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What Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry's Statement Says Between The Lines

What Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry's Statement Says Between The Lines

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry's statement will be watched closely against the backdrop of the listing battle as well as the Tata leadership contest, with veto votes being cast over the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons for a third term.

Two-match suspension for Megan Schutt after prescription medication rules breach

Two-match suspension for Megan Schutt after prescription medication rules breach

Rediff.com3 days ago

Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt received a two-match suspension for breaching prescription medication requirements outside competition, with Cricket Australia confirming no performance-enhancing intent as she accepted the sanction and apologised.

Gold Worth Crores Seized At Delhi Airport From Dubai Flight

Gold Worth Crores Seized At Delhi Airport From Dubai Flight

Rediff.com6 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized 3.2 kg of gold rods, valued at approximately Rs 4.03 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Dubai. The gold was found concealed inside a floor spring in the passenger's baggage.

Swift Action: Nanded Police File Chargesheet In Minor Molestation Case Within 24 Hours

Swift Action: Nanded Police File Chargesheet In Minor Molestation Case Within 24 Hours

Rediff.com3 days ago

Nanded police in Maharashtra have filed a chargesheet within 24 hours in a molestation case involving a minor girl. A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stalking, obstructing, and making inappropriate comments to the girl on Wednesday. The case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act.

Social Media Threat To MLA Leads To Arrest

Social Media Threat To MLA Leads To Arrest

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 45-year-old man named Joby was arrested in Kochi for allegedly threatening and abusing Aluva MLA Anwar Sadath via a live social media video. The arrest followed a complaint by the Congress MLA after Joby's remarks, which were made in response to Sadath's statement on taking action against theft in his constituency. Police confirmed Joby has a history of criminal cases.

Cyberbullying Allegations Lead To YouTuber's Arrest In Suicide Case

Cyberbullying Allegations Lead To YouTuber's Arrest In Suicide Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

YouTuber Jason Samuel Vijayakumar has been arrested in Chennai for allegedly abetting the suicide of financial content creator V Harish. Harish, who ran "Finance with Harish" with 1.3 million followers, reportedly faced cyberbullying and defamatory videos from Vijayakumar, leading to mental distress and his death by suicide on October 20, 2026. Vijayakumar denies the allegations, claiming he acted in consumer interest by questioning Harish's lack of a SEBI-registered license.

Third Suspect Held In Manipur Communal Clash Leading To Death

Third Suspect Held In Manipur Communal Clash Leading To Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

A third person has been arrested for their alleged involvement in a violent clash between two communities in Manipur's Thoubal district last Sunday, which resulted in one death. The accused was remanded to 10-day police custody. The incident involved stone-pelting, a fatal shooting, and subsequent imposition of prohibitory orders, with police recovering weapons during searches.

Delhi Court Acquits Man Accused Of Beating Daughter After Victim Denies Allegations

Delhi Court Acquits Man Accused Of Beating Daughter After Victim Denies Allegations

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted a man accused of beating his daughter, insulting her modesty, and subjecting her to suffering. The acquittal came after the daughter denied the alleged assault during trial, stating her previous statement was made under pressure, and other witnesses failed to provide reliable evidence to support the prosecution's case.

FDA suspends licence of BEST canteen in Borivali

FDA suspends licence of BEST canteen in Borivali

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of a BEST canteen in Mumbai's Borivali West due to unhygienic conditions and violations of food safety regulations. This action is part of a broader statewide inspection drive that led to the seizure of approximately 35,547 kg of food stock worth an estimated Rs 79.97 lakh across various divisions, including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nashik.

DRI Nabs Passenger With Over 9 Kg Meth In Bhopal

DRI Nabs Passenger With Over 9 Kg Meth In Bhopal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officers seized over 9 kg of methamphetamine in Bhopal and arrested one person. The seizure occurred after intercepting a bus passenger travelling from Delhi to Bengaluru.

