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HC to hear 'framing judge' audio clip charge against ACB officer

HC to hear 'framing judge' audio clip charge against ACB officer

Rediff.com27 May 2025

A lawyer has submitted an audio clip to the Delhi High Court, allegedly containing an admission by a senior Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) officer about attempts to frame a special judge in a corruption case. The lawyer, representing a court staff member who filed a petition seeking an independent investigation, claims the ACB lodged an FIR against the staff member to "settle score" with the judge who issued notices to the ACB's joint commissioner for alleged threats to staff. The audio clip allegedly features an ACB officer admitting to framing the judge due to adverse rulings and suggesting that the judge was targeted due to his questioning of the ACB's investigations.

Heavy rain paralyses Mumbai; train services suspended

Heavy rain paralyses Mumbai; train services suspended

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Heavy rains caused severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and disruptions to local train services in Mumbai. Schools and colleges were closed due to a 'red alert' issued by the IMD.

Nurse's death in Bengal sparks political clash, family alleges murder

Nurse's death in Bengal sparks political clash, family alleges murder

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The death of a 24-year-old nurse at a private nursing home in West Bengal's Hooghly district has triggered political unrest and allegations of a cover-up. Opposition parties are demanding a fair investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death, alleging foul play and potential sexual assault.

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'All commercial and banking transactions happen in South Mumbai.'

Canada panel finds 'no foreign link' to Nijjar killing

Canada panel finds 'no foreign link' to Nijjar killing

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

A Canada commission report has said that 'no definitive link' with a 'foreign state' in the killing of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was 'proven', smashing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations that accused the involvement of Indian agents in the killing.

SC forms SIT to probe complaints against Vantara

SC forms SIT to probe complaints against Vantara

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court of India has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate allegations of non-compliance with laws and irregularities at Vantara, a Green Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Gujarat. The SIT will examine the acquisition of animals, compliance with wildlife protection laws, and other related issues.

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The officials identified the deceased as Ashwani Sharma (24), his brother Dwarka Nath (55), niece Virta Devi (26) and their guest Om Raj (38), a resident of Banshara in Rajgarh. The rescuers are searching for Sharma's sister-in-law, Bidya Devi (55).

Amarnath Yatra suspended amid heavy rains

Amarnath Yatra suspended amid heavy rains

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended due to heavy rainfall in the Kashmir Valley. The pilgrimage was halted from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps due to continuous heavy rains, necessitating restoration work on the tracks. A weather advisory has warned of more heavy rain in the region.

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'The EC should not have let the initiative go into the hands of the political leadership. By allowing this to happen, they have opened a Pandora's box.'

Tax officer who arrested Kejriwal, Soren resigns

Tax officer who arrested Kejriwal, Soren resigns

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Kapil Raj, a former Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer who supervised the arrests of two chief ministers under the anti-money laundering law, has resigned from government service after serving for about 16 years, citing personal reasons.

If you want to destroy...: India's envoy to Canada slams Trudeau

If you want to destroy...: India's envoy to Canada slams Trudeau

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Evidence should have been shared first, but someone decided to stand in the Parliament and talk about a thing for which he himself has said there was 'no hard evidence'

9 Vaishno Devi pilgrims among 13 killed in J-K rains, landslides

9 Vaishno Devi pilgrims among 13 killed in J-K rains, landslides

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Relentless heavy rain led to a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hill on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring 14, officials said.

Kerala temple panel disbanded for playing RSS prayer song

Kerala temple panel disbanded for playing RSS prayer song

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to dissolve the advisory committee of a temple in the Kollam district where the RSS 'Gana Geetham' (prayer song) was sung during a musical concert.

Mamata jogs in London's Hyde Park in saree, slippers

Mamata jogs in London's Hyde Park in saree, slippers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on an official visit to the United Kingdom, took a refreshing jog in London's Hyde Park, wearing a white saree and her signature white slippers. Banerjee also attended a high tea reception at India House, hosted by Vikram K Doraiswami, the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, bringing together business, cultural, and political leaders to strengthen ties between Bengal and Britain. The discussions centered around fostering economic partnerships and deepening people-to-people connections.

Can R S Prasad's Team Convince Europe About Pakistan?

Can R S Prasad's Team Convince Europe About Pakistan?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

An Indian delegation led by the BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad will tour key European capitals to expose Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism and State-sponsored extremism.

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Video calls to Jarange, CCTV: How Mumbai police handled Maratha protest

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

In the last five days, there were instances in which various groups of protesters agitated in front of the Mantralaya (secretariat), Bombay Stock Exchange, were seen roaming along the Marine Drive, Jehangir Art Gallery, Giragon Chowpatty and Gateway of India, but police controlled the crowd and were seen requesting them to take precautions.

Kunal Kamra, Sena-UBT leader to get privilege notices over Shinde remarks

Kunal Kamra, Sena-UBT leader to get privilege notices over Shinde remarks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The privileges committee of the Maharashtra legislature will issue a show cause notice to stand-up comic Kunal Kamra for his remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare will also receive a notice.

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the state government to publicly disclose its status report on the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4.

5 Mumbai dargahs move HC against police action on loudspeakers

5 Mumbai dargahs move HC against police action on loudspeakers

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The police have launched a crackdown against the use of directional loudspeakers (devices that focus sound in a specific direction) at religious structures in Mumbai pursuant to a court order.

Break legs of Cong workers, get rewards: Odisha ACP sparks row

Break legs of Cong workers, get rewards: Odisha ACP sparks row

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The controversy erupted after a purported video, in which Bhubaneswar Additional Police Commissioner Narasingha Bhol was seen instructing police personnel to "break their legs and take reward from me" during a Congress workers' protest, went viral.

