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Calcutta HC Orders CBI Probe Into Doctor's Death

Calcutta HC Orders CBI Probe Into Doctor's Death

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the death of a trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College, following allegations of evidence destruction and attempts to downplay the incident.

Bengaluru Man Kills Woman, Commits Suicide: What We Know

Bengaluru Man Kills Woman, Commits Suicide: What We Know

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A 46-year-old man in Bengaluru allegedly killed a woman lecturer by setting her car on fire before dying by suicide. Police investigations are underway to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

India To Criminalise Supply Of Banned Substances To Athletes

India To Criminalise Supply Of Banned Substances To Athletes

Rediff.com21 May 2026

India is set to amend its National Anti-Doping Act to criminalise the trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances to athletes, with potential jail terms for suppliers, including medical practitioners who knowingly prescribe banned drugs. The amendments are open for public feedback until June 18 and are expected to be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament.

How Agra Police Responded To Harassment Complaint In Minutes

How Agra Police Responded To Harassment Complaint In Minutes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Agra Police responded swiftly to a distress alert posted on X (formerly Twitter) by a passenger and arrested four people for allegedly harassing two girls on a moving bus.

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.

Suvendu aide murder: CBI probe hints at Rs 1 cr contract killing

Suvendu aide murder: CBI probe hints at Rs 1 cr contract killing

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

Ex-Army Man Accused Of Triple Murder Killed In Encounter

Ex-Army Man Accused Of Triple Murder Killed In Encounter

Rediff.com12 May 2026

An ex-Army man, accused of murdering three people in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, was killed in an encounter with police. Two police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were also injured during the incident.

Mumbai Police Form Sit To Investigate Bogus Birth Certificates

Mumbai Police Form Sit To Investigate Bogus Birth Certificates

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Mumbai Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate cases involving alleged bogus birth certificates obtained through forged documents in the city. The city's civic authorities have found that more than 87,000 bogus birth certificates were allegedly issued between 2024 and 2026 by manipulating official records.

Maharashtra Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder After 8 Months

Maharashtra Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder After 8 Months

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Police in Beed district, Maharashtra, have arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her sister and brother-in-law, eight months after he was reported missing. Marital discord is believed to be the primary motive behind the crime.

UP Man Killed By Family Over Wedding Money Fears

UP Man Killed By Family Over Wedding Money Fears

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly murdered by his wife, daughters, and minor son over fears he would squander money meant for his daughter's wedding, police said.

Supreme Court Permits Filing Of SIT Report In Gurugram Rape Case

Supreme Court Permits Filing Of SIT Report In Gurugram Rape Case

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Supreme Court has permitted the filing of a special investigation team (SIT) probe report before a Gurugram court regarding the rape of a three-year-old girl. The court is also considering the role of doctors and compensation for the victim.

UP Sharpshooter with Bounty Wounded in Police Encounter

UP Sharpshooter with Bounty Wounded in Police Encounter

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

An alleged sharpshooter, Ashu alias Monty, carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head, was injured in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police in Moradabad. He is wanted in connection with attempted murder and extortion.

Delhi Police Nab Six Gang Members Linked To Rashid Cablewala

Delhi Police Nab Six Gang Members Linked To Rashid Cablewala

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six men allegedly linked to the Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang and seized a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession.

Dridam Review: Average Thriller With Shock Ending

Dridam Review: Average Thriller With Shock Ending

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Dridam starts well as this intriguing small-town investigative thriller worthy of the Jeethu Joseph school of suspense, only to trip over clumsy red herrings and over-explanations, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh, who is accused in the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, citing factual aspects of the case and allegations against her.

Three Suspected Thieves Arrested After Encounter With Police In UP

Three Suspected Thieves Arrested After Encounter With Police In UP

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Three suspected members of an inter-state gang involved in theft were arrested following an encounter with police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects sustained bullet injuries during the exchange and were apprehended with weapons and stolen cash.

India To Criminalise Doping Supply Chain With Jail Terms

India To Criminalise Doping Supply Chain With Jail Terms

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The National Anti-Doping Act will be modified to criminalise trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances to athletes, with jail terms of up to five years for suppliers.

Ranchi Couple Arrested For Murdering Man Over Illicit Affair

Ranchi Couple Arrested For Murdering Man Over Illicit Affair

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Police in Ranchi have arrested a couple and an accomplice for allegedly murdering a man due to an illicit affair gone sour. The victim, Kamlesh Singh, was allegedly killed by Shivnath Kumar Singh and his wife Angita Devi after Angita claimed the victim had tried to molest her. The trio attempted to make the murder look like a road accident.

How Delhi Police Busted Illegal Forex Trading Call Centre

How Delhi Police Busted Illegal Forex Trading Call Centre

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Delhi Police busted an illegal forex trading call centre in Indore, arresting six individuals involved in defrauding victims nationwide through fake online investment schemes. The syndicate allegedly used a fake trading platform to lure people into investing in forex and online trading products, showing fabricated profits and gains.

CBI To Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Associate

CBI To Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Associate

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the killing, which occurred shortly after the BJP's victory in the assembly elections.

