News for 'foul play'

School Topper Drowns; Mother Alleges Foul Play

School Topper Drowns; Mother Alleges Foul Play

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 16-year-old school topper drowned in the Rapti river in Gorakhpur while bathing with friends. The boy's mother alleges foul play due to jealousy over his academic achievements. Police are investigating the incident.

Maharashtra: Body Exhumed After Foul Play Suspected In Boy's Death

Maharashtra: Body Exhumed After Foul Play Suspected In Boy's Death

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Authorities in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, exhumed the remains of a 12-year-old boy, Ganesh Naval Patil, after his family suspected foul play in his death, which occurred two-and-a-half months prior when he collapsed after being struck by a bat while playing cricket.

Delhi Caretaker's Death Under Suspicion, Family Alleges Foul Play

Delhi Caretaker's Death Under Suspicion, Family Alleges Foul Play

Rediff.com22 May 2026

An 18-year-old caretaker in Delhi was found dead in a locked room, leading to suspicions of foul play. Police are investigating whether family opposition to her relationship contributed to her death, while her family demands a thorough investigation.

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The body of an 18-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a village in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation amid suspicions of foul play.

Delhi Police Suspect Foul Play in Woman's Death, Intercept Burial

Delhi Police Suspect Foul Play in Woman's Death, Intercept Burial

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have launched a murder investigation after intercepting a family attempting to bury a woman in Hari Nagar. A post-mortem revealed suffocation as the cause of death, leading to suspicions of foul play and a potential honour killing.

Jammu Teen Death: Family Alleges Foul Play After Body Found

Jammu Teen Death: Family Alleges Foul Play After Body Found

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy's body was discovered near a river in Jammu, leading to protests by family members who suspect foul play after his disappearance. Police have detained two individuals for questioning.

Zubeen Garg drowned accidentally, no evidence of foul play: Singapore court

Zubeen Garg drowned accidentally, no evidence of foul play: Singapore court

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A Singapore coroner's inquest has officially ruled the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg as an accidental drowning, concluding a thorough investigation that found no evidence of foul play and highlighting the role of alcohol intoxication.

Delhi YouTuber's Death Sparks Family Protest Over Alleged Foul Play

Delhi YouTuber's Death Sparks Family Protest Over Alleged Foul Play

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 31-year-old YouTuber and garment trader was found dead in Delhi, prompting his family to allege foul play and stage a protest, demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

No foul play in Zubeen Garg death so far: Singapore police

No foul play in Zubeen Garg death so far: Singapore police

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Singapore police are investigating the death of singer Zubeen Garg, who died in September. They currently suspect no foul play and are awaiting a Coroner's Inquiry in 2026. A separate investigation in India has charged four people with murder in connection with the case.

Odisha Student Found Dead; Family Alleges Foul Play

Odisha Student Found Dead; Family Alleges Foul Play

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 19-year-old college student was found dead in his house in Odisha's Bhadrak district, prompting a police investigation and allegations of murder from the family.

Air India pilot under training found dead in Delhi hotel

Air India pilot under training found dead in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

An Air India pilot undergoing Boeing 787 conversion training was found unconscious in his hotel room in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, and later declared dead. Police have ruled out foul play and are conducting inquest proceedings. Air India has expressed deep sadness and is supporting the pilot's family.

Raj local polls: Meet candidates who got just one vote, or even zero

Raj local polls: Meet candidates who got just one vote, or even zero

Rediff.com7 days ago

In Rajasthan's recent urban local body elections, several candidates experienced unusual results. A BJP candidate and a Congress candidate each secured only one vote, while an RLP candidate received zero votes. These outcomes occurred across different municipalities in Didwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, and Balotra districts, with one candidate alleging foul play in the vote count.

No foul play in Zubeen Garg's death: Singapore Police

No foul play in Zubeen Garg's death: Singapore Police

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued an official statement addressing ongoing speculation surrounding the death of Indian singer and composer Zubeen Garg, stating that preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play. The statement comes amid rising public concern and misinformation spreading online regarding the circumstances of the singer's death last month.

Post-Mortem Suggests Murder In Bhakra Canal Death Case

Post-Mortem Suggests Murder In Bhakra Canal Death Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

An unidentified woman, found dead in the Bhakra Canal near Jhansa last week, is now suspected to have been murdered. A post-mortem report indicates she died from a fatal head injury, not drowning, and showed signs of restraint. Police are investigating, checking missing persons records in Punjab, and reviewing CCTV footage as no one has claimed the body.

