News for 'Jhansi'

How Jhansi Headmaster Allegedly Embezzled Rs 2 Lakh From Mid-Day Meals

How Jhansi Headmaster Allegedly Embezzled Rs 2 Lakh From Mid-Day Meals

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Jhansi police arrested a government school's officiating headmaster, Govind Das Arya, on Thursday for allegedly tampering with a cheque to embezzle Rs 2 lakh from mid-day meal funds. The case was registered on August 9 following a complaint by the village head, Seema Singh, who accused Arya of increasing a cheque amount from Rs 15,000 to Rs 2.15 lakh and misappropriating the funds.

16th Hockey India Senior Men Nationals Begins In Jhansi

16th Hockey India Senior Men Nationals Begins In Jhansi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship is set to commence in Jhansi from Saturday, featuring 29 teams across three divisions. The tournament will run until October 21, with Punjab as the defending champions. The article details the pool compositions for Division 'A', 'B', and 'C', along with the knockout stage schedule.

Atiq Ahmad's youngest son dies in road crash in Jhansi

Atiq Ahmad's youngest son dies in road crash in Jhansi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Aban Ahmad, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, and a friend died in a high-speed SUV crash in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Three other occupants were injured and are receiving treatment. Police reported the accident occurred when the driver lost control, and Aban was reportedly en route to meet his jailed brothers.

Jhansi Rape Accused Arrested After Police Encounter

Jhansi Rape Accused Arrested After Police Encounter

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 43-year-old man, Sanjay Mishra, accused of raping a minor girl in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested following a police encounter where he sustained a gunshot wound. He had allegedly lured the child under false pretences.

Haryana crowned champions after comeback win over MP

Haryana crowned champions after comeback win over MP

Rediff.com1 days ago

Hockey Haryana secured the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship title by defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in a hard-fought Division 'A' final. Uttar Pradesh Hockey claimed the third spot by beating Hockey Punjab.

POCSO Court Sentences Man To 20 Years For Raping Minor Girl In UP

POCSO Court Sentences Man To 20 Years For Raping Minor Girl In UP

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A special POCSO court in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a 47-year-old man, Govind Das alias Bablu Kushwaha, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh for raping a seven-year-old girl. The incident occurred on May 18, 2024, when the accused lured the girl with a toffee.

Artificial Gold Scam: Man Arrested After Encounter In Jhansi

Artificial Gold Scam: Man Arrested After Encounter In Jhansi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A man accused of duping an Indore-based trader of Rs 10 lakh by selling artificial gold was arrested in Jhansi after a police encounter. The accused, Deepchand Kushwaha, was injured during retaliatory firing, and police recovered a portion of the cheated amount.

Why A Lawyer Attempted Self-Immolation In Jhansi

Why A Lawyer Attempted Self-Immolation In Jhansi

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A lawyer in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly attempted self-immolation outside the district magistrate's office due to alleged police inaction in an assault case he filed.

Delhi Robbery-Murder: Cousin's Betrayal Unravels Cash Collection Plot

Delhi Robbery-Murder: Cousin's Betrayal Unravels Cash Collection Plot

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended the cousin of a man stabbed to death during an armed robbery, along with other accused and a juvenile. The cousin allegedly tipped off assailants about the victim's cash movements. The police used extensive CCTV and ANPR analysis to trace the culprits, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash. Three other accused remain at large.

Thrilling Wins For Haryana, Maharashtra In Hockey Nationals

Thrilling Wins For Haryana, Maharashtra In Hockey Nationals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Haryana, Maharashtra, and Chandigarh secured victories in their respective Division 'A' pool matches at the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship in Jhansi on Wednesday. Tamil Nadu and Bengal played to a draw, while Kerala and Arunachal also registered wins in Division 'B'.

Delhi police curb CJP's tricolour march, offers limited flag-waving

Delhi police curb CJP's tricolour march, offers limited flag-waving

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police has advised the public to avoid the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march scheduled for Friday at Connaught Place, citing prohibitory orders and security concerns. While offering to facilitate a symbolic flag-waving event elsewhere, police have stepped up security and warned of legal action against those defying orders, as the proposed venue, Central Park, will be closed.

