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How Crypto Fraudsters Duped 500 Investors Of Rs 10 Crore

How Crypto Fraudsters Duped 500 Investors Of Rs 10 Crore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Telangana police have arrested two individuals from Andhra Pradesh in connection with a large-scale cryptocurrency investment fraud. The accused allegedly operated a Ponzi scheme through a fake website, cheating around 500 victims of over Rs 10 crore by promising to double investments and offering commissions for recruiting new members.

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.

Arson Attack Destroys Soybean Stocks, Farmers Face Rs 14 Lakh Loss In Latur

Arson Attack Destroys Soybean Stocks, Farmers Face Rs 14 Lakh Loss In Latur

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Four farmers in Latur, Maharashtra, suffered an estimated loss of Rs 14 lakh after their harvested soybean stocks were allegedly set on fire by an unidentified person late on Monday night. The incident occurred amidst drought conditions, exacerbating the financial hardship for the farmers who had cultivated the crops with limited water. Police are investigating, and villagers are demanding justice and financial assistance for the affected.

How Wadhwani AI Uses AI To Predict Disease Outbreaks

How Wadhwani AI Uses AI To Predict Disease Outbreaks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Wadhwani AI is working on a 'vulnerability mapping' project which determines the probability of a disease breaking out in a particular area during a particular season or time.

Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Gangster Anil Pandit, allegedly operating from the US, has emerged as a key suspect in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Police are investigating his links to over a dozen extortion and targeted attack cases across Haryana and Delhi, and his network's use of messaging apps to coordinate shooters. Pandit also allegedly claimed responsibility for the incident and issued threats related to Salman Khan.

Ulhasnagar Murder: Man Shot Dead Near Railway Station

Ulhasnagar Murder: Man Shot Dead Near Railway Station

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A man named Harish Gajwani was shot dead near Ulhasnagar railway station complex in Thane district on Wednesday night. Police suspect an old rivalry as the motive, though the identities of the assailants are yet to be established. The incident occurred at 8.30 p.m.

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 50-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district was allegedly beaten to death with bricks and stones on Tuesday following a dispute over cutting grass. Three people who intervened were injured, and an angry crowd thrashed one of the accused before police rescued him. One main accused has been taken into custody, while two others are absconding.

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 50-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district was allegedly beaten to death with bricks and stones on Tuesday following a dispute over cutting grass. Three people who intervened were injured, and an angry crowd thrashed one of the accused before police rescued him. One main accused has been taken into custody, while two others are absconding.

Massive Gutka Seizure In Palghar, Five Arrested

Massive Gutka Seizure In Palghar, Five Arrested

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Police in Palghar district, Maharashtra, have seized banned gutka worth over Rs 54 lakh in two separate operations, leading to the arrest of five individuals. The seizures occurred in Vasai and Nalasopara East.

How Fake Profiles Led To Rs 25 Lakh Extortion Racket

How Fake Profiles Led To Rs 25 Lakh Extortion Racket

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Hyderabad police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly extorting over Rs 25 lakh from numerous individuals. The accused created fake female profiles on social media, lured victims into sharing private photos and videos, and then threatened them with legal action to extract money. Victims spanned across several Indian states and even internationally.

Siang Project: Can India Turn Challenge Into Opportunity?

Siang Project: Can India Turn Challenge Into Opportunity?

Rediff.com7 days ago

The objective should be clear: Energy security without abandoning environmental responsibility; water security without ignoring local concerns; and strategic resilience without sacrificing public confidence, notes Varun Arya.

Odisha Teacher Held For Molesting Class V Student

Odisha Teacher Held For Molesting Class V Student

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

A 45-year-old teacher in Balasore, Odisha, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly molesting a Class V girl student during lunch break. The teacher initially denied the allegations but later confessed to the crime, with a video of his confession going viral. He has been booked under the POCSO Act.

Blue drum murder: Death row convicts Muskan, Sahil spend restless night in jail

Blue drum murder: Death row convicts Muskan, Sahil spend restless night in jail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, sentenced to death for the murder of Muskan's husband Saurabh Rajput, spent a distressed first night in jail and are now preparing to challenge the verdict in the Allahabad High Court.

CPI(M) Distances Itself From 'Communal' Malappuram Remark

CPI(M) Distances Itself From 'Communal' Malappuram Remark

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan clarified the party's position on Malappuram district, stating they criticise the influence of communalism on parties like IUML, not the district itself. This comes after former MLA P Nandakumar allegedly made communal remarks about Malappuram, leading to complaints and criticism from Minister K M Shaji.

