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India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

India's Medical Isotope Mission Needs Faster Corridors

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A country that makes the isotope sets the timetable for everyone who needs it.

Ludhiana Man's Death Sparks Protest, Chemist Arrested

Ludhiana Man's Death Sparks Protest, Chemist Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 27-year-old man died in Ludhiana after allegedly consuming medicine purchased from a chemist shop, leading to a protest where a mob vandalised the shop. Police have taken the chemist into custody, and a Congress MP has criticised the state government over the incident.

Rajnandgaon Police Bust Cow Slaughter Ring, Ten Arrested

Rajnandgaon Police Bust Cow Slaughter Ring, Ten Arrested

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Ten individuals were arrested and a minor girl detained in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, for allegedly slaughtering two cows and selling their meat. The investigation began after severed cow heads were discovered on October 12 and two days later. Police used CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspects, who confessed to the crime.

Meerut Court Hands Death To Couple In Bizarre Snake Murder Case

Meerut Court Hands Death To Couple In Bizarre Snake Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A court in Meerut has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for the murder of her husband. The duo attempted to disguise the murder as a snakebite by placing a live snake near the body, but a post-mortem revealed strangulation.

Navratri Day 5: Rakul, Sreeleela Shine Bright In Yellow

Navratri Day 5: Rakul, Sreeleela Shine Bright In Yellow

Rediff.com2 days ago

Navratri is all about dressing with devotion, and Day 5 brings a bright burst of yellow. Linked to happiness, warmth, optimism and new beginnings, it's the perfect mood-lifter for the festive season.

One Arrested After Man Beaten To Death In Thane District

One Arrested After Man Beaten To Death In Thane District

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 39-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by two individuals in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for the other, while investigating the motive behind the killing.

Indian-Origin Met Police Officer Faces Serious Charges

Indian-Origin Met Police Officer Faces Serious Charges

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Indian-origin Metropolitan Police officer, PC Harman Singh, has been charged with one count of attempted rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of intentional strangulation. The charges relate to alleged offences against a woman in her 20s in January 2026. Singh was arrested on January 10, suspended from duty, and is due to appear in court on Monday.

Major Asset Freeze In Nurpur Drug Trafficking Case

Major Asset Freeze In Nurpur Drug Trafficking Case

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Nurpur police froze assets worth Rs 74.12 lakh belonging to Ramesh Kumar, an accused in an NDPS Act case. The frozen assets include a building and a tractor, acquired through alleged illicit drug trade, as part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking in the state.

PhD Scholar, RJD MLA's Cousin, Murdered In Bihar

PhD Scholar, RJD MLA's Cousin, Murdered In Bihar

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 25-year-old PhD scholar and cousin of RJD MLA Chandrashekhar Yadav was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Madhepura, Bihar, on Friday. Police are investigating the incident, which the MLA claims occurred during a mobile snatching attempt.

Man Apprehended For Storing Illegal Firecrackers In Delhi

Man Apprehended For Storing Illegal Firecrackers In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police seized 167.94 kg of illegal firecrackers from a house in Sangam Vihar and arrested a 34-year-old man for storing them without a licence. The seizure was part of a drive against illegal firecracker storage ahead of Diwali.

Why Bangladesh Minister's Drug Den Raid Is Causing A Stir

Why Bangladesh Minister's Drug Den Raid Is Causing A Stir

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A junior Bangladeshi minister, Ishraque Hossain, conducted a raid on a suspected drug den in a Dhaka slum on Saturday, carrying a pistol and accompanied by plainclothes associates. He detained several individuals and handed them over to police, who stated they were not informed in advance. A video of the incident, uploaded by Hossain, sparked widespread debate on social media regarding the appropriateness of his actions.

Assam Police Seizes Rs 13 Crore In Drugs, Five Arrested

Assam Police Seizes Rs 13 Crore In Drugs, Five Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Assam Police have seized drugs worth Rs 13 crore and arrested five individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Nagaon. This comes as part of a sustained anti-drug campaign in the state, which has seen seizures totalling Rs 125.05 crore in the last two weeks.

UP Minister Dayashankar Singh Gets Non-Bailable Warrant

UP Minister Dayashankar Singh Gets Non-Bailable Warrant

Rediff.com1 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh has been issued a non-bailable warrant by a local court in Ballia in connection with a 23-year-old case. The case involves alleged obstruction of government work, abuse, and criminal intimidation. The next hearing is scheduled for October 25.

MP Police Uncover Massive Cannabis Cultivation In Cotton Fields

MP Police Uncover Massive Cannabis Cultivation In Cotton Fields

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday seized approximately 100 quintals of illegally cultivated cannabis plants, valued at Rs 9.42 crore, from cotton fields in three separate cases. The cultivation was found in remote hilly areas, and cases have been registered under the NDPS Act.

Woman Arrested In Arunachal Pradesh For Rs 20 Lakh Heroin Bust

Woman Arrested In Arunachal Pradesh For Rs 20 Lakh Heroin Bust

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, seized heroin worth Rs 20 lakh and arrested a woman. The seizure of 261.85 gm of heroin occurred in New Khamdu village. Home Minister Mama Natung praised the police, reiterating the government's zero-tolerance policy against illicit drugs.

