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Bathinda Arrests Reveal Gangster Network Link

Bathinda Arrests Reveal Gangster Network Link

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Bathinda, seizing two country-made .32 bore pistols and five live cartridges. Preliminary investigation suggests the accused are linked to a criminal network operated by a jailed gangster in the Ferozepur region. One of the arrested, Kuldeep Singh, has a criminal background.

Maharashtra Official Calls for Action in TCS Harassment Case

Maharashtra Official Calls for Action in TCS Harassment Case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Maharashtra legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe has demanded stringent action against employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik following allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion by female employees.

Brazen Daylight Murder: Masked Gunmen Kill Pharmacy Cashier In Chandigarh

Brazen Daylight Murder: Masked Gunmen Kill Pharmacy Cashier In Chandigarh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two masked men shot dead a 45-year-old pharmacy cashier, Janki Das, in broad daylight in Chandigarh's Sector 11. The assailants fired multiple rounds before fleeing on a motorcycle with a third accomplice. Police are investigating all angles, including potential extortion or gangster involvement, though the shop owner reported no threats.

Bihar Minister's Vehicle Pelted With Stones During Condolence Visit

Bihar Minister's Vehicle Pelted With Stones During Condolence Visit

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Bihar Labour Resources Minister Arun Shankar Prasad's vehicle was pelted with stones in Madhubani district while he was visiting an accident victim's family. The minister was unharmed, but the vehicle's windshield was damaged. Police have identified suspects and launched an investigation.

A year on, families await closure on Air India crash

A year on, families await closure on Air India crash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A year after the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad claimed 260 lives, grieving families are still waiting for the final probe report, with investigators yet to release conclusive findings on the disaster's cause.

Pakistan terror link suspected in Ranchi RSS office attack; 3 held

Pakistan terror link suspected in Ranchi RSS office attack; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Three people with suspected Pakistan-terror links were arrested for allegedly hurling "petrol bombs" at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh office in Ranchi, and one of them suffered bullet injuries in a gunfight while trying to escape from police custody on Thursday afternoon, an officer said.

Jaipur Teen Found Dead; Family Alleges Murder, Demands Fair Probe

Jaipur Teen Found Dead; Family Alleges Murder, Demands Fair Probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A 16-year-old school girl, missing since Friday evening, was found dead in a Jaipur apartment building. Her family alleges she was kidnapped and murdered, demanding a thorough investigation, while police are probing both suicide and murder angles.

Special Team To Probe Dowry Harassment Case Against Ex-Judge

Special Team To Probe Dowry Harassment Case Against Ex-Judge

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal.

Missing Siblings Found Dead Near Jharkhand Waterbody

Missing Siblings Found Dead Near Jharkhand Waterbody

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The bodies of a missing girl and boy were recovered near a waterbody in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district, prompting a police investigation.

Man Murders Wife, Daughter Over Suspicion In Jharkhand

Man Murders Wife, Daughter Over Suspicion In Jharkhand

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A man in Jharkhand's Pakur district allegedly murdered his wife and daughter, suspecting his wife of infidelity. Police have arrested the man and recovered evidence from the scene.

Youth Arrested In Jharkhand Land Dispute Murder Case

Youth Arrested In Jharkhand Land Dispute Murder Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A young man has been arrested in Jharkhand's Pakur district for allegedly murdering a 53-year-old man over a land dispute. The accused confessed to the crime and has been sent to judicial custody.

Sex Trafficking Racket Busted In Jharkhand, Girls Rescued

Sex Trafficking Racket Busted In Jharkhand, Girls Rescued

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Giridih district have busted a sex trafficking racket, rescuing two girls and arresting three individuals. The girls were allegedly forced into prostitution after being lured with the promise of jobs.

Nihang-police standoff in Uttarakhand ends after talks

Nihang-police standoff in Uttarakhand ends after talks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The Nihangs have called off their planned protest march in Uttarakhand related to a recent dispute at the Karnaprayag market in Chamoli and a gurdwara in Nagrasu.

