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Ahmedabad Police Bust Counterfeit Ring After Murder Investigation

Ahmedabad Police Bust Counterfeit Ring After Murder Investigation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Ahmedabad police, while investigating a murder, uncovered a large fake currency racket, seizing counterfeit notes worth Rs 28.9 lakh and arresting five men and apprehending a minor. The investigation revealed that the murder victim was the kingpin of the operation, killed by his associates due to abuse. Police are now probing the circulation of the remaining fake notes.

Tripura Forest Officials Injured In Timber Smuggler Attack

Tripura Forest Officials Injured In Timber Smuggler Attack

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Six forest personnel, including a range officer, were injured in an attack by suspected timber smugglers in North Tripura. Two Forest Department vehicles were also damaged in the incident.

Police Uncover Extensive Drug Smuggling Network

Police Uncover Extensive Drug Smuggling Network

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Police in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested Rohit Singh, an associate of drug smuggler Prince Singh, who had previously escaped during an encounter. The investigation further led to the apprehension of two more individuals, Pintu Yadav and Satyapal, involved in cultivating and supplying opium and poppy husk from Jharkhand to Punjab. Authorities seized contraband worth Rs 58.75 lakh.

Kerala Police Arrests 12 Over Attack On ED Officials

Kerala Police Arrests 12 Over Attack On ED Officials

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Kerala Police have arrested 12 people in connection with the violent attack on Enforcement Directorate officials who had searched the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The ED searches were linked to financial dealings between Vijayan's daughter's firm and a sand mining company.

Muzaffarpur Hospital Fire: Three Staff Held Over Six Patient Deaths

Muzaffarpur Hospital Fire: Three Staff Held Over Six Patient Deaths

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Three staff members of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, have been arrested following a fire incident that led to the deaths of six ICU patients due to asphyxiation. Police are investigating potential fire safety norm violations and building construction rules.

Teenager Dies After Being Shot In Delhi Eatery

Teenager Dies After Being Shot In Delhi Eatery

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old boy has died after being shot in the head at an eatery in Delhi's Amar Colony. The incident occurred after a confrontation with a group of boys who allegedly harassed a female friend of the victim. Police have arrested two people, including a juvenile, in connection with the case.

Odisha Villagers Protest Alleged Police Torture Of Man

Odisha Villagers Protest Alleged Police Torture Of Man

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Residents of Chandiprasad village in Odisha protest against alleged police torture of a man who refused to identify a body as his missing wife. The state police chief has sought a report on the allegations.

Pakistani youth crosses LoC to meet lover in Uri, apprehended by Army

Pakistani youth crosses LoC to meet lover in Uri, apprehended by Army

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A 22-year-old man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crossed the Line of Control (LoC) to meet his lover in North Kashmir's Uri sector but was apprehended by the Indian Army.

Kolkata TMC Councillor Arrested On Molestation Charges

Kolkata TMC Councillor Arrested On Molestation Charges

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Biswajit Mondal, has been arrested on charges of assaulting and molesting a woman. The arrest follows a complaint filed on June 1, detailing an incident from March 2024, and comes amidst a series of arrests of KMC councillors on various charges.

10 Haunting Love Stories

10 Haunting Love Stories

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

From October to Saiyaara, these Hindi love stories proved that romance still has the power to break hearts, move audiences and create box office magic in the age of violent cinema.

Mizoram Police Seize Over 1.5 Kg Heroin, Arrest Five In Major Drug Bust

Mizoram Police Seize Over 1.5 Kg Heroin, Arrest Five In Major Drug Bust

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Law enforcement agencies in Mizoram conducted two significant anti-narcotics operations, resulting in the seizure of over 1.5 kilograms of heroin with an estimated street value exceeding Rs 3.3 crore. Five individuals were arrested in connection with these operations, which involved inter-state drug trafficking routes from Manipur and within Mizoram to Assam.

Thane Man Held in Connection with Ride-Hailing Driver's Death

Thane Man Held in Connection with Ride-Hailing Driver's Death

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested a man suspected of murdering a ride-hailing driver. The victim was reported missing earlier in the week, and his body was found in Pune district.

