fraud In Women's Cash Transfer Scheme

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal's Chief Minister has ordered a special investigation into alleged fake accounts linked to the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, a women's cash transfer initiative by the previous government, citing illegal cash transfers and men falsely claiming benefits.

Headless Body Found In UP; Family Members Booked For Murder

Headless Body Found In UP; Family Members Booked For Murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

The headless body of a 36-year-old man, missing since May 18, was discovered in a field in Behda Assa village, Uttar Pradesh. Police have arrested one man in connection with the murder, and are searching for several of the victim's family members.

Thane Finance Company Duped With Fake Jewellery

Thane Finance Company Duped With Fake Jewellery

Rediff.com6 days ago

A finance company in Thane, Maharashtra, has reported being defrauded of Rs 25.96 lakh by five individuals who allegedly mortgaged fake jewellery to obtain loans. Police are investigating the case, which reportedly occurred in 2025.

India Urges End To Violence After Kuwait Airport Attack Kills Indian National

India Urges End To Violence After Kuwait Airport Attack Kills Indian National

Rediff.com9 hours ago

India has condemned an attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in the death of one Indian national and injuries to several others. The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its call for an end to targeting civilian populations and infrastructure, while the Indian mission in Kuwait provides assistance to affected nationals.

Odisha Police Smash Gambling Ring Near Chhattisgarh Border

Odisha Police Smash Gambling Ring Near Chhattisgarh Border

Rediff.com2 days ago

Odisha Police busted a gambling racket in Sundargrah district, arresting 26 people and seizing cash, vehicles, and mobile phones. They also arrested a shop owner involved in IPL betting and are searching for three more suspects.

Migrant Labourer Lynched In Tamil Nadu After Alleged Misbehaviour

Migrant Labourer Lynched In Tamil Nadu After Alleged Misbehaviour

Rediff.com4 days ago

A migrant labourer from Assam was beaten to death by a mob in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, after allegedly misbehaving with a woman. The victim, identified as Prosenjit Das, was staying in a rented room with six other labourers from Assam.

Seven Dalits Injured In Masked Gang Attacks In Tamil Nadu

Seven Dalits Injured In Masked Gang Attacks In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 days ago

Seven Dalits were injured in Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts after being attacked by masked men, prompting calls for government action to prevent further violence.

Six Foreign Nationals Detained In Delhi For Visa Overstay

Six Foreign Nationals Detained In Delhi For Visa Overstay

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have detained six foreign nationals, including five Nigerians and one from Ivory Coast, for allegedly residing in India without valid visa documents.

Exam 'solver' caught red-handed in UPESSC TGT exam

Exam 'solver' caught red-handed in UPESSC TGT exam

Rediff.com11 hours ago

An individual was apprehended in Bareilly for impersonating a candidate during the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) examination. The "solver" confessed to a Rs 1.5 lakh deal to appear for the actual candidate, who is now being sought by police.

Over 24 Kg Of Drugs Seized In Kerala, Five Arrested

Over 24 Kg Of Drugs Seized In Kerala, Five Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Kerala and arrested five individuals involved in trafficking networks.

St Stephen's College Appoints First Woman Principal Despite DU Objections

St Stephen's College Appoints First Woman Principal Despite DU Objections

Rediff.com2 days ago

St Stephen's College has appointed Susan Elias as its 14th principal, despite objections from Delhi University (DU) regarding alleged violations of University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. Elias is the first woman to hold the position in the college's 145-year history.

Delhi Police Returns Hundreds Of Recovered Mobile Phones

Delhi Police Returns Hundreds Of Recovered Mobile Phones

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Delhi Police returned 532 recovered lost and stolen mobile phones to their owners under 'Operation Vishwas'. The event included cyber crime and drug abuse awareness sessions.

Man Found Murdered After Being Called Out At Night In UP

Man Found Murdered After Being Called Out At Night In UP

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 24-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered after being called out of his house late at night. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and attempting to identify the perpetrators.

Migrant Labourer Beaten To Death By Mob In Tamil Nadu

Migrant Labourer Beaten To Death By Mob In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 days ago

A migrant labourer from Assam was beaten to death by a mob in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, after allegedly misbehaving with a woman. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Unidentified Assailants Kill Quack Doctor In Palamu

Unidentified Assailants Kill Quack Doctor In Palamu

Rediff.com5 days ago

A quack doctor was allegedly murdered by unidentified assailants in Jharkhand's Palamu district, according to police reports. The incident occurred near Nagadara village as the victim was returning home. Police have launched an investigation into the case.

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Man For Wife's Murder After Encounter

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Man For Wife's Murder After Encounter

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A 48-year-old man, Shiv Bhole, accused of strangling his wife to death in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested following a police encounter where he sustained a gunshot injury. The accused, previously convicted for murder, confessed to the crime.

Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Kathua

Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Kathua

Rediff.com3 days ago

A drug peddler has been detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of an anti-drug campaign.

Suspect Shot After Bike Attacks In Tirunelveli, Tenkasi

Suspect Shot After Bike Attacks In Tirunelveli, Tenkasi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Tamil Nadu shot and apprehended a suspect linked to a series of bike-borne attacks in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. The suspect, Ayyappan, allegedly attacked police with a weapon during the arrest attempt and was subsequently hospitalised.

