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Tata Trusts must reduce life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust to comply with Maharashtra law

Tata Trusts must reduce life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust to comply with Maharashtra law

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Tata Trusts, which holds a significant stake in Tata Sons, is facing a mandate to immediately comply with Section 30A(2) of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, requiring two of the three life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust to step down to meet the 25 per cent cap on perpetual trustees.

Hindu-Muslim Same-Sex Relationship Creates Stir In Sohna

Hindu-Muslim Same-Sex Relationship Creates Stir In Sohna

Rediff.com3 days ago

A same-sex relationship between a Hindu and a Muslim woman in Sohna, Gurugram, has sparked community discussion after relatives filed a police complaint. The women, originally from Delhi, claimed they married in a temple and sought protection, leading to a gathering in their neighbourhood.

Delhi Airport: Passengers Held With Hydroponic Weed Worth Crores

Delhi Airport: Passengers Held With Hydroponic Weed Worth Crores

Rediff.com4 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized suspected hydroponic weed (ganja) valued around Rs 34.93 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok. The passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.

Mumbai Man Arrested For Dangerous Birthday Social Media Reel

Mumbai Man Arrested For Dangerous Birthday Social Media Reel

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Mumbai automobile dealer was arrested after setting fire to a public road to create a social media reel for his 33rd birthday, police said.

India Praises Portugal For Fugitive Abhay Rana Extradition

India Praises Portugal For Fugitive Abhay Rana Extradition

Rediff.com2 days ago

India has expressed its gratitude to Portugal for its cooperation in the extradition of fugitive Abhay Rana, wanted in multiple criminal cases. The extradition marks a significant step in India's efforts to bring back criminals residing abroad.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Thrilling Opener At Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Thrilling Opener At Thailand Open

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat Indonesia's Muh Putra Erwiansyah and Bagas Maulana in their opening men's doubles match at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his brother after a heated argument. The accused initially tried to make the death appear accidental, but confessed after interrogation.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Survive Scare At Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Survive Scare At Thailand Open

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat their Indonesian opponents in the first round of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics And Illicit Liquor Seized

Jharkhand Police Crackdown: Narcotics And Illicit Liquor Seized

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Jharkhand Police seized narcotics and illicit foreign liquor worth over Rs 8.85 lakh and arrested 12 people across four districts in separate operations.

Man Impersonating Rahul Gandhi's Aide Arrested In Ticket Scam

Man Impersonating Rahul Gandhi's Aide Arrested In Ticket Scam

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man impersonating an aide of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been arrested in Dehradun for allegedly swindling crores of rupees from ticket-seekers in multiple states.

Kriish Tyagi Advances To Pre-Quarters At Karnataka Open

Kriish Tyagi Advances To Pre-Quarters At Karnataka Open

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Wildcard Kriish Tyagi progressed into the pre-quarterfinal of the Karnataka Open ATP Challenger, while Mukund Sasikumar and Manish Sureshkumar also advanced. However, other Indian players faced defeat.

Teenager Murdered After Dispute Over Photo In Maharashtra

Teenager Murdered After Dispute Over Photo In Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A teenager was allegedly stabbed to death by his friend following a dispute over an objectionable photograph on a mobile phone in Beed district of Maharashtra, police said.

Nagpur Riot Case: Key Accused Arrested In Death Of Irfan Ansari

Nagpur Riot Case: Key Accused Arrested In Death Of Irfan Ansari

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Fahim Khan, a key accused in the Nagpur riot case, has been arrested in connection with the death of Irfan Ansari during the violence that occurred in March 2025.

Why govt cannot disclose Russian oil import data

Why govt cannot disclose Russian oil import data

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) has denied an RTI request for data on oil imports from Russia, citing its 'commercial and confidential' nature and exemptions under the RTI Act. The Central Information Commission supported this decision, referencing strategic and economic interests.

Pakistani National Held After Crossing Border In Rajasthan

Pakistani National Held After Crossing Border In Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Pakistani national, Avesh Khan, was apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Rajasthan's Barmer district after crossing the India-Pakistan border and handed over to the police for questioning.

Six Killed In Pakistan Mortar Shell Explosion

Six Killed In Pakistan Mortar Shell Explosion

Rediff.com4 days ago

A mortar shell explosion in a civilian area of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in the deaths of at least six people and injuries to 13 others.

Robbery Accused Shot During Arrest In Sultanpur

Robbery Accused Shot During Arrest In Sultanpur

Rediff.com4 days ago

A robbery accused was shot and arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after a confrontation with police. The accused and his associates had gathered to divide the stolen loot when authorities intervened.

CBI Files Chargesheet In Builder-Banker Nexus Case

CBI Files Chargesheet In Builder-Banker Nexus Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Shubhkamna Buildtech Pvt Ltd and its directors, its sixth in the Supreme Court-directed probe into the builder-banker nexus case, officials said Friday.

AscI Proposes Guidelines For Labelling AI-Generated Ad Content

AscI Proposes Guidelines For Labelling AI-Generated Ad Content

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released draft guidelines for responsible labelling of synthetically generated Artificial Intelligence (AI) content in advertising, proposing a risk-based framework to ensure transparency and protect consumers.

