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Fugitive Extradited From UAE In Connection With Extortion Case

Fugitive Extradited From UAE In Connection With Extortion Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

The CBI has successfully extradited Mohammad Navas Kakkat Ismail from the UAE, who was wanted by Delhi Police in connection with an extortion case.

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Fraud Impersonating Air Force Officials

How Delhi Police Busted Cyber Fraud Impersonating Air Force Officials

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket based in Mewat, arresting four individuals for allegedly impersonating Indian Air Force officials and defrauding businessmen using forged documents.

Delhi Man Arrested In Rs 1.2 Lakh UPI Fraud Case

Delhi Man Arrested In Rs 1.2 Lakh UPI Fraud Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a mobile phone theft case linked to fraudulent UPI transactions worth over Rs 1.2 lakh.

Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora arrested by ED in PMLA case

Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora arrested by ED in PMLA case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora in a new money laundering case following raids at his residence and other locations.

Teenager Swept Away By River In Arunachal Pradesh

Teenager Swept Away By River In Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A 17-year-old boy was swept away by the Yomgo River in Arunachal Pradesh's West Siang district while picnicking. A search operation is underway, but the teenager is yet to be found.

Astrologer who predicted Vijay's win appointed OSD to CM

Astrologer who predicted Vijay's win appointed OSD to CM

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has appointed Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, an astrologer and spokesperson for the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), as his Personal Secretary. The appointment has sparked controversy, with questions raised about the need for an astrologer in such a role.

Pakistan Nabs 21 Terrorists With Links To Banned Groups

Pakistan Nabs 21 Terrorists With Links To Banned Groups

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Pakistani police arrested 21 terrorists, mostly affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Punjab province during the past week.

ED Arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In Money Laundering Case

ED Arrests Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged fake GST purchases and round-tripping of funds. Raids were conducted at multiple locations, and Arora was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This follows previous actions against Arora and other politically connected individuals in Punjab.

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Rediff.com1 days ago

A teenage girl and a 21-year-old woman were seriously injured after a tree fell from a construction site onto their auto-rickshaw in Mumbai. Police have registered an FIR against the construction company.

Cyber Fraud Suspect Nabbed After Forest Chase In Jharkhand

Cyber Fraud Suspect Nabbed After Forest Chase In Jharkhand

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand after allegedly defrauding a Delhi resident of Rs 80,000 through a malicious APK link.

BSF Hands Over Bodies Of Suspected Smugglers To Bangladesh

BSF Hands Over Bodies Of Suspected Smugglers To Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bodies of two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers who were shot dead by Border Security Force in Tripura's Sepahijala district were handed over to their relatives through Kamalasagar BOP in the presence of BSF and BGB officials, police said on Saturday.

How Lucknow Police Busted Kinnar Gang Targeting Women

How Lucknow Police Busted Kinnar Gang Targeting Women

Rediff.com6 days ago

Lucknow Police have arrested three members of a kinnar (eunuch) gang accused of extorting money and valuables from women in markets and residential areas. The gang used intimidation tactics, including obscene behaviour, to pressure victims into handing over cash and jewellery.

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 44-year-old man, identified as Mohit Sharma, who is alleged to be the kingpin of an inter-state temple theft operation. Sharma, wanted in multiple cases across Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka, specialised in stealing silver idols and donation articles from temples.

India Praises Portugal For Fugitive Abhay Rana Extradition

India Praises Portugal For Fugitive Abhay Rana Extradition

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has expressed its gratitude to Portugal for its cooperation in the extradition of fugitive Abhay Rana, wanted in multiple criminal cases. The extradition marks a significant step in India's efforts to bring back criminals residing abroad.

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Fraud Allegations

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Fraud Allegations

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including premises linked to an alleged associate of a Punjab Aam Aadmi Party functionary, as part of a money laundering probe against two realty groups accused of fraudulent land use changes and investor fraud.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his brother after a heated argument. The accused initially tried to make the death appear accidental, but confessed after interrogation.

Mizoram: Probe Launched After Convicts Freed On Forged Documents

Mizoram: Probe Launched After Convicts Freed On Forged Documents

Rediff.com1 May 2026

An investigation has been launched in Mizoram after it was discovered that 16 convicts were released from Lunglei district jail using forged documents. Police have apprehended 12 of the released convicts, and a special investigation team has been formed to probe the fraud.

Lucknow Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Convert Religion

Lucknow Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Convert Religion

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Lucknow for allegedly pressuring a minor girl to convert her religion after befriending her on Instagram and threatening to post her private videos on social media, police said.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Ring

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Ring

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Punjab Police busted an ISI-backed espionage module, arresting a key operative and recovering surveillance equipment used to monitor sensitive sites.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the recovery of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility that she fell into a nearby drain, while the BJP has alleged abduction.

