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Man, spotted chatting with girl, beaten to death in Maha

Man, spotted chatting with girl, beaten to death in Maha

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Police suspect an old enmity led to the murder of Suleiman Khan, who was preparing for the police recruitment exam.

Nishaanchi Review: Wasseypur Lite

Nishaanchi Review: Wasseypur Lite

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

While Nishaanchi is not a homerun for Kashyap, there's enough joy in this audience pleaser, notes Mayur Sanap.

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Sonam Wangchuk is under tight surveillance within the three-tiered prison, with CCTV cameras monitored around the clock.

Teenage boy raped, killed; 3 held from Kanwar camp

Teenage boy raped, killed; 3 held from Kanwar camp

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Delhi police arrest 13 individuals, including minors, for the murder and sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy, allegedly in retaliation for informing on a rival gang member.

Nikki Bhati Case And The Dowry Trap

Nikki Bhati Case And The Dowry Trap

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

35,493 brides were killed in India between 2017 and 2022 -- averaging nearly 20 deaths a day -- over dowry demands, sometimes occurring even years after the wedding.

RG Kar doc murder: Parents talk to CBI chief, may meet Shah

RG Kar doc murder: Parents talk to CBI chief, may meet Shah

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Parents of the RG Medical College rape victim met CBI Director Praveen Sood to express their dissatisfaction with the agency's probe. They believe more than one person was involved in the rape and murder of their daughter and allege a cover-up. The CBI has challenged the life imprisonment sentence given to the convicted, seeking the death penalty.

Chirag 'regrets' supporting Nitish govt, JD-U hits back

Chirag 'regrets' supporting Nitish govt, JD-U hits back

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Cracks appeared in the ruling National Democratic Alliance in Bihar on Saturday as Union minister Chirag Paswan expressed 'regret' over having to support the Nitish Kumar government, which he alleged has 'surrendered' before criminals.

Poland shoots down Russian drones after 'huge number' violated airspace

Poland shoots down Russian drones after 'huge number' violated airspace

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that the country's airspace had been violated by "a huge number of Russian drones" which were shot down by its military.

Wife, paramour murder man in UP, attempt snakebite cover-up

Wife, paramour murder man in UP, attempt snakebite cover-up

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A man in Meerut, India, was found dead in his home with a venomous snake near his body, initially leading investigators to believe he died of a snakebite. However, a post-mortem report revealed he had been strangled, leading to the arrest of his wife and her lover. The woman confessed to planning and carrying out the murder with her lover, who was a friend of her husband. They placed the snake near the body to make it look like an accident. The couple had been in a relationship, and the husband had discovered their affair, leading to arguments.

Punjab AAP MLA on the run denies firing at cops, alleges conspiracy

Punjab AAP MLA on the run denies firing at cops, alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Punjab AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, wanted in a rape case, denies firing at police and claims a conspiracy by a 'Delhi lobby' within the party.

'Like vampires sucking blood dry': Trump's aide slams BRICS

'Like vampires sucking blood dry': Trump's aide slams BRICS

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Former White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has criticised India for continuing to procure Russian oil, alleging profiteering and contributing to the Russia-Ukraine war. India defends its energy procurement as driven by national interest and market dynamics.

Man who killed multiple taxi drivers nabbed after 25 years

Man who killed multiple taxi drivers nabbed after 25 years

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A 49-year-old man, who was on the run for around 25 years, has been arrested in Delhi in connection with a string of crimes where he allegedly hired taxis, killed the drivers, dumped their bodies in remote forested areas of Uttarakhand and sold the vehicles off across the Nepal border, a senior police officer said on Sunday.

Shocking! 13,000 Student Suicides Annually

Shocking! 13,000 Student Suicides Annually

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

...surpassing farmer suicides (11,000) in number. There is a 4 per cent annual increase in student suicides, double the national suicide rate (2 per cent).

Temple sevadaar beaten to death over 'chunniprasad' in Delhi

Temple sevadaar beaten to death over 'chunniprasad' in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

A 35-year-old 'sevadaar' at the Kalkaji temple in Delhi was allegedly beaten to death after an argument over 'chunniprasad'. Police have arrested one person and are searching for others involved.

'Canada ignored India's warning on organised crime'

'Canada ignored India's warning on organised crime'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India first raised the presence of organised crime in Canada but the issue was ignored because of a permissive atmosphere for a long time, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, rejecting the targeting of its high commissioner and diplomats by the Trudeau government.

'The Day You Truly Need Bodyguards...'

'The Day You Truly Need Bodyguards...'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'...you won't have to announce it yourself -- people around you will tell you it's time.'

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The blame must be shared by the investigating agencies, the government of the day and the nation at large, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

SC to review death sentence in 2008 minor rape-murder case

SC to review death sentence in 2008 minor rape-murder case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to reexamine the case of a death row convict punished for raping and killing a minor in 2008, focusing on whether sentencing guidelines were properly followed.

Will Chail MLA Pooja Pal join BJP after SP expulsion?

Will Chail MLA Pooja Pal join BJP after SP expulsion?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Chail MLA Pooja Pal, recently expelled from the Samajwadi Party, met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Pal praised Adityanath's actions against gangster Atiq Ahmed, who was accused of murdering her husband. She also addressed comments about her personal life and political career.

Nail scratch marks found on Kolkata rape accused's body

Nail scratch marks found on Kolkata rape accused's body

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Doctors found scratch marks on the body of Monojit Mishra, the arrested prime accused in the gang rape of a student at a Kolkata law college, a well-placed police source said on Tuesday.

