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1.68 Crore Worth of Illicit Liquor Seized, One Arrested

1.68 Crore Worth of Illicit Liquor Seized, One Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, seized 1,028 cartons of illicit liquor worth 1.68 crore being transported from Punjab to Bihar and arrested the truck driver.

Court Discharges Man in Rape Case, Cites Insufficient Evidence

Court Discharges Man in Rape Case, Cites Insufficient Evidence

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court has discharged a man accused of rape under the pretext of marriage, citing insufficient evidence to frame charges. The court noted inconsistencies in the complainant's statements and the existence of a valid marriage between the accused and the complainant.

US embassy in Oman orders staff to 'take cover'

US embassy in Oman orders staff to 'take cover'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Amid rising tensions in West Asia following a series of strikes and counter-strikes, the United States Embassy in Muscat on Tuesday instructed its staff to shelter in place.

Woman Arrested for Aiding Cybercrime Network with Mule Bank Accounts

Woman Arrested for Aiding Cybercrime Network with Mule Bank Accounts

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police arrested a 22-year-old woman for allegedly providing mule bank accounts to an interstate cybercrime network, recovering numerous ATM cards, cheque books, and electronic devices.

Himachal Pradesh: Five arrested for assault, forcing man to transfer money via UPI

Himachal Pradesh: Five arrested for assault, forcing man to transfer money via UPI

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Himachal Pradesh have arrested five individuals for allegedly assaulting a man and forcing him to transfer money via UPI.

Delhi Police Increase Security for Holi Festival

Delhi Police Increase Security for Holi Festival

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Delhi Police have heightened security measures for Holi, deploying over 15,000 personnel to maintain law and order and curb traffic violations, including drunken driving.

Rajasthan: Man lynched for speaking to married woman on phone

Rajasthan: Man lynched for speaking to married woman on phone

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

A 22-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district by the brothers of a married woman after they objected to him speaking to her over the phone, police said.

Kannada film director abducted, assaulted; actress among 11 arrested

Kannada film director abducted, assaulted; actress among 11 arrested

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Bengaluru have arrested 11 people, including a female actor, for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a Kannada film director and robbing him of valuables.

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Oscar fever kickstarts with this week's OTT menu. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Bengaluru Man Dies by Suicide After Allegedly Killing Wife

Bengaluru Man Dies by Suicide After Allegedly Killing Wife

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man in Bengaluru allegedly killed his wife following a domestic dispute and then died by suicide. The couple, originally from Odisha, were found dead in their rented home in Anekal taluk. Police investigation revealed a fight preceded the wife's death, after which the husband recorded a video and left a suicide note before taking his own life.

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Dentist Arrested in Inter-State Egg Smuggling Racket

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Police in Thane have arrested a dentist from Nashik for allegedly facilitating illegal surrogate mother contracts and egg smuggling at an IVF facility. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an inter-state racket involving the exploitation of women for egg donation.

Fake GST Registration Racket Busted in Gurugram

Fake GST Registration Racket Busted in Gurugram

Rediff.com1 days ago

CGST Gurugram busts a large-scale fake GST registration racket operating in North Delhi, involving fraudulent invoices and ITC availment.

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case and an attack on a police team was arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with the police.

Delhi Police Apprehends Three Bangladeshi Nationals for Illegal Stay

Delhi Police Apprehends Three Bangladeshi Nationals for Illegal Stay

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals from Adarsh Nagar for illegally staying in India and initiated deportation proceedings after discovering inconsistencies in their claims and finding Bangladeshi identity documents on their phones.

Pakistan FM Mediates Between Saudi Arabia and Iran Amid Conflict

Pakistan FM Mediates Between Saudi Arabia and Iran Amid Conflict

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been actively involved in mediating between Saudi Arabia and Iran following the outbreak of war, ensuring the safety of Pakistani citizens in affected regions.

Turkmenistan Woman's Death in India: Police Confirm Identity

Turkmenistan Woman's Death in India: Police Confirm Identity

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Police in Meerut have confirmed that a woman found dead last month is a citizen of Turkmenistan, following initial misidentification. The investigation into her death continues, with several arrests made.

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

Rediff.com6 days ago

'On August 22, 2015, Shyamvar Rai disclosed to you that he had committed the murder of Sheena Bora along with Rahul Mukerjea.' How would Indrani have reacted to this?

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A Thane court has sentenced a Sri Lankan national to rigorous imprisonment for illegally staying in India and ordered his deportation after the sentence.

Hyderabad: Money Lenders Arrested in Suicide Abetment Case

Hyderabad: Money Lenders Arrested in Suicide Abetment Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four money lenders have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly abetting the suicide of a family of three due to harassment over loan repayment.

Man Arrested for Setting Official's Vehicles on Fire Over Girlfriend's Job

Man Arrested for Setting Official's Vehicles on Fire Over Girlfriend's Job

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to two vehicles belonging to a government official, reportedly due to his anger over his girlfriend's employment as a cook at the official's residence.

