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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.

Indian-Origin Man In US Faces Denaturalisation Over Fraud

Indian-Origin Man In US Faces Denaturalisation Over Fraud

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 62-year-old Indian-origin man, now a US citizen, faces denaturalisation proceedings for allegedly defrauding investors of USD 2.5 million and concealing this from US authorities.

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Rediff.com6 days ago

Abhishek Bachchan expresses his desire to see MS Dhoni play in the European T20 Premier League, highlighting the league's commitment to quality cricket and nurturing local talent.

Noida Labour Protest Accused Received Over Rs 1 Crore From Abroad

Noida Labour Protest Accused Received Over Rs 1 Crore From Abroad

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Gautam Buddh Nagar claim an accused linked to violent labour protests in Noida received over Rs 1 crore from foreign countries in their personal bank account.

India likely to rest Bumrah for key Afghanistan series

India likely to rest Bumrah for key Afghanistan series

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series against Afghanistan is under consideration as the selection committee assesses his workload.

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India Coaching Decision

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India Coaching Decision

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India's decision to remove him as junior men's team coach after 17 months, questioning the preference for foreign coaches. Hockey India has rejected Sreejesh's claims, stating his contract ended as scheduled and a new coach was selected through a formal process.

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India's Coaching Decisions

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India's Coaching Decisions

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for removing him from his role as junior men's team coach after just 17 months, questioning the organisation's preference for foreign coaches. Hockey India has rejected Sreejesh's claims, stating that his contract ended as scheduled and a new coach was selected through a formal process.

Big verdict: No RTI for BCCI, rules CIC

Big verdict: No RTI for BCCI, rules CIC

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Central Information Commission has ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India does not qualify as a 'public authority' under the Right to Information Act, effectively placing it outside the scope of RTI disclosures.

India's M&A market resilient, poised for $200 billion annual run-rate

India's M&A market resilient, poised for $200 billion annual run-rate

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is projected to maintain an annual run-rate of approximately $200 billion, evenly split between domestic, inbound, and outbound transactions, despite global geopolitical turbulence, according to Rajesh Singhi, global co-head, M&A Advisory, Standard Chartered Bank.

'Larger plot': Court sends NEET leak accused to 6-day CBI custody

'Larger plot': Court sends NEET leak accused to 6-day CBI custody

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi court has remanded an accused in the NEET paper leak case to CBI custody for six days to unearth the conspiracy and identify other members of the gang.

'Not people's mandate': Mamata says she won't resign as CM

'Not people's mandate': Mamata says she won't resign as CM

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Mamata Banerjee, the outgoing Chief Minister of West Bengal, has refused to step down after her party's defeat in the assembly elections, alleging a conspiracy and irregularities in the counting process. She also accused the Election Commission of working in favour of the BJP and announced a fact-finding committee to investigate post-poll violence.

Education Ministry dismisses concerns over CBSE 'On Screen Marking'

Education Ministry dismisses concerns over CBSE 'On Screen Marking'

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Ministry of Education has dismissed concerns about On-Screen Marking (OSM) affecting students' scores in CBSE class 12 exams and announced a reduction in revaluation and answer sheet verification charges to ease student anxiety.

Kohli on captaincy era: 'Everyone felt ownership'

Kohli on captaincy era: 'Everyone felt ownership'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Virat Kohli discusses his time as captain of the Indian Test cricket team and how a shared sense of responsibility among players contributed to their success.

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed Delhi Police to expedite its investigation into the assault of a woman advocate, allegedly by her husband, while ensuring the safety of the victim and her children.

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Delhi CEO Faces Police Probe

Sexual Harassment Allegations: Delhi CEO Faces Police Probe

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Delhi Police have registered a case against the CEO of a south Delhi-based company following a complaint by a former intern alleging sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse of authority.

Taxi Drivers Accused Of Harassing Girl After Gurugram Car Crash

Taxi Drivers Accused Of Harassing Girl After Gurugram Car Crash

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Following a collision between a private car and a cab on Sohna Road in Gurugram, a group of taxi drivers allegedly harassed a girl travelling in the car and assaulted its driver. The girl's mother claimed that even after police arrived, they failed to take action, and the victim was forced to reach a compromise.

Not mandatory for a Hindu to go to temple to remain a Hindu: SC

Not mandatory for a Hindu to go to temple to remain a Hindu: SC

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court observed that Hinduism is a way of life, stating that mandatory temple visits or rituals are not necessary to be considered a Hindu; even lighting a lamp at home suffices.

TCS Harassment Case: Accused Nida Khan In Judicial Custody

TCS Harassment Case: Accused Nida Khan In Judicial Custody

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Nashik court has remanded Nida Khan, accused in a TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case, to judicial custody until May 24. Khan was arrested on May 7 and faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Why Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Wants Niece Claire To Take Over

Why Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Wants Niece Claire To Take Over

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Leadership is about understanding how a business works, how it is shaped, built, and expanded.'

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

Rediff.com2 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to exploit Punjab Kings' bowling vulnerabilities to secure a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli's presence is a major draw for fans in Dharamsala.

