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Bihar Implements UP-Style Encounters

Bihar Implements UP-Style Encounters

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Six police encounter in five days in Bihar, the first such action to deal with criminals in decades.

Jharkhand Woman Arrested For Throwing Baby From Moving Train

Jharkhand Woman Arrested For Throwing Baby From Moving Train

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A woman was arrested in Jharkhand for allegedly throwing her one-and-a-half-month-old baby to death from a speeding train. Fellow passengers intervened when she attempted to throw another child from the train.

Three Die After Truck Rams Tractor In Kannauj

Three Die After Truck Rams Tractor In Kannauj

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Three people died in a road accident near Salempur Buddha Vihar in Kannauj after a speeding truck rammed into a tractor from behind. The victims include a motorcyclist who died on the spot, and two people who were on the tractor.

Three Killed In Road Accident In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh

Three Killed In Road Accident In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Three people died in a road accident near Salempur Buddha Vihar in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, after a speeding truck collided with a tractor and a motorcycle.

Odisha Cop Accused Of Threatening Teen Harassment Victim

Odisha Cop Accused Of Threatening Teen Harassment Victim

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 15-year-old girl in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district fainted after a police officer allegedly threatened her with a seven-year jail term if her harassment complaint turned out to be false. The opposition BJD has demanded action against the officer, accusing him of mental harassment.

Odisha Student Found Dead; Family Alleges Foul Play

Odisha Student Found Dead; Family Alleges Foul Play

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 19-year-old college student was found dead in his house in Odisha's Bhadrak district, prompting a police investigation and allegations of murder from the family.

Akasa Air Staff Arrested In Rs 2.58 Crore Gold Theft

Akasa Air Staff Arrested In Rs 2.58 Crore Gold Theft

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Eight people have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly stealing 2.1 kilograms of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.58 crore from an Akasa Air cargo shipment. The theft involved a pre-planned racket, with two Akasa Air employees among those arrested. The airline has terminated their services and is cooperating with the police investigation.

Kingmaker? Congress claims Vijay seeks support to form govt in TN

Kingmaker? Congress claims Vijay seeks support to form govt in TN

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Congress party is considering supporting TVK in forming a government in Tamil Nadu, following a request from TVK chief Vijay. The party leadership has directed the Tamil Nadu unit to make a final decision, keeping in mind the state's sentiments and commitment to a secular government.

Kolkata Police Officer Questioned In Land Grab, Extortion Probe

Kolkata Police Officer Questioned In Land Grab, Extortion Probe

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner, Santanu Sinha Biswas, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a probe into alleged land-grabbing and extortion. Biswas, previously an officer-in-charge of Kalighat Police Station, had previously avoided ED summons. A lookout circular was issued to prevent him from leaving the country.

Two Arrested For Murder Of Three-Year-Old Girl In Jharkhand

Two Arrested For Murder Of Three-Year-Old Girl In Jharkhand

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Two men have been arrested in Jharkhand's Godda district for allegedly strangling a three-year-old girl and dumping her body in a well.

Tight security in place for Shivakumar's swearing-in on Wednesday

Tight security in place for Shivakumar's swearing-in on Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Preparations are complete in Bengaluru for the swearing-in ceremony of D K Shivakumar as Karnataka's Chief Minister. Security and traffic arrangements are in place to manage the event.

Meghalaya Government To Examine Limestone Mining Objections

Meghalaya Government To Examine Limestone Mining Objections

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has announced that the state government will review objections raised by pressure groups and villagers regarding the proposed limestone mining project in Jaintia Hills district.

SAD To Contest Local Elections On Party Symbol

SAD To Contest Local Elections On Party Symbol

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced it will contest the upcoming elections to 102 nagar councils and nine municipal corporations on the party symbol. The decision was made at a meeting presided over by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The party also addressed concerns about the anti-sacrilege law and the law and order situation in Punjab.

Odisha Congress Calls For All-Party Meet On Crime Surge

Odisha Congress Calls For All-Party Meet On Crime Surge

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Odisha Congress has called on Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to convene an all-party meeting to address the increasing crime rate in the state. Protests have erupted following recent incidents, including a lynching, with demands for accountability from senior police officers.

Congress To Accept High Command's Decision On Kerala CM

Congress To Accept High Command's Decision On Kerala CM

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala stated that the party will accept the high command's decision regarding the chief ministerial post in Kerala. He emphasised that the delay in the decision-making process is part of a democratic procedure and urged party workers to refrain from protests.

Land Dispute Turns Deadly In Jharkhand Village

Land Dispute Turns Deadly In Jharkhand Village

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A 23-year-old man was killed and four relatives injured in Jharkhand's Palamu district after a land dispute clash between two families. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused.

How Football Is Transforming A Rajasthan Village

How Football Is Transforming A Rajasthan Village

Rediff.com17 May 2026

In a Rajasthan village, over 100 girls are embracing football, transforming a barren field into a vibrant playground and chasing dreams once considered unattainable.

Leaders Mourn The Untimely Death Of Prateek Yadav

Leaders Mourn The Untimely Death Of Prateek Yadav

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Political leaders across party lines have expressed their condolences following the death of Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. Prateek Yadav passed away at the age of 38 under mysterious circumstances.

Doctor Assaulted At Bidar Medical Institute; Protests Erupt

Doctor Assaulted At Bidar Medical Institute; Protests Erupt

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A doctor at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences was allegedly assaulted by a group of people, leading to protests by medical staff demanding action and protection.

Jharkhand Police Bust Inter-District Mobile Phone Theft Gang

Jharkhand Police Bust Inter-District Mobile Phone Theft Gang

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested five members of an inter-district gang allegedly involved in the theft of mobile phones, recovering 31 smartphones.

