News for 'mobile-phones'

Interstate Mobile Phone Theft Racket Busted in Delhi

Interstate Mobile Phone Theft Racket Busted in Delhi

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate racket dealing in stolen mobile phones, arresting two individuals and seizing 83 high-end handsets.

Bengaluru Police Nab Suspects in IPL Mobile Phone Theft Ring

Bengaluru Police Nab Suspects in IPL Mobile Phone Theft Ring

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bengaluru police have arrested a prime suspect and several minors in connection with a series of mobile phone thefts that occurred during an IPL match at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Twenty-one mobile phones, valued at Rs 18 lakhs, have been recovered.

Bengaluru Police Probe Missing Mobile Phones at IPL Opener

Bengaluru Police Probe Missing Mobile Phones at IPL Opener

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bengaluru police have launched an investigation following reports of multiple mobile phones going missing during an IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

How Delhi Police Returned Over 100 Lost Mobile Phones to Owners

How Delhi Police Returned Over 100 Lost Mobile Phones to Owners

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has successfully traced and returned over 100 lost or stolen mobile phones to their owners through coordinated efforts.

Bihar Shop Owner Arrested in Connection with Stolen Mobile Phone Motherboard Ring

Bihar Shop Owner Arrested in Connection with Stolen Mobile Phone Motherboard Ring

Rediff.com1 days ago

A mobile shop owner in Katihar, Bihar, has been arrested for allegedly procuring and selling motherboards of stolen mobile phones to foreign locations, raising concerns about illegal transfer of mobile data.

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.

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.

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.

Two Arrested for Robbing Man at Knifepoint in Bengaluru

Two Arrested for Robbing Man at Knifepoint in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly robbing a man at knifepoint after he offered them a lift on his two-wheeler. The suspects were apprehended within a day of the complaint and have confessed to the crime.

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Leak

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Leak

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three prison officials in Bengaluru have been suspended after under-trial prisoners allegedly recorded and released videos from inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and making allegations against senior officials.

Cyber Fraud Racket Offering Fake Escort Services Busted in Rajasthan

Cyber Fraud Racket Offering Fake Escort Services Busted in Rajasthan

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Rajasthan Police have dismantled a cyber fraud racket operating from a remote island in Dungarpur district, arresting 12 individuals involved in offering fake escort services and scamming victims across the country.

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Scandal

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Scandal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three prison officials have been suspended following the release of videos allegedly recorded by inmates at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and raising concerns about mobile phone access within the facility.

Duplicate Key ATM Theft: UP Man Nabbed in Kerala

Duplicate Key ATM Theft: UP Man Nabbed in Kerala

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 34-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested in Kerala for allegedly using duplicate keys to steal ATM cards from two-wheelers and withdraw money from bank accounts.

Delhi siblings arrested after mobile snatching, linked to 31 cases

Delhi siblings arrested after mobile snatching, linked to 31 cases

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A brother and sister, allegedly involved in 31 criminal cases of theft and snatching, were arrested in Delhi after a mobile phone snatching incident.

Boy Dies After Alleged Beating Over Mobile Theft in Varanasi

Boy Dies After Alleged Beating Over Mobile Theft in Varanasi

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 16-year-old boy in Varanasi, India, died after allegedly being beaten with sticks over suspicion of mobile theft. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Delhi Police Nab Four Juvenile Drug Addicts for Stabbing and Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Four Juvenile Drug Addicts for Stabbing and Robbery

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have apprehended four juveniles, all school dropouts and drug addicts, for allegedly stabbing a man and robbing his mobile phone in the Pandav Nagar area.

Delhi Woman's Bravery: Recovers Phone After Chasing Down Mobile Snatchers

Delhi Woman's Bravery: Recovers Phone After Chasing Down Mobile Snatchers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 26-year-old woman in Delhi chased down two mobile snatchers and recovered her phone with the help of locals after it was stolen near Kalkaji temple.

J&K Police Nab Theft Suspect in Delhi, Recover Stolen Goods

J&K Police Nab Theft Suspect in Delhi, Recover Stolen Goods

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a man from Delhi in connection with a theft case registered in Baramulla district. The accused allegedly robbed an electronic goods shop, and stolen items have been recovered.

