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Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting an objectionable video on Instagram, sparking police action and legal proceedings.

National Commission for Women Assesses Rajasthan's Efforts to Protect Women

National Commission for Women Assesses Rajasthan's Efforts to Protect Women

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, conducted a review meeting with Rajasthan Police officials to assess the state's efforts in ensuring women's safety and addressing crimes against women.

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

IED Blast Kills Seven Police Officers in Northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

At least seven police personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, local police said.

HC Quashes Property Attachment Order for Mukhtar Ansari's Cousin, Cites Lack of Nexus

HC Quashes Property Attachment Order for Mukhtar Ansari's Cousin, Cites Lack of Nexus

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Allahabad High Court overturned an order to seize property belonging to Mansoor Ansari, cousin of gangster Mukhtar Ansari, stating the state failed to prove a link between any crime and the property's construction.

Manali: Woman Held in Connection with Partner's Death

Manali: Woman Held in Connection with Partner's Death

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A woman has been arrested in Manali, India, following the death of her live-in partner, a government employee, in their rented accommodation. The deceased was found with injury marks, leading to a murder investigation.

'Doremon' Burglar Arrested in Delhi with Stolen Goods

'Doremon' Burglar Arrested in Delhi with Stolen Goods

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a serial burglar nicknamed 'Doremon' and his associate, solving 11 criminal cases. The burglar was known for his unique lurking style and mimicking the cartoon character Doraemon.

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson cruise into next round at Indian Wells

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson cruise into next round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Andre Goransson secured a comfortable victory in the first round of the Indian Wells Masters, defeating David Pel and Fabrice Martin in straight sets.

Six Police Officers Killed in Pakistan IED Attack

Six Police Officers Killed in Pakistan IED Attack

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

An IED blast targeting a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district killed at least six police personnel, prompting a search operation and condemnation from the Chief Minister.

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 Heads to Goa

Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 Heads to Goa

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Goa will host the seventh season of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) event in July, marking a significant milestone for the franchise-based league and Indian table tennis.

Afghan National Apprehended in West Bengal for Illegal Entry

Afghan National Apprehended in West Bengal for Illegal Entry

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An Afghan national was arrested in West Bengal's Nadia district for allegedly entering India from Bangladesh without valid documents. The individual was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) near the Fatepur border area and handed over to local police for further investigation.

Union Minister Accuses West Bengal Government of Farmer Injustice

Union Minister Accuses West Bengal Government of Farmer Injustice

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal for allegedly failing to implement central agriculture schemes, claiming injustice to farmers.

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Traditional powerhouses PSPB and RSPB began their campaigns strongly at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, securing dominant victories and moving closer to the knockout stage.

Delhi Police Arrest Two Members of 'Takkar Gang' for Snatching Cash

Delhi Police Arrest Two Members of 'Takkar Gang' for Snatching Cash

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two members of the 'Takkar Gang' who used distraction techniques to steal cash and valuables from pedestrians in the Paschim Vihar area.

Bihar Woman Arrested for Acid Attack on Mother and Daughter Over Jewellery

Bihar Woman Arrested for Acid Attack on Mother and Daughter Over Jewellery

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A woman was arrested in Madhepura, Bihar, for allegedly throwing acid on a mother and daughter during a dispute at a jewellery shop. The incident occurred after the victims attempted to collect jewellery for which they had paid an advance in 2022.

High Court Refuses Relief to Ex-Official in Money Laundering Case

High Court Refuses Relief to Ex-Official in Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Bombay High Court has ruled that accepting a bribe constitutes acquiring proceeds of crime, denying relief to a former municipal official arrested in a money laundering case.

Fexo's AI Engine Aims to Streamline Business Loan Decisions for Banks

Fexo's AI Engine Aims to Streamline Business Loan Decisions for Banks

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Fexo, an AI intelligence platform focused on the BFSI sector, has launched its AI decisioning engine for business loans, designed to help financial institutions accelerate AI adoption and improve decision-making processes.

Delhi LG Highlights Importance of Human Element in Digital Nation-Building

Delhi LG Highlights Importance of Human Element in Digital Nation-Building

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu addressed the Global Confluence 2026, emphasising the importance of maintaining a human element at the heart of digital nation-building. He highlighted India's digital transformation and the role of technology in improving lives, while urging a focus on inclusive development and national security.

Illegal Shops of Accused in HPCL Officials' Murder Demolished in Budaun

Illegal Shops of Accused in HPCL Officials' Murder Demolished in Budaun

Rediff.com5 days ago

Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. The move follows demands for a CBI probe by the victim's family.

AAP MP Demands Action After Alleged Assault on Councillor and Worker in West Delhi

AAP MP Demands Action After Alleged Assault on Councillor and Worker in West Delhi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh has alleged that a party councillor and a worker were assaulted in west Delhi and has demanded police action. The BJP has denied involvement, claiming AAP workers created a ruckus and one was injured in a fall.