Goal-Fest As Odisha, Chhattisgarh Shine In Hockey Nationals Opener

Goal-Fest As Odisha, Chhattisgarh Shine In Hockey Nationals Opener

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship began on Saturday with dominant performances from Odisha and Chhattisgarh, who secured large-margin victories. Other teams like Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Hockey Arunachal, Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Hockey Rajasthan, and Hockey Jammu & Kashmir also registered wins across different divisions.

Four Arrested In Jhansi For IPL Betting Racket

Four Arrested In Jhansi For IPL Betting Racket

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Police in Jhansi have arrested four individuals involved in an online betting racket during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, seizing transaction records worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore and uncovering cryptocurrency links.

Two Arrested In Jhansi For IPL Betting Racket

Two Arrested In Jhansi For IPL Betting Racket

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Jhansi for allegedly operating an online betting racket during IPL matches. Police seized mobile phones with digital transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore and have frozen bank accounts linked to the accused.

Man Kills Son, Dies By Suicide After Argument In Jhansi

Man Kills Son, Dies By Suicide After Argument In Jhansi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 40-year-old man in Jhansi allegedly killed his three-year-old son before committing suicide by hanging himself after an argument with his wife.

Accused Thief Recaptured After Police Encounter in Jhansi

Accused Thief Recaptured After Police Encounter in Jhansi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

An accused thief who escaped police custody during a medical examination was recaptured after a brief encounter with police in Jhansi. The accused sustained a bullet injury and is hospitalised.

Law Student's Death Near Jhansi Railway Track Sparks Investigation

Law Student's Death Near Jhansi Railway Track Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A 19-year-old law student was found dead near a railway track in Jhansi, India, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Missing Jhansi Teen Found Dead in Suspicious Circumstances

Missing Jhansi Teen Found Dead in Suspicious Circumstances

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A 17-year-old girl who went missing on April 2nd in Jhansi, India, was found dead in a well under suspicious circumstances. Police are investigating the case and have detained individuals for questioning.

Man Stabs Sister-in-Law, Then Commits Suicide in Jhansi

Man Stabs Sister-in-Law, Then Commits Suicide in Jhansi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly stabbed his sister-in-law over a past dispute before taking his own life. The woman is in critical condition.

Jhansi Man Rescued, Kidnappers Arrested After Police Chase

Jhansi Man Rescued, Kidnappers Arrested After Police Chase

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 20-year-old man who was kidnapped in Jhansi has been rescued, and four suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested following a police encounter. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of 2 lakh for the victim's release.

Jhansi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with Axe Due to Alcoholism Dispute

Jhansi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with Axe Due to Alcoholism Dispute

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A 40-year-old man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife with an axe after she objected to his alcoholism.

When Bhagat Singh Wrote About Love

When Bhagat Singh Wrote About Love

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Did love make Bhagat Singh a weaker revolutionary? In a heated argument once, Sukhdev accused him of allowing his fascination with a woman to come in the way of revolutionary duty. Bhagat Singh's answer, in a letter days later, was a defence of love as a revolutionary's strength, not a weakness. On Bhagat Singh's 119th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra looks at the friendship, arguments and ideas that bound him and Sukhdev together.

Over 500 LPG Cylinders Vanish from Truck in Jhansi Amid Holi Festivities

Over 500 LPG Cylinders Vanish from Truck in Jhansi Amid Holi Festivities

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

More than 500 filled LPG cylinders were allegedly stolen from a truck in Jhansi during the Holi festival, according to police reports.

Where Our Freedom Fighters Were Born

Where Our Freedom Fighters Were Born

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru to Rani Lakshmibai and Subhas Chandra Bose, their journeys began in remarkably different corners of our great homeland.

'UP Has Potential To Generate More Than 11 Million Jobs'

'UP Has Potential To Generate More Than 11 Million Jobs'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

'Improved law and order and transparent governance have helped change UP's investment image.'

Twin poison incidents rock MP police stations; man dies, woman critical

Twin poison incidents rock MP police stations; man dies, woman critical

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

A 22-year-old woman in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly consumed poison inside a police station, prompting an inquiry. Her family claims police ignored their repeated complaints regarding an ongoing feud and threats from a rival group. The incident, captured on video and CCTV, occurred while police were verifying a new complaint. The woman is stable but remains under medical observation.

