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Kerala Toddler's Death Ruled As Murder After Postmortem

Kerala Toddler's Death Ruled As Murder After Postmortem

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The death of a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Nedumangad, Kerala, is now being investigated as a murder after a postmortem revealed severe internal and external injuries. The child's mother's partner is suspected of causing the fatal injuries, and police are also investigating the mother's potential involvement.

Kerala toddler tortured to death; mother, partner arrested

Kerala toddler tortured to death; mother, partner arrested

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A woman and her partner have been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, following the death of her one-and-a-half-year-old child, who allegedly suffered brutal abuse.

Couple Arrested After Toddler Dies From Suspected Abuse In Kerala

Couple Arrested After Toddler Dies From Suspected Abuse In Kerala

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A woman and her live-in partner have been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the death of her one-and-a-half-year-old son, with allegations of abuse surfacing against the male accused.

Kerala Minister Orders Probe Into Abuse Claims Against Accused In Toddler Death Case

Kerala Minister Orders Probe Into Abuse Claims Against Accused In Toddler Death Case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Kerala Minister Bindu Krishna has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations against Ashkar, arrested in connection with the death of a toddler, following claims of abuse by his first wife's family. The investigation was launched after a post-mortem examination revealed multiple injuries on the child's body, indicating severe physical abuse.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the recovery of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility that she fell into a nearby drain, while the BJP has alleged abduction.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information regarding the whereabouts of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Khorha Colony, Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility of the child falling into a nearby drain, while the family claims to have received a ransom call.

Body Parts Found In Search For Missing Ranchi Toddler

Body Parts Found In Search For Missing Ranchi Toddler

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Body parts, suspected to be those of a missing 18-month-old girl, were discovered in an open drain in Ranchi during a search operation. Forensic analysis and DNA testing are underway to confirm the identity of the remains as the search continues.

Delhi Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler, Arrest Suspect After Manhunt

Delhi Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler, Arrest Suspect After Manhunt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy kidnapped from Chandni Chowk market in Delhi has been rescued, and a suspect arrested after a five-day search.

UP Toddler Rescued After Kidnapping Following Car Accident

UP Toddler Rescued After Kidnapping Following Car Accident

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A one-year-old boy was kidnapped in Uttar Pradesh after his mother was hit by a car. Police swiftly rescued the child and detained two suspects.

How Firefighters Rescued a Toddler and Four Adults from Delhi Building Blaze

How Firefighters Rescued a Toddler and Four Adults from Delhi Building Blaze

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A toddler and four adults were rescued from a fire in a four-story building in Shalimar Bagh, northwest Delhi. The fire, believed to have started due to an electrical fault, was brought under control by Delhi Fire Services.

Toddler among 9 killed in massive Delhi fire as locked door blocks exit

Toddler among 9 killed in massive Delhi fire as locked door blocks exit

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A fire in a residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area resulted in the deaths of nine people. Rescue operations were carried out, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Navi Mumbai aganwadi video: Police probe reveals mother assaulted child

Navi Mumbai aganwadi video: Police probe reveals mother assaulted child

Rediff.com3 days ago

A viral video showing a toddler being assaulted at a Navi Mumbai anganwadi initially sparked outrage against staff, but a police probe revealed the child's own mother was the perpetrator. The mother lost her temper due to the child's restlessness. Authorities counselled the parents and a minister addressed the spread of misinformation.

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Shahjahanpur Rape Accused

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Shahjahanpur Rape Accused

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old man, Guddu, accused of raping a one-year-old girl in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested following a police encounter. The accused was shot in both legs after he allegedly opened fire on police officers who were attempting to apprehend him. The incident came to light after the toddler's mother intervened and filed a complaint.

Kerala Boy Suffered Weeks Of Abuse Before Death

Kerala Boy Suffered Weeks Of Abuse Before Death

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Kerala died after allegedly enduring weeks of brutal physical abuse, with a post-mortem examination revealing 51 injuries. The child's mother and her partner have been arrested in connection with the case.

Mumbai Man Gets Life for Killing Toddler Over Broken Cup

Mumbai Man Gets Life for Killing Toddler Over Broken Cup

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a three-year-old boy, ruling the crime was intentional but did not warrant the death penalty.

Pune rape-murder: Victim's family breaks down in court, welcomes verdict

Pune rape-murder: Victim's family breaks down in court, welcomes verdict

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A special court in Pune has sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble to death for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. The victim's family expressed satisfaction with the verdict and called for its swift execution. The court termed the crime "rarest of the rare," delivering the sentence within 60 days of the incident.

Mother Arrested For Allegedly Strangling One-Year-Old Son In Thane

Mother Arrested For Allegedly Strangling One-Year-Old Son In Thane

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A 26-year-old woman in Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly strangling her one-year-old son to death. Police believe the incident occurred in a fit of anger, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact motive.

Father's Day: 'I Work Odd Hours, But I Still Show Up'

Father's Day: 'I Work Odd Hours, But I Still Show Up'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

For Valerian Vincent, who works a night shift for a US-based company, fatherhood means squeezing playtime, learning and love into the few precious hours he gets with his one-and-a-half-year-old son.

Ranchi Police Announce Rewards For Information On Missing Children

Ranchi Police Announce Rewards For Information On Missing Children

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Ranchi police have announced rewards for information leading to the whereabouts of three children missing from Dhurwa and an 18-month-old girl missing from Khorha Colony, with forensic examination underway for remains found in the latter case.

