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Muslim Youth Attacked While Preparing for 'Roza' Near Pune; Police Investigate

Muslim Youth Attacked While Preparing for 'Roza' Near Pune; Police Investigate

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A mob assaulted a group of Muslim youth preparing to break their Ramadan fast near Pune, resulting in injuries and multiple detentions by police.

Court Orders Release of Accused in NIA Officer Tanzil Murder Case

Court Orders Release of Accused in NIA Officer Tanzil Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has overturned the death sentence of an accused in the 2016 murder of an NIA officer and his wife, citing doubts in the prosecution's case and questionable conduct of witnesses.

TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test +ve for drugs after raid at Hyderabad farmhouse

TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test +ve for drugs after raid at Hyderabad farmhouse

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A drug raid at a Hyderabad farmhouse led to the detention of a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA, sparking a police investigation into drug consumption and illegal activities.

IT firm manager gangraped in moving car in Udaipur; 3 detained

IT firm manager gangraped in moving car in Udaipur; 3 detained

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

According to the police, after the party all the guests left gradually, leaving the woman alone.

Assam Explosion Claims Two Lives, Injures Two

Assam Explosion Claims Two Lives, Injures Two

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

An explosion at a scrap dealer's rented house in Assam's Jorhat district resulted in two fatalities and two critical injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the blast.

Former Congress Leader Accuses Shimla Police of Abduction Attempt

Former Congress Leader Accuses Shimla Police of Abduction Attempt

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A former Congress leader from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district has accused the Shimla Police of attempting to abduct him, alleging it was directed by high-ranking officials in the state government after he was stopped for traffic violations.

Trio Held for Instigating Public Disturbance in Jammu

Trio Held for Instigating Public Disturbance in Jammu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu detained three individuals for allegedly instigating others and causing public disturbance at a bus stand, booking them under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

Several Police Injured in Birbhum Clash Over Graveyard Incident

Several Police Injured in Birbhum Clash Over Graveyard Incident

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Several police officers were injured in Birbhum, West Bengal, after a clash erupted following an incident involving an earthmover near a graveyard. Fourteen arrests have been made.

Shimla Man Arrested After Confessing to Brother's Murder

Shimla Man Arrested After Confessing to Brother's Murder

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Shimla for allegedly murdering his 35-year-old brother after a drunken argument. The accused confessed to the crime and dumping the body near a cremation ground.

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police are investigating the mental health of a man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly after he drove an SUV onto the premises. The suspect's family claims he has mental health issues and is undergoing treatment.

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police questioned the family of Sarabjeet Singh, accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly. His family claims he suffers from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.

Key Suspect in Kanchan Kumari Murder Case Arrested After Deportation

Key Suspect in Kanchan Kumari Murder Case Arrested After Deportation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Amritpal Singh Mehron, the main suspect in the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, has been arrested after being deported to India from the Middle East.

'We were kept in jail for 50 days': Indian sailors recount escape from Iran

'We were kept in jail for 50 days': Indian sailors recount escape from Iran

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A group of Indian sailors recount their harrowing experience of being detained in Iran on suspicion of smuggling, and their subsequent escape from the country as regional tensions escalated into open conflict.

Sonam Wangchuk released after govt revokes detention

Sonam Wangchuk released after govt revokes detention

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Indian government has revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was held under the National Security Act following protests in Ladakh.

Delhi man fatally stabbed after refusing money demand

Delhi man fatally stabbed after refusing money demand

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 40-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Sultanpuri area after he refused to give money to the accused, police said.

Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Easter Attacks: Will Sri Lanka Ever Nail The Guilty?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka's response to the Easter attacks has been slow and politically contested, unlike India's swift institutional reforms after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Mob Attacks Police Dispersing Highway Blockade in Odisha, Injuring 12

Mob Attacks Police Dispersing Highway Blockade in Odisha, Injuring 12

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A mob attacked police personnel attempting to disperse a highway blockade in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, resulting in injuries to at least 12 officers.

NCB Secures Detention of Drug Kingpin Sandeep Singh for One Year

NCB Secures Detention of Drug Kingpin Sandeep Singh for One Year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained Sandeep Singh, a major drug trafficker, for a year under the PITNDPS Act, following a history of drug-related criminal activities and cross-border operations.

Rajasthan man held for suspected anti-national activities, Pakistan terror link

Rajasthan man held for suspected anti-national activities, Pakistan terror link

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly engaging in anti-national activities and communicating with a Pakistani terrorist through social media.

Key Accused in Influencer Murder Case, Amritpal Singh Mehron, Arrested After Deportation

Key Accused in Influencer Murder Case, Amritpal Singh Mehron, Arrested After Deportation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Amritpal Singh Mehron, the primary suspect in the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, has been arrested after being deported to India from the Middle East. He was apprehended at Delhi's airport and is now in police custody.

NIA arrests 6 Ukrainians, 1 American for aiding insurgency in India

NIA arrests 6 Ukrainians, 1 American for aiding insurgency in India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The NIA alleged that the accused were in touch with ethnic armed groups in Myanmar and supported proscribed Indian insurgent outfits by supplying weapons, drones and providing training.

BJP Kisan Morcha Leader Questioned Over Illegal Opium Farm in Chhattisgarh

BJP Kisan Morcha Leader Questioned Over Illegal Opium Farm in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A BJP Kisan Morcha leader has been detained for questioning in connection with the alleged cultivation of illegal opium on a farm in Durg district, Chhattisgarh. The leader has been suspended from the party amid the controversy.

