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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.

Delhi Court Rejects Bail for NEET Aspirant in Cyber Fraud Case

Delhi Court Rejects Bail for NEET Aspirant in Cyber Fraud Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has denied bail to an 18-year-old NEET aspirant accused of involvement in large-scale organised cyber fraud, citing substantial evidence against him and the seriousness of economic offences.

Platini Launches Legal Action Against FIFA, Infantino Over 2015 Corruption Allegations

Platini Launches Legal Action Against FIFA, Infantino Over 2015 Corruption Allegations

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has initiated civil and criminal legal proceedings in France against FIFA and its current president Gianni Infantino.

NEET Paper Leak: Court Remands Coaching Centre Founder To CBI Custody

NEET Paper Leak: Court Remands Coaching Centre Founder To CBI Custody

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A Delhi court has remanded Shivraj Raghunath, founder of Renukai Career Centre, to nine days' CBI custody in connection with the NEET paper leak case. The CBI is investigating the source of the leaked papers and the involvement of other individuals.

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and a local businessman as part of a money laundering probe against an alleged criminal and his linked syndicate.

Two Arrested For Aiding Jaish Terrorists In Kishtwar

Two Arrested For Aiding Jaish Terrorists In Kishtwar

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly providing logistical support and shelter to foreign members of the Jaish-e-Muhammad's Saifullah group in Kishtwar district.

NIA Files Chargesheet in Naxal Arms Smuggling Case

NIA Files Chargesheet in Naxal Arms Smuggling Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against a man from Bihar for allegedly smuggling arms from Nagaland and supplying them to Naxals.

NIA Probes Drone Arms Smuggling for Terror Plot

NIA Probes Drone Arms Smuggling for Terror Plot

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an investigation into the smuggling of arms and ammunition via drones across the India-Pakistan border, suspecting a larger conspiracy to carry out terror attacks in India.

Siya killed Ketan because he wore a wig? Father says...

Siya killed Ketan because he wore a wig? Father says...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The ongoing investigation into the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal suggests that his fiance, Siya Goyal, was instigated by co-accused Chetan Chaudhary to commit the crime. Goyal and Chaudhary, who were in a relationship, are accused of pushing Agarwal off Lohagad Fort. The probe also addresses reports about Agarwal wearing a wig and details about the planned wedding expenses.

Life sentence for Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi over terror activities

Life sentence for Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi over terror activities

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment under the UAPA, along with prison sentences for her associates.

Malegaon 2006 Blasts Case: HC Discharges Accused, Slams NIA Probe

Malegaon 2006 Blasts Case: HC Discharges Accused, Slams NIA Probe

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has discharged four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, criticising the NIA for ignoring evidence collected by the previous investigating agency. The court's decision leaves the question of responsibility for the blasts, which killed 31 people, unanswered.

Court acquits Dileep, finds 6 guilty in actress assault case

Court acquits Dileep, finds 6 guilty in actress assault case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The court, however, found six others, including prime accused Sunil N S alias Pulsar Suni, who directly committed the crime, guilty.

POCSO Case Against Minister's Son Sparks Political Row

POCSO Case Against Minister's Son Sparks Political Row

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A case has been registered against the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar under the POCSO Act, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The accused denies the charges, claiming extortion and criminal intimidation. The case has sparked a political row, with accusations of a 'political hit job' and demands for the minister's removal.

Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

Delhi Court Acquits Two in Seelampur Stabbing Case After Witnesses Turn Hostile

Delhi Court Acquits Two in Seelampur Stabbing Case After Witnesses Turn Hostile

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of attempting to murder their neighbour in Seelampur after the victim and complainant failed to identify them. The court cited inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence and deemed the recovery of a blood-stained knife unreliable.

Kolkata Police DC Arrested In Sona Pappu Network Fraud Case

Kolkata Police DC Arrested In Sona Pappu Network Fraud Case

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a fraud and extortion case linked to the Sona Pappu network.

Businessman Duped Of 3.25 Crore In Mumbai: Details Revealed

Businessman Duped Of 3.25 Crore In Mumbai: Details Revealed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of 3.25 crore by a nine-member inter-state criminal gang in a cheating and extortion case. The gang, which included members from Mumbai, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand, also allegedly assaulted and threatened the businessman.

TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife arrested over police station attack

TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife arrested over police station attack

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Regina Bibi, wife of TMC leader Jahangir Khan, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a violent attempt to free him from police custody and leading an attack on the Falta police station earlier this month.

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted five men in a 2018 kidnapping and murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a clear chain of circumstantial evidence.

