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Man kills employer's wife, son in 'act of revenge'

Man kills employer's wife, son in 'act of revenge'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

A 24-year-old man killed his employer's wife and teenage son in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar after being publicly scolded for not repaying a loan. The accused, Mukesh Kumar, was arrested while trying to flee.

Delhi judge in cash row transferred to Allahabad HC

Delhi judge in cash row transferred to Allahabad HC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Justice Yashwant Varma, a Delhi High Court judge, has been transferred to his parent Allahabad High Court amid a controversy surrounding the alleged discovery of a large sum of cash at his official residence. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer, stating it was separate from an in-house probe ordered by the top court into the alleged cash find. The incident occurred following a fire at Justice Varma's residence on Holi night, March 14. Justice Varma has vehemently denied any involvement in the alleged cash discovery, calling it a conspiracy to frame him.

Delhi HC Chief Justice submits report to CJI on cash recovery

Delhi HC Chief Justice submits report to CJI on cash recovery

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The Delhi High Court Chief Justice, D K Upadhyay, has submitted a report to the Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, regarding the alleged discovery of cash at Justice Yashwant Varma's official residence. The report follows an in-house inquiry initiated by Justice Upadhyay after a fire at Justice Varma's residence on Holi night. The Supreme Court Collegium will now examine the report and may take further action. The Supreme Court has also stated that a proposal to transfer Justice Varma to the Allahabad High Court is separate from the in-house inquiry.

Exiting Markets Now Could Cost You

Exiting Markets Now Could Cost You

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Investors should avoid making drastic changes to their asset allocation during a market correction.

Cash row: Judge's transfer proposal separate from in-house probe, says SC

Cash row: Judge's transfer proposal separate from in-house probe, says SC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court addressed concerns about misinformation spreading related to an incident involving Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The court clarified that the proposal to transfer Justice Varma to Allahabad High Court was independent of an internal investigation into the discovery of a large sum of cash at his residence following a fire. The Delhi High Court Chief Justice is conducting the investigation and will submit a report to the Chief Justice of India today.

Winning start for Satwik-Chirag; Lakshya retires hurt in Singapore

Winning start for Satwik-Chirag; Lakshya retires hurt in Singapore

Rediff.com28 May 2025

World No 17 Sen, started strongly and took the first game 21-15. But Lin, bounced back to claim the second 21-17.

Sudirman Cup: India pull of consolation win vs England

Sudirman Cup: India pull of consolation win vs England

Rediff.com1 May 2025

India beat England 3-2 in inconsequential tie of Sudirman Cup

Big blow! Chirag-Satwik pull out of Sudirman Cup

Big blow! Chirag-Satwik pull out of Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

India's top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdrew from the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals due to illness.

Thailand Open: Lakshya Sen stunned in 1st round

Thailand Open: Lakshya Sen stunned in 1st round

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Sen fell to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen in a tense three-game battle, losing 18-21, 21-9, 17-21 in a men's singles match that lasted one hour and 20 minutes.

SC uploads probe report, with photos, video of 'cash recovery' at judge home

SC uploads probe report, with photos, video of 'cash recovery' at judge home

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has released an inquiry report into the alleged discovery of a large amount of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The report, which includes photos and videos, was uploaded on the court's website. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed an in-house committee to investigate the matter and has asked the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to not assign any judicial work to Justice Varma. Justice Varma has denied the allegations, claiming they are part of a conspiracy to frame him. The inquiry report, submitted by the Delhi High Court Chief Justice, has been made public and calls for a deeper probe into the incident. The incident has raised concerns about judicial accountability and has prompted the Congress party to call for strong measures to uphold public trust in the judiciary.

Swiss Open: Can Sindhu reclaim glory?

Swiss Open: Can Sindhu reclaim glory?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Star Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will spearhead a strong contingent at the USD 250,000 Swiss Open, beginning on Tuesday, aiming to regain top form.

Hizb chief's jailed sons move Delhi HC to restore phone calls

Hizb chief's jailed sons move Delhi HC to restore phone calls

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The sons of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, Syed Ahmad Shakeel and Syed Shahid Yusuf, have challenged a rule in the Delhi Prison Rules that bars those accused of offences against the state, terrorist activities, and other heinous crimes from using telephonic and electronic communication facilities. The two prisoners, currently lodged in different Delhi jails, are seeking restoration of their phone call facilities, alleging that the restrictions are arbitrary and unreasonable. The Delhi High Court has posted the matter for further hearing on May 22.

Legal experts hail CJI's decision on Delhi HC judge cash row

Legal experts hail CJI's decision on Delhi HC judge cash row

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Legal experts have lauded Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna's decision to make public crucial documents related to a controversy surrounding the alleged discovery of cash from Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma's residence. They also welcomed the formation of an in-house committee to further investigate the matter. While some expressed concerns about the incident's impact on the judiciary's image, others emphasized the need for transparency and a fair inquiry. The Supreme Court released the inquiry report by Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya, which included photos and videos of the alleged cash discovery. Justice Varma has denied the allegations, calling them a "conspiracy to frame and malign him."

