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Deportation of Bengali migrants to B'desh sparks panic in Bengal village

Deportation of Bengali migrants to B'desh sparks panic in Bengal village

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Families in West Bengal allege that Delhi Police illegally detained and deported their relatives, living and working in Delhi, to Bangladesh. They claim the deportations were based on the fact that they spoke Bengali.

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

What Triggered Gopal Khemka's Murder?

What Triggered Gopal Khemka's Murder?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The police claim businessman Ashok Sao paid Umesh Yadav Rs 400,000 to kill Gopal Khemka last Friday.

Lovers found dead under suspicious circumstances in Delhi

Lovers found dead under suspicious circumstances in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

A 16-year-old boy and a girl were found dead under suspicious circumstances at the girl's residence in Delhi's Najafgarh. Police are investigating a possible suicide, but the boy's family alleges foul play.

RCB pacer accused of raping minor, faces second FIR

RCB pacer accused of raping minor, faces second FIR

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

IPL side Royal Challengers Bengaluru's under-fire pacer Yash Dayal has been accused of raping a minor in an FIR registered against him by Jaipur Police.

Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed when army troops scuttled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.

SC upholds murder charges on Punjab cops in 2015 fake encounter case

SC upholds murder charges on Punjab cops in 2015 fake encounter case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also restored the destruction of evidence charge levelled on deputy commissioner of police Parampal Singh for directing the removal of the number plate of the car after the firing incident in 2015 in which a driver was killed.

6 killed in stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple; probe ordered

6 killed in stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple; probe ordered

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

The officer said a rumour of an electric current ahead of the spot where the steps to the temple begin sent the devotees panicking, leading to a stampede.

Jailed gangster's mother shot dead in Punjab

Jailed gangster's mother shot dead in Punjab

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Harjit Kaur (52) was critically injured after the incident on Thursday at around 9:30 pm and was referred to a hospital in Amritsar, but she succumbed to the bullet injuries, a senior police official said over the phone.

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

An official said that multiple schools in the national capital received these bomb threats. This is the fourth such day this week when schools in the capital received bomb threats.

Why tennis player Radhika Yadav was killed by her father

Why tennis player Radhika Yadav was killed by her father

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Deepak Yadav confessed that he shot at his daughter Radhika because he was often taunted for living off her income.

US cop who struck and killed Indian student with patrol car fired

US cop who struck and killed Indian student with patrol car fired

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The development comes months after another Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer was fired following his insensitive comments and laughter after Kandula's death.

11 killed as vehicles fall into river after bridge collapses in Vadodara

11 killed as vehicles fall into river after bridge collapses in Vadodara

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Eight persons were killed and five others rescued after several vehicles fell into a river following the collapse of a portion of a four-decade-old bridge in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Wednesday morning, police said.

Police firing: Curfew imposed in Srinagar

Police firing: Curfew imposed in Srinagar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Curfew was imposed in the Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley a day after four people were killed and 40 others wounded in security force firing at Gool in Ramban district of Jammu region.

Your conduct does not inspire confidence, SC tells cash row judge

Your conduct does not inspire confidence, SC tells cash row judge

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court questioned Justice Yashwant Varma's conduct regarding an in-house inquiry panel report that found him guilty of misconduct in a cash discovery row. The court raised concerns about his delayed challenge to the inquiry and the implications of the panel's recommendations.

Odisha student sets herself ablaze over sexual harassment

Odisha student sets herself ablaze over sexual harassment

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The incident took place this afternoon after the woman student met the Principal of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, Dilip Kumar Ghose. She had earlier lodged a sexual harassment complaint against Samira Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor (Stage-l) in Educational Studies, who is also the head of the department and demanded action against him.

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The principal of a college in Odisha was arrested after a student set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment. The incident has sparked protests and political tensions in the state.

9 killed in police firing on protesters at Sterlite's TN plant

9 killed in police firing on protesters at Sterlite's TN plant

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The CM also announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for those killed during the protest and Rs 3 lakh each for the injured, government jobs for the family members of the deceased also announced.

Plea in SC seeks removal of MP minister for Col Sofiya remarks

Plea in SC seeks removal of MP minister for Col Sofiya remarks

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the removal of Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his remarks against Indian Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. The petition, filed by a Congress leader, alleges Shah's statement sparks separatist feelings and threatens the country's unity.

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The accused made the video on a highway in Rajasthan and uploaded it on his channel.

