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Police Investigate Man's Murder in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Police Investigate Man's Murder in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 45-year-old man was found murdered with his throat slit in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the perpetrators.

Criminal Arrested After Shootout with Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Criminal Arrested After Shootout with Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Police in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, arrested a criminal with a Rs 25,000 reward on his head after an encounter. The criminal sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg during the exchange.

Six Convicted in Ballia Land Dispute Homicide Case

Six Convicted in Ballia Land Dispute Homicide Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced six individuals to 10 years in jail for culpable homicide related to a 2014 land dispute that resulted in the death of one man.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his wife with a stick after a dispute. The accused, Mithun Sahani, was apprehended following a complaint by the victim's father.

Husband Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Husband Arrested In UP Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his wife over dowry demands and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.

Minor Girls Rescued After Abduction From Beed District

Minor Girls Rescued After Abduction From Beed District

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Police in Maharashtra have rescued two minor girl cousins from Uttar Pradesh, a month after they were abducted from the Beed district. The main accused was apprehended in UP after a coordinated interstate operation.

UP Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Of Three Boys

UP Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Of Three Boys

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the alleged abduction of three minor boys from Mirzapur village. The boys, aged 10 and 11, have been missing since Saturday evening, prompting an extensive search and the registration of a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Delhi Accident: Truck Driver Arrested After Three Killed

Delhi Accident: Truck Driver Arrested After Three Killed

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A truck driver has been arrested in Delhi after a multi-vehicle accident resulted in the deaths of three people, including a child, and injuries to four others. The driver was apprehended using CCTV footage after the truck rammed into an autorickshaw.

Man Gets 25 Years For Abducting Minor Under False Pretext

Man Gets 25 Years For Abducting Minor Under False Pretext

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment under the POCSO Act for abducting a 15-year-old girl under the false pretence of marriage.

Accused Arrested For Abducting, Raping Minor Girl For A Year

Accused Arrested For Abducting, Raping Minor Girl For A Year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in Gujarat for allegedly abducting and raping a 17-year-old girl for nearly a year. The girl has been safely rescued, and the accused has been sent to judicial custody.

UP's new cuisine map leaves non-veg off the menu

UP's new cuisine map leaves non-veg off the menu

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government's 'One District One Cuisine' initiative, aimed at promoting local delicacies, has drawn criticism for omitting several iconic non-vegetarian dishes closely associated with the state's districts.

Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

CBI To Investigate Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

CBI To Investigate Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

Breakthrough In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case: Arrests Made

Breakthrough In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case: Arrests Made

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Bengal Police have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests followed leads from a UPI transaction made at a toll plaza.

UP Government Fast-Tracks Relief For Farmers Hit By Bad Weather

UP Government Fast-Tracks Relief For Farmers Hit By Bad Weather

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating compensation for farmers affected by recent adverse weather, including storms, fires, hailstorms, and excessive rainfall.

Distressed Father Ends Life Over Daughter's Wedding Costs

Distressed Father Ends Life Over Daughter's Wedding Costs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 45-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide due to financial stress related to his daughter's upcoming wedding. Police investigations suggest the man was under significant pressure due to his inability to afford the marriage expenses.

Trailer Truck Collision Claims Motorcyclist's Life in Sultanpur

Trailer Truck Collision Claims Motorcyclist's Life in Sultanpur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A motorcyclist was killed in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after being hit by a trailer truck on the Lucknow-Ballia highway. The victim has been identified as Devesh Kumar.

Doctor Held Accountable After Patient's Death During Caesarean Delivery

Doctor Held Accountable After Patient's Death During Caesarean Delivery

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A doctor in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide after a 25-year-old woman died during a caesarean delivery at a private hospital. The arrest follows a complaint alleging negligence and extortion.

UP Woman Dies During Kidney Stone Surgery, Family Alleges Negligence

UP Woman Dies During Kidney Stone Surgery, Family Alleges Negligence

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A 24-year-old woman died during a kidney stone surgery at a private hospital in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, leading to protests by her family who allege medical negligence. Police have registered a case against five doctors following the incident.

UP Petrol Pump Manager Booked For Denying Fuel To Ambulance

UP Petrol Pump Manager Booked For Denying Fuel To Ambulance

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a petrol pump manager for allegedly denying fuel to a private ambulance, resulting in the death of a 50-year-old patient.

UP Court Jails Eight for Life in 2015 Murder Case

UP Court Jails Eight for Life in 2015 Murder Case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced eight people to life imprisonment and five others to ten years in jail for the killing of two individuals during a clash over a boundary wall demarcation in 2015.

