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Bengaluru Airport: Passengers Arrested With Ganja Worth Crores

Bengaluru Airport: Passengers Arrested With Ganja Worth Crores

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Three passengers arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport were arrested for possessing hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 4.53 crore. The arrests were made under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.

Avoid These Life Insurance Mistakes

Avoid These Life Insurance Mistakes

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Proposal forms are often filled by the agent. Check the form after it is filled.

Why Delhi Court Acquitted Five In 2018 Bank Dacoity Case

Why Delhi Court Acquitted Five In 2018 Bank Dacoity Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A Delhi court acquitted five men accused in a 2018 dacoity-cum-murder case at a Corporation Bank branch, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their involvement beyond a reasonable doubt. Key eyewitnesses and bank staff could not identify the accused during the trial.

International IPL Betting Racket Busted; Five Arrested

International IPL Betting Racket Busted; Five Arrested

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Uttarakhand STF and Dehradun Police busted an international online betting syndicate and arrested five accused allegedly involved in facilitating betting on IPL matches.

Aligarh Police Bust Interstate Gang Trafficking Illegal Firearms

Aligarh Police Bust Interstate Gang Trafficking Illegal Firearms

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Aligarh police arrested twelve members of an interstate gang allegedly involved in trafficking illicit country-made firearms from the ruins of an old fort on the outskirts of Aligarh.

Back To Back Failures: Questions Are Mounting Over ISRO's PSLV Programme

Back To Back Failures: Questions Are Mounting Over ISRO's PSLV Programme

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A high-level committee investigating the failures of ISRO's PSLV rockets, which have impacted strategic satellite missions, has yet to release its report and recommendations, raising concerns about the future of the ageing launch vehicle.

Former SP MLA Booked After Goat Market Clash In Kanpur

Former SP MLA Booked After Goat Market Clash In Kanpur

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Former Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki and his associates have been booked on charges of assault and intimidation following a clash at a goat market in Kanpur. The incident has sparked tension in the area, with traders demanding police action.

Rs 5.7 Crore Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rs 5.7 Crore Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Five masked gunmen robbed a Bank of Maharashtra branch in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, stealing gold and cash worth Rs 5.7 crore. One suspect has been arrested in Bihar.

Huge Marijuana Haul Seized At Delhi Airport

Huge Marijuana Haul Seized At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized suspected marijuana worth Rs 18.57 crore from abandoned trolley bags inside an aircraft arriving from Bangkok.

Caretaker Found Dead: Concerns Over Minority Safety In Bangladesh

Caretaker Found Dead: Concerns Over Minority Safety In Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A Hindu temple caretaker was found dead in Bangladesh, sparking outrage and demands for justice from minority groups. The caretaker had been missing for three days before his body was discovered.

Fintechs Seek Safe Harbour Shield

Fintechs Seek Safe Harbour Shield

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'There has to be a safe harbour for licensed entities, which have followed all the norms prescribed by the RBI.'

Thane Court Acquits Three In 2015 Trafficking Case

Thane Court Acquits Three In 2015 Trafficking Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted three individuals in a 2015 human trafficking case due to the prosecution's failure to examine the minor victim, who was allegedly forced into prostitution.

Indian National Held In Sri Lanka With Narcotics

Indian National Held In Sri Lanka With Narcotics

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old Indian national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka for carrying over one kilogramme of 'Kush' narcotics.

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Ganja Worth Rs 1.28 Crore

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Ganja Worth Rs 1.28 Crore

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru with hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 1.28 crore. The accused was arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.

Delhi Police Uncover Counterfeit Branded Garments Racket

Delhi Police Uncover Counterfeit Branded Garments Racket

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have busted a racket selling counterfeit branded garments and accessories in Vasant Kunj, arresting one person and seizing a large stock of fake products.

Why Thane Court Acquitted Five In Trafficking Case

Why Thane Court Acquitted Five In Trafficking Case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A Thane court acquitted five men charged with human trafficking and running a flesh trade, citing critical failures in the prosecution's case, including the non-examination of key witnesses and victims.

Enforcement Directorate Raids West Bengal Over PDS Scam

Enforcement Directorate Raids West Bengal Over PDS Scam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations in West Bengal as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam.

Bangkok Passenger Arrested With Hydroponic Ganja At Bengaluru Airport

Bangkok Passenger Arrested With Hydroponic Ganja At Bengaluru Airport

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport seized 5.78 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at 2.02 crore, from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. In a separate incident, officials intercepted four female passengers from Bangkok and seized 11.72 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at 4.10 crore.

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

How Ludhiana Police Busted A Cyber Fraud Racket Targeting Foreign Nationals

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Ludhiana Police have busted a large cyber fraud racket, arresting 132 people involved in running fake call centres that targeted foreign nationals through various online scams.

How Deepfake Video Duped Belagavi Man Of Rs 7.9 Lakh

How Deepfake Video Duped Belagavi Man Of Rs 7.9 Lakh

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 76-year-old man in Belagavi was allegedly cheated of Rs 7.9 lakh in an online investment scam that used an AI-generated deepfake video misusing the name of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lure investors.

