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'No one will be spared': Adhikari blames ex-mayor Hakim for warehouse collapse

'No one will be spared': Adhikari blames ex-mayor Hakim for warehouse collapse

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the building plan for the collapsed Kolkata warehouse, which killed 10 people, was approved despite a faulty design and bears the signature of former mayor and TMC leader Firhad Hakim. Adhikari announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the deceased's families and Rs 1 lakh for the injured, while also suspending all construction work in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for four weeks for an audit of sanctioned plans.

Police Rescue Newborn Illegally Sold For Rs 1.7 Lakh

Police Rescue Newborn Illegally Sold For Rs 1.7 Lakh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Police in Hyderabad rescued a 12-day-old male infant who was allegedly illegally sold for Rs 1.7 lakh to a childless couple through mediators. The transaction, which bypassed legal adoption procedures, was uncovered by the Child Welfare Department, leading to a 'Zero FIR' and ongoing investigation.

Uddhav claims silver bricks donated by Sena to Ram temple 'stolen'

Uddhav claims silver bricks donated by Sena to Ram temple 'stolen'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP, accusing it of betraying Hindus by allegedly embezzling donations for the Ram temple in Ayodhya. He vowed to lead protests for "BJP-mukt Ram" and questioned the BJP's Hindutva, calling it a "Pakistan Janata Party" for its alleged party-splitting tactics and questioning citizenship. Thackeray also targeted rebel MPs, including Sanjay Deshmukh, for their defection.

IVF mix-up shock: DNA tests show Delhi twins unrelated to parents

IVF mix-up shock: DNA tests show Delhi twins unrelated to parents

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

A Delhi-based couple filed a police complaint after a DNA test allegedly revealed that their twin born through an IVF procedure shares no genetic connection with either parent, raising questions about embryo-handling protocols at the hospital.

Four Arrested For Stone-Pelting And Firing In Jharkhand

Four Arrested For Stone-Pelting And Firing In Jharkhand

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Four individuals involved in criminal activities were arrested in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district for allegedly pelting stones and firing at a rival group, injuring three people. Police seized arms and ammunition during the arrests, which followed an investigation into the June 10 incident.

Four Agra Police Personnel Booked Over Custody Assault

Four Agra Police Personnel Booked Over Custody Assault

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Four police personnel in Agra have been booked following a court order after a woman alleged she was assaulted while in police custody. A medical examination reportedly found injury marks, leading to the registration of an FIR and the initiation of a departmental inquiry.

TMC leader Jahangir 'Pushpa' Khan arrested near Nepal border

TMC leader Jahangir 'Pushpa' Khan arrested near Nepal border

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan has been arrested near the India-Nepal border in north Bengal on "extortion" charges. The arrest follows the Calcutta High Court vacating his interim protection, with seven FIRs registered against him.

Five-Year Manhunt Ends: Accused In Attempted Murder Case Apprehended

Five-Year Manhunt Ends: Accused In Attempted Murder Case Apprehended

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 48-year-old man, Jayaprakash alias Bachhi Ramkhilavan Yadav, who had been absconding for five years after being booked in a 2021 attempt to murder case, has been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police. He was apprehended on June 10 after frequently changing locations across Surat, Uttar Pradesh, and Mira-Bhayander to evade arrest. The case involves a land dispute where the accused allegedly stabbed a tea vendor's father.

'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.

TMC's Jahangir Khan In Custody Over Extortion Charges

TMC's Jahangir Khan In Custody Over Extortion Charges

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan has been remanded to five days police custody by a Diamond Harbour court on "extortion" and other charges. Khan was arrested near the India-Nepal border after seven FIRs were filed against him, and his interim protection from the Calcutta High Court was vacated.

Delhi Court Secures Swift Conviction In Water Motor Theft Case

Delhi Court Secures Swift Conviction In Water Motor Theft Case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A Dwarka court in Delhi has convicted two men, Prince and Gautam, for stealing water motors from a southwest Delhi home. The conviction was secured within 29 days of the offence, following a rapid police investigation that included an e-FIR, technical analysis, CCTV footage, and recovery of stolen property.

No grounds to reject Natarajan's nomination: Former MP Assembly official

No grounds to reject Natarajan's nomination: Former MP Assembly official

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A former principal secretary of the Madhya Pradesh assembly, Bhagwandev Israni, has claimed that Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha poll nomination was wrongly rejected, arguing she was not required to disclose information as no FIR or chargesheet had been filed against her.

Kerala Police Arrest Man For Death Threats Against Chief Minister And Family

Kerala Police Arrest Man For Death Threats Against Chief Minister And Family

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A man named Sony Thomas has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly making phone calls threatening to kill Chief Minister VD Satheesan and his family. Police tracked the calls made to the Thiruvananthapuram City District Police Command and Control Centre. In a separate incident, Thaliparamba MLA TK Govindan also received a death threat call, with the caller identified by police.

