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India Accuses Pakistan Of Genocide At United Nations

India Accuses Pakistan Of Genocide At United Nations

Rediff.com21 May 2026

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the UN Security Council, highlighting civilian deaths and injuries in Afghanistan caused by cross-border violence by Pakistani military forces, accusing Pakistan of 'heinous acts' and 'systematic genocide'.

Court Orders Charges Against Jacqueline Fernandez In Money Laundering Case

Court Orders Charges Against Jacqueline Fernandez In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, and 15 others in connection with a Rs 200-crore money laundering case.

How Thane Police Solved Mumbai Tailor's Murder Case

How Thane Police Solved Mumbai Tailor's Murder Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Thane police have solved the murder of a Mumbai-based tailor within 48 hours, arresting two men after discovering the victim was killed over an unpaid loan of Rs 3 lakh. The method of tying the victim provided a crucial clue to investigators.

Eggs hurled at two arrested TMC councillors in Kolkata

Eggs hurled at two arrested TMC councillors in Kolkata

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

In south-eastern Kolkata's Patuli, hundreds of residents gathered outside the local police station to protest against Councillor Bappaditya Dasgupta, who was arrested on Saturday evening, on charges, including extortion, criminal trespass, criminal intimidation and attempted arson.

Nepal dials down border row, backs bilateral path with India

Nepal dials down border row, backs bilateral path with India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The Nepalese foreign minister was speaking to the media a day after holding wide-ranging talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar that focused on ways to further expand ties in diverse sectors, including trade, critical technology, connectivity and energy.

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.

Rs 3000 cr cap on nuclear liability: Very sensitive legislative policy issue, says SC

Rs 3000 cr cap on nuclear liability: Very sensitive legislative policy issue, says SC

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea challenging the 2025 SHANTI Act, which caps liability at Rs 3,000 crore for nuclear plant incidents, raising concerns about victim compensation and operator accountability.

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit Busted; 18 Arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Indian police have dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Telangana, leading to the arrest of 18 people and the seizure of drugs and materials worth Rs 20.72 crore.

Tumbadchi Manjula Review: Middling Remake

Tumbadchi Manjula Review: Middling Remake

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Tumbadchi Manjula, the Marathi re-do of Su From So, sustains only by the original's goodwill, notes Mayur Sanap.

Odisha Man Attempts Self-Immolation Over Road Grievance

Odisha Man Attempts Self-Immolation Over Road Grievance

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 73-year-old man in Odisha's Jajpur district attempted self-immolation during a public grievance hearing, citing unaddressed appeals for an approach road to his house.

30 Indian truck drivers arrested for living illegally in US, to be deported

30 Indian truck drivers arrested for living illegally in US, to be deported

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

About 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the US and working as commercial truck drivers have been arrested and will be deported as part of 'Operation Checkmate'.

How Delhi Police Cracked Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Cracked Interstate Cyber Fraud Ring

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police dismantled an interstate cyber fraud network involved in routing illicit funds through bank account kits, SIM cards, and ATM credentials, leading to the arrest of three key individuals from Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Man Arrested For Using Forged Document To Renew Gun Licence

Man Arrested For Using Forged Document To Renew Gun Licence

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly submitting a fake Police Clearance Certificate to renew a firearm licence.

Dalit Girl Commits Suicide After Harassment In Madhya Pradesh

Dalit Girl Commits Suicide After Harassment In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A Class 10 Dalit student in Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district committed suicide after allegedly being pressured by a man against whom she had filed a harassment complaint.

Five Nepalese Nationals Jailed For Harassing Woman In Hyderabad

Five Nepalese Nationals Jailed For Harassing Woman In Hyderabad

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Five Nepalese nationals were sentenced to seven days' imprisonment for allegedly misbehaving with and harassing a woman in Hyderabad.

Five Held In Indore With Mephedrone Worth Rs 1 Crore

Five Held In Indore With Mephedrone Worth Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Five individuals have been arrested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly possessing mephedrone worth Rs 1 crore. The arrests were made following a tip-off, leading to the interception of a car and two motorcycles. The accused were apprehended after attempting to flee, and a kilogram of the drug, along with a country-made pistol, was recovered.

Two Arrested With Drugs, Illegal Firearm In Meerut

Two Arrested With Drugs, Illegal Firearm In Meerut

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two drug traffickers and recovered over eight kilograms of narcotics, an illegal firearm, and cash.

Postal Worker Faces Charges Over Suspicious Transactions

Postal Worker Faces Charges Over Suspicious Transactions

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Police in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a postal assistant after suspicious transactions worth approximately Rs 4.5 crore were allegedly detected in his bank accounts.

Property Of Drug Peddler Attached In J&K's Doda

Property Of Drug Peddler Attached In J&K's Doda

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district attached a property allegedly acquired through narcotics trafficking as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan'. The property belonged to drug peddler Yasir Ahmed Shah and the action aims to dismantle financial networks linked to narco-trafficking.

Aussie teacher goes missing in Punjab; daughter seeks CM Mann's help

Aussie teacher goes missing in Punjab; daughter seeks CM Mann's help

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The daughter of an Indian-origin high school teacher based in Melbourne, who went missing in Amritsar last month, has appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for help in tracing her father.

Trinamool Congress Councillor Arrested For Extortion In Kolkata

Trinamool Congress Councillor Arrested For Extortion In Kolkata

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A Trinamool Congress councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation was arrested on Tuesday on charges of extortion, cheating, and allegedly collecting kickbacks from beneficiaries of various projects.

