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Police Investigate Death of Woman Found Hanging in Thane Hotel

Police Investigate Death of Woman Found Hanging in Thane Hotel

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a Thane hotel, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Woman's Semi-Nude Body and Youth's Partially Burnt Body Discovered in Jharkhand

Woman's Semi-Nude Body and Youth's Partially Burnt Body Discovered in Jharkhand

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Police in Jharkhand, India are investigating the discovery of a semi-nude woman's body in Koderma and a partially burnt youth's body in Palamu district. Both bodies are yet to be identified, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Chhattisgarh Forest

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Chhattisgarh Forest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district. The incident has sparked outrage among local villagers, who are demanding compensation and government jobs for the victim's family.

Suspicious Death of BCA Student at Meerut University Hostel Sparks Police Investigation

Suspicious Death of BCA Student at Meerut University Hostel Sparks Police Investigation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Police are investigating the death of a female student at a private university hostel in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The student, identified as Priya, was found dead in her hostel room. While initial findings suggest a possible suicide, a full investigation is underway.

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A couple was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, while their three-month-old infant was found alive at the scene.

Ranchi: Man and Sister-in-Law Die by Suicide Over Illicit Relationship

Ranchi: Man and Sister-in-Law Die by Suicide Over Illicit Relationship

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man and his 19-year-old sister-in-law were found dead in Ranchi, with police suspecting suicide due to an illicit relationship.

Odisha Man Receives Death Penalty for Heinous Crime Against Child

Odisha Man Receives Death Penalty for Heinous Crime Against Child

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A POCSO court in Odisha's Angul district has sentenced a man to death for the rape and murder of a 4-year-old girl. The accused, Babula Jena, was found guilty under the POCSO Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Political Clash In Gujarat Leaves One Dead

Political Clash In Gujarat Leaves One Dead

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A relative of a BJP candidate was stabbed to death and two others were injured in a clash between Congress and BJP supporters in Mehsana, Gujarat, ahead of local body polls.

Wild Bison Attack Kills Two Women In Jharkhand Forest

Wild Bison Attack Kills Two Women In Jharkhand Forest

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Two women were found dead in a forest in Jharkhand's Latehar district after reportedly being attacked by a wild bison.

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 58-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife in Chhattisgarh's Korba district and then roamed around carrying the severed head, police said.

Tehsildar Killed in Latur Car Crash: What Went Wrong?

Tehsildar Killed in Latur Car Crash: What Went Wrong?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A tehsildar from Kaij in Maharashtra's Beed district died in a car accident near Latur. The vehicle overturned on the Latur-Ambajogai highway, resulting in the official's immediate death.

IIT-Kharagpur Student Dies In Suspected Suicide

IIT-Kharagpur Student Dies In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old IIT-Kharagpur student was found dead on campus, with police suspecting a suicide.

Land Dispute Turns Deadly: Two Brothers Killed In UP Village

Land Dispute Turns Deadly: Two Brothers Killed In UP Village

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A dispute over the division of agricultural produce between brothers in a village in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, turned violent, resulting in the deaths of two siblings in separate acts of violence.

Man Held After Bodies Exhumed In Kerala Missing Persons Case

Man Held After Bodies Exhumed In Kerala Missing Persons Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A man has been taken into custody in Idukki, Kerala, following the discovery of two bodies believed to be those of his mother and brother, who were reported missing. The bodies were exhumed from a pit in the compound of their house after a missing persons complaint was filed.

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man in Delhi surrendered to police after allegedly strangling his wife. An investigation is underway.

Kerala Rights Body Orders Probe Into Boy's Death At Park

Kerala Rights Body Orders Probe Into Boy's Death At Park

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has ordered an inquiry into the death of a five-year-old boy who fell into a marshy area at a jungle park in Pazhanganad. The commission has directed the RDO to conduct a detailed investigation and submit a report within three weeks.

Uttarakhand Man Commits Suicide After Assaulting Family

Uttarakhand Man Commits Suicide After Assaulting Family

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A man in Uttarakhand, India, allegedly committed suicide after severely assaulting his wife and son. The incident occurred in Oder village, Chamoli district. The wife and son are receiving medical treatment.

Tiger cub dies of suspected starvation in MP; toll rises to 22 since Jan

Tiger cub dies of suspected starvation in MP; toll rises to 22 since Jan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A tiger cub was found dead in the core area of Madhya Pradesh's Kanha reserve, bringing the state's tiger death toll to 22 since January. The cub, aged between one to one-and-a-half years, was discovered in the Sargi region of the Kanha Tiger Reserve. Officials are investigating the cause of death, with initial indications suggesting starvation.

Severe heatwave grips India, Banda in UP scorches at 48 deg C

Severe heatwave grips India, Banda in UP scorches at 48 deg C

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Large parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. Authorities have issued alerts and health advisories as the heatwave intensifies across multiple states.