SC collegium recommends Justice Varma's transfer; lawyers to go on strike

SC collegium recommends Justice Varma's transfer; lawyers to go on strike

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court collegium has confirmed the transfer of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma to his parent Allahabad High Court. This decision comes after an inquiry was initiated against Justice Varma regarding the alleged discovery of a large amount of cash at his official residence. The transfer recommendation was made public in a resolution uploaded on the Supreme Court's website. The alleged cash discovery occurred following a fire at Varma's residence in Delhi on March 14, 2025. The apex court collegium, headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has also constituted a three-member inquiry committee to further investigate the matter.

Cash row: SC in-house panel begins probe, visits Justice Varma's house

Cash row: SC in-house panel begins probe, visits Justice Varma's house

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The judges were inside the official residence of Justice Varma for around 30-35 minutes and apparently inspected the site, sources said.

Delhi stampede: HC seeks Railways' response on limiting passengers

Delhi stampede: HC seeks Railways' response on limiting passengers

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Railways to examine the fixing of maximum passengers and sale of platform tickets -- issues raised in a public interest litigation (PIL) over the recent stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.

National Games: Anmol wins badminton singles gold

National Games: Anmol wins badminton singles gold

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Anmol Kharb continued her impressive run, defeating top seed Anupama Upadhyaya in straight games in the women's singles final to clinch the gold medal at the 38th National Games.

Asia C'ship: Sindhu advances; Sen, Prannoy crash out

Asia C'ship: Sindhu advances; Sen, Prannoy crash out

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu made a winning start to the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight-game win over Ester Nurumi Wardoyo of Indonesia in the women's singles while Lakshya Sen made an early exit from the men's singles draw in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday.

Cash row: Probe in crucial second stage, findings to decide judge's fate

Cash row: Probe in crucial second stage, findings to decide judge's fate

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

A three-member panel led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has been formed to probe the discovery of "four to five semi-burnt sacks" of Indian currency notes found after a fire at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The incident, which occurred on March 14, has triggered an in-house inquiry, with the findings determining the judge's fate. The panel, consisting of Chief Justices Sheel Nagu (Punjab and Haryana), G S Sandhawalia (Himachal Pradesh), and Karnataka High Court judge Anu Sivaraman, will conduct a "deeper probe" into the allegations. Justice Varma has denied any knowledge of the cash being stored in the storeroom. The inquiry follows the Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya's report that recommended a deeper investigation. The top court's 2014 guidelines for in-house procedures for probing allegations against judges will be followed during the inquiry. The panel's findings could lead to either the removal of the judge, if the misconduct is deemed serious, or a reprimand. The inquiry will also determine if the fire was indeed a short-circuit as initially reported.

SC to hear on Friday plea seeking FIR into cash discovery at judge's house

SC to hear on Friday plea seeking FIR into cash discovery at judge's house

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Friday seeking a direction to Delhi Police to lodge an FIR over the alleged discovery of semi-burnt stash of cash from the official residence of High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The plea was filed by lawyer Mathews J Nedumpara and three others on Sunday. It challenges the 1991 judgement in the K Veeraswami case, in which the top court ruled that no criminal proceedings could be initiated against a judge of the high court or the top court without the prior nod of the Chief Justice of India. The alleged cash discovery happened following a fire at Varma's Lutyens Delhi residence on March 14, prompting the fire officers to rush to the spot. A Supreme Court-appointed in-house committee visited the residence of Justice Varma on Tuesday to commence its inquiry in the matter. Justice Varma denounced any insinuation and said no cash was ever placed in the storeroom either by him or any of his family members.

Indian shuttler Anupama Upadhyaya is Junior World No. 1!

Indian shuttler Anupama Upadhyaya is Junior World No. 1!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Overall, Anupama is only the sixth Indian shuttler to top the junior rankings.

Like Priyanka-Nick's Wedding Look?

Like Priyanka-Nick's Wedding Look?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Priyanka Chopra's brother Siddharth Chopra's wedding festivities ended with a grand reception over the weekend.

CJI recommends impeachment of cash recovery row judge

CJI recommends impeachment of cash recovery row judge

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recommended the impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma following an investigation into a cash discovery incident at his residence. The recommendation follows a report by a Supreme Court-appointed committee that confirmed allegations of cash discovery against Justice Varma. The CJI's recommendation is based on the established in-house procedure for dealing with allegations against judges of constitutional courts.

Upholding constitutional ethos hallmark of CJI Sanjiv Khanna's tenure

Upholding constitutional ethos hallmark of CJI Sanjiv Khanna's tenure

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Some of his directives had the Supreme Court judges disclose their assets whereas the row over the discovery of cash from a sitting judge's official residence paved way for inquiry.

