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Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device at a Pune hospital.

Three Die After Being Hit By Vehicle In Amethi

Three Die After Being Hit By Vehicle In Amethi

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Three men were killed in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle. The incident occurred late Thursday night as they were returning home from a wedding ceremony.

Why Is ED Investigating Illegal Sand Mining In West Bengal?

Why Is ED Investigating Illegal Sand Mining In West Bengal?

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned IAS officer Ansar Shaikh regarding alleged illegal sand mining and trafficking from riverbeds in West Bengal's Jhargram district and adjoining areas.

DRI Seizes Cocaine Worth 13.2 Cr At Mumbai Airport

DRI Seizes Cocaine Worth 13.2 Cr At Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized cocaine valued at 13.2 crore from two passengers in separate operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

How De Vries Clinched Victory For Mahindra Racing

How De Vries Clinched Victory For Mahindra Racing

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nyck de Vries secured a maiden victory for Mahindra Racing in the Monaco E-Prix, marking their first win in nearly five years.

AIFF Approves Governance Act, Postpones ISL Commercial Partner Decision

AIFF Approves Governance Act, Postpones ISL Commercial Partner Decision

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has approved the adoption of the National Sports Governance Act but deferred a decision on picking a new commercial partner for the Indian Super League (ISL) during its Special General Body Meeting.

Woman Attempts Self-Immolation Outside Odisha Secretariat

Woman Attempts Self-Immolation Outside Odisha Secretariat

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A woman allegedly attempted self-immolation outside the state secretariat in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, citing mental harassment and wrongful detention by police. Security personnel intervened and prevented her from setting herself on fire. Police rejected her allegations, stating she was arrested in connection with a sexual harassment case and was recently released on bail after nearly three years in judicial custody.

Maharashtra Deputy Collector Suspended For Godman Links

Maharashtra Deputy Collector Suspended For Godman Links

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Maharashtra government has suspended Deputy Collector Abhijit Bhande-Patil for his alleged links with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who was arrested in March on rape and financial irregularity charges.

Tragedy In Kerala: Pregnant Woman Dies In Car Fire

Tragedy In Kerala: Pregnant Woman Dies In Car Fire

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A pregnant woman died after the car she was travelling in caught fire in Kozhikode district, Kerala. Her husband, who was driving, escaped, but she could not be rescued. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.

Several Injured In Bihar Land Dispute Clash

Several Injured In Bihar Land Dispute Clash

Rediff.com7 days ago

At least seven people and a few security personnel were injured following a clash between two groups over a land dispute in Bihar's Purnea district on Saturday, police said.

Parul Chaudhary Secures Seventh Place At Shanghai Diamond League

Parul Chaudhary Secures Seventh Place At Shanghai Diamond League

Rediff.com7 days ago

Parul Chaudhary, the national record holder, finished seventh in the 3000m steeplechase at the Shanghai Diamond League meeting, clocking her second career-best time.

Hizbul Mujahideen Linked Offender's Property Attached In Baramulla

Hizbul Mujahideen Linked Offender's Property Attached In Baramulla

Rediff.com7 days ago

Authorities in Baramulla district have attached the property of Rasid-ud-Din Qureshi, a proclaimed offender linked to Hizbul Mujahideen who is currently operating from Pakistan. The attached property is a piece of land measuring two kanals in Lashdaej Nadihal.

Sanjana Wins Bronze At Asian Weightlifting Championships

Sanjana Wins Bronze At Asian Weightlifting Championships

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sanjana secured a bronze medal in the women's 77kg category at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar, adding to India's medal tally. She lifted a total of 220kg. China and North Korea secured gold and silver respectively.

Dumper Truck Kills Four MGNREGA Workers In Andhra Pradesh

Dumper Truck Kills Four MGNREGA Workers In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 days ago

Four MGNREGA workers were killed and two others injured in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, after a dumper truck hit them from behind on Saturday.

