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Ex-Police Officer Held After Firing Weapon Over Land Row

Ex-Police Officer Held After Firing Weapon Over Land Row

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A retired deputy superintendent of police in Ahmedabad was arrested along with his son and daughter after allegedly firing five rounds from his licensed pistol during a land dispute.

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.

Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce, Criticises 'Aata-Sata' Marriage Custom

Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce, Criticises 'Aata-Sata' Marriage Custom

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Rajasthan High Court overturned a family court's decision, granting a woman a divorce and strongly criticising the 'Aata-Sata' marriage custom, highlighting the need to assess matrimonial disputes based on the 'preponderance of probabilities' rather than criminal law standards.

Three Arrested In Thane Road Rage Murder Case

Three Arrested In Thane Road Rage Murder Case

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Three individuals, including two siblings, have been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly beating a 38-year-old man to death following a dispute over a minor road accident.

Two Die in Ferozepur Clash Following Children's Argument

Two Die in Ferozepur Clash Following Children's Argument

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Two people were killed in a violent clash in Ferozepur after a minor argument between children escalated. Police are investigating the incident.

3 madrasas sealed in Ghaziabad after teenager's murder, 'Op Clean Sweep' launched

3 madrasas sealed in Ghaziabad after teenager's murder, 'Op Clean Sweep' launched

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Authorities in Ghaziabad intensified verification drives and sealed three unrecognised madrasas in the Khoda area following the murder of a 17-year-old boy. The incident has led to heightened security measures and a tense atmosphere in the locality.

Vehicle Dispute Sparks Violent Clash in UP Village, Leaving 10 Injured

Vehicle Dispute Sparks Violent Clash in UP Village, Leaving 10 Injured

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A clash between two groups in Riyawli Nagla village, Muzaffarnagar, resulted in injuries to at least 10 people after a dispute over a vehicle escalated.

Hubballi Gym Trainer Assaulted After Dispute Over Relationship

Hubballi Gym Trainer Assaulted After Dispute Over Relationship

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A gym trainer in Hubballi was allegedly assaulted following a dispute related to his relationship with a girl. Police are investigating the incident and have refuted claims of 'love jihad'.

Mahoba Court Awards Death Penalty For Triple Murder

Mahoba Court Awards Death Penalty For Triple Murder

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A court in Mahoba district has sentenced Devendra Vishwakarma to death for the murder of his wife and two minor daughters in 2023. The conviction was secured through efforts under the Uttar Pradesh Police's Operation Conviction campaign.

Rajasthan High Court Condemns 'Inhuman Barter System', Grants Divorce

Rajasthan High Court Condemns 'Inhuman Barter System', Grants Divorce

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Rajasthan High Court has overturned a family court's decision and granted a divorce to a woman, criticising the 'Aata-Sata' marriage custom and stating that cruelty in matrimonial disputes does not require proof 'beyond reasonable doubt'.

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Murders Family Over Eid Gift Dispute, Then Takes His Own Life

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Murders Family Over Eid Gift Dispute, Then Takes His Own Life

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old man in Muzaffarnagar allegedly poisoned his wife and two young children before taking his own life, reportedly triggered by a dispute over an Eid gift.

12 Injured In Haryana Village Clashes After Bakrid Prayers

12 Injured In Haryana Village Clashes After Bakrid Prayers

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Clashes between rival groups in two villages in Haryana's Nuh district after Bakrid prayers have left at least 12 people injured, police said.

Gurugram Executive Dies By Suicide, Husband Arrested For Abetment

Gurugram Executive Dies By Suicide, Husband Arrested For Abetment

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 33-year-old female senior account executive in Gurugram died by suicide after jumping from her office building. Police have arrested her husband following allegations of harassment and abetment to suicide.

Couple, Two Children Found Dead In Chhattisgarh Home

Couple, Two Children Found Dead In Chhattisgarh Home

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A couple and their two children were found dead in their home in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, in what police suspect is a case of suicide following a family dispute.

Teenager apprehended after fatal attack at Ballari residential school

Teenager apprehended after fatal attack at Ballari residential school

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A class nine student has been apprehended after allegedly attacking fellow students at a private residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.

Complainant admits to filing fake case against Avimukteshwaranand

Complainant admits to filing fake case against Avimukteshwaranand

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Ashutosh Brahmachari, who filed a sexual harassment case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, has now claimed he did so under pressure from Ramchandra Das, the mahant of Deva Ashram in Mathura, alleging a conspiracy involving several officers.

Delhi Man Killed After Cigarette Argument; Juveniles Held

Delhi Man Killed After Cigarette Argument; Juveniles Held

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Delhi following a dispute over a cigarette. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the incident.

SRPF Jawan Murdered in Nagpur After Dispute Over Daughter's Boyfriend

SRPF Jawan Murdered in Nagpur After Dispute Over Daughter's Boyfriend

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) jawan was allegedly killed by his daughter's boyfriend and his associates in Nagpur, leading to the arrest of five individuals.

Man Killed in Violent Land Dispute Clash in Pilibhit

Man Killed in Violent Land Dispute Clash in Pilibhit

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man was killed and five family members seriously injured in a violent clash over a land dispute in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Hyderabad Man Held in Mother-in-Law Murder Case Stemming from Relationship Dispute

Hyderabad Man Held in Mother-in-Law Murder Case Stemming from Relationship Dispute

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering his minor wife's mother, who opposed their relationship due to caste differences and the girl's age. The body was exhumed from the victim's residence after the man confessed to the crime.

