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Thane Police Solve Civil Engineer Murder Case, Arrest Nurse

Thane Police Solve Civil Engineer Murder Case, Arrest Nurse

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Thane police have solved the murder case of a 24-year-old civil engineer, Arbaz Khan, whose body was found in a drum in a nullah in Vasai. A nurse, Mehjabin Sheikh, and her brother have been arrested in connection with the crime, which stemmed from a failed extortion attempt.

How A Police Dog Cracked A Thane Murder Case

How A Police Dog Cracked A Thane Murder Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A police dog in Thane district, Maharashtra, played a crucial role in solving a murder case, leading to the arrest of a suspect with a criminal history from Mumbai.

Mumbai Couple Nabbed for Allegedly Defrauding Investors in Import-Export Racket

Mumbai Couple Nabbed for Allegedly Defrauding Investors in Import-Export Racket

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A couple in Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly defrauding eight individuals of Rs 6.71 crore through a fraudulent import-export scheme promising high returns.

Mumbai Teenager Dies After Santacruz Stabbing: What We Know

Mumbai Teenager Dies After Santacruz Stabbing: What We Know

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed and another person injured during a dispute in the Santacruz West area of Mumbai. Police are searching for the suspect, Faizan, who is accused of murder and other offences.

Mumbai Court Denies Bail To 71-Year-Old In Land Fraud Case

Mumbai Court Denies Bail To 71-Year-Old In Land Fraud Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A Mumbai court has refused bail to 71-year-old Prakash Dubey, who is accused of illegally acquiring 12,550 square metres of land using counterfeit government stamps and a forged power of attorney. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, stating that Dubey's age and medical conditions did not outweigh the gravity of the crime.

Akhilesh reaches out to Brahmins, says 'PDA' includes pandits

Akhilesh reaches out to Brahmins, says 'PDA' includes pandits

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday reached out to the Brahmin community, asserting that 'PDA' includes Pandits, and also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh of targeting opposition workers, Brahmins, and religious leaders, including Shankaracharya.

Cement Mixer Truck Kills Girl In Mumbai; Driver Booked

Cement Mixer Truck Kills Girl In Mumbai; Driver Booked

Rediff.com16 May 2026

An eight-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a cement mixer truck in Mumbai's Sakinaka area. The truck driver has been booked for causing death by negligence and rash driving.

Family Demands Probe After Man Found Dead Near Mumbai Railway Track

Family Demands Probe After Man Found Dead Near Mumbai Railway Track

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 26-year-old man was found dead near a railway track in Mumbai, leading his family to request an investigation into a video he allegedly recorded, accusing two women and a man of harassment.

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.

How CJI's cockroach remark led to youth movement that claimed a minister

How CJI's cockroach remark led to youth movement that claimed a minister

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

A derogatory 'cockroach' remark by Chief Justice Surya Kant during a Supreme Court hearing inadvertently sparked a nationwide student movement, transforming an insult into a powerful symbol of protest that led to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Memes, Music and Mockery: How Gen Z amplifying CJP protest

Memes, Music and Mockery: How Gen Z amplifying CJP protest

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Gen Z protesters are using memes, music, and sarcastic humour on social media platforms like Instagram and X to demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET question paper leak and other examination irregularities.

Mumbai Man Killed in Dispute

Mumbai Man Killed in Dispute

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man was beaten to death in Mumbai following a petty dispute. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating the incident.

Three Killed in Separate Assaults Across Mumbai in Two Days

Three Killed in Separate Assaults Across Mumbai in Two Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Mumbai police are investigating three separate incidents of fatal assaults that occurred within 48 hours, resulting in the deaths of three individuals in Dadar, Matunga, and Kherwadi.

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Rediff.com11 May 2026

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.

24 Nigerians Detained In Thane For Illegal Residency

24 Nigerians Detained In Thane For Illegal Residency

Rediff.com23 May 2026

24 Nigerian nationals, including seven women, were detained in Dombivali, Thane district, during a combing operation for residing illegally.

BEST bus rams into 14 vehicles in Andheri, 8 injured

BEST bus rams into 14 vehicles in Andheri, 8 injured

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

A BEST bus in Mumbai's Andheri area rammed into 14 vehicles, injuring six to eight people. This marks the second major accident involving a wet lease BEST bus this week, raising concerns about operational safety.

MBA Students Die After Mumbai Concert; Drug Overdose Suspected

MBA Students Die After Mumbai Concert; Drug Overdose Suspected

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two MBA students died due to suspected drug overdose after attending a concert in Mumbai, leading to arrests and political backlash.

'Today's Children Are Not Slaves Of Anyone'

'Today's Children Are Not Slaves Of Anyone'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

'This generation decides on their own what is good or bad for them.' 'They got an outlet to vent their anger against this government through CJP and they did that.' 'They felt how can the government control us or lathi charge us?'

Shooter involved in firing at Rohit Shetty's house arrested

Shooter involved in firing at Rohit Shetty's house arrested

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A joint operation between Uttar Pradesh STF and Mumbai Police has led to the arrest of a suspect involved in the firing incident at Rohit Shetty's residence, allegedly linked to extortion attempts by the Shubham Lonkar gang.

Audio of special exam centre offer for Rs 12 lakh puts Maha CET under cloud

Audio of special exam centre offer for Rs 12 lakh puts Maha CET under cloud

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Maharashtra's CET Cell has lodged a police complaint after an audio clip surfaced, allegedly showing a woman offering a 'special' exam centre for the MH-CET engineering entrance test for Rs 12 lakh, promising a high percentile.

Street vendor murdered in Mumbai; CCTV footage surfaces

Street vendor murdered in Mumbai; CCTV footage surfaces

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old street vendor was stabbed to death in Mumbai's Mankhurd area, with CCTV footage of the incident circulating online. Police are investigating the murder.

