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Absconding Latur School Principal Arrested In Sexual Harassment Case

Absconding Latur School Principal Arrested In Sexual Harassment Case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Bashir Usman Shaikh, the founder and principal of Adarsh International School in Latur, who was absconding after being accused of sexually harassing minor girl students, has been arrested by police. He was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the stringent POCSO Act on October 4.

Key Accused In Bikru Massacre Gets Bail From Allahabad HC

Key Accused In Bikru Massacre Gets Bail From Allahabad HC

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Ram Singh, driver of late gangster Vikas Dubey and an accused in the Bikru massacre case. The bail was granted on the grounds that other co-accused in similar situations have also been released. Ram Singh faces charges of murder and attempt to murder related to the July 2020 ambush where eight police personnel were killed.

Navi Mumbai Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 3.57 Crore From Nigerian National

Navi Mumbai Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 3.57 Crore From Nigerian National

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Police in Navi Mumbai arrested a Nigerian national, Anyi Ikechukwu Darlington, and seized mephedrone and cocaine worth Rs 3.57 crore. The accused, previously arrested in a drug case, was out on bail and is now under investigation for his role in a drug distribution network.

Go Green This Navratri!

Go Green This Navratri!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Embrace the vibrant colour green for Navratri Day 6 with these celebrity-inspired fashion tips, from delicate jewellery to bold accessories and comfortable footwear.

Hema Malini: 'Who Is That Pretty Girl On Screen?'

Hema Malini: 'Who Is That Pretty Girl On Screen?'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'I've never been conscious of my looks. Even in my heydays, I never looked at myself and gasped, 'My God, what a beauty'.'

Gurugram Police Encounter: Three Arrested, Officer Injured In Sector 62 Shootout

Gurugram Police Encounter: Three Arrested, Officer Injured In Sector 62 Shootout

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Gurugram police arrested three alleged criminals following an encounter in Sector 62 on Friday night. A police official and two accused sustained gunshot injuries during the shootout. The arrested individuals, identified as Marfat alias Maru, Phool Babu Sheikh, and Srikul Sheikh, all from West Bengal, had MDMA and firearms in their possession.

Kolkata stampede: 'Poor crowd control left visitors confused'

Kolkata stampede: 'Poor crowd control left visitors confused'

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Kolkata Police have launched an investigation into the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal that resulted in 19 deaths on Saturday evening. The probe focuses on potential lapses in crowd management, confusion over entry/exit routes, and the impact of heavy rain. Eyewitnesses and locals have pointed to inadequate police presence and poor communication, while the Chief Minister also raised concerns about dimly lit pandals and the actions of private security.

Man Accused In Murder Case Shot Dead In Gautam Buddh Nagar

Man Accused In Murder Case Shot Dead In Gautam Buddh Nagar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

A 40-year-old man, identified as Imran, who was an accused in a 2021 murder case and out on bail, was shot dead by unidentified persons in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar. Police have registered an FIR and formed teams to apprehend the culprits.

How Authorities Uncovered Adulterated Food Racket In Etah

How Authorities Uncovered Adulterated Food Racket In Etah

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Authorities in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, raided Sapna Dairy and seized significant quantities of adulterated paneer, desi ghee, cream, and other food ingredients. The raid followed a tip-off, leading to the recovery of 10 quintals of paneer and other items. Samples have been sent for testing, and an FIR is being registered against the dairy operator.

Idukki Police Detain Youth In Charred Body Murder

Idukki Police Detain Youth In Charred Body Murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Idukki have taken a 19-year-old youth, Nishanth, into custody on suspicion of murdering an 18-year-old girl from Tamil Nadu. Her charred body was found near the Pambla checkpost on Wednesday. Relatives identified the body on Thursday. Police suspect the girl was sexually assaulted and strangled before her body was set on fire, following an alleged argument with Nishanth, with whom she had a relationship. The family has called for a detailed investigation into the accused's background.

Champions League: PSG down Man City, Real Madrid edge past Roma

Champions League: PSG down Man City, Real Madrid edge past Roma

Rediff.com3 days ago

Paris St Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 in a thrilling Champions League encounter, with a dominant first-half performance. The match took place amidst scrutiny over City's financial breaches. Erling Haaland set a new record as the fastest player to reach 60 Champions League goals. Other notable results included Liverpool's 6-3 win over LASK, Aston Villa's 6-0 victory against Fenerbahce, and Real Madrid's dramatic 4-3 comeback against AS Roma.

No result in Bengaluru! India, Windies split T20I series

No result in Bengaluru! India, Windies split T20I series

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The fifth and final T20 International between India and the West Indies was abandoned due to persistent rain on Saturday, resulting in the series being drawn 2-2. India had scored 118 for five in 7.4 overs in the rain-shortened match before play was called off.

'JD wanted to chat': How Trump's press secy was fired mid-interview

'JD wanted to chat': How Trump's press secy was fired mid-interview

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Katie Zacharia has been relieved of her duties as White House Press Secretary after just five days, following a rocky debut and questions over her legal credentials.

