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Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

ED Moves To Take Custody Of Godman Ashok Kharat

ED Moves To Take Custody Of Godman Ashok Kharat

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested a special PMLA court in Mumbai to issue a production warrant against Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman-cum-astrologer, who is accused of rape and fraud and is currently in police custody in Nashik district, in connection with a money laundering case.

Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids In Punjab, Chandigarh

Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids In Punjab, Chandigarh

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh as part of a money laundering investigation against certain builders and real estate companies in an alleged land fraud case.

Hampton Sky Realty Claims Innocence After Director's Arrest

Hampton Sky Realty Claims Innocence After Director's Arrest

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Hampton Sky Realty Limited, formerly directed by Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, has issued a statement asserting its innocence and cooperation with authorities following the arrest of Arora in connection with a money laundering probe.

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 61-year-old man from Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.07 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as officials of central investigative agencies in a 'digital arrest' scam, police said.

OMCs may face LPG under-recovery of around ~80,000 crore in FY27: Icra

OMCs may face LPG under-recovery of around ~80,000 crore in FY27: Icra

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

India's state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) are projected to incur under-recoveries of approximately Rs 80,000 crore on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales in FY27 if current loss levels persist, according to rating agency Icra.

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Pro-Khalistan Content: Rajasthan ATS Identifies Punjab Suspect

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified a Punjab-based suspect for allegedly sharing pro-Khalistan and pro-Pakistan content on social media platforms.

RBI Governor Signals Action If Iran War Leads To Entrenched Inflation

RBI Governor Signals Action If Iran War Leads To Entrenched Inflation

Rediff.com14 May 2026

'If the war continue for a longer period of time, it is just a matter of time before the government will pass on some of the price increases.'

Punjab BJP Condemns AAP's Alleged Hooliganism, Warns Of Bengal-Like Conditions

Punjab BJP Condemns AAP's Alleged Hooliganism, Warns Of Bengal-Like Conditions

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has accused AAP workers of 'hooliganism' at BJP offices across Punjab, while Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticised the AAP government in Punjab for alleged corruption following recent ED raids.

BJP Accuses AAP Of Bengal-Like Tactics In Punjab

BJP Accuses AAP Of Bengal-Like Tactics In Punjab

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of orchestrating attacks on BJP offices in the state, demanding action against those responsible and warning against creating 'Bengal-like conditions' in Punjab.

Paternity Leave For Private Sector On Cards?

Paternity Leave For Private Sector On Cards?

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Male central government employees are entitled to 15 days under service rules and provisions in the private sector depends on the company's policy.

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal In Sohrabuddin Shaikh Case

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal In Sohrabuddin Shaikh Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case, citing a lack of evidence and broken links in the prosecution's case.

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Rediff.com15 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The source of a leaked NEET-UG 2024 guess paper has been traced to a medical student in Kerala, originally from Sikar, Rajasthan. The student shared the paper with friends and a hostel owner, leading to wider circulation and a subsequent investigation.

ED Officers Honoured For Kolkata I-PAC Raid

ED Officers Honoured For Kolkata I-PAC Raid

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Two Enforcement Directorate officers who participated in the raid against I-PAC in Kolkata this January received an award for their 'exceptional competence'.

Banks Review Cybersecurity Amid AI Threat Concerns

Banks Review Cybersecurity Amid AI Threat Concerns

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman convened a high-level meeting with bank heads to assess cybersecurity risks linked to advanced AI models, following concerns over Anthropic's Claude Mythos system and its potential impact on financial data security.

NIA Probe Ordered in Bhangar Crude Bomb Case: 79 Explosives Recovered Ahead of Bengal Polls

NIA Probe Ordered in Bhangar Crude Bomb Case: 79 Explosives Recovered Ahead of Bengal Polls

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

NIA begins probe into Bhangar crude bomb case after 79 explosives recovered in West Bengal, raising serious security concerns ahead of elections.

How Organ Donation Gave A Teenager A New Lease On Life

How Organ Donation Gave A Teenager A New Lease On Life

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A 14-year-old boy with end-stage heart failure received a life-saving heart transplant after the family of an Indian Army officer's wife, who was declared brain dead, consented to organ donation at Command Hospital, Chandimandir.

Crypto Hacker Arrested By ED In Money Laundering Probe

Crypto Hacker Arrested By ED In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three individuals, including an alleged crypto hacker named Srikrishna Ramesh, in connection with a cryptocurrency-linked money laundering case. The arrests follow raids conducted in April, targeting individuals linked to the hacker and sons of a Karnataka Congress MLA.

Moody's Slashes India's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 6%

Moody's Slashes India's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 6%

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Moody's Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 6 per cent, citing subdued private consumption, capital formation, and industrial activity due to higher energy costs and global uncertainties.

Key Arrest In West Bengal Bomb Blast Case

Key Arrest In West Bengal Bomb Blast Case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a prime accused in the West Bengal bomb explosion case, which resulted in one fatality and three serious injuries last month. The accused, Ahidul Islam Molla, was apprehended following investigations into his role in the explosion.

