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Delhi Police Busts LPG Black Market Operation, Seizes 75 Cylinders

Delhi Police Busts LPG Black Market Operation, Seizes 75 Cylinders

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing operation in Bawana, arresting one individual and seizing 75 cylinders.

Delhi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with LPG Cylinder

Delhi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with LPG Cylinder

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old woman in Delhi was allegedly killed by her husband during a domestic dispute involving an LPG cylinder. The husband has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.

Delhi Stabbing: Juveniles Held After Youth Attacked Over Dispute

Delhi Stabbing: Juveniles Held After Youth Attacked Over Dispute

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A youth was seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy area, leading to the apprehension of three juveniles. The attack stemmed from a previous dispute between the victim and the assailants.

Delhi Teenager Dies After Stabbing During Robbery; Juveniles Apprehended

Delhi Teenager Dies After Stabbing During Robbery; Juveniles Apprehended

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death during a robbery attempt in Delhi's Bawana area. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the crime.

Delhi man killed by neighbour in garbage row

Delhi man killed by neighbour in garbage row

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A 24-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his neighbour in Delhi's Model Town area following a dispute over garbage disposal.

Delhi Police Investigate Death of Teenager in New Usmanpur Park

Delhi Police Investigate Death of Teenager in New Usmanpur Park

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy, identified as Zaid, was discovered dead in a park in the New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi. Police have launched an investigation into the death, registering a case of murder and forming teams to apprehend those involved.

Delhi Man Dies After Being Run Over by JCB; Driver in Custody

Delhi Man Dies After Being Run Over by JCB; Driver in Custody

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 27-year-old man died after being run over by a JCB machine in Delhi's Shakurpur area. The driver has been arrested and an investigation is underway.

SUV Breaches Delhi Assembly Security, Driver Detained

SUV Breaches Delhi Assembly Security, Driver Detained

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A major security breach occurred at the Delhi Assembly when a masked man drove an SUV onto the premises, placed a bouquet in the Speaker's vehicle, and fled. Police have detained three people, including the driver, and are investigating the incident.

Subhash Kashyap: A Titan Passes Into The Ages

Subhash Kashyap: A Titan Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Dr Subhash Kashyap not only enhanced Parliament's image in India and abroad, but also the position of Lok Sabha secretary-general which succeeding secretary-generals have upheld thorough neutrality, objectivity and high degree of professionalism, notes Rup Narayan Das.

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.

Delhi Man Nabbed for Motorcycle Thefts Using Test Drive Ruse

Delhi Man Nabbed for Motorcycle Thefts Using Test Drive Ruse

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stealing motorcycles by posing as a prospective buyer and taking them for test drives before fleeing. Police recovered six stolen high-end motorcycles and solved nine cases across Delhi-NCR.

Delhi Police Nab Two Juveniles in Sadar Bazar Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Two Juveniles in Sadar Bazar Murder Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Two juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death in north Delhi's Sadar Bazar over previous enmity.

IOA, Sports Ministry Name Observers For Vinesh Phogat's Trial

IOA, Sports Ministry Name Observers For Vinesh Phogat's Trial

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Former footballer Aditi Chauhan and ex-hockey captain M M Somaiya will observe Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games trial, representing the IOA and Sports Ministry.

Shivakumar to take oath as K'taka CM; religious heads, students to attend

Shivakumar to take oath as K'taka CM; religious heads, students to attend

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

D K Shivakumar, the Vokkaliga strongman and state Congress President, is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today at 4:05 pm at Lok Bhavan. The ceremony will also see some ministers taking oath, though the final list is awaiting approval from the Congress high command.

Not funny: With fresh controversy, stand-up comics come under lens again

Not funny: With fresh controversy, stand-up comics come under lens again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Recent stand-up comedy clips from Pranit More and Madhur Virli, featuring jokes about sexual coercion, rape, and necrophilia, have ignited a fierce debate in India over consent, normalising rape culture, and trivialising sexual assault, leading to FIRs and public apologies.

Delhi Police Nab Three Suspects in Mungeshpur Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Three Suspects in Mungeshpur Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old man whose body was discovered in Mungeshpur. The victim, Pradeep, went missing on March 29 and was last seen with the accused.

Teenage Girl Dies After Stabbing in Delhi; Accused Kills Himself

Teenage Girl Dies After Stabbing in Delhi; Accused Kills Himself

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A 16-year-old girl died after being stabbed in Delhi's Seemapuri area. The accused, identified as Jatin, allegedly died by suicide in a cylinder blast at his house after the attack. Police are investigating the motive and possible involvement of others.

The Man Who Left Rashtrapati Bhavan To Live In A Hut

The Man Who Left Rashtrapati Bhavan To Live In A Hut

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

After living in India's most palatial residence for 12 years, India's first President Dr Rajendra Prasad returned to his simple hut on the banks of the Ganga. He never owned a house of his lifetime.

Siddaramaiah to propose Shivakumar's name for CM at CLP meet today

Siddaramaiah to propose Shivakumar's name for CM at CLP meet today

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Congress Legislature Party is scheduled to meet to elect its new leader, who will succeed Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. D K Shivakumar is widely expected to be elected as the new leader of the CLP.

Delhi Cop Arrested After SUV Kills Woman Labourer

Delhi Cop Arrested After SUV Kills Woman Labourer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A Delhi Police sub-inspector has been arrested after his SUV allegedly struck and killed a woman labourer at a road construction site in Punjabi Bagh. The officer has been charged with rash driving and causing death by negligence.

Just Who Is Dharna Durga?

Just Who Is Dharna Durga?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Social media sensation Dharna Durga, known for her humorous and relatable content, is making her big leap into mainstream cinema with a parallel lead role in the upcoming Netflix film Maa Behen, starring alongside Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimri.

