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Seven Dalits Injured In Tamil Nadu Attack

Seven Dalits Injured In Tamil Nadu Attack

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Seven Dalits were injured in Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu after being attacked by a masked gang. Political leaders have condemned the violence and called for immediate action.

Man On The Run After Allegedly Killing Wife In Mathura

Man On The Run After Allegedly Killing Wife In Mathura

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of murdering his wife following frequent arguments and domestic violence. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is currently absconding.

Supreme Court Addresses Legal Representation for Manipur Violence Victims

Supreme Court Addresses Legal Representation for Manipur Violence Victims

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Manipur State Legal Authority regarding the appointment of legal aid counsel for two women allegedly paraded naked during the 2023 ethnic clashes in Manipur. This follows a plea from the CBI against the Gauhati High Court's decision to grant bail to two accused in the case.

Jharkhand Police Act Swiftly In Separate Rape Cases

Jharkhand Police Act Swiftly In Separate Rape Cases

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Jharkhand police have detained two teenagers in Bokaro for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl and filming the act, while in Jamtara, three middle-aged men were arrested for the alleged rape of a 35-year-old woman. Investigations are ongoing in both cases, with legal actions initiated under relevant acts.

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife Over Midnight Phone Call

Gurugram Man Strangles Wife Over Midnight Phone Call

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have arrested a man for allegedly strangling his wife to death with a scarf after he suspected her of talking to another man on the phone late at night. The incident occurred in Bans Aliyar village, IMT Manesar, while their four children were asleep.

CVDF Road March Protests Death of BJP MLA and Ethnic Violence Victims in Manipur

CVDF Road March Protests Death of BJP MLA and Ethnic Violence Victims in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Central Village Defence Force (CVDF) in Manipur's Churachandpur held a road march to protest the death of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte and other victims of ethnic violence in the state.

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

10 Most Violent Indian Movies

Rediff.com26 May 2026

From Bandit Queen to Dhurandhar, these Indian films pushed cinematic violence to shocking, stomach-churning extremes.

Family Feud Ends In Tragedy: Teen Girl Killed By Sister-In-Law

Family Feud Ends In Tragedy: Teen Girl Killed By Sister-In-Law

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old girl, Jyoti Kumari, was allegedly beaten to death by her sister-in-law, Manu, during a family dispute in Nagla Chaube village, Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh. Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the incident.

Drunken Son Murders Father After Domestic Dispute In Mahoba

Drunken Son Murders Father After Domestic Dispute In Mahoba

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 33-year-old man in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 58-year-old father by hitting him with a brick during a domestic dispute while in an inebriated state. The father intervened to protect his daughter-in-law, leading to the fatal assault. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the absconding accused.

Boy Dies After Villagers Accuse Him of Goat Theft in Odisha

Boy Dies After Villagers Accuse Him of Goat Theft in Odisha

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 14-year-old boy died and another was injured after being thrashed by villagers in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on suspicion of goat theft. Police have arrested 12 people in connection with the incident.

FIR Lodged After Doctor, Staff Assaulted At Hamirpur Hospital

FIR Lodged After Doctor, Staff Assaulted At Hamirpur Hospital

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A doctor and hospital staff were allegedly assaulted and medical equipment vandalised at the district hospital in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the registration of an FIR.

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to delve into the enduring trauma of the 1947 Partition, continuing Bollywood's complex cinematic journey of depicting one of history's most violent and impactful events.

Odisha Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Mother After Alcohol-Related Argument

Odisha Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Mother After Alcohol-Related Argument

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A man in Odisha's Kendrapara district was arrested for allegedly killing his 70-year-old mother after an argument stemming from his alcohol addiction.

Man Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Wife's Murder In Kushinagar

Man Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Wife's Murder In Kushinagar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A court in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Sanjay Prasad to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Pramila Devi, whom he killed with a spade in October 2023. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000.

Man Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Wife's Murder In Kushinagar

Man Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Wife's Murder In Kushinagar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A court in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced Sanjay Prasad to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, Pramila Devi, whom he killed with a spade in October 2023. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000.

Class 10 Student Stabbed To Death By Peer In UP School

Class 10 Student Stabbed To Death By Peer In UP School

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A Class 10 student was fatally stabbed by a 16-year-old peer during an extra class at a school in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. The accused claimed the victim had been abusing him. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and sent the accused to a juvenile home.

Theatre Groups Clash During Mahabharat Staging In Odisha

Theatre Groups Clash During Mahabharat Staging In Odisha

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A clash between two theatre groups staging 'Mahabharat' in Odisha's Ganjam district resulted in injuries to several people, including police personnel, prompting arrests and increased security measures.

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2026 So Far

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2026 So Far

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

From Ikkis to Balan: The Boy, these are the 10 Indian films that truly deserved the loudest applause in the first half of 2026.

Varanasi Businessman Killed In Mob Violence; Arrests Made

Varanasi Businessman Killed In Mob Violence; Arrests Made

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old businessman was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Varanasi after a car accident led to a violent dispute. Police have arrested four individuals and are conducting raids to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Manipur Boosts Security With CoBRA Deployment Amidst Ethnic Tensions

Manipur Boosts Security With CoBRA Deployment Amidst Ethnic Tensions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam announced the deployment of two CoBRA battalions to improve law and order, following the discovery of six Naga civilians' bodies and the release of 14 Kuki individuals. Both the Home Minister and Chief Minister have pledged to bring perpetrators of violence to justice and urged public cooperation for peace.

