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Kerala Man Held For Alleged Parricide, Fratricide

Kerala Man Held For Alleged Parricide, Fratricide

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A man in Kerala has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother and brother following a property dispute and family issues.

Woman Dies After Dumper Truck Hits Scooter In Nashik

Woman Dies After Dumper Truck Hits Scooter In Nashik

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old woman was killed and her friend seriously injured when a dumper truck hit their scooter in Nashik. The truck also hit a car, but the occupants were unharmed. The truck driver has been taken into custody.

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Delhi Police halted a cremation in Hari Nagar following a PCR call alleging the woman was murdered by her family. The body has been taken for a post-mortem examination, and the family is being questioned.

Self-Styled Godman Kharat Accused Of Cheating CA Of Crores

Self-Styled Godman Kharat Accused Of Cheating CA Of Crores

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Nashik have registered a new case of cheating against astrologer Ashok Kharat, who is already in custody for alleged sexual exploitation and fraud. The latest accusation involves Kharat allegedly cheating his former Chartered Accountant of Rs 8.76 crore.

Manali: Woman Held in Connection with Partner's Death

Manali: Woman Held in Connection with Partner's Death

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A woman has been arrested in Manali, India, following the death of her live-in partner, a government employee, in their rented accommodation. The deceased was found with injury marks, leading to a murder investigation.

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Several soccer games in Mexico were postponed due to violence following a military operation and the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho."

Mumbai Music Concert Tragedy: MBA Students Die of Suspected Overdose

Mumbai Music Concert Tragedy: MBA Students Die of Suspected Overdose

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two MBA students died and several others were hospitalised after a music concert in Mumbai due to suspected drug overdose. Police have arrested six people, including the event organiser and a suspected drug supplier.

Kerala: Man Dies After Colleagues Accuse Him of Theft

Kerala: Man Dies After Colleagues Accuse Him of Theft

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

An Assam native was beaten to death by six colleagues in Kerala after being suspected of stealing a phone. Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the incident.

Man Dies After Drunken Brawl with Brothers in Vizhinjam

Man Dies After Drunken Brawl with Brothers in Vizhinjam

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

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.

Ex-Nepal PM Oli Freed on Bail in Gen Z Protest Case

Ex-Nepal PM Oli Freed on Bail in Gen Z Protest Case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Former Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak have been released on personal recognisance bail after being arrested in connection with the Gen Z protests of September 2023.

Bengaluru woman sets lover on fire on pretext of 'western-style' proposal

Bengaluru woman sets lover on fire on pretext of 'western-style' proposal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man was allegedly charred to death in Bengaluru after his girlfriend set him on fire at her house. Police suspect the murder was premeditated, as the woman believed he had been avoiding her.

SHO Suspended After Accused Robber Dies in Bihar Police Lockup

SHO Suspended After Accused Robber Dies in Bihar Police Lockup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A man arrested for robbery was found dead in a police lockup in Katihar, Bihar, leading to the suspension of two officers and sparking local protests.

Family Demands CBI Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Family Demands CBI Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The family of Ranjit Singh, an accused in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur, who was killed in an encounter with police, staged a sit-in demanding a CBI probe into his death and a fresh autopsy.

Mumbai Police Solve Churchgate Murder Case Within 24 Hours

Mumbai Police Solve Churchgate Murder Case Within 24 Hours

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Mumbai Police arrested a 52-year-old man within 24 hours of a murder near Churchgate railway station. The victim, Rahul Panjwani, was killed after an argument. Police used CCTV footage and witness accounts to identify and arrest the suspect, Anand Pandurang Jadhav.

Nightclub Owners Arrested in Goa for Alleged Forgery in Licence Application

Nightclub Owners Arrested in Goa for Alleged Forgery in Licence Application

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Mapusa police in Goa have taken custody of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, in connection with alleged forgery to obtain an excise licence. This follows a devastating fire at the nightclub in December that resulted in 25 deaths.

Kerala Man Dies After Woman's Alleged Attack

Kerala Man Dies After Woman's Alleged Attack

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 60-year-old man died after allegedly being attacked by a woman at a tribal settlement in Kottathara, Palakkad. Police have arrested a relative of the deceased in connection with the incident.

Man Found Dead with Head Injuries in Uttar Pradesh Village

Man Found Dead with Head Injuries in Uttar Pradesh Village

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The body of an unidentified man with head injuries was discovered in Ranbirpur village, Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the death as a possible murder.

Mumbai Police Trace Drug Supply in MBA Student Overdose Case

Mumbai Police Trace Drug Supply in MBA Student Overdose Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Mumbai police investigating the deaths of two MBA students, allegedly linked to a drug overdose at a music concert in Goregaon, have established the chain of delivery of the contraband, suspected to be ecstasy.

Naked Body Of Missing Woman Found Near Faridabad Canal

Naked Body Of Missing Woman Found Near Faridabad Canal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The naked body of a 45-year-old woman, who went missing on April 15, was found near a canal along the fields in Mahola village in Faridabad, police said on Friday.

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.

Abduction Accused Dies By Suicide In Police Station; Officers Suspended

Abduction Accused Dies By Suicide In Police Station; Officers Suspended

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man, accused of abducting a minor girl, allegedly died by suicide inside a toilet at the Chandpa police station in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the suspension of two police officers.

