News for 'land dispute'

2 women partially buried in murrum during protest against road construction in MP

2 women partially buried in murrum during protest against road construction in MP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

A video of the incident that surfaced on social media showed two women sitting behind a truck laden with murrum, which it off-loads on them.

SC to hear Ayodhya dispute case on Jan 4

SC to hear Ayodhya dispute case on Jan 4

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

The bench is likely to constitute a three-judge bench for hearing as many as 14 appeals filed against the Allahabad high court judgement.

How Puja Khedkar obtained disability certificate

How Puja Khedkar obtained disability certificate

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Dr Puja Khedkar had obtained a partial 'locomotor disability' certificate from a hospital at Pimpri in Pune district in August 2022, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'Ensure that all property-related documents are up-to-date.' 'Relying on outdated documents can create legal complications.'

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Centre has directed the Pune police to apprise it of the marital status of the parents of controversial IAS probationer Puja Khedkar amid allegations that she fraudulently availed of the OBC non-creamy layer benefit in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam by claiming that they were separated, an official said.

Mathura mosque dispute: Court asks revenue dept to file status report

Mathura mosque dispute: Court asks revenue dept to file status report

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The fast-track court of the civil judge (senior division) has posted the matter to April 17 for further hearing.

Houses of SC-STs torched in Bihar: Nitish orders action

Houses of SC-STs torched in Bihar: Nitish orders action

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday condemned the torching of 34 houses, mostly belonging to SC/ST communities, in Nawada district and asked the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) to visit the site and oversee the probe.

Now, VHP demands disputed land as well

Now, VHP demands disputed land as well

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

If the demand is not met, it could lead to a people's movement, which could even lay claim on the thousands of mosques, VHP leader Pravin Togadia said.

Ayodhya: Judges say divide disputed land into 3

Ayodhya: Judges say divide disputed land into 3

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The three-judge special bench comprising Justice S U Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and D V Sharma pronounced the verdict on September 30 at 15.30 hours.

Expedite hearing in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute: HC

Expedite hearing in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute: HC

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The Allahabad high court Thursday directed the lower court concerned to decide within four months the temporary injunction application as well as a plea for bunching together the trial in all pending cases related to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah mosque dispute.

Suspense ends as Shrikant Shinde named Mahayuti's Kalyan LS candidate

Suspense ends as Shrikant Shinde named Mahayuti's Kalyan LS candidate

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Fadnavis' announcement comes at a time when a section of Bharatiya Janata Party in Kalyan has expressed reservations against fielding Shrikant Shinde, the sitting MP from Shiv Sena.

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

'Minister has converted ED into an extended arm of the BJP'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Now the political boss decides, and the ED acts.'

SC to hear Ayodhya title dispute case in January 2019

SC to hear Ayodhya title dispute case in January 2019

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The appropriate bench will fix the schedule with regard to the hearing of appeals in the case. "We will fix the date of hearing of Ayodhya dispute case before the appropriate bench in January," the CJI said.

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor.

9 killed, 19 injured in shootout over land in UP

9 killed, 19 injured in shootout over land in UP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The land in the district's Ghorawal area earlier belonged to an IAS officer and he had sold it to village head Yagya Dutt, who wanted to take its possession, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police O P Singh told PTI.

Puja Khedkar summoned back to academy, training put on hold

Puja Khedkar summoned back to academy, training put on hold

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday put on hold the district training programme of controversial Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar, who is under the scanner for allegedly forging disability certificates to clear the Civil Services examination.

About 9,000-km highway plans locked in land

About 9,000-km highway plans locked in land

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

At a time when developing infrastructure remains the government's focus area, about 9,000 km of the sanctioned road projects of 30,000 km under the National Highways Authority of India are stuck in disputes concerning land, forest clearance or other matters.

Bulldozer action victims: 'My house was razed overnight'

Bulldozer action victims: 'My house was razed overnight'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Following the Supreme Court's verdict on bulldozer action, victims of demolition drives in Uttar Pradesh are seeking compensation for their losses. The court ruled against arbitrary demolitions without prior notice, prompting victims to pursue legal action. The Uttar Pradesh government maintains that demolitions were carried out following due process and on properties built on encroached lands.

