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HC Quashes Property Attachment Order for Mukhtar Ansari's Cousin, Cites Lack of Nexus

HC Quashes Property Attachment Order for Mukhtar Ansari's Cousin, Cites Lack of Nexus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court overturned an order to seize property belonging to Mansoor Ansari, cousin of gangster Mukhtar Ansari, stating the state failed to prove a link between any crime and the property's construction.

Lahore Event Honours Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Lahore Event Honours Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Victims

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Civil society members and lawyers in Lahore, Pakistan, commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, paying tribute to the victims of the 1919 tragedy.

'Calculated campaign': HC initiates contempt action against Kejriwal, others

'Calculated campaign': HC initiates contempt action against Kejriwal, others

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has initiated criminal contempt proceedings against several AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, for their social media posts against a judge in relation to the excise policy case.

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of its money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter.

Man Held In Faridabad Land Grab Case Involving Forged Documents

Man Held In Faridabad Land Grab Case Involving Forged Documents

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in Faridabad for allegedly grabbing land using forged documents. The accused, Aman Goyal, was arrested after a complaint was filed regarding a disputed plot in Sector 35. The complainant, Mala Sharma, claimed Goyal threatened her after she purchased the plot and he allegedly attempted to seize it using a fake agreement.

Supreme Court Clears Assam's Encroachment Drive

Supreme Court Clears Assam's Encroachment Drive

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The ruling comes against the backdrop of an intensified anti-encroachment campaign launched by the Assam government since May 2021.

Ensure no harm to Harbhajan, family: HC to Punjab govt

Ensure no harm to Harbhajan, family: HC to Punjab govt

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family, following his defection from AAP to BJP and subsequent protests outside his residence.

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA Championship since 1973

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA Championship since 1973

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 90-94. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 45 points, securing the best-of-seven NBA Finals in five games after a dominant postseason run.

Nagpur Man Killed After Colleague Throws Knife

Nagpur Man Killed After Colleague Throws Knife

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 26-year-old lounge cashier in Nagpur died after a colleague threw a foldable knife that opened mid-air and pierced his chest.

Professor in UP Sexual Exploitation Case Retires After Acquittal

Professor in UP Sexual Exploitation Case Retires After Acquittal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A professor in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, who was acquitted of sexual exploitation charges, has taken voluntary retirement and been barred from the college premises.

Jharkhand Mother, Occultist Arrested in Teen Sacrifice Case

Jharkhand Mother, Occultist Arrested in Teen Sacrifice Case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Police in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, have arrested a mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the ritualistic killing of a teenage girl. The girl was allegedly sacrificed to cure the mother's son.

Jharkhand Mother, Occultist Arrested in Teen Sacrifice Case: What We Know

Jharkhand Mother, Occultist Arrested in Teen Sacrifice Case: What We Know

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Police in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, have arrested a mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the sacrificial ritual killing of a teenage girl. The arrests follow an investigation into the girl's death, initially reported as a rape and murder.

WhatsApp chats not enough to prove cruelty for divorce: HC

WhatsApp chats not enough to prove cruelty for divorce: HC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Bombay high court has ruled that WhatsApp chats alone are insufficient evidence to grant a divorce on grounds of cruelty, emphasising the need for a fair hearing and opportunity to rebut allegations.

What Modi Govt Plans To Do About Illegal Immigration

What Modi Govt Plans To Do About Illegal Immigration

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The NDA government has gradually nuanced its position on the issue of demographic challenge.

Kerala Police Arrest Four After ED Officials Attacked

Kerala Police Arrest Four After ED Officials Attacked

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kerala police have arrested four individuals in connection with the violent attack on vehicles carrying Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials who raided former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's rented house. The arrests followed a stand-off with CPI(M) party workers and leaders.

Mizoram: Forged Documents Used To Free Prisoners

Mizoram: Forged Documents Used To Free Prisoners

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Seventeen prisoners in Mizoram were allegedly fraudulently released from jail using forged court documents and fake release orders. Police have arrested two people in connection with the racket.

NEET-UG to swtich to computer mode from next year: NTA to SC

NEET-UG to swtich to computer mode from next year: NTA to SC

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has informed the Supreme Court that the NEET-UG exam will transition to a computer-based test (CBT) mode from next year, following consultations with the Centre and recommendations from a high-level committee.

Delhi HC: Acquittal Upheld in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Age Proof

Delhi HC: Acquittal Upheld in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Age Proof

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a minor, stating that a horoscope and vaccination card are insufficient proof of age for prosecution under the POCSO Act.

HC orders notice to CM Vijay over use of children to influence electorate

HC orders notice to CM Vijay over use of children to influence electorate

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Madras High Court has issued notices to key political figures and the Election Commission following a petition alleging corrupt practices during the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, including the use of children to influence voters.

