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Meerut Man Kills Wife Over Extra-Marital Affair: Police

Meerut Man Kills Wife Over Extra-Marital Affair: Police

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 28-year-old man in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife after she discovered his extra-marital affair. The accused used a paper cutter to commit the crime and has confessed to the police.

Jharkhand Man, 70, Dies by Suicide Following Spat With Wife

Jharkhand Man, 70, Dies by Suicide Following Spat With Wife

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 70-year-old man in Jharkhand's Palamu district died by suicide at his home after an argument with his wife, according to police reports.

Why India Must Resist US Pressure On UPI Policies

Why India Must Resist US Pressure On UPI Policies

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

A think tank, GTRI, has urged India to resist US pressure regarding its UPI policies, advocating for the defence of competition, policy autonomy, and the long-term sustainability of its payments ecosystem. This comes as the Lok Sabha passed a bill allowing charges on UPI transactions, a move GTRI suggests should not be influenced by foreign trade complaints.

Rajasthan man slits teen son's throat, ends life

Rajasthan man slits teen son's throat, ends life

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A man in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, allegedly killed his 13-year-old son with a sickle before dying by suicide by consuming poison. Police are investigating the case.

Delhi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with LPG Cylinder

Delhi Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife with LPG Cylinder

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old woman in Delhi was allegedly killed by her husband during a domestic dispute involving an LPG cylinder. The husband has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Who is running the show in Dhaka? This kind of flip-flop, culminating in a last-minute decision to skip a maiden visit, can happen only when the remote is in the hands of one of the competing lobbies within the BNP -- one that appears determined to play a game of chess with India.

Time To Make India Attractive To Foreign Capital

Time To Make India Attractive To Foreign Capital

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

That means making it easier to invest, protecting investors through predictable rules, and avoiding policy reversals after investments have been made, notes Rajeswari Sengupta.

Live-In Partner's Daughter Murdered In Punjab

Live-In Partner's Daughter Murdered In Punjab

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old man in Punjab has been arrested for allegedly strangling his live-in partner's 16-year-old daughter, stuffing her body into a suitcase, and setting it on fire in a forested area. The teen reportedly opposed her mother's relationship with the accused, Gurvinder, who was caught after CCTV footage showed him with the suitcase.

Three Die in Suspected Suicides Across Etawah District

Three Die in Suspected Suicides Across Etawah District

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Police in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh are investigating three separate incidents in which individuals allegedly died by suicide. The victims include a 21-year-old woman, a 27-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man.

Man Allegedly Kills Wife Before Suicide In Uttar Pradesh

Man Allegedly Kills Wife Before Suicide In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 24-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly stabbed his wife to death before hanging himself, police said. The couple's relationship was reportedly strained, with frequent quarrels.

UP Mother, Son Die By Suicide After Argument

UP Mother, Son Die By Suicide After Argument

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 21-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after an argument with his mother, who later hanged herself in shock upon finding his body, police said.

Man Kills Son, Dies By Suicide After Argument In Jhansi

Man Kills Son, Dies By Suicide After Argument In Jhansi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 40-year-old man in Jhansi allegedly killed his three-year-old son before committing suicide by hanging himself after an argument with his wife.

Police Investigate Double Homicide in Sandeshkhali

Police Investigate Double Homicide in Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

The half-burnt bodies of a woman and her daughter were discovered in a trunk at their home in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, prompting a police investigation into a suspected double homicide.

Odisha Police Probe Custodial Torture Allegations

Odisha Police Probe Custodial Torture Allegations

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Odisha's Kendrapara district have launched an inquiry into allegations of custodial torture of a woman and her son by personnel of the Talachua Marine Police Station.

Swift Action: Jammu Police Crack Murder Case, Arrest Two Suspects

Swift Action: Jammu Police Crack Murder Case, Arrest Two Suspects

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Jammu police solved a blind murder case within 24 hours, arresting two individuals in connection with the killing of a 46-year-old man. The victim suffered a fatal neck injury. Investigation revealed a domestic dispute as a potential motive.

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a hammer in front of their children, relying on his daughter's testimony.

Children Found Dead, Mother Dies in Suspected Suicide After Dowry Harassment Allegations

Children Found Dead, Mother Dies in Suspected Suicide After Dowry Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Three children were found dead in a water tank at their home in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, while their mother died in a suspected suicide at Bharatpur railway station. Police are investigating possible links to domestic discord and dowry harassment.

Why Bangladesh Matters For India's Future

Why Bangladesh Matters For India's Future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

For India, the guiding principle should remain clear: Engage Bangladesh as a sovereign nation and society rather than through the prism of any individual leader or political party, suggests Manoj Mohanka.

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in Davangere, Karnataka, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals. The incident came to light after videos of the victim in an intoxicated state, recorded by the accused, went viral on WhatsApp. Police have registered an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act, with investigations ongoing.

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man in Delhi surrendered to police after allegedly strangling his wife. An investigation is underway.

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in Davangere, Karnataka, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals. The incident came to light after videos of the victim in an intoxicated state, recorded by the accused, went viral on WhatsApp. Police have registered an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act, with investigations ongoing.

