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Decomposed Body Of Elderly Woman Found In Gurugram Home

Decomposed Body Of Elderly Woman Found In Gurugram Home

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The decomposing body of a 74-year-old woman was discovered in her Gurugram home, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death and her daughter's missing person report.

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Why protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood is as important as his cricket

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

As India awaits Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's senior debut, experts urge cricket to remember the 15-year-old is still a child, highlighting the challenges of balancing extraordinary talent, growing fame and emotional well-being.

Why Were Hardoi Jal Nigam Records Being Burnt?

Why Were Hardoi Jal Nigam Records Being Burnt?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Police in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against six individuals, including an executive engineer, after government records were discovered being burnt at the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) central store. The incident came to light during an inspection, leading to the booking of the accused for destruction of government records, damage to public property, and criminal conspiracy.

Man Arrested For Using Forged Document To Renew Gun Licence

Man Arrested For Using Forged Document To Renew Gun Licence

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly submitting a fake Police Clearance Certificate to renew a firearm licence.

Missing Jharkhand Man Found Dead In Garwah Forest

Missing Jharkhand Man Found Dead In Garwah Forest

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The decomposed body of a 65-year-old man, Sakal Korwa, who had been missing since last Saturday, was recovered from a forest in Jharkhand's Garwah district.

Man Held After Woman's Body Found In Himachal Pradesh Forest

Man Held After Woman's Body Found In Himachal Pradesh Forest

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A suspect has been arrested after the partially burnt body of a woman was discovered in a forest near a police camp in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district.

DRI Foils Rs 5 Crore Crystal Meth Smuggling Bid At Chennai Airport

DRI Foils Rs 5 Crore Crystal Meth Smuggling Bid At Chennai Airport

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

DRI sleuths at Chennai International Airport seized five kgs of crystal methamphetamine, valued at Rs 5 crore, from a passenger attempting to board a flight to Kuala Lumpur. The passenger has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to uncover the broader drug network.

Six Foreign Nationals Detained In Delhi For Visa Overstay

Six Foreign Nationals Detained In Delhi For Visa Overstay

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Delhi Police have detained six foreign nationals, including five Nigerians and one from Ivory Coast, for allegedly residing in India without valid visa documents.

Instagram Influencer Nabbed For Copper Wire Theft In Latur

Instagram Influencer Nabbed For Copper Wire Theft In Latur

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A 19-year-old Instagram influencer with a large following has been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly stealing copper wire from a construction site and selling it for scrap.

Punjab National Bank Branch Targeted In Failed Burglary

Punjab National Bank Branch Targeted In Failed Burglary

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

An attempted burglary occurred at a Punjab National Bank branch in Uchi Bassi village near Dasuya, with the intruder failing to access the main safe but stealing a digital tablet.

Manipur Boosts Security With CoBRA Deployment Amidst Ethnic Tensions

Manipur Boosts Security With CoBRA Deployment Amidst Ethnic Tensions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam announced the deployment of two CoBRA battalions to improve law and order, following the discovery of six Naga civilians' bodies and the release of 14 Kuki individuals. Both the Home Minister and Chief Minister have pledged to bring perpetrators of violence to justice and urged public cooperation for peace.

Faridabad Man Drowns After Spat Over Alcohol

Faridabad Man Drowns After Spat Over Alcohol

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 41-year-old man in Faridabad allegedly drowned himself in a canal after his wife stopped him from drinking alcohol. The man, reportedly an alcoholic and unemployed, had frequent fights with his wife, who supported the family by working as a teacher.

Investigation Launched Into Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Irregularities

Investigation Launched Into Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Irregularities

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Nadia district administration has launched an investigation after 173 male names were detected in the beneficiary list of the 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme meant for women in Dhubulia area.

Security Forces Recover Suspected Narcotics Dropped By Drone In Jammu

Security Forces Recover Suspected Narcotics Dropped By Drone In Jammu

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Security forces in Jammu recovered a packet of suspected narcotics, believed to have been dropped by a drone, in the border area of Bishnah. The packet was discovered by a local farmer and is suspected to contain heroin.

Probe panel submits report on allegations against Justice Varma

Probe panel submits report on allegations against Justice Varma

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Judges Inquiry Committee, formed to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker. The report, concerning allegations that led to impeachment proceedings, will be presented before both Houses of Parliament.

Teenager Murdered For Phone Calls To Boys In UP

Teenager Murdered For Phone Calls To Boys In UP

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her maternal uncle and stepbrother in Uttar Pradesh, who resented her conversations with boys over the phone, police said.

Punjabi Devils Founder Jailed For Firearms Offences

Punjabi Devils Founder Jailed For Firearms Offences

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Jashanpreet Singh, the founder of the 'Punjabi Devils' motorcycle gang, has been sentenced to over five years in prison in the US for unlawful dealing of firearms and possession of a machine gun.

Odisha: Three Detained After Elephant Electrocuted, Buried

Odisha: Three Detained After Elephant Electrocuted, Buried

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Three individuals have been detained in Odisha's Dhenkanal district for allegedly electrocuting a wild elephant and burying its carcass on a farmhouse property.

Revenge Killing: Five Arrested After Skeleton Found In Water Tank

Revenge Killing: Five Arrested After Skeleton Found In Water Tank

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have recovered the skeleton of a 32-year-old history-sheeter, Ravi Bidlan, from a water tank in Nalasopara, nearly five months after he went missing. Five individuals, including the main accused Rohan Jagdale, have been arrested for his alleged murder, which is believed to be a revenge killing.

