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Delhi hotel fire: Families struggle to identify severely burnt victims

Delhi hotel fire: Families struggle to identify severely burnt victims

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Relatives and friends gathered at Max Hospital in Saket, New Delhi, searching for loved ones after a devastating hotel fire in Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people. Many victims were severely burnt, making identification difficult, while an investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.

Uttar Pradesh STF Encounter Kills Wanted Sharpshooter

Uttar Pradesh STF Encounter Kills Wanted Sharpshooter

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A sharpshooter carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Moradabad police during a joint operation.

Husband on the Run After Allegedly Killing Wife Over Drinking Dispute

Husband on the Run After Allegedly Killing Wife Over Drinking Dispute

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 45-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an argument about his drinking habits. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspect.

Why Did Father Kill Twin Daughters In Kanpur?

Why Did Father Kill Twin Daughters In Kanpur?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A 48-year-old man in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly killing his 11-year-old twin daughters by slitting their throats. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime.

'He got what he deserved': Slain Pulwama attack mastermind's father

'He got what he deserved': Slain Pulwama attack mastermind's father

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The father of Arjumand Gulzar, the mastermind behind the 2019 Pulwama attack, stated that his son deserved his fate after being killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He also appealed for the release of his other son, who is currently imprisoned.

Elderly Couple Found Murdered In Ludhiana Home

Elderly Couple Found Murdered In Ludhiana Home

Rediff.com30 May 2026

An elderly couple was found murdered in their Ludhiana home, with police investigating the crime and reviewing CCTV footage for suspects.

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

Rediff.com26 May 2026

From Bandit Queen to Dhurandhar, these Indian films pushed cinematic violence to shocking, stomach-churning extremes.

Odisha: Three Detained After Elephant Electrocuted, Buried

Odisha: Three Detained After Elephant Electrocuted, Buried

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Three individuals have been detained in Odisha's Dhenkanal district for allegedly electrocuting a wild elephant and burying its carcass on a farmhouse property.

Delhi Youth Killed Allegedly By Police Constable After Casteist Slurs

Delhi Youth Killed Allegedly By Police Constable After Casteist Slurs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old youth was killed and his friend injured after a Delhi Police head constable allegedly opened fire following casteist abuses during an altercation in Jaffarpur Kalan village.

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A source familiar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking revealed on Saturday that the department "intends to utilise all available authorities to make Iranian assets accessible for rebuilding and repair efforts related to any future damage inflicted by Iran."

Prime Accused In BJP Leader's Murder Arrested In Kolkata

Prime Accused In BJP Leader's Murder Arrested In Kolkata

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Kolkata in connection with the killing of a BJP leader in Jharkhand. Police claim he was the prime accused in the case.

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Two Die In Separate Accidents In Ballia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Two individuals died in separate incidents in Ballia district, one involving a collision with a nilgai and the other a road accident with a trailer truck.

Dehradun Police Nab Woman In Businessman Murder Case

Dehradun Police Nab Woman In Businessman Murder Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Dehradun Police have arrested a woman with a reward of Rs 25,000 on her head from Saharanpur in connection with the murder of a local businessman last year. The accused, Humera alias Zoya, was arrested after her accomplice was apprehended earlier.

Delhi fire: Another Malviya Nagar property under lens

Delhi fire: Another Malviya Nagar property under lens

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Following a fatal fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar that killed 21, another property linked to the owner has been discovered, revealing a labyrinthine basement with cramped rooms, extensive wooden panelling, and severe fire safety concerns, including lack of ventilation and unauthorised construction.

Palghar Couple Held Over Illicit Affair Murder

Palghar Couple Held Over Illicit Affair Murder

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A couple has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 33-year-old man due to his illicit relationship with the wife.

Naxalite Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter Before Deadline to Eliminate Maoism

Naxalite Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter Before Deadline to Eliminate Maoism

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, just two days before the Centre's deadline to eliminate Maoism from the country.

Man Murders Wife, Daughter Over Suspicion In Jharkhand

Man Murders Wife, Daughter Over Suspicion In Jharkhand

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A man in Jharkhand's Pakur district allegedly murdered his wife and daughter, suspecting his wife of infidelity. Police have arrested the man and recovered evidence from the scene.

UP Government's Crackdown: 289 Criminals Neutralised In Encounters

UP Government's Crackdown: 289 Criminals Neutralised In Encounters

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government reports that 289 criminals have been killed in police encounters over the past nine years as part of a sustained crackdown on crime. During this period, police conducted over 17,000 encounter operations, resulting in thousands of arrests and injuries.

Pak PM praises Trump, says 'forever grateful' for brokering ceasefire with India

Pak PM praises Trump, says 'forever grateful' for brokering ceasefire with India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed 'forever grateful' to US President Donald Trump for his 'timely' intervention in securing a ceasefire with India following a military conflict last year, a claim India has consistently rejected.

Pakistani Forces Eliminate 35 Terrorists In Balochistan Operation

Pakistani Forces Eliminate 35 Terrorists In Balochistan Operation

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed 35 terrorists and captured three high-profile senior commanders during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Mangla Zarghoon Ghar area.

Assam Meghalaya Border Peace Deal Revives Farming

Assam Meghalaya Border Peace Deal Revives Farming

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Under the agreement reached between the two sides, Karbi community farmers from Assam will be allowed to cultivate and tend their crops for one agricultural season in fields claimed by Meghalaya.

Delhi hotel fire wipes out 8 of family, kin recall last call

Delhi hotel fire wipes out 8 of family, kin recall last call

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A devastating fire in Delhi's Hauz Rani area claimed 21 lives, including eight members of the Agrawal family. Relatives recounted the harrowing last moments and raised serious concerns about the lack of fire safety infrastructure at the bed and breakfast where the tragedy occurred, highlighting the profound grief and challenges in identifying victims.

