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NCB Seizes Heroin Worth Rs 8.5 Crore In Manipur

NCB Seizes Heroin Worth Rs 8.5 Crore In Manipur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau, in coordination with Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, seized drugs worth Rs 8.5 crore from Manipur's Churachandpur district and arrested two individuals involved in the trafficking.

Jharkhand Woman Murdered By Husband Over Dowry Demands

Jharkhand Woman Murdered By Husband Over Dowry Demands

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district over dowry demands, police said.

Wedding procession clash in UP village turns deadly; 1 killed, 6 hurt

Wedding procession clash in UP village turns deadly; 1 killed, 6 hurt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A clash between two wedding processions in a Uttar Pradesh village, triggered by stone-throwing, resulted in one death and six injuries, according to police.

DRI Seizes Crystal Meth, Arrests Two At Secunderabad Station

DRI Seizes Crystal Meth, Arrests Two At Secunderabad Station

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 11.4 kg of crystal meth worth Rs 11.4 crore at Secunderabad railway station and arrested two women passengers.

Goa Congress MLA Files Fresh Complaint Against Right Wing Leader

Goa Congress MLA Files Fresh Complaint Against Right Wing Leader

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Goa Congress MLA has filed a new complaint against right-wing leader Gautam Khattar, citing an old video of him allegedly making derogatory statements about St Francis Xavier.

Vijay Is The New Chennai Super King!

Vijay Is The New Chennai Super King!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Unlike films that end with the underdog becoming winner and being sworn in at a public ceremony, Vijay's trial by fire is only about to begin, predicts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Delhi Man Arrested For Murder After Phone Argument

Delhi Man Arrested For Murder After Phone Argument

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly killing his co-worker after a dispute over using the victim's phone in the Begumpur area of south Delhi.

Man's Body Found After Alleged Abduction In Jharkhand

Man's Body Found After Alleged Abduction In Jharkhand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man was found dead in Jharkhand's Palamu district after allegedly being abducted. Police are investigating the incident, which may be related to a land dispute.

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

How Mamata Banerjee Fared In Her 15 Year Rule

Rediff.com4 days ago

Under the TMC, Bengal has seen expansion of welfare, but not big-ticket private investment.

Mamata to hold virtual meeting with all TMC counting agents on Saturday

Mamata to hold virtual meeting with all TMC counting agents on Saturday

Rediff.com7 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee will hold a virtual meeting with counting agents to ensure there are no lapses during the vote counting process.

Kerala Man Arrested After Stabbing Wife To Death

Kerala Man Arrested After Stabbing Wife To Death

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old woman in Kerala was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband following a quarrel at their home in Neyyattinkara. Police have arrested the husband and launched an investigation into the incident.

India Sweeps Australia To Reach Thomas Cup Quarters

India Sweeps Australia To Reach Thomas Cup Quarters

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

India secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Australia in their Group A tie at the Thomas Cup Finals, earning them a place in the quarterfinals.

J&K Police Book 12 Drug Kingpins Under NDPS Act

J&K Police Book 12 Drug Kingpins Under NDPS Act

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked 12 narco kingpins under the NDPS Act in Anantnag district, as part of a sustained crackdown against drug abuse and trafficking.

NIA Takes Custody Of LeT Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir

NIA Takes Custody Of LeT Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the case of an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module and secured custody of five arrested terrorists, including two Pakistani nationals, for questioning.

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.

Three Die After Toxic Gas Leak At Pune Mushroom Farm

Three Die After Toxic Gas Leak At Pune Mushroom Farm

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Three workers died in Pune after inhaling toxic gas inside a drainage tank at a mushroom farming unit. The incident occurred when one worker entered the tank to clear a wastewater line, and two others followed when he didn't return.

Criminal Killed In Jammu After Police Encounter

Criminal Killed In Jammu After Police Encounter

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old criminal was killed in a shootout with police on the outskirts of Jammu after attempting to breach a cordon and opening fire. The incident occurred in the Miran Sahib area, and a search is underway for the other criminal involved.

Rajasthan Police Nab Two Linked To Organised Crime

Rajasthan Police Nab Two Linked To Organised Crime

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested two men, Krishna Singh and Laxman Singh, identified as hardcore criminals with links to organised crime. The arrests were made in Jaipur's Kardhani area following intelligence inputs.

Bihar government drops Sanjay Gandhi's name from Patna zoo, dairy institute

Bihar government drops Sanjay Gandhi's name from Patna zoo, dairy institute

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, has renamed the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park as 'Patna Zoo' and the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology as 'Bihar State Institute of Dairy Technology'. The cabinet also approved significant allocations for electricity subsidies, college establishments, and infrastructure projects.

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Punjab police registered two FIRs under sections for non-bailable offences against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak. Both FIRs were filed in different districts of Punjab.

Mastermind Of Bihar Nagar Parishad Chairman Attack Killed

Mastermind Of Bihar Nagar Parishad Chairman Attack Killed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The alleged mastermind behind an attack on a Nagar Parishad chairman in Bihar's Bhagalpur district was killed in a gunfight with police. A deputy SP and two inspectors were also injured in the encounter. The accused was allegedly involved in a rivalry that led to the attack on the chairman, who was critically injured, and the executive officer, who died.

