News for 'DEAD'

Nana Patekar Dies At 76

Nana Patekar Dies At 76

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Nana Patekar has passed away in Goa after suffering a heart attack on Thursday morning.

Gurugram Teacher Murder: Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Suspect

Gurugram Teacher Murder: Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Suspect

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

A 75-year-old retired teacher, Madhu Sharma, was found strangled to death in her Gurugram home. Police have arrested 22-year-old Suraj Gupta, who confessed to the crime. Authorities are investigating the motive, including a possible theft angle.

Faridabad Wife, Lover Arrested In Husband's Murder Plot

Faridabad Wife, Lover Arrested In Husband's Murder Plot

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested in Faridabad for conspiring to murder her husband. The wife reportedly delivered the fatal knife blow to her husband's neck after he fell asleep under the influence of alcohol. The victim's brother filed a complaint, leading to the arrests and ongoing police interrogation.

Re-verification of voters removed from Delhi electoral rolls begins

Re-verification of voters removed from Delhi electoral rolls begins

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer, Ashok Kumar, announced the reverification of over 47 lakh voters whose names were removed from draft electoral rolls. This initiative addresses complaints of eligible voters being omitted and aims to ensure no genuine voter is left out before the final lists are published on December 4. Booth-level officers are resolving discrepancies and voters can fill Form 6 for inclusion.

Navy sailor, wife and two kids found dead at Mumbai home; suicide suspected

Navy sailor, wife and two kids found dead at Mumbai home; suicide suspected

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

An Indian Navy sailor, his wife, and their two young children were discovered dead at their residence in Mumbai's Navy Nagar. Police suspect the sailor died by suicide, while his wife and children were poisoned, with investigations ongoing.

Gorakhpur Police Investigate CISF Jawan's Mysterious Death

Gorakhpur Police Investigate CISF Jawan's Mysterious Death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Police in Gorakhpur have launched a murder investigation into the death of a 38-year-old CISF jawan, Karamveer Yadav, whose body was found near an embankment with a severe head injury. A case was registered after the post-mortem findings, and authorities are examining evidence and the deceased's recent contacts.

Kolkata stampede: 'Poor crowd control left visitors confused'

Kolkata stampede: 'Poor crowd control left visitors confused'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Kolkata Police have launched an investigation into the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal that resulted in 19 deaths on Saturday evening. The probe focuses on potential lapses in crowd management, confusion over entry/exit routes, and the impact of heavy rain. Eyewitnesses and locals have pointed to inadequate police presence and poor communication, while the Chief Minister also raised concerns about dimly lit pandals and the actions of private security.

Decoding All The Jailer 2 Cameos

Decoding All The Jailer 2 Cameos

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jailer 2 brings back familiar allies, adds a couple of surprise faces and sets the stage for another showdown, but not every cameo gets the moment it deserves.

Elderly Farmer Found Murdered Near Tubewell In UP Village

Elderly Farmer Found Murdered Near Tubewell In UP Village

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A 65-year-old farmer, Sitaram Pal, was found murdered with a sharp-edged weapon near his tubewell in Satopit village, Fatehpur. Police have registered a murder case against unidentified persons and formed special teams to investigate the incident.

How Forensic Evidence Unmasked A Husband's Murder Plot

How Forensic Evidence Unmasked A Husband's Murder Plot

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A 73-year-old man in Kota has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 70-year-old wife in July. He initially fabricated a story of an intruder attack, even self-inflicting minor wounds, but forensic evidence and police investigation, including call detail records and neighbour testimonies, exposed his deception and led to his arrest.

UP Home Guard Strangles Wife, Daughter In Sleep

UP Home Guard Strangles Wife, Daughter In Sleep

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

A 56-year-old Uttar Pradesh Home Guard was arrested for allegedly strangling his wife and daughter to death in Lucknow. The accused, Ravindra Shankar, reportedly used a data cable while they were asleep. Preliminary investigations suggest a history of domestic disputes, including the wife leaving home with jewellery and the daughter having two failed marriages. In a separate incident, a painter was found dead after an alleged assault during a party in the same area.

Court Cites Ancient Text In 'Rarest Of Rare' Murder Case

Court Cites Ancient Text In 'Rarest Of Rare' Murder Case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A Meerut court sentenced a woman and her lover to death on Friday for murdering her husband and staging it as a snakebite. The court cited the Manusmriti and the mythological figure Savitri, calling it a "rarest of rare" case.

Death Row Convicts Ravita And Amardeep Shifted To New Barracks

Death Row Convicts Ravita And Amardeep Shifted To New Barracks

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Ravita and Amardeep, sentenced to death for the snakebite murder of Ravita's husband, have been moved to separate barracks in Meerut district jail. Prison authorities noted their restlessness, and no visitors have come since the sentencing. The case, decided under 'Operation Conviction', involved strangulation disguised as a snakebite.

