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Why Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP Of False Promises

Why Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP Of False Promises

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the BJP for not fulfilling its promises, highlighting the continuation of West Bengal's welfare schemes and challenging the BJP to match them in their ruled states.

Punjab Opposition Demands Clarity On Blast Investigation

Punjab Opposition Demands Clarity On Blast Investigation

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Punjab's Leader of Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, has criticised the government's conflicting statements regarding recent blasts, calling for transparency and accountability instead of political theatrics.

Opposition Slams BJP Over Odisha Law And Order Situation

Opposition Slams BJP Over Odisha Law And Order Situation

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Opposition parties in Odisha, including the BJD and Congress, have criticised the ruling BJP for failing to maintain law and order after a violent attack in Puri district. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked concerns about public safety and governance in the state.

Anil Deshmukh Urges Implementation Of Shakti Act

Anil Deshmukh Urges Implementation Of Shakti Act

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh calls for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act following the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district, criticising the government's failure to ensure the safety of women and children.

Teenager Dies After Being Shot In Delhi Eatery

Teenager Dies After Being Shot In Delhi Eatery

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old boy has died after being shot in the head at an eatery in Delhi's Amar Colony. The incident occurred after a confrontation with a group of boys who allegedly harassed a female friend of the victim. Police have arrested two people, including a juvenile, in connection with the case.

Delhi Teenager Dies After Amar Colony Shooting

Delhi Teenager Dies After Amar Colony Shooting

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old boy, Sai Kumar, who was shot in the head at an eatery in Delhi's Amar Colony last week, has died from his injuries. Police have apprehended a 16-year-old suspect and are investigating the involvement of others in the incident, which allegedly stemmed from a confrontation after the accused passed remarks at the victim's female friend.

India to develop affordable AI model under Rs 100/hour: Vaishnaw

India to develop affordable AI model under Rs 100/hour: Vaishnaw

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

He said that as compared to global models costing 2.5 to 3 US dollars per hour usage, India's AI model will cost less than less than Rs 100 per hour (1.16 US dollars per hour) after 40 percent government subsidy.

More Women Contract Infections At Kota Hospital

More Women Contract Infections At Kota Hospital

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Two more women have contracted infections at a government-run hospital in Kota, India, with family members alleging they were forced to move them to private facilities after complications arose. This follows a previous incident where several women contracted infections after undergoing cesarean deliveries at the same hospital.

Public Assault In Berhampur Sparks Political Outrage

Public Assault In Berhampur Sparks Political Outrage

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A man and his female friend were assaulted in Berhampur, Odisha, leading to political condemnation and allegations of deteriorating law and order under the BJP government.

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.

Man Held For Allegedly Firing Gun Outside Gurugram Mall

Man Held For Allegedly Firing Gun Outside Gurugram Mall

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Police in Gurugram have arrested a man for allegedly firing a shot in the air outside the MGF Mall. The accused, Naveen Kumar, was apprehended after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media.

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Rediff.com7 May 2026

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.

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Delhi Sees Rise In Crimes Against Foreigners: NCRB Data

Rediff.com7 May 2026

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.

LG Orders Security for Army Brigadier Assaulted in Delhi

LG Orders Security for Army Brigadier Assaulted in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has directed the Delhi Police to provide full security to an Army brigadier and his family after they were assaulted in the Vasant Enclave area. The incident occurred after the officer objected to public drinking.

Drunk Intruders Nabbed At Aligarh Muslim University After Assault

Drunk Intruders Nabbed At Aligarh Muslim University After Assault

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Three individuals were apprehended by Aligarh Muslim University security for allegedly driving under the influence, colliding with a student's vehicle, and assaulting students on campus.

NCW Orders Probe Into Amravati Minor Sexual Abuse Case

NCW Orders Probe Into Amravati Minor Sexual Abuse Case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The National Commission for Women has directed Maharashtra's DGP to conduct a time-bound probe into the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of minor girls by a 19-year-old youth in Amravati.

Beed Jail Inmate Alleges Assault, Inquiry Demanded

Beed Jail Inmate Alleges Assault, Inquiry Demanded

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

An audio clip has surfaced where an inmate of the Beed district jail is purportedly heard complaining about an attack on him. A senior official has denied that any such incident took place. The jail houses several accused in the December 2024 Santosh Deshmukh murder case.

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old British Sikh man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a teenage student in Southampton, with the judge highlighting the racial tensions the case has ignited across the UK.

Pakistan Issues Strong Demarche To Afghanistan Over Terror Attack

Pakistan Issues Strong Demarche To Afghanistan Over Terror Attack

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Pakistan has strongly condemned Afghanistan for allegedly harbouring terrorists responsible for a deadly attack on a police post, issuing a stern warning and demanding action against terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil.