Priyanka At Brother's Haldi Ceremony

Priyanka At Brother's Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Priyanka Chopra is in shaadi-mode, as her younger brother Siddharth gets married to Neelam Upadhyaya in Mumbai.

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian caused a major upset by knocking out World No 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a thrilling three-game contest to reach the men's singles quarter-finals.

Cash recovery row: SC collegium begins initial probe against judge

Cash recovery row: SC collegium begins initial probe against judge

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court collegium has initiated an initial inquiry against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma following the alleged discovery of a large stash of cash at his official residence during a fire incident. The collegium has also reportedly recommended Justice Varma's transfer to his parent high court, the Allahabad High Court. The inquiry will involve seeking a report from the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court on the incident. The controversy surrounding the alleged discovery of cash was first reported by The Times of India. Justice Varma's proposed transfer is subject to the Centre's approval. The amount of cash found is not yet known. Justice Varma, currently heading a division bench dealing with sales tax, GST, company appeals and other appeals, did not hold court on Friday. Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya expressed shock over the incident. The collegium reportedly received information about the cash discovery from government officials. Some collegium members have called for stricter action against Justice Varma, including seeking his resignation or launching an in-house inquiry. The Supreme Court has an in-house inquiry mechanism to deal with allegations against judges, which involves forming a committee to investigate and, based on the report, take further action. A judge of a constitutional court can only be removed through impeachment by Parliament.

SC rejects plea seeking FIR in cash recovery incident

SC rejects plea seeking FIR in cash recovery incident

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the registration of an FIR over the alleged discovery of burnt wads of cash at the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The court said an in-house inquiry was underway and there would be several options open to the Chief Justice of India after the probe's conclusion.

Priyanka Shows Off Mehendi At Brother's Shaadi

Priyanka Shows Off Mehendi At Brother's Shaadi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Siddharth Chopra's wedding is in full swing, and his didi Priyanka Chopra is keeping the party alive with beautiful pictures from the celebrations.

Plea in SC for FIR against Delhi HC judge over cash recovery

Plea in SC for FIR against Delhi HC judge over cash recovery

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A plea in the Supreme Court of India seeks a direction to Delhi Police to lodge an FIR over the alleged discovery of semi-burnt stash of cash from the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The plea challenges a 1991 judgement that prohibits criminal proceedings against judges without prior consent from the Chief Justice of India, arguing it violates the principle of equality before the law. It also seeks to declare the collegium's 3-member committee investigating the incident as having no jurisdiction and calls for action against corruption within the judiciary.

What Are MNC Funds?

What Are MNC Funds?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

MNC funds invest in companies where foreign promoters have more than 50 per cent shareholding.

Can Satwik-Chirag finally conquer Indonesia?

Can Satwik-Chirag finally conquer Indonesia?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Satwik-Chirag had lost each of the two semifinals in straight sets and their aim would be to go the distance in the upcoming tournament.

PV Sindhu returns post-wedding: Eyes India Open glory

PV Sindhu returns post-wedding: Eyes India Open glory

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

PV Sindhu is set to make a much-anticipated return to competitive badminton at the India Open Super 750 tournament after missing the season opener in Kuala Lumpur due to her wedding.

Meet Neelam, Priyanka's Charming Sister-In-Law

Meet Neelam, Priyanka's Charming Sister-In-Law

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Doesn't she look charming, elegant and very stylish?

Maha Guv's indecision on MLC recommendations 'disturbing': HC

Maha Guv's indecision on MLC recommendations 'disturbing': HC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The indecision of the then Maharashtra governor on the state government's recommendation to appoint 12 persons as MLCs is 'quite disturbing', the Bombay high court has said.

Priyanka-Nick At Brother's Roka Ceremony

Priyanka-Nick At Brother's Roka Ceremony

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The fun never ends in Priyanka Chopra's home!

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court has declared a pollution-free environment a constitutional right and criticized the Maharashtra government for failing to address the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. The court expressed its disappointment with the government's lack of initiative, stating that citizens should not suffer due to the inaction of authorities. The court highlighted the severe air pollution levels in Mumbai, especially along major roads, and ordered the traffic department to take immediate action to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday questioned the justification behind reducing and waiving police protection charges levied during cricket matches in Maharashtra with a retrospective effect from the year 2011, and said "something is amiss".

Syed Modi: Sindhu, Lakshya storm into second round

Syed Modi: Sindhu, Lakshya storm into second round

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu defeated rising shuttler Anmol Kharb 21-17, 21-15, while Lakshya, 2021 world championships bronze medallist, powered past Malaysian qualifier Sholeh Aidil 21-12, 21-12 in another match.

Indian Open: Heartbreak for Lakshya, Prannoy; Tanisha-Ashwini shine

Indian Open: Heartbreak for Lakshya, Prannoy; Tanisha-Ashwini shine

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

India's men's singles campaign suffered a setback as none of the players could make it past the opening round on Day 2 of the India Open in New Delhi on Wednesday.