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Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Sri Lankan Man Gets Jail Term for Illegally Staying in India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

A Thane court has sentenced a Sri Lankan national to rigorous imprisonment for illegally staying in India and ordered his deportation after the sentence.

SC grants bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife

SC grants bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt in a cheating case involving alleged misappropriation of funds. The court ordered their release from Udaipur jail and issued notices to the complainant and the Rajasthan government.

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as E-Commerce Customer Care to Defraud Man

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as E-Commerce Customer Care to Defraud Man

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly cheating a Delhi resident of Rs 1.25 lakh by posing as customer care executives of an e-commerce brand.

Cyber Criminals Impersonate Company Owner, Swindle Accountant in Hyderabad

Cyber Criminals Impersonate Company Owner, Swindle Accountant in Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to defraud an accountant of a substantial sum in Hyderabad.

How Cyber Criminals Impersonated Company Owner to Scam Accountant

How Cyber Criminals Impersonated Company Owner to Scam Accountant

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to deceive an accountant into transferring a large sum of money.

Uttarakhand STF Uncovers Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrests Two in J&K

Uttarakhand STF Uncovers Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring, Arrests Two in J&K

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two members of an inter-state organised gang from Jammu and Kashmir for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud.

More use of speciality fertilisers can help tide over supply shocks: Experts

More use of speciality fertilisers can help tide over supply shocks: Experts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Despite significant price differences, Indian farmers are increasingly adopting non-subsidised speciality fertilisers, which are seen as a potential solution to the rising fertiliser subsidy burden exacerbated by global supply shocks.

Alonso snubs Yamal's 'cheat' jibe ahead of El Clasico

Alonso snubs Yamal's 'cheat' jibe ahead of El Clasico

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso declined to comment on Saturday after Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal suggested the capital club "cheat" and "complain" in a televised interview on Friday.

Couple Nabbed for Selling Same Flat Multiple Times

Couple Nabbed for Selling Same Flat Multiple Times

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A couple has been arrested in Greater Noida for allegedly defrauding multiple people by selling the same flat multiple times after mortgaging it to a bank.

Bad Day? Let Your Outfit's Colour Change Your Mood

Bad Day? Let Your Outfit's Colour Change Your Mood

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Dopamine dressing isn't just about bright colours; it's about wearing shades that actually match (and fix) your mood.

Modi Blasts TMC Over Lawlessness and Infiltration in West Bengal Rally

Modi Blasts TMC Over Lawlessness and Infiltration in West Bengal Rally

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, accusing them of lawlessness, corruption, and enabling illegal infiltration. He promised to initiate a special inquiry against facilitators of infiltration and to deport unauthorised entrants if the BJP comes to power in the state.

High Court Refuses to Dismiss Case of PhD Job Scam in Uttar Pradesh

High Court Refuses to Dismiss Case of PhD Job Scam in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has rejected a petition to dismiss a case against a woman accused of defrauding an aspirant of over Rs 22 lakh with false promises of a PhD degree and a university job.

Modi Vows to End 'Fear' and Corruption in West Bengal

Modi Vows to End 'Fear' and Corruption in West Bengal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, promising development, accountability, and an end to corruption if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections.

Congress Leader Pawan Khera Gets Transit Anticipatory Bail in Assam CM's Wife Case

Congress Leader Pawan Khera Gets Transit Anticipatory Bail in Assam CM's Wife Case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Telangana High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed against him by Assam police over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.

Yamal feels heat during Clasico for 'cheat' jibe

Yamal feels heat during Clasico for 'cheat' jibe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Yamal made a nervy start, and a baying home crowd thought he had conceded a penalty when he slid in to tackle Vinicius Jr, but the decision to award a spot kick was overturned after a VAR review.

Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Inter-State Employment Scam in Rajasthan

Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Inter-State Employment Scam in Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Kota City Police have arrested an alleged mastermind of an inter-state employment racket accused of defrauding over 8,500 people by promising work-from-home opportunities.

Fake Call Centre Busted in Navi Mumbai for Stock Market Investment Fraud

Fake Call Centre Busted in Navi Mumbai for Stock Market Investment Fraud

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Police in Navi Mumbai have dismantled a fraudulent call centre accused of swindling individuals out of over Rs 1 crore by falsely promising high returns on share market investments. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.

Cheated, misled, and financially wronged by IndiGo's refund

Cheated, misled, and financially wronged by IndiGo's refund

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'IndiGo abruptly cancelled our Kolkata-Purnea flight citing bad weather, despite clear conditions and another airline operating the same route, causing severe inconvenience.'

Odisha Police Nab Suspect in Rs 12.33 Crore Online Investment Scam

Odisha Police Nab Suspect in Rs 12.33 Crore Online Investment Scam

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Odisha Police have arrested a man from West Bengal for his alleged involvement in an online investment fraud case involving Rs 12.33 crore.

Delhi Neighbours Arrested After Holi Music Dispute Leads to Gunfire

Delhi Neighbours Arrested After Holi Music Dispute Leads to Gunfire

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Three individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar for allegedly firing shots during a dispute with neighbours over loud music during Holi celebrations.

Pawan Khera's Anticipatory Bail Hearing Adjourned in Telangana High Court

Pawan Khera's Anticipatory Bail Hearing Adjourned in Telangana High Court

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Telangana High Court has adjourned the hearing on Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail petition related to a case filed by the Assam government over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The court will resume hearing on April 10.

