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Man Dies After Being Hit By Speeding Vehicle In UP

Man Dies After Being Hit By Speeding Vehicle In UP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 60-year-old man died after being hit by a speeding pickup truck on the Gorakhpur-Deoria highway. The driver and his associate were critically injured in the incident.

Kerala Student Death: Loan App Operators Remanded To Custody

Kerala Student Death: Loan App Operators Remanded To Custody

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Three men have been arrested in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the death of a first-year BDS student in Kerala, who allegedly faced harassment from a loan app company.

Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A woman in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her lover and another man to murder her husband by strangulation.

Two Minors Injured In Muzaffarnagar Firecracker Factory Blast

Two Minors Injured In Muzaffarnagar Firecracker Factory Blast

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Two minor workers sustained severe burn injuries after a fire broke out at an illegal firecracker factory in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway.

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Accused wife granted bail

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Accused wife granted bail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A court in Meghalaya has granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of orchestrating the murder of her husband during their honeymoon in the state. The victim's body was discovered in a gorge near a waterfall after he went missing in May 2025.

Interstate Illegal Arms Network Busted In Delhi; Five Arrested

Interstate Illegal Arms Network Busted In Delhi; Five Arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate illegal arms supply network linked to notorious gangs, arresting five individuals and seizing a significant cache of firearms and ammunition.

Seven Women Arrested In UP School Embezzlement Case

Seven Women Arrested In UP School Embezzlement Case

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Seven women, including two wives of an accused peon, have been arrested in connection with an alleged embezzlement of Rs 5.5 crore from the District Inspector of Schools office in Pilibhit, officials said on Saturday.

Allahabad HC directs hearing for Nawab Kazim Ali Khan in Azam Khan punishment appeal case

Allahabad HC directs hearing for Nawab Kazim Ali Khan in Azam Khan punishment appeal case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has directed a special court to hear Nawab Kazim Ali Khan during proceedings related to an appeal filed by the Uttar Pradesh government against Azam Khan's conviction, seeking a harsher punishment.

North India sizzles at 45 deg Celsius, relief likely from Tuesday

North India sizzles at 45 deg Celsius, relief likely from Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Northern states in India are experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 46.6 degrees Celsius. The heatwave has impacted daily life, leading to a decline in tourism and increased power demand. Authorities have issued advisories and implemented measures to mitigate the effects of the extreme heat.

Trinamool dares BJP after repoll order in Falta

Trinamool dares BJP after repoll order in Falta

Rediff.com3 May 2026

The TMC has challenged the BJP to win the Falta assembly seat in West Bengal, where a re-election has been ordered due to electoral offences. The TMC has dared the BJP to deploy its full resources, including top leaders and central forces, while expressing confidence in the electorate's support.

Ex-UP Constable Arrested in Hathras for Alleged Murder and Arson Plot

Ex-UP Constable Arrested in Hathras for Alleged Murder and Arson Plot

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A dismissed Uttar Pradesh Police constable has been arrested for allegedly murdering a beggar and attempting to fake his own death by burning the body and planting his belongings at the scene.

Supreme Court Orders All-Women SIT Probe In Ghaziabad Case

Supreme Court Orders All-Women SIT Probe In Ghaziabad Case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to form an all-women SIT to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad, following concerns about the local police's handling of the case and allegations of denial of treatment by private hospitals.

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the right of adults to choose their partners.

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the rights of adults to make their own choices.

One Killed In Dehradun Robbery Encounter

One Killed In Dehradun Robbery Encounter

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A robber was killed and a police inspector injured in an encounter in Dehradun after a property dealer was robbed at gunpoint.

How Delhi Police Cracked Interstate Auto-Theft Ring

How Delhi Police Cracked Interstate Auto-Theft Ring

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an organised interstate auto-lifting syndicate involved in stealing high-end vehicles, tampering with chassis numbers, and fraudulently re-registering them using forged documents. Ten key members of the racket have been arrested, and 31 stolen luxury vehicles have been recovered.

Couple Garlands With Shoes Over Land Dispute, Conversion Rumours

Couple Garlands With Shoes Over Land Dispute, Conversion Rumours

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A couple in Uttar Pradesh were allegedly humiliated and forced to wear garlands made of shoes following a family dispute over land and rumours of religious conversion. Police have denied the conversion allegations, stating the issue is related to a land dispute.

Auto-rickshaw Driver Arrested for Aiding Child Kidnappings in Delhi NCR

Auto-rickshaw Driver Arrested for Aiding Child Kidnappings in Delhi NCR

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A suspected member of a human trafficking gang, who allegedly used his auto-rickshaw to facilitate the kidnapping of children in Delhi NCR, has been arrested in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.

Why Congress-DMK split threatens INDIA bloc's existence

Why Congress-DMK split threatens INDIA bloc's existence

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The INDIA bloc faces a significant challenge as the Congress and DMK part ways, raising questions about the alliance's future and unity.

Illegal Opium Farm Uncovered in Pratapgarh Raid

Illegal Opium Farm Uncovered in Pratapgarh Raid

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, busted an illegal opium cultivation operation, seizing over 12 kilograms of opium and detaining two individuals for questioning.

