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Delhi Government To Conduct Structural Audits Of Schools

Delhi Government To Conduct Structural Audits Of Schools

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Delhi government has announced it will conduct structural audits of its government schools following an inspection by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who noted a lack of facilities at a school in Rupnagar.

Gurugram School Teacher Accused Of Molestation By Students

Gurugram School Teacher Accused Of Molestation By Students

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A case has been registered against a teacher at a government school in Gurugram following accusations of molestation and inappropriate remarks by several class 9 students.

Assam Police Seize Rs 21 Crore Worth Of Narcotics, Five Arrested

Assam Police Seize Rs 21 Crore Worth Of Narcotics, Five Arrested

Rediff.com3 days ago

Assam Police's Special Task Force seized narcotics valued at Rs 21.36 crore and arrested five persons in Kamrup district. The operation was based on intelligence about a large consignment being transported from Manipur.

Masked Men Target Haryana Congress Chief's Ancestral Home

Masked Men Target Haryana Congress Chief's Ancestral Home

Rediff.com1 days ago

Masked men attempted to break into the ancestral house of Haryana Congress president Rao Narender Singh in Narnaul. The attempt failed after staff members woke up and alerted the police.

Shops of Accused in HPCL Officials' Murder Demolished in UP

Shops of Accused in HPCL Officials' Murder Demolished in UP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. The demolition follows the murder of two HPCL officials allegedly by a terminated vendor.

Gurugram Real Estate Firm Owner Arrested In Land Scam

Gurugram Real Estate Firm Owner Arrested In Land Scam

Rediff.com7 days ago

Gurugram Police have arrested a 50-year-old owner of a real estate firm for allegedly duping people of crores by promising land agreements.

Delhi Police Uncover Honey-Trap Extortion Ring

Delhi Police Uncover Honey-Trap Extortion Ring

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a honey-trap and extortion racket where gang members impersonated police officers to extort money from victims met through dating apps.

NEET-UG 2006 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

NEET-UG 2006 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rather than thinking it as an unfortunate event, experts urge students to see it as 'another opportunity to improve your score. Focus on improving in your weak chapters/units.'

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized a large quantity of drugs, illegal weapons, and other items during a five-day special drive across the state.

Kerala Police Search For Missing Man In Double Murder Case

Kerala Police Search For Missing Man In Double Murder Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police in Kerala are searching for a missing man after his son was arrested for allegedly murdering his mother and brother. The investigation was launched after the son's sister filed a missing persons complaint, leading to the exhumation of the bodies of the mother and brother. Police are now investigating the disappearance of the father, who has been missing since 2018.

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In ED Custody: Here's Why

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora In ED Custody: Here's Why

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A court in Gurugram has sent Punjab's Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora to seven days of ED custody in a money laundering case, officials said on Sunday.

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have registered two FIRs in connection with the killing of a stray dog in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi. The cases involve a security guard accused of killing the dog and an animal activist accused of assaulting the guard.

Alwar Revenue Official Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in Land Mutation Case

Alwar Revenue Official Nabbed for Alleged Bribery in Land Mutation Case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A revenue official and a middleman were arrested in Rajasthan's Alwar district for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh for land mutation.

NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rather than thinking it as an unfortunate event, experts urge students to see it as 'another opportunity to improve your score. Focus on improving in your weak chapters/units.'

Lucknow University Professor: No Evidence Of Exam Leak Found

Lucknow University Professor: No Evidence Of Exam Leak Found

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A preliminary police inquiry into allegations that an assistant professor at the University of Lucknow leaked examination papers has found no evidence of any leak so far, officials said. The accused teacher, Paramjeet Singh, was arrested and remanded to judicial custody after allegations surfaced that he pressured a student and offered her a leaked paper.

Cong rules out CBI, seeks judge-led probe into Punjab official's suicide

Cong rules out CBI, seeks judge-led probe into Punjab official's suicide

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has called for a probe by a sitting high court judge into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official in Amritsar, differing from other Congress MPs who want a CBI investigation. The case involves allegations of harassment against a former minister.

Man Nabbed For Stealing Police Vehicle From Station Compound

Man Nabbed For Stealing Police Vehicle From Station Compound

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A man was arrested in Kannur, Kerala, for allegedly stealing a police vehicle parked inside a police station compound. The accused, identified as Hamsath, allegedly trespassed into the cyber police station compound, stole an SUV, and was later apprehended after arousing suspicion at a local eatery.

Two Die As Rain, Winds Lash Jharkhand's Palamu

Two Die As Rain, Winds Lash Jharkhand's Palamu

Rediff.com4 days ago

Heavy rain and strong winds caused damage and fatalities in Jharkhand's Palamu district, with two people killed and another injured.

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Tree Fall From Construction Site Injures Two In Mumbai

Rediff.com6 days ago

A teenage girl and a 21-year-old woman were seriously injured after a tree fell from a construction site onto their auto-rickshaw in Mumbai. Police have registered an FIR against the construction company.

IPL 2026: Explained: Why Kieron Pollard was fined

IPL 2026: Explained: Why Kieron Pollard was fined

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL's code of conduct by using abusive language towards the fourth umpire during a match against Punjab Kings.

