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Rain brings relief to North India; Delhi sees coolest June 1 in 3 yrs

Rain brings relief to North India; Delhi sees coolest June 1 in 3 yrs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Most north Indian states reported below-normal temperatures on Monday, with rain and thunderstorms lashing parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh. The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala in the next two to three days.

Delhi Police Uncovers Interstate Arms Racket, Arrests Supplier

Delhi Police Uncovers Interstate Arms Racket, Arrests Supplier

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Delhi Police dismantled an interstate arms supply network based in Mewat, arresting a 47-year-old supplier and recovering a cache of weapons and live cartridges.

Fire breaks out in Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express, rail traffic hit

Fire breaks out in Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district, prompting a quick evacuation of passengers. While no casualties were reported, the incident disrupted rail traffic on the Delhi-Mumbai route.

Delhi Judicial Services Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide

Delhi Judicial Services Officer Allegedly Commits Suicide

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi Judicial Services official, identified as Aman Kumar Sharma, has allegedly died by suicide in the Safdarjung area of Delhi, according to police reports.

6 detained during CJP protest for 'attempting to create disturbance'

6 detained during CJP protest for 'attempting to create disturbance'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Delhi Police detained six people at Jantar Mantar to prevent clashes during a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The protest, involving hundreds of students and young professionals, demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests, including NEET and CUET. Heavy security was deployed to ensure peace.

Ganjam District Offers Free Coaching for UPSC and OPSC Exams

Ganjam District Offers Free Coaching for UPSC and OPSC Exams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The Ganjam district administration in Odisha has launched a free coaching centre in Berhampur for aspirants preparing for the UPSC and OPSC examinations. Two more centres are planned for Bhanjanagar and Chhatrapur.

Delhi Man Arrested For Killing Cousin, Nephew After Advice

Delhi Man Arrested For Killing Cousin, Nephew After Advice

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A 28-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly murdering his cousin and her son due to resentment over her repeated advice against his drug addiction and criminal activities.

De-list converted tribals from ST category: Tribal groups in Delhi meet

De-list converted tribals from ST category: Tribal groups in Delhi meet

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Members of various tribal communities gathered in Delhi to demand the de-listing of converted tribals from the Scheduled Tribe category. The event, organised by the RSS affiliate Janajati Suraksha Manch, saw participation from around 1.5 lakh people from over 500 tribal communities.

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested 482 alleged gangsters and associates, including nine operatives linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, during a 48-hour pan-Delhi operation.

Delhi ministers switch to virtual meets, metro, EVs, e-bicycles to save fuel

Delhi ministers switch to virtual meets, metro, EVs, e-bicycles to save fuel

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Following Prime Minister Modi's appeal, Delhi ministers are adopting measures like using public transport, electric vehicles, and virtual meetings to reduce fuel consumption and cut expenditure.

Delhi Police Arrest Alleged Shooter Linked To Dubai Gangster

Delhi Police Arrest Alleged Shooter Linked To Dubai Gangster

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested an alleged shooter, Chirag alias Sachin, linked to the Naveen Dabas alias Jora gang, from Rohini. He was wanted for a firing incident at a medical store in Jhajjar, allegedly carried out for extortion.

Sextortion Racket Busted In Delhi: Mastermind Arrested

Sextortion Racket Busted In Delhi: Mastermind Arrested

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Delhi Police have busted a sextortion racket where victims were honey-trapped through video calls and then blackmailed for money. The alleged mastermind, Arman, was arrested in Rajasthan.

How Delhi And J&K Police Nabbed Robbery Suspects

How Delhi And J&K Police Nabbed Robbery Suspects

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Three individuals wanted in connection with multiple robbery cases in Delhi have been apprehended in Kathua district following a joint operation by Delhi Police and Jammu and Kashmir Police.

Rajasthan to get Yamuna waters from Haryana during monsoon

Rajasthan to get Yamuna waters from Haryana during monsoon

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Haryana and Rajasthan have signed an agreement to implement the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) agreement, allowing Rajasthan to receive water from the Hathini Kund barrage during monsoons. The pact, signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, resolves a 32-year-old issue concerning water allocation among Yamuna basin states.

Interstate Drug Network Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Interstate Drug Network Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Delhi Police busted an interstate drug-supply network, arresting three persons, including a medical store owner and a medicine supplier, and recovering 17,800 Alprazolam tablets worth around Rs 3 lakh in central Delhi.

Two Arrested For Cyber Fraud In Delhi: How They Did It

Two Arrested For Cyber Fraud In Delhi: How They Did It

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Jharkhand for allegedly defrauding a 65-year-old man of over Rs 10 lakh through a cyber fraud involving APK files.

Army Personnel Arrested In Honey-Trap Robbery Case In Delhi

Army Personnel Arrested In Honey-Trap Robbery Case In Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2026

An Army personnel is among four people arrested for allegedly honey-trapping, abducting and robbing a 72-year-old chartered accountant in Delhi.

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Delhi Police Nab Inter-State Temple Theft Kingpin

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 44-year-old man, identified as Mohit Sharma, who is alleged to be the kingpin of an inter-state temple theft operation. Sharma, wanted in multiple cases across Punjab, Kerala, and Karnataka, specialised in stealing silver idols and donation articles from temples.

IPL Ticket Racket Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

IPL Ticket Racket Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a black-marketing racket selling IPL match tickets at inflated prices. The accused were caught selling complimentary passes and regular tickets near Delhi Gate.

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Woman's Frantic Calls Before Death

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Woman's Frantic Calls Before Death

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 25-year-old woman's family alleges dowry harassment and foul play after she died from a fall in Delhi. Her final calls for help haunt them as police investigate.

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly committing credit card fraud of Rs 3.99 lakh. The accused used stolen credentials to make purchases through the victim's e-commerce account.

