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Jharkhand woman murders husband, buries body in home

Jharkhand woman murders husband, buries body in home

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

A woman in Jharkhand, India, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband and burying his body inside their home. She confessed to the crime after relatives and neighbors grew suspicious.

UP: Father, brother shoot dead Class 12 girl over affair

UP: Father, brother shoot dead Class 12 girl over affair

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

A 17-year-old girl has been allegedly shot dead by her father and minor brother in Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh in a suspected case of honour killing, police said on Monday.

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

'Why still inquiry?' HC raps police in Disha Salian case

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Bombay High Court has questioned the length of the Mumbai police's inquiry into the death of Disha Salian, former celebrity manager, who died in 2020. The court has asked why the inquiry is still ongoing after five years and has directed the police to produce the post mortem report and provide copies of statements to the petitioner, Disha Salian's father.

IPS officer's suicide: Haryana govt given 48-hr ultimatum to remove DGP

IPS officer's suicide: Haryana govt given 48-hr ultimatum to remove DGP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

A committee formed to support the family of deceased Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the removal of state police chief Shatrujeet Kapur, who is accused of abetting Kumar's suicide. The family has refused to conduct the post-mortem and cremation until their demands are met.

Bengal sees 2 more suicides due to 'anxiety' over SIR

Bengal sees 2 more suicides due to 'anxiety' over SIR

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

A 30-year-old man in West Bengal's Howrah district died allegedly by suicide on Tuesday, as he was reportedly distressed over errors in his identity document amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a police officer said.

Suspecting infidelity, man stuffs wife's body into drum

Suspecting infidelity, man stuffs wife's body into drum

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Thirty-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, whose body was found stuffed in a drum and buried near a burial ground in neighbouring Tiruvallur district, police said on Wednesday.

Langer does a post mortem on Test disaster

Langer does a post mortem on Test disaster

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'We have the best spinner and three outstanding pace bowlers, against the outstanding Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli. So it takes some mental and physical energy out'

Techie named by Maha woman doctor on her palm, arrested

Techie named by Maha woman doctor on her palm, arrested

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The doctor, hailing from Beed district and posted at a government hospital, was found hanging in a hotel room in Phaltan of Satara district on Thursday night.

Haryana police book Punjab ex-DGP, wife in son's death case

Haryana police book Punjab ex-DGP, wife in son's death case

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Haryana Police have booked former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa, his wife Razia Sultana, and two others in connection with the death of their son, Akil Akhter, who died under suspicious circumstances in Panchkula. An SIT has been formed to investigate the case following social media posts by the deceased alleging threats to his life.

Wife sedates man, lover electrocutes him in chilling Delhi murder

Wife sedates man, lover electrocutes him in chilling Delhi murder

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

A woman and her lover have been arrested in Delhi's Dwarka for allegedly murdering her husband. The crime was uncovered after suspicious messages were found detailing their plan to drug and electrocute the victim.

NEET student found hanging in Kota, PG mate missing

NEET student found hanging in Kota, PG mate missing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Delhi was found dead in his room in Kota. Police are investigating the circumstances, with family suspecting foul play and another student missing.

Murder accused out on bail shot dead in Bihar

Murder accused out on bail shot dead in Bihar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

A 22-year-old murder accused, out on bail, was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Samastipur district, Bihar. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting personal enmity as a possible motive.

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

It was a wild ride while it lasted but the 'Bazball' revolution that enlivened English cricket for three years collapsed in 11 days on Australian soil in an Ashes defeat as harrowing as any in the modern era.

Man kills girlfriend, then witness, over affair suspicion

Man kills girlfriend, then witness, over affair suspicion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The two women went missing on Friday, following which a police complaint was lodged, they said.

Minor girl raped, murdered in Odisha, 1 held; Oppn calls bandh

Minor girl raped, murdered in Odisha, 1 held; Oppn calls bandh

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati expressed deep anguish over the incident, and stressed the need for a thorough and impartial investigation and strict punishment for the culprits as per the law.

Techie death: Noida Authority CEO removed, CM Yogi orders SIT probe

Techie death: Noida Authority CEO removed, CM Yogi orders SIT probe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Following the death of a software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site, the Noida Authority has taken action, including terminating an engineer and issuing show-cause notices. An investigation is underway.

Cop reveals why he fired at Mumbai hostage-taker

Cop reveals why he fired at Mumbai hostage-taker

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

A Mumbai police officer shot and killed a hostage taker who was holding 17 children and two women in a studio. The officer fired in self-defense after the hostage taker pointed a gun at him.

Chemistry prof convicted of electrocuting husband challenges autopsy

Chemistry prof convicted of electrocuting husband challenges autopsy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

A former chemistry professor sentenced to life imprisonment for killing her husband by electrocution has challenged the autopsy report in the Madhya Pradesh high court, arguing the case based on her own knowledge of the subject.

Bihar: Gangster-turned-politician, who backed PK, killed

Bihar: Gangster-turned-politician, who backed PK, killed

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Gangster-turned-politician Dular Chand Yadav, once known for rubbing shoulders with the who's who of politics in Bihar, was allegedly shot dead near the state capital during an election campaign on Thursday, police said.

Why 3 Tigers Died In Kaziranga Within A Fortnight

Why 3 Tigers Died In Kaziranga Within A Fortnight

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Kaziranga remains a critical stronghold for tiger conservation in India, but the recent deaths underscore the growing challenges of managing a thriving population within a limited landscape.

