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Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Raja's family seeks death penalty for Sonam, others

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore-based businessman murdered during his honeymoon, is demanding the death penalty for his wife, Sonam, the prime accused, and four others. Meghalaya police have filed a chargesheet against eight individuals in connection with the case.

Cops probing 'Kerala BJP chief's post' get nod to seek US help

Cops probing 'Kerala BJP chief's post' get nod to seek US help

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Left government in Kerala has granted sanction to the state police to seek Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) from the United States in the probe into a Facebook post allegedly made from the account of former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, following the twin bomb blasts at a Jehovah's Witnesses convention in Kalamassery that killed eight people on 29 October 2023.

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

For the first time a serving army officer was accused of terrorism.

AI crash: SC slams 'piecemeal' release of probe report

AI crash: SC slams 'piecemeal' release of probe report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has criticized the selective publication of a preliminary report on the Air India crash, calling it 'unfortunate and irresponsible'. The court raised concerns about privacy, dignity of victims' families, and the potential for biased narratives.

Crime against children records 9.2% rise in 2023: NCRB

Crime against children records 9.2% rise in 2023: NCRB

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau showed that the crime rate in 2023 stood at 39.9 per one-lakh child population, in comparison to 36.6 in 2022.

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told investigators he planned a protest against the Supreme Court's order on relocating stray dogs, similar to Anna Hazare's anti-corruption protests.

Beware Of China Threat In North East

Beware Of China Threat In North East

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

By ensuring Myanmar remains dependent on Chinese economic and military assistance, Beijing indirectly exerts pressure on India's North Eastern states, making New Delhi's regional security strategy even more complex.

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Cyberslavery: Agent Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Mumbai police, currently investigating a cyber slavery case involving five individuals trafficked to Laos under the pretext of job offers in Thailand, arrested the prime accused on Wednesday.

'ISI Had No Clue About US' Bin Laden Mission'

'ISI Had No Clue About US' Bin Laden Mission'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Shock, confusion, and paralysis reigned.' 'Pakistan was caught in a most embarrassing situation. It could neither claim credit for the operation nor admit to a dismal intelligence failure and lack of army preparedness.'

Charlie Kirk killing: FBI releases picture of 'person of interest'

Charlie Kirk killing: FBI releases picture of 'person of interest'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

In the photos, a person can be seen wearing a cap, sunglasses and a long-sleeve black shirt.

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Indian man beheaded in US: Trump blames Biden's policy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump has condemned the murder of an Indian-origin motel manager in Dallas, allegedly by an undocumented Cuban immigrant, blaming the Biden administration's immigration policies.

US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Another demonstration of strong India-USA counter-terrorism cooperation. Appreciate the Department of State for listing The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.'

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'This escalation was definitely not part of Gen Z's plan. It seems now that these external forces were keenly observing the initial developments from the sidelines and jumped into the fray, taking advantage of the situation, finding that the time was suitable for such acts'

Can't jail for ideology: SC frees accused in RSS leader's murder

Can't jail for ideology: SC frees accused in RSS leader's murder

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The Supreme Court granted bail to Abdul Sathar, a former PFI leader, in the 2022 murder of RSS leader Srinivasan in Kerala's Palakkad district. The court stated that there is no direct role attributed to Sathar in the assassination. The Kerala High Court previously granted bail to 17 PFI members accused of instigating communal violence. The NIA is investigating the case.

Pahalgam massacre: 3 months on, attackers still at large

Pahalgam massacre: 3 months on, attackers still at large

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The officials said that intelligence agencies had been alerted about the possibility of a terror attack, but the inputs were utilised at another place, some 90 kilometres away from the site where the attack took place, resulting in a key security lapse.

Police file accidental death case in AI plane crash; agencies launch probe

Police file accidental death case in AI plane crash; agencies launch probe

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has already launched a formal investigation into the incident.

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a $100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries.

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

Trump's personal rapport with Modi 'now gone': Former US NSA

Trump's personal rapport with Modi 'now gone': Former US NSA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Trump's personal relationship with Prime Minister Modi has deteriorated, potentially pushing India closer to Russia and China.

Woman gangraped in Delhi after being drugged at party, probe launched

Woman gangraped in Delhi after being drugged at party, probe launched

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

She alleged she was gangraped and assaulted, and the accused threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the incident to anyone.

EC asks Tejashwi Yadav to hand over voter ID for probe

EC asks Tejashwi Yadav to hand over voter ID for probe

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The Election Commission has asked RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to hand over a voter ID card for investigation after he claimed to possess it despite it not being officially issued. The controversy arose after Yadav alleged discrepancies in the electoral rolls and claimed his voter ID number was changed.

Ex-CEC calls EC's response to Rahul 'objectionable'

Ex-CEC calls EC's response to Rahul 'objectionable'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Coming down hard on the Election Commission for its response on 'vote theft' allegations, former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Sunday said the poll body should have ordered a probe into Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's charges instead of 'shouting' at him in a language that was 'objectionable and offensive'.

