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Thane Man Duped in Russia Job Scam: How to Avoid Employment Fraud

Thane Man Duped in Russia Job Scam: How to Avoid Employment Fraud

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A carpenter from Thane was allegedly cheated of 2.92 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in Russia but provided a temporary visa and strenuous work instead.

Karnataka: Congress MLA gets life term in BJP leader's murder case

Karnataka: Congress MLA gets life term in BJP leader's murder case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A Bengaluru court has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for the murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The court also sentenced 15 others to life imprisonment in connection with the 2016 murder case.

Directors of Meerut Firm Arrested Over Cyber Fraud SIM Card Scheme

Directors of Meerut Firm Arrested Over Cyber Fraud SIM Card Scheme

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The CBI has arrested two directors of a Meerut-based company allegedly involved in a cyber fraud scheme using bulk SIM cards and SIM Box technology.

Hoax Bomb Threat Disrupts Court Proceedings in Sriganganagar

Hoax Bomb Threat Disrupts Court Proceedings in Sriganganagar

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A bomb threat at the district and sessions court complex in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, caused panic and evacuation before being declared a hoax.

NEET-UG Re-Exam: 'Treat May 3 As A Mock Exam'

NEET-UG Re-Exam: 'Treat May 3 As A Mock Exam'

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'You sat for the exam. You experienced the environment -- the pressure, the time constraints, the pattern of questions, where you were strong, where you struggled. That experience is invaluable. No amount of coaching can replicate that.'

Rahul Gandhi Alleges BJP-LDF Alliance in Kerala Amidst Corruption Claims

Rahul Gandhi Alleges BJP-LDF Alliance in Kerala Amidst Corruption Claims

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP and LDF in Kerala of colluding, citing the lack of action by central agencies against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan despite corruption allegations.

Cyber Fraud Network Busted In Gujarat, Eight Arrested

Cyber Fraud Network Busted In Gujarat, Eight Arrested

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Gujarat police have arrested eight individuals for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud network that handled transactions worth over Rs 288 crore. The arrests were made as part of 'Operation Mule Hunt 2.0', targeting organised cyber crime.

Delhi Police Nab Shooter Linked to Godara-Brar Gang

Delhi Police Nab Shooter Linked to Godara-Brar Gang

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a shooter associated with the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar-Virender Charan gang, recovering a pistol and ammunition. The arrest follows investigations into multiple extortion cases across several states.

Bus Carrying Students Seized for Pro-Dawood Inscriptions

Bus Carrying Students Seized for Pro-Dawood Inscriptions

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Police in Karnataka seized a private bus carrying students due to inscriptions allegedly glorifying fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The bus, carrying 48 students from Coimbatore, was intercepted after a tip-off. An investigation is underway.

Ex-Professor's Bomb Threat Spree Driven by Fury at Legal System

Ex-Professor's Bomb Threat Spree Driven by Fury at Legal System

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

An ex-assistant professor, Srinivas Louis, has been arrested for allegedly making over 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India and Pakistan. Police investigations revealed that Louis was motivated by resentment towards the legal system due to a family land dispute.

Noida labour unrest a conspiracy, Pak link under probe: UP minister

Noida labour unrest a conspiracy, Pak link under probe: UP minister

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Anil Rajbhar has alleged a 'well-planned conspiracy' behind the recent violent protests by workers in Noida, suggesting a possible link to Pakistan in light of recent terror arrests.

Thane Man Loses 71 Lakh in Elaborate Cyber Fraud

Thane Man Loses 71 Lakh in Elaborate Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A 42-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of 71.1 lakh by cyber criminals posing as CBI officers who threatened to implicate him in a false case.

Woman Acquitted in Passport Case: Court Cautions Against Misuse of Criminal Charges in Matrimonial Disputes

Woman Acquitted in Passport Case: Court Cautions Against Misuse of Criminal Charges in Matrimonial Disputes

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has discharged a woman accused of using forged documents to apply for her son's passport, cautioning against the misuse of criminal charges in matrimonial disputes. The court found that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the charges of forgery and cheating.

How Did a 590 Crore Fraud Go Undetected At IDFC First Bank?

How Did a 590 Crore Fraud Go Undetected At IDFC First Bank?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The quantum of fraud detected by the bank is more than the 503 crore net profit it reported for the October-December quarter of 2025-2026.

Interstate LeT Module Busted, Pakistani Terrorist Arrested in J&K

Interstate LeT Module Busted, Pakistani Terrorist Arrested in J&K

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir have dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module, arresting five individuals, including a Pakistani terrorist who had been on the run for 16 years. The operation exposed a network spanning multiple states and involving forged documents and identities.

Temple linked to godman Kharat got Rs 1 cr from Maha govt

Temple linked to godman Kharat got Rs 1 cr from Maha govt

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Maharashtra government sanctioned over Rs 1 crore for development works at a temple linked to Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman accused of rape, in 2018. The funds were approved under the regional tourism development scheme. Kharat was arrested on March 18 after being accused of repeated rape.

Nadda Slams TMC, Alleges Appeasement Politics In West Bengal

Nadda Slams TMC, Alleges Appeasement Politics In West Bengal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched a scathing attack on the TMC in West Bengal, accusing it of appeasement politics, shielding infiltrators, and presiding over a corrupt and lawless regime.

Key Suspects in Punjab BJP Headquarters Blast Apprehended

Key Suspects in Punjab BJP Headquarters Blast Apprehended

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Two men, believed to be the main perpetrators of the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters, have been arrested in Haryana. This follows the earlier arrest of five individuals linked to a Pakistan ISI-backed module.