Court Rejects Bail for Alleged Kingpin in Rs 8.94 Crore Bank Fraud

Court Rejects Bail for Alleged Kingpin in Rs 8.94 Crore Bank Fraud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail plea of an alleged kingpin in an over Rs 8.94 crore bank fraud case, citing the gravity of the offence and its systematic execution through layered transactions.

Hyderabad Land Scam: More Arrests Made

Hyderabad Land Scam: More Arrests Made

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Two more individuals have been arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to encroach on government land using fabricated government orders. The arrests follow a prior case involving similar fraudulent activities.

Operative behind Ram temple recce among 23 designated as terrorists

Operative behind Ram temple recce among 23 designated as terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Union Home Ministry has designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their involvement in infiltration, recruitment, logistics, financing, and operational planning targeting India.

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Fast-Track Court Commences Hearing

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Fast-Track Court Commences Hearing

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The fast-track Sessions Court established for the Zubeen Garg death case has commenced its first hearing, with submissions made on behalf of one of the accused. The court is expediting proceedings to deliver justice in the case.

Court Demands Extradition Update in Bush Foods Money Laundering Case

Court Demands Extradition Update in Bush Foods Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has requested clarification from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the extradition status of a former managing director of Bush Foods Overseas Pvt Ltd and his wife, who are residing in London, in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 750-crore bank loan fraud.

CBI To Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Associate

CBI To Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Associate

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the killing, which occurred shortly after the BJP's victory in the assembly elections.

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

How did hundreds of errors slip through multiple stages of drafting, editing, proofreading, expert review and final approval before making their way into classrooms?

Ketan Kadam's Bail Rejected in Mithi River Desilting Scam

Ketan Kadam's Bail Rejected in Mithi River Desilting Scam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has denied bail to Ketan Kadam, the alleged middleman in the Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam, citing his role as the 'mastermind' of the criminal conspiracy.

Extortion Gang Busted In Dehradun, Three Arrested

Extortion Gang Busted In Dehradun, Three Arrested

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Dehradun have arrested three members of a gang accused of attempting to extort Rs 25 lakh from a businessman by threatening to implicate him in false criminal cases.

Key Arrest in Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Key Arrest in Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Police have arrested the main accused in the recent shooting targeting a lawyer associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrest follows an attack near the ISBT in the Kashmere Gate area of north Delhi.

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.

Murder Convict Who Became Bollywood Actor Arrested

Murder Convict Who Became Bollywood Actor Arrested

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A murder convict who jumped parole in 2014 and went on to act in Bollywood films has been arrested in Ahmedabad after evading authorities for 12 years.

CBI To Investigate Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

CBI To Investigate Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Rs 1 Crore Crypto Fraud

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Rs 1 Crore Crypto Fraud

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to a man accused in an organised cyber fraud case involving the transfer of approximately Rs 1 crore in cryptocurrency. The court emphasised the need for custodial interrogation to unearth the larger conspiracy and recover the cheated amount.

DNA Test Solves Murder Of Missing Uttarakhand Woman

DNA Test Solves Murder Of Missing Uttarakhand Woman

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A months-long investigation into skeletal remains found in Uttar Pradesh's Hathnikund Barrage has concluded with DNA matching confirming the victim as a 22-year-old woman from Uttarakhand, allegedly murdered by a man who had been harassing her.

International Crypto Network With Terror Links Busted In Gujarat

International Crypto Network With Terror Links Busted In Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Gujarat CID Crime has dismantled an international cryptocurrency network worth Rs 226 crore, revealing links to a front organisation of the terror group Hamas. Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the syndicate, which is implicated in cyber fraud, narcotics, and terror funding.

Why MP Rashid Was Granted Bail To See His Father

Why MP Rashid Was Granted Bail To See His Father

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Jailed Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid has been granted a week's interim bail by the Delhi High Court to visit his ailing father in Srinagar. Rashid, an MP from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, is facing trial in a terror-funding case and has been in Delhi's Tihar Jail since 2019.

Two shooters among 5 charged in Salman Khan home firing case

Two shooters among 5 charged in Salman Khan home firing case

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has framed charges against five individuals, including the alleged shooters, in connection with the 2024 firing incident at Salman Khan's residence. The trial will commence following the framing of charges.

Two shooters among 5 charged in Salman Khan home firing case

Two shooters among 5 charged in Salman Khan home firing case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has framed charges against five individuals, including the alleged shooters, in connection with the 2024 firing incident at Salman Khan's residence. The trial will commence following the framing of charges.

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, head of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been acquitted by the Punjab and Haryana high court in the 2002 murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, a verdict that is being challenged in the Supreme Court.