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LPG Cylinder Booking Leads to Arrest of Ex-Army Captain in Wife's Murder Case

LPG Cylinder Booking Leads to Arrest of Ex-Army Captain in Wife's Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A former Indian Army captain, who had been on the run for four years after being convicted of his wife's murder, has been arrested after police traced him through an LPG cylinder booking.

UP Police Arrest Three Wanted in Cow Slaughter Cases After Shootout

UP Police Arrest Three Wanted in Cow Slaughter Cases After Shootout

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Three individuals wanted in connection with cow slaughter cases were arrested after an encounter with police in the Gosainganj area of Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. One of the suspects sustained a bullet injury during the exchange.

Intellius Recode Seeks Funds Through Initial Public Offering

Intellius Recode Seeks Funds Through Initial Public Offering

Rediff.com3 days ago

Intellius Recode Ltd has filed preliminary papers with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. The funds will be used to develop digital workers and for general corporate purposes.

Manipur Police Arrest Three Militants for Extortion in Thoubal and Kakching

Manipur Police Arrest Three Militants for Extortion in Thoubal and Kakching

Rediff.com1 days ago

Security forces in Manipur have arrested three militants from two proscribed organisations for their alleged involvement in extortion activities in the Thoubal and Kakching districts.

UP Man Arrested for Firing Gun After ID Argument at Hotel

UP Man Arrested for Firing Gun After ID Argument at Hotel

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A man was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly firing a gun outside a hotel after arguing with staff over providing identification. The incident occurred after a group refused to provide ID when requesting a room.

Gwalior Wedding Descends into Chaos After Liquor Demand

Gwalior Wedding Descends into Chaos After Liquor Demand

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A wedding celebration in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, turned violent after guests, upset at not being served liquor, allegedly assaulted the bride, groom, and their family members. The incident occurred in Patai village, with the accused also allegedly stealing household items and money.

Rs 8.9 Crore Worth of Hydroponic Weed Seized at Hyderabad Airport

Rs 8.9 Crore Worth of Hydroponic Weed Seized at Hyderabad Airport

Rediff.com1 days ago

Authorities seized 25.45 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 8.9 crore, from two passengers arriving at Hyderabad's international airport from Bangkok. The passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.

National Commission for Women probes death of 12-year-old in Hazaribagh

National Commission for Women probes death of 12-year-old in Hazaribagh

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the alleged murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, following the discovery of her body under suspicious circumstances.

Habitual Offender Nabbed for Stealing Jewellery in Faridabad

Habitual Offender Nabbed for Stealing Jewellery in Faridabad

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Police in Faridabad have arrested a woman for stealing a pair of tops from a jewellery shop. The accused, a habitual offender, was recently released on bail.

Kerala CM Vijayan Questions Rahul Gandhi's Ties to Sabarimala Gold Loss Accused

Kerala CM Vijayan Questions Rahul Gandhi's Ties to Sabarimala Gold Loss Accused

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism regarding the Sabarimala gold loss case, questioning Gandhi's connections to the accused and accusing him of political opportunism.

Rohit Sharma's '2.0 Avatar' Will Worry All Teams In IPL 2026: Kumble

Rohit Sharma's '2.0 Avatar' Will Worry All Teams In IPL 2026: Kumble

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India captain Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma's impressive start to IPL 2026, noting his improved fitness and dominant batting performance.

Recipe: Raspberry And Walnut Tiramisu

Recipe: Raspberry And Walnut Tiramisu

Rediff.com2 days ago

International Tiramisu Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate one of the world's most loved desserts, a delightful combination of creamy layers, bold coffee notes, and pure indulgence. While the classic tiramisu will always have our hearts, it's also a dessert that welcomes creativity. This year, we're celebrating the occasion with three delicious twists that bring new flavours and textures to the table.

Why a CGST Officer Was Arrested for Alleged Bribery

Why a CGST Officer Was Arrested for Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com1 days ago

The CBI arrested a CGST assistant commissioner in Ratlam for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh.

Gurugram Police Nab Wanted ATM Thief Linked to Multiple Heists

Gurugram Police Nab Wanted ATM Thief Linked to Multiple Heists

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Gurugram police have arrested a wanted accused linked to several ATM thefts amounting to lakhs of rupees. The accused, Aashiq, is a proclaimed offender and has multiple cases registered against him.

