News for 'Authority'

CCPA warns restaurants against levying 'LPG charges'

CCPA warns restaurants against levying 'LPG charges'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The authority has termed it an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, pointing out that only applicable taxes can be added to the price mentioned in the menu.

Indian Man Hurt by Shrapnel After UAE Intercepts Drone

Indian Man Hurt by Shrapnel After UAE Intercepts Drone

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

An Indian national sustained injuries from shrapnel after a drone was intercepted by the UAE's air defence system. This incident follows similar events involving injuries and fatalities to Indian nationals in the region due to intercepted missiles and drones.

Activist Anjali Damania Justifies AI Use in Godman Case Amidst Controversy

Activist Anjali Damania Justifies AI Use in Godman Case Amidst Controversy

Rediff.com3 days ago

Activist Anjali Damania defends her use of AI to analyse call data records of arrested godman Ashok Kharat, amidst opposition scrutiny and allegations of illegal activity.

Pune Doctor Duped of 12.31 Crore in Online Share Trading Fraud

Pune Doctor Duped of 12.31 Crore in Online Share Trading Fraud

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 75-year-old doctor in Pune was defrauded of 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam after being coerced into making multiple investments by fraudsters.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals thump Mumbai Indians in rain-hit match

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals thump Mumbai Indians in rain-hit match

Rediff.com2 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive batting helped Rajasthan Royals reach 150 for 3 in a rain-curtailed IPL match.

Cattle Smuggler Nabbed After Shootout with Police in Uttar Pradesh

Cattle Smuggler Nabbed After Shootout with Police in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com1 days ago

An alleged cattle smuggler was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a police encounter. The accused sustained a bullet injury during retaliatory firing and has been hospitalised. Police recovered weapons, tools for cattle slaughter, and a live bovine from his possession.

Three Security Personnel Killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Three Security Personnel Killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Rediff.com3 days ago

Unidentified gunmen killed three security personnel in two separate attacks in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.

NCLAT Rejects MMTC's Challenge to NSEL Settlement Scheme

NCLAT Rejects MMTC's Challenge to NSEL Settlement Scheme

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed an appeal by MMTC, challenging the settlement scheme between National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) and its traders, affirming the earlier approval by the NCLT and the Supreme Court.

Delhi Police Uncover Exam Cheating Ring Using Remote Access and Outsourced Answers

Delhi Police Uncover Exam Cheating Ring Using Remote Access and Outsourced Answers

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have busted an examination cheating racket involving remote access to computer systems and outsourcing answers to college students, leading to arrests and detentions.

J-K Education Board to Act Against Schools Hiking Fees Arbitrarily

J-K Education Board to Act Against Schools Hiking Fees Arbitrarily

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed the JKBOSE to take strict action against private schools found to be arbitrarily increasing fees and violating established regulations.

Shock Update! Tiger Woods takes break after DUI case

Shock Update! Tiger Woods takes break after DUI case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from a recent rollover crash in Florida.

Techie death: Noida Authority CEO removed, CM Yogi orders SIT probe

Techie death: Noida Authority CEO removed, CM Yogi orders SIT probe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Following the death of a software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site, the Noida Authority has taken action, including terminating an engineer and issuing show-cause notices. An investigation is underway.

Seven Detained Following Election Violence in Assam

Seven Detained Following Election Violence in Assam

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Police in Assam have detained seven people in connection with election-related violence in Tamulpur and Sivasagar. Minor clashes also erupted at several polling booths, resulting in minor injuries. Authorities are investigating the incidents and monitoring the situation to ensure uninterrupted polling.

Ferozepur District Court in Punjab Cleared After Bomb Threat Hoax

Ferozepur District Court in Punjab Cleared After Bomb Threat Hoax

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Ferozepur district court complex in Punjab received a bomb threat via email, prompting a large-scale police response and evacuation. A thorough search found no explosive devices, and the threat was declared a hoax. This is the second such incident at the court this year.

Nuclear programme non-negotiable: Iran hardens stand ahead of talks

Nuclear programme non-negotiable: Iran hardens stand ahead of talks

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The statement comes even as Tehran links the issue to ongoing efforts to bring a complete end to hostilities in West Asia involving the United States and Israel.

Harinder Sikka Slams Meghna Gulzar for 'Diminishing' Calling Sehmat in Raazi

Harinder Sikka Slams Meghna Gulzar for 'Diminishing' Calling Sehmat in Raazi

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Author Harinder Singh Sikka has publicly criticised filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, stating that her adaptation of his espionage novel 'Calling Sehmat' into the film 'Raazi' diminished the true spirit of his protagonist due to 'ideological bias'.

Haryana Suspends IAS Officers Amid IDFC Bank Fraud Investigation

Haryana Suspends IAS Officers Amid IDFC Bank Fraud Investigation

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The Haryana government has suspended two IAS officers, Ram Kumar Singh and Pardeep Kumar, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank.

YouTuber in UP Booked for Allegedly Insulting National Flag

YouTuber in UP Booked for Allegedly Insulting National Flag

Rediff.com4 days ago

A YouTuber in Uttar Pradesh is facing legal action after allegedly desecrating the national flag in a video posted online. The video reportedly showed the flag being altered and misused, leading to a police investigation and a search for the accused.

Iran sends back Pakistan-bound food ship from Strait of Hormuz

Iran sends back Pakistan-bound food ship from Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The container ship SELEN, en route to Karachi, was denied passage by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy due to lack of permission and failure to coordinate with Iranian maritime authorities.

Man Stabs Wife to Death After She Elopes in Telangana

Man Stabs Wife to Death After She Elopes in Telangana

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 29-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Telangana after she eloped with her lover. The incident occurred while she was being escorted home by police.

