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Jharkhand Man, 70, Dies by Suicide Following Spat With Wife

Jharkhand Man, 70, Dies by Suicide Following Spat With Wife

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A 70-year-old man in Jharkhand's Palamu district died by suicide at his home after an argument with his wife, according to police reports.

Gurugram Accident: Speeding Thar Claims Lives of Two Children and Grandfather

Gurugram Accident: Speeding Thar Claims Lives of Two Children and Grandfather

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A speeding Mahindra Thar SUV mowed down two boys and their grandfather in Khod village of Pataudi, Gurugram. The driver has been arrested and the vehicle seized.

Man Accused of Axe Murder After Domestic Dispute in Uttar Pradesh

Man Accused of Axe Murder After Domestic Dispute in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been booked for allegedly killing his wife with an axe following a domestic dispute. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused.

900 strays killed in Telangana so far, village sarpanch booked

900 strays killed in Telangana so far, village sarpanch booked

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Animal rights activists allege that 300 stray dogs were killed in Jagtial district, Telangana, bringing the total toll to 900. The killings are suspected to be linked to promises made by elected representatives during village elections.

Man Arrested in Delhi Canteen Operator Kidnapping and Murder Case

Man Arrested in Delhi Canteen Operator Kidnapping and Murder Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a canteen operator in Dwarka after extortion demands went unmet.

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a Pakistan's ISI-backed terror module, arresting three individuals and seizing weapons intended for attacks on police establishments.

3 drug addicts held for murder of 78-year-old Buddhist monk in Himachal

3 drug addicts held for murder of 78-year-old Buddhist monk in Himachal

Rediff.com5 days ago

Three individuals have been apprehended in connection with the murder of a 78-year-old Buddhist monk in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The suspects, all reportedly drug addicts, allegedly committed the crime to obtain money for drugs.

Bodies of Two Missing Men Found in Ajmer Well; Murder Suspected

Bodies of Two Missing Men Found in Ajmer Well; Murder Suspected

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The bodies of two men who had been missing for days were recovered from a well in Rajasthan's Ajmer district. Police suspect they were murdered and thrown into the well.

Tuberculosis Deaths Rise in Mizoram: Key Trends and Initiatives

Tuberculosis Deaths Rise in Mizoram: Key Trends and Initiatives

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Mizoram reports a rise in tuberculosis-related deaths and new cases, highlighting the challenges and ongoing efforts to combat the disease in the region.

Bahujan Samaj Party Protests Against Statue Desecration, Demands Arrests

Bahujan Samaj Party Protests Against Statue Desecration, Demands Arrests

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) held a protest in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, against the alleged desecration of a B.R. Ambedkar statue, demanding immediate arrests and threatening further agitation.

Tragedy in Rajasthan: Baby Dies After Accidentally Falling into Hot Milk Pot

Tragedy in Rajasthan: Baby Dies After Accidentally Falling into Hot Milk Pot

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 10-month-old girl tragically died in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, after falling into a pot of hot milk that her mother had placed nearby to cool.

Bee Attack Claims Farmer's Life in Mainpuri

Bee Attack Claims Farmer's Life in Mainpuri

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A 60-year-old farmer died and several villagers were injured after being attacked by a swarm of bees in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh. The farmer was working in his chilli field when the incident occurred.

Unidentified Vehicle Kills Man in Kushinagar Hit-and-Run

Unidentified Vehicle Kills Man in Kushinagar Hit-and-Run

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A 31-year-old man died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident.

Property Dispute Turns Deadly in Kaushambi Clash

Property Dispute Turns Deadly in Kaushambi Clash

Rediff.com6 days ago

A violent clash over a long-standing property dispute in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in one death and six injuries. Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case.

Gurugram Accident: Speeding Car Claims Lives of Two Children and Grandfather

Gurugram Accident: Speeding Car Claims Lives of Two Children and Grandfather

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A speeding Mahindra Thar struck and killed two boys and their grandfather in Khod village, Pataudi, Gurugram. The driver is currently at large, and police are investigating the incident.

Palghar Man and Friend Arrested for Premeditated Murder of Wife

Palghar Man and Friend Arrested for Premeditated Murder of Wife

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 26-year-old man and his friend have been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the premeditated murder of the man's wife, whom he suspected of infidelity. The crime took place in a remote village, and the body was discovered with severe injuries.

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

Rediff.com2 days ago

An inmate at the Sultanpur district jail in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide, prompting an investigation.

Outrage as Madrassa Teachers Arrested for Beating Student in Viral Video

Outrage as Madrassa Teachers Arrested for Beating Student in Viral Video

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two madrassa teachers in Saharanpur have been arrested after a video surfaced showing them allegedly beating a 10-year-old student with a stick, sparking public outrage.

NCW Probes Alleged Occult Killing of Girl in Jharkhand, Cites Lack of Cooperation

NCW Probes Alleged Occult Killing of Girl in Jharkhand, Cites Lack of Cooperation

Rediff.com5 days ago

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is investigating the alleged killing of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, reportedly as part of an occult ritual. The NCW panel visited the site and met with the victim's family and locals, but reported a lack of cooperation from local authorities in providing key documents related to the case.

Tragedy in Dudhwa: Leopard Kills Seven-Year-Old Girl

Tragedy in Dudhwa: Leopard Kills Seven-Year-Old Girl

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A seven-year-old girl was killed in a leopard attack in Sidhauna village, near the Dudhwa National Park. Forest officials are increasing patrols in the area following the tragic incident.

