News for 'mobile phones'

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A man in Delhi died after being hit by a train while chasing a snatcher who stole his mobile phone at Shahdara railway station. Police have arrested the accused and the receiver of the stolen phone.

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man was killed by a train in Delhi while chasing a snatcher who allegedly stole his mobile phone. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect.

Medical Students Held for Snatching Gold Chain, Mobile Phone

Medical Students Held for Snatching Gold Chain, Mobile Phone

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Two medical students were arrested in Pithoragarh for allegedly snatching a gold chain and mobile phone from a woman. The students, identified as Sunny Singh and Himani Bora, were apprehended while attempting to flee.

Latest Launched Mobile Phones in India -- New Models 2026

Latest Launched Mobile Phones in India -- New Models 2026

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

From flagship rivals to strong mid-range contenders, here's a look at the latest mobile phones available in India, what they offer, how much they cost, and who should consider buying them.

Best 5G Mobile Phones Under Rs 10,000: 2026 Buyer's Guide

Best 5G Mobile Phones Under Rs 10,000: 2026 Buyer's Guide

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Aggressive pricing by brands have made the 5g mobile phone affordable; you can get good options around Rs 10,000.

How a Mobile Phone Repair Led to the Uncovering of the 2010 Spot-Fixing Scandal

How a Mobile Phone Repair Led to the Uncovering of the 2010 Spot-Fixing Scandal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq recounts how the 2010 spot-fixing scandal was uncovered, revealing Shahid Afridi's reaction and the initial denial of Mohammad Amir.

Sonam's Mobile Phones Are Missing

Sonam's Mobile Phones Are Missing

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'Sonam's phones must have been destroyed somewhere on the way, but we cannot confirm it until we start questioning her.'

EC to set up mobile phone deposit facility at polling stations

EC to set up mobile phone deposit facility at polling stations

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that it will set up mobile phone deposit counters at polling stations to ensure that voters do not have to carry their phones inside the polling booth. This decision was taken after it was observed that several voters were concealing their phones in their clothes due to the absence of a facility to deposit it. The ECI has also rationalized the permissible norms for canvassing in line with the electoral laws to 100 meters from the entrance of the polling station.

Delhi shopkeeper stabbed to death after refusing to charge phone

Delhi shopkeeper stabbed to death after refusing to charge phone

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

A man was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi after refusing to let three men charge their mobile phone at his auto repair shop. Police have arrested two suspects and recovered the weapon.

Bihar Man Arrested Over Pakistani WhatsApp Contacts

Bihar Man Arrested Over Pakistani WhatsApp Contacts

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Bihar, India, after police discovered WhatsApp chats with Pakistani phone numbers on his mobile phones.

Mumbai techie traces stolen phone in Varanasi, cop suspended

Mumbai techie traces stolen phone in Varanasi, cop suspended

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

A Mumbai-based software engineer, Ankita Gupta, successfully tracked her stolen mobile phone in Varanasi, leading to its recovery and the suspension of a police officer for negligence.

Phone Snatcher Escapes from Gurugram Police Custody

Phone Snatcher Escapes from Gurugram Police Custody

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A man accused of phone snatching escaped from police custody in Gurugram after being presented in court. An FIR has been registered, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.

Myanmar insurgent training: 7 foreigners' phones sent for analysis

Myanmar insurgent training: 7 foreigners' phones sent for analysis

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 11-day custody of several foreign nationals accused of training Myanmar-based Ethnic Armed Groups (EAGs) known to support insurgent groups in India.

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has apprehended a gang from Bihar accused of drugging and robbing train passengers on the Malabar Express. The suspects were caught with stolen valuables and sedatives.

Delhi Police Nab Five in Connection with iPhone Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Five in Connection with iPhone Robbery

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals, including three women, for allegedly robbing a Jammu resident of Rs 15 lakh in cash and 22 iPhones in Delhi's Majnu ka Tila area, following a week-long search across Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

Search Underway for Six Missing Students After UP Board Exam

Search Underway for Six Missing Students After UP Board Exam

Rediff.com6 days ago

Six female students have gone missing in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh after taking their class 12th board examinations. Police have launched a search operation and are using phone surveillance to locate the students.

Kerala Police Alert: Fake Ads Using CM's Image Target PhonePe Users

Kerala Police Alert: Fake Ads Using CM's Image Target PhonePe Users

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Kerala Police have issued a warning about a new cyber fraud where scammers are using the image of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in fake social media advertisements to trick people into making online payments through PhonePe.

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A Delhi woman's solo trip turned into a nightmare as she escaped an alleged rape attempt by a taxi driver in Uttarakhand, leading to his arrest and a renewed focus on tourist safety.

Why a Ticket Dispute Escalated to Assault at Thane Railway Station

Why a Ticket Dispute Escalated to Assault at Thane Railway Station

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An 18-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a ticket checker at Thane railway station after refusing to show her ticket and engaging in a heated argument.

Rajasthan panchayat bans camera phones for daughters-in-law

Rajasthan panchayat bans camera phones for daughters-in-law

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

A village panchayat in Rajasthan's Jalore district has prohibited daughters-in-law and young women from 15 villages from using phones with cameras starting January 26. The decision was made to protect children's eyesight and prevent distraction.