Fewer devotees turn up for Kashmir's Kheer Bhawani mela

Fewer devotees turn up for Kashmir's Kheer Bhawani mela

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The usual rush of devotees was missing this year, presumably due to the Pahalgam terror attack and the military action between India and Pakistan following it.

71% Of Train Mishaps Linked To Derailment

71% Of Train Mishaps Linked To Derailment

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Between 2015 and 2023, around 543 train accidents occurred, resulting in 805 deaths.

How Delhi cops busted an order-based inter-state car theft network

How Delhi cops busted an order-based inter-state car theft network

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Delhi Police have dismantled two inter-state car-jacking syndicates, arresting seven autolifters and recovering stolen vehicles. The operation uncovered a network involved in stealing, dismantling, and transporting vehicles across Delhi-NCR and beyond.

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson's mentor Jerry Holness joins as Indian women's 400m coach

Bengaluru stampede: HC poses 9 questions to state govt

Bengaluru stampede: HC poses 9 questions to state govt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Who authorised the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory celebration event? When and how the decision was made? Whether the organisers had obtained the necessary permissions? were among the questions for which the Karnataka government will have to file its replies to the high court by June 10, in connection with the June 4 stampede that killed 11 people.

Explosives found at Bengaluru bus stand toilet; probe launched

Explosives found at Bengaluru bus stand toilet; probe launched

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Gelatin sticks and detonators were discovered at a bus stand in Bengaluru, prompting a police investigation and raising security concerns.

How ATS Messed Up 7/11 Case

How ATS Messed Up 7/11 Case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The investigation for 7/11 blast in which 189 people died was under question mark from the very first month after the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad started arresting the accused from different parts of city. Within 10 days of blast by July 22, 2006, ATS arrested all the 13 terror accused in the case under the leadership of ATS chief, K P Raghuvanshi.

162 students trapped in flooded Jharkhand school rescued

162 students trapped in flooded Jharkhand school rescued

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The students were trapped in the school located at Pandarsoli on the Haldipokhar-Kowali Road in Kowali police station area since Saturday night after the premises got flooded due to heavy rain.

Can Owaisi, Panda Convince The Saudis?

Can Owaisi, Panda Convince The Saudis?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Their shared brief: To assert India's case with clarity, rebut hostile narratives, and secure enduring partnerships for global counter-terror cooperation.

Elon Musk's father to visit Ayodhya's Ram temple today

Elon Musk's father to visit Ayodhya's Ram temple today

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Errol Musk, who is the Global Advisor to Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd, began his India trip on June 1 and will be in the country till June 6, a spokesperson for the Haryana-based company said in a statement.

RG Kar Doc's Mother Alleges Police Assault, Hospitalised

RG Kar Doc's Mother Alleges Police Assault, Hospitalised

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

'The police could not save my daughter or bring her justice, but they didn't think twice about beating up women and elderly persons.'

Landslides, heavy rains kill 5 in Himachal; 1200 roads closed

Landslides, heavy rains kill 5 in Himachal; 1200 roads closed

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Heavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread disruption, including road closures and train cancellations.

650 rescued in Uttarkashi on Day 4, scores still missing

650 rescued in Uttarkashi on Day 4, scores still missing

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Authorities continue evacuating stranded pilgrims from areas around Dharali village in Uttarkashi, focusing on air rescue and relief operations due to damaged roads. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is overseeing the efforts, with central government support.

Global intelligence chiefs meet in Delhi; focus on terrorism, tech threats

Global intelligence chiefs meet in Delhi; focus on terrorism, tech threats

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held bilateral talks with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and chaired a conclave of top global intelligence chiefs focusing on strengthening cooperation in confronting various security challenges including terrorism and threats posed by emerging technologies. The meeting also focused on security in the Indo-Pacific region, cooperation to counter terror funding and money laundering, and issues relating to extradition and immigration.

Will New Sports Bill Be A Game Changer?

Will New Sports Bill Be A Game Changer?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Salient features of the National Sports Governance Bill that promise to overhaul several aspects of sports governance and the grievance redressal system for athletes and administrators alike in the country.

About 2K illegal houses to be razed in Ahmedabad's Bangladeshi den

About 2K illegal houses to be razed in Ahmedabad's Bangladeshi den

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Ahmedabad civic authorities launched a massive demolition drive on Tuesday, razing over 2,000 illegally constructed houses and properties in the Chandola Lake area. The operation, which involved around 50 teams equipped with earthmovers and 2,000 police personnel, was carried out days after illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were detained from these settlements. The Gujarat High Court declined to stay the action, observing that the dwellings were situated on the periphery of the water body and therefore subject to demolition under the Land Revenue Code. Authorities also demolished the illegal farmhouse of Lalu Pathan, alleged mastermind behind the encroachments, who is suspected to have helped illegal immigrants obtain rental accommodation and Aadhaar cards.

How an IAF airstrip used in 3 wars was illegally sold by a woman, son in 1997

How an IAF airstrip used in 3 wars was illegally sold by a woman, son in 1997

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

This piece of land was part of 982 acres of land earlier acquired by the British government in 1939 for the use of the Royal Air Force during World War II.

'Disgraceful': India condemns Glasgow gurudwara incident

'Disgraceful': India condemns Glasgow gurudwara incident

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

'On September 29, 2023, three persons- all from areas outside Scotland-deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organised by the Gurudwara Committee for the community, the High Commissioner and the Consul General of India. This interaction was to discuss community and consular issues,' the High Commission of India, London said in a statement on Saturday.

Air India crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe intensified

Air India crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe intensified

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met the family members of Rupani and informed them about the DNA match, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said.