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Gold medallist para-athlete shot dead in UP; fellow athlete held

Gold medallist para-athlete shot dead in UP; fellow athlete held

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A para-athlete has been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly shooting dead national-level para-athlete and gold medallist Chirag Tyagi, with police suspecting a revenge motive linked to a document verification complaint.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender in connection with a 1991 murder case where a landlady was killed and her son injured during a robbery attempt.

Shivakumar to take oath as K'taka CM; religious heads, students to attend

Shivakumar to take oath as K'taka CM; religious heads, students to attend

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

D K Shivakumar, the Vokkaliga strongman and state Congress President, is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today at 4:05 pm at Lok Bhavan. The ceremony will also see some ministers taking oath, though the final list is awaiting approval from the Congress high command.

Decomposed Body Found in Delhi Field; Police Suspect Foul Play

Decomposed Body Found in Delhi Field; Police Suspect Foul Play

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A highly decomposed body of a man was discovered in a field in the Bawana area of Outer-North Delhi. Police have identified the deceased as Pradeep and have launched a murder investigation, suspecting the involvement of his associates.

The Bad Brit From Lagaan Returns!

The Bad Brit From Lagaan Returns!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

''With Aamir, I have maintained a friendship, and I'm so grateful for that. He's been so kind and generous throughout these years, whether it's in Los Angeles, London or here.'

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

Why Are Helmet Prices Rising Across India?

Why Are Helmet Prices Rising Across India?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The start of the West Asia conflict has led to a sharp increase in crude-linked raw material prices, pushing up the price of helmets across the country.

Pooja Singh Soars To Gold, Breaks High Jump Record

Pooja Singh Soars To Gold, Breaks High Jump Record

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Teenaged high jump star Pooja Singh broke the national senior record en route to winning the gold medal at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships. The 19-year-old cleared 1.93m, bettering Sahana Kumari's 14-year-old record. India secured seven medals, including four gold, on the second day of the competition.

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a Delhi University graduate and seized over 5,000 pirated NCERT textbooks from a godown in outer Delhi, dismantling a syndicate involved in the distribution of counterfeit educational material.

'Mamata Banerjee Will Go To Jail'

'Mamata Banerjee Will Go To Jail'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'You think it is written somewhere that she will not? She might escape for two months, perhaps a little longer. But she will go.'

Gurugram: Mother And Daughter Die After Being Hit By Train

Gurugram: Mother And Daughter Die After Being Hit By Train

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A mother and daughter were killed by a train while crossing railway tracks at Garhi Harsaru Junction railway station in Gurugram. The accident occurred when they failed to notice an approaching train while trying to buy tickets.

Scorching days, restless nights: India battles intense heatwave

Scorching days, restless nights: India battles intense heatwave

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Several parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 44 degrees Celsius. States are issuing alerts and taking measures to protect people and animals from the extreme conditions.

Delhi Police Arrest Two After Shootout in Rani Bagh Following Fatal Stabbing

Delhi Police Arrest Two After Shootout in Rani Bagh Following Fatal Stabbing

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Two men were arrested after a brief exchange of fire with police in Delhi's Rani Bagh area, hours after they allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man to death. The suspects were apprehended following a tip-off and sustained bullet injuries during the encounter.

How Police Rescued Trafficked Teen In Joint Operation

How Police Rescued Trafficked Teen In Joint Operation

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 15-year-old girl from West Bengal, allegedly abducted and trafficked to Greater Noida, was rescued in a joint operation. The accused has been arrested.

Shreyas Iyer: Sarpanch Saab To Captain Saab

Shreyas Iyer: Sarpanch Saab To Captain Saab

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A successful T20 captain has to keep thinking fast, and Shreyas Iyer does it brilliantly.

Delhi Police Uncover Expired Food Repackaging Racket in Dwarka

Delhi Police Uncover Expired Food Repackaging Racket in Dwarka

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have busted a racket involving the repackaging and circulation of expired food and beverage products in Dwarka, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of tampered goods.

Army, BSF jawans acquitted in 2015 espionage case over probe lapses

Army, BSF jawans acquitted in 2015 espionage case over probe lapses

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Delhi court recently acquitted five accused, including an army personnel and a Border Security Force personnel, in an espionage case. While acquitting the accused persons, the court flagged serious lapses in the investigation.

NEET aspirant hangs self in UP after exam cancellation

NEET aspirant hangs self in UP after exam cancellation

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 21-year-old NEET aspirant hanged himself on Thursday in his house Lakhimpur Kheri's Gangotrinagar locality over the cancellation of the NEET after a paper leak, a family member said.

Man Shot Dead in Delhi: Gang Rivalry Suspected

Man Shot Dead in Delhi: Gang Rivalry Suspected

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot, and three others were injured in a shooting at a shop in Bawana, Delhi. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive.

Delhi Police Crackdown: Sharpshooter and Arms Supplier Arrested

Delhi Police Crackdown: Sharpshooter and Arms Supplier Arrested

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a sharpshooter and an arms supplier associated with the Kapil Sangwan gang, seizing illegal firearms and ammunition. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat organised crime and illegal weapons trafficking in the region.

19 Arrested After Protest Over Cow Vigilante's Death Blocks Delhi-Agra Highway

19 Arrested After Protest Over Cow Vigilante's Death Blocks Delhi-Agra Highway

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Nineteen people have been arrested for allegedly blocking the Delhi-Agra National Highway and engaging in violence following the death of cow vigilante Chandrashekhar Das.

