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Himachal Teen Commits Suicide After Failing Exam

Himachal Teen Commits Suicide After Failing Exam

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 15-year-old boy in Himachal Pradesh allegedly committed suicide after failing to clear a paper in his Class 10 board examinations. The boy was found hanging at his residence after the results were declared.

Wife, Friend Held For Dismembering Husband In Chennai

Wife, Friend Held For Dismembering Husband In Chennai

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Chennai police have arrested a woman and her friend for allegedly murdering her husband, dismembering his body, and disposing of the remains across the city. The crime came to light after a torso was found in a suitcase at Perambur railway station, with a domestic dispute cited as the motive.

IRS officer's daughter rape-murder case: Shocking autopsy details emerge

IRS officer's daughter rape-murder case: Shocking autopsy details emerge

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The post-mortem report of a senior IRS officer's daughter, who was murdered in her Delhi residence, reveals strangulation as the cause of death, along with multiple injuries indicating a struggle and assault. A former domestic help has been arrested in connection with the crime.

Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Police Halt Cremation After Suspicious Death in Ambala

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Police in Ambala, India, have launched an investigation into the death of a 33-year-old woman after her brother alleged foul play. The woman reportedly died after consuming tea at her home.

NEET aspirant ends life after checking likely score with NTA answer key

NEET aspirant ends life after checking likely score with NTA answer key

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 16th floor of a residential society in Faridabad on Thursday after evaluating her likely score using the answer key released by the NTA earlier this week and finding it lower than she had hoped, the police said.

Wife, Lover Arrested For Husband's Murder In Beed

Wife, Lover Arrested For Husband's Murder In Beed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Beed Police have arrested a woman, her lover, and another accomplice for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband and stage it as a road accident. The victim, Kiran Sonwane, was found strangled, leading to an investigation that uncovered a plot driven by domestic abuse and an extramarital affair.

Woman Found Dead In Etah; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Woman Found Dead In Etah; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 20-year-old woman was found dead in her in-laws' house in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, with her family alleging dowry harassment. Police are investigating the case.

Man And Sister-In-Law Found Dead In Odisha

Man And Sister-In-Law Found Dead In Odisha

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A man and his sister-in-law were found dead inside his house in Odisha's Balasore district. Police suspect suicide linked to an alleged illicit relationship, pending post-mortem and investigation.

Suvendu aide's family to decide on last rites after autopsy

Suvendu aide's family to decide on last rites after autopsy

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Senior BJP leaders visited the residence of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district. The family will decide on the last rites after the post-mortem examination. BJP workers demanded the arrest of those involved in the killing.

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 49-year-old assistant professor from Shivaji College, Devosmita Paul, was found murdered in her Vasundhara Enclave apartment in east Delhi. Police have registered a murder case and formed multiple teams to investigate the crime, examining all possible angles including CCTV footage and the victim's contacts.

Mother Arrested In Bengaluru Child Murder Case

Mother Arrested In Bengaluru Child Murder Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 39-year-old advocate, Priyanka, has been arrested in connection with the murder of her five-year-old daughter in Bengaluru. Her live-in partner, Mohan G, who was arrested earlier, has confessed to killing the child. Police are investigating Priyanka's role and potential motives, including her alleged dissatisfaction with the child's complexion.

RG Kar case: 'Chor, chor' chants as mob attacks TMC ex-MLA Nirmal Ghosh

RG Kar case: 'Chor, chor' chants as mob attacks TMC ex-MLA Nirmal Ghosh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was assaulted by a mob in West Bengal after his arrest in connection with the alleged "hurried cremation" of an RG Kar hospital doctor. Ghosh, along with another accused, Sanjib Mukherjee, faced public anger and physical attacks while being escorted by police. The arrests follow a fresh complaint by the victim's father, alleging the former MLA's influence in forcing the cremation, an aspect now under renewed investigation.

IIT Guwahati Student Dies After Fall From Building

IIT Guwahati Student Dies After Fall From Building

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A third-year BTech student at IIT Guwahati died after allegedly falling from the fifth floor of a hostel building, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Bodies of all Nepal plane crash victims brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem

Bodies of all Nepal plane crash victims brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem

Rediff.com31 May 2022

All the bodies have been sent to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

Indian official found dead at Chattogram mission in B'desh

Indian official found dead at Chattogram mission in B'desh

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An Indian High Commission official in Chattogram, Bangladesh, was found dead inside the mission premises. The deceased has been identified as Naren Dhar, who was serving as an Assistant Protocol Officer. Police suspect a possible cardiac arrest, pending a post-mortem report.

Gurugram Fruit Trader Killed After Vehicle Dispute

Gurugram Fruit Trader Killed After Vehicle Dispute

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A fruit trader in Gurugram was allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute over a parked vehicle at Khandsa Mandi, with CCTV footage capturing the incident.

Scotland Yard wants post mortem done on Benazir

Scotland Yard wants post mortem done on Benazir

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The Scotland Yard team, probing the assassination of former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto, is facing difficulties and demanded the slain leader's post-mortem.

Mystery Surrounds Teen's Death After High-Rise Fall in Ghaziabad

Mystery Surrounds Teen's Death After High-Rise Fall in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

An 18-year-old girl died after falling from a high-rise building in Ghaziabad, India, leading to protests by her family who allege foul play. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Wild Elephant Dies After Eating Explosives In Odisha

Wild Elephant Dies After Eating Explosives In Odisha

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A wild elephant died in Odisha's Kandhamal district after consuming a suspected explosive substance. Forest officials are investigating the incident, which occurred in the Belghar forest range.