Man detained for threatening to bomb two Mumbai hotels

Man detained for threatening to bomb two Mumbai hotels

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Mumbai police have detained a man for allegedly threatening to blow up two prominent hotels in south Mumbai, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

Uncle Arrested After Police Encounter In UP Murder Case

Uncle Arrested After Police Encounter In UP Murder Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A man was arrested after an encounter with police in connection with the murder of his eight-year-old niece in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Arun Kumar, was attempting to flee to Nepal when he was apprehended. He allegedly confessed to the crime and was shot in the leg during an attempt to escape from police custody.

Mumbai Woman Acquitted In Decades-Old Attempted Murder Case

Mumbai Woman Acquitted In Decades-Old Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A Mumbai court acquitted a woman in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing contradictory statements from the victim and lapses in the investigation.

'My Parents Don't Know I Went'

'My Parents Don't Know I Went'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

A 17 year old recounts attending the Mumbai student protests over the NEET paper leak in secret, sharing her experience of solidarity, youth activism, and why she believes collective action can bring change.

Youth Protest: 'I Told My Parents I Will Fight For My Rights'

Youth Protest: 'I Told My Parents I Will Fight For My Rights'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

'Whatever is happening is wrong. Why is the government sleeping? This is wrong.'

Maharashtra Police Arrest 10 In Drug Bust, Seize Crores Worth Of Mephedrone

Maharashtra Police Arrest 10 In Drug Bust, Seize Crores Worth Of Mephedrone

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Maharashtra police have arrested 10 drug suppliers and peddlers, mostly from Mumbai, and seized mephedrone drugs valued at Rs 13.61 crore in a month-long operation.

Mumbai police to get 6th joint CP to oversee intel gathering

Mumbai police to get 6th joint CP to oversee intel gathering

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The Mumbai police will get another joint commissioner, the sixth such post, to oversee intelligence gathering, including keeping track of sleeper cells, an official has said.

Rat Poison Suspected In Mumbai Family Deaths

Rat Poison Suspected In Mumbai Family Deaths

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Four members of a family in Mumbai died last month due to rat poison, police officials said. The Forensic Science Laboratory report confirmed the presence of zinc phosphide in the deceased's viscera and a watermelon sample.

Reckless Driving Blamed in Fatal Mumbai Motorcycle Crash

Reckless Driving Blamed in Fatal Mumbai Motorcycle Crash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Two youths died and two others were injured in a motorcycle accident on the Eastern Express Highway in Mumbai. Police are investigating the incident, citing reckless driving as a potential cause.

Speeding Tempo Injures Three Conservancy Workers In Mumbai

Speeding Tempo Injures Three Conservancy Workers In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Three conservancy workers were seriously injured in Powai, Mumbai, after being hit by a speeding tempo while working on a sewer. The driver has been booked for rash and negligent driving.

Narrow escape for Mukesh Ambani as tree falls in front of convoy amid rains

Narrow escape for Mukesh Ambani as tree falls in front of convoy amid rains

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

A tree collapsed in front of industrialist Mukesh Ambani's security convoy in Mumbai's Bandra area amidst torrential rains, briefly obstructing traffic. The incident highlights the widespread rain-related disruptions, including falling trees and traffic snarls, prompting civic authorities to issue caution.

'Our Rotten-To-The-Core Education System Needs Shock Treatment'

'Our Rotten-To-The-Core Education System Needs Shock Treatment'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

'Let the world know that India's Gen Z has now moved out of their social media world and is ready to face the lathis, the tear gas shells or the spiked-dandas of cops.'

Mumbai police to recreate crime scene at Saif's home

Mumbai police to recreate crime scene at Saif's home

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The Mumbai police are likely to recreate the crime scene at the Bandra home of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was repeatedly stabbed by an intruder. The accused, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi man, was arrested on Sunday morning from neighbouring Thane city. A court here remanded the accused, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, in police custody for five days.

Fake Video of Karan Aujla Concert Sparks Police Investigation

Fake Video of Karan Aujla Concert Sparks Police Investigation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Police in Indore have booked unidentified operators of five social media accounts for circulating a fake video on Instagram claiming a scuffle at Punjabi singer Karan Aujla's recent event.

Foreign Woman Accuses Men of Harassment in Mumbai

Foreign Woman Accuses Men of Harassment in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A foreign woman traveling in Mumbai has accused two men of harassment and posted a video of the incident on social media, leading to a police investigation.

In letter to PM, Hazare favours govt-protesters talk; says minister's resignation will send message

In letter to PM, Hazare favours govt-protesters talk; says minister's resignation will send message

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

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CJP Protest: The Rise Of Fearless Youth

CJP Protest: The Rise Of Fearless Youth

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

On camera, youngsters gave their names, where they'd come from, where they were studying or working - and then proceeded to criticize Modi. On camera, they held up posters mocking Modi, points out Jyoti Punwani.

POCSO Accused Nabbed After Fleeing Mumbai Hospital

POCSO Accused Nabbed After Fleeing Mumbai Hospital

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A man accused under the POCSO Act, who escaped from a Mumbai hospital while receiving treatment, has been re-arrested in Ambernath, Thane district.

Pune: How Siya, Chetan planned Ketan Agarwal's murder

Pune: How Siya, Chetan planned Ketan Agarwal's murder

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary meticulously planned the murder of Goyal's fiance, Ketan Agarwal, after initially considering injuring him to delay their wedding. The couple allegedly watched suspense films, browsed the internet, and scouted multiple locations before deciding to push him off Lohagad Fort, driven by the urgency of an upcoming Bali trip.