False narrative created over attacks on Christians, Centre tells SC

False narrative created over attacks on Christians, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Centre on Thursday disputed in the Supreme Court the figure pertaining to alleged attacks on Christian institutions and priests, terming the data "wrong" and claiming the petitioners wanted to keep "the pot boiling" to sully the image of the country abroad.

Villages To Safeguard India's Borders

Villages To Safeguard India's Borders

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

In underlining the role of border villages as custodians of India's frontiers, New Delhi is following China's example in Tibet.

After Shimla, Hindu groups protest against Mandi mosque

After Shimla, Hindu groups protest against Mandi mosque

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

"PWD officials had informed us that a wall of the mosque was in PWD land and we were served a notice. So we decided to demolish the wall," Iqbal Ali, a member of the mosque committee, said earlier.

Shimla mosque row ends as demolition of illegal portion begins

Shimla mosque row ends as demolition of illegal portion begins

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The demolition started with the removal of the roof amid tight police security, Latif told the PTI on Monday evening.

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The shocking incident triggered protests by revenue department employees across Telangana, while political leaders condemned it.

China lands 1st military plane on disputed South China Sea reef

China lands 1st military plane on disputed South China Sea reef

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

China has for the first time landed a military plane on one of its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea.

Shiv Sena man shot by BJP MLA critical; Oppn guns for Shinde

Shiv Sena man shot by BJP MLA critical; Oppn guns for Shinde

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The BJP MLA alleged that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is "trying to create a kingdom of criminals in Maharashtra".

Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute: Bommai hits back at Fadnavis

Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute: Bommai hits back at Fadnavis

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'No village in Maharashtra will go to Karnataka! The state government will fight strongly in the Supreme Court to get Marathi speaking villages in Karnataka including Belgaum-Karwar-Nipani!' said Fadnavis.

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Mumbai Crime Branch and the Uttar Pradesh police Special Task Force arrested Gautam along with Anurag Kashyap, Gyan Prakash Tripathi, Akash Srivastava and Akhilendra Pratap Singh on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh's Nanpara area, near the Nepal border.

SC rules states can tax mines, royalty on minerals not tax

SC rules states can tax mines, royalty on minerals not tax

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that states have the legislative competence to impose taxes on mines and minerals-bearing lands under the Constitution.

SC verdict tomorrow on case related to Ayodhya dispute

SC verdict tomorrow on case related to Ayodhya dispute

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The petitioners seeking reconsideration by a larger bench, the observations made by it in a 1994 verdict that a mosque was not integral to Islam.

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down

Woman's hands chopped off over dispute in MP

Woman's hands chopped off over dispute in MP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

The accused -- Ranga, Bhagwandas and Jankidas -- of the same village also dealt a heavy blow on Munni Bai's back

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in customer care, corporate India saw it all in 2024.

K'taka to pass resolution amid border dispute with Maha

K'taka to pass resolution amid border dispute with Maha

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The legislature reiterated the state's stand that the issue is a settled one, and not an inch of land will be given to the neighbouring State.

Amarinder-Sidhu dispute good for Congress: Harish Rawat

Amarinder-Sidhu dispute good for Congress: Harish Rawat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'People in Punjab put their opinion very strongly there and it looks like they will fight. But, there is nothing like that, and they find solutions to their problems'

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

On the possible motive behind the murder, Prabhat said the temple was embroiled in a land dispute.

HC relief for Yediyurappa in 2015 land denotification case

HC relief for Yediyurappa in 2015 land denotification case

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The case was registered against the veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader by Lokayukta police in 2015 based on the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

High-pitched identity politics, which is the norm in the northeast, has continued to compound the boundary problem.

Shimla mosque: Muslim body ready to raze illegal part; 50 booked for protest

Shimla mosque: Muslim body ready to raze illegal part; 50 booked for protest

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Amid escalating tensions over the Sinjauli mosque in Shimla, a Muslim welfare committee on Thursday urged the municipal commissioner to seal the unauthorised portion and also offered to demolish it in accordance with a court order.

Priest shot at in UP, Gehlot advises Yogi to take action

Priest shot at in UP, Gehlot advises Yogi to take action

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Gehlot's comment comes after he came under fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party and other Opposition parties over the incident in which a temple priest was burnt alive in Karauli district over a land dispute.