Death Row Convicts Ravita And Amardeep Shifted To New Barracks

Death Row Convicts Ravita And Amardeep Shifted To New Barracks

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ravita and Amardeep, sentenced to death for the snakebite murder of Ravita's husband, have been moved to separate barracks in Meerut district jail. Prison authorities noted their restlessness, and no visitors have come since the sentencing. The case, decided under 'Operation Conviction', involved strangulation disguised as a snakebite.

Snakebite cover-up fails: Wife, lover get death penalty for man's murder

Snakebite cover-up fails: Wife, lover get death penalty for man's murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Meerut court has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and staging his death as a snakebite. The elaborate plot involved placing a live snake next to the victim's body to mislead investigators. This is the second death penalty awarded by a Meerut court this week for a murder case.

How Forensic Evidence Unmasked A Husband's Murder Plot

How Forensic Evidence Unmasked A Husband's Murder Plot

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 73-year-old man in Kota has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 70-year-old wife in July. He initially fabricated a story of an intruder attack, even self-inflicting minor wounds, but forensic evidence and police investigation, including call detail records and neighbour testimonies, exposed his deception and led to his arrest.

Uttar Pradesh Couple Held For Allegedly Killing Wife's Lover

Uttar Pradesh Couple Held For Allegedly Killing Wife's Lover

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a married couple for allegedly murdering the wife's lover, stuffing his body in a plastic sack, and dumping it in a canal. The victim, Akash Gupta, was lured to their home, and the woman's father and brother are also implicated and currently absconding.

Navratri Day 4: The Best Ways To Wear The Blues

Navratri Day 4: The Best Ways To Wear The Blues

Rediff.com4 days ago

Discover how to effortlessly elevate your Navratri Day 4 festive look with stunning blue accessories.

Life Imprisonment For Three In Sonbhadra Dowry Death

Life Imprisonment For Three In Sonbhadra Dowry Death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A court in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced three individuals, including the husband, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law, to life imprisonment in an eight-year-old dowry death case. The victim, Aasma, was allegedly killed by setting her on fire after a dowry demand of Rs 50,000 was not met.

El Nino may intensify as southwest monsoon ends with 12.6% deficit

El Nino may intensify as southwest monsoon ends with 12.6% deficit

Rediff.com3 days ago

The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from India, while the northeast monsoon has commenced in southern regions, bringing a wet spell. This year's southwest monsoon saw a rainfall deficit, largely attributed to the strengthening El Nino conditions, which are expected to persist until February 2027 and could become the strongest since 1950.

Modi govt waging war against citizens to protect Gyanesh: Dipke

Modi govt waging war against citizens to protect Gyanesh: Dipke

Rediff.com6 days ago

CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke has launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government, saying it is shielding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

SC turns down Asaram's bail plea in Gandhinagar rape case

SC turns down Asaram's bail plea in Gandhinagar rape case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain self-styled godman Asaram's plea challenging the Gujarat High Court's order denying him bail in the 2013 Gandhinagar rape case. Asaram, who is currently on parole granted by the Rajasthan High Court in another rape case, had sought bail to visit his ailing wife. The court noted his parole status and will hear his appeal against conviction in the Jodhpur case after his surrender on November 17.

Jharkhand Civil Surgeon Arrested In Minor Exploitation Case

Jharkhand Civil Surgeon Arrested In Minor Exploitation Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A civil surgeon in Jharkhand's Koderma district was arrested on Sunday morning following a complaint by a minor girl. The victim alleged sexual exploitation by the surgeon for about two years after meeting him at Koderma Sadar Hospital. The arrest was made under the POCSO Act and BNS, with police initiating a detailed investigation.

Occult Ritual Scam: How Fake Tantric Duped Elderly Man Of Lakhs

Occult Ritual Scam: How Fake Tantric Duped Elderly Man Of Lakhs

Rediff.com3 days ago

Three men, including one posing as a tantric, have been arrested in northeast Delhi for allegedly cheating a 79-year-old man of Rs 39.3 lakh. The accused promised to extract buried ancestral gold through occult rituals and also stole gold jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh from his home. The main accused, Tahsin, along with Shoaib Ali and Mahakader Khan, gained the victim's confidence through fake gold and staged rituals, leading to their arrest and recovery of cash and other items.

Manipur tense as fresh violence claims 9 lives; CM calls for restraint

Manipur tense as fresh violence claims 9 lives; CM calls for restraint

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nine people have been killed in fresh clashes between two communities in Manipur's hill districts of Kamjong, Ukhrul, and Kangpokpi. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has appealed for peace and restraint, and additional security forces have been deployed. The violence began on Friday night with the killing of a woman, leading to further attacks and exchanges of fire. This comes after earlier ethnic violence in the state that killed over 300 people.

Neha Bora released, Dipke to be produced in SEM court today

Neha Bora released, Dipke to be produced in SEM court today

Rediff.com1 days ago

All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was released early Saturday morning after preventive detention, while Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is set to be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi for breach of peace following the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march.

