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Asha Bhosle's last rites to be performed with state honours on Monday

Asha Bhosle's last rites to be performed with state honours on Monday

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92. She will be cremated with state honours in Mumbai.

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 5; TN CM Vijay calls for abolishing test

NEET paper leak: CBI arrests 5; TN CM Vijay calls for abolishing test

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The CBI has arrested five individuals and conducted searches across India in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case. Protests have intensified, and calls for the Education Minister's resignation have grown louder. Political parties are trading blame, and the Supreme Court is considering a plea for an overhaul of the National Testing Agency.

'Mamata Banerjee's Comeback Is Impossible'

'Mamata Banerjee's Comeback Is Impossible'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'Mamata was more feared than loved, and in politics when people start fearing you then they start hating you.' 'So Mamata's comeback now is impossible.'

Spurious Liquor Claims 14 Lives In Pune, Arrests Made

Spurious Liquor Claims 14 Lives In Pune, Arrests Made

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 14 people have died in Pune after consuming suspected spurious liquor. Police have arrested eight individuals, including a key bootlegger, and the investigation has been transferred to the CID. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the illegal liquor trade.

Spurious Liquor Claims Lives In Pune: Arrests Made

Spurious Liquor Claims Lives In Pune: Arrests Made

Rediff.com29 May 2026

At least 13 people have died in Pune after consuming suspected spurious liquor, leading to multiple arrests and a high-level investigation.

NEET paper leak: Beautician among two held in Maha; handed over to CBI

NEET paper leak: Beautician among two held in Maha; handed over to CBI

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The police detained two persons, including a female beautician, from parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday for their alleged connection to the NEET paper leak case, officials said.

Bihar Parents Claim Children Were Targeted Due To Their Faith

Bihar Parents Claim Children Were Targeted Due To Their Faith

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Parents in Bihar allege their children were wrongly accused of being trafficked and were instead travelling to madrassas for education, claiming religious bias in the case.

Bihar Parents Allege Faith Bias In Child Trafficking Case

Bihar Parents Allege Faith Bias In Child Trafficking Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Parents in Bihar allege faith bias after 163 minors were detained in Madhya Pradesh on suspicion of child trafficking, claiming the children were travelling to madrassas with teachers and had valid documents.

BJP Leader Files Complaint Over Chandrapur Pollution

BJP Leader Files Complaint Over Chandrapur Pollution

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar has filed a police complaint against a company and an MPCB official, alleging pollution causing crop damage in Belsani village, Chandrapur. The complaint cites environmental pollution from coal washeries since 2024, leading to crop damage, livestock deaths, and health issues.

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

'Vote Jehad', 'Muslim League', What Next?

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The only thing that might make the BJP stop trying to isolate Muslims completely will be if substantial numbers of the community vote for the party that flaunts its animosity towards it, notes Jyoti Punwani.

NCRB Includes Animal Cruelty Cases In Crime Database

NCRB Includes Animal Cruelty Cases In Crime Database

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has included cases of crime and cruelty against animals in its annual 'Crime in India 2024' database, recording 9,039 cases under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act across the country.

Teacher And Guard Face Charges For Assaulting Disabled Student In Latur

Teacher And Guard Face Charges For Assaulting Disabled Student In Latur

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A teacher and a security guard at a government-aided residential school in Latur, Maharashtra, have been booked for allegedly assaulting a student with cognitive impairments. The incident came to light after a video of the assault surfaced online, prompting a police investigation.

Gurugram doctor under scanner in NEET-UG paper leak probe

Gurugram doctor under scanner in NEET-UG paper leak probe

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police sources indicate a physical copy of the NEET-UG paper was allegedly leaked from a Nashik printing press and brought to a doctor in Gurugram, prompting an investigation. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam was cancelled amid paper leak allegations, triggering nationwide outrage.

Supreme Court Grants Bail in Pune Porsche Crash Case

Supreme Court Grants Bail in Pune Porsche Crash Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has granted bail to a doctor arrested for allegedly tampering with blood samples in the Pune Porsche crash case, where a minor is accused of killing two people.

BJP's Goswami halts Assam Cong chief Gogoi's assembly debut with decisive win

BJP's Goswami halts Assam Cong chief Gogoi's assembly debut with decisive win

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Veteran BJP leader Hitendra Nath Goswami defeated Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat, securing his sixth term in the assembly. Goswami's grassroots campaign and extensive experience led to his victory.

Pune Girl Murder: Autopsy Points To Asphyxia

Pune Girl Murder: Autopsy Points To Asphyxia

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The autopsy report of a four-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune, indicates asphyxia as the cause of death. The accused, who has a criminal history, allegedly gagged the victim, leading to suffocation. The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with a SIT formed to investigate the case.

Man Cheats Job Aspirants Of Rs 46 Lakh In Thane

Man Cheats Job Aspirants Of Rs 46 Lakh In Thane

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A man in Thane has been booked for allegedly defrauding a woman and her associates of Rs 46 lakh by falsely promising them government jobs.

Fadnavis Alleges TMC Plot To Include Infiltrators In Voter List

Fadnavis Alleges TMC Plot To Include Infiltrators In Voter List

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused the TMC of conspiring to include infiltrators in electoral rolls, claiming the party objects to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) while those rightfully removed from the rolls did not protest.

Delhi blast: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10; reveals plot

Delhi blast: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10; reveals plot

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort blast, revealing a jihadi conspiracy by Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind to overthrow the Indian government and impose Sharia law.

Call Records Spark Demand for Inquiry into Ex-Women's Commission Head's Ties to Accused Godman

Call Records Spark Demand for Inquiry into Ex-Women's Commission Head's Ties to Accused Godman

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Activist Anjali Damania has called for the questioning of Rupali Chakankar, former chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, regarding her alleged connections with Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman accused of sexual assault.

Fadnavis's big claim: Neighbour wanted to break Assam but...

Fadnavis's big claim: Neighbour wanted to break Assam but...

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday claimed India's neighbours wanted to "break up" Assam by taking advantage of the unrest in the state earlier, but their "dreams were shattered" as the Narendra Modi government brought peace to the region.

Leena Paulose's Bail Plea Rejected In Extortion Case

Leena Paulose's Bail Plea Rejected In Extortion Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Leena Paulose in a Rs 200 crore extortion case involving her husband, Sukesh Chandrasekhar, but granted her reprieve in a related money laundering case.

MBA Students Die After Mumbai Concert; Drug Overdose Suspected

MBA Students Die After Mumbai Concert; Drug Overdose Suspected

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two MBA students died due to suspected drug overdose after attending a concert in Mumbai, leading to arrests and political backlash.

Akola Additional Collector Accused of Extortion, Threatening Stone Crusher Owners

Akola Additional Collector Accused of Extortion, Threatening Stone Crusher Owners

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

An additional collector in Akola, Maharashtra, has been booked for allegedly extorting money from a stone crusher owner and threatening others. The official denies the allegations, and an investigation is underway.

'TN Guv Within Constitutional Rights To Reject Vijay'

'TN Guv Within Constitutional Rights To Reject Vijay'

Rediff.com8 May 2026

'Looking at the situation purely on its Constitutional merits, the governor's conduct is defensible.' 'He is saying: You do not have a majority, so prove it. That is not an unreasonable position even if the timing and the political context make it deeply controversial.'

Thane Activist Accused Of Sexual Assault And Blackmail

Thane Activist Accused Of Sexual Assault And Blackmail

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Police in Thane have registered a case against a 35-year-old social activist accused of sexually assaulting