Modi Vows to Transform Bengal with Six Guarantees

Modi Vows to Transform Bengal with Six Guarantees

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced six guarantees for West Bengal if the BJP wins the Assembly polls, criticising the TMC government and promising development and accountability.

Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Weight Loss Products Online Using Duplicate Branding

Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Weight Loss Products Online Using Duplicate Branding

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 56-year-old man from Delhi has been arrested for allegedly manufacturing and selling counterfeit weight loss powder and spurious Ayurvedic products online using duplicate branding.

Woman Allegedly Harassed by Visa Agents Dies by Suicide

Woman Allegedly Harassed by Visa Agents Dies by Suicide

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 44-year-old woman in Kurukshetra allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by visa agents who took a large sum of money from her family with the promise of sending her son to Australia. The agents allegedly failed to deliver on their promise and refused to return the money and documents.

Calcutta HC Grants Bail to Saradha Scam Accused Sudipta Sen, Ending 13-Year Jail Term

Calcutta HC Grants Bail to Saradha Scam Accused Sudipta Sen, Ending 13-Year Jail Term

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional bail to Sudipta Sen, the main accused in the multi-crore Saradha ponzi scheme, after 13 years of detention. The court cited the right to a speedy trial and Sen's prolonged detention as key factors in its decision.

Man convicted of property fraud gets probation due to age and trial length

Man convicted of property fraud gets probation due to age and trial length

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A Delhi court upheld the conviction of a man for property fraud but granted him probation due to his age and the lengthy trial, ordering compensation to the complainant.

Kadakampally Surendran Claims Sabarimala Accused Plotting Against Him

Kadakampally Surendran Claims Sabarimala Accused Plotting Against Him

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

CPI(M) MLA Kadakampally Surendran alleges that Unnikrishnan Potty, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold loss case, is conspiring to tarnish his image ahead of the state Assembly election.

Chhoti Si Asha...

Chhoti Si Asha...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle.

Noida Man Arrested for Rs 12 Lakh Travel Package Fraud

Noida Man Arrested for Rs 12 Lakh Travel Package Fraud

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Noida for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 12 lakh by offering fake tour and travel packages through social media platforms.

London Property Seized in Indian Bank Fraud Probe

London Property Seized in Indian Bank Fraud Probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A property near Heathrow Airport, London, worth Rs 7.5 crore has been attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a bank loan fraud case involving Neo Corp International Ltd.

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Arshdeep's Crucial Over, Bumrah's Twin Strike Win Praise

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin praised Arshdeep Singh's crucial 19th over and Abhishek Nayar hailed Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing spell against West Indies in the Super 8 match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Enforcement Directorate Moves to Extradite Key Accused in Torres Jewellery Fraud

Enforcement Directorate Moves to Extradite Key Accused in Torres Jewellery Fraud

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated the extradition process against Ukrainian national Olena Stoian, a key accused in the multi-crore Torres fraud case, by approaching the special PMLA court for necessary documentation.

Cyber Fraudster Nabbed for Rs 6 Lakh KYC Scam in Delhi

Cyber Fraudster Nabbed for Rs 6 Lakh KYC Scam in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Delhi Police arrested a 30-year-old cyber fraudster from Jharkhand for allegedly duping a Delhi resident of Rs 6 lakh under the guise of KYC verification. The accused, Bimal Rabidas, confessed to the crime and was found to be involved in similar cases across multiple states.

Chennithala Alleges Kerala Government Protecting CPI(M) Leaders in Sabarimala Case

Chennithala Alleges Kerala Government Protecting CPI(M) Leaders in Sabarimala Case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused the Kerala government of protecting CPI(M) leaders allegedly involved in the Sabarimala temple gold loss case and failing to address other issues related to the temple.

IAS Impersonator Flees with Bride's Dowry in Alleged Marriage Scam

IAS Impersonator Flees with Bride's Dowry in Alleged Marriage Scam

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A newly married man in Uttar Pradesh, India, allegedly fled with a substantial dowry after deceiving the bride's family by posing as an IAS officer. Police are investigating the incident as a potential serial scam.

Delhi man held over fake police arrest in 40,000 robbery

Delhi man held over fake police arrest in 40,000 robbery

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fake police arrest in west Delhi, leading to the kidnapping and robbery of two brothers who were relieved of Rs 40 lakh in cash and valuables.

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Chandigarh Police Probe 116 Crore Fraudulent Fixed Deposits

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Chandigarh Police have launched an investigation into a fraud involving fake fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) worth 116.84 crore, allegedly issued by a private bank manager, impacting the Chandigarh municipal corporation's funds.

Fake Overseas Job Racket Busted in Noida, Two Arrested

Fake Overseas Job Racket Busted in Noida, Two Arrested

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Noida Police arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding over 100 people of more than Rs 70 lakh by promising fake overseas jobs through social media. The accused operated under a fictitious firm, luring victims with promises of high salaries and free visas.

How Punjab Police Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Ring Preying on Women

How Punjab Police Uncovered a Cyber Fraud Ring Preying on Women

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have arrested three members of a cyber fraud gang who used voice-changing software and fake social media profiles to extort money from women by threatening to circulate AI-generated objectionable videos.

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh after escaping police custody in a rape case. The arrest follows months of evading authorities after being accused of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation.