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Key Arrests In Lucknow Cafe Owner Shiva Sharma Death Case

Key Arrests In Lucknow Cafe Owner Shiva Sharma Death Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Model Shraddha Dubey, her driver Danish, and sister Rashmi Dubey have been arrested in Nagpur in connection with the death of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma. Sharma's family alleges he was assaulted and tortured before his death, leading to a murder investigation. Dubey denies involvement, claiming Sharma jumped due to debt.

Nigerian National Granted Bail After 13 Months In Custody

Nigerian National Granted Bail After 13 Months In Custody

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Delhi court has granted bail to Nigerian national Nwachukwu Benjamin Odinaka, who was arrested for allegedly possessing forged passports and visas. The court noted he had been in jail for 13 months, the investigation was complete, and no charges under the stringent NDPS Act were applicable to him.

Man Arrested In Kochi With 30 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 50 Lakh

Man Arrested In Kochi With 30 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 50 Lakh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Kochi police have arrested Abdul Hai Molla and seized over 30 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh, as part of the anti-narcotics drive Operation Toofan. Molla, from West Bengal, is suspected of transporting the ganja from Odisha to Kerala for wholesale distribution.

CJP stir: Kirit Somaiya targets actor Imran Khan over US citizenship claim

CJP stir: Kirit Somaiya targets actor Imran Khan over US citizenship claim

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has claimed actor Imran Khan, who participated in a protest, holds US citizenship and questioned his motive. Somaiya lodged a complaint, alleging a conspiracy to create anarchy through protests against electoral roll revisions and stating police assured him of summoning Khan for citizenship documents.

Justice Served: Five Get Life For 1994 Triple Murder

Justice Served: Five Get Life For 1994 Triple Murder

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

A special court in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced five men to life imprisonment for a triple murder committed 32 years ago in 1994. The victims were Chirku, his son Santram, and son-in-law Mayaram, who were brutally killed in front of Chirku's wife, Sumitra Devi.

SIR relief: Voters need not attend hearings, BLOs to collect proof

SIR relief: Voters need not attend hearings, BLOs to collect proof

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

The Election Commission of India has revised instructions for the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls, allowing voters served notices for "No Mapping" or "Logical Discrepancy" categories to avoid physical appearance. Booth Level Officers will collect documents at residences, and submissions can also be made via WhatsApp or during special camps, ensuring a more accessible process for electors.

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

'My daughter was raped and killed, but CBI and the double engine government failed to find any accused.'

Delhi Ramlila adds 30-foot 'cockroach' to Ravan's army this Dussehra

Delhi Ramlila adds 30-foot 'cockroach' to Ravan's army this Dussehra

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A Ramlila committee in Pitampura, Delhi, will burn a 30-foot-tall "cockroach" effigy this year, alongside those of Ravan, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnad. The committee states this symbolises "filth and dirt" and supports the "Swachh Bharat" and "Swachh Delhi" campaigns. This decision comes amidst protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in the capital.

DRI Busts Major Nepal-Origin Charas Smuggling Ring In Raxaul

DRI Busts Major Nepal-Origin Charas Smuggling Ring In Raxaul

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Bihar Special Task Force (STF) have dismantled a Nepal-origin charas smuggling network in Raxaul, Bihar. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of 5.14 kg of charas, valued at Rs 5.14 crore, intended for transport to Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, PM's residence: INDIA bloc plans more protests agaistn CEC Gyanesh

Rashtrapati Bhavan, PM's residence: INDIA bloc plans more protests agaistn CEC Gyanesh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The INDIA bloc is escalating its protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, planning further actions and seeking an urgent meeting with President Droupadi Murmu.

8 killed, 15 injured as vehicle plunges 15 feet off Delhi-Mumbai E-way

8 killed, 15 injured as vehicle plunges 15 feet off Delhi-Mumbai E-way

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A tempo travller carrying around 23 passengers veered off the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and plunged into a 15-feet-deep drain in Kota, Rajasthan, on Saturday morning. The accident resulted in eight fatalities and 15 injuries, with driver drowsiness suspected as the cause. Most passengers were extended family members from Madhya Pradesh on a pilgrimage.

CJP leaders to reach Delhi airport amid govt crackdown

CJP leaders to reach Delhi airport amid govt crackdown

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is organising a protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities and the deletion of names from voter rolls. CJP leaders claim activists have been detained and faced restrictions while travelling to the capital for the demonstration.

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three individuals, including a minor, allegedly involved in the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, were detained in Kota, Rajasthan. Police intercepted them on a train, revealing a connection to an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a plan to flee to Nepal. Mumbai Police are now taking custody of the suspects for further investigation.

Odisha Court Hands Life Sentence To Man For Raping Minor Daughter

Odisha Court Hands Life Sentence To Man For Raping Minor Daughter

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

An Odisha court in Keonjhar district has sentenced a 29-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his four-year-old daughter last year. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday, and the court also ordered Rs 10 lakh in financial assistance for the minor victim.

