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Man Held In Faridabad Land Grab Case Involving Forged Documents

Man Held In Faridabad Land Grab Case Involving Forged Documents

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly grabbing land using forged documents. The accused, Aman Goyal, was arrested after a complaint was filed regarding a disputed plot in Sector 35. The complainant, Mala Sharma, claimed Goyal threatened her after she purchased the plot and he allegedly attempted to seize it using a fake agreement.

Teenager Murdered In Nagpur Love Triangle

Teenager Murdered In Nagpur Love Triangle

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death by two minors in Nagpur over a love affair, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred late Tuesday night in Vajpayee Nagar area under the jurisdiction of Kalamna police station.

India Boosts Sea Strike Power with New Anti-Ship Missile

India Boosts Sea Strike Power with New Anti-Ship Missile

Rediff.com1 May 2026

India has successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of the indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range.

Nagpur BJP Leader's WhatsApp Account Hacked

Nagpur BJP Leader's WhatsApp Account Hacked

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A BJP leader in Nagpur has filed a police complaint after his WhatsApp account was hacked and used to solicit money from his contacts.

Three Abandoned Children Rescued In Maharashtra's Thane District

Three Abandoned Children Rescued In Maharashtra's Thane District

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Dombivli, Maharashtra, rescued three young children found abandoned on the roadside. The children, aged 3 to 4, were discovered near a bungalow and have been placed in a child care centre while authorities investigate their origins and circumstances.

Indian-Origin Man In US Faces Denaturalisation Over Fraud

Indian-Origin Man In US Faces Denaturalisation Over Fraud

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A 62-year-old Indian-origin man, now a US citizen, faces denaturalisation proceedings for allegedly defrauding investors of USD 2.5 million and concealing this from US authorities.

Delhi Man Arrested For Duping Resident In Online Car Fraud

Delhi Man Arrested For Duping Resident In Online Car Fraud

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of 2 lakh under the guise of selling a second-hand car online. The accused impersonated an employee of a reputable online car sale platform to gain the victim's trust.

US Calls For Openness, Security In AI Partnership With India

US Calls For Openness, Security In AI Partnership With India

Rediff.com1 days ago

A senior US official has emphasised the importance of openness and security in the development of artificial intelligence between India and the US, urging both nations to avoid dependencies on adversarial countries.

Gandhinagar To Host Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Gandhinagar To Host Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, featuring athletes from 30 countries, will be held in Gandhinagar from May 11 to 17. The event serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Family Demands Justice After BJP Leader's Aide Murder In Bengal

Family Demands Justice After BJP Leader's Aide Murder In Bengal

Rediff.com1 days ago

The family of the driver injured in the shooting that killed a BJP leader's aide in West Bengal has demanded justice and urged the government to prevent future incidents.

Rajasthan MLA Claims Assault By Officials During Hearing

Rajasthan MLA Claims Assault By Officials During Hearing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani has alleged that he was assaulted by three officials during a public hearing regarding water supply disruptions in Jaipur. Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged assault, and an investigation is underway.

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Rediff.com2 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.

Shikhar Dhawan Formally Registers Marriage In Gurugram

Shikhar Dhawan Formally Registers Marriage In Gurugram

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Sophie Shine formally registered their marriage in Gurugram, completing the formalities at the registrar's office.

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes against foreigners in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data. The city reported 64 cases, a rise from 63 in the previous year, and accounted for almost the entire share of crimes against foreigners reported in union territories.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Father Over Property Row

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Father Over Property Row

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man was arrested for allegedly shooting his father dead in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over family property. The accused was apprehended with the weapon used in the crime.

Murder Suspect Arrested After Shootout In Delhi

Murder Suspect Arrested After Shootout In Delhi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A murder suspect, accused of using minors to commit violent crimes, was arrested in Delhi after a shootout with police. The suspect, identified as Suraj, was apprehended after attempting to flee and firing at officers. He is linked to a recent murder case where a man was stabbed to death.

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Burgled, Silver Worth Crores Stolen

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Burgled, Silver Worth Crores Stolen

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A jewellery shop in Bengaluru was allegedly burgled, with approximately 70 kg of silver articles worth crores of rupees stolen.

Nida Khan, key accused in TCS harassment case, arrested in Maha

Nida Khan, key accused in TCS harassment case, arrested in Maha

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nida Khan, an accused in the Nashik TCS sexual harassment and religious coercion case, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. She is accused of targeting employees in a WhatsApp group, pressuring them to pray and eat non-vegetarian food, and advising women employees to adhere to Islamic traditions.

Rs 1,445 Crore In Inducements Seized During Assembly Elections

Rs 1,445 Crore In Inducements Seized During Assembly Elections

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Election Commission reports a significant increase in seizures of inducements during recent assembly elections, with Tamil Nadu leading in cash seizures and West Bengal in liquor and drugs.

Professor Gets Bail In Student Suicide Case: Here's Why

Professor Gets Bail In Student Suicide Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com1 days ago

A special court has granted anticipatory bail to a medical professor in connection with the suicide of a dental student, citing a lack of evidence linking the professor to the student's death.

