News for 'bihar'

CBI Investigates Possible Contract Killing Of Adhikari Aide

CBI Investigates Possible Contract Killing Of Adhikari Aide

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI is investigating the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, suspecting it was a meticulously planned contract killing. The investigation involves forensic analysis and examination of potential interstate criminal links.

Supreme Court Prioritises Victims In Fraud Case Plea

Supreme Court Prioritises Victims In Fraud Case Plea

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea from a Dubai-based businessman seeking consolidation of 24 criminal cases against him, emphasising the need for a victim-centric judicial approach.

How Delhi Police Busted An Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Busted An Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate, arresting 14 individuals allegedly involved in fraudulent transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore. The accused targeted job seekers with fake work-from-home opportunities via social media and job portals.

'BJP Was Waiting To Get Rid Of Nitish Kumar'

'BJP Was Waiting To Get Rid Of Nitish Kumar'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'The BJP must have decided to replace Nitish with a green signal from JD-U leaders close to him.'

Four Arrested For Duping Woman With England Promise

Four Arrested For Duping Woman With England Promise

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Faridabad police have arrested four individuals from Patna for allegedly defrauding a woman of over Rs 2.5 lakh by promising to take her to England. The accused, who operated three accounts used in the cybercrime, are in police custody and being questioned.

Modi trims convoy to save fuel, pushes EV use; guvs, BJP CMs follow suit

Modi trims convoy to save fuel, pushes EV use; guvs, BJP CMs follow suit

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A downsizing in the prime minister's convoy was implemented in his recent domestic visits, official sources said.

Man Arrested In Delhi After 40 Years On The Run For Murder

Man Arrested In Delhi After 40 Years On The Run For Murder

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused, Chandra Shekhar Prasad, was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.

Delhi Police Nab 82-Year-Old Man After 40 Years On The Run

Delhi Police Nab 82-Year-Old Man After 40 Years On The Run

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for nearly 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.

Why a two-thirds RS majority out of reach for NDA despite Bengal win

Why a two-thirds RS majority out of reach for NDA despite Bengal win

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Despite recent gains, the BJP-led NDA is unlikely to achieve a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha in the near future, highlighting the challenges in passing key legislation requiring constitutional amendments.

Jobless Youths Recruited for Train Thefts: RPF Uncovers Gang in Nagpur

Jobless Youths Recruited for Train Thefts: RPF Uncovers Gang in Nagpur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Nagpur has arrested three members of a gang that recruited unemployed youths to commit thefts on trains, offering them fixed monthly salaries.

Four Detained In Delhi Molestation And Assault Case

Four Detained In Delhi Molestation And Assault Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have detained four men following the alleged molestation and assault of two women in Nehru Place. The incident occurred outside a hotel, and the suspects have been identified and are currently being interrogated.

Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP's Divisive Politics In Punjab

Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP's Divisive Politics In Punjab

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of engaging in divisive politics and attempting to incite violence in Punjab for electoral gains, while reaffirming his government's commitment to peace and communal harmony.

Delhi molestation: '7 people surrounded my friend, tore her clothes'

Delhi molestation: '7 people surrounded my friend, tore her clothes'

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Two women allegedly molested in Delhi's Nehru Place are struggling with trauma and fear, highlighting the lack of public assistance during the incident.

Worker from Bihar, son murdered in Chennai, wife sexually assaulted

Worker from Bihar, son murdered in Chennai, wife sexually assaulted

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Three people have been arrested in Chennai in connection with the murder of a migrant worker from Bihar, his wife, and their two-year-old son. The investigation revealed a sexual assault and subsequent killings.

Police Investigate Death of Woman Labourer in Sonipat

Police Investigate Death of Woman Labourer in Sonipat

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The body of a 58-year-old woman labourer was discovered near a brick kiln in Sonipat, Haryana, prompting a police investigation into a suspected murder.

Police Investigate Child Marriage, Sexual Exploitation In Hamirpur

Police Investigate Child Marriage, Sexual Exploitation In Hamirpur

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Police in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, are investigating a case of alleged child marriage and sexual exploitation after hospital staff raised concerns during a medical examination of two girls.

Haryana leads informal job growth, Gujarat sees sharp contraction in 2025

Haryana leads informal job growth, Gujarat sees sharp contraction in 2025

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Haryana recorded the fastest growth in unincorporated non-agricultural employment among major Indian states in 2025, with a 29.8 per cent increase to 3.1 million workers, while Gujarat experienced the sharpest contraction, declining by 12.6 per cent to 8 million.

Muslim Cleric's Body Found On Railway Tracks In Bareilly

Muslim Cleric's Body Found On Railway Tracks In Bareilly

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The body of a 35-year-old Muslim cleric was found on railway tracks in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. While police suggest he fell from a train, family members allege he was thrown off, prompting an investigation.

Loco Pilot Murdered Near Tatanagar Station In Jamshedpur

Loco Pilot Murdered Near Tatanagar Station In Jamshedpur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A loco pilot was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants near Tatanagar station in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Police are investigating a possible land dispute as the motive.

Migrant Labourer Held For Killing Wife In Palghar

Migrant Labourer Held For Killing Wife In Palghar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A migrant labourer was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over an alleged extramarital affair.

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The family of a NEET aspirant in Bihar, whose death after alleged sexual assault is being probed by the CBI, has claimed they received a threat that their son would meet the same fate as their deceased daughter.