Bidar Police Crack Down on LPG Black Market Ring, Arrest Four

Bidar Police Crack Down on LPG Black Market Ring, Arrest Four

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Police in Bidar, Karnataka, have arrested four individuals and seized 105 LPG cylinders in connection with the alleged black marketing of cooking gas.

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The CBI has conducted searches across multiple states in connection with a large-scale online financial fraud involving the overseas fintech platform 'Pyypl'.

Bihar Government Officers Under Scrutiny for Alleged Asset Discrepancies

Bihar Government Officers Under Scrutiny for Alleged Asset Discrepancies

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Two senior Bihar government officers are under investigation after the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) discovered property documents, cash deposits, and valuable items allegedly disproportionate to their known income.

Chandigarh Blast: Five Arrested, Pakistan ISI Link Suspected

Chandigarh Blast: Five Arrested, Pakistan ISI Link Suspected

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the blast outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, with initial investigations suggesting a link to Pakistan's ISI.

HC restrains FIR order in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case

HC restrains FIR order in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has deferred its order directing an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in connection with the alleged dual citizenship controversy, pending a review of whether prior notice to the accused was legally required.

Congress Leader Venugopal Alleges Vijayan's Collusion with BJP in Open Letter

Congress Leader Venugopal Alleges Vijayan's Collusion with BJP in Open Letter

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal has released an open letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging secret deals with BJP leaders and the central government, raising questions about the LDF government's functioning ahead of the Assembly elections.

Gunmen Kill Polio Worker In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Gunmen Kill Polio Worker In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

An unidentified gunman killed a polio worker on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan, during an ongoing polio eradication campaign. This incident is part of a series of attacks targeting polio workers and security personnel in the region, highlighting the challenges in eradicating polio in Pakistan.

SC orders CBI probe into Arunachal contracts linked to CM's kin

SC orders CBI probe into Arunachal contracts linked to CM's kin

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to conduct a preliminary enquiry into the awarding of public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to companies allegedly owned by family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.

ED Files Chargesheet Against Former Reliance Communications President in Loan Fraud Case

ED Files Chargesheet Against Former Reliance Communications President in Loan Fraud Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former Reliance Communications president Punit Garg and another individual in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud.

Maha godman case: SIT unearths asserts worth Rs 1,500 cr, 100 videos

Maha godman case: SIT unearths asserts worth Rs 1,500 cr, 100 videos

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The SIT investigating self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who faces multiple rape accusations, has made significant breakthroughs.

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has requested a Mumbai court to decide on the discharge applications of Rohit Pawar and others in the alleged Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam, following the acceptance of a closure report in a related case.

Hapur Arrests: Gangster Network Operatives Shared Religious Site Details

Hapur Arrests: Gangster Network Operatives Shared Religious Site Details

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Two men have been arrested in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sharing photos and location details of religious sites with a Pakistan-based gangster network, raising concerns of a potential terror plot.

J-K Anti-Corruption Bureau probes alleged ration fraud in Reasi district

J-K Anti-Corruption Bureau probes alleged ration fraud in Reasi district

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against a former tehsil supply officer and others for alleged misappropriation of government ration and funds in the Reasi district.

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled multiple illegal LPG storage and refilling units across the city, seizing a large number of cylinders and apprehending several individuals involved in the illicit operations.

Warring Insists on Judge-Monitored Probe in Warehousing Official Suicide Case

Warring Insists on Judge-Monitored Probe in Warehousing Official Suicide Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring is calling for a judge-monitored probe into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official, differing from other Congress MPs who want a CBI investigation. The case involves allegations of harassment against a former minister.

SC Criticises Gurugram Police's 'Insensitive' Approach in Child Rape Case

SC Criticises Gurugram Police's 'Insensitive' Approach in Child Rape Case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has criticised the Gurugram Police and a magistrate for their handling of a four-year-old rape victim's case, demanding the presence of key officers and investigation records in court.

Why Afghanistan's Anti-Doping Efforts Are Failing

Why Afghanistan's Anti-Doping Efforts Are Failing

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Afghanistan's anti-doping programme has collapsed since the Taliban's return to power, with no tests conducted for three years and the country's exiled anti-doping chief admitting there is currently 'no hope'. The programme faces numerous challenges, including a lack of Doping Control Officers, logistical issues, and political instability.

UP Statues of Freedom Fighters Reinstalled After Outrage

UP Statues of Freedom Fighters Reinstalled After Outrage

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Statues of freedom fighters demolished in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, have been reinstalled within 24 hours following the Chief Minister's orders, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.

Air Force Employee Held for Alleged Espionage with Pakistani Intelligence

Air Force Employee Held for Alleged Espionage with Pakistani Intelligence

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A civilian employee at an Indian Air Force station in Assam has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive information with Pakistani handlers.

India to Introduce Strict Anti-Doping Law with Criminal Penalties

India to Introduce Strict Anti-Doping Law with Criminal Penalties

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

India is developing legislation to criminalise the trafficking and administration of performance-enhancing drugs to athletes, aiming to combat doping and uphold sports integrity.

SC Criticises 'Insensitive' Police Approach in Gurugram Rape Case, Demands Records

SC Criticises 'Insensitive' Police Approach in Gurugram Rape Case, Demands Records

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has criticised the Gurugram Police's handling of a three-year-old rape victim's case, citing an 'insensitive' approach and ordering key officials to appear before the court with all investigation records.

15,000 Crore Restored to Investors in PACL Ponzi Scheme

15,000 Crore Restored to Investors in PACL Ponzi Scheme

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has restored assets worth over 15,000 crore to a Supreme Court-appointed committee for distribution to investors defrauded in the PACL (Pearls Group) Ponzi scheme.