Fugitive in Kerala Murder Case Recaptured After Mumbai Escape

Fugitive in Kerala Murder Case Recaptured After Mumbai Escape

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old man, accused in a murder case, who had escaped from a mental health centre in Kozhikode three months ago, was apprehended in Mumbai on Saturday, police said.

Job Racket Accused Dies After Complaining of Stomach Pain; Probe Ordered

Job Racket Accused Dies After Complaining of Stomach Pain; Probe Ordered

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Haryana resident, arrested in connection with a job fraud and extortion racket, died in police custody in Jammu after complaining of severe stomach pain. An inquest and magisterial inquiry have been initiated.

Court Denies Bail To Al-Falah Chairman In Money Laundering Case

Court Denies Bail To Al-Falah Chairman In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail application of Al-Falah chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui in a Rs 493-crore money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate, saying that the allegations against him are 'grave in nature'.

Two Arrested After Woman Shot Dead At Shimla Temple

Two Arrested After Woman Shot Dead At Shimla Temple

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old woman was fatally shot during a religious ceremony in a village in Shimla. Police have arrested two suspects and launched an investigation into the incident.

'Vijay Not Only Had Star Power. He Had Timing'

'Vijay Not Only Had Star Power. He Had Timing'

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'Vijay entered politics at a much better age compared to Rajnikanth and Kamal Haasan. His fans are young and he has at least 2-3 decades ahead of him.'

KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party, calls father 'soulless'

KCR's daughter Kavitha launches new political party, calls father 'soulless'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, has launched a new political party, Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), after her suspension from the BRS, marking a new chapter in Telangana politics.

Husband Confesses to Killing Wife in Sambhal Village

Husband Confesses to Killing Wife in Sambhal Village

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old man in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after allegedly killing his wife with an iron pipe following a domestic dispute. The man confessed to the crime at a local police station.

Man Dies After Intervention in Drunken Brawl

Man Dies After Intervention in Drunken Brawl

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old man died after being attacked during a drunken brawl in Vizhinjam, Kerala. Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the incident.

Gurugram Taxi Driver Strangles Wife Before Suicide

Gurugram Taxi Driver Strangles Wife Before Suicide

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old taxi driver in Gurugram allegedly strangled his wife to death before taking his own life at their residence. Police investigations suggest alcohol abuse and marital discord as potential factors.

Mumbai Police Uncover Drug Delivery Network in Concert Overdose Case

Mumbai Police Uncover Drug Delivery Network in Concert Overdose Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Mumbai police are investigating the deaths of two MBA students from a suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The investigation has uncovered a network for delivering ecstasy pills, leading to several arrests.

Pune Woman Arrested for Murdering 11-Month-Old Son

Pune Woman Arrested for Murdering 11-Month-Old Son

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in Pune for allegedly killing her 11-month-old son and disposing of his body in a well. The woman confessed to the crime, citing distress over the child's behaviour and a desire to marry another man.

Telangana Police Pursue Extradition Of UK Pharmacist In Poisoning Case

Telangana Police Pursue Extradition Of UK Pharmacist In Poisoning Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Telangana Police are pursuing the extradition of a UK-based pharmacist, Ajith Kumar Mupparapu, wanted for trial in India on charges of murder related to alleged arsenic poisoning of his ex-wife's family. The case is currently being heard in a London court.

Jharkhand Man Arrested for Strangling Sister Over Social Media Use

Jharkhand Man Arrested for Strangling Sister Over Social Media Use

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A man in Jharkhand has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 13-year-old sister to death after becoming enraged by her social media contact with his brother-in-law. The incident highlights the tragic consequences of honour-based violence and social media disputes within families.

Naked Body Of Missing Woman Found Near Canal In Faridabad

Naked Body Of Missing Woman Found Near Canal In Faridabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The naked body of a 45-year-old woman, who went missing on April 15, was found near a canal along the fields in Mahola village in Faridabad, police said on Friday.

Palghar Real Estate Agent Nabbed for Illegal Land Sale

Palghar Real Estate Agent Nabbed for Illegal Land Sale

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 48-year-old real estate agent has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly grabbing and illegally selling another person's land. The accused, Surendra Pratap Singh, faces multiple charges including cheating and criminal intimidation.

Jharkhand Mother Accused of Strangling Daughter, Initially Claimed Abduction

Jharkhand Mother Accused of Strangling Daughter, Initially Claimed Abduction

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A four-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her mother in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district. The mother has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody after the father filed a complaint. The woman initially claimed her daughter was abducted, but police investigation revealed the truth.

Three-Year-Old Dies Allegedly Beaten by Stepmother in UP

Three-Year-Old Dies Allegedly Beaten by Stepmother in UP

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A three-year-old girl has died in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly after being beaten by her stepmother. Police have arrested the stepmother and are investigating the incident.

Father and Son Found Dead in UP; Robbery Suspected as Motive

Father and Son Found Dead in UP; Robbery Suspected as Motive

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The bodies of a father and son, who had been missing for days, were recovered in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect they were killed during a robbery.

UP ATS Arrests Two Suspected Of ISI Links

UP ATS Arrests Two Suspected Of ISI Links

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested two men in Noida for allegedly working with Pakistani handlers, including from the ISI, as well as some gangsters and radical YouTubers. The men are accused of planning a major disruptive act and were in direct contact with Pakistani operatives.