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Six rebel Uddhav Sena MPs get Y-Plus security cover amid threats

Six rebel Uddhav Sena MPs get Y-Plus security cover amid threats

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Police has provided 'Y-Plus' security cover to six 'rebel' Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who skipped a crucial party meeting, indicating a potential breach. This move comes amidst strong warnings from party workers against switching loyalties.

Migrant Labourer Held For Killing Wife In Palghar

Migrant Labourer Held For Killing Wife In Palghar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A migrant labourer was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over an alleged extramarital affair.

Mumbai Doctor Scammed Out of 10,000 by Cyber Criminals Impersonating Gas Company

Mumbai Doctor Scammed Out of 10,000 by Cyber Criminals Impersonating Gas Company

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A 72-year-old doctor in Mumbai was defrauded of 10,000 by cyber criminals posing as Mahanagar Gas Limited personnel who tricked him into downloading a malicious file.

Exhibition Centre Execs Challenge Arrests In Mumbai Drug Overdose Case

Exhibition Centre Execs Challenge Arrests In Mumbai Drug Overdose Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Two senior executives of an exhibition centre, arrested in connection with a fatal drug overdose case at a music concert in Mumbai, have moved the Bombay High Court challenging their arrest and seeking bail.

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 61-year-old man from Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.07 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as officials of central investigative agencies in a 'digital arrest' scam, police said.

India's Got Latent 2: 'Donald Trump' Steals The Show

India's Got Latent 2: 'Donald Trump' Steals The Show

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Not only is Samay Raina going the Kapil Sharma route by bringing celebrities as special guests on his show -- which also means he has to be careful that his jokes don't land them in trouble as well -- but he also has to promote sponsors blatantly, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Court Rejects Plea Of Couple Accused In Rs 122-Crore Fraud

Court Rejects Plea Of Couple Accused In Rs 122-Crore Fraud

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court has rejected a plea by a couple, former officials of New India Co-operative Bank, accused of a Rs 122-crore fraud, to appear via video conferencing from the UK, deeming their request as showing 'huge abysmal entitlement'. The couple cited a 'hostile environment' and 'threats to their lives' if they returned to India.

Court Acquits Haryana Police in Sandeep Gadoli Encounter Case

Court Acquits Haryana Police in Sandeep Gadoli Encounter Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court acquitted five Haryana police personnel and two others in the alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli in 2016, citing the prosecution's failure to prove murder and other charges.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender in connection with a 1991 murder case where a landlady was killed and her son injured during a robbery attempt.

Woman Commits Suicide After Dispute With Husband

Woman Commits Suicide After Dispute With Husband

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 34-year-old woman in Bhiwandi, Thane district, allegedly committed suicide by consuming rat poison after a domestic dispute with her husband. Police are investigating the incident and recording statements from her in-laws.

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Gujarat, Rs 53 Crore Involved

Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Gujarat, Rs 53 Crore Involved

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Gujarat police have arrested 10 individuals in connection with a cyber fraud racket involving over Rs 53 crore and spanning at least 20 states. The accused lured individuals into renting out their bank accounts, which were then used to receive and transfer funds obtained through various fraudulent schemes.

CBI Investigates Rs 10 Crore Cyber Fraud Case In Delhi

CBI Investigates Rs 10 Crore Cyber Fraud Case In Delhi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The CBI has registered a case and taken over the investigation of a Rs 10 crore 'digital arrest' scam in Delhi, where a retired engineer was allegedly cheated by cyber-criminals posing as courier company and police officials.

TCS case: Victim 'forced' to watch videos of Islamic clerics

TCS case: Victim 'forced' to watch videos of Islamic clerics

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The videos were shown so that the woman could learn about Islam, she said in her statement, which is part of the chargesheet submitted in a Nashik court last week.

Congress Demands Probe into Police Links to Maharashtra Call Centre Racket

Congress Demands Probe into Police Links to Maharashtra Call Centre Racket

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Congress party in Maharashtra has accused senior police officials, including an IPS officer, of involvement in a multi-crore bogus call centre racket and is demanding a high-level investigation.

Saif Attack: 7 Questions For Mumbai Police

Saif Attack: 7 Questions For Mumbai Police

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Was Saif targeted by criminal gangs like Salman Khan was targeted by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang?

Car Drags Mumbai Cigarette Vendor After Dispute Over Payment

Car Drags Mumbai Cigarette Vendor After Dispute Over Payment

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A cigarette vendor in Mumbai was allegedly dragged by a car for nearly 100 metres after a dispute over an unpaid bill. The driver has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.

Mumbai Court Denies Return Of BMW In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Mumbai Court Denies Return Of BMW In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court rejected a plea to return a BMW involved in a fatal hit-and-run, citing potential misuse. The car, allegedly driven by Mihir Shah, son of a former Shiv Sena leader, was deemed a 'weapon' in the 2024 incident that killed a 45-year-old woman.

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: 11 Arrested in Delhi, Mumbai Operation

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: 11 Arrested in Delhi, Mumbai Operation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals involved in a cyber fraud racket operating from Delhi and Mumbai, which allegedly defrauded a senior citizen of over Rs 22 lakh with promises of high investment returns. The network is linked to international operators in Cambodia.

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Vikram Bhatt: 'The Spirits Left Me To Rot In Jail Alone'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'Horror keeps me safe. When I tried to do something else and abandoned the spirits, I landed up in prison.'

How India Brought Back Dawood Aide Salim Dola

How India Brought Back Dawood Aide Salim Dola

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully secured the return of Mohammad Salim Dola, a known international drug trafficker and associate of Dawood Ibrahim, from Turkiye.

History-Sheeter Stabbed To Death In Thane; One Arrested

History-Sheeter Stabbed To Death In Thane; One Arrested

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A history-sheeter was stabbed to death in Thane, Maharashtra, following an altercation. Police have arrested one person in connection with the attack, while another is hospitalised.

