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Faridabad Police Nab Two in BJP Leader's Office Shooting and Extortion Case

Faridabad Police Nab Two in BJP Leader's Office Shooting and Extortion Case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Faridabad Police arrested two men, including a student, after a shootout for allegedly firing at a BJP leader's office and demanding extortion money.

Delhi Police Investigate Assault on Army Brigadier and Son After Public Drinking Dispute

Delhi Police Investigate Assault on Army Brigadier and Son After Public Drinking Dispute

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

An Army brigadier and his son were allegedly assaulted in Delhi after the officer objected to public drinking. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident.

Will implement women's quota, no power can stop us: Rajnath

Will implement women's quota, no power can stop us: Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday slammed the Congress and DMK over the defeat of the amendment bill regarding the Women's Reservation Act in Parliament but said the government was determined to implement it and that "no power in the world can stop us," from doing so.

Delhi Excise Constable, Driver Kidnapped and Assaulted

Delhi Excise Constable, Driver Kidnapped and Assaulted

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A Delhi excise department constable and his driver were allegedly kidnapped, thrashed, and threatened at gunpoint by a group of unidentified men while investigating illegal liquor activities.

Delhi Police Nab Three Suspects in Mungeshpur Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Three Suspects in Mungeshpur Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old man whose body was discovered in Mungeshpur. The victim, Pradeep, went missing on March 29 and was last seen with the accused.

Gwalior Wedding Marred by Violence Over Alcohol Dispute

Gwalior Wedding Marred by Violence Over Alcohol Dispute

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A wedding celebration in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, turned violent after guests demanded alcohol and assaulted the bride, groom, and their family when their demands were refused.

Delhi Police Net Hundreds in Major Anti-Narcotics Operation

Delhi Police Net Hundreds in Major Anti-Narcotics Operation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders and seized significant quantities of contraband during a 48-hour crackdown called "Operation Kavach 13.0." The operation involved raids across the city and targeted drug traffickers, suppliers, and organised criminal networks.

Delhi Police Search For Robbers In Golf Links Heist

Delhi Police Search For Robbers In Golf Links Heist

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Delhi Police are searching for six suspects involved in a Rs 25 lakh hostage-cum-robbery in Golf Links. The suspects, aided by a domestic worker, are believed to have fled the city in a light grey SUV after detailed planning and recce.

2.37 Crore Cash Seized in Tamil Nadu Amid Election Expenditure Monitoring

2.37 Crore Cash Seized in Tamil Nadu Amid Election Expenditure Monitoring

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Authorities in Tamil Nadu have seized 2.37 crore in cash, along with precious metals, liquor, and freebies worth crores, as part of election expenditure monitoring ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

Servant Nabbed in Jammu for Stealing from Elderly Delhi Resident

Servant Nabbed in Jammu for Stealing from Elderly Delhi Resident

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Jammu for allegedly stealing Rs 3.5 lakh from the house of a senior citizen in Delhi. The accused, identified as Tilakram, confessed to the crime and used the money for personal expenses.

Servant Nabbed in Jammu for Stealing from Elderly Delhi Resident

Servant Nabbed in Jammu for Stealing from Elderly Delhi Resident

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Jammu for allegedly stealing Rs 3.5 lakh from the house of a senior citizen in Delhi. The accused, identified as Tilakram, confessed to the crime and used the money for personal expenses.

Court Orders Trial Against Lawrence Bishnoi Under MCOCA

Court Orders Trial Against Lawrence Bishnoi Under MCOCA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges under MCOCA against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others, citing a prima facie case against them. The order follows an FIR registered by the Delhi Police's special cell in March 2021 against an alleged organised crime syndicate led by Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi and his associates.

Operation Lotus? 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha join BJP

Operation Lotus? 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha join BJP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a significant setback as several of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including key figures like Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak, resign from the party, with some reportedly joining the BJP.

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two brothers to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl in 2017. The court relied on circumstantial evidence, medical reports, and forensic findings to convict the accused.

Hotel Owner Killed, Three Injured in Rajasthan Shooting

Hotel Owner Killed, Three Injured in Rajasthan Shooting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A hotel owner was shot dead and three others critically wounded in a shooting at a hotel in Rajasthan's Churu district. Police suspect a rivalry between groups involved in the liquor trade as a possible motive. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has condemned the incident, citing a deterioration of law and order in the state.

Delhi man held after fatal drunken brawl with father and uncle

Delhi man held after fatal drunken brawl with father and uncle

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly killing his father and uncle after a drunken altercation at their rented home in Uttam Nagar. The accused, Ishwar, confessed to the crime and is currently under investigation.

Shimla Man Arrested After Confessing to Brother's Murder

Shimla Man Arrested After Confessing to Brother's Murder

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Shimla for allegedly murdering his 35-year-old brother after a drunken argument. The accused confessed to the crime and dumping the body near a cremation ground.

Employee Dies After Fall From Gurugram Building

Employee Dies After Fall From Gurugram Building

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A private company employee died after falling from the fifth floor of a building in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, including the possibility of intoxication.

Will lift liquor ban in Bihar if....: Prashant Kishor's JSP

Will lift liquor ban in Bihar if....: Prashant Kishor's JSP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party reiterated its promise to scrap the liquor ban in Bihar if elected, planning to use the revenue to secure loans from international financial institutions.

Gurugram: 70-Year-Old Man Beaten to Death After Quarrel

Gurugram: 70-Year-Old Man Beaten to Death After Quarrel

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 70-year-old man died after being beaten following a quarrel in Dundahera village, Gurugram. Police have arrested the accused, Monu, and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

'Raghav Chadha Will Join BJP Before 2027 Punjab Elections'

'Raghav Chadha Will Join BJP Before 2027 Punjab Elections'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

'Who among Opposition party MPs has so much power that they raise some issue and the government implements it? The answer is no one except Raghav Chadha.'

TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test +ve for drugs after raid at Hyderabad farmhouse

TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test +ve for drugs after raid at Hyderabad farmhouse

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A drug raid at a Hyderabad farmhouse led to the detention of a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA, sparking a police investigation into drug consumption and illegal activities.

TDP MP and Ex-MLA Detained After Hyderabad Farmhouse Drug Raid

TDP MP and Ex-MLA Detained After Hyderabad Farmhouse Drug Raid

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A TDP MP and former BRS MLA were among those detained after a drug raid at a farmhouse in Moinabad, Hyderabad. Some individuals tested positive for drug consumption, and a businessman was detained for allegedly firing a weapon.

TDP MP and Former MLA Detained After Drug Bust at Hyderabad Farmhouse

TDP MP and Former MLA Detained After Drug Bust at Hyderabad Farmhouse

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A TDP MP and former BRS MLA were among those detained following a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad near Hyderabad. Some individuals tested positive for drug consumption, and a businessman was arrested for allegedly firing a weapon.

Ten Indian Nationals Face Charges in US Visa Fraud Scheme

Ten Indian Nationals Face Charges in US Visa Fraud Scheme

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Ten Indian nationals living illegally in the US have been indicted for conspiring to stage armed robberies at convenience stores to fraudulently obtain visas.

Mumbai Woman Dies After Argument Over Husband's Drinking

Mumbai Woman Dies After Argument Over Husband's Drinking

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old woman in Mumbai died after allegedly being assaulted by her husband during an argument about his alcohol consumption. The husband is currently absconding and has been charged with murder.

Fugitive Arrested in Delhi Murder Case After Year-Long Manhunt

Fugitive Arrested in Delhi Murder Case After Year-Long Manhunt

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A proclaimed offender, wanted in connection with a 2022 murder case, has been arrested in Delhi's Alipur area after being on the run for nearly a year.

Aviation firm director, dhaba owner held in Delhi Brigadier assault case

Aviation firm director, dhaba owner held in Delhi Brigadier assault case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The director of an aviation firm and a dhaba owner have been arrested in Delhi for assaulting an Army brigadier and his son after the officer objected to them drinking alcohol in public.

Palghar man held for stabbing friend to death after argument

Palghar man held for stabbing friend to death after argument

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly stabbing his friend to death following an argument that occurred while they were consuming alcohol.

Nitish Kumar exits, legacy marked by progress and contradictions

Nitish Kumar exits, legacy marked by progress and contradictions

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

An analysis of Nitish Kumar's tenure as Chief Minister of Bihar, highlighting his contributions to development and social justice alongside controversies and political shifts.

'Bengali Nationalism May Help Mamata Banerjee Retain Power'

'Bengali Nationalism May Help Mamata Banerjee Retain Power'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

'If the BJP becomes our political identity, our political face, if we are represented by the BJP, then what happens to our identity as Bengalis?'

Aviation Firm Director, Dhaba Owner Arrested in Delhi Brigadier Assault Case

Aviation Firm Director, Dhaba Owner Arrested in Delhi Brigadier Assault Case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men, including an aviation firm director and a dhaba owner, in connection with the assault on an Army brigadier and his son after the officer objected to them drinking alcohol in a car outside his residence.

Four Family Members Die Cleaning Septic Tank in Bihar

Four Family Members Die Cleaning Septic Tank in Bihar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Four members of a family in Bihar's Sitamarhi district died after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning their septic tank.

Delhi Police's 'Operation Shastra' Leads to Multiple Arrests, Arms Seizure

Delhi Police's 'Operation Shastra' Leads to Multiple Arrests, Arms Seizure

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A 24-hour operation by the Delhi Police resulted in the arrest of 47 criminals and the seizure of illegal firearms and knives, aimed at curbing street crime and maintaining law and order in the northern districts.

Haryana Police Crackdown Ahead of Holi

Haryana Police Crackdown Ahead of Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Haryana Police launched 'Operation Aakraman-21' across the state, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures of drugs, illicit liquor, and illegal arms.

Trump threatens 200% tariff on French liquor after Macron snub

Trump threatens 200% tariff on French liquor after Macron snub

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump on Monday floated the proposal of imposing 200% tariff on French wine and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron's reported refusal to sit on the so-called Board of Peace, an initiative created by Trump to mediate global conflict, EuroNews reported.

Bihar Government Officers Under Scrutiny for Alleged Asset Discrepancies

Bihar Government Officers Under Scrutiny for Alleged Asset Discrepancies

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Two senior Bihar government officers are under investigation after the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) discovered property documents, cash deposits, and valuable items allegedly disproportionate to their known income.

Bengal polls: CEC warns of action over law and order lapses

Bengal polls: CEC warns of action over law and order lapses

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Election Commission has warned against any lapses in maintaining law and order ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, questioning the absence of a Narcotics Advisory Committee in the state and directing strict monitoring of financial transactions.

ED Intensifies Coal Scam Probe with Raids on I-PAC Executives

ED Intensifies Coal Scam Probe with Raids on I-PAC Executives

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on executives of political consultancy firm I-PAC and others in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal.

Murder Accused Arrested in Jharkhand While Planning Tamil Nadu Escape

Murder Accused Arrested in Jharkhand While Planning Tamil Nadu Escape

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Jharkhand Police arrested a murder suspect, Laxman Hessa, in West Singhbhum district as he allegedly planned to flee to Tamil Nadu. The arrest follows an investigation into the death of Sridhar Bari, who was killed after an altercation at Hessa's home.