Punjab Government Steps Up Fight Against Illegal Mining

Punjab Government Steps Up Fight Against Illegal Mining

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Punjab government has intensified its crackdown on illegal mining across Pathankot, Kapurthala, and Sri Anandpur Sahib. Operations led to the seizure of heavy machinery and vehicles, registration of cases, and one arrest. Mines and Geology Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal affirmed the government's commitment to eliminating illegal mining and ensuring strict legal action against violators.

Outrage In Bhopal After Girl's Murder, Crowd Tries To Storm Police Station

Outrage In Bhopal After Girl's Murder, Crowd Tries To Storm Police Station

Rediff.com14 hours ago

An angry crowd attempted to storm a police station in Bhopal on Saturday, demanding justice after a 12-year-old girl was found murdered in an abandoned building on Friday. Police have arrested a 23-year-old suspect and are awaiting the postmortem report to determine further details, including potential sexual assault.

Pratapgarh Murder: Wife, Lover Held For Trader's Killing

Pratapgarh Murder: Wife, Lover Held For Trader's Killing

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested four individuals, including the wife and her alleged lover, in connection with the murder of a 45-year-old utensil trader. The victim, Umashankar Kaushal, was found dead near a canal on Thursday. Investigations revealed a conspiracy stemming from the wife's relationship, which the trader opposed.

Delhi Police Arrests Two, Recovers Firearms In Foiled Murder Plot

Delhi Police Arrests Two, Recovers Firearms In Foiled Murder Plot

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police arrested two men, including an alleged member of the Tillu Tajpuriya gang, for allegedly plotting a gang-related murder in Delhi's Holambi area. Police recovered two pistols and five live cartridges from the accused, who were reportedly planning to target a rival gang member.

Kochi Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband Over Daughter's Harassment Claim

Kochi Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband Over Daughter's Harassment Claim

Rediff.com7 hours ago

An Odisha-native woman has been taken into custody in Kochi for allegedly murdering her husband, Ajeeta Naik, and dumping his body near a railway track. The woman claims she attacked Naik after he allegedly attempted to sexually harass her 16-year-old daughter. Police are investigating the incident, including potential charges under the POCSO Act.

Accused In USD 7.21 Million US Cyber Fraud Gets Bail

Accused In USD 7.21 Million US Cyber Fraud Gets Bail

Rediff.com1 days ago

A special CBI court in Ahmedabad has granted bail to Ankit Pandey, an accused in a cyber fraud case involving a call centre that allegedly defrauded US residents of over USD 7.21 million. The fraudsters posed as US law enforcement, falsely accusing victims of child pornography access, and coerced them into paying fines or handing over gold. Pandey's defence cited weak evidence, arguing only an IP address linked him to the crime.

Keralam BJP Seeks CBI Probe Into KIIFB Irregularities

Keralam BJP Seeks CBI Probe Into KIIFB Irregularities

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The BJP in Keralam has demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) during the previous LDF regime. Senior BJP leader P K Krishnadas accused the current UDF government of attempting to sabotage corruption cases and expressed a lack of faith in state-level investigations. The demand follows an expert panel report highlighting financial irregularities in KIIFB.

Punjab BJP Chief Demands CBI Probe In Anti-Drug Activist Jhota's Murder, Calls For Black Protest

Punjab BJP Chief Demands CBI Probe In Anti-Drug Activist Jhota's Murder, Calls For Black Protest

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon met the family of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, demanding a CBI investigation into his murder. Dhillon appealed to Punjab residents to protest the AAP government by wearing black, alleging its failure to curb the drug menace and protect activists. Jhota was shot dead on October 13, and his family refuses cremation until justice is served.

Himachal Mechanic Stabbed To Death In Money Dispute

Himachal Mechanic Stabbed To Death In Money Dispute

Rediff.com1 days ago

A migrant mechanic, Digvijay alias Ganguly, was allegedly stabbed to death with a shovel in Tyalu village, Hamirpur district, following a dispute over Rs 3,000. Police have arrested one accused, Surjeet, while the second, Santosh, is absconding. The incident occurred after the three men had been drinking on Tuesday night.

Digital Arrest Scam Linked To Pune IT Professional's Suicide

Digital Arrest Scam Linked To Pune IT Professional's Suicide

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 22-year-old IT professional in Pune allegedly died by suicide, with his family suspecting harassment by cyber fraudsters involved in a digital arrest scam. Police are investigating the case and examining financial transactions.

Unidentified Man Beaten To Death With Tile In Gurugram

Unidentified Man Beaten To Death With Tile In Gurugram

Rediff.com2 days ago

An unidentified man was found beaten to death with a tile on a foot-over bridge in Gurugram. Police have registered a murder case and taken a suspect into custody for questioning.

