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Two Doctors Arrested in Kerala for Hydroponic Cannabis Smuggling

Two Doctors Arrested in Kerala for Hydroponic Cannabis Smuggling

Rediff.com1 days ago

Customs officials at Thiruvananthapuram airport seized hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 1.86 crore and arrested two doctors allegedly involved in smuggling the contraband from Singapore and Bangkok.

Rajasthan Man Dies After Attack by Mosque Caretaker: What Sparked the Tragedy?

Rajasthan Man Dies After Attack by Mosque Caretaker: What Sparked the Tragedy?

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Rajasthan's Tonk district died from burn injuries after being set ablaze by a mosque caretaker following a verbal argument.

23 Indians Saved from Brick Kiln in Nepal's Madhesh Province

23 Indians Saved from Brick Kiln in Nepal's Madhesh Province

Rediff.com1 days ago

Twenty-three Indian nationals have been rescued from a brick kiln in Nepal's Madhesh province following a complaint of forced labour and exploitation.

Unseeded Tanvi Sharma Advances to Orleans Masters Semifinals with Upset Win

Unseeded Tanvi Sharma Advances to Orleans Masters Semifinals with Upset Win

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's Tanvi Sharma defeated Japan's Natsuki Nidaira to reach the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.

US Tourists Arrested for Drone Flight Near Sensitive Indian Naval Base

US Tourists Arrested for Drone Flight Near Sensitive Indian Naval Base

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Two US nationals have been arrested in Kochi, India, for allegedly flying a drone near the Coast Guard Headquarters, a restricted zone. The tourists, unaware of the local regulations, were later released with a notice to appear for investigation.

Karnataka Man Arrested in Fatal Pathway Dispute

Karnataka Man Arrested in Fatal Pathway Dispute

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Karnataka for allegedly murdering his relative following a dispute over access to a pathway. The incident occurred in Dodawad village, where a long-standing feud culminated in a fatal attack with an agricultural weapon.

J&K Police Nab Theft Suspect in Delhi, Recover Stolen Goods

J&K Police Nab Theft Suspect in Delhi, Recover Stolen Goods

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a man from Delhi in connection with a theft case registered in Baramulla district. The accused allegedly robbed an electronic goods shop, and stolen items have been recovered.

Mumbai Press Club Targeted in Gas Bomb Hoax: Police Investigate

Mumbai Press Club Targeted in Gas Bomb Hoax: Police Investigate

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Mumbai Press Club received a threatening email claiming gas bombs were planted on the premises, prompting a thorough search by security agencies. The threat was later determined to be a hoax, and an investigation is underway to trace the email's origin.

Man wanted in Delhi murder case arrested in Gujarat after evading police for three years

Man wanted in Delhi murder case arrested in Gujarat after evading police for three years

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 23-year-old murder suspect, Atonu Halder, who had been evading authorities for nearly three years and carried a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to his arrest, has been apprehended in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Mumbai Firms Busted for Importing Banned Walkie-Talkies and E-Waste

Mumbai Firms Busted for Importing Banned Walkie-Talkies and E-Waste

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized a large consignment of illegal walkie-talkies and second-hand hard drives at Nhava Sheva Port, leading to the arrest of two individuals.

Five Dead, Including Three Children, Found in Kochi Home

Five Dead, Including Three Children, Found in Kochi Home

Rediff.com1 days ago

Five individuals, including three children, were discovered dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, suspecting a possible suicide.

Massive Drug Bust: Assam Rifles Recover Methamphetamine in Mizoram

Massive Drug Bust: Assam Rifles Recover Methamphetamine in Mizoram

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Assam Rifles and police in Mizoram seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 23 crore from an abandoned vehicle in Champhai district. The peddlers fled, and a manhunt is underway.

Jammu Man Found Dead with Throat Slit; Police Launch Investigation

Jammu Man Found Dead with Throat Slit; Police Launch Investigation

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 47-year-old man was found murdered with his throat slit in Jammu. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the culprits.

Authorities Seize Property of Notorious Drug Dealer in Samba

Authorities Seize Property of Notorious Drug Dealer in Samba

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Samba district attached a house belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Masoom Ali, under the NDPS Act. The property, valued at approximately Rs 40 lakh, was allegedly purchased with proceeds from illegal activities.

Bomb Threat Disrupts Gujarat Assembly Budget Session

Bomb Threat Disrupts Gujarat Assembly Budget Session

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Gujarat assembly complex received a bomb threat via email, leading to the evacuation of staff and MLAs and a search operation by local police.

Gudi Padwa Recipe: Roopa's Zunka

Gudi Padwa Recipe: Roopa's Zunka

Rediff.com4 days ago

Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.

Janasena MLA Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud After Clicking Malicious Link

Janasena MLA Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud After Clicking Malicious Link

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Andhra Pradesh MLA C Balaraju lost 12 lakh after clicking on a malicious APK file, leading to a police investigation into a potential organised cyber fraud gang.

Delhi Woman Arrested After Daughters Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Delhi Woman Arrested After Daughters Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old woman in connection with the alleged murder of her two daughters in Malviya Nagar. The woman, who reportedly attempted suicide, was arrested after medical evaluation.

Uttar Pradesh STF Assists in Arrest of Key Suspect in Rohit Shetty Firing

Uttar Pradesh STF Assists in Arrest of Key Suspect in Rohit Shetty Firing

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A key accused in the Rohit Shetty house firing case has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh, bringing the total number of arrests to 14. The arrest was made with the assistance of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force.