Faridabad Bouncer Murder: 24 Accused In Deadly Clash

Faridabad Bouncer Murder: 24 Accused In Deadly Clash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

A 25-year-old bouncer, Wali Mohammad, was allegedly beaten to death during a clash between two groups in Tilpat village, Faridabad, on Thursday night. Police have registered a murder case against 24 individuals and are conducting raids to apprehend the accused. The incident, which stemmed from a motorcycle collision, was captured on CCTV.

Champions League: Tresoldi 'tricks' as Brugge stun Inter; Bayern held, Barca rally

Champions League: Tresoldi 'tricks' as Brugge stun Inter; Bayern held, Barca rally

Rediff.com4 days ago

On a dramatic Tuesday in the Champions League, Club Brugge secured a stunning 4-3 victory over Inter Milan, highlighted by Nicolo Tresoldi's hat-trick. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich was held to a 3-3 draw by Viking Stavanger after a late equaliser, while Barcelona recovered from a deficit to defeat Galatasaray 4-1. Atletico Madrid also overcame Manchester United 2-0, and Arsenal secured a 3-0 win against Lille, marking a night of significant results for Europe's top clubs.

Meghna Kaur, Akanksha Choudhary Ace Date Night Looks

Meghna Kaur, Akanksha Choudhary Ace Date Night Looks

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Forget little black dresses for a second... when it comes to date night, nothing makes a statement quite like red.

Cancer survivor Nic Maddinson returns to Test cricket after decade

Cancer survivor Nic Maddinson returns to Test cricket after decade

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Cancer survivor Nic Maddinson returned to Test cricket after battling testicular cancer, but Marco Jansen dismissed the Australian opener for a duck against South Africa.

Vivo V80 Brings Zeiss Imaging And 90W Charging

Vivo V80 Brings Zeiss Imaging And 90W Charging

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Vivo V80 brings together a high-resolution AMOLED display, Zeiss-powered cameras and a large 7,200 mAh battery, making it a feature-packed option in the premium smartphone segment.

Sara Hits The Teer When It Comes To...

Sara Hits The Teer When It Comes To...

Rediff.com5 days ago

Fresh off the buzz of her latest espionage comedy Udta Teer, Sara Ali Khan is proving that her target isn't just box office success; she is absolutely nailing her style game too.

CJP's Tiranga march today, Dipke 'ready to go to jail'

CJP's Tiranga march today, Dipke 'ready to go to jail'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke claims Delhi Police may detain him ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in Central Park, Connaught Place, on Friday. The march is a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities. Dipke criticised the closure of Central Park and the alleged arrests of CJP members for waving the national flag, accusing the Prime Minister of hating the Tiranga and alleging an undeclared "Emergency".

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Notorious Gangster In Meerut

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Notorious Gangster In Meerut

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 37-year-old man, Ajeet alias Nishu, wanted in multiple cases including murder and robbery, was arrested in Meerut following a police encounter. He sustained a gunshot wound during retaliatory fire after allegedly firing at the police team. A pistol and a stolen motorcycle were recovered from him.

Give Nadia admin 24-hour notice before visit: SC to Mahua Moitra

Give Nadia admin 24-hour notice before visit: SC to Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed TMC MP Mahua Moitra to inform the Nadia district administration a day in advance of her visits to ensure proper arrangements. This comes after Moitra's plea against a circular requiring longer prior notice and her allegations of non-cooperation from the administration regarding accommodation and MPLADS projects. The court observed that such issues should ideally be resolved without judicial intervention.

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Rediff.com5 days ago

Clinical nutritionist Amreen Sheikh explains why sipping lemon water may provide hydration and reduce bloating, but may not help burn belly fat.

Tilak Varma discusses India's changing batting order, his preparation for the finisher's role and the positives from the West Indies T20I series ahead of New Zealand.

Tilak Varma discusses India's changing batting order, his preparation for the finisher's role and the positives from the West Indies T20I series ahead of New Zealand.

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Tilak Varma discusses India's changing batting order, his preparation for the finisher's role and the positives from the West Indies T20I series ahead of New Zealand.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, undergoes surgery

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, undergoes surgery

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, following a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The operation was without complications, and the Pope is recovering well, having returned to his room and requested dinner.

Influencer asks for Diwali sweets online; gets TVs, fridges on COD

Influencer asks for Diwali sweets online; gets TVs, fridges on COD

Rediff.com5 days ago

Madurai-based content creator Veeramani faced an unprecedented ordeal, being forced to abandon his home after a simple online request for Deepavali sweets led to an overwhelming barrage of expensive cash-on-delivery pranks from mischievous followers.

SIT Questions Former Thane Mayor In Pradeep Purnekar Murder Probe

SIT Questions Former Thane Mayor In Pradeep Purnekar Murder Probe

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has summoned former Thane city mayor Meenakshi Shinde for questioning in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar last month. Her husband, Rajendra Shinde, was previously questioned. The Purnekar family has accused the Shinde couple of orchestrating the killing, which Meenakshi Shinde denies. Five individuals have been arrested in the ongoing probe.