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Donation allegations 'baseless', will respond after SIT report: Champat Rai

Donation allegations 'baseless', will respond after SIT report: Champat Rai

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

A day after his resignation was accepted by the Ram temple trust, its former general secretary Champat Rai on Tuesday said he would respond to all allegations of donation embezzlement after the SIT submits its final report, even as opposition parties alleged a "cover-up" and stepped up the demand for its dissolution.

Thane Court Acquits MCOCA Robbery Accused Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits MCOCA Robbery Accused Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted two men accused of robbery under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), citing a lack of substantial evidence linking them to the crime.

Wimbledon: Djokovic mauls Tsitsipas to storm into Round 3

Wimbledon: Djokovic mauls Tsitsipas to storm into Round 3

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Novak Djokovic turned his Centre Court clash against Stefanos Tsitsipas -- a player he has twice beaten in Grand Slam finals -- into an exhibition.

Supreme Court to hear cases via video conference on 2 days a week

Supreme Court to hear cases via video conference on 2 days a week

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Supreme Court has decided to hear cases exclusively through video conference on Mondays and Fridays. Judges have also resolved to encourage car-pooling arrangements amongst themselves in order to ensure optimum fuel utilisation.

Supreme Court To Hear ED's Plea Against Anup Majee's Anticipatory Bail

Supreme Court To Hear ED's Plea Against Anup Majee's Anticipatory Bail

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Anup Majee, director of a private firm, in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal coal excavation and pilferage.

Wimbledon: Zverev fights back to avoid shock exit

Wimbledon: Zverev fights back to avoid shock exit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

French Open champion Alexander Zverev has an allergy to grass and admits to struggling on Wimbledon's "beautiful" Centre Court but showed enough in a first-round win over hard-hitting Belgian Alexander Blockx on Tuesday to suggest he could embark on his best run yet in southwest London.

I just want to get completely drunk, says Sabalenka after Wimbledon exit

I just want to get completely drunk, says Sabalenka after Wimbledon exit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka expressed deep frustration after her Wimbledon title hopes were dashed by Naomi Osaka in a straight-sets fourth-round defeat.

Ikka Review: Overruled By Melodrama

Ikka Review: Overruled By Melodrama

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

By the time Ikka reaches its overblown finale, complete with a redundant trick ending, the verdict becomes clear: Melodrama wins, logic loses, observes Mayur Sanap.

Mahua Moitra alleges BJP workers hurled eggs at her during protest

Mahua Moitra alleges BJP workers hurled eggs at her during protest

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleged that BJP workers hurled eggs and raised slogans against her during a protest in West Bengal's Nadia district. She accused the BJP of orchestrating the incident, which occurred outside a party MLA's residence. This follows a similar incident in June where BJP Mahila Morcha workers allegedly attempted to attack her.

'Thank You For Giving Dhurandhar Every Piece Of Yourself'

'Thank You For Giving Dhurandhar Every Piece Of Yourself'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

'There were days on Dhurandhar that I knew I was witnessing something incredibly rare. The 26/11 sequence. The final tea shop scene. The Pathankot massacre. The pump house scene. The court exterior. Just to name a few. Take after take, scene after scene, you never once looked for the easy choice.'

Can Zverev finally crack Sinner and Alcaraz?

Can Zverev finally crack Sinner and Alcaraz?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Alexander Zverev, after reaching the Wimbledon final and losing to Jannik Sinner, believes his new attacking strategy will help him challenge the dominance of Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Despite the loss, Zverev's improved performance and first Grand Slam win at the French Open indicate a significant shift in his game, aiming for consistent success against the sport's top players.

Ayodhya lawyers not to defend temple fund scam accused

Ayodhya lawyers not to defend temple fund scam accused

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Local legal practitioners in Ayodhya are considering a unanimous refusal to defend the eight individuals accused in the Ram temple donations embezzlement case. The Faizabad Bar Association is set to make a final decision, driven by strong local sentiment against the alleged theft of temple offerings.

Wimbledon: Sinner snaps Struff's fairytale run to reach semifinals

Wimbledon: Sinner snaps Struff's fairytale run to reach semifinals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Champion Jannik Sinner ended one of the feel-good stories at this year's Wimbledon when he tamed big-serving German warrior Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3 to reach the semifinals on Tuesday.

Actor Rajesh Sharma Hospitalised After Insect Bite

Actor Rajesh Sharma Hospitalised After Insect Bite

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Rajesh Sharma has been hospitalised in Kolkata with a severe, rapidly spreading infection after a suspected insect bite during a film shoot in Hyderabad, prompting close medical observation for potential complications.