FIFA Confident Of Iran's World Cup Participation After 'Positive Meeting'

FIFA Confident Of Iran's World Cup Participation After 'Positive Meeting'

Rediff.com1 days ago

FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom expressed confidence in Iran's participation in the upcoming World Cup after a meeting with Iran's FA President Mehdi Taj, despite concerns over visa issues and political tensions.

Two Women Held For Stealing Gold Ornaments In Thane

Two Women Held For Stealing Gold Ornaments In Thane

Rediff.com3 days ago

Thane Crime Branch arrests two women for allegedly stealing gold ornaments from citizens, solving nine cases and recovering jewellery worth Rs 37.19 lakh.

Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids In Punjab, Chandigarh

Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids In Punjab, Chandigarh

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh as part of a money laundering investigation against certain builders and real estate companies in an alleged land fraud case.

Case Filed Over Leaked Victim Details In Minister's Son's POCSO Case

Case Filed Over Leaked Victim Details In Minister's Son's POCSO Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Hyderabad have filed a case against social media users who shared photos and information about the victim and her parents in the POCSO case involving the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar.

Centre extends CBI chief's tenure by a year amid Rahul Gandhi's dissent

Centre extends CBI chief's tenure by a year amid Rahul Gandhi's dissent

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Centre has extended the tenure of CBI chief Praveen Sood by one year, marking his second extension in office. The decision follows a meeting of the selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Land Use Violations

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Land Use Violations

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Punjab and Chandigarh, targeting realty groups and individuals linked to an official in the Chief Minister's Office, as part of a money laundering investigation into fraudulent land use changes and investor fraud.

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

NIA Files Charges In Cambodia Trafficking, Cyber Slavery Case

NIA Files Charges In Cambodia Trafficking, Cyber Slavery Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five individuals, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with the trafficking and cyber slavery of Indian youths in Cambodia.

Pune man planted fake bomb to extort hospital, no terror angle: Police

Pune man planted fake bomb to extort hospital, no terror angle: Police

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man was arrested for allegedly planting an improvised explosive device (IED) in a private hospital in Pune to extort money for his medical treatment. Police confirmed there was no terrorism angle to the case.

Suicide Bomb Attack Kills Policemen In Pakistan

Suicide Bomb Attack Kills Policemen In Pakistan

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A suicide bomb attack at a police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the death of at least three policemen and injuries to several others, followed by a gunfight between security forces and militants.

Why Rachin Ravindra suddenly left KKR mid-season

Why Rachin Ravindra suddenly left KKR mid-season

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders confirm Rachin Ravindra's departure to prepare for New Zealand's Test tour of England, impacting KKR's squad balance in a crucial phase of the IPL season.

Wild Elephant Kills Man Sleeping Near Kerala Forest

Wild Elephant Kills Man Sleeping Near Kerala Forest

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man in Kerala was killed by a wild elephant while sleeping near his house on the edge of a forest. Despite warnings, the man and two others were sleeping outside due to the summer heat when the tragic incident occurred.

Delhi Police Arrests Consultant In Immigration Fraud Case

Delhi Police Arrests Consultant In Immigration Fraud Case

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested an immigration consultant accused of defrauding a woman of approximately Rs 1.83 crore by falsely promising Canadian immigration through a business investment programme.

Sextortion Racket Busted In Delhi: Mastermind Arrested

Sextortion Racket Busted In Delhi: Mastermind Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have busted a sextortion racket where victims were honey-trapped through video calls and then blackmailed for money. The alleged mastermind, Arman, was arrested in Rajasthan.

Shikhar Dhawan Formally Registers Marriage In Gurugram

Shikhar Dhawan Formally Registers Marriage In Gurugram

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife Sophie Shine formally registered their marriage in Gurugram, completing the formalities at the registrar's office.

Campaigning Concludes For Himachal Pradesh Urban Local Body Polls

Campaigning Concludes For Himachal Pradesh Urban Local Body Polls

Rediff.com2 days ago

The campaign for elections to 51 urban local bodies, including four municipal corporations in Himachal Pradesh, concluded on Friday, with key issues including infrastructure, tourism, and fuel prices taking centre stage.

Jharkhand CM Orders Priority For Missing Children, Women Cases

Jharkhand CM Orders Priority For Missing Children, Women Cases

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has directed officials to prioritise cases involving missing children and women, while also cracking down on narcotic substances and land-related crimes.

Four Arrested In Connection With Katra Hotel Assault Case

Four Arrested In Connection With Katra Hotel Assault Case

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police have arrested four individuals and apprehended two juveniles in connection with a violent assault at a hotel in Katra, Reasi district. The accused are allegedly involved in an attack at the R K Palace hotel on May 2, which resulted in serious injuries to one man.

Is GalaxEye's Mission Drishti Satellite Okay?

Is GalaxEye's Mission Drishti Satellite Okay?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Concerns are rising about the status of GalaxEye Space's Mission Drishti, India's first Made in India OptoSAR satellite, launched on May 3. Reports suggest the satellite is tumbling in space, and experts highlight potential issues with solar panel deployment and stabilisation. The company has remained silent on the matter, fueling further speculation.

Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt Dazzles In Yet Another Look

Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt Dazzles In Yet Another Look

Rediff.com3 days ago

Alia Bhatt made a stunning appearance at Cannes 2026, showcasing a custom Tarun Tahiliani off-shoulder gown that masterfully blended Victorian corsetry with traditional Indian draping.