Twist in Bihar cop's death: Home guard's bullet killed him, mystery deepens

Twist in Bihar cop's death: Home guard's bullet killed him, mystery deepens

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

An excise constable in Bihar's Nalanda district, initially believed to have been shot dead by liquor smugglers, was actually killed by a bullet fired from a home guard jawan's rifle during a chase. An investigation revealed discrepancies and alleged attempts to conceal evidence, leading to the arrest of a sub-inspector and other personnel.

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Bollywood's Sordid History With The Underworld

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sunday's shooting incident targeting Tiger Shroff have rekindled memories of the film industry's dark past, when crime syndicates like Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company and Abu Salem's gang exerted significant influence through extortion, violence, and money laundering.

Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against deportation on Oct 26

Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against deportation on Oct 26

Rediff.com6 days ago

Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a police notice directing him to leave India by October 28. The notice was issued after he was briefly detained near a political protest. Khan claims he did not participate in the protest and that the notice is arbitrary. The High Court will hear the plea on October 26.

Robbery Suspected In Palghar Woman's Murder

Robbery Suspected In Palghar Woman's Murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A 61-year-old woman, Shobha Anil Pandit, was found murdered in her Palghar apartment on Sunday morning. Police suspect robbery as the motive, with neighbours discovering the body after noticing a break in her routine. A forensic team is collecting evidence and CCTV footage is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.

How Are You Really Feeling? Take This Quiz To Find Out

How Are You Really Feeling? Take This Quiz To Find Out

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, invites you to take this quiz to better understand your mental health.

India issues fresh advisory for citizens in Saudi amid Houthi attacks

India issues fresh advisory for citizens in Saudi amid Houthi attacks

Rediff.com7 days ago

India has issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to take precautions due to heightened security concerns following drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The advisory includes instructions on what to do during an aerial attack and notes flight disruptions, with Indian carriers suspending services until late October.

Missing daughter of Rohit Pawar's PA found dead in Baramati village

Missing daughter of Rohit Pawar's PA found dead in Baramati village

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

The 12-year-old daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Baramati, Maharashtra. Police have launched an investigation, examining all possible angles, after the girl went missing following an argument with her mother.

IIT Bombay bars questions on caste, admission category, JEE ranks

IIT Bombay bars questions on caste, admission category, JEE ranks

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has released 'anti-discrimination guidelines' advising students, faculty, and staff against inquiring about birth, admission category, or entrance exam ranks to prevent bias. This move follows the suicide of student Sahil Wakode, whose parents alleged caste discrimination. The guidelines also prohibit hateful messages and aim to foster inclusivity on campus.

Mumbai Police Nabs Two Suspects In Separate Murder Cases

Mumbai Police Nabs Two Suspects In Separate Murder Cases

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Mumbai police have arrested two individuals in connection with two separate murder cases that occurred in Govandi's Shivajinagar area and Kurla West. One arrest was made for a murder following an altercation on Saturday, and another for the strangulation of a girl in Kurla West, where an acquaintance is the alleged assailant.

Gauhati Student Death Accused Injured In Police Firing

Gauhati Student Death Accused Injured In Police Firing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A man accused in the death of Gauhati University student Nimisha Thakuria was injured in police firing in Guwahati after allegedly attempting to escape custody. Asif Ali, who was on police remand, sustained gunshot wounds to his leg and is currently hospitalised. The incident occurred as he was being taken to court, and further investigation is underway.

Amit Shah meets Punjab drug victims' families, seeks CBI probe into deaths

Amit Shah meets Punjab drug victims' families, seeks CBI probe into deaths

Rediff.com5 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met the families of individuals who lost their lives due to drug-related issues in Punjab, saying he had never felt so deeply saddened in life as he did while meeting them and also called out the AAP government for failing to curb the menace.

'There will never be a Durga Puja in our lives again'

'There will never be a Durga Puja in our lives again'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Families of the 19 victims of the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede are grappling with immense grief, unable to partake in the festivities. Many recount the tragic night, highlighting alleged lapses in crowd control and inadequate police presence at the Chorbagan pandal. Survivors share harrowing experiences of losing loved ones in the crush.

Bombay High Court Questions Sachin Waze's Bail In Antilia Bomb Scare Case

Bombay High Court Questions Sachin Waze's Bail In Antilia Bomb Scare Case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Bombay High Court questioned dismissed cop Sachin Waze's potential return to service if granted bail in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case. The court reserved its order on NIA's appeal against Waze's bail, also questioning the application of terrorism charges under UAPA.

Mumbai Man Arrested For Abetting Wife's Suicide After Dowry Harassment

Mumbai Man Arrested For Abetting Wife's Suicide After Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A 21-year-old man in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly abetting his wife's suicide, just seven months after their marriage. The victim's mother accused him of dowry harassment and physical violence after her daughter discovered his extramarital affair. The wife died by suicide in September after being brought back to Mumbai for treatment of severe injuries.

