News for 'Northwest'

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise 11 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise 11 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Security forces in Pakistan have killed 11 terrorists in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during intelligence-based operations.

Encroachments Removed In Shalimar Bagh Demolition Drive

Encroachments Removed In Shalimar Bagh Demolition Drive

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A demolition drive was conducted in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, to remove encroachments for a road-widening project, involving heavy police deployment and the removal of approximately 150 structures.

Security Forces Foil Suicide Attack In Pakistan, Kill Militants

Security Forces Foil Suicide Attack In Pakistan, Kill Militants

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Security forces in northwest Pakistan foiled a suicide attack on a military check post, killing four Taliban militants. The militants attempted to target the post with an explosives-laden vehicle near Miranshah in North Waziristan.

DU Student Arrested For Supplying Hydroponic Marijuana To College Students

DU Student Arrested For Supplying Hydroponic Marijuana To College Students

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 22-year-old Delhi University student was arrested in north Delhi with 195 grams of hydroponic marijuana, valued at Rs 20 lakh. He allegedly supplied the drug, known as OG, to college students to fund a lavish lifestyle. Police are investigating the supply chain.

Law Student Rams Police Officers With Thar In Delhi

Law Student Rams Police Officers With Thar In Delhi

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A Delhi Police constable and a police mitra were injured after a law student allegedly rammed his Thar into their motorcycle and ran over them while trying to flee from public ire in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, police said on Tuesday.

Rival Groups Clash Over Tree-Cutting, Seven Killed In Pakistan

Rival Groups Clash Over Tree-Cutting, Seven Killed In Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A gunfight between rival groups over a tree-cutting dispute in northwest Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and injuries to three others.

Heatwaves Trigger Hidden Ozone Threat

Heatwaves Trigger Hidden Ozone Threat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

'Can you believe there are over 26,500 deaths linked to heatwave-driven ozone in 2024?'

Delhi House Burglary: Thieves Steal Cash And Gold

Delhi House Burglary: Thieves Steal Cash And Gold

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Delhi have registered a burglary case after a house was broken into and cash and gold jewellery were stolen. An investigation is underway.

Man Stabbed Following Dispute In Delhi's Ashok Vihar

Man Stabbed Following Dispute In Delhi's Ashok Vihar

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man was allegedly stabbed during an altercation in northwest Delhi's Ashok Vihar area, police said on Wednesday. The accused, Suraj, allegedly stabbed Gopal after a dispute. CCTV footage has been seized and an investigation is underway.

Teen Arrested For Setting Scooters Ablaze In Delhi

Teen Arrested For Setting Scooters Ablaze In Delhi

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested an 18-year-old and apprehended three juveniles for allegedly setting fire to five scooters in Ashok Vihar. The accused, Sagar, confessed to the crime, citing harassment by the scooter owner as the motive.

US op in Nigeria eliminates ISIS second-in-command: Trump

US op in Nigeria eliminates ISIS second-in-command: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2026

US President Donald Trump announced the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a key ISIS leader, in a joint operation with Nigerian forces.

Tribal Chief Killed In Pakistan IED Blast

Tribal Chief Killed In Pakistan IED Blast

Rediff.com18 May 2026

An IED blast in a marketplace in northwest Pakistan has killed three people, including a tribal chief, and injured four others.

Minor Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Model Town

Minor Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Model Town

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A teenager, Ashu alias Lala, has been arrested in Delhi for the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Sahil. The incident occurred after a minor dispute escalated into a physical altercation where Sahil allegedly slapped Ashu, leading to the fatal stabbing. Police tracked the accused, who later surrendered, and further investigation is underway.

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who had been absconding for three months in connection with the alleged abduction and assault of an on-duty excise department staffer.

India's peak power demand reaches record high amidst heatwave

India's peak power demand reaches record high amidst heatwave

Rediff.com19 May 2026

India's peak power demand reached an all-time high of 257.37 GW on Monday, driven by increased use of cooling appliances during an intense heatwave, according to power ministry data. The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast continued heatwave conditions in northwest and central India.

AAP Leader Urges Assurance After NEET Aspirant's Death

AAP Leader Urges Assurance After NEET Aspirant's Death

Rediff.com16 May 2026

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj met the family of a NEET aspirant who allegedly died by suicide in Delhi, urging the government to ensure exam integrity and prevent future tragedies.

Suman Kalyanpur Laid to Rest With State Honours

Suman Kalyanpur Laid to Rest With State Honours

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Suman Kalyanpur, known for her melodious voice and soulful renditions, was laid to rest with full state honours in Mumbai.

Delhi Man Ends Life On Video Call With Friend

Delhi Man Ends Life On Video Call With Friend

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A 20-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Delhi's Lal Bagh area while on a video call with a female friend. Lokesh Kumar, a factory labourer, was found hanging in his rented accommodation. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including relationship issues.

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 27 TTP Terrorists

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 27 TTP Terrorists

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed 27 terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in multiple operations over the weekend in the country's northwest, officials said on Sunday.

Speeding Car Kills Pedestrian In Rajouri Garden; Driver Held

Speeding Car Kills Pedestrian In Rajouri Garden; Driver Held

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 40-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding car on Ring Road in Rajouri Garden, Delhi. Police have identified and apprehended the 19-year-old driver and are investigating the incident.