France reports first human Shamonda virus case, patient dies

France reports first human Shamonda virus case, patient dies

Rediff.com3 days ago

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday (local time) reported the first documented case of human infection with the Shamonda virus in France, with the patient, who was immunocompromised, dying after the infection.

Man Impersonating Cyber Officer Arrested For Nude Video Extortion

Man Impersonating Cyber Officer Arrested For Nude Video Extortion

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A Kollam-native, Lijo Felix, has been arrested at Thiruvananthapuram airport for allegedly impersonating a cyber cell officer. He is accused of intimidating a young woman via WhatsApp call in February this year, claiming she was under surveillance for watching sexual videos, and then coercing her into sending nude videos as part of a supposed "counselling process." The arrest was made by Thrissur Rural Cyber Crime officers upon his arrival from Germany.

Parents Arrested In Kozhikode For Infant Daughter's Murder

Parents Arrested In Kozhikode For Infant Daughter's Murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

A couple in Kozhikode, Kerala, has been arrested in connection with the murder of their four-month-old daughter in 2025. The father allegedly assaulted the infant for crying, leading to her death, while the mother is accused of concealing the crime. The arrests followed a prolonged investigation after a post-mortem revealed internal injuries.

RPF Thiruvananthapuram Seizes Narcotics Worth Rs 55 Crore

RPF Thiruvananthapuram Seizes Narcotics Worth Rs 55 Crore

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Thiruvananthapuram Division has seized 943 kg of narcotic substances valued at Rs 54.98 crore in 108 cases between January and September this year. These efforts are part of Operation NARCOS, a nationwide initiative to prevent the railway network from being used for drug trafficking. The RPF also detected cases involving banned tobacco products and IMFL during the same period.

Delhi Customs Seize Rs 5.62 Crore Hydroponic Cannabis From Bangkok Passenger

Delhi Customs Seize Rs 5.62 Crore Hydroponic Cannabis From Bangkok Passenger

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi arrested an Indian woman arriving from Bangkok after recovering 16 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at Rs 5.62 crore, from her baggage. The seizure was made on October 10, and the woman was arrested under the NDPS Act.

Blue Drum Murder Convicts Appeal Death Sentence In High Court

Blue Drum Murder Convicts Appeal Death Sentence In High Court

Rediff.com1 days ago

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, convicted in the sensational blue drum murder case, have appealed their death sentence in the Allahabad High Court. They argue the trial court's verdict, based on circumstantial evidence, was illegal and arbitrary, citing lack of concrete proof and procedural lapses. The High Court is expected to hear the matter next week.

Rohini Hattangadi, Varsha Usgaonkar At Nana Patekar Prayer Meet

Rohini Hattangadi, Varsha Usgaonkar At Nana Patekar Prayer Meet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A prayer meet was held in Mumbai to honour Nana Patekar, with Rohini Hattangadi, Shivaji Satam and Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe attending to pay their respects.

Delhi Police Secures Record Freezing Order In Major Drug Bust

Delhi Police Secures Record Freezing Order In Major Drug Bust

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police has secured freezing orders for Rs 3.72 crore in cash proceeds from a narcotics case, arresting eight alleged members of a drug supply network and seizing over 1 kg of smack. This freezing order is reportedly the highest amount covered by such an order for north India since 1976.

Kochi Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband Over Daughter's Harassment Claim

Kochi Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband Over Daughter's Harassment Claim

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

An Odisha-native woman has been taken into custody in Kochi for allegedly murdering her husband, Ajeeta Naik, and dumping his body near a railway track. The woman claims she attacked Naik after he allegedly attempted to sexually harass her 16-year-old daughter. Police are investigating the incident, including potential charges under the POCSO Act.

CBI Nabs Hospital Doctor, Staffer In Rs 1 Lakh Bribe Case

CBI Nabs Hospital Doctor, Staffer In Rs 1 Lakh Bribe Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

The CBI has arrested a medicine specialist and a contractual staffer from Delhi's Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital for allegedly accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe. The doctor, a nodal officer for outsourcing, sought the bribe to ensure a tender was not cancelled and bills were cleared. Both accused were apprehended and are being interrogated.

