News for 'constitution'

The Lifestyle Inflation Trap: Is Earning More Actually Making You Poor?

The Lifestyle Inflation Trap: Is Earning More Actually Making You Poor?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rising income feels like success but unchecked lifestyle inflation traps urban professionals into financing a more expensive version of living paycheck-to-paycheck -- buying material upgrades instead of true future financial freedom.

Meenakshi Natarajan alleges 'seat chori' after SC dismisses plea

Meenakshi Natarajan alleges 'seat chori' after SC dismisses plea

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Congress party has accused the BJP and the Election Commission of being "partners in crime" in what it terms "seat chori" (seat theft), following the rejection of its Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination. The party claims the rejection was based on "flawed and unreasonable" logic, alleging non-disclosure of a criminal case against Natarajan, despite her stating only a legal notice exists.

Pakistan terror link suspected in Ranchi RSS office attack; 3 held

Pakistan terror link suspected in Ranchi RSS office attack; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Three people with suspected Pakistan-terror links were arrested for allegedly hurling "petrol bombs" at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh office in Ranchi, and one of them suffered bullet injuries in a gunfight while trying to escape from police custody on Thursday afternoon, an officer said.

Marc Faber: 'Indian Markets Can Go Down 20 Per Cent'

Marc Faber: 'Indian Markets Can Go Down 20 Per Cent'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'India has initiated a bear market and we will still go lower. It has nothing to do with the economy.'

SC forms high-powered committee to review Centre's Aravalli report

SC forms high-powered committee to review Centre's Aravalli report

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has established a high-powered committee, chaired by Kanchan Devi, Director General of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), to independently review the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravalli hill range, aiming to resolve 'critical ambiguities' in its findings.

Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India, lead stir against Pradhan

Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India, lead stir against Pradhan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke plans to return to India to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses.

2 officers among 5 IAF personnel killed as AN-32 crashes in Assam

2 officers among 5 IAF personnel killed as AN-32 crashes in Assam

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Five Indian Air Force personnel, including two officers, were killed when their Russian-origin Antonov An-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Jorhat in Assam on Saturday. The co-pilot sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment.

Should Aadhaar use be restricted to ID proof, SC asks govt

Should Aadhaar use be restricted to ID proof, SC asks govt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and States regarding a plea alleging the misuse of Aadhaar cards as proof of citizenship, domicile, and residential address. The petition argues that despite legal provisions, Aadhaar is being used for purposes beyond identity verification, potentially aiding illegal immigrants, and calls for a comprehensive overhaul of electoral verification processes.

Delhi Police Investigate Brutal Assault On Vulnerable Woman In Trilokpuri

Delhi Police Investigate Brutal Assault On Vulnerable Woman In Trilokpuri

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have initiated an investigation after an intellectually challenged woman was found injured in Trilokpuri. Multiple teams are working to identify and apprehend the accused following a physical assault.

Amit Shah luring those elected on anti-BJP plank: Cong

Amit Shah luring those elected on anti-BJP plank: Cong

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The Congress party has accused Home Minister Amit Shah of launching an "onslaught" on the Opposition and "wrecking" Indian democracy. The party alleges that Shah is enticing elected representatives to join the BJP with significant incentives, a claim echoed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut regarding Maharashtra MPs. This comes amidst reports of defections from other parties like the TMC.

Four Arrested For Stone-Pelting And Firing In Jharkhand

Four Arrested For Stone-Pelting And Firing In Jharkhand

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Four individuals involved in criminal activities were arrested in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district for allegedly pelting stones and firing at a rival group, injuring three people. Police seized arms and ammunition during the arrests, which followed an investigation into the June 10 incident.

Hathras Shop Owner Murdered By Three Men

Hathras Shop Owner Murdered By Three Men

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A 42-year-old hardware shop owner, Sunil Chaudhary, was shot dead in Hathras after being taken from his home by three men. Police have registered a case, arrested one accused, and formed multiple teams to apprehend the others involved in the murder.

INDIA bloc to meet after 2 years amid churn, TVK to join

INDIA bloc to meet after 2 years amid churn, TVK to join

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Top leaders of opposition parties including Congress' Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, TMC's Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal and Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, besides Left leaders and those from smaller parties, are likely to attend the meeting at the Constitution Club in the national capital.

