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Love Affair Suspected As Man Kills Sister-In-Law, Self In UP

Love Affair Suspected As Man Kills Sister-In-Law, Self In UP

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly shot and killed his sister-in-law before taking his own life in a suspected love affair case, according to police reports.

Pune Grandfather Detained For Allegedly Molesting Granddaughter

Pune Grandfather Detained For Allegedly Molesting Granddaughter

Rediff.com5 May 2026

An elderly man in Pune has been detained by police after allegedly molesting his nine-year-old granddaughter. The incident sparked outrage and protests in the Parvati area.

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 5; TN CM Vijay calls for abolishing test

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 5; TN CM Vijay calls for abolishing test

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The CBI has arrested five individuals and conducted searches across India in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case. Protests have intensified, and calls for the Education Minister's resignation have grown louder. Political parties are trading blame, and the Supreme Court is considering a plea for an overhaul of the National Testing Agency.

Scooter Fire Near BSF Chowk Causes Panic

Scooter Fire Near BSF Chowk Causes Panic

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A scooter fire near BSF Chowk in Jalandhar caused panic, with locals reporting a blast-like sound. Police are investigating the incident, while opposition parties criticise the AAP government over security concerns.

How Delhi Police Solved The Labourer Murder Case

How Delhi Police Solved The Labourer Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 35-year-old labourer was allegedly beaten to death by his brother-in-law and another man after a drunken quarrel over a 'trivial' issue in Delhi's Shahdara area.

BSF Jawan Held For Discharging Firearm After Road Ruckus

BSF Jawan Held For Discharging Firearm After Road Ruckus

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been arrested in Gondia, Maharashtra, after allegedly firing a pistol during a road rage incident while under the influence of alcohol.

Why Indian Cities Need Smarter Greening Strategies

Why Indian Cities Need Smarter Greening Strategies

Rediff.com3 days ago

A study by IIT Gandhinagar researchers reveals that urban greening alone is insufficient to reduce heat stress in Indian cities, highlighting the need for climate-responsive planning that considers humidity, ventilation, and urban compactness.

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Delhi are investigating after a decomposed body was found buried at an under-construction building in Shahdara. The circumstances suggest a possible murder, and authorities are working to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.

Teenager Held For Stabbing Teacher During Robbery Attempt In Thane

Teenager Held For Stabbing Teacher During Robbery Attempt In Thane

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly seriously injuring a woman while attempting to steal from her home in Thane district, Maharashtra. The teenager, booked for attempted murder, allegedly committed the crime in the Murbad area. The victim, a teacher, was stabbed multiple times and is in serious condition.

Jammu Police Review Security Measures, Anti-Drug Operations

Jammu Police Review Security Measures, Anti-Drug Operations

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario and review the effectiveness of intelligence-gathering mechanisms across the district.

How Delhi Police Cracked An IPhone Snatching Ring

How Delhi Police Cracked An IPhone Snatching Ring

Rediff.com6 minutes ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a mobile phone snatching and disposal racket, primarily targeting iPhone users. The operation led to the recovery of 66 stolen mobile phones and exposed a network involved in selling stolen devices in grey markets.

Notorious Gang Leader Arrested After Beed Beer Shop Shooting

Notorious Gang Leader Arrested After Beed Beer Shop Shooting

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, arrested a wanted gang leader, Ashish Shayamrao Athawale, after he allegedly opened fire inside a beer shop. Athawale, who was wanted under MCOCA, was apprehended after a chase through the city.

Man Held For Keeping Daughter's Body For Months

Man Held For Keeping Daughter's Body For Months

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 72-year-old man in Meerut has been arrested for allegedly keeping his deceased daughter's body inside their house for nearly four months.

Pune Man Arrested For Daughter's Murder After Son Found Alive

Pune Man Arrested For Daughter's Murder After Son Found Alive

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man in Pune has been arrested for allegedly strangling his three-year-old daughter and abandoning her body in a forested area. The incident came to light after his son was found alive by passersby.

'Felt insulted': Dalit bride forced to get off horse, sparks outrage

'Felt insulted': Dalit bride forced to get off horse, sparks outrage

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Dalit bride in Rajasthan was forced to dismount from a mare during her wedding procession, sparking outrage and protests. The incident has led to demands for a fair investigation and action against those responsible.

Raj Thackeray Rejects Allegations In 2008 Rioting Case

Raj Thackeray Rejects Allegations In 2008 Rioting Case

Rediff.com21 hours ago

MNS chief Raj Thackeray recorded his statement in a Thane court, dismissing allegations in connection with a 2008 rioting and assault case related to Railway recruitment agitation.

Ex-TMC Councillor Attacked In Howrah After Bengal Election

Ex-TMC Councillor Attacked In Howrah After Bengal Election

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A former Trinamool Congress councillor was allegedly assaulted in West Bengal's Howrah district following an altercation, amidst post-election violence.

Dalit Youths Beaten For Drinking Water At Wedding

Dalit Youths Beaten For Drinking Water At Wedding

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two Dalit youths were allegedly beaten up and subjected to casteist slurs for drinking water from a pot during a wedding ceremony in Gaulapur area of Haldwani, police said.

Kerala Police Bust Organ Donation Forgery Racket

Kerala Police Bust Organ Donation Forgery Racket

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Kochi have arrested five individuals and conducted raids following a tip-off about a racket allegedly providing forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into possible links to other states.

'Tamil Nadu Has Produced Most Dramatic Political Debut'

'Tamil Nadu Has Produced Most Dramatic Political Debut'

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'This is a major rupture in Tamil Nadu's political order.' 'For the Dravidian parties, the message is clear: The old DMK-AIADMK binary is no longer guaranteed a future.'

