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Kapil Sharma booked for 'destroying' mangroves near his home

Kapil Sharma booked for 'destroying' mangroves near his home

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The Court of Metropolitan Magistrate at suburban Andheri ordered registration of an FIR against Sharma and others involved.

Illegal part of home razed of man accused of urinating on tribal youth

Illegal part of home razed of man accused of urinating on tribal youth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Police on Wednesday arrested a man accused of urinating on a tribal youth in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district, an official said.

Delhi govt must take blame for nod to fell 422 trees: SC

Delhi govt must take blame for nod to fell 422 trees: SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Delhi government must come before the court and tell "how it will compensate for the damage caused to the environment due to its illegal acts", the bench said.

HC stays Jalgaon collector's order barring entry into mosque

HC stays Jalgaon collector's order barring entry into mosque

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted an interim stay for two weeks on the Jalgaon district collector's order restraining people from praying at a mosque on a complaint by an outfit which claimed the structure has the "appearance of a temple".

Absconding Noida politician Shrikant Tyagi arrested

Absconding Noida politician Shrikant Tyagi arrested

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday arrested Shrikant Tyagi, who was recently seen in a viral video assaulting and abusing a woman at Grand Omaxe in Noida's Sector 93 and was on the run ever since.

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Congress on Sunday called for fixing accountability over the death of three IAS aspirants due to waterlogging in a building in Delhi with Rahul Gandhi asserting that common people are paying the price for irresponsibility of institutions at every level.

Haldwani violence: Five held, more than 5K people booked; curfew lifted

Haldwani violence: Five held, more than 5K people booked; curfew lifted

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The three FIRs were registered on Friday, and police stressed that there was no fresh violence and that the situation was under control.

Day after court case, Sonu Sood meets Pawar

Day after court case, Sonu Sood meets Pawar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The BMC last week filed a complaint at Juhu police station, seeking an FIR to be lodged against Sood for allegedly converting a residential building into a hotel without permission.

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Responding to a question, he said, "It may also deal with fake news, though there is no specific mention in this regard."

'Something fishy': HC on Kangana's plea against BMC

'Something fishy': HC on Kangana's plea against BMC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

During the questioning, the bench noted that in cases of similar illegalities in buildings close to Ranauts, the BMC had waited for several days to carry out the demolition.

Will suspend all freebies unless..., SC warns Maha govt

Will suspend all freebies unless..., SC warns Maha govt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Coming down heavily on the Maharashtra government, the apex court castigated it saying the state has huge amount to "waste on freebies" but does not have money to compensate to a private party which lost land to it "illegally".

BJP's bulldozer politics flies in the face of law: Chidambaram

BJP's bulldozer politics flies in the face of law: Chidambaram

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Chidambaram came down hard on the Jahangirpuri demolitions and those in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone earlier, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders' justification of the bulldozer-enabled demolitions 'flies in the face of the law'.

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Eight people were killed and over 60 injured on Monday when a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai amid rain and gusty wind, while several others are feared trapped, officials said.

SC refuses to pause demolitions across states

SC refuses to pause demolitions across states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The apex court said it cannot pass an omnibus order preventing authorities from taking action.

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Action was being taken to remove encroachments from about 10,000 square feet of land around the temple premises.

Home of rathole miner in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue razed

Home of rathole miner in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue razed

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) said the demolition drive was carried out on land that was "part of planned development land". Police said several structures built illegally were demolished during the drive.

Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

An angry Banerjee slammed a minister, a former Trinamool Congress mayor and a few bureaucrats for their "below-par performance".

Bulldozers headed for Asaram's ashram in Delhi

Bulldozers headed for Asaram's ashram in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed the Delhi government and city police to demolish illegal constructions at controversial self-styled godman Asaram's ashram in Karol Bagh locality.

SC to hear Jamiat plea against demolitions after 2 weeks

SC to hear Jamiat plea against demolitions after 2 weeks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it would hear after two weeks the petitions filed by Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and others seeking directions to various state governments to ensure that no further demolition of properties of alleged accused in rioting cases of violence is carried out.

ED arrests Lalu Prasad's close aide Subhash Yadav in sand mining case

ED arrests Lalu Prasad's close aide Subhash Yadav in sand mining case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

ED officials said that Subhash was produced before a special PMLA court on Sunday morning and was sent to judicial custody.

Demolition of Supertech twin towers to begin in 2 weeks

Demolition of Supertech twin towers to begin in 2 weeks

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In the wake of the Supreme Court order on razing of the illegal twin towers of Supertech, NOIDA CEO Ritu Maheshwari on Monday said the demolition process will begin on site within two weeks. She said NOIDA (also called the Noida Authority) has already convened a meeting on Wednesday at 12 noon in compliance with the apex court directives. The SC on Monday directed it to commence "within two weeks" the demolition of the realty major's twin 40-storey towers of its Emerald Court project in Sector 93A of the city.