Five Terrorists Killed In Pakistan Security Operation

Five Terrorists Killed In Pakistan Security Operation

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Security forces in Pakistan have killed five terrorists in intelligence-based operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following an attack on a police checkpost that resulted in the deaths of 15 security officials.

Policeman Killed During Polio Vaccination Drive In Pakistan

Policeman Killed During Polio Vaccination Drive In Pakistan

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A police constable was killed by gunmen in northwest Pakistan while returning from escort duty for a polio vaccination drive. The incident occurred in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on the first day of a four-day anti-polio campaign.

Delhi Police Nab Gang Extorting E-Rickshaw Owners

Delhi Police Nab Gang Extorting E-Rickshaw Owners

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested three men and apprehended three juveniles for allegedly running an extortion racket and demanding weekly 'hafta' from an e-rickshaw parking owner in Jahangir Puri.

Four Terrorists Killed In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Four Terrorists Killed In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed four terrorists in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, while two children died in a suspected drone strike in Bajaur district.

Delhi Cop, Volunteer Injured As Car Rams Into Them

Delhi Cop, Volunteer Injured As Car Rams Into Them

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A Delhi Police constable and a police volunteer were injured after a man allegedly rammed his Thar into them while trying to flee in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area. The accused has been arrested and the vehicle seized.

Delhi Police Arrest Man Posing As Mechanic For Robberies

Delhi Police Arrest Man Posing As Mechanic For Robberies

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 55-year-old man who allegedly posed as an AC and RO mechanic to rob residents in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram and Pitampura areas.

Delhi Caretaker's Death Under Suspicion, Family Alleges Foul Play

Delhi Caretaker's Death Under Suspicion, Family Alleges Foul Play

Rediff.com22 May 2026

An 18-year-old caretaker in Delhi was found dead in a locked room, leading to suspicions of foul play. Police are investigating whether family opposition to her relationship contributed to her death, while her family demands a thorough investigation.

Delhi Man Killed After Cigarette Argument; Juveniles Held

Delhi Man Killed After Cigarette Argument; Juveniles Held

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Delhi following a dispute over a cigarette. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the incident.

Delhi Police Recover Assets In 2025 Daylight Robbery Case

Delhi Police Recover Assets In 2025 Daylight Robbery Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police have attached assets worth approximately Rs 40 lakh, believed to have been acquired from the proceeds of a daylight robbery. Two men have been arrested and four juveniles apprehended in connection with the case.

Property Dispute Turns Deadly In Delhi: One Dead, One Injured

Property Dispute Turns Deadly In Delhi: One Dead, One Injured

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 51-year-old man died and his nephew was seriously injured in a violent altercation allegedly linked to a property dispute in Delhi's Subhash Place area.

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

Nine Militants, Four Officials Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Gunfire

Nine Militants, Four Officials Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Gunfire

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Nine suspected militants and four security officials were killed in a gunfire in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, district officials said.

Delhi: Woman's Body Cremated Without Police Intimation

Delhi: Woman's Body Cremated Without Police Intimation

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 20-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Delhi, and her family cremated her body without informing the police, leading to a police investigation.

Why Delhi Residents Are Living In Fear Of Fake Repairman

Why Delhi Residents Are Living In Fear Of Fake Repairman

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Residents in northwest Delhi are living in fear after an unidentified man posing as a water purifier mechanic has been linked to multiple incidents of attempted assault and robbery. Police are investigating the incidents and have registered a case.

Delhi: Fake AC Mechanic Arrested For Robbing Residents

Delhi: Fake AC Mechanic Arrested For Robbing Residents

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A man posing as an AC and RO mechanic, who allegedly robbed residents in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram and Pitampura area, has been arrested by the police.

Two Minors Killed In Delhi Gang Clash: What Happened?

Two Minors Killed In Delhi Gang Clash: What Happened?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, stemming from a past rivalry and a previous murder case.

Pakistan: Suspected Bank Robbers Killed In Custody After Ambush

Pakistan: Suspected Bank Robbers Killed In Custody After Ambush

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Three suspected bank robbers under police custody were killed in Peshawar, Pakistan, after unidentified gunmen attacked the police escort team. The suspects were being taken to identify crime scenes when the ambush occurred, resulting in a shootout and a subsequent search operation for the attackers.

What Sparked The Deadly Clash In Delhi's Rohini?

What Sparked The Deadly Clash In Delhi's Rohini?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, triggered by a past rivalry and suspicions of harbouring individuals involved in a previous murder case.

India likely to witness above-normal rainfall in May: IMD

India likely to witness above-normal rainfall in May: IMD

Rediff.com1 May 2026

India is likely to witness a mixed temperature pattern along with wetter-than-usual conditions in May, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicating that rainfall across the country is "most likely to be above normal" at over 110 per cent of the long period average (LPA).

12-Year-Old Boy Stabbed After Fight In Delhi

12-Year-Old Boy Stabbed After Fight In Delhi

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A 12-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed by two people following an altercation in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, police said on Tuesday.