Two Arrested After Man Tied to Pole and Beaten in Pilibhit

Two Arrested After Man Tied to Pole and Beaten in Pilibhit

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, after a video surfaced showing a 22-year-old man being tied to an electricity pole and brutally beaten, allegedly for visiting his girlfriend in the village.

Gangtok Police Nab Suspect in Death of Deaf and Dumb Traffic Assistant

Gangtok Police Nab Suspect in Death of Deaf and Dumb Traffic Assistant

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Gangtok have arrested a 19-year-old youth in connection with the murder of a deaf and dumb man known as 'Traffic Laata,' who assisted with traffic management. The suspect confessed to robbery but claims the death was accidental.

Book Piracy Racket Busted in Delhi, One Arrested

Book Piracy Racket Busted in Delhi, One Arrested

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a book piracy operation, arresting a 67-year-old man allegedly involved in the illegal printing and distribution of counterfeit books. Over 20,000 pirated books and printing equipment were seized.

Distressed Woman Ends Life After Husband's Killing; Children Survive

Distressed Woman Ends Life After Husband's Killing; Children Survive

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A woman in Bihar's Rohtas district died after allegedly consuming poison with her two children, following her husband's murder in a land dispute. The children are receiving treatment, and police have arrested suspects in connection with the husband's death.

Thane Police Nab Two in Crores Investment Fraud Case

Thane Police Nab Two in Crores Investment Fraud Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Thane for allegedly defrauding a businessman of lakhs of rupees by promising a substantial investment in his company. The suspects used fake documents to gain the victim's trust before taking the money.

Rohit Chaudhary Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Arms Cache

Rohit Chaudhary Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Arms Cache

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a member of the Rohit Chaudhary gang, Pardeep Gulati, and recovered illegal firearms and ammunition from his residence.

Manufacturing Boosts India's Industrial Production to 5.2% in February

Manufacturing Boosts India's Industrial Production to 5.2% in February

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's industrial production saw a 5.2 per cent increase in February, primarily fuelled by a significant improvement in the manufacturing sector, with 14 out of 23 industry groups recording positive growth.

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Women Held in Dehradun Over Forged Indian IDs

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Women Held in Dehradun Over Forged Indian IDs

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Dehradun arrested two women from Uzbekistan and one from Kyrgyzstan for allegedly residing in the area with counterfeit Indian identification documents.

Chief Secretary Gupta Dismisses Land Scam Allegations as Baseless

Chief Secretary Gupta Dismisses Land Scam Allegations as Baseless

Rediff.com1 days ago

Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the Chester Hill housing project, asserting his innocence and claiming a conspiracy against him. The controversy involves alleged violations of land laws and accusations of benami land deals.

Clash Erupts at Nepal Drug Trade Protest, Injuring Security Personnel

Clash Erupts at Nepal Drug Trade Protest, Injuring Security Personnel

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

At least 11 security personnel were injured in Nepal during a crackdown on a protest against alleged cross-border drug trade in the Lumbini province bordering India.

Odisha Official Caught with 45 Lakh Unaccounted Cash

Odisha Official Caught with 45 Lakh Unaccounted Cash

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Odisha Vigilance Department seized 45.41 lakh in cash from an Odisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPHWC) deputy manager, who was unable to explain the source of the funds. Raids were conducted on his properties in multiple locations.

Artemis II Blasts Off To The Moon

Artemis II Blasts Off To The Moon

Rediff.com5 minutes ago

The mission ferries four astronauts -- NASA's Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover and Canada's Jeremy Hansen -- onboard the Orion spacecraft for a 10 day lunar flyby. Unlike the Apollo missions that aimed for landing, Artemis II is focused on testing. The crew will evaluate critical systems such as life support, navigation, and communication in deep space -- essential steps before humans can return to the lunar surface.

Assam Congress Candidate Sunil Kumar Chetry Attacked During Campaigning

Assam Congress Candidate Sunil Kumar Chetry Attacked During Campaigning

Rediff.com2 days ago

Congress candidate Sunil Kumar Chetry was injured in an attack during campaigning in Assam's Naduar constituency, leading to accusations against the BJP.

Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Rediff.com2 days ago

Parents in Delhi protest against private schools allegedly coercing them to pay unapproved fee hikes, leading to students being struck off rolls and report cards withheld.

Rajasthan Police Probe Apparent Suicide of Young Couple in Farm Reservoir

Rajasthan Police Probe Apparent Suicide of Young Couple in Farm Reservoir

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man and a woman, suspected to be lovers, were found dead in a farm's water reservoir in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident as a possible suicide related to a love affair.

How Delhi Police Busted an International Arms Trafficking Syndicate

How Delhi Police Busted an International Arms Trafficking Syndicate

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police dismantled a major international arms trafficking module with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 operatives and recovering a cache of foreign-made weapons.

Is US a proxy for Israel? Iran Prez issues open letter to Americans

Is US a proxy for Israel? Iran Prez issues open letter to Americans

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Pezeshkian urged American citizens to look beyond 'manufactured narratives', claiming the portrayal of Iran as a threat is driven by the military-industrial complex and Israeli political interests.

Goa BJP Accuses Congress of Protecting Councillor's Son in Sex Scandal

Goa BJP Accuses Congress of Protecting Councillor's Son in Sex Scandal

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Goa BJP has accused the Congress party of attempting to downplay the involvement of a councillor's son in a sex scandal, citing photographs of the councillor with Congress leaders.

Court Orders Summons for Ex-Maharashtra DGP in MHADA Fraud Case

Court Orders Summons for Ex-Maharashtra DGP in MHADA Fraud Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Mumbai sessions court has directed a magistrate to issue summonses to former Maharashtra DGP Satish Mathur and other senior officers for allegedly not registering an FIR in a MHADA fraud case.

Ranchi Police Intercept LSD Shipment from Netherlands

Ranchi Police Intercept LSD Shipment from Netherlands

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Ranchi police seized fifty LSD patches allegedly imported from the Netherlands via the dark web, marking the second such recovery in the city. The consignment was intercepted at the Hehal post office following leads obtained from two individuals arrested in February.

Mumbai Police Seize 37 kg of Ganja, Arrest Three

Mumbai Police Seize 37 kg of Ganja, Arrest Three

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mumbai police arrested three individuals for allegedly possessing 37 kg of ganja in the western suburbs. The suspects were intercepted on Marve Road while attempting to sell the contraband, which is valued at Rs 18.5 lakh. The arrested individuals are natives of Uttar Pradesh and residing in Bhiwandi. An investigation is underway to determine the source of the drugs and the intended customers.

Gujarat AAP Leader Gadhvi Booked After Police Station Protest

Gujarat AAP Leader Gadhvi Booked After Police Station Protest

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Gujarat AAP chief Isudan Gadhvi and 30 others have been booked for alleged rioting at Khambhalia police station after protesting the arrest of an AAP worker.

IIT Researchers Create Affordable 3D Tracking for Surgical Tools

IIT Researchers Create Affordable 3D Tracking for Surgical Tools

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Researchers at IIT have developed a novel and cost-effective method for tracking surgical instruments in 3D using standard 2D video, potentially improving the precision and accessibility of minimally invasive surgeries.

Passenger Hurt as Train Attacked with Stones in Kerala

Passenger Hurt as Train Attacked with Stones in Kerala

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman passenger sustained serious injuries after unidentified individuals pelted stones at the Kannur Executive Express in Kerala. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Energy-Efficient Bricks Developed by IIT Guwahati Offer Sustainable Cooling Solution

Energy-Efficient Bricks Developed by IIT Guwahati Offer Sustainable Cooling Solution

Rediff.com5 days ago

Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed energy-efficient bricks designed to keep buildings naturally cool, offering a promising solution for sustainable construction. These bricks incorporate Phase Change Materials (PCMs) to absorb and release heat, reducing the need for air conditioning and lowering energy consumption.

Ola Electric shifts IPO funds from R&D to debt amid sales slump

Ola Electric shifts IPO funds from R&D to debt amid sales slump

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd is redirecting 575 crore from its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds, originally earmarked for research and product development, towards debt repayment and organic growth initiatives, signalling mounting pressure on the electric-vehicle maker.