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Kangra Police Seize Over 1 Kg Charas, Arrest Two

Kangra Police Seize Over 1 Kg Charas, Arrest Two

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Two individuals were arrested in Nurpur, Kangra district, after police recovered over 1 kg of charas from their car during a special checking operation, leading to a case registered under the NDPS Act.

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Abusing, Threatening Police

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Abusing, Threatening Police

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Rajasthan's Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, has been booked for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening police officers in public. An audio clip purportedly capturing the incident circulated online, leading to the registration of an FIR against the minister.

Pooja-Varun-Mrunal's Movie Night Out

Pooja-Varun-Mrunal's Movie Night Out

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A screening of David Dhawan's film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai was held in Mumbai, and its cast members made sure to attend.

Razorpay Confidentially Files Draft IPO Documents With SEBI

Razorpay Confidentially Files Draft IPO Documents With SEBI

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Fintech unicorn Razorpay has confidentially filed draft documents with SEBI for an Initial Public Offering, with market sources estimating the issue size between Rs 5,000-6,000 crore. This move comes as a rival firm, PhonePe, has paused its IPO plans.

Dehradun Police Arrest Two Wanted Rajasthan Criminals After Encounter

Dehradun Police Arrest Two Wanted Rajasthan Criminals After Encounter

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Two individuals, Rinku Meena and Vinod Kumar Meena, wanted for multiple criminal cases in Rajasthan, were arrested in Dehradun after a police encounter. The incident involved a car chase, the accused opening fire, and police retaliation, resulting in one suspect being injured. Three other occupants fled, and a search operation is underway.

Postal Worker Faces Charges Over Suspicious Transactions

Postal Worker Faces Charges Over Suspicious Transactions

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Police in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a postal assistant after suspicious transactions worth approximately Rs 4.5 crore were allegedly detected in his bank accounts.

Shahjahanpur Encounter: Two Chain Snatchers, Police Constable Injured In Firing

Shahjahanpur Encounter: Two Chain Snatchers, Police Constable Injured In Firing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Two alleged chain snatchers from Uttarakhand and a police constable were injured in an exchange of fire in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects, wanted for a May 25 chain-snatching incident, were apprehended after a police chase and retaliatory firing, subsequently confessing to the crime.

Domestic Dispute Leads To Attempted Suicide In Bijnor

Domestic Dispute Leads To Attempted Suicide In Bijnor

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

In Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law allegedly attempted suicide following a prolonged domestic dispute. Both are in serious condition, and police are investigating the incident.

Three Missing After Boat Capsizes In Bihar River

Three Missing After Boat Capsizes In Bihar River

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Two women and an 11-year-old girl are missing after a boat carrying around 10 people capsized in a river in Bihar's Darbhanga district due to strong currents. Seven occupants swam to safety, while search operations are underway for the three untraced individuals.

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old girl preparing for competitive exams was found dead in her hostel room in Patna. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Kerala Police Officer Arrested In Bribe Case After Dramatic Chase

Kerala Police Officer Arrested In Bribe Case After Dramatic Chase

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) rank officer in Kerala was arrested by Vigilance officials after allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. The officer attempted to escape by jumping from the first floor of his house but was apprehended after a chase.

Married Man And Lover Found Dead In Unnao, India

Married Man And Lover Found Dead In Unnao, India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A married man and his alleged lover were found dead near a canal in the Purwa Kotwali area of Rasidpur village in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, according to police reports.

TN Guv stops Rahul Gandhi mention during minister's oath taking

TN Guv stops Rahul Gandhi mention during minister's oath taking

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar intervened during the swearing-in ceremony of a new minister, S Rajesh Kumar, after he deviated from the written oath by hailing party leaders. The incident occurred during the expansion of the TVK Cabinet.

How Unnao Police Neutralised Priest Murder Accused

How Unnao Police Neutralised Priest Murder Accused

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

The prime accused in the murder of a temple priest in Unnao, identified as Issrael, was killed in a police encounter early Monday. An SOG constable was injured during the exchange of fire. Issrael was wanted for the June 9 murder of Sant Ram Miland Das, which had caused tension in the area.

