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Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Delhi Court Finds Gaps in ISIS Terror Case, Acquits Two

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of ISIS affiliation, citing gaps in the police investigation and failure to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

College Professor Cleared of Sexual Exploitation Charges After Victims Fail to Corroborate Claims

College Professor Cleared of Sexual Exploitation Charges After Victims Fail to Corroborate Claims

Rediff.com6 days ago

A college professor in Hathras, India, has been acquitted of sexually exploiting female students after a court cited a lack of evidence and corroboration from the alleged victims.

Shiv Sena Leader Arrested Over 2016 Attempted Murder: What Happened?

Shiv Sena Leader Arrested Over 2016 Attempted Murder: What Happened?

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A Shiv Sena leader has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case from 2016, in which he was previously listed as absconding.

Odisha Police Visit BJD MLA's Residence Amidst Husband's Threat Allegations

Odisha Police Visit BJD MLA's Residence Amidst Husband's Threat Allegations

Rediff.com3 days ago

Odisha Police visited the residence of BJD MLA Manorama Mohanty in connection with a case against her husband for allegedly threatening a tehsildar. The MLA alleges political vendetta and misconduct by the police, while the BJP calls for due process.

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Police in Palghar have filed a case against more than 15 individuals for allegedly obstructing construction work and demanding money from a sub-contractor.

Gurugram Officials Bust LPG Black Marketing Operation, Seize Cylinders

Gurugram Officials Bust LPG Black Marketing Operation, Seize Cylinders

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Authorities in Gurugram, India, have cracked down on the black marketing of domestic LPG cylinders, seizing 32 cylinders and detaining one individual involved in illegally siphoning gas.

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Three held in Arunachal Pradesh over child sexual assault allegations

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested three individuals in connection with two separate cases of sexual assault against minors in Tawang and East Kameng districts.

Gangtok Police Nab Suspect in Death of Deaf and Dumb Traffic Assistant

Gangtok Police Nab Suspect in Death of Deaf and Dumb Traffic Assistant

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Gangtok have arrested a 19-year-old youth in connection with the murder of a deaf and dumb man known as 'Traffic Laata,' who assisted with traffic management. The suspect confessed to robbery but claims the death was accidental.

Rajasthan SHO and Constable Nabbed in Rs 8 Lakh Bribery Case

Rajasthan SHO and Constable Nabbed in Rs 8 Lakh Bribery Case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests a station house officer and a constable in Udaipur for allegedly accepting an Rs 8 lakh bribe to avoid naming complainants in registered cases.

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges BJP Conspiracy Against Citizens Through Electoral Roll Deletions

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges BJP Conspiracy Against Citizens Through Electoral Roll Deletions

Rediff.com6 days ago

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has accused the BJP government of conspiring against Indian citizens by deleting names from electoral rolls and diverting attention from core issues.

Key Witnesses Turn Hostile: Delhi Court Acquits Man in Attempted Murder Case

Key Witnesses Turn Hostile: Delhi Court Acquits Man in Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of attempted murder after key witnesses turned hostile and failed to support the prosecution's case, leading to doubts about the accused's identity and the reliability of evidence.

Gurugram BPharma Student and Friend Brutally Beaten on Sohna Road

Gurugram BPharma Student and Friend Brutally Beaten on Sohna Road

Rediff.com7 days ago

A BPharma student and his friend were brutally beaten on Sohna Road in Gurugram. Police have registered a case and are investigating five suspects.

Teen Stabbed in Delhi After Minor Altercation Turns Violent

Teen Stabbed in Delhi After Minor Altercation Turns Violent

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A teenager was stabbed in Delhi's Anand Parbat area after an altercation with two minors escalated into a violent quarrel. Police have apprehended the two accused and recovered the weapon.

Fake Stock Investment Scam: Student Arrested in Delhi

Fake Stock Investment Scam: Student Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud syndicate involved in duping people through fake stock investments, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old student.

Gunmen Open Fire at Yamunanagar Plywood Factory, Sparking Fear

Gunmen Open Fire at Yamunanagar Plywood Factory, Sparking Fear

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two unidentified individuals fired shots at a plywood factory in Yamunanagar, Haryana, causing panic but no injuries. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage.

Gwalior Wedding Marred by Violence Over Alcohol Dispute

Gwalior Wedding Marred by Violence Over Alcohol Dispute

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A wedding celebration in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, turned violent after guests demanded alcohol and assaulted the bride, groom, and their family when their demands were refused.

Thane Police Seize 4.12 Crore Worth of Mephedrone, Arrest Two

Thane Police Seize 4.12 Crore Worth of Mephedrone, Arrest Two

Rediff.com7 days ago

Thane police arrested two men and seized mephedrone worth 4.12 crore from their possession.

Bihar Police Arrest More Suspects in Woman Groping Incident

Bihar Police Arrest More Suspects in Woman Groping Incident

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Bihar police have arrested six more people in connection with the groping and dragging of a woman in Nalanda district. A total of eight people have been arrested, and police are warning against sharing the video of the incident online.

Student Dies After Brawl at Dehradun Private Institute

Student Dies After Brawl at Dehradun Private Institute

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

An engineering student died following a clash between two groups of students at a private institute in Dehradun. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating the cause of the brawl.

Varanasi: 14 sent to custody for holding iftar on a boat in Ganga

Varanasi: 14 sent to custody for holding iftar on a boat in Ganga

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A Varanasi court has remanded 14 people to judicial custody after they allegedly held an Iftar party and consumed chicken biryani on a boat in the Ganga river, sparking outrage and accusations of hurting religious sentiments.