NHRC Demands Answers On Tribal Girl's Trafficking, Sexual Assault

NHRC Demands Answers On Tribal Girl's Trafficking, Sexual Assault

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to police chiefs in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh following reports of a 17-year-old tribal girl being trafficked, sold, and sexually assaulted for two years in Jhansi. The NHRC has sought a detailed report on the investigation and steps for victim rehabilitation after allegations of inadequate police action in Jhansi.

Human Rights Panel Seeks Report On Tribal Girl's Trafficking And Sexual Assault

Human Rights Panel Seeks Report On Tribal Girl's Trafficking And Sexual Assault

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the DGPs of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, and the Dhenkanal district magistrate, seeking a detailed report on the alleged trafficking, sale, and sexual assault of a 17-year-old tribal girl from Odisha in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The girl was reportedly trafficked with three others, subjected to prolonged sexual abuse, forced abortion, and sold before she managed to escape.

Marital Dispute Leads To Murder-Suicide In Mathura

Marital Dispute Leads To Murder-Suicide In Mathura

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A 27-year-old man in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot his wife dead following an argument over a court case and then killed himself with the same weapon. The couple, who had a love marriage five years ago, had been living separately due to differences.

Maa Inti Bangaram: A Step Forward For Telugu Cinema

Maa Inti Bangaram: A Step Forward For Telugu Cinema

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

As a film, Maa Inti Bangaram frustrates; as a milestone for Telugu cinema's female-led stories, it deserves to be celebrated.

From Queen to Manikarnika: Revisiting Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Performances

From Queen to Manikarnika: Revisiting Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Performances

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Explore Kangana Ranaut's remarkable cinematic journey from her impactful debut in Gangster to her career-defining role in Queen.

Domestic Help Gets Life Sentence For Employer's Murder

Domestic Help Gets Life Sentence For Employer's Murder

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A court in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a domestic help to life imprisonment for the murder of his employer nearly two years ago. The accused, Wasim, confessed to the crime, citing a financial dispute as the motive.

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as E-Commerce Customer Care to Defraud Man

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as E-Commerce Customer Care to Defraud Man

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly cheating a Delhi resident of Rs 1.25 lakh by posing as customer care executives of an e-commerce brand.

Red alert issued as UP under severe heatwave; Banda boils at 47.6 degrees C

Red alert issued as UP under severe heatwave; Banda boils at 47.6 degrees C

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Uttar Pradesh is experiencing an intense heatwave, with Banda recording the highest temperature at 47.6 degrees Celsius. The IMD has issued a 'Red Colour Warning' for severe heatwave conditions. The extreme heat is disrupting daily life and economic activity, prompting government action to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Man Gets 10 Years In Jail For Possessing Charas

Man Gets 10 Years In Jail For Possessing Charas

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A court in Jhansi has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh for possessing charas in a 2008 case.

Man Accused of Axe Murder After Domestic Dispute in Uttar Pradesh

Man Accused of Axe Murder After Domestic Dispute in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked for allegedly killing his wife with an axe following a domestic dispute. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused.

Man Allegedly Stabs Sister-in-Law, Commits Suicide

Man Allegedly Stabs Sister-in-Law, Commits Suicide

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly stabbed his sister-in-law before taking his own life, according to police reports.

UP constables suspended after theft accused escapes during medical check-up

UP constables suspended after theft accused escapes during medical check-up

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Two police constables in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, have been suspended after a theft suspect escaped from their custody while being taken for a medical examination. The suspect, arrested with stolen goods, fled in an auto-rickshaw, prompting a city-wide search.

IPL 2026: Aniket Verma Proves He's No One-Season Wonder

IPL 2026: Aniket Verma Proves He's No One-Season Wonder

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Aniket Verma's explosive innings in the IPL 2026 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru proves his talent and potential as a rising star in the Indian Premier League.

Severe heatwave grips India, Banda in UP scorches at 48 deg C

Severe heatwave grips India, Banda in UP scorches at 48 deg C

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Large parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. Authorities have issued alerts and health advisories as the heatwave intensifies across multiple states.