Odisha official held for installing spycam in women's washroom

Odisha official held for installing spycam in women's washroom

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A clerical staff member of the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur has been arrested for allegedly installing a spy camera in the women's washroom of the office.

Illegal building linked to NEET scam accused demolished

Illegal building linked to NEET scam accused demolished

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Civic authorities in Beed, Maharashtra, have ordered the demolition of an under-construction building allegedly linked to P V Kulkarni, the kingpin of the NEET paper leak case, due to violations of local construction regulations.

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Indian police have dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Telangana, leading to the arrest of 18 people and the seizure of drugs and materials worth Rs 20.72 crore.

Odisha Vigilance Raids Engineer, Seizes Crores In Cash And Assets

Odisha Vigilance Raids Engineer, Seizes Crores In Cash And Assets

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The Odisha Vigilance Department has uncovered assets worth crores of rupees, including over Rs 2 crore in cash, multiple properties, and gold, during raids on an assistant executive engineer. The engineer, Baikuntha Nath Behera, is under investigation for disproportionate assets. Separately, a lineman was arrested for accepting a bribe.

Teen's Body Recovered In Jharkhand; Investigation Launched

Teen's Body Recovered In Jharkhand; Investigation Launched

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The body of a 17-year-old girl, missing for two days, was found in a secluded area of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of death.

Nagpur Man Arrested For Grandmother's Murder After Money Dispute

Nagpur Man Arrested For Grandmother's Murder After Money Dispute

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 24-year-old man in Nagpur was arrested for allegedly murdering his grandmother after a dispute over money he withdrew from her bank account.

Two Arrested As Fake Currency Racket Busted

Two Arrested As Fake Currency Racket Busted

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two individuals and seized a significant amount of fake currency, uncovering a sophisticated operation involving counterfeit notes.

Youth's Suicide Attempt Turns Out To Be A Hoax

Youth's Suicide Attempt Turns Out To Be A Hoax

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A 22-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh triggered a massive search operation after leaving a suicide note and belongings on a bridge, only to be found safe at home later. He confessed to faking his suicide due to family tensions and mental stress.

How Police Rescued Trafficked Teen In Joint Operation

How Police Rescued Trafficked Teen In Joint Operation

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 15-year-old girl from West Bengal, allegedly abducted and trafficked to Greater Noida, was rescued in a joint operation. The accused has been arrested.

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the prime accused in the murder of a 20-year-old woman. The victim's body was found in a forest after she was reported missing.

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the prime accused in the murder of a 20-year-old woman. The victim's body was found in a forest after she was reported missing.

Woman Found Dead In UP, Husband Sought By Police

Woman Found Dead In UP, Husband Sought By Police

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 30-year-old woman was found dead in her house in Gigina village, Uttar Pradesh. Police are searching for her husband, who is absconding.

Telangana Official Booked In Disproportionate Assets Case

Telangana Official Booked In Disproportionate Assets Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A government official in Telangana is under investigation for allegedly acquiring assets through corrupt practices. The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches at multiple locations and found significant property documents, cash, and gold ornaments.

Missing MP woman found alive in Maha; family cleared of murder charge

Missing MP woman found alive in Maha; family cleared of murder charge

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A 26-year-old woman from Madhya Pradesh, initially reported missing and presumed murdered, has been found alive, leading to the release of her father and brother who were arrested on murder charges by Maharashtra police.

Punjabi Singer's Body Found In Canal After Kidnapping

Punjabi Singer's Body Found In Canal After Kidnapping

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The body of a 29-year-old Punjabi singer, Inder Kaur, who had been missing since May 13, was discovered in a canal in Ludhiana. Police suspect she was kidnapped by Sukhwinder Singh, who fled to Canada after allegedly orchestrating the crime. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.

Nagpur Police Official Faces Notice Over Missing NEET Suicide Note

Nagpur Police Official Faces Notice Over Missing NEET Suicide Note

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A police official in Nagpur has been issued a show cause notice for allegedly failing to attach the suicide note of a female NEET aspirant, Akanksha Chaturvedi, to the case papers. Chaturvedi, 18, died by suicide after the NEET-UG exam was cancelled due to paper leak allegations, expressing fears about a retest in her note. The incident has drawn national attention, and an inquiry into the police lapse is underway.

Gelatin sticks found near Modi event venue in Bengaluru amid bomb threat

Gelatin sticks found near Modi event venue in Bengaluru amid bomb threat

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Gelatin sticks were discovered near the venue of PM Narendra Modi's programme in Bengaluru, prompting a police investigation and heightened security measures.

Delhi Woman, Son Killed In Suspected Robbery

Delhi Woman, Son Killed In Suspected Robbery

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 38-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son were found murdered in their home in Delhi's Govindpuri area. Police suspect robbery as the motive.

TACC, NUS Join Hands To Advance Material Science

TACC, NUS Join Hands To Advance Material Science

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Graphite electrode maker TACC has signed an initial agreement with the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials to collaborate in the fields of advanced materials science, nanotechnology, and related disciplines.

Omar Abdullah Condemns Heinous Crime In Budgam

Omar Abdullah Condemns Heinous Crime In Budgam

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Budgam district, describing it as shocking and deeply distressing.

Mystery As Elderly Women Found Dead In Delhi Home

Mystery As Elderly Women Found Dead In Delhi Home

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Two elderly women were found dead under mysterious circumstances inside their residence in central Delhi's New Rajinder Nagar on Thursday morning, with police saying there were no signs of forced entry into the house.