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India Under The Summer Sun

India Under The Summer Sun

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Summer, no matter how hot, cannot slow down life in India. The season's rhythms must go on. There is great beauty to an Indian summer and these 10 pics tell that story...

Assam Gibbon Makes Historic Railway Crossing

Assam Gibbon Makes Historic Railway Crossing

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Endangered hoolock gibbon uses bridge over railway line in Jorhat sanctuary.

Man Killed In Leopard Attack In Pauri Garhwal

Man Killed In Leopard Attack In Pauri Garhwal

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A 60-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Kamand village, Pauri Garhwal, while collecting fodder. Villagers protested the delayed response from authorities.

Deer Meat Seized, Man Arrested For Poaching In Odisha

Deer Meat Seized, Man Arrested For Poaching In Odisha

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Forest officials seized 20 kg of venison and arrested a person for wildlife poaching in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha. The accused was found with deer meat and nylon nets used for trapping deer.

Rare Melanistic Tiger Skin Seized In Odisha; Three Arrested

Rare Melanistic Tiger Skin Seized In Odisha; Three Arrested

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Forest officials in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) have arrested three individuals and seized the skin of a rare melanistic tiger. This marks the third reported case of black tiger poaching in Similipal, the only place in the world where these tigers are found in the wild.

How Odisha Police Nabbed Six Robbers In Hours

How Odisha Police Nabbed Six Robbers In Hours

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Odisha Police swiftly arrested six individuals involved in a gunpoint robbery in Sundargarh district, recovering the looted cash and other items. The accused had stolen Rs 1.10 lakh from a dispensary-cum-residence before being apprehended through a coordinated police effort.

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested Amrit Horo, the chief commander of the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), who had a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head.

Meghalaya Government To Examine Limestone Mining Objections

Meghalaya Government To Examine Limestone Mining Objections

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has announced that the state government will review objections raised by pressure groups and villagers regarding the proposed limestone mining project in Jaintia Hills district.

DRI Busts Ivory Trafficking Ring In Mysuru

DRI Busts Ivory Trafficking Ring In Mysuru

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a wildlife trafficking syndicate involved in the illegal trade of Indian elephant tusks (ivory) in Mysuru, leading to the seizure of 4.058 kg of tusks and the apprehension of three individuals.

Elephant runs amok in Thrissur, damages vehicles

Elephant runs amok in Thrissur, damages vehicles

Rediff.com23 May 2026

An elephant ran amok in a residential area of Thrissur, Kerala, causing damage to vehicles and property and creating panic among residents before being subdued by its mahouts.

Kaziranga Turtle Conservation Milestone

Kaziranga Turtle Conservation Milestone

Rediff.com16 May 2026

India's first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle released in Kaziranga.

Trio Held For Plotting Rhino Poaching In Kaziranga National Park

Trio Held For Plotting Rhino Poaching In Kaziranga National Park

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Three suspected poachers were apprehended in Assam's Lakhimpur district for allegedly planning to poach rhinos in the Kaziranga National Park.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany eye big win against Curacao in opener

FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany eye big win against Curacao in opener

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Germany, aiming to repair its international reputation after two consecutive first-round exits, begins its World Cup campaign against minnows Curacao.

Truck Driver Dies By Suicide After Luxury Car Collision

Truck Driver Dies By Suicide After Luxury Car Collision

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old truck driver in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, died by suicide after posting videos on social media alleging he was assaulted and threatened by occupants of a luxury car following a collision. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, including the allegations of assault.

Rare Albino Deer Spotted In Kaziranga

Rare Albino Deer Spotted In Kaziranga

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The pale-coloured hog deer is believed to be affected by albinism, a rare genetic condition characterised by the absence or reduction of melanin pigment in the skin, fur, and eyes.

Jharkhand Police Arrest Two PLFI Members In Khunti

Jharkhand Police Arrest Two PLFI Members In Khunti

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Two members of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), an outlawed Maoist splinter group, were arrested in Jharkhand's Khunti district, police said on Sunday.

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested Amrit Horo, the 'chief commander' of the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Maoists. Horo, who carried a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, was apprehended in a raid in the Mahugaon forest area.

TMC meltdown continues as ex-minister, Siliguri mayor resign

TMC meltdown continues as ex-minister, Siliguri mayor resign

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a severe leadership crisis as former minister Jyoti Priya Mallick resigned from all party organisational posts citing health, and senior North Bengal leader Goutam Deb stepped down as mayor of Siliguri Municipal Corporation, amidst widespread internal rifts and electoral setbacks.

The Many Self Contradictions Of San Francisco

The Many Self Contradictions Of San Francisco

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

San Francisco is a coastal megacity yet at times it can feel like a foggy hill station full of picturesque views, recalls Dinesh Raheja after visiting one of America's prettiest cities.

Search On After Cow Killed, Suspected Leopard Attack In Kerala

Search On After Cow Killed, Suspected Leopard Attack In Kerala

Rediff.com3 May 2026

The Forest Department in Palakkad, Kerala, has launched a search operation following the suspected killing of a cow by a leopard in Kanjikode. The incident occurred near forest land, prompting officials to investigate and consider further measures like camera traps and cage traps.