UP Woman Dies After Acid Attack; Mother Critical

UP Woman Dies After Acid Attack; Mother Critical

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old woman has died and her mother is critically injured following an alleged acid attack in their home in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident.

Cracks in TMC? Senior MP quits party post, takes swipe at I-PAC

Cracks in TMC? Senior MP quits party post, takes swipe at I-PAC

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Senior TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has resigned as the Barasat organisational district president, taking 'moral responsibility' for the party's poor performance in the recent West Bengal assembly polls. Her resignation letter and subsequent comments sharply criticised the party's campaign strategy, the influence of election strategist I-PAC, and alleged criminalisation within the party, calling for a return to 'street politics' and engagement with 'honest, old and dedicated workers'.

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Sacred spots and soaring peaks: Bucket-listing across the heartland. Roopa Unnikrishnan and her father journey through the heart of India.

Akhilesh Yadav Calls For CBI Inquiry Into Hardoi Murder Case

Akhilesh Yadav Calls For CBI Inquiry Into Hardoi Murder Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has demanded a CBI inquiry into the killing of a girl in Hardoi's Bilgram area, asserting that Uttar Pradesh has become 'number one' in crimes against women under the BJP rule.

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.

UP Man Accused of Strangling Pregnant Wife After Dispute

UP Man Accused of Strangling Pregnant Wife After Dispute

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly strangling his eight-month pregnant wife after she refused to return to his home.

Jharkhand Authorities Investigate Jail Sex Abuse Allegations

Jharkhand Authorities Investigate Jail Sex Abuse Allegations

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A team from the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) is investigating allegations of sexual exploitation of a woman inmate at Birsa Munda Central Jail. The investigation was prompted by claims of abuse, pregnancy, and forced abortion, leading to calls for strict action and a high-level probe.

Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Court Denies Bail To Accused

Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Court Denies Bail To Accused

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected bail for Shubham Sangra, the main accused in the 2018 rape and murder case of a minor nomad girl in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, citing the heinous nature of the crime.

Hand over Bangladeshi infiltrators to BSF, not courts, Suvendu tells police

Hand over Bangladeshi infiltrators to BSF, not courts, Suvendu tells police

Rediff.com21 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that Bangladeshi infiltrators detained in the state will be directly handed over to the BSF for deportation, bypassing court appearances, following a new rule.

Silent March In Pune Demands Justice For Murdered Girl

Silent March In Pune Demands Justice For Murdered Girl

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A silent march was held in Pune, demanding capital punishment for the accused in the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. Members of the girl's family also joined the march, which was taken out from Balgandharv Chowk to the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Statue in the city.

How Hyderabad Police Busted A Ghost SIM Card Racket

How Hyderabad Police Busted A Ghost SIM Card Racket

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Hyderabad Police have apprehended 66 individuals linked to a nationwide 'ghost' SIM card network, connected to 76 cybercrime cases involving over Rs 101 crore.

NEET probe reaches Maha's Latur coaching centre; Nashik man in CBI custody

NEET probe reaches Maha's Latur coaching centre; Nashik man in CBI custody

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Nashik Police have detained a man in connection with the NEET paper leak following a request from Rajasthan Police. The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2024 exam and the CBI has been asked to investigate.

Raj Thackeray Acquitted In 2008 Railway Exam Assault Case

Raj Thackeray Acquitted In 2008 Railway Exam Assault Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted Raj Thackeray and others in a 2008 case of alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees, citing lack of evidence and failure to prove Thackeray's presence or incitement.

UP Police Crack Down on Illegal Oxytocin Trade, Arrest Gang Member

UP Police Crack Down on Illegal Oxytocin Trade, Arrest Gang Member

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a member of an interstate gang involved in the illegal smuggling of oxytocin injections in Lucknow and seized a large quantity of the drug.

Massive Fake Degree Racket Uncovered In Kanpur

Massive Fake Degree Racket Uncovered In Kanpur

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Kanpur police have exposed a large-scale fake degree racket, arresting two individuals allegedly involved in supplying forged educational documents across multiple states. The operation uncovered fake marksheets, migration certificates, and degrees from various universities, raising concerns about the integrity of academic credentials and potential implications for employment and admissions.

Pune Rape-Murder: SIT Formed, CM Assures Fast Trial

Pune Rape-Murder: SIT Formed, CM Assures Fast Trial

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district, Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured a fast-tracked trial and pushed for the death penalty for the accused, amid public outrage and protests.

Minor Girls Rescued After Abduction From Beed District

Minor Girls Rescued After Abduction From Beed District

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Police in Maharashtra have rescued two minor girl cousins from Uttar Pradesh, a month after they were abducted from the Beed district. The main accused was apprehended in UP after a coordinated interstate operation.

UP Court Jails Nine for Illegal Immigration and Trafficking

UP Court Jails Nine for Illegal Immigration and Trafficking

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A court in Lucknow has sentenced nine individuals, including Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants, to eight years' imprisonment for illegal immigration, possession of fake documents, and human trafficking.

Delhi Police Seek Cancellation Of Bail In School Rape Case

Delhi Police Seek Cancellation Of Bail In School Rape Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Delhi Police have requested the Delhi High Court to cancel the bail granted to a staff member accused of raping a three-year-old girl in a private school in Janakpuri.

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.