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com3 days ago

'If you're so sick, so ill, how will you show that power?'

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

Rediff.com1 days ago

The only thing that might make the BJP stop trying to isolate Muslims completely will be if substantial numbers of the community vote for the party that flaunts its animosity towards it, notes Jyoti Punwani.

4 Reasons Why Market Recovered After March Crash

4 Reasons Why Market Recovered After March Crash

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'Once the market decides it wants to go up, it goes up -- no amount of bad news can really hold it back.'

HC applied Ayodhya verdict principles to Bhojshala case

HC applied Ayodhya verdict principles to Bhojshala case

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Madhya Pradesh High Court referenced the Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict principles while ruling on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex case, determining the site to be a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.

Aakhri Sawal Can't Clear RSS Misconceptions

Aakhri Sawal Can't Clear RSS Misconceptions

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Rather than wasting time on rhetoric, emotions and drama, if Aakhri Sawal had engaged in a serious debate with more controversial questions and stronger arguments to counter them, it would have enriched the viewer as well as lifted the discourse, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Supreme Court Grants Bail In Rs 3,700 Crore Investment Scam

Supreme Court Grants Bail In Rs 3,700 Crore Investment Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court granted bail to the wife of the alleged 'kingpin' of a Rs 3,700-crore scam and directed that no court shall de-freeze the assets attached by the probe agencies in the case till the trial in the FIRs against the accused are concluded.

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.com3 days ago

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.

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Irregularities In West Bengal Assembly Polls

Abhishek Banerjee Alleges Irregularities In West Bengal Assembly Polls

Rediff.com5 May 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has alleged large-scale irregularities in the West Bengal assembly polls, questioning the counting process and the role of election officials and security forces. He claimed EVMs could be replaced, influencing the election outcome.

Gurugram School Teacher Accused Of Molestation By Students

Gurugram School Teacher Accused Of Molestation By Students

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A case has been registered against a teacher at a government school in Gurugram following accusations of molestation and inappropriate remarks by several class 9 students.

'Indians Are Not Buying Too Much Of Gold'

'Indians Are Not Buying Too Much Of Gold'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'Even last year, when India bought gold, the physical quantity was much less than the previous years.'

US planning to drop charges against Gautam Adani: NYT report

US planning to drop charges against Gautam Adani: NYT report

Rediff.com4 days ago

A New York Times report on Thursday (local time) has claimed that the US Justice Department is contemplating dropping charges against industrialist and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani.

US U-turn on India trade deal: White House revises fact sheet

US U-turn on India trade deal: White House revises fact sheet

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The White House has revised a fact sheet on the interim trade deal between the United States and India, removing the reference to "pulses" from the list of American products on which India would eliminate or reduce tariffs. The revised sheet also changed "committed" to "intends" regarding India's purchase of American products.

Interstate Probe Uncovers Haryana Woman's Murder

Interstate Probe Uncovers Haryana Woman's Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh have solved the murder of a 32-year-old woman from Ambala, whose partially-burnt body was found in a forest in Sirmaur district. The accused, a married man, has confessed to the crime, revealing a premeditated plan to dispose of the body after poisoning the victim.

Software Engineer Assaulted And Robbed In Dehradun

Software Engineer Assaulted And Robbed In Dehradun

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A software engineer was allegedly assaulted, robbed, and thrown off a bridge in Dehradun after finishing his night shift, according to police reports.

'Untenable': India rejects Nepal's claim over Kailash Yatra route

'Untenable': India rejects Nepal's claim over Kailash Yatra route

Rediff.com4 May 2026

India has firmly rejected Nepal's objection to the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, dismissing Kathmandu's territorial claims over the region.

SC hearing on religious freedoms ends after 16 days; order reserved

SC hearing on religious freedoms ends after 16 days; order reserved

Rediff.com4 days ago

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench has reserved its order on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple, and the scope of religious freedom.

Why Zoravar Sandhu Was Excluded From Asian Games

Why Zoravar Sandhu Was Excluded From Asian Games

Rediff.com5 days ago

Top trap shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu's exclusion from the Indian shotgun contingent for the Asian Games has sparked controversy, despite his international achievements. The NRAI defends its selection policy, while Sandhu urges a review.

Pinarayi Vijayan Accepts Election Defeat In Kerala

Pinarayi Vijayan Accepts Election Defeat In Kerala

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledges the LDF's defeat in the Assembly elections, vowing to serve as a responsible opposition and address shortcomings.

CPI(M) Leader Mocks Congress Over Kerala Leadership Race

CPI(M) Leader Mocks Congress Over Kerala Leadership Race

Rediff.com7 days ago

CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby criticised the Congress-led UDF over internal divisions and the leadership race in Kerala, mocking the frequent consultations between Kerala and Delhi.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Review: Mildly Amusing Marital Comedy Of Errors

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Review: Mildly Amusing Marital Comedy Of Errors

Rediff.com3 days ago

If only Pati Patni Aur Woh Do were as funny as its director intended it to be, that would have been reason to celebrate, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.