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Speeding Vehicle Kills Three Including MLA's Cousin In Mungeli

Speeding Vehicle Kills Three Including MLA's Cousin In Mungeli

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three men, including Adhin Das Mohle, cousin of BJP MLA Punnu Lal Mohle, were killed in Mungeli district on Thursday when a speeding mini goods vehicle ran over them during their morning walk. Police have registered a case and are searching for the unidentified driver.

How A Mobile Technician Hacked A Phone To Steal Rs 2 Lakh

How A Mobile Technician Hacked A Phone To Steal Rs 2 Lakh

Rediff.com2 days ago

A mobile technician was arrested in Punjab for allegedly hacking a customer's phone using an APK file and fraudulently withdrawing nearly Rs 2 lakh from their bank account. The accused, identified as Rohit, was apprehended following a complaint lodged in Gurugram.

Key Accused In Bikru Massacre Gets Bail From Allahabad HC

Key Accused In Bikru Massacre Gets Bail From Allahabad HC

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Ram Singh, driver of late gangster Vikas Dubey and an accused in the Bikru massacre case. The bail was granted on the grounds that other co-accused in similar situations have also been released. Ram Singh faces charges of murder and attempt to murder related to the July 2020 ambush where eight police personnel were killed.

Kerala Police Officer Raided Over Alleged Bribery Via Proxy Account

Kerala Police Officer Raided Over Alleged Bribery Via Proxy Account

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kerala's Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted a surprise inspection at the Vaikom Circle Inspector's office following allegations of bribery. The officer is accused of using a bank account opened in an Assam native's name to receive illicit payments from the soil mafia, lorry operators, and criminal accused, with Rs 2.28 lakh reportedly credited within a month.

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The father of a doctor who was raped and murdered has questioned the CBI after former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh received bail from the Supreme Court in a financial irregularities case. Ghosh was previously granted bail in the rape-murder case in December 2024 due to the CBI's failure to file a chargesheet. Doctors and the victim's family are criticising the CBI's handling of the investigations, alleging incompetence and delays.

EPL: Haaland double helps Man City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea

EPL: Haaland double helps Man City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City edged Ipswich Town 3-2 to make it seven wins from seven in the Premier League. Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 through Pedro Neto's brace, while Liverpool rallied to defeat Brentford 2-1 after a red card turned the game.

Faridabad Wife, Lover Arrested In Husband's Murder Plot

Faridabad Wife, Lover Arrested In Husband's Murder Plot

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested in Faridabad for conspiring to murder her husband. The wife reportedly delivered the fatal knife blow to her husband's neck after he fell asleep under the influence of alcohol. The victim's brother filed a complaint, leading to the arrests and ongoing police interrogation.

Thane Police Arrest Man Who Threatened To Destroy India's Economy

Thane Police Arrest Man Who Threatened To Destroy India's Economy

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 27-year-old man was arrested by Kashigaon Police in Thane for allegedly calling the Delhi Police control room and threatening to destroy India's economy. The accused, Nikhil Sudarshan Sharma, who appeared mentally unstable, was apprehended after tracking his mobile number.

RPF Thiruvananthapuram Seizes Narcotics Worth Rs 55 Crore

RPF Thiruvananthapuram Seizes Narcotics Worth Rs 55 Crore

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Thiruvananthapuram Division has seized 943 kg of narcotic substances valued at Rs 54.98 crore in 108 cases between January and September this year. These efforts are part of Operation NARCOS, a nationwide initiative to prevent the railway network from being used for drug trafficking. The RPF also detected cases involving banned tobacco products and IMFL during the same period.

School Teacher Booked For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Girl Students

School Teacher Booked For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Girl Students

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Zilla Parishad school teacher in Georai tehsil, Beed, was booked under the POCSO Act on Thursday for allegedly sexually harassing four girl students between October 12 and October 14. The incidents came to light when parents were informed, leading to the teacher's arrest.

Death Row Convicts Ravita And Amardeep Shifted To New Barracks

Death Row Convicts Ravita And Amardeep Shifted To New Barracks

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Ravita and Amardeep, sentenced to death for the snakebite murder of Ravita's husband, have been moved to separate barracks in Meerut district jail. Prison authorities noted their restlessness, and no visitors have come since the sentencing. The case, decided under 'Operation Conviction', involved strangulation disguised as a snakebite.

Unravelling The Barnala Murder-Suicide: Man Hacks Wife, Consumes Poison

Unravelling The Barnala Murder-Suicide: Man Hacks Wife, Consumes Poison

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 50-year-old man in Barnala allegedly murdered his wife with an axe in a field on Friday before returning home and consuming poison, leading to his own death. Police are investigating the motive, with preliminary reports suggesting the husband's drug addiction may have caused family disputes.

