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Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Enforcement Directorate Asks Court to Rule on Discharge Applications in MSCB Scam

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has requested a Mumbai court to decide on the discharge applications of Rohit Pawar and others in the alleged Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam, following the acceptance of a closure report in a related case.

Mumbai Court Grants Bail To Techno Concert Organiser

Mumbai Court Grants Bail To Techno Concert Organiser

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A special court in Mumbai granted bail to an organiser of a techno concert where two MBA students died due to a suspected drug overdose. While organiser Akash Samal was granted bail, three other accused were denied relief. The concert, held at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, saw attendees allegedly consuming MDMA pills, leading to hospitalisations and fatalities.

After 2 months of planning, stalker stabs teacher 27 times in school

After 2 months of planning, stalker stabs teacher 27 times in school

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

A 21-year-old man, Amit, is accused of brutally stabbing a 28-year-old teacher, Sandhya Sharma, to death in Faridabad. Police investigations reveal that Amit had planned the murder for nearly two months, purchasing a knife specifically for the crime. The motive appears to be unreciprocated feelings and resentment after Sharma had previously filed a molestation complaint against him.

SC shields student protesters; mulls SIT probe into police excesses

SC shields student protesters; mulls SIT probe into police excesses

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has issued interim directions regarding nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak, ordering the release of minor student protesters without criminal records and directing states to preserve all digital evidence. The court also called for a fair and independent investigation into allegations of police excesses against students, while also acknowledging concerns for injured police personnel.

Ayodhya lawyers not to defend temple fund scam accused

Ayodhya lawyers not to defend temple fund scam accused

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Local legal practitioners in Ayodhya are considering a unanimous refusal to defend the eight individuals accused in the Ram temple donations embezzlement case. The Faizabad Bar Association is set to make a final decision, driven by strong local sentiment against the alleged theft of temple offerings.

El Nino Revives India's Water Disputes

El Nino Revives India's Water Disputes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Change of guard in some states and evolving El Nino dynamics are triggering fresh actions on raging water-sharing disputes in several states.

India's fugitive hunt intensifies, 274 brought back from 36 nations in 7 yrs

India's fugitive hunt intensifies, 274 brought back from 36 nations in 7 yrs

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

As many as 274 fugitives have been repatriated from 36 countries in the last 7 years, an average of around 40 per year and a 10-fold jump from the 2004-13 period when around four fugitives were brought back every year, the government said on Tuesday.

Relief for Abhishek Banerjee as HC halts demolition of TMC MP's office

Relief for Abhishek Banerjee as HC halts demolition of TMC MP's office

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a status quo on the demolition of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's constituency office in South 24 Parganas. The court's directive prevents further demolition until a new hearing or the end of July, following a petition by Leaps and Bounds Private Limited, a company Banerjee is CEO of. The district administration had initiated demolition citing alleged construction without an approved plan.

UP govt appoint legal aid for accused in Ram temple theft case

UP govt appoint legal aid for accused in Ram temple theft case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed Kulshekhar Singh, an ex-joint director of the Department of Prosecution, as legal aid defence counsel for the accused in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case, following a boycott by the Faizabad Bar Association.

'All donation thieves in BJP': Cong escalates attack over Ram Temple theft

'All donation thieves in BJP': Cong escalates attack over Ram Temple theft

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

The Congress on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying not everyone in the BJP is a "chhanda chor" but all the "chhanda chors" are in the ruling party.

What's Shubman Gill Doing With Roger Federer?

What's Shubman Gill Doing With Roger Federer?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

India cricket captain Shubman Gill attended the Wimbledon Championships, where he met tennis legend Roger Federer. Gill also watched matches from the Royal Box alongside Sachin Tendulkar, marking his entry into an exclusive group of Indian captains to receive this honour.

Delhi Court Acquits Two In 2022 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Identification

Delhi Court Acquits Two In 2022 Murder Case Due To Lack Of Identification

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted Naushad and Kamruddin in a 2022 murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their identity as the assailants, despite proving the victim died from assault injuries. Key witnesses, including an alleged eyewitness, could not identify the accused, leading the court to grant them the benefit of doubt.

