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Dalit man lynched in UP after being mistaken for thief; 5 held

Dalit man lynched in UP after being mistaken for thief; 5 held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A 40-year-old Dalit man was allegedly lynched by villagers in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, who mistook him for a thief. The incident occurred amid rumours of drone surveillance being used to mark houses for robberies. Five persons have been arrested, and three police personnel have been suspended for alleged negligence. The Congress party has demanded a SIT probe and the resignation of the Chief Minister.

TMC issues showcause notice to MLA over student gang rape remark

TMC issues showcause notice to MLA over student gang rape remark

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The TMC distanced itself from the comments of the two leaders and termed them as their personal statements.

Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe comes under gunfire again; none hurt

Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe comes under gunfire again; none hurt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The incident occurred early Thursday at Kap's Cafe, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road.

Absconding Godhra convict caught with gang of thieves in Pune

Absconding Godhra convict caught with gang of thieves in Pune

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Salim Zarda, a 55-year-old life convict in the 2002 Godhra train carnage case, was arrested in Pune district for theft. Zarda, who had previously jumped parole on eight occasions, was arrested on January 22 by Pune rural police. He was handed over to Nashik police in connection with a theft case registered there. Zarda was among the 31 persons convicted in the Godhra train carnage case. He was released on parole on September 17, 2024, but failed to return.

Firing outside actor Disha Patani's home, Goldy Brar claims responsibility

Firing outside actor Disha Patani's home, Goldy Brar claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

According to the screenshots of his message circulating online, Brar stated that the firing was a protest against the alleged comments made by Disha and her sister about two religious figures: Sant Premanand Maharaj and Aniruddhacharya.

Wife, lover kill UP man amid dispute over gang rape case

Wife, lover kill UP man amid dispute over gang rape case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

A woman and her lover have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri for allegedly killing her husband. Police believe the motive behind the murder was the husband's reluctance to pursue a case of the woman's alleged gang rape and the couple's affair. The woman allegedly drugged her husband before the lover struck him with an iron wrench and set the body on fire to destroy evidence.

Ghaati Review: Anushka Can't Save This

Ghaati Review: Anushka Can't Save This

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Ghaati does not understand how to harness Anushka Shetty's electrifying screen presence, complains Arjun Menon.

8 Indians Arrested In California For Kidnapping

8 Indians Arrested In California For Kidnapping

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Eight gang members of Indian origin were arrested for kidnapping related incidents across San Joaquin county in California. In a major multi-agency operation, law enforcement officials executed five simultaneous search warrants across San Joaquin County and arrested these men. The operation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals: Dilpreet Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Amritpal Singh, Pavittar Singh, Gurtaj Singh, Manpreet Randhawa, Sarabjit Singh, and an individual identified only as Vishal. "All suspects were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on a range of serious felony charges," said San Joaquin County Sherriff's office.

Charlie Kirk Murder: Jimmy Kimmel Show Off Air 'Indefinitely'

Charlie Kirk Murder: Jimmy Kimmel Show Off Air 'Indefinitely'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Disney's ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off air 'indefinitely' following backlash over the host's comments about the motives behind conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's killing.

Will Nishaanchi Be Another Wasseypur?

Will Nishaanchi Be Another Wasseypur?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf hopes that Nishaanchi will be a blockbuster like its trailer.

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

8 Bishnoi gang shooters held in police crackdown

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Though the police have not found their links in Siddique's murder case as of now, the accused were being further interrogated, she said.

How Delhi cops busted an order-based inter-state car theft network

How Delhi cops busted an order-based inter-state car theft network

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Delhi Police have dismantled two inter-state car-jacking syndicates, arresting seven autolifters and recovering stolen vehicles. The operation uncovered a network involved in stealing, dismantling, and transporting vehicles across Delhi-NCR and beyond.

Global Chess: Vishy leads Ganges to win over Mumba

Global Chess: Vishy leads Ganges to win over Mumba

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Led by Viswanathan Anand, the Ganges Grandmasters outclassed upGrad Mumba Masters 12-4 on the final day of the Global Chess League, avoiding a last-place finish as the tournament heads into the finals.

UP conversion racket: 'Kashmiri girls brainwashed my daughters'

UP conversion racket: 'Kashmiri girls brainwashed my daughters'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The father of two sisters in Agra, whose missing persons complaint exposed an illegal religious conversion racket, claims his daughters were 'brainwashed' by some Kashmiri girls. Ten people have been arrested from six states in connection with the case.

Manushi Chhillar Happily Posed For...

Manushi Chhillar Happily Posed For...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Here's who turned up to cheer the ace designer duo during their on-going India Couture Week show in New Delhi.

4th accused in Kolkata law college gangrape case held, police forms SIT

4th accused in Kolkata law college gangrape case held, police forms SIT

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

The victim, in her written complaint to the police, alleged that the security guard did not help her.

Israeli tourist among 2 women gang-raped near Hampi, male friend killed

Israeli tourist among 2 women gang-raped near Hampi, male friend killed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist, were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing on the banks of Sanapur Lake near Hampi, police said on Saturday.

'The Day You Truly Need Bodyguards...'

'The Day You Truly Need Bodyguards...'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'...you won't have to announce it yourself -- people around you will tell you it's time.'