Thane Police Arrest Man In Labourer Murder Case

Thane Police Arrest Man In Labourer Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 20-year-old man, Gaurav Waghe, has been arrested in Thane for allegedly murdering a 29-year-old labourer. The incident occurred after a heated argument in the Uttarshiv area on Thursday.

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two minors have been detained in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy. The motive behind the crime was to steal the victim's gold chain to fund a birthday party and purchase a motorcycle. The accused reportedly stabbed the victim, bludgeoned him with a stone, and later attempted to destroy evidence by burning the body and discarding the victim's mobile phone on a moving bus.

Indian National Arrested In US Over False Citizenship Claim To Vote

Indian National Arrested In US Over False Citizenship Claim To Vote

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Indian national has been arrested in the US for allegedly falsely claiming American citizenship to vote in the 2024 general election in Minnesota. He faces charges that could lead to a maximum of five years in prison on each count if convicted.

Police Bust Illegal Call Centre In Lonavala, Arrest 20 For Defrauding Foreigners

Police Bust Illegal Call Centre In Lonavala, Arrest 20 For Defrauding Foreigners

Rediff.com1 days ago

Twenty individuals were arrested in Lonavala, Maharashtra, for operating an illegal call centre that defrauded foreign nationals. The accused impersonated representatives of companies like Amazon and Google, threatening victims with fake drug cases to extract banking details and money.

Ex-MLA Questioned By CBI In Ankita Bhandari Murder Probe

Ex-MLA Questioned By CBI In Ankita Bhandari Murder Probe

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The CBI questioned former MLA Suresh Rathore in Haridwar regarding the Ankita Bhandari murder case, a day after meeting Bhandari's parents. Rathore, who has been expelled from the BJP, denied knowing actress Urmila Sanawar, whose allegations fueled the 'VIP' involvement controversy. The case has seen renewed protests following a governor's appointment and a recommended CBI inquiry earlier this year.

4th T20I: Hope, Paul run riot as West Indies trump India to level series 2-2

4th T20I: Hope, Paul run riot as West Indies trump India to level series 2-2

Rediff.com3 days ago

Keemo Paul's exceptional five-wicket haul led the West Indies to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20 International in Hyderabad. This win, built on Shai Hope's unbeaten century, levels the five-match series at 2-2, setting up a decider in Bengaluru. India's chase, despite a strong start from Sanju Samson, faltered against Paul's decisive bowling.

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Rediff.com16 hours ago

A local court in Bahraich has acquitted Ankita Jaiswal and Dilip Kumar Patel in a 2021 poisoning case that led to the death of a two-year-old and illness of four others. The court found circumstantial evidence insufficient. Ankita had been jailed since August 2021 and received free legal aid.

Fake Notes Worth Over Rs 5 Lakh Seized In Muzaffarnagar

Fake Notes Worth Over Rs 5 Lakh Seized In Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Muzaffarnagar have busted a gang involved in printing and circulating counterfeit currency, seizing fake Rs 500 notes with a face value of over Rs 5 lakh. Three individuals were arrested, and equipment used for printing the fake currency was recovered.

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A suspect in a Rs 1.53-crore gold robbery and murder case in Rajkot was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire on officers during evidence recovery. The accused, Anurag Singh Rajput, was among 10 arrested for the October 14 robbery where an employee was killed.

What Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Love To Do

What Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Love To Do

Rediff.com2 days ago

With Ranabaali bringing Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda together on screen, we're looking at another reason this duo makes such a compelling pair: their style chemistry.

Latur Police Arrest Man In Woman's Murder And Gold Theft Case

Latur Police Arrest Man In Woman's Murder And Gold Theft Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man has been arrested in Latur for the murder of a 55-year-old woman and the theft of gold jewellery worth Rs 65,000 from her home. The accused, Madhukar Bhimrao Chavan, allegedly assaulted Nirmala Sontakke on October 14 and stole her valuables. He was apprehended within 24 hours and has confessed to the crime.

Sikkim BJP Supports Governor Appointment Amid Ankita Bhandari Case Row

Sikkim BJP Supports Governor Appointment Amid Ankita Bhandari Case Row

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The BJP's Sikkim unit has supported the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as governor, despite opposition allegations linking him to the "VIP" in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. The party called for an independent and impartial probe by the CBI, which recently met Bhandari's parents, and stressed that justice must be free from political influence.

Will Kartik Kick Like Bruce Lee, Punch Like Stallone?

Will Kartik Kick Like Bruce Lee, Punch Like Stallone?

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Sandeep Modi's script afford Kartik never-before action opportunities wherein he would be doing a mix of Bruce Lee and Sylvester Stallone.

Gujarat High Court Grants Temporary Bail To Jailed AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava

Gujarat High Court Grants Temporary Bail To Jailed AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jailed Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava was granted one-day temporary bail by the Gujarat High Court after his stepbrother was hospitalised following a suicide attempt. The MLA's stepbrother, Shantilal Vasava, consumed poison on October 12 and is in critical condition. Chaitar Vasava had initially sought bail for an examination but changed his plea to care for his stepbrother. He was previously sentenced to seven years in jail for extortion and assault.