Disha Salian committed suicide, no foul play found: Police

Disha Salian committed suicide, no foul play found: Police

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Mumbai police submit to the Bombay High Court that Disha Salian committed suicide, refuting claims of foul play by her father, who alleges gangrape and murder and seeks a CBI probe.

Father alleges foul play in JU woman student's death

Father alleges foul play in JU woman student's death

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The father of a deceased Jadavpur University student is filing a police complaint, alleging foul play in her death after she was found unconscious in a pond on campus.

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.

Asian Games Wushu Player Divyanshi Choudhary Alleges Harassment, Threatens Suicide

Asian Games Wushu Player Divyanshi Choudhary Alleges Harassment, Threatens Suicide

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Wushu player Divyanshi Choudhary, dropped from the Asian Games squad due to an alleged ACL tear, has accused the national federation of physical and mental harassment, claiming she was medically cleared to compete. The Wushu Association of India maintains she was replaced due to a high-grade ACL tear confirmed by MRI, while Divyanshi alleges foul play to favour another athlete.

Pradhan's resignation only beginning: Congress

Pradhan's resignation only beginning: Congress

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The Congress party has called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, stating that the 'rot' in India's education system is profound. Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted alleged scams in Maharashtra's engineering admissions and discrepancies between entrance exam and board results, urging deep introspection beyond mere legislative fixes for paper leaks.

Nithari accused Surendra Koli murdered? Victim's father says.....

Nithari accused Surendra Koli murdered? Victim's father says.....

Rediff.com3 days ago

The father of a Nithari case victim has questioned the death of Surendra Koli, alleging he was murdered and did not die by suicide. Koli, who was acquitted in all Nithari cases, was found hanging in Haridwar. Police are investigating, while the victim's father claims Koli was about to reveal important information and points to Moninder Singh Pandher as the main culprit.

Jharkhand HC stays cancellations of recruitment through 11th to 13th JPSC exams

Jharkhand HC stays cancellations of recruitment through 11th to 13th JPSC exams

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's notifications cancelling appointments made through the 11th to 13th JPSC examinations and for food safety officers, providing relief to approximately 450 candidates.

Gurugram: Father hangs self, 7-yr-old makes video as mother screams

Gurugram: Father hangs self, 7-yr-old makes video as mother screams

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

A 36-year-old man was found hanging in his Gurugram home, with his wife detained by police following allegations from his family that she sought a divorce and may be involved in his death. The couple's seven-year-old son reportedly recorded a video of his father hanging.

SC strengthens arrestee rights, says magistrate must approve re-arrest

SC strengthens arrestee rights, says magistrate must approve re-arrest

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Supreme Court has ruled that an investigating agency must seek a magistrate's approval for re-arresting an individual if they were previously released due to a breach of constitutional rights, such as not being informed of arrest grounds or being detained beyond 24 hours. This judgment reinforces the importance of Articles 22(1) and 22(2) and introduces stricter accountability measures for police officers.

Asian Games: Quimcy fights through pain, misses 2 bronze medals

Asian Games: Quimcy fights through pain, misses 2 bronze medals

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian teqball player Quimcy D'Souza narrowly missed out on two bronze medals in women's singles and mixed doubles at a recent tournament in Nagoya. Despite suffering a back spasm and gluteus muscle strain, D'Souza displayed immense grit, pushing her opponents to the limit in back-to-back matches. Her performance, though unrewarded with a medal, highlights India's growing presence in the nascent sport of teqball.

Probe Launched After Woman's Suspicious Death In Delhi

Probe Launched After Woman's Suspicious Death In Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A 24-year-old married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her Madanpur Khadar home in southeast Delhi. Police have initiated legal proceedings, including a post-mortem, as the death occurred within seven years of marriage, and foul play has not been ruled out.

Three guards die of asphyxiation at UP factory; family alleges foul play

Three guards die of asphyxiation at UP factory; family alleges foul play

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Two of the guards were found dead in the factory premises on Tuesday morning, while the third, who was in a critical condition, was taken to the government medical college where he died during treatment, they said.

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Teen Preparing For Exams Found Dead In Patna Hostel

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old girl preparing for competitive exams was found dead in her hostel room in Patna. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

India's Quimcy Dsouza Suffers Double Bronze Medal Heartbreak In Teqball

India's Quimcy Dsouza Suffers Double Bronze Medal Heartbreak In Teqball

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Quimcy Dsouza experienced a double setback at the Asian Games in Nagoya, narrowly missing out on bronze medals in both women's singles and mixed doubles Teqball. Despite a valiant effort against Japan's Yuina Sakamoto in singles, losing 0-2, and a subsequent loss in mixed doubles with Mohamed Anas Beg, her performance highlighted India's growing presence in the sport.