Police Officer Injured After Attack By Youths In Kochi

Police Officer Injured After Attack By Youths In Kochi

Rediff.com4 days ago

A police team in Kochi was allegedly attacked by a group of youths, resulting in injuries to one officer. The incident occurred after the police responded to a call made to the control room.

Multi-State Cyber Fraud Suspect Nabbed In Assam

Multi-State Cyber Fraud Suspect Nabbed In Assam

Rediff.com1 days ago

Assam Police have arrested a cyber fraudster suspected of involvement in multi-state digital crimes. The arrest was made by the Crime Investigation Department's Cyber Police Station, and the suspect is believed to have operated a highly active mule account.

Gujarat Jail Staff To Receive Mental Health Training

Gujarat Jail Staff To Receive Mental Health Training

Rediff.com1 days ago

A week-long mental health training programme, 'Psychological Risk Assessment, Health Awareness and Resilience' (PRAHARI), has commenced for jail staff at Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The initiative aims to equip prison personnel with skills to identify and manage mental health risks among inmates and to support their own mental well-being.

Delhi Police Nab Gogi Gang Member After Year-Long Manhunt

Delhi Police Nab Gogi Gang Member After Year-Long Manhunt

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a wanted member of the Gogi gang in Sonipat, Haryana, after he evaded arrest for over a year in connection with an extortion case. Baljit, 39, was a proclaimed offender in a 2025 case registered in Rohini.

Tamil Nadu Man Released After Suspicion In Meerut

Tamil Nadu Man Released After Suspicion In Meerut

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 36-year-old man from Tamil Nadu was released by police in Meerut after an investigation found no evidence of criminal or anti-national activities. The man was initially detained after being found under suspicious circumstances.

Delhi Riots: Court To Deliver Verdict In Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Delhi Riots: Court To Deliver Verdict In Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A Delhi court is set to pronounce its verdict on Thursday in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others are accused in the sensational case.

Odisha Man Attempts Self-Immolation Over Road Grievance

Odisha Man Attempts Self-Immolation Over Road Grievance

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 73-year-old man in Odisha's Jajpur district attempted self-immolation during a public grievance hearing, citing unaddressed appeals for an approach road to his house.

Saharanpur Woman Murdered; Theft Suspected

Saharanpur Woman Murdered; Theft Suspected

Rediff.com2 days ago

A woman was found murdered in her Saharanpur home with her throat slit. Police suspect the assailants intended to commit theft. The incident has sparked outrage among local traders.

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Amritsar police have successfully dismantled a cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering over 2 kg of heroin and six sophisticated pistols. The arrested accused were reportedly receiving consignments via drones from across the border for distribution within Punjab.

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cross-Border Arms And Drug Smuggling Network

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Amritsar police have successfully dismantled a cross-border illegal arms and drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering over 2 kg of heroin and six sophisticated pistols. The arrested accused were reportedly receiving consignments via drones from across the border for distribution within Punjab.

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

Two Arrested Over Jamshedpur Revenge Killing

Two Arrested Over Jamshedpur Revenge Killing

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two individuals have been apprehended in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, concerning the murder of a 24-year-old man, allegedly a revenge killing for a previous murder.

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian police have dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Telangana, leading to the arrest of 18 people and the seizure of drugs and materials worth Rs 20.72 crore.

Odisha: Three Detained After Elephant Electrocuted, Buried

Odisha: Three Detained After Elephant Electrocuted, Buried

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three individuals have been detained in Odisha's Dhenkanal district for allegedly electrocuting a wild elephant and burying its carcass on a farmhouse property.

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: CBI Nabs Masterminds

Rs 800 Crore Chitfund Scam: CBI Nabs Masterminds

Rediff.com1 days ago

The CBI has arrested two alleged masterminds from Mumbai in connection with the Rs 800 crore LUCC chitfund scam in Uttarakhand, officials said.

ACB Uncovers Rs 5.92 Crore Assets From Suspended Police Official

ACB Uncovers Rs 5.92 Crore Assets From Suspended Police Official

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case of Disproportionate Assets against suspended Additional Superintendent of Police N Bhujanga Rao in Hyderabad. Searches at his properties and associates' places revealed assets valued at over Rs 5.92 crore, including agricultural land, plots, houses, cash, bank balances, gold, and cars. Rao is also implicated in a "phone tapping" case from the previous BRS regime.

Calcutta High Court Seeks Report On TMC Leader's Arrest

Calcutta High Court Seeks Report On TMC Leader's Arrest

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Calcutta High Court has instructed the Enforcement Directorate to submit a report regarding its investigation into the arrest of TMC leader and former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose, who was apprehended in connection with a money laundering probe related to an alleged municipality recruitment scam.

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The incident occurred in a forest near Kundrukocha village when the victim was collecting mahua seeds. The accused is currently under police custody and undergoing treatment.

UP Government Provides Financial Aid To Murder Victim's Family

UP Government Provides Financial Aid To Murder Victim's Family

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Uttar Pradesh government has provided financial assistance to the family of a man who was murdered in Baghpat district. The family received Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister Relief Fund following instructions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.