Haryana, Himachal Police Recreate Tutor's Murder Scene

Haryana, Himachal Police Recreate Tutor's Murder Scene

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Haryana and Himachal Pradesh police teams recreate the murder of an Ambala tutor in a Himachal forest, with the accused taken to the scene where he allegedly tried to burn the body.

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur.

Jharkhand Police Act Swiftly In Separate Rape Cases

Jharkhand Police Act Swiftly In Separate Rape Cases

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Jharkhand police have detained two teenagers in Bokaro for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl and filming the act, while in Jamtara, three middle-aged men were arrested for the alleged rape of a 35-year-old woman. Investigations are ongoing in both cases, with legal actions initiated under relevant acts.

Uncle Arrested For Killing Nephew Over Affair In Palamu

Uncle Arrested For Killing Nephew Over Affair In Palamu

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 50-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district for allegedly killing his nephew over an affair with his married daughter, who is the victim's cousin.

Delhi Police Arrest Man, Apprehend Juvenile In Murder Case

Delhi Police Arrest Man, Apprehend Juvenile In Murder Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old in the Anand Parbat area. The arrest was made following an investigation into an assault reported near Ramjas Park, where the victim was found unconscious and later declared dead.

Shahjahanpur Encounter: Two Chain Snatchers, Police Constable Injured In Firing

Shahjahanpur Encounter: Two Chain Snatchers, Police Constable Injured In Firing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Two alleged chain snatchers from Uttarakhand and a police constable were injured in an exchange of fire in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects, wanted for a May 25 chain-snatching incident, were apprehended after a police chase and retaliatory firing, subsequently confessing to the crime.

Suvendu keeps home, power portfolios, Swapan is finance minister

Suvendu keeps home, power portfolios, Swapan is finance minister

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ten days after the expansion of the BJP government's cabinet in West Bengal, key portfolios have been allocated, with senior leader Tapas Roy taking charge of industries and journalist-turned-politician Swapan Dasgupta appointed finance minister.

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the prime accused in the murder of a 20-year-old woman. The victim's body was found in a forest after she was reported missing.

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Prime Accused Arrested In Meerut Woman's Murder

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the prime accused in the murder of a 20-year-old woman. The victim's body was found in a forest after she was reported missing.

Manipur Village Attack: Three Dead, Houses Burnt

Manipur Village Attack: Three Dead, Houses Burnt

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

An armed attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district resulted in the deaths of three people and the burning of seven houses. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen and the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) have condemned the violence, calling for justice and calm.

Two Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested In Jharkhand With Opium

Two Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested In Jharkhand With Opium

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district arrested two suspected drug peddlers and seized 1.1 kg of opium worth approximately Rs 6 lakh during a raid near Gothai village.

Pune Man Arrested For Daughter's Murder After Son Found Alive

Pune Man Arrested For Daughter's Murder After Son Found Alive

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A man in Pune has been arrested for allegedly strangling his three-year-old daughter and abandoning her body in a forested area. The incident came to light after his son was found alive by passersby.

Police Recover Maoist Weapons Cache In Chhattisgarh

Police Recover Maoist Weapons Cache In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a cache of explosives, weapons, and equipment allegedly hidden by Maoists in a forested hill area.

Police Seize Maoist Explosives, Weapons In Chhattisgarh

Police Seize Maoist Explosives, Weapons In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a cache of explosives, weapons, and equipment allegedly hidden by Maoists in a forested hill area.

Aston Villa march into Europa League final

Aston Villa march into Europa League final

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Aston Villa secured their place in the Europa League final with a dominant 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, setting up a clash with Freiburg in Istanbul.

Odisha Police Smash Gambling Ring Near Chhattisgarh Border

Odisha Police Smash Gambling Ring Near Chhattisgarh Border

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Odisha Police busted a gambling racket in Sundargrah district, arresting 26 people and seizing cash, vehicles, and mobile phones. They also arrested a shop owner involved in IPL betting and are searching for three more suspects.

Man Arrested In Telangana For Illegal Red Sand Boa Trade

Man Arrested In Telangana For Illegal Red Sand Boa Trade

Rediff.com18 May 2026

DRI officials apprehended a man in Warangal, Telangana, for attempting to sell two live red sand boas, a protected species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

West Bengal Transfers Land To BSF For India-Bangladesh Border Fencing

West Bengal Transfers Land To BSF For India-Bangladesh Border Fencing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The West Bengal government has transferred approximately 32 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border, a process that had been pending for several years. The state cabinet also approved proposals for additional land transfers for permanent border outposts and further fencing work in various districts.

Woman tourist from TN killed during elephants' fight at Karnataka camp

Woman tourist from TN killed during elephants' fight at Karnataka camp

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A woman was killed at the Dubare elephant camp in Karnataka after being caught under an elephant during a fight between two trained elephants. The Karnataka government has ordered a probe and new safety measures.

From US to China to Lashkar: NIA traces GoPro camera trail in Pahalgam probe

From US to China to Lashkar: NIA traces GoPro camera trail in Pahalgam probe

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Indian investigators are tracing the supply chain of a US-manufactured GoPro camera found with Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, revealing a potential external logistics network supporting terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir.