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Shilpa Shetty withdraws plea in HC for travel nod, says plans failed

Shilpa Shetty withdraws plea in HC for travel nod, says plans failed

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Shilpa Shetty, involved in a Rs 60-crore cheating case with Raj Kundra, withdrew her application to travel abroad as plans did not materialize. The court accepted the withdrawal and scheduled a hearing for their plea seeking suspension of the Look Out Circular on November 17.

How Mumbai hostage-taker prepared to defend himself

How Mumbai hostage-taker prepared to defend himself

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Rohit Arya, who held 17 children and two adults hostage in Mumbai, had installed motion sensors and misdirected CCTVs to protect himself, according to police.

CBI to probe TN custodial death; 5 cops held for murder

CBI to probe TN custodial death; 5 cops held for murder

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Amid widespread outrage and criticism, and opposition demand for a CBI probe, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday ordered transferring to the central agency, the investigation into death of Ajithkumar (29), who was picked up by a "special team" for interrogation in connection with a theft case.

Maha to probe honeytrap allegations after Cong MLA's demand

Maha to probe honeytrap allegations after Cong MLA's demand

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The Maharashtra government has promised to investigate allegations of a honeytrap racket targeting state officials in Thane, Nashik, and Mumbai, following demands from a Congress MLA for a formal statement in the assembly.

6 killed in stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple; probe ordered

6 killed in stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi temple; probe ordered

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

The officer said a rumour of an electric current ahead of the spot where the steps to the temple begin sent the devotees panicking, leading to a stampede.

SIT formed to probe IIM-Calcutta 'rape', NCW steps in

SIT formed to probe IIM-Calcutta 'rape', NCW steps in

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Police have constituted a nine-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe into the alleged rape of a woman by a student at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta, officials said on Saturday

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

According to sources, a man named Tariq from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, who has been arrested, is said to have given the Hyundai i20 car to Umar Mohammad.

83-year-old man dies of heart attack after losing Rs 1.2 crore in 'digital arrest' fraud

83-year-old man dies of heart attack after losing Rs 1.2 crore in 'digital arrest' fraud

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

An 83-year-old Pune resident died of a heart attack after being defrauded of Rs 1.2 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam. Fraudsters posing as police and CBI personnel targeted the man and his wife, threatening them with arrest in a money laundering case.

Madras HC appoints officer to probe TN custodial death

Madras HC appoints officer to probe TN custodial death

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Madras high court on Tuesday appointed an inquiry officer into the Sivaganga custodial death case and allowed a CB-CID probe into the matter.

US agency launches parallel probe into AI plane crash

US agency launches parallel probe into AI plane crash

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Several foreign experts were seen scouting the crash site for the last two days, checking the debris to find clues.

Digital arrests strike at trust and faith of people in law: SC

Digital arrests strike at trust and faith of people in law: SC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has taken serious note of the digital arrest of a senior citizen couple in Haryana based on forged orders, highlighting the rising number of such cases and seeking responses from the Centre and CBI.

AAIB warns against media speculation on AI crash, says probe underway

AAIB warns against media speculation on AI crash, says probe underway

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has urged restraint in speculating about the cause of the Air India plane crash, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and premature narratives should be avoided.

Kerala Cong MLA booked over corruption in bank appointments

Kerala Cong MLA booked over corruption in bank appointments

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has registered a case against Congress MLA I C Balakrishnan over alleged corruption in appointments at a local cooperative bank in Sultan Bathery. The allegation involves accepting bribes for facilitating appointments at the bank.

Bengal gang rape: Survivor's friend 6th to be arrested

Bengal gang rape: Survivor's friend 6th to be arrested

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The West Bengal Police on Tuesday afternoon reconstructed the crime scene with the five accused and the friend of the Durgapur gangrape victim, as part of the investigation, a senior officer said.

Meet the team probing the Air India crash

Meet the team probing the Air India crash

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

A five-member team, headed by Sanjay Kumar Singh, is probing the fatal crash of the Air India aircraft last month in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report and appointed the team.

Being spied upon by Mumbai police, claims Maha Cong chief

Being spied upon by Mumbai police, claims Maha Cong chief

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal alleges Mumbai police surveillance, claiming an officer entered his room. He questions if CM Fadnavis ordered the snooping. BJP denies the allegations. Sapkal also raises questions about a hostage situation and accuses the CM of shielding criminals.

Sarma renews Pak agent claim, Gogoi dares CM to release SIT report

Sarma renews Pak agent claim, Gogoi dares CM to release SIT report

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Speaking to reporters at Tezpur, Sarma also said that he would be happy if Gogoi files a case against him for making such a remark.

SC probe into Vantara: Reliance Foundation responds

SC probe into Vantara: Reliance Foundation responds

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Reliance Foundation's Vantara has pledged full cooperation with the Supreme Court-appointed SIT investigating allegations of legal non-compliance and animal acquisition irregularities.

Principal suspended for non-veg party at Gujarat school

Principal suspended for non-veg party at Gujarat school

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

A non-vegetarian party in the premises of a government-run school in Surat city of Gujarat has created a huge controversy and led to the suspension of the principal.