Amritsar Man Killed in Targeted Shooting; Police Investigate

Amritsar Man Killed in Targeted Shooting; Police Investigate

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man was shot dead at close range by unidentified assailants in a border village in Amritsar. Police have launched an investigation.

Mumbai Police Reunite Owners with Rs 2 Crore Worth of Recovered Goods

Mumbai Police Reunite Owners with Rs 2 Crore Worth of Recovered Goods

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Mumbai police have returned stolen, lost, and seized property valued at over Rs 2 crore to their rightful owners, including gold and 800 mobile phones, recovered from various theft and house-breaking cases.

Andhra Pradesh Police Nab Suspect in Mira Road Murder Case

Andhra Pradesh Police Nab Suspect in Mira Road Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man has been arrested in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, for the alleged murder of a woman in the Mira Road area of Thane district. The accused, Ashish Madan Meshram, was apprehended after fleeing the scene and travelling through multiple cities.

Rajasthan man held for suspected anti-national activities, Pakistan terror link

Rajasthan man held for suspected anti-national activities, Pakistan terror link

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly engaging in anti-national activities and communicating with a Pakistani terrorist through social media.

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

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.

Man held for trying to extort money from relative of IUML leader Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal

Man held for trying to extort money from relative of IUML leader Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly attempting to extort money from a relative of IUML state president Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal by threatening to circulate defamatory images of the leader online.

Man in Madhya Pradesh Dies by Suicide While Streaming Live on Instagram

Man in Madhya Pradesh Dies by Suicide While Streaming Live on Instagram

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 22-year-old man in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, died by suicide while streaming live on Instagram. Police are investigating the incident and examining his social media activity.

Kerala Footballer Nabbed for Allegedly Using Dating App to Supply MDMA

Kerala Footballer Nabbed for Allegedly Using Dating App to Supply MDMA

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A former Kerala Santosh Trophy footballer has been arrested for allegedly supplying MDMA using a dating app. Excise officials apprehended Najeeb Khan, a former player and employee of Travancore Titanium Products Limited, after a raid in Thiruvananthapuram.

West Bengal Man Arrested for Suspected Terrorist Ties

West Bengal Man Arrested for Suspected Terrorist Ties

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 20-year-old man from West Bengal's Bankura district has been arrested by the Telangana Police's special task force (STF) for allegedly having links with a militant organisation.

Financial Dispute Led to Palghar Murder, Police Say

Financial Dispute Led to Palghar Murder, Police Say

Rediff.com3 days ago

Palghar police solved the case of a headless body found in a plastic sack within eight hours, arresting two men for murder stemming from a financial dispute.

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.

Cyber Fraud Syndicate Busted: Five Arrested for Supplying Mule Bank Accounts

Cyber Fraud Syndicate Busted: Five Arrested for Supplying Mule Bank Accounts

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals for allegedly supplying mule bank accounts to cyber fraud syndicates with links to Dubai. The arrests follow a complaint regarding a stock market investment scam where the victim was duped of over Rs 12 lakh.

Mangaluru Police Seize MDMA, Arrest Three in Drug Raid

Mangaluru Police Seize MDMA, Arrest Three in Drug Raid

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Mangaluru, Karnataka, following a raid by the City Crime Branch police, resulting in the seizure of MDMA and other items.

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Women Held in Dehradun Over Forged Indian IDs

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Women Held in Dehradun Over Forged Indian IDs

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Dehradun arrested two women from Uzbekistan and one from Kyrgyzstan for allegedly residing in the area with counterfeit Indian identification documents.

Nigerian National with Prior Drug Record Arrested in Goa

Nigerian National with Prior Drug Record Arrested in Goa

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 44-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in North Goa for possession of drugs valued at Rs 2 lakh. The accused has a prior drug-related arrest in 2017.

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Karnataka unveils draft policy to address digital addiction in students

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Two Detained for Drone Use Over Puri's Jagannath Temple

Two Detained for Drone Use Over Puri's Jagannath Temple

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Odisha Police have detained two individuals from West Bengal for allegedly flying a drone over the Jagannath Temple in Puri, violating restrictions. The drone and related equipment have been seized, and an investigation is underway.

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.com4 days ago

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.

Delhi Police Nab Five for Dating App Abduction and Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Five for Dating App Abduction and Robbery

Rediff.com6 days ago

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.