'If not them, then who carried out Mumbai train blasts?'

'If not them, then who carried out Mumbai train blasts?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Survivors of the 2006 Mumbai train blasts express shock and disappointment after the Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused, citing lack of evidence. They feel justice has not been served after 19 years.

Cong launches web portal to register 'vote chori'

Cong launches web portal to register 'vote chori'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Congress party has launched a web portal where people can register to demand accountability from the Election Commission over alleged vote rigging, following Rahul Gandhi's claims of 'vote chori'.

'Lord Ram lost his mind after losing Sita': Tamil poet sparks row

'Lord Ram lost his mind after losing Sita': Tamil poet sparks row

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Award-winning Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu's recent remarks on Lord Ram have sparked controversy, drawing condemnation from the BJP and VHP.

Salman's Bigg Boss Is Back!

Salman's Bigg Boss Is Back!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Maa, Mission, Salman Khan back to his Bigg Boss ways, Sukanya Verma lists your OTT picks this week.

Hindus fly aerial banner to back Cuomo as NY mayoral race heats up

Hindus fly aerial banner to back Cuomo as NY mayoral race heats up

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

In a bold display of civic engagement, members of the Hindu American community launched an aerial banner over New York City this week, endorsing Andrew Cuomo for mayor and urging voters to support experienced, inclusive leadership in a high-stakes race that has captured national attention.

'130th Amendment Risks Placing Power In ED/CBI/CID/Police'

'130th Amendment Risks Placing Power In ED/CBI/CID/Police'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'Anyone they don't like can be potentially arrested and thrown in jail for 30 days to induce regime change.'

Khemka Murder: Shooter's Wife Refutes Police

Khemka Murder: Shooter's Wife Refutes Police

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

'My husband weighs 102 kg, has a steel rod in his leg, how can he flee like the shooter in the CCTV footage?'

Badlapur accused's death: HC pulls up Maha for lack of FIR against cops

Badlapur accused's death: HC pulls up Maha for lack of FIR against cops

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court expressed its dismay over the Maharashtra government's failure to register an FIR against five policemen involved in the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, despite an explicit court order. The court, alleging a deliberate attempt to disregard its directives, threatened contempt proceedings against senior CID officers for non-compliance. The case pertains to Shinde's death while in police custody, accused of sexually assaulting two kindergarten girls in Badlapur. An inquiry report by a magistrate indicted the five policemen, suggesting a possible fake encounter. The court emphasized the importance of following the rule of law and stated that the government's inaction would send a detrimental message to society.

Kolkata gangrape: Custody of 3 accused extended; SIT probes call records

Kolkata gangrape: Custody of 3 accused extended; SIT probes call records

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Mishra vanished from police radar at that time before resurfacing in 2017 when he took readmission to the college from where he passed out in 2022.

CBI brings back 'meow meow' kingpin from UAE

CBI brings back 'meow meow' kingpin from UAE

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

An alleged synthetic narcotics producer, Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted on an Interpol Red Notice, was deported to India from the UAE in an operation coordinated by the CBI and Mumbai police.

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'I want to ask the entire nation and the opposition. Can a Chief Minister, Prime Minister, or any leader run the country from jail?'

Sonam, contract killers to be taken to Shillong: SIT

Sonam, contract killers to be taken to Shillong: SIT

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

After four people were arrested in the Indore couple case, Special Investigation Team (SIT) Chief, Herbert Pyniaid Kharkongor, said on Monday that they will get their transit remand to bring them to Shillong.

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'They wanted the city to be a great business hub. They didn't like the fact that taxes collected in Bombay would go outside the city.'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The ruling elite are supporting those attacking the people of Gaza.' 'As a nation we should not cooperate with the oppressor regime that is allowing mass starvation as a weapon of war.'

Delhi woman kills newborn after delivering in bathroom, dumps body in trash

Delhi woman kills newborn after delivering in bathroom, dumps body in trash

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

A 26-year-old domestic worker was arrested for allegedly strangling her newborn to death after giving birth in her employer's bathroom in Patel Nagar. She confessed to the crime due to fear of social stigma.

SC calls possession of child porn an inchoate crime. What it means

SC calls possession of child porn an inchoate crime. What it means

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday used the legal term 'inchoate crime' to refer to mere possession of any child pornographic material that it said would constitute offences under the POCSO even if not disseminated further.

BJP workers ransack Cong headquarters in Patna, Kolkata

BJP workers ransack Cong headquarters in Patna, Kolkata

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Workers from the BJP and Congress clashed in Patna during a protest march organized by the BJP against the use of abusive language towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother. The protest turned violent, with stone pelting and vandalism reported. Police intervened to control the situation, and an investigation is underway.

Nephew kills uncle over 5-year affair with aunt in UP

Nephew kills uncle over 5-year affair with aunt in UP

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

A man in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot dead his uncle after the uncle discovered a five-year-long affair between the nephew and the uncle's wife. The nephew, Mehrban, and his associate Umar, were arrested following a police encounter.

Bumped Into Your Ex? What You Can Do

Bumped Into Your Ex? What You Can Do

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Talking about your ex can be healing, reflective, even helpful. But if your ex lives rent-free in all your conversations, you need help.

Chronology: How 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case unfolded

Chronology: How 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case unfolded

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

A timeline of the key events in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, culminating in the acquittal of all 12 accused by the Bombay High Court.