Police Investigate Discovery of Headless Body in Bulandshahr

Police Investigate Discovery of Headless Body in Bulandshahr

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the discovery of a headless woman's body found near a canal in a forest area. Authorities are working to identify the woman, believed to be in her early 30s, and have launched a probe into the incident.

Five Arrested In Bokaro Murder Case: Police Crack The Case

Five Arrested In Bokaro Murder Case: Police Crack The Case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Bokaro, Jharkhand, have arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of Baby Devi, whose body was discovered in the Jamuniya River. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing a prior dispute as the motive.

Merchant Navy Sailor Killed in Hit-and-Run on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Merchant Navy Sailor Killed in Hit-and-Run on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 24-year-old Merchant Navy sailor died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle on the Delhi-Dehradun expressway while on leave. His mother was seriously injured in the incident.

Popular Bihu Dancer Dies In Assam Accident

Popular Bihu Dancer Dies In Assam Accident

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A popular Bihu dancer was killed and 11 members of her troupe were injured in a head-on collision between a mini bus and a trailer truck in Assam's Tamulpur district, police said on Saturday.

Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A woman in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her lover and another man to murder her husband by strangulation.

Husband on the Run After Allegedly Killing Wife Over Drinking Dispute

Husband on the Run After Allegedly Killing Wife Over Drinking Dispute

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 45-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an argument about his drinking habits. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspect.

Tragedy in Patel Nagar: 11-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Bus

Tragedy in Patel Nagar: 11-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Bus

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

An 11-year-old girl died after being struck by a bus in the Patel Nagar area of Delhi. Police have arrested the bus driver and seized the vehicle as investigations continue.

Sultanpur: Man Found Dead in Canal, Police Investigate Possible Murder

Sultanpur: Man Found Dead in Canal, Police Investigate Possible Murder

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The body of a 55-year-old man was discovered in a canal near Avsanpur village in Sultanpur, India. Police are investigating the death as a potential murder due to injury marks found on the body.

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An inmate at the Sultanpur district jail in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide, prompting an investigation.

Gurugram Delivery Rider Dies After Being Hit by Speeding Car

Gurugram Delivery Rider Dies After Being Hit by Speeding Car

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A delivery worker in Gurugram died after his motorcycle was allegedly struck by a speeding Mahindra Thar. Police are investigating the hit-and-run and searching for the driver.

IIT Kharagpur Student Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

IIT Kharagpur Student Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old M Tech student was found dead in his hostel room at IIT Kharagpur, marking the second such incident in 10 days and raising concerns about mental health support for students.

Elderly Woman Murdered For Jewellery In Pratapgarh

Elderly Woman Murdered For Jewellery In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

An elderly woman was allegedly murdered and her jewellery stolen by unidentified thieves in the Hathigavan area of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh.

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

Rampur Man Arrested in Wife, Son Murder Case for Insurance Scam

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A man in Rampur, India, has been arrested along with two associates for allegedly murdering his wife, a police constable, and their three-year-old son to fraudulently claim insurance money and other benefits.

Guna Couple's Death Under Investigation: Possible Suicide

Guna Couple's Death Under Investigation: Possible Suicide

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

An elderly couple was found dead in their home in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, with police suspecting a case of suicide. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances.

Police Investigate Circumstances Surrounding Actor's Drowning at Odisha Beach

Police Investigate Circumstances Surrounding Actor's Drowning at Odisha Beach

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

West Bengal Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee, who allegedly drowned at Talsari beach in Odisha. Statements from eyewitnesses are being recorded and video footage is being sought from Odisha Police.

Woman and Lover Held in Karnataka for Ayurvedic Therapist's Murder

Woman and Lover Held in Karnataka for Ayurvedic Therapist's Murder

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested in Belagavi, Karnataka, for the murder of her husband, an Ayurvedic therapist, after attempting to disguise it as a natural death.

Hyderabad Woman's Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by Youth

Hyderabad Woman's Suicide: Family Alleges Harassment by Youth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A 19-year-old woman in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide, prompting her family to accuse a youth of harassment. Police are investigating the claims and plan to arrest the accused.

Man Beaten To Death Over Marriage Dispute

Man Beaten To Death Over Marriage Dispute

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his father-in-law and accomplices in Uttar Pradesh over an eight-year-old dispute stemming from his marriage to the latter's daughter.

Teenage Girl Found Dead at Kerala Residence

Teenage Girl Found Dead at Kerala Residence

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old girl was found dead at her residence in a village in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Bengaluru Nursing Student Death: Police Investigate Suicide Claim

Bengaluru Nursing Student Death: Police Investigate Suicide Claim

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Police in Bengaluru are investigating the death of a 19-year-old nursing student from Kerala, who was found dead in his hostel room. While initial reports suggest suicide, the student's father suspects foul play and has alleged drug use among roommates and humiliation by a teacher.

Resident Doctor Found Dead in Beed, Investigation Underway

Resident Doctor Found Dead in Beed, Investigation Underway

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A resident doctor at a medical college in Beed, Maharashtra, was found dead in his rented accommodation, with police investigating potential causes including work-related stress and personal issues.