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Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Cash, Arms in Kolkata Money Laundering Probe

Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Cash, Arms in Kolkata Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized approximately 1.2 crore in cash and a country-made pistol during raids in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation targeting Biswajit Poddar, an alleged criminal, and his associates.

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.

All Accused Acquitted in 2002 Attack on Former MP

All Accused Acquitted in 2002 Attack on Former MP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A special MP-MLA court acquitted all six accused, including Ayodhya MLA Abhay Singh, in a 24-year-old Nadesar shootout case involving former Jaunpur MP Dhananjay Singh due to insufficient evidence.

Two Rajasthan Men Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid US-Iran Tensions

Two Rajasthan Men Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid US-Iran Tensions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Two youths from Rajasthan were killed in drone attacks in Oman amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

Enforcement Directorate Raids Kolkata Police Officer In Money Laundering Case

Enforcement Directorate Raids Kolkata Police Officer In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and another individual as part of a money laundering investigation against an alleged criminal syndicate in West Bengal.

Interstate Counterfeit Mobile Phone Operation Busted in Delhi

Interstate Counterfeit Mobile Phone Operation Busted in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate racket involved in assembling and selling counterfeit mobile phones, arresting two men and seizing a large quantity of fake devices and components.

Father Arrested in Bulandshahr for Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Stolen Candy

Father Arrested in Bulandshahr for Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Stolen Candy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A man in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly beating his 12-year-old daughter to death after she was accused of stealing a packet of candy from a local shop.

Father Arrested in Bulandshahr for Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Stolen Candy

Father Arrested in Bulandshahr for Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Stolen Candy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A man in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly beating his 12-year-old daughter to death after she was accused of stealing candy from a local shop.

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and a local businessman as part of a money laundering probe against an alleged criminal and his linked syndicate.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jay Kamdar, a Kolkata businessman, for alleged money laundering. The ED claims Kamdar had close ties with police officers and misused his influence in land-related matters. The investigation is linked to an alleged criminal syndicate led by Biswajit Podder.

Man wanted in 2023 attempted murder and extortion case arrested at Mumbai airport

Man wanted in 2023 attempted murder and extortion case arrested at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A history-sheeter, wanted in connection with a 2023 attempted murder and extortion case involving an organised crime syndicate, was arrested at Mumbai's international airport after arriving from Dubai.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate arrested a Kolkata-based businessman, Jay Kamdar, following searches against him and a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged criminal syndicate.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate arrested a Kolkata-based businessman, Kamdar, after conducting searches against him and a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged criminal syndicate in West Bengal.

Jharkhand Brothers Arrested for Attacking Woman Suspected of Witchcraft

Jharkhand Brothers Arrested for Attacking Woman Suspected of Witchcraft

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Two brothers have been arrested in Jharkhand's Palamau district for allegedly assaulting a 60-year-old woman on suspicion of witchcraft. The accused confessed to the crime after one of their cows died, leading them to suspect the woman.

Two Arrested After Man Tied to Pole and Beaten in Pilibhit

Two Arrested After Man Tied to Pole and Beaten in Pilibhit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, after a video surfaced showing a 22-year-old man being tied to an electricity pole and brutally beaten, allegedly for visiting his girlfriend in the village.

10 Iconic Mammootty-Mohanlal Movies

10 Iconic Mammootty-Mohanlal Movies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Malayalam cinema legends Mammootty and Mohanlal are set to reunite on screen in Mahesh Narayanan's espionage thriller 'Patriot' after 18 years, with Mammootty in the lead and Mohanlal in an extended cameo.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

If you are willing to spare four hours of your day on a spy action thriller, Dhurandhar The Revenge will surprise, shock and overwhelm you with its nervous energy, notes Divya Nair.

Punjab and Haryana HC Acquits AAP MLA in 2013 Molestation Case

Punjab and Haryana HC Acquits AAP MLA in 2013 Molestation Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura and seven others in a 2013 molestation and assault case after a compromise was reached between the involved parties.

Kanhaiya Kumar, Pappu Yadav stopped from boarding Rahul Gandhi's van

Kanhaiya Kumar, Pappu Yadav stopped from boarding Rahul Gandhi's van

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The incident occurred when both leaders attempted to board the van carrying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, but were stopped by security guards.

Tamil Nadu, UP, Maharashtra Advance in Kabaddi Championship

Tamil Nadu, UP, Maharashtra Advance in Kabaddi Championship

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Services, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Indian Railways and Bihar have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 72nd Senior men's National Kabaddi Championship.

Uddhav's party helps BJP clinch Chandrapur mayor post

Uddhav's party helps BJP clinch Chandrapur mayor post

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

In a surprising turn of events, BJP corporator Sangeeta Khandekar was elected as the mayor of Chandrapur Municipal Corporation with the support of Shiv Sena (UBT), dealing a blow to the Congress party's aspirations.