Uttar Pradesh Police Attacked While Responding to Assault Complaint

Uttar Pradesh Police Attacked While Responding to Assault Complaint

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A police team in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, was attacked while responding to an assault complaint, resulting in injuries to officers and damage to a police vehicle. Two suspects have been arrested and are facing charges including attempted murder.

UP Lineman Electrocuted While Repairing Power Fault

UP Lineman Electrocuted While Repairing Power Fault

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 33-year-old lineman died after being electrocuted while carrying out repair work at a village in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide.

UP Man and Family Face Charges in Wife's Alleged Dowry Murder

UP Man and Family Face Charges in Wife's Alleged Dowry Murder

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a man and his family members for allegedly murdering his wife over a dowry demand and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.

Three Die in Aurangabad Road Accident

Three Die in Aurangabad Road Accident

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Three people died and seven were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The SUV was carrying ten people returning from a wedding.

Uttar Pradesh Man Arrested for Alleged Unnatural Act with Nephew

Uttar Pradesh Man Arrested for Alleged Unnatural Act with Nephew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 38-year-old man in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly committing an unnatural act with his 12-year-old nephew. The arrest follows a complaint filed by the boy's father, leading to a case registered under the POCSO Act.

Rain lashes several areas in north; fog returns in Delhi

Rain lashes several areas in north; fog returns in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Several states in north India, including Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, experienced varied weather conditions, including light to moderate rainfall, fog, and temperature fluctuations.

Bride shot at on wedding stage by lover in Bihar

Bride shot at on wedding stage by lover in Bihar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A bride was critically injured after being shot by her alleged lover during her wedding ceremony in Buxar, Bihar, sparking a police investigation into the shocking incident.

Bigg Boss' Neelam Giri's Sweet Style

Bigg Boss' Neelam Giri's Sweet Style

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

She may not flaunt designer wear, but her 5 million followers admire the Bhojpuri actress and Bigg Boss contestant for her casual, natural style.

Major rivers including Ganga receding but still above danger mark in UP

Major rivers including Ganga receding but still above danger mark in UP

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The Ganga, Yamuna, and Sharda rivers in Uttar Pradesh have started to recede but continue to flow above the danger mark at several places. The State Flood Management Information System reports on the river levels and trends.

NDA ally to contest separately in Bihar after snub

NDA ally to contest separately in Bihar after snub

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), an NDA member, announced it will contest 153 seats in the upcoming Bihar elections after not being allocated any seats by the NDA. The party claims the BJP's Bihar unit provided a negative report regarding their strength.

'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Major Ramesh Upadhyay (retd), acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, claims he was tortured in jail to falsely implicate Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Bhagwat, and Indresh Kumar.

UP BJP leader sacked after obscene video goes viral on social media

UP BJP leader sacked after obscene video goes viral on social media

Rediff.com15 May 2025

A purported video showing local Bharatiya Janata Party leader Babban Singh Raghuvanshi engaging in obscene acts with a dancer has gone viral and is trending rapidly on social media.

Ex-army man hacked into 6 pieces by wife, lover in UP; 4 held

Ex-army man hacked into 6 pieces by wife, lover in UP; 4 held

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The accused dumped the body parts in different locations to conceal the identity of the victim.

As heatwave continues, death toll in UP's Ballia rises to 68

As heatwave continues, death toll in UP's Ballia rises to 68

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Eleven more patients admitted at Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district hospital have died due to various ailments on Monday, taking the death toll to 68 in five days, officials said.

Ganga, Yamuna overflow in UP; 13 districts flooded

Ganga, Yamuna overflow in UP; 13 districts flooded

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Incessant rainfall in Uttar Pradesh has caused floods in 13 districts, with major rivers like Ganga and Yamuna exceeding danger levels. Varanasi, Prayagraj, and other cities are severely affected, leading to displacement and disruption of daily life.

Newly-wed woman killed for dowry, in-laws fake suicide story

Newly-wed woman killed for dowry, in-laws fake suicide story

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sapna (22), wife of Narendra Chauhan, was found dead in a room at her in-laws' house in Kotwa village, under the Maniyar Police Station area.

4 women deliver babies under mobile lights at UP govt health centre

4 women deliver babies under mobile lights at UP govt health centre

Rediff.com30 May 2025

A three-member investigation committee, led by the deputy chief medical officer, has been formed to probe the incident.

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'When Harivansh sits in the chair, you feel your voice will be heard.'

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

On the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Utkarsh Mishra recalls the conditions under which the Congress, led by Mahatma Gandhi, launched the final struggle for independence.