Maharashtra Government Suspends Officials After Spurious Liquor Deaths

Maharashtra Government Suspends Officials After Spurious Liquor Deaths

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Following the deaths of 15-18 people in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad due to spurious liquor, the Maharashtra government has suspended 22 police and excise department personnel for failing to act against the illegal liquor trade. Financial assistance has been announced for the victims' families, and a statewide crackdown on illicit liquor is underway.

Unsafe guest houses under lens after Malviya Nagar hotel fire claims 21 lives

Unsafe guest houses under lens after Malviya Nagar hotel fire claims 21 lives

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A fatal fire at a bed-and-breakfast in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, has revealed widespread allegations of safety and building norm violations in numerous local establishments. Locals and guests claim many guest houses operate illegally, exceeding licensed capacities and using unsafe basement accommodations, prompting calls for comprehensive safety audits and stricter enforcement.

Delhi Police Nab Four Minors In Attempted Robbery Case

Delhi Police Nab Four Minors In Attempted Robbery Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended four minors for allegedly attempting to rob a man and stabbing him in Sultanpur Majra. The incident occurred on May 29, and the police recovered two knives used in the crime.

BJP Leader Threatened Over Alleged Plot Against Congress Leaders

BJP Leader Threatened Over Alleged Plot Against Congress Leaders

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A BJP Minority Morcha leader in Nagpur, Jamal Anwarul Haq Siddiqui, reported receiving threatening WhatsApp messages demanding money for a conspiracy to target top Congress leaders.

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.

Three Arrested In Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Case

Three Arrested In Gurdaspur Grenade Attack Case

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Gurdaspur, Punjab, have arrested three individuals in connection with a grenade-hurling incident that occurred last month. The arrests were made in coordination with the Counter Intelligence wing, and a hand grenade was recovered from one of the accused.

Putin makes big Su-57 offer to India, proposes joint production

Putin makes big Su-57 offer to India, proposes joint production

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered New Delhi Russia's fifth-generation stealth aircraft Sukhoi Su-57 and even suggested that the combat jet could even be jointly produced in India in line with the strong strategic partnership between the two countries.

Hindi Cinema Is Incomplete Without The Muslim

Hindi Cinema Is Incomplete Without The Muslim

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

As time went by, different facets of the Hindi cinema started showing the complicated identity of Muslim -- sometimes tendentious and at other times perverse and unreliable.

BESCOM Engineer Nabbed For Allegedly Accepting Bribe

BESCOM Engineer Nabbed For Allegedly Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A BESCOM engineer in Bengaluru was arrested by Lokayukta police for allegedly accepting a bribe to reduce an electricity fine.

Mrs India Inc Under CCI Lens

Mrs India Inc Under CCI Lens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Competition Commission of India took note of allegations that participants were informed of several significant contractual obligations only after making substantial payments, potentially depriving them of an informed choice.

Haryana CM Saini Orders FIR, Directs Action On Morni Grievances

Haryana CM Saini Orders FIR, Directs Action On Morni Grievances

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed a public grievance redressal programme in Morni, Panchkula, ordering an FIR against a contractor for electricity delays and directing probes into other infrastructure issues. He emphasized timely resolution of public complaints related to electricity, water, roads, healthcare, and pensions, while also committing to improved road connectivity and upgrading health facilities in the region.

Haryana CM Saini Orders FIR, Directs Action On Morni Grievances

Haryana CM Saini Orders FIR, Directs Action On Morni Grievances

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed a public grievance redressal programme in Morni, Panchkula, ordering an FIR against a contractor for electricity delays and directing probes into other infrastructure issues. He emphasized timely resolution of public complaints related to electricity, water, roads, healthcare, and pensions, while also committing to improved road connectivity and upgrading health facilities in the region.

'An Earthquake Is Coming In Maharashtra Politics'

'An Earthquake Is Coming In Maharashtra Politics'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

'Delimitation is scheduled for 2028. No matter how much the BJP currently depends on the Shinde Sena or NCP factions, it may not need them after delimitation.'

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched Indore's first district drone unit, equipping the police with advanced aerial systems for law enforcement, crowd management, and surveillance.

Jharkhand Police Rescue 36 From Traffickers, Two Arrested

Jharkhand Police Rescue 36 From Traffickers, Two Arrested

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Jharkhand police rescued 36 people, including six minors, from a hotel in West Singhbhum district and arrested two suspected human traffickers from Gujarat.

U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: India Men Rout Chinese Taipei 13-1

U-18 Asia Cup Hockey: India Men Rout Chinese Taipei 13-1

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Indian men's U-18 hockey team secured a dominant 13-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in their final Pool A match, earning a spot in the semifinals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026. Ashish Tani Purti scored a hat-trick, leading a strong offensive performance.

Delhi Head Constable Arrested In Bribery Case

Delhi Head Constable Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi Police head constable was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant in connection with a dispute involving a relative.

UP Engineer Arrested For Taking Bribe

UP Engineer Arrested For Taking Bribe

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A junior engineer and a driver from the Uttar Pradesh State Construction Corporation were arrested for accepting a bribe to clear a contractor's pending payment in Meerut.

Ex-Reliance Communications MD Jailed In Loan Fraud Case

Ex-Reliance Communications MD Jailed In Loan Fraud Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Former Reliance Communications Group managing director Amitabh Jhunjhunwala has been lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail after being arrested by the CBI in connection with a multi-crore bank loan fraud case.