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Rajasthan Couple Found Dead; Robbery Suspected

Rajasthan Couple Found Dead; Robbery Suspected

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

An elderly couple was found dead in their home in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, with robbery suspected as the motive.

India Aims To Be A Top 10 Sporting Nation By 2030

India Aims To Be A Top 10 Sporting Nation By 2030

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has urged Indian shooters to support the country's goal of becoming a top-10 global sporting power within a decade. The NRAI marked its 75th anniversary with a plan to introduce shooting to 7.5 lakh youth through grassroots outreach.

Telangana Man Arrested in Swimming Pool Murder Case of Wife and Daughters

Telangana Man Arrested in Swimming Pool Murder Case of Wife and Daughters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Telangana for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters by pushing them into a swimming pool. The motive appears to be to marry a minor relative and sire a male child. Nine others have also been arrested in connection with the case, including family members and medical professionals involved in illegal sex determination and forced abortions.

Ex-Afghanistan Pacer Shapoor Zadran Battling For Life In Delhi Hospital

Ex-Afghanistan Pacer Shapoor Zadran Battling For Life In Delhi Hospital

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran is in intensive care in a New Delhi hospital, battling a rare and life-threatening disease called Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

MP cruise tragedy: Toll rises to 9, six still missing

MP cruise tragedy: Toll rises to 9, six still missing

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has claimed nine lives after a sudden storm caused the vessel to capsize, prompting extensive rescue efforts.

School bus collision in Muzaffarnagar claims three lives

School bus collision in Muzaffarnagar claims three lives

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A man and his two children were killed in Muzaffarnagar after their motorcycle was hit by a school bus. The man's wife is critically injured. Police have arrested the bus driver and seized the vehicle.

Karnataka: Congress MLA gets life term in BJP leader's murder case

Karnataka: Congress MLA gets life term in BJP leader's murder case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A Bengaluru court has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for the murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The court also sentenced 15 others to life imprisonment in connection with the 2016 murder case.

Girls in North India told to stay home, bear children: Tamil Nadu MP

Girls in North India told to stay home, bear children: Tamil Nadu MP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran sparked controversy by contrasting women's education in Tamil Nadu with the situation in North India, claiming that women in the North are encouraged to stay home and bear children.

Maharashtra Aims To Curb Child Marriage With Wedding Invite Rule

Maharashtra Aims To Curb Child Marriage With Wedding Invite Rule

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is recommending that the state government mandate the inclusion of the bride and groom's date of birth on wedding invitations to combat child marriages.

Teenage Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Amritsar Rape

Teenage Girl Gives Birth After Alleged Amritsar Rape

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 15-year-old girl in Jalandhar has given birth months after allegedly being raped by a boy in Amritsar. Police have registered a Zero FIR and booked the accused under the POCSO Act and the BNS.

Elderly Woman Murdered For Jewellery In Pratapgarh

Elderly Woman Murdered For Jewellery In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

An elderly woman was allegedly murdered and her jewellery stolen by unidentified thieves in the Hathigavan area of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh.

Did Uddhav, Fadnavis hold 'secret midnight meeting'? CM reacts

Did Uddhav, Fadnavis hold 'secret midnight meeting'? CM reacts

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has denied reports of a secret meeting with Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, dismissing the claims as false news.

Indore Man Found Dead in Home; Rat Bites Suspected

Indore Man Found Dead in Home; Rat Bites Suspected

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 65-year-old man was discovered dead in his Indore home, with rat bite marks on his body. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including examining CCTV footage and interviewing family and neighbours.

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Four TCS employees have been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing and attempting to forcibly convert a colleague, including forcing him to wear a Muslim cap and perform Namaz.

Mumbai Man Gets Life for Killing Toddler Over Broken Cup

Mumbai Man Gets Life for Killing Toddler Over Broken Cup

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a three-year-old boy, ruling the crime was intentional but did not warrant the death penalty.

Four Dead, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Tractor Accident

Four Dead, Dozens Injured in Madhya Pradesh Tractor Accident

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A tractor-trolley overturned in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of four women and injuries to 26 others. The accident occurred as members of the Gurjar community were travelling to a religious ceremony.

Odisha Man Dies by Suicide After Killing Wife Amid Domestic Dispute

Odisha Man Dies by Suicide After Killing Wife Amid Domestic Dispute

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A man in Odisha's Berhampur district killed his wife and then died by suicide by hanging himself from a tree following a domestic dispute.

Soha, Kareena Celebrate #Children'sDay

Soha, Kareena Celebrate #Children'sDay

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

It's Children's Day and the tiny tots are celebrating on social media with their star parents!

UP Man Ends Life After Suspected Pakistan Honey Trap

UP Man Ends Life After Suspected Pakistan Honey Trap

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison. His family claims he was blackmailed from a Pakistan-based phone number after being lured into a suspected honey trap.

World's Best Airport Washrooms

World's Best Airport Washrooms

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

According to the annual World Airport Awards by Skytrax, Hong Kong International Airport has been named the 2026 winner for the finest airport restrooms.

How Rajasthan Police Solved Jaisalmer Double Murder Case

How Rajasthan Police Solved Jaisalmer Double Murder Case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police have solved the murder case of an elderly couple in Jaisalmer district, arresting two suspects who allegedly committed the crime for robbery.

