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Himachal Pradesh Police to Audit POSH Act Implementation

Himachal Pradesh Police to Audit POSH Act Implementation

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Himachal Pradesh DGP Ashok Tiwari has ordered a comprehensive audit of the POSH Act implementation across all police units in the state, focusing on the proper constitution and effective functioning of Internal Complaints Committees.

Police Hunt For TCS Employee Over Conversion Claims

Police Hunt For TCS Employee Over Conversion Claims

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Police are searching for a TCS employee, Nida Khan, in connection with alleged forced conversions at the company's Nashik unit. This follows allegations of sexual harassment and religious coercion at the TCS facility, where several arrests have already been made.

TCS case: Nida Khan involved in 'forcible conversion'

TCS case: Nida Khan involved in 'forcible conversion'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Police are searching for a TCS employee, Nida Khan, in connection with alleged forcible conversion at the company's Nashik unit. This follows the arrest of eight individuals in related sexual harassment cases. Khan's anticipatory bail plea was adjourned, and police are actively seeking her arrest.

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Rediff.com6 days ago

Recent controversies at major IT firms like TCS and Infosys have highlighted a persistent gap between workplace conduct policies and their implementation in corporate India. While companies assert zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination, employees and experts point to uneven enforcement and the need to embed ethical behaviour into organisational culture.

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Rediff.com7 days ago

Recent controversies at major IT firms like TCS and Infosys have highlighted a persistent gap between workplace conduct policies and their implementation in corporate India. While companies assert zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination, employees and experts point to uneven enforcement and the need to embed ethical behaviour into organisational culture.

Company Director Commits Suicide In Noida Society

Company Director Commits Suicide In Noida Society

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 37-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 22nd floor of a residential society in Noida, police said.

Nashik TCS case: 'He said women not wearing burqas are raped'

Nashik TCS case: 'He said women not wearing burqas are raped'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A woman engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik has alleged harassment and religious coercion, including derogatory slurs and inappropriate touching. Police have arrested eight people and are searching for another accused. TCS has launched an internal probe and suspended employees allegedly involved.

TCS HR, AGM ignored 70 messages of harassment

TCS HR, AGM ignored 70 messages of harassment

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The HR manager at TCS Nashik is under investigation for allegedly suppressing complaints and shielding the accused in a harassment case involving multiple employees.

Gurugram Flat Fire: Blaze Engulfs Home In Anant Raj Estate

Gurugram Flat Fire: Blaze Engulfs Home In Anant Raj Estate

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A fire broke out in a flat in Gurugram's Anant Raj Estate, Sector 63A, on Wednesday. Five fire tenders took three hours to extinguish the blaze, which gutted the flat. No casualties were reported.

Chandigarh School Teacher Faces Harassment Allegations

Chandigarh School Teacher Faces Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

More than 20 female staffers of a government school in Chandigarh have filed a harassment complaint against a male teacher, accusing him of creating a hostile work environment. An investigation is currently underway following the complaint lodged under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Four TCS employees have been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing and attempting to forcibly convert a colleague, including forcing him to wear a Muslim cap and perform Namaz.

Jharkhand HC Reserves Order In Judge Anand Murder Appeal

Jharkhand HC Reserves Order In Judge Anand Murder Appeal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has reserved its order in the criminal appeal filed by Rahul Verma and Lakhan Verma, who were convicted for the murder of Dhanbad Judge Uttam Anand. The incident occurred on July 28, 2021, when an autorickshaw hit Anand during his morning walk.

Pali Family Tragedy: Depression Suspected in Triple Fatality

Pali Family Tragedy: Depression Suspected in Triple Fatality

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A woman and her two sons were found dead in their home in Pali, Rajasthan, in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating depression as a possible motive, along with other potential factors.

TCS rejects conversion, misconduct complaints at Nashik facility

TCS rejects conversion, misconduct complaints at Nashik facility

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

TCS has denied receiving any complaints of religious conversion or sexual misconduct at its Nashik unit through its internal channels, amid a police probe into the allegations. The company has announced an oversight panel and engaged external entities in its internal investigation.

TCS case: Kin of accused alleges 'office politics' behind harassment case

TCS case: Kin of accused alleges 'office politics' behind harassment case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The family of a TCS employee arrested in connection with sexual harassment and conversion allegations at a Nashik unit claims he is a victim of internal professional rivalry and office politics. They allege a coordinated conspiracy driven by his academic and professional success.

Nashik TCS case: 'Accused concealed marriage, put pressure to convert'

Nashik TCS case: 'Accused concealed marriage, put pressure to convert'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Nashik police is probing multiple FIRs alleging sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit, with eight arrests so far.

TCS Employee Accused Of Harassment Seeks Anticipatory Bail

TCS Employee Accused Of Harassment Seeks Anticipatory Bail

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik, accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment of women colleagues, has applied for anticipatory bail, citing her pregnancy. Police are investigating the allegations, and TCS has launched an internal probe.

Professor at Anna University Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment and Stalking

Professor at Anna University Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment and Stalking

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.

