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Passengers Drugged on Saryu Express Train in Uttar Pradesh

Passengers Drugged on Saryu Express Train in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Three passengers, including an elderly couple, were allegedly drugged on the Saryu Express train in Uttar Pradesh. They were travelling from Prayagraj to Ayodhya when the incident occurred. The victims were hospitalised and are receiving treatment.

Punjab Mother's Plea: Four Sons Lost to Drugs, Fifth Ailing

Punjab Mother's Plea: Four Sons Lost to Drugs, Fifth Ailing

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

An elderly couple in Punjab claims to have lost four sons to drug addiction, with their fifth son now critically ill. The Aam Aadmi Party disputes the claim, stating the deaths occurred over several years due to various causes. The family pleads for government intervention to combat the drug problem in their community.

BJP MLC kept under 'digital arrest' for 90 minutes posing as ATS sleuths

BJP MLC kept under 'digital arrest' for 90 minutes posing as ATS sleuths

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A BJP MLC in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a complaint alleging he was held under 'digital arrest' by individuals posing as Mumbai ATS officers.

Teacher Accused of Molesting Student in UP School

Teacher Accused of Molesting Student in UP School

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

An assistant teacher in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is under investigation following allegations of molesting a Class seven student. The teacher is also accused of inappropriate behaviour towards other female students.

UP Man Allegedly Murders Infant Son with Axe After Argument with Wife

UP Man Allegedly Murders Infant Son with Axe After Argument with Wife

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh, India, has been arrested for allegedly killing his nine-month-old son with an axe following an argument with his wife. Police are investigating the incident and suspect the accused may be mentally unstable.

Marijuana Smuggling Operation Uncovered After UP Highway Collision

Marijuana Smuggling Operation Uncovered After UP Highway Collision

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, seized 6.5 kg of marijuana and arrested two individuals following a highway accident involving an SUV used for smuggling.

Indian Air Force Shows Operational Versatility On Expressway

Indian Air Force Shows Operational Versatility On Expressway

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Indian Air Force demonstrated its operational versatility by landing various military aircraft on an emergency airstrip on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A constable posted with the emergency police response service Dial 112 in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested and sent to judicial custody after a woman lodged a complaint accusing him of sexual exploitation, police said on Thursday.

Pakistan-backed drug smuggling ring busted in Punjab, four arrested

Pakistan-backed drug smuggling ring busted in Punjab, four arrested

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a Pakistan-backed narcotics smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing 16.8 kg of heroin in Kapurthala's Phagwara. Investigations reveal the drug trafficking was orchestrated by handlers in Pakistan and Dubai, with the consignment originating from the Amritsar border area and destined for Chandigarh.

Amethi Accident: Three Dead, Four Injured After Motorcycle Collision

Amethi Accident: Three Dead, Four Injured After Motorcycle Collision

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Three people died and four others were critically injured in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, when two motorcycles collided with a stationary truck while attempting to avoid a speeding vehicle.

Delhi Man Arrested for Murder in Revenge Attack Over Old Dispute

Delhi Man Arrested for Murder in Revenge Attack Over Old Dispute

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly murdering a man as revenge for an old dispute involving an associate. The accused confessed to the crime, revealing he and others ambushed the victim.

Doctor Held Accountable After Patient's Death During Caesarean Delivery

Doctor Held Accountable After Patient's Death During Caesarean Delivery

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A doctor in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide after a 25-year-old woman died during a caesarean delivery at a private hospital. The arrest follows a complaint alleging negligence and extortion.

Defamation case: Rahul records statement in UP court

Defamation case: Rahul records statement in UP court

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi appeared before an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to record his statement in a defamation case related to his 2018 remarks against Amit Shah. The case, filed by a BJP leader, alleges derogatory remarks made during the Karnataka elections.

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case and an attack on a police team was arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with the police.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 35-Year-Old Murder Case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender in connection with a 1991 murder case where a landlady was killed and her son injured during a robbery attempt.

Witnesses Cross-Examined in Sanjay Singh Poll Code Case

Witnesses Cross-Examined in Sanjay Singh Poll Code Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

An MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, UP, heard cross-examinations of witnesses in a poll code violation case involving Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, with the next hearing scheduled for March 12.

Man Kills Wife with Stick Over Missed Phone Call in Uttar Pradesh

Man Kills Wife with Stick Over Missed Phone Call in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A 45-year-old man in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly beating his wife to death with a stick after she failed to answer his phone call. The incident occurred in Sewra Charthai village, and the accused has admitted to the assault.

Sanjay Singh's Model Code Violation Case Adjourned

Sanjay Singh's Model Code Violation Case Adjourned

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The hearing in a case involving AAP MP Sanjay Singh, related to alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct, has been deferred by an MP/MLA court in Sultanpur due to the non-appearance of witnesses.

Rain lashes several areas in north; fog returns in Delhi

Rain lashes several areas in north; fog returns in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Several states in north India, including Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, experienced varied weather conditions, including light to moderate rainfall, fog, and temperature fluctuations.

Judge who ordered FIR against Sambhal CO shifted, lawyers protest

Judge who ordered FIR against Sambhal CO shifted, lawyers protest

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Lawyers on Wednesday protested against the transfer of Sambhal Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Vibhanshu Sudheer, alleging that the move undermines judicial independence.

UP doctor suspended, booked for 'burn govt's effigy' remark

UP doctor suspended, booked for 'burn govt's effigy' remark

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A video clip of the purported remark quickly went viral on social media, prompting local BJP MLA Raj Prasad Upadhyay to seek action against the doctor.

