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CBI Takes Custody In NEET Paper Leak Investigation

CBI Takes Custody In NEET Paper Leak Investigation

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has taken custody of a person from Nashik in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. Earlier, Nashik Police detained Shubham Khairnar following a request from Rajasthan Police. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam was cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak, prompting a CBI inquiry. The alleged leak may have links to Latur, where a parent complained about a coaching institute's mock test containing identical questions to the actual exam.

Why ED asset seizures hit record high despite fewer arrests

Why ED asset seizures hit record high despite fewer arrests

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reported a decrease in arrests related to money laundering cases but a significant increase in asset seizures during the last financial year. The agency also saw a rise in searches and chargesheets filed.

Delhi Police Nab Key Operative In Arms Trafficking Module

Delhi Police Nab Key Operative In Arms Trafficking Module

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Praveen Kumar, a key operative linked to a transnational arms trafficking and terror module. Kumar, an associate of gangster Rohit Chaudhary, is accused of being a 'receiver' for the module backed by Pakistan's ISI. The arrest brings the total number of accused in the case to 14.

Delhi Police Arrest Robbery Accused After 14 Years On The Run

Delhi Police Arrest Robbery Accused After 14 Years On The Run

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a rewardee and proclaimed offender who had been evading capture for 14 years in connection with a 2012 robbery-cum-abduction case in Dwarka South.

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly committing credit card fraud of Rs 3.99 lakh. The accused used stolen credentials to make purchases through the victim's e-commerce account.

Hand over Bangladeshi infiltrators to BSF, not courts, Suvendu tells police

Hand over Bangladeshi infiltrators to BSF, not courts, Suvendu tells police

Rediff.com21 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that Bangladeshi infiltrators detained in the state will be directly handed over to the BSF for deportation, bypassing court appearances, following a new rule.

How Mumbai Banker Was Duped Of 97 Lakh In Cyber Fraud

How Mumbai Banker Was Duped Of 97 Lakh In Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A senior bank executive in Mumbai was defrauded of 97.78 lakh by cyber criminals through a fake share market investment scheme.

Why ED Arrests Dropped Despite Record Asset Seizures

Why ED Arrests Dropped Despite Record Asset Seizures

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India reported a decrease in arrests related to money laundering cases during the last financial year, but the value of assets attached reached a record high. The agency attributed the changes to more targeted investigations and increased efficiency in asset recovery.

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Sacred spots and soaring peaks: Bucket-listing across the heartland. Roopa Unnikrishnan and her father journey through the heart of India.

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with a case involving alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended after weeks of being in hiding. The Nashik police are investigating multiple cases of molestation and harassment at the TCS unit.

Elderly Woman Loses 73,300 in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Elderly Woman Loses 73,300 in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

An 82-year-old woman in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of 73.3 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam after fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials threatened to implicate her in a fake terror case.

Ex-Bank Employees Arrested In Gurugram Loan Fraud Case

Ex-Bank Employees Arrested In Gurugram Loan Fraud Case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested two former bank employees for allegedly fraudulently obtaining loans by accessing data of pre-approved accounts.

Delhi Cop Used Recently Issued Pistol In Killing

Delhi Cop Used Recently Issued Pistol In Killing

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Delhi Police head constable, Neeraj Balhara, allegedly used his recently issued Glock service pistol to kill a 21-year-old delivery agent in Jaffarpur Kalan. Balhara has been apprehended, and an investigation is underway.

Bengal on edge as Suvendu Adhikari's close aide shot dead; driver critical

Bengal on edge as Suvendu Adhikari's close aide shot dead; driver critical

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, triggering political tensions and a police investigation.

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.

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.

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Cyber Fraud

Three Bankers Held In Rs 2,500 Crore Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Three officials from leading private banks have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a Rs 2,500-crore cyber fraud racket in Gujarat's Rajkot district, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to 20.

Teen Arrested In Red Fort Stabbing Case

Teen Arrested In Red Fort Stabbing Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A 16-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly attacking a teenager with a paper cutter near the Red Fort area after the victim refused to give him money for drugs. The juvenile was also found to be involved in another attempt to murder case.

UP Police Find Mother's Body After Children's Murder

UP Police Find Mother's Body After Children's Murder

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Police in Uttar Pradesh discovered the body of a woman in a drain, who was the mother of four children found murdered in their home. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Ravi Kishan Steals The Show From Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri...

Ravi Kishan Steals The Show From Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri...

Rediff.com23 May 2026

From Madhuri Dixit's Dhak Dhak nostalgia to Triptii Dimri's emotional reflections, the Maa Behen trailer launch turned into a delightful event.

