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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.

Court Orders Charges Against Jacqueline Fernandez In Money Laundering Case

Court Orders Charges Against Jacqueline Fernandez In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against actress Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, and 15 others in connection with a Rs 200-crore money laundering case.

Thane Man Acquitted In 2019 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Man Acquitted In 2019 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A Thane court acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of murdering a woman in 2019, citing the prosecution's reliance on an inadmissible confession and lack of incriminating evidence.

Ex-Company Officials Get Jail Term In IDBI Fraud Case

Ex-Company Officials Get Jail Term In IDBI Fraud Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced three former officials of a company to four years in jail for defrauding the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI). The court emphasised that leniency would undermine the justice system and public confidence in the law.

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.

Delhi Court Grants Bail In Coaching Institute Scam Case

Delhi Court Grants Bail In Coaching Institute Scam Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi court has granted bail to a director of a coaching institute accused in an alleged scam linked to a Delhi government scheme, stating that his continued imprisonment would serve no purpose.

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The family of a 33-year-old woman, Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in Bhopal, staged a protest demanding a fresh post-mortem examination at AIIMS Delhi, alleging dowry harassment and murder against her husband and mother-in-law.

Man Denied Bail In Online Harassment Case

Man Denied Bail In Online Harassment Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to a 24-year-old man accused of sexually harassing and defaming a woman and her minor daughter on a live-streaming platform, citing concerns that he may intimidate the victims if released.

Yogasana Sets Sights On Becoming An Olympic Sport By 2036

Yogasana Sets Sights On Becoming An Olympic Sport By 2036

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Yogasana, the ancient Indian practice, is aiming to become a global sport and secure a place in the 2036 Olympics, with India hoping to host the Games in Ahmedabad. The sport has already been included in this year's Asian Games as a demonstration sport and is eyeing the 2030 Commonwealth Games. World Yogasana is working to meet the IOC's requirements for recognition, focusing on expanding its global reach and adhering to anti-doping standards.

Twisha Sharma's husband surrenders after 10 days on the run

Twisha Sharma's husband surrenders after 10 days on the run

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Samarth Singh, accused in the dowry death case of his wife Twisha Sharma, surrendered in Jabalpur district court after withdrawing his pre-arrest bail application.

Umar Khalid's bail plea to take care of ailing mother rejected

Umar Khalid's bail plea to take care of ailing mother rejected

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail plea of activist Umar Khalid, who is accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case. The court rejected his application for interim bail to attend his uncle's post-death ritual and care for his mother.

Model's Cremation Follows Dowry Harassment Allegations

Model's Cremation Follows Dowry Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Former model and actor Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal due to alleged dowry harassment, was cremated after a second postmortem. Her family accuses her in-laws of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide, while the in-laws claim she suffered from drug addiction.

Actor's Husband Remanded In Dowry Death Case

Actor's Husband Remanded In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.

Actor's Husband Remanded In Dowry Death Case

Actor's Husband Remanded In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A court in Bhopal has remanded Samarth Singh, the husband of former actor Twisha Sharma, to seven days of police custody in connection with her alleged dowry death case. Singh was arrested in Jabalpur and presented before a magistrate in Bhopal.

Ex-Narcotics Bureau Official Faces Charges In Cheating Case

Ex-Narcotics Bureau Official Faces Charges In Cheating Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A special CBI court has upheld the framing of charges against a former Narcotics Control Bureau official accused of cheating the bureau by claiming subsistence allowance while suspended, despite working for three private companies.

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.

'Larger plot': Court sends NEET leak accused to 6-day CBI custody

'Larger plot': Court sends NEET leak accused to 6-day CBI custody

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A Delhi court has remanded an accused in the NEET paper leak case to CBI custody for six days to unearth the conspiracy and identify other members of the gang.

Shraddha Walkar Case: Court Criticises Slow Progress

Shraddha Walkar Case: Court Criticises Slow Progress

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A Delhi court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the slow progress in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, noting significant delays over the past three months. The court urged lawyers to expedite the proceedings after the summer vacation.

Court Orders Charges Against Sukesh Chandrashekar, Others Under MCOCA

Court Orders Charges Against Sukesh Chandrashekar, Others Under MCOCA

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against Sukesh Chandrashekar and 20 others under MCOCA and other offences related to extortion and organised crime.

NEET paper leak: Accused remanded in judicial custody till June 6

NEET paper leak: Accused remanded in judicial custody till June 6

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Delhi court has remanded an accused in the NEET paper leak case to judicial custody until June 6, as the CBI continues its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam.

Supreme Court To Media: Show Restraint In Twisha Sharma Case

Supreme Court To Media: Show Restraint In Twisha Sharma Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Supreme Court has asked the media to exercise restraint while reporting developments in the death of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, observing that it was pained by the handling of the case.

