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Black Magic Suspicion Leads To Fatal Axe Attack In Palghar

Black Magic Suspicion Leads To Fatal Axe Attack In Palghar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 60-year-old tribal woman was killed and her husband seriously injured in Palghar, Maharashtra, after a neighbour attacked them with an axe, suspecting them of performing black magic on his deceased wife. The attacker later attempted suicide and is in critical condition.

Man Arrested for Killing Father with Axe in Palghar District

Man Arrested for Killing Father with Axe in Palghar District

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly killing his father with an axe after claiming he was fed up with frequent harassment.

Woman hacks husband to death 15 days after marriage in Maha; held

Woman hacks husband to death 15 days after marriage in Maha; held

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The police said Lokhande's wife was irked by his insistence on consummating the marriage, leading to a heated exchange between them.

It reignited...: Fadnavis links Nagpur violence to 'Chhaava'

It reignited...: Fadnavis links Nagpur violence to 'Chhaava'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called the violence in Nagpur a premeditated conspiracy and said the mob had targeted specific houses and establishments. The violence erupted on Monday after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, resulting in several houses and vehicles being vandalised. At least 12 police personnel, including three deputy commissioners of police, were injured in the violence, which erupted in central Nagpur. Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, said those who attacked police personnel will not be spared.

Cong axes Nirupam for 6 yrs over remarks against ally Uddhav Sena

Cong axes Nirupam for 6 yrs over remarks against ally Uddhav Sena

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Taking note of complaints of indiscipline and anti-party statements, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge approved Nirupam's expulsion from the party for six years with immediate effect, an official communication from the party said.

Champions Trophy: Pick Karun Nair!

Champions Trophy: Pick Karun Nair!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Vidarbha batter boasts an incredible average of 752 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with five centuries from seven games.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Animal's violence isn't for the fainted-hearted unless you have an appetite for Korean style mayhem, like Sukanya Verma.

Amul chairman may get the axe

Amul chairman may get the axe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Fourteen of 17 board members move no-confidence motion; proximity to Rahul Gandhi seen as trigger.

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Ayodhya verdict: We have all lost

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'The Babri Masjid wasn't just a mosque, it was a test of our secularism,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary's triple ton puts Bengal on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.