How UP Police Busted Interstate Beer Smuggling Ring

How UP Police Busted Interstate Beer Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police have seized an illegal consignment of 14,520 litres of beer, valued at Rs 61 lakh, being smuggled from Punjab to Bihar. Two individuals from Rajasthan have been arrested in connection with the interstate operation.

Markets await clarity on Jio IPO plans, AI, data centre strategies

Markets await clarity on Jio IPO plans, AI, data centre strategies

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Investors are keenly awaiting clarity on Reliance Jio Infocomm's IPO, the company's AI and data centre strategies, and next-generation leadership structure at Reliance Industries Ltd's (RIL's) 49th annual general meeting (AGM).

India's Top Shuttlers Ready For Macau Open Challenge

India's Top Shuttlers Ready For Macau Open Challenge

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian badminton players, led by Isharani Baruah and Kiran, are set to compete in the Macau Open Super 300, with a strong contingent across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The tournament, starting Tuesday, will see several Indian shuttlers facing international opponents in their opening rounds.

India's Top Shuttlers Ready For Macau Open Challenge

India's Top Shuttlers Ready For Macau Open Challenge

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian badminton players, led by Isharani Baruah and Kiran, are set to compete in the Macau Open Super 300, with a strong contingent across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles categories. The tournament, starting Tuesday, will see several Indian shuttlers facing international opponents in their opening rounds.

Ranchi Police Announce Rewards For Information On Missing Children

Ranchi Police Announce Rewards For Information On Missing Children

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Ranchi police have announced rewards for information leading to the whereabouts of three children missing from Dhurwa and an 18-month-old girl missing from Khorha Colony, with forensic examination underway for remains found in the latter case.

Tailor Held For Arson During Noida Labour Unrest

Tailor Held For Arson During Noida Labour Unrest

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A tailor has been arrested for allegedly setting vehicles on fire during labour unrest in Noida on April 13. Police allege the accused incited workers to strike and then participated in arson, damaging vehicles with iron pipes. The accused was identified using scientific and electronic evidence.

IPL 2026: RCB one step away from second IPL crown

IPL 2026: RCB one step away from second IPL crown

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru will enter the Indian Premier League 2026 final as favourites despite the Gujarat Titans enjoying home advantage.

IPL 2026: RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 could be decided in Powerplay, predicts Deep Dasgupta

IPL 2026: RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 could be decided in Powerplay, predicts Deep Dasgupta

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta said the IPL Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans could be decided early in the Powerplay, when GT's top order faces RCB'' new-ball attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood.

Mysterious Death Of Nursing Student In Varanasi Hostel

Mysterious Death Of Nursing Student In Varanasi Hostel

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old nursing student was found dead under mysterious circumstances on the staircase of a boys' hostel in Sarnath, Varanasi. Police are investigating the incident, awaiting the post-mortem report, and scrutinising CCTV footage and call records.

Bengaluru Student Allegedly Dies By Suicide After Academy Harassment

Bengaluru Student Allegedly Dies By Suicide After Academy Harassment

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 23-year-old student at a private coaching academy in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide due to mental harassment and humiliation over poor academic performance. Police have registered a case against academy staff based on a complaint by the student's father.

Shubman Gill Powers India To Victory Against Afghanistan In Rain-Hit First ODI

Shubman Gill Powers India To Victory Against Afghanistan In Rain-Hit First ODI

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Pacer Gurnoor Brar impressed on his international debut before captain Shubman Gill played a regal knock to set up India's seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the rain-hit series opener.

Sarvam AI becomes unicorn with $234 million Series B funding, HCLTech acquires 10.46% stake

Sarvam AI becomes unicorn with $234 million Series B funding, HCLTech acquires 10.46% stake

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Sarvam AI, an Indian full-stack sovereign artificial intelligence company, has achieved unicorn status after raising $234 million in a Series B funding round led by HCLTech and Bessemer Venture Partners, with HCLTech acquiring a 10.46 per cent stake.