Ghaziabad Madrassas Sealed After Teen Murder Case

Ghaziabad Madrassas Sealed After Teen Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Authorities in Ghaziabad intensified verification drives and sealed three unrecognised madrassas in the Khoda area following the murder of a 17-year-old boy. The incident has led to heightened security measures and political reactions.

What Sparked The Deadly Clash In Delhi's Rohini?

What Sparked The Deadly Clash In Delhi's Rohini?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, triggered by a past rivalry and suspicions of harbouring individuals involved in a previous murder case.

Madhya Pradesh Constable Injures Uncle in Shooting After Argument

Madhya Pradesh Constable Injures Uncle in Shooting After Argument

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A Special Armed Force (SAF) constable in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly shot his uncle with a country-made pistol after a minor dispute, leaving him seriously injured. The incident occurred in the Sumawali area, and the accused fled the scene. Police are investigating the matter and plan to arrest the constable.

Man Ends Life After Spat With Wife In Uttar Pradesh

Man Ends Life After Spat With Wife In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 35-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after an argument with his wife over being woken up in the morning. Police are investigating the incident.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Wife In Haryana

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Wife In Haryana

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Yamunanagar, Haryana, for allegedly strangling his wife to death following a domestic dispute. The accused was apprehended after wandering for two days with his children and allegedly planning to commit suicide.

4 minors arrested in Delhi for assaulting Manipuri woman

4 minors arrested in Delhi for assaulting Manipuri woman

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

This incident follows a recent arrest of a couple in Malviya Nagar for racial slurs against women from Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting concerns about discrimination.

Teenager Killed By Friends After Vulgar Remarks

Teenager Killed By Friends After Vulgar Remarks

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a swampy area on the banks of the Noyyal river in Coimbatore. Two minor friends have been apprehended in connection with the alleged murder, which was triggered by vulgar remarks made by the victim.

Delhi Man Shot Dead Over Parking Row: How It Happened

Delhi Man Shot Dead Over Parking Row: How It Happened

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A man was shot dead in Delhi's Preet Vihar following a parking dispute with a neighbour. The incident has left his pregnant wife and family in mourning.

UP Court Hands Down Life Sentences in 2017 Wedding Music Dispute Murder Case

UP Court Hands Down Life Sentences in 2017 Wedding Music Dispute Murder Case

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A court in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced six individuals to life imprisonment for a murder that occurred during a wedding procession in 2017 following a dispute over loud music.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi; Juvenile Apprehended

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In Delhi; Juvenile Apprehended

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in New Usmanpur, Delhi, allegedly by a juvenile following a dispute. Police have apprehended a 17-year-old suspect and recovered the weapon.

Anthropic Slams US' Suspension of Fable 5, Mythos 5 as 'Misunderstanding'

Anthropic Slams US' Suspension of Fable 5, Mythos 5 as 'Misunderstanding'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Anthropic has labelled the US government's directive to suspend its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models as a "misunderstanding" and is actively working to restore access, warning that the current standard for narrow jailbreak findings could "essentially halt all new model deployments for all frontier model providers."

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a hammer in front of their children, relying on his daughter's testimony.

Byju's Founder Byju Raveendran Sentenced to Jail in Singapore for Contempt of Court

Byju's Founder Byju Raveendran Sentenced to Jail in Singapore for Contempt of Court

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Byju Raveendran, founder of the embattled edtech firm Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court over alleged non-compliance with disclosure orders, a ruling he described as "procedural" and plans to appeal.

How 948 CCTV cameras helped police trace 7-year-old missing girl

How 948 CCTV cameras helped police trace 7-year-old missing girl

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Mumbra police in Thane successfully traced a missing seven-year-old girl using extensive CCTV footage across railway networks. The girl was found safe in Badlapur and revealed she ran away from home due to alleged ill-treatment and excessive chores, adding a complex dimension to the case.

Man Tries To Set Daughters Ablaze In Beed Over Family Feud

Man Tries To Set Daughters Ablaze In Beed Over Family Feud

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A man in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly poured diesel over his two minor daughters and attempted to set them ablaze following a family dispute, according to police reports.

Delhi Clash Over Unrequited Love Leaves Two Dead

Delhi Clash Over Unrequited Love Leaves Two Dead

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Two people died and several were critically injured in a clash between two groups in Delhi's Zakhira area, allegedly triggered by a long-standing dispute linked to unrequited affection.

Is All Well With US-Iran MoU?

Is All Well With US-Iran MoU?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Much will depend on how the protagonists use the current interlude to work proactively for the beginning of a durable settlement or, on the contrary, prepare for a new round of escalation, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Delhi Woman Faces Charges for Allegedly Fabricating POCSO Complaint Against Father

Delhi Woman Faces Charges for Allegedly Fabricating POCSO Complaint Against Father

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A woman in Delhi has been booked for allegedly filing a false complaint under the POCSO Act against her father, with police indicating the allegation stemmed from a property dispute.

Delhi Man Attacked With Grinder Over Unpaid Wedding Bill

Delhi Man Attacked With Grinder Over Unpaid Wedding Bill

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A confectioner in Delhi was attacked with an electric grinder over a financial dispute related to an unpaid wedding bill. Police have arrested one man and apprehended two minors in connection with the assault.

Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Government's Stand On History Sheet Plea

Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Government's Stand On History Sheet Plea

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Allahabad High Court has requested the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a petition filed by Ashutosh Maharaj, challenging the opening of his history sheet by the police. Maharaj, who is also involved in the Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute, claims his name should be removed from the police surveillance register.