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Missing Siblings Found Dead Near Jharkhand Waterbody

Missing Siblings Found Dead Near Jharkhand Waterbody

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The bodies of a missing girl and boy were recovered near a waterbody in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, prompting a police investigation.

Juvenile Detained, Stolen Cash Recovered In Palghar Housebreaking

Juvenile Detained, Stolen Cash Recovered In Palghar Housebreaking

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have detained a 16-year-old boy in connection with a housebreaking case and recovered Rs 3 lakh in cash, a mobile phone, and a bag from him. The incident involved a house owner returning to find his rear door broken and cash missing.

Delhi Trio Held For Cab Driver Robbery, Extortion

Delhi Trio Held For Cab Driver Robbery, Extortion

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men for allegedly robbing a cab driver at knifepoint, assaulting him with a beer bottle, and demanding money for the vehicle's return.

Thane Police Return Stolen Goods Worth Over Rs 7.81 Crore

Thane Police Return Stolen Goods Worth Over Rs 7.81 Crore

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Police in Thane have returned stolen and lost items, including jewellery and mobile phones, valued at over Rs 7.81 crore, to their rightful owners.

Man Booked For Filming Women In Thane Bathroom

Man Booked For Filming Women In Thane Bathroom

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have registered an FIR against a man for allegedly filming two women through a bathroom window in Bhiwandi. The incident, reported by a 16-year-old, led to charges under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and POCSO Act, with the accused currently absconding.

Two Pak-backed terror modules plotting attack in Delhi busted; 6 held

Two Pak-backed terror modules plotting attack in Delhi busted; 6 held

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

The Delhi police busted two Pakistan-backed modules linked to gangster Shahzad Bhatti plotting terror attacks in the capital with the arrest of six operatives, officials said on Monday.

Ronaldo apologises after smashing fan's mobile phone

Ronaldo apologises after smashing fan's mobile phone

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Footage emerged on social media of Ronaldo appearing to swipe his hand towards the ground as he walked off the pitch and headed for the tunnel at Goodison Park. Eyewitnesses said the 37-year-old had knocked a fan's phone out of their hand and it smashed to the ground.

Two Arrested In Jhansi For IPL Betting Racket

Two Arrested In Jhansi For IPL Betting Racket

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Jhansi for allegedly operating an online betting racket during IPL matches. Police seized mobile phones with digital transactions exceeding Rs 8 crore and have frozen bank accounts linked to the accused.

Delhi Man Arrested In Rs 1.2 Lakh UPI Fraud Case

Delhi Man Arrested In Rs 1.2 Lakh UPI Fraud Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a mobile phone theft case linked to fraudulent UPI transactions worth over Rs 1.2 lakh.

Dupahiya 2 Review: Less Humour, More Mayhem

Dupahiya 2 Review: Less Humour, More Mayhem

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Dupahiya 2 offers a chaotic yet engaging follow-up to its first season, notes Deepa Gahlot.

PHOTOS: Nokia's 10 most ICONIC mobile phones!

PHOTOS: Nokia's 10 most ICONIC mobile phones!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

In light of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's mobile phone business we take a look at the some of its most iconic creations.

BCCI issues show-cause notice to RR manager Romi Bhinder

BCCI issues show-cause notice to RR manager Romi Bhinder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals' team manager Romi Bhinder has been issued a show-cause notice by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after television cameras caught him using a mobile phone in the team's dugout.

Woman claims on video she cooked beef for Bengal CM, arrested in Gurugram

Woman claims on video she cooked beef for Bengal CM, arrested in Gurugram

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A woman was arrested in Gurugram for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after uploading a video claiming to have cooked beef for the West Bengal Chief Minister. She was denied bail, and her mobile phone was seized for forensic examination, with the next hearing set for June 8.

All-woman SIT to probe POCSO case against TN granite baron R Veeramani

All-woman SIT to probe POCSO case against TN granite baron R Veeramani

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has constituted an all-women Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the sensational POCSO case against granite baron R Veeramani (84), who is accused of sexual abuse of minor girls. The case has led to the easing out of two top IPS officers and allegations of delayed action and political interference.

Inmates Clash In Kapurthala Jail: Police Use Tear Gas

Inmates Clash In Kapurthala Jail: Police Use Tear Gas

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Police seized weapons and mobile phones after inmates clashed in Kapurthala jail. Tear gas and cane charges were used to restore order. Political leaders criticise the state government over the incident.

Gang-rape during Navratri: 5 sentenced to life in jail

Gang-rape during Navratri: 5 sentenced to life in jail

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

A special POCSO court in Vadodara has sentenced five men to life imprisonment for the gang-rape of a minor girl during Navratri two years ago. The court described the crime as "most heinous" and ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for the survivor, emphasising the seriousness of violence against women, especially during a religious festival.

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 17-year-old schoolgirl in Gurugram, India, allegedly died by suicide after being harassed, according to police reports. Investigations are underway, focusing on chats found on her mobile phone and a note indicating threats from a young man.

B'desh bans Zakir Naik's Peace mobile phones

B'desh bans Zakir Naik's Peace mobile phones

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Beximco Group imports Nayek's Peace mobile.

Neck Pain? Poor Sleep? Your Mobile May Be The Culprit

Neck Pain? Poor Sleep? Your Mobile May Be The Culprit

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

'It is recommended to avoid screens for at least two hours before bedtime,' says Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, at Mumbai's Gleneagles Hospital. 'Ideally, avoid taking your phone into the bedroom.'

