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Man Attacked by Wild Elephant in Kulathupuzha, Kerala

Man Attacked by Wild Elephant in Kulathupuzha, Kerala

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man in Kulathupuzha, Kerala, sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant while returning from work. He is currently in critical condition in hospital.

Delhi Shooting: Man Dead, Three Injured in Bawana Attack

Delhi Shooting: Man Dead, Three Injured in Bawana Attack

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A man was killed and three others injured in a shooting in Delhi's Bawana area. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Relative, Examine All Angles

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Relative, Examine All Angles

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Police have detained a distant relative in connection with the double murder of a woman and her son in Delhi. The victim's husband remains under scrutiny as the investigation continues.

Bear Attack Claims Life in Chhattisgarh's Korba District

Bear Attack Claims Life in Chhattisgarh's Korba District

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A 26-year-old man was killed in a bear attack in Chhattisgarh's Korba district. The victim had gone to the forest to graze his goats and did not return home. The forest department has provided immediate relief to the family and urged villagers to be cautious.

Suvendu aide murder: Driver still critical after multiple surgeries

Suvendu aide murder: Driver still critical after multiple surgeries

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The driver of the car targeted in the attack that killed a BJP leader's aide is in critical condition in a Kolkata hospital, having sustained bullet injuries and undergone multiple surgeries.

Teen Arrested For Setting Scooters Ablaze In Delhi

Teen Arrested For Setting Scooters Ablaze In Delhi

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested an 18-year-old and apprehended three juveniles for allegedly setting fire to five scooters in Ashok Vihar. The accused, Sagar, confessed to the crime, citing harassment by the scooter owner as the motive.

Iran claims missile attack on US aircraft carrier

Iran claims missile attack on US aircraft carrier

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

According to an official Iranian military statement, Qader anti-ship cruise missiles were launched at the carrier, forcing it to alter its position in the region.

Several Injured In Bihar Land Dispute Clash

Several Injured In Bihar Land Dispute Clash

Rediff.com16 May 2026

At least seven people and a few security personnel were injured following a clash between two groups over a land dispute in Bihar's Purnea district on Saturday, police said.

Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Dream Dashed In Trials

Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Dream Dashed In Trials

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vinesh Phogat's return to competitive wrestling ended in a semi-final loss at the Asian Games selection trials, dashing her hopes of re-entering the national team after the 2024 Paris Olympics trauma.

Iran to commute to FIFA World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal

Iran to commute to FIFA World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Iran's national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the US on the days of its three FIFA World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament.

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Delhi Police have registered two FIRs in connection with the killing of a stray dog in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi. The cases involve a security guard accused of killing the dog and an animal activist accused of assaulting the guard.

Indian Dies in Kuwait Attack: Impact of West Asia Conflict on Indian Nationals

Indian Dies in Kuwait Attack: Impact of West Asia Conflict on Indian Nationals

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait following Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant, bringing the total number of Indian fatalities in the West Asia conflict to eight.

Kerala Boy Suffered Weeks Of Abuse Before Death

Kerala Boy Suffered Weeks Of Abuse Before Death

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Kerala died after allegedly enduring weeks of brutal physical abuse, with a post-mortem examination revealing 51 injuries. The child's mother and her partner have been arrested in connection with the case.

Kerala CM's New Secretary Faces Political Firestorm

Kerala CM's New Secretary Faces Political Firestorm

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The appointment of senior IAS officer Rathan U Kelkar as secretary to Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has ignited a political controversy, drawing criticism from the CPI(M), CPI, and BJP.

Cracks in TMC? Senior MP quits party post, takes swipe at I-PAC

Cracks in TMC? Senior MP quits party post, takes swipe at I-PAC

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Senior TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has resigned as the Barasat organisational district president, taking 'moral responsibility' for the party's poor performance in the recent West Bengal assembly polls. Her resignation letter and subsequent comments sharply criticised the party's campaign strategy, the influence of election strategist I-PAC, and alleged criminalisation within the party, calling for a return to 'street politics' and engagement with 'honest, old and dedicated workers'.

Cockroach Janta Party founder says all accounts, website taken down

Cockroach Janta Party founder says all accounts, website taken down

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleges a crackdown, reporting hacking incidents and account takedowns across its social media platforms following a campaign against the Union Education Minister.

Stone Pelting At Dalit Wedding Leads To Mathura Village Clash

Stone Pelting At Dalit Wedding Leads To Mathura Village Clash

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A clash erupted in a Mathura village after a Dalit wedding procession was met with stone-pelting, resulting in injuries and police intervention.

Kerala Government Orders Probe Into Periya Murder Parole

Kerala Government Orders Probe Into Periya Murder Parole

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Congress-led UDF government in Kerala has ordered an urgent inquiry into the parole granted to the accused in the Periya twin murder case, following political concern and scrutiny.

2 Navy jets collide mid-air during air show in US

2 Navy jets collide mid-air during air show in US

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, with all four crew members ejecting safely before the aircraft crashed.

Jeweller Robbed In Beed After Dubai Gold Biscuit Promise

Jeweller Robbed In Beed After Dubai Gold Biscuit Promise

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A jeweller in Beed district was allegedly assaulted and robbed of Rs 3 lakh by fraudsters who promised to sell him gold biscuits smuggled from Dubai. Two suspects were arrested after their motorcycle crashed during their escape, while others remain at large.