Asian Games Hockey: Dilpreet's 4-goal blitz as India crush Indonesia

Asian Games Hockey: Dilpreet's 4-goal blitz as India crush Indonesia

Rediff.com1 days ago

Defending champions India began their Asian Games campaign with a resounding 13-1 victory over Indonesia in their opening Pool A match. Striker Dilpreet Singh was the star, netting four goals, while Shilanand Lakra and Sukhjeet Singh each scored a brace, showcasing India's dominant performance.

Quimcy narrowly misses bronze as India suffer double teqball heartbreak

Quimcy narrowly misses bronze as India suffer double teqball heartbreak

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian teqball player Quimcy Dsouza lost a hard-fought bronze medal match to Japan's Yuina Sakamoto at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Dsouza showed a strong comeback, taking both sets to a narrow 11-12 finish, but ultimately fell short.

Defending Champions India Begin Asian Games Campaign With Resounding Victory Over Indonesia

Defending Champions India Begin Asian Games Campaign With Resounding Victory Over Indonesia

Rediff.com1 days ago

Defending champions India began their Asian Games campaign with a dominant 13-1 victory over Indonesia in their opening Pool A match. Striker Dilpreet Singh led the charge with four goals, supported by braces from Shilanand Lakra and Sukhjeet Singh. India's focus remains on securing the gold medal and a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

PIX: Haaland's goal takes 10-man Manchester City past United

PIX: Haaland's goal takes 10-man Manchester City past United

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Erling Haaland scored a VAR-approved goal to give 10-man Manchester City a 1-0 victory over rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford. Despite Phil Foden's red card, City secured the win, moving them to second in the Premier League table.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Madibo handed five-match ban for breaking Kone's leg

FIFA World Cup 2026: Madibo handed five-match ban for breaking Kone's leg

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban after receiving a red card for a tackle which seriously injured Canada midfielder Ismael Kone, FIFA said on Wednesday.

Suspicious Death Of Man In Maharashtra's Beed Under Investigation

Suspicious Death Of Man In Maharashtra's Beed Under Investigation

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Beed district, Maharashtra. Police are investigating the death after discovering the body with suspicious marks on the neck near Limbaganesh-Anjanwati road.

LaLiga: Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Racing

LaLiga: Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Racing

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hansi Flick has become the first Barcelona manager to win the club's opening seven competitive matches of a season after a dominant 7-2 victory over Racing Santander.

EPL: Controversial penalty decision riles Arsenal boss despite perfect start to season

EPL: Controversial penalty decision riles Arsenal boss despite perfect start to season

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Arsenal preserved their perfect Premier League start with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Sunderland, despite Arteta's anger over a controversial penalty decision and Raya's crucial save.

Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Disha Salian's death, slams police

Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Disha Salian's death, slams police

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

The Bombay High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the 2020 death of Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, after criticising the Mumbai police for their six-year-long probe which it said "raises more questions than answers." The court noted "glaring discrepancies" in the police's handling of the case, which was initially treated as an accidental death, and highlighted issues like delayed panchnama and unusual injury patterns. Salian's father had petitioned the court, alleging foul play and a cover-up, and sought an FIR against a political leader.

How Lenient Refereeing Is Driving World Cup's High-Intensity Play

How Lenient Refereeing Is Driving World Cup's High-Intensity Play

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The World Cup has seen a shift to a more lenient refereeing style, prioritising game flow and reducing stoppages. This, combined with stronger, faster players, has led to a quicker, more physically demanding tournament with higher scoring. While welcomed, experts warn that this intensity tests players' physical limits, increasing injury risks, especially for those not fully fit.

Mbappe Scores Brace As Real Madrid Rout Rayo Vallecano In LaLiga

Mbappe Scores Brace As Real Madrid Rout Rayo Vallecano In LaLiga

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, including a penalty, as Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga, moving them level on points with leaders Barcelona.

Satish Kaushik death: Farmhouse owner's wife alleges foul play

Satish Kaushik death: Farmhouse owner's wife alleges foul play

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The Delhi Police on Sunday said it will question the estranged wife of the owner of the farmhouse, where actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik attended a party a day before his death, following her allegation that her husband 'was planning to get rid' of him.