Why Japan Is Expanding Defence Ties Beyond India

Why Japan Is Expanding Defence Ties Beyond India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Japan is deepening its defence relationship with India while simultaneously expanding its economic, infrastructure and security engagement with countries around India -- particularly Bangladesh. The result is an emerging Japanese conception of South Asia in which India remains the strategic anchor, but the geography surrounding India is becoming increasingly important, points out Varun Arya.

Kerala Man Arrested After Stabbing Wife To Death

Kerala Man Arrested After Stabbing Wife To Death

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old woman in Kerala was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband following a quarrel at their home in Neyyattinkara. Police have arrested the husband and launched an investigation into the incident.

Rajasthan Man Arrested After Wife Dies Following Forced Abortion

Rajasthan Man Arrested After Wife Dies Following Forced Abortion

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A man in Rajasthan has been arrested after allegedly beating his pregnant wife and forcibly administering abortion pills, leading to her death. The incident occurred in Bhilwara district, and the couple's daughter reported the abuse to the police.

Texas father kills 4 kids, two adults in domestic dispute

Texas father kills 4 kids, two adults in domestic dispute

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

A man opened fire at a suburban home in Houston on Thursday, killing four of his children as well as two adults and then surrendered to the police following a lengthy standoff in an incident that authorities say was triggered by a domestic dispute.

Elderly man attacks estranged wife with acid in court, attempts suicide

Elderly man attacks estranged wife with acid in court, attempts suicide

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A 75-year-old man allegedly attacked his estranged wife with an acid-like liquid at a family court in Surat, India, before attempting to take his own life by swallowing poison. The incident occurred during a court appearance related to a maintenance case.

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old woman, Sandhya, was found dead by hanging at her home in Mysuru. Her parents and relatives allege she was murdered by her husband and in-laws due to ongoing marital disputes and dowry harassment, despite police initially reporting it as a suicide. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem report is awaited to determine the cause of death.

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old woman, Sandhya, was found dead by hanging at her home in Mysuru. Her parents and relatives allege she was murdered by her husband and in-laws due to ongoing marital disputes and dowry harassment, despite police initially reporting it as a suicide. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem report is awaited to determine the cause of death.

Thane Man Stabs Mother to Death After Alcohol Money Refusal

Thane Man Stabs Mother to Death After Alcohol Money Refusal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A 65-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her son in Thane, Maharashtra, after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol. The 29-year-old accused has been arrested.

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife After Alcohol Money Refusal

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife After Alcohol Money Refusal

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his wife to death after she refused to give him money for alcohol. He was arrested after a post-mortem revealed the cause of death.

Can India Become New Power Centre Of Global Chess?

Can India Become New Power Centre Of Global Chess?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

'India should hold several high-level chess tournaments that would attract the world's top players so that the country will have a say in the game.'

Beef Season 2 Review: Binge-worthy

Beef Season 2 Review: Binge-worthy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The second season of Beef delves into a new, class-driven conflict at an elite Southern California country club, in a compelling narrative of escalating domestic disputes, blackmail, and corporate intrigue, notes Deepa Gahlot.

What is hurting ease of doing business for Indian automakers?

What is hurting ease of doing business for Indian automakers?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Automobile manufacturers are increasingly vocal about the mounting paperwork and delays associated with India's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automotive sector, arguing that compliance requirements are becoming as challenging as meeting technical eligibility conditions. They are pushing for a simpler, faster, and more predictable certification and compliance framework.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his wife with a stick after a dispute. The accused, Mithun Sahani, was apprehended following a complaint by the victim's father.

Why Was Pregnant Woman Killed During Protest In Odisha?

Why Was Pregnant Woman Killed During Protest In Odisha?

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A pregnant woman was allegedly hacked to death while protesting in front of her in-laws' house in Odisha's Ganjam district, demanding rights for her daughter.

Twisha Sharma death: AIIMS report confirms belt matched neck injuries

Twisha Sharma death: AIIMS report confirms belt matched neck injuries

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

The AIIMS Delhi medical board has submitted a critical forensic report to the CBI, confirming that the alleged ligature material in the Twisha Sharma death case matched injury patterns, providing crucial evidence for the ongoing investigation.

Ranchi Man Accused of Murdering Wife with Iron Rod After Argument

Ranchi Man Accused of Murdering Wife with Iron Rod After Argument

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A man in Ranchi district, India, is accused of killing his wife with an iron rod following a domestic dispute. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect and recovered the weapon.

'We will go to war': Pak threatens India amid water crisis

'We will go to war': Pak threatens India amid water crisis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a war threat against India, citing water security as a national concern. This comes as Pakistan grapples with a severe internal water crisis, attributed by experts to mismanagement, and India maintains its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following a terror attack. Asif accused India of "weaponising water" but admitted to lacking current data on the situation.

UP Man Allegedly Murders Infant Son with Axe After Argument with Wife

UP Man Allegedly Murders Infant Son with Axe After Argument with Wife

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh, India, has been arrested for allegedly killing his nine-month-old son with an axe following an argument with his wife. Police are investigating the incident and suspect the accused may be mentally unstable.

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Gujarat Police traced 701 missing persons between May 7 and May 21 under 'Operation Milap' and reunited them with their families, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said.