News for 'State Departments'

Puri Jagannath Temple Plans New Dress Code: No jeans, shirt

Puri Jagannath Temple Plans New Dress Code: No jeans, shirt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

According to the recommendations, reviewed by Business Standard, any dress code shall always be akin to Hindu culture.

Why Supreme Court Acquitted Accused In Assam Murder Case

Why Supreme Court Acquitted Accused In Assam Murder Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has acquitted accused persons in a murder case, highlighting the dangers of inept or scripted investigations in criminal prosecutions.

'We Will Soon Have Another Election In Tamil Nadu'

'We Will Soon Have Another Election In Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com4 May 2026

'Even if they align with the TVK now, I don't think the AIADMK leadership will completely surrender to the dominance of Vijay.'

'He was not in uniform, yet he served like a frontline soldier'

'He was not in uniform, yet he served like a frontline soldier'

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The family of Dr Raj Kumar Thapa, a JKAS officer killed in Pakistan shelling in Rajouri, remembers his sacrifice and dedication to duty a year after his death.

Maharashtra Doctor Accused Of Faking Documents For Insurance

Maharashtra Doctor Accused Of Faking Documents For Insurance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Police in Palghar have registered a case against a doctor and four others for allegedly creating fake documents to claim insurance commissions.

Illegal Medicine Racket Busted In Delhi; Drugs Seized

Illegal Medicine Racket Busted In Delhi; Drugs Seized

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Delhi government's Drugs Control Department dismantled an illegal medicine sale operation in Shahdara, seizing a significant quantity of drugs and expired items.

Alert issued after high UV radiation recorded across Kerala

Alert issued after high UV radiation recorded across Kerala

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

High levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation have been recorded across Kerala, prompting warnings from the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid prolonged exposure, especially during peak hours.

Four Arrested At Delhi Airport For Alleged Drug Smuggling

Four Arrested At Delhi Airport For Alleged Drug Smuggling

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport arrested four passengers arriving from Bangkok for allegedly smuggling drugs worth approximately Rs 9 crore.

Jharkhand Officials Arrested in Multi-Million Embezzlement Scheme

Jharkhand Officials Arrested in Multi-Million Embezzlement Scheme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Three treasury employees in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, have been arrested for allegedly embezzling Rs 15.41 crore from government bank accounts over eight years, prompting criticism from the opposition BJP.

Modi slams TMC over Messi Kolkata visit chaos, cites 'jungle raj'

Modi slams TMC over Messi Kolkata visit chaos, cites 'jungle raj'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Narendra Modi hits out at Trinamool Congress over chaos during Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit, promises boost to Bengal sports ecosystem.

'BJP-flagged cars' spark ruckus at counting centre in Mamata's constituency

'BJP-flagged cars' spark ruckus at counting centre in Mamata's constituency

Rediff.com3 May 2026

TMC workers allege that cars bearing the BJP's flag were allowed entry to the compound where EVMs are kept, a day ahead of the counting of votes in West Bengal. The Election Commission has denied any irregularities.

Jharkhand BJP Urges Prompt Police Salary Disbursement

Jharkhand BJP Urges Prompt Police Salary Disbursement

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The opposition BJP in Jharkhand has demanded the prompt payment of salaries to police personnel, which have been withheld following alleged irregularities in treasury funds across several districts. The police association claims that over 70,000 personnel have not received their salaries since March due to ongoing investigations into the matter.

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Telangana government's salary structure reveals surprising figures, with senior sweepers earning up to 2 lakh and chief engineers drawing 7 lakh monthly.

Tiger cub dies of suspected starvation in MP; toll rises to 22 since Jan

Tiger cub dies of suspected starvation in MP; toll rises to 22 since Jan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A tiger cub was found dead in the core area of Madhya Pradesh's Kanha reserve, bringing the state's tiger death toll to 22 since January. The cub, aged between one to one-and-a-half years, was discovered in the Sargi region of the Kanha Tiger Reserve. Officials are investigating the cause of death, with initial indications suggesting starvation.

Osmania Hospital Suicide: Probe Launched After Medical Student's Death

Osmania Hospital Suicide: Probe Launched After Medical Student's Death

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A postgraduate medical student allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, prompting a police investigation and protests over work pressure.

War In The Strait Has Reached A Condom Factory!

War In The Strait Has Reached A Condom Factory!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Karex, the Malaysian company that makes roughly one in five of the world's condoms -- about five billion a year, supplying Durex and Trojan among others -- announced this week that it is raising prices by up to 30 percent. The reason is the Strait of Hormuz.

India's Space Plans Hit Funding Snag

India's Space Plans Hit Funding Snag

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

While India's interplanetary ambitions remain significant, the current pace of financial and technical progress raises questions about whether the 2027-2028 timelines can be met.

MBA Students Die After Mumbai Concert; Drug Overdose Suspected

MBA Students Die After Mumbai Concert; Drug Overdose Suspected

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two MBA students died due to suspected drug overdose after attending a concert in Mumbai, leading to arrests and political backlash.

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary gets 2 JD-U deputy CMs

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary gets 2 JD-U deputy CMs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Vijay Kumar Chaudhary have been appointed as deputy chief ministers in Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who also retains control of key portfolios.

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 61-year-old man from Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.07 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as officials of central investigative agencies in a 'digital arrest' scam, police said.