LeT chief Hafiz Saeed named as accused in Pahalgam terror attack

LeT chief Hafiz Saeed named as accused in Pahalgam terror attack

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet naming Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack, charging him with waging war against India and hatching a cross-border conspiracy.

Indrani Mukerjea Asks Court To Allow Foreign Travel

Indrani Mukerjea Asks Court To Allow Foreign Travel

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, has filed a plea in a Mumbai court seeking permission to travel abroad while out on bail. The court has partly heard her arguments, following a Supreme Court directive to decide on her application within four weeks.

Special Team Investigates Dowry Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge

Special Team Investigates Dowry Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and her lawyer son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT will probe various angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and alleged attempts to destroy evidence.

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.

Ahmedabad Court Sentences Two in International Drug Smuggling Operation

Ahmedabad Court Sentences Two in International Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

An Ahmedabad court has sentenced a Nigerian and a Zambian national to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in an international drug trafficking case involving heroin smuggling from Dubai.

JPC defers bill to remove PM, CMs in the midst of voting

JPC defers bill to remove PM, CMs in the midst of voting

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

A Joint Committee of Parliament has deferred the adoption of a draft report on a bill proposing the suspension, not permanent removal, of the prime minister, Union ministers, and chief ministers if detained for 30 days on serious criminal charges, opting for more consultations.

Hindu, Muslim sides reject mediation in Gyanvapi dispute

Hindu, Muslim sides reject mediation in Gyanvapi dispute

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Both Hindu and Muslim parties involved in the Gyanvapi dispute have rejected the Supreme Court's mediation initiative, stating that the matter should be resolved through judicial adjudication. This decision came during a session at a Varanasi court, where both sides expressed their preference for a court verdict over an out-of-court settlement.

HC declines plea to shift Sonam Wangchuk to private hospital

HC declines plea to shift Sonam Wangchuk to private hospital

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has refused to allow activist Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility, stating that doctors are closely monitoring him and his removal from Jantar Mantar was not arbitrary. The court noted that his family has round-the-clock access and the petition will be heard further on July 24.

Pune police parade murder accused on vehicle; rights panel orders probe

Pune police parade murder accused on vehicle; rights panel orders probe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident in which three murder accused were tied to the bonnet of a police vehicle and paraded through parts of Pune, the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the state government and senior police officials.

Gauhati High Court Gives Woman Citizenship Relief

Gauhati High Court Gives Woman Citizenship Relief

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The high court granted the petitioner one opportunity to establish her claim to Indian citizenship.

HC stays bail of Shiv Sena corporator in doctors assault case

HC stays bail of Shiv Sena corporator in doctors assault case

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognisance and stayed the bail granted by a lower court to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, accused of assaulting doctors at a municipal hospital in Thane district, directing him to surrender by Sunday evening.

NIA charges Shabir Ahmad Shah among 6 separatists in Srinagar violence case

NIA charges Shabir Ahmad Shah among 6 separatists in Srinagar violence case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a charge sheet against six Kashmiri separatist leaders, including Shabir Ahmad Shah, for allegedly instigating large-scale mob violence against police personnel during the funeral procession of a slain terrorist in Srinagar nearly three decades ago.

Delhi Court Grants Bail In 'Jai Bhim' Scheme Scam

Delhi Court Grants Bail In 'Jai Bhim' Scheme Scam

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A Delhi court has granted bail to six individuals accused in a scam related to the Delhi government's 'Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana'. The court cited the principle that bail is the rule and denial is an exception.

GenZ Protests: 'First Thing Police Should Have Done Was Negotiate'

GenZ Protests: 'First Thing Police Should Have Done Was Negotiate'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'But they had nothing to negotiate as the government did not negotiate. It is completely the fault of the government as they dumped it on the police.'