Police Recover Maoist Weapons Cache In Chhattisgarh

Police Recover Maoist Weapons Cache In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a cache of explosives, weapons, and equipment allegedly hidden by Maoists in a forested hill area.

Police Seize Maoist Explosives, Weapons In Chhattisgarh

Police Seize Maoist Explosives, Weapons In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district have recovered a cache of explosives, weapons, and equipment allegedly hidden by Maoists in a forested hill area.

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Schoolgirl Dies By Suicide After Alleged Harassment In Gurugram

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 17-year-old schoolgirl in Gurugram, India, allegedly died by suicide after being harassed, according to police reports. Investigations are underway, focusing on chats found on her mobile phone and a note indicating threats from a young man.

Delhi Government To Conduct Structural Audits Of Schools

Delhi Government To Conduct Structural Audits Of Schools

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Delhi government has announced it will conduct structural audits of its government schools following an inspection by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who noted a lack of facilities at a school in Rupnagar.

Outrage After Ambedkar Picture Desecrated In Aligarh

Outrage After Ambedkar Picture Desecrated In Aligarh

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Aligarh have booked a man for allegedly desecrating a picture of B R Ambedkar and sharing a video of the act on social media, leading to protests.

Sheikh Hasina Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari On West Bengal Win

Sheikh Hasina Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari On West Bengal Win

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on assuming office as West Bengal's Chief Minister after the BJP's victory in the state.

Pune Recovery Agents Arrested For Public Assault Over Credit Card Dues

Pune Recovery Agents Arrested For Public Assault Over Credit Card Dues

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Pune Police have arrested three recovery agents of a private financial institution for allegedly beating up a man in full public view over his credit card dues.

Two Arrested For Cyber Fraud In Delhi: How They Did It

Two Arrested For Cyber Fraud In Delhi: How They Did It

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Jharkhand for allegedly defrauding a 65-year-old man of over Rs 10 lakh through a cyber fraud involving APK files.

Bengaluru Airport: Passengers Arrested With Ganja Worth Crores

Bengaluru Airport: Passengers Arrested With Ganja Worth Crores

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three passengers arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport were arrested for possessing hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 4.53 crore. The arrests were made under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.

Dalit Women Object To Procession In UP Village, Tension Grips Area

Dalit Women Object To Procession In UP Village, Tension Grips Area

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tension arose in a Uttar Pradesh village after Dalit women allegedly objected to a Maharana Pratap Jayanti procession, leading to police intervention and a negotiated agreement.

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Jharkhand Police Offer Reward To Find Missing Toddler

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the recovery of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility that she fell into a nearby drain, while the BJP has alleged abduction.

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.com21 hours ago

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.

Himachal Teen Commits Suicide After Failing Exam

Himachal Teen Commits Suicide After Failing Exam

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 15-year-old boy in Himachal Pradesh allegedly committed suicide after failing to clear a paper in his Class 10 board examinations. The boy was found hanging at his residence after the results were declared.

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Man Held For Credit Card Fraud In Delhi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly committing credit card fraud of Rs 3.99 lakh. The accused used stolen credentials to make purchases through the victim's e-commerce account.

Sakshi Malik Supports Vinesh Phogat's Fight For Wrestling Return

Sakshi Malik Supports Vinesh Phogat's Fight For Wrestling Return

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Sakshi Malik supports Vinesh Phogat's wrestling comeback, criticising the WFI's strict rules and urging for relaxed norms for new mothers in sports.

How Lucknow Police Busted Kinnar Gang Targeting Women

How Lucknow Police Busted Kinnar Gang Targeting Women

Rediff.com7 days ago

Lucknow Police have arrested three members of a kinnar (eunuch) gang accused of extorting money and valuables from women in markets and residential areas. The gang used intimidation tactics, including obscene behaviour, to pressure victims into handing over cash and jewellery.

Ex-Narcotics Bureau Official Faces Charges In Cheating Case

Ex-Narcotics Bureau Official Faces Charges In Cheating Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

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.

Court Orders Police FIR Over Madhya Pradesh Boat Tragedy

Court Orders Police FIR Over Madhya Pradesh Boat Tragedy

Rediff.com7 days ago

A court in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has directed police to register an FIR regarding the Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy that resulted in 13 deaths. The court cited the crew's failure to rescue passengers as potential culpable homicide.

Man Held For Knife Attack On Army Jawan In Delhi Bus

Man Held For Knife Attack On Army Jawan In Delhi Bus

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking an Army personnel with a knife on a bus near Old Delhi Railway Station. The accused, identified as Ganesh, is a vagabond and allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.

Why Was Ex-Minister Sujit Bose Sent To ED Custody?

Why Was Ex-Minister Sujit Bose Sent To ED Custody?

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A city court has remanded former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody until May 21 in connection with the alleged municipal recruitment scam. Bose, a Trinamool Congress leader, was arrested after questioning and is accused of concealing information and making contradictory statements.

Bihar Nagar Parishad Chairman Succumbs To Injuries After Shooting

Bihar Nagar Parishad Chairman Succumbs To Injuries After Shooting

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sultanganj Nagar Parishad chairman Rajkumar, who was shot in his office in Bhagalpur district on April 28, has died in a Patna hospital. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed grief and ordered a speedy trial.