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Man Killed Trying To Halt Neighbour's Fight In Pilibhit

Man Killed Trying To Halt Neighbour's Fight In Pilibhit

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 48-year-old man was fatally shot in Pilibhit after attempting to intervene in a brawl involving his neighbour. Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the accused.

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. An AIMIM corporator is alleged to have provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

CBI Probes Reliance Anil Ambani Group Over 73,000 Crore Loan Fraud

CBI Probes Reliance Anil Ambani Group Over 73,000 Crore Loan Fraud

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the Reliance Anil Ambani Group for alleged bank loan frauds totalling 73,000 crore across seven cases. The Supreme Court is monitoring the investigation, which also involves the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi engage in public spat over CBSE exam row

Pradhan, Rahul Gandhi engage in public spat over CBSE exam row

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Rahul Gandhi have engaged in a public dispute over alleged irregularities in the CBSE exam system, with Gandhi demanding an independent probe and Pradhan accusing Gandhi of politicising the issue.

The Deadly Hotel Fire: The Day After

The Deadly Hotel Fire: The Day After

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Glimpses from the aftermath of the deadly hotel fire in New Delhi.

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.

Thane Police Uncover Major Drug Trafficking Ring

Thane Police Uncover Major Drug Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Thane City Crime Branch has dismantled a drug trafficking network connected to the Kashmir Valley, arresting three individuals and confiscating charas and tramadol capsules worth over Rs 3.03 crore. The operation is part of a special anti-narcotics drive, with investigations ongoing into the supply chain and financial links.

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids across four states in India, investigating a case of arms, ammunition, and IED smuggling from Pakistan. The raids targeted 12 locations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Maharashtra, leading to the seizure of digital devices for forensic analysis.

Gurugram STF Nabs Drug Smuggler, Seizes Heroin Worth Crores

Gurugram STF Nabs Drug Smuggler, Seizes Heroin Worth Crores

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Gurugram Police's special task force (STF) has arrested an alleged drug smuggler in Bhiwani and recovered nearly 9 kg of heroin -- worth around Rs 36 crore in the illicit market -- from his possession.

Assam Seeks Fast-Track Court in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Assam Seeks Fast-Track Court in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Assam government has requested the Gauhati High Court to establish a fast-track court to expedite the trial in the Zubeen Garg death case, a move welcomed by the singer's wife, who seeks stringent punishment for those responsible.

Self-Styled Godman Ashok Kharat's Financial Irregularities Exposed

Self-Styled Godman Ashok Kharat's Financial Irregularities Exposed

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, already facing rape charges, is now under investigation for suspicious financial activities involving numerous accounts and large transactions.

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Four TCS employees have been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing and attempting to forcibly convert a colleague, including forcing him to wear a Muslim cap and perform Namaz.

Self-Styled Godman's Financial Irregularities Exposed in Maharashtra

Self-Styled Godman's Financial Irregularities Exposed in Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, already facing rape charges, is now under investigation for opening over 130 accounts with cooperative credit societies and conducting transactions worth approximately Rs 63 crore.

Two Dead, One Injured In Ulhasnagar Shooting

Two Dead, One Injured In Ulhasnagar Shooting

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Two people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting in Ulhasnagar, Thane district. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting previous enmity as the motive.

TN special teams to monitor drug firms after cough syrup deaths

TN special teams to monitor drug firms after cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Tamil Nadu has formed special teams to monitor drug manufacturers after deaths of infants in Madhya Pradesh were linked to a cough syrup made by a Tamil Nadu-based company. Inspections are being conducted at pharmaceutical firms across the state.

Hyderabad Police Nab Delivery Riders In Brutal Murder Case

Hyderabad Police Nab Delivery Riders In Brutal Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two delivery riders have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering a 38-year-old mason from Madhya Pradesh during a robbery attempt. The accused confessed to killing the victim after he resisted their attempt to steal his mobile phone and money.

Delhi Police Bust Pakistan-Backed Terror Module: What It Means

Delhi Police Bust Pakistan-Backed Terror Module: What It Means

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Delhi Police have busted a Pakistan-backed ISI-underworld terror module, arresting eight suspected operatives planning attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab and Chandigarh.

Gurugram Police Uncover Cyber-Fraud Ring Linked to Philippines and Cambodia

Gurugram Police Uncover Cyber-Fraud Ring Linked to Philippines and Cambodia

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber-fraud racket with links to the Philippines and Cambodia, arresting five individuals involved in the use and distribution of illegal SIM boxes.

Satheesan-led Kerala govt sworn in, announces key welfare measures

Satheesan-led Kerala govt sworn in, announces key welfare measures

Rediff.com18 May 2026

V D Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala's Chief Minister, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by prominent political figures, including Congress leaders and Chief Ministers of Congress-ruled states.

TCS case: Kin of accused alleges 'office politics' behind harassment case

TCS case: Kin of accused alleges 'office politics' behind harassment case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The family of a TCS employee arrested in connection with sexual harassment and conversion allegations at a Nashik unit claims he is a victim of internal professional rivalry and office politics. They allege a coordinated conspiracy driven by his academic and professional success.

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.

