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7 acquitted in Malegaon blasts case get HC notice

7 acquitted in Malegaon blasts case get HC notice

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Bombay High Court has issued notices to those acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, following an appeal by victims' families, raising questions about the investigation and seeking convictions.

CCTV shows Nikki's husband outside home when she was 'set on fire'

CCTV shows Nikki's husband outside home when she was 'set on fire'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The footage from outside a shop near the Bhati family's home shows a youth, who locals claimed was Vipin, standing behind a car and then suddenly running.

Will Chirag Paswan Go Solo In Bihar Polls?

Will Chirag Paswan Go Solo In Bihar Polls?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Chirag Paswan has warned the BJP-led NDA that it will settle for nothing less than 40-plus seats in the 2025 Bihar polls, even threatening to contest all 243 constituencies independently if sidelined.

Ek Chatur Naar: Not Chatur At All

Ek Chatur Naar: Not Chatur At All

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The only saving grace is the title score by Amar Mohile, which injects some energy into this otherwise pointless attempt at a dark revenge drama, observes Divya Nair.

How Aishwarya-Salman Celebrated Ganpati

How Aishwarya-Salman Celebrated Ganpati

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Bollywood spent another day celebrating the Ganpati festival, going for darshan as well as visarjan.

How Karisma-Kareena Celebrated Ganpati

How Karisma-Kareena Celebrated Ganpati

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Film folk celebrated Ganpati over the weekend, and posted pictures on social media.

The One Problem All Parents Face

The One Problem All Parents Face

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'Maybe every parent has seen that show, Adolescence, where you think your son or daughter is safe at home, locked in their room. But they are interacting with the world through the internet.'

Looking At Vaani's Star Life

Looking At Vaani's Star Life

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Vaani Kapoor lives the star life, and that's quite evident from her pictures on Instagram. As she turns 37 on August 23, we take a closer look.

Not open gate for appeals in 2008 Malegaon blast case acquittals, says HC

Not open gate for appeals in 2008 Malegaon blast case acquittals, says HC

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

"You (appellants) have to indicate whether they were witnesses or not. Give us details. This is not an open gate for everyone," the HC said and posted the matter for further hearing on Wednesday.

Pleas filed opposing Maratha quota in Bombay HC

Pleas filed opposing Maratha quota in Bombay HC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Petitions challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to issue Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community for reservation have been filed in the Bombay High Court. The pleas claim the decision is arbitrary and unconstitutional.

Woman ends life over dowry; writes suicide note on hands, legs

Woman ends life over dowry; writes suicide note on hands, legs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Manisha, from Rathauda village under Chhaprauli police station limits, recorded a video and left a three-page suicide note before her death, they said.

'No One Could Have Played The Wounded Son Like Mr Bachchan Did'

'No One Could Have Played The Wounded Son Like Mr Bachchan Did'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'I owe what Shakti became as much to Mr Bachchan as Salim-Javed.'

Gia Manek Weds Varunn Jain

Gia Manek Weds Varunn Jain

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Popular television actor Gia Manek, who is best known for her roles in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and Jeannie Aur Juju, has married her long-time friend and fellow actor Varunn Jain.

Maha officer alleges husband put spy cameras in bedroom

Maha officer alleges husband put spy cameras in bedroom

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The 31-year-old woman alleged her husband, also a government employee, had installed cameras in the bathroom, too, the police said on Tuesday.

SC questions dual criteria for women Army officers' permanent commission

SC questions dual criteria for women Army officers' permanent commission

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has questioned the 'arbitrariness' in the consideration of 'criteria appointment' for Short Service Commission (SSC) women Army officers seeking permanent commission, compared to their male counterparts. The court is hearing a plea from women officers challenging the denial of permanent commission.

Malegaon blast victims move HC against Pragya, Purohit acquittal

Malegaon blast victims move HC against Pragya, Purohit acquittal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Family members of victims of the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast have challenged the acquittal of the accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Prasad Purohit, in the Bombay High Court, citing faulty investigation and the nature of conspiracy.

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. As managing director of Amrut Distilleries, he balances ritual and ambition, tradition and transformation, like many other legacy players in India's alcoholic beverages sector who are staring at a rosy future.

Dowry Death: Accused Shot Fleeing

Dowry Death: Accused Shot Fleeing

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

A man accused of setting his wife ablaze over dowry demands was shot in the leg by police while attempting to escape custody in Greater Noida.

Raj man gets death penalty for murdering wife over skin tone

Raj man gets death penalty for murdering wife over skin tone

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

A court in Udaipur sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife, whom he often taunted for her skin complexion, by making her apply an inflammable chemical on herself and then setting her afire.

Delhi man rapes his mother for having 'bad character'

Delhi man rapes his mother for having 'bad character'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

The accused is a graduate but currently unemployed, while the complainant is an illiterate housewife whose husband is a retired government employee.

Ideal wife stays rooted in 'dharma' on being deserted: HC

Ideal wife stays rooted in 'dharma' on being deserted: HC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The conduct of the wife in the present case reflected the "Hindu ideal of the woman as Shakti -- not weak, but submissive and powerful in her endurance and grace", said a bench of Justices Vivek Rusia and Binod Kumar Dwivedi in the judgement passed on August 5.