Delhi Security Guard Found Hanged in Suspected Suicide

Delhi Security Guard Found Hanged in Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A 24-year-old security guard was found dead in a rented room in Delhi's Asola village, with police investigating the case as a suspected suicide.

Delhi Police Nab Two Tillu Tajpuria Gang Members After Shootout

Delhi Police Nab Two Tillu Tajpuria Gang Members After Shootout

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Two sharpshooters from the Tillu Tajpuria gang were arrested in Delhi after a brief encounter with police. The suspects, wanted in connection with a murder case, sustained injuries during the shootout.

Main Shooter Arrested in Delhi's Bawana Murder Case After Joint Operation

Main Shooter Arrested in Delhi's Bawana Murder Case After Joint Operation

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Delhi Police, in collaboration with Bihar Police, have arrested the main shooter involved in the murder of a man in Delhi's Bawana area. The accused, Akash alias Bittu alias Khuddi, was apprehended in Begusarai, Bihar.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Minor In Uttar Pradesh

Man Arrested For Allegedly Molesting Minor In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 24-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly abducting and molesting a minor girl after she rejected his marriage proposal. The victim was allegedly beaten, molested, and held captive after refusing the proposal.

Delhi Man Arrested in Deadly Loan Dispute Case

Delhi Man Arrested in Deadly Loan Dispute Case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A 70-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi's Kanjhawala area for the murder of a 55-year-old man following a dispute over a loan of Rs 30,000.

Delhi Man Nabbed for Manufacturing and Storing Fake Auto Parts

Delhi Man Nabbed for Manufacturing and Storing Fake Auto Parts

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly manufacturing and storing counterfeit automobile parts and packaging materials in a godown in west Delhi.

19-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by DTC Bus in Azadpur, Delhi

19-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by DTC Bus in Azadpur, Delhi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A 19-year-old man died after being struck by a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus in the Azadpur area of northwest Delhi. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

Delhi Shopkeeper Shooting: Police Investigate Gang Rivalry Angle

Delhi Shopkeeper Shooting: Police Investigate Gang Rivalry Angle

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old shopkeeper was shot dead in Delhi, with police suspecting gang rivalry as a possible motive. The victim had a criminal record, and the attack appeared to be targeted.

Operation Sindoor: The 11-yr-old who served tea to soldiers

Operation Sindoor: The 11-yr-old who served tea to soldiers

Rediff.com7 May 2026

An 11-year-old boy's simple act of serving Indian soldiers during Operation Sindoor has become an inspiring story. Shavan Singh voluntarily provided tea, water, and lassi to Army jawans deployed in his village along the Indo-Pak border, earning him national recognition and the title of 'Youngest Civilian Warrior'.

Tourists Arrested For Attacking Bus Driver In Shimla

Tourists Arrested For Attacking Bus Driver In Shimla

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Four tourists from Haryana were arrested for allegedly assaulting a bus driver in Shimla after he overtook their vehicles on the National Highway.

Gang Sharpshooter Zubair Killed In UP Encounter

Gang Sharpshooter Zubair Killed In UP Encounter

Rediff.com13 May 2026

An alleged sharpshooter of the Munir gang, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest in a murder case, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh STF in Meerut on Tuesday.

Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Delhi Police busted an illegal LPG cylinder storage unit in Rajpur Khurd, arresting two individuals and seizing 223 cylinders. The facility was operating without a valid license, posing a safety risk to nearby residents.

Shivakumar lauds Siddaramaiah's service to Karnataka

Shivakumar lauds Siddaramaiah's service to Karnataka

Rediff.com29 May 2026

D K Shivakumar expresses gratitude and respect for Siddaramaiah's leadership as Chief Minister of Karnataka, highlighting his contributions to the state's growth and social fabric.

Why Army chief wants to open a cafe

Why Army chief wants to open a cafe

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi shared his vision for a cafe named 'Ahista Zindagi' in Madhya Pradesh, designed as a retreat for reflection and conversation in today's fast-paced world, during an interaction with youths in Delhi.

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old property dealer in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while filming a social media reel with his cousin. The incident, captured on video, is under police investigation.

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism, Jawaharlal Nehru helped ensure that parliamentary democracy took deep root in independent India. Utkarsh Mishra evaluates Nehru's 17 years as India's first prime minister, examining his role in nation-building, democratic institution-building, economic planning, scientific advancement and foreign policy.

Delhi Bike Taxi Driver Arrested After Woman Alleges Molestation

Delhi Bike Taxi Driver Arrested After Woman Alleges Molestation

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old bike taxi driver has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly molesting a female passenger during a ride. The woman reported the incident to the police, leading to the driver's arrest and the seizure of his motorcycle.

Shape of Momo Review: Sublime Slice Of Womanhood

Shape of Momo Review: Sublime Slice Of Womanhood

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Shape of Momo is a compelling drama that masterfully portrays a young woman's rebellion against societal expectations in Sikkim, offering a nuanced look at feminism, family dynamics, and the search for identity, observes Sukanya Verma.

Interstate Narcotics Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Three Arrested

Interstate Narcotics Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Three Arrested

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals and seized over one kilogram of heroin, valued at 2 crore, dismantling an interstate narcotics syndicate operating between Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.