Punjab Police Uncovers Babbar Khalsa International Terror Plot

Punjab Police Uncovers Babbar Khalsa International Terror Plot

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Punjab Police have dismantled a terror module supported by the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), arresting two individuals and seizing hand grenades intended for targeting government institutions.

Police Uncover Extensive Drug Smuggling Network

Police Uncover Extensive Drug Smuggling Network

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Police in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested Rohit Singh, an associate of drug smuggler Prince Singh, who had previously escaped during an encounter. The investigation further led to the apprehension of two more individuals, Pintu Yadav and Satyapal, involved in cultivating and supplying opium and poppy husk from Jharkhand to Punjab. Authorities seized contraband worth Rs 58.75 lakh.

Four members of a Karnataka family found hanging at Bihar dharmshala

Four members of a Karnataka family found hanging at Bihar dharmshala

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Four tourists from Karnataka were found dead in a dharmshala room in Nalanda district, Bihar. Police are investigating the incident and have recovered sleeping pills and other belongings from the scene.

Delhi Man Shot Dead; Police Suspect Revenge Killing

Delhi Man Shot Dead; Police Suspect Revenge Killing

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 22-year-old man was shot dead in northeast Delhi, with police suspecting the killing to be a revenge attack related to his brother's murder case.

Why Supreme Court Deferred Hearing In Anil Ambani Group Fraud Case

Why Supreme Court Deferred Hearing In Anil Ambani Group Fraud Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on a PIL alleging large-scale banking fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and its firms to May 8.

Punjab's New Anti-Sacrilege Law: No Escape For Offenders, Says Minister

Punjab's New Anti-Sacrilege Law: No Escape For Offenders, Says Minister

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Punjab's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has announced that the newly enacted anti-sacrilege law in Punjab leaves no loopholes for offenders to escape justice. The law proposes stricter punishment, including life imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 25 lakh, for any act of sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib.

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting four individuals in Ferozepur and seizing a significant quantity of heroin and cash.

Unidentified Girl Found Dead Near Delhi-Lucknow Highway

Unidentified Girl Found Dead Near Delhi-Lucknow Highway

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The body of an unidentified girl, believed to be around 18-20 years old and dressed in a school uniform, was found in a field near the Delhi-Lucknow highway in Bareilly. Police suspect murder and have launched an investigation.

Four Arrested After Police Encounter With Interstate Gang In Palwal

Four Arrested After Police Encounter With Interstate Gang In Palwal

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Four alleged members of an interstate criminal gang were arrested following a brief encounter with police in Palwal district. A constable and one of the accused sustained bullet injuries during the incident.

Suspect Shot After Bike Attacks In Tirunelveli, Tenkasi

Suspect Shot After Bike Attacks In Tirunelveli, Tenkasi

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Police in Tamil Nadu shot and apprehended a suspect linked to a series of bike-borne attacks in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. The suspect, Ayyappan, allegedly attacked police with a weapon during the arrest attempt and was subsequently hospitalised.

10 Black Comedies You Must Watch

10 Black Comedies You Must Watch

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

From Mollywood Times to Mohiniyattam, these black comedies from South Cinema prove that the darkest humour can also deliver the sharpest entertainment.

Gurugram Clinic Run By Fake Doctor Busted

Gurugram Clinic Run By Fake Doctor Busted

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man was arrested in Gurugram for allegedly running a fake clinic and treating patients without a medical degree for six years.

CBI Nabs Accused In Adhikari Associate Murder Case

CBI Nabs Accused In Adhikari Associate Murder Case

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The CBI has arrested Naveen Kumar Singh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrest was made in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, following a coordinated effort with the UP STF and local police. The investigation continues to explore various angles, including arms supply networks and inter-district links.

Delhi Police Bust Extortion Plot, Arrest Five Gang Members

Delhi Police Bust Extortion Plot, Arrest Five Gang Members

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three alleged sharpshooters and two weapon suppliers linked to the Kapil Sangwan gang, thwarting an extortion plot targeting a clinic in southwest Delhi.

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The source of a leaked NEET-UG 2024 guess paper has been traced to a medical student in Kerala, originally from Sikar, Rajasthan. The student shared the paper with friends and a hostel owner, leading to wider circulation and a subsequent investigation.

UP Police Nab Wildlife Trafficker, Rescue Parrots

UP Police Nab Wildlife Trafficker, Rescue Parrots

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested an alleged interstate wildlife trafficker in Gorakhpur and rescued 100 protected rose-ringed parrots from his possession.

Two Arrested In Delhi Revenge Killing Case

Two Arrested In Delhi Revenge Killing Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men in connection with the revenge murder of a 22-year-old man in the Welcome area. The victim was shot dead earlier this month near Shyam Lal College. The accused confessed to their involvement, revealing the murder was retaliation for a previous killing.

Extortion Gang Busted In Dehradun, Three Arrested

Extortion Gang Busted In Dehradun, Three Arrested

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Dehradun have arrested three members of a gang accused of attempting to extort Rs 25 lakh from a businessman by threatening to implicate him in false criminal cases.

Chief Secretary Gupta Dismisses Land Scam Allegations as Baseless

Chief Secretary Gupta Dismisses Land Scam Allegations as Baseless

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the Chester Hill housing project, asserting his innocence and claiming a conspiracy against him. The controversy involves alleged violations of land laws and accusations of benami land deals.