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly committing credit card fraud of Rs 3.99 lakh. The accused used stolen credentials to make purchases through the victim's e-commerce account.

Delhi Police Reunites Hundreds Of Missing People With Families

Delhi Police Reunites Hundreds Of Missing People With Families

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Delhi Police reunited 194 missing persons, including 45 children, with their families in April through 'Operation Milap', utilising intelligence and surveillance.

Nagpur Man Killed After Colleague Throws Knife

Nagpur Man Killed After Colleague Throws Knife

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 26-year-old lounge cashier in Nagpur died after a colleague threw a foldable knife that opened mid-air and pierced his chest.

Kerala Police Investigate Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Kerala Police Investigate Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kerala Police have launched an investigation into a hoax email claiming bomb blasts at collectorates and courts across the state. The email, received by a District Collector in Rajasthan, prompted security checks in Kerala before being deemed a false alarm.

Infamous Criminal Nabbed For Mobile Shop Burglary In Beed

Infamous Criminal Nabbed For Mobile Shop Burglary In Beed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A criminal with 50 cases registered against him in Maharashtra and Gujarat has been arrested by the Beed crime branch for alleged burglary at a mobile shop.

Farmer, Accountant Killed In Separate Haryana Attacks

Farmer, Accountant Killed In Separate Haryana Attacks

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two men, a farmer and an accountant, were murdered in separate incidents in Haryana. The farmer was ambushed and shot in Yamunanagar, while the accountant was killed in Ambala following a dispute.

ED Raids Punjab Police DIG, Seizes Crores In Money Laundering Probe

ED Raids Punjab Police DIG, Seizes Crores In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1.4 crore and incriminating documents during raids related to money laundering against suspended Punjab Police DIG H S Bhullar and his associates.

How India Can Lead In AI-Native Governance, According To ServiceNow

How India Can Lead In AI-Native Governance, According To ServiceNow

Rediff.com5 days ago

ServiceNow Vice Chairman Nick Tzitzon highlights India's potential to develop an AI-native government model, emphasising enhanced public services, data privacy, and economic growth.

Three Abandoned Children Rescued In Maharashtra's Thane District

Three Abandoned Children Rescued In Maharashtra's Thane District

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Dombivli, Maharashtra, rescued three young children found abandoned on the roadside. The children, aged 3 to 4, were discovered near a bungalow and have been placed in a child care centre while authorities investigate their origins and circumstances.

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.

EC bans victory rallies in Bengal after poll results

EC bans victory rallies in Bengal after poll results

Rediff.com4 May 2026

West Bengal prohibits victory rallies following election result announcements and addresses concerns regarding agents' access to counting centres.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed espionage modules using high-tech, China-made solar powered CCTV cameras to transmit live feeds of sensitive military locations to Pakistan-based handlers.

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified a Punjab-based suspect for allegedly sharing pro-Khalistan and pro-Pakistan content on social media platforms.

Investment Fraud Racket Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Investment Fraud Racket Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a bank official, for allegedly defrauding a retired government officer of over Rs 45 lakh through a fake trading application.

Women From Northeast Molested, Abused In Delhi: Police Investigate

Women From Northeast Molested, Abused In Delhi: Police Investigate

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police are investigating an incident in which two women from the Northeast were allegedly molested, assaulted, and subjected to racist remarks outside a club in Nehru Place. Four suspects have been identified, and raids are underway to arrest them.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Gurugram police demolished the illegal property of criminal Ravindra alias Sarkar, who was involved in more than a dozen serious crimes, in Taj Nagar village, Farrukhnagar.

TVK's Prabhakar unanimously elected Tamil Nadu assembly speaker

TVK's Prabhakar unanimously elected Tamil Nadu assembly speaker

Rediff.com17 minutes ago

JCD Prabhakar of the TVK party has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay emphasised the Assembly's role in transforming public expectations into effective policies and laws.

Abhay Rana, Wanted For Extortion, Extradited From Portugal

Abhay Rana, Wanted For Extortion, Extradited From Portugal

Rediff.com3 days ago

The CBI coordinated the extradition of Abhay Rana, wanted by Haryana Police for extortion, criminal intimidation, and attempt to murder, from Portugal.

CBI Raids Reliance ADA Group Offices In Mumbai

CBI Raids Reliance ADA Group Offices In Mumbai

Rediff.com3 days ago

The CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai related to Reliance ADA Group companies, including Reliance Telecom and Reliance Finance, concerning alleged diversion of bank funds and losses to banks and LIC.