News for 'conversion allegations'

Video of AAP minister at 'conversion' event sparks row

Video of AAP minister at 'conversion' event sparks row

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Sources in the AAP claimed that the chief minister was 'extremely displeased' with Gautam.

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

While Gautam Gambhir's anger at the leaks is understandable, blaming Sarfaraz Khan without concrete proof seems premature and unnecessary.

MP missionary school attacked over 'religious conversion' claim

MP missionary school attacked over 'religious conversion' claim

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The students were present for the examination in the school when the incident occurred.

Day after SC warning, VHP demands central law against forceful conversion

Day after SC warning, VHP demands central law against forceful conversion

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

At present, such a law has been enacted in just eight states to stop illegal conversion while the problem is nationwide, he added.

'Unlikely Pakistan Shot Down 3 Rafales'

'Unlikely Pakistan Shot Down 3 Rafales'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'There is no independently verified imagery or battlefield evidence to support Pakistan's claim.'

Capable women shouldn't ask for interim alimony: HC

Capable women shouldn't ask for interim alimony: HC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The Delhi High Court has ruled that qualified women with an earning capacity should not claim interim maintenance from their husbands, stating that the law does not promote idleness. The court dismissed a woman's plea for maintenance from her estranged husband, highlighting her education and potential to earn. The court encouraged her to actively seek employment, stating she had the capability to become self-sufficient.

Forced religious conversions affect nation's security, freedom of faith: SC

Forced religious conversions affect nation's security, freedom of faith: SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Terming forced religious conversion a "very serious" issue, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to step in and make sincere efforts to check the practice.

Amazon funding religious conversions in north-east, charges RSS weekly Organiser

Amazon funding religious conversions in north-east, charges RSS weekly Organiser

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

RSS-linked weekly Organiser has accused US e-commerce giant Amazon of financing a "Christian conversion module" in India's northeastern states and being involved in suspected money laundering.

Madras HC admits plea against forced religious conversion in schools

Madras HC admits plea against forced religious conversion in schools

Rediff.com6 May 2022

A vacation bench of the Madras high court on Friday admitted a public interest litigation plea to stop forcible conversion of students in schools and ordered notice to the Tamil Nadu government, returnable in four weeks.

Ashok Gehlot's ex-OSD turns approver in phone tapping case

Ashok Gehlot's ex-OSD turns approver in phone tapping case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Lokesh Sharma, the former OSD of Rajasthan's ex-chief minister Ashok Gehlot, has turned approver in a phone tapping case that happened during the political crisis in the state in 2020. Sharma was accused of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust and unlawfully intercepting telephonic conversations. He has alleged that Gehlot was involved in tapping of phones and gave evidence to support his claim. Sharma claims that he was directed by Gehlot to circulate recordings of phone calls to the media.

Mamta Kulkarni Gets Into Trouble Again

Mamta Kulkarni Gets Into Trouble Again

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Rishi Ajay Das, the founder of Kinnar Akhada, has expelled both Mamta Kulkarni and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from the Akhada.

Fitch removes Adani Energy from rating watch, first upgrade since US indictment

Fitch removes Adani Energy from rating watch, first upgrade since US indictment

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Fitch Ratings has removed energy infrastructure company Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) from its 'Ratings Watch Negative' list, the first upgrade by an international ratings agency since the US indictment. Fitch affirmed AESL long-term foreign and local-currency issuer default ratings (IDRs) at 'BBB-'.

Anti-India slogan row: Teen denies charges, says no interest in cricket

Anti-India slogan row: Teen denies charges, says no interest in cricket

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A 15-year-old boy in Malvan, Maharashtra, has claimed he was falsely accused of raising anti-India slogans during a cricket match. His family alleges he was trapped by people who beat him up and instigated a fight. The family's shop, godown, and home were subsequently demolished, while the boy and his parents were arrested. The teen maintains he doesn't watch cricket and was returning from prayers when the incident occurred.

Karnataka: Literature used for 'conversion' set on fire

Karnataka: Literature used for 'conversion' set on fire

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The incident took place on Saturday, when the four people were allegedly propagating Christianity at a house in Kolar.

Tension in K'taka town over conversion, complaint against pastor among 15

Tension in K'taka town over conversion, complaint against pastor among 15

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

An FIR has not been registered by the police following the complaint.