Mob Violence Erupts in Muzaffarpur: One Dead, Several Police Injured

Mob Violence Erupts in Muzaffarpur: One Dead, Several Police Injured

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A villager died and several police officers were injured after a mob attacked a police team in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, who were attempting to arrest a wanted man.

RG Kar doc's mother breaks down in assembly as CM Suvendu promises justice

RG Kar doc's mother breaks down in assembly as CM Suvendu promises justice

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said in the assembly that justice would be delivered in the RG Kar hospital rape and murder case, leaving the victim's mother, a BJP MLA who was present in the House, in tears.

'Pressure To Bear A Son Is More In The City'

'Pressure To Bear A Son Is More In The City'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'Even lower middle class parents in cities opt for just one child. A son is a must.'

Lucknow Woman Murdered By Boyfriend Over Pregnancy, Body Found In Forest

Lucknow Woman Murdered By Boyfriend Over Pregnancy, Body Found In Forest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Uttar Pradesh after she became pregnant. Her skeletal remains were found in a forest near Lucknow. The accused has been arrested and was injured in an alleged encounter while attempting to escape police custody.

'What If A Mother's Daughter Goes Missing?'

'What If A Mother's Daughter Goes Missing?'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

'How will this woman find her? And how does that affect her, because it's not a biological relationship.'

Black Magic Suspicion Leads To Fatal Axe Attack In Palghar

Black Magic Suspicion Leads To Fatal Axe Attack In Palghar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 60-year-old tribal woman was killed and her husband seriously injured in Palghar, Maharashtra, after a neighbour attacked them with an axe, suspecting them of performing black magic on his deceased wife. The attacker later attempted suicide and is in critical condition.

Man killed, wife hurt in fresh militant attack in Manipur's Noney

Man killed, wife hurt in fresh militant attack in Manipur's Noney

Rediff.com14 May 2026

One person was killed and his wife injured in a fresh attack in Manipur's Noney district on Wednesday evening, when suspected militants fired on their vehicle, officials said.

Mob Pelts Stones At Police During Criminal's Funeral In Ghazipur

Mob Pelts Stones At Police During Criminal's Funeral In Ghazipur

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A funeral in Ghazipur turned chaotic when a crowd allegedly pelted stones at police, injuring several personnel. The incident occurred during the funeral of Kamlesh Bind, a criminal killed in a police encounter, with locals alleging it was a fake encounter. Police have vowed strict action, including potential NSA charges, against those involved in the disturbance.

Raj ex-sarpanch among 4 set ablaze in car after murder; first wife held

Raj ex-sarpanch among 4 set ablaze in car after murder; first wife held

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A former village head and three of his family members were allegedly murdered and their bodies set on fire inside a car in Rajasthan. Police have detained the ex-sarpanch's first wife and her children in connection with the crime, suspecting a family dispute over the sarpanch's two wives as the motive.

Fresh violence in Manipur: Houses torched, shots fired, internet suspended

Fresh violence in Manipur: Houses torched, shots fired, internet suspended

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Following an alleged assault, fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Ukhrul district, resulting in arson and prompting the suspension of internet services. Tensions remain high as security forces work to restore order.

Security Forces Dismantle Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Security Forces Dismantle Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Security forces in Manipur have destroyed 12 illegal bunkers erected by armed groups in Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, amidst ongoing tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga tribes.

Etawah Man Kills Baby Daughter In Domestic Dispute

Etawah Man Kills Baby Daughter In Domestic Dispute

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A five-month-old girl died after her father allegedly threw her during a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district.

Elderly Woman Beaten To Death Over Witchcraft Claims In Gaya

Elderly Woman Beaten To Death Over Witchcraft Claims In Gaya

Rediff.com12 May 2026

An elderly woman in Gaya, Bihar, was allegedly beaten to death by villagers who accused her of practising witchcraft. Police have registered a case and arrested one person.

Assam Meghalaya Border Peace Deal Revives Farming

Assam Meghalaya Border Peace Deal Revives Farming

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Under the agreement reached between the two sides, Karbi community farmers from Assam will be allowed to cultivate and tend their crops for one agricultural season in fields claimed by Meghalaya.

Manipur: Mob Violence Erupts During Chief Minister's Visit

Manipur: Mob Violence Erupts During Chief Minister's Visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

One person was injured after security forces allegedly opened fire on a mob advancing towards Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's programme in Thoubal district. The incident occurred during the inauguration of a Block Development Office, with protesters demonstrating over the killing of two children earlier this month.

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

Majithia Accuses AAP Of Turning Punjab Into Gangster Haven

Majithia Accuses AAP Of Turning Punjab Into Gangster Haven

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has criticised the AAP government in Punjab, alleging a rise in organised crime and a deteriorating law and order situation.

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.

Man Hacked To Death Over Land Dispute In Prayagraj

Man Hacked To Death Over Land Dispute In Prayagraj

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A 40-year-old man in Prayagraj was allegedly killed by his brothers following a dispute over ancestral property. Police have registered a case and detained one suspect for questioning.

Aligarh Land Dispute: 18 Arrested After Violent Clash

Aligarh Land Dispute: 18 Arrested After Violent Clash

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested 18 people following a violent clash between villagers and a police team attempting to arrest an accused in a land dispute case. The incident resulted in injuries to three police personnel and the temporary loss of an officer's service revolver.