19 get life term in 2016 triple murder case in Odisha

19 get life term in 2016 triple murder case in Odisha

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A court in Odisha's Nabarangpur district sentenced nineteen people to life imprisonment for their involvement in a 2016 clash over land cultivation that resulted in three deaths.

Telangana HC Denies Interim Protection To Union Minister's Son In POCSO Case

Telangana HC Denies Interim Protection To Union Minister's Son In POCSO Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Telangana High Court has denied interim protection from arrest to Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case. The court will issue orders on the anticipatory bail petition at a later date.

Twisha Sharma death case: Absconding husband seeks bail

Twisha Sharma death case: Absconding husband seeks bail

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has filed a bail application in the Jabalpur High Court after his anticipatory bail was rejected by a magistrate court. Sharma was found dead at her home in Bhopal, and her family has accused her in-laws of causing her death.

Twisha's family seeks probe into 'calls to public figures'

Twisha's family seeks probe into 'calls to public figures'

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The family of Twisha Sharma, who died last week, is demanding an independent probe into phone calls made by one of the accused to influential figures and CCTV technicians after her death.

HC upholds 'right to be forgotten', orders de-indexing of acquittal records

HC upholds 'right to be forgotten', orders de-indexing of acquittal records

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has recognised an individual's 'right to be forgotten', ruling that search engines cannot perpetually display judicial records in name-based searches for private cases or those ending in acquittal.

Man Gets Life For Sexually Assaulting Minor Girl

Man Gets Life For Sexually Assaulting Minor Girl

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A speech-and-hearing impaired man was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Gondia court for sexually assaulting a seven-and-half-year-old girl in May 2024.

Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Lakhimpur Kheri Trial Delay

Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Lakhimpur Kheri Trial Delay

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed disappointment over the delay in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case trial due to the non-production of witnesses, directing the presiding judge to ensure their presence and expedite the proceedings.

Aita Promises Player-Centric Approach, Transparent System

Aita Promises Player-Centric Approach, Transparent System

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) leadership, led by President Chintan Parikh and Secretary General Sunder Iyer, has pledged to prioritise player welfare, transparent governance, and athlete representation if given a full term. They aim to transform Indian tennis by addressing past administrative issues and fostering a player-centric environment.

Calcutta High Court Grants Relief To TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das

Calcutta High Court Grants Relief To TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection from coercive action to Trinamool Congress MLA Paresh Ram Das in connection with six FIRs registered against him. The court directed that the investigation would continue and asked the MLA to cooperate with the investigating agency.

Illegal migration impact spreads beyond border areas: Govt

Illegal migration impact spreads beyond border areas: Govt

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to study the impact of illegal immigration and other factors on India's demographic landscape.

Man Arrested With Heroin Worth Over Rs 10 Crore In Lucknow

Man Arrested With Heroin Worth Over Rs 10 Crore In Lucknow

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested a man travelling from Kathmandu to Delhi in Lucknow and recovered over 5 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 10 crore.

Lookout Notice Issued In Dowry Death Case

Lookout Notice Issued In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh police have issued a Look Out Circular (LoC) against Samarth Singh, the absconding husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide after being harassed for dowry. The cash reward for information leading to his arrest has been increased to Rs 30,000.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has God-gifted talent like Tendulkar, Kohli: Madan Lal

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has God-gifted talent like Tendulkar, Kohli: Madan Lal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Madan Lal believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the talent and mindset of cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, advocating for his inclusion in the national team.

Twisha Sharma Dowry Death: Husband Withdraws Bail Application

Twisha Sharma Dowry Death: Husband Withdraws Bail Application

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, has withdrawn his anticipatory bail application from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Sikh Groups Condemn Calls To Ban Kirpan After UK Stabbing

Rediff.com30 May 2026

British Sikh groups are cautioning against calls to ban the kirpan in the UK following the murder conviction of a man who claimed to carry the knife for religious reasons, arguing that it unfairly targets the entire community.

IPL 2026: MVPI Had To Be Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

IPL 2026: MVPI Had To Be Vaibhav Sooryavanshi!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was crowned the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 IPL season, achieving an unprecedented MVPI of 1071, significantly ahead of his closest competitor, Shubman Gill. His exceptional strike rate of 236 was a key factor in this achievement, making him only the third player in IPL history to surpass an MVPI of 1000 in a single season.

SC refuses delay in poll panel case, says it outweighs Sabarimala hearing

SC refuses delay in poll panel case, says it outweighs Sabarimala hearing

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Supreme Court has declined the Centre's request to postpone the hearing on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law, which excludes the CJI from the committee responsible for appointing election commissioners, stating the matter is of utmost importance.

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A medical board from AIIMS Delhi will conduct a second post-mortem examination on former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following her family's concerns about the initial autopsy and allegations of dowry harassment.

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The last rites of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly harassed for dowry, were conducted in Bhopal. Her family continues to seek justice, with the Supreme Court taking cognisance of the case.