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Mining Contractor Injured In Shahabad Shooting

Mining Contractor Injured In Shahabad Shooting

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A mining contractor was shot and injured by unidentified assailants in Shahabad, Haryana. Police have launched an investigation to find the attackers and determine the motive behind the shooting.

Business Rivalry Led To Kurukshetra Mining Contractor Attack

Business Rivalry Led To Kurukshetra Mining Contractor Attack

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Four individuals, including the alleged mastermind, have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of mining contractor Sunil Bhatia in Shahabad, Kurukshetra. Police investigations reveal the attack stemmed from a long-standing business rivalry and involved a pre-planned conspiracy with hired assailants who conducted extensive surveillance before shooting Bhatia on May 31.

Building Contractor Shot Dead In Indore Revenge Killing

Building Contractor Shot Dead In Indore Revenge Killing

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 35-year-old building contractor was shot and killed in Indore in a revenge killing linked to a two-year-old murder case in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh.

Rajasthan Engineer, Contractors Held In Bribery Case

Rajasthan Engineer, Contractors Held In Bribery Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

An engineer from the public works department and two contractors were arrested in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, on bribery charges. The Anti-Corruption Bureau recovered Rs 4.04 lakh during the arrest.

SC grants Bihar contractor 4-week protection from arrest in tender case

SC grants Bihar contractor 4-week protection from arrest in tender case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has granted four weeks of protection from arrest to Bihar-based contractor Rishu Shree, who is accused of acting as a middleman in government tender manipulation. Shree is alleged to have charged commissions to facilitate contracts, with the Enforcement Directorate investigating a "larger conspiracy" involving multiple Bihar departments.

Delhi Farmhouse Drowning: Contractor Arrested, Owner Under Investigation

Delhi Farmhouse Drowning: Contractor Arrested, Owner Under Investigation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A contractor involved in the construction of a swimming pool at a farmhouse in Mehrauli, Delhi, has been arrested following the drowning of a two-and-a-half-year-old child. Police are also investigating the role of the farmhouse owner.

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

An eight-year-old boy died after falling into a water-filled construction pit in Mumbai. Police have booked a private contractor for negligence.

Main Contractor Arrested After Fatal Janakpuri Pit Incident

Main Contractor Arrested After Fatal Janakpuri Pit Incident

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested the main contractor responsible for the unsecured sewage pit in Janakpuri, which led to the death of a 25-year-old bank employee last month. The contractor, Himanshu Gupta, was apprehended in Udaipur, Rajasthan, after a month-long search.

Main Contractor Arrested After Motorcyclist's Death in Unsecured Pit

Main Contractor Arrested After Motorcyclist's Death in Unsecured Pit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested the main contractor responsible for an unsecured sewage pit in Janakpuri, which led to the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist last month.

Fake Income Tax Officers Rob Contractor's Home in Madhya Pradesh

Fake Income Tax Officers Rob Contractor's Home in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A gang posing as Income Tax officials robbed a contractor's home in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, stealing gold and cash.

Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Labourers Over Unpaid Wages in Mathura

Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Labourers Over Unpaid Wages in Mathura

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A contractor in Mathura has been arrested for allegedly killing two labourers after they demanded their pending wages. The incident sparked protests and tension in the village.

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Rediff.com5 days ago

'As the Bihar government's focus is on development and infrastructure projects worth thousands of crores, Rishu Sinha created a network to pay a decent commission to government officials for securing tenders.'

UP Engineer Arrested For Taking Bribe

UP Engineer Arrested For Taking Bribe

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A junior engineer and a driver from the Uttar Pradesh State Construction Corporation were arrested for accepting a bribe to clear a contractor's pending payment in Meerut.

Thane Worker Dies Cleaning Drain; Negligence Case Filed

Thane Worker Dies Cleaning Drain; Negligence Case Filed

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 44-year-old worker died of suffocation while cleaning a drain in Thane, Maharashtra. Police have registered a case against a contractor and civic officials for alleged negligence.