Delhi Boy, 13, Found Strangled In Forest; Investigation On

Delhi Boy, 13, Found Strangled In Forest; Investigation On

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a forest in Delhi's Bhati Mines area, with police suspecting he was strangled. The boy had gone missing after going to the forest with a group to bury a dog. Family members and locals protested, demanding justice.

Delhi Police Nab Six Gang Members Linked To Rashid Cablewala

Delhi Police Nab Six Gang Members Linked To Rashid Cablewala

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested six men allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang and seized a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession.

Security scaled back at Mamata's home, Abhishek's office post-poll rout

Security scaled back at Mamata's home, Abhishek's office post-poll rout

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Barricades outside the residence of outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in south Kolkata were partially removed on Tuesday, a day after the Trinamool Congress lost power in the state and she was defeated from the Bhabanipur seat.

How police used a ruse to capture TCS harassment accused Nida Khan

How police used a ruse to capture TCS harassment accused Nida Khan

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar used a clever ruse to arrest Nida Khan, accused in a sexual harassment and conversion case at TCS Nashik. Khan was arrested after police put an AIMIM corporator under surveillance and discovered he was providing her shelter.

Bengal: Tensions flare in Howrah after clashes between TMC, BJP workers

Bengal: Tensions flare in Howrah after clashes between TMC, BJP workers

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Chaurabasti area of Shivpur turned into a flashpoint of political violence on Thursday as supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly engaged in a violent face-off.

Kota Hospital Deaths: Infection Source Remains A Mystery

Kota Hospital Deaths: Infection Source Remains A Mystery

Rediff.com5 days ago

The condition of three women remains critical after contracting a kidney infection following caesarean deliveries at a government hospital in Kota. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the infection, which has already resulted in two deaths.

Trans Tamil immigrant wins Scotland poll, sparks debate

Trans Tamil immigrant wins Scotland poll, sparks debate

Rediff.com2 days ago

An Indian doctoral student from Tamil Nadu, Q Manivannan, has sparked a debate on immigration and representation in UK politics after winning a local election in Scotland. Manivannan's victory has drawn criticism from anti-immigration voices, highlighting the rules that allow foreign nationals to contest elections in Scotland.

Woman Found Murdered In Sultanpur Village

Woman Found Murdered In Sultanpur Village

Rediff.com4 days ago

An elderly woman was found murdered in her village in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the case, with multiple teams formed to find the perpetrator.

West Bengal Police Appeal For Calm After BJP Leader's Aide Murdered

West Bengal Police Appeal For Calm After BJP Leader's Aide Murdered

Rediff.com7 days ago

West Bengal Police have appealed for peace in North 24 Parganas after the murder of a BJP leader's aide. Security has been increased in sensitive areas following protests by BJP supporters demanding the arrest of the assailants.

Tractor Driver Tries To Run Over Revenue Official In MP

Tractor Driver Tries To Run Over Revenue Official In MP

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A tractor driver in Madhya Pradesh allegedly attempted to murder a revenue department official by running him over during an investigation into illegal soil excavation.

India Launches Initiatives To Boost 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

India Launches Initiatives To Boost 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched three nationwide engagement initiatives, including a reel-making contest, to build momentum for Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Delhi Animal Activist Accused Of Attacking Security Guard

Delhi Animal Activist Accused Of Attacking Security Guard

Rediff.com3 days ago

A woman animal rights activist is accused of assaulting a security guard in west Delhi after a dispute over the alleged beating of a stray dog.

Odisha family takes woman's body on bicycle to police station over inaction

Odisha family takes woman's body on bicycle to police station over inaction

Rediff.com1 days ago

A family in Odisha's Balasore district carried the body of a woman on a bicycle for 12 km to a police station, alleging inaction in arresting those accused of her murder. The incident stemmed from a dispute between neighbours during construction work. Police have arrested one person and are searching for two others.

Gurugram doctor under scanner in NEET-UG paper leak probe

Gurugram doctor under scanner in NEET-UG paper leak probe

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police sources indicate a physical copy of the NEET-UG paper was allegedly leaked from a Nashik printing press and brought to a doctor in Gurugram, prompting an investigation. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam was cancelled amid paper leak allegations, triggering nationwide outrage.

Ashok Gehlot drops Raj BJP link bomb in NEET paper leak case

Ashok Gehlot drops Raj BJP link bomb in NEET paper leak case

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot alleges a BJP leader's involvement in the NEET paper leak, accusing the state government of suppression. The SOG has detained over 150 people, with 20 handed to the CBI for questioning.

Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora arrested by ED in PMLA case

Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora arrested by ED in PMLA case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora in a new money laundering case following raids at his residence and other locations.

Sunil Rao To Lead Roblox's India Operations

Sunil Rao To Lead Roblox's India Operations

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Gaming company Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao, a former Amazon Web Services executive, as Managing Director for its India operations. Rao will oversee Roblox India's strategy, working with local teams and partners to strengthen the company's presence and support the creator ecosystem.

3 US nationals get 'Leave India' notice for 'propagating religion'

3 US nationals get 'Leave India' notice for 'propagating religion'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Police in Pune have issued 'Leave India' notices to three American nationals for allegedly engaging in religious propagation activities and violating tourist visa norms.

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Ahmedabad To Host IPL Final On May 31

Rediff.com6 May 2026

IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad; Dharamsala will host Qualifier 1, as announced by the BCCI.

AAP Protests Alleged Police Intimidation In Janakpuri Case

AAP Protests Alleged Police Intimidation In Janakpuri Case

Rediff.com19 hours ago

AAP leaders protest outside Raj Bhavan in Delhi over the alleged rape of a three-year-old at a Janakpuri school, demanding action against police for allegedly intimidating the victim's family and questioning the handling of the case.