How A Pregnant Woman Was Murdered In Saharanpur

How A Pregnant Woman Was Murdered In Saharanpur

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A five-month pregnant woman was allegedly hacked to death with a spade by her intoxicated brother-in-law in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with her family claiming that all the in-laws are involved in the murder conspiracy, police said.

Pakistan Security Forces Face Mounting Terror Attacks

Pakistan Security Forces Face Mounting Terror Attacks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Multiple terror attacks in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during Ramazan have resulted in the deaths of security personnel, while security forces in Balochistan have killed several rebels in response.

Man Killed in Leopard Attack in Indian Village; Authorities Order Capture

Man Killed in Leopard Attack in Indian Village; Authorities Order Capture

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A man was killed by a leopard in a village near Pauri, Uttarakhand, India. Forest officials have been ordered to capture the animal following protests from villagers.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Functionary's Car Attacked in Akola

Shiv Sena (UBT) Functionary's Car Attacked in Akola

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Unidentified individuals allegedly attacked the car of a Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary in Akola, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from party leaders.

Cops probe background of man who attacked Farooq Abdullah

Cops probe background of man who attacked Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu have launched a detailed investigation into the background and motives of Kamal Singh Jamwal, who allegedly attempted to assassinate former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah at a wedding function.

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Engineering Student Killed In Hyderabad 'Honour Killing'

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 22-year-old engineering student was murdered in Hyderabad, allegedly by relatives of a woman he was in a relationship with, who disapproved of the affair.

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A jail inmate in Hoshiarpur was shot dead after allegedly attacking a police constable and attempting to escape custody outside a hospital. The inmate, identified as Nasib Singh, was facing multiple criminal charges, including murder and offences under the NDPS Act.

Assam CM Orders Action After Eviction Notice Attack

Assam CM Orders Action After Eviction Notice Attack

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered action and the arrest of 16 people following an attack on police and officials serving eviction notices to alleged encroachers in Azara, Guwahati. Sarma asserts that all encroachers will be evicted and a permanent police camp will be established in the area.

Kanpur Man Accused Of Murdering Daughters Attempts Suicide In Jail

Kanpur Man Accused Of Murdering Daughters Attempts Suicide In Jail

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 48-year-old man, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, jailed for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters, attempted suicide inside the district jail in Kanpur by slitting his throat with a sharpened steel plate. He is now stable and an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

US, Israel responsible for what's happening to India: Iran

US, Israel responsible for what's happening to India: Iran

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A top Iranian official has blamed the US and Israel for the disruption of global supply chains due to the West Asia conflict, stating that Tehran is not happy about the consequences faced by countries like India.

Ahmedabad Man Killed Over Family Dispute: Police Investigate

Ahmedabad Man Killed Over Family Dispute: Police Investigate

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A 52-year-old man was allegedly killed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, following a brutal attack stemming from a family dispute. Police have registered a case of murder and are investigating the incident.

'Lone wolf, ISIS links': Maha ATS on man who stabbed guards

'Lone wolf, ISIS links': Maha ATS on man who stabbed guards

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The accused, identified as Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), who returned to India from the US in 2020, allegedly asked the security guards their religion after an altercation at an under-construction building in the Mira Road area of Thane, he said.

ED Conducts Raids In Kolkata Money Laundering Investigation

ED Conducts Raids In Kolkata Money Laundering Investigation

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches at multiple premises in West Bengal as part of a money laundering probe linked to arrested Kolkata Police officer Shantanu Sinha Biswas and an alleged criminal Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu.

Seven Sentenced To Life In 2020 UP Murder Case

Seven Sentenced To Life In 2020 UP Murder Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced seven people to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in 2020, related to a long-standing feud.

Now, row erupts in Kerala as chief poll officer appointed as CM's secretary

Now, row erupts in Kerala as chief poll officer appointed as CM's secretary

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The appointment of Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer as the Chief Minister's secretary has ignited a political firestorm, raising questions about election credibility and sparking accusations of hypocrisy among political parties.

'Vijay Brings A Modern Look As Youth Are With Him'

'Vijay Brings A Modern Look As Youth Are With Him'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

'Present day youth are not interested in the past. They want to see what you are going to do now.'

Delhi Police Arrests Six Gang Operatives, Recovering Illegal Arms

Delhi Police Arrests Six Gang Operatives, Recovering Illegal Arms

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six operatives and sharpshooters allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang, recovering a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition.

Election Commission Seeks Clarity on Attack at Shashi Panja's Home Before Modi Rally

Election Commission Seeks Clarity on Attack at Shashi Panja's Home Before Modi Rally

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Election Commission has requested a detailed report from Kolkata Police regarding the alleged attack on Trinamool Congress leader Shashi Panja's residence before a rally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initial police report was deemed incomplete, prompting the EC to seek further clarity on the incident, police response, and utilisation of central forces.

J&K Authorities Demolish Illegal Drug Structures In Samba

J&K Authorities Demolish Illegal Drug Structures In Samba

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district demolished 33 illegal structures used for drug-related activities, as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan'.

Complainant in Swami Avimukteswaranand case attacked on train

Complainant in Swami Avimukteswaranand case attacked on train

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Ashutosh Brahmachari, who accused Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of sexual exploitation, was attacked on a train in Prayagraj; police are investigating.