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Kannur Dental College Probes Faculty After Student's Suicide Amidst Harassment Claims

Kannur Dental College Probes Faculty After Student's Suicide Amidst Harassment Claims

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Police in Kannur, Kerala, are investigating faculty members at Kannur Dental College following the death of a first-year student, Nithin Raj RL, who allegedly died by suicide after facing emotional harassment. The college has suspended two faculty members and initiated an internal inquiry.

Minor Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted and Held Captive in Una, India

Minor Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted and Held Captive in Una, India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Police in Una, Himachal Pradesh, are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a class 6 student who was reportedly abducted and held captive for several hours.

13 killed in blast at fireworks unit ahead of Thrissur Pooram

13 killed in blast at fireworks unit ahead of Thrissur Pooram

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Thrissur, Kerala, has resulted in at least 13 fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred as the unit was preparing crackers for the upcoming Thrissur Pooram festival.

Doctor's Suicide in Dehradun Sparks Harassment Allegations

Doctor's Suicide in Dehradun Sparks Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 25-year-old postgraduate medical student was found dead in her car in Dehradun, with her family alleging mental harassment by a department head. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Cockroach Janata Party swings into action, demands Modi Minister's resignation

Cockroach Janata Party swings into action, demands Modi Minister's resignation

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The CJP's rapid rise on social media reflects growing digital dissent and youth frustration with issues like unemployment and exam-paper leaks.

Two held after woman dies in acid attack in Kushinagar, India

Two held after woman dies in acid attack in Kushinagar, India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two individuals in connection with the death of a young woman who died after an acid attack. The woman and her mother were attacked in their home, and the woman later died from her injuries.

Fatal road accidents in Jharkhand claim four lives

Fatal road accidents in Jharkhand claim four lives

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Hazaribag and Garhwa districts resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to five others.

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a major narcotics network with interstate and cross-border links, arresting the most-wanted drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar and several associates.

Merchant Navy Sailor Killed in Hit-and-Run on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Merchant Navy Sailor Killed in Hit-and-Run on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old Merchant Navy sailor died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle on the Delhi-Dehradun expressway while on leave. His mother was seriously injured in the incident.

Kanpur Man Murders Twin Daughters Amidst Family Turmoil

Kanpur Man Murders Twin Daughters Amidst Family Turmoil

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A man in Kanpur, India, has been arrested for allegedly drugging and murdering his twin daughters. Police are investigating the motive, considering factors such as psychological distress, depression, and financial strain.

Tragedy in Ganjam: Two Schoolgirls Drown in Village Pond

Tragedy in Ganjam: Two Schoolgirls Drown in Village Pond

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Two schoolgirls drowned in a village pond in the Ganjam district of Odisha while bathing. A police investigation has been launched into the incident.

Delhi Businessman, 80, Ends Life Amid Health Struggles

Delhi Businessman, 80, Ends Life Amid Health Struggles

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An 80-year-old man in Delhi died by suicide, reportedly due to health issues and personal loss. Police investigation is underway.

Gas Leak Claims Three Lives in Jharkhand Scrap Theft Attempt

Gas Leak Claims Three Lives in Jharkhand Scrap Theft Attempt

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Three people died in a gas leak in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, while allegedly attempting to steal iron scrap. The incident occurred in Munidih, with authorities investigating the cause of the leak.

20 Arrested Following Solan Stabbing Incident

20 Arrested Following Solan Stabbing Incident

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Police in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, have arrested twenty people following a violent attack in which three individuals were injured with sharp weapons. The incident is believed to be linked to an ongoing dispute between the parties involved.

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Loan App Accused of Extortion Following Student's Death in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Police in Kerala have filed an extortion case against an online loan app following the death of a student who allegedly faced harassment and intimidation over loan recovery.

Why Haryana Couple Killed Daughter, Then Themselves

Why Haryana Couple Killed Daughter, Then Themselves

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A couple in Haryana's Kurukshetra allegedly killed their three-year-old daughter before committing suicide, citing the child's poor health as the reason, police said.

IED Blast Kills Soldier, Injures Others in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IED Blast Kills Soldier, Injures Others in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A security personnel was killed and five others injured in an IED blast near a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a separate incident, a policeman was abducted and killed by militants.

More Detentions in UP Kidney Transplant Racket, International Links Suspected

More Detentions in UP Kidney Transplant Racket, International Links Suspected

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Police in Uttar Pradesh have detained another person in connection with a kidney transplant racket, revealing possible international links and involving unqualified practitioners across multiple towns. The investigation has led to several arrests and the shutdown of a hospital.

Maharashtra Aims To Curb Child Marriage With Wedding Invite Rule

Maharashtra Aims To Curb Child Marriage With Wedding Invite Rule

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is recommending that the state government mandate the inclusion of the bride and groom's date of birth on wedding invitations to combat child marriages.

Kerala dental college links student suicide to loan app, rejects caste bias

Kerala dental college links student suicide to loan app, rejects caste bias

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, attributing the incident to issues related to a loan obtained through a mobile app.

Distressed Woman Ends Life After Husband's Killing; Children Survive

Distressed Woman Ends Life After Husband's Killing; Children Survive

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A woman in Bihar's Rohtas district died after allegedly consuming poison with her two children, following her husband's murder in a land dispute. The children are receiving treatment, and police have arrested suspects in connection with the husband's death.