Gurugram Man Held For Poisoning Infant Son

Gurugram Man Held For Poisoning Infant Son

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Gurugram Police have arrested a man for allegedly poisoning and killing his 5-month-old son, who was born out of a live-in relationship. The accused was reportedly unhappy about the child's birth and has confessed to administering a poisonous substance to the infant.

Ghaziabad Criminals Vow To End Crime, Seek CM Adityanath's Forgiveness

Ghaziabad Criminals Vow To End Crime, Seek CM Adityanath's Forgiveness

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Nearly 150 individuals with criminal records in Ghaziabad participated in a police rehabilitation programme, pledging to abandon crime and seeking forgiveness from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This initiative, part of 'Operation Clean Sweep,' aims to monitor and deter former offenders, coming shortly after a high-profile murder case in the city.

Delhi fire: Residents allege delay, fire service denies

Delhi fire: Residents allege delay, fire service denies

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A massive fire at a bed-and-breakfast hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed 21 people, with residents alleging a delayed response from fire tenders, which the Delhi Fire Service denies. Police personnel were also injured during rescue efforts.

Lalu, Rabri's security cover withdrawn, RJD men guard home

Lalu, Rabri's security cover withdrawn, RJD men guard home

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

RJD spokesperson Shakti Yadav staged a protest outside Rabri Devi's residence after the Bihar government downgraded the security cover for the Lalu Prasad family. The RJD alleges this is an insult and a threat, while the ruling NDA maintains the decision is based on standard security protocols and should be respected. The move follows the allotment of Rabri Devi's long-occupied bungalow to a BJP minister.

Locals break glass windows to save lives in Delhi hotel inferno

Locals break glass windows to save lives in Delhi hotel inferno

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A devastating fire at a bed-and-breakfast in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar has killed at least 21 people, including foreign nationals. Eyewitnesses describe heroic efforts by local residents who broke windows, used blankets, and spread mattresses to help patrons escape the inferno, with some jumping from upper floors.

Post-fire, MCD cracks down on unauthorised shops in South Delhi

Post-fire, MCD cracks down on unauthorised shops in South Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is initiating a sealing drive against unauthorised commercial establishments in South Delhi. This action follows recent incidents, including a deadly fire in Malviya Nagar and a building collapse near Saket, which exposed widespread violations of building bye-laws and licence conditions.

Maoist carrying Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh

Maoist carrying Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Naxalite carrying a bounty of Rs 5 lakh was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, just days before the Centre's deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism.

Before Obsession, 10 Desi Must Watch Horror Gems

Before Obsession, 10 Desi Must Watch Horror Gems

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

From psychological mind-benders to folklore nightmares and zombie comedies, these 10 Hindi horror films prove Bollywood has produced far more than just things that go bump in the night.

Telangana BRS Leader Found Murdered, Body Dismembered

Telangana BRS Leader Found Murdered, Body Dismembered

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A local BRS leader was found murdered in Suryapet district, Telangana, with his body dismembered and placed in a gunny bag. Police suspect old rivalries as the motive behind the killing.

Telangana BRS Leader Found Murdered, Body Dismembered

Telangana BRS Leader Found Murdered, Body Dismembered

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A local BRS leader was found murdered, his body dismembered and placed in a gunny bag in the Suryapet district. Police suspect old rivalries as the motive.

Three Die In Head-On Collision In Assam

Three Die In Head-On Collision In Assam

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Three people died in a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck in the Kamrup district of Assam. The accident occurred in Gauripur near North Guwahati, with police reporting that the truck was on the wrong side of the road.

Punjab ASI Shot Dead By Unidentified Assailants In Amritsar

Punjab ASI Shot Dead By Unidentified Assailants In Amritsar

Rediff.com24 May 2026

An assistant sub-inspector of Punjab Police was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants near Hamja village in Amritsar. The officer, Joga Singh, was found with a gunshot wound near the Fatehgarh Churian-Majithia road. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage to identify the attackers.

Militants Attack Police Vehicle in Pakistan, Killing One

Militants Attack Police Vehicle in Pakistan, Killing One

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Suspected militants attacked a police vehicle in Bannu district, Pakistan, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to two others. The attackers also set the vehicle on fire. Investigations are underway.

Odisha Man Dies by Suicide After Killing Wife Amid Domestic Dispute

Odisha Man Dies by Suicide After Killing Wife Amid Domestic Dispute

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A man in Odisha's Berhampur district killed his wife and then died by suicide by hanging himself from a tree following a domestic dispute.

Nine Militants Killed in Pakistan School Attack Response

Nine Militants Killed in Pakistan School Attack Response

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Pakistani security forces killed nine militants after they attacked and briefly occupied a government school in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, raising their own flag before being ousted.

Man kills elderly woman after offering her a lift in Bijnor

Man kills elderly woman after offering her a lift in Bijnor

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A man in Bijnor, India, has been arrested for allegedly murdering an elderly woman after offering her a lift, robbing her of Rs 2,000 and a mobile phone. He was injured in retaliatory police firing during his arrest.

Suspected Militants Torch Houses In Manipur Village

Suspected Militants Torch Houses In Manipur Village

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Suspected militants set fire to five houses in a Kuki-Zo village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, prompting condemnation and calls for investigation.

Motorcyclist Dies After Collision With Bus In Beed

Motorcyclist Dies After Collision With Bus In Beed

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 22-year-old man died after his motorcycle was struck by a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus in Beed. The accident occurred near Neknoor on the Ahilyanagar-Ahmedpur highway. Police are investigating the incident.