News for 'crime'

Rajnath Singh Vows to Tackle Crime in West Bengal

Rajnath Singh Vows to Tackle Crime in West Bengal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that criminals in West Bengal would face justice under a BJP government, while addressing concerns about joblessness and women's safety in the state.

Three Arrested, Stolen Cash Recovered in Dwarka Expressway Robbery Case

Three Arrested, Stolen Cash Recovered in Dwarka Expressway Robbery Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with a robbery on the Dwarka Expressway where Rs 15 lakh was stolen. A significant portion of the stolen money has been recovered.

Bengal migrant killed in Pune after spat; CM Banerjee calls it hate crime

Bengal migrant killed in Pune after spat; CM Banerjee calls it hate crime

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Pune police are investigating the death of a migrant worker from West Bengal, denying claims of a hate crime made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Education is the First Defence Against Doping, Says NADA Chief

Education is the First Defence Against Doping, Says NADA Chief

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Director General Anant Kumar has emphasised the importance of education as the primary defence against doping, acknowledging the evolving nature of the problem and the need for constant upgrades in monitoring mechanisms.

Education Crucial in Anti-Doping Efforts, Says NADA Chairman

Education Crucial in Anti-Doping Efforts, Says NADA Chairman

Rediff.com5 hours ago

NADA Chairman Anant Kumar highlights the importance of education in combating doping, acknowledging the evolving nature of the threat and the need for constant upgrades in monitoring mechanisms.

Gurugram Police Crackdown: Illegal Structures Demolished in Anti-Mafia Operation

Gurugram Police Crackdown: Illegal Structures Demolished in Anti-Mafia Operation

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Gurugram Police demolished illegal structures built by the land mafia on government land in Sector 53 and Wazirabad, targeting criminals involved in violence, theft, drug trafficking, and extortion.

MP woman conspires with lover to kill husband

MP woman conspires with lover to kill husband

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Delhi Police Nab Cross-Border Dacoit Gang After Shootout

Delhi Police Nab Cross-Border Dacoit Gang After Shootout

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested six members of a Bangladesh-based dacoit gang following a midnight encounter. The gang is accused of violent robberies and murders across multiple states, fleeing to Bangladesh between crimes.

Trump shares AI-image of himself as Jesus after slamming Pope as 'terrible'

Trump shares AI-image of himself as Jesus after slamming Pope as 'terrible'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's views on American foreign policy and crime, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican.

Delhi Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Stabbing Over Matchbox

Delhi Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Stabbing Over Matchbox

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man following a dispute over a matchbox.

Ahead of Carney visit, Canada says India no longer linked to violent crimes

Ahead of Carney visit, Canada says India no longer linked to violent crimes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The statement suggests that Canadian authorities do not see ongoing foreign interference or violent activity tied to India at present.

Ex-Associates Arrested for Allegedly Extorting Builder in Ghaziabad

Ex-Associates Arrested for Allegedly Extorting Builder in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ghaziabad police arrested three individuals, including a woman, for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 10 crore from a local builder. The accused were former business associates and employees of the victim.

Maharashtra Court Sentences Father, Uncle to Life for Daughter's Honour Killing

Maharashtra Court Sentences Father, Uncle to Life for Daughter's Honour Killing

Rediff.com5 days ago

A court in Jalna, Maharashtra, sentenced a man and his brother to life imprisonment for the honour killing of the man's 17-year-old daughter over a land dispute related to her proposed marriage.

Juveniles apprehended in Delhi murder case linked to revenge

Juveniles apprehended in Delhi murder case linked to revenge

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have apprehended two juveniles for their alleged involvement in a murder case in Ashok Vihar, northwest Delhi. The murder, driven by revenge, occurred on April 6 at Picnic Hut Park.

Police Investigate Woman's Body Found in Trunk Dumped Near Highway

Police Investigate Woman's Body Found in Trunk Dumped Near Highway

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The body of a woman was discovered inside a metal trunk near a highway in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and working to identify the victim and the perpetrators.

Delhi Murder: Two Arrested After Man Found Dead Near Shrine

Delhi Murder: Two Arrested After Man Found Dead Near Shrine

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 21-year-old man was found dead near a shrine in Delhi, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the apprehension of a juvenile. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing a grudge against the deceased.

Odisha STF to Coordinate with Delhi Police on Terror Suspect Case

Odisha STF to Coordinate with Delhi Police on Terror Suspect Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Odisha Crime Branch's special task force (STF) has been appointed as the nodal investigating agency to coordinate with Delhi Police regarding a Bhubaneswar-based man's suspected links with a terror outfit. The 22-year-old man was arrested for alleged anti-national activities, and the STF will investigate all possible angles, including social links, financial status, and potential sharing of national security information.

Man Dies After Drunken Brawl with Brothers in Vizhinjam

Man Dies After Drunken Brawl with Brothers in Vizhinjam

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A 38-year-old man died after allegedly being beaten by his brothers following a drunken brawl in Vizhinjam. Police have arrested four individuals, including the victim's brothers, and are investigating the incident.

Morena Administration Halts Sand Mining Following Supreme Court Intervention

Morena Administration Halts Sand Mining Following Supreme Court Intervention

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Morena administration in Madhya Pradesh has banned sand mining and transportation from the Chambal River, along with restricting fuel sales to unregistered vehicles, following criticism from the Supreme Court regarding illegal mining activities.