EC orders action over offensive social media post targeting Mamata

EC orders action over offensive social media post targeting Mamata

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Election Commission has directed the police to take strict action regarding an objectionable social media post allegedly targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Three Die After Toxic Gas Leak At Pune Mushroom Farm

Three Die After Toxic Gas Leak At Pune Mushroom Farm

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Three workers died in Pune after inhaling toxic gas inside a drainage tank at a mushroom farming unit. The incident occurred when one worker entered the tank to clear a wastewater line, and two others followed when he didn't return.

Wedding procession clash in UP village turns deadly; 1 killed, 6 hurt

Wedding procession clash in UP village turns deadly; 1 killed, 6 hurt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A clash between two wedding processions in a Uttar Pradesh village, triggered by stone-throwing, resulted in one death and six injuries, according to police.

Four Arrested In Delhi Robbery Of Rs 70 Lakh

Four Arrested In Delhi Robbery Of Rs 70 Lakh

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals, including a company employee, for allegedly robbing two employees of Rs 70 lakh in Delhi's Inderpuri area last month. The employee is accused of leaking information about cash movement and planning the robbery with accomplices.

Triple Murder Accused Killed In Bulandshahr Police Encounter

Triple Murder Accused Killed In Bulandshahr Police Encounter

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

An accused in a triple murder case was killed in a shootout with police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, who had a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head, was wanted for the murder of three youths during a birthday party. Two police personnel were injured in the encounter.

UP Headmaster Arrested For Allegedly Beating Class 1 Student

UP Headmaster Arrested For Allegedly Beating Class 1 Student

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a primary school headmaster for allegedly beating a Class 1 student with a stick following a dispute between the student and a classmate.

Woman And Three Sons Sentenced To Death In 2019 UP Murder Case

Woman And Three Sons Sentenced To Death In 2019 UP Murder Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A fast-track court in Muzaffarnagar sentenced a woman and her three sons to death in a murder case dating back to September 2019.

Mudassar Aziz: 'Comedy Fascinates Me'

Mudassar Aziz: 'Comedy Fascinates Me'

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'We should want Saiyaara, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Animal and Dhurandhar to coexist. Let the audience decide what they connect with.'

UP Police Nab Thieves After Encounter, Recover Arms

UP Police Nab Thieves After Encounter, Recover Arms

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Three suspected members of an inter-state gang involved in theft were arrested following an encounter with police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. In a separate incident in Shahjahanpur, two alleged criminals sustained gunshot injuries during an exchange of fire with the police.

Speeding Car Hits Auto In Delhi's Shakarpur, Driver Absconds

Speeding Car Hits Auto In Delhi's Shakarpur, Driver Absconds

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A speeding car rear-ended an auto-rickshaw in Delhi's Shakarpur area, causing an accident before the driver fled the scene. No injuries were reported.

Gujarat Court Convicts 12 In 1993 Arms Landing Case

Gujarat Court Convicts 12 In 1993 Arms Landing Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A TADA court in Jamnagar convicted 12 individuals in connection with the 1993 arms landing case, linked to Dawood Ibrahim, intended to avenge the Babri Masjid demolition. Ten of the convicted were sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment.

Delhi University Student Held In Illegal Arms Bust

Delhi University Student Held In Illegal Arms Bust

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A Delhi University's School of Open Learning undergraduate student was arrested after police busted an illegal arms gang operating in the Delhi-NCR region.

Agniveer Trainee Dies by Suicide at INS Chilka in Odisha

Agniveer Trainee Dies by Suicide at INS Chilka in Odisha

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A 19-year-old Agniveer trainee from Uttar Pradesh was found dead in a suspected suicide at the INS Chilka naval training establishment in Odisha's Khurda district. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Why Are Student Suicides On The Rise?

Why Are Student Suicides On The Rise?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A Class 11 student in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after failing his examination. In a separate incident, another teenager in Sultanpur village also took his own life, with the motive currently unknown.

Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP Of Being 'Anti-Women'

Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP Of Being 'Anti-Women'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP government's record on women's safety, alleging increased crimes and discrimination.

Meerut Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 11

Meerut Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 11

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory and arrested 11 individuals following a raid on a house in Alipur village.

Police Suspended After Birthday Party Cake Fight Turns Deadly In UP

Police Suspended After Birthday Party Cake Fight Turns Deadly In UP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Four police personnel, including an SHO, have been suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the murder of three members of a family following an argument over smearing cake during a birthday party in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.

Tragedy In UP: Woman, Daughter Killed By Train

Tragedy In UP: Woman, Daughter Killed By Train

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A woman and her three-year-old daughter died after being hit by a train in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Her son was critically injured in the incident.

Ex-Bank Employees Arrested In Gurugram Loan Fraud Case

Ex-Bank Employees Arrested In Gurugram Loan Fraud Case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested two former bank employees for allegedly fraudulently obtaining loans by accessing data of pre-approved accounts.

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 'Family has disowned Sonam'

Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 'Family has disowned Sonam'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The family of Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, has abandoned her after she was granted bail. Her brother stated the family will not support her and fears for their safety.