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Gujarat Suicides: Five Children Dead in Dahod District

Gujarat Suicides: Five Children Dead in Dahod District

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Five children have died in two separate incidents in Gujarat's Dahod district, both suspected to be suicide attempts by their mothers. The incidents highlight the devastating impact of domestic issues and mental health challenges on families.

Spurious Liquor Claims 14 Lives In Pune, Arrests Made

Spurious Liquor Claims 14 Lives In Pune, Arrests Made

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 14 people have died in Pune after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Police have arrested eight individuals, including a key bootlegger, and the investigation has been transferred to the CID. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the illegal liquor trade.

Spurious Liquor Claims Lives In Pune: Arrests Made

Spurious Liquor Claims Lives In Pune: Arrests Made

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 13 people have died in Pune after consuming suspected spurious liquor, leading to multiple arrests and a high-level investigation.

Aligarh Man Arrested For Alleged Honour Killing Of Daughter

Aligarh Man Arrested For Alleged Honour Killing Of Daughter

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A man in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 19-year-old daughter to death after opposing her relationship with a neighbour.

NIA charges Hyderabad doctor among 3 in ISIS bioterror conspiracy case

NIA charges Hyderabad doctor among 3 in ISIS bioterror conspiracy case

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three individuals, including a doctor, for their alleged involvement in an ISIS-linked conspiracy to carry out mass poisoning in public spaces using a biological toxin.

American Citizen Arrested Trying To Illegally Cross Into Nepal

American Citizen Arrested Trying To Illegally Cross Into Nepal

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A US national was arrested in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, while allegedly attempting to cross illegally into Nepal. The individual, identified as Phelan Travis Anthony, had overstayed his visa in India and was trying to evade legal proceedings.

'Amrit kaal has turned into vish kaal': Rahul on NEET leak

'Amrit kaal has turned into vish kaal': Rahul on NEET leak

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised the Modi government following the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, citing paper leaks and corruption.

UP Farmer Couple End Lives Due To Debt, Family Dispute

UP Farmer Couple End Lives Due To Debt, Family Dispute

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A farmer couple in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide due to mounting debt and a family dispute over land. Santosh Kumar, 66, and his wife Radha Devi, 60, were found unconscious near Adurpur village after consuming a poisonous substance.

Why Did Teenager End Her Life After Exam Results?

Why Did Teenager End Her Life After Exam Results?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A Class XII student in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after being disappointed with her exam results. The 18-year-old consumed poison and died during treatment. Police are investigating the incident.

Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.

Kanpur Woman And Two Daughters Die In Suspected Suicide

Kanpur Woman And Two Daughters Die In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old divorced woman and her two young daughters have died in Kanpur, India, after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected suicide, including possible distress due to family issues and delays in emergency response.

Pune Businessman Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

Pune Businessman Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A 61-year-old businessman, Ashok Jain, was found dead in a Pune hotel room, with police suspecting suicide due to financial and personal issues.

Delhi Court Convicts Youth In 2023 Stabbing Case: Here's Why

Delhi Court Convicts Youth In 2023 Stabbing Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a youth for stabbing a teenager to death near Govind Puri Metro station in 2023, citing the reliable testimony of a sole eyewitness as sufficient evidence.

MP Student Dies by Suicide After Class 12 Exam Results

MP Student Dies by Suicide After Class 12 Exam Results

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 17-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district died by suicide after apparently failing her Class 12 board exam, marking the second such incident following the release of MPBSE results.

'An Earthquake Is Coming In Maharashtra Politics'

'An Earthquake Is Coming In Maharashtra Politics'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

'Delimitation is scheduled for 2028. No matter how much the BJP currently depends on the Shinde Sena or NCP factions, it may not need them after delimitation.'

Mumbai family deaths: No watermelon vendor found in the area

Mumbai family deaths: No watermelon vendor found in the area

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Authorities in Mumbai are investigating the deaths of four family members after they consumed watermelon, with efforts underway to locate the source of the fruit.

Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh's Son, Dies Aged 38

Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh's Son, Dies Aged 38

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, has died in Lucknow at the age of 38 after suddenly falling ill. Despite his family's political prominence, Prateek remained outside active politics, while his wife, Aparna Bisht Yadav, is a member of the BJP.

UP Man Ends Life After Suspected Pakistan Honey Trap

UP Man Ends Life After Suspected Pakistan Honey Trap

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison. His family claims he was blackmailed from a Pakistan-based phone number after being lured into a suspected honey trap.

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Murders Family Over Eid Gift Dispute, Then Takes His Own Life

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Murders Family Over Eid Gift Dispute, Then Takes His Own Life

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old man in Muzaffarnagar allegedly poisoned his wife and two young children before taking his own life, reportedly triggered by a dispute over an Eid gift.

Eradicating Cockroaches Isn't Easy

Eradicating Cockroaches Isn't Easy

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A wellspring fuelling the CJP tsunami is the high levels of youth unemployment. Millions of youngsters, including extremely over-qualified people, apply in desperation for any job that is advertised. No government has been able to deliver on this front and things may get worse as artificial intelligence enters the workforce, points out Devangshu Datta.

Hoax Bomb Threats Trigger Court Evacuations in Madhya Pradesh

Hoax Bomb Threats Trigger Court Evacuations in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Several district courts in Madhya Pradesh were evacuated and searched after receiving email threats claiming the presence of 'poisonous gas bombs.' The threats turned out to be a hoax, and investigations are underway to identify the source of the emails.