Drug Trafficker Dola's Chemist Links Under Investigation

Drug Trafficker Dola's Chemist Links Under Investigation

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Investigators are probing the network of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker, and have uncovered links with chemists and pharma dealers who allegedly aided his illicit trans-national racket.

TMC Alleges BJP Conspiracy Before West Bengal Elections

TMC Alleges BJP Conspiracy Before West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The TMC has intensified its attack on the BJP, alleging a 'larger conspiracy' involving central agencies ahead of the second phase of West Bengal polls on April 29, while also questioning the credibility of the Election Commission.

Pakistan Navy Rescues Crew Of Stranded Indian Vessel

Pakistan Navy Rescues Crew Of Stranded Indian Vessel

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Pakistan Navy provided humanitarian assistance to the crew of an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel stranded in the Arabian Sea after receiving a request from Mumbai authorities.

'Trump mulled nuclear weapon option during Iran tensions, but was stopped'

'Trump mulled nuclear weapon option during Iran tensions, but was stopped'

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Former CIA Analyst, Larry Johnson, said on Friday that US President Donald Trump asked US chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, Dan Caine, if they could use the nuclear weapons, but the latter denied.

Agencies flag 'crypto hawala' pipeline funding terror in J-K

Agencies flag 'crypto hawala' pipeline funding terror in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Mirroring the traditional hawala system, where money is sent through non-banking channels, this digital version uses the anonymity of unregulated cryptocurrency to erase the financial trail and inject cash into the domestic economy.

Three church leaders killed in suspected militant attack in Manipur

Three church leaders killed in suspected militant attack in Manipur

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Three people were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The victims were members of the Thadou Baptist Association returning from a religious gathering. The Chief Minister has condemned the violence and assured support for the injured.

ED probes Christian group over foreign card cash deals in Maoist areas

ED probes Christian group over foreign card cash deals in Maoist areas

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the use of foreign debit cards by a global Christian mission to withdraw crores of rupees in Naxal violence-hit regions of India. Searches were conducted in multiple states, and foreign debit cards, cash, and digital devices were seized.

NEET-UG Re-Exam On June 21; Computer-Based Test From 2027

NEET-UG Re-Exam On June 21; Computer-Based Test From 2027

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, with plans to transition to a computer-based test from next year. This decision follows allegations of irregularities in the original exam, prompting strict action and a commitment to ensuring fairness for students.

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A pro-Khalistan terror module was busted after a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Shambhu, Patiala. One member died while attempting to detonate explosives, and four others have been arrested. The incident marks the second blast at a freight corridor in three months, prompting a likely NIA investigation.

Two Jailed For Hoisting Khalistani Flag In Punjab

Two Jailed For Hoisting Khalistani Flag In Punjab

Rediff.com1 May 2026

An NIA court has convicted and sentenced two men to imprisonment for hoisting a Khalistani flag on a government building in Punjab's Moga at the instigation of Sikhs for Justice general counsel and designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Amit Shah Praises Operation Sindoor's Success

Amit Shah Praises Operation Sindoor's Success

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Operation Sindoor as a landmark mission, commemorating its first anniversary and underscoring India's military strength and resolve against cross-border terrorism.

Bhojshala a Saraswati temple, rules HC; suggests alternate land for mosque

Bhojshala a Saraswati temple, rules HC; suggests alternate land for mosque

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, suggesting the Muslim community seek land elsewhere for a mosque.

ED Arrests Gameskraft Founders In Money Laundering Probe

ED Arrests Gameskraft Founders In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested three founders of online gaming platform, Gameskraft, in an alleged fraud-linked money laundering case. Deepak Singh, Prithvi Raj Singh and Vikas Taneja have been taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Delhi Government To Address School Infrastructure Gaps

Delhi Government To Address School Infrastructure Gaps

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A digital profiling exercise by the Delhi government has revealed significant infrastructure deficiencies in government schools, including shortages of drinking water taps, lack of facilities for children with special needs, and structurally unsafe buildings.

AFI To Bar Athletes For Unexplained Absences At Federation Cup

AFI To Bar Athletes For Unexplained Absences At Federation Cup

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced that athletes who fail to participate in the National Senior Athletics Federation Cup without a valid reason may be barred from future events.

CBI Files Chargesheet Against AVJ Developers For Alleged Cheating

CBI Files Chargesheet Against AVJ Developers For Alleged Cheating

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against AVJ Developers, bank officials, and others for allegedly cheating financial institutions and homebuyers in Greater Noida.

ED Raids Punjab Police DIG, Seizes Crores In Money Laundering Probe

ED Raids Punjab Police DIG, Seizes Crores In Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1.4 crore and incriminating documents during raids related to money laundering against suspended Punjab Police DIG H S Bhullar and his associates.

Suvendu aide murder: CBI probe hints at Rs 1 cr contract killing

Suvendu aide murder: CBI probe hints at Rs 1 cr contract killing

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

CBI Investigates Possible Contract Killing Of Adhikari Aide

CBI Investigates Possible Contract Killing Of Adhikari Aide

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI is investigating the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, suspecting it was a meticulously planned contract killing. The investigation involves forensic analysis and examination of potential interstate criminal links.