Nitish allows son to join politics, RS nomination likely

Nitish allows son to join politics, RS nomination likely

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, is set to enter politics, with a formal announcement expected from the JD(U). Party leaders express enthusiasm and anticipate a significant role for Nishant within the party.

Congress axes Navjot Kaur Sidhu after Rahul Gandhi criticism

Congress axes Navjot Kaur Sidhu after Rahul Gandhi criticism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Congress party has expelled Navjot Kaur Sidhu after she publicly criticized Rahul Gandhi. The expulsion follows her earlier suspension and a series of posts on X where she attacked the party leadership and questioned their commitment to Punjab.

Suspicious balloon with Pak flag found in Himachal village

Suspicious balloon with Pak flag found in Himachal village

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

A balloon with Pakistani markings was found on the roof of a house in Una, Himachal Pradesh, causing alarm among residents. Police are investigating the origin of the balloon.

Liquor scam: Chhattisgarh ex-CM Baghel's son Chaitanya gets HC bail

Liquor scam: Chhattisgarh ex-CM Baghel's son Chaitanya gets HC bail

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court granted bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam. The bail was granted in cases lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)/Economic Offences Wing (EOW).

'Congress Sold Election Tickets'

'Congress Sold Election Tickets'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Three Congress leaders have sold party tickets for crores of rupees.'

Bihar: JD-U leader's brother, wife, daughter found dead at home

Bihar: JD-U leader's brother, wife, daughter found dead at home

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The bodies were recovered from their house in the European colony under the Kehat Police Station limits on Tuesday night, a senior officer said.

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Will Congress let Pappu Yadav challenge ally RJD in Purnea?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Pappu Yadav has been asserting that he will contest the seat he had won thrice in the 1990s, with the claim of "assurances" from Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

Women storm mausoleum in UP to conduct puja, clash with police

Women storm mausoleum in UP to conduct puja, clash with police

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Tension prevailed in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district after a group of women clashed with the police while allegedly trying to perform puja at a disputed mausoleum site in the Abunagar area on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, officials said on Thursday.

Suspense remains on whether PK will take on Tejashwi

Suspense remains on whether PK will take on Tejashwi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Jan Suraaj Party announced its second list of candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, covering 65 constituencies. The party has kept its choice for the Raghopur seat, where founder Prashant Kishor is expected to contest, under wraps. The list includes candidates from various sections of society, including the extremely weaker sections, Other Backward Classes, and Muslims.

5 killed as house collapses after powerful blast in Ayodhya

5 killed as house collapses after powerful blast in Ayodhya

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Officials have appealed to residents to stay away from the accident site to facilitate rescue efforts. Senior police and administrative officers are supervising the operation and have begun an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion.

Infiltrators' wealth will be given to poor if....: Yogi at Bihar NDA rally

Infiltrators' wealth will be given to poor if....: Yogi at Bihar NDA rally

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Aditaynath alleged that the Congress, RJD and SP were "embracing" criminals in Bihar and allowing infiltrators to compromise with the state's security.

INDIA bloc names Tejashwi as CM face, Sahni as deputy

INDIA bloc names Tejashwi as CM face, Sahni as deputy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The opposition INDIA bloc has declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.

INDIA candidates face each other in several Bihar seats

INDIA candidates face each other in several Bihar seats

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Filing of nomination papers ended on Monday for the second and final phase of Bihar assembly polls, with the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) appearing fractured, as constituents would end up fighting each other in a number of seats.

Bihar: INDIA bloc in disarray as nomination deadline nears

Bihar: INDIA bloc in disarray as nomination deadline nears

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Confusion prevailing in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) showed little signs of let up on Saturday, with just two days to go before the filing of nomination papers for the second and final phase of assembly elections comes to a close.

Pappu Sardar Celebrates Madhuri Dixit's Birthday

Pappu Sardar Celebrates Madhuri Dixit's Birthday

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Pappu Sardar, clearly a huge fan of Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit, celebrates her 55th birthday.

Patna Sees Major Protest Against Waqf Act

Patna Sees Major Protest Against Waqf Act

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

This was probably the largest such gathering in the country to protest the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

5-time MP Pappu Yadav merges party with Congress, swears by Rahul

5-time MP Pappu Yadav merges party with Congress, swears by Rahul

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Jan Adhikar Party leader Pappu Yadav joined the Congress on Wednesday and announced the merger of his outfit.

Bihar polls: Will Oppn's SIR protests or NDA's dominance prevail?

Bihar polls: Will Oppn's SIR protests or NDA's dominance prevail?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

An analysis of the upcoming Bihar elections, focusing on the key players, alliances, and issues that will shape the outcome. The article examines the strength of the ruling NDA coalition led by Nitish Kumar and the challenge posed by the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan, as well as the potential impact of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party.

UP milkman detained for 'spitting' in milk before delivery

UP milkman detained for 'spitting' in milk before delivery

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The UP government had issued a string of directives last year after alleged incidents of spitting and mixing urine in eatables were reported.