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is dead

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is dead

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Emerging as a prominent voice in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Steinem transformed the national discourse around gender equality, civil rights, and reproductive freedom. She first gained widespread media attention in 1963 with her investigative expos, "I Was a Playboy Bunny," which revealed the sexist and underpaid conditions faced by workers at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Club.

Assam Juvenile Justice Board Orders Adult Trial For 17-Year-Old In Rape-Murder Case

Assam Juvenile Justice Board Orders Adult Trial For 17-Year-Old In Rape-Murder Case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Assam's Juvenile Justice Board has ruled that a 17-year-old boy, accused in the alleged rape and murder of a girl in Hailakandi district, will be tried as an adult. The decision was based on the heinous nature of the crime, psychological assessments, and other reports. The incident, which occurred on August 1, led to widespread protests and a chargesheet was filed against five accused, including the juvenile.

SIT Questions Former Thane Mayor In Pradeep Purnekar Murder Probe

SIT Questions Former Thane Mayor In Pradeep Purnekar Murder Probe

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned former Thane city mayor Meenakshi Shinde for questioning in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar last month. Her husband, Rajendra Shinde, was previously questioned. The Purnekar family has accused the Shinde couple of orchestrating the killing, which Meenakshi Shinde denies. Five individuals have been arrested in the ongoing probe.

Mob Justice: Intruder Beaten To Death In South 24 Parganas

Mob Justice: Intruder Beaten To Death In South 24 Parganas

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

A man identified as Gopal Halder was beaten to death by locals in Sonarpur, West Bengal, after he and two accomplices allegedly broke into a house with a firearm. Halder was reportedly an accused in the homeowner's son's murder case from several years ago. Police are investigating the incident.

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'The remaining 30% are scared they will be shot at and they too will shell out the money soon.'

Bihar CM: Lord Ram asked PM, 'When will I get a home?'

Bihar CM: Lord Ram asked PM, 'When will I get a home?'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary recently made a statement suggesting Lord Ram was 'asking for a home' while Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided houses to millions. He linked the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to PM Modi's efforts, highlighting the BJP's ideological commitment to the temple and other key issues like Article 370 abrogation. Choudhary also mentioned plans for a Sita temple in Bihar.

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Review: Whalefall Leaves You Gasping!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

If only it had held its breath a little longer and resisted the urge to explain so much, Whalefall could have been a knockout, notes Mayur Sanap.

Indians in Saudi advised to stay indoors in case of aerial attacks

Indians in Saudi advised to stay indoors in case of aerial attacks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

India has issued an advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to stay indoors during aerial attacks and follow local instructions, amidst ongoing tensions and drone/missile attacks by Houthi rebels. The advisory follows an attack on Riyadh airport that killed one Indian national and injured several others, leading to flight suspensions by Indian carriers.

Nurse found dead in govt hospital washroom in Kolkata

Nurse found dead in govt hospital washroom in Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

A 30-year-old nurse was found dead in a Kolkata hospital washroom, with preliminary investigations suggesting a possible overdose of an anaesthetic drug. Police are probing all angles, including mental stress, while an internal health department committee has been formed.

How A Meerut Couple Used A Snake To Cover Up A Murder

How A Meerut Couple Used A Snake To Cover Up A Murder

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A court in Meerut has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and placing a live snake beside his body to make it appear as a snakebite death. The elaborate murder plot was uncovered after a post-mortem revealed strangulation marks, leading to their conviction under 'Operation Conviction'.

Ex-IAS Officer, Son Arrested After Man Dies In Delhi Metro Seat Dispute

Ex-IAS Officer, Son Arrested After Man Dies In Delhi Metro Seat Dispute

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A 48-year-old man died after an altercation over a senior citizen's seat on the Delhi Metro. A former IAS officer and his son have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred at the Supreme Court Metro station. The victim, Pawan Sharma, sustained head injuries after being allegedly slapped and pushed.

Delhi Police Apprehends Proclaimed Offender In 2021 Murder Case

Delhi Police Apprehends Proclaimed Offender In 2021 Murder Case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Harish Kumar alias Piluwa, a proclaimed offender who had been absconding since 2021 in connection with a murder case. Kumar was apprehended on October 8 near Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. The murder, which occurred on November 21, 2021, involved the assault of Abhishek alias Monu over a Rs 10 lakh debt.

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits Five Men In Attempted Murder Case

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits Five Men In Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted five men accused of rioting and attempted murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The court criticised the investigating agency for trying to "fill the lacuna" in the case and failing to establish the accused's presence at the crime scene, citing weak evidence from CCTV footage and lack of identification by witnesses.