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How Delhi Police Cracked Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Cracked Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police dismantled an interstate cyber fraud network involved in routing illicit funds through bank account kits, SIM cards, and ATM credentials, leading to the arrest of three key individuals from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Kerala Police Suspended Over Alappuzha Assault: Here's Why

Kerala Police Suspended Over Alappuzha Assault: Here's Why

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan defends the suspension of police personnel linked to a 2023 assault on Youth Congress workers, citing an SIT report and attempts to sabotage the case.

West Bengal To Restart Rural Employment Scheme In Most Districts

West Bengal To Restart Rural Employment Scheme In Most Districts

Rediff.com3 days ago

The West Bengal government will resume the rural employment scheme under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) Act in all districts of the state, barring Murshidabad and South 24 Parganas, where allegations of irregularities in its implementation are being investigated.

J&K Chief Minister Visits Family Of Murdered Girl

J&K Chief Minister Visits Family Of Murdered Girl

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the family of a 12-year-old girl murdered in Budgam, offering condolences after police arrested a neighbour for the crime.

Coimbatore Girl's Body Handed Over Amidst Family Dispute

Coimbatore Girl's Body Handed Over Amidst Family Dispute

Rediff.com3 days ago

The body of a 10-year-old girl, who was sexually assaulted and murdered near Sulur, has been handed over to her father amidst allegations from the mother that the cremation occurred without her consent, revealing a domestic dispute.

Four Arrested, MCOCA Invoked In Navi Mumbai Chain-Snatching Cases

Four Arrested, MCOCA Invoked In Navi Mumbai Chain-Snatching Cases

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Navi Mumbai have arrested four individuals, including a jeweller, and invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in connection with three chain-snatching incidents.

Man Killed In Firing In Delhi's Khajuri Khas

Man Killed In Firing In Delhi's Khajuri Khas

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area on Tuesday evening, police said.

BJP MLA Criticises Mamata Banerjee After Meeting CM Adhikari

BJP MLA Criticises Mamata Banerjee After Meeting CM Adhikari

Rediff.com3 days ago

BJP MLA Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and criticised TMC leader Mamata Banerjee over her election loss, linking it to her fight for justice in her daughter's case.

Supreme Court: Appellate Court Must Decide On Sentencing

Supreme Court: Appellate Court Must Decide On Sentencing

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an appellate court convicting an accused for the first time in a criminal case must hear the accused on sentencing and cannot delegate the matter to a lower court.

Facebook User Posing As Shia Cleric Booked For Inciting Hatred

Facebook User Posing As Shia Cleric Booked For Inciting Hatred

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Facebook user impersonating a Shia cleric has been booked for allegedly inciting animosity and hatred between communities. The action follows a complaint by Shia cleric Maulana Mirza Mohammad Yasoob Abbas, who disavowed the misleading posts circulated under his name.

Pregnant Woman Dies In Delhi; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Pregnant Woman Dies In Delhi; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 25-year-old pregnant woman died after allegedly falling from a building in Delhi. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, prompting a police investigation.

'Varun Dhawan Can't Become Salman Khan'

'Varun Dhawan Can't Become Salman Khan'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya pans the recreated version of Chunnari Chunnari in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.

Young Shooter Parth Mane Impresses At ISSF World Cup

Young Shooter Parth Mane Impresses At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Young Parth Rakesh Mane finished seventh in the men's 10m air rifle competition at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. The 18-year-old shooter from Maharashtra also broke the junior national record in qualification. Other Indian shooters participated in the event, with mixed results.

Clash Over Goat Sacrifice Attempt Rocks Thane Housing Society

Clash Over Goat Sacrifice Attempt Rocks Thane Housing Society

Rediff.com3 days ago

A dispute over sacrificial goats in a Thane housing society led to clashes, slogan-shouting, and heightened security, raising community tensions.

Cow Slaughter Suspect Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Cow Slaughter Suspect Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Rediff.com3 days ago

A suspect involved in multiple cow slaughter cases was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Salman, has a history of criminal activity including robbery, theft, and smuggling.

