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Husband on the Run After Allegedly Killing Wife Over Drinking Dispute

Husband on the Run After Allegedly Killing Wife Over Drinking Dispute

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 45-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an argument about his drinking habits. Police have registered a case and are searching for the suspect.

TMC Leader Banerjee Blasts BJP for Alleged Ram Navami Riot Instigation

TMC Leader Banerjee Blasts BJP for Alleged Ram Navami Riot Instigation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of instigating violence during Ram Navami rallies in West Bengal, alleging the party uses the festival to create unrest and division.

Arms Cache Seized In Kolkata Before West Bengal Elections

Arms Cache Seized In Kolkata Before West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Kolkata Police's Special Task Force seized a cache of arms and ammunition near Rajabazar Science College and detained a man days before the two-phase polling in West Bengal.

Kerala: Police Injured As BJP, CPI(M) Workers Clash

Kerala: Police Injured As BJP, CPI(M) Workers Clash

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Three police officers were injured in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, following a clash between BJP and CPI(M) workers over a property dispute. Police have registered cases against workers from both parties and have taken several into custody, leading to further protests.

Boy thrown into tandoor for eating rasgullas at UP wedding

Boy thrown into tandoor for eating rasgullas at UP wedding

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

An 11-year-old boy was allegedly thrown into a burning tandoor (clay oven) for eating rasgullas during a wedding ceremony in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. The child sustained severe burns and is currently hospitalised.

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Manipur Reels After Bomb Attack and Protest Deaths

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Violence erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district following a bomb attack that killed two children and subsequent protest deaths at a CRPF camp. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a government investigation.

Delhi Man Stabbed To Death Over Staring Incident

Delhi Man Stabbed To Death Over Staring Incident

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

An elderly man was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's Seelampur area following an argument that started because he allegedly stared at the accused, who had an old rivalry with the victim.

RSS files police complaints against Kharge over Assam remarks

RSS files police complaints against Kharge over Assam remarks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The RSS has filed police complaints against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly comparing the organisation and the BJP to a 'poisonous snake' during an election rally in Assam.

IED Blast Targets Police in Northwest Pakistan, Injuring Five

IED Blast Targets Police in Northwest Pakistan, Injuring Five

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An IED blast in Lakki Marwat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, injured five police officers. The attack, claimed by Fitna-al-Khawarij (a term used for TTP terrorists), involved an IED planted on a motorcycle. Security measures have been increased in the region following a surge in violence.

2 children killed in bomb attack in Manipur

2 children killed in bomb attack in Manipur

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A tragic bomb attack in Manipur's Bishnupur district has killed two children and injured their mother, igniting protests and raising concerns about ongoing ethnic violence in the region.

Gunmen Kill Polio Worker In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Gunmen Kill Polio Worker In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

An unidentified gunman killed a polio worker on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan, during an ongoing polio eradication campaign. This incident is part of a series of attacks targeting polio workers and security personnel in the region, highlighting the challenges in eradicating polio in Pakistan.

UP Woman Hacked to Death by Nephew After Family Argument

UP Woman Hacked to Death by Nephew After Family Argument

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 42-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly killed by her nephew with a spade following a dispute between two families. Two children were also injured when they intervened. Police are investigating the incident and have detained two women for questioning.

TMC, BJP face off in Bengal; 3-way battle in Tamil Nadu

TMC, BJP face off in Bengal; 3-way battle in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Voting has commenced for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, with over 3.60 crore electors eligible to vote in 152 constituencies in Bengal and 5.73 crore voters in Tamil Nadu. Security measures are heightened to ensure free and fair polling.

Delhi Boy Stabbed: Four Juveniles Arrested After Mayur Vihar Attack

Delhi Boy Stabbed: Four Juveniles Arrested After Mayur Vihar Attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A minor boy was stabbed by four juveniles in Delhi's Mayur Vihar. All the accused have been apprehended by the police. The incident occurred due to old enmity.

Couple Granted Bail After Alleged Racial Abuse of Neighbours

Couple Granted Bail After Alleged Racial Abuse of Neighbours

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has granted regular bail to a married couple accused of hurling racial slurs at their neighbours from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. The court's decision came after the couple complied with interim bail conditions, including relocating from their residence and apologising to the victims.

Amit Shah assures to resolve Gorkha issue without dividing Bengal

Amit Shah assures to resolve Gorkha issue without dividing Bengal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed poll rallies in West Bengal, promising to resolve the Gorkha issue constitutionally and offering a development package for north Bengal if the BJP is voted to power.

Odisha Village Sees Clash Over Prayer Meeting, Police Deployed

Odisha Village Sees Clash Over Prayer Meeting, Police Deployed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A clash erupted between two groups in Odisha's Malkangiri district over a prayer meeting, leading to police intervention and arrests.

Bengal sees massive turnout in final phase too; repoll likely at some booths

Bengal sees massive turnout in final phase too; repoll likely at some booths

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Voting has commenced in 142 constituencies for the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, with significant security measures in place. The outcome will determine whether the TMC maintains its dominance or if the BJP can gain ground in the state.

What Led to the Murder of a Youth Congress Leader in Dharwad?

What Led to the Murder of a Youth Congress Leader in Dharwad?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A Youth Congress leader, Fairoz Pathan, was murdered in his Dharwad home by unidentified assailants. Police are investigating the incident, with CCTV footage providing leads.

Turkman Gate violence: Whatsapp groups, 10 influencers under scanner

Turkman Gate violence: Whatsapp groups, 10 influencers under scanner

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

According to police, rumours claiming the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was demolishing the mosque spread primarily through voice notes shared across community, religious and neighbourhood WhatsApp groups ahead of a court-ordered anti-encroachment drive.