Indrajit Lankesh: 'I Was A Bridge To Deepika Padukone's Glory'

Indrajit Lankesh: 'I Was A Bridge To Deepika Padukone's Glory'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

'It was only after Aishwarya ran for 100 days and became a massive hit that Shah Rukh Khan signed Deepika Padukone.'

Groundbreaking IIT Mandi Research Reveals Cellular Signature Of Anaesthesia In Plants

Groundbreaking IIT Mandi Research Reveals Cellular Signature Of Anaesthesia In Plants

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Scientists at IIT Mandi have identified the cellular signature of anaesthesia in plants, a discovery that challenges conventional understanding of consciousness. Their research shows plants respond to anaesthetics in a synchronised manner, reorganising cellular nuclei despite lacking a brain or nervous system, suggesting a more sentient nature than previously believed and resonating with ancient Indian philosophical thought.

Two Killed As Tractor Runs Over Them In Jharkhand

Two Killed As Tractor Runs Over Them In Jharkhand

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Two women were killed in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district after being run over by a tractor-trolley. Police have seized the tractor and are investigating the incident.

Ayodhya Police Probe Viral Video Of Couple Assault

Ayodhya Police Probe Viral Video Of Couple Assault

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A video showing a group of saffron-clad men assaulting a young couple in a public park in Ayodhya has gone viral, leading police to launch an investigation. The attackers allegedly claimed the couple was 'desecrating' the temple town's religious character.

Husband Confesses To Wife's Murder In Gurugram

Husband Confesses To Wife's Murder In Gurugram

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A brick supplier in Gurugram allegedly murdered his wife with a hammer following a domestic dispute and then called the police to confess. The accused, Nayab, was taken into custody, and an investigation is underway.

Karnataka MLA's Sons Face ED Grilling Over Crypto Money Laundering

Karnataka MLA's Sons Face ED Grilling Over Crypto Money Laundering

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned the two sons of Karnataka Congress MLA N A Haris for questioning in a crypto currency-linked money laundering case. The case involves hacking websites, stealing bitcoins, and selling virtual digital assets, with the Nalapad brothers previously denying wrongdoing and alleging political vendetta.

Tragic Wall Collapse Claims Lives Of Two Young Brothers In Kerala

Tragic Wall Collapse Claims Lives Of Two Young Brothers In Kerala

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Two young brothers, Musamil (14) and Munseer (10), were tragically killed in Adhur, Kerala, when a compound wall collapsed on them while they were selling goods by the roadside. Their friend, Viheesh, sustained injuries. Heavy rains are suspected to be the cause of the collapse, and police have launched an investigation.

Bihar woman gang-raped; cartridge-like object retrieved from private parts

Bihar woman gang-raped; cartridge-like object retrieved from private parts

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in Bihar's Begusarai district, with doctors treating her reportedly retrieving a cartridge-like object, a stone and a piece of wood from her private parts during medical examination days after the incident, officials said on Thursday.

Hanuman Chalisa Protest: BJP Demands Arrests In Leader Assault Case

Hanuman Chalisa Protest: BJP Demands Arrests In Leader Assault Case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

BJP workers in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, staged a sit-in protest and recited the Hanuman Chalisa at a police station, alleging inaction in arresting accused individuals involved in the assault of a BJP leader. The protest followed an alleged attack on BJP city vice-president Jayant Singh Dharmu. Police have registered a case and assured prompt action.

UP Men Held In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case

UP Men Held In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Kolkata have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the investigation.

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The family of a 33-year-old woman, Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in Bhopal, staged a protest demanding a fresh post-mortem examination at AIIMS Delhi, alleging dowry harassment and murder against her husband and mother-in-law.

Self-Proclaimed Godman Ashok Kharat Charged In Harassment Cases

Self-Proclaimed Godman Ashok Kharat Charged In Harassment Cases

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a charge sheet against self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat in two of the 17 cases registered against him, accusing him of sexual harassment. The SIT cyber team has removed thousands of objectionable videos related to the cases, and multiple police departments are investigating the various charges against Kharat.

Ex-Servicemen Demand Fair Probe In Dowry Death Case

Ex-Servicemen Demand Fair Probe In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Ex-servicemen in Bhopal rally, demanding justice for Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, and seek a fresh post-mortem examination and transfer of the investigation outside Madhya Pradesh.