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.

Delhi Teenager Dies After Amar Colony Shooting

Delhi Teenager Dies After Amar Colony Shooting

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old boy, Sai Kumar, who was shot in the head at an eatery in Delhi's Amar Colony last week, has died from his injuries. Police have apprehended a 16-year-old suspect and are investigating the involvement of others in the incident, which allegedly stemmed from a confrontation after the accused passed remarks at the victim's female friend.

Odisha Government Acts To Rescue Stranded Workers In Thailand

Odisha Government Acts To Rescue Stranded Workers In Thailand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Odisha government has begun efforts to rescue five migrant workers from Kendrapada district who are reportedly stranded in Thailand. The workers, who travelled on tourist visas but were employed in a plywood company, claim they are being held against their will, denied wages, and subjected to harassment.

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Who are the special fathers of these famous Indians? The paternal figures responsible for putting them on the right path and helping them find greatness.

Why Kumar Gaurav's Love Story With Vijayta Pandit Failed

Why Kumar Gaurav's Love Story With Vijayta Pandit Failed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Vijayta Pandit has revealed that Gaurav's father, onetime jubilee star Rajendra Kumar, made sure that she never signed another film with his son Kumar Gaurav despite filmmakers clamouring to repeat their pair.

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.

Kamali Moorthy Secures Double Win At Indian Open Of Surfing

Kamali Moorthy Secures Double Win At Indian Open Of Surfing

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Tamil Nadu's Kamali Moorthy won both the Women's Open and Surfing Juniors U-18 Girls titles at the seventh NMPA Indian Open of Surfing. Kishore Kumar also won the Men's Open category.

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.

Large Codeine Cough Syrup Consignment Seized In Uttar Pradesh

Large Codeine Cough Syrup Consignment Seized In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district have seized a large consignment of codeine-based cough syrup, prompting an investigation into its procurement and intended distribution. The seizure led to a halt in sales as officials examine records and supply chain details to verify the legality of the transaction.

ED Raids Linked To Andhra Liquor Scam, Former Minister's Son Under Scanner

ED Raids Linked To Andhra Liquor Scam, Former Minister's Son Under Scanner

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a former Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Ltd. official and a "prime accused" in connection with a fresh money laundering case related to an alleged Rs 195-crore liquor transport scam. Raids were conducted at multiple premises, including those linked to a former minister.

ED Raids Linked To Andhra Liquor Scam, Former Minister's Son Under Scanner

ED Raids Linked To Andhra Liquor Scam, Former Minister's Son Under Scanner

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a former Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Ltd. official and a "prime accused" in connection with a fresh money laundering case related to an alleged Rs 195-crore liquor transport scam. Raids were conducted at multiple premises, including those linked to a former minister.

Bahraich Mock Drill Turns Into Real-Life Rescue Operation

Bahraich Mock Drill Turns Into Real-Life Rescue Operation

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A flood relief mock drill in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, unexpectedly became a real rescue operation when a woman jumped into the Ghaghra river in an apparent suicide attempt. Rescuers, initially mistaking it for part of the drill, quickly saved her. Police investigations revealed the woman acted due to alleged family harassment and a dispute with her husband and in-laws, leading to a case being registered.

3rd ODI: Rana returns, Jaiswal under scrutiny as India aim to sweep series

3rd ODI: Rana returns, Jaiswal under scrutiny as India aim to sweep series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Harshit Rana returns to the Indian after regaining fitness even as Yashasvi Jaiswal will have to prove his ODI credibility as India look to sweep series against Afghanistan.

Muzaffarpur Hospital Fire: Three Staff Held Over Six Patient Deaths

Muzaffarpur Hospital Fire: Three Staff Held Over Six Patient Deaths

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Three staff members of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, have been arrested following a fire incident that led to the deaths of six ICU patients due to asphyxiation. Police are investigating potential fire safety norm violations and building construction rules.