Police Uncover Fake Marriage Racket Targeting Estate Agent

Police Uncover Fake Marriage Racket Targeting Estate Agent

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Thane have arrested two individuals involved in a fake marriage scam where a 53-year-old estate agent was cheated out of valuables by a woman posing as his bride.

Cyber Fraud Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Foreign Links Exposed

Cyber Fraud Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Foreign Links Exposed

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate with connections to foreign handlers, arresting three individuals, including a bank employee. The investigation revealed the use of mule accounts, social media platforms, and cryptocurrency for illicit transactions.

Online IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Goa, Six Arrested

Online IPL Betting Ring Uncovered in Goa, Six Arrested

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Six individuals from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and West Bengal have been arrested in Goa for allegedly running an online betting racket linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Mumbai Man Gets Life for Killing Toddler Over Broken Cup

Mumbai Man Gets Life for Killing Toddler Over Broken Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

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.

WADA Targets Criminal Kingpins in Anti-Doping Strategy

WADA Targets Criminal Kingpins in Anti-Doping Strategy

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is shifting its focus from individual athletes to the criminal networks that supply performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), recognising that athletes are often victims of sophisticated doping operations.

Ex-UP Constable Arrested in Hathras for Alleged Murder and Arson Plot

Ex-UP Constable Arrested in Hathras for Alleged Murder and Arson Plot

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A dismissed Uttar Pradesh Police constable has been arrested for allegedly murdering a beggar and attempting to fake his own death by burning the body and planting his belongings at the scene.

Drug Kingpin Arrested in Delhi After Two-Month Operation

Drug Kingpin Arrested in Delhi After Two-Month Operation

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested Kusum, an alleged kingpin of a multi-state drug syndicate, under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Kusum had been absconding and was declared a proclaimed offender in connection with an NDPS case.

Ten Indian Nationals Face Charges in US Visa Fraud Scheme

Ten Indian Nationals Face Charges in US Visa Fraud Scheme

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ten Indian nationals living illegally in the US have been indicted for conspiring to stage armed robberies at convenience stores to fraudulently obtain visas.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender in connection with a 1991 murder case where a landlady was killed and her son injured during a robbery attempt.

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A man in Rampur, India, has been arrested along with two associates for allegedly murdering his wife, a police constable, and their three-year-old son to fraudulently claim insurance money and other benefits.

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested a man for allegedly possessing a country-made pistol following a tip-off and subsequent raid on his eatery.

Jammu SSP Warns of Strict Action Against Drug Peddlers and Errant Police Officers

Jammu SSP Warns of Strict Action Against Drug Peddlers and Errant Police Officers

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jammu police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics under the 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan', with a zero-tolerance approach. The SSP has warned of strict accountability for police personnel and highlighted the alarming rise in drug peddling, terming it a conspiracy by an 'enemy country'.

Delhi Police bust gold ring theft duo using distraction and fake jewellery

Delhi Police bust gold ring theft duo using distraction and fake jewellery

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly stealing gold rings from jewellery shops by swapping them with fake ones. The accused used distraction tactics to deceive shopkeepers.

Key Arms Trafficking Operative with Pakistan Links Arrested in Delhi

Key Arms Trafficking Operative with Pakistan Links Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested Harsh Pal Singh, a key operative in a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged links to Pakistan-based handlers. Singh is associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is accused of receiving illegal arms consignments and mediating in extortion cases.

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

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

Rediff.com4 days ago

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.

Adityanath Slams TMC, Alleges West Bengal Faces 'Identity Crisis' Under Their Rule

Adityanath Slams TMC, Alleges West Bengal Faces 'Identity Crisis' Under Their Rule

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the ruling TMC in West Bengal, alleging corruption, extortion, and the rise of 'mafia rule' have led to an 'identity crisis' in the state.

Mumbai Court Refuses Bail to Cricket Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Trainee

Mumbai Court Refuses Bail to Cricket Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Trainee

Rediff.com7 days ago

A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to a cricket coach accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old trainee, citing the gravity of the offence and the risk of him re-offending or absconding.

Gangster Arrested After 14 Years Evading Police in Dacoity Cases

Gangster Arrested After 14 Years Evading Police in Dacoity Cases

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a gangster, Arjun Prasad, who had been absconding for nearly 14 years in connection with multiple cases of dacoity and robbery across Delhi and Punjab.

Patna Police Recover Stolen Gold, Arrest Three in Robbery Case

Patna Police Recover Stolen Gold, Arrest Three in Robbery Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Patna police have arrested three individuals and recovered 5.79 kg of stolen gold in connection with a robbery that occurred on April 4 near Danapur railway station. The suspects, posing as customs officials, robbed employees of a firm carrying 14.9 kg of gold.

Man Kills Aunt in Jharkhand Over Constant Taunts, Police Say

Man Kills Aunt in Jharkhand Over Constant Taunts, Police Say

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man in Jharkhand, India, has been arrested for murdering his aunt after allegedly being subjected to constant taunts and accusations of witchcraft. In a separate incident, two men were arrested for the death of their aunt following a dispute over medicinal plants.

Woman Arrested for Stealing Jewellery from Vulnerable Women in Delhi

Woman Arrested for Stealing Jewellery from Vulnerable Women in Delhi

Rediff.com6 days ago

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.