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Couple Garlands With Shoes Over Land Dispute, Conversion Rumours

Couple Garlands With Shoes Over Land Dispute, Conversion Rumours

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A couple in Uttar Pradesh were allegedly humiliated and forced to wear garlands made of shoes following a family dispute over land and rumours of religious conversion. Police have denied the conversion allegations, stating the issue is related to a land dispute.

Man Wounded In Rajasthan School Shooting After Leave Dispute

Man Wounded In Rajasthan School Shooting After Leave Dispute

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A man was injured after a teacher's husband allegedly opened fire on a government school premises in Rajasthan's Karauli district following a dispute over leave denial.

Man Hacked To Death In Kerala Property Dispute

Man Hacked To Death In Kerala Property Dispute

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A 25-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his neighbour following a dispute over property boundaries in Kanjikkuzhy, Kerala.

Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum

Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

A crucial annual general meeting (AGM) of Tata Sons, the primary holding company of the Tata conglomerate, was adjourned due to a lack of quorum, specifically the absence of representatives from the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT). The SRTT is currently under restrictions from the Maharashtra Charities Commissioner, preventing it from making major decisions or holding meetings, which impacted its ability to participate.

SC to hear Muslim side's plea for alternative site at Bhojshala

SC to hear Muslim side's plea for alternative site at Bhojshala

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea from the Muslim side regarding the non-compliance of its directions to provide an alternative site near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, for Friday prayers. The Muslim side alleges the proposed site is unsuitable and too far, while the Solicitor General claims another location has been identified.

Tamil Nadu moves SC over Cauvery water share by Karnataka

Tamil Nadu moves SC over Cauvery water share by Karnataka

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court regarding the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka, alleging that the water quantum allocated by the CWRC and released by Karnataka is insufficient. The state seeks its due share of water, citing Karnataka's ample reservoir storage.

HC accepts WhatsApp messages as dying declaration

HC accepts WhatsApp messages as dying declaration

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has deemed WhatsApp messages sent by a deceased tribal man to his father as a "prima facie crucial dying declaration" in a suicide abetment case. This ruling led to the denial of bail for three accused individuals, who were allegedly involved in harassing the victim over an agricultural land dispute. The court highlighted the electronic evidence and corroborating family statements.

UP Woman Kills Her Children, Then Herself After Dispute

UP Woman Kills Her Children, Then Herself After Dispute

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A 25-year-old woman allegedly killed her two minor children before dying by suicide following a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, police said.

Has Trump Chosen Pakistan Over India?

Has Trump Chosen Pakistan Over India?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

We are back to the 1971 moment with both China and the US supporting Pakistan, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Ahmedabad Men Arrested Over Deadly Instagram Dispute

Ahmedabad Men Arrested Over Deadly Instagram Dispute

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Three men have been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly killing a 19-year-old over a dispute stemming from an old Instagram post.

Cauvery row: SC tells Tamil Nadu to raise water share plea before CWMA

Cauvery row: SC tells Tamil Nadu to raise water share plea before CWMA

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has advised the Tamil Nadu government to present its grievance regarding the proportionate release of Cauvery water to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA). This comes after Tamil Nadu alleged that Karnataka was not releasing its due share of water despite directions from the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and CWMA, impacting farmers in the state.

Kerala Man Killed After Dispute Over Chicken Curry

Kerala Man Killed After Dispute Over Chicken Curry

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 45-year-old man in Kerala was allegedly killed by his nephew following a dispute over chicken curry. The incident occurred in Koundanur, with the accused fleeing the scene and a police investigation underway.

Irritation, annoyance not cruelty, says HC, rejects divorce plea

Irritation, annoyance not cruelty, says HC, rejects divorce plea

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Bombay High Court has ruled that mere annoyance and normal disagreements do not amount to mental cruelty sufficient for divorce. The court stated that cruelty must be severe enough to make cohabitation unreasonable, and cannot be determined by isolated incidents. This ruling came as the court dismissed a man's divorce petition, upholding a family court's decision and ordering him to pay maintenance to his wife.