Rajpal Yadav's sentence suspended in cheque bounce case

Rajpal Yadav's sentence suspended in cheque bounce case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has extended the suspension of actor Rajpal Yadav's sentence in cheque bounce cases until April 1, acknowledging his 'substantial' payment towards the outstanding amount.

Manipur violence probe panel gets six-month extension

Manipur violence probe panel gets six-month extension

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Centre has granted a six-month extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the 2023 Manipur violence, pushing the deadline for its report to November 20. This marks the fifth extension for the panel, which was formed in June 2023 to probe the ethnic clashes that resulted in over 260 deaths.

Twisha Sharma case: Husband denied bail, bounty declared for info

Twisha Sharma case: Husband denied bail, bounty declared for info

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A Bhopal court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her home. Police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest as the investigation continues.

Kerala MLA Identifies Ex-CM's Security In Assault Case

Kerala MLA Identifies Ex-CM's Security In Assault Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Alappuzha MLA A D Thomas and five others have identified former security personnel of then Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as alleged assailants of Youth Congress workers during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas programme. The identification occurred at the Crime Branch office, with Thomas expressing concerns about the investigation being derailed despite a new SIT being formed under the Congress-led UDF government, which has invoked a more serious charge of attempt to commit culpable homicide.

Jharkhand HC Addresses Alleged Rape and Murder of Girl in Hazaribag

Jharkhand HC Addresses Alleged Rape and Murder of Girl in Hazaribag

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, prompting an investigation and protests.

Tamil Nadu Debt Nearly Doubles to 10 Trillion in Five Years

Tamil Nadu Debt Nearly Doubles to 10 Trillion in Five Years

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

A new white paper released by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government reveals that Tamil Nadu's direct debt has nearly doubled to an alarming 10 trillion in the past five years, exposing significant fiscal strain and a substantial debt burden on every citizen.

Delhi HC summons Arnab Goswami in defamation case

Delhi HC summons Arnab Goswami in defamation case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has issued summons to Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami in a defamation case filed by the Congress party. The case alleges that Goswami falsely claimed the Istanbul Congress Centre in Turkiye is the office of the political party.

ED Opposes Robert Vadra's Plea In Money Laundering Case

ED Opposes Robert Vadra's Plea In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has opposed Robert Vadra's petition in the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court order that summoned him in a money laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana's Shikohpur.

Wrong to claim one religion as only true religion: HC

Wrong to claim one religion as only true religion: HC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that claiming a particular religion is the 'only true religion' is inappropriate in a secular country like India and could violate laws against disparaging other faiths. The court dismissed a petition filed by a Reverend Father, stating that such claims could fall under Section 295A of the IPC, which addresses acts intended to outrage religious feelings.

Kerala HC Questions Intent in Antony Raju Evidence Tampering Case

Kerala HC Questions Intent in Antony Raju Evidence Tampering Case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The Kerala High Court has questioned the intent of former state Transport Minister Antony Raju in a 1990 drug case involving evidence tampering, as Raju seeks suspension of his conviction to contest upcoming Assembly polls.

HC Closes Proceedings on Karti Chidambaram's Plea Regarding Chinese Visa Scam Case

HC Closes Proceedings on Karti Chidambaram's Plea Regarding Chinese Visa Scam Case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has closed proceedings on a plea by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking to defer the hearing on framing of charges in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Chinese visa scam.

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay compensation to a man after incorrect police information about his criminal record delayed his release on bail.

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.

Court Denies Bail to IPS Officer's Husband in Rs 24 Crore Cheating Case

Court Denies Bail to IPS Officer's Husband in Rs 24 Crore Cheating Case

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has denied bail to Purushottam Chavan, husband of IPS officer Rashmi Karandikar, in a Rs 24 crore cheating case, citing substantial evidence of his involvement in the crime.

Rajasthan Opposition Alleges Conflict of Interest in Adarsh Credit Society Scam Case

Rajasthan Opposition Alleges Conflict of Interest in Adarsh Credit Society Scam Case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition, Tika Ram Jully, has accused the state government of a 'double game' in the Adarsh Credit Cooperative Society scam, alleging a conflict of interest involving the Additional Advocate General.

Someone Else Owns India's Off Switch

Someone Else Owns India's Off Switch

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A sovereign cloud, our own DNS root and Root CA, a defence-led research base that builds for keeps, and a real national cybersecurity strategy that outlives electoral cycles are not vanity projects. They are the difference between a nation that can be switched off and one that cannot, points out Venkata Satish Guttula.

Madhya Pradesh HC quashes rape FIR against Army officer, citing consensual relationship with policewoman

Madhya Pradesh HC quashes rape FIR against Army officer, citing consensual relationship with policewoman

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a rape FIR against an Army officer, stating the relationship with the complainant policewoman was consensual and the case appeared to be a pressure tactic.

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Delhi police seal UNI office; action sparks media freedom debate

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Delhi Police sealed the office of news agency UNI following a high court order, leading to allegations of media suppression and manhandling of staff.

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