News for 'Northeast States'

Delhi Driver Arrested For Siphoning Funds From Elderly Patient

Delhi Driver Arrested For Siphoning Funds From Elderly Patient

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 39-year-old driver in Delhi, employed by a family for 15 years, has been arrested for allegedly exploiting an elderly Alzheimer's patient and siphoning off Rs 2.57 lakh through unauthorised UPI transactions.

Delhi Police Arrests Six Gang Operatives, Recovering Illegal Arms

Delhi Police Arrests Six Gang Operatives, Recovering Illegal Arms

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six operatives and sharpshooters allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang, recovering a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition.

Two Die After Car Rams Motorcycle In Delhi

Two Die After Car Rams Motorcycle In Delhi

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Two men on a motorcycle died after being hit by a car near Bhajanpura Metro station in Delhi. The car driver has been arrested, and an investigation is underway.

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Temple Desecration

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Temple Desecration

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man for allegedly placing objectionable material at the gate of a temple in the Dayalpur area of northeast Delhi. An FIR was registered, and an investigation is underway to determine the motive and any other individuals involved.

Delhi Police Investigate 'Objectionable Material' Placed at Temple Gate

Delhi Police Investigate 'Objectionable Material' Placed at Temple Gate

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have launched an investigation after 'objectionable material' was found at the gate of a temple in the Dayalpur area of northeast Delhi. An FIR has been registered, and police are reviewing CCTV footage and deploying forces to maintain calm.

Delhi Man Arrested For Stabbing His Advocate Wife

Delhi Man Arrested For Stabbing His Advocate Wife

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his wife, an advocate, in Khajuri Khas, northeast Delhi. The accused, Manoj Kumar, confessed to the crime, citing a family dispute as the motive. Police investigations are ongoing, with a prior case of abduction and murder also linked to the accused.

Senior Advocate Stabbed In Delhi, Husband Sought By Police

Senior Advocate Stabbed In Delhi, Husband Sought By Police

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old woman advocate was stabbed in Sonia Vihar, Delhi. Police have identified her husband as the accused, who is currently absconding. The woman is undergoing treatment, and an investigation is underway.

Delhi Court Acquits 12 Accused In 2020 Riots Murder Case

Delhi Court Acquits 12 Accused In 2020 Riots Murder Case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Delhi court acquitted 12 men accused of abduction and murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Delhi Police Nab Six Gang Members Linked To Rashid Cablewala

Delhi Police Nab Six Gang Members Linked To Rashid Cablewala

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six men allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang and seized a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession.

Delhi Police Uncovers Major Drug Syndicate, Seizes Cocaine

Delhi Police Uncovers Major Drug Syndicate, Seizes Cocaine

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals and dismantled a significant interstate drug trafficking operation, confiscating approximately five kg of high-quality cocaine worth over Rs 5 crore.

How BJP Plans To Win Punjab After West Bengal Victory

How BJP Plans To Win Punjab After West Bengal Victory

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Following their success in the West Bengal assembly elections, BJP leaders are now focusing on winning the Punjab assembly polls in 2027, promising to rid the state of corruption and drugs under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Delhi molestation: '7 people surrounded my friend, tore her clothes'

Delhi molestation: '7 people surrounded my friend, tore her clothes'

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Two women allegedly molested in Delhi's Nehru Place are struggling with trauma and fear, highlighting the lack of public assistance during the incident.

Interstate Arms Syndicate With Pakistan Links Busted In Delhi

Interstate Arms Syndicate With Pakistan Links Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate arms trafficking syndicate with alleged links to Pakistan, arresting nine individuals and seizing a cache of sophisticated firearms and ammunition.

BJP accuses K'taka govt of backing Umar Khalid-linked Bengaluru event

BJP accuses K'taka govt of backing Umar Khalid-linked Bengaluru event

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The BJP has accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of supporting Umar Khalid by allowing an event linked to him in Bengaluru, despite objections. The BJP highlighted Khalid's legal status, noting he has not been granted relief by courts in cases related to the Delhi riots and faces charges under the UAPA.

'Journalists working in northeast states are vulnerable'

'Journalists working in northeast states are vulnerable'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

"We are deeply concerned about Tongam Rina's well-being and wish her a swift recovery," said Bob Dietz, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Asia programme coordinator.

Delhi Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Delhi Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy.

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four juveniles in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy in northeast Delhi. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing an old enmity with the victim.

Andhra Pradesh CM Lays Foundation for Google's $15 Bn AI Data Centre, Heralding Digital Future

Andhra Pradesh CM Lays Foundation for Google's $15 Bn AI Data Centre, Heralding Digital Future

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a USD 15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam, calling it a 'growth engine for India' and Asia's biggest such facility.

Delhi Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Stabbing Over Matchbox

Delhi Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Stabbing Over Matchbox

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man following a dispute over a matchbox.

Delhi Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler, Arrest Suspect After Manhunt

Delhi Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler, Arrest Suspect After Manhunt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy kidnapped from Chandni Chowk market in Delhi has been rescued, and a suspect arrested after a five-day search.

Delhi Man Acquitted In Wife's Murder Case As Witnesses Turn Hostile

Delhi Man Acquitted In Wife's Murder Case As Witnesses Turn Hostile

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of murdering his wife during the COVID-19 lockdown, citing the prosecution's failure to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to hostile witnesses and lack of supporting evidence.