Ex-soldier hires hitmen to murder cousin's wife over land dispute; held

Ex-soldier hires hitmen to murder cousin's wife over land dispute; held

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

A former Indian Army man, Sandeep, and two hired hitmen, Anuj and Avnish, have been arrested in Gurugram for the murder of Sandeep's cousin's 35-year-old wife, Neetu. The motive behind the crime was a land dispute, as Neetu had opposed the sale of land at a price Sandeep had agreed upon. The police solved the case within 12 hours of the victim's last rites, revealing that the accused had planned the murder, conducting a recce and then strangling Neetu on October 16.

Thane Police Arrest Man Who Threatened To Destroy India's Economy

Thane Police Arrest Man Who Threatened To Destroy India's Economy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A 27-year-old man was arrested by Kashigaon Police in Thane for allegedly calling the Delhi Police control room and threatening to destroy India's economy. The accused, Nikhil Sudarshan Sharma, who appeared mentally unstable, was apprehended after tracking his mobile number.

Jharkhand Teacher Arrested For Allegedly Abducting, Exploiting Minor Student

Jharkhand Teacher Arrested For Allegedly Abducting, Exploiting Minor Student

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

A school teacher in Jharkhand's Garhwa district was arrested on Thursday for allegedly abducting and sexually exploiting a minor Class 10 student. The FIR was lodged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and POCSO Act after villagers intercepted the teacher and student on Wednesday.

Viral Audio Exposes Jalna Cops In Bribery Scandal

Viral Audio Exposes Jalna Cops In Bribery Scandal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Two policemen in Maharashtra's Jalna district are under investigation after a viral audio recording purportedly showed them demanding a bribe from a person to avoid arrest in a diesel theft case. Superintendent of Police Tegbir Singh Sandhu confirmed on Wednesday that an inquiry would be conducted into the allegations.

Bihar Police Arrest Six In Connection With Murder And Assault On STF Personnel

Bihar Police Arrest Six In Connection With Murder And Assault On STF Personnel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Six individuals have been arrested across two districts in Bihar for their alleged involvement in a murder case and an attack on Special Task Force (STF) personnel. Three of the accused sustained bullet injuries during an exchange of fire with police while attempting to flee in Sitamarhi, while three others were arrested in Vaishali for assaulting STF members.

Police Unravel Bishnoi Gang's Role In Tiger Shroff Firing

Police Unravel Bishnoi Gang's Role In Tiger Shroff Firing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police revealed actor Tiger Shroff was allegedly fired upon at the behest of Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit. The probe has expanded, leading to the arrest of five more individuals, including two women who allegedly smuggled weapons. Three key accused were brought to Mumbai and remanded to police custody as investigators seek to uncover the full conspiracy and recover weapons.

Narwal Secures Paralympics Quota, Arora Adds Bronze

Narwal Secures Paralympics Quota, Arora Adds Bronze

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Indian para shooters Manish Narwal and Shrishti Arora won silver and bronze respectively in the 10m air pistol SH1 events at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Narwal's silver also secured a quota place for India at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, making him the third Indian para shooter to do so. The contingent now has four medals.

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal: Son Kills Father In Dombivli

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal: Son Kills Father In Dombivli

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

A 70-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his 32-year-old son in Dombivli, Thane district, following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and the son has been apprehended by police. A murder case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

School Teacher Booked For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Girl Students

School Teacher Booked For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Girl Students

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A Zilla Parishad school teacher in Georai tehsil, Beed, was booked under the POCSO Act on Thursday for allegedly sexually harassing four girl students between October 12 and October 14. The incidents came to light when parents were informed, leading to the teacher's arrest.

Political Dispute Behind Thane Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Political Dispute Behind Thane Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

The murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane has been linked to an old political dispute concerning civic polls, according to Uttar Pradesh police statements cited in court. Two accused, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, arrested from Prayagraj, had their police custody extended till October 22 as the investigation continues into the meticulously planned conspiracy.

Congress MP Warring Slams Mann Government Over Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Congress MP Warring Slams Mann Government Over Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Congress MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has criticised the Punjab government following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. Warring demanded Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's resignation, citing deteriorating law and order and the government's failure to curb the drug menace. He also questioned the accused's licensed weapon and announced support for a Punjab Bandh on October 15.

Maharashtra Congress Demands Lawrence Bishnoi's Transfer To Mumbai

Maharashtra Congress Demands Lawrence Bishnoi's Transfer To Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal challenged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to bring jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to Mumbai for interrogation following a series of attacks, including one on actor Tiger Shroff. Sapkal alleged that the Bishnoi gang operates with government blessings and questioned why Bishnoi has not been interrogated despite his alleged involvement in high-profile cases. He also criticised Fadnavis's handling of law and order and the alleged misuse of police.

DMHO, Health Inspector Arrested For Bribery In Hyderabad

DMHO, Health Inspector Arrested For Bribery In Hyderabad

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Three individuals, including a District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) and a health inspector in Rangareddy district, Hyderabad, have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. The bribe was demanded for returning seized property, preventing action against an unlicensed physiotherapy centre, and issuing a new license.

