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Delhi High Court Affirms EFI's Asian Games Dressage Team Selection

Delhi High Court Affirms EFI's Asian Games Dressage Team Selection

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Equestrian Federation of India's (EFI) selection process for the Asian Games dressage team, dismissing petitions from riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela. The court found no arbitrariness or procedural impropriety, reinforcing the principle that judicial interference in expert selection bodies is limited. Challenges regarding Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MERs), criteria interpretation, and bias were all rejected.

'When We Can Survive 50% Tariff, We Can Survive Anything!'

'When We Can Survive 50% Tariff, We Can Survive Anything!'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

'It's very important for India to retain its sovereignty. India should not sign any agreement which compromises its sovereignty.'

'China, India or other hellhole': Trump reposts anti-India rant

'China, India or other hellhole': Trump reposts anti-India rant

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Donald Trump has amplified a critique of birthright citizenship by sharing a video of Michael Savage, who claimed the legal system allows immigrants to exploit American laws.

Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Woman Arrested For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A woman in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her lover and another man to murder her husband by strangulation.

Supreme Court Urges Strict Enforcement Of PCPNDT Act To Combat Sex Selection

Supreme Court Urges Strict Enforcement Of PCPNDT Act To Combat Sex Selection

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has called for strict enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act to counter the deep-seated patriarchal preference for male children and prevalent sex-selection practices. The court highlighted declining child sex ratios and the continued need for efforts despite government welfare schemes, stressing that true equality is yet to be achieved. The observations were made while dismissing a doctor's appeal in a PCPNDT Act violation case.

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.

UCC Bill tabled in Assam; polygamy ban, live-in registration proposed

UCC Bill tabled in Assam; polygamy ban, live-in registration proposed

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The opposition parties, including Congress, Raijor Dal and Trinamool Congress, opposed the move and demanded wider consultation with all the stakeholders before its introduction.

Supreme Court Seeks Status Report On Manipur Violence Trial

Supreme Court Seeks Status Report On Manipur Violence Trial

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Supreme Court has called for an expedited trial in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence case and requested a status report from authorities, highlighting the need for confidence-building measures for victims.

Why Gold Loan Boom Needs Caution

Why Gold Loan Boom Needs Caution

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Rapid growth in personal gold loans has raised concerns over borrower leverage, large-ticket exposure and volatility in gold prices, points out Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India.

NSE IPO: Draft Papers Likely Next Week After Decade-Long Delay

NSE IPO: Draft Papers Likely Next Week After Decade-Long Delay

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is expected to file its preliminary IPO papers with Sebi next week, marking a significant step forward for the long-awaited public offering which has been delayed for nearly a decade due to regulatory issues.

Rs 92 cr via foreign cards: US group, 6 others booked under UAPA in K'taka

Rs 92 cr via foreign cards: US group, 6 others booked under UAPA in K'taka

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A case has been registered against a US-based organisation and six others after the Enforcement Directorate lodged a complaint alleging illegal utilisation of foreign funds through a network of foreign debit cards, including in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas of the country.

Indian Super League moves to club-led model as September 4 kick-off confirmed

Indian Super League moves to club-led model as September 4 kick-off confirmed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has agreed "in principle" to the club-led model of running the Indian Super League (ISL) for two years and has conveyed it to the sports minister, a top official said on Tuesday.

Vijay's government to hold social justice survey, move court for financial devolution

Vijay's government to hold social justice survey, move court for financial devolution

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar announced that the TVK regime, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, will take steps to ensure fair financial devolution from the Centre, including pursuing the matter in the Supreme Court. The government also plans to conduct a 'Social Justice Survey' and address the state's severe financial deterioration.

Illegal migration impact spreads beyond border areas: Govt

Illegal migration impact spreads beyond border areas: Govt

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to study the impact of illegal immigration and other factors on India's demographic landscape.

Right to trauma care integral part of right to life: SC

Right to trauma care integral part of right to life: SC

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union territories to operationalise a single helpline number '112' for emergency responses and establish a functional good samaritan grievance redressal system within three months, emphasising that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life.