Shivakumar minister Nagendra quits again amid Valmiki scam heat

Shivakumar minister Nagendra quits again amid Valmiki scam heat

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

For the second time in two years, Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigned from the state Cabinet on Friday amid the Opposition heat over his alleged involvement in the Rs 89 crore Valmiki Corporation scam.

Parliamentary Panel Pushes for Swift India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement

Parliamentary Panel Pushes for Swift India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has urged the Indian government to swiftly conclude the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), while ensuring India's interests are protected, recommending complete exemption for key export products like generic medicines and smartphones from future US tariff increases.

Man Killed In UP Village Over Land Dispute

Man Killed In UP Village Over Land Dispute

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 50-year-old man was shot dead in a village in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute. Police have launched an investigation and taken two people into custody.

Explained: How No-Confidence Vote Could Oust FIFA President Infantino?

Explained: How No-Confidence Vote Could Oust FIFA President Infantino?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

This article details the process and requirements for a vote of no confidence against the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, following challenges to his leadership.

Hospitalisation, Cashless Claims & Settlement: What Every Medical Insurance Policyholder Should Know

Hospitalisation, Cashless Claims & Settlement: What Every Medical Insurance Policyholder Should Know

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Many claim disputes arise not because the insurer refuses to pay but because policyholders don't know the claim process, miss important documents or misunderstand what their policy covers.

Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim plea over alternate namaaz site on Friday

Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim plea over alternate namaaz site on Friday

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a plea of the Muslim side alleging that the alternative site identified by the Madhya Pradesh government for offering namaaz was located too far from the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar.

Man Strangles Infant Son After Domestic Dispute In UP

Man Strangles Infant Son After Domestic Dispute In UP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly strangled his six-month-old son to death following a domestic dispute and fled the scene, according to police reports.

Gurugram Man Commits Suicide After Dispute With Wife

Gurugram Man Commits Suicide After Dispute With Wife

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A 45-year-old man, recently returned from the US, allegedly died by suicide in Gurugram after a dispute with his wife. Police are investigating the incident.

Teenager Murdered After Dispute Over Photo In Maharashtra

Teenager Murdered After Dispute Over Photo In Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A teenager was allegedly stabbed to death by his friend following a dispute over an objectionable photograph on a mobile phone in Beed district of Maharashtra, police said.

Property Dealer Shot Dead In Jabalpur; Land Dispute Suspected

Property Dealer Shot Dead In Jabalpur; Land Dispute Suspected

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man involved in construction work and property dealings was shot dead in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, with police suspecting a land dispute as the motive.

Delhi High Court seeks Beco's response to HUL's 'skin irritation' ad suit

Delhi High Court seeks Beco's response to HUL's 'skin irritation' ad suit

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from sustainable consumer goods startup Beco regarding a suit filed by Hindustan Unilever (HUL). HUL alleges that Beco disparaged its products, Surf Excel and Vim, by claiming they cause skin irritation in its advertising campaign.

Woman Held For Killing Nephew Over Land Dispute

Woman Held For Killing Nephew Over Land Dispute

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Chakur, Latur, for allegedly murdering her seven-year-old nephew due to a land dispute with his parents. The boy was found dead after a search, and the aunt was detained based on police investigation.

High Court To Rule On Asian Games Dressage Team Selection Dispute

High Court To Rule On Asian Games Dressage Team Selection Dispute

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on petitions filed by riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela, who challenged their exclusion from India's dressage team for the upcoming Asian Games. The athletes appealed a single judge's earlier decision that upheld the Equestrian Federation of India's selection process. The court heard arguments from all parties, including the EFI, which maintained that the best riders were selected and opposed external interference.

Consumer forum lifts liquor seller's spirits, tells insurer to pay Rs 1.2 cr

Consumer forum lifts liquor seller's spirits, tells insurer to pay Rs 1.2 cr

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

A consumer disputes commission in Mumbai has directed National Insurance Company Ltd to pay a liquor wholesaler over 1.2 crore for stock ruined during the 2017 Mumbai floods, deeming the claim rejection 'arbitrary and unreasonable'.