Global intelligence chiefs meet in Delhi; focus on terrorism, tech threats

Global intelligence chiefs meet in Delhi; focus on terrorism, tech threats

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held bilateral talks with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and chaired a conclave of top global intelligence chiefs focusing on strengthening cooperation in confronting various security challenges including terrorism and threats posed by emerging technologies. The meeting also focused on security in the Indo-Pacific region, cooperation to counter terror funding and money laundering, and issues relating to extradition and immigration.

Sebi bars Pacheli, 6 others in Rs 850 crore preferential allotment case

Sebi bars Pacheli, 6 others in Rs 850 crore preferential allotment case

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday debarred Pacheli Industrial Finance and six others entities from the markets in its bid to crack down on a "pump and dump" case, substantiated by a probe into Rs 850 crore preferential allotment and examination of alerts around price movement of the firm's stock.

Jeopardizing...: 6 US lawmakers write to AG against Adani indictment

Jeopardizing...: 6 US lawmakers write to AG against Adani indictment

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Six US Congressmen have written to the Attorney General of the United States expressing concerns over the Department of Justice's indictment of the Adani Group, alleging it jeopardizes relations with India. The letter, signed by Lance Gooden, Pat Fallon, Mike Haridopolos, Brandon Gill, William R Timmmons, and Brian Babin, criticizes the Biden administration's decision to pursue the case, arguing that it has no real injury to US interests and could negatively impact the strategic partnership between the US and India. The Congressmen call for an investigation into the DOJ's conduct and request records pertaining to the case.

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The 'mediation' by the United States from behind the scene on the diplomatic track appears to be once again working, which calls on both Delhi and Islamabad to show restraint and pull back from a military confrontation, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIL on anti-conversion laws: Centre in SC questions Teesta NGO's locus standi

PIL on anti-conversion laws: Centre in SC questions Teesta NGO's locus standi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Alleging that the NGO allows its name to be used "at the behest of some selected political interest", the Union of India told the top court that it is guilty of collecting huge funds by exploiting the agonies of riot-affected people.

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rana visited north, south India before 26/11, extradition key: Officials

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of David Coleman Headley, could be extradited to India in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana's travel history in parts of north and south India before the attacks in 2008 is expected to provide crucial leads for the investigation. His extradition would mark the third person to be tried in India for the attacks, after Ajmal Kasab and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal.

YouTuber Elvish Yadav booked for 'fake video' of getting police escort

YouTuber Elvish Yadav booked for 'fake video' of getting police escort

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been booked for posting a misleading video claiming he was escorted by the Rajasthan Police during a music video shoot in Jaipur. The police have denied providing any official security to Yadav and have registered a case against him for attempting to damage the reputation of the Rajasthan Police. The controversy erupted after Yadav uploaded a video on social media showing him traveling in a car with a police vehicle moving ahead of him. While Yadav claimed the police were escorting them, the Rajasthan Police has refuted this claim, stating that no such escort was provided. The matter is currently under investigation.

Xi-Trudeau conversation was candid, normal, no threats held out, says China

Xi-Trudeau conversation was candid, normal, no threats held out, says China

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

China on Thursday played down what appeared to be a tense conversation between President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 summit a day earlier, saying the conversation is "candid, normal" and should not be interpreted as criticism or threat.

Shooter reveals why Anmol Bishnoi 'ordered to kill' Baba Siddique

Shooter reveals why Anmol Bishnoi 'ordered to kill' Baba Siddique

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi had ordered the hit on Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique for his 'association with Dawood Ibrahim and involvement in the 1993 Bombay blasts', alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam in his confessional statement to the police.

US, UK call for calm amid heightened India-Pak tensions

US, UK call for calm amid heightened India-Pak tensions

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has called on both countries "not to escalate" the conflict. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to speak with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and India as early as today or tomorrow. The US State Department said Washington is reaching out to both India and Pakistan "regarding the Kashmir situation" and telling them "not to escalate the situation."

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Allahbadia, others face more trouble with plaints in Mumbai, FIR in Assam

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia and other individuals associated with a YouTube reality show, "India's Got Latent, " face legal trouble after complaints were filed in Mumbai regarding offensive and vulgar content on the show. Two separate complaints, one with the police and another with a city court, were filed by members of the BJP and Congress, respectively. The complaints allege that the show promotes abusive language, vulgarity, and nudity. The YouTuber, with almost 16 million followers, has since apologized for his distasteful comments on parents and sex, which had sparked widespread outrage. The complaints seek action against Allahbadia, show host Samay Raina, fellow YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, the show's makers, judges, and participants.