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Clear off Mumbai streets, follow HC directives: Jarange to protesters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

He also appealed to the protesters to park their vehicles only in the designated parking areas, hours after the high court frowned on the conduct of protesters.

Repeal of Section 377, Triple Talaq to be part of CBSE syllabus

Repeal of Section 377, Triple Talaq to be part of CBSE syllabus

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

According to CBSE officials, an expert committee will be formed and a content development agency may be engaged to ensure updated textbooks are ready for the next academic session.

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'In 2014 the BJP built its campaign around 'jija ji' (brother-in-law) and corruption, shouting about Vadra, 2G and coal scams. Yet today, all those cases have quietly been shut. The people are not fools. They can see the reality--that Congress and BJP are in a hidden alliance'

'Should I Marry A Guy I Haven't Met?'

'Should I Marry A Guy I Haven't Met?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app, tells you how to stand firm against red flags and unreasonable demands in a relationship.

The Best Part About Sholay Is...

The Best Part About Sholay Is...

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'I wouldn't change a single shot even if I could, the film is just perfect even with a supposedly flawed script!' Celebrating Sholay's 50th anniversary on August 15 with a special series, where contemporary film folk analyse the cult classic.

NCLT defers Vedanta demerger hearing to Sep 17

NCLT defers Vedanta demerger hearing to Sep 17

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday deferred the hearing on Vedanta Ltd's proposed demerger to September 17, as market regulator Sebi is yet to complete the scrutiny of the proposal, while the central government has raised certain objections. The matter, which was part-heard earlier, had been adjourned to August 20.

Richest CMs: 931 Cr Naidu, 332 Cr Khandu

Richest CMs: 931 Cr Naidu, 332 Cr Khandu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The CMs with lowest assets are West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee with assets worth over Rs 15.38 lakh, Omar Abdullah, CM of Jammu and Kashmir, with assets worth over Rs 55.24 lakh, and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, who has assets worth Rs 1.18 crore.

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Will implement HC order on Maratha stir, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures implementation of Bombay High Court directives regarding the Maratha quota protest led by Manoj Jarange, while also exploring legal options to resolve the issue. He condemned harassment of journalists and appealed to avoid politicizing the matter.

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The officials identified the deceased as Ashwani Sharma (24), his brother Dwarka Nath (55), niece Virta Devi (26) and their guest Om Raj (38), a resident of Banshara in Rajgarh. The rescuers are searching for Sharma's sister-in-law, Bidya Devi (55).

'Drishyam-style' murder: Wife took help of husband's brother to lay tiles

'Drishyam-style' murder: Wife took help of husband's brother to lay tiles

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

A woman and her lover have been arrested in Palghar, India, for allegedly murdering her husband and burying his body under the floor tiles of their home. The crime came to light after neighbors reported a foul smell and the husband's disappearance.

Electoral rolls can't remain static, need to be revised: SC

Electoral rolls can't remain static, need to be revised: SC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

"There is bound to be revision," the top court said, "otherwise, how will the poll panel delete the names of those who are dead, migrated or shifted to other constituencies?"

K L Rahul Returns To Dad Duties

K L Rahul Returns To Dad Duties

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

With the England series behind him, Rahul is soaking up every moment of fatherhood -- making up for lost time with Evaarah and cherishing the quieter joys of life off the field.

Is Kejriwal Reason For 130th Amendment?

Is Kejriwal Reason For 130th Amendment?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'Even if this Bill passes in Parliament, it will reasonably face judicial scrutiny. 'One can reasonably expect challenges in the Supreme Court questioning its Constitutional validity.'

'This Act will ensure that our athletes are clean'

'This Act will ensure that our athletes are clean'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The legislation sets clear expectations for National Sports Federations and the Indian Olympic Association, ensuring mechanisms for fair elections, financial openness, and inclusive representation.

Hridayapoorvam Review: Delightfully Charming

Hridayapoorvam Review: Delightfully Charming

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Hridayapoorvam does not break any new ground or tell a story as old as time with any novelty but its sincerity keeps it alive, notes Arjun Menon.

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'As a defence lawyer I won't know if a policeman under cross questioning is being prompted to answer by someone behind his computer screen.'

Why Aamir And Family Are 'Distressed'

Why Aamir And Family Are 'Distressed'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Aamir Khan and his family has urged the media to show empathy and not turn a private matter into 'salacious, inflammatory and hurtful gossip' after the actor's brother Faisal Khan, in an interview, alleged mistreatment by the family.

Give him shock if...: Wife's chats with lover reveal husband's murder plot

Give him shock if...: Wife's chats with lover reveal husband's murder plot

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Delhi police uncover a murder plot in Uttam Nagar involving a woman and her lover, exposed through Instagram messages. The victim was allegedly drugged and electrocuted.

SC forms SIT to probe complaints against Vantara

SC forms SIT to probe complaints against Vantara

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court of India has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate allegations of non-compliance with laws and irregularities at Vantara, a Green Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Gujarat. The SIT will examine the acquisition of animals, compliance with wildlife protection laws, and other related issues.