News for 'Village People'

Etah Road Accidents: Uncle-Nephew Duo Among Three Killed

Etah Road Accidents: Uncle-Nephew Duo Among Three Killed

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Three people were killed and one infant injured in two separate road accidents in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, India. The incidents involved a hit-and-run and a motorcycle accident.

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.

Chiraiya Marks SVF's Big Leap Beyond Bengal

Chiraiya Marks SVF's Big Leap Beyond Bengal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'We want to become India's topmost integrated studio, working in different languages.'

Odisha Rice Van Accident: Two Dead, Several Injured

Odisha Rice Van Accident: Two Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A rice-laden van overturned in Odisha's Rayagada district, resulting in two fatalities and seven serious injuries. The accident occurred near Kachapaju village, and investigations are underway.

Four Arrested in Odisha for Tying Woman, Youths to Pole on Theft Suspicion

Four Arrested in Odisha for Tying Woman, Youths to Pole on Theft Suspicion

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Odisha Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly assaulting a woman and three youths by tying them to an electric pole on suspicion of theft in the Ganjam district.

'No virus': Toxic pesticides, cadmium suspected in Rajouri mystery deaths

'No virus': Toxic pesticides, cadmium suspected in Rajouri mystery deaths

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Fresh findings suggest pesticide compounds and elevated cadmium levels may be linked to the deaths of 17 people in a remote village in Rajouri district.

Divya Singh: First Indian Woman To Cycle To Everest Base Camp

Divya Singh: First Indian Woman To Cycle To Everest Base Camp

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Divya Singh, a determined cyclist from Gorakhpur, has etched her name in history as the first Indian woman to successfully cycle to the Mount Everest base camp.

Tension in Manipur as Missing Men Found Dead; NIA Investigation Ordered

Tension in Manipur as Missing Men Found Dead; NIA Investigation Ordered

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Two men who went missing in Manipur's Kamjong district were found dead, leading to protests and demands for justice. The state government has ordered an NIA investigation and announced compensation for the families.

Birch by Romeo Lane Owners Get Bail But Remain Jailed in Forgery Case

Birch by Romeo Lane Owners Get Bail But Remain Jailed in Forgery Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a fire killed 25 people, have been granted bail in the fire case but remain in jail due to a separate forgery case.

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Forest Officials Attacked, Timber Smuggling Suspected

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Forest Officials Attacked, Timber Smuggling Suspected

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A forest department patrol team in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve was allegedly attacked by suspected timber smugglers and villagers, resulting in injuries to five forest officials. Villagers have accused the forest department team of assault.

Jharkhand Mob Lynching: Four Arrested for Killing Elderly Woman

Jharkhand Mob Lynching: Four Arrested for Killing Elderly Woman

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Four people have been arrested in Jharkhand's Gumla district for allegedly lynching an elderly woman, suspecting her of being a child lifter. The incident occurred after rumours spread in Lagaba village, leading to the woman being beaten to death.

Wrongly deported to B'desh, 6 Bengal men will vote to prove citizenship

Wrongly deported to B'desh, 6 Bengal men will vote to prove citizenship

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

After being wrongly deported and labelled as Bangladeshis, migrant workers in West Bengal's Murshidabad are heading to the polls to reclaim their Indian identity and fight for their right to belong.

'Betrayed again': Modi accuses TMC of denying Bengal women 33% quota

'Betrayed again': Modi accuses TMC of denying Bengal women 33% quota

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of betraying women by obstructing the passage of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aimed to reserve 33 per cent of seats in Parliament and state assemblies for women. Modi asserted that women in West Bengal would punish the TMC in the upcoming assembly elections.

Uttar Pradesh Town Tense After Discovery of Mutilated Bovine Remains

Uttar Pradesh Town Tense After Discovery of Mutilated Bovine Remains

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Tension arose in Awagarh, Uttar Pradesh, after the discovery of mutilated bovine remains near a railway line, prompting police investigation and Hindu groups' demands for arrests.

Saini Boosts Haryana's Jind with 253 Crore Development Projects

Saini Boosts Haryana's Jind with 253 Crore Development Projects

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched development projects worth 253 crore in Jind district, focusing on irrigation, infrastructure, health, and water supply.

Ambedkar Statue Vandalised in Punjab; Pro-Khalistan Leader Claims Responsibility

Ambedkar Statue Vandalised in Punjab; Pro-Khalistan Leader Claims Responsibility

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalised in Punjab, leading to protests and political condemnation. A pro-Khalistan leader has purportedly claimed responsibility, prompting an investigation.

Trump's Blinks Bought Time, But What It Doesn't Buy...

Trump's Blinks Bought Time, But What It Doesn't Buy...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

...is a way out, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War. What the indefinite extension produces is a prolonged condition of not-war-not-peace, in which oil markets cannot stabilise, Asian refineries cannot plan, European governments cannot stop subsidising consumption they cannot afford, and the next flashpoint -- a seized tanker, a miscalculated drone strike, a Truth Social post that claims too much -- is one news cycle away.

Maharashtra Government Honours Pahalgam Terror Victim's Family

Maharashtra Government Honours Pahalgam Terror Victim's Family

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's government has provided a house to the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack. The gesture is seen as honouring his sacrifice and supporting his family.

Bidar Police Crack Down on LPG Black Market Ring, Arrest Four

Bidar Police Crack Down on LPG Black Market Ring, Arrest Four

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Police in Bidar, Karnataka, have arrested four individuals and seized 105 LPG cylinders in connection with the alleged black marketing of cooking gas.

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing six pistols. Investigations reveal links to Pakistan-based smugglers using social media to facilitate the illegal arms trade.

