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Naveen Patnaik Seeks Sitharaman's Intervention In Tribal Man's Case

Naveen Patnaik Seeks Sitharaman's Intervention In Tribal Man's Case

Rediff.com2 May 2026

BJD president Naveen Patnaik has requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's intervention in a case where an Odisha tribal man was forced to exhume his sister's skeleton to prove her death to a rural bank. Patnaik seeks accountability for the incident, which has sparked public outrage.

Maharashtra Government Enforces POSH Act For Workplace Safety

Maharashtra Government Enforces POSH Act For Workplace Safety

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Maharashtra government has directed strict implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act to protect women in the workplace, following a serious incident at a TCS unit in Nashik. Establishments with 10 or more employees must set up Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) and register on the Centre's She-Box portal, with failure to comply resulting in penalties.

Bengal on edge as Suvendu Adhikari's close aide shot dead; driver critical

Bengal on edge as Suvendu Adhikari's close aide shot dead; driver critical

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, triggering political tensions and a police investigation.

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.

How security forces capture strategic Maoist strongholds in Bastar

How security forces capture strategic Maoist strongholds in Bastar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

A security camp has been established in the Naxalite-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh to improve security and facilitate development. The camp, set up by security forces, aims to dominate the area, secure development works, improve coordination with villagers, and intensify anti-Naxal operations.

Meghalaya CM Briefs Governor on Garo Hills Law and Order

Meghalaya CM Briefs Governor on Garo Hills Law and Order

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma briefed Governor CH Vijayashankar on the law and order situation in the Garo Hills region following recent violence related to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.

Naxalite Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter Before Deadline to Eliminate Maoism

Naxalite Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter Before Deadline to Eliminate Maoism

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, just two days before the Centre's deadline to eliminate Maoism from the country.

Rajasthan Police Nab Two Linked To Organised Crime

Rajasthan Police Nab Two Linked To Organised Crime

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested two men, Krishna Singh and Laxman Singh, identified as hardcore criminals with links to organised crime. The arrests were made in Jaipur's Kardhani area following intelligence inputs.

Why Manipur Suspended Internet After Bishnupur Bombing

Why Manipur Suspended Internet After Bishnupur Bombing

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Manipur government has suspended internet services in five valley districts following a bomb attack that killed two children and injured their mother in Bishnupur district. The incident triggered protests, leading to the suspension of internet services to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Odisha man was made to walk 3km to re-bury sister's skeleton: BJD

Odisha man was made to walk 3km to re-bury sister's skeleton: BJD

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

An administrative inquiry has been ordered after a man in Odisha was allegedly forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a bank to withdraw money. The BJD has alleged further mistreatment, claiming he was made to re-bury the remains. The bank denies asking for the corpse, stating they only required a death certificate.

Man Arrested In Kochi With MDMA, Ecstasy Pills

Man Arrested In Kochi With MDMA, Ecstasy Pills

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Thrikkakara, Kochi, with a significant quantity of MDMA and ecstasy pills. The accused, Kevin B Mathew, was apprehended based on a tip-off and a search operation by the District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF).

High-pitched campaign for Phase 1 of Bengal polls ends

High-pitched campaign for Phase 1 of Bengal polls ends

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The high-pitched campaign for the first phase of West Bengal assembly elections concluded with the BJP and TMC focusing on electoral rolls and dietary habits, while making promises to voters. Voting is scheduled in 152 constituencies across north Bengal and southern districts, with over 3.60 crore electors eligible to vote. A record number of Central paramilitary forces have been deployed, and several districts have been identified as highly sensitive.

29 top Maoists killed since 2019, LWE-hit districts drop to 11: Govt

29 top Maoists killed since 2019, LWE-hit districts drop to 11: Govt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The government informed Lok Sabha that security forces have neutralised 29 top Naxal leaders since 2019, with a significant reduction in affected districts.

IED Blast Kills Soldier, Injures Others in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IED Blast Kills Soldier, Injures Others in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A security personnel was killed and five others injured in an IED blast near a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a separate incident, a policeman was abducted and killed by militants.

Five Arrested In Faridabad Over Sextortion Racket

Five Arrested In Faridabad Over Sextortion Racket

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Faridabad police arrested five suspects, including the kingpin, linked to a sextortion racket that allegedly trapped people using fake profiles on social media and online dating platforms before coercing them for money.

Madhya Pradesh Cops Suspended After Assaulting Youth

Madhya Pradesh Cops Suspended After Assaulting Youth

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Two police constables have been suspended for allegedly assaulting and abusing a youth over a dispute in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, officials said on Wednesday.

IED Blast Targets Police in Northwest Pakistan, Injuring Five

IED Blast Targets Police in Northwest Pakistan, Injuring Five

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An IED blast in Lakki Marwat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, injured five police officers. The attack, claimed by Fitna-al-Khawarij (a term used for TTP terrorists), involved an IED planted on a motorcycle. Security measures have been increased in the region following a surge in violence.

East Delhi Police Reward Officers for Dedication and Performance

East Delhi Police Reward Officers for Dedication and Performance

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Delhi Police honours 106 personnel from the East district with commendation certificates and cash rewards for their outstanding performance and dedication to duty.

Odisha CM Seeks Sitharaman's Intervention In Tribal Man's Bank Ordeal

Odisha CM Seeks Sitharaman's Intervention In Tribal Man's Bank Ordeal

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's intervention in a case where a tribal man was forced to exhume his sister's skeleton to prove her death to a rural bank in Keonjhar district. Patnaik urged for accountability and empathy in rural banking services.

