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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.

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The report urged the top court that the matter may be taken up by the petitioners and other parties with utmost sensitivity as any misinformation or rumour or even suspicion may aggravate the situation in Manipur, where things are slowly returning to normal with the concerted efforts of the central and the state governments.

Run bulldozers on BJP headquarters, Shah's house to end riots: AAP

Run bulldozers on BJP headquarters, Shah's house to end riots: AAP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

With the sole motive of triggering communal violence and riots, the BJP got Rohingyas and Bangladeshis 'illegally' settled in different parts of the country in the last eight years, the AAP alleged.

Probe agencies acting like 'Centre's pets': Uddhav

Probe agencies acting like 'Centre's pets': Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Uddhav claimed that splits were engineered in many parties using central agencies and arrests were made illegally.

Jahangirpuri's epicentre barricaded, people stay in, media kept out

Jahangirpuri's epicentre barricaded, people stay in, media kept out

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

A day after the NDMC's demolition drive following communal clashes, Jahangirpuri's C-Block, the epicentre of Saturday's violence, witnessed heavy security deployment and barricading as it remained out of bounds for the media, and residents stayed indoors.

Will stick to constitutional validity of 'talaq-e-hasan', not cases, says SC

Will stick to constitutional validity of 'talaq-e-hasan', not cases, says SC

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Supreme Court said on Thursday it will examine the larger constitutional issue of challenge to the validity of extrajudicial divorce like 'talaq-e-hasan' among Muslims.

SC junks NSA case against SP leader in UP, pulls up state

SC junks NSA case against SP leader in UP, pulls up state

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

"Is this a case for NSA?," the bench asked the state's counsel while observing that this is why allegations of political vendetta crops up.

T'gana BJP chief arrested, named prime accused in SSC question paper leak case

T'gana BJP chief arrested, named prime accused in SSC question paper leak case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The development comes days ahead of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state to inaugurate various projects.

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.

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The CBI had interrogated Rujira in February last year ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections.

It is illegal for NRIs to hold Resident bank a/cs

It is illegal for NRIs to hold Resident bank a/cs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

On becoming an NRI, legally you are required to inform all your banks and also all the companies where you have investments about the change in your status within a reasonable time.

3 Mumbaikars 'held captive' in Myanmar after being lured with IT jobs: Police

3 Mumbaikars 'held captive' in Myanmar after being lured with IT jobs: Police

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The victims were promised IT sector jobs in Thailand by an agent.

ED raids Lalu's family, aides; seizes money, gold

ED raids Lalu's family, aides; seizes money, gold

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

During the raids, Rs 53 lakh, $1,900, about 540 grams of gold and bullion and 1.5 kg of gold jewellery were seized, sources in agency said and added that one of the locations searched was a house in south Delhi where Lalu Prasad Yadav's son and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav was present.

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The drive met with opposition in Tinsukia in upper Assam leading to lathicharge by the security forces, while in Sonitpur the alleged illegal settlers claimed that it was launched about a week before the stipulated date.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Delhi L-G charges AAP govt with 'intimidation, disregard of rules'

Delhi L-G charges AAP govt with 'intimidation, disregard of rules'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

In the letter, the lieutenant governor said that in the past one week, a "gloomy face of governance" emerged in Delhi where "organised, structured and specialised administrative machinery" is yet again facing the "brunt" of "highhandedness" of the political executive.

Anti-encroachment drive intensified in Kashmir

Anti-encroachment drive intensified in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The anti-encroachment drive by Jammu and Kashmir administration intensified on Saturday as the land illegally occupied by 'influential persons' was retrieved at many places in the valley, officials said.

CBI visits Mamata's nephew's house to question his wife

CBI visits Mamata's nephew's house to question his wife

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The CBI's visit to Abhishek's residence comes after Rujira told the central agency that she will be available for examination between 11 am and 3 pm on February 23, replying to a notice that the sleuths had hand-delivered her on Sunday.

Shinde-led rebel MLAs name their group 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb'

Shinde-led rebel MLAs name their group 'Shiv Sena Balasaheb'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The decision comes at a time when Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is holding the executive meeting of Shiv Sena.