India To Pakistan: Face Consequences For Terrorism

India To Pakistan: Face Consequences For Terrorism

Rediff.com3 days ago

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at a UN Security Council meeting, asserting its right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism and warning of consequences for Pakistan's support of such activities.

Two Deaths In Greater Noida: Man Found Hanging, Transgender Person Found Dead

Two Deaths In Greater Noida: Man Found Hanging, Transgender Person Found Dead

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 32-year-old man was found hanging in a park, and a 35-year-old transgender person was found dead with head injuries in a rented room in separate incidents in Greater Noida, police said.

India To Pakistan: Face Consequences For Terrorism

India To Pakistan: Face Consequences For Terrorism

Rediff.com3 days ago

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at a UN Security Council meeting, asserting its right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism and warning of consequences for Pakistan's support of such activities.

Hyderabad Advocate Murder: Special Teams Investigate

Hyderabad Advocate Murder: Special Teams Investigate

Rediff.com3 days ago

Special teams have been formed to investigate the murder of an advocate in Hyderabad, who was killed by an SUV outside his home. Police are questioning multiple people and analysing CCTV footage and call data records. The victim's son alleges the murder is linked to his father's work fighting against encroachment of waqf properties.

One Tigress Cub Captured After Fatal Attacks In Chandrapur

One Tigress Cub Captured After Fatal Attacks In Chandrapur

Rediff.com3 days ago

Forest personnel in Maharashtra have captured a cub of tigress T2, which killed four women in Chandrapur district. Efforts are underway to trap her three other cubs.

Gardener Nabbed In Delhi For Rs 1 Crore Burglary

Gardener Nabbed In Delhi For Rs 1 Crore Burglary

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 28-year-old habitual offender, working as a gardener, has been arrested for allegedly burgling around Rs 1 crore from a house in south Delhi's Greater Kailash area.

UP Engineer Arrested For Taking Bribe

UP Engineer Arrested For Taking Bribe

Rediff.com3 days ago

A junior engineer and a driver from the Uttar Pradesh State Construction Corporation were arrested for accepting a bribe to clear a contractor's pending payment in Meerut.

Jharkhand Man Acquitted In Cyber Fraud Case: Here's Why

Jharkhand Man Acquitted In Cyber Fraud Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com3 days ago

A local court in Mumbai acquitted a 23-year-old Jharkhand resident in a cyber fraud case, citing a lack of evidence proving a criminal conspiracy. The court ruled that merely crediting a defrauded amount into a person's bank account does not constitute a criminal offence without proof of involvement in the conspiracy.

AIFF Secretary Rubbishes Corruption Claims Against President Chaubey

AIFF Secretary Rubbishes Corruption Claims Against President Chaubey

Rediff.com3 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) secretary M Satyanarayanan has refuted allegations of corruption against president Kalyan Chaubey, stating that no concrete evidence has been found.

Missing Jharkhand Man Found Dead In Garwah Forest

Missing Jharkhand Man Found Dead In Garwah Forest

Rediff.com3 days ago

The decomposed body of a 65-year-old man, Sakal Korwa, who had been missing since last Saturday, was recovered from a forest in Jharkhand's Garwah district.

Ranchi Teen Dies By Suicide After Alleged Assault

Ranchi Teen Dies By Suicide After Alleged Assault

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 17-year-old girl in Ranchi allegedly died by suicide a month after accusing her boyfriend of sexual assault. The 16-year-old boyfriend was detained and is currently in a remand home.

Indore Man Kills Wife Over Affair, Then Dies By Suicide; Lover Ends Life

Indore Man Kills Wife Over Affair, Then Dies By Suicide; Lover Ends Life

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly killed his wife and then died by suicide due to her extramarital affair. The woman's alleged lover also ended his life after learning about the couple's deaths.