Maha doc's suicide: Kin claims victim's vital phone data deleted

Maha doc's suicide: Kin claims victim's vital phone data deleted

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The family of a doctor who allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra claims her phone was unlocked and data erased after her death, raising suspicions of foul play.

751 FIRs, but charged only in one: Umar Khalid in SC

751 FIRs, but charged only in one: Umar Khalid in SC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Activist Umar Khalid seeks bail in the UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, claiming lack of evidence and denying conspiracy charges. Other activists also argue for bail, citing delays and insufficient evidence.

How Probe Against Justice Varma Will Unfold

How Probe Against Justice Varma Will Unfold

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'If the parliamentary committee's report does not find substantiated charges, the process ends.'

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'... when the process isn't transparent, people will naturally raise questions. 'The AAIB's own press release says they had the black boxes by June 16.' 'Why wasn't decoding initiated until the 24th? What were they waiting for?'

Burnt voter records found near former BJP MLA's home

Burnt voter records found near former BJP MLA's home

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Heaps of burnt voter records were found near former Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Subhash Guttedar's residence in Kalaburagi district on Saturday as the SIT intensified its probe into alleged 'vote theft' in the Aland assembly segment during the 2023 assembly elections.

'Voter before citizen?' Plea seeks probe against Sonia Gandhi

'Voter before citizen?' Plea seeks probe against Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

A plea has been filed seeking action against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, alleging her name was included in the electoral rolls three years before she became an Indian citizen.

Techie named by Maha woman doctor on her palm, arrested

Techie named by Maha woman doctor on her palm, arrested

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The doctor, hailing from Beed district and posted at a government hospital, was found hanging in a hotel room in Phaltan of Satara district on Thursday night.

Urvashi Rautela latest celeb to be quizzed by ED in 1xbet case

Urvashi Rautela latest celeb to be quizzed by ED in 1xbet case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Actor and model Urvashi Rautela was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to the online betting platform 1xbet. The investigation involves several celebrities and sportspersons who allegedly used endorsement fees to acquire assets.

CERC staffers reportedly earned Rs 173 cr via insider trading

CERC staffers reportedly earned Rs 173 cr via insider trading

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

CERC, which has a key role in India's power sector, has also set up a committee to gather further evidence in the matter and take suitable action.

'Another suicide note': New twist in Maha doc suicide case

'Another suicide note': New twist in Maha doc suicide case

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'She fought hard and wrote 4-page complaint letters. She cannot die with just a little note on her palm'

Sabotage caused Bagmati Express train accident, finds probe

Sabotage caused Bagmati Express train accident, finds probe

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Commissioner of Railway Safety has determined that the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express accident was caused by sabotage, prompting increased security measures and investigations.

J'khand shocker: 5 thalassemia kids test HIV positive after transfusion

J'khand shocker: 5 thalassemia kids test HIV positive after transfusion

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has ordered the suspension of officials after five children with thalassemia tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions in West Singhbhum. The government has initiated an investigation and pledged financial assistance to affected families.

Teacher couple abandons baby in forest fearing job loss

Teacher couple abandons baby in forest fearing job loss

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A teacher couple in Madhya Pradesh, India, allegedly abandoned their fourth child in a forest, fearing job loss due to government regulations. The child was rescued, and the parents were arrested and later released on bail.

HC grants pre-arrest bail to NewsClick founder, cites prolonged probe

HC grants pre-arrest bail to NewsClick founder, cites prolonged probe

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The court said there is nothing on record to suggest that since 2023, Purkayastha was ever called to join the investigations.

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'India has experienced any number of doctors, engineers, and individuals from professional backgrounds being implicated in terrorism. This is not a novel development.' 'These are mobilisations of opportunity. One does not exclusively associate with one's own kind. A comprehensive conspiracy requires diverse skill sets.' 'One needs individuals with local community contacts, those possessing physical capabilities, technical expertise -- an entire spectrum of capacities.'

UP: ED probes Chhangur Baba's Rs 106 cr conversion racket

UP: ED probes Chhangur Baba's Rs 106 cr conversion racket

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the assets and finances of Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, the alleged mastermind of an illegal religious-conversion racket in Uttar Pradesh. The ED has written to various authorities and banks to gather information and is expected to seek custodial remand for questioning.

Man stabs ex-girlfriend to death on Mumbai street, kills himself

Man stabs ex-girlfriend to death on Mumbai street, kills himself

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

According to the police, Barai suspected that Yadav was seeing someone else, which had led to a fight between the duo, and they eventually ended their relationship.

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'We're always looking at how we can keep improving, keep getting better, and keep learning.'

Man consumes poison to prove his love for girlfriend, dies

Man consumes poison to prove his love for girlfriend, dies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

A 20-year-old man in Chhattisgarh died after allegedly consuming poison to prove his love for his girlfriend at the behest of her family. Police are investigating the incident.

10 MP cops suspended for looting Rs 1.45 cr hawala money

10 MP cops suspended for looting Rs 1.45 cr hawala money

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Ten police personnel, including a sub-divisional officer, have been suspended in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district for allegedly looting hawala money being transported to Maharashtra.

Zubeen death: Singer, musician present on yacht arrested

Zubeen death: Singer, musician present on yacht arrested

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Musician Shakharjyoti Goswami and singer Amritprabha Mahanta were arrested in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg. The arrests follow an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Garg's death in Singapore.