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Government Engineer In Rajasthan

BJP MLA Booked For Assaulting Government Engineer In Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district have registered an FIR against BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani and several others in connection with an alleged assault on an assistant engineer of the Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project.

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Robbed; Silver Worth Crores Stolen

Bengaluru Jewellery Shop Robbed; Silver Worth Crores Stolen

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Unidentified individuals broke into a jewellery shop in Bengaluru, making off with approximately 70 kg of silver articles valued at crores of rupees.

Crimes Against Foreigners Rise In Delhi: NCRB Data

Crimes Against Foreigners Rise In Delhi: NCRB Data

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi recorded 64 cases of crimes against foreigners in 2024, the highest among all union territories, according to NCRB data.

AAP Blames BJP For Punjab Blasts Ahead Of Elections

AAP Blames BJP For Punjab Blasts Ahead Of Elections

Rediff.com2 days ago

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has accused the BJP of orchestrating blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar to destabilise Punjab ahead of elections, alleging a connection between the BJP and ISI.

Odisha NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide After Exam

Odisha NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide After Exam

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Odisha's Bhadrak district was found dead in his house, with his family alleging he took his life fearing failure in the exam.

Fake Paneer Manufacturing Unit Sealed In Aligarh

Fake Paneer Manufacturing Unit Sealed In Aligarh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police and FSDA officials in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, seized approximately 16 quintals of fake paneer allegedly made using detergent powder and other harmful chemicals. A manufacturing unit was sealed, and three individuals were booked in connection with the case as part of a state-wide crackdown on spurious milk products.

Man Held After Daughter Dies In Pune, Son Survives Attack

Man Held After Daughter Dies In Pune, Son Survives Attack

Rediff.com2 days ago

A three-year-old girl died, and her brother survived a strangulation attempt in Pune. Their father, Sagar Sadashiv Shinde, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which stemmed from a dispute with their mother.

Ruturaj Gaikwad strikes form, CSK reap the rewards

Ruturaj Gaikwad strikes form, CSK reap the rewards

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming attributes Ruturaj Gaikwad's improved decision-making and captaincy to his return to form as a batter. Gaikwad's recent scores have boosted his confidence and positively impacted the team's performance.

Massive Charas Seizure In Kutch, Dwarka Districts

Massive Charas Seizure In Kutch, Dwarka Districts

Rediff.com2 days ago

A large number of charas packets, estimated to be worth crores of rupees, have been recovered in Gujarat's Kutch and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, according to police reports.

Indian Football League: Chanmari FC Secure Victory Over Dempo SC With Late Goals

Indian Football League: Chanmari FC Secure Victory Over Dempo SC With Late Goals

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Chanmari FC secured a 2-0 victory against Dempo SC in an Indian Football League match, with goals from Lalruatsanga and Jota. The win moved Chanmari to fifth place, while Dempo dropped to sixth.

Gurugram: Mother And Daughter Die After Being Hit By Train

Gurugram: Mother And Daughter Die After Being Hit By Train

Rediff.com2 days ago

A mother and daughter were killed by a train while crossing railway tracks at Garhi Harsaru Junction railway station in Gurugram. The accident occurred when they failed to notice an approaching train while trying to buy tickets.

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

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

Rediff.com2 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.

Constable Alleges Corruption In Lucknow Police Deployment

Constable Alleges Corruption In Lucknow Police Deployment

Rediff.com2 days ago

A police constable in Lucknow has alleged corruption in the deployment of personnel, claiming IPS officers are running a 'corrupt feudal system'. An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations.

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has launched an open Health AI benchmarking platform to evaluate artificial intelligence models on diverse Indian datasets before deployment at a population scale. The initiative aims to strengthen AI-driven claims management under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

Rajasthan Patwari Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rajasthan Patwari Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com3 days ago

An official in Rajasthan has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe to expedite a land partition case.

BJP Alleges TMC Inciting Violence By Disguising Workers As BJP Supporters

BJP Alleges TMC Inciting Violence By Disguising Workers As BJP Supporters

Rediff.com3 days ago

The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal of inciting post-poll violence by disguising its workers as BJP supporters. The BJP asserts its cadres have never engaged in violence after election victories and claims the TMC is acting out of frustration after suffering a crushing defeat in the assembly polls.

Pukhraj Singh Gill In Strong Position At ADT Players Championship

Pukhraj Singh Gill In Strong Position At ADT Players Championship

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Pukhraj Singh Gill is in a strong position to win his first Asian Development Tour title at the ADT Players Championship after a superb performance.

Fake Currency Worth Rs 2.38 Lakh Seized; Two Arrested

Fake Currency Worth Rs 2.38 Lakh Seized; Two Arrested

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two men were arrested in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, and counterfeit currency notes with a face value of Rs 2.38 lakh were seized from them, police said.

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Dies After Corruption Case Bail

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Dies After Corruption Case Bail

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead at his home in suspicious circumstances after securing bail in a corruption case. He was charged with taking a kickback on aircraft purchases for the national carrier and had allegedly admitted to bribing former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

MP Sandeep Pathak booked in two cases days after BJP switch, row erupts

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Punjab police registered two FIRs under sections for non-bailable offences against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak. Both FIRs were filed in different districts of Punjab.