Woman Killed in Leopard Attack Near Bijnor, India

Woman Killed in Leopard Attack Near Bijnor, India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 57-year-old woman was killed by a leopard while working in a field with her husband near a forest in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents.

Ex-Professor's Bomb Threat Spree Driven by Fury at Legal System

Ex-Professor's Bomb Threat Spree Driven by Fury at Legal System

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

An ex-assistant professor, Srinivas Louis, has been arrested for allegedly making over 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India and Pakistan. Police investigations revealed that Louis was motivated by resentment towards the legal system due to a family land dispute.

SUV breaks trough Delhi assembly gate in major security breach, 3 held

SUV breaks trough Delhi assembly gate in major security breach, 3 held

Rediff.com3 days ago

A car driven by a masked man breached security at the Delhi Assembly, raising concerns about potential security lapses.

Delhi Police Uncover Expired Food Repackaging Racket in Dwarka

Delhi Police Uncover Expired Food Repackaging Racket in Dwarka

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have busted a racket involving the repackaging and circulation of expired food and beverage products in Dwarka, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of tampered goods.

Amended bill on rights of transgender persons gets President's assent

Amended bill on rights of transgender persons gets President's assent

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which provides graded punishment for bodily harm to transgender persons, has been approved by the President of India. The bill has faced criticism from opposition MPs for excluding gays and lesbians and for the establishment of an authority to determine transgender status.

RSS files police complaints against Kharge over Assam remarks

RSS files police complaints against Kharge over Assam remarks

Rediff.com1 days ago

The RSS has filed police complaints against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly comparing the organisation and the BJP to a 'poisonous snake' during an election rally in Assam.

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Widow of Train Shooting Victim Opposes New Mental Health Review for Accused

Rediff.com1 days ago

The widow of a victim in the 2023 railway firing incident has urged the sessions court to revoke its order directing a fresh mental health evaluation for the accused former RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, claiming he is attempting to stall the trial.

Why Were Three People Arrested After Drone Spotted Near Mamata Banerjee's Helicopter?

Why Were Three People Arrested After Drone Spotted Near Mamata Banerjee's Helicopter?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Three individuals have been arrested in Malda district after a drone was spotted flying near West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's helicopter during an election rally.

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Rediff.com4 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 4.13 kg of heroin. The suspects were connected to handlers in Europe and jailed operatives.

ULFA-I militant lays down arms in Arunachal Pradesh, signalling a move towards peace

ULFA-I militant lays down arms in Arunachal Pradesh, signalling a move towards peace

Rediff.com5 days ago

A militant of the banned ULFA-I surrendered to security forces in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district, laying down arms and ammunition.

Cyber Crime Police Arrest Four in Noida for Tech Support Scam

Cyber Crime Police Arrest Four in Noida for Tech Support Scam

Rediff.com2 days ago

Noida Cyber Crime Police arrested four individuals in Sector 76 for allegedly defrauding foreign nationals through a tech support scam. The accused posed as technical support agents, falsely claiming hacking incidents to extort money from victims.

Grieving Mother Turns Detective, Forces Reopening of Son's Hit-and-Run Case

Grieving Mother Turns Detective, Forces Reopening of Son's Hit-and-Run Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

A determined mother in Dehradun, India, solved her son's hit-and-run case after police closed it due to lack of evidence, leading to its reopening.

NCW Intervenes in Aligarh Suicide Case Following Harassment Allegations

NCW Intervenes in Aligarh Suicide Case Following Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged suicide of a minor girl in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation by her teacher, prompting a police investigation and calls for increased safety measures in schools.

Bengaluru Police Crack Down on IPL Ticket Black Market, Arresting 11

Bengaluru Police Crack Down on IPL Ticket Black Market, Arresting 11

Rediff.com2 days ago

Bengaluru police have arrested 11 individuals for allegedly black marketing tickets during an IPL cricket match. Authorities seized tickets, mobile phones, and evidence of online sales, totaling Rs 4.53 lakh.

Delhi Excise Department Busts Illegal Liquor Godown in Samaypur Badli

Delhi Excise Department Busts Illegal Liquor Godown in Samaypur Badli

Rediff.com5 days ago

An excise department team seized a container in northwest Delhi's Samaypur Badli area that was being used as a godown of illicit liquor, recovering 187 cartons worth over Rs 5 lakh.

China Facilitates Dialogue Between Pakistan and Afghanistan to Resolve Conflict

China Facilitates Dialogue Between Pakistan and Afghanistan to Resolve Conflict

Rediff.com2 days ago

China is mediating talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to address their ongoing military conflict, following Pakistan's operation against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan and UN reports questioning Pakistan's evidence of militant presence in Afghanistan.

Bike Theft at Gurugram School Caught on CCTV

Bike Theft at Gurugram School Caught on CCTV

Rediff.com6 days ago

A teacher's bike was stolen from outside a private school in Gurugram, with the incident captured on CCTV.

Study Reveals High Lead Levels Near Battery Recycling Plants in Delhi-NCR

Study Reveals High Lead Levels Near Battery Recycling Plants in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com1 days ago

A new study by Toxics Link reveals widespread lead contamination in soil near battery recycling units across Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, posing significant public health and environmental risks.

Delhi Assembly Security Breach: SUV Driver Sought Attention for Missing Nephew

Delhi Assembly Security Breach: SUV Driver Sought Attention for Missing Nephew

Rediff.com2 days ago

The investigation into the Delhi Assembly security breach reveals the driver's motive was to highlight the disappearance of his nephew.

Tragic Drowning: Odisha Student Dies in Varkala Sea Accident

Tragic Drowning: Odisha Student Dies in Varkala Sea Accident

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 19-year-old student from Odisha drowned in the sea near Varkala, Kerala, after being swept away by strong currents. Police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.