Delhi Police to Deploy Personnel at Major Intersections on Holi

Delhi Police to Deploy Personnel at Major Intersections on Holi

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Delhi Traffic Police will deploy personnel at major intersections across the city on Holi to enforce traffic rules, particularly focusing on drunken driving and other violations. Strict action, including license suspension, will be taken against offenders.

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted in Delhi, Three Arrested

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted in Delhi, Three Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three men and bound down a woman in connection with a cyber fraud operation that allegedly cheated a grocery shop owner of Rs 17 lakh through fake stock market investments.

Zoya Afroz's Hit Life: From Salman Khan To Emraan Hashmi

Zoya Afroz's Hit Life: From Salman Khan To Emraan Hashmi

Rediff.com7 days ago

'People want to limit you, but you can be different things all at once.'

Woman Duped of Rs 4.56 Lakh in Job Promise Scam

Woman Duped of Rs 4.56 Lakh in Job Promise Scam

Rediff.com6 days ago

A woman in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 4.56 lakh by a man posing as a Public Works Department engineer who promised to secure a job for her son.

Shirtless protest at AI summit: IYC workers sent to 5-day custody

Shirtless protest at AI summit: IYC workers sent to 5-day custody

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The counsel appearing for the arrested protesters argued that they were associated with a political party and had exercised their democratic right to protest peacefully.

Kerala court sentences TN native to 30 yrs imprisonment for sexual assault of girl

Kerala court sentences TN native to 30 yrs imprisonment for sexual assault of girl

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Kerala court has sentenced 25-year-old Muhammad Riyas to 30 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in a Tiruppur theater. Convicted under the POCSO Act and IPC, the accused lured the victim with a false job promise. Read more on the verdict and the court's compensation order.

Over 200 killed as Israel, US strike Iran; Tehran retaliates across Middle East

Over 200 killed as Israel, US strike Iran; Tehran retaliates across Middle East

Rediff.com4 days ago

Iran launched retaliatory military strikes targeting Israel and American military bases across the region, including in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.

Notorious JeM commander among 3 Pak terrorists killed in Kishtwar

Notorious JeM commander among 3 Pak terrorists killed in Kishtwar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district killed two Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in an encounter. One of the deceased is believed to be a notorious JeM commander, Saifullah, who had been active in the region for five years.

Iran claims missile strike on US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Iran claims missile strike on US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

Rediff.com3 days ago

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been operating in the Arabian Sea since the end of January.

Four Held in Navi Mumbai for Man's Death Over Theft Suspicion

Four Held in Navi Mumbai for Man's Death Over Theft Suspicion

Rediff.com6 days ago

Navi Mumbai police have arrested four individuals for allegedly killing a 31-year-old man suspected of theft. The victim, Sandeep Vishwakarma, was reported missing and later found dead with injuries sustained from an assault.

Job Scam Proclaimed Offender Arrested by Delhi Police

Job Scam Proclaimed Offender Arrested by Delhi Police

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender, Suresh, allegedly involved in a multi-state job scam, accused of defrauding job aspirants of crores of rupees with promises of government jobs.

Bengaluru Police Nab Interstate Drug Peddlers with Rs 11.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics

Bengaluru Police Nab Interstate Drug Peddlers with Rs 11.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bengaluru police have arrested two alleged interstate drug peddlers, including a woman, and seized narcotics worth Rs 11.50 crore. The operation uncovered a network distributing drugs sourced from Thailand, along with other seizures of Ganja and Hashish Oil.

Security Supervisor Held for Taking Bribe in Thane

Security Supervisor Held for Taking Bribe in Thane

Rediff.com5 days ago

A security supervisor in Thane was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from security guards under his supervision.

Strikes aimed to remove 'existential threat': Netanyahu

Strikes aimed to remove 'existential threat': Netanyahu

Rediff.com4 days ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a joint operation with the US against Iran, citing the threat posed by its nuclear ambitions and support for terrorism.

Kanpur Police Unearth Rs 250 Crore GST Fraud

Kanpur Police Unearth Rs 250 Crore GST Fraud

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kanpur police have uncovered a GST fraud racket where suspects used unsuspecting individuals' documents to create fake firms and route transactions worth nearly Rs 250 crore.

Maoist Leader Kills Commander Over Surrender Plot

Maoist Leader Kills Commander Over Surrender Plot

Rediff.com6 days ago

A wanted Maoist leader allegedly killed his commander for planning to surrender to the Odisha Police, revealing internal conflicts within the group.

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police are increasing security measures, including intensified border checks and crackdowns on traffic violations, to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations.

Realme P4 Lite Debuts At Rs 9,999

Realme P4 Lite Debuts At Rs 9,999

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Realme P4 Lite can currently be bought across India through Flipkart as well as the Realme India web shop.

UP boy killed father, dismembered body over 'pressure to clear NEET'

UP boy killed father, dismembered body over 'pressure to clear NEET'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

A 21-year-old man in Lucknow has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his father after an argument about the NEET medical entrance exam.

Bengaluru Man Murdered; Woman and Two Others Arrested

Bengaluru Man Murdered; Woman and Two Others Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man was found murdered in his Bengaluru home, and three individuals, including a woman involved in a relationship with the deceased, have been arrested in connection with the crime.