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Stray Dog Attack Claims Boy's Life In Gujarat Village

Stray Dog Attack Claims Boy's Life In Gujarat Village

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A seven-year-old boy has died after being bitten by a stray dog in a village in Gujarat's Amreli district. Authorities have captured two dogs to prevent further attacks, as residents report multiple incidents involving stray dogs in the past month.

Investigation Launched After Man Found Murdered In Delhi

Investigation Launched After Man Found Murdered In Delhi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A 42-year-old man, Mohammad Anis, was found murdered near a cinema hall in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri. Police have registered a murder case, identified the accused, and are conducting raids, though the motive remains unknown.

Unidentified Miscreants Vandalise Delhi Pub

Unidentified Miscreants Vandalise Delhi Pub

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A pub in northwest Delhi's Azadpur area was vandalised by a group of unidentified miscreants using sticks and scythes. Police have registered an FIR, identified some suspects through CCTV footage, and are investigating the motive behind the attack.

Artificial Gold Scam: Man Arrested After Encounter In Jhansi

Artificial Gold Scam: Man Arrested After Encounter In Jhansi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A man accused of duping an Indore-based trader of Rs 10 lakh by selling artificial gold was arrested in Jhansi after a police encounter. The accused, Deepchand Kushwaha, was injured during retaliatory firing, and police recovered a portion of the cheated amount.

Sandalwood Smuggling Ring Busted In Bengaluru

Sandalwood Smuggling Ring Busted In Bengaluru

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Bengaluru Police have arrested two individuals for the illegal sale of sandalwood, seizing 44.780 kgs of sandalwood worth Rs 11 lakh. The suspects were caught selling the wood from a car and have been remanded to judicial custody under the Karnataka Forest Act.

Why BJP Is Protesting Jharkhand's Law And Order

Why BJP Is Protesting Jharkhand's Law And Order

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The BJP held a torchlight procession in Ranchi, Jharkhand, protesting the state's law and order situation and the rising number of missing children. The protest specifically highlighted the case of three children, including twin brothers, who have been missing for 13 days, with the BJP demanding their immediate recovery and intensified police action.

Philadelphia Police Offer Reward In Indian Man's Murder

Philadelphia Police Offer Reward In Indian Man's Murder

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old Indian national from Hyderabad, was shot dead in Philadelphia after delivering pizza to a vacant home. Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, and the Consulate General of India is providing assistance to his family.

Letter with names of TMC rebels backing BJP goes viral

Letter with names of TMC rebels backing BJP goes viral

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A significant parliamentary revolt within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has emerged, with purported signatures of 19 MPs on a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking recognition as a separate bloc under Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and extending support to the BJP-led NDA.

How Police Tracked Down A Bangladeshi National After 17 Years

How Police Tracked Down A Bangladeshi National After 17 Years

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A Bangladeshi national, Zahid, who had been absconding for 17 years and carried a reward of Rs 25,000, has been arrested in Saharanpur by a joint team of police and the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). He was wanted in a 2009 case under the Foreigners Act and was found with a fake Aadhaar card and other suspicious documents.

Why US denied Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry for World Cup

Why US denied Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry for World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Trump administration said on Tuesday the United States had denied Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry for the World Cup because of his links to "suspected members of terror organizations".

RSS Headquarters Under Threat: Police Investigate Email Claim

RSS Headquarters Under Threat: Police Investigate Email Claim

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Nagpur police launched a search operation at the RSS headquarters after Mayor Neeta Thakre received an email claiming an explosive device was planted there. No suspicious items were found, and an investigation is underway to trace the source of the threat.

MEA Confirms 13 Foreign Nationals Died In Delhi Hotel Fire

MEA Confirms 13 Foreign Nationals Died In Delhi Hotel Fire

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 13 foreign nationals were among the 21 people who died in a recent hotel fire in south Delhi. The MEA is coordinating with respective embassies to provide assistance.

Deaths reported in crack down on protesters in PoJK

Deaths reported in crack down on protesters in PoJK

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Tensions are escalating in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) following violent clashes between Pakistani security forces and protestors, resulting in civilian deaths and a communications blackout. The situation has drawn international condemnation, with over 50 British Parliament members expressing concern and a former Indian police chief criticising Pakistan's actions.