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Editors Guild team went to Manipur on Army's request, SC told

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till September 15 its order asking the Manipur police not to take any coercive steps against four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two FIRs lodged against them for alleged offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

Designer arrested following Amruta Fadnavis's complaint, father at large

Designer arrested following Amruta Fadnavis's complaint, father at large

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta Fadnavis has filed a police case against a "designer" for allegedly trying to offer her money to intervene in a criminal case as well as threatening her, a police official said in Mumbai on Thursday.

Hanuman Chalisa: Navneet names Uddhav before LS privileges panel

Hanuman Chalisa: Navneet names Uddhav before LS privileges panel

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Sources said now the committee may call top Mumbai police officials over the complaint.

California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias

California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Major Indian businesses and temples issued a joint statement opposing the proposed California Caste Bill SB 403.

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Rediff.com1 May 2023

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.'

SC rejects plea against setting up J-K panel to redraw constituencies

SC rejects plea against setting up J-K panel to redraw constituencies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the government's decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the legislative assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui was arrested by the ATS, which is probing the racket, at around 9 pm on Tuesday from Meerut, Additional Director General (ADG), Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said.

In court Alt News' Zubair denies posting content to gain popularity

In court Alt News' Zubair denies posting content to gain popularity

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, who is being probed for posting an alleged objectionable tweet against a Hindu deity in 2018, denied before the Delhi high court the claim of the city police that he posted content that triggers religious sentiments to gain popularity.

Services secretary More 'falls in line' after show cause notice: Delhi govt

Services secretary More 'falls in line' after show cause notice: Delhi govt

Rediff.com16 May 2023

More was issued a memo by services minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on May 13, seeking him to show cause and threatening disciplinary action against him for allegedly not complying with a direction for his transfer and "going incommunicado".

Former civil servants seek CJI's intervention in 'bulldozer politics'

Former civil servants seek CJI's intervention in 'bulldozer politics'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

A group of retired civil servants on Tuesday wrote an open letter to Chief Justice of India N V Ramana seeking intervention by the Supreme Court in the alleged illegal detention, bulldozing of residences and police violence in Uttar Pradesh following protests against certain objectionable remarks made by two now-removed Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries.

SC order comes as ray of light for Campa Cola residents

SC order comes as ray of light for Campa Cola residents

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The regularisation of our homes may take time but at least restore water, electricity and gas pipeline connection, say the harrowed residents of Campa Cola Compound Residents' Association after the Supreme Court ruled January 30 that they can make a fresh representation to the new government in Maharashtra and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to regularise their homes. Prasanna D Zore reports.

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Demolition drive in Delhi's Mehrauli ahead of G20 meet sparks protests

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The action was taken under a demolition drive, which will be carried out till March 9, officials said. It comes a month ahead of a G20 meeting planned to be hosted at the archaeological park in south Delhi.

Villagers bring Shivling to court after notice to temple in Chhattisgarh

Villagers bring Shivling to court after notice to temple in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

A few days ago, the revenue officials of Raigarh had given notice to Shiva temple to appear in the court.

CBI begins questioning Manish Sisodia in excise policy case

CBI begins questioning Manish Sisodia in excise policy case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Sisodia went to his party office in the morning from where he proceeded to Rajghat. A large number of his supporters gathered outside his residence ahead of his questioning.

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Dawood funds terror acts in India, has unit to target leaders, bizmen: NIA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The D-Company has established a special unit to strike terror in people of India by attacking eminent personalities, including political leaders and businesspersons, the probe agency further claimed.

Aaditya begins Shiv Samvad Yatra to 'build Sena afresh'

Aaditya begins Shiv Samvad Yatra to 'build Sena afresh'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

He, however, said if at all the party rebels want to return, the doors of 'Matoshree' (the personal residence of Thackerays) are always open for them.

CBI raids Sisodia's office, they are welcome, he tweets

CBI raids Sisodia's office, they are welcome, he tweets

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Sisodia claimed the agency did not find anything against him during previous raids and this time too it will be the same as he has done nothing wrong.

Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Before appearing before the CBI this morning, Abhishek Banerjee wrote a letter to the CBI informing them he is moving the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order which allows investigative agencies CBI and ED to question him.

Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A court in Mumbai restrained a television news channel on Monday from utilising in any form any material related to the FIR registered in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Assam government on Tuesday began clearing nearly 1,900 hectares of forest and government land in Sonitpur district, affecting 12,000-odd people who were allegedly staying there illegally for decades, a senior official said.