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Bengaluru Police Arrest Six Drug Dealers Targeting College Students

Bengaluru Police Arrest Six Drug Dealers Targeting College Students

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals for allegedly purchasing and selling banned narcotic substances, including MDMA and hydro ganja, to the public, with college students being among the buyers. The seized drugs are valued at over Rs 10 crore.

Delhi Police Nab Five for Dating App Abduction and Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Five for Dating App Abduction and Robbery

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals for allegedly abducting and robbing a man after luring him through a dating application in the Kalkaji area. The victim was assaulted, forced to transfer money, and later abandoned.

Self-Styled Godman Arrested For Double Murder In Dhule

Self-Styled Godman Arrested For Double Murder In Dhule

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A self-styled godman in Maharashtra's Dhule district has been arrested for allegedly strangling a woman after she resisted his sexual assault attempt and subsequently killing her male friend at his ashram.

Gift shops on mobile phones

Gift shops on mobile phones

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Cellular service provider Hutch on Thursday launched a novel concept of a 'Gift Shop' being made available on mobile phones, enabling Hutch subscribers to send gifts to friends and family located anywhere in India.

Negligence Case Filed After Student Drowns In School Well

Negligence Case Filed After Student Drowns In School Well

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police have registered a case against the management of a private school in Bareilly after a six-year-old student drowned in an open well on the school premises.

Kolkata Police Uncovers SIM Box Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Kolkata Police Uncovers SIM Box Scam Impersonating Law Enforcement

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

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.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed espionage modules using high-tech, China-made solar powered CCTV cameras to transmit live feeds of sensitive military locations to Pakistan-based handlers.

'My mobile phone and I'

'My mobile phone and I'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

With that technological marvel called the Nokia 2210, I can reach people, and people can reach me, at any time, even when I'm driving. Recently, I was pulled over by a traffic policeman for doing just that.

Three Arrested, Stolen Cash Recovered in Dwarka Expressway Robbery Case

Three Arrested, Stolen Cash Recovered in Dwarka Expressway Robbery Case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with a robbery on the Dwarka Expressway where Rs 15 lakh was stolen. A significant portion of the stolen money has been recovered.

The mobile phone is a mood elevator

The mobile phone is a mood elevator

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

When it comes to addiction, most people don't need to turn to drugs, for it seems that mobile phones do the job just as well, a new study has found.

Lucknow Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Convert Religion

Lucknow Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Convert Religion

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Lucknow for allegedly pressuring a minor girl to convert her religion after befriending her on Instagram and threatening to post her private videos on social media, police said.

Village in Modi's backyard bans mobile phone for school girls

Village in Modi's backyard bans mobile phone for school girls

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The ban was implemented recently by the panchayat of Suraj village in Kadi taluka of Mehsana. A fine of Rs 2,100 will be imposed on minor girls found using or owning mobile phones. They will only be allowed to use the mobile phones of their parents inside the house.

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.

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

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.

Five mobile phones busted a terror network

Five mobile phones busted a terror network

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

"We had received leads into the case on the basis of five mobile phones used by the conspirators of the blasts," Joint Commissioner (Crime Branch) Ashish Bhatia told media persons as police claimed to have solved the July 26 serial blasts by arresting 10 alleged SIMI activists, including mastermind Mufti Abu Bashir.

Bengaluru Drug Bust: DRI Seizes Rs 8.3 Crore Worth of Crystal Meth, Arrests Three

Bengaluru Drug Bust: DRI Seizes Rs 8.3 Crore Worth of Crystal Meth, Arrests Three

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized approximately 8.3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth Rs 8.3 crore in Bengaluru and arrested three individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.

Delhi Police Arrest Over 60 in Rohini Anti-Crime Operation

Delhi Police Arrest Over 60 in Rohini Anti-Crime Operation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Delhi Police arrested over 60 people in Rohini during a four-day anti-crime drive targeting organised and street crime, recovering illegal arms, illicit liquor, and stolen property.

Teens Held for Vandalism of Agri-Koli Community Statue

Teens Held for Vandalism of Agri-Koli Community Statue

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

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.

'Mobiles phones next big ad avenue'

'Mobiles phones next big ad avenue'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

India will have 500 million mobile consumers by 2010 with 60 million mobile users having video capability, 100 million music capability, 200 million radio capability, 250 million camera capability and 250 million with Internet capability. These were some of the facts shared by D Shivakumar, vice-president and managing director, Nokia India, at the Goafest conclave. He said that in the next three years, India would add one and a half times more mobile users.

Debt-Ridden Man Stages Death To Claim Insurance Money

Debt-Ridden Man Stages Death To Claim Insurance Money

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A debt-ridden man in Jalna allegedly staged his own death to escape financial liabilities and claim an insurance benefit of Rs 20 lakh by masterminding the killing of his acquaintance, whose body was found inside a gutted car.