Ex-Shimla SSP Faces Another FIR Over Rs 14 Lakh Fund Misuse

Ex-Shimla SSP Faces Another FIR Over Rs 14 Lakh Fund Misuse

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Shimla SSP and DIG Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi has been booked in another FIR for allegedly misusing Rs 14.07 lakh designated for police constables' residences to renovate his own official residence. This follows an audit report revealing irregularities in Rs 1.28 crore meant for maintenance. He was also previously booked on Thursday for misappropriating Rs 2.35 lakh.

NIA Charges Two More In Drone-Based Arms, Narcotics Trafficking

NIA Charges Two More In Drone-Based Arms, Narcotics Trafficking

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed its third chargesheet against Satyanarayan Meghwal and Sahil Godara in a case involving cross-border trafficking of arms and narcotics using drones. The accused, arrested in July this year, face charges under UAPA, Arms Act, NDPS Act, and BNS. The investigation reveals an organised syndicate using encrypted channels to smuggle weapons and drugs across northern India, targeting youth and fostering disaffection against India.

Nanded Police Act Swiftly, File Chargesheet In Woman Assault Case Within 48 Hours

Nanded Police Act Swiftly, File Chargesheet In Woman Assault Case Within 48 Hours

Rediff.com3 days ago

Nanded police have filed a chargesheet within 48 hours against two men accused of assaulting and molesting a woman. The incident occurred on October 16 after an argument over sending a daughter to school escalated, leading to the woman being slapped and her modesty outraged.

Jharkhand Family Held For Murder After Food Stall Altercation

Jharkhand Family Held For Murder After Food Stall Altercation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Five members of a family, including two women, were arrested in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district for the murder of a youth and injuring three others. The incident occurred after an altercation at a fast food stall on Mahanavami day, where the victim cancelled a food order due to delay, leading to an attack by the stall owner and family members.

Circumstantial Evidence Leads To Conviction In Wife's Murder Case

Circumstantial Evidence Leads To Conviction In Wife's Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted Fazruddin alias Nanwa for the murder of his wife Shamina in 2020, despite key witnesses turning hostile. The conviction was based on strong circumstantial evidence, including medical findings, DNA evidence, and the accused's inability to explain his wife's death by strangulation while they were together in the room.

Delhi Mother Fatally Stabbed Intervening In Son's Scuffle

Delhi Mother Fatally Stabbed Intervening In Son's Scuffle

Rediff.com5 days ago

A woman in Najafgarh died after being stabbed while trying to protect her son during a scuffle. Police have arrested one individual, Satish Lamba, for her death and injuries to her son, and have also registered a separate case against the son and his friends for allegedly stabbing Lamba first. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Health Employee Charged For Using Forged Class 10 Certificate

Health Employee Charged For Using Forged Class 10 Certificate

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a health department employee, Sohan Lal Singh, for allegedly securing a government job as a dental assistant nearly two decades ago using a forged Class 10 certificate. The investigation revealed discrepancies in his educational records and date of birth, with evidence suggesting his deceased father procured the fraudulent documents.

Sikkim BJP Supports Governor Appointment Amid Ankita Bhandari Case Row

Sikkim BJP Supports Governor Appointment Amid Ankita Bhandari Case Row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The BJP's Sikkim unit has supported the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as governor, despite opposition allegations linking him to the "VIP" in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. The party called for an independent and impartial probe by the CBI, which recently met Bhandari's parents, and stressed that justice must be free from political influence.

Film Body Condemns Tiger Shroff Car Firing Incident

Film Body Condemns Tiger Shroff Car Firing Incident

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has condemned the firing incident on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, raising concerns about the safety of film personalities. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and an autorickshaw driver, is the second such attack on a film personality, prompting calls for immediate investigation and action from authorities. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has reportedly claimed responsibility, and three suspects were detained on Monday.

