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Baba ji, don't daydream about my jawani: Kangana slams Ramdev

Baba ji, don't daydream about my jawani: Kangana slams Ramdev

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has publicly responded to yoga guru Baba Ramdev's critical remarks about her controversial comments on Gen Z. The exchange escalated on Instagram after Ramdev questioned Kangana's past, prompting her to reference his 2024 Supreme Court case regarding Patanjali's misleading advertisements.

FIR can be lodged against Justice Varma: Legal experts

FIR can be lodged against Justice Varma: Legal experts

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Legal experts are divided on whether an FIR can be lodged against former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, who resigned after a Lok Sabha-appointed panel found him guilty of charges related to unexplained cash found at his residence.

Life convict turns builder, arrested after 26 years on the run

Life convict turns builder, arrested after 26 years on the run

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A 57-year-old life convict, Amit Yadav, who jumped interim bail in a 1995 kidnapping-for-ransom case and established a new identity as a builder in Dehradun, has been arrested after 26 years on the run.

SC grants relief to Rahul Gandhi in disproportionate assets case

SC grants relief to Rahul Gandhi in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has provided significant relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by directing the Allahabad High Court to cease proceedings in a case alleging disproportionate assets against him. The apex court also instructed the CBI and ED not to submit any reports based on the high court's previous directives.

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the confiscation of several properties belonging to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, following his declaration as a fugitive in a money laundering case.

Why Supreme Court Granted Bail In Rs 22 Crore Fraud Case

Why Supreme Court Granted Bail In Rs 22 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Shubham Saxena, accused of siphoning off Rs 22 crore from a real estate company, primarily due to his prolonged pre-trial detention of over four and a half years. This decision overturns a Delhi High Court ruling that had denied bail citing the gravity of the economic offence.

Threat email triggers terror alert across Delhi, Uttarakhand

Threat email triggers terror alert across Delhi, Uttarakhand

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Intelligence agencies have issued a security alert for Delhi and Uttarakhand due to a possible terror threat, prompted by an email warning of attacks. Key religious sites, government establishments, and police installations are under heightened surveillance. The alert follows incidents involving Nihang Sikhs in Uttarakhand, though the email's authenticity is under investigation.

AITA Implements Age Cap For Executive Committee Members

AITA Implements Age Cap For Executive Committee Members

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has voted to cap the age for eligibility to its Executive Committee at 70 years, aligning its constitution with the National Sports Governance Act. This decision, approved by a narrow margin, allows elected members to complete their full four-year term even if they cross 70 during their tenure. The move is part of a broader constitutional overhaul overseen by the Delhi High Court, which also includes new tenure provisions and the election of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit.

'Girls wearing jeans corrupt boys' mindset unacceptable: HC

'Girls wearing jeans corrupt boys' mindset unacceptable: HC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

The Delhi high court on Monday stated that a girl's choice of clothing is her personal decision and suggesting that her wearing jeans might 'corrupt young boys' reflects a deeply troubling and unacceptable mindset.

How Max Hospital Performed North India's First Four-Way Paired Kidney Transplant

How Max Hospital Performed North India's First Four-Way Paired Kidney Transplant

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, successfully performed North India's first four-way paired kidney transplant, involving four patients and four donors from different states. This complex procedure addressed blood-group and immunological incompatibilities, offering a new avenue for patients needing transplants.

Sports Ministry Suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India

Sports Ministry Suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

The Sports Ministry has suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) due to significant governance deficiencies, including delayed elections and failure to ensure athlete welfare. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has been directed to form an ad-hoc committee to manage the sport until a proper governance structure is re-established.

Maratha quota stir: Jarange warns of march to Mumbai over Kunbi certificate

Maratha quota stir: Jarange warns of march to Mumbai over Kunbi certificate

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday stood firm on his demand for Kunbi caste certificates for all Marathas as his indefinite hunger strike entered the second day, warning that he would march to Mumbai if the Maharashtra government failed to act.

