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Two Die After Car Rams Motorcycle In Delhi

Two Die After Car Rams Motorcycle In Delhi

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two men on a motorcycle died after being hit by a car near Bhajanpura Metro station in Delhi. The car driver has been arrested, and an investigation is underway.

Why Was An FIR Filed Against Abhishek Banerjee?

Why Was An FIR Filed Against Abhishek Banerjee?

Rediff.com1 days ago

West Bengal Police have registered an FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for allegedly making inflammatory statements during the recent assembly elections, based on a complaint filed by a social activist.

Special Team To Investigate Dowry Harassment In Bhopal Woman's Death

Special Team To Investigate Dowry Harassment In Bhopal Woman's Death

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT aims to investigate all angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and attempts to destroy evidence.

Ravindra Singh Yadav Named New DGP Of Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Ravindra Singh Yadav Named New DGP Of Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com3 days ago

Senior IPS officer Ravindra Singh Yadav has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, succeeding Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal.

Special Team To Probe Dowry Harassment Case Against Ex-Judge

Special Team To Probe Dowry Harassment Case Against Ex-Judge

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal.

Five Arrested In Delhi Goldsmith Robbery Case

Five Arrested In Delhi Goldsmith Robbery Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested five people for robbing a goldsmith of jewellery and cash at gunpoint in east Delhi. The police recovered 21 stolen gold chains weighing around 250 grams from the accused.

Gurugram Flat Fire: Blaze Engulfs Home In Anant Raj Estate

Gurugram Flat Fire: Blaze Engulfs Home In Anant Raj Estate

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A fire broke out in a flat in Gurugram's Anant Raj Estate, Sector 63A, on Wednesday. Five fire tenders took three hours to extinguish the blaze, which gutted the flat. No casualties were reported.

Three Die After Being Hit By Vehicle In Amethi

Three Die After Being Hit By Vehicle In Amethi

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Woman Found Dead With Throat Slit In Koderma

Woman Found Dead With Throat Slit In Koderma

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 30-year-old woman was found murdered in her Koderma home, with her throat slit. Police are investigating the incident and questioning family members.

Delhi ministers switch to virtual meets, metro, EVs, e-bicycles to save fuel

Delhi ministers switch to virtual meets, metro, EVs, e-bicycles to save fuel

Rediff.com1 days ago

Following Prime Minister Modi's appeal, Delhi ministers are adopting measures like using public transport, electric vehicles, and virtual meetings to reduce fuel consumption and cut expenditure.

Blast at Punjab BJP Office Sparks Panic and Investigation

Blast at Punjab BJP Office Sparks Panic and Investigation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

An explosion outside the Punjab BJP headquarters in Chandigarh caused panic, with a social media post claiming responsibility as retaliation for the killing of Sikh youths. Police suspect a crude device was used, and an investigation is underway.

31 of 38 Naga, Kuki hostages released in Manipur

31 of 38 Naga, Kuki hostages released in Manipur

Rediff.com1 days ago

These people were taken to unknown areas after suspected militants shot dead three church leaders and injured four others in Kangpokpi on Wednesday, while a civilian was gunned down and his wife was wounded in Noney district.

Allahabad HC: State, Police Responsible For Justice Delays

Allahabad HC: State, Police Responsible For Justice Delays

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has criticised the Uttar Pradesh government and police for the massive pendency of criminal cases in district courts, citing insufficient staff, lack of police cooperation, and delays in forensic reports.

Man Throws Acid On Family After Marriage Proposal Rejected

Man Throws Acid On Family After Marriage Proposal Rejected

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A man in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly threw acid on a woman and her family while they were asleep after she refused his marriage proposal, police said.

Delhi Police Nab Trio For Signature Bridge Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Trio For Signature Bridge Robbery

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly robbing a 31-year-old man near the Signature Bridge in northeast Delhi. The stolen belongings have been recovered, and the accused have been identified as Nikhil, Sonu, and Amar.

Suvendu Adhikari Promises To Restore Voter Rights In Falta

Suvendu Adhikari Promises To Restore Voter Rights In Falta

Rediff.com18 hours ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the people of Diamond Harbour have been unable to exercise their voting rights for a decade. He assured people that the scenario has now changed, and the May 21 repolling in the Falta Assembly seat will re-establish voter rights.

Nirbhaya again: Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Nirbhaya again: Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Based on the woman's statement, a first information report (FIR) has been registered and an investigation has been launched into the matter.

Man And Sister-In-Law Detained In UP Woman's Death

Man And Sister-In-Law Detained In UP Woman's Death

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man and his sister-in-law have been detained in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found at her home in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh.

Odisha Police Act After Constable Lynched By Mob

Odisha Police Act After Constable Lynched By Mob

Rediff.com6 days ago

Four policemen have been suspended and two home guards disengaged from service in Odisha following the lynching of a GRP constable. The crime branch is investigating the incident, which occurred after allegations of attempted sexual assault. Opposition parties have criticised the state government over the incident.

West Delhi Home Burgled, Valuables Worth Lakhs Stolen

West Delhi Home Burgled, Valuables Worth Lakhs Stolen

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A house in Delhi's Hari Nagar was burgled while the occupants were at a temple, with gold, silver, and cash worth lakhs stolen. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his brother after a heated argument. The accused initially tried to make the death appear accidental, but confessed after interrogation.