Five Injured in Begusarai Crude Bomb Explosion During Search Operation

Five Injured in Begusarai Crude Bomb Explosion During Search Operation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Five officials, including three members of the Special Task Force (STF), sustained injuries in a crude bomb explosion in Begusarai district, Bihar, during a search operation related to robbery cases.

Sub-Inspector's Wife Dies from Gunshot Wound in Munger; Investigation Underway

Sub-Inspector's Wife Dies from Gunshot Wound in Munger; Investigation Underway

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

The wife of a sub-inspector in Munger, Bihar, allegedly died by suicide using her husband's service revolver. Police are investigating the circumstances, including possible domestic disputes, while the deceased's mother alleges murder.

How Delhi Police Nabbed Burglar By Posing As Fruit Seller

How Delhi Police Nabbed Burglar By Posing As Fruit Seller

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi Police officer disguised himself as a fruit seller to arrest a habitual offender and crack a daylight burglary case, recovering jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.

Nitish remarks on Rabri trigger ruckus in Bihar council; Oppn evicted

Nitish remarks on Rabri trigger ruckus in Bihar council; Oppn evicted

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Opposition members in the Bihar legislative council were suspended and evicted after demanding an apology from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for allegedly using foul language against their leader Rabri Devi, leading to a day of disruption and accusations from both sides.

Bihar Recipe: Archana's Alu-Mattar

Bihar Recipe: Archana's Alu-Mattar

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.

Jharkhand Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Three Kidnappers

Jharkhand Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Three Kidnappers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Koderma district rescued an abducted boy and arrested three kidnappers. The abduction was orchestrated by the boy's brother-in-law, who wanted to marry the boy's elder sister.

Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over ED Raids, Alleges Political Vendetta

Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over ED Raids, Alleges Political Vendetta

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP-led central government of playing 'dangerous games' with Punjab, alleging the misuse of agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the CBI for political purposes.

Suvendu Adhikari to be Bengal's first BJP CM; to take oath on Saturday

Suvendu Adhikari to be Bengal's first BJP CM; to take oath on Saturday

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Suvendu Adhikari has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the state's first BJP chief minister.

Property Fraud Gang Busted In Greater Noida, Three Arrested

Property Fraud Gang Busted In Greater Noida, Three Arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Greater Noida police arrested three members of a gang involved in fraudulent property registrations, cheating people of approximately Rs 3 crore. The gang used forged documents to sell properties, particularly targeting owners who lived away.

163 Children Rescued from Train in Suspected Trafficking Case

163 Children Rescued from Train in Suspected Trafficking Case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Indian Railway Police rescued 163 minor boys from a train in Madhya Pradesh, suspecting they were being trafficked from Bihar to Maharashtra for labour. Eight individuals have been arrested, claiming the children were en route to a madrasa for education.

Delhi Man Arrested For Murder After Phone Argument

Delhi Man Arrested For Murder After Phone Argument

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly killing his co-worker after a dispute over using the victim's phone in the Begumpur area of south Delhi.

Gurugram Man Strangled By Wife's Lover, Body Found In Trunk

Gurugram Man Strangled By Wife's Lover, Body Found In Trunk

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old man in Gurugram was allegedly strangled to death by his wife's teenage lover and an accomplice. Police discovered the body in a trunk at the victim's residence in Sector 54. The accused have been arrested, and the wife has been detained for questioning.

Man Held With Rs 20 Crore Marijuana Near Nepal Border

Man Held With Rs 20 Crore Marijuana Near Nepal Border

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Sashastra Seema Bal arrested a man near the Indo-Nepal border in Maharajganj district with over 327 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 20 crore.

Delivery Agent's Body Found In Iron Box In Gurugram

Delivery Agent's Body Found In Iron Box In Gurugram

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The body of a 24-year-old delivery agent, allegedly murdered in Gurugram, was discovered in an iron box in a slum area. Police have booked a woman, with whom the deceased was in a live-in relationship, and her friend for the murder.

Adityanath Blames Corruption For UP's 'BIMARU' Past

Adityanath Blames Corruption For UP's 'BIMARU' Past

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the state's past 'BIMARU' (sick) status to corruption during previous governments, highlighting improvements in recruitment processes and medical facilities under his administration.

Delhi Police Search For Robbers In Golf Links Heist

Delhi Police Search For Robbers In Golf Links Heist

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Police are searching for six suspects involved in a Rs 25 lakh hostage-cum-robbery in Golf Links. The suspects, aided by a domestic worker, are believed to have fled the city in a light grey SUV after detailed planning and recce.

Faridabad Woman Kills Baby Daughter, Cites Poverty

Faridabad Woman Kills Baby Daughter, Cites Poverty

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A woman in Faridabad allegedly killed her 18-month-old daughter by throwing her into a drain, claiming poverty drove her to the act.

Nationwide terror module busted; toy car IED plot foiled

Nationwide terror module busted; toy car IED plot foiled

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four men from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Bihar for allegedly planning terror activities and attempting to recruit others online. An IED and related materials were seized during the operation.

From hills to Jungal Mahal, TMC draws a blank in 29 Bengal districts

From hills to Jungal Mahal, TMC draws a blank in 29 Bengal districts

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The BJP achieved a clean sweep in nine districts of West Bengal, securing all 68 seats in these regions during the recent election. This victory marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule and establishing the BJP's dominance.