Body Of Missing Man Found In Odisha Quarry; Murder Suspected

Body Of Missing Man Found In Odisha Quarry; Murder Suspected

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The body of a 34-year-old man, missing for two days, was found in a stone quarry in Odisha's Nayagarh district. Police are investigating allegations of murder and have detained two suspects for questioning.

Woman Found Dead, Dowry Death Suspected

Woman Found Dead, Dowry Death Suspected

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 29-year-old woman was found dead at her in-laws' home in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. While the in-laws claim suicide, the woman's mother has alleged murder due to dowry harassment, leading to a police investigation.

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Jain Idol, Arrest One

Jharkhand Police Recover Stolen Jain Idol, Arrest One

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand have recovered a nearly 100-year-old Ashtadhatu idol stolen from a Jain temple and arrested one person in connection with the theft. The idol, valued at Rs 50 lakh, was recovered within two hours of the theft.

Bank Of Baroda Employee Arrested For Stealing From RBI Currency Chest

Bank Of Baroda Employee Arrested For Stealing From RBI Currency Chest

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Bank of Baroda employee in Ahmedabad has been arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 8.7 crore from an RBI currency chest and laundering the money into properties and cryptocurrency.

Jharkhand Shopkeepers Booked For Selling Fake NCERT Books

Jharkhand Shopkeepers Booked For Selling Fake NCERT Books

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Hazaribag district administration in Jharkhand has filed a police case against three shopkeepers for allegedly selling counterfeit NCERT books. Raids were conducted following complaints, and investigations revealed discrepancies in holograms and page quality.

Two Die As Rain, Winds Lash Jharkhand's Palamu

Two Die As Rain, Winds Lash Jharkhand's Palamu

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Heavy rain and strong winds caused damage and fatalities in Jharkhand's Palamu district, with two people killed and another injured.

Gujarat AAP Leader Gadhvi Booked After Police Station Protest

Gujarat AAP Leader Gadhvi Booked After Police Station Protest

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Gujarat AAP chief Isudan Gadhvi and 30 others have been booked for alleged rioting at Khambhalia police station after protesting the arrest of an AAP worker.

Odisha Police Arrest More Suspects In Constable Lynching

Odisha Police Arrest More Suspects In Constable Lynching

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Odisha Police's Crime Branch has arrested two more individuals in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable, bringing the total number of arrests to 15. The incident occurred after the constable was accused of attempted rape.

'Mamata Banerjee's Comeback Is Impossible'

'Mamata Banerjee's Comeback Is Impossible'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'Mamata was more feared than loved, and in politics when people start fearing you then they start hating you.' 'So Mamata's comeback now is impossible.'

Madhya Pradesh: BJP Protest After Leader Allegedly Slapped By Cop

Madhya Pradesh: BJP Protest After Leader Allegedly Slapped By Cop

Rediff.com8 May 2026

BJP workers in Indore protested after a party leader claimed he was slapped by a traffic police officer. Disciplinary action has been taken against three police personnel.

Why Congress Is Eyeing A Rajya Sabha Seat In Jharkhand

Why Congress Is Eyeing A Rajya Sabha Seat In Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Congress party is seeking one Rajya Sabha seat in Jharkhand from the JMM and plans to discuss the matter with Chief Minister Hemant Soren, according to AICC Jharkhand in-charge K Raju.

US shuts India-based call centre defrauding elderly Americans

US shuts India-based call centre defrauding elderly Americans

Rediff.com21 May 2026

US authorities have shut down an India-based call centre operation that allegedly defrauded hundreds of elderly Americans of millions of dollars through tech support scams, following a years-long investigation.

Gujarat Police Award Sports Scholarships To Young Athletes

Gujarat Police Award Sports Scholarships To Young Athletes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Gujarat's in-charge DGP, Dr K L N Rao, awarded sports scholarships to four children of police personnel who excelled at the national level in various sports, aiming to promote sports awareness and encourage excellence within the police community.

'Shivakumar Is The Richest Politician In The Country'

'Shivakumar Is The Richest Politician In The Country'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'In the (election) affidavit, he had declared Rs 1,400 crores as his assets. He has educational institutions, real estate, malls, etc.'

Police Ask Family To Claim Body In Dowry Death Case

Police Ask Family To Claim Body In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Bhopal have urged the family of Twisha Sharma, who died in suspicious circumstances related to dowry harassment, to take custody of her body due to concerns about decomposition while awaiting a decision on a second autopsy.

'Evict me by force': Rabri Devi dares Bihar govt over Patna bungalow

'Evict me by force': Rabri Devi dares Bihar govt over Patna bungalow

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi has refused to vacate a government bungalow in Patna, daring the current CM to evict her by force. The dispute arose after the bungalow was allotted to another minister.

IIT-Patna Student Dies After Contacting Electric Pole

IIT-Patna Student Dies After Contacting Electric Pole

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A fourth-year BTech student at IIT-Patna died after allegedly coming into contact with an electric pole while playing cricket on the campus.

Jharkhand Jewellery Store Robbed At Gunpoint

Jharkhand Jewellery Store Robbed At Gunpoint

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A jewellery store in Jharkhand's Deoghar district was allegedly robbed by four armed men who held the owner at gunpoint, making off with gold, silver, and cash worth over Rs 7.7 lakh.

Odisha Doctor Killed In Family Property Row

Odisha Doctor Killed In Family Property Row

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A homoeopathic doctor was allegedly killed by his elder brother and other family members over a property dispute in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said on Friday.

Three Die In Separate Road Accidents In Jharkhand's Godda District

Three Die In Separate Road Accidents In Jharkhand's Godda District

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Three people died in two separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Godda district on Sunday. Two men were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle, and another man died in a head-on collision between two motorcycles.