Woman Arrested for Stealing Jewellery from Vulnerable Women in Delhi

Woman Arrested for Stealing Jewellery from Vulnerable Women in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 38-year-old woman, identified as Paro, who is allegedly the kingpin of a racket targeting women at hospitals and temples, stealing their jewellery and other valuables. She was wanted in multiple cases and had been declared a proclaimed offender.

Modi Slams TMC Over Lawlessness and Infiltration in West Bengal

Modi Slams TMC Over Lawlessness and Infiltration in West Bengal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) during an election rally in Birbhum, West Bengal, accusing the party of lawlessness, corruption, and enabling infiltration. He referenced the Bagtui carnage and alleged the TMC has failed to protect local jobs and resources.

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Stars to Storytellers: 10 Best Hindi Films Directed by Actors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

As Riteish Deshmukh turns director again with Raja Shivaji, we look at past actors who stepped behind the camera and delivered some of Hindi cinema's most memorable films.

Gunmen Attack Polio Vaccination Security in Pakistan, Killing Officer

Gunmen Attack Polio Vaccination Security in Pakistan, Killing Officer

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A police constable was killed and four other personnel were injured after militants attacked a security team protecting a polio vaccination drive in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Quantico To Citadel: Ranking Priyanka Chopra's Global Projects

Quantico To Citadel: Ranking Priyanka Chopra's Global Projects

Rediff.com4 May 2026

As Priyanka Chopra Jonas returns as the debonair spy Nadia in Citadel Season 2, we take look at how her Hollywood projects stack up against each other from underwhelming to standout.

Jharkhand HC Seeks Update On Missing Girl, Warns Of CBI Probe

Jharkhand HC Seeks Update On Missing Girl, Warns Of CBI Probe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has given the state government two weeks to provide information on a missing minor girl from Gumla, warning that the case could be transferred to the CBI if no progress is made.

Udaipur Nurse Death: Doctor in Custody Amidst Murder Allegations

Udaipur Nurse Death: Doctor in Custody Amidst Murder Allegations

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A nurse's body was discovered under suspicious circumstances at a community health centre in Udaipur, leading to the arrest of a doctor and a murder investigation.

Karnataka Man Allegedly Sets Wife Ablaze Over Nightdress Dispute

Karnataka Man Allegedly Sets Wife Ablaze Over Nightdress Dispute

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A 34-year-old man in Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly setting his wife on fire after an argument over her wearing a nightdress instead of a sari. The incident occurred in Nandgad village, where the accused, Krishna Patil, reportedly had frequent disputes with his wife, Manjula Patil, over her choice of attire. Manjula sustained severe burn injuries and is receiving treatment.

Pune Police Officers Face Extortion Charges After Allegedly Framing College Principal

Pune Police Officers Face Extortion Charges After Allegedly Framing College Principal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Three police personnel in Pune, including a social media influencer, are accused of extorting a college principal by threatening to falsely implicate him in a sexual harassment case.

'People Voted In Anger Against Mamata Banerjee'

'People Voted In Anger Against Mamata Banerjee'

Rediff.com4 May 2026

'The nepotism, corruption, bad governance and 15 years of rampant crime that has happened across West Bengal under her rule led to her ouster.'

Stars Celebrate Vishu, Baisakhi, Poila Boishakh...

Stars Celebrate Vishu, Baisakhi, Poila Boishakh...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Film folk are celebrating the New Year in all its forms, like Punjab's Baisakhi, Karnataka's Puthandu, Kerala's Vishu, Bengal's Poila Boishakh and Assam's Bohag Bihu, and sharing their greetings on social media.

Uttarakhand High Court: Father Must Maintain Child Regardless Of Mother's Income

Uttarakhand High Court: Father Must Maintain Child Regardless Of Mother's Income

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a father cannot avoid his responsibility to provide maintenance for his minor child by claiming the mother's income or his own financial obligations.

NCW Demands Action In Tamil Nadu Gangrape Case

NCW Demands Action In Tamil Nadu Gangrape Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the gangrape of a 15-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu, terming the incident "horrific" and raising concerns over the safety of minor girls.

Maharashtra Child Marriage Case Surfaces After Miscarriage

Maharashtra Child Marriage Case Surfaces After Miscarriage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A child marriage case in Maharashtra's Beed district has come to light after a minor girl suffered a miscarriage and was admitted to hospital, leading to a police investigation and charges against her husband, in-laws, and parents.

Tragedy in Godda: Two Young Brothers Drown in Pond

Tragedy in Godda: Two Young Brothers Drown in Pond

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Two brothers, aged 12 and 10, drowned in a pond in Jharkhand's Godda district after going out to play after school. Police have registered an unnatural death case and are investigating the incident.

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.

Another Arrest In Amravati Obscene Videos Case

Another Arrest In Amravati Obscene Videos Case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Amravati, Maharashtra, have arrested a second suspect in connection with the sexual exploitation and circulation of obscene videos involving minor girls, after a victim's family reported continued contact from the accused.

India deplores attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz at UNSC

India deplores attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

India has expressed strong concerns over attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing its importance to India's energy and economic security. Ambassador Yojna Patel highlighted the need to respect international law and ensure the safety of seafarers, while also addressing broader Middle East issues including the situation in Gaza and Lebanon.