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Twisha Sharma case: Husband, mother-in-law sent to jail till June 16

Twisha Sharma case: Husband, mother-in-law sent to jail till June 16

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A Bhopal court has remanded Samarth Singh, husband of late model Twisha Sharma, and his mother Giribala Singh, in judicial custody for 14 days in connection with the dowry harassment case. The CBI is awaiting forensic reports and further investigation.

Majithia Accuses AAP Of Turning Punjab Into Gangster Haven

Majithia Accuses AAP Of Turning Punjab Into Gangster Haven

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has criticised the AAP government in Punjab, alleging a rise in organised crime and a deteriorating law and order situation.

Why Bihar Police Is Facing Increased Attacks On Personnel

Why Bihar Police Is Facing Increased Attacks On Personnel

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Bihar Police have reported an increase in attacks on their personnel during an intensified crackdown on criminals. The police reject allegations of caste-based targeting and assert their commitment to law enforcement.

'If 10 Year Olds Are Doing This Crime Of Rape...'

'If 10 Year Olds Are Doing This Crime Of Rape...'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'PINK was about consent. Assi asks society, what are we doing about this issue? Where have we gone wrong?'

Three Arrested For Extortion Attempt Linked To Bishnoi Gang

Three Arrested For Extortion Attempt Linked To Bishnoi Gang

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Pimpri Chinchwad police have arrested three individuals with alleged links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang from Uttarakhand for firing at a furniture shop owner in Pune after he refused to pay extortion money.

Five Arrested In Kishtwar Sacrilege Case

Five Arrested In Kishtwar Sacrilege Case

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district have solved a sacrilege case and arrested five individuals allegedly involved in the crime. An investigation was launched after police received information about the incident on May 8.

Delhi Cab Driver Arrested For Stealing Passenger's Belongings

Delhi Cab Driver Arrested For Stealing Passenger's Belongings

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A 31-year-old cab driver was arrested for allegedly fleeing with a woman passenger's luggage and personal belongings after dropping her near Delhi's Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, police said.

FIR against Mamata for remarks 'hurting religious sentiments'

FIR against Mamata for remarks 'hurting religious sentiments'

Rediff.com27 May 2026

An FIR has been lodged against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly hurting religious sentiments based on a complaint by a lawyer.

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested Amrit Horo, the 'chief commander' of the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Maoists. Horo, who carried a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, was apprehended in a raid in the Mahugaon forest area.

Hyderabad Advocate Murder: Special Teams Investigate

Hyderabad Advocate Murder: Special Teams Investigate

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Special teams have been formed to investigate the murder of an advocate in Hyderabad, who was killed by an SUV outside his home. Police are questioning multiple people and analysing CCTV footage and call data records. The victim's son alleges the murder is linked to his father's work fighting against encroachment of waqf properties.

Cyber Fraud: Thane Man Loses Lakhs In Terror Funding Scam

Cyber Fraud: Thane Man Loses Lakhs In Terror Funding Scam

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 70-year-old man from Thane was allegedly duped of Rs 40.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as police officers who threatened him with arrest in a fake terror funding case.

Mumbai Police Nab Suspects In West Bengal Ashram Bombing

Mumbai Police Nab Suspects In West Bengal Ashram Bombing

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Mumbai police have arrested two individuals in connection with a bomb hurling incident outside an ashram in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. The suspects were apprehended at a railway station in Mumbai's western suburbs based on a tip-off.

Notorious Gang Leader Arrested After Beed Beer Shop Shooting

Notorious Gang Leader Arrested After Beed Beer Shop Shooting

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, arrested a wanted gang leader, Ashish Shayamrao Athawale, after he allegedly opened fire inside a beer shop. Athawale, who was wanted under MCOCA, was apprehended after a chase through the city.

Opium Worth 70 Lakh, Pistol Seized After Navi Mumbai Car Crash

Opium Worth 70 Lakh, Pistol Seized After Navi Mumbai Car Crash

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Police in Navi Mumbai seized opium worth 70 lakh and a country-made pistol from an SUV after it crashed into a traffic island. The driver fled the scene, leading to the discovery of the contraband.

Odisha Police To Expedite Warrants, Invoke NSA Against Criminals

Odisha Police To Expedite Warrants, Invoke NSA Against Criminals

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Odisha DGP YB Khurania has directed police officers to expedite the execution of non-bailable warrants against offenders and invoke the stringent National Security Act against habitual criminals. The directions were issued during a virtual review meeting on law and order.

Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi engage in public spat over CBSE exam row

Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi engage in public spat over CBSE exam row

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Rahul Gandhi have engaged in a public dispute over alleged irregularities in the CBSE exam system, with Gandhi demanding an independent probe and Pradhan accusing Gandhi of politicising the issue.

10 Foreign Nationals Arrested For Illegal Voting In Tamil Nadu Polls

10 Foreign Nationals Arrested For Illegal Voting In Tamil Nadu Polls

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Chennai police arrested ten foreign nationals, including four women, for allegedly casting illegal votes in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections using fraudulent identity documents.

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.

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.

How Godman Used Black Magic To Extort Millions: ED Probe

How Godman Used Black Magic To Extort Millions: ED Probe

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, accused of portraying himself as Lord Shiva and using black magic to extort money from victims, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate.