McLaren to sell five F1 cars driven by Hamilton, Senna and Brad Pitt

McLaren to sell five F1 cars driven by Hamilton, Senna and Brad Pitt

Rediff.com6 days ago

McLaren Racing is selling five fully-functioning Formula One cars, including those driven by champions Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna, and one tested by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, with prices expected to reach tens of millions of dollars.

Jolt to Shabir Shah as NIA court rejects bail pela in 1996 terror case

Jolt to Shabir Shah as NIA court rejects bail pela in 1996 terror case

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

A special NIA court in Jammu has rejected the bail application of separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a 1996 case involving violence during a funeral procession. The court cited concerns over national security, public order, and potential intimidation of protected witnesses, while the NIA highlighted Shah's alleged role in inciting violence.

Bombay HC bench recuses from hearing NIA's appeal against Sachin Waze's bail

Bombay HC bench recuses from hearing NIA's appeal against Sachin Waze's bail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The Bombay High Court has stayed the bail granted to dismissed cop Sachin Waze in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) appealed the special court's decision, arguing that Waze intended to create terror and is accused of murder, and criticised the special court's observations regarding the Ambani family.

Police Bust Khauf Gang Network, Arrest Two With Firearms And Heroin

Police Bust Khauf Gang Network, Arrest Two With Firearms And Heroin

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Special Operations Group (SOG) of police arrested two alleged associates of the Khauf gang in Jammu and Samba, recovering three firearms and heroin. The accused, Vansh Sharma and Yogeshwar Singh, are linked to an illegal weapons supply network and Punjab-based gangsters planning a targeted attack.

EC launches re-enrolment drive for omitted voters during SIR

EC launches re-enrolment drive for omitted voters during SIR

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

The Election Commission has launched a special drive to include eligible citizens who were omitted or deleted during the recent Special Investigative Review (SIR) exercise, as well as to register new and young voters. This initiative follows accusations from opposition parties regarding disenfranchisement and aims to ensure no eligible citizen is left out of the electoral process.

The Lady Who Changed Indian Banking

The Lady Who Changed Indian Banking

Rediff.com6 days ago

By the time she finished her term as SBI chairman, she was overseeing over two lakh employees, 24,000 domestic branches, 100 international ones and a bank that had stepped into the technological age and become youth-friendly. Meet Arundhati Bhattacharya, the first woman chairman of the State Bank of India and president and CEO, Salesforce, South Asia.

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Remanded To Police Custody

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Remanded To Police Custody

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

A Thane court has extended the police custody of Subhash Shinde, the first arrested accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, and sent two recently apprehended suspects from Uttar Pradesh, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, to seven-day police remand. The Special Investigation Team is probing the funding for the suspects' stay in UP and the broader conspiracy behind the "calculated and meticulously planned" September 29 murder.

Re-verification of voters removed from Delhi electoral rolls begins

Re-verification of voters removed from Delhi electoral rolls begins

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer, Ashok Kumar, announced the reverification of over 47 lakh voters whose names were removed from draft electoral rolls. This initiative addresses complaints of eligible voters being omitted and aims to ensure no genuine voter is left out before the final lists are published on December 4. Booth-level officers are resolving discrepancies and voters can fill Form 6 for inclusion.

System can't be honest only...: 124 ex-officers support EC, SIR

System can't be honest only...: 124 ex-officers support EC, SIR

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

A group of 124 former IAS, IFS, IPS, and allied services officers have issued an open letter defending the Election Commission (EC) and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. They argue that the electoral system cannot be deemed rigged only when a party loses, citing instances where the ruling BJP lost elections under the same EC. The officers highlight the legitimacy and necessity of the SIR for cleaning voter rolls and underscore the robust safeguards within India's electoral system.

Kerala High Court Grills State Over CMRL Bribery Case Preliminary Enquiry

Kerala High Court Grills State Over CMRL Bribery Case Preliminary Enquiry

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday questioned the state government's decision to order a preliminary enquiry into the alleged CMRL bribery case, despite information from the ED regarding corruption offences against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others. The court is hearing appeals from Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law P A Mohamed Riyas, who argue they were not heard before an FIR was directed to be lodged. The ED alleges fraudulent payments of Rs 2.78 crore were made to Veena's company.

SIT To Probe Ex-SGPC Member Rape Case In Anandpur Sahib

SIT To Probe Ex-SGPC Member Rape Case In Anandpur Sahib

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Punjab government has constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a rape case in Anandpur Sahib involving former SGPC member Amarjit Singh Chawla. The SIT aims to address several unanswered questions regarding the alleged incident, including the complainant's arrival from Bahrain and her stay at an SGPC-managed lodge. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has assured a swift, transparent, and in-depth investigation.

FCNR(B) Inflows Squeeze Private Bank Margins in Q2, Recovery Expected

FCNR(B) Inflows Squeeze Private Bank Margins in Q2, Recovery Expected

Rediff.com6 days ago

Leading private banks in India, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank, experienced a decline in net interest margins (NIMs) during the second quarter of the financial year due to significant deposit mobilisation under the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR (B), scheme. However, banks anticipate a recovery in margins in the coming quarters as these funds are deployed and the interest-rate cycle supports lending yields.