K.C. Venugopal Claims Bribery Allegations are Politically Motivated

K.C. Venugopal Claims Bribery Allegations are Politically Motivated

Rediff.com3 days ago

AICC leader K C Venugopal has alleged that the bribery case against him and other Congress leaders in Haryana is a politically motivated move sponsored by the BJP and CPI(M). He denies the allegations and claims to have taken legal action.

How Thane Police Cracked a Motorbike Theft Ring, Recovering 58 Stolen Vehicles

How Thane Police Cracked a Motorbike Theft Ring, Recovering 58 Stolen Vehicles

Rediff.com1 days ago

Thane police have arrested two motorbike thieves and recovered 58 stolen two-wheelers in Maharashtra's Thane district, following a surge in theft cases in the Bhiwandi area.

Supreme Court Addresses Legal Representation for Manipur Violence Victims

Supreme Court Addresses Legal Representation for Manipur Violence Victims

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Manipur State Legal Authority regarding the appointment of legal aid counsel for two women allegedly paraded naked during the 2023 ethnic clashes in Manipur. This follows a plea from the CBI against the Gauhati High Court's decision to grant bail to two accused in the case.

Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Rediff.com2 days ago

Parents in Delhi protest against private schools allegedly coercing them to pay unapproved fee hikes, leading to students being struck off rolls and report cards withheld.

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two brothers to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl in 2017. The court relied on circumstantial evidence, medical reports, and forensic findings to convict the accused.

Arunachal Man Arrested Over Threat to Shoot Assam CM

Arunachal Man Arrested Over Threat to Shoot Assam CM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for sending a threatening message to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma via WhatsApp.

AIFF Alleges Pressure from Executive Member to Include Churchill Brothers in ISL

AIFF Alleges Pressure from Executive Member to Include Churchill Brothers in ISL

Rediff.com2 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has accused its executive committee member Valanka Alemao and her family of pressuring the organisation to include Churchill Brothers FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) through unconventional means.

Kim cites Iran war to justify North Korea's nuclear arsenal

Kim cites Iran war to justify North Korea's nuclear arsenal

Rediff.com7 days ago

Speaking to North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly on Tuesday, Kim accused the United States of carrying out 'terrorism and invasions' across regions, referring to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Radio-Collared Tiger Dies of Suspected Poisoning Near Satpura Tiger Reserve

Radio-Collared Tiger Dies of Suspected Poisoning Near Satpura Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com4 days ago

A radio-collared tiger was allegedly poisoned to death near the Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, leading to the arrest of five individuals suspected of lacing the tiger's kill with poison after it preyed on their cattle; the suspects are also allegedly involved in illegal opium cultivation.

Man Held for Sending Bomb Threat Emails to Gurugram Schools

Man Held for Sending Bomb Threat Emails to Gurugram Schools

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested a Bangladeshi man for allegedly sending bomb threats via email to several schools in the city. The accused, Saurabh Vishwas alias Michael, was apprehended in Ahmedabad and confessed to creating the email ID used for the threats.

Man Held for Posting Objectionable AI Images of PM Modi

Man Held for Posting Objectionable AI Images of PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly posting objectionable AI-generated images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.

Opposition Challenges Assam Police Over Zubeen Garg Death Probe

Opposition Challenges Assam Police Over Zubeen Garg Death Probe

Rediff.com7 days ago

Opposition parties in Assam are questioning the state police's handling of the Zubeen Garg death case after a Singapore coroner ruled out foul play, contradicting the Assam police's murder charges against several accused. The conflicting findings have sparked controversy and calls for further investigation.

Job Promise Turns to Trafficking: Four Arrested in Saharanpur

Job Promise Turns to Trafficking: Four Arrested in Saharanpur

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested four individuals for allegedly trafficking a woman after deceiving her with a false job offer. The victim was reportedly sold for Rs 1.5 lakh and subjected to confinement, abuse, and threats.

Delhi robbery mastermind arrested after police encounter

Delhi robbery mastermind arrested after police encounter

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A man wanted for masterminding an armed robbery and linked to a murder case has been arrested in Delhi after a brief encounter with police.

Air Force Employee Held for Alleged Espionage with Pakistani Intelligence

Air Force Employee Held for Alleged Espionage with Pakistani Intelligence

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A civilian employee at an Indian Air Force station in Assam has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive information with Pakistani handlers.

Mangaluru Police Seize MDMA, Arrest Three in Drug Raid

Mangaluru Police Seize MDMA, Arrest Three in Drug Raid

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Mangaluru, Karnataka, following a raid by the City Crime Branch police, resulting in the seizure of MDMA and other items.

West Delhi Home Burgled, Valuables Worth Lakhs Stolen

West Delhi Home Burgled, Valuables Worth Lakhs Stolen

Rediff.com7 days ago

A house in Delhi's Hari Nagar was burgled while the occupants were at a temple, with gold, silver, and cash worth lakhs stolen. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.

SIT probing Kharat gets over 50 calls reporting crimes

SIT probing Kharat gets over 50 calls reporting crimes

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations against Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman accused of rape, has received a surge of calls providing information and reporting alleged crimes after a public appeal.

J&K Police Nab Five Long-Term Absconders in Poonch

J&K Police Nab Five Long-Term Absconders in Poonch

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district have arrested five absconders who had been evading arrest for years in connection with multiple criminal cases.

West Bengal Man Arrested for Suspected Terrorist Ties

West Bengal Man Arrested for Suspected Terrorist Ties

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 20-year-old man from West Bengal's Bankura district has been arrested by the Telangana Police's special task force (STF) for allegedly having links with a militant organisation.