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Meerut Hotel Owner Arrested In Trafficking Case

Meerut Hotel Owner Arrested In Trafficking Case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Meerut Police arrested a hotel owner in connection with a human trafficking case involving minor girls being forced into prostitution at Hotel Crown.

NIA Files Charges In Cambodia Trafficking, Cyber Slavery Case

NIA Files Charges In Cambodia Trafficking, Cyber Slavery Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five individuals, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with the trafficking and cyber slavery of Indian youths in Cambodia.

Thane Man Acquitted In 2019 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Man Acquitted In 2019 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of murdering a woman in 2019, citing the prosecution's reliance on an inadmissible confession and lack of incriminating evidence.

Three Juveniles Held Over Delhi Stabbing: What We Know

Three Juveniles Held Over Delhi Stabbing: What We Know

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with an attempted murder case in the Swaroop Nagar area of outer north Delhi, police said.

Odisha Education Officers Arrested In Harassment Case

Odisha Education Officers Arrested In Harassment Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Odisha Police have arrested two education department officers and a school teacher in Bargarh district for allegedly sexually harassing a woman, leading to legal and administrative action.

Nagpur: Woman, Daughter Found Hanged; Suicide Suspected

Nagpur: Woman, Daughter Found Hanged; Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A woman and her daughter were found dead at their home in Nagpur, India, in a suspected suicide. The daughter had recently lost her newborn baby.

How Delhi Police Busted Illegal Forex Trading Call Centre

How Delhi Police Busted Illegal Forex Trading Call Centre

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Delhi Police busted an illegal forex trading call centre in Indore, arresting six individuals involved in defrauding victims nationwide through fake online investment schemes. The syndicate allegedly used a fake trading platform to lure people into investing in forex and online trading products, showing fabricated profits and gains.

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a hammer in front of their children, relying on his daughter's testimony.

Key Witnesses Fail To Support Prosecution In Thane Murder Case

Key Witnesses Fail To Support Prosecution In Thane Murder Case

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted 10 accused in a 2014 murder and rioting case due to key witnesses failing to support the prosecution's claims.

Rajasthan Man Kills Boy In Suspected Human Sacrifice Case

Rajasthan Man Kills Boy In Suspected Human Sacrifice Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

An 11-year-old boy was brutally murdered in Rajasthan's Pali district in what police are suspecting to be a case of human sacrifice. The accused, a 30-year-old man from the same village as the victim, allegedly committed the murder after a 'tantrik' (occultist) assured him that making a human sacrifice would solve his long-standing marital problems.

Thane Court Acquits MCOCA Robbery Accused Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits MCOCA Robbery Accused Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted two men accused of robbery under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), citing a lack of substantial evidence linking them to the crime.

Honour Killing Angle Probed After Bodies Of Woman, Newborn Found

Honour Killing Angle Probed After Bodies Of Woman, Newborn Found

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The bodies of an unidentified woman and a newborn were discovered in a dry drain in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation into a possible honour killing.

Thane Court Acquits Three In 2015 Trafficking Case

Thane Court Acquits Three In 2015 Trafficking Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted three individuals in a 2015 human trafficking case due to the prosecution's failure to examine the minor victim, who was allegedly forced into prostitution.

3 US nationals get 'Leave India' notice for 'propagating religion'

3 US nationals get 'Leave India' notice for 'propagating religion'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Police in Pune have issued 'Leave India' notices to three American nationals for allegedly engaging in religious propagation activities and violating tourist visa norms.

Mumbai Medics Remove Sickle Lodged In Man's Skull After Assault

Mumbai Medics Remove Sickle Lodged In Man's Skull After Assault

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Doctors in Mumbai successfully removed a sickle-like tool from a man's skull after an alleged assault. The patient is now stable and recovering in the ICU.

CBI Raids Uncover Trafficking Of Indians To Southeast Asia

CBI Raids Uncover Trafficking Of Indians To Southeast Asia

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The CBI has raided multiple locations across India, arresting one person in Lucknow, as part of an investigation into the trafficking of Indian nationals to Southeast Asian countries for forced cyber fraud operations.

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Gujarat Police traced 701 missing persons between May 7 and May 21 under 'Operation Milap' and reunited them with their families, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said.

Odisha Student Found Dead; Ragging Allegations Surface

Odisha Student Found Dead; Ragging Allegations Surface

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A first-year BTech student was found dead in a private university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Police are investigating allegations of mental torture by seniors after the student was found hanging in his hostel room.

US shuts India-based call centre defrauding elderly Americans

US shuts India-based call centre defrauding elderly Americans

Rediff.com21 May 2026

US authorities have shut down an India-based call centre operation that allegedly defrauded hundreds of elderly Americans of millions of dollars through tech support scams, following a years-long investigation.

Taxi Driver Gets Two Years For Outraging Woman's Modesty

Taxi Driver Gets Two Years For Outraging Woman's Modesty

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A Mumbai court sentenced a taxi driver to two years in jail for outraging the modesty of a hotel professional by forcibly kissing her hand. The court rejected the defence's argument that it was a routine greeting, stating it occurred outside her official duties.

Dowry Death Case Takes Twist: Husband Alleges Drug Addiction

Dowry Death Case Takes Twist: Husband Alleges Drug Addiction

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The alleged dowry death case of a 33-year-old woman in Bhopal has taken a dramatic turn after her lawyer husband's bail application surfaced, claiming she was a drug addict undergoing psychiatric treatment. The family alleges dowry harassment led to her death, prompting a Special Investigation Team probe.

