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Defamation complaint against Tharoor for remark against PM

Defamation complaint against Tharoor for remark against PM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

In his complaint, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajeev Babbar said his religious sentiments were hurt.

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Following the post, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Congress leaders of spreading "misinformation" and creating social hatred by sharing a "false" post on Golwalkar.

Govt to amend Wakf law for transparency, women inclusion

Govt to amend Wakf law for transparency, women inclusion

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The Bill to amend the Wakf Act, 1995, will make it mandatory for Waqf boards to register their properties with district collectors to ensure their actual valuation.

AAP alleges Gambhir has two voter IDs, files complaint

AAP alleges Gambhir has two voter IDs, files complaint

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

BJP Delhi president Manoj Tiwari said the 'AAP is loosing elections' that is why it is raising such issues.

Complaint against Raj Thackeray dismissed

Complaint against Raj Thackeray dismissed

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

After investigations into the complaint filed on February 3, the police have concluded that there was not much substance in Amar Singh's claim, Deputy Commissioner of Police Brijesh Singh told PTI in Mumbai on Thursday night. Amar Singh, SP general secretary, had filed a complaint with the Azad Maidan Police Station after MNS activists disrupted a press conference by him in the area on February 2.

Challenge BJP...: Raghav Chadha over 'forged signatures' charge

Challenge BJP...: Raghav Chadha over 'forged signatures' charge

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

"I will approach the Committee of Privileges and court of law against the BJP Lok Sabha members who levelled the false allegation of forgery against me," Chadha said.

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The high court of Jharkhand on Friday granted bail to former chief minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to a land scam.

Kharge Jr drags Nadda, Malviya to police over Rahul Gandhi video

Kharge Jr drags Nadda, Malviya to police over Rahul Gandhi video

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Karnataka Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge on Monday lodged a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party national president J P Nadda, BJP's IT cell chief Amit Malviya and BJP Chandigarh president Arun Sood for malicious posts against Rahul Gandhi, particularly an animated video that allegedly features altered versions of the Congress leader's speeches.

Case of EVM misfiring extra vote for BJP resolved, says EC

Case of EVM misfiring extra vote for BJP resolved, says EC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said it has resolved the issue of some Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) showing an extra vote during a mock poll in the north Kerala district of Kasargod.

NIT Srinagar student booked for sharing abusive video on social media

NIT Srinagar student booked for sharing abusive video on social media

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Students had protested at the NIT in the Nigeen locality of Srinagar alleging the social media post hurt their religious sentiments.

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh told reporters that a national TV news channel, facing flak over its attack on Mumbai police and Maharashtra government in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, was also involved in the TRP racket.

HC asks govt to curb Instagram influencers, fake therapists

HC asks govt to curb Instagram influencers, fake therapists

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Karnataka high court has advised the government to come up with some regulatory measures to check the growth of pseudo-therapists and 'Instagram influencers'.

IIT-B students move police against prof for pro-Palestinian talk

IIT-B students move police against prof for pro-Palestinian talk

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have lodged a police complaint against a professor and a guest speaker for allegedly speaking in support of Palestinian militants during a virtual lecture, an official said on Friday.

Complaints: SBI Cards tops, ICICI is second

Complaints: SBI Cards tops, ICICI is second

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

SBI Cards, the second largest issuer of credit cards, has topped the list of complaints from credit cardholders, with the banking ombudsman receiving 2,654 complaints against it. ICICI Bank, the largest credit card issuer, with 1,451 complaints follows SBI Cards in the list.

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the laws, said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the British-era laws that gave primacy to penal action.

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Accused of rape under the stringent POCSO act, Arjuna award-winning Indian hockey player Varun Kumar has withdrawn from the FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar to explore his legal options against the allegation, which he described as a "calculated attempt to extort money" from him.

Cruelty: HC on withholding mutual divorce consent in failed marriage

Cruelty: HC on withholding mutual divorce consent in failed marriage

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

A bench headed by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, while dealing with an appeal of the wife who withdrew her consent for mutual divorce after a settlement, observed that the idea of a no-fault-divorce is to make the parties realise that there was a sensible way of parting on the agreed terms.

Centre silent on Prajwal's diplomatic passport cancellation: K'taka HM

Centre silent on Prajwal's diplomatic passport cancellation: K'taka HM

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Parameshwara said the chief minister had written a letter to the prime minister on the issue, and added that cancelling Prajwal's passport after a warrant is issued against him is the Centre's duty.

Irani's 'false degree' row: Court seeks records from EC, Delhi University

Irani's 'false degree' row: Court seeks records from EC, Delhi University

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Union HRD minister is accused of giving false information in affidavits to the Election Commission.

Centre acts against Kolkata top cop for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan

Centre acts against Kolkata top cop for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

The Union home ministry has initiated disciplinary action against Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for allegedly maligning the office of the West Bengal Governor by promoting and spreading canards, a central government official said.