Kerala Government Plans Official Reception for T20 World Cup Hero Sanju Samson

Kerala Government Plans Official Reception for T20 World Cup Hero Sanju Samson

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Kerala government will host an official reception for cricketer Sanju Samson to celebrate his pivotal role in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup victory.

Thane Temple Robbed: Thieves Steal Donation Box with 10,000

Thane Temple Robbed: Thieves Steal Donation Box with 10,000

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Unidentified individuals broke into a temple in Thane, Maharashtra, stealing a donation box containing approximately 10,000. Police are investigating the theft, reviewing CCTV footage and have registered a case against the unknown perpetrators.

Major Fire Erupts at Gurugram Scrap Yard, Firefighters Respond

Major Fire Erupts at Gurugram Scrap Yard, Firefighters Respond

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A significant fire erupted in an open scrap yard in Kankrola village, Gurugram, prompting a rapid response from fire services. Multiple fire engines are battling the blaze to bring it under control.

Main Contractor Arrested After Motorcyclist's Death in Unsecured Pit

Main Contractor Arrested After Motorcyclist's Death in Unsecured Pit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested the main contractor responsible for an unsecured sewage pit in Janakpuri, which led to the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist last month.

Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Congress Calls for Accountability After Attack on Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the attack on former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and called for accountability from those responsible for maintaining law and order.

SC Upholds Man's Conviction for Burning Wife to Death

SC Upholds Man's Conviction for Burning Wife to Death

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his wife by setting her on fire in 2000, citing the victim's dying declaration and eyewitness testimony from their daughter as crucial evidence.

How a Teenager Uncovered a Fake Sports Body Scamming Athletes

How a Teenager Uncovered a Fake Sports Body Scamming Athletes

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 16-year-old Taekwondo player uncovered a fraudulent sports body, the 'Youth Khelo India Federation (YKIF),' which falsely claimed government affiliation and scammed athletes, prompting the Sports Ministry to file an FIR.

Clash over vegetable stall in Uttar Pradesh leaves one dead

Clash over vegetable stall in Uttar Pradesh leaves one dead

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A man was killed and his brother seriously injured in a clash between two groups over setting up a vegetable stall in Reoti town, Uttar Pradesh.

CAG Report Exposes Overcrowding and Poor Facilities in Punjab Prisons

CAG Report Exposes Overcrowding and Poor Facilities in Punjab Prisons

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has revealed significant issues within Punjab's jail system, including overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and poor medical facilities.

Two arrested after shootout in Delhi businessman murder case

Two arrested after shootout in Delhi businessman murder case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Two individuals wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Delhi's Bawana area have been arrested following a brief exchange of fire with police in Rohini.

Kerala Official Nabbed in Bribery Sting for Residence Certificate

Kerala Official Nabbed in Bribery Sting for Residence Certificate

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A village panchayat clerk in Palakkad, Kerala, was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500 for issuing a residence certificate.

Long-Serving Domestic Help Arrested for Theft from Elderly Employers

Long-Serving Domestic Help Arrested for Theft from Elderly Employers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A 55-year-old domestic help in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold jewellery and cash worth Rs 16 lakh (16,000) from the house of an elderly couple she worked for over two decades.

'Right To Die With Dignity Is A Fundamental Right'

'Right To Die With Dignity Is A Fundamental Right'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Why can't we work towards a dignified end of the person when a cure is not possible and the end is inevitable?'

Man wanted in robbery, firing cases arrested in Delhi

Man wanted in robbery, firing cases arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man wanted in multiple robbery and firing cases, recovering an illegal semi-automatic pistol from his possession.

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Students, Showing Obscene Videos

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Students, Showing Obscene Videos

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A teacher in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students and showing them obscene videos. The incidents occurred over several months, leading to his suspension and police custody.

India U-20 women's team hammer Alvsjo AIK in friendly

India U-20 women's team hammer Alvsjo AIK in friendly

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The India U20 women's football team secured a 5-2 victory against Swedish club Alvsjo AIK in a friendly match held in Sweden, with Lhingdeikim scoring a hat-trick.

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.

Six Arrested in Meghalaya ATM Theft Case Involving Rs 1 Crore

Six Arrested in Meghalaya ATM Theft Case Involving Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Police in Meghalaya have arrested six individuals, including two from Haryana, in connection with a series of ATM thefts in the East Khasi Hills district, where approximately Rs 1 crore was stolen from three locations over the past year.

Meerut Man Fakes Son's Kidnapping Over Gaming Debt

Meerut Man Fakes Son's Kidnapping Over Gaming Debt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A man in Meerut, India, allegedly staged the kidnapping of his 15-year-old son and demanded a ransom to pay off debts accumulated through online gaming. He has been arrested and the boy is safe.

Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan

Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Wholesale price inflation extended upward momentum for the third straight month, at 1.81 per cent in January, driven by an uptick in prices of food, non-food articles, and manufactured items on a month-on-month basis, government data showed on Monday.

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Rediff.com6 days ago

Interpol's latest report reveals a significant surge in global financial fraud, driven by the increasing use of artificial intelligence by scamsters, resulting in losses of over USD 442 billion in 2025.