How IIT Kanpur Is Studying Brain Waves To Understand Stress

How IIT Kanpur Is Studying Brain Waves To Understand Stress

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Researchers at IIT Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain to understand how stress affects cognitive functions. The study aims to build automated models of stress dimensions using EEG and correlating them with factors like loss of control, helplessness, and anxiety.

Jharkhand Cyber Crime Crackdown: 10 Arrested in Deoghar

Jharkhand Cyber Crime Crackdown: 10 Arrested in Deoghar

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Jharkhand police have arrested 10 cyber criminals in Deoghar district for defrauding people through fake online platforms and fraudulent cashback offers.

Rs 14 Lakh Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rs 14 Lakh Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Five masked gunmen stormed a nationalised bank in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district, making off with Rs 14 lakh after threatening staff and customers at gunpoint.

Interstate Gang Busted In Telangana Jewellery Heist Case

Interstate Gang Busted In Telangana Jewellery Heist Case

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Telangana have arrested three members of an interstate gang in connection with a major jewellery heist in Karimnagar city. The gang, guided by a jailed handler, stole gold and diamond ornaments worth Rs 82.02 lakh after injuring four employees.

How Mizoram Police Rescued Women From Trafficking Racket

How Mizoram Police Rescued Women From Trafficking Racket

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Mizoram police, in collaboration with Uttarakhand police, rescued five Mizo women, including two minors, from a sex trafficking racket operating under the guise of a spa in Rudrapur. Six individuals have been arrested, including the alleged mastermind and spa owner.

Daughter Of IRS Officer Murdered In South Delhi Residence

Daughter Of IRS Officer Murdered In South Delhi Residence

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The daughter of a senior IRS officer was found murdered in her southeast Delhi residence. Police suspect sexual assault and are investigating a former domestic help who is absconding.

Mumbai Police Nab Two With Heroin Worth Rs 3.82 Crore

Mumbai Police Nab Two With Heroin Worth Rs 3.82 Crore

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Mumbai police arrested two men from Uttarakhand for allegedly possessing heroin worth Rs 3.82 crore in the western suburbs. The Anti-Narcotics Cell's Kandivali unit seized 765 gm of heroin from an apartment in Versova, Andheri. The accused were couriers for a large drug syndicate operating out of north India and have been booked under the NDPS Act.

Sanjeev Arora Challenges Arrest By ED In Money Laundering Case

Sanjeev Arora Challenges Arrest By ED In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has challenged his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), claiming it is illegal and unconstitutional. The Punjab and Haryana High Court heard arguments and adjourned the matter to May 14. Arora was arrested in connection with an alleged Rs 100-crore GST fraud-linked money laundering case.

Mizoram Women's Group Condemns Trafficking Of Women

Mizoram Women's Group Condemns Trafficking Of Women

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The apex women's association in Mizoram, Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), has strongly condemned the alleged trafficking and exploitation of women from the state under the guise of employment outside Mizoram. The organisation is pursuing the matter to ensure the accused receive stringent punishment under the law.

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 61-year-old man from Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.07 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as officials of central investigative agencies in a 'digital arrest' scam, police said.

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A man arrested for allegedly looting Rs 50 lakh from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Gujarat's Surat was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire at them in an attempt to escape.

What Joint Account Holders Must Know

What Joint Account Holders Must Know

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Read all account documents, ask questions, and conduct basic due diligence before agreeing to become a joint holder.

Fake roadside assistance call centre busted in Delhi, 12 arrested

Fake roadside assistance call centre busted in Delhi, 12 arrested

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a fraudulent call centre operating a roadside assistance policy scam, arresting 12 individuals involved in deceiving customers.

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as Bank Callers in Credit Card Scam

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as Bank Callers in Credit Card Scam

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 2.45 lakh by impersonating bank customer care representatives and fraudulently using his credit card details.

Four Arrested At Delhi Airport For Alleged Drug Smuggling

Four Arrested At Delhi Airport For Alleged Drug Smuggling

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport arrested four passengers arriving from Bangkok for allegedly smuggling drugs worth approximately Rs 9 crore.

Passenger Arrested At Bengaluru Airport With Ganja Worth Lakhs

Passenger Arrested At Bengaluru Airport With Ganja Worth Lakhs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru was arrested for possessing hydroponic ganja worth Rs 87.5 lakh. The arrest was made under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.

Haryana Police Bust IPL Betting Ring, Arrest Six

Haryana Police Bust IPL Betting Ring, Arrest Six

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Haryana Police have arrested six individuals in Nuh for allegedly running an illegal betting operation during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants.

HDFC Bank Must Refund Fraud Victim, Rules Bombay High Court

HDFC Bank Must Refund Fraud Victim, Rules Bombay High Court

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has directed HDFC Bank to refund Rs 38 lakh to a Pune businessman who lost the amount in a digital fraud, citing the account holder's lack of fault and RBI guidelines on customer protection.

Patna Police Recover Stolen Gold, Arrest Three in Robbery Case

Patna Police Recover Stolen Gold, Arrest Three in Robbery Case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

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.

Four Injured In Karimnagar Jewellery Store Robbery

Four Injured In Karimnagar Jewellery Store Robbery

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Four employees of a jewellery showroom in Karimnagar, Telangana, were injured after unidentified men opened fire during a robbery. The value of the stolen gold ornaments is being ascertained, and police are investigating the incident.