Bibhav Kumar acted as if a goon entered Delhi CM's residence: SC

Bibhav Kumar acted as if a goon entered Delhi CM's residence: SC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

"Is this kind of goon supposed to work in the CM's residence," the Supreme Court asked on Thursday as it came down heavily on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar who allegedly assaulted AAP MP Swati Maliwal earlier this year.

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a Muslim representative will make a difference.'

Ness Wadia says charges false as Preity Zinta accuses him of molestation

Ness Wadia says charges false as Preity Zinta accuses him of molestation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Businessman Ness Wadia, who has been accused of molestation and abuse by his former girlfriend and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta in a police complaint, said on Friday he was shocked by the allegations and termed them as "false and baseless".

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Shah said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action, and made reporting of crimes even easier by recognising e-FIR, Zero FIR and electronic or digital evidence.

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The nodal officer for EVMs in Varanasi, a returning officer (RO) in Sonbhadra district and an additional election officer in Bareilly district have been pulled out from election duties, a day ahead of the counting of votes in UP.

DD airs The Kerala Story despite protest by CPM, Congress

DD airs The Kerala Story despite protest by CPM, Congress

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The Congress in Kerala on Friday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the decision of Doordarshan to telecast the controversial movie The Kerala Story, saying it was a 'tacit effort' to divide society on religious grounds to further the electoral prospects of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Bengaluru court summons Rahul, Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar

Bengaluru court summons Rahul, Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The special court exclusively to deal with criminal cases related to elected former and sitting MPs/MLAs has taken cognisance of the offences under Sections 499 (defamation) and 500 (punishment for defamation) of the Indian Penal Code and posted the case for recording the sworn statement on July 27.

Kejriwal used 'scam' money to stay at luxury Goa hotel: ED

Kejriwal used 'scam' money to stay at luxury Goa hotel: ED

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal 'directly used' part of the alleged Rs 100 crore generated from the 'kickbacks' of the Delhi excise policy 'scam' by staying in a luxury hotel in Goa, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed in its charge sheet filed against the Aam Aadmi Party supremo.

ED raids Delhi Minister in money laundering probe

ED raids Delhi Minister in money laundering probe

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided the premises of Delhi Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raaj Kumar Anand and some others as part of a money laundering probe, official sources said.

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

In total, 17 people, including Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy, have been issued notices to appear before the Delhi police's investigation officer (in connection with the case. Sources, however, said Reddy is "unlikely" to join the probe and may send his representative.

Safeguard Streedhan. Read To Know More

Safeguard Streedhan. Read To Know More

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Streedhan refers to gifts, money or property that a woman receives before her marriage, at the time of her marriage, during childbirth or widowhood, primarily from her parents, relatives or in-laws.

Fadnavis wants to kill me, will protest outside his home: Jarange

Fadnavis wants to kill me, will protest outside his home: Jarange

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

The announcement, made at the end of a speech of more than one hour in Antarwali Sarati in Jalna in which Jarange made several allegations against Fadnavis, took his supporters by surprise.

Mahatma killing: Offended RSS lodges complaint against Rahul

Mahatma killing: Offended RSS lodges complaint against Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Stung by Rahul Gandhi linking it with the murder of Mahatma Gandhi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday filed a complaint with Karnataka electoral authorities for his "malicious remarks", saying it violated the model code of conduct.

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The senior IPS officer said that 45 percent of cyber financial frauds taking place in the country are originating from the South East Asia.

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The BJP attacked Kejriwal after he refused to comment on the Maliwal "assault" matter during a press conference in Lucknow. He was flanked by Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.

Transferred over false, unsubstantiated and frivolous charges: Verma

Transferred over false, unsubstantiated and frivolous charges: Verma

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Breaking his silence, the ousted CBI chief said that he was transferred on the basis of allegations made by only one person, who was inimical to him.

NBA leader Medha Patkar convicted in defamation case by Delhi LG

NBA leader Medha Patkar convicted in defamation case by Delhi LG

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Under the relevant law, the activist may get a jail term of two years or fine or both as the punishment.

Hindu marriage is invalid without rituals: Allahabad HC

Hindu marriage is invalid without rituals: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"If the marriage is not a valid marriage, according to the law applicable to the parties, it is not a marriage in the eyes of law. The 'Saptapadi' ceremony under the Hindu Law is one of the essential ingredients to constitute a valid marriage but the said evidence is lacking in the present case," the court said in a recent order.

Mahua Moitra moves HC to restrict 'defamatory' content

Mahua Moitra moves HC to restrict 'defamatory' content

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra on Tuesday approached the Delhi high court seeking to restrain Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, an advocate and several social media platforms and media houses from posting, circulating or publishing any alleged fake and defamatory content against her.

EC notice to Priyanka Gandhi, Kejriwal for remarks against PM

EC notice to Priyanka Gandhi, Kejriwal for remarks against PM

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The AAP on Wednesday last had posted a video story on 'X' featuring industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Modi. The next day, the party posted a picture of Adani and Modi, and alleged that the prime minister works for the industrialist and not the people.