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man in Delhi surrendered to police after allegedly strangling his wife. An investigation is underway.

Jealous Woman Arrested After Acid Attack on Boyfriend's Bride-to-Be in Delhi

Jealous Woman Arrested After Acid Attack on Boyfriend's Bride-to-Be in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly attacking her boyfriend's prospective bride with acid in the Gokalpuri area of northeast Delhi. The victim is hospitalised, and police are investigating the source of the acid.

Arunachal Pradesh Lawmakers Unite Against Racial Discrimination, Demand Stricter Laws

Arunachal Pradesh Lawmakers Unite Against Racial Discrimination, Demand Stricter Laws

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has strongly condemned racial discrimination against people from the Northeast and urged the central government to enact a stringent anti-racism law.

Congress Attacks PM Modi as SC Orders CBI Probe into Arunachal Pradesh CM's Contracts

Congress Attacks PM Modi as SC Orders CBI Probe into Arunachal Pradesh CM's Contracts

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to investigate contracts awarded to Arunachal Pradesh CM's family, prompting criticism from the Congress party.

Teenager dies after stabbing in Bhajanpura, Delhi: Police investigate

Teenager dies after stabbing in Bhajanpura, Delhi: Police investigate

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

An 18-year-old man was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura area. Police are investigating the incident and scanning CCTV footage.

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case, was heard by the Special Fast Track court in Guwahati, with the prosecution opposing it due to discrepancies in his statements and evidence related to alcohol supply to the late singer.

Delhi man killed in family row stabbing

Delhi man killed in family row stabbing

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death by his brother-in-law after a family dispute in Nand Nagri, Delhi. Police have arrested the accused and recovered the weapon.

YouTuber 'Ex-Muslim' Arrested In 1995 Kidnapping, Murder Case

YouTuber 'Ex-Muslim' Arrested In 1995 Kidnapping, Murder Case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

YouTuber Salim Wastik, known as 'Ex-Muslim' on social media, has been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a 31-year-old kidnapping and murder case from 1995. Wastik, who had been evading arrest for over two decades, was apprehended in Loni, Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi Man Stabbed To Death Over Staring Incident

Delhi Man Stabbed To Death Over Staring Incident

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

An elderly man was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's Seelampur area following an argument that started because he allegedly stared at the accused, who had an old rivalry with the victim.

IRGC fired upon 14 Indian ships in Hormuz, one was hit: Sources

IRGC fired upon 14 Indian ships in Hormuz, one was hit: Sources

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A convoy of India-bound ships carrying crude oil and gas was stopped by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to several vessels returning to the Persian Gulf.

Couple Accused of Racial Slurs Granted Bail: Details Revealed

Couple Accused of Racial Slurs Granted Bail: Details Revealed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has granted regular bail to a couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The couple had previously been granted interim bail and complied with the conditions set by the court.

Interstate Drug Network Dismantled in Delhi, Four Arrested

Interstate Drug Network Dismantled in Delhi, Four Arrested

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Delhi Police dismantled an organised inter-state drug network, arresting four people and apprehending a juvenile, while seizing psychotropic substances worth over Rs 4.5 crore.

Assam Train Tragedy: Father Accused of Killing Six-Year-Old Daughter

Assam Train Tragedy: Father Accused of Killing Six-Year-Old Daughter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A six-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father on a train at Silanibari station in Assam's Lakhimpur district. The father has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to determine the motive.

One Indian oil tanker crosses Hormuz, four others turn back

One Indian oil tanker crosses Hormuz, four others turn back

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

One Indian oil tanker successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, while others turned back after Iran signalled the waterway's closure, amidst rising tensions and disruptions to global energy flows.

Delhi Court Upholds Discharge in 2020 Riots Case, Cites Probe Lapses

Delhi Court Upholds Discharge in 2020 Riots Case, Cites Probe Lapses

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A Delhi court upheld the discharge of two individuals in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, citing significant lapses in the police investigation and raising concerns about the credibility of the police's account.

YouTuber 'Ex-Muslim' Salim Wastik turns out to be convicted killer; arrested in 31-year-old case

YouTuber 'Ex-Muslim' Salim Wastik turns out to be convicted killer; arrested in 31-year-old case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with a 1995 kidnapping and murder case. The accused had been living under a false identity as a social activist and YouTuber.

'Don't find any good reason': SC dismisses Umar Khalid's bail review plea

'Don't find any good reason': SC dismisses Umar Khalid's bail review plea

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has dismissed activist Umar Khalid's plea seeking a review of a verdict denying him bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.

Delhi Advocate Battles For Life After Husband's Attack

Delhi Advocate Battles For Life After Husband's Attack

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old woman advocate in Delhi is fighting for her life after being attacked by her husband, with her family alleging years of domestic violence and a property dispute as contributing factors.

Two Arrested in Assam Over Alleged Fundamentalist Ties: What We Know

Two Arrested in Assam Over Alleged Fundamentalist Ties: What We Know

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Assam Police have arrested two individuals from the Barpeta district for their alleged connections to fundamentalist groups, following an operation by the Special Task Force (STF).

Delhi Police Investigate Murder After Teenager's Body Found in Park

Delhi Police Investigate Murder After Teenager's Body Found in Park

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The body of a 17-year-old boy, identified as Zaid, was discovered in a park in the New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi. Police have launched a murder investigation and are exploring all possible angles, including personal enmity and the victim's past involvement in criminal activities.