Gujarat Police Arrest 13 In Pan-India Cyber Crime Bust

Gujarat Police Arrest 13 In Pan-India Cyber Crime Bust

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Gujarat cyber police have arrested 13 individuals allegedly involved in a network responsible for 982 cyber crimes across India, resulting in losses of over Rs 631 crore.

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kerala ministers deny allegations of a Congress-BJP operation behind ED searches at residences linked to Marxist veteran Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming instead that the CPI(M) had an understanding with the BJP. They also downplayed the significance of the searches and the meeting between the Kerala CM and the Prime Minister.

Verbal Spat Led To Watchman's Murder In Delhi, Four Arrested

Verbal Spat Led To Watchman's Murder In Delhi, Four Arrested

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Four people have been apprehended in connection with the murder of a 60-year-old watchman in Outer Delhi's Peeragarhi village. Police say the 'well-planned' murder was carried out following a verbal altercation. The accused removed the number plate of the SUV used in the crime to avoid identification.

How Gurugram Man Drugged Flatmates, Stole Rs 6 Lakh

How Gurugram Man Drugged Flatmates, Stole Rs 6 Lakh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Gurugram Police arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly drugging his flatmates and robbing them of nearly Rs 6 lakh. The accused, Deepak Maurya, used OLX ads to find victims and committed similar crimes in Gujarat using fake identities.

ED Seizes Ex-Kolkata Cop's Property In Land Scam Probe

ED Seizes Ex-Kolkata Cop's Property In Land Scam Probe

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has attached a bungalow belonging to former Kolkata Police deputy commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a land grab and fraud case. The ED also conducted searches at multiple locations, recovering gold, cash, and property documents.

The Bihar I Have Begun To Believe In

The Bihar I Have Begun To Believe In

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Bihar's greatest resource is not beneath its soil but above it -- its people. With a population approaching 140 million and one of India's youngest demographic profiles, Bihar possesses an asset many societies would envy, explains Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Two Arrested In Meerut Nurse Murder Case

Two Arrested In Meerut Nurse Murder Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two individuals, Sufiyan and Sajida, in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old nurse, Anjali Sharma. The accused allegedly strangled her after she refused to marry. Sajida attempted to pass off the incident as an accident by leaving the body at a medical college.

Suvendu aide murder: Ballia arms trail leads to another arrest

Suvendu aide murder: Ballia arms trail leads to another arrest

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrest follows inputs from the CBI, which is investigating the murder that occurred in West Bengal on May 6.

Former Judge Claims Life Threat Amid Daughter-In-Law Suicide Probe

Former Judge Claims Life Threat Amid Daughter-In-Law Suicide Probe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A former district judge, accused of driving her daughter-in-law to suicide, claims her life is in danger as she and her son are remanded to judicial custody. She alleges assault by the victim's family lawyer and a media trial.

Interstate Drug Syndicate Busted In Delhi; Nine Arrested

Interstate Drug Syndicate Busted In Delhi; Nine Arrested

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Delhi Police has dismantled an interstate drug syndicate, arresting nine individuals and seizing heroin worth approximately Rs 16 crore.

Man Held In Maharashtra For Black Magic Fraud

Man Held In Maharashtra For Black Magic Fraud

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Police in Maharashtra's Latur district have registered a case against a man for allegedly cheating people by claiming to possess supernatural powers.

Delhi fire: Hotel owner arrested, booked for culpable homicide

Delhi fire: Hotel owner arrested, booked for culpable homicide

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The owner of a hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, where a devastating fire killed 21 people, has been arrested. Lavkesh Bajaj faces charges of culpable homicide as investigations reveal the hotel allegedly operated without a fire NOC, exceeded its permitted capacity, and violated safety norms, including having only one entry-exit point.

Three Arrested In Delhi Teenager Murder Case

Three Arrested In Delhi Teenager Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended three individuals, including two juveniles, in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in New Usmanpur.

NEET Paper Leak Case: Judicial Custody Extended For Accused

NEET Paper Leak Case: Judicial Custody Extended For Accused

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of five accused individuals in the NEET paper leak case until June 15, following a plea from the CBI. The case involves allegations of a leaked NEET exam paper, leading to the re-examination scheduled for June 21.