Amit Shah Accuses Mamata Banerjee Of Turning Kolkata Into 'City Of Slums'

Amit Shah Accuses Mamata Banerjee Of Turning Kolkata Into 'City Of Slums'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the TMC government of turning Kolkata into a 'city of slums' and using infiltrators as a vote bank, sparking a strong reaction from the TMC, which accused him of insulting the people of Bengal.

Malkangiri violence: Ministerial team submits report; situation stable

Malkangiri violence: Ministerial team submits report; situation stable

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

A ministerial team in Odisha submitted a report to the Chief Minister regarding the violence in Malkangiri district after visiting a village affected by clashes between tribal and non-tribal communities following the death of a tribal woman.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jay Kamdar, a Kolkata businessman, for alleged money laundering. The ED claims Kamdar had close ties with police officers and misused his influence in land-related matters. The investigation is linked to an alleged criminal syndicate led by Biswajit Podder.

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and a local businessman as part of a money laundering probe against an alleged criminal and his linked syndicate.

Banerjee Accuses Modi Of Spreading Falsehoods In Speeches

Banerjee Accuses Modi Of Spreading Falsehoods In Speeches

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of spreading falsehoods and offering no relief to the poor through his speeches. She made these remarks at a rally in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas district, ahead of Modi's address to the nation.

'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh to be arrested again

'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh to be arrested again

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Amritpal Singh, chief of 'Waris Punjab De', will be formally arrested again by Punjab Police after his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) ends. He will remain in Dibrugarh Central Jail, where he has been lodged for three years, and face trial via video-conferencing in the Ajnala police station attack case.

Meghalaya CM Briefs Governor on Garo Hills Law and Order

Meghalaya CM Briefs Governor on Garo Hills Law and Order

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma briefed Governor CH Vijayashankar on the law and order situation in the Garo Hills region following recent violence related to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.

Nashik TCS case: 'He said women not wearing burqas are raped'

Nashik TCS case: 'He said women not wearing burqas are raped'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A woman engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik has alleged harassment and religious coercion, including derogatory slurs and inappropriate touching. Police have arrested eight people and are searching for another accused. TCS has launched an internal probe and suspended employees allegedly involved.

Manipur Bombing: Three Suspects Arrested in Connection to Child Deaths

Manipur Bombing: Three Suspects Arrested in Connection to Child Deaths

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Police in Manipur have arrested three suspected members of a proscribed outfit in connection with a bomb blast in Bishnupur district that resulted in the deaths of two children. The arrests were made in Churachandpur district, and arms and ammunition were seized.

Indore Man Murdered Over Witchcraft Accusations; Three Arrested

Indore Man Murdered Over Witchcraft Accusations; Three Arrested

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man was murdered in Indore, India, allegedly by three men who suspected him of practicing witchcraft. Police have arrested the suspects, all mechanics, who attacked the victim with bricks and stones.

Post-poll violence grips Bangladesh's Panchagarh as BNP, NCP trade charges

Post-poll violence grips Bangladesh's Panchagarh as BNP, NCP trade charges

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the NCP for the northern region, alleged that attacks occurred at more than 30 locations involving the homes and business establishments of party leaders and activists after the results were declared.

Amit Shah Focuses on Infiltration Issue in West Bengal Poll Campaign

Amit Shah Focuses on Infiltration Issue in West Bengal Poll Campaign

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserts the BJP will form a government in West Bengal and address the issue of infiltration, accusing Mamata Banerjee of allowing it for vote-bank politics.

Delhi Police Head Constable Accused Of Killing Food Delivery Agent

Delhi Police Head Constable Accused Of Killing Food Delivery Agent

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A food delivery agent was allegedly shot dead by a Delhi Police head constable following an altercation in Jaffarpur Kalan village. The victim, Pandav Kumar, was returning from a birthday celebration when the incident occurred. The accused, identified as Neeraj, allegedly fired at point-blank range after an argument, according to police reports.

Rs 5.7 Crore Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rs 5.7 Crore Looted From Bank In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Five masked gunmen robbed a Bank of Maharashtra branch in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, stealing gold and cash worth Rs 5.7 crore. One suspect has been arrested in Bihar.

Mamata Banerjee Claims BJP Using All Resources To Win Bengal Election

Mamata Banerjee Claims BJP Using All Resources To Win Bengal Election

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of deploying its entire machinery, including Union ministers and NDA-ruled state CMs, to defeat her party in the West Bengal assembly elections. She also criticised the BJP's promises to migrant workers and alleged the misuse of central forces during the polls.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate arrested a Kolkata-based businessman, Jay Kamdar, following searches against him and a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged criminal syndicate.

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Drive Nets Over 22,000 Arrests

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Drive Nets Over 22,000 Arrests

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Punjab Police have arrested over 22,000 individuals, including 461 associates of gangsters, in the past three months as part of its anti-gangster drive 'Gangstran Te Vaar'. The operation has also resulted in substantial recoveries of weapons, explosives, and drugs.

Eatery argument turns deadly: Man shot dead in Dausa

Eatery argument turns deadly: Man shot dead in Dausa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A man was shot dead after an argument at a roadside eatery in Rajasthan's Dausa district. The victim, identified as Dharmendra alias Yogendra Meena, had multiple criminal cases against him. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate arrested a Kolkata-based businessman, Kamdar, after conducting searches against him and a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged criminal syndicate in West Bengal.

Delhi Police Foil Terror Plot, Arrest Two Operatives

Delhi Police Foil Terror Plot, Arrest Two Operatives

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested two operatives working for Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, foiling a plot to carry out attacks in Delhi-NCR.