Gangtok Police Nab Suspect in Death of Deaf and Dumb Traffic Assistant

Gangtok Police Nab Suspect in Death of Deaf and Dumb Traffic Assistant

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Gangtok have arrested a 19-year-old youth in connection with the murder of a deaf and dumb man known as 'Traffic Laata,' who assisted with traffic management. The suspect confessed to robbery but claims the death was accidental.

The H-1 B Visa and the Fading American Dream

The H-1 B Visa and the Fading American Dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The H-1B visa once symbolised the American Dream for Indians, but today's students are increasingly asking whether they need America at all. In 1995, the question was: How do I get to America? In 2026, it may be: Do I need to?

How Delhi Police Uncovered Liquor Smuggling To Bihar

How Delhi Police Uncovered Liquor Smuggling To Bihar

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Delhi Police busted an interstate liquor smuggling racket that used cartons labelled as 'wood polish' to transport liquor to Bihar. One person has been arrested, and the syndicate is being investigated under organised crime provisions.

Delhi man fakes phone snatching to avoid wife's anger

Delhi man fakes phone snatching to avoid wife's anger

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A man in Delhi who reported a mobile phone snatching was found to have fabricated the story to avoid his wife's anger after losing the phone while drunk, according to police.

TV on mobile phones from today

TV on mobile phones from today

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The new era in television started with the Doordarshan services becoming available on phone sets based on a new technology called Digital Video Broadcast-Hand held (DVB-H).

Delhi Police Arrest Man, Apprehend Juvenile In Murder Case

Delhi Police Arrest Man, Apprehend Juvenile In Murder Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old in the Anand Parbat area. The arrest was made following an investigation into an assault reported near Ramjas Park, where the victim was found unconscious and later declared dead.

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Karnataka government has introduced a draft policy to address the growing concerns surrounding excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, focusing on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour.

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.

How police used a ruse to capture TCS harassment accused Nida Khan

How police used a ruse to capture TCS harassment accused Nida Khan

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar used a clever ruse to arrest Nida Khan, accused in a sexual harassment and conversion case at TCS Nashik. Khan was arrested after police put an AIMIM corporator under surveillance and discovered he was providing her shelter.

Delhi Man Arrested For Defrauding Paralyzed Brother-In-Law

Delhi Man Arrested For Defrauding Paralyzed Brother-In-Law

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly siphoning off Rs 1.48 lakh from his paralysed brother-in-law's bank accounts after gaining the family's trust as his caretaker.

How Uttar Pradesh STF Busted SSC Exam Rigging Racket

How Uttar Pradesh STF Busted SSC Exam Rigging Racket

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an alleged racket involved in rigging Staff Selection Commission (SSC) online recruitment examinations using proxy servers and dummy candidates, arresting seven people from Greater Noida.

Man Posing As Modi Aide In Money Laundering Case Gets Bail

Man Posing As Modi Aide In Money Laundering Case Gets Bail

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The Supreme Court granted bail to Mohammad Kashif, accused of posing as a close aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers to extort money. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had registered a case against him based on forgery and cheating.

NCB seizes mobile phones of Deepika, Shraddha, Sara

NCB seizes mobile phones of Deepika, Shraddha, Sara

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

"Mobile phones of Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, Karishma Prakash, Simone Khambatta and Jaya Shah have been seized," an NCB official said.

Jacqueline Fernandez to face charges in Rs 200cr money laundering case

Jacqueline Fernandez to face charges in Rs 200cr money laundering case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, and others in connection with a Rs 200-crore money laundering case. The court also ordered charges against Chandrashekhar and others for offences including those under MCOCA in a separate case.

Daughter Of IRS Officer Murdered In South Delhi Residence

Daughter Of IRS Officer Murdered In South Delhi Residence

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The daughter of a senior IRS officer was found murdered in her southeast Delhi residence. Police suspect sexual assault and are investigating a former domestic help who is absconding.

Punjab Activist's Murder Triggers Opposition Fury

Punjab Activist's Murder Triggers Opposition Fury

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The murder of a Jalandhar-based RTI activist has sparked outrage and political condemnation in Punjab, with opposition parties criticising the AAP government's handling of law and order.

Over 20 lakh aspirants take NEET re-test in India, abroad amid tight security

Over 20 lakh aspirants take NEET re-test in India, abroad amid tight security

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The NEET-UG re-exam was held at centres across the country and overseas on Sunday amid tight security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the examination.

Infographic: 13 states have more mobile phones than toilets

Infographic: 13 states have more mobile phones than toilets

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

In 13 states and two Union territories, more households have a mobile phone than a toilet.

Meerut Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 11

Meerut Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 11

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory and arrested 11 individuals following a raid on a house in Alipur village.

What We Know About the Murder of a Youth Congress Leader in Dharwad

What We Know About the Murder of a Youth Congress Leader in Dharwad

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A Youth Congress leader, Fairoz Pathan, was murdered in his Dharwad home by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating the incident and have obtained CCTV footage.