Report flags India's vulnerability to cyber attacks, CBRN threat

Report flags India's vulnerability to cyber attacks, CBRN threat

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A new report highlights India's increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks and CBRN threats due to geopolitical tensions, industrial growth, and urbanisation, calling for an urgent strengthening of its CBRN security strategy through collaboration and investment.

10-yr-old raped, brutally killed in TN; CM Vijay vows action

10-yr-old raped, brutally killed in TN; CM Vijay vows action

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Political leaders in Tamil Nadu, including TTV Dhinakaran and Anbumani Ramadoss, have strongly condemned the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore district. Two people have been reportedly arrested in connection with the incident.

Advisor Gets Jail For Criminal Breach Of Trust

Advisor Gets Jail For Criminal Breach Of Trust

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A Thane court has sentenced a financial advisor to two years rigorous imprisonment in a case of criminal breach of trust filed by a woman and imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on him.

Delhi Man Murders Tenant Over Suspected Affair

Delhi Man Murders Tenant Over Suspected Affair

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly murdering his tenant, suspecting him of having an affair with his wife. The accused surrendered to the police and confessed to the crime.

Nashik TCS officer denied bail over inaction on sexual harassment complaint

Nashik TCS officer denied bail over inaction on sexual harassment complaint

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A Nashik court has denied bail to a TCS site head, Ashwini Chainani, in a sexual harassment and conversion case, citing her failure to act on the victim's complaints. The court also rejected bail for other accused individuals in the case.

FedEx And ServiceNow Collaborate On AI-Powered Supply Chain

FedEx And ServiceNow Collaborate On AI-Powered Supply Chain

Rediff.com7 May 2026

FedEx and ServiceNow have expanded their collaboration to develop an AI-powered supply chain solution aimed at optimising workflows and enhancing customer experiences. The partnership was announced at the Knowledge 2026 AI conference in Las Vegas.

Doctor Found Dead In Hostel Room In Agra

Doctor Found Dead In Hostel Room In Agra

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old woman doctor, pursuing her MD, was found dead in her hostel room at the Institute of Mental Health and Hospital in Agra under suspicious circumstances, police said.

Chhattisgarh: Children From Baiga Tribe Rescued From Bonded Labour

Chhattisgarh: Children From Baiga Tribe Rescued From Bonded Labour

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Thirteen children from the Baiga tribe were rescued from bonded labour in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district. Eight people have been arrested, including two alleged traffickers and six employers.

Maharashtra Government Enforces POSH Act For Workplace Safety

Maharashtra Government Enforces POSH Act For Workplace Safety

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Maharashtra government has directed strict implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act to protect women in the workplace, following a serious incident at a TCS unit in Nashik. Establishments with 10 or more employees must set up Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) and register on the Centre's She-Box portal, with failure to comply resulting in penalties.

Bengaluru Woman Found Dead In Rented Flat

Bengaluru Woman Found Dead In Rented Flat

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The body of a 34-year-old woman was found in a decomposed state at her rented flat in Bengaluru. Police are investigating the case as an unnatural death.

Thane Court Acquits Man In Kidnapping, Rape Case

Thane Court Acquits Man In Kidnapping, Rape Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted a 27-year-old man in a kidnapping and rape case, citing the victim's adult status and voluntary accompaniment. The court emphasised the victim's capacity to make her own decisions, leading to the acquittal.

UP Inmate Gets 10 Years For Thane Extortion Plot

UP Inmate Gets 10 Years For Thane Extortion Plot

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A Thane court sentenced a convict serving a life term in a UP prison to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for orchestrating a 2015 extortion-linked firing incident against a local businessman from behind bars.

Child Welfare Member Held For Blackmailing Woman

Child Welfare Member Held For Blackmailing Woman

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 46-year-old man, a member of the Child Welfare Committee, has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly blackmailing a woman using her explicit photos and videos to coerce her into a sexual relationship. The accused also allegedly impersonated a police officer and defrauded the victim of money.

Ranchi: Man and Sister-in-Law Die by Suicide Over Illicit Relationship

Ranchi: Man and Sister-in-Law Die by Suicide Over Illicit Relationship

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man and his 19-year-old sister-in-law were found dead in Ranchi, with police suspecting suicide due to an illicit relationship.

Taxi Drivers Accused Of Harassing Girl After Gurugram Car Crash

Taxi Drivers Accused Of Harassing Girl After Gurugram Car Crash

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Following a collision between a private car and a cab on Sohna Road in Gurugram, a group of taxi drivers allegedly harassed a girl travelling in the car and assaulted its driver. The girl's mother claimed that even after police arrived, they failed to take action, and the victim was forced to reach a compromise.

Gorilla Technology Boosts AI Infrastructure Collaboration With Yotta

Gorilla Technology Boosts AI Infrastructure Collaboration With Yotta

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

UK-based Gorilla Technology Group is expanding its AI infrastructure collaboration with Yotta Data Services in India, deploying additional GPU cards to support large-scale AI compute infrastructure.

Police Investigate Woman's Suicide in Lucknow

Police Investigate Woman's Suicide in Lucknow

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A 20-year-old woman was found dead in her Lucknow home in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Amend law to let rape survivors terminate pregnancy: SC to govt

Amend law to let rape survivors terminate pregnancy: SC to govt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has taken exception to AIIMS' plea to set aside its order allowing a 15-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, urging the Centre to amend the law to permit abortion beyond 20 weeks in such cases.

Auto Driver Acquitted In Sexual Assault Case As Victim Untraceable

Auto Driver Acquitted In Sexual Assault Case As Victim Untraceable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted an auto rickshaw driver accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2020, as the victim and her mother could not be traced during the trial.