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Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

A Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case related to inciting violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

The Day Indrani Mukerjea Was Missed

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

'On August 22, 2015, Shyamvar Rai disclosed to you that he had committed the murder of Sheena Bora along with Rahul Mukerjea.' How would Indrani have reacted to this?

Assam Man Gets Life For Raising Terror Module

Assam Man Gets Life For Raising Terror Module

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

According to the NIA, Md Kamruj Zaman was found guilty of raising a local module of the banned Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in Assam during 2017-2018.

Pro-Khalistani leader Pannun booked for threats of unrest on R-Day

Pro-Khalistani leader Pannun booked for threats of unrest on R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

According to police, the action was initiated after Pannun released a video message on social media in which he allegedly threatened to disturb peace and law and order in Delhi before the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

2025's Top 10 OTT Shows

2025's Top 10 OTT Shows

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

In 2025, OTT series were entertaining enough, even though most were in the crime genre.

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A Delhi court convicted Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi in a UAPA case related to waging war against India and membership of a terrorist organization.

Techie death: Noida Authority CEO removed, CM Yogi orders SIT probe

Techie death: Noida Authority CEO removed, CM Yogi orders SIT probe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Following the death of a software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site, the Noida Authority has taken action, including terminating an engineer and issuing show-cause notices. An investigation is underway.

Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Duped of Rs 8 crore, ex-IPS officer attempts suicide

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal allegedly shot himself after claiming he was duped of Rs 8.10 crore by cyber thugs. He was one of the accused in the 2015 police firing cases related to anti-sacrilege protests in Faridkot.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

What we are watching is something different: A fog manufactured and maintained by the people who started the war, so that the question of why it was started never has to be answered, observes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the war in the Middle East.

PFI was sending cadres to Syria for training from ISIS: NIA

PFI was sending cadres to Syria for training from ISIS: NIA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has told a Delhi court that the Popular Front of India (PFI) was attempting to acquire arms from neighboring countries and provide weapons training to its members. The NIA also alleges links to ISIS and plans to target BJP, RSS, and VHP leaders.

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

SC seeks replies from Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani on PIL

SC seeks replies from Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani on PIL

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged massive banking and corporate fraud involving the ADAG and its group companies.

Delhi blast: ED attaches Al Falah University assets worth Rs 140 cr

Delhi blast: ED attaches Al Falah University assets worth Rs 140 cr

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached the land and building of Haryana-based Al Falah University, worth about Rs 140 crore, that came under the radar of the security agencies following the November 10 Red Fort area blast, and filed a charge sheet against Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui and his charitable trust.

TVK moves HC seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede deaths

TVK moves HC seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede deaths

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

A group of advocates led by TVK's advocates' wing president S Arivazhagan went to the residence of Justice M Dhandapani on Greenways road here and made a mention.

Day after Khalid bail order, SC says against long pretrial jail

Day after Khalid bail order, SC says against long pretrial jail

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court granted bail to Arvind Dham in a money laundering case, emphasizing that prolonged incarceration without trial violates the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Gogoi underwent 'some kind of training in Pak': Sarma

Gogoi underwent 'some kind of training in Pak': Sarma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of having a 'deeper connection' with a Pakistani national and violating FCRA rules, prompting calls for a national probe.

SC delivers split verdict on review of Akola riots SIT order

SC delivers split verdict on review of Akola riots SIT order

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on a plea by the Maharashtra government seeking a review of the court's earlier direction to form a special investigation team (SIT) with Hindu and Muslim officers to investigate the 2023 Akola communal riots. Justice Sanjay Kumar refused to review the direction, while Justice Satish Chandra Sharma agreed to hear the review plea in open court.

Land for job: Frame charges against Lalu, orders court

Land for job: Frame charges against Lalu, orders court

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, and others in the alleged land-for-job scam, accusing Yadav of using his railway ministry position for personal gain.

FIR Against Ghooskhor Pandat; Promos Taken Down

FIR Against Ghooskhor Pandat; Promos Taken Down

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'The story of Ghooskhor Pandat focuses on an individual's actions and choices and does not comment on or represent any caste, religion, or community. As a filmmaker, I approach my work with a deep sense of responsibility -- to tell stories that are thoughtful and respectful.'

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Xi Vs The Generals: Why It Matters To India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

If Xi Jinping can establish control over the PLA Ground Force, relations between India and China will settle down to an even keel. The next few weeks will show whether Xi has finally succeeded in gaining control over the PLA Ground Force. That could bring about the substantive shift in India-China relations that both our leaders have been working for, observes Ambassador Prabhat Shukla.