US to deport 487 more Indians, details given to New Delhi

US to deport 487 more Indians, details given to New Delhi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

India has raised concerns with the US over the recent deportation of 104 Indian immigrants, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri revealing that US authorities have identified up to 487 presumed Indian citizens with "final removal order." Misri also highlighted the "ecosystem to promote illegal migration" and stressed the need for action against those involved in facilitating such operations.

Court stays Maha minister Kokate's conviction in 1995 cheating case

Court stays Maha minister Kokate's conviction in 1995 cheating case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

A court in Maharashtra has stayed the conviction of state minister Manikrao Kokate in a 1995 cheating and forgery case, citing the potential for "huge public money" to be spent on a re-election if he were to be disqualified. The court argued that voters had reposed faith in Kokate and elected him as their legislator, and that he would face an "irreversible situation" if disqualified. Kokate, a member of the ruling Nationalist Congress Party, was convicted in February and sentenced to two years in prison for submitting fake documents to obtain government housing. The court noted that Kokate has raised several arguable points in his appeal against the conviction and that a decision on the appeal will take time.

Kunal Kamra asks BookMyShow if he's banned, it says...

Kunal Kamra asks BookMyShow if he's banned, it says...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has written an open letter to BookMyShow requesting the online ticketing platform to either not delist him or to hand over the contact information of audience members he has earned through his solo shows over the years. The letter comes days after Shiv Sena claimed BookMyShow had taken Kamra off the sale and artists list from its platform amid ongoing controversy around his 'traitor' jibe against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Hindenburg says not under investigation by US SEC

Hindenburg says not under investigation by US SEC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

US short-seller Hindenburg Research has said it is not under investigation by the US SEC as it rubbished alleged links of its founder to a hedge fund for preparing reports targeting companies.

Soros connection? US lawmaker challenges Adani probe

Soros connection? US lawmaker challenges Adani probe

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Challenging the decision of the Biden Administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies, an influential Republican lawmaker on Tuesday said such selective actions risk damaging critical alliance partners.

Sharad Pawar dials Fadnavis to discuss...

Sharad Pawar dials Fadnavis to discuss...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchanra Pawar president Sharad Pawar on Sunday had a telephonic conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about the murder of a sarpanch in Beed and the death of a man following violence in Parbhani.

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

ED probe against Sidda's wife: Irregularities found

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Evidence of several irregularities have been detected in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to B M Parvathi, the wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, according to the Enforcement Directorate.

LS passes Waqf bill by 288-232 votes; Oppn's amendments rejected

LS passes Waqf bill by 288-232 votes; Oppn's amendments rejected

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the ruling NDA defending it as beneficial for minorities while the opposition called it "anti-Muslim". All amendments moved by the opposition were rejected and the bill was passed with 288 votes in favor and 232 against. Union Minorities Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted that India is the safest place in the world for minorities, refuting claims of their insecurity.

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui was arrested by the ATS, which is probing the racket, at around 9 pm on Tuesday from Meerut, Additional Director General (ADG), Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said.

Gehlot should be quizzed: Ex-OSD on 2020 phone tapping case

Gehlot should be quizzed: Ex-OSD on 2020 phone tapping case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

He said Gehlot could tell how he got the call recordings and whether the call interceptions were done legally or not.

Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM, assembly session scrapped

Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM, assembly session scrapped

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Amidst rumblings within the state Bharatiya Janata Party seeking a change of leadership in strife-torn Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal.

Who will succeed Biren Singh as Manipur CM?

Who will succeed Biren Singh as Manipur CM?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on Sunday, following months of ethnic violence in the state. BJP leaders have begun closed-door meetings to decide the next course of action. The opposition welcomed Singh's resignation, while the BJP hopes the move will help restore peace in the region.

Passenger vehicle sales crash 10% in Feb, 2Ws down 6%

Passenger vehicle sales crash 10% in Feb, 2Ws down 6%

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The meltdown in Dalal Street that wiped out investor wealth to the tune of 44 trillion in 2025 also seems to be having a ripple effect on the country's vibrant automobile retail sales.

Conversion row: CBI probe ordered into TN girl's suicide

Conversion row: CBI probe ordered into TN girl's suicide

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Madras high court bench in Madurai on Monday directed transferring the probe into the death by suicide of a 17-year-old girl, allegedly coerced to convert to Christianity, to the Central Bureau of Investigation.