How Delhi Police Busted Gas Bill Booking Scam

How Delhi Police Busted Gas Bill Booking Scam

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a man of approximately Rs 4.35 lakh in an online gas bill booking scam. The victim was tricked into installing a malicious mobile application that allowed the fraudsters to siphon off funds.

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Could launch high-end models once 4G technology picks up in India.

Beware! Virus hits mobile phones

Beware! Virus hits mobile phones

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

If your cellphone bill exceeds your wildest dreams next time, beware!

7 of the world's most beautiful mobile phones

7 of the world's most beautiful mobile phones

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Here's we have listed the world best-looking mobile phones, ever.

Karnataka bans sale of mobile phones to kids

Karnataka bans sale of mobile phones to kids

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

The use of mobile phones will be banned in all schools and colleges.

Gurugram Biker Hit-And-Run: Gym Owner Arrested On Attempt To Murder Charges

Gurugram Biker Hit-And-Run: Gym Owner Arrested On Attempt To Murder Charges

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

A 33-year-old gym owner, Kalyan Bainsla, has been arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly ramming his car into a woman biker, Shivani Chauhan, on Gurugram's Golf Course Road. The incident, captured on video, led to charges of attempt to murder and stalking after police investigation revealed alleged indecent comments and deliberate intent to harm. Bainsla's cousin and another friend have also been detained.

How mobile phones can help in farming

How mobile phones can help in farming

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Mobile phones are set to change the way farming is done in the country.

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.

Maharashtra Cyber Nabs Telegram Seller In Child Exploitation Case

Maharashtra Cyber Nabs Telegram Seller In Child Exploitation Case

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Cyber has arrested a Telegram-based seller, Adiraj Rajendra Bait, for allegedly dealing in Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM). The arrest followed an extensive investigation involving digital ecosystem monitoring, technical verification, and forensic analysis of the accused's mobile phone.

After Amma canteens, Jayalalithaa announces Amma mobile phones

After Amma canteens, Jayalalithaa announces Amma mobile phones

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Jayalalithaa said that in the first phase, 20,000 mobile phones at an outlay of Rs 15 crore would be distributed.

The world's 10 top mobile phones

The world's 10 top mobile phones

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

More than 50 million iPhones have been sold worldwide, making the iPhone an iconic gadget

Make your mobile phone an electronic wallet

Make your mobile phone an electronic wallet

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Modern technology is helping you use your mobile phone for all your banking activities. Very soon, your bank may become obsolete.

Fear grips Ram Temple donation counting staffers as 50% quit amid probe

Fear grips Ram Temple donation counting staffers as 50% quit amid probe

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Over half of the employees engaged in counting donations at the Ram temple have resigned amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of offerings, reducing the strength of counting personnel to just around a dozen, sources said on Friday.

Chhattisgarh babu drains out 41 lakh litres of water to find mobile phone

Chhattisgarh babu drains out 41 lakh litres of water to find mobile phone

Rediff.com26 May 2023

A Chhattisgarh government employee allegedly drained out 41 lakh litres of water from a weir after his mobile phone fell into it in the state's Kanker district, an official said on Friday.

How Delhi Police Solved the Dwarka Robbery Case Involving Juveniles

How Delhi Police Solved the Dwarka Robbery Case Involving Juveniles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with a robbery that occurred in the Dwarka area of southwest Delhi. The incident involved the assault and robbery of a man returning home from work.

Now, recharge your mobile phone via wireless

Now, recharge your mobile phone via wireless

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The tangled chargers could soon be a thing of past, as Japanese scientists have developed a system that would allow you recharge your mobile phones and laptops wirelessly.

AIMIM corporator held for sheltering TCS conversion case accused Nida Khan

AIMIM corporator held for sheltering TCS conversion case accused Nida Khan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Nashik police have arrested an AIMIM corporator, Mateen Patel, for allegedly providing shelter to an accused, Nida Khan, in the ongoing TCS "sexual harassment and religious conversion" case. Patel's arrest is part of a larger investigation into nine cases related to alleged exploitation and forceful conversion at a TCS branch.

Three Arrested For Robbery Using Chokehold Technique In Delhi

Three Arrested For Robbery Using Chokehold Technique In Delhi

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three alleged robbers who used chokehold techniques to overpower victims before robbing them at knifepoint. The arrests followed an incident on April 30 near Pul Paharganj.

IPL Betting Racket Busted in Delhi: Four Arrested

IPL Betting Racket Busted in Delhi: Four Arrested

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly participating in illegal betting activities during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi and Gujarat. The arrests were made following a raid in Karol Bagh, where authorities seized mobile phones used for placing and recording bets.

Police Search TMC MLA's Homes Over BJP Worker Threats

Police Search TMC MLA's Homes Over BJP Worker Threats

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in West Bengal have launched search operations at the homes of TMC MLA Dilip Mondal following allegations of him making threatening remarks against BJP workers in a purported video.

How Pune Police Uncovered A Massive Online Gaming Fraud

How Pune Police Uncovered A Massive Online Gaming Fraud

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Pune police have dismantled a large online gaming racket that defrauded individuals by luring them to invest in fake gaming apps. Two key individuals have been arrested, and a case registered against 12 people. The operation involved a call centre with 120 employees, and police seized substantial amounts of cash, gold, silver, computers, mobile phones, and a pistol during raids.