Court Denies Bail to IPS Officer in Unauthorised Raids Case

Court Denies Bail to IPS Officer in Unauthorised Raids Case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of a senior IPS officer from Mizoram, accused of conducting unauthorised raids, illegal detentions, and demanding money from a foreign national in Delhi.

Why Did India Not Stop The War?

Why Did India Not Stop The War?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

India is one of the few nations, and perhaps the only nation, that has good relations with America, Israel and Iran. Knowing that a war in the Gulf would damage our economy, hurt supply of fertilisers and fuel, and cause general chaos, we should have tried to ensure this war did not begin, asserts Aakar Patel.

What sparked the violent clash between villagers in Patna?

What sparked the violent clash between villagers in Patna?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A clash between two groups of villagers in Maner, near Patna, resulted in injuries and multiple arrests. Police are investigating the cause of the violence.

Man Shot Dead in Pratapgarh Over Old Enmity

Man Shot Dead in Pratapgarh Over Old Enmity

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A 52-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, due to a decades-old family rivalry. Police have detained a suspect and are investigating the incident.

Delhi Court Demands Explanation for Missing CCTV Footage in Biker Death Case

Delhi Court Demands Explanation for Missing CCTV Footage in Biker Death Case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has requested clarification from the Delhi Police regarding the absence of CCTV footage related to the alleged illegal detention of a sub-contractor in the Janakpuri biker-death case.

Haryana Government Greenlights 1,028 Crore for Multi-Departmental Projects

Haryana Government Greenlights 1,028 Crore for Multi-Departmental Projects

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Haryana government has approved expenditure of 1,028 crore for various projects across multiple departments, including police housing, public works, and irrigation, aiming to enhance infrastructure and public services in the state.

Right-Wing Lawyers Accused of Attacking Youths in Jammu Court

Right-Wing Lawyers Accused of Attacking Youths in Jammu Court

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Four youths accused of mocking a Hindu deity were allegedly attacked by lawyers inside a court in Jammu, leading to a police investigation and conflicting claims from both sides.

Cow Vigilante's Death Triggers Uproar in Mathura

Cow Vigilante's Death Triggers Uproar in Mathura

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A cow vigilante, known as 'Farsa wale Baba', died after being hit by a truck near the Haryana border, leading to protests and a traffic blockade in Mathura during President Murmu's visit.

Teenager Shot During Engagement Party Celebratory Firing in Uttar Pradesh

Teenager Shot During Engagement Party Celebratory Firing in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A 13-year-old boy was injured by a bullet during celebratory firing at an engagement ceremony in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Former Councillor's Aide Stabbed to Death in Gorakhpur; Police Investigate

Former Councillor's Aide Stabbed to Death in Gorakhpur; Police Investigate

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A former aide to a councillor was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified individuals in Gorakhpur while on a morning walk. Police have launched an investigation, detaining several suspects and analysing CCTV footage.

Arunachal Police Foil Trafficking Attempt, Rescue Three Minor Girls

Arunachal Police Foil Trafficking Attempt, Rescue Three Minor Girls

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Arunachal Pradesh police rescued three minor girls suspected of being trafficked to Assam after they were lured through social media. A juvenile boy has been apprehended in connection with the case.

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A court in Madurai, India, has sentenced nine police officers to death for the custodial deaths of a father and son in Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu, in 2020. The victims, P Jayaraj and J Bennix, were killed after being arrested for violating COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Gambling Raid at IAS Officer's Farmhouse Leads to Suspensions

Gambling Raid at IAS Officer's Farmhouse Leads to Suspensions

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Police raided the farmhouse of an IAS officer in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, detaining 18 people for alleged gambling and leading to the suspension of three police personnel.

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Bengaluru Police Nab Two Suspects in House Theft, Recover Stolen Valuables

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested two men in connection with a house theft in HSR Layout, recovering gold ornaments, silver items, and other valuables worth Rs 15 lakh. The suspects were apprehended in Mysuru and confessed to pledging the stolen goods.

Women Arrested After Attempting to Free Relative from Police Custody in Meerut

Women Arrested After Attempting to Free Relative from Police Custody in Meerut

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Three women in Meerut have been arrested for allegedly attacking a female police officer and attempting to free a family member who was in police custody on charges related to the Arms Act.

Man Held After Reward Offered Over Ambedkar Statue Vandalism

Man Held After Reward Offered Over Ambedkar Statue Vandalism

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly making an inflammatory statement offering a reward for harming those responsible for vandalising a statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

Bus Carrying Students Seized for Pro-Dawood Inscriptions

Bus Carrying Students Seized for Pro-Dawood Inscriptions

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Police in Karnataka seized a private bus carrying students due to inscriptions allegedly glorifying fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The bus, carrying 48 students from Coimbatore, was intercepted after a tip-off. An investigation is underway.

Kerala Nursing Assistant Faces Charges After Alleged Indecent Exposure and Self-Harm at Temple

Kerala Nursing Assistant Faces Charges After Alleged Indecent Exposure and Self-Harm at Temple

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A nursing assistant in Kerala has been booked for allegedly exposing himself at a local temple and attempting suicide when confronted by temple authorities. He is currently in the ICU after undergoing surgery for self-inflicted wounds.