Ex-Nepal Minister Released: Court Cites Unlawful Detention in Money Laundering Case

Ex-Nepal Minister Released: Court Cites Unlawful Detention in Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the release of former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka, who was detained in connection with a money laundering case. The court cited unlawful detention and insufficient evidence as reasons for its decision.

Haryana Suspends IAS Officers Amid IDFC Bank Fraud Investigation

Haryana Suspends IAS Officers Amid IDFC Bank Fraud Investigation

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Haryana government has suspended two IAS officers, Ram Kumar Singh and Pardeep Kumar, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank.

Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor To Deepen Ties

Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor To Deepen Ties

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A new MoU between the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and Imperial College London has paved the way for deepening India-UK ties in the life sciences sector.

Paddy Bonus: Stalin Vs Sitharaman

Paddy Bonus: Stalin Vs Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The finance ministry has clarified that its letter to state chief secretaries, urging them to align their bonus policy to promote pulses, oilseeds, and millets, was an advisory and not a directive. This clarification comes in response to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's criticism, who called the advisory a 'treacherous act against farmers'.

SC Orders States to Develop Protocol for Open Prisons

SC Orders States to Develop Protocol for Open Prisons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories in India to develop a time-bound protocol for improving the functioning of open prisons, ensuring they serve as effective institutions for reformation and rehabilitation.

Postal Superintendent Arrested By CBI For Alleged Bribery

Postal Superintendent Arrested By CBI For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a superintendent of posts in Delhi for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000.

Vance's departure to Islamabad put on hold as Iran fails to respond

Vance's departure to Islamabad put on hold as Iran fails to respond

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

US Vice President JD Vance's visit to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran has been put on hold after Tehran failed to respond to American negotiating positions, according to a New York Times report.

US vows to prosecute Iranian oil buyers as Hormuz blockade begins

US vows to prosecute Iranian oil buyers as Hormuz blockade begins

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The US has threatened to prosecute those buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil and has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks failed.

Police Investigate Foetus Discovery At Foxconn India Plant

Police Investigate Foetus Discovery At Foxconn India Plant

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after a foetus was discovered in a women's toilet at the Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Private Limited facility in Devanahalli.

CBI to Probe 590 Crore Embezzlement from Haryana Government's IDFC Bank Accounts

CBI to Probe 590 Crore Embezzlement from Haryana Government's IDFC Bank Accounts

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to take over the investigation into the embezzlement of 590 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh. The Haryana government decided to hand over the probe to the central agency last month following allegations that funds were diverted for personal use through shell companies and real estate investments.

TMC Leader Alleges BJP Conspiracy Against Mamata Banerjee

TMC Leader Alleges BJP Conspiracy Against Mamata Banerjee

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of using central agencies to undermine Mamata Banerjee in the West Bengal elections, alleging a lack of public support for the saffron party.

Punjab Achieves Record Tax Enforcement, Recovering 1,137 Crore

Punjab Achieves Record Tax Enforcement, Recovering 1,137 Crore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Punjab's Finance Minister announces record tax enforcement outcomes for the financial year 2025-26, driven by intelligence-led actions and robust revenue protection, including significant penalties imposed and recovered from fraudulent networks.

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Kanpur; Five Arrested

IPL Betting Racket Busted In Kanpur; Five Arrested

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Kanpur Police busted an IPL betting racket, arresting five individuals and seizing Rs 3.91 crore in cash and betting equipment. The accused operated through an illegal website and mobile app, using master IDs to facilitate online gambling.

'Save me...': Last video call captures horror before MP boat tragedy

'Save me...': Last video call captures horror before MP boat tragedy

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Delhi family's sightseeing trip in Madhya Pradesh turned into a tragedy when a cruise boat capsized in the Bargi reservoir, resulting in the death of three family members. Negligence is alleged by relatives.

Samajwadi Party Delegation Visits Family Of Deceased Teen In Ghazipur

Samajwadi Party Delegation Visits Family Of Deceased Teen In Ghazipur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Samajwadi Party delegation visited the family of a 17-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga River in Ghazipur, offering condolences and financial support amid allegations of sexual assault and murder.

'No heavy vehicle parking': SC issues pan-India safety norms for NHs

'No heavy vehicle parking': SC issues pan-India safety norms for NHs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of nationwide guidelines aimed at improving road safety on national highways, addressing issues such as illegal parking and accident blackspots.

'People Voted In Anger Against Mamata Banerjee'

'People Voted In Anger Against Mamata Banerjee'

Rediff.com4 May 2026

'The nepotism, corruption, bad governance and 15 years of rampant crime that has happened across West Bengal under her rule led to her ouster.'

Tax Official Sentenced to Jail for Accepting Bribe to Process TDS Refund

Tax Official Sentenced to Jail for Accepting Bribe to Process TDS Refund

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A senior tax assistant in the Income Tax department was sentenced to six months in jail and fined Rs 4000 in a bribery case by a special CBI court in Thane.

US enforces strict naval blockade on Iran, halts maritime trade

US enforces strict naval blockade on Iran, halts maritime trade

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the implementation of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, enforcing strict measures on vessels entering or departing, significantly escalating tensions between the two nations.

Mamata Banerjee Obstructed Coal Smuggling Probe, ED Tells Supreme Court

Mamata Banerjee Obstructed Coal Smuggling Probe, ED Tells Supreme Court

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of obstructing its investigation into a Rs 2,700-crore coal smuggling case, alleging she used state machinery to halt a search of an I-PAC office in Kolkata.