Supreme Court Says Existing Laws Sufficient To Address Hate Speech

Supreme Court Says Existing Laws Sufficient To Address Hate Speech

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India has stated that the current legal framework is sufficient to address hate speech, declining to intervene and create new offences.

AC blast caused deadly fire in Delhi, central locking system proved fatal

AC blast caused deadly fire in Delhi, central locking system proved fatal

Rediff.com5 days ago

A fire in a Delhi residential building resulted in nine deaths, with central locking systems and iron grills hindering escape efforts. The fire, suspected to have been triggered by an air-conditioner blast, trapped residents and complicated rescue operations.

Hoshiarpur Authorities Demolish Illegal Structure Linked To Drug Traffickers

Hoshiarpur Authorities Demolish Illegal Structure Linked To Drug Traffickers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Authorities in Hoshiarpur demolished an illegal structure built on panchayat land by a family allegedly involved in drug trafficking, as part of the state government's campaign against drugs.

Man Held With Charas Worth 1.5 Crore On Nepal Border

Man Held With Charas Worth 1.5 Crore On Nepal Border

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A joint team of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and police arrested an alleged drug smuggler along the Indo-Nepal border and seized 6.77 kg of charas, valued at around Rs 1.50 crore.

India to get fourth S-400 missile defence system from Russia next month

India to get fourth S-400 missile defence system from Russia next month

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India is expected to receive the fourth unit of the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system from Russia in the first part of next month, further enhancing the IAF's air defence mechanism.

From arson to clashes, post-election unrest spreads in West Bengal

From arson to clashes, post-election unrest spreads in West Bengal

Rediff.com7 days ago

Several incidents of post-poll violence have been reported across West Bengal, with tension escalating in various districts following the recent assembly elections. Clashes between political party supporters have led to injuries, arrests, and heightened security measures.

Naveen Patnaik Seeks Sitharaman's Intervention In Tribal Man's Case

Naveen Patnaik Seeks Sitharaman's Intervention In Tribal Man's Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

BJD president Naveen Patnaik has requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's intervention in a case where an Odisha tribal man was forced to exhume his sister's skeleton to prove her death to a rural bank. Patnaik seeks accountability for the incident, which has sparked public outrage.

Three Drown In Ganga During Tonsure Ceremony In Bhagalpur

Three Drown In Ganga During Tonsure Ceremony In Bhagalpur

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Three members of a family, including two siblings, drowned in the Ganga river in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, during a tonsure ceremony.

Jharkhand ATS Nabs Three, Seizes US-Made Firearm

Jharkhand ATS Nabs Three, Seizes US-Made Firearm

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested three individuals in Deoghar and seized a US-made pistol during an operation in the Town police station area.

Three killed in gym shooting in UP's Bulandshahr after dispute

Three killed in gym shooting in UP's Bulandshahr after dispute

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Three people were shot dead following a dispute at a gym in the Khurja Nagar area of Bulandshahr district. Police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others involved in the incident.

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Fake Visa Racket

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Fake Visa Racket

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have busted an interstate fake visa and overseas job racket that allegedly duped hundreds of job seekers. Three people have been arrested for luring victims with promises of high-paying jobs in countries such as Russia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.

Fliers protest as SpiceJet delays disrupt travel plans

Fliers protest as SpiceJet delays disrupt travel plans

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

SpiceJet passengers experienced significant disruptions as flights were cancelled and delayed, leading to chaos at airports and a barrage of complaints on social media.

NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card Released Today: How to Download, Key Documents Needed, Exam Day Rules

NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card Released Today: How to Download, Key Documents Needed, Exam Day Rules

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is releasing the NEET MDS 2026 admit card today, April 29, on its official websites -- National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences portals natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in.

Why ED asset seizures hit record high despite fewer arrests

Why ED asset seizures hit record high despite fewer arrests

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reported a decrease in arrests related to money laundering cases but a significant increase in asset seizures during the last financial year. The agency also saw a rise in searches and chargesheets filed.

IIT Kharagpur Student Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

IIT Kharagpur Student Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old M Tech student was found dead in his hostel room at IIT Kharagpur, marking the second such incident in 10 days and raising concerns about mental health support for students.

Key Lashkar figure and Hafiz Saeed aide Yousaf Afridi shot dead in Pakistan

Key Lashkar figure and Hafiz Saeed aide Yousaf Afridi shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba figure and close associate of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said.

Key LeT Figure Yousaf Afridi Killed In Pakistan

Key LeT Figure Yousaf Afridi Killed In Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba figure and a close associate of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said.

Anant Ambani steps in to save 80 hippos from Colombia cull, offers India home

Anant Ambani steps in to save 80 hippos from Colombia cull, offers India home

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Anant Mukesh Ambani has appealed to Colombia to suspend a plan to cull 80 hippopotamuses and instead allow their relocation to his wildlife facility in India, offering to fund and execute the operation.

Delhi Metro Station Security Scare After Bomb Threat

Delhi Metro Station Security Scare After Bomb Threat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A bomb threat call at the Rohini Sector 18 metro station in Delhi caused a security scare, but a thorough search found nothing suspicious. Police detained a person suspected of making the hoax call, who appears to be mentally unsound.