VHP Demands Action Against Radical Networks Amid Delhi Attack Claims

VHP Demands Action Against Radical Networks Amid Delhi Attack Claims

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has alleged a rise in targeted attacks on Hindus in Delhi, demanding a high-level review and the formation of a special task force to counter radical networks.

Supreme Court Seeks Report On Darshan's Prison Conditions

Supreme Court Seeks Report On Darshan's Prison Conditions

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The Supreme Court has requested a report from the Karnataka government regarding actor Darshan's plea, who is accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, claiming denial of basic amenities in prison.

'Ready to Take the Risk': Inside Congress's Vijay Bet

'Ready to Take the Risk': Inside Congress's Vijay Bet

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Whether Vijay has the political spine to stitch together a stable government from this patchwork of conditions, demands, and midnight drama is the question Tamil Nadu is living through right now.

MP woman conspires with lover to kill husband

MP woman conspires with lover to kill husband

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A woman in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district allegedly conspired with her lover to murder her husband, staging the crime as a robbery. Both the woman and her lover have been arrested, while another suspect remains at large.

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Rajasthan; 17 Arrested

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Rajasthan; 17 Arrested

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Rajasthan Police dismantled a cyber fraud operation, arresting 17 individuals for allegedly defrauding an accountant of Rs 5.30 crore by impersonating his company's chairman on WhatsApp.

Derek O'Brien Fact-Checks Modi's Claims on Poverty, Development in India

Derek O'Brien Fact-Checks Modi's Claims on Poverty, Development in India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims about India's progress, citing poverty statistics and West Bengal's economic growth.

Mumbai Nurse Duped Of 1 Lakh In Online Dress Scam

Mumbai Nurse Duped Of 1 Lakh In Online Dress Scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A nurse in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of 1 lakh after attempting to purchase a dress online for 299, highlighting the risks of online shopping scams.

Fifth Arrest In Odisha Lynching Case; Victims Want Release Of Accused

Fifth Arrest In Odisha Lynching Case; Victims Want Release Of Accused

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police in Odisha have made a fifth arrest in connection with the lynching of a man accused of attempted sexual assault. The victims, however, are requesting the release of those arrested, claiming they saved their lives.

Mumbai Nurse Duped Of 1 Lakh In Online Shopping Fraud

Mumbai Nurse Duped Of 1 Lakh In Online Shopping Fraud

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A nurse in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of 1 lakh after attempting to purchase a dress online for 299, police said.

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.

Odisha Honour Killing: Wife and Lover Arrested in Murder Plot

Odisha Honour Killing: Wife and Lover Arrested in Murder Plot

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Police in Jajpur, Odisha, have arrested five individuals, including a woman and her lover, in connection with the murder of her husband. The investigation revealed a complex web of relationships, leading to a planned execution.

Delhi Police Nab Trio in Hari Nagar Armed Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Trio in Hari Nagar Armed Robbery

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Hari Nagar, West Delhi. The suspects were apprehended after an investigation involving CCTV footage analysis and technical surveillance.

What I Expect From A BJP Government In Bengal

What I Expect From A BJP Government In Bengal

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The BJP must respect Bengal's pluralistic ethos and with this historic mandate give the state the constructive change it truly deserves, expects Kolkata native Payal Singh Mohanka.

Why Akhilesh Yadav Wants CBI Inquiry Into Hardoi Killing

Why Akhilesh Yadav Wants CBI Inquiry Into Hardoi Killing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has demanded a CBI inquiry into the murder of a girl in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the state has become unsafe for women under the BJP government. He visited the victim's family, offered financial assistance, and criticised the state administration for failing to protect her despite her repeated appeals to the police.

Hyderabad Duo Arrested in Connection with Belagavi 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Hyderabad Duo Arrested in Connection with Belagavi 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Two individuals from Hyderabad have been arrested in connection with a 'digital arrest' scam in Belagavi, where an 81-year-old businessman was defrauded of over Rs 15 crore.

'Saif Ali Khan Is Angrez, But When He's Performing...'

'Saif Ali Khan Is Angrez, But When He's Performing...'

Rediff.com18 May 2026

'He is 500 times better than you think he is.'

BJP alleges Suvendu aide was assassinated, TMC hits back

BJP alleges Suvendu aide was assassinated, TMC hits back

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, leading to accusations of political violence and demands for investigation.

Delhi Police Job Vacancies: Impact on Law Enforcement

Delhi Police Job Vacancies: Impact on Law Enforcement

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Delhi Police is facing significant staffing shortages, with a considerable number of posts vacant at various levels, potentially impacting law enforcement and public safety.

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Stealing 27 LPG Cylinders Amid Shortage Rumours

Mumbai Man Nabbed for Stealing 27 LPG Cylinders Amid Shortage Rumours

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly stealing 27 LPG cylinders. The arrest comes amid rumours of cooking gas shortages.

'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.'