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Police in Bareilly have uncovered a sophisticated child trafficking ring, allegedly kingpinned by a nurse, that targeted vulnerable women and arranged illegal sales of newborns. The racket was exposed after the abduction of a toddler, leading to multiple arrests and the identification of a wider network involving fake medical practitioners and links to private hospitals and IVF centres.

Himachal School Teacher Faces Inquiry Over Slapping Toddler

Himachal School Teacher Faces Inquiry Over Slapping Toddler

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

An inquiry has been ordered against a government school teacher in Cheog village, Shimla, following allegations of slapping a 2.5-year-old boy. The inquiry was prompted by a written complaint from the child's father.

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Kerala on alert after 2 students test positive for Shigella infection

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two students of a school in Kerala's Wayanad district tested positive for Shigella infection, state minister T Siddique said on Monday.

Man Arrested After Killing Relative Over Marriage Rejection

Man Arrested After Killing Relative Over Marriage Rejection

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A man in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after allegedly killing his one-and-a-half-year-old relative by repeatedly slamming him onto the ground. The crime occurred after the child's mother rejected the accused's marriage proposal.

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A one-year-old boy, abducted from a temple complex in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was rescued by police after an encounter. The accused, who planned to sell the child, sustained bullet injuries during the operation.

Unable to raise second daughter, Delhi man kills 10-month-old child

Unable to raise second daughter, Delhi man kills 10-month-old child

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A 25-year-old man killed his 10-month-old daughter as he was unable to bear the financial burden of raising a second girl child, a police officer said on Monday.

Infant Seriously Hurt in Thane Family Dispute Attack

Infant Seriously Hurt in Thane Family Dispute Attack

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy was seriously injured in Thane after a local goon attacked his parents following a family dispute. The incident occurred when the father was returning from the police station after lodging a complaint.

Delhi Farmhouse Drowning: Contractor Arrested, Owner Under Investigation

Delhi Farmhouse Drowning: Contractor Arrested, Owner Under Investigation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A contractor involved in the construction of a swimming pool at a farmhouse in Mehrauli, Delhi, has been arrested following the drowning of a two-and-a-half-year-old child. Police are also investigating the role of the farmhouse owner.

Delhi Road Accident: Speeding SUV Kills Two-Year-Old Girl

Delhi Road Accident: Speeding SUV Kills Two-Year-Old Girl

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A two-year-old girl died in a road accident in Delhi's Alipur area after a speeding SUV rear-ended the car she was travelling in, causing her to be thrown from the vehicle.

The Flight Had Landed. Where Had My Mother Gone?

The Flight Had Landed. Where Had My Mother Gone?

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A few frantic calls later, the answer emerged: She had missed her connecting flight in London. Not because she was late. Not because she couldn't walk fast enough. She had simply gone to the wrong gate, sat down, and waited.

Man Killed In Mumbai Over Gangster's Death From 1997

Man Killed In Mumbai Over Gangster's Death From 1997

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Two men have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly killing a 78-year-old man, suspecting him of being a police informant in a 1997 gangster encounter.

Two Children Killed, Mother Injured in Manipur Bombing

Two Children Killed, Mother Injured in Manipur Bombing

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Suspected Kuki militants launched a bomb attack in Manipur's Bishnupur district, killing two toddlers and injuring their mother. The incident occurred in Moirang Tronglaobi, an area close to Churachandpur, which has experienced ongoing ethnic conflict.

Why Delhi Saw A Sharp Rise In Fire Emergencies In April

Why Delhi Saw A Sharp Rise In Fire Emergencies In April

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Fire-related emergencies in Delhi surged by 73% in April compared to March, with 32 deaths reported in fire accidents between January and April, according to official data from the Delhi Fire Services.

Delhi: 2-Year-Old Dies After Falling into Farmhouse Pool

Delhi: 2-Year-Old Dies After Falling into Farmhouse Pool

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A two-and-a-half-year-old child drowned after allegedly falling into a swimming pool at a farmhouse in south Delhi's Mehrauli area. Police have registered a case against the farmhouse owner and are investigating possible negligence.

Gurugram Woman Accused of Strangling Daughter Before Suicide Attempt

Gurugram Woman Accused of Strangling Daughter Before Suicide Attempt

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A woman in Gurugram is accused of strangling her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter to death before attempting suicide. Police are investigating the incident.

Man in Delhi Allegedly Murders Wife with LPG Cylinder During Argument

Man in Delhi Allegedly Murders Wife with LPG Cylinder During Argument

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 32-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Delhi after he attacked her with an LPG cylinder during a domestic dispute.

Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Girl, 2, Killed by Truck as Mother Watched

Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Girl, 2, Killed by Truck as Mother Watched

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was killed by a speeding truck in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district while walking with her mother. The driver was apprehended by villagers after attempting to flee.

Everyday Heroine: 'Trusting Someone With Your Baby Is Difficult'

Everyday Heroine: 'Trusting Someone With Your Baby Is Difficult'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

This Women's Day, meet Mable, the working mother who balances the office and being there for her child.

3 kids among 9 killed in fire at Delhi's Palam area

3 kids among 9 killed in fire at Delhi's Palam area

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A tragic fire in a Delhi residential building near Palam Metro Station claimed the lives of seven family members, including three children, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the Delhi Fire Service.

Worker from Bihar, son murdered in Chennai, wife sexually assaulted

Worker from Bihar, son murdered in Chennai, wife sexually assaulted

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Three people have been arrested in Chennai in connection with the murder of a migrant worker from Bihar, his wife, and their two-year-old son. The investigation revealed a sexual assault and subsequent killings.

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.