BESCOM Engineer Nabbed For Alleged Bribery

BESCOM Engineer Nabbed For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A BESCOM Assistant Executive Engineer was arrested after an electrical contractor was caught accepting a bribe on his behalf for sanctioning additional power supply.

Former Civic Chief Arrested In Multi-Crore Solar Scam After Evading Capture

Former Civic Chief Arrested In Multi-Crore Solar Scam After Evading Capture

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Swapan Nandi, former chairman of Arambagh Municipality, has been arrested in Kerala for alleged irregularities in a multi-crore solar power project. Nandi reportedly altered his appearance and absconded to evade arrest in the Green City project scam, which also saw three other accused apprehended earlier.

Truck Driver Dies By Suicide After Luxury Car Collision

Truck Driver Dies By Suicide After Luxury Car Collision

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old truck driver in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, died by suicide after posting videos on social media alleging he was assaulted and threatened by occupants of a luxury car following a collision. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, including the allegations of assault.

Haryana CM Saini Orders FIR, Directs Action On Morni Grievances

Haryana CM Saini Orders FIR, Directs Action On Morni Grievances

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed a public grievance redressal programme in Morni, Panchkula, ordering an FIR against a contractor for electricity delays and directing probes into other infrastructure issues. He emphasized timely resolution of public complaints related to electricity, water, roads, healthcare, and pensions, while also committing to improved road connectivity and upgrading health facilities in the region.

Haryana CM Saini Orders FIR, Directs Action On Morni Grievances

Haryana CM Saini Orders FIR, Directs Action On Morni Grievances

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed a public grievance redressal programme in Morni, Panchkula, ordering an FIR against a contractor for electricity delays and directing probes into other infrastructure issues. He emphasized timely resolution of public complaints related to electricity, water, roads, healthcare, and pensions, while also committing to improved road connectivity and upgrading health facilities in the region.

Man Shot Dead While Sleeping At Faridabad Warehouse

Man Shot Dead While Sleeping At Faridabad Warehouse

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A man sleeping at a warehouse in Faridabad was allegedly shot dead by unknown assailants. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage to determine the motive.

Illegal building linked to NEET scam accused demolished

Illegal building linked to NEET scam accused demolished

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Civic authorities in Beed, Maharashtra, have ordered the demolition of an under-construction building allegedly linked to P V Kulkarni, the kingpin of the NEET paper leak case, due to violations of local construction regulations.

Road Rage Shocker: Himachal Constable Attacked On Duty

Road Rage Shocker: Himachal Constable Attacked On Duty

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A police constable in Himachal Pradesh was allegedly assaulted in a road rage incident in Paonta, Sirmaur district. The accused, identified as Farman from Saharanpur, has been arrested, and a case registered under the BNS. The incident has sparked political criticism regarding the state's law and order situation.

Bihar Government Suspends Two IAS Officers On Corruption Charges

Bihar Government Suspends Two IAS Officers On Corruption Charges

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Bihar government has suspended two senior IAS officers, Yogesh Kumar Sagar and Abhilasha Kumari Sharma, following corruption charges based on findings shared by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU). The officers are accused of obtaining undue monetary benefits through bribery and commissions.

Day 3 of BEST strike: Special buses for NEET re-exam

Day 3 of BEST strike: Special buses for NEET re-exam

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking arranged special bus services for students appearing in the NEET re-examination in Mumbai, deploying 60 buses on 24 routes for approximately 180 trips, despite an ongoing strike by its employees that has paralysed public transport.

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Delhi government suspends officials suspected of negligence after a motorcyclist died falling into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. An investigation is underway, and FIRs have been filed against the DJB and the contractor.

Two Odisha Government Officers Arrested For Taking Bribes

Two Odisha Government Officers Arrested For Taking Bribes

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Odisha vigilance department apprehended two government officers on Wednesday for accepting bribes in separate incidents. An Assistant Civil Supplies Officer in Keonjhar district was caught taking Rs 15,000, while a junior engineer with the National Health Mission in Sundargarh was caught taking Rs 5,000.