Seven Women Rescued In Spa Raid In Uttar Pradesh

Seven Women Rescued In Spa Raid In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Delhi Police, in collaboration with Ballia Police, raided a spa centre in Ballia district and rescued seven girls.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Anand Parbat Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Anand Parbat Murder Case

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested the prime suspect and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old man in Delhi's Anand Parbat area. The victim, Sagar, was allegedly killed due to a past rivalry.

Doda Police Seizes Property Worth Rs 52 Lakh In Anti-Drug Drive

Doda Police Seizes Property Worth Rs 52 Lakh In Anti-Drug Drive

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Police in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, have attached a residential property valued at Rs 52 lakh under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property was allegedly acquired using proceeds from illegal drug trafficking, as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug networks and their financial infrastructure.

New Policy To Enhance Safety For Women Athletes In Maharashtra

New Policy To Enhance Safety For Women Athletes In Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has mandated a uniform policy for all sports grounds in the state, focusing on modern sanitation, separate changing rooms, and CCTV surveillance to ensure the safety and enhance the performance of women athletes. This directive aims to strengthen the sports ecosystem and encourage greater participation from women.

Tollygunge Extortion Racket: Former Minister's Brother Arrested

Tollygunge Extortion Racket: Former Minister's Brother Arrested

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Swarup Biswas, brother of former West Bengal sports minister Arup Biswas, has been arrested in connection with an alleged extortion racket targeting the Tollygunge film and television industry. The arrest followed a complaint from a makeup artist who was allegedly asked for money for employment and threatened. Police are investigating multiple allegations of extortion and criminal intimidation, with protests erupting outside the police station following his arrest.

Tollygunge Extortion Racket: Former Minister's Brother Arrested

Tollygunge Extortion Racket: Former Minister's Brother Arrested

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Swarup Biswas, brother of former West Bengal sports minister Arup Biswas, has been arrested in connection with an alleged extortion racket targeting the Tollygunge film and television industry. The arrest followed a complaint from a makeup artist who was allegedly asked for money for employment and threatened. Police are investigating multiple allegations of extortion and criminal intimidation, with protests erupting outside the police station following his arrest.

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.

Why Is ED Investigating Illegal Sand Mining In West Bengal?

Why Is ED Investigating Illegal Sand Mining In West Bengal?

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned IAS officer Ansar Shaikh regarding alleged illegal sand mining and trafficking from riverbeds in West Bengal's Jhargram district and adjoining areas.

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The main accused in the Kerala Lottery Welfare Fund fraud case, Sangeeth, has claimed he burnt Rs 6 crore in cash, consisting of demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, after being unable to use them. He is accused of embezzling Rs 14 crore from the welfare fund, prompting a forensic investigation.

How Rajasthan Police Is Dismantling Organised Crime Networks

How Rajasthan Police Is Dismantling Organised Crime Networks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Rajasthan Police has launched a significant crackdown on organised crime, initiating proceedings to attach illegally acquired assets worth over Rs 220 crore. The action targets 636 criminals, including drug traffickers, and involves asset seizures, demolition drives, and the use of new legal provisions to dismantle economic networks and return confiscated properties to victims.

Disclosure Day Review: Close Encounters of The Tiresome Kind

Disclosure Day Review: Close Encounters of The Tiresome Kind

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi offering Disclosure Day attempts to blend political thriller elements with an alien narrative, but despite strong performances and moments of suspense, it ultimately leaves viewers with too many unanswered questions and a somewhat unearned climax laments Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Delhi CM vows action against illegal buildings after Saket tragedy

Delhi CM vows action against illegal buildings after Saket tragedy

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Following a building collapse in Delhi's Saket area that resulted in six fatalities, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has pledged stringent measures against unauthorised constructions and the officials responsible. She has ordered surveys of unsafe buildings and assured support for the affected families.

Mamata expels two MLAs for anti-party activities

Mamata expels two MLAs for anti-party activities

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has expelled two of its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities.