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Bengaluru woman sets lover on fire on pretext of 'western-style' proposal

Bengaluru woman sets lover on fire on pretext of 'western-style' proposal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man was allegedly charred to death in Bengaluru after his girlfriend set him on fire at her house. Police suspect the murder was premeditated, as the woman believed he had been avoiding her.

Delhi Capitals' Abishek Porel Faces Allegations Of Sexual Assault, Intimidation

Delhi Capitals' Abishek Porel Faces Allegations Of Sexual Assault, Intimidation

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Bengal and Delhi Capitals cricketer Abishek Porel is facing a police complaint from a woman who alleges he engaged in a sexual relationship under the false promise of marriage, and subjected her to assault and criminal intimidation. Porel has strongly denied all allegations, and police have begun an investigation.

IPL 2026: Why Didn't RCB Remember Fans Lost In 2025 Stampede?

IPL 2026: Why Didn't RCB Remember Fans Lost In 2025 Stampede?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A year after 11 fans died during RCB title celebrations, the franchise's IPL 2026 triumph has sparked discussion over whether the victims should have been acknowledged.

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor made a stunning electoral debut by winning Bihar's Bankipur assembly seat, a long-held BJP bastion. Concurrently, the Congress retained the Datia assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh, while the BJP successfully held onto the Manjalpur seat in Gujarat, showcasing mixed results for the ruling and opposition parties in these crucial by-elections.

Two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe

Two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs three lakh in connection with pending 'Khata' work.

Ex-Students Nabbed for Kidnapping Freshman and Demanding Ransom in Bengaluru

Ex-Students Nabbed for Kidnapping Freshman and Demanding Ransom in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Four individuals, including former and current senior students, have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly kidnapping a 19-year-old student and demanding a ransom for his release. Police swiftly rescued the victim and apprehended the suspects.

Two Arrested For Sabotaging CCTV System At Bengaluru IPL Match

Two Arrested For Sabotaging CCTV System At Bengaluru IPL Match

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly tampering with the CCTV surveillance system at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during an IPL match between RCB and GT. The accused reportedly disrupted surveillance coverage by damaging network video recorder systems and optical fibre connections.

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.

Haryana Police Bust IPL Betting Ring, Arrest Six

Haryana Police Bust IPL Betting Ring, Arrest Six

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Haryana Police have arrested six individuals in Nuh for allegedly running an illegal betting operation during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants.

Bengaluru family tries to 'courier' elderly man in protest

Bengaluru family tries to 'courier' elderly man in protest

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A family in Bengaluru attempted to send an elderly man as a 'parcel' through a courier service to protest high bus fares ahead of Ugadi and Eid-ul-Fitr. The stunt, intended as a social media reel, drew criticism and police intervention.

Bengaluru EV Dealers Arrested for Subsidy Scam

Bengaluru EV Dealers Arrested for Subsidy Scam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Two men in Bengaluru have been arrested for allegedly defrauding people by offering electric vehicles at subsidised rates under a fake central government scheme.

Belagavi Police Nab Woman Accused of Robbing Wealthy Men

Belagavi Police Nab Woman Accused of Robbing Wealthy Men

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Belagavi police have arrested a woman accused of luring wealthy men through social media, engaging them in obscene chats, and then robbing them at a lodge. Her accomplice is currently absconding, and police are investigating the full extent of their scheme.

RCB to play IPL 2026 home games outside Bengaluru

RCB to play IPL 2026 home games outside Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

RCB are set to shift their IPL 2026 home matches from Bengaluru to the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur.

Bengaluru: Students forced to remove sacred thread during CET; probe ordered

Bengaluru: Students forced to remove sacred thread during CET; probe ordered

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A controversy has erupted in Bengaluru after five Brahmin students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred thread at Krupanidhi College during the Common Entrance Test (CET). Students claim invigilators demanded the removal of the sacred thread despite previous government assurances that it would not be required.

FIR against Bengaluru professor for calling student 'terrorist' in class

FIR against Bengaluru professor for calling student 'terrorist' in class

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

An adjunct professor at a private university in Bengaluru has been suspended and faces an FIR after allegedly calling a student a 'terrorist' during a class. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about accountability and transparency.

Ex-Driver Arrested in Bengaluru Jewellery Heist

Ex-Driver Arrested in Bengaluru Jewellery Heist

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stealing diamond and gold ornaments worth Rs 14.65 lakh from a house. The stolen property has been recovered, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend an accomplice.

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Bengaluru Businessman Found Dead After Alleged Kidnapping

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.

Why a Truck Driver in Bengaluru Took His Own Life After a DUI Test

Why a Truck Driver in Bengaluru Took His Own Life After a DUI Test

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A truck driver in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide after testing positive for drunk driving during a routine police inspection. The incident occurred after the driver's vehicle was impounded and a notice was issued.

How A Gas Geyser Leak Led To A Woman's Death In Kodagu

How A Gas Geyser Leak Led To A Woman's Death In Kodagu

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 27-year-old woman from Bengaluru, Vinutha, died during a weekend trip to Kodagu due to a suspected carbon monoxide leak from a gas geyser at a homestay. Police have registered a case of unnatural death, with the post-mortem report indicating suffocation and poor bathroom ventilation as contributing factors.

Bengaluru: Mother and Daughter Dead in Suspected Suicide Pact Due to Debt

Bengaluru: Mother and Daughter Dead in Suspected Suicide Pact Due to Debt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A mother and daughter were found dead in Bengaluru, India, in a suspected suicide pact driven by mounting debt. Two other family members survived with injuries.