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Rediff.com3 days ago

The body of an 18-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a village in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation amid suspicions of foul play.

India's Hockey World Cup Schedule Announced

India's Hockey World Cup Schedule Announced

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams' schedules for the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen, Netherlands and Belgium have been announced, with the men's team opening against Wales and the women's team against China.

Property Fraud Suspect Nabbed After Year on the Run

Property Fraud Suspect Nabbed After Year on the Run

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man accused of posing as a property dealer, defrauding buyers and sellers, and then absconding. The suspect, Rahul Paswan, was apprehended after being on the run for nearly a year.

Delhi Man Dies After Sultanpuri Stabbing: Police Investigate

Delhi Man Dies After Sultanpuri Stabbing: Police Investigate

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 40-year-old man died after allegedly being stabbed in Delhi's Sultanpuri area. Police have detained two men and apprehended two minors in connection with the case.

Delhi Police Bust Illegal LPG Racket, Arrest Three

Delhi Police Bust Illegal LPG Racket, Arrest Three

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Delhi Police arrested three men in Mahipalpur for illegally hoarding LPG cylinders and selling them at inflated prices. The raid uncovered a large number of domestic and commercial cylinders, along with refilling equipment.

Manda Mhatre, BJP MLA, Recovering After Heart Attack

Manda Mhatre, BJP MLA, Recovering After Heart Attack

Rediff.com5 days ago

BJP MLA Manda Mhatre from Belapur, Navi Mumbai, was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde enquired about her health.

How Punjab Police and BSF Foiled a Major Drug Smuggling Operation

How Punjab Police and BSF Foiled a Major Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Punjab Police, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), successfully foiled a major cross-border smuggling attempt, recovering 6.5 kg of heroin near the border in Fazilka.

Delhi Auto Driver Shot in Neb Sarai; Attack Linked to Old Dispute

Delhi Auto Driver Shot in Neb Sarai; Attack Linked to Old Dispute

Rediff.com3 days ago

An auto driver in Delhi was shot and injured by two assailants on a motorcycle, with police investigating a possible connection to a prior dispute.

Axis Bank Teams Up with DP World PGTI to Support Indian Golf

Axis Bank Teams Up with DP World PGTI to Support Indian Golf

Rediff.com1 days ago

Axis Bank has partnered with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) as its official banking partner, aiming to strengthen professional golf in India.

Police Investigate Man's Murder in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Police Investigate Man's Murder in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 45-year-old man was found murdered with his throat slit in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the perpetrators.

Tathastu Realty to Build 3,354 Affordable Homes in Rewari

Tathastu Realty to Build 3,354 Affordable Homes in Rewari

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tathastu Realty is investing 500 crore to develop an affordable housing project in Rewari, Haryana, featuring 3,354 flats priced around 30 lakh each.

Delhi Man Arrested for Stabbing After Fight Intervention

Delhi Man Arrested for Stabbing After Fight Intervention

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Jahangir Puri, Delhi, for stabbing a 32-year-old man who intervened in a fight between the accused and the victim's younger brother.

Delhi Shooting: Gang Rivalry Suspected in Fatal Attack on Boy and Father

Delhi Shooting: Gang Rivalry Suspected in Fatal Attack on Boy and Father

Rediff.com2 days ago

A young boy was killed and his father injured in a shooting in Delhi's Bawana area. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.

Arunachal Man Arrested Over Threat to Shoot Assam CM

Arunachal Man Arrested Over Threat to Shoot Assam CM

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for sending a threatening message to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma via WhatsApp.

Major Blow to Extremism: 11 Naxalites Surrender in Gadchiroli

Major Blow to Extremism: 11 Naxalites Surrender in Gadchiroli

Rediff.com2 days ago

Eleven Naxalites, including five senior operatives with a combined bounty of Rs 68 lakh, have surrendered to police and CRPF forces in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, marking a significant blow to Left Wing Extremism in the region.

Kerala Teacher's Death Sparks Suicide Claims Amidst Election Duty Stress

Kerala Teacher's Death Sparks Suicide Claims Amidst Election Duty Stress

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Kasaragod, Kerala, was found dead in a river, prompting his family to allege suicide due to excessive work pressure related to election duties. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Why an Andhra Pradesh Police Officer Took His Own Life

Why an Andhra Pradesh Police Officer Took His Own Life

Rediff.com4 days ago

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) from Patamata Police Station in Andhra Pradesh died by suicide, reportedly due to financial issues and family problems. The officer was also suffering from blood cancer.

Man Held for Posting Objectionable AI Images of PM Modi

Man Held for Posting Objectionable AI Images of PM Modi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly posting objectionable AI-generated images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.

Maharashtra Woman Arrested for Growing Ganja on Farm

Maharashtra Woman Arrested for Growing Ganja on Farm

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized nearly 22 kilograms of ganja from a farm and arrested a woman, Ashabai Shingare, in connection with the illegal cultivation.

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Young Woman Travelling Home for Eid

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Young Woman Travelling Home for Eid

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 21-year-old woman died in a van fire after a road accident in Haryana's Panipat district while travelling home for Eid. The van was hit by a bus, causing it to ignite and trapping the woman inside.

PM Modi Extends Congratulations to Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul

PM Modi Extends Congratulations to Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on his re-election as the prime minister of Thailand, expressing his commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Thailand.