News for '-special'

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.

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.

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.

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

Rediff.com6 days ago

From Baadshah to Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, these spy comedies prove that espionage can be a laughing matter, even when promising premises go sometimes spectacularly off course.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.com19 Oct 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10 Married Couples And Their Onscreen Chemistry

10 Married Couples And Their Onscreen Chemistry

Rediff.com7 days ago

From Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor to Nazriya Nazim-Fahadh Faasil, these real-life celebrity couples have continued their romance on screen after marriage, giving us everything from crackling chemistry to intriguing cinematic collaborations.

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

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

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

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.

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.

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

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

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

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.

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.

Why has the Boxing Federation suspended its secretary?

Why has the Boxing Federation suspended its secretary?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh has suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar with immediate effect. The suspension is pending an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities, non-cooperation with investigations, and misuse of authority. Allegations include unauthorised work orders for broadcasting and failure to cooperate with inquiries into championship cancellations.

Sanjay Raut ready to apologise to SC over remarks

Sanjay Raut ready to apologise to SC over remarks

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated on Friday that he is prepared to apologise to the Supreme Court if his remarks were deemed inappropriate, emphasising his party's respect for the judiciary. His comments followed observations by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant regarding attempts to browbeat the judiciary. Raut also linked his apology to demands for justice concerning alleged electoral roll irregularities and the delayed hearing on the Shiv Sena name and symbol dispute.

Uttarakhand voter count falls by over 8 lakh after SIR

Uttarakhand voter count falls by over 8 lakh after SIR

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand's final electoral roll, released after the Special Intensive Revision, shows a significant reduction of approximately 8 lakh voters compared to the start of the process, with the total now standing at 71.58 lakh. The opposition Congress, however, claims the decline is much steeper, citing a 14 lakh reduction from an earlier figure. The Chief Electoral Officer's office detailed the revision process, including additions and removals, and outlined ongoing efforts to ensure all eligible citizens are included.