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Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A man who had been absconding for nearly nine years in connection with a 2017 murder case was arrested by Mangaluru crime branch police in Bengaluru.

Jai Ram Thakur Accuses Himachal Pradesh Government of Corruption, Illegal Tree Felling

Jai Ram Thakur Accuses Himachal Pradesh Government of Corruption, Illegal Tree Felling

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur accuses the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of corruption and political patronage, citing illegal tree felling and financial irregularities.

Fugitive Gangster Deported and Arrested in Punjab for Triple Murder and Drug Trafficking

Fugitive Gangster Deported and Arrested in Punjab for Triple Murder and Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A fugitive gangster wanted in connection with a triple murder and narcotics trafficking cases has been deported and arrested in Punjab, India, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against cross-border organised crime.

Bihar Man Arrested Over Pakistani WhatsApp Contacts

Bihar Man Arrested Over Pakistani WhatsApp Contacts

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Bihar, India, after police discovered WhatsApp chats with Pakistani phone numbers on his mobile phones.

Opposition plans to impeach chief election commissioner

Opposition plans to impeach chief election commissioner

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Opposition parties in India are preparing to move a motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging degradation of the office. The move requires significant support from both houses of Parliament and follows concerns raised by opposition leaders.

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Fight on toward goals that keep receding, or exit with most objectives unmet. Trump is agitated, his poll numbers falling below the Plimsoll line, his base fractured between those who back the war and those who remember that he campaigned on ending them.

T20 World Cup win bigger than anything for me in this life: Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup win bigger than anything for me in this life: Sanju Samson

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson expressed heartfelt gratitude after playing a key role in India's successful campaign at the T20 World Cup, saying the moment felt like the realisation of a long-cherished dream.

Four Acquitted in Delhi Expressway Robbery Attempt Case

Four Acquitted in Delhi Expressway Robbery Attempt Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted four men accused of attempting to murder a contractor and his guards during an alleged robbery bid near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in 2023, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt due to key witnesses turning hostile.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Political Games, Challenges Amit Shah to Public Debate

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP of Political Games, Challenges Amit Shah to Public Debate

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenges Amit Shah to a debate on governance, accusing the BJP of political manipulation and misrepresenting West Bengal's financial situation. He also criticised the BJP's record on women's safety and alleged the Centre was withholding funds from West Bengal.

Shreyas Iyer named Mumbai captain for Vijay Hazare

Shreyas Iyer named Mumbai captain for Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

If Iyer is cleared for international duty, Mumbai will need to appoint a new captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockouts, which begin on January 12.

Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Acquitted in 2002 Murder Case

Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Acquitted in 2002 Murder Case

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of a journalist, overturning a previous conviction by a special CBI court.

Renault Lists India Among 3 Key Growth Hubs Outside Europe

Renault Lists India Among 3 Key Growth Hubs Outside Europe

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Between now and 2030, four new models will be designed and assembled in India, including 100 per cent electric and full-hybrid cars.

Seven More Arrested in Uttam Nagar Holi Killing Case

Seven More Arrested in Uttam Nagar Holi Killing Case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested seven more people, including three women, and apprehended a minor in connection with the death of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families on Holi in Uttam Nagar.

Meghalaya LoP Files FIR Against Ex-MLA Over Alleged Provocative Speech

Meghalaya LoP Files FIR Against Ex-MLA Over Alleged Provocative Speech

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Meghalaya's Leader of the Opposition, Mukul Sangma, has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against former legislator Estamur Momin over an allegedly provocative speech concerning the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.

Second Accused in YouTuber Attack Injured in Ghaziabad Encounter

Second Accused in YouTuber Attack Injured in Ghaziabad Encounter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The second suspect in the attack on YouTuber Salim Ahmed, known as Salim Wastik, was seriously injured in a police encounter in Ghaziabad. This follows the death of the first suspect in a previous encounter. The victim was attacked in his office and sustained critical injuries.

Complainant in Swami Avimukteswaranand case attacked on train

Complainant in Swami Avimukteswaranand case attacked on train

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Ashutosh Brahmachari, who accused Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of sexual exploitation, was attacked on a train in Prayagraj; police are investigating.

Kerala High Court Affirms Life Sentences for BJP Activists in 2006 Murder Case

Kerala High Court Affirms Life Sentences for BJP Activists in 2006 Murder Case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Kerala High Court has upheld the life sentence of five BJP activists for the murder of a CPI(M) worker in Kannur in 2006, affirming the trial court's decision and highlighting the political rivalry behind the crime.

FBI Boosts Reward to $1 Million in Search for Indian National Wanted in Wife's Murder

FBI Boosts Reward to $1 Million in Search for Indian National Wanted in Wife's Murder

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The FBI has increased the reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national wanted for allegedly murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015.

Model Accuses IPL Cricketer Amit Mishra of Dowry Harassment and Assault

Model Accuses IPL Cricketer Amit Mishra of Dowry Harassment and Assault

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A model has filed a complaint in a Kanpur court against her husband, IPL cricketer Amit Mishra, accusing him and his family of dowry harassment, assault, and abetment to suicide.

