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Man Gets Life Sentence For Stabbing Neighbour To Death

Man Gets Life Sentence For Stabbing Neighbour To Death

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A man in Thane, Maharashtra, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his neighbour, while his parents were acquitted due to lack of evidence.

Lucknow blaze: 'Papa, please save me, there is a fire'

Lucknow blaze: 'Papa, please save me, there is a fire'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Families of the victims who perished in the massive Aliganj fire in Lucknow are mourning their losses, with several alleging that delayed rescue efforts contributed to the high death toll. Many victims, including young animation artists, were trapped, and some attempted to save themselves by jumping from the building.

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

June-July 1999 saw some of the most bitterly fought battles in the Kargil War. Colonel Gaurav Chaturvedi looks back on those days -- and the extraordinary saga of the men he fought alongside.

Mumbai family deaths: No watermelon vendor found in the area

Mumbai family deaths: No watermelon vendor found in the area

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Authorities in Mumbai are investigating the deaths of four family members after they consumed watermelon, with efforts underway to locate the source of the fruit.

Theatre Legend Vijaya Mehta Passes Into The Ages

Theatre Legend Vijaya Mehta Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Vijaya Mehta, a pioneering figure in modern Indian theatre and cinema, has passed away at the age of 91.

Nurse Arrested In Telangana For Selling Newborn, Claiming Death

Nurse Arrested In Telangana For Selling Newborn, Claiming Death

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Four individuals, including a nurse, have been arrested in Telangana for allegedly selling a newborn baby after falsely informing the mother that the child died after birth.

40 Years After 'Hand Of God' Diego Maradona Still Argentina's World Cup Hero

40 Years After 'Hand Of God' Diego Maradona Still Argentina's World Cup Hero

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Monday marks 40 years since Diego Maradona's defining performance in Argentina's 2-1 win over England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.

Homemaker Dies By Suicide With Licensed Revolver In Karnataka

Homemaker Dies By Suicide With Licensed Revolver In Karnataka

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A 55-year-old homemaker in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after shooting herself with a licensed revolver. Police found a suicide note, which did not blame anyone, and preliminary investigations suggest she had been battling depression for several years.

Call records reveal how fiancee planned Ketan Agarwal's murder

Call records reveal how fiancee planned Ketan Agarwal's murder

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Pune police have revealed that Ketan Agarwal's fiancee, Siya Goyal, and her lover, Chetan Chaudhary, exchanged 2,004 calls and spent 238 hours on the phone in the six months leading up to Agarwal's alleged murder at Lohagad Fort, suggesting extensive planning for the crime.

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case, was heard by the Special Fast Track court in Guwahati, with the prosecution opposing it due to discrepancies in his statements and evidence related to alcohol supply to the late singer.

BJP Leaders Assure Support To Family Of Indian Seafarer Killed Off Oman Coast

BJP Leaders Assure Support To Family Of Indian Seafarer Killed Off Oman Coast

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

BJP leaders and other political figures visited the family of Shivanand Chaurasia in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, who was among three Indian crew members killed in an attack on merchant ships off the Oman coast. They offered condolences and assured the family of government and party support. Shivanand, an engine fitter, was on a tanker targeted on June 10, and his body was recovered on Thursday.

Lightning strikes claim 11 lives in Jharkhand in past 24 hours

Lightning strikes claim 11 lives in Jharkhand in past 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

At least 11 people, including three women and a 10-year-old girl, were killed in lightning strikes across Jharkhand over the last 24 hours, police said on Monday.

CJP steps up protest, launches nationwide campaign against Pradhan

CJP steps up protest, launches nationwide campaign against Pradhan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Stepping up attack against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to demand his resignation and exhorted students, farmers and civil society groups to join him at Jantar Mantar on June 28.

Did Kangana Really Make Vir Das' Lips Bleed During Kiss?

Did Kangana Really Make Vir Das' Lips Bleed During Kiss?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

'This is unfair slander to Kangana.'

Mumbai reels under torrential rains, IMD issues 'extremely heavy rainfall' alert

Mumbai reels under torrential rains, IMD issues 'extremely heavy rainfall' alert

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Mumbai and its metropolitan region are experiencing severe monsoon rains, leading to widespread waterlogging, transport disruptions, and the closure of schools and colleges. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'extremely heavy rainfall' alert, with some areas receiving nearly 200 mm of rain in 12 hours, prompting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to urge residents to avoid non-essential travel.

Dalit Labourer Strangled To Death In Uttar Pradesh

Dalit Labourer Strangled To Death In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A Dalit labourer was allegedly abducted, strangled, and his body dumped in a canal in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an altercation. Police have arrested one suspect and are investigating the case.

Police Investigate Death of Woman Found Hanging in Thane Hotel

Police Investigate Death of Woman Found Hanging in Thane Hotel

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a Thane hotel, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Nine-Year-Old Girl Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Bundi

Nine-Year-Old Girl Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Bundi

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while going to the fields near her village. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Sajid Ali, a man who repeatedly attacked his wife, blaming her for the deaths of their two children. Ali, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in multiple cases including attempt to murder and grievous hurt, and was apprehended in Ghaziabad after evading authorities.

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Sajid Ali, a man who repeatedly attacked his wife, blaming her for the deaths of their two children. Ali, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in multiple cases including attempt to murder and grievous hurt, and was apprehended in Ghaziabad after evading authorities.

Congress leader seeks privilege move against Rajnath over Operation Sindoor casualties

Congress leader seeks privilege move against Rajnath over Operation Sindoor casualties

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Congress leader K C Venugopal has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding privilege proceedings against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly "misleading" Parliament regarding Indian soldier casualties post the Pahalgam terror attack and during Operation Sindoor.