Mumbai Court Denies Bail To 71-Year-Old In Land Fraud Case

Mumbai Court Denies Bail To 71-Year-Old In Land Fraud Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A Mumbai court has refused bail to 71-year-old Prakash Dubey, who is accused of illegally acquiring 12,550 square metres of land using counterfeit government stamps and a forged power of attorney. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, stating that Dubey's age and medical conditions did not outweigh the gravity of the crime.

Mysterious Death Of Nursing Student In Varanasi Hostel

Mysterious Death Of Nursing Student In Varanasi Hostel

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old nursing student was found dead under mysterious circumstances on the staircase of a boys' hostel in Sarnath, Varanasi. Police are investigating the incident, awaiting the post-mortem report, and scrutinising CCTV footage and call records.

Amid TMC split, LS speaker gave Abhishek Banerjee just 2-hour notice

Amid TMC split, LS speaker gave Abhishek Banerjee just 2-hour notice

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hear both the defected TMC MPs and the faction led by Mamata Banerjee before deciding on recognising the breakaway group's proposed merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).

Ahmedabad Hosts First-Ever World Yogasana Championships

Ahmedabad Hosts First-Ever World Yogasana Championships

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The first-ever World Yogasana Championships 2026 are set to begin in Ahmedabad, featuring over 400 athletes from more than 60 countries.

Former Judge Gautam Patel Receives Threats Over Dawoodi Bohra Succession Ruling

Former Judge Gautam Patel Receives Threats Over Dawoodi Bohra Succession Ruling

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel has filed a police complaint after receiving anonymous death threats related to his 2024 verdict on the Dawoodi Bohra community succession row. The threats, which escalated with a letter sent to his daughter in London, demanded he retract his judgment, prompting international security measures.

MBBS student faces probe over remarks at comedy show

MBBS student faces probe over remarks at comedy show

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Mumbai's civic-run KEM Hospital has initiated a two-member committee probe into controversial remarks made by MBBS student Sejal Pawar regarding male cadavers during a stand-up comedy show, which the hospital dean deemed 'unacceptable'.

32 dead as as 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; triggers tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia

32 dead as as 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines; triggers tsunami warnings across Southeast Asia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A powerful 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing at least four people, injuring over 200, damaging buildings, and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia.

Why Mexicans Feel Left Out of Their Own World Cup After 40 Years

Why Mexicans Feel Left Out of Their Own World Cup After 40 Years

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Despite the World Cup returning to their country for the first time in four decades, many in Mexico said they feel excluded, priced out of stadiums, forced to pay for expensive TV subscriptions and constrained by strict licensing rules.

Tamil Nadu CM Felicitates Praggnanandhaa For Historic Norway Chess Title Win

Tamil Nadu CM Felicitates Praggnanandhaa For Historic Norway Chess Title Win

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honoured Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with a Rs 50 lakh cash incentive for winning the Norway Chess title, making him the first Indian to achieve this feat. The Chief Minister also played a game of chess with the young Grandmaster.

Asian Fencing Championships: Pakistan declines invitation amid visa issues

Asian Fencing Championships: Pakistan declines invitation amid visa issues

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Pakistan has decided not to send its team to the Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi, despite an invitation from local organisers. India is hosting the event for the first time, which will also include the General Assembly of the Fencing Confederation of Asia. Several other nations, including Hong Kong and Australia, are also facing visa-related challenges for their delegations.

The Deadly Hotel Fire: The Day After

The Deadly Hotel Fire: The Day After

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Glimpses from the aftermath of the deadly hotel fire in New Delhi.

Mexico lights up FIFA 2026 World Cup opener in style

Mexico lights up FIFA 2026 World Cup opener in style

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City has opened the World Cup on Thursday, as fans packed the famous Azteca stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa, amid a backdrop of protests around the capital.

34 Youth Escape Assam Rehab Centre

34 Youth Escape Assam Rehab Centre

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The youth fled the Live Well De-addiction Centre at Madhupur, a day after videos purportedly showing abuse of inmates at rehabilitation facilities in the district went viral on social media.

Pakistani Boy Detained After Crossing LoC In Poonch

Pakistani Boy Detained After Crossing LoC In Poonch

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 14-year-old Pakistani boy was detained by the Indian Army after he inadvertently crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. He is currently being questioned, and security agencies are investigating the circumstances before his likely repatriation.

German Footballers Step Up To Cover Fan Travel Costs

German Footballers Step Up To Cover Fan Travel Costs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

German national team players are reportedly funding bus transport for 600 fans to their final World Cup Group E game against Ecuador in New Jersey, addressing concerns over significantly increased public transport costs during the tournament.