'Mamata Banerjee's Life Is In Danger Inside Her Home'

'Mamata Banerjee's Life Is In Danger Inside Her Home'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

'Those who have drained Mamata Banerjee's blood -- they are the ones calling us traitors.'

Delhi Police Nab Three Suspects in Gokalpuri Stabbing, Two Arrested in Nand Nagri Attack

Delhi Police Nab Three Suspects in Gokalpuri Stabbing, Two Arrested in Nand Nagri Attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including two juveniles, in connection with a stabbing incident in Gokalpuri, and two men for a separate attack in Nand Nagri. Investigations are ongoing in both cases.

Delhi boy, 16, stabbed to death for allegedly bullying attacker

Delhi boy, 16, stabbed to death for allegedly bullying attacker

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Dayalpur area for bullying one of the accused. Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the murder.

Delhi Woman Attacked by Cousin Over Alleged Debt

Delhi Woman Attacked by Cousin Over Alleged Debt

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old woman in Delhi was allegedly stabbed by her cousin following a dispute over money. The accused has been arrested and the victim is receiving medical treatment.

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Jain Idol, Arrest One

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Jain Idol, Arrest One

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand have recovered a nearly 100-year-old Ashtadhatu idol stolen from a Jain temple and arrested one person in connection with the theft. The idol, valued at Rs 50 lakh, was recovered within two hours of the theft.

Pooja Singh Soars To Gold, Breaks High Jump Record

Pooja Singh Soars To Gold, Breaks High Jump Record

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Teenaged high jump star Pooja Singh broke the national senior record en route to winning the gold medal at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships. The 19-year-old cleared 1.93m, bettering Sahana Kumari's 14-year-old record. India secured seven medals, including four gold, on the second day of the competition.

Enforcement Directorate Raids Drug Trafficker Dola's Properties

Enforcement Directorate Raids Drug Trafficker Dola's Properties

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Maharashtra and Gujarat targeting Mohammad Salim Dola, a recently extradited drug trafficker with alleged ties to Dawood Ibrahim, as part of a money laundering investigation.

Father of Child Influencer Involved in Delhi Road Altercation; Three Arrested

Father of Child Influencer Involved in Delhi Road Altercation; Three Arrested

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

An altercation involving the father of child spiritual content creator Abhinav Arora in Delhi's Tilak Nagar resulted in the arrest of three people under preventive provisions.

NDA ally SBSP seeks 32 seats in UP polls; BJP says....

NDA ally SBSP seeks 32 seats in UP polls; BJP says....

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, a constituent of the Bhaatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, has staked claim to 32 seats for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with the aim to wrest the Samajwadi Party's stronghold of Azamgarh.

Now, teen flags JEE data exposure; IIT acknowledges glitch

Now, teen flags JEE data exposure; IIT acknowledges glitch

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Teen cybersecurity researcher alleges unauthorised access to nearly 1.8 lakh result records and 1.87 lakh admit card PDFs; institute says data was read-only and issue is being fixed.

Book Piracy Racket Busted in Delhi, One Arrested

Book Piracy Racket Busted in Delhi, One Arrested

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a book piracy operation, arresting a 67-year-old man allegedly involved in the illegal printing and distribution of counterfeit books. Over 20,000 pirated books and printing equipment were seized.

Delhi Teen Arrested After Viral Video Shows Him Firing Illegal Pistol

Delhi Teen Arrested After Viral Video Shows Him Firing Illegal Pistol

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

An 18-year-old was arrested in Delhi after a video surfaced online showing him firing an illegal pistol. Police apprehended the suspect after a chase and recovered the weapon.

Missing Australian NRI murdered by brother over property

Missing Australian NRI murdered by brother over property

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A Melbourne-based Indian-origin teacher, Sunil Sharma, who went missing in Amritsar, was allegedly murdered by his brother, Satish Sharma, over a property dispute. Police investigations revealed Satish conspired with property dealers to usurp Sunil's properties, leading to his murder with a baseball bat after being drugged. Sunil's body was then disposed of in a canal, and his family, including his daughter, had appealed for help in finding him. Satish, his wife, and son have been arrested, and a search for the body and other conspirators is ongoing.

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police questioned the family of Sarabjeet Singh, accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly. His family claims he suffers from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.

Siddaramaiah seeks guv's appointment, to make way for Shivakumar

Siddaramaiah seeks guv's appointment, to make way for Shivakumar

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to resign, potentially paving the way for his deputy DK Shivakumar to take over. The move follows reported pressure from the Congress high command, though the party has denied any official decision. Speculation is rife as political tensions rise in the state.

Stumper-batter KS Bharat hangs up gloves, thanks Kohli, Rohit

Stumper-batter KS Bharat hangs up gloves, thanks Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Kona Srikar Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket after playing seven Tests for the country. The 32-year-old debuted in 2023 and played his last Test a year later, scoring 221 runs. He also holds the record for the first triple century by a wicketkeeper-batter in Ranji Trophy.

Operation Crown Prince and the revolt that split TMC

Operation Crown Prince and the revolt that split TMC

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

What began with an apparently chance encounter between rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Banga Bhavan on May 22 ended on Wednesday with 58 MLAs wresting control of the party's legislature wing, electing Ritabrata as their leader and securing recognition from the assembly Speaker.

Delhi Assembly Breach: Probing the Motives Behind Security Incident

Delhi Assembly Breach: Probing the Motives Behind Security Incident

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Investigation into the Delhi Assembly security breach focuses on the suspect's mental health history and potential links to the farmers' agitation.

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A one-year-old boy, abducted from a temple complex in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was rescued by police after an encounter. The accused, who planned to sell the child, sustained bullet injuries during the operation.