Atiqa Mir's big break: Joins team that shaped F1 stars

Atiqa Mir's big break: Joins team that shaped F1 stars

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir, 11, has signed with Kart Republic (KR), a prestigious team led by Dino Chiesa, known for nurturing Formula 1 champions like Lewis Hamilton. This move provides Mir a significant platform to advance her career in the OKJ category, with Chiesa praising her raw speed and potential to achieve great things for India.

Nashik Court: Child Rape A 'Monstrous Burial Of Dignity'

Nashik Court: Child Rape A 'Monstrous Burial Of Dignity'

Rediff.com6 days ago

A fast-track court in Nashik, Maharashtra, has sentenced Vijay Sanjay Khairnar to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl. The court described the crime as "rarest of the rare," stating that leniency would undermine public confidence in justice. The judge highlighted the extreme depravity of the act, committed on November 16, 2025, and ruled out life imprisonment, also directing Rs 10 lakh compensation to the victim's parents.

Boxing Federation Row: Secretary General Accuses President Of 'Criminal Intimidation'

Boxing Federation Row: Secretary General Accuses President Of 'Criminal Intimidation'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Pramod Kumar, Secretary General of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), has accused President Ajay Singh and Executive Director Col. Arun Malik of "criminal intimidation" to prevent a no-confidence motion against Singh. Kumar alleges a governance breakdown, threats to state units, and revocation of his email access, while Malik dismisses all charges as baseless.

India Unites In Prayer For Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar

India Unites In Prayer For Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

BJP leaders and devotees across India are performing pujas and havans for the speedy recovery of Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed while thwarting an alleged attempt to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. Temples like Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, and Somnath are holding special rituals, honouring his courage in saving 174 lives.

SC orders SIT probe into lawyers' assault complaint against police

SC orders SIT probe into lawyers' assault complaint against police

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi police commissioner to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a complaint filed by lawyers who were allegedly assaulted during a protest demanding the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. This directive comes after the Delhi High Court had dismissed a similar plea, stating it was not maintainable.

Dipke, Neha among 150 detained; flash protests continue in Delhi

Dipke, Neha among 150 detained; flash protests continue in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke and AISA chief Neha Bora were preventively detained by Delhi Police on Friday, preventing their participation in the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protests amidst heightened security in the national capital.

Govt asks Meta to stop amplifying 'out-of-context' content

Govt asks Meta to stop amplifying 'out-of-context' content

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian government, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has issued an advisory to Meta, urging the social media giant to prevent its recommendation systems from disproportionately exposing users to limited narratives and to enhance checks on content that could incite public disorder or unlawful activity. The advisory, dated October 10, also calls for Meta to provide adequate context for content related to ongoing public events and to review its content-ranking mechanisms to avoid amplifying misleading information.

Treesa Jolly celebrates historic Worlds medal, says home-soil bronze feels extra special

Treesa Jolly celebrates historic Worlds medal, says home-soil bronze feels extra special

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Treesa Jolly called her World Championships bronze with Gayatri Gopichand a dream come true, made more special by ending India's 15-year medal wait on home soil.

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The father of a doctor who was raped and murdered has questioned the CBI after former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh received bail from the Supreme Court in a financial irregularities case. Ghosh was previously granted bail in the rape-murder case in December 2024 due to the CBI's failure to file a chargesheet. Doctors and the victim's family are criticising the CBI's handling of the investigations, alleging incompetence and delays.

Thane Police SIT Closes In On Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Thane Police SIT Closes In On Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Thane Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) is seeking transit remand for two key suspects, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, apprehended in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar. These arrests bring the total number of accused to five. Kanojia and another accused, Subhash Shinde, are believed to have orchestrated the murder, which occurred on September 29.

Supreme Court Lawyer Detained For Being At Protest Site!

Supreme Court Lawyer Detained For Being At Protest Site!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Harvard trained lawyer Shahdan Farasat's detention by the Delhi police at Saturday's protest has ignited a crucial debate on the shrinking space for peaceful dissent and the protection of democratic rights.

Despite The 3,000+ Arrests, GenZ Protests To Continue

Despite The 3,000+ Arrests, GenZ Protests To Continue

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party has pledged to continue its protests, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar shared his childhood dream of dismissing legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, whom he idolised as 'everybody's hero', during a conversation celebrating Sobers' life and legacy.

Police Constable Shot Dead By Liquor Smugglers In Bihar

Police Constable Shot Dead By Liquor Smugglers In Bihar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A police constable, Ajit Kumar, was shot dead by liquor smugglers in Nalanda district of Bihar on Wednesday night during a chase. He was part of an Excise Department team attempting to intercept a liquor-laden truck. Kumar succumbed to his injuries in Patna, and a manhunt has been launched for the culprits.