Interstate Probe Uncovers Haryana Woman's Murder

Interstate Probe Uncovers Haryana Woman's Murder

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh have solved the murder of a 32-year-old woman from Ambala, whose partially-burnt body was found in a forest in Sirmaur district. The accused, a married man, has confessed to the crime, revealing a premeditated plan to dispose of the body after poisoning the victim.

Remembering Jaspal Rana: The Pioneer Who Transformed Indian Shooting

Remembering Jaspal Rana: The Pioneer Who Transformed Indian Shooting

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Jaspal Rana, a legendary Indian shooter and influential coach, has passed away at 49 after battling cardiac issues. He was a pioneer who brought shooting into the national spotlight with his fearless performances and later shaped the careers of many world-class athletes, including Manu Bhaker, leaving an indelible mark on Indian sports.

Maharashtra Government Suspends Officials After Spurious Liquor Deaths

Maharashtra Government Suspends Officials After Spurious Liquor Deaths

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Following the deaths of 15-18 people in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad due to spurious liquor, the Maharashtra government has suspended 22 police and excise department personnel for failing to act against the illegal liquor trade. Financial assistance has been announced for the victims' families, and a statewide crackdown on illicit liquor is underway.

Pali Family Tragedy: Depression Suspected in Triple Fatality

Pali Family Tragedy: Depression Suspected in Triple Fatality

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A woman and her two sons were found dead in their home in Pali, Rajasthan, in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating depression as a possible motive, along with other potential factors.

Main Vaapas Aaunga: A Rare Gem

Main Vaapas Aaunga: A Rare Gem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

At a time when the politics of hostility has engulfed the world and escalated it into senseless wars Main Vaapas Aaunga's unwavering belief in love is a testament to cinema's uplifting gifts, notes Sukanya Verma.

Debt-ridden man kills grandfather over monetary dispute

Debt-ridden man kills grandfather over monetary dispute

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A young man in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his grandfather with a sharp weapon following a monetary dispute and a previous attempt to poison him, police said.

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Great Nicobar project is not about defence but real estate: Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the government's argument that the Great Nicobar Island Project is about defence and a trans-shipment port is a "lie", and alleged that it is actually about benefiting one businessman so that he can build hotels and casinos on India's most irreplaceable ecological land.

Bengaluru Woman Kills Her Two Children, Attempts Suicide

Bengaluru Woman Kills Her Two Children, Attempts Suicide

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A woman in Bengaluru allegedly killed her two children and attempted suicide after a domestic dispute with her husband. The children were declared dead at the hospital, and the woman is in critical condition. Police are investigating the incident as a case of murder and attempted suicide.

Muzaffarnagar Couple Found Dead in Apparent Suicide Pact

Muzaffarnagar Couple Found Dead in Apparent Suicide Pact

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 26-year-old man and a minor girl, who had gone missing in Muzaffarnagar district, allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in a hotel room in Saharanpur. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Family Members Arrested in Belagavi Honour Killing Case

Family Members Arrested in Belagavi Honour Killing Case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her family in Belagavi, Karnataka, in a suspected case of honour killing after she eloped with a man. Three relatives have been arrested in connection with the crime.

Debt-ridden couple poisons 4-month-old son, ends life

Debt-ridden couple poisons 4-month-old son, ends life

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

A couple in Uttar Pradesh allegedly committed suicide after poisoning their infant son due to severe financial distress and debt. A suicide note indicated the husband's distress over mounting debt and lack of income.

Haryana, Himachal Police Recreate Tutor's Murder Scene

Haryana, Himachal Police Recreate Tutor's Murder Scene

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Haryana and Himachal Pradesh police teams recreate the murder of an Ambala tutor in a Himachal forest, with the accused taken to the scene where he allegedly tried to burn the body.

Poisoning, stabbing: Woman, lover attempts to kill husband, kids

Poisoning, stabbing: Woman, lover attempts to kill husband, kids

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Uttar Pradesh police arrest a woman and her lover for allegedly attempting to murder her husband and two sons through poisoning and stabbing.

Gurugram Man Kills Family, Attempts Suicide: What We Know

Gurugram Man Kills Family, Attempts Suicide: What We Know

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A man in Gurugram allegedly killed his wife and four children before attempting suicide at their home in Wazirpur village, police said on Sunday.

Stray Dog Beaten to Death in Thane Society; Police Investigate

Stray Dog Beaten to Death in Thane Society; Police Investigate

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, are investigating the death of a stray dog at a housing society after a complaint was filed. This follows a separate incident where a resident was accused of threatening to poison stray dogs.

Kochi Tragedy: Five Family Members Dead in Suspected Suicide Pact

Kochi Tragedy: Five Family Members Dead in Suspected Suicide Pact

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Five members of a family, including three children, were found dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police suspect a suicide pact involving poisoning and hanging.

Elderly man attacks estranged wife with acid in court, attempts suicide

Elderly man attacks estranged wife with acid in court, attempts suicide

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A 75-year-old man allegedly attacked his estranged wife with an acid-like liquid at a family court in Surat, India, before attempting to take his own life by swallowing poison. The incident occurred during a court appearance related to a maintenance case.

Woman, Daughter Die in Suspected Suicide in Lakhimpur Kheri

Woman, Daughter Die in Suspected Suicide in Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A woman and her daughter died in Lakhimpur Kheri after consuming poison in an alleged suicide attempt, while another daughter is in critical condition. Depression over a recent family death is suspected as the cause.

Maharashtra Post Offices Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Maharashtra Post Offices Searched After Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Post offices in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar were searched by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad after a bomb threat email was received by the administration.