As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

If Lockheed Martin gets the opportunity, then it will set up a mega hub in India to produce the "iconic" aircraft and it will be the first such global facility outside of the US, top officials of the company told PTI.

Lockheed Martin plans C-130J Super Hercules co-production hub in India

Lockheed Martin plans C-130J Super Hercules co-production hub in India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Lockheed Martin plans to establish a C-130J Super Hercules co-production facility in India, the first outside the US, as the IAF seeks to procure new transport aircraft.

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The national capital was in the grip of a cold wave, with the sun largely obscured by clouds and pollutants lingering in the atmosphere, leading to reduced visibility. At least 129 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Saturday due to dense fog, according to an official.

Punjab woman recounts horrific abuse as domestic servant in Iraq

Punjab woman recounts horrific abuse as domestic servant in Iraq

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

A 29-year-old woman from Punjab recounts the horrifying abuse she allegedly faced in Iraq, where she was forced to work as a domestic servant after being lured by a travel agent with false promises. She claims many other Punjabi women are still trapped there and seeks government action against human trafficking networks.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

Woman gets husband phone snatched to delete pictures with lover

Woman gets husband phone snatched to delete pictures with lover

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

A woman allegedly sought help from two men to get her husband's phone snatched in south Delhi's Sultanpur area to delete intimate photos with her lover stored on the device, an official said on Friday.

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods: Gill

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods: Gill

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India Test captain Shubman Gill expressed anguish over the large-scale devastation caused by floods in his home state of Punjab due to incessant rainfall.

85 sarpanchs invited to I-Day celebrations as special guests

85 sarpanchs invited to I-Day celebrations as special guests

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Eighty-five village sarpanchs from across India have been invited as special guests to witness the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, in recognition of their contributions to rural transformation.

UP minister wants Shahjahan Garden renamed after Ahilyabai Holkar

UP minister wants Shahjahan Garden renamed after Ahilyabai Holkar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Uttar Pradesh Women Welfare Minister Baby Rani Maurya has proposed renaming the Mughal-era Shahjahan Garden in Agra after the Malwa Kingdom queen Ahilyabai Holkar, citing her contributions to women's empowerment. The proposal has sparked debate, with opposition parties criticizing it as a tactic to divert attention from pressing issues. The UP government has already renamed Allahabad as Prayagraj and Faizabad as Ayodhya.

We believe in 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam', yet divided with kin: SC

We believe in 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam', yet divided with kin: SC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the erosion of the family institution, stating that people in India, while valuing the concept of 'vasudhaiva kutumbakam' (the world is one family), are failing to maintain unity even within their immediate families. This observation came in a case involving a dispute between a mother and her eldest son over property and family relations.

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Sultanpur, a village in Maharashtra with a population of around 1,000 and 600 houses, will now be known as 'Rahul Nagar' as the local residents have changed its name in memory of its native, who laid down his life while fighting terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.

Defamation case filed for cheap publicity: Rahul in court

Defamation case filed for cheap publicity: Rahul in court

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

According to Gandhi's lawyer Kashi Prasad Shukla, the Congress MP, who appeared before special judge Shubham Verma, said he never made a statement against anyone that could lead to a case of defamation.

Atishi, 3 AAP ministers win amid BJP's sweep in Delhi

Atishi, 3 AAP ministers win amid BJP's sweep in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party's sweeping victory in the Delhi assembly polls, Chief Minister Atishi and three ministers in the outgoing Aam Aadmi Party government -- Gopal Rai, Mukesh Ahlawat and Imran Hussain -- managed to secure wins on Saturday, offering a rare consolation for the party as its big guns, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, suffered defeats.

Everyone has their destiny: Maneka on Rahul-Varun comparison

Everyone has their destiny: Maneka on Rahul-Varun comparison

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Maneka also exudes confidence of BJP's victory in the upcoming voting in Sultanpur on May 25.

UP STF guns down 2nd robbery accused; Akhilesh's wish, says his father

UP STF guns down 2nd robbery accused; Akhilesh's wish, says his father

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday said it has gunned down a second accused in the Sultanpur jewellery store robbery case in a pre-dawn encounter in Unnao district. "Akhilesh Yadav's wish has been fulfilled, a Thakur has been encountered," said the father of Anuj Pratap Singh.

Delhi LG orders probe into Kejriwal's Rs 15 cr poaching claim

Delhi LG orders probe into Kejriwal's Rs 15 cr poaching claim

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Earlier on Thursday, Kejriwal accused the BJP of attempting to poach 16 AAP candidates ahead of the Delhi assembly polls results.

UP: Broken rail track found in Jaunpur; goods train derails in Sonbhadra

UP: Broken rail track found in Jaunpur; goods train derails in Sonbhadra

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The engine of a goods train derailed in Sonbhadra early on Monday, disrupting rail traffic for hours after debris from a nearby hill fell on the tracks due to heavy rains, railway officials said.

Man falls to death while spitting 'paan' from moving bus

Man falls to death while spitting 'paan' from moving bus

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

A 45-year-old passenger fell to his death from an air-conditioned Uttar Pradesh roadways bus after he opened its door to spit 'pann' as the vehicle moved through the Purvanchal Expressway. The incident took place on Saturday morning near Bihi village in the Baldirai police station area. The deceased, Ram Jiavan, was a resident of Chinhat area in Lucknow. The bus has been taken to the police station for further investigation and the body has been sent for post-mortem.