Five-Year-Old Boy Killed By Stray Dogs In Dhanbad

Five-Year-Old Boy Killed By Stray Dogs In Dhanbad

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A five-year-old boy was mauled to death by stray dogs in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, prompting calls for compensation from the bereaved family.

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old woman, Sandhya, was found dead by hanging at her home in Mysuru. Her parents and relatives allege she was murdered by her husband and in-laws due to ongoing marital disputes and dowry harassment, despite police initially reporting it as a suicide. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem report is awaited to determine the cause of death.

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Mysuru Woman Found Hanging, Family Alleges Murder Amid Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old woman, Sandhya, was found dead by hanging at her home in Mysuru. Her parents and relatives allege she was murdered by her husband and in-laws due to ongoing marital disputes and dowry harassment, despite police initially reporting it as a suicide. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem report is awaited to determine the cause of death.

Son Hacks Mother To Death In Odisha Over Black Magic Fears

Son Hacks Mother To Death In Odisha Over Black Magic Fears

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old man in Odisha's Bhadrak district allegedly murdered his 55-year-old mother with an axe, reportedly due to his suspicion that she practised black magic. Police have detained the accused, who is believed to be mentally disturbed, and are investigating the incident.

School Topper Drowns; Mother Alleges Foul Play

School Topper Drowns; Mother Alleges Foul Play

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A 16-year-old school topper drowned in the Rapti river in Gorakhpur while bathing with friends. The boy's mother alleges foul play due to jealousy over his academic achievements. Police are investigating the incident.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Wife In Haryana

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Wife In Haryana

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Yamunanagar, Haryana, for allegedly strangling his wife to death following a domestic dispute. The accused was apprehended after wandering for two days with his children and allegedly planning to commit suicide.

Ranchi Police Investigate Death of Teenage Domestic Helper

Ranchi Police Investigate Death of Teenage Domestic Helper

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Ranchi are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly beaten to death. The girl was working as a domestic helper, and the official in whose house she resided is under suspicion.

UP Mother, Son Die By Suicide After Argument

UP Mother, Son Die By Suicide After Argument

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 21-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after an argument with his mother, who later hanged herself in shock upon finding his body, police said.

Elephant Attack Claims Woman's Life In Bijnor

Elephant Attack Claims Woman's Life In Bijnor

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 45-year-old woman was killed in an elephant attack in Rampur Chatha village, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, while she was on her way to collect milk from a farmhouse.

Dowry Death Case Filed After Woman's Fatal Fall In Delhi

Dowry Death Case Filed After Woman's Fatal Fall In Delhi

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 25-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a building in Delhi's Inderpuri area, leading police to register a dowry death case against her husband and his brothers.

Man kills wife, sends video of final moments to her family

Man kills wife, sends video of final moments to her family

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

A man in Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, whom he suspected of having an extramarital affair. Police report that he filmed her final moments while she was hanging and circulated the video. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of her death, as blood injuries were found on her body.

Sub-Inspector's Wife Dies from Gunshot Wound in Munger; Investigation Underway

Sub-Inspector's Wife Dies from Gunshot Wound in Munger; Investigation Underway

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

The wife of a sub-inspector in Munger, Bihar, allegedly died by suicide using her husband's service revolver. Police are investigating the circumstances, including possible domestic disputes, while the deceased's mother alleges murder.

UP Police Find Mother's Body After Children's Murder

UP Police Find Mother's Body After Children's Murder

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Police in Uttar Pradesh discovered the body of a woman in a drain, who was the mother of four children found murdered in their home. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Police Investigate Constable's Death In Etawah

Police Investigate Constable's Death In Etawah

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A 40-year-old police constable, Ajit Singh Yadav, was found dead by hanging at the Etawah police lines. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the alleged suicide.

Bihar Police Havildar Found Dead In Patna Barracks

Bihar Police Havildar Found Dead In Patna Barracks

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A Bihar Police havildar was found dead in his barracks in Patna, with suicide suspected due to an ailment, according to police reports.

Teen Couple Found Hanging In UP Village: What We Know

Teen Couple Found Hanging In UP Village: What We Know

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A teenage boy and girl, who were in a romantic relationship, were found hanging from a tree in a village in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect the duo died by suicide.

Missing Mirzapur Youth Found Dead On Riverbank

Missing Mirzapur Youth Found Dead On Riverbank

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The body of a 19-year-old youth, who had been missing for three days, was discovered on the banks of the Karnavati river in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation into the death.

Delhi Makeup Artist Suicide: Police Probe Abetment Angle

Delhi Makeup Artist Suicide: Police Probe Abetment Angle

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 25-year-old makeup artist allegedly committed suicide in Delhi's Nihal Vihar, with a suicide note implicating a known person, prompting a police investigation into possible abetment.

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The last rites of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly harassed for dowry, were conducted in Bhopal. Her family continues to seek justice, with the Supreme Court taking cognisance of the case.

Brothers Accused Of Murdering Nephew Over Land Dispute

Brothers Accused Of Murdering Nephew Over Land Dispute

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Two men in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered their eight-year-old nephew and critically injured his mother over a land dispute. The accused have been detained, and a case of murder and attempt to murder has been registered.

Top cop terms AI171 crash as 'most painful' chapter of his career

Top cop terms AI171 crash as 'most painful' chapter of his career

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Gujarat's Director General of Police Gyanendra Singh Malik describes the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad a year ago, which killed 260 people, as the 'most painful' chapter of his career, highlighting the unprecedented speed of the emergency response and DNA identification process.