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Four Injured In Thane Clash Over Construction Dispute

Four Injured In Thane Clash Over Construction Dispute

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A clash between two rival groups in Thane, Maharashtra, over a construction dispute resulted in injuries to four people. The incident involved stone-throwing and attacks with iron rods, leading to property damage and the registration of FIRs against 20 individuals.

Sohrabuddin Case: Key Events In The Alleged Fake Encounter

Sohrabuddin Case: Key Events In The Alleged Fake Encounter

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A detailed timeline of the Sohrabuddin Shaikh alleged fake encounter case, from the initial abduction in 2005 to the Bombay High Court's dismissal of appeals in 2026.

Viral Video Star's Marriage Probed Amid Minority Claims

Viral Video Star's Marriage Probed Amid Minority Claims

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has confirmed that a young woman from Madhya Pradesh, known for her viral videos, is a minor, leading to allegations of 'love Jihad' regarding her interfaith marriage.

Kerala Police Officials Suspended After Custodial Torture Allegations

Kerala Police Officials Suspended After Custodial Torture Allegations

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Four police officials in Kerala have been suspended following allegations of custodial torture of two suspects in a motorcycle theft case. An inquiry revealed that arrest procedures were not properly followed.

NEET leak: CBI reveals how accused got leaked question papers

NEET leak: CBI reveals how accused got leaked question papers

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The CBI has requested police custody of four individuals arrested in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, alleging the exam was compromised by circulating question papers online.

Man Gets Life Sentence In 1996 Murder And Robbery Case

Man Gets Life Sentence In 1996 Murder And Robbery Case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A local court in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced a man to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 in connection with a 1996 murder and robbery case.

Pune IED Recovery: CCTV Footage Being Enhanced To Nab Accused

Pune IED Recovery: CCTV Footage Being Enhanced To Nab Accused

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that CCTV footage and images of the number plate of the vehicle involved in the IED recovery incident in Pune are being enhanced to identify the accused.

Rat Poison Suspected In Mumbai Family Deaths

Rat Poison Suspected In Mumbai Family Deaths

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Four members of a family in Mumbai died last month due to rat poison, police officials said. The Forensic Science Laboratory report confirmed the presence of zinc phosphide in the deceased's viscera and a watermelon sample.

Beed Farmer's Suicide Blamed On Quota Delay, Financial Stress

Beed Farmer's Suicide Blamed On Quota Delay, Financial Stress

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 24-year-old farmer in Beed district allegedly committed suicide due to delays in obtaining a Kunbi caste certificate for quota benefits and financial difficulties. Police are investigating the case.

CBI Investigates Possible Contract Killing Of Adhikari Aide

CBI Investigates Possible Contract Killing Of Adhikari Aide

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI is investigating the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, suspecting it was a meticulously planned contract killing. The investigation involves forensic analysis and examination of potential interstate criminal links.

Court Orders Charges Against Sukesh Chandrashekar, Others Under MCOCA

Court Orders Charges Against Sukesh Chandrashekar, Others Under MCOCA

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against Sukesh Chandrashekar and 20 others under MCOCA and other offences related to extortion and organised crime.

NCW Probes Alleged Occult Killing of Girl in Jharkhand, Cites Lack of Cooperation

NCW Probes Alleged Occult Killing of Girl in Jharkhand, Cites Lack of Cooperation

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is investigating the alleged killing of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, reportedly as part of an occult ritual. The NCW panel visited the site and met with the victim's family and locals, but reported a lack of cooperation from local authorities in providing key documents related to the case.

Delhi Man Gets 5 Years In Jail For Molesting Minor

Delhi Man Gets 5 Years In Jail For Molesting Minor

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in jail and fined Rs 10,000 for molesting an 11-year-old girl in Delhi's Nihal Vihar area.

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kerala ministers deny allegations of a Congress-BJP operation behind ED searches at residences linked to Marxist veteran Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming instead that the CPI(M) had an understanding with the BJP. They also downplayed the significance of the searches and the meeting between the Kerala CM and the Prime Minister.

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with a case involving alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended after weeks of being in hiding. The Nashik police are investigating multiple cases of molestation and harassment at the TCS unit.

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for staging a firing incident in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, to extort financiers and evade loan repayment by falsely portraying themselves as victims of foreign-based gangsters.

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for staging a firing incident in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, to extort financiers and evade loan repayment by falsely portraying themselves as victims of foreign-based gangsters.

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before taking his own life by hanging. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic incident.

Greater Noida Man Murders Son To Frame Relatives

Greater Noida Man Murders Son To Frame Relatives

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A man in Greater Noida allegedly murdered his 13-year-old son to implicate his family members in a property dispute, according to police reports.

Man Held For Killing Brother Over Property Dispute, Harassment

Man Held For Killing Brother Over Property Dispute, Harassment

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly murdering his elder brother over a property dispute and the alleged sexual harassment of his wife.

BJP MLA Criticises Mamata Banerjee After Meeting CM Adhikari

BJP MLA Criticises Mamata Banerjee After Meeting CM Adhikari

Rediff.com27 May 2026

BJP MLA Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and criticised TMC leader Mamata Banerjee over her election loss, linking it to her fight for justice in her daughter's case.