Mumbai Temple Worker Nabbed for Stealing from Donation Boxes

Mumbai Temple Worker Nabbed for Stealing from Donation Boxes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A worker at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from donation boxes. CCTV footage revealed the employee extracting currency notes from the boxes, leading to a police investigation.

Man Held With Crores Of Rupees In Hawala Cash In Hyderabad

Man Held With Crores Of Rupees In Hawala Cash In Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A 40-year-old man was apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly transporting hawala money from Mumbai, with Rs 1.22 crore in cash seized from his possession.

Man Held With Crores Of Rupees In Hawala Cash In Hyderabad

Man Held With Crores Of Rupees In Hawala Cash In Hyderabad

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 40-year-old man was apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly transporting hawala money from Mumbai, with Rs 1.22 crore in cash seized from his possession.

How India Brought Back Notorious Drug Trafficker From Turkiye

How India Brought Back Notorious Drug Trafficker From Turkiye

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau secured the return of drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkiye, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Two Youths Killed In Thane Highway Hit-And-Run Incident

Two Youths Killed In Thane Highway Hit-And-Run Incident

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Two youths were killed in a hit-and-run incident on a highway in Thane district after an unidentified vehicle crashed into their two-wheeler.

Khalistan National Army Threatens Blasts In Pune, Nagpur

Khalistan National Army Threatens Blasts In Pune, Nagpur

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) received an email threatening bomb blasts at its mayor's office, Vidhan Bhavan, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. The threat, attributed to the Khalistan National Army, led to the evacuation of the PMC building and a comprehensive search operation by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad.

Threat message to Mumbai police says ISI plotting to kill Modi

Threat message to Mumbai police says ISI plotting to kill Modi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Mumbai Police on Saturday received a message threatening to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said.

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

An eight-year-old boy died after falling into a water-filled construction pit in Mumbai. Police have booked a private contractor for negligence.

Hotel in Navi Mumbai Faces Charges for Not Reporting Turkish Guests

Hotel in Navi Mumbai Faces Charges for Not Reporting Turkish Guests

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A hotel in Navi Mumbai is under investigation for allegedly failing to report details of Turkish guests to the police, violating regulations.

AI 171 crash anniversary: 'Our priority was saving lives'

AI 171 crash anniversary: 'Our priority was saving lives'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ahmedabad's Chief Fire Officer, Amit Dongre, reflected on the Air India flight AI-171 crash a year ago, describing the 10-hour rescue operation as the most challenging in his 22-year career, despite the tragic loss of 260 lives.

Caretaker Arrested For Jewellery Theft At Raveena Tandon's Brother's House

Caretaker Arrested For Jewellery Theft At Raveena Tandon's Brother's House

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 47-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh from the house of Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon's brother after gaining the family's trust as a caretaker.

Mumbai Woman Dies After Argument Over Husband's Drinking

Mumbai Woman Dies After Argument Over Husband's Drinking

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 29-year-old woman in Mumbai died after allegedly being assaulted by her husband during an argument about his alcohol consumption. The husband is currently absconding and has been charged with murder.

Will act with alacrity on cyber fraud cases: Mumbai police assure HC

Will act with alacrity on cyber fraud cases: Mumbai police assure HC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

The Mumbai Police has assured the Bombay High Court that it will act promptly on cyber fraud complaints and sensitize all police officials to ensure prompt action and FIR registration when such complaints are filed. The assurance came after a city-based woman filed a petition alleging that the local police failed to act swiftly on her cyber fraud complaint, resulting in a loss of Rs 45 lakh. The court has directed the Additional Director General of Police (Maharashtra Cyber) to appear before it on April 22 to inform the bench on the formation of the Maharashtra Cyber Security Corporation.

Police Investigate More Suspects in Kanpur Kidney Racket

Police Investigate More Suspects in Kanpur Kidney Racket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Police in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have identified additional suspects in an illegal kidney transplant racket involving multiple private hospitals, following the arrest of five doctors and the alleged kingpin.

Nashik Police Nab Four for Blackmailing Senior Citizen with Stolen Data

Nashik Police Nab Four for Blackmailing Senior Citizen with Stolen Data

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Four individuals have been arrested in Nashik, Maharashtra, for allegedly stealing a tablet from a senior citizen and attempting to extort 12 lakh by threatening to leak private photos and videos on social media.

Drones To Drive India's Logistics And Clean Tech Growth

Drones To Drive India's Logistics And Clean Tech Growth

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

A new study predicts a 55 per cent surge in drone deployment across India's logistics and clean tech sectors over the next three years, driven by rapid digitalisation and the need for faster, more sustainable solutions. The Indian logistics market is projected to nearly double to USD 428.7 billion by 2033, highlighting a significant transformation in these key industries.

Mumbai Woman Duped of 25 Lakh in Electricity Bill Fraud

Mumbai Woman Duped of 25 Lakh in Electricity Bill Fraud

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 78-year-old woman in Mumbai was defrauded of over 25 lakh after a scammer gained access to her mobile phone under the guise of updating her electricity bill details.

Delhi Police Uncover Exam Cheating Ring Using Remote Access and Outsourced Answers

Delhi Police Uncover Exam Cheating Ring Using Remote Access and Outsourced Answers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have busted an examination cheating racket involving remote access to computer systems and outsourcing answers to college students, leading to arrests and detentions.

Ex-Reliance Communications MD Jailed In Loan Fraud Case

Ex-Reliance Communications MD Jailed In Loan Fraud Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Former Reliance Communications Group managing director Amitabh Jhunjhunwala has been lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail after being arrested by the CBI in connection with a multi-crore bank loan fraud case.