Rayhan Thomas Remains In The Hunt At Colonial Life Charity Classic

Rayhan Thomas Remains In The Hunt At Colonial Life Charity Classic

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rayhan Thomas carded an even par 70 in the third round of the Colonial Life Charity Classic, placing him in a tie for 23rd, seven strokes behind the leaders.

Delhi Court Orders Release Of Man Wrongly Arrested In Holi Clash Case

Delhi Court Orders Release Of Man Wrongly Arrested In Holi Clash Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of a man mistakenly arrested in connection with a fatal clash between two families during Holi in Uttam Nagar. The court criticised the investigating officer for not taking prompt action despite knowing about the wrongful arrest.

Beed Farmer's Suicide Blamed On Quota Delay, Financial Stress

Beed Farmer's Suicide Blamed On Quota Delay, Financial Stress

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 24-year-old farmer in Beed district allegedly committed suicide due to delays in obtaining a Kunbi caste certificate for quota benefits and financial difficulties. Police are investigating the case.

Two Women Held With Opium In Jammu

Two Women Held With Opium In Jammu

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Police in Jammu arrested two women from Rajasthan after recovering approximately 1 kg of opium from their possession during a patrol operation.

Karnataka Jewellery Shop Robbed, Lakhs Worth Of Gold Stolen

Karnataka Jewellery Shop Robbed, Lakhs Worth Of Gold Stolen

Rediff.com7 days ago

A jewellery shop in Karnataka was robbed in the early hours of Saturday, with thieves making off with gold and silver worth over Rs 40 lakh.

Bengaluru Student Allegedly Dies By Suicide After Academy Harassment

Bengaluru Student Allegedly Dies By Suicide After Academy Harassment

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 23-year-old student at a private coaching academy in Bengaluru allegedly died by suicide due to mental harassment and humiliation over poor academic performance. Police have registered a case against academy staff based on a complaint by the student's father.

National Commission For Women Plans UT Offices

National Commission For Women Plans UT Offices

Rediff.com4 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has proposed opening offices in India's Union territories and is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, according to Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar.

Sivagiri Mutt Seeks More Backward Class Ministers In Kerala Government

Sivagiri Mutt Seeks More Backward Class Ministers In Kerala Government

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sivagiri Mutt head Swami Sachidananda has requested greater representation for MLAs from backward class communities in the UDF government's Cabinet.

Why Threatening To Post Bathing Video Online Is Criminal Intimidation

Why Threatening To Post Bathing Video Online Is Criminal Intimidation

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has ruled that threatening to publish a video of a woman disrobing or bathing on social media constitutes criminal intimidation under the Indian Penal Code.

Parking Row Turns Violent In Delhi, Man Injured

Parking Row Turns Violent In Delhi, Man Injured

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 26-year-old man was injured, including suffering a bite wound, during a parking dispute in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area.

Pakistani Forces Eliminate 35 Terrorists In Balochistan Operation

Pakistani Forces Eliminate 35 Terrorists In Balochistan Operation

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pakistani security forces killed 35 terrorists and captured three high-profile senior commanders during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Mangla Zarghoon Ghar area.

Property Of Hizbul Mujahideen Operative Attached In Baramulla

Property Of Hizbul Mujahideen Operative Attached In Baramulla

Rediff.com7 days ago

Authorities in Baramulla district have attached the property of Rasid-ud-Din Qureshi, a proclaimed offender linked to Hizbul Mujahideen who is currently operating from Pakistan. The attached property is a piece of land measuring two kanals in Lashdaej Nadihal.

Traffic Cop Killed By Tractor In Bihar's Sasaram

Traffic Cop Killed By Tractor In Bihar's Sasaram

Rediff.com7 days ago

A traffic police constable in Sasaram, Bihar, was killed after being hit by a tractor while attempting to enforce traffic regulations. The driver fled the scene, and a manhunt is underway.