Uninformed, in poor taste: India on Trump's 'hellhole' remark

Uninformed, in poor taste: India on Trump's 'hellhole' remark

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

India has criticised US President Donald Trump's social media repost referring to India and other countries as 'hellholes' in the context of immigration, deeming the remarks 'uninformed' and 'inappropriate'.

Six Thai Nationals Arrested With Hydroponic Cannabis In Varanasi

Six Thai Nationals Arrested With Hydroponic Cannabis In Varanasi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Six Thai nationals, including three women, were arrested at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after customs officials seized hydroponic cannabis valued at over Rs 19 crore from their possession.

Vinesh Phogat Eyes 2028 Olympics After Asian Games Trials

Vinesh Phogat Eyes 2028 Olympics After Asian Games Trials

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vinesh Phogat, despite losing in the Asian Games selection trials, asserts her return to wrestling after motherhood as a victory, aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics while criticising the wrestling administration for alleged discrimination and harassment.

Cockroach Janata Party swings into action, demands Modi Minister's resignation

Cockroach Janata Party swings into action, demands Modi Minister's resignation

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The CJP's rapid rise on social media reflects growing digital dissent and youth frustration with issues like unemployment and exam-paper leaks.

CJI Urges Caution On AI In Judiciary, Emphasises Human Element

CJI Urges Caution On AI In Judiciary, Emphasises Human Element

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant cautioned against the uncritical adoption of AI in the judiciary, emphasising the need for human judgement and ethical considerations in judicial decision-making.

Anthropic Slams US' Suspension of Fable 5, Mythos 5 as 'Misunderstanding'

Anthropic Slams US' Suspension of Fable 5, Mythos 5 as 'Misunderstanding'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Anthropic has labelled the US government's directive to suspend its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models as a "misunderstanding" and is actively working to restore access, warning that the current standard for narrow jailbreak findings could "essentially halt all new model deployments for all frontier model providers."

GST 2.0 guidelines fail to resolve refund delays for large taxpayers

GST 2.0 guidelines fail to resolve refund delays for large taxpayers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Despite the Centre's GST 2.0 guidelines aiming to facilitate provisional refunds within seven days for low-risk cases, many large taxpayers are still encountering significant delays in obtaining Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds under the inverted duty structure (IDS), with experts citing inconsistent state-level scrutiny and subjective interpretations.

Former Uttar Pradesh MLA Jailed In 2016 Assault Case

Former Uttar Pradesh MLA Jailed In 2016 Assault Case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A court in Uttar Pradesh sentenced former MLA Mohammad Tabish Khan and his brother to three years' imprisonment for assaulting a police constable in 2016.

Bandar Review: Watch It For Bobby Deol

Bandar Review: Watch It For Bobby Deol

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The greatest pleasure of Bandar is watching Bobby Deol let go of his vanity and submit himself to Anurag Kashyap's unflinching filmmaking, notes Mayur Sanap.

Punjab Assembly Approves Prison Reform, Societies Amendment Bills

Punjab Assembly Approves Prison Reform, Societies Amendment Bills

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Punjab Assembly has passed the Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Bill, 2026, to modernise the prison system, and the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2026, to enhance transparency and accountability of societies.

Order rejecting Natarajan's RS nomination egregious: Cong after EC meet

Order rejecting Natarajan's RS nomination egregious: Cong after EC meet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Congress party has formally appealed to the Election Commission, demanding an immediate reversal of the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls, labelling the decision as 'egregious' and a 'subversion of democracy'.

Locals Protest Over Alleged Exploitation Of Girls In Nainital

Locals Protest Over Alleged Exploitation Of Girls In Nainital

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Traders and locals in Nainital protest outside Bhimtal Police Station, demanding the arrest of a man accused of exploiting several girls physically and financially by concealing his identity. BJP workers led the demonstration, warning of intensified action if the accused is not arrested promptly. Police have filed an FIR against the accused's mother for allegedly protecting him, and investigations are ongoing.

Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce, Criticises 'Aata-Sata' Marriage Custom

Rajasthan High Court Grants Divorce, Criticises 'Aata-Sata' Marriage Custom

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Rajasthan High Court overturned a family court's decision, granting a woman a divorce and strongly criticising the 'Aata-Sata' marriage custom, highlighting the need to assess matrimonial disputes based on the 'preponderance of probabilities' rather than criminal law standards.

Palghar Brick Kiln Owner Faces Charges For Forced Labour

Palghar Brick Kiln Owner Faces Charges For Forced Labour

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A brick kiln owner in Palghar district has been booked for allegedly forcing a tribal labourer to work against his will after the labourer sought to return to his village to build a house sanctioned under a government scheme.

Illegal Call Centre Busted In Goa, 26 Arrested

Illegal Call Centre Busted In Goa, 26 Arrested

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Goa Police dismantled an illegal call centre in Verna Industrial Estate, arresting 26 individuals for allegedly defrauding US citizens by posing as bank employees.

Gujarat AAP Candidate Arrested Over Fabricated Shooting Story

Gujarat AAP Candidate Arrested Over Fabricated Shooting Story

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Police in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district have arrested an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate for allegedly fabricating a shooting incident and possessing a live bullet. The arrest followed a forensic investigation that debunked the candidate's claims of being fired upon.

BJP backs Arunachal CM Khandu after SC-directed CBI probe into contracts

BJP backs Arunachal CM Khandu after SC-directed CBI probe into contracts

Rediff.com31 May 2026

The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh has voiced its support for Chief Minister Pema Khandu amidst speculation about his political future following a Supreme Court-directed CBI inquiry into alleged corruption.

How UP's Zero Tolerance Policy Cut Crime, Boosted Convictions

How UP's Zero Tolerance Policy Cut Crime, Boosted Convictions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Uttar Pradesh's 'zero tolerance' policy against crime has resulted in a conviction rate of more than 93 per cent over the past year, according to the state's newly appointed DGP, Rajeev Krishna. Courts convicted 42,681 accused, and authorities seized properties worth nearly Rs 788.38 crore linked to criminal activities.

Caste Census: 'Government Is Scared Of The Numbers

Caste Census: 'Government Is Scared Of The Numbers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

'Once the numbers come out, they fear that the OBCs would start to demand, and articulate what they are lacking, why they are lacking and what should be done to go forward.'

Telangana Police Pursue Extradition Of UK Pharmacist In Poisoning Case

Telangana Police Pursue Extradition Of UK Pharmacist In Poisoning Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Telangana Police are pursuing the extradition of a UK-based pharmacist, Ajith Kumar Mupparapu, wanted for trial in India on charges of murder related to alleged arsenic poisoning of his ex-wife's family. The case is currently being heard in a London court.

Delhi HC asks IT body to review blocking of Cockroach party on X

Delhi HC asks IT body to review blocking of Cockroach party on X

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has asked a review committee to examine the blocking of the Cockroach Janta Party's X account, refusing to order its immediate unblocking but allowing the party's founder to appear before the committee.

Cockroach Janata Party's X handle withheld, founder starts new account

Cockroach Janata Party's X handle withheld, founder starts new account

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Cockroach Janata Party, which according to Dipke had 201,000 followers on X, came about following a controversy over Chief Justice of India Surya Kant using "parasites" and "cockroaches" while pulling up a lawyer for his plea seeking senior designation.

Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Dream Dashed In Trials

Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Dream Dashed In Trials

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vinesh Phogat's return to competitive wrestling ended in disappointment as she lost in the Asian Games selection trials, highlighting the challenges she faces in her comeback journey after the Paris Olympics trauma.

Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Dream Dashed After Trials Defeat

Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games Dream Dashed After Trials Defeat

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vinesh Phogat's return to competitive wrestling ended in disappointment at the Asian Games selection trials, losing to Meenakshi Goyat in the 53kg semifinals after a controversial and emotionally charged day.

Fintechs Seek Safe Harbour Shield

Fintechs Seek Safe Harbour Shield

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'There has to be a safe harbour for licensed entities, which have followed all the norms prescribed by the RBI.'