Naomi Osaka's 'Kill Bill' Kimono Outfit Turns Heads At Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka's 'Kill Bill' Kimono Outfit Turns Heads At Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Naomi Osaka walked onto Court 3 in an all-white kimono, the traditional national dress of Japan, paired with a traditional kanzashi hair ornament, before unveiling a white Nike dress.

Why Delhi Court Acquitted Man In Dowry Death Case

Why Delhi Court Acquitted Man In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his family members in a dowry death case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove allegations of cruelty or dowry demand.

Cobolli's dream Wimbledon run gets even better

Cobolli's dream Wimbledon run gets even better

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Italian tennis player Flavio Cobolli defeated Australian fifth seed Alex de Minaur in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the second consecutive year. Cobolli's victory came after a challenging match, including stoppages due to heat, and sets up a clash with either Arthur Fery or Grigor Dimitrov.

'We need doctors': SC rejects plea against medical college fee structure

'We need doctors': SC rejects plea against medical college fee structure

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the exorbitant fee structure in private medical colleges in Rajasthan, stating that self-financing institutions cannot be expected to charge the same fees as government institutions. The court emphasised the country's need for doctors and upheld the Rajasthan High Court's decision.

British stars continue to fall at Wimbledon

British stars continue to fall at Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

British tennis players faced a dismal start to Wimbledon, with 11 home players, including top hope Katie Boulter, crashing out in the first round. Boulter suffered a surprising defeat to Grand Slam debutant Tyra Caterina Grant, adding to a record number of British exits on the opening days. While Katie Swan secured a much-needed win, the overall performance has been disappointing for the host nation.

Court Seeks Report On Safety Of Accused In Tihar Jail

Court Seeks Report On Safety Of Accused In Tihar Jail

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A Delhi court has sought a response from Tihar jail authorities regarding the safety of two men accused of assaulting Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, following their claims of being beaten and threatened by fellow inmates.

Username feature carries serious cybercrime risks: Govt

Username feature carries serious cybercrime risks: Govt

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

The Indian government has sought explanations from WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal regarding their username features, citing serious concerns about potential impersonation and cybercrime. IT Secretary S Krishnan highlighted the risks, leading to notices being served to these platforms, with WhatsApp specifically asked to pause its rollout of the feature.

SEBI Court Convicts Harshad Mehta-Linked Firms For Non-Compliance

SEBI Court Convicts Harshad Mehta-Linked Firms For Non-Compliance

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A special SEBI court convicted two directors and their five firms, linked to late stockbroker Harshad Mehta, for failing to provide information during a 1998 investigation into the manipulation of shares belonging to BPL and Videocon.

Bullying, no help: Shocking CCTV footage in Jaipur student death

Bullying, no help: Shocking CCTV footage in Jaipur student death

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Parents of a nine-year-old girl, Amaira, who died by suicide at Jaipur's Neerja Modi School last year, have released new CCTV footage. They allege the footage shows their daughter being repeatedly bullied by classmates, and that the school failed to intervene despite her distress. The family is demanding action under the Juvenile Justice Act and a thorough investigation, claiming police did not properly investigate due to school influence.

Sinner, Djokovic Advance To Second Round At Wimbledon

Sinner, Djokovic Advance To Second Round At Wimbledon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

World number one Jannik Sinner survived an early scare in his Wimbledon title defence but the Italian shook off the rust and fought past Serb Miomir Kecmanovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-3 on Monday to reach the second round.

Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal outlines new growth engines: Data Centres, Cloud, and Financial Services

Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal outlines new growth engines: Data Centres, Cloud, and Financial Services

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Bharti Airtel is strategically shifting its focus towards data centres, cloud services, and financial services as key drivers for its next phase of growth, leveraging significant past investments in digital infrastructure, as outlined by Chairman Sunil Mittal in the company's Annual Report for 2025-26.

Wimbledon 2026: Zverev powers past Fery, eyes second straight Slam

Wimbledon 2026: Zverev powers past Fery, eyes second straight Slam

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Alexander Zverev ended the fairytale Wimbledon run of Briton Arthur Fery with a 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-4 win on Friday to reach the final, where he will have an opportunity to win back-to-back Grand Slam trophies after his French Open success.

SC to hear Jacqueline Fernandez's plea in money laundering case on Thursday

SC to hear Jacqueline Fernandez's plea in money laundering case on Thursday

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea against a Delhi court order to frame charges in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case is scheduled for a Supreme Court hearing. The case involves alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is accused of running an organised criminal network from jail and defrauding individuals.

Did Siya and Chetan secretly marry before Ketan's killing?

Did Siya and Chetan secretly marry before Ketan's killing?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Police investigating the murder of Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal suspect his fiancee Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan Chaudhary, both accused in the case, had secretly married a few months before the crime, with a probe underway to verify this claim.

Woman, who killed mother for property, accused of father's murder

Woman, who killed mother for property, accused of father's murder

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

New allegations have surfaced in the shocking Jaipur murder case, where a daughter is accused of orchestrating her mother's killing for property and a government job.

Not opening Pandora's box of collegium proceedings, says SC

Not opening Pandora's box of collegium proceedings, says SC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a petition from a judicial officer challenging the recommendation of junior officers for appointment as Himachal Pradesh High Court judges. The court stated it would not "open a pandora's box" by judicially reviewing collegium proceedings, emphasising the collegium's subjective satisfaction in such matters. The petitioner later withdrew his plea to pursue administrative or judicial remedies at the High Court level.

TN govt goes to SC against allowing lighting of sacred lamp

TN govt goes to SC against allowing lighting of sacred lamp

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court to challenge a Madras High Court order that permitted the lighting of a ceremonial lamp on the Thirupparankundram hill. The state government cited concerns over public order and potential communal tensions, while the High Court had dismissed these fears as "imaginary" and affirmed the land belongs to the Sri Subramania Swamy Temple, not the Waqf Board.

Beed woman strangles alcoholic husband, covers it up as heart attack

Beed woman strangles alcoholic husband, covers it up as heart attack

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

A 40-year-old woman in Beed, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly strangling her alcoholic husband and attempting to conceal the murder by claiming he died of a heart attack. Police became suspicious due to marks on the victim's body, leading to her confession.

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Kidambi Srikanth ended his impressive run with a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament after going down fighting in three games to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang.

Kingpin conspired with NTA official to get NEET paper, says CBI court

Kingpin conspired with NTA official to get NEET paper, says CBI court

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A Delhi court has remanded the alleged kingpin of the NEET paper leak case, Prahlad Kulkarni, and another accused, Manisha Waghmare, to CBI custody for 10 days. This follows the arrest of a biology lecturer from the NTA's paper-setting committee. The CBI seeks to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy.

Ram Temple donation row: Rs 79.85L recovered; 8 accused in police custody

Ram Temple donation row: Rs 79.85L recovered; 8 accused in police custody

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Eight individuals arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya have been remanded in police custody until June 29. Investigators have recovered Rs 79.85 lakh and invoked charges under criminal breach of trust and the Prevention of Corruption Act, as several accused were bank employees involved in counting cash donations.

ED freezes Rs 440 crore in TMC bank accounts amid money laundering probe

ED freezes Rs 440 crore in TMC bank accounts amid money laundering probe

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has frozen bank deposits of the Trinamool Congress worth Rs 440 crore under the anti-money laundering law. This action follows searches in a funds misappropriation case, with allegations of significant transfers to a private aviation company and the purchase of luxury aircraft.

Ram temple employee who counted cash named prime accused

Ram temple employee who counted cash named prime accused

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

A preliminary report by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the alleged theft of devotees' offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, linking him to a suspected 40-day racket involving nearly 70 instances of pilferage from the donation-counting system.

Kerala Professor Hand Chopping Case: Court To Frame Charges

Kerala Professor Hand Chopping Case: Court To Frame Charges

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A special court in Kochi will complete proceedings for framing charges against the prime accused in the 2010 hand-chopping case involving professor T J Joseph. PFI activists are accused of attacking him at Muvattupuzha.

Shri Ram Bhoomi Movie Gets Rolling

Shri Ram Bhoomi Movie Gets Rolling

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

'Our new film, Shri Ram Bhoomi, begins shooting today in Ayodhya. How can any new work begin without the blessings of Ram Lalla and Lord Hanuman?'

After Class 8 row, new NCERT Class 9 textbook hails judiciary

After Class 8 row, new NCERT Class 9 textbook hails judiciary

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

A new Class 9 NCERT textbook describes the judiciary as an "impartial and independent institution" that safeguards citizens' rights and upholds the Constitution, contrasting with a previous Class 8 textbook that sparked controversy over its depiction of judicial corruption. The new textbook was prepared before the Class 8 controversy erupted.