Sahdev Yadav Appointed President Of South Asian Weightlifting Federation

Sahdev Yadav Appointed President Of South Asian Weightlifting Federation

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Sahdev Yadav, President of the Indian Weightlifting Federation, has been unanimously elected as the head of the South Asian Weightlifting Federation (SAWF). He aims to strengthen cooperation and improve weightlifting standards in the region.

Man And Sons Arrested For Attacking Railway Constable In Thane

Man And Sons Arrested For Attacking Railway Constable In Thane

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 57-year-old man and his two sons were arrested for allegedly beating up a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable at Kalyan station in Thane district after he intervened in a dispute.

Twisha Sharma death case: Police seek cancellation of ex-judge's bail

Twisha Sharma death case: Police seek cancellation of ex-judge's bail

Rediff.com1 days ago

Madhya Pradesh police are seeking the cancellation of anticipatory bail for ex-judge Giribala Singh in connection with her daughter-in-law's death, allegedly due to dowry harassment. The government has also initiated a probe into whether she can continue as chairperson of the consumer court.

Belagavi Court Remands Ponzi Scheme Accused To Custody

Belagavi Court Remands Ponzi Scheme Accused To Custody

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Belagavi court has remanded Shivaanand Neelannavar, the alleged kingpin of a multi-crore ponzi scheme, to 10 days of CID custody for further investigation. The case involves an alleged fraud of nearly Rs 1,000 crore and affects around 35,000 investors.

Kerala Gets New Prosecution Director General: What It Means

Kerala Gets New Prosecution Director General: What It Means

Rediff.com5 days ago

Senior advocate T Asaf Ali has been appointed as the Director General of Prosecution in Kerala, emphasising the importance of truthful and fair prosecution.

Jeweller Injured In Mumbra Robbery Attempt; Two Arrested

Jeweller Injured In Mumbra Robbery Attempt; Two Arrested

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A jewellery shop owner in Mumbra, Thane, was stabbed and injured during a failed robbery attempt. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.

Gujarat Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder After Accidental Death Claim

Gujarat Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder After Accidental Death Claim

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Gujarat have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly plotting the murder of her husband, initially reported as an accidental death. The investigation revealed a conspiracy driven by domestic disputes and personal conflicts.

Avani Prashanth Struggles In Round 3 Of German Masters

Avani Prashanth Struggles In Round 3 Of German Masters

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's Avani Prashanth faced a challenging third round at the 2026 Amundi German Masters, carding an 81 and slipping down the leaderboard. Despite a strong recovery in the second round, difficult weather conditions impacted her performance.

Rayhan Thomas Advances At Colonial Life Charity Classic

Rayhan Thomas Advances At Colonial Life Charity Classic

Rediff.com7 days ago

Rayhan Thomas shot a 3-under 70 in the second round of the Colonial Life Charity Classic, moving him into the top 15. He is now tied for 14th place with a total score of 5-under par.

Jharkhand Court Addresses Jail Sex Abuse Allegations

Jharkhand Court Addresses Jail Sex Abuse Allegations

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of alleged sexual exploitation of a woman inmate at Birsa Munda Central Jail by the prison superintendent, registering a public interest litigation and directing the state government to file a detailed report.

UP Man Stabs Daughter Multiple Times Over Love Affair

UP Man Stabs Daughter Multiple Times Over Love Affair

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly attacked his 19-year-old daughter multiple times with a knife over her love affair, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.

Mathura Cop Transferred After Misbehaving With Minor, Youth

Mathura Cop Transferred After Misbehaving With Minor, Youth

Rediff.com2 days ago

A sub-inspector in Mathura has been transferred and an inquiry ordered after videos surfaced showing him allegedly misbehaving with a minor boy and a youth. The incident sparked public outcry and prompted a departmental investigation.

Four Arrested In Jhansi For IPL Betting Racket

Four Arrested In Jhansi For IPL Betting Racket

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Jhansi have arrested four individuals involved in an online betting racket during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, seizing transaction records worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore and uncovering cryptocurrency links.