SC to hear plea for probe into Ram temple embezzlement on July 13

SC to hear plea for probe into Ram temple embezzlement on July 13

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of petitions on July 13 seeking a fair and time-bound probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, with petitioners requesting a CBI investigation and a CAG audit of the temple trust's finances.

Suspected Jaish operative held in Bengal; STF probes spy network

Suspected Jaish operative held in Bengal; STF probes spy network

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

A suspected operative of Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was arrested in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district, and investigators believe he could be part of an ISI-backed network tasked with collecting intelligence on VIPs including BJP leaders, recruiting operatives and laying the groundwork for possible terror activities in the state.

Maharashtra TET paper leak 'mastermind' arrested from Bihar

Maharashtra TET paper leak 'mastermind' arrested from Bihar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Police have arrested the alleged mastermind, Vijayendrakumar alias Bijendra Kumar Gupta, and an associate in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests to 14. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) tracked Gupta, identified as the chief coordinator of an inter-state network, to Samastipur, Bihar. The arrests are expected to help uncover the financial aspects of the racket, which involved an organised criminal syndicate within a printing press.

HC seeks fresh medical reports on Wangchuk, defers hospital shift plea

HC seeks fresh medical reports on Wangchuk, defers hospital shift plea

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court is set to hear an appeal by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging a single judge's order that refused to interfere with his ongoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital.

ED auctions seized Hawker 800A biz jet for Rs 3 cr in Ponzi scheme case

ED auctions seized Hawker 800A biz jet for Rs 3 cr in Ponzi scheme case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has successfully auctioned a seized Hawker 800A aircraft for Rs 3 crore. This action is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation into a Hyderabad-based company, Capital Protection Force Pvt. Ltd., accused of defrauding investors of Rs 792 crore through a Ponzi scheme. The proceeds from the auction will be used for restitution to genuine investors.

Bombay HC Upholds Acquittal Of 22 Persons In Sohrabuddin Shaikh Encounter Case

Bombay HC Upholds Acquittal Of 22 Persons In Sohrabuddin Shaikh Encounter Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 alleged fake encounter case of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and aide Tulsiram Prajapati, dismissing appeals filed by Shaikh's brothers.

'Don't politicise': SC seeks UP stand on SIT probe into Ram Temple theft

'Don't politicise': SC seeks UP stand on SIT probe into Ram Temple theft

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to apprise it about the possibility of setting up an SIT to probe the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and cautioned the litigants not to politicise the issue.

Special Team To Investigate Dowry Harassment In Bhopal Woman's Death

Special Team To Investigate Dowry Harassment In Bhopal Woman's Death

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT aims to investigate all angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and attempts to destroy evidence.

Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz makes mark with maiden ATP Tour victory

Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz makes mark with maiden ATP Tour victory

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Cruz Hewitt, son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt, earned his first ATP Tour-level win at the Washington Open at the age of 17, defeating Marcos Giron.

Badrinath donation theft: Temple ex-officer arrested after 4-hr grilling

Badrinath donation theft: Temple ex-officer arrested after 4-hr grilling

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

The probe into the alleged Badrinath Temple donation theft case is gaining pace as former temple officer of Badrinath Temple Rajendra Chauhan has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) following four hours of questioning on Friday.

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.

Delhi govt closes cases against CJP protesters; no relief for criminals

Delhi govt closes cases against CJP protesters; no relief for criminals

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The Delhi police will not take any adverse legal action against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest in the national capital, but those with criminal background will have to face action, according to a Delhi government order.

Ram Temple theft: Police seek custody of 2 accused after fresh disclosure

Ram Temple theft: Police seek custody of 2 accused after fresh disclosure

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Police investigating the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya have requested seven-day custody for two jailed accused, Ram Shankar Yadav and Subhash Srivastava. This request follows new disclosures that necessitate further verification and recovery of evidence. The court is set to hear the remand application on July 14, as investigators scrutinise financial transactions and property purchases to trace the diverted funds.

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.