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Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Egg extraction racket probe: 'Over 40 women exploited'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

An investigation into an illegal human egg extraction and sale racket in Badlapur, India, has revealed potential links to Bengaluru and Telangana, with authorities uncovering the exploitation of numerous women and violations of reproductive technology regulations.

Mumbai Man Stabbed to Death After Parking Argument; Suspect Arrested

Mumbai Man Stabbed to Death After Parking Argument; Suspect Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man was stabbed to death in Dahisar, Mumbai, following a dispute over motorcycle parking. The accused was arrested within an hour of the incident.

Woman's Body Recovered After Alleged Drowning of Daughters in Odisha Well

Woman's Body Recovered After Alleged Drowning of Daughters in Odisha Well

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Police in Sambalpur, Odisha, recovered the body of a woman suspected of throwing her two young daughters into a well before taking her own life. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

Fake Income Tax Officers Rob Contractor's Home in Madhya Pradesh

Fake Income Tax Officers Rob Contractor's Home in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com1 days ago

A gang posing as Income Tax officials robbed a contractor's home in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, stealing gold and cash.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Preliminary probe report soon

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Preliminary probe report soon

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

The preliminary report on the plane crash that killed NCP leader Ajit Pawar is expected to be released by February 28, according to Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol. The incident has sparked speculation and calls for investigation into potential irregularities.

Maharashtra Police Investigate Disappearance of 14-Year-Old Girl in Beed

Maharashtra Police Investigate Disappearance of 14-Year-Old Girl in Beed

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 14-year-old girl has gone missing in the Beed district of Maharashtra, leading police to launch a kidnapping investigation. Separately, a 19-year-old woman missing since February 28 was found to have married.

AAP Leader's Car Window Smashed in Punjab; Investigation Launched

AAP Leader's Car Window Smashed in Punjab; Investigation Launched

Rediff.com3 days ago

The rear window of an Innova car belonging to AAP leader Daljit Raju was found shattered in Phagwara, Punjab. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and forming teams to probe the matter. Raju has previously received threats, including a firing incident at his residence last year.

Minor driver's sister shot Delhi crash video, now key to biker death probe

Minor driver's sister shot Delhi crash video, now key to biker death probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A video has surfaced showing the moment of the collision in Dwarka that killed a 23-year-old biker. The video, allegedly filmed from inside the SUV driven by a 17-year-old, shows the moments leading up to the crash. The driver was later released on bail.

Women commission to probe egg extraction racket as chilling details emerge

Women commission to probe egg extraction racket as chilling details emerge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra State Women's Commission is investigating a major illegal human egg extraction racket in Thane district, where vulnerable women were exploited for multiple donation cycles using forged documents. The investigation revealed unauthorized IVF clinic operations and unqualified individuals administering medical procedures.

Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of BSF Jawan's Daughter

Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of BSF Jawan's Daughter

Rediff.com3 days ago

The 12-year-old daughter of a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was allegedly kidnapped from outside her residential society in Delhi's Rohini. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to locate the missing girl.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates 590 Crore Fraud in Haryana Government Accounts

Enforcement Directorate Investigates 590 Crore Fraud in Haryana Government Accounts

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering investigation into the alleged embezzlement of 590 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank, conducting searches across multiple locations.

Police Investigate Discovery of Human Remains Under Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express

Police Investigate Discovery of Human Remains Under Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Police in Alappuzha, Kerala, have launched an investigation after human body parts were discovered under a train coach. The remains were found by cleaning staff during routine maintenance.

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

The move follows a quiet visit by National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jharkhand Health Department Investigates Hospital Over Newborn's Body Transport

Jharkhand Health Department Investigates Hospital Over Newborn's Body Transport

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Jharkhand health department has launched an investigation into allegations that a hospital in Chakradharpur failed to provide an ambulance to a parent to transport his dead newborn, forcing him to carry the body in a box.

AAIB begins Baramati crash probe, focus on technical factors

AAIB begins Baramati crash probe, focus on technical factors

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A specialized team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has arrived at the Baramati crash site to investigate the accident that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The investigation will focus on the technical factors that led to the crash of the Learjet 45 aircraft during its second landing attempt.

ED Raids Reliance Power Offices in Money Laundering Case

ED Raids Reliance Power Offices in Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad as part of a money laundering investigation against Reliance Power Ltd., a group company of businessman Anil Ambani.

Motorcycle Accident in Airoli Claims Two Lives

Motorcycle Accident in Airoli Claims Two Lives

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two men died in Navi Mumbai after their motorcycle collided with an excavator. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred in Airoli.

Ex-Surendranagar Collector Denied Bail in Money Laundering Case

Ex-Surendranagar Collector Denied Bail in Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

A special PMLA court in Ahmedabad rejected the bail plea of IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a bribery-linked money laundering case. The court cited evidence suggesting Patel's involvement in money laundering and the receipt of substantial bribe money.

Distressed Man Found Dead in Beed Sugarcane Field; Suicide Suspected

Distressed Man Found Dead in Beed Sugarcane Field; Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com49 minutes ago

The charred remains of a 60-year-old man were discovered in a sugarcane field in Beed, Maharashtra. Police suspect suicide due to the man's illness and mental distress.

Chief priest arrested in Sabarimala gold loss probe

Chief priest arrested in Sabarimala gold loss probe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold loss case arrested chief priest of the Lord Ayyappa temple, Kandararu Rajeevaru in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, sources said.