Someone Else Owns India's Off Switch

Someone Else Owns India's Off Switch

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A sovereign cloud, our own DNS root and Root CA, a defence-led research base that builds for keeps, and a real national cybersecurity strategy that outlives electoral cycles are not vanity projects. They are the difference between a nation that can be switched off and one that cannot, points out Venkata Satish Guttula.

CB-CID Takes Over TNPDCL Hard Disk Theft Case

CB-CID Takes Over TNPDCL Hard Disk Theft Case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The investigation into the theft of 34 hard disks from the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) headquarters in Chennai has been transferred to the CB-CID. Police have arrested a contract worker and a shop owner in Bengaluru, and the stolen hard disks have been retrieved.

TNPDCL Hard Disk Theft: CB-CID Steps In, Two Arrested

TNPDCL Hard Disk Theft: CB-CID Steps In, Two Arrested

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The investigation into the theft of 34 hard disks from the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) headquarters has been transferred to the CB-CID. Two individuals, including a contract worker and a shop owner, have been arrested, and the stolen hard disks have been recovered.

Wipro issues statement, says zero tolerance for religious harassment

Wipro issues statement, says zero tolerance for religious harassment

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Wipro Technologies has issued a statement affirming its commitment to employee welfare and a safe workplace, stating it is fully cooperating with authorities regarding allegations of religious harassment, workplace discrimination, and forced resignation made by a former woman employee in Pune.

Police Detain Three In Unnao Murder Case

Police Detain Three In Unnao Murder Case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Police in Unnao have detained three of the five accused in the murder of a 60-year-old man, Baba Milan Das. A murder case has been registered, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining two absconding suspects. The motive behind the killing is still under investigation.

Supreme Court's Electoral Roll Ruling: Key Takeaways

Supreme Court's Electoral Roll Ruling: Key Takeaways

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee has commented on the Supreme Court judgment regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, emphasising its specific application to the Bihar case and highlighting the Election Commission's limited authority in determining citizenship.

Why Iran moved its FIFA World Cup base days before opener

Why Iran moved its FIFA World Cup base days before opener

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Iran's World Cup team conducted open training in Tijuana, Mexico, after relocating their base camp due to geopolitical tensions.

Noida International Airport takes flight, IndiGo makes inaugural landing

Noida International Airport takes flight, IndiGo makes inaugural landing

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Noida International Airport has officially commenced flight operations with an IndiGo flight from Lucknow making the inaugural landing, followed by a takeoff to Lucknow, carrying 172 villagers whose land was acquired for the project.

Saurabh Mukherjea Podcast: Indian Middle Class Is In Crisis: What Next?

Saurabh Mukherjea Podcast: Indian Middle Class Is In Crisis: What Next?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

AI-driven job disruption, rising debt, shrinking savings and a changing global economy are reshaping India's middle class. Saurabh Mukherjea discusses jobs, entrepreneurship, investing and the future of India's economic growth on THE REDIFF PODCAST.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Debutants Cape Verde celebrate maiden point like champions

FIFA World Cup 2026: Debutants Cape Verde celebrate maiden point like champions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

When the final whistle blew, players embraced, danced and celebrated on the pitch as if they had won the match. Their joy was understandable. Against one of football's traditional giants and the world's second-ranked team, Cape Verde had achieved something few thought possible.

Bombay High Court Quashes Pilot's License Suspension, Cites Natural Justice Violation

Bombay High Court Quashes Pilot's License Suspension, Cites Natural Justice Violation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Bombay High Court has set aside a 2011 Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) order that suspended a 61-year-old pilot's Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). The court ruled the suspension "illegal and unsustainable" because the DGCA failed to provide the pilot with a show-cause notice or a hearing, violating principles of natural justice. The pilot's ATPL has been restored, though the DGCA is permitted to conduct a fresh inquiry following due process.

Jammu And Kashmir Police Bust Online Drug Supply Network, Seize 2,000 Pregabalin Capsules

Jammu And Kashmir Police Bust Online Drug Supply Network, Seize 2,000 Pregabalin Capsules

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Police in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, have busted an online drug supply network, seizing 2,000 pregabalin capsules. A suspect, Sarmad Ali Khan, was apprehended, and further investigation is underway to dismantle the syndicate.