Delhi Traffic Police Issues Thousands Of Challans

Delhi Traffic Police Issues Thousands Of Challans

Rediff.com31 May 2026

The Delhi Traffic Police have registered 65 FIRs and issued over 7,500 challans against motorists for wrong-side driving during a special citywide enforcement drive.

Bombay High Court Quashes Pilot's License Suspension, Cites Natural Justice Violation

Bombay High Court Quashes Pilot's License Suspension, Cites Natural Justice Violation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Bombay High Court has set aside a 2011 Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) order that suspended a 61-year-old pilot's Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). The court ruled the suspension "illegal and unsustainable" because the DGCA failed to provide the pilot with a show-cause notice or a hearing, violating principles of natural justice. The pilot's ATPL has been restored, though the DGCA is permitted to conduct a fresh inquiry following due process.

Why BJP Is Protesting Jharkhand's Law And Order

Why BJP Is Protesting Jharkhand's Law And Order

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The BJP held a torchlight procession in Ranchi, Jharkhand, protesting the state's law and order situation and the rising number of missing children. The protest specifically highlighted the case of three children, including twin brothers, who have been missing for 13 days, with the BJP demanding their immediate recovery and intensified police action.

How A Parking Dispute Led To A Man's Death In Delhi

How A Parking Dispute Led To A Man's Death In Delhi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 29-year-old truck driver, Pawan Chaudhary, has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly assaulting a 35-year-old man, Bablu, over a parking dispute. The victim sustained severe abdominal injuries and later died during treatment. Police used CCTV footage and witness statements to apprehend the accused.

How Khunti Police Seized Rs 12 Lakh Opium

How Khunti Police Seized Rs 12 Lakh Opium

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Khunti district arrested four individuals and seized 2.328 kg of opium valued at Rs 12 lakh. The arrests followed a tip-off about an opium dealing operation in Tamab village, involving both cultivators and buyers from West Singhbhum district.

'Only Small Fish Have Been Caught For Ram Temple Theft'

'Only Small Fish Have Been Caught For Ram Temple Theft'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

''These people who were running the show at the Ram temple have something to hide, therefore they are not ready for a CBI investigation.'

Shahjahanpur Mob Pelts Police Post After Encounter Injury

Shahjahanpur Mob Pelts Police Post After Encounter Injury

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A mob in Shahjahanpur allegedly pelted a police outpost with stones after an accused in a child rape case was injured in a police encounter. Police have registered a case and arrested three individuals, including the village head, in connection with the violence.

Mamata Banerjee Booked For Hurting Religious Sentiments

Mamata Banerjee Booked For Hurting Religious Sentiments

Rediff.com27 May 2026

An FIR has been lodged against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly hurting religious sentiments based on a complaint by a lawyer.

Multi-Crore Real Estate Fraud: Proclaimed Offender Arrested By Delhi Police EOW

Multi-Crore Real Estate Fraud: Proclaimed Offender Arrested By Delhi Police EOW

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested Shiv Nandan Singh Yadav, a proclaimed offender, in connection with a multi-crore real estate fraud. Yadav was wanted in nine FIRs for allegedly duping investors in a housing project that never materialised.

Why A Teenager Allegedly Hacked His Father To Death In Alwar

Why A Teenager Allegedly Hacked His Father To Death In Alwar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old boy has been detained in Alwar, Rajasthan, for allegedly murdering his father with a sharp-edged weapon while he was asleep. The incident followed a verbal altercation and the father's recent alcohol consumption, with police investigating further.

AIMIM Uttar Pradesh President Faces FIR Over Provocative Speech

AIMIM Uttar Pradesh President Faces FIR Over Provocative Speech

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Police in Meerut have filed an FIR against Shaukat Ali, the president of AIMIM's Uttar Pradesh unit, following a video circulating on social media that allegedly shows him making a provocative speech.

Hoodie won't hide him: Gait analysis to probe Pune realtor murder

Hoodie won't hide him: Gait analysis to probe Pune realtor murder

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

The police investigating the Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal murder case will conduct a "gait analysis" of accused Chetan Chaudhary and are also planning to compare the CCTV footage capturing his movements at the Lohagad Fort with a recreated video, a court was informed on Monday.

Chhattisgarh HC allows suicide abetment accused to take NEET-UG re-exam

Chhattisgarh HC allows suicide abetment accused to take NEET-UG re-exam

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has permitted a 21-year-old man, accused in a suicide abetment case and currently in jail, to appear for the NEET-2026 examination under police escort. The court also directed jail authorities to provide him with study material. This decision came after his plea for temporary bail to take the exam was heard, with the court opting for police custody over bail due to the seriousness of the alleged offence.