New IIT Bombay test could unlock quantum gravity secrets

New IIT Bombay test could unlock quantum gravity secrets

Rediff.com3 days ago

Researchers at IIT Bombay have proposed a new test, dynamical fidelity susceptibility (DFS), to measure the 'quantumness' of gravity, suggesting that conventional entanglement-based tests may be insufficient.

Court Drops Corruption Charges in Guruashish Construction Cheating Case After CBI Report

Court Drops Corruption Charges in Guruashish Construction Cheating Case After CBI Report

Rediff.com2 days ago

A special court in Mumbai has dropped corruption charges against Guruashish Construction and its directors in a multi-crore cheating case after the CBI found no public servants involved in the alleged graft.

Karur stampede: CBI summons Vijay on March 10 for another round of questioning

Karur stampede: CBI summons Vijay on March 10 for another round of questioning

Rediff.com6 days ago

The CBI has summoned actor Vijay for further questioning regarding the 2025 Karur stampede that resulted in 41 deaths. This follows previous questioning and the gathering of new evidence requiring clarification from the actor.

Police Reopen 2005 Double Murder Case Linked to Gangster

Police Reopen 2005 Double Murder Case Linked to Gangster

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Police in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh have ordered a fresh investigation into a 2005 double murder case where a listed gangster and five others were named as accused.

How an RTO Agent's Bribery Attempt Led to Arrest in Thane

How an RTO Agent's Bribery Attempt Led to Arrest in Thane

Rediff.com1 days ago

An RTO agent in Thane was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an individual seeking a two-wheeler learner's licence.

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket producing fake Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs). The investigation uncovered a network charging individuals for forged documents, highlighting concerns about corruption and security.

Maharashtra Official Nabbed for Allegedly Taking Bribe to Clear Caste Certificates

Maharashtra Official Nabbed for Allegedly Taking Bribe to Clear Caste Certificates

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman official from the Scheduled Tribes certificate scrutiny committee has been arrested in Thane for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to clear caste verification files.

Job Aspirants in Mumbai Fall Prey to 23 Lakh BMC Job Scam

Job Aspirants in Mumbai Fall Prey to 23 Lakh BMC Job Scam

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Two young men in Mumbai were defrauded of 23.43 lakh after being promised jobs in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The accused, posing as a BMC employee, assured them of supervisor positions in the water department in exchange for money, providing fake joining letters and identity cards.

Mumbai Legislature Targeted: Bomb Threat Sparks Security Alert

Mumbai Legislature Targeted: Bomb Threat Sparks Security Alert

Rediff.com2 days ago

An email threatening missile and bomb attacks on the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan and other key locations in Mumbai triggered a security alert, prompting extensive searches and heightened security measures.

Mumbai lift kiss video leak: Man booked for circulating CCTV footage

Mumbai lift kiss video leak: Man booked for circulating CCTV footage

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly leaking CCTV footage showing a woman kissing a man in a lift, leading to her defamation after the video went viral on social media.

Water Dispute Turns Deadly: Man Bludgeoned to Death in Thane

Water Dispute Turns Deadly: Man Bludgeoned to Death in Thane

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 34-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his neighbour in Thane, Maharashtra, following a dispute over fetching water from a shared tap.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black box recovered; Bombardier to assist probe

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Black box recovered; Bombardier to assist probe

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The Black Box of the Learjet 45 aircraft that crashed near the Baramati airstrip on Wednesday has been recovered, the Civil Aviation Ministry said.

Palghar Murder Case Unravels, Exposing Additional Criminals

Palghar Murder Case Unravels, Exposing Additional Criminals

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three individuals were arrested for the alleged murder of a man in Palghar, Maharashtra, leading to the apprehension of three more wanted individuals connected to other crimes.

Jalgaon Insurance Scam: Doctor and Cops Held for Faking Road Accident Death

Jalgaon Insurance Scam: Doctor and Cops Held for Faking Road Accident Death

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nine individuals, including a government medical officer and four police officers, have been arrested in Jalgaon for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently claim insurance money by faking a road accident death.

Mamata Banerjee Faces Resignation Calls After President's Displeasure

Mamata Banerjee Faces Resignation Calls After President's Displeasure

Rediff.com6 days ago

BJP MP Khagen Murmu has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging she insulted President Droupadi Murmu. The demand follows the President's expression of displeasure over changes to her programme's venue and the absence of the CM or senior ministers.

Politician Among Six Detained After Hyderabad Drug Party Raid

Politician Among Six Detained After Hyderabad Drug Party Raid

Rediff.com2 hours ago

A TDP MP and former BRS MLA are among six people detained in Hyderabad after testing positive for drug consumption following a raid on a farmhouse party.

Kerala Mother in Custody After One-Year-Old Daughter's Suspicious Death

Kerala Mother in Custody After One-Year-Old Daughter's Suspicious Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

A mother in Kerala has been taken into custody after her one-year-old daughter was found dead under suspicious circumstances at their home. Police are investigating the cause of death and the mother's mental state.

ED Searches Reliance Power Premises in Mumbai, Hyderabad

ED Searches Reliance Power Premises in Mumbai, Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad as part of an investigation against Reliance Power Ltd., a group company of Anil Ambani, concerning alleged money laundering and financial irregularities.

Mirzapur Police Nab Two More in Gym Conversion Case

Mirzapur Police Nab Two More in Gym Conversion Case

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Police in Mirzapur have arrested two more individuals, including a wanted suspect with a reward, in connection with an illegal religious conversion racket allegedly operating under the guise of gymnasiums. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to ten.