Nashik TCS case: Accused seeks bail citing pregnancy

Nashik TCS case: Accused seeks bail citing pregnancy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment in Nashik has applied for anticipatory bail, as police continue to investigate the alleged misconduct at the IT firm.

Professor Arrested in Chennai Following Sexual Harassment Claims

Professor Arrested in Chennai Following Sexual Harassment Claims

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.

Professor Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Claims at Anna University

Professor Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Claims at Anna University

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been suspended and is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking by a female student, sparking protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.

Punjab Police and BSF Uncover Pakistan-Linked Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police and BSF Uncover Pakistan-Linked Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Punjab Police, in collaboration with the Border Security Force, dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of heroin, cash, and a drone used for deliveries from Pakistan.

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Assassination bid on Farooq Abdullah at wedding; gunman held

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The incident took place in the posh Greater Kailash locality when Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary were coming out after attending the marriage function.

Police Foil Attempted Attack on Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

Police Foil Attempted Attack on Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

An attempt on the life of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah was thwarted while he was attending a marriage ceremony in Jammu. Police have arrested the suspect and seized the weapon.

Pune Businessman Accuses Godman of 600,000 Fraud

Pune Businessman Accuses Godman of 600,000 Fraud

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A Pune-based businessman has accused self-styled godman Ashok Kharat of defrauding him of Rs 6 crore (600,000) under the guise of helping him establish a logistics business abroad. This is the eighth case registered against Kharat, who is already in police custody on separate charges.

Gas Cylinder For Rs 10,000. Are You Joking?

Gas Cylinder For Rs 10,000. Are You Joking?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A disruption in the supply of LPG cylinders caused by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting Indian kitchens, leading to restaurant closures, price hikes and a surge in demand for electric cooktops.

Jab We Met: 'I Called Her With A Fake Name'

Jab We Met: 'I Called Her With A Fake Name'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Sanjeev Yadav shares the story of how he met his wife, Damini. A Valentine's Week special.

'Zero tolerance': NRAI after coach booked under POCSO

'Zero tolerance': NRAI after coach booked under POCSO

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Indian shooting federation chief Kalikesh Singh Deo says the body has a zero tolerance policy towards sexual misconduct and will extend full cooperation to the law enforcement agencies investigating the alleged sexual assault of a minor shooter by national coach Ankush Bhardwaj.

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

UGC 2026: 'No One Is Being Criminalised'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Once the actual scope is understood, it becomes evident that the framework is about internal redress and course correction, and in no way criminalisation.'

Mumbai mayor post for Sena will be tribute to Bal Thackeray: Shinde

Mumbai mayor post for Sena will be tribute to Bal Thackeray: Shinde

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Shinde also emphasised that Mumbai will have a Mahayuti mayor, dismissing reports of new political equations after the results of the civic polls were declared last week.

The Night Manager 2 Review: Wildly Entertaining

The Night Manager 2 Review: Wildly Entertaining

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Night Manager Season 2 is a comfortably paced, tension holding series, with a couple of solid twists, observes Deepa Gahlot.

King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli's 58th List A hundred resembled a grand opera played inside an empty Royal Albert Hall.

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Hockey India on Sunday said its internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach of the junior women's team found no evidence.

4 dead as 5.7 quake jolts Dhaka, parts of Bangladesh

4 dead as 5.7 quake jolts Dhaka, parts of Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Several people in Kolkata and other districts were seen coming out on the streets as a precautionary measure.

Perfect Family Review: Realistic But Dreary

Perfect Family Review: Realistic But Dreary

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

All this time the Great Indian Family was a refuge, when did it become a toxic dump, wonders Deepa Gahlot.

Bangladesh earthquake toll rises to 10

Bangladesh earthquake toll rises to 10

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Dhaka and surrounding areas in Bangladesh, resulting in at least 10 deaths and over a hundred injuries. The quake caused building damage and fires, raising concerns about future seismic activity in the region.

AK-series ammunition recovered from Kashmir Times office in Jammu

AK-series ammunition recovered from Kashmir Times office in Jammu

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The State Investigation Agency of the Jammu and Kashmir Police raided the office of the Kashmir Times in Jammu for allegedly promoting activities against the country and recovered ammunition.

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Romance may be personal, but when it enters the workplace, particularly in reporting hierarchies, it becomes a matter of governance.

PIX: When Kamal Haasan met Rajinikanth

PIX: When Kamal Haasan met Rajinikanth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

On Wednesday Kamal Haasan, now president of the Makkal Needhi Maiyyam, went over to Rajinikanth's bungalow in Chennai's posh Poes Garden area to seek his friend's blessings ahead of taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member on July 25 in New Delhi.

Mumbai, Kohima safest for women; Delhi, Kolkata at bottom: NARI report

Mumbai, Kohima safest for women; Delhi, Kolkata at bottom: NARI report

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The National Annual Report & Index on Women's Safety (NARI) 2025 reveals the safest and least safe cities for women in India, highlighting factors influencing safety perceptions and experiences.