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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.

Pakistani Forces Repel Terrorist Attack, Kill Six

Pakistani Forces Repel Terrorist Attack, Kill Six

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Pakistani security forces killed six terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, repelling an attack on a police post in Bannu district.

EPL: Liverpool's Salah ruled out of Man Utd showdown

EPL: Liverpool's Salah ruled out of Man Utd showdown

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss the crunch clash against Manchester United due to injury, but manager Arne Slot confirms his return before season end.

UP Clerk Dies After Fight Over Scooty, E-Rickshaw Collision

UP Clerk Dies After Fight Over Scooty, E-Rickshaw Collision

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old clerk from Khatauli Nagar Palika died after being beaten by two men following an argument over a collision between his scooty and an e-rickshaw. Police have arrested the two accused and are investigating the incident.

Ensure no harm to Harbhajan, family: HC to Punjab govt

Ensure no harm to Harbhajan, family: HC to Punjab govt

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family, following his defection from AAP to BJP and subsequent protests outside his residence.

Man Held For Allegedly Firing Gun Outside Gurugram Mall

Man Held For Allegedly Firing Gun Outside Gurugram Mall

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Police in Gurugram have arrested a man for allegedly firing a shot in the air outside the MGF Mall. The accused, Naveen Kumar, was apprehended after CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on social media.

Why Abhishek Banerjee Says TMC Is Key To Stopping BJP

Why Abhishek Banerjee Says TMC Is Key To Stopping BJP

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has urged voters in Murshidabad to support the TMC as the only way to defeat the BJP, claiming that other parties are indirectly aiding the BJP's influence.

Delhi Police To Investigate Hospitals Denying Treatment To Assault Victim

Delhi Police To Investigate Hospitals Denying Treatment To Assault Victim

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Delhi Police has formed a team to investigate allegations that two government hospitals and a private hospital refused immediate treatment to a woman advocate who was allegedly assaulted by her husband.

How an eight-year-old boy foiled child marriage of his friend in Rajasthan

How an eight-year-old boy foiled child marriage of his friend in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

An eight-year-old boy's timely intervention helped prevent the child marriage of his friend from Class 5, scheduled on the night of Akshaya Tritiya, highlighting both the persistence of the social evil and the strength of awareness among children.

Vijay's TVK ends Dravidian grip, echoes Kejriwal's AAP surge in Delhi

Vijay's TVK ends Dravidian grip, echoes Kejriwal's AAP surge in Delhi

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Vijay's TVK is poised to win its debut Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, drawing parallels to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP's rise in Delhi. Both parties capitalised on public disenchantment with established political structures, promising change and fighting corruption.

POCSO Case Filed Against VHP Leader, Film Director In Kerala

POCSO Case Filed Against VHP Leader, Film Director In Kerala

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

An FIR under the POCSO Act has been lodged against four persons, including a VHP leader and a film director, based on a complaint by a girl who gained attention during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela and later married a Muslim man in Kerala.

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.

Delhi Boy Stabbed: Four Juveniles Arrested After Mayur Vihar Attack

Delhi Boy Stabbed: Four Juveniles Arrested After Mayur Vihar Attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A minor boy was stabbed by four juveniles in Delhi's Mayur Vihar. All the accused have been apprehended by the police. The incident occurred due to old enmity.

Teenager Arrested in Jalna Over Suspicions of Friend's Affair with Mother

Teenager Arrested in Jalna Over Suspicions of Friend's Affair with Mother

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 17-year-old boy has been detained in Jalna, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old friend due to suspicions of an illicit relationship between the victim and the boy's mother.

Assam Verdict: Why BJP Won, Congress Lost

Assam Verdict: Why BJP Won, Congress Lost

Rediff.com4 May 2026

'The BJP successfully merged governance with identity. That's a powerful combination in Assam's political context.'

Accused Rapist Dies by Suicide in Madhya Pradesh Police Station

Accused Rapist Dies by Suicide in Madhya Pradesh Police Station

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old man, arrested for allegedly raping his minor daughter, was found dead in a police station lock-up in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. An investigation has been ordered into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Kanpur Woman And Two Daughters Die In Suspected Suicide

Kanpur Woman And Two Daughters Die In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old divorced woman and her two young daughters have died in Kanpur, India, after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected suicide, including possible distress due to family issues and delays in emergency response.

Brave Woman Foils Jewellery Theft Attempt In Uttar Pradesh

Brave Woman Foils Jewellery Theft Attempt In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

An 18-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh chased and briefly overpowered a youth who snatched gold jewellery from her family's shop. The incident, captured on CCTV, has been widely shared on social media, highlighting the woman's bravery.

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Want A Credit Card? Read This

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'First-time applicants may witness longer approval times or higher rejection rates and requests for more documentation.'

Deadly storms claim seven lives in UP; power supply disrupted

Deadly storms claim seven lives in UP; power supply disrupted

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Seven people, including two minors and an elderly person, were killed and 21 were injured in storm-related incidents in separate areas of Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The storm also disrupted power supply, damaging transformers and electricity poles.

Fresh Delhi crash video shows minor SUV driver, sister blaming biker

Fresh Delhi crash video shows minor SUV driver, sister blaming biker

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

A new video has surfaced showing the aftermath of the fatal SUV crash in Dwarka that killed a 23-year-old biker, revealing the accused driver and his sister attempting to shift blame.

