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Bombay High Court Orders Retrial, Criticises Trial Court

Bombay High Court Orders Retrial, Criticises Trial Court

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has overturned the acquittal of a man in a 2015 murder case, citing failures in the original trial and ordering a retrial to ensure justice is served.

Man Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment Denied Bail by Delhi Court

Man Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment Denied Bail by Delhi Court

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has denied bail to a 26-year-old man accused of repeated sexual assault, harassment, and threats against his former partner, citing the severity of the allegations, corroborating evidence, and the risk of evidence tampering.

Three Killed in Separate Assaults Across Mumbai in Two Days

Three Killed in Separate Assaults Across Mumbai in Two Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Mumbai police are investigating three separate incidents of fatal assaults that occurred within 48 hours, resulting in the deaths of three individuals in Dadar, Matunga, and Kherwadi.

Couple Arrested After Public Fight In Gurugram

Couple Arrested After Public Fight In Gurugram

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Gurugram Police arrested a man and woman after a video of their public fight outside a liquor shop went viral on social media, prompting demands for action.

Political Clash In Gujarat Leaves One Dead

Political Clash In Gujarat Leaves One Dead

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A relative of a BJP candidate was stabbed to death and two others were injured in a clash between Congress and BJP supporters in Mehsana, Gujarat, ahead of local body polls.

Daadi Ki Shaadi Review: Outdated Family Entertainer

Daadi Ki Shaadi Review: Outdated Family Entertainer

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Ashish R Mohan's Daadi Ki Shaadi, starring Neetu Singh and Kapil Sharma, offers an outdated plot that fails to deliver on humour or emotional depth.

Self-Styled Godman Kharat Sent To Jail In Sexual Exploitation Case

Self-Styled Godman Kharat Sent To Jail In Sexual Exploitation Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Self-proclaimed godman and astrologer Ashok Kharat has been remanded to judicial custody until May 12 in connection with an eighth case of sexual exploitation. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating a total of 12 cases of sexual exploitation and financial fraud registered against Kharat.

Mudassar Aziz: 'Comedy Fascinates Me'

Mudassar Aziz: 'Comedy Fascinates Me'

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'We should want Saiyaara, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Animal and Dhurandhar to coexist. Let the audience decide what they connect with.'

Kumar Pillai Allowed to Return to Hong Kong, Not Singapore, Court Rules

Kumar Pillai Allowed to Return to Hong Kong, Not Singapore, Court Rules

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai has directed the police to issue a no objection certificate for alleged gangster Kumar Pillai's return to Hong Kong, his home country, after his extradition to India. The court rejected the prosecution's argument that he should be returned to Singapore, from where he was extradited.

'Tamil Nadu Has Produced Most Dramatic Political Debut'

'Tamil Nadu Has Produced Most Dramatic Political Debut'

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'This is a major rupture in Tamil Nadu's political order.' 'For the Dravidian parties, the message is clear: The old DMK-AIADMK binary is no longer guaranteed a future.'

Judge Withdraws From Karti Chidambaram CBI Case Hearing

Judge Withdraws From Karti Chidambaram CBI Case Hearing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has recused herself from hearing a plea by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking to quash a CBI FIR against him. The FIR alleges that Chidambaram helped an alcoholic beverage company over the ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky.

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case, was heard by the Special Fast Track court in Guwahati, with the prosecution opposing it due to discrepancies in his statements and evidence related to alcohol supply to the late singer.

Why Rhea Chakraborty's Bank Accounts Were Defrozen

Why Rhea Chakraborty's Bank Accounts Were Defrozen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai has ordered the defreezing of the bank accounts of actor Rhea Chakraborty and her brother, who were accused in a drugs case, citing the NCB's failure to follow procedural requirements under the NDPS Act.

Imran Khan Appeals For Release Due To Health Issues

Imran Khan Appeals For Release Due To Health Issues

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has appealed to the Islamabad High Court for release on humanitarian grounds, citing deteriorating health and prolonged solitary confinement. The appeal was made during a hearing regarding his conviction in a corruption case.

What The Opposition Must Learn From Mamata's Defeat

What The Opposition Must Learn From Mamata's Defeat

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'If the Opposition associates itself too much with the minorities, then it becomes easy for the BJP to get Hindu consolidation votes.'

Ambernath Businessman Booked For Allegedly Abetting Employee's Suicide

Ambernath Businessman Booked For Allegedly Abetting Employee's Suicide

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A businessman from Ambernath in Thane district, Maharashtra, has been booked for allegedly driving a woman employee to suicide. The accused is absconding and has been charged under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Congress Alleges Political Murder After Bengal Polls

Congress Alleges Political Murder After Bengal Polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The Congress party has alleged that the death of a party worker in Asansol, West Bengal, was a political murder, while police say it was the result of an altercation over car parking.

Kerala High Court refuses to halt release of film linked to Venjaramoodu murders

Kerala High Court refuses to halt release of film linked to Venjaramoodu murders

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea to prevent the release of a film allegedly based on the Venjaramoodu mass murder case, citing concerns over media trial and impact on the accused's right to a fair trial.

Delhi Man Attacked With Grinder Over Unpaid Wedding Bill

Delhi Man Attacked With Grinder Over Unpaid Wedding Bill

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A confectioner in Delhi was attacked with an electric grinder over a financial dispute related to an unpaid wedding bill. Police have arrested one man and apprehended two minors in connection with the assault.