Twisha Sharma Death Case: Husband Remanded To CBI Custody

Twisha Sharma Death Case: Husband Remanded To CBI Custody

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model-actor Twisha Sharma, to CBI custody as the agency takes over the investigation into her death.

Main Accused In Dewas Blast Arrested On Return From China

Main Accused In Dewas Blast Arrested On Return From China

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Madhya Pradesh have arrested the main suspect in the Dewas firecracker factory blast that killed six workers. The accused was apprehended at Delhi airport upon his return from China.

Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder: Accused Remanded To Police Custody

Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder: Accused Remanded To Police Custody

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Three individuals arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, have been remanded to 13-day police custody.

Breakthrough In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case: Arrests Made

Breakthrough In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Case: Arrests Made

Rediff.com11 May 2026

West Bengal Police have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests followed leads from a UPI transaction made at a toll plaza.

Why TMC Leaders Faced CID Grilling Over Signature Forgery

Why TMC Leaders Faced CID Grilling Over Signature Forgery

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The West Bengal CID conducted marathon questioning of Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and party MLA Kunal Ghosh in connection with an alleged forgery of MLAs' signatures for the appointment of the Leader of Opposition. The leaders faced separate and face-to-face interrogations, with the CID reportedly unsatisfied with previous replies.

CBI Gets Custody Of Husband In Twisha Sharma Death Case

CBI Gets Custody Of Husband In Twisha Sharma Death Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Bhopal court has remanded Samarth Singh, husband of deceased model-actor Twisha Sharma, in CBI custody. The CBI is investigating the circumstances surrounding Sharma's death, which occurred at her marital home. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved its judgment on pleas seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail for Samarth Singh's mother.

Haryana Groom Lands In Jail For Reckless SUV Stunts During Wedding Procession

Haryana Groom Lands In Jail For Reckless SUV Stunts During Wedding Procession

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A groom and three others were arrested in Haryana's Nuh district for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on SUVs while on their way to a wedding venue. The incident, captured on video, involved individuals standing and sitting on moving vehicle roofs, prompting police action and a stern warning against reckless driving during celebrations.

Three Arrested In UP Over Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder

Three Arrested In UP Over Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests were made by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case.

3 arrested from UP in killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

3 arrested from UP in killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in West Bengal have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests follow an investigation involving digital clues and interstate links.

NCP Leader Rupali Chakankar Grilled Over Godman Links

NCP Leader Rupali Chakankar Grilled Over Godman Links

Rediff.com10 May 2026

NCP leader Rupali Chakankar appeared before a special investigation team (SIT) for questioning regarding her alleged association with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who is under arrest in rape and sexual exploitation cases. Chakankar, who resigned as the state women's panel chief, has pledged full cooperation with the probe.

Dawoodi Bohra verdict row: HC ex-judge Patel gets security cover

Dawoodi Bohra verdict row: HC ex-judge Patel gets security cover

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Retired Judge Gautam Patel and his family, getting threatening letters over his 2024 verdict on the succession row in the Dawoodi Bohra community, have been provided police protection, the Maharashtra government on Monday told the Bombay high court.

England Collapse As Henry Bowls New Zealand To Big Win

England Collapse As Henry Bowls New Zealand To Big Win

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry ran through England's tail to give his side a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval to level the series at 1-1 on Sunday.

Maharashtra Teacher's Death: Wife Alleges Police Brutality, Protests Erupt

Maharashtra Teacher's Death: Wife Alleges Police Brutality, Protests Erupt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A Zilla Parishad teacher, Suresh Borse, died in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after an alleged assault following a spat in Ellora. His wife claims police personnel were involved in the beating. Police have registered a case against unidentified accused and are investigating the role of police personnel, while protests have erupted demanding a murder case against the officers.

Man Shot Dead In Haryana's Jhajjar; Police Suspect Old Enmity

Man Shot Dead In Haryana's Jhajjar; Police Suspect Old Enmity

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Haryana's Jhajjar, with police suspecting an old enmity to be the reason behind the murder.