Bengaluru Woman Seriously Injured in Family Attack Over Marriage Dispute

Bengaluru Woman Seriously Injured in Family Attack Over Marriage Dispute

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 59-year-old woman in Bengaluru was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked by her brother and his family over a dispute related to a marriage proposal.

Bengaluru Woman Dies by Suicide After Baby Son's Accidental Drowning

Bengaluru Woman Dies by Suicide After Baby Son's Accidental Drowning

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 29-year-old tech professional in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide after her 11-month-old son accidentally drowned in a bucket of water at their residence. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

Shivakumar to take oath as K'taka CM; religious heads, students to attend

Shivakumar to take oath as K'taka CM; religious heads, students to attend

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

D K Shivakumar, the Vokkaliga strongman and state Congress President, is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today at 4:05 pm at Lok Bhavan. The ceremony will also see some ministers taking oath, though the final list is awaiting approval from the Congress high command.

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police in Hyderabad are investigating the murder of Tanuja, the wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. Investigators suspect the culprits, possibly Nepali nationals aided by a domestic worker, fled the city by train. Multiple teams are working to apprehend the suspects, and police have alerted forces in other states and the Sashastra Seema Bal.

Real Estate Businessman Abducted After Car Ambush Near Bengaluru

Real Estate Businessman Abducted After Car Ambush Near Bengaluru

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A real estate businessman was allegedly kidnapped near Bengaluru after his car was ambushed and he was sprayed with a substance. Police are investigating the abduction and searching for the perpetrators.

DRI seizes 440+ Endangered Animals, Ivory

DRI seizes 440+ Endangered Animals, Ivory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has conducted a nationwide crackdown on wildlife trafficking, seizing over 440 endangered animals and 15 kg of ivory, and arresting 33 individuals involved in organised crime syndicates.

Bengaluru Dog Walking Row: Pet Owner and Senior Citizens Accuse Each Other of Assault

Bengaluru Dog Walking Row: Pet Owner and Senior Citizens Accuse Each Other of Assault

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A dispute over dog walking in a Bengaluru apartment complex escalated into a physical altercation, with both a pet owner and a group of senior citizens filing assault complaints.

Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' gets 'A' certificate, set for July 24 release

Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' gets 'A' certificate, set for July 24 release

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Superstar C Joseph Vijay's highly anticipated film, 'Jana Nayagan,' has finally secured an 'A' certificate from the CBFC after a seven-month battle involving legal challenges, internal objections, and a significant piracy leak. The film, widely considered Vijay's last before entering politics, is now slated for a July 24 release in approximately 1,000 theatres across Tamil Nadu.

How Goa Police Nabbed Bangladeshi Dacoity Gang In Delhi

How Goa Police Nabbed Bangladeshi Dacoity Gang In Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Goa Police have arrested five Bangladeshi nationals, part of an inter-state gang, for their alleged involvement in dacoities reported last year in Goa. The arrests followed a year-long investigation across multiple states.

'They left my son to die, now they are roaming free': A father's emotional plea

'They left my son to die, now they are roaming free': A father's emotional plea

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The grieving parents of Sarthak Mattoo, who died in an alleged hit-and-run incident in southwest Delhi, have made an emotional video appeal for justice, questioning the pace of the police investigation and demanding strict action against those responsible.

Teenager Arrested After Double Stabbing in Bengaluru Over Alleged Affair

Teenager Arrested After Double Stabbing in Bengaluru Over Alleged Affair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 36-year-old woman and her brother were allegedly stabbed to death by a minor boy in Bengaluru following a quarrel over an alleged illicit relationship.

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

When dialogue fails, protest becomes inevitable.
In a democracy, protest is often the only language left once institutions stop listening, explains Ramesh Menon.

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Legal Action After Slapping Student

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Legal Action After Slapping Student

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A school teacher in Bengaluru is under investigation after allegedly slapping and hitting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident led to a police complaint and subsequent inquiry.

Road Rage Incident in Bengaluru: Auto Drivers Allegedly Assault Car Driver After Chase

Road Rage Incident in Bengaluru: Auto Drivers Allegedly Assault Car Driver After Chase

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A car driver in Bengaluru was allegedly chased and assaulted by two autorickshaw drivers after a minor road incident. The victim has filed a complaint and expressed his intention to leave the city due to the traumatic experience.

Interstate Liquor Smuggling Network Busted; Crores Worth Of Illicit Liquor Seized

Interstate Liquor Smuggling Network Busted; Crores Worth Of Illicit Liquor Seized

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate liquor smuggling network, seizing illicit spirits worth approximately Rs 1.50 crore and arresting three individuals in Delhi and Bengaluru.

Trio Held for Robbing Bengaluru Businessman Posing as Cops

Trio Held for Robbing Bengaluru Businessman Posing as Cops

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Three men have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly robbing a real estate businessman after posing as police officers. The accused gained entry to the victim's home under the guise of checking CCTV footage.

References to TVK, 'New India' muted in Vijay's Jana Nayagan

References to TVK, 'New India' muted in Vijay's Jana Nayagan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has directed 12 modifications for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan', including muting references to 'TVK' and 'New India', and deleting a scene showing the Indian flag falling on the ground, according to the film's certification order.

Bengaluru: Man on the Run After Allegedly Killing Wife in Domestic Dispute

Bengaluru: Man on the Run After Allegedly Killing Wife in Domestic Dispute

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A 45-year-old woman in Bengaluru was allegedly murdered by her husband following a domestic dispute. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused, who fled the scene after the incident.