Maharashtra Police Seize Banned Tobacco Products in Latur Raid

Maharashtra Police Seize Banned Tobacco Products in Latur Raid

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Latur, Maharashtra, seized scented tobacco and other banned products worth 3.75 lakh and arrested one person after raiding a godown in Chakur town.

NCW Calls For Complete Parole Ban For Rape Convicts

NCW Calls For Complete Parole Ban For Rape Convicts

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) will soon submit recommendations to the Centre seeking a complete ban on parole for convicts in rape, aggravated sexual assault, and other serious offences against women and children.

J&K High Court Orders Release Of AAP Leader Mehraj Malik

J&K High Court Orders Release Of AAP Leader Mehraj Malik

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Aam Aadmi Party legislator Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed his detention under the Public Safety Act.

J&K High Court Orders Release Of AAP Leader Mehraj Malik

J&K High Court Orders Release Of AAP Leader Mehraj Malik

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Aam Aadmi Party legislator Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed his detention under the Public Safety Act.

Nine-Year-Old Girl Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Bundi

Nine-Year-Old Girl Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Bundi

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while going to the fields near her village. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.

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.

Woman Advocate's House Attacked In Belagavi

Woman Advocate's House Attacked In Belagavi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at the Belagavi residence of a woman advocate, Pooja Kakatkar, in the early hours of Sunday. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating the incident.

Indian Police Officer Dies After Accidental Firing

Indian Police Officer Dies After Accidental Firing

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A deputy superintendent of police (DSP) in Phagwara, India, died on Tuesday after an accidental firing from his service revolver while cleaning it at his residence.

Former Judge Claims Life Threat Amid Daughter-In-Law Suicide Probe

Former Judge Claims Life Threat Amid Daughter-In-Law Suicide Probe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A former district judge, accused of driving her daughter-in-law to suicide, claims her life is in danger as she and her son are remanded to judicial custody. She alleges assault by the victim's family lawyer and a media trial.

Pilot Cuts Raise Safety Alarms

Pilot Cuts Raise Safety Alarms

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

'Who gave the Tatas the right to discontinue technically sound practices related to safety and security?'

UP Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Of Three Boys

UP Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Of Three Boys

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the alleged abduction of three minor boys from Mirzapur village. The boys, aged 10 and 11, have been missing since Saturday evening, prompting an extensive search and the registration of a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Students Rally After Bombing at Manipur University

Students Rally After Bombing at Manipur University

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Students at Manipur University protested a bomb blast that occurred on campus, demanding educational freedom and condemning the violence.

Mumbai: Elderly Man Killed in Bhandup Building Collapse

Mumbai: Elderly Man Killed in Bhandup Building Collapse

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 75-year-old man died after a portion of a slab collapsed on him in a two-storey building in Mumbai's Bhandup area.

J&K Policeman Wounded in Accidental Gun Discharge

J&K Policeman Wounded in Accidental Gun Discharge

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A policeman was injured in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, after a colleague's gun accidentally discharged at the district police office.

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.com2 Apr 2026

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.

Jharkhand man kills alleged harasser of his sister with axe

Jharkhand man kills alleged harasser of his sister with axe

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been arrested for allegedly killing a man who repeatedly harassed his sister.

Teen Driver Kills Cyclist in Thane Hit-and-Run

Teen Driver Kills Cyclist in Thane Hit-and-Run

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old businessman was killed in Thane after being hit by a speeding car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy. The incident occurred on an incomplete stretch of the Kalyan Ring Road, prompting calls for improved road safety measures.

Delhi Schools Warned Against Uniform Vendor Coercion

Delhi Schools Warned Against Uniform Vendor Coercion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi's Chief Minister has issued a stern warning to schools against forcing parents to buy uniforms, books, and stationery from specific vendors, emphasising freedom of choice and threatening strict action for non-compliance.

Why Akhilesh Yadav Wants CBI Inquiry Into Hardoi Killing

Why Akhilesh Yadav Wants CBI Inquiry Into Hardoi Killing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has demanded a CBI inquiry into the murder of a girl in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the state has become unsafe for women under the BJP government. He visited the victim's family, offered financial assistance, and criticised the state administration for failing to protect her despite her repeated appeals to the police.

Farmer, Accountant Killed In Separate Haryana Attacks

Farmer, Accountant Killed In Separate Haryana Attacks

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Two men, a farmer and an accountant, were murdered in separate incidents in Haryana. The farmer was ambushed and shot in Yamunanagar, while the accountant was killed in Ambala following a dispute.

London-bound Air India flight forced to return to Delhi

London-bound Air India flight forced to return to Delhi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

An Air India A350 aircraft en route to London Heathrow returned to Delhi due to a technical issue after being airborne for nearly seven hours. This is the same aircraft that faced a technical issue on March 15, leading to a diversion to Shannon, Ireland.