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Bengaluru Police Detain Two Illegal Bangladeshi Residents During Verification Drive

Bengaluru Police Detain Two Illegal Bangladeshi Residents During Verification Drive

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Two Bangladeshi nationals, including a minor, were detained in Bengaluru for residing illegally in the city following a police verification drive.

Delhi Police Arrests 10 Bangladeshi Nationals with Expired Visas

Delhi Police Arrests 10 Bangladeshi Nationals with Expired Visas

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police arrested ten Bangladeshi nationals for illegally staying in India after their medical visas expired. They were apprehended during a verification drive and deportation proceedings have begun.

J-K Anti-Corruption Bureau probes alleged ration fraud in Reasi district

J-K Anti-Corruption Bureau probes alleged ration fraud in Reasi district

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against a former tehsil supply officer and others for alleged misappropriation of government ration and funds in the Reasi district.

Delhi Police Crackdown: 204 Arrested in 'Operation Aaghat' Before Holi

Delhi Police Crackdown: 204 Arrested in 'Operation Aaghat' Before Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested 204 people and taken preventive action against 973 individuals under 'Operation Aaghat' ahead of the Holi festival. The operation targeted habitual offenders, bootleggers, drug peddlers, and other miscreants across the southern range of Delhi.

Operation Muskan: Railway Police Find and Reunite Missing Children

Operation Muskan: Railway Police Find and Reunite Missing Children

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Mumbai Railway Police's Operation Muskan successfully traced 305 missing children in a month, reuniting 247 with their families.

Delhi Police Arrest 40 in Rohini Crime Crackdown

Delhi Police Arrest 40 in Rohini Crime Crackdown

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Delhi Police arrested 40 people and apprehended a juvenile in Rohini during an overnight drive targeting organised and street crime, seizing illegal arms, narcotics, and illicit liquor.

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand police begin verification drive

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand police begin verification drive

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The drive begins just days ahead of the Char Dham Yatra in the state.

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

In the drive that began from Peer Baba in the Chatta area, police personnel collected details of residents, including their contact numbers.

Man Held with 1 Lakh Cash Before West Bengal Polls

Man Held with 1 Lakh Cash Before West Bengal Polls

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A man was detained in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, and over 1 lakh in cash was seized from his possession during a vehicle checking drive ahead of the assembly elections.

Police detains Faridabad car dealer in Red Fort blast case

Police detains Faridabad car dealer in Red Fort blast case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A car dealer from Faridabad has been detained in connection with the Red Fort blast case. Delhi Police has directed second-hand car dealers to verify and share details of recent vehicle sales.

Assam Intensifies Eviction Drives

Assam Intensifies Eviction Drives

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

'Losing a house is a terrible feeling... We were not given enough time to shift our belongings.'

Delhi Bike Taxi Driver Arrested After Woman Alleges Molestation

Delhi Bike Taxi Driver Arrested After Woman Alleges Molestation

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old bike taxi driver has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly molesting a female passenger during a ride. The woman reported the incident to the police, leading to the driver's arrest and the seizure of his motorcycle.

Pro-Khalistani leader Pannun booked for threats of unrest on R-Day

Pro-Khalistani leader Pannun booked for threats of unrest on R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

According to police, the action was initiated after Pannun released a video message on social media in which he allegedly threatened to disturb peace and law and order in Delhi before the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

'Fake patients, on paper docs': ED chargesheet against Al Falah Univ

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against the chairman of Al Falah University, alleging money laundering and the appointment of individuals with terror links without proper verification.

Fresh Delhi crash video shows minor SUV driver, sister blaming biker

Fresh Delhi crash video shows minor SUV driver, sister blaming biker

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

A new video has surfaced showing the aftermath of the fatal SUV crash in Dwarka that killed a 23-year-old biker, revealing the accused driver and his sister attempting to shift blame.

UP plans 'surgical strike' against infiltrators to boost security

UP plans 'surgical strike' against infiltrators to boost security

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government, under Yogi Adityanath, is preparing a comprehensive plan to identify and act against infiltrators to strengthen internal security and ensure government schemes reach eligible beneficiaries.

Delhi HC cancels bail in Turkman Gate stone-pelting case

Delhi HC cancels bail in Turkman Gate stone-pelting case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

The Delhi High Court has set aside the bail granted to an accused allegedly involved in stone-pelting during a demolition exercise near a mosque in Turkman Gate. The matter has been remanded to the trial court for reconsideration.

Fear grips Bengali migrants amid Gurugram police crackdown

Fear grips Bengali migrants amid Gurugram police crackdown

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Bengali-speaking residents of Gurugram express fear of being targeted during a police drive to identify illegal immigrants. Authorities deny targeting specific groups, stating the drive follows central guidelines.

Assam Pushed Back 780 Illegal Immigrants Since 2024

Assam Pushed Back 780 Illegal Immigrants Since 2024

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'The emphasis is on execution, not identification.'

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Delhi riots: AAP govt to launch 2-day claim verification drive

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited the Eidgah in Mustafabad and interacted with locals besides taking stock of facilities being provided by the government at relief camps.

Should Rohingyas be given red carpet welcome, asks SC

Should Rohingyas be given red carpet welcome, asks SC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court of India has questioned the legal status of Rohingya refugees living in the country, raising concerns about providing resources to illegal entrants while Indian citizens face poverty.