Crackdown on Cough Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Son Arrested

Crackdown on Cough Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Son Arrested

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

The son of a jailed kingpin has been arrested in connection with a large-scale codeine-based cough syrup trafficking network. The investigation has uncovered a multi-state racket involving shell companies and fake billing, with transactions worth crores of rupees.

NEET-UG Re-Exam On June 21; Computer-Based Test From 2027

NEET-UG Re-Exam On June 21; Computer-Based Test From 2027

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, with plans to transition to a computer-based test from next year. This decision follows allegations of irregularities in the original exam, prompting strict action and a commitment to ensuring fairness for students.

Odisha Man Stabbed To Death Over Wedding Music Dispute

Odisha Man Stabbed To Death Over Wedding Music Dispute

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A man was allegedly stabbed to death during his brother's marriage procession in Odisha's Ganjam district after a dispute over the music being played.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Double Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Double Murder Case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Asad Siddiqui, the main suspect in the double murder of an elderly man and his son in the Alaknanda area. The victims, Rakesh Sood and Karan Sood, were stabbed to death following a financial dispute. A third person, Rahul, was injured in the attack.

Interstate Drug Network Dismantled in Delhi, Four Arrested

Interstate Drug Network Dismantled in Delhi, Four Arrested

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Delhi Police dismantled an organised inter-state drug network, arresting four people and apprehending a juvenile, while seizing psychotropic substances worth over Rs 4.5 crore.

Abhishek Banerjee Appeals To BJP Candidate On Rape Bill

Abhishek Banerjee Appeals To BJP Candidate On Rape Bill

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has urged BJP candidate Ratna Debnath to appeal to PM Modi to ensure the Aparajita Bill, aimed at time-bound punishment for rape convicts, is enacted.

Ranchi Teenager Kills Mother For Refusing Money

Ranchi Teenager Kills Mother For Refusing Money

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A teenager in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has been arrested along with her boyfriend for allegedly murdering her mother after she refused to give her money. The girl confessed to the crime, stating she suffocated her mother with a pillow with the help of her boyfriend and his friends.

Aligarh Man Stabbed To Death Over Unpaid Loan

Aligarh Man Stabbed To Death Over Unpaid Loan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old man in Aligarh was allegedly stabbed to death by his relatives after he asked them to return Rs 20,000 that he had loaned them.

Kanpur Man Murders Twin Daughters After Lacing Food With Sleeping Pills

Kanpur Man Murders Twin Daughters After Lacing Food With Sleeping Pills

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A man in Kanpur, India, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters after giving them food laced with sleeping pills. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime, with initial findings suggesting the father was mentally disturbed.

Delhi Court Convicts Man in 2015 Attempted Murder Case

Delhi Court Convicts Man in 2015 Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a man in a 2015 attempted murder case, stating that the prosecution successfully proved the case against him beyond reasonable doubt.

Teenage Girl Rescued After Online Enticement: Police Urge Parental Vigilance

Teenage Girl Rescued After Online Enticement: Police Urge Parental Vigilance

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 15-year-old girl from Arunachal Pradesh, who had been missing since December, has been rescued from Rajasthan. Police investigations revealed she was enticed into a relationship via Snapchat by a 25-year-old man, who has since been apprehended.

Iranian plane set to pick up aid from India hit by US strike

Iranian plane set to pick up aid from India hit by US strike

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Iranian officials allege a US airstrike on Mashhad airport damaged a Mahan Air plane set to collect vital medical aid from India.

Toddler among 9 killed in massive Delhi fire as locked door blocks exit

Toddler among 9 killed in massive Delhi fire as locked door blocks exit

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A fire in a residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area resulted in the deaths of nine people. Rescue operations were carried out, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Ex-Serviceman Accused of Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit in Una

Ex-Serviceman Accused of Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit in Una

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A six-year-old girl was allegedly tied to stairs as punishment for plucking guava from a garden in Una, Himachal Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage after videos surfaced online, leading to police investigation and the girl's rescue.

Three Die In Palamu Road Accident

Three Die In Palamu Road Accident

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Three people, including two boys, died after their motorcycle collided with an SUV in Jharkhand's Palamu district.

Petrol Pump Owner and Staff Accused of Attacking Mining Inspection Team in Kaushambi

Petrol Pump Owner and Staff Accused of Attacking Mining Inspection Team in Kaushambi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A mining inspector and his team were allegedly attacked by a petrol pump owner, staff, and truck drivers during a checking drive against overloaded sand-laden vehicles in the Pipri area of Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh.

NIT Kurukshetra Student Attempts Suicide After Series Of Deaths

NIT Kurukshetra Student Attempts Suicide After Series Of Deaths

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A first-year BTech student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, allegedly attempted suicide, police said. This incident follows the death of another student by suicide on the same campus, marking the fourth such incident in recent months. The student is currently stable and under medical care.

Why CBI Officers Were Convicted In Two-Decade-Old Case

Why CBI Officers Were Convicted In Two-Decade-Old Case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has convicted two CBI officers for assaulting and trespassing into the residence of an Indian Revenue Service officer during a raid over two decades ago.

Delhi Shopkeeper Dies After Clash with Neighbours

Delhi Shopkeeper Dies After Clash with Neighbours

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A 50-year-old shopkeeper was killed and two others injured in a clash with neighbours in Delhi's Shakurpur area. Police have detained three suspects and are investigating the incident.