IRCTC Deploys AI To Improve Railway Food Hygiene

IRCTC Deploys AI To Improve Railway Food Hygiene

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The AI-enabled system detects nine types of errors in the kitchens that are primarily responsible for unhygienic food on trains.

Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

Montreal strippers plan strike for Formula One weekend

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Montreal strippers are hoping that withdrawing their labour on the busiest night of the year for the city's strip clubs will help them move towards their goal of full employment rights.

BEST bus strike: Mumbaikars continue to struggle for 2nd day

BEST bus strike: Mumbaikars continue to struggle for 2nd day

Rediff.com4 days ago

BEST employees continued their strike in Mumbai for a second day, causing significant disruption to public transport despite appeals from the Maharashtra Transport Minister and the invocation of MESMA. Commuters were forced to rely on alternative, overcrowded transport options, while the striking unions maintained their demands for budget merger, improved pay, and absorption of contractual workers.

Three Killed In Road Accident In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh

Three Killed In Road Accident In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Three people died in a road accident near Salempur Buddha Vihar in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, after a speeding truck collided with a tractor and a motorcycle.

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Father's Day: Fathers Of 18 Famous Indians

Rediff.com3 days ago

Who are the special fathers of these famous Indians? The paternal figures responsible for putting them on the right path and helping them find greatness.

Dowry Dispute Turns Wedding Into Tragedy, Bride's Father Dies

Dowry Dispute Turns Wedding Into Tragedy, Bride's Father Dies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A wedding ceremony in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar, turned tragic when a dispute over dowry and the 'mehr' amount led to the bride's father suffering a fatal heart attack. Following his death, angry relatives and locals held the groom's party hostage and assaulted them, prompting police intervention to control the situation. An investigation is currently underway.

Labour Codes Enter Implementation Phase

Labour Codes Enter Implementation Phase

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A section of industry may need to begin compliance immediately, even as most states are yet to notify their rules.

Dowry Dispute Leads To Father's Death, Wedding Chaos

Dowry Dispute Leads To Father's Death, Wedding Chaos

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A wedding in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar, turned tragic when a dispute over dowry and the 'mehr' amount led to the bride's father suffering a fatal heart attack. The incident sparked anger among relatives and locals, who held the groom's party hostage and assaulted them, prompting police intervention to control the situation. An investigation is currently underway.

NMMC Official Held For Allegedly Accepting Bribe

NMMC Official Held For Allegedly Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A senior official of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 42,000 from a contractor to clear his dues.

Three Die After Truck Rams Tractor In Kannauj

Three Die After Truck Rams Tractor In Kannauj

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Three people died in a road accident near Salempur Buddha Vihar in Kannauj after a speeding truck rammed into a tractor from behind. The victims include a motorcyclist who died on the spot, and two people who were on the tractor.

As FIFA World Cup nears, homeless in US host city feel the heat

As FIFA World Cup nears, homeless in US host city feel the heat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

When Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympics, police were accused of arresting homeless people by the thousands. The crackdown resulted in a welter of lawsuits and news stories that caused long-term damage to the city's reputation. Now the Georgia state capital is looking to show the world that it has moved on, as it hosts World Cup games this summer.

Ex-WAPCOS Chief Faces Corruption Charges: CBI Investigates

Ex-WAPCOS Chief Faces Corruption Charges: CBI Investigates

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The CBI has registered a corruption case against Rajni Kant Agrawal, the former chairman-cum-managing director of Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS), following a complaint from the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Wanted Criminal Killed In Dehradun Encounter With Police

Wanted Criminal Killed In Dehradun Encounter With Police

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A wanted criminal was killed in an encounter with police in Dehradun after robbing a contractor. The criminal, identified as Akram, had a long criminal history and a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head. A police officer was injured in the encounter.

J-K Police Crack Murder Case In Four Days

J-K Police Crack Murder Case In Four Days

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police solved a murder case within four days by arresting the accused, Sardar Singh, from Himachal Pradesh. The victim, Roop Singh, was found shot dead in Kathua district. The accused, who owed the victim money, allegedly used his father's gun to commit the crime.