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India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

Rediff.com1 days ago

India may turn to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav for the series-deciding T20I against West Indies as they look to strengthen their bowling attack.

Idukki Police Detain Youth In Charred Body Murder

Idukki Police Detain Youth In Charred Body Murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Idukki have taken a 19-year-old youth, Nishanth, into custody on suspicion of murdering an 18-year-old girl from Tamil Nadu. Her charred body was found near the Pambla checkpost on Wednesday. Relatives identified the body on Thursday. Police suspect the girl was sexually assaulted and strangled before her body was set on fire, following an alleged argument with Nishanth, with whom she had a relationship. The family has called for a detailed investigation into the accused's background.

Ulhasnagar Murder: Man Shot Dead Near Railway Station

Ulhasnagar Murder: Man Shot Dead Near Railway Station

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Woman, Lover Booked For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Woman, Lover Booked For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 45-year-old utensils vendor in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly bludgeoned to death by his wife and her suspected lover for opposing their relationship. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.

Kerala Police Bust MDMA Ring, Social Media Influencer Arrested

Kerala Police Bust MDMA Ring, Social Media Influencer Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four individuals, including a social media influencer, have been arrested in Malappuram, Kerala, for possession of MDMA. Police seized 10.15 grams of the drug, along with other paraphernalia and cash, after intercepting their car on Wednesday night. The accused were allegedly planning to sell the drugs.

Mumbai station tense as mob attempts to free woman held for ticketless travel

Mumbai station tense as mob attempts to free woman held for ticketless travel

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A woman caught travelling ticketless at Kandivali station on Friday caused a ruckus when she tried to flee without paying a fine. The incident escalated into a confrontation involving a railway official, a fall, and a mob demanding an apology, requiring police intervention.

Husband Stabs Wife To Death In Delhi Over Family Dispute

Husband Stabs Wife To Death In Delhi Over Family Dispute

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 32-year-old woman, Ruby, was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, Vikas, in their rented house in northwest Delhi's Nihal Vihar following a family dispute. The accused fled the scene, and police have registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with investigations underway to apprehend him.

Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Rediff.com1 days ago

A BJP-nominated councillor in Aheri Nagar Panchayat, Amol Vilasrao Gudeliwar, was arrested on Thursday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.20 lakh from an electrical contractor. He had demanded a 15% commission for works under the 'Nagarotthan' scheme.

Hope Unstoppable, India Left Searching for Answers in Hyderabad

Hope Unstoppable, India Left Searching for Answers in Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 and Keemo Paul's five-wicket haul led West Indies to a 24-run victory over India, levelling the five-match T20I series at 2-2.

Former JNU Professor Appears Before Police In Sexual Harassment Probe

Former JNU Professor Appears Before Police In Sexual Harassment Probe

Rediff.com1 days ago

Congress MP and former JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam appeared before the Vasant Kunj North Police Station on Thursday in connection with a sexual harassment case. He was dismissed from JNU on October 9 following an inquiry into allegations made by 11 female students in May, which he denies, calling the action a "witch hunt."

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

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

Rediff.com21 hours ago

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.

How Nellore Police Uncovered A Massive Ganja Cultivation Operation

How Nellore Police Uncovered A Massive Ganja Cultivation Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested six individuals after uncovering two acres of illegal ganja cultivation hidden within a maize field. The bust, part of 'Operation Trishul', involved the use of drones and revealed a sophisticated drip irrigation system. Investigators believe the operation, which could have yielded crores of rupees, had links to trafficking in major Indian cities.

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits 7 Of Murder In 2020 Case, Convicts For Prohibitory Order Violation

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits 7 Of Murder In 2020 Case, Convicts For Prohibitory Order Violation

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A Delhi court has acquitted seven men of murder and other serious charges in a 2020 Delhi riots case concerning a fatal assault, citing insufficient corroboration for the sole police witness testimony and poor video evidence. They were, however, convicted for disobeying a prohibitory order.

Man Arrested In Kochi With 30 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 50 Lakh

Man Arrested In Kochi With 30 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 50 Lakh

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kochi police have arrested Abdul Hai Molla and seized over 30 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh, as part of the anti-narcotics drive Operation Toofan. Molla, from West Bengal, is suspected of transporting the ganja from Odisha to Kerala for wholesale distribution.

Delhi Police Bust Drug Ring Involving Taxi Drivers, Nigerian National

Delhi Police Bust Drug Ring Involving Taxi Drivers, Nigerian National

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested two taxi drivers and a Nigerian national for alleged drug trafficking. The accused were found with commercial quantities of cocaine, heroin, and MDMA. The taxi drivers reportedly coordinated deliveries, while the Nigerian national, who overstayed his medical visa, is believed to be a key supplier.