Maharashtra To Invoke MCOCA Against Cattle Smugglers

Maharashtra To Invoke MCOCA Against Cattle Smugglers

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Maharashtra government has issued a circular directing authorities to invoke the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against individuals, gangs, and organisations repeatedly involved in cattle smuggling.

History-Sheeter Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Thane

History-Sheeter Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Thane

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 32-year-old history-sheeter was arrested in Thane for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm and live ammunition. The arrest was made by a Crime Branch team near the new Kasheli bridge. The accused had previously been booked for murder but was acquitted.

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old British Sikh man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a teenage student in Southampton, with the judge highlighting the racial tensions the case has ignited across the UK.

Suvendu Adhikari Promises To Restore Voter Rights In Falta

Suvendu Adhikari Promises To Restore Voter Rights In Falta

Rediff.com16 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that the people of Diamond Harbour have been unable to exercise their voting rights for a decade. He assured people that the scenario has now changed, and the May 21 repolling in the Falta Assembly seat will re-establish voter rights.

Woman, Son Found Murdered In Delhi Home; Police Investigate Robbery Angle

Woman, Son Found Murdered In Delhi Home; Police Investigate Robbery Angle

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A woman and her teenage son were found murdered in their home in southeast Delhi. Police suspect robbery and are investigating possible involvement of someone known to the family.

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Husband, Six Others

Delhi Double Murder: Police Question Husband, Six Others

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Delhi Police have detained six people, including the husband, in connection with the double murder of a woman and her son in Govindpuri. Investigators are exploring all angles, including whether a robbery was staged to mislead the investigation.

Karnataka: Four Arrested For Robbery In Chikkaballapura

Karnataka: Four Arrested For Robbery In Chikkaballapura

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Four men have been arrested in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, for allegedly robbing a man of Rs 7.5 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and threatening him with a machete.

Mamata Banerjee Booked For Hurting Religious Sentiments

Mamata Banerjee Booked For Hurting Religious Sentiments

Rediff.com27 May 2026

An FIR has been lodged against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly hurting religious sentiments based on a complaint by a lawyer.

Liquor Shop Employees Shot, Stabbed In Delhi Robbery Attempt

Liquor Shop Employees Shot, Stabbed In Delhi Robbery Attempt

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Two employees of a government liquor shop in Delhi's Paharganj were shot and stabbed after resisting a robbery attempt. The two accused were later arrested in Uttar Pradesh.

Man Arrested For Killing Woman Who Pressured Him To Marry Her

Man Arrested For Killing Woman Who Pressured Him To Marry Her

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A 47-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by a man in Bengaluru after she pressured him to marry her. The accused has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

West Bengal Police Intensify Probe Into Adhikari Aide's Murder

West Bengal Police Intensify Probe Into Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com8 May 2026

West Bengal Police intensify their investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, recovering a second motorcycle and searching for a car suspected to be involved in the crime.

Forest Employee Killed In Haldwani After Drunken Argument

Forest Employee Killed In Haldwani After Drunken Argument

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A forest department employee was allegedly hacked to death with an axe in the Tanda forest in Haldwani following an argument with his associate, police said.

No lapses will be tolerated: Pradhan reviews CBSE evaluation system

No lapses will be tolerated: Pradhan reviews CBSE evaluation system

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed officials to address issues faced by students regarding the CBSE examination system, following allegations of irregularities. The government has committed to transparency and accountability, assuring that all genuine concerns will be addressed effectively.

10-Month-Old Girl Kidnapped In Delhi; Search On

10-Month-Old Girl Kidnapped In Delhi; Search On

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A 10-month-old girl was allegedly kidnapped from a house in Mukundpur, Delhi, after her father left to buy milk, prompting a police investigation and local concern.

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar expressed concern over the increasing frequency of gang-rape incidents in the state, attributing it to growing social tolerance and calling for stricter implementation of laws and a change in mindset.

Abhijit Ganguly Alleges CBI Probe Lapses In Doctor Murder Case

Abhijit Ganguly Alleges CBI Probe Lapses In Doctor Murder Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

BJP MP Abhijit Ganguly has alleged lapses in the CBI probe into the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar hospital, demanding an investigation into the role of a senior agency officer. Ganguly claims crucial aspects were not examined, including a sealed room and a staircase allegedly used to move the body. He also referenced a video allegedly suppressed by the CBI officer.

Bandar Review: Watch It For Bobby Deol

Bandar Review: Watch It For Bobby Deol

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The greatest pleasure of Bandar is watching Bobby Deol let go of his vanity and submit himself to Anurag Kashyap's unflinching filmmaking, notes Mayur Sanap.

Two Arrested For Murder Of Three-Year-Old Girl In Jharkhand

Two Arrested For Murder Of Three-Year-Old Girl In Jharkhand

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Two men have been arrested in Jharkhand's Godda district for allegedly strangling a three-year-old girl and dumping her body in a well.

Majithia Will Not Flee, Will Fight Legally: Wife

Majithia Will Not Flee, Will Fight Legally: Wife

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Akali Dal MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia says her husband Bikram Singh Majithia will pursue his case through the courts and has not fled the country, despite allegations and a lookout circular.

Man Gets Life For Killing Woman Who Married Another

Man Gets Life For Killing Woman Who Married Another

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A local court in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has convicted a man and sentenced him to life imprisonment for murdering a 25-year-old woman after she married another man.