Order to demolish Narayan Rane's bungalow withdrawn, Maharashtra tells HC

Order to demolish Narayan Rane's bungalow withdrawn, Maharashtra tells HC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The bench accepted the state's submission and granted it the liberty to take any fresh requisite action on the issue "in accordance with law".

After LAC tension, now China helps Pak boost military infra along LoC

After LAC tension, now China helps Pak boost military infra along LoC

Rediff.com29 May 2024

This move is seen as part of efforts to strengthen China's ties with Pakistan and safeguard Chinese investments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, particularly related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Illegal flats to be vacated in Campa Cola society by May 31: SC

Illegal flats to be vacated in Campa Cola society by May 31: SC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the unauthorised flats owners at the Campa Cola Society in Mumbai to vacate the premises by May 31, 2014, as no specific proposal could be worked out to provide them space in the compound for new construction.

'Demolish Maradu flats': SC orders Rs 25L compensation to owners

'Demolish Maradu flats': SC orders Rs 25L compensation to owners

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The top court said that it was not against anyone but the primary concern is illegal constructions in Coastal Regulation Zone areas, which eventually lead to natural disasters.

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

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Strictly follow due procedure: SC on UP demolitions

Strictly follow due procedure: SC on UP demolitions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

We expect the authorities to strictly follow the due procedure under the law, the SC said.

BMC razes 'majority of alterations' at Kangana's bungalow

BMC razes 'majority of alterations' at Kangana's bungalow

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

According to a civic official, the demolition at Ranaut's Pali Hill office started around 11 am and continued for the next one-and-a-half hours, till the high court passed the order.

Act against panchayats for banning Muslim traders: Nuh MLA

Act against panchayats for banning Muslim traders: Nuh MLA

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Congress MLA from Nuh Aftab Ahmed on Thursday demanded strict action against those village panchayats in Haryana that have allegedly 'banned' entry of Muslim traders into their villages.

Rains, gusty winds cause chaos in Mumbai; flights, trains, metro hit

Rains, gusty winds cause chaos in Mumbai; flights, trains, metro hit

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Owing the sudden rains, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport too announced a temporary suspension of flights. While incoming flights have been diverted to other destinations like Goa and Ahmedabad, outgoing flights have been delayed. Airport sources said flights are being resumed in a staggered manner to cope with the rush and it will take some time for normalcy to return.

BMC razed Kangana's office, no link with Sena: Raut

BMC razed Kangana's office, no link with Sena: Raut

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

When asked about his recent altercation with the actor, Raut said the matter is over for him.

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A judicial magistrate (first class) granted bail to the 17-year-old boy's father Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his grandfather, who were arrested in May-end and are currently in judicial custody.

Court calls Raut's arrest illegal, witch-hunt, asks why Wadhawans were spared

Court calls Raut's arrest illegal, witch-hunt, asks why Wadhawans were spared

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The arrest of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was "illegal" and a "witch-hunt", a special court in Mumbai said on Wednesday while granting him bail in the Patra Chawl redevelopment matter.

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse: What Mumbai police chargesheet says

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The chargesheet, which was submitted in court last week, includes views of the premier VJTI, as well as IMD about the ill-fated structure being of sub standard quality and not having the capability to withstand winds, an official said.

Galwan martyr issue rocks Bihar assembly, BJP MLAs walk out

Galwan martyr issue rocks Bihar assembly, BJP MLAs walk out

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The opposition MLAs staged a demonstration in front of the premises before the commencement of assembly proceedings condemning the arrest of Vaishali resident Raj Kapoor Singh, whose son Army jawan Jai Kishore Singh had died fighting Chinese troops in Galwan.

Look-out notice against Haldwani kingpin, 5 more held for riots

Look-out notice against Haldwani kingpin, 5 more held for riots

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

With the fresh arrests, the total number of rioters held in connection with incidents of stone pelting and arson triggered by the demolition of a madrassa in the town on February 8 has climbed to 42, they said.

Don't agree with what Kangana said, but...: HC to Raut

Don't agree with what Kangana said, but...: HC to Raut

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'We are also Maharashtrians. We are all proud Maharashtrians. But we don't go and break someone's house'

SC to hear pleas against demolitions after Dussehra vacation

SC to hear pleas against demolitions after Dussehra vacation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear after Dussehra vacation the pleas filed by Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and others seeking directions to various state governments to ensure no further demolition of properties of the accused in rioting cases is carried out.

HC allows Kangana to include Raut in plea against BMC

HC allows Kangana to include Raut in plea against BMC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Ranaut filed a plea in the high court on September 9, seeking that the court declare the demolition of a part of her bungalow in Pali Hill area here by the BMC as illegal. She subsequently amended her plea to demand Rs 2 crore as damages from the civic body and its officials for the demolition.