Two Maharashtra Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery

Two Maharashtra Officials Nabbed for Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Two government officials in Beed district, Maharashtra, have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting bribes. The officials are a Talathi (Village Revenue Officer) and a Gram Sevak (Gram Panchayat Officer).

Autoshop Worker Dies After Air Compressor Attack

Autoshop Worker Dies After Air Compressor Attack

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A 38-year-old autoshop worker in Gurugram died after a friend allegedly used an air compressor on his private parts, causing intestinal rupture.

Father and Son Found Dead in UP; Robbery Suspected as Motive

Father and Son Found Dead in UP; Robbery Suspected as Motive

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The bodies of a father and son, who had been missing for days, were recovered in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect they were killed during a robbery.

Gwalior Wedding Marred by Violence Over Alcohol Dispute

Gwalior Wedding Marred by Violence Over Alcohol Dispute

Rediff.com7 days ago

A wedding celebration in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, turned violent after guests demanded alcohol and assaulted the bride, groom, and their family when their demands were refused.

Uttarakhand Police Nab Two More Suspects in Retired Brigadier's Murder After Shootout

Uttarakhand Police Nab Two More Suspects in Retired Brigadier's Murder After Shootout

Rediff.com4 days ago

Uttarakhand Police have arrested two more individuals involved in the murder of a retired Brigadier following an encounter. This brings the total number of arrests to nine, with one suspect still at large.

Tragic Accident: Mother and Son Die After Tractor Collision in Muzaffarnagar

Tragic Accident: Mother and Son Die After Tractor Collision in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 50-year-old woman and her son were killed in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was struck by a speeding tractor-trolley carrying sugarcane. The driver fled the scene, and police have launched a search.

Two Killed, Ten Injured in Haryana Land Dispute Clash

Two Killed, Ten Injured in Haryana Land Dispute Clash

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A violent clash between two families in a Haryana village over a land dispute resulted in two deaths and ten injuries, with police investigating the incident.

Security Forces Dismantle Bunkers in Manipur After Clashes

Security Forces Dismantle Bunkers in Manipur After Clashes

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Security forces in Manipur dismantled multiple bunkers in Ukhrul district following a series of gunfights between armed groups, resulting in injuries. The operation targeted bunkers in Lengiangching and Mongkot Chepu villages, aiming to de-escalate tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities.

Manipur Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers After Clashes

Manipur Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers After Clashes

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Security forces in Manipur have dismantled six illegal bunkers constructed by armed groups in the Ukhrul district following recent gunfights in the Litan area.

Rajasthan Police Probe Apparent Suicide of Young Couple in Farm Reservoir

Rajasthan Police Probe Apparent Suicide of Young Couple in Farm Reservoir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A man and a woman, suspected to be lovers, were found dead in a farm's water reservoir in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident as a possible suicide related to a love affair.

Adityanath Addresses Public Grievances, Orders Action on Farmer Harassment, Encroachments

Adityanath Addresses Public Grievances, Orders Action on Farmer Harassment, Encroachments

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to promptly address public grievances, including farmer harassment, land encroachments, and infrastructure issues, during a 'Janta Darshan' event.

Distressed Woman Ends Life After Husband's Killing; Children Survive

Distressed Woman Ends Life After Husband's Killing; Children Survive

Rediff.com7 days ago

A woman in Bihar's Rohtas district died after allegedly consuming poison with her two children, following her husband's murder in a land dispute. The children are receiving treatment, and police have arrested suspects in connection with the husband's death.

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. The incident occurred in Patai village, with the accused also allegedly stealing household items and money.

Ranchi Man Accused of Murdering Wife with Iron Rod After Argument

Ranchi Man Accused of Murdering Wife with Iron Rod After Argument

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A man in Ranchi district, India, is accused of killing his wife with an iron rod following a domestic dispute. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect and recovered the weapon.

Saini Boosts Haryana's Jind with 253 Crore Development Projects

Saini Boosts Haryana's Jind with 253 Crore Development Projects

Rediff.com3 days ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched development projects worth 253 crore in Jind district, focusing on irrigation, infrastructure, health, and water supply.

Four Dead in Bihar Suspected Hooch Tragedy

Four Dead in Bihar Suspected Hooch Tragedy

Rediff.com5 days ago

The death toll in the suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar's East Champaran district has risen to four after three more people died allegedly due to consumption of spurious liquor. An investigation is underway, and several arrests have been made.

Illegal Opium Farming Busted in Chhattisgarh: What's Behind the Rise?

Illegal Opium Farming Busted in Chhattisgarh: What's Behind the Rise?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Police in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district have uncovered illegal opium cultivation in a village, marking the fifth such instance in the past 18 days. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the illegal activity, which was discovered through drone surveillance.

Health Official Nabbed in UP Bribery Case Over Sweeper Job

Health Official Nabbed in UP Bribery Case Over Sweeper Job

Rediff.com13 hours ago

A block programme manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to facilitate recruitment for a sweeper's position.

Man in UP Arrested for Dragging Ex-Wife Behind Motorcycle

Man in UP Arrested for Dragging Ex-Wife Behind Motorcycle

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his ex-wife by tying her to a motorcycle and dragging her along a road. The incident occurred after an argument between the former couple, resulting in serious injuries to both individuals.

Gurugram Police Nab Extortionist Building Illegal Structures

Gurugram Police Nab Extortionist Building Illegal Structures

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gurugram police arrested a man for allegedly extorting money after constructing illegal structures on government land in the IMT Manesar area.