Ghazipur Bans Gatherings Amidst Teen Death Investigation

Ghazipur Bans Gatherings Amidst Teen Death Investigation

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The Ghazipur administration has imposed prohibitory orders, banning demonstrations and visits to a village, following concerns over law and order after the death of a teenager. The Uttar Pradesh government claims that 'unverified rumours' are being spread and opposition parties are attempting to sensationalise the matter.

Teenager Swept Away By River In Arunachal Pradesh

Teenager Swept Away By River In Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A 17-year-old boy was swept away by the Yomgo River in Arunachal Pradesh's West Siang district while picnicking. A search operation is underway, but the teenager is yet to be found.

Five Injured in Begusarai Crude Bomb Explosion During Search Operation

Five Injured in Begusarai Crude Bomb Explosion During Search Operation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Five officials, including three members of the Special Task Force (STF), sustained injuries in a crude bomb explosion in Begusarai district, Bihar, during a search operation related to robbery cases.

Nine Militants Killed in Pakistan School Attack Response

Nine Militants Killed in Pakistan School Attack Response

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Pakistani security forces killed nine militants after they attacked and briefly occupied a government school in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, raising their own flag before being ousted.

Ghazipur Imposes Ban On Gatherings Amid Teen Death Controversy

Ghazipur Imposes Ban On Gatherings Amid Teen Death Controversy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Following the death of a teenager in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, the local administration has imposed prohibitory orders, banning demonstrations and restricting visits to the victim's village. The government cites concerns over law and order and alleges that opposition parties are attempting to sensationalise the matter.

UP woman out with fiance gang-raped, robbed; act filmed

UP woman out with fiance gang-raped, robbed; act filmed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The couple had stopped on their way to a relative's house due to the intense heat when two men allegedly approached them. The accused allegedly assaulted the fiance, held him captive and raped the woman for three hours.

How UP Is Modernising Policing With Forensic Science

How UP Is Modernising Policing With Forensic Science

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government is conducting large-scale training of crime scene experts at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) to modernise policing and make it more result-oriented.

Why Odisha Bank Asked Man To Bring Sister's Skeleton

Why Odisha Bank Asked Man To Bring Sister's Skeleton

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A tribal man in Odisha was forced to carry his sister's exhumed skeleton to a bank to prove her death and withdraw her money, sparking outrage and prompting government intervention.

Mother's final embrace: Woman's body found clutching her child in Bargi tragedy

Mother's final embrace: Woman's body found clutching her child in Bargi tragedy

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A diving team recovered the body of a woman and her child embraced in the wreckage of a cruise boat that capsized in Madhya Pradesh's Bargi Dam, highlighting the challenging rescue conditions and the tragic loss of life.

Stage set for counting day showdown in 5 states

Stage set for counting day showdown in 5 states

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Counting of votes begins in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal, with significant implications for regional and national parties.

Odisha Police Target Cattle Smuggling Rings in Coordinated Raids

Odisha Police Target Cattle Smuggling Rings in Coordinated Raids

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Odisha police conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts targeting individuals involved in illegal cattle transportation and smuggling, resulting in significant seizures and detentions.

Pakistan Army Kills Eight Militants Near Afghan Border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Army Kills Eight Militants Near Afghan Border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Pakistani security forces killed eight militants in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, bordering Afghanistan. The army criticised the Afghan Taliban government for failing to ensure effective border management.

'Tamil Nadu Has Produced Most Dramatic Political Debut'

'Tamil Nadu Has Produced Most Dramatic Political Debut'

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'This is a major rupture in Tamil Nadu's political order.' 'For the Dravidian parties, the message is clear: The old DMK-AIADMK binary is no longer guaranteed a future.'

Another Arrest In Jharkhand Gangster Vikram Sharma Murder Case

Another Arrest In Jharkhand Gangster Vikram Sharma Murder Case

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Dehradun Police and the STF have arrested another person allegedly involved in the daylight killing of Jharkhand gangster Vikram Sharma three months ago.

NIA Seizes Properties Of Accused In CRPF Lethpora Attack

NIA Seizes Properties Of Accused In CRPF Lethpora Attack

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized two houses in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, belonging to an accused in the 2017 CRPF Lethpora attack.

Son Of Congress Leader Killed In Chhattisgarh Attack: What Happened?

Son Of Congress Leader Killed In Chhattisgarh Attack: What Happened?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A son of a local Congress leader was killed and another injured after three men barged into their house and opened fire in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district on Friday, police said.

4 dead, 10 missing as cruise overturns in MP's Bargi dam

4 dead, 10 missing as cruise overturns in MP's Bargi dam

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A river cruise boat carrying 29 passengers overturned in the Bargi dam reservoir near Jabalpur after encountering a sudden storm, resulting in four deaths and a large-scale rescue operation.

Gunfire in Manipur Village Injures Two, Raising Community Tensions

Gunfire in Manipur Village Injures Two, Raising Community Tensions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Two individuals were injured in a shooting in Manipur's Kamjong district, raising concerns about renewed clashes between communities.

Haryana Municipal Polls: BJP Candidates Lead In Key Cities

Haryana Municipal Polls: BJP Candidates Lead In Key Cities

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Counting is underway for municipal corporations in Ambala, Panchkula, and Sonipat, with BJP mayoral candidates leading. Elections were held on Sunday for various municipal bodies across Haryana.

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the acquittal of ten accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case, citing lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

Odisha Village Sees Clash Over Prayer Meeting, Police Deployed

Odisha Village Sees Clash Over Prayer Meeting, Police Deployed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A clash erupted between two groups in Odisha's Malkangiri district over a prayer meeting, leading to police intervention and arrests.