Mizoram Police Net Rs 7 Crore Worth of Drugs, Several Arrests Made

Mizoram Police Net Rs 7 Crore Worth of Drugs, Several Arrests Made

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Mizoram police have seized heroin and methamphetamine worth over Rs 7 crore in anti-narcotics operations across two districts, resulting in multiple arrests including foreign nationals.

Chhattisgarh Plant Blast: Death Toll Climbs To 21

Chhattisgarh Plant Blast: Death Toll Climbs To 21

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The death toll from the April 14 blast at Vedanta's power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 21, with several others hospitalised. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion, with preliminary findings pointing to excessive fuel accumulation in the boiler furnace.

J-K: Hero of Hill Kaka and Op Sarp Vinash veteran Tahir Fazal dies at 62

J-K: Hero of Hill Kaka and Op Sarp Vinash veteran Tahir Fazal dies at 62

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Army paid a solemn tribute to Fazal, who died on Thursday after a brief illness. They remembered him as a "valiant son of the soil" who stood shoulder to shoulder with troops during Operation Sarp Vinash, which successfully dismantled terrorists' operational hub in Hill Kaka.

Family Pleads for Repatriation of Odisha Worker's Body from Qatar

Family Pleads for Repatriation of Odisha Worker's Body from Qatar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The family of an Odisha migrant worker who died in Qatar is appealing to the government for assistance in bringing his body home. The 25-year-old was the sole earner for his family.

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 4.13 kg of heroin. The suspects were connected to handlers in Europe and jailed operatives.

19 Arrested After Protest Over Cow Vigilante's Death Blocks Delhi-Agra Highway

19 Arrested After Protest Over Cow Vigilante's Death Blocks Delhi-Agra Highway

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Nineteen people have been arrested for allegedly blocking the Delhi-Agra National Highway and engaging in violence following the death of cow vigilante Chandrashekhar Das.

Nightclub Owners Get Bail in Deadly Goa Fire Case, Still Face Forgery Charges

Nightclub Owners Get Bail in Deadly Goa Fire Case, Still Face Forgery Charges

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have been granted bail in connection with the fire that killed 25 people last December. However, they will remain in jail due to a separate forgery case.

Odisha police intensify anti-Maoist ops, caution people

Odisha police intensify anti-Maoist ops, caution people

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Odisha Police intensifies operations in Kandhamal district after neutralizing four Maoists, including a high-value target. Combing operations are underway to apprehend more ultras.

Manipur Mob Violence: Suspected NSCN-IM Office Torched After Cadre Killings

Manipur Mob Violence: Suspected NSCN-IM Office Torched After Cadre Killings

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

An office allegedly used by NSCN(IM) was set on fire by a mob in Manipur's Ukhrul district following the killing of four NSCN Eastern Flank cadres. Tensions remain high as investigations continue.

Elderly Woman Murdered Over Witchcraft Allegations in Birbhum

Elderly Woman Murdered Over Witchcraft Allegations in Birbhum

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A 70-year-old tribal woman was allegedly murdered in West Bengal's Birbhum district after being accused of witchcraft. Police have arrested five people in connection with the crime.

ED Attaches Assets in Goa Nightclub Fire Money Laundering Case

ED Attaches Assets in Goa Nightclub Fire Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 17.45 crore as part of its money laundering investigation against the promoters of a Goa-based nightclub where 25 people were killed in a fire in December 2025.

SCARY! Weak Monsoon Threatens Water Security

SCARY! Weak Monsoon Threatens Water Security

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

'Monsoon is the pran (life) of our water system.' 'A weak monsoon will have a very negative impact on crops and people's lives.'

20 Arrested Following Solan Stabbing Incident

20 Arrested Following Solan Stabbing Incident

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Police in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, have arrested twenty people following a violent attack in which three individuals were injured with sharp weapons. The incident is believed to be linked to an ongoing dispute between the parties involved.

Puducherry records highest-ever turnout in assembly polls

Puducherry records highest-ever turnout in assembly polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Puducherry witnessed a historic voter turnout of 89.87% in the recent Assembly elections, the highest since 1964. The election saw a contest between the NDA and Congress-led bloc, with other parties also vying for influence. Polling was largely peaceful, with a minor clash reported.

Ghaziabad Man Murdered by Father-in-Law After Marital Discord

Ghaziabad Man Murdered by Father-in-Law After Marital Discord

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A man in Ghaziabad was allegedly murdered by his father-in-law and others following a marital dispute with his wife. The inter-faith marriage had been facing strains, leading to the wife's return to her maternal home. Two arrests have been made, and police are investigating the case.

Wife and Alleged Lover Arrested in BSF Jawan Murder Case

Wife and Alleged Lover Arrested in BSF Jawan Murder Case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The wife of a BSF jawan, who was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home in Meerut, has been arrested for his murder along with four other people, including her alleged lover.

25 Women Rescued in Solapur Prostitution Bust

25 Women Rescued in Solapur Prostitution Bust

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Police in Solapur, Maharashtra, have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from a dance academy, rescuing 25 women and arresting five individuals on human trafficking charges.

Search Underway for Man Missing After Alleged Assault in Ramban

Search Underway for Man Missing After Alleged Assault in Ramban

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 25-year-old man is missing after allegedly being assaulted by a group in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, sparking outrage and a search operation.

Man Missing After Alleged Assault in Ramban, J&K; Investigation Launched

Man Missing After Alleged Assault in Ramban, J&K; Investigation Launched

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 25-year-old man is missing after allegedly being assaulted in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, sparking outrage and prompting a police investigation.

Assaults in Jharkhand After Childlifter Rumours

Assaults in Jharkhand After Childlifter Rumours

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Two individuals were allegedly assaulted in Jharkhand's Deoghar and Koderma districts following rumours that they were childlifters.