NCP Leader Rupali Chakankar Grilled Over Godman Links

NCP Leader Rupali Chakankar Grilled Over Godman Links

Rediff.com10 May 2026

NCP leader Rupali Chakankar appeared before a special investigation team (SIT) for questioning regarding her alleged association with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who is under arrest in rape and sexual exploitation cases. Chakankar, who resigned as the state women's panel chief, has pledged full cooperation with the probe.

Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Delhi, Husband Sought

Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Delhi, Husband Sought

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A 28-year-old newlywed woman was discovered dead in a bed box in Delhi's Nabi Karim area, with her husband missing and suspected of dowry harassment, prompting a police investigation.

Madhya Pradesh: BJP Protest After Leader Allegedly Slapped By Cop

Madhya Pradesh: BJP Protest After Leader Allegedly Slapped By Cop

Rediff.com8 May 2026

BJP workers in Indore protested after a party leader claimed he was slapped by a traffic police officer. Disciplinary action has been taken against three police personnel.

Nirbhaya again: Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Nirbhaya again: Woman gang-raped inside sleeper bus in Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Based on the woman's statement, a first information report (FIR) has been registered and an investigation has been launched into the matter.

Mumbai Man Cheats Widow Of 7 Crore With False Loan Promise

Mumbai Man Cheats Widow Of 7 Crore With False Loan Promise

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly cheating a woman of 7 crore by making false promises of financial assistance and business loans after her husband's death. The accused, Bharat Singh alias Johnny, allegedly obtained the woman's GST login credentials and carried out fake transactions in her company's name.

'Felt insulted': Dalit bride forced to get off horse, sparks outrage

'Felt insulted': Dalit bride forced to get off horse, sparks outrage

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A Dalit bride in Rajasthan was forced to dismount from a mare during her wedding procession, sparking outrage and protests. The incident has led to demands for a fair investigation and action against those responsible.

Lucknow Double Homicide: Police Investigate Mother and Son's Death

Lucknow Double Homicide: Police Investigate Mother and Son's Death

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 50-year-old woman and her 18-year-old visually-impaired son were found dead in their Lucknow home, with police investigating the case as a double homicide.

Cops probe background of man who attacked Farooq Abdullah

Cops probe background of man who attacked Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu have launched a detailed investigation into the background and motives of Kamal Singh Jamwal, who allegedly attempted to assassinate former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah at a wedding function.

UP Men Held In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case

UP Men Held In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Kolkata have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the investigation.

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Then Dies By Suicide

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Then Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide at his residence in Dayalpur village. Preliminary investigation suggests financial difficulties and addiction to gambling and alcohol as potential factors.

Three Abandoned Children Rescued In Maharashtra's Thane District

Three Abandoned Children Rescued In Maharashtra's Thane District

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Police in Dombivli, Maharashtra, rescued three young children found abandoned on the roadside. The children, aged 3 to 4, were discovered near a bungalow and have been placed in a child care centre while authorities investigate their origins and circumstances.

Sri Lanka Urged To Probe Easter Blast Masterminds

Sri Lanka Urged To Probe Easter Blast Masterminds

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka commemorated the 7th anniversary of the Easter blasts, with Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith urging authorities to investigate individuals directly or indirectly involved in the deadly attacks, irrespective of their status.

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man Over Pune Hospital Bomb Plot

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man Over Pune Hospital Bomb Plot

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a private hospital in Pune.

Health Club Owner Acquitted: Court Cites Vague Allegations and Probe Lapses

Health Club Owner Acquitted: Court Cites Vague Allegations and Probe Lapses

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted a health club owner of sexual harassment charges, citing vague allegations, inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony, and a flawed police investigation.

Delhi man held over fake police arrest in 40,000 robbery

Delhi man held over fake police arrest in 40,000 robbery

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fake police arrest in west Delhi, leading to the kidnapping and robbery of two brothers who were relieved of Rs 40 lakh in cash and valuables.

Inquiry Launched After Man Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Jharkhand Police Station

Inquiry Launched After Man Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Jharkhand Police Station

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 40-year-old man, detained following a complaint by his wife, allegedly died by suicide inside a police station in Jharkhand's Koderma district. An inquiry has been launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

Probe Launched After Forest Team Attacked While Transporting Seized Timber in Chamba

Probe Launched After Forest Team Attacked While Transporting Seized Timber in Chamba

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Police in Chamba district have launched an investigation after a Forest Department team was attacked with stones while transporting seized timber. The incident occurred on the Kaljel-Bajli link road, resulting in damage to a vehicle but no injuries.

Kannur Dental College: Student Death Not Due To Caste Bias

Kannur Dental College: Student Death Not Due To Caste Bias

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, suggesting a loan taken through a mobile app was a contributing factor. Police are investigating the case, which involves allegations of abetment of suicide and violations of the SC/ST Act.

Bengal sanctions prosecution of RG Kar ex-principal in graft case

Bengal sanctions prosecution of RG Kar ex-principal in graft case

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The West Bengal government has sanctioned the prosecution of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with a case of financial irregularities. The decision follows a Calcutta High Court order and subsequent investigations by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate.