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Karnataka Woman Killed in Broad Daylight After Dispute

Karnataka Woman Killed in Broad Daylight After Dispute

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, following a family dispute. The incident occurred in public, and the accused is currently at large.

Why Uttarakhand Police Didn't Invoke UCC in Triple Talaq Case

Why Uttarakhand Police Didn't Invoke UCC in Triple Talaq Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A triple talaq case in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district has sparked controversy as police did not initially file it under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) due to reported technical issues, raising concerns about the UCC's enforcement.

Murder Accused Arrested in Jharkhand While Planning Tamil Nadu Escape

Murder Accused Arrested in Jharkhand While Planning Tamil Nadu Escape

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Jharkhand Police arrested a murder suspect, Laxman Hessa, in West Singhbhum district as he allegedly planned to flee to Tamil Nadu. The arrest follows an investigation into the death of Sridhar Bari, who was killed after an altercation at Hessa's home.

UP Teen Killed by Boyfriend After Relationship Argument

UP Teen Killed by Boyfriend After Relationship Argument

Rediff.com4 days ago

An 18-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend and his associate in Uttar Pradesh following an argument related to their relationship. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

UP man bites off wife's nose, cheek in brutal attack over domestic dispute

UP man bites off wife's nose, cheek in brutal attack over domestic dispute

Rediff.com7 days ago

A woman in Uttar Pradesh was severely injured after her husband allegedly bit off parts of her nose and cheek during a domestic dispute. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.

Ghaziabad History-Sheeter Shot Multiple Times, Drives Himself to Hospital

Ghaziabad History-Sheeter Shot Multiple Times, Drives Himself to Hospital

Rediff.com6 days ago

A history-sheeter in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, survived a shooting attack, sustaining multiple gunshot wounds but managing to drive himself to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting old enmity as the motive.

Tragedy in Saharanpur: Eight-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Car

Tragedy in Saharanpur: Eight-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by Car

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

An eight-year-old boy died after being struck by a speeding car in Saharanpur. The driver fled the scene and police are investigating.

UP Lineman Electrocuted While Repairing Power Fault

UP Lineman Electrocuted While Repairing Power Fault

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 33-year-old lineman died after being electrocuted while carrying out repair work at a village in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide.

Two Rajasthan Men Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid US-Iran Tensions

Two Rajasthan Men Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid US-Iran Tensions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Two youths from Rajasthan were killed in drone attacks in Oman amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

19-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by DTC Bus in Azadpur, Delhi

19-Year-Old Dies After Being Hit by DTC Bus in Azadpur, Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 19-year-old man died after being struck by a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus in the Azadpur area of northwest Delhi. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident.

J&K Police Nab Drug Peddler, Recover 10kg of Narcotics in Budgam

J&K Police Nab Drug Peddler, Recover 10kg of Narcotics in Budgam

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir arrested a drug peddler and recovered 10 kg of narcotics from his possession.

Special Investigation Team Probes Death of Girl in Jharkhand

Special Investigation Team Probes Death of Girl in Jharkhand

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Bishnugarh, Hazaribag, Jharkhand. The SIT will submit its report within a week, focusing on all angles of the case, including awaiting forensic and autopsy reports.

Ex-Serviceman Accused of Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit in Una

Ex-Serviceman Accused of Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit in Una

Rediff.com3 days ago

A six-year-old girl was allegedly tied to stairs as punishment for plucking guava from a garden in Una, Himachal Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage after videos surfaced online, leading to police investigation and the girl's rescue.

Ex-Serviceman Faces Backlash for Allegedly Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit

Ex-Serviceman Faces Backlash for Allegedly Tying Up Girl for Stealing Fruit

Rediff.com3 days ago

A six-year-old girl was allegedly tied to stairs as punishment for plucking guava from a garden in Una, Himachal Pradesh. The incident sparked outrage after videos circulated on social media, leading to police investigation and the girl's rescue.

Jharkhand Police Launch SIT Probe into Girl's Death

Jharkhand Police Launch SIT Probe into Girl's Death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Jharkhand Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Bishnugarh, Hazaribag. The SIT has been directed to submit a report within a week, and the investigation will consider all angles, including awaiting forensic and autopsy reports.

Man Held After Reward Offered Over Ambedkar Statue Vandalism

Man Held After Reward Offered Over Ambedkar Statue Vandalism

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly making an inflammatory statement offering a reward for harming those responsible for vandalising a statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

Birch by Romeo Lane Owners Get Bail But Remain Jailed in Forgery Case

Birch by Romeo Lane Owners Get Bail But Remain Jailed in Forgery Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a fire killed 25 people, have been granted bail in the fire case but remain in jail due to a separate forgery case.

Gwalior Wedding Descends into Chaos After Liquor Demand

Gwalior Wedding Descends into Chaos After Liquor Demand

Rediff.com7 days ago

A wedding celebration in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, turned violent after guests, upset at not being served liquor, allegedly assaulted the bride, groom, and their family members, leading to injuries and theft.

Faridabad Police Nab Two in BJP Leader's Office Shooting and Extortion Case

Faridabad Police Nab Two in BJP Leader's Office Shooting and Extortion Case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Faridabad Police arrested two men, including a student, after a shootout for allegedly firing at a BJP leader's office and demanding extortion money.

Annpurna Devi calls for swift action in Hazaribagh rape and murder case

Annpurna Devi calls for swift action in Hazaribagh rape and murder case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Union Minister Annpurna Devi has condemned the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand and called for immediate arrests and strict punishment for the perpetrators. She also criticised the state government's response.

Negligence Suspected After Man Dies at Delhi Concrete Plant

Negligence Suspected After Man Dies at Delhi Concrete Plant

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 48-year-old man died after being struck by a reversing truck at a ready-mix concrete plant in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting negligence.

Mumbai Murder: Two Arrested After Body Found in Chiplun

Mumbai Murder: Two Arrested After Body Found in Chiplun

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Mumbai, whose body was then transported to Chiplun for disposal. The investigation was launched after the victim's remains were discovered, leading to the swift apprehension of the suspects.

Bihar murder suspect arrested in Thane after two years on the run

Bihar murder suspect arrested in Thane after two years on the run

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A man wanted in connection with a 2022 murder case in Bihar has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, after being on the run for two years.

Gurugram Police Nab Wanted ATM Thief Linked to Multiple Heists

Gurugram Police Nab Wanted ATM Thief Linked to Multiple Heists

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Gurugram police have arrested a wanted accused linked to several ATM thefts amounting to lakhs of rupees. The accused, Aashiq, is a proclaimed offender and has multiple cases registered against him.

'No virus': Toxic pesticides, cadmium suspected in Rajouri mystery deaths

'No virus': Toxic pesticides, cadmium suspected in Rajouri mystery deaths

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Fresh findings suggest pesticide compounds and elevated cadmium levels may be linked to the deaths of 17 people in a remote village in Rajouri district.

UP family seeks aid after man dies in suspected Riyadh missile attack

UP family seeks aid after man dies in suspected Riyadh missile attack

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The family of a 26-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, who was killed in a suspected missile attack in Riyadh, has demanded compensation and a government job for his widow from the local administration.

Rajasthan Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Seize MDMA

Rajasthan Police Crack Down on Drug Trafficking, Seize MDMA

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Rajasthan police seized nearly 1 kg of MDMA, valued at approximately 1 crore, and arrested one person as part of 'Operation Sankalp - Nasha Mukt Nagaur'.

Wife and Alleged Lover Arrested in BSF Jawan Murder Case

Wife and Alleged Lover Arrested in BSF Jawan Murder Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The wife of a BSF jawan, who was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home in Meerut, has been arrested for his murder along with four other people, including her alleged lover.

Rajasthan Man Dies After Attack by Mosque Caretaker: What Sparked the Tragedy?

Rajasthan Man Dies After Attack by Mosque Caretaker: What Sparked the Tragedy?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A man in Rajasthan's Tonk district died from burn injuries after being set ablaze by a mosque caretaker following a verbal argument.

Jharkhand HC Takes Up Hazaribag Case; BJP Protests

Jharkhand HC Takes Up Hazaribag Case; BJP Protests

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag, prompting protests and a special investigation team.

How 36-year-old woman, missing for 4 days during trek, survived

How 36-year-old woman, missing for 4 days during trek, survived

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Kerala woman shares her remarkable survival story after spending four days lost in the dense Tadiandamol forest of Karnataka, highlighting her resilience and the extensive search efforts to bring her home safely.

Four Arrested in Odisha for Tying Woman, Youths to Pole on Theft Suspicion

Four Arrested in Odisha for Tying Woman, Youths to Pole on Theft Suspicion

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Odisha Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly assaulting a woman and three youths by tying them to an electric pole on suspicion of theft in the Ganjam district.

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Thane, India, seized firearms, weapons, and counterfeit currency from the home of a known criminal, Surendra Pandurang Patil, during a raid.

Woman's Body Recovered After Alleged Drowning of Daughters in Odisha Well

Woman's Body Recovered After Alleged Drowning of Daughters in Odisha Well

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Police in Sambalpur, Odisha, recovered the body of a woman suspected of throwing her two young daughters into a well before taking her own life. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

LPG Crisis Triggers Reverse Migration Across Cities

LPG Crisis Triggers Reverse Migration Across Cities

Rediff.com7 days ago

'It would be similar to what happened during COVID-19.' 'They are not just losing income, but being pushed into distress.'

Uttar Pradesh Town Tense After Discovery of Mutilated Bovine Remains

Uttar Pradesh Town Tense After Discovery of Mutilated Bovine Remains

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Tension arose in Awagarh, Uttar Pradesh, after the discovery of mutilated bovine remains near a railway line, prompting police investigation and Hindu groups' demands for arrests.

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.

Brothers Arrested in Ludhiana Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast Case

Brothers Arrested in Ludhiana Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Two brothers have been arrested in connection with an explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Ludhiana, India, which resulted in one death and two injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the blast and searching for a third brother involved in the operation.

Shimla Man Arrested After Confessing to Brother's Murder

Shimla Man Arrested After Confessing to Brother's Murder

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Shimla for allegedly murdering his 35-year-old brother after a drunken argument. The accused confessed to the crime and dumping the body near a cremation ground.

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.