Modi slams 'Lutyens Jamaat, Khan Market Gang' over British-era dance ban

Modi slams 'Lutyens Jamaat, Khan Market Gang' over British-era dance ban

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that his "vocal for local" campaign is bearing fruit as Indian products are going global and making their presence felt across the world. He said that India was becoming the land of infinite innovations, finding affordable solutions and offering them to the world. The prime minister also highlighted the country's rising defense products, electronics, automobile sector, and the success of superfoods, Ayush products, and yoga. He said India should be presented to the world as it is, without any bias. Modi said that the country was now emerging as a manufacturing hub and a "factory of the world." He added that India was creating solutions that were affordable, accessible, and adaptable, and offering them to the world without gatekeeping.

Luxury cars with fake Army, US embassy seal seized in Kerala

Luxury cars with fake Army, US embassy seal seized in Kerala

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Customs officials in Kerala conducted raids across the state, seizing luxury vehicles illegally imported from Bhutan with forged documents. The operation, dubbed 'Operation Numkhor,' targeted multiple locations and uncovered a network involved in smuggling cars, gold, and drugs.

Are These Bigg Boss 19's Contestants?

Are These Bigg Boss 19's Contestants?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Bigg Boss 19 will return on August 24 on JioHotstar, and the reality show will feature a mix of television faces, social media stars, gamers, and entertainers.

Woman drugged, abducted from train, gang-raped

Woman drugged, abducted from train, gang-raped

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly abducted from the Kota-Etawah Express and gang-raped by three men who held her hostage for five hours, officials said on Monday.

UP police arrest 2 for rape of deaf-mute woman

UP police arrest 2 for rape of deaf-mute woman

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Two men have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old hearing and speech-impaired woman in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. The rape incident created outrage in Uttar Pradesh as the girl trying to run away from her rapists was caught on a nearby CCTV.

Tribal woman bleeds to death after brutal gang rape in MP

Tribal woman bleeds to death after brutal gang rape in MP

Rediff.com25 May 2025

A 45-year-old tribal woman died of grievous injuries after being raped by two men in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district, police said. The two accused have been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred on Saturday.

Active Or Passive Funds: Which to Choose?

Active Or Passive Funds: Which to Choose?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

'Active funds have the ability to manage downside risk.'

Sujatha's Surrender Weakens Maoists

Sujatha's Surrender Weakens Maoists

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Sujatha's decision to surrender reflects the deep crisis of confidence that the Maoist ranks are facing in recent times.'

Cop suspended as Bishnoi gang member issued passport on fake address

Cop suspended as Bishnoi gang member issued passport on fake address

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A police constable has been suspended after it was found that he failed to verify a fake address in Meerut resulting in the issuance of a passport for a suspected member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, officials said on Friday.

Paper leak: HC cancels 2021 Rajasthan police recruitment exam

Paper leak: HC cancels 2021 Rajasthan police recruitment exam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Justice Sameer Jain cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress governments in the state and gave a detailed verdict.

'She has broken up 40-year marriage': TMC MP slams Mahua Moitra

'She has broken up 40-year marriage': TMC MP slams Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Kalyan Banerjee claimed that Moitra, the Krishnanagar MP, was back in India after her honeymoon and started attacking him.

Like Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom Trailer? VOTE!

Like Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom Trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'Let it hit you like it hit me.'

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Despite being lodged in prison, Bishnoi has allegedly managed to execute murders of many high-profile people, including Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala in 2022, Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in 2023, besides orchestrating firing outside the residences of singers A P Dhillon and Gippy Garewal in Canada, the officer said.

Bollywood's Super Cute, Super Stylish Besties

Bollywood's Super Cute, Super Stylish Besties

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

These celebrity besties redefined what it means to show up for your girl gang but in a fashion-forward way.

1990 Kashmiri Pandit woman murder: SIA raids houses of JKLF ex-members

1990 Kashmiri Pandit woman murder: SIA raids houses of JKLF ex-members

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted raids in central Kashmir as part of its investigation into the 35-year-old murder of Sarla Bhat, a Kashmiri Pandit woman. The raids targeted individuals formerly associated with the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).

Shantnu & Nikhil's Ramp Rebellion

Shantnu & Nikhil's Ramp Rebellion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The designers reimagined Indian menswear through sharp military tailoring softened by drapes, embellished pinstripes, structured overcoat-sherwanis and jewelled accents.

Braving trauma, Kolkata rape survivor student appears for exams

Braving trauma, Kolkata rape survivor student appears for exams

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

A senior official from the state's higher education department said all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure that she could "write her papers feeling safe and secure".

John Abraham Comes Home This Weekend

John Abraham Comes Home This Weekend

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Spies, aliens, dogs and lawyers, it's quite a colourful spread on your OTT watch this week, points out Sukanya Verma.

In-flight theft gang busted at Delhi airport; 4 Chinese nationals held

In-flight theft gang busted at Delhi airport; 4 Chinese nationals held

Rediff.com17 May 2025

According to authorities, the group is suspected to be operating together as part of an international in-flight theft racket.

Ananya's Stylish Greek Holiday

Ananya's Stylish Greek Holiday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Ananya Panday sure knows how to rock vacation fashion!

Kolkata gangrape: Police reconstruct crime scene with accused

Kolkata gangrape: Police reconstruct crime scene with accused

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The alleged rape of the 24-year-old woman was led by Mishra, and assisted by two college seniors on the evening of June 25. The crime took place for over three hours at multiple locations inside the campus, including the guard's room, the victim said in her complaint with the police.

Why Bigg Boss 19 Will Be Different

Why Bigg Boss 19 Will Be Different

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Bigg Boss 19 has a healthy mix of characters, mostly GenZ and millennials, but without Bigg Boss's interference, it would be boring to watch some of these wannabes vying for individual fame and attention, expects Divya Nair.