Man Held in Massive GST Fraud Case

Man Held in Massive GST Fraud Case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Uttar Pradesh STF has arrested a man in connection with a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud estimated at Rs 15,000 crore. The accused allegedly used fraudulently obtained GST registrations to create fake firms and generate bogus invoices.

Court Allows Murder Accused to Attend Brother's Post-Death Rituals Under Police Escort

Court Allows Murder Accused to Attend Brother's Post-Death Rituals Under Police Escort

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A court in Beed district, Maharashtra, has granted temporary release to Jairam Chate, an accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, to attend his brother's post-death rituals under police protection. The decision has sparked controversy and objections from the victim's family.

T20 World Cup: Meet Castle Corner: Zimbabwe's 12th Man

T20 World Cup: Meet Castle Corner: Zimbabwe's 12th Man

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Zimbabwe's cricket team showed their appreciation for their loyal fans, the Castle Corner, after their T20 World Cup campaign, highlighting the deep connection between the players and supporters.

Mamata Banerjee Faces Resignation Calls After President's Displeasure

Mamata Banerjee Faces Resignation Calls After President's Displeasure

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

BJP MP Khagen Murmu has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging she insulted President Droupadi Murmu. The demand follows the President's expression of displeasure over changes to her programme's venue and the absence of the CM or senior ministers.

Khandwa Sees Protest Over 'Objectionable' Social Media Post

Khandwa Sees Protest Over 'Objectionable' Social Media Post

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A protest erupted in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, after an 'objectionable' social media post allegedly hurt religious sentiments. Police have registered cases against both the individual who made the post and the protesters who gathered outside the police station.

T20 World Cup Final: National treasure Bumrah once-in-a-generation bowler: Suryakumar

T20 World Cup Final: National treasure Bumrah once-in-a-generation bowler: Suryakumar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded Jasprit Bumrah as a 'national treasure' following their victory against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin to contest RS polls from Bihar

BJP chief Nitin Nabin to contest RS polls from Bihar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The BJP has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections across multiple states, including Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, and Haryana.

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".

New Air Ticket Refund Rules Will Help You

New Air Ticket Refund Rules Will Help You

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

While this doesn't mean that air travel is now a breeze, what it does mean is that you now have more rights and more control over your money.

Multinational pharma cos, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?

Multinational pharma cos, Indian drugmakers diverge to mutual gain: How win-win is it?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

For decades, multinational pharmaceutical companies and Indian drugmakers worked in ways that supported each other: MNCs brought innovation and brands, while Indian companies built scale through generics and cost efficiency. There was an important overlap - generic drugs - but this is shrinking fast. And the consequences are reshaping India's gigantic pharmaceutical market.

Pradhan Accuses TMC of Protecting 'Infiltrators' for Votes

Pradhan Accuses TMC of Protecting 'Infiltrators' for Votes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses the TMC of objecting to the omission of names from electoral rolls due to fears of losing the 'infiltrator' vote bank in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls.

The Man Behind India's T20 WC Triumph: Meet Suryakumar

The Man Behind India's T20 WC Triumph: Meet Suryakumar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

An analysis of Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy during India's T20 World Cup victory, highlighting his unique leadership style and its impact on the team's performance.

'An opportunity to test young talent rather than a punishment'

'An opportunity to test young talent rather than a punishment'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Pakistan's white-ball coach Mike Hesson defends the exclusion of senior players from the ODI series in Bangladesh, stating it's an opportunity to test young talent rather than a punishment for T20 World Cup performance. He also addresses reports of disagreements with selectors.

Lawyer Critically Injured in Shooting Linked to Land Feud

Lawyer Critically Injured in Shooting Linked to Land Feud

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old lawyer was critically injured after being shot in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute with relatives. Police are investigating the incident.

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'

UP Man and Family Face Charges in Wife's Alleged Dowry Murder

UP Man and Family Face Charges in Wife's Alleged Dowry Murder

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a man and his family members for allegedly murdering his wife over a dowry demand and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.

Man Attacked by Wild Elephant in Kulathupuzha, Kerala

Man Attacked by Wild Elephant in Kulathupuzha, Kerala

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man in Kulathupuzha, Kerala, sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant while returning from work. He is currently in critical condition in hospital.

Second Accused in Salim Wastik Attack Dies After Encounter

Second Accused in Salim Wastik Attack Dies After Encounter

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The second accused in the attack on YouTuber Salim Ahmed, also known as Salim Wastik, has died from injuries sustained during a police encounter in Ghaziabad. The accused, Gulfaam, had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head and was wanted in connection with the attack on Wastik.

Man, Family Accused of Murdering Wife Over Dowry

Man, Family Accused of Murdering Wife Over Dowry

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a man and four of his family members for allegedly murdering his wife over a dowry demand and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

71 Bihar Monuments Under ASI Care: Details Revealed

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the maintenance of 71 monuments and archaeological sites of national importance in Bihar, according to information provided to Parliament.

T20 WC: Powell Sets Six-Hitting Record in Must-Win Clash Against India

T20 WC: Powell Sets Six-Hitting Record in Must-Win Clash Against India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Rovman Powell becomes the first West Indies batter to hit 150 T20I sixes during a must-win T20 World Cup clash against India, surpassing Nicholas Pooran as Windies post 195/4 in Kolkata.