Rubaiyya Sayeed prime kidnapping suspect nabbed after 36 years

Rubaiyya Sayeed prime kidnapping suspect nabbed after 36 years

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The CBI arrested Shafat Ahmed Shangloo, an absconder carrying a Rs 10 lakh reward, in connection with the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiyya Sayeed. He is allegedly part of a conspiracy hatched by the banned JKLF.

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Singapore Police Force (SPF) is likely to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and statements of eye witnesses, related to the death of Zubeen Garg within the next 10 days, a senior official said on Friday.

US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Another demonstration of strong India-USA counter-terrorism cooperation. Appreciate the Department of State for listing The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.'

Delhi blast: Crime Branch to question Al Falah University founder

Delhi blast: Crime Branch to question Al Falah University founder

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

One FIR alleges that the institution lured students into admissions by falsely claiming a UGC 12B certificate on its official website, while the second FIR pertains to the university accepting admissions despite its National Assessment and Accreditation Council accreditation having expired in 2018.

Leverage moderating across Adani firms: BofA

Leverage moderating across Adani firms: BofA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Adani group, which operates across multiple infrastructure sectors, with 12 listed entities in India and a combined market capitalisation of about $200 billion, remains "anchored by strong assets and robust cash flows", according to a Bank of America (BofA) report.

Special NIA court formed to try cases related to Manipur violence

Special NIA court formed to try cases related to Manipur violence

Rediff.com23 May 2025

A sessions court in Manipur's Churachandpur has been designated as a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court for the trial of cases related to ethnic violence being investigated by the NIA.

'It's painful to see educated people indulging in shameful act'

'It's painful to see educated people indulging in shameful act'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A doctor at a Saharanpur hospital denies rumors of his detention following the arrest of a colleague accused of having links with the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group.

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

Delhi blast: Rs 20 lakh fund trail linked to Jaish traced

Delhi blast: Rs 20 lakh fund trail linked to Jaish traced

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

A major breakthrough has been achieved in the Red Fort car blast case, with intelligence agencies uncovering a Rs 20 lakh fund trail linked to three doctors, Umar, Muzammil, and Shaheen.

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Zubeen Garg's DSP cousin arrested, suspended

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg's cousin and Assam Police DSP Sandipan Garg was apprehended on Wednesday in connection with the singer's death in Singapore last month, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five, a senior officer said.

Tata Group announces Rs 1 cr compensation for families of crash victims

Tata Group announces Rs 1 cr compensation for families of crash victims

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

In the message posted by Tata Group on X, he also said the group will cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support.

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from the US. He is wanted in connection with several high-profile crimes.

How 2 educated youths became ISIS's Delhi operatives

How 2 educated youths became ISIS's Delhi operatives

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The two men had been instructed to carry out a terror strike in a crowded Delhi location on Diwali, targeting a prominent mall and a public park.

SIT raids Zubeen's festival organiser, manager's homes amid protests

SIT raids Zubeen's festival organiser, manager's homes amid protests

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Assam Police's Special Investigating Team (SIT) is probing the death of singer Zubeen Garg, conducting raids and facing protests as the investigation unfolds.

'Conspiracy Was To Destroy My Career'

'Conspiracy Was To Destroy My Career'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge Honey M Varghese acquitted Dileep of the offences charged against him in the case after the trial that lasted around eight years.

CBI gets moving on Bofors, seeks info from US investigator

CBI gets moving on Bofors, seeks info from US investigator

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a judicial request to the United States seeking information from private investigator Michael Hershman, who has claimed to possess crucial details about the Rs 64-crore Bofors bribery scandal of the 1980s. Hershman, the head of the Fairfax Group, had previously expressed his willingness to share information with Indian agencies, alleging that the investigation into the scam was derailed by the then Congress government. The CBI's request comes after previous attempts to obtain information from US authorities yielded no results. This move highlights the continued efforts to uncover the truth behind the decades-old scandal, which has had a significant impact on Indian politics.

Col Sofiya slur: SC rejects MP min's apology, orders SIT

Col Sofiya slur: SC rejects MP min's apology, orders SIT

Rediff.com19 May 2025

"The entire nation was in shame due to the comments... We saw your videos , you were on the verge of using very filthy language but somehow better sense prevailed or you did not find suitable words. You should be shameful. Entire country is proud of our Army and you made this statement," Justice Surya Kant said.

Anil Ambani aide and Reliance Power executive arrested by ED

Anil Ambani aide and Reliance Power executive arrested by ED

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The case pertains to a bank guarantee of Rs 68.2 crore submitted to the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) on behalf of Reliance NU BESS Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, a listed company, which was found to be "fake".