Delhi CM attacker's friend who transferred money detained

Delhi CM attacker's friend who transferred money detained

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Rekha Gupta was attacked by Rajkot resident Rajesh Khimji at her Civil Lines residence on Wednesday during Jan Sunwai.

Malegaon case verdict likely on Thursday; Pragya's fate in balance

Malegaon case verdict likely on Thursday; Pragya's fate in balance

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

A special NIA court is likely to deliver its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six persons and injured over 100. Seven accused, including Pragya Thakur and Prasad Purohit, face charges under UAPA and IPC.

NIA to disclose identities of Pahalgam attackers soon

NIA to disclose identities of Pahalgam attackers soon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said that it has gathered a substantial body of evidence regarding identities of the terrorists involved in Pahalgam terror attack.

Two students from Telangana killed in UK car crash

Two students from Telangana killed in UK car crash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Two students from Telangana were killed and five others seriously injured in a two-car collision in Essex, England. Police have arrested two men on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Assault on Col: SC rejects Punjab cops plea against CBI probe; says...

Assault on Col: SC rejects Punjab cops plea against CBI probe; says...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab police for assaulting a Colonel over a parking dispute, highlighting the Army's service at the border and ordering a CBI probe.

FBI Praises CBI Rs 350 Cr Racket Bust

FBI Praises CBI Rs 350 Cr Racket Bust

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Big Week For #USIndia Law Enforcement Collaboration'

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh alleged that boxers from the state of Assam, including Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain, were being forced out of the National Championships by suspended BFI secretary general Hemanta Kalita.

In-flight theft gang busted at Delhi airport; 4 Chinese nationals held

In-flight theft gang busted at Delhi airport; 4 Chinese nationals held

Rediff.com17 May 2025

According to authorities, the group is suspected to be operating together as part of an international in-flight theft racket.

Nepal PM KP Oli resigns amid violent protests

Nepal PM KP Oli resigns amid violent protests

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of demonstrators entered his office shouting anti-government slogans.

Mehul Choksi's bail plea rejected by Belgian court

Mehul Choksi's bail plea rejected by Belgian court

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The bail plea of fugitive diamonds trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in India in connection with over Rs 6300-crore fraud in the Punjab National Bank (PNB), has again been turned down by a court of appeal in Belgium, just ahead of his extradition hearing before a court in that country, officials said. The court rejected the appeal on strong reasons conveyed by the CBI to the Belgian prosecution that Choksi had escaped from many jurisdictions earlier as well to evade legal proceedings and may flee to another country if let out on bail, they said.

Mamata slams Delhi Police over 'Bangladeshi language' letter

Mamata slams Delhi Police over 'Bangladeshi language' letter

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizes Delhi Police for referring to Bengali as 'Bangladeshi national language,' sparking political controversy.

NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist by PFI men in Mangaluru

NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist by PFI men in Mangaluru

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Citing a home ministry communique in this regard, the sources said the accused involved in the murder case are allegedly members of the Popular Front of India, a banned outfit.

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his hunger strike as protests for Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule extension turned violent. The BJP office was set on fire, vehicles were torched, and clashes erupted, leading to the imposition of prohibitory orders.

Dharmasthala rape-murder victim's mother files fresh complaint

Dharmasthala rape-murder victim's mother files fresh complaint

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Kusumavati, mother of Sowjanya, who was allegedly raped and murdered more than a decade ago, submitted a fresh complaint to the SIT probing allegations of multiple rapes, murders and burials in Dharmasthala.

Rana lodged at NIA headquarters amid high security

Rana lodged at NIA headquarters amid high security

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Security has been heightened outside the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters in New Delhi, where Tahawwur Rana, the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is being held following his extradition from the United States. Rana was brought to India after the US Supreme Court dismissed his review plea against extradition. The NIA secured an 18-day custody of Rana after he was produced before a special court in Delhi. Additional police and paramilitary forces have been deployed to ensure law and order. The extradition of Rana, a close associate of David Coleman Headley, the main conspirator of the Mumbai attacks, is a significant development in the investigation into the 2008 attacks.

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

They said a 'mock poll' would be conducted in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at around 2:30 PM on Monday after the briefing on the procedure to vote in the vice presidential polls.

With Rana in the net, NIA to retrace 26/11 plot across India

With Rana in the net, NIA to retrace 26/11 plot across India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Investigators suspect that similar terror plots were devised for multiple cities across India.To piece together the full scope of the conspiracy, officials may take Rana to various locations, retracing events from 17 years ago.

How Tahawwur Rana Was Handed Over

How Tahawwur Rana Was Handed Over

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Glimpses of when US marshals in the central district of California transferred custody of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to representatives from India's ministry of external affairs on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.