Assam Police Make Massive Yaba Tablet Seizure

Assam Police Make Massive Yaba Tablet Seizure

Rediff.com2 days ago

Assam Police have seized Yaba tablets valued at Rs 57.5 crore and arrested two individuals in Cachar district. The seizure involved 2.3 lakh tablets found in a truck's secret chamber, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday.

Delhi Teen Murdered Over School Uniform Shoes

Delhi Teen Murdered Over School Uniform Shoes

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 17-year-old class 12 student was allegedly stabbed to death outside a government school in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden area. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, stemmed from a dispute over school uniform shoes. Five individuals, including three juveniles, have been apprehended, and a murder case has been registered.

Kairana Court Hands Down 20-Year Sentence In Minor Rape Case

Kairana Court Hands Down 20-Year Sentence In Minor Rape Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

A special POCSO court in Kairana, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Kapil Sharma to 20 years in prison and imposed a Rs 60,000 fine for raping a minor girl in February 2021.

Mumbai Police Seize Rs 15.87 Crore Drugs, Arrest 21 In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Mumbai Police Seize Rs 15.87 Crore Drugs, Arrest 21 In Anti-Narcotics Drive

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mumbai Police conducted a two-day anti-narcotics operation, seizing drugs worth Rs 15.87 crore, arresting 21 absconding accused, and registering 72 cases. The drive, part of the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' and 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' campaigns, also saw the invocation of MCOCA against a drug syndicate and the demolition of illegal structures.

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nuh Police have revealed that Shahid alias Advani, a wanted criminal killed in a recent encounter near Sohna, had 70 cases registered against him across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The cases include serious charges like murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. Police are now thoroughly reviewing his extensive criminal history.

Gurugram Man Kills Wife, Then Dies By Suicide

Gurugram Man Kills Wife, Then Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 30-year-old private firm employee in Gurugram allegedly strangled his 28-year-old wife to death before taking his own life by hanging. The man had sent an email to his employer requesting them to inform his family and landlord. Police are investigating the murder-suicide, and no suicide note was found.

Rajasthan Police Nabs Man In Rs 22 Lakh Job Scam

Rajasthan Police Nabs Man In Rs 22 Lakh Job Scam

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rajasthan Police arrested Wasim Hussain in Gurugram for his alleged role in a cyber fraud case. A Jaipur resident was swindled out of Rs 22 lakh after fraudsters, posing as an American citizen, promised a job abroad for his son and demanded various clearance fees. Hussain allegedly provided mule bank accounts used to receive part of the defrauded amount.

Rationing Inspector Gets Jail For Bribery In Thane

Rationing Inspector Gets Jail For Bribery In Thane

Rediff.com2 days ago

A rationing inspector in Thane, Vijaykumar Kacheshwar Waghwas, has been convicted in a 2016 bribery case and sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine. He was found guilty of demanding a Rs 3,000 bribe from a fair price shop manager, with the court ruling he abused his public office for illegal gratification.

IPL 2027 auction date announced, Goa to host event

IPL 2027 auction date announced, Goa to host event

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The BCCI has announced that the 2027 Indian Premier League auction will take place in Goa on December 16, marking its return to India after three seasons abroad.

ED Nabs Sixth Suspect In Massive Digital Arrest Scam

ED Nabs Sixth Suspect In Massive Digital Arrest Scam

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The Enforcement Directorate has made its sixth arrest, Mukesh Kumar Pukhraj Jain, in a pan-India cyber fraud and digital arrest case involving transactions worth Rs 30,000 crore. Jain is accused of acting as an RTGS agent for the criminal network. The probe, initiated by a Goa Police FIR, uncovered a vast money laundering operation across 20 states, with funds converted into foreign currency and linked to numerous shell companies.

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

Rediff.com1 days ago

India may turn to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav for the series-deciding T20I against West Indies as they look to strengthen their bowling attack.

Idukki Police Detain Youth In Charred Body Murder

Idukki Police Detain Youth In Charred Body Murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Idukki have taken a 19-year-old youth, Nishanth, into custody on suspicion of murdering an 18-year-old girl from Tamil Nadu. Her charred body was found near the Pambla checkpost on Wednesday. Relatives identified the body on Thursday. Police suspect the girl was sexually assaulted and strangled before her body was set on fire, following an alleged argument with Nishanth, with whom she had a relationship. The family has called for a detailed investigation into the accused's background.

Ulhasnagar Murder: Man Shot Dead Near Railway Station

Ulhasnagar Murder: Man Shot Dead Near Railway Station

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man named Harish Gajwani was shot dead near Ulhasnagar railway station complex in Thane district on Wednesday night. Police suspect an old rivalry as the motive, though the identities of the assailants are yet to be established. The incident occurred at 8.30 p.m.

Woman, Lover Booked For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Woman, Lover Booked For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 45-year-old utensils vendor in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly bludgeoned to death by his wife and her suspected lover for opposing their relationship. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.