Karbi Anglong: Assam To Evict Encroachers From Tribal Land

Karbi Anglong: Assam To Evict Encroachers From Tribal Land

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Karbi leader Litsong Rongphor, who was part of the discussions, described the situation in Karbi Anglong as 'extremely critical' following the recent violence.

Delhi cops find 175 suspected illegal Bangladeshis

Delhi cops find 175 suspected illegal Bangladeshis

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Delhi Police have identified 175 people as suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants during a 12-hour verification drive in outer Delhi. The drive, which began on Saturday, is part of a broader initiative to identify and repatriate individuals living in the national capital without valid legal documents. The police are conducting door-to-door checks and scrutinizing documents to authenticate identities. They are also coordinating with local police in Bangladesh to verify information. The verification drives follow a directive from the Delhi LG Secretariat to launch a two-month special drive to identify and take strict action against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the city.

Over 13,000 personnel, hi-tech systems to fortify Delhi for I-Day

Over 13,000 personnel, hi-tech systems to fortify Delhi for I-Day

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Delhi is under high security with over 10,000 police personnel and hi-tech surveillance deployed for Independence Day celebrations.

Cabbie held for masturbating in front of woman during ride

Cabbie held for masturbating in front of woman during ride

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

A 48-year-old cab driver has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly masturbating in front of a young woman during a ride. The woman reported the incident to the police, leading to the driver's arrest and vehicle seizure.

UN team meets Rohingyas in Jammu as BJP protests

UN team meets Rohingyas in Jammu as BJP protests

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A two-member team of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) met Rohingya Muslims at a slum in Jammu amid a heated debate whether the illegally settled immigrants be provided water and electricity.

Pakistani Hindu refugees in Delhi fear deportation

Pakistani Hindu refugees in Delhi fear deportation

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Delhi's Majnu Ka Tila are experiencing anxiety over their visa status despite government clarifications regarding Long Term Visas (LTVs). The government's decision to revoke all visas issued to Pakistani nationals, following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, has left many refugees worried about their future. While LTVs for Hindu Pakistani nationals remain valid, the renewal process every two years and ongoing citizenship applications under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, have fueled concerns. The Delhi Police has initiated a verification drive, adding to the unease among the refugees, who fear being uprooted yet again. The article highlights the plight of these refugees, who have fled Pakistan seeking a better life in India, and the uncertainties they face in the current political climate.

JK govt takes over 215 schools linked to banned JeI amid row

JK govt takes over 215 schools linked to banned JeI amid row

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The process for the takeover of the management of the schools began on Saturday morning as officials of district administrations, principals of the respective nearest high and higher secondary schools, accompanied by police teams, reached these schools, the officials said.

Kanwar route vigilantism resurfaces: UP cops summon 6 for targeting dhabas

Kanwar route vigilantism resurfaces: UP cops summon 6 for targeting dhabas

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The incident has brought back into focus the controversy that erupted last year when BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand directed food outlets along the Kanwar route to display the names of their owners and staff.

About 2K illegal houses to be razed in Ahmedabad's Bangladeshi den

About 2K illegal houses to be razed in Ahmedabad's Bangladeshi den

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Ahmedabad civic authorities launched a massive demolition drive on Tuesday, razing over 2,000 illegally constructed houses and properties in the Chandola Lake area. The operation, which involved around 50 teams equipped with earthmovers and 2,000 police personnel, was carried out days after illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were detained from these settlements. The Gujarat High Court declined to stay the action, observing that the dwellings were situated on the periphery of the water body and therefore subject to demolition under the Land Revenue Code. Authorities also demolished the illegal farmhouse of Lalu Pathan, alleged mastermind behind the encroachments, who is suspected to have helped illegal immigrants obtain rental accommodation and Aadhaar cards.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

Over 27k Delhi police personnel deployed for R-Day security

Over 27k Delhi police personnel deployed for R-Day security

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Delhi police commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Sunday said over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed for Republic Day security duties in the national capital and anti-terror measures intensified.

6000 security personnel deployed in Delhi for R Day

6000 security personnel deployed in Delhi for R Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Around 6,000 security personnel will be deployed and a total of 24 help desks will be set up in the New Delhi district for those who attend Republic Day celebrations, the police said.

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

He said over 30 people were detained for questioning during searches in 30 Rohingya settlements in Jammu city.

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Delhi has been wrapped in a security blanket for Tuesday's 77th Independence Day celebrations, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, the police said.

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

As the police said they have a list of 8,000 accused and the drive will continue, women protested against the move in various districts saying they will face problems without livelihoods.

Why taxi operators sometimes don't follow rules

Why taxi operators sometimes don't follow rules

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The safety net for passengers is focused solely on the terms and conditions for the radio taxi scheme issued by the transport department.

SEE: Indore man driving Porsche amid curfew made to do sit-ups

SEE: Indore man driving Porsche amid curfew made to do sit-ups

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The man, who is son of an Indore-based industrialist, claimed he had a curfew pass to move around in the area to distribute food to the needy people.

Election Commission's Knock At Midnight!

Election Commission's Knock At Midnight!

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A Ganesh Nadar's close encounters with the Election Commission.

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

The company asked its users to sign a petition - #BringUberBack