Death Sentence Convicts Spend Restless First Night In Meerut Jail

Death Sentence Convicts Spend Restless First Night In Meerut Jail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, sentenced to death for the murder of Muskan's husband Saurabh Rajput, spent a distressed first night in Meerut jail. Both are preparing to appeal the verdict in the Allahabad High Court. Jail authorities are providing counselling and medical support, while the victim's family has expressed satisfaction with the verdict but refused to adopt Muskan's infant daughter.

Dalits forced to prostrate in TN over burial ground access

Dalits forced to prostrate in TN over burial ground access

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

A shocking incident of alleged caste discrimination has emerged from Tamil Nadu's Erode district, where two Dalit men were reportedly forced to prostrate before dominant caste members.

MP truck accident: CM orders removal of CSP, suspension of 8 cops

MP truck accident: CM orders removal of CSP, suspension of 8 cops

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of a city superintendent of police (CSP) from his post and the suspension of eight other police personnel over alleged negligence following a truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior that claimed 14 lives.

Bihar flood threat widens as Gandak, Ganga breach danger marks

Bihar flood threat widens as Gandak, Ganga breach danger marks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Bihar is facing a severe flood situation with the Central Water Commission issuing an 'Orange' bulletin as the Gandak and Ganga rivers flow above danger marks, leading to embankment breaches and inundation in Saran and other districts. Relief and rescue operations are intensifying with NDRF and SDRF teams deployed, and ration packets being air-dropped to affected areas.

Over 30,000 police deployed in Delhi ahead of Oppn march to SC

Over 30,000 police deployed in Delhi ahead of Oppn march to SC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Delhi is under stringent security as over 30,000 personnel are deployed for an opposition protest march to the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Rajnandgaon Police Bust Cow Slaughter Ring, Ten Arrested

Rajnandgaon Police Bust Cow Slaughter Ring, Ten Arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Ten individuals were arrested and a minor girl detained in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, for allegedly slaughtering two cows and selling their meat. The investigation began after severed cow heads were discovered on October 12 and two days later. Police used CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspects, who confessed to the crime.

Five Booked For Murder In Thane Over Mobile Phone Dispute

Five Booked For Murder In Thane Over Mobile Phone Dispute

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A criminal case has been registered against five individuals in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering a 54-year-old man. The victim was reportedly attacked with sticks, pipes, and belts on Tuesday evening following a dispute over a mobile phone. Police have filed charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, but no arrests have been made yet as investigations continue.

ACB Uncovers Rs 9.41 Crore Assets In Telangana Civil Supplies Case

ACB Uncovers Rs 9.41 Crore Assets In Telangana Civil Supplies Case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets case against a Civil Supplies department official in Mahabubabad district. Searches at seven locations revealed assets worth approximately Rs 9.41 crore, including immovable and movable properties. The investigation is ongoing, with further verification of assets and their sources underway.

Police Bust Illegal Call Centre In Lonavala, Arrest 20 For Defrauding Foreigners

Police Bust Illegal Call Centre In Lonavala, Arrest 20 For Defrauding Foreigners

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Twenty individuals were arrested in Lonavala, Maharashtra, for operating an illegal call centre that defrauded foreign nationals. The accused impersonated representatives of companies like Amazon and Google, threatening victims with fake drug cases to extract banking details and money.

Nanded Police Bust Illegal Sand Mining Operation

Nanded Police Bust Illegal Sand Mining Operation

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Police in Nanded district, Maharashtra, seized five brass of illegally excavated river sand and apprehended the truck driver on Friday. The driver failed to produce valid permits, leading to a case registered under the BNS and Maharashtra Land Revenue Code for theft and unauthorized resource extraction.

Key Arrests In Lucknow Cafe Owner Shiva Sharma Death Case

Key Arrests In Lucknow Cafe Owner Shiva Sharma Death Case

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Model Shraddha Dubey, her driver Danish, and sister Rashmi Dubey have been arrested in Nagpur in connection with the death of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma. Sharma's family alleges he was assaulted and tortured before his death, leading to a murder investigation. Dubey denies involvement, claiming Sharma jumped due to debt.

NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Latur Child Abuse Case

NCW Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Latur Child Abuse Case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report detailing the alleged sexual abuse of two young girls by their father in Latur, Maharashtra. The NCW has urged the Maharashtra DGP for a time-bound investigation, strict action under POCSO and BNS, and protection for the victims and their mother.

Ambulance carrying soldier's body crashes; 3 of his family members, driver killed

Ambulance carrying soldier's body crashes; 3 of his family members, driver killed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

An Army ambulance carrying the remains of Subedar Major Satyawan collided with a stationary truck on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of three of his family members and the ambulance driver. The accident occurred near the Ayodhya-Sultanpur border.