Delhi HC quashes cases against NewsClick, editor Prabir Purkayastha

Delhi HC quashes cases against NewsClick, editor Prabir Purkayastha

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has quashed cases registered by the Delhi Police and the Enforcement Directorate against news portal NewsClick and its editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, citing that the continuation of the FIR was 'a gross abuse of the process of law' and the investment was an economic decision that 'did not spell out any criminal offence'.

SC judge recuses from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez's PMLA case

SC judge recuses from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez's PMLA case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Supreme Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra has recused himself from hearing Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea against a Delhi court order framing charges in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case, citing a conflict of interest.

Delhi bank staff held over cyber fraud targeting retired doctor

Delhi bank staff held over cyber fraud targeting retired doctor

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has granted transit remand to Telangana Police for two Delhi-based bank employees arrested in connection with a cyber fraud targeting a retired doctor in Hyderabad.

Census Brings Meiteis, Nagas Closer, Puts Kukis On Edge

Census Brings Meiteis, Nagas Closer, Puts Kukis On Edge

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Amidst ongoing ethnic tensions, a new political alignment in Manipur sees Meitei and Naga groups uniting to demand an update to the National Register of Citizens with a 1951 base year, a move fiercely opposed by Kuki-Zo communities who fear it will disenfranchise them.

D-Company-ISI Nexus: Thane Court Grants Transit Remand For Suspect

D-Company-ISI Nexus: Thane Court Grants Transit Remand For Suspect

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A Thane court has granted transit remand for Huzaifa Farooque Ahmed Hashmi, arrested for alleged links to a D-Company operative and Pakistan's ISI. Investigators presented evidence of his contact with a Pakistan-based operative and his association with Mumbai underworld figure Munna Jhingada, as agencies probe the alleged underworld-ISI nexus.

'Show some sportsmanship': SC gives ICG 2 weeks on female officer's case

'Show some sportsmanship': SC gives ICG 2 weeks on female officer's case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for not granting permanent commission to a female officer, saying "we will not allow women officers to be humiliated".

No end to trial in sight, SC grants bail to 2 IM operatives after 12 yrs

No end to trial in sight, SC grants bail to 2 IM operatives after 12 yrs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to two alleged Indian Mujahideen operatives, Mohd Saquib Ansari and Waqar Azhar, who have been in custody since 2014, citing a "grossly violative" right to liberty due to the extremely slow trial progress and no prospect of an early conclusion.

Court Allows Lalu Aide Amit Katyal to Travel, Modifies Bail Terms in Money Laundering Case

Court Allows Lalu Aide Amit Katyal to Travel, Modifies Bail Terms in Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has granted Amit Katyal, a businessman linked to Lalu Prasad's family, permission to travel for religious purposes and modified his bail conditions in a money laundering case.

CJP protest: SC clarifies order, allows FIR withdrawal

CJP protest: SC clarifies order, allows FIR withdrawal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has clarified that 'criminal antecedents' for NEET paper leak protesters refer only to grave and heinous offences, allowing state governments to withdraw FIRs against students not involved in such serious crimes. This comes after the Centre's commitment to not pursue cases against most protesting students.

WFI Challenges High Court Order On Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Trial

WFI Challenges High Court Order On Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Trial

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order that permits wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026.

CJP warns of nationwide stir, accuses Centre of backtracking on FIR promise

CJP warns of nationwide stir, accuses Centre of backtracking on FIR promise

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday accused the Centre of resisting the Supreme Court's bid to facilitate quashing of FIRs against students and protesters and demanded that the outfit's members be included in the high-powered committee announced by the court to examine allegations of police excesses and violence against cops.

SC refuses to review hate speech ruling on Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma

SC refuses to review hate speech ruling on Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition challenging its earlier decision that no cognisable offence was made out against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches during the 2020 anti-CAA protests in Delhi.

SC allows Vinesh to compete in Asian Games trials, cautions courts against interference

SC allows Vinesh to compete in Asian Games trials, cautions courts against interference

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Supreme Court allowed Olympian Vinesh Phogat to compete in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials while cautioning against excessive judicial interference in sporting matters during the hearing of WFI's plea challenging the Delhi High Court order.