Farmers call off Chandigarh march after Punjab Police crackdown

Farmers call off Chandigarh march after Punjab Police crackdown

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Punjab Police thwarted farmers' attempt to go to Chandigarh on the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a week-long dharna beginning Wednesday, as multiple checkpoints were set up across the state and security stepped up at all entry points of the Union Territory.

Heavy rain batters Delhi, causes waterlogging; 2 killed

Heavy rain batters Delhi, causes waterlogging; 2 killed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Heavy rains lashed Delhi, leading to a red alert, traffic snarls, and waterlogging. The IMD predicts continued rainfall.

Sigachi used old machinery despite requests to change, says FIR

Sigachi used old machinery despite requests to change, says FIR

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

An FIR filed against Sigachi Industries following a fatal explosion at its Telangana unit alleges the company used outdated machinery despite warnings from employees.

Shivraj visits Mandsaur, meets families of farmers killed in police firing

Shivraj visits Mandsaur, meets families of farmers killed in police firing

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

On June 6, five farmers were killed as the agitation by peasants turned violent in Mandsaur.

Murder convict out on parole shot dead in Patna hospital

Murder convict out on parole shot dead in Patna hospital

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

A murder convict, out on parole for treatment, was shot dead by gunmen inside a private hospital in Patna, Bihar. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting old rivalry as the motive.

9 Vaishno Devi pilgrims among 13 killed in J-K rains, landslides

9 Vaishno Devi pilgrims among 13 killed in J-K rains, landslides

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Relentless heavy rain led to a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hill on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring 14, officials said.

PSG win sparks chaos: 500 arrested, 2 dead in Paris

PSG win sparks chaos: 500 arrested, 2 dead in Paris

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured, the interior ministry said on Sunday.

6 killed in fire at hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul

6 killed in fire at hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

More than three fire engines and over 10 ambulances were deployed to rescue patients trapped inside the hospital in the Gandhi Nagar area near the Dindigul-Trichy highway, a senior official said.

Police firing in Jharkhand, 4 killed

Police firing in Jharkhand, 4 killed

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

Salman Khan house firing: Accused dies by suicide in police custody

Salman Khan house firing: Accused dies by suicide in police custody

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The deceased Anuj Thapan, 23, hanged himself inside the toilet of the lock-up using a bedsheet.

Plane crash: Charred bodies, debris at medical college complex

Plane crash: Charred bodies, debris at medical college complex

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The area around the crash site is densely populated.

3 terrorists killed in Pulwama, encounter underway

3 terrorists killed in Pulwama, encounter underway

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Three unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, police said.

Salman home firing: Shooters unaware of target until ....., say police

Salman home firing: Shooters unaware of target until ....., say police

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Mumbai police's crime branch, during the interrogation of the duo, found Pal and Gupta were given the shooting task by Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, but they had no idea they had to fire at Khan's residence till the delivery of arms, said the official.

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 42; 8 still missing

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 42; 8 still missing

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

The toll in the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant explosion in Sangareddy district rose to 42, officials said on Sunday.

Manipur: Protesters clash with security forces, set govt building afire

Manipur: Protesters clash with security forces, set govt building afire

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Protesters took out torchlight processions overnight, burnt a government building and clashed with security forces, defying prohibitory orders as Manipur continued to witness demonstrations over the arrests of a Meitei organisation leader and four others, police said on Monday.

Rath Yatra peaceful in Ahmedabad despite elephant scare; 1 hurt

Rath Yatra peaceful in Ahmedabad despite elephant scare; 1 hurt

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

One person was injured on Friday during the Rath Yatra procession in Ahmedabad, when a male elephant, agitated by excessive noise, broke a barricade and rushed into a narrow lane, officials said.

Murshidabad violence: 13 chargesheeted in father-son murder case

Murshidabad violence: 13 chargesheeted in father-son murder case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

In the aftermath of the violence, the police had arrested over 300 suspected miscreants in connection with over 60 FIRs which were lodged at various police stations in Murshidabad.

J&K: 1 killed in police firing

J&K: 1 killed in police firing

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

A youth was shot dead and another critically wounded, when police opened fire to disperse a stone-pelting mob in the Nowhatta locality of Srinagar, even as a complete shutdown was observed on Saturday against the Amarnath land transfer agreement.

Father, brother held for killing woman for living with lover

Father, brother held for killing woman for living with lover

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

According to police, Saraswati had married twice -- once in 2019 and again in 2022 -- but both marriages ended. She later returned to her lover against the wishes of her family.

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

One hundred years ago, a group of 10 revolutionaries carried out an operation that shook the British Empire. Utkarsh Mishra revisits the 'Kakori Conspiracy Case', a turning point in the armed struggle for independence.