Why Thane Court Acquitted Couple In 1989 Acid Attack Case

Why Thane Court Acquitted Couple In 1989 Acid Attack Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Thane court acquitted a couple in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing prolonged delays, lost witnesses, and damaged documents.

Why Thane Court Acquitted Couple In 1989 Acid Attack Case

Why Thane Court Acquitted Couple In 1989 Acid Attack Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Thane court acquitted a couple in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing prolonged delays, lost witnesses, and damaged documents.

Why India Is Set To Spearhead Global AI Deployment

Why India Is Set To Spearhead Global AI Deployment

Rediff.com3 days ago

A senior Microsoft executive says India is uniquely positioned to lead the next phase of global AI deployment, driven by a massive developer base, rapid enterprise adoption, and robust digital public infrastructure.

Jeweller Killed, Valuables Stolen In Chhattisgarh Market Attack

Jeweller Killed, Valuables Stolen In Chhattisgarh Market Attack

Rediff.com3 days ago

A jeweller was shot dead and robbed of gold and silver ornaments at a weekly market in Chhattisgarh's Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district. The incident has sparked protests and a bandh by local traders.

Delhi Watchman Killing: Police Investigate Planned Murder

Delhi Watchman Killing: Police Investigate Planned Murder

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Delhi suspect the killing of a 60-year-old watchman was a planned murder, not a spontaneous act of road rage. The victim was repeatedly run over by an SUV with no number plate, and investigators are exploring possible motives including attempted theft and previous enmity.

Chhattisgarh Jeweller Killed, Ornaments Worth Lakhs Looted

Chhattisgarh Jeweller Killed, Ornaments Worth Lakhs Looted

Rediff.com3 days ago

A jeweller was shot dead and his valuables were looted by unidentified assailants at a weekly market in Chhattisgarh's Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district. The incident has sparked outrage among local traders, who are observing a bandh in protest.

Four Men Get Life For 2015 Murder In Meerut

Four Men Get Life For 2015 Murder In Meerut

Rediff.com3 days ago

A local court in Meerut has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in 2015. The convicts were also fined Rs 28,000 each.

Gurindervir Singh's Family Celebrates Record-Breaking Sprint

Gurindervir Singh's Family Celebrates Record-Breaking Sprint

Rediff.com3 days ago

The family and coach of Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh celebrate his record-breaking 100m sprint at the Federation Cup in Ranchi, where he became the first Indian to run below 10.10 seconds.

Minor Arrested After Delhi Restaurant Shooting

Minor Arrested After Delhi Restaurant Shooting

Rediff.com3 days ago

A minor boy has been apprehended for shooting at a 17-year-old student at a restaurant in southeast Delhi's Amar Colony area after the victim objected to a youth brushing past his chair, police said on Wednesday.

Indian Archers Prepare For Asian Games With Equipment Tests

Indian Archers Prepare For Asian Games With Equipment Tests

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian archers Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Dhiraj Bommadevara plan to use the upcoming Archery World Cup stages as testing grounds for equipment changes ahead of the Asian Games later this year. Both archers are part of the 12-member Indian squad for the Asian Games, scheduled to begin in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19.

Iran to commute to FIFA World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal

Iran to commute to FIFA World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal

Rediff.com3 days ago

Iran's national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the US on the days of its three FIFA World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament.

Cyber Fraud: Thane Man Loses Lakhs In Terror Funding Scam

Cyber Fraud: Thane Man Loses Lakhs In Terror Funding Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 70-year-old man from Thane was allegedly duped of Rs 40.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as police officers who threatened him with arrest in a fake terror funding case.

CPI(M) Condemns ED Raids On Kerala CM As Political Attack

CPI(M) Condemns ED Raids On Kerala CM As Political Attack

Rediff.com3 days ago

CPI(M) leaders have strongly criticised the ED raids on former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and others, alleging political motivation and a conspiracy by the BJP and Congress. They claim the raids are an attempt to intimidate the party and its leaders, and have vowed to fight back against what they see as a politically fabricated case.