Court Orders Case Against 69 Indian Bank Staff In Rs 5 Crore Embezzlement

Court Orders Case Against 69 Indian Bank Staff In Rs 5 Crore Embezzlement

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Police in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against 69 former and serving officers and employees of an Indian Bank branch for allegedly embezzling nearly Rs 5 crore from a union account. The case was filed following a court order after the accused failed to return the embezzled funds despite an earlier undertaking.

Construction Firm Employees Face Charges For Obstructing Kalina-BKC Link Road

Construction Firm Employees Face Charges For Obstructing Kalina-BKC Link Road

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Two employees of a construction firm in Mumbai have been booked for allegedly blocking the new Kalina-BKC Link Road with cranes and other materials, leading to an FIR after viral videos and a failure to comply with MMRDA's request to clear the stretch.

Delhi hotel fire: Key accused Jay Mishra surrenders to court

Delhi hotel fire: Key accused Jay Mishra surrenders to court

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Jay Mishra, a key accused and associate of the owner in the south Delhi hotel fire that killed 22 people, has surrendered to a court. Mishra is implicated in the hotel's operations and lack of security, with the police probe widening to examine his and the owner's roles in the tragedy.

Statues of Kakori martyrs razed in UP, FIR filed

Statues of Kakori martyrs razed in UP, FIR filed

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The demolition of statues of Kakori train action martyrs in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has sparked widespread outrage and political condemnation, leading to an FIR and government action.

Masked Men Torch Bikes In Jahangirpuri After Drug Complaint

Masked Men Torch Bikes In Jahangirpuri After Drug Complaint

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Four masked men allegedly torched parked motorcycles in Jahangirpuri, Delhi, in what residents believe is retaliation for a complaint made to police about drug abuse in a local park. Police are investigating the incident, which damaged three vehicles, and have registered an FIR.

Main Accused In Palamu Land Dispute Murder Case Surrenders

Main Accused In Palamu Land Dispute Murder Case Surrenders

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Mantu Singh, the primary suspect in the murder of a 23-year-old man during a land dispute clash in Palamu, Jharkhand, has surrendered to a court. Singh had been absconding since the May 23 incident where Sikandar Choudhary was shot dead and four others injured. Police are seeking his remand for further investigation and are actively pursuing the remaining 14 absconding accused.

Jolt to Lalu Yadav as SC refuses to quash CBI FIR in land-for-jobs case

Jolt to Lalu Yadav as SC refuses to quash CBI FIR in land-for-jobs case

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has refused to quash a CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case, but granted him exemption from appearing before the trial court during proceedings.

Big twist: Rajya Sabha nomination of Cong's Meenakshi Natarajan rejected

Big twist: Rajya Sabha nomination of Cong's Meenakshi Natarajan rejected

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A complaint was submitted by BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat, contesting the third Rajya Sabha seat, to the Returning Officer alleging that Natarajan deliberately hid information about a case filed against her in Telangana.

Corrupt Mathura Police Officer Held For Extortion, Using History-Sheeters

Corrupt Mathura Police Officer Held For Extortion, Using History-Sheeters

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A police sub-inspector in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly running an illegal extortion racket targeting local shopkeepers and operating an unauthorised parking scheme. The officer, Shashank Kaushik, is accused of using two history-sheeters, who are now absconding, to collect "protection money" from vendors. A departmental inquiry is underway, and an FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

CCTV footage puts Punjab cops in focus in Mann video probe

CCTV footage puts Punjab cops in focus in Mann video probe

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Gurugram Police are set to summon two Punjab Police officials for questioning regarding their alleged involvement in arranging a "fabricated" forensic report for a controversial video linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The investigation follows the arrest of two individuals and a complaint alleging coercion to produce a predetermined forensic outcome. This development is part of a larger political controversy surrounding an alleged objectionable video of CM Mann.

Abortion, Rs 7 lakh claim: What Twisha's husband told MP SIT

Abortion, Rs 7 lakh claim: What Twisha's husband told MP SIT

Rediff.com26 May 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the death of Twisha Sharma, booking her husband and mother-in-law.

Nihang-police standoff in Uttarakhand ends after talks

Nihang-police standoff in Uttarakhand ends after talks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The Nihangs have called off their planned protest march in Uttarakhand related to a recent dispute at the Karnaprayag market in Chamoli and a gurdwara in Nagrasu.

Twisha Sharma death: CBI recreate crime scene using dummies

Twisha Sharma death: CBI recreate crime scene using dummies

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The CBI recreated the crime scene related to the death of former model-actor Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide at her marital home. The agency used dummies and involved the husband and mother-in-law in the recreation to understand the events leading to her death.

Man Shot Dead In Car Along Meerut Highway

Man Shot Dead In Car Along Meerut Highway

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old man was found dead with a bullet injury in a car parked along a highway in Meerut, police said on Tuesday.