Indore hospital under fire as rats bite, kill two newborns

Indore hospital under fire as rats bite, kill two newborns

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Contradictory statements from officials have surfaced regarding the post mortem examination in the case of two infants who died after being bitten by rats at a government-run hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident has triggered investigations and disciplinary actions.

Haryana DGP sent on leave amid IPS officer's suicide row

Haryana DGP sent on leave amid IPS officer's suicide row

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In an eight-page "final note," purportedly left behind by Kumar, he accused eight senior IPS officers, including Kapur and Bijarniya, of "blatant caste-based discrimination, targeted mental harassment, public humiliation and atrocities."

Placed on shoe rack, 4-yr-old girl falls from 12th floor

Placed on shoe rack, 4-yr-old girl falls from 12th floor

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

A 4-year-old girl died after falling from the window of a 12th floor flat in Vasai, Palghar district. The incident occurred while the girl was visiting a relative with her mother.

13-year-old boy killed for stealing pigeon in Punjab

13-year-old boy killed for stealing pigeon in Punjab

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The body of Raja Singh, a Class 7 student, was found near a tree outside Rordki village at Sardulgarh in Mansa on Saturday night, they said.

Indian citizen among 51 killed in Nepal 'Gen Z' protest

Indian citizen among 51 killed in Nepal 'Gen Z' protest

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

At least 51 people, including an Indian national, have died in Nepal during protests against corruption and a ban on social media. The violence included attacks on government buildings and political offices.

Man's body found stuffed in drum; wife, children missing

Man's body found stuffed in drum; wife, children missing

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The body, bearing a throat injury inflicted with a sharp weapon, was discovered after neighbours complained of a foul smell.

No Covid vax link to youngsters' sudden deaths: AIIMS study

No Covid vax link to youngsters' sudden deaths: AIIMS study

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

A comprehensive study by AIIMS, Delhi, found no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths in young adults, emphasizing the safety of the vaccines and highlighting coronary artery disease as a leading cause of sudden death.

Man killed by son, nephew for abusing his minor daughters

Man killed by son, nephew for abusing his minor daughters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

According to police, the girls -- aged 13 and 14 years -- had come to stay with Chaudhary's elder brother at a village in Kosikalan area during Diwali, in a bid to escape the abuse and torture. Their brother was already staying with the uncle to pursue his studies.

BLOs stir over poll official's suicide halts Kerala SIR

BLOs stir over poll official's suicide halts Kerala SIR

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Booth-level officers in Kerala boycotted work following the suicide of a colleague allegedly due to work strain related to the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Trade unions and political leaders are demanding investigations and changes to the process.

DK Shivakumar breaks down on camera over B'luru stampede

DK Shivakumar breaks down on camera over B'luru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Reacting to allegations by the opposition that police had not given permission for celebrations, he said, " I don't want to react to any of these BJP guys. I am only answerable to the people of Karnataka and people of the country. All BJP persons are nonsense... They are also the mastermind of these dirty things."

'It Was Not Suicide, But Murder'

'It Was Not Suicide, But Murder'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'My brother was mentally tortured and harassed.'

Honeymoon murder: Raja sustained two head injuries, says SIT chief

Honeymoon murder: Raja sustained two head injuries, says SIT chief

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Post-mortem saying two head injuries with a sharp cutting weapon, Kharkongor said.

Man stabs ex-girlfriend to death on Mumbai street, kills himself

Man stabs ex-girlfriend to death on Mumbai street, kills himself

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

According to the police, Barai suspected that Yadav was seeing someone else, which had led to a fight between the duo, and they eventually ended their relationship.

Clashes in Odisha village after tribal woman's beheading; internet shut

Clashes in Odisha village after tribal woman's beheading; internet shut

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Tension grips Malkangiri district in Odisha after a tribal woman was beheaded, leading to clashes and property damage. Internet services are suspended as authorities work to restore peace.

Juvenile found guilty of rape, murder of 60-year-old using iron rod

Juvenile found guilty of rape, murder of 60-year-old using iron rod

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The court said that the accused "inserted this metallic rod inside the private parts of the deceased so mercilessly that even the flesh/ body part separating vagina and anus also got torn." Further, the doctor had also opined that the injuries were sufficient to cause death, the court said.

More than 10 lakh SIR forms 'uncollectable' in Bengal: CEO

More than 10 lakh SIR forms 'uncollectable' in Bengal: CEO

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer reports over 10 lakh SIR enumeration forms identified as 'uncollectable' due to absentee voters, duplicates, deaths, or permanent relocation. The special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is underway with significant BLO involvement.

Missing banker's body found in Patna well

Missing banker's body found in Patna well

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The body of a missing banker was recovered along with his scooter from a dry well in the Beur area of Patna on Tuesday, officials said.

'That Was Some Knock...' Stokes In Awe Of Head Hundred

'That Was Some Knock...' Stokes In Awe Of Head Hundred

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

England's Stokes praises Australia's Head, supports his own errant batters

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Zubeen Garg's manager, festival organiser booked for murder

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Assam Police have filed a murder charge against Zubeen Garg's manager and a festival organizer in connection with the singer's death in Singapore. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking cooperation from Singaporean officials.

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

According to Roshni's statement to investigators, Rohini, who worked as a martial arts coach at a private school in Ashta, had been under work-related stress.