West Bengal Trader Files Complaint Against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee

West Bengal Trader Files Complaint Against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A trader in Siliguri, West Bengal, has lodged a police complaint against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for alleged provocative remarks made during the recent Assembly polls, targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Stringent MCOCA To Target Organised Gutka Trade In Maharashtra

Stringent MCOCA To Target Organised Gutka Trade In Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has directed officials to invoke the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against gangs involved in the illegal manufacture and sale of gutka and other banned tobacco products. This move aims to treat such activities as serious organised crimes affecting public health, rather than mere regulatory violations, due to the sophisticated nature of the illegal trade.

Stringent MCOCA To Target Organised Gutka Trade In Maharashtra

Stringent MCOCA To Target Organised Gutka Trade In Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has directed officials to invoke the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against gangs involved in the illegal manufacture and sale of gutka and other banned tobacco products. This move aims to treat such activities as serious organised crimes affecting public health, rather than mere regulatory violations, due to the sophisticated nature of the illegal trade.

Prez Murmu's Village Gears Up For PM Modi

Prez Murmu's Village Gears Up For PM Modi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

In the remote tribal village of Pahadpur, preparations are in full swing as it looks to script history.

Order rejecting Natarajan's RS nomination egregious: Cong after EC meet

Order rejecting Natarajan's RS nomination egregious: Cong after EC meet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Congress party has formally appealed to the Election Commission, demanding an immediate reversal of the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls, labelling the decision as 'egregious' and a 'subversion of democracy'.

Equestrian Federation And Olympian Anush Agarwalla Clash Over Asian Games Selection Process

Equestrian Federation And Olympian Anush Agarwalla Clash Over Asian Games Selection Process

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Olympian dressage rider Anush Agarwalla and the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) ad-hoc panel are engaged in a heated dispute over the selection process for the upcoming Asian Games. Agarwalla, a gold medallist and Paris Olympics representative, alleges a lack of transparency after being named a reserve member, while the EFI defends its process as compliant with selection criteria.

Don't Blindly Trust Your Form 16

Don't Blindly Trust Your Form 16

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Salaried taxpayers should not use these forms blindly to file their income-tax returns.

FDA Cracks Down On Hospital Pharmacies

FDA Cracks Down On Hospital Pharmacies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'Hospitals sometimes compel patients to purchase medicines only from pharmacies owned by or attached to the hospital, refuse to provide prescriptions, withhold prescriptions, or send prescriptions directly to the hospital pharmacy without patient consent.'

SIT questions Ram temple trust officials over donation theft allegations

SIT questions Ram temple trust officials over donation theft allegations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government has questioned Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and administrator Gopal Rao regarding allegations of donation money theft and financial mismanagement at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Cockroach party protests move to Lucknow; Amritsar, Bengaluru next

Cockroach party protests move to Lucknow; Amritsar, Bengaluru next

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Students and government job aspirants in Lucknow protested alleged examination irregularities, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, as part of a nationwide campaign by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

3rd ODI: Rana returns, Jaiswal under scrutiny as India aim to sweep series

3rd ODI: Rana returns, Jaiswal under scrutiny as India aim to sweep series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Harshit Rana returns to the Indian after regaining fitness even as Yashasvi Jaiswal will have to prove his ODI credibility as India look to sweep series against Afghanistan.

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The case for long-term investment in gold, however, remains intact.

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

'Of our population of 1.4 billion, 80 per cent are into doomscrolling.'

Uttar Pradesh DGP Highlights Improved Law And Order, Warns Social Media Strongmen

Uttar Pradesh DGP Highlights Improved Law And Order, Warns Social Media Strongmen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna stated that the state's law and order situation has significantly improved, with criminals losing their former confidence. He warned against anti-social elements using social media to intimidate and discussed ongoing probes into the Ayodhya Ram Mandir irregularities and the extradition of a drug trafficking kingpin. The DGP also highlighted the rising challenge of cybercrime and police efforts to combat it.

JK cardiologist suspended for operating on healthy hearts

JK cardiologist suspended for operating on healthy hearts

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

A doctor in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, has been suspended following an inquiry into alleged large-scale procedural irregularities, including a pacemaker implantation scam where nearly 50 per cent of evaluated patients underwent unnecessary advanced cardiac surgical procedures. The inquiry revealed fraudulent insurance claims, patient exploitation, and manipulation of medical records.