Kerala Police Bust MDMA Ring, Social Media Influencer Arrested

Kerala Police Bust MDMA Ring, Social Media Influencer Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four individuals, including a social media influencer, have been arrested in Malappuram, Kerala, for possession of MDMA. Police seized 10.15 grams of the drug, along with other paraphernalia and cash, after intercepting their car on Wednesday night. The accused were allegedly planning to sell the drugs.

Mumbai station tense as mob attempts to free woman held for ticketless travel

Mumbai station tense as mob attempts to free woman held for ticketless travel

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman caught travelling ticketless at Kandivali station on Friday caused a ruckus when she tried to flee without paying a fine. The incident escalated into a confrontation involving a railway official, a fall, and a mob demanding an apology, requiring police intervention.

Husband Stabs Wife To Death In Delhi Over Family Dispute

Husband Stabs Wife To Death In Delhi Over Family Dispute

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 32-year-old woman, Ruby, was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, Vikas, in their rented house in northwest Delhi's Nihal Vihar following a family dispute. The accused fled the scene, and police have registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with investigations underway to apprehend him.

Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Maharashtra Councillor Nabbed For Bribery In Electrical Works Scheme

Rediff.com2 days ago

A BJP-nominated councillor in Aheri Nagar Panchayat, Amol Vilasrao Gudeliwar, was arrested on Thursday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.20 lakh from an electrical contractor. He had demanded a 15% commission for works under the 'Nagarotthan' scheme.

Hope Unstoppable, India Left Searching for Answers in Hyderabad

Hope Unstoppable, India Left Searching for Answers in Hyderabad

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 and Keemo Paul's five-wicket haul led West Indies to a 24-run victory over India, levelling the five-match T20I series at 2-2.

Former JNU Professor Appears Before Police In Sexual Harassment Probe

Former JNU Professor Appears Before Police In Sexual Harassment Probe

Rediff.com2 days ago

Congress MP and former JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam appeared before the Vasant Kunj North Police Station on Thursday in connection with a sexual harassment case. He was dismissed from JNU on October 9 following an inquiry into allegations made by 11 female students in May, which he denies, calling the action a "witch hunt."

Court Cites Ancient Text In 'Rarest Of Rare' Murder Case

Court Cites Ancient Text In 'Rarest Of Rare' Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Meerut court sentenced a woman and her lover to death on Friday for murdering her husband and staging it as a snakebite. The court cited the Manusmriti and the mythological figure Savitri, calling it a "rarest of rare" case.

How Nellore Police Uncovered A Massive Ganja Cultivation Operation

How Nellore Police Uncovered A Massive Ganja Cultivation Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have arrested six individuals after uncovering two acres of illegal ganja cultivation hidden within a maize field. The bust, part of 'Operation Trishul', involved the use of drones and revealed a sophisticated drip irrigation system. Investigators believe the operation, which could have yielded crores of rupees, had links to trafficking in major Indian cities.

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits 7 Of Murder In 2020 Case, Convicts For Prohibitory Order Violation

Delhi Riots: Court Acquits 7 Of Murder In 2020 Case, Convicts For Prohibitory Order Violation

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted seven men of murder and other serious charges in a 2020 Delhi riots case concerning a fatal assault, citing insufficient corroboration for the sole police witness testimony and poor video evidence. They were, however, convicted for disobeying a prohibitory order.

Man Arrested In Kochi With 30 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 50 Lakh

Man Arrested In Kochi With 30 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 50 Lakh

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kochi police have arrested Abdul Hai Molla and seized over 30 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh, as part of the anti-narcotics drive Operation Toofan. Molla, from West Bengal, is suspected of transporting the ganja from Odisha to Kerala for wholesale distribution.

Delhi Police Bust Drug Ring Involving Taxi Drivers, Nigerian National

Delhi Police Bust Drug Ring Involving Taxi Drivers, Nigerian National

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two taxi drivers and a Nigerian national for alleged drug trafficking. The accused were found with commercial quantities of cocaine, heroin, and MDMA. The taxi drivers reportedly coordinated deliveries, while the Nigerian national, who overstayed his medical visa, is believed to be a key supplier.

Faridabad Police Intercept Major Ganja Consignment From Odisha

Faridabad Police Intercept Major Ganja Consignment From Odisha

Rediff.com2 days ago

Faridabad police have arrested six individuals, including three women, and seized approximately 35 kg of ganja. The contraband was allegedly smuggled from Odisha and intended for distribution in Palwal and Noida. The arrests followed a tip-off, with Vinod identified as the alleged mastermind.

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Rediff.com3 days ago

Navratri is all about celebrating devotion, colour and the energy of new beginnings, and Day 3 belongs to royal blue. The shade is associated with strength, richness and elegance, making it a striking choice for the festive season.

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Aditya-L1 Gives ISRO A Solar Edge

Rediff.com20 hours ago

'It is to observe the Sun continuously that you have the Aditya L1 mission.' 'It is in a position from where it can observe the Sun continuously.'