Youth's Suicide Attempt Turns Out To Be A Hoax

Youth's Suicide Attempt Turns Out To Be A Hoax

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 22-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh triggered a massive search operation after leaving a suicide note and belongings on a bridge, only to be found safe at home later. He confessed to faking his suicide due to family tensions and mental stress.

BRS MLA's Vehicle Vandalised After Remarks Against Union Minister

BRS MLA's Vehicle Vandalised After Remarks Against Union Minister

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Tension arose in Karimnagar after BJP workers allegedly vandalised a BRS MLA's vehicle following remarks against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar.

Police Search Assam Jatiya Parishad Leader's Home After Polling Day Incident

Police Search Assam Jatiya Parishad Leader's Home After Polling Day Incident

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Assam Police conducted a search operation at the residence of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi following an incident on polling day in the Khowang constituency. The search was related to allegations against the BJP and a subsequent physical altercation between AJP and BJP workers.

Delhi NEET aspirant dies by suicide, family cites exam stress

Delhi NEET aspirant dies by suicide, family cites exam stress

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly committed suicide at her residence in Delhi. The incident occurred after the National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET exam held on May 3 due to paper leak allegations, scheduling a re-examination for June 21.

How Delhi Police Nabbed Kidnappers Who Robbed Accountant

How Delhi Police Nabbed Kidnappers Who Robbed Accountant

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 72-year-old chartered accountant was robbed, assaulted, and kidnapped from his home in Delhi. Police have arrested two suspects after a 36-hour chase.

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 33-year-old married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside her home in a village in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained her husband for interrogation following a complaint by the deceased's family.

Woman Found Dead In Etah; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Woman Found Dead In Etah; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 20-year-old woman was found dead in her in-laws' house in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, with her family alleging dowry harassment. Police are investigating the case.

TMC Claims Workers Attacked In Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal

TMC Claims Workers Attacked In Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The TMC has dispatched fact-finding teams to investigate alleged post-poll violence against its workers in West Bengal, accusing BJP-backed individuals of carrying out attacks and intimidation.

Odisha Congress Calls For All-Party Meet On Crime Surge

Odisha Congress Calls For All-Party Meet On Crime Surge

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Odisha Congress has called on Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to convene an all-party meeting to address the increasing crime rate in the state. Protests have erupted following recent incidents, including a lynching, with demands for accountability from senior police officers.

Madrasa Preacher Faces Charges After Children Escape Alleged Abuse

Madrasa Preacher Faces Charges After Children Escape Alleged Abuse

Rediff.com3 days ago

A preacher at a madrasa in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, has been booked after 24 children allegedly escaped the institution citing physical abuse and forced labour. The children were found at a railway station in Bengaluru and are now under the care of the Child Welfare Committee.

CAF Constable Allegedly Commits Suicide After Poll Duty

CAF Constable Allegedly Commits Suicide After Poll Duty

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Chhattisgarh Armed Force constable, recently returned from election duty in West Bengal, allegedly committed suicide at his rented house in Dhamtari city, following a dispute with his wife.

Woman Found Hanging In UP, Husband Questioned

Woman Found Hanging In UP, Husband Questioned

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 30-year-old woman was found dead in her room in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, and her husband has been detained for questioning.

NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide; Exam Cancellation Suspected

NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide; Exam Cancellation Suspected

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her home in Delhi after the NEET exam was cancelled. Family members suspect the cancellation of the national entrance test led to her taking this extreme step.

Man Detained At Assam Swearing-In With Live Ammunition

Man Detained At Assam Swearing-In With Live Ammunition

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man was detained at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government after being found with live bullets during security screening. The incident occurred shortly before the oath-taking ceremony, attended by high-profile BJP leaders and other dignitaries.

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Odisha CM Orders Crackdown On Organised Crime

Rediff.com2 days ago

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and building public confidence. This follows a review of the state's law and order situation after recent incidents, including a mob lynching and a murder case.

Odisha Lynching Case: More Arrests Made After Constable's Murder

Odisha Lynching Case: More Arrests Made After Constable's Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

One more person has been arrested in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable in Odisha's Khurda district, bringing the total number of arrests to twelve. The Crime Branch of Odisha Police is investigating the murder and allegations against the constable.

Odisha CM Orders Police To Instil Fear Among Criminals

Odisha CM Orders Police To Instil Fear Among Criminals

Rediff.com2 days ago

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed civil and police authorities to collaborate in curbing organised crime, instilling fear among criminals, and restoring public confidence. This follows a review of the law and order situation in the wake of recent crimes, including a mob-lynching and a murder in Mayurbhanj district.

Teenager Ends Life At Women's Shelter In Uttar Pradesh

Teenager Ends Life At Women's Shelter In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 17-year-old girl died by suicide at a 'One Stop Centre' in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, after her parents refused to take her back following her running away with her boyfriend.

Delhi HC Directs ED To Remove FIITJEE Press Release

Delhi HC Directs ED To Remove FIITJEE Press Release

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to remove a press release containing 'judgemental aspersions' related to its investigation against the FIITJEE coaching institute.