'SIR breathes life into fair polls': SC upholds EC exercise

'SIR breathes life into fair polls': SC upholds EC exercise

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The pleas challenging SIR claimed that the Election Commission does not have powers under Article 326 of the Constitution, the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Rules made under it to carry out SIR in a larger form.

Fiscal Strain: 18 States Exceed Deficit Ceiling, Revenue Surplus Declines

Fiscal Strain: 18 States Exceed Deficit Ceiling, Revenue Surplus Declines

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Eighteen of India's 28 states exceeded the fiscal deficit ceiling of 3 per cent of GSDP in FY25, a deterioration comparable to the Covid year of 2020-21, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The report also noted a decline in states reporting a revenue surplus, with Bihar, Mizoram, and Telangana moving into deficit.

Supreme Court to address Parsi woman's plea on religious identity after inter-faith marriage

Supreme Court to address Parsi woman's plea on religious identity after inter-faith marriage

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea on May 29 seeking a direction to the Nagpur Parsi Panchayat to treat a Parsi woman equally with her male counterparts, even after she marries a person of another faith, challenging a rule that allegedly strips Parsi women of their religious identity upon inter-faith marriage.

Want OpenAI Shares? Read This First

Want OpenAI Shares? Read This First

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Investors should do thorough due diligence when selecting a platform.

Would You Like Polymer Currency Notes?

Would You Like Polymer Currency Notes?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The primary objective of introduction of polymer notes was to increase its life and not to combat counterfeiting.

Rs 92 cr via foreign cards: US group, 6 others booked under UAPA in K'taka

Rs 92 cr via foreign cards: US group, 6 others booked under UAPA in K'taka

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A case has been registered against a US-based organisation and six others after the Enforcement Directorate lodged a complaint alleging illegal utilisation of foreign funds through a network of foreign debit cards, including in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas of the country.

Maharashtra Professor Suspended For Misbehaviour And Financial Irregularities

Maharashtra Professor Suspended For Misbehaviour And Financial Irregularities

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A professor at Mahatma Basweshwar College in Latur, Maharashtra, has been suspended following findings by Marathwada University of alleged misbehaviour with women colleagues, administrative negligence, and financial irregularities. Dr Rajkumar Lakhadive faces a departmental inquiry after a preliminary investigation found him prima facie guilty.

AIFF Approves Governance Act, Postpones ISL Commercial Partner Decision

AIFF Approves Governance Act, Postpones ISL Commercial Partner Decision

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has approved the adoption of the National Sports Governance Act but deferred a decision on picking a new commercial partner for the Indian Super League (ISL) during its Special General Body Meeting.

CAB power struggle: Ganguly camp fires back as Dalmiya raises corruption concerns

CAB power struggle: Ganguly camp fires back as Dalmiya raises corruption concerns

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The simmering tension between former Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya and the current Sourav Ganguly-led establishment came out into the open on Wednesday, with the state cricket body's top brass issuing a strongly-worded rebuttal to allegations of corruption and governance failures barely three months before its annual general meeting.

Gurugram Firing: Two Arrested Over Rs 11.5 Lakh Financial Dispute

Gurugram Firing: Two Arrested Over Rs 11.5 Lakh Financial Dispute

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, including the alleged shooter, in connection with a firing incident in Sector 10 that injured one person and damaged vehicles. The incident reportedly stemmed from a financial dispute involving Rs 11.5 lakh.

FIR Filed Against Ballia Village Head, Two Officers Over Fund Embezzlement

FIR Filed Against Ballia Village Head, Two Officers Over Fund Embezzlement

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

An FIR has been registered against a village head and two village development officers in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for alleged embezzlement of over Rs 15.5 lakh in development funds following a complaint and subsequent probe.

Bengal LoP row: Mamata-led TMC moves HC against Speaker's decision

Bengal LoP row: Mamata-led TMC moves HC against Speaker's decision

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Trinamool Congress has moved the Calcutta High Court to challenge the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision to recognise Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition, citing that 58 of its 80 MLAs supported him over the party's official nominee. The court has scheduled an urgent hearing for June 11, ahead of the 18th Assembly session starting June 18.