Faridabad Police Intercept Major Ganja Consignment From Odisha

Faridabad Police Intercept Major Ganja Consignment From Odisha

Rediff.com1 days ago

Faridabad police have arrested six individuals, including three women, and seized approximately 35 kg of ganja. The contraband was allegedly smuggled from Odisha and intended for distribution in Palwal and Noida. The arrests followed a tip-off, with Vinod identified as the alleged mastermind.

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Rediff.com3 days ago

Navratri is all about celebrating devotion, colour and the energy of new beginnings, and Day 3 belongs to royal blue. The shade is associated with strength, richness and elegance, making it a striking choice for the festive season.

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Rediff.com6 hours ago

'It is to observe the Sun continuously that you have the Aditya L1 mission.' 'It is in a position from where it can observe the Sun continuously.'

Mizoram Minister Calls On Students To Fight Drug Menace

Mizoram Minister Calls On Students To Fight Drug Menace

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar urged college students to avoid drugs, highlighting the growing concern over cannabis use among young people and the high demand for drugs in the Champhai district. Official data reveals a significant number of injecting drug users and drug-related deaths in the state, with a 2022 survey showing cannabis use among children as young as 10-14.

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Tanya Maniktala Is A Total Glam Queen

Rediff.com3 days ago

From playing the quietly determined Lata Mehra in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy to stepping into the supernatural world of Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, Tanya Maniktala has built a career around characters that are anything but alike.

How A Bank Manager's Refusal Led To Unearthing A Multi-Crore Cyber Fraud

How A Bank Manager's Refusal Led To Unearthing A Multi-Crore Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Kanpur police have uncovered a Rs 2.66-crore cyber fraud operation, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the identification of 89 bank accounts nationwide. The investigation began after a bank manager reported alleged fake complaints filed by one of the accused, Akhil Singh Chauhan, who was denied banking facilities. The fraud involved a fake investment scheme that targeted an exporter, with money routed through numerous mule accounts.

BJP Accuses Karnataka Congress Of Rs 14.95 Crore Ambedkar Corp Fraud

BJP Accuses Karnataka Congress Of Rs 14.95 Crore Ambedkar Corp Fraud

Rediff.com1 days ago

Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has accused the Karnataka Congress government of a Rs 14.95 crore fraud in the Dr B R Ambedkar Development Corporation, following a previous alleged scam in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. Ashoka cited an ED press release detailing the siphoning of funds through fake accounts and forged documents, demanding accountability from the Congress leadership.

The Unsung Guardians Of India's Borders

The Unsung Guardians Of India's Borders

Rediff.com1 days ago

At the border, places that you had just seen on a map, suddenly acquire a life. Looking at the vast expanse of quiet land, you realise an emotional connect, a sense of belonging binds you to a piece of land which is not merely territory, but a part of who you are.

Congress Seva Dal Holds Candle March For Ankita Bhandari Justice

Congress Seva Dal Holds Candle March For Ankita Bhandari Justice

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The Congress' Seva Dal organised a candle march in New Delhi, demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022. The protest called for an impartial investigation and accountability, especially regarding allegations against BJP's Dushyant Gautam, whose recent appointment as Sikkim Governor has drawn criticism from the Congress.

Old Rivalry Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi

Old Rivalry Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Four individuals have been arrested on Thursday in southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj for the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man, Shahid Hussain, who was recently released from jail. The murder is believed to be a result of an old rivalry stemming from an altercation inside Tihar Jail in 2025. Police are searching for other absconding accused.

Panic At Medical College: Youth Held With Sickle In Beed

Panic At Medical College: Youth Held With Sickle In Beed

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 19-year-old youth was arrested in Maharashtra's Beed district for allegedly creating panic at a medical college by roaming around with a sharp sickle. Police received information on Tuesday evening about a man with a sickle at Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Medical College and Hospital in Ambajogai. The youth, Noman Jabbar Shaikh, was taken into custody, and the weapon was seized. A case has been registered under the Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act.

Sara Hits The Teer When It Comes To...

Sara Hits The Teer When It Comes To...

Rediff.com4 days ago

Fresh off the buzz of her latest espionage comedy Udta Teer, Sara Ali Khan is proving that her target isn't just box office success; she is absolutely nailing her style game too.

Tragic Domestic Dispute Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hingoli

Tragic Domestic Dispute Leads To Murder-Suicide In Hingoli

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man in Maharashtra's Hingoli district allegedly murdered his 24-year-old wife and seriously injured his mother-in-law following a domestic dispute, before subsequently dying by suicide. The incident occurred in Kharwad village on Wednesday evening.

How Rich 2 Money Defrauded Investors: Police Seek More Victims

How Rich 2 Money Defrauded Investors: Police Seek More Victims

Rediff.com1 days ago

Palghar police have appealed to victims of a ponzi scheme run by Rich 2 Money Private Limited to register complaints. The Economic Offences Wing has identified 48 defrauded investors, losing Rs 5.91 crore, with the company promising high returns on investments in share markets and F&O trading.

Rajasthan Police Arrests Four More In FMG Certificate Forgery Racket

Rajasthan Police Arrests Four More In FMG Certificate Forgery Racket

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group has arrested four more foreign-trained medical graduates for allegedly using forged Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) screening certificates to secure internships and registration. This brings the total arrests in the case to 33, including 28 medical graduates, former RMC officials, and middlemen. The accused reportedly paid between Rs 27 lakh and Rs 30 lakh for the fake documents and secured internships at government medical colleges. Investigators suspect over 100 beneficiaries in the racket.

Investigation Underway After B.Tech Student Found Dead

Investigation Underway After B.Tech Student Found Dead

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 22-year-old B.Tech student, Manish Kumar, was found dead by suicide in his rented room in Ranchi on Wednesday. Police are investigating the incident, noting that the room was locked from inside and no suicide note was found.

Notorious Criminal Advani Shot Dead In Police Encounter

Notorious Criminal Advani Shot Dead In Police Encounter

Rediff.com2 days ago

A notorious criminal, Mohammad Shahid alias Advani, wanted for cow smuggling and ATM thefts, was killed in a police encounter near Sohna, Gurugram, on Thursday morning. His two associates managed to escape. Advani had over 30 criminal cases against him and had evaded arrest for about eight years after escaping police custody in 2018.

Kathua Administration Demolishes House Of Drug Peddler On Govt Land

Kathua Administration Demolishes House Of Drug Peddler On Govt Land

Rediff.com2 days ago

Authorities in Kathua, Jammu, demolished the residential house of a habitual drug offender, Rupesh Kumar alias Bobby, on Wednesday. The house was allegedly built on government land. The operation was conducted peacefully, reinforcing the administration's zero-tolerance policy against drug peddling and illegal encroachment.

SOG Busts Medical Registration Fraud In Rajasthan

SOG Busts Medical Registration Fraud In Rajasthan

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested two men for allegedly securing registration with the Rajasthan Medical Council (RMC) using forged educational qualifications. One accused, Pankaj Yadav, failed a foreign medical exam six times and allegedly used fake MBBS degrees, while Nanji Ram Choudhary, who only studied up to Class 8, allegedly used forged degrees to own and operate a hospital. The SOG is investigating potential involvement of RMC officials.

Uttar Pradesh Couple Held For Allegedly Killing Wife's Lover

Uttar Pradesh Couple Held For Allegedly Killing Wife's Lover

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a married couple for allegedly murdering the wife's lover, stuffing his body in a plastic sack, and dumping it in a canal. The victim, Akash Gupta, was lured to their home, and the woman's father and brother are also implicated and currently absconding.

Punjab CM Vows Strict Action In Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Punjab CM Vows Strict Action In Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has condemned the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, alias Jhota, in Mansa, assuring strict action against all involved. He also criticised opposition parties for politicising the incident. The medical store owner accused of the shooting was arrested, and public outrage led to property damage.

Five Booked For Murder In Thane Over Mobile Phone Dispute

Five Booked For Murder In Thane Over Mobile Phone Dispute

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

10 Women With Supernatural Powers In The Movies

10 Women With Supernatural Powers In The Movies

Rediff.com2 days ago

From superheroes and aliens to witches, ghosts and shape-shifting mutants, these 10 Bollywood women prove that supernatural powers come in all shades of mischief, menace and magic.

Before Prahaar, Legal Dramas That Put Real Life Lawyers In The Spotlight

Before Prahaar, Legal Dramas That Put Real Life Lawyers In The Spotlight

Rediff.com3 days ago

From Shahid to Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam, these films bring real-life lawyers, landmark courtroom battles and extraordinary fights for justice to the screen.

Gurugram Police Arrest Man For Harassing CISF Personnel At Metro Station

Gurugram Police Arrest Man For Harassing CISF Personnel At Metro Station

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gurugram Police have arrested Manish Kumar for allegedly misbehaving with a woman CISF personnel at IFFCO Chowk metro station. Kumar is accused of snatching her phone, obstructing duty, and threatening her family, following a period of stalking and harassment. Police apprehended him on Tuesday, and his criminal record shows previous cases of molestation and vehicle damage.