Three held over death of teenage domestic worker in Ranchi

Three held over death of teenage domestic worker in Ranchi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, following the death of a 16-year-old girl who worked as a domestic helper. The arrests were made after the girl's body was found with multiple injuries, suggesting she was beaten to death.

Father And Son Stabbed To Death In Delhi Money Row

Father And Son Stabbed To Death In Delhi Money Row

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A father and his son were stabbed to death in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park following a dispute over money. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the absconding accused.

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Police in Kerala have filed an extortion case against an online loan app following the death of a student who allegedly faced harassment and intimidation over loan recovery.

Woman's Death at Hotel Sparks Investigation

Woman's Death at Hotel Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 40-year-old woman from Delhi died under suspicious circumstances at a five-star hotel in Pantnagar. Police are investigating the incident and have taken her business associate into custody for questioning.

Mumbai Police Arrest Key Supplier In Drug Overdose Deaths

Mumbai Police Arrest Key Supplier In Drug Overdose Deaths

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Mumbai police have arrested a key supplier in connection with the deaths of two MBA students from suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The arrest brings the total number of people in custody to nine as the investigation continues.

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 35-year-old man was allegedly poisoned to death by his wife in Muzaffarnagar following a family dispute. Police have arrested the wife, Puja, and registered a case against 12 members of her in-laws' family. The article also mentions a separate incident where a 25-year-old man was found dead, suspected of consuming poison due to harassment by his in-laws.

Siya's family pressured her into marriage: Ketan's family

Siya's family pressured her into marriage: Ketan's family

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

The family of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, allegedly murdered by his fiance Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan Chaudhary, held a candlelight march demanding justice. Ketan's grandfather, parents, and community members participated, calling for capital punishment for the accused and a thorough investigation into Siya's family. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured a speedy trial with Ujjwal Nikam as public prosecutor.

US warns India against violating Hormuz blockade

US warns India against violating Hormuz blockade

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The US has warned India that any violation of its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, a statement made amidst a diplomatic row over the deaths of Indian seafarers in US attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.

RG Kar doc's mother breaks down in assembly as CM Suvendu promises justice

RG Kar doc's mother breaks down in assembly as CM Suvendu promises justice

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said in the assembly that justice would be delivered in the RG Kar hospital rape and murder case, leaving the victim's mother, a BJP MLA who was present in the House, in tears.

Lucknow Woman's Death Under Investigation

Lucknow Woman's Death Under Investigation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A 69-year-old woman was found dead in Lucknow under mysterious circumstances, prompting a police investigation.

End of Ben Stokes era: Iconic highs and dark lows

End of Ben Stokes era: Iconic highs and dark lows

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a career defined by match-winning brilliance, iconic Ashes moments, World Cup glory, and a transformative impact on English cricket across all formats.

Domestic Violence: Man Arrested After Unborn Child Dies

Domestic Violence: Man Arrested After Unborn Child Dies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A man has been arrested in Uttarakhand for allegedly assaulting his eight-month pregnant wife, which resulted in the death of their unborn child. The wife is in critical condition, and police are investigating whether the dispute stemmed from a land deal or an alleged illegal sex determination test.

Shigella infection claims woman's life in Kerala; 18 new cases reported

Shigella infection claims woman's life in Kerala; 18 new cases reported

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 59-year-old woman in Malappuram district has died of a Shigella infection, the Kerala health department confirmed on Friday. Officials also reported 18 fresh cases of the bacterial disease across the state.

Man Hacked To Death In Kerala Property Dispute

Man Hacked To Death In Kerala Property Dispute

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A 25-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his neighbour following a dispute over property boundaries in Kanjikkuzhy, Kerala.

Dharwad Jailer Found Hanging In Quarters, Police Probe Suspension Link

Dharwad Jailer Found Hanging In Quarters, Police Probe Suspension Link

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 33-year-old prison official, Shiddaramappa Basappa Vaddar, was found dead by hanging in his official quarters in Dharwad. He had been suspended for two months in connection with a case involving the facilitation of prohibited items into the jail. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death and the disciplinary action against him.

Jaspal Rana given emotional farewell in Varanasi with full state honours

Jaspal Rana given emotional farewell in Varanasi with full state honours

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Hundreds gathered in Varanasi with tearful eyes on Saturday to bid a final farewell to India's shooting legend Jaspal Rana, whose mortal remains were flown in by air ambulance from Dehradun.

TN Dalit youth who died in police custody cremated after 101 days

TN Dalit youth who died in police custody cremated after 101 days

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The mortal remains of a 26-year-old Dalit youth, Akash, who died in March due to alleged custodial torture, were finally cremated in Madurai 101 days after his demise. The cremation followed a Madras High Court directive, as his family had refused to accept the body, demanding the arrest of police personnel involved. The incident sparked widespread outrage, leading to a CB-CID investigation, suspension of six police personnel, and a murder case registered against officials.

Gurnoor Brar Reveals Secret Behind His Fast Rise

Gurnoor Brar Reveals Secret Behind His Fast Rise

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Gurnoor Brar has impressed with his pace and control in his debut ODI series against Afghanistan.

Jamshedpur on edge after Karni Sena leader murder during brawl, 5 held

Jamshedpur on edge after Karni Sena leader murder during brawl, 5 held

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Karni Sena leader Himanshu Singh in Jamshedpur, who was stabbed after protesting alleged eve-teasing. Prohibitory orders have been imposed across parts of the city, and a Jamshedpur bandh has been called by opposition parties for July 3.