Tata Sons AGM likely to be adjourned due to Sir Ratan Tata Trust's regulatory issue

Tata Sons AGM likely to be adjourned due to Sir Ratan Tata Trust's regulatory issue

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Tata Sons, scheduled for Tuesday, is likely to be adjourned because the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), a major shareholder, cannot nominate a representative due to a regulatory restriction imposed by Maharashtra's Charity Commissioner.

Twin poison incidents rock MP police stations; man dies, woman critical

Twin poison incidents rock MP police stations; man dies, woman critical

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

A 22-year-old woman in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly consumed poison inside a police station, prompting an inquiry. Her family claims police ignored their repeated complaints regarding an ongoing feud and threats from a rival group. The incident, captured on video and CCTV, occurred while police were verifying a new complaint. The woman is stable but remains under medical observation.

Man Beaten To Death Over Marriage Dispute

Man Beaten To Death Over Marriage Dispute

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his father-in-law and accomplices in Uttar Pradesh over an eight-year-old dispute stemming from his marriage to the latter's daughter.

NeoGeoInfo Secures USD 20 Million For Global Expansion

NeoGeoInfo Secures USD 20 Million For Global Expansion

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

NeoGeoInfo Technologies, a spatial intelligence solutions provider, has secured a Series A investment of approximately USD 20 million from Neev II Fund and Aavishkaar Capital. This funding will fuel the company's R&D, expand its international presence in the Middle East and Americas, and strengthen its team for complex projects.

UP Farmer Couple End Lives Due To Debt, Family Dispute

UP Farmer Couple End Lives Due To Debt, Family Dispute

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A farmer couple in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide due to mounting debt and a family dispute over land. Santosh Kumar, 66, and his wife Radha Devi, 60, were found unconscious near Adurpur village after consuming a poisonous substance.

Criminal law can't target every in-law in marital disputes: SC

Criminal law can't target every in-law in marital disputes: SC

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday said criminal law cannot be permitted to be set in motion against every relative of the husband in a matrimonial dispute merely on the basis of omnibus allegations lacking a specific factual foundation.

Trump unveils 50% tariffs as US-Canada trade war escalates

Trump unveils 50% tariffs as US-Canada trade war escalates

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The US-Canada trade war has escalated sharply, with US President Donald Trump on Monday announcing that tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel imports will be raised to 50 percent from January 2027, following the collapse of trade negotiations between Washington and Ottawa last week.

'Avoid hurting...': Rahul's Pune event gets nod with 30 conditions

'Avoid hurting...': Rahul's Pune event gets nod with 30 conditions

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Police have granted permission for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune, but with 30 stringent conditions, including prohibitions on 'objectionable' banners and directives to avoid hurting religious sentiments.

'Those who oppose 'Vande Mataram' don't know their mother'

'Those who oppose 'Vande Mataram' don't know their mother'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Kerala University vice-chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal on Saturday said those who do not say Vande Mataram do not know who their mother is.

Tension near Taj Mahal as Hindu group attempts entry for religious rituals

Tension near Taj Mahal as Hindu group attempts entry for religious rituals

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Members of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha were stopped by police while attempting to enter the Taj Mahal with kanwars to perform religious rituals, claiming the monument is a Shiva temple. They were redirected to a different temple to perform their worship.

What Went Wrong At Tata Sons After Ratan Tata?

What Went Wrong At Tata Sons After Ratan Tata?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Chandrasekaran's exit is more than a change of chairman. It represents the breakdown of the informal consensus that governed the Tata system under Ratan Tata.

'Sambhal violence an attempt to derail court-ordered survey'

'Sambhal violence an attempt to derail court-ordered survey'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

A day after the Uttar Pradesh assembly tabled the judicial commission's report on the November 2024 Sambhal violence, court commissioner Ramesh Raghav alleged that the mob had intended to attack the survey team and prevent the court-ordered exercise, while the Hindu side called for a detailed debate on the panel's findings in the House.

Friday namaaz offered at Bhojshala after SC order

Friday namaaz offered at Bhojshala after SC order

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has permitted Muslims to offer Friday prayers at a site adjacent to the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, following a High Court ruling that declared the complex a temple. This decision allowed prayers to resume after a previous ASI order was quashed.