Odisha Police Nab Six Suspects Selling Stolen Goods

Odisha Police Nab Six Suspects Selling Stolen Goods

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Police in Odisha's Ganjam district have arrested six individuals for allegedly selling stolen items, including TVs, scooters, and mobile phones, at discounted prices to villagers.

Mobile phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

Mobile phone costs Italian rower bronze medal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The rule in question states 'no communication with the crew is permitted from outside the boat using electric or electronic equipment'.

Ranchi Police Nab Four in Connection with Restaurant Employee's Murder

Ranchi Police Nab Four in Connection with Restaurant Employee's Murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a restaurant employee in Ranchi, Jharkhand, linked to an extortion attempt. The arrests followed a gunfight with police, and the investigation has uncovered a network of bank accounts used for illicit transactions.

Delhi Couple Nabbed for Bus Robbery After Staging Misbehaviour Claim

Delhi Couple Nabbed for Bus Robbery After Staging Misbehaviour Claim

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A husband and wife have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly robbing a passenger on a bus after the wife falsely accused him of misbehaviour. The police were alerted by the bus conductor, leading to the couple's arrest and the recovery of the stolen items.

UP ATS Arrests Man in Fake Aadhaar Card Manufacturing Case

UP ATS Arrests Man in Fake Aadhaar Card Manufacturing Case

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a man in Sant Kabir Nagar for his alleged involvement in a gang manufacturing forged Aadhaar cards. The arrest is linked to a larger investigation into a fake Aadhaar card racket uncovered in Lucknow.

Noida Man Arrested for Rs 12 Lakh Travel Package Fraud

Noida Man Arrested for Rs 12 Lakh Travel Package Fraud

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man has been arrested in Noida for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 12 lakh by offering fake tour and travel packages through social media platforms.

Modi To Students: Don't Make AI, Mobile Your Master

Modi To Students: Don't Make AI, Mobile Your Master

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

In the second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that mobile phones have become masters of some children who cannot even eat food without them or without a television screen.

Jharkhand: Surgery conducted under mobile flashlight

Jharkhand: Surgery conducted under mobile flashlight

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A video showing a tubectomy being conducted on a woman under a mobile phone flashlight in a government health centre in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district has gone viral, prompting the administration to order an investigation, an official said on Monday.

Belagavi Police Nab Woman Accused of Robbing Wealthy Men

Belagavi Police Nab Woman Accused of Robbing Wealthy Men

Rediff.com7 days ago

Belagavi police have arrested a woman accused of luring wealthy men through social media, engaging them in obscene chats, and then robbing them at a lodge. Her accomplice is currently absconding, and police are investigating the full extent of their scheme.

Six masked men loot Rs 13 lakh from bank in Jharkhand; search launched

Six masked men loot Rs 13 lakh from bank in Jharkhand; search launched

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Six masked men looted Rs 13 lakh from a nationalised bank branch in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, also snatching gold chains, mobile phones, and wallets of the staffers.

Three Arrested in Gurugram for Betting on India-England T20 Semifinal

Three Arrested in Gurugram for Betting on India-England T20 Semifinal

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Gurugram Police arrested three individuals for allegedly placing bets on the T20 World Cup semifinal match between India and England. The arrests were made following a raid on a flat in Sector 81, where police seized mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices.

Man Booked for Allegedly Trying to Kill Mother in Thane

Man Booked for Allegedly Trying to Kill Mother in Thane

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his mother during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in Badlapur, where the man reportedly tried to strangle his mother following an argument.

Delhi man fatally stabbed after refusing money demand

Delhi man fatally stabbed after refusing money demand

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 40-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi's Sultanpuri area after he refused to give money to the accused, police said.

Kolkata Police Uncovers SIM Box Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Kolkata Police Uncovers SIM Box Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kolkata Police have dismantled a cyber fraud network operating illegal 'SIM box devices' to impersonate law enforcement officials, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the recovery of crucial equipment.

Telangana Woman Police Constable Dies by Suicide

Telangana Woman Police Constable Dies by Suicide

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A woman police constable allegedly died by suicide in Vikarabad district of Telangana, police said on Saturday. The 26-year-old woman took her life by hanging at her home in Vikarabad. A note indicated no specific reason, but expressed anguish over a recent loss.

Rajasthan Man Assaulted, Robbed After Tracking Missing SUV to Bengaluru

Rajasthan Man Assaulted, Robbed After Tracking Missing SUV to Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A 32-year-old man from Rajasthan was allegedly assaulted and robbed in Bengaluru after tracking his missing SUV to the city. He had lent the vehicle to a friend who failed to return it, leading him to track it down using a mobile app.

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 23-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances near a hotel in old Delhi, prompting a police investigation into the cause of death.

Teens Held for Vandalism of Agri-Koli Community Statue

Teens Held for Vandalism of Agri-Koli Community Statue

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Navi Mumbai have detained two juveniles for allegedly vandalising a statue representing the Agri-Koli community and circulating the video on social media.

Jharkhand Woman Allegedly Poisons and Strangles Husband

Jharkhand Woman Allegedly Poisons and Strangles Husband

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 22-year-old woman in Jharkhand has been arrested for allegedly poisoning and strangling her husband to death following marital disputes and a suspected affair.

Online Cricket Betting Racket Busted in Delhi, Four Arrested

Online Cricket Betting Racket Busted in Delhi, Four Arrested

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly operating an illegal online cricket betting racket with connections to Dubai from Paschim Vihar.