Bail Denied for Teen Driver in Dwarka Fatal Crash

Bail Denied for Teen Driver in Dwarka Fatal Crash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A Juvenile Justice Board in Delhi has denied bail to a 17-year-old accused of causing a fatal crash in Dwarka while driving a speeding SUV, citing concerns for his safety and public order.

Jharkhand HC Seeks Update On Missing Girl, Warns Of CBI Probe

Jharkhand HC Seeks Update On Missing Girl, Warns Of CBI Probe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has given the state government two weeks to provide information on a missing minor girl from Gumla, warning that the case could be transferred to the CBI if no progress is made.

Tamil Nadu Elections: 'Vijay Has Been Campaigning Very Intensely As A Christian'

Tamil Nadu Elections: 'Vijay Has Been Campaigning Very Intensely As A Christian'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

'Remember Vijay had never spoke of himself as a Christian when he was a film star.' 'The BJP strategy is they want the Christian minority constituency to move away from the DMK.' 'That is what the BJP wants so that it will be very easy to mobilise Hindu votes.' 'This strategy is to weaken the Dravidian ideology and bring in religion based politics into Tamil Nadu.'

Uttarakhand High Court: Father Must Maintain Child Regardless Of Mother's Income

Uttarakhand High Court: Father Must Maintain Child Regardless Of Mother's Income

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a father cannot avoid his responsibility to provide maintenance for his minor child by claiming the mother's income or his own financial obligations.

Banerjee Accuses Modi Of Staging Jhalmuri Purchase

Banerjee Accuses Modi Of Staging Jhalmuri Purchase

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's purchase of 'jhalmuri' during a campaign stop, alleging it was a staged event for cameras. She also accused the BJP of aiding Independents from the minority community and criticised the Election Commission over voter roll revisions.

TN, Bengal poll rout jolts INDIA bloc, strengthens BJP's 2029 pitch

TN, Bengal poll rout jolts INDIA bloc, strengthens BJP's 2029 pitch

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The INDIA bloc faces challenges after recent state election defeats for key members like TMC and DMK, potentially shifting internal dynamics and leadership considerations.

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.

Muraleedharan Criticises Blaming Communities for Voting Choices in Kerala

Muraleedharan Criticises Blaming Communities for Voting Choices in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Congress leader K Muraleedharan criticises blaming communities for voting choices in Kerala, responding to BJP leaders' remarks about the Catholic church. He also expresses confidence in the UDF's prospects in the upcoming election and criticises the Election Commission's arrangements.

Another Arrest In Amravati Obscene Videos Case

Another Arrest In Amravati Obscene Videos Case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Amravati, Maharashtra, have arrested a second suspect in connection with the sexual exploitation and circulation of obscene videos involving minor girls, after a victim's family reported continued contact from the accused.

Why Saif Ali Khan Was Told Not To Play A Cop

Why Saif Ali Khan Was Told Not To Play A Cop

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Shah Rukh Sir gave us a lot of room to make the film we wanted to make.'

Shahdara Bar Association Supports Assaulted Woman Advocate

Shahdara Bar Association Supports Assaulted Woman Advocate

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The Shahdara Bar Association has pledged its support to a woman advocate who was brutally assaulted by her husband. The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the matter and issued directions to the Delhi Police.

Tension During KSU Protest Over BDS Student's Death

Tension During KSU Protest Over BDS Student's Death

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A protest march by KSU activists in Malappuram, Kerala, demanding justice for a BDS student's death in Kannur, turned tense as activists clashed with police and briefly blocked a national highway.

Mumbai Truck Driver Gets Life For Shopkeeper's Murder

Mumbai Truck Driver Gets Life For Shopkeeper's Murder

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court sentenced a truck driver to life imprisonment for the murder of a shopkeeper in Mulund in May 2023. The driver ran the victim over with his truck following a dispute.

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting Scientist

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting Scientist

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A builder in Dehradun has been booked under the Goonda Act and may be expelled from the district after allegedly assaulting a DRDO scientist who protested illegal construction.

Were The West Bengal Elections Fair?

Were The West Bengal Elections Fair?

Rediff.com7 days ago

The extent of doubts over the fairness of this election can be assessed by juxtaposing two figures: Total votes polled by the two principal parties and the number of people who were disallowed from voting this time, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Karnataka bypoll: Cong retains two assembly seats despite power tussle

Karnataka bypoll: Cong retains two assembly seats despite power tussle

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Ruling Congress in Karnataka on Monday retained Bagalkot and Davanagere South assembly seats, giving a respite to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the party leadership, amid the ongoing power tussle over the leadership issue.

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting DRDO Scientist

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting DRDO Scientist

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A builder in Dehradun has been booked under the Goonda Act and may be expelled from the district after allegedly assaulting a DRDO scientist who protested against illegal construction.

Man And Two Sons Arrested In Delhi Murder Case

Man And Two Sons Arrested In Delhi Murder Case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man and his two sons for their alleged involvement in the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Jahangirpuri, northwest Delhi. The accused, wanted in connection with the April 5 stabbing of Hasmat, were apprehended in Loni, Uttar Pradesh.

IPL 2026: Big trouble for RR? Parag fined after vaping row

IPL 2026: Big trouble for RR? Parag fined after vaping row

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Riyan Parag is fined after being caught vaping during Rajasthan Royals's IPL clash against Punjab Kings.