Land Dispute Turns Deadly: Two Brothers Killed In UP Village

Land Dispute Turns Deadly: Two Brothers Killed In UP Village

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A dispute over the division of agricultural produce between brothers in a village in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, turned violent, resulting in the deaths of two siblings in separate acts of violence.

Delhi Man Injured in Shooting Outside Preet Vihar Club

Delhi Man Injured in Shooting Outside Preet Vihar Club

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old man was shot and injured outside a club in Delhi's Preet Vihar after an argument escalated. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects.

Supreme Court Appoints Mediator In Surat Siphoning Case

Supreme Court Appoints Mediator In Surat Siphoning Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has appointed former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna as the sole mediator to resolve a dispute involving businessman Ashokbhai Haribhai Gajera and others in a case linked to textile market projects in Surat. The case involves allegations of siphoning off Rs 1,900 crore and forging documents.

Man in UP Arrested for Dragging Ex-Wife Behind Motorcycle

Man in UP Arrested for Dragging Ex-Wife Behind Motorcycle

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A man in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his ex-wife by tying her to a motorcycle and dragging her along a road. The incident occurred after an argument between the former couple, resulting in serious injuries to both individuals.

Trump administration says US 'not at war' with Iran

Trump administration says US 'not at war' with Iran

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Trump administration maintains the US is 'not at war' with Iran, despite military engagement reaching a critical legal threshold under the War Powers Resolution, potentially leading to a confrontation with Congress.

Song Choice Dispute Leads To Arson In UP Village

Song Choice Dispute Leads To Arson In UP Village

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A dispute over song selection at an orchestra dance event in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India, escalated into arson, resulting in the destruction of motorcycles and a shanty.

Bengal polls: Security forces clash with locals over EVM glitch in Birbhum

Bengal polls: Security forces clash with locals over EVM glitch in Birbhum

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Clashes erupted between locals and security personnel in West Bengal's Birbhum district after allegations of EVM malfunctioning triggered tension during the first phase of the state assembly elections.

Parking Row Turns Fatal: Man Shot Dead In Delhi

Parking Row Turns Fatal: Man Shot Dead In Delhi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 34-year-old man was allegedly shot dead following a parking dispute in east Delhi's Preet Vihar area in the early hours of Monday, police said.

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Why Bombay HC Denied 26/11 Accused's Plea For Police Clearance

Why Bombay HC Denied 26/11 Accused's Plea For Police Clearance

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition by Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 terror attacks case, seeking a police clearance certificate to drive an autorickshaw, citing ongoing surveillance due to alleged links with Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Land Dispute Leads to Double Stabbing at Wardha Wedding

Land Dispute Leads to Double Stabbing at Wardha Wedding

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A teenager has been detained after allegedly stabbing his uncle and cousin to death during a wedding procession in Wardha district, Maharashtra, due to a long-standing land dispute.

Violence fails to dent massive turnout in Bengal Phase 1; BJP, TMC claim edge

Violence fails to dent massive turnout in Bengal Phase 1; BJP, TMC claim edge

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections was disrupted by EVM glitches and overnight violence in several districts. Polling was halted or delayed at multiple booths due to malfunctioning Electronic Voting Machines. Incidents of violence were reported in Murshidabad and Cooch Behar, with political parties trading accusations.

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

'Equity Investing In Good Shape And Fashionable As Ever!'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

'In India's case, an extended earnings slowdown accompanied by rich valuations have dimmed returns since late 2024.'

East Delhi Trader Killed Over Parking Row

East Delhi Trader Killed Over Parking Row

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 34-year-old trader was shot dead in East Delhi following a heated argument over parking, leaving his family in shock and mourning.

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.

Court Discharges Rohit Pawar In MSCB Scam Case

Court Discharges Rohit Pawar In MSCB Scam Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai discharged NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and others in a case registered by the Enforcement Directorate concerning an alleged Rs 25,000 crore scam at the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB).

Delhi Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Stabbing Over Matchbox

Delhi Police Arrest Suspects in Fatal Stabbing Over Matchbox

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man following a dispute over a matchbox.

Gujarat MLA, Relative Clash Over Factory Fire Compensation

Gujarat MLA, Relative Clash Over Factory Fire Compensation

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava and a relative of a deceased factory worker in Gujarat's Bharuch district slapped each other amidst tensions over compensation for the victims of a recent factory fire.

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Jhunjhunu Man Takes Own Life After Wife Found Dead

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A 25-year-old man in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, allegedly died by suicide after his wife was found dead at their home following a domestic dispute. The man reportedly jumped in front of a train after posting a message about not being able to live without his wife.

Court Rejects Plea Of Couple Accused In Rs 122-Crore Fraud

Court Rejects Plea Of Couple Accused In Rs 122-Crore Fraud

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court has rejected a plea by a couple, former officials of New India Co-operative Bank, accused of a Rs 122-crore fraud, to appear via video conferencing from the UK, deeming their request as showing 'huge abysmal entitlement'. The couple cited a 'hostile environment' and 'threats to their lives' if they returned to India.

Gurugram Court Hands Down Life Sentences in 2022 Murder Case

Gurugram Court Hands Down Life Sentences in 2022 Murder Case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A Gurugram court sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of Sunil Kumar in 2022. The accused, taxi drivers from Uttar Pradesh, were convicted based on evidence presented by the police.