SAD Leader Seeks CBI Probe Into Anti-Drug Activist's Mansa Murder

SAD Leader Seeks CBI Probe Into Anti-Drug Activist's Mansa Murder

Rediff.com6 days ago

Senior SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting a CBI probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. She also called for an investigation into the alleged politicians-police drug trade nexus in Punjab, citing claims by Jhota's father about a wider conspiracy.

Delhi docs remove part of skull, later rebuild it to save accident victim

Delhi docs remove part of skull, later rebuild it to save accident victim

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 27-year-old man with severe brain injuries from a road accident underwent emergency surgery at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka. Doctors removed blood clots, relieved brain pressure, and later reconstructed his skull using a removed bone portion. The patient recovered and was discharged, highlighting the importance of timely medical intervention for accident victims.

Assam Rifles Seize Rs 3.55 Crore Meth Tablets In Mizoram

Assam Rifles Seize Rs 3.55 Crore Meth Tablets In Mizoram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Assam Rifles seized methamphetamine tablets valued at Rs 3.55 crore in Mizoram's Champhai district. The seizure, weighing 4.4 kg, occurred near Zokhawthar along the India-Myanmar border on Friday, following a tip-off. The drugs have been handed over to the state's Excise and Narcotics Department for further legal action, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Kaushambi Court Delivers Justice In 2009 Dalit Woman Murder Case

Kaushambi Court Delivers Justice In 2009 Dalit Woman Murder Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A court in Kaushambi has sentenced four men to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.31 lakh each for the 2009 kidnapping and murder of a Dalit woman. The verdict was delivered after examining evidence and witness statements in a case registered under various IPC sections and the SC/ST Act.

Couple Arrested For Brother's Murder Over Ancestral Property In Delhi

Couple Arrested For Brother's Murder Over Ancestral Property In Delhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

A couple has been arrested in Delhi's Jasola village for allegedly murdering the husband's brother during a dispute over ancestral property. The incident occurred on October 21, and the accused were apprehended while attempting to flee. The victim's wife and mother were also injured in the altercation.

SIR-deleted voters can seek inclusion through Form 6: EC to HC

SIR-deleted voters can seek inclusion through Form 6: EC to HC

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Election Commission of India has told the Delhi high court that two voters, whose names were deleted from the electoral rolls after they could not complete the enumeration process during the Special Intensive Revision in the national capital, can fill Form 6 for redressal of their grievance.

Key Arrest In Granite Baron Veeramani Minor Abuse Probe

Key Arrest In Granite Baron Veeramani Minor Abuse Probe

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police have arrested Sakthivel, manager of Gem Granites, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of minors by granite baron R Veeramani. This arrest is part of a widening probe that has seen multiple arrests and the registration of a seventh POCSO case against Veeramani, involving complaints from 11 minor girls.

CBI Uncovers Multi-State Banking Exam Cheating Network

CBI Uncovers Multi-State Banking Exam Cheating Network

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled a multi-state impersonation and cheating network involved in banking recruitment. Four individuals, including a CGST inspector, were arrested for allegedly infiltrating banking exams and interviews by posing as candidates, thereby compromising the integrity of public examinations.

CBI Uncovers Multi-State Exam Impersonation Network

CBI Uncovers Multi-State Exam Impersonation Network

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled an alleged impersonation and cheating network spanning Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, and West Bengal. Four individuals, including a CGST inspector, have been arrested for fraudulently infiltrating public examination selection processes by posing as candidates. The CBI's investigation is ongoing to identify further accomplices.

Indian-Origin Met Police Officer Faces Serious Charges

Indian-Origin Met Police Officer Faces Serious Charges

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

An Indian-origin Metropolitan Police officer, PC Harman Singh, has been charged with one count of attempted rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of intentional strangulation. The charges relate to alleged offences against a woman in her 20s in January 2026. Singh was arrested on January 10, suspended from duty, and is due to appear in court on Monday.

Delhi HC refuses relief to CJP leaders challenging judicial custody

Delhi HC refuses relief to CJP leaders challenging judicial custody

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with the judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were detained for protesting at a de-notified site and allegedly violating a 'peace' bond.