Unable to raise second daughter, Delhi man kills 10-month-old child

Unable to raise second daughter, Delhi man kills 10-month-old child

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A 25-year-old man killed his 10-month-old daughter as he was unable to bear the financial burden of raising a second girl child, a police officer said on Monday.

Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Delhi, Husband Sought

Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Delhi, Husband Sought

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A 28-year-old newlywed woman was discovered dead in a bed box in Delhi's Nabi Karim area, with her husband missing and suspected of dowry harassment, prompting a police investigation.

Delhi Accident: Truck Driver Arrested After Three Killed

Delhi Accident: Truck Driver Arrested After Three Killed

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A truck driver has been arrested in Delhi after a multi-vehicle accident resulted in the deaths of three people, including a child, and injuries to four others. The driver was apprehended using CCTV footage after the truck rammed into an autorickshaw.

Police Arrest Woman For Stealing Mangalsutra At Bangla Sahib

Police Arrest Woman For Stealing Mangalsutra At Bangla Sahib

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 36-year-old woman, Vaishnavi Chavan Chauhan, for allegedly stealing a gold mangalsutra from a devotee at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The stolen ornament has been recovered from her possession following a complaint lodged by the victim.

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bharat Tiwari, a self-proclaimed social worker, was shot by an STF team after he surrendered near his Bilauti village but succumbed to injuries few hours later on June 17.

Xi Watching? Modi-Takaichi to Hold Talks In Assam

Xi Watching? Modi-Takaichi to Hold Talks In Assam

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Japanese PM's visit to Assam comes amid festering uneasiness in Tokyo about Beijing's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

Delhi Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Delhi Police Nab Sextortion Racket Kingpin From Mewat

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Abas Khan, the alleged kingpin of a sextortion racket, from Rajasthan's Mewat region for allegedly duping a 21-year-old man of Rs 2.52 lakh through a fake video call and blackmail.

5 killed as moving car catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

5 killed as moving car catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Five people were killed and another seriously injured after a car caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Alwar district.

How Delhi Police Solved The Labourer Murder Case

How Delhi Police Solved The Labourer Murder Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 35-year-old labourer was allegedly beaten to death by his brother-in-law and another man after a drunken quarrel over a 'trivial' issue in Delhi's Shahdara area.

Over 20 Hindu Outfit Activists Booked For Vandalising Non-Veg Dhaba

Over 20 Hindu Outfit Activists Booked For Vandalising Non-Veg Dhaba

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Police in Muzaffarnagar have booked over 20 activists, including the youth wing president of Hindu Raksha Dal, for allegedly vandalising a non-vegetarian roadside eatery. The incident involved beating employees, damaging property, and burning a flex board, with threats related to the upcoming Kawad Yatra.

Delhi Judicial Officer Death: Family Alleges Harassment

Delhi Judicial Officer Death: Family Alleges Harassment

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi Judicial Services officer, Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead at his residence in Safdarjung. Family members have alleged harassment and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. Police are investigating the case, with preliminary inquiries suggesting a possible suicide.

Delhi Police Reunites Hundreds Of Missing People With Families

Delhi Police Reunites Hundreds Of Missing People With Families

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Delhi Police reunited 194 missing persons, including 45 children, with their families in April through 'Operation Milap', utilising intelligence and surveillance.

Food Delivery Agent Dies In Delhi Flyover Accident

Food Delivery Agent Dies In Delhi Flyover Accident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A food delivery agent died after falling from a flyover in Delhi when his scooter was allegedly hit by a car. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

Will Marathwada's 3 Uddhav Sena MPs switch sides?

Will Marathwada's 3 Uddhav Sena MPs switch sides?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing a potential crisis as speculation mounts that 'six to seven' of its nine Lok Sabha MPs are considering switching allegiance to the Eknath Shinde-led ruling Shiv Sena, with some reportedly camping in New Delhi.

Odisha Government Acts To Rescue Stranded Workers In Thailand

Odisha Government Acts To Rescue Stranded Workers In Thailand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Odisha government has begun efforts to rescue five migrant workers from Kendrapada district who are reportedly stranded in Thailand. The workers, who travelled on tourist visas but were employed in a plywood company, claim they are being held against their will, denied wages, and subjected to harassment.

How Delhi Police Nabbed A Habitual Burglar And Recovered Stolen Goods

How Delhi Police Nabbed A Habitual Burglar And Recovered Stolen Goods

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Police arrested a 34-year-old habitual burglar, Jahagir alias Bhaku alias Shahid, recovering stolen cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 30 lakh. The accused, known for targeting locked houses and evading detection, was apprehended following an investigation into multiple house burglaries.

Obscure NCPI flexes numbers after TMC merger

Obscure NCPI flexes numbers after TMC merger

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), previously obscure, has gained national attention after 20 rebel TMC MPs merged with it. The Tripura-based party now claims to be the largest parliamentary bloc from West Bengal, holding 20 Lok Sabha seats. Its registered address in Howrah is linked to a couple running an NGO, and a founder member has expressed support for PM Modi and a desire to join the NDA.

18-year-old record breaker Anushka eyes Neeraj Chopra-like popularity

18-year-old record breaker Anushka eyes Neeraj Chopra-like popularity

Rediff.com5 days ago

A national record holder at just 18, Uttar Pradesh athlete Anushka Yadav has a simple wish -- to make hammer throw match the popularity of javelin which has a massive fan following in the country.

Delhi Police Stations Lack Paralegal Volunteers for POCSO Cases: RTI

Delhi Police Stations Lack Paralegal Volunteers for POCSO Cases: RTI

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

An RTI query reveals that only a fraction of Delhi's police stations have paralegal volunteers, and their assistance to POCSO victims is minimal, despite Supreme Court directives.