Delhi Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder After Blade Attack

Delhi Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder After Blade Attack

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a man for attempting to murder an acquaintance by slashing his neck with a blade in the Mandawali area four years ago. The court found the accused guilty based on eyewitness testimony, medical evidence, and the nature of the injuries inflicted.

WFI Appeals High Court Order On Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Trial

WFI Appeals High Court Order On Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Trial

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order that permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games.

Sports Ministry Suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India

Sports Ministry Suspends Table Tennis Federation Of India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

The Sports Ministry has suspended the Table Tennis Federation of India's recognition due to governance issues, including delayed elections, and has directed the Indian Olympic Association to form an ad-hoc committee to manage the sport.

Cash Row: LS panel says charges against Justice Varma 'proved'

Cash Row: LS panel says charges against Justice Varma 'proved'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded that the charges of unexplained cash, disturbing evidence and evasive explanation against him "are proved".

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Elephants vs Rajdhani Express: Alert forest officials avert tragedy in Assam

Elephants vs Rajdhani Express: Alert forest officials avert tragedy in Assam

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A major tragedy was averted in Assam's Hojai district on Wednesday when forest personnel alerted the Rajdhani Express after spotting a large herd of elephants crossing a railway track, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for 'traitors'

Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for 'traitors'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday said not a single "traitor", who crossed over to the dissident factions to "protect their backs", will be allowed to return to the party.

Shivakumar minister Nagendra quits again amid Valmiki scam heat

Shivakumar minister Nagendra quits again amid Valmiki scam heat

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

For the second time in two years, Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigned from the state Cabinet on Friday amid the Opposition heat over his alleged involvement in the Rs 89 crore Valmiki Corporation scam.

Bankura death: CJP gives Bengal govt 10-day ultimatum, threatens agitation

Bankura death: CJP gives Bengal govt 10-day ultimatum, threatens agitation

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

A leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday gave the West Bengal government 10 days to arrest all those allegedly involved in the death of the father of a party volunteer in Bankura district and demanded a probe into the conduct of police personnel at the local police station.

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty STUNS World No 1 Shi Yuqi In Thriller

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty STUNS World No 1 Shi Yuqi In Thriller

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yuqi in a thrilling opening-round clash at the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on Monday.

'Misquoted with malicious intent': CJI Surya Kant on 'cockroach' remark row

'Misquoted with malicious intent': CJI Surya Kant on 'cockroach' remark row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Voicing concern over the circulation of clips of court proceedings on social media without adequate context, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that his oral remarks were "misquoted" and misused with "malicious intent" to mislead the youth of the country.

'No Words Could Normalise Things': Coach on Treesa-Gayatri's Historic World Championships Medal

'No Words Could Normalise Things': Coach on Treesa-Gayatri's Historic World Championships Medal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Indian doubles coach B Sumeeth Reddy discusses the emotional journey and struggles of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, who secured a historic bronze medal at the Badminton World Championships. He highlights their contrasting personalities, improved rotation, and resilience in overcoming injuries to achieve this significant milestone.

'Embraced freedom': SC dissolves Omar Abdullah's marriage with estranged wife

'Embraced freedom': SC dissolves Omar Abdullah's marriage with estranged wife

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to dissolve the marriage of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife Payal Abdullah. The decision came after both parties submitted an application under Article 142 of the Constitution, indicating a settlement and mutual agreement to end their marriage, overturning previous lower court rulings that had denied the divorce.

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag through to last 16 without hitting a shot

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag through to last 16 without hitting a shot

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships via a walkover. Mixed doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila also progressed, while other top Indian shuttlers like PV Sindhu are set to compete.

Supreme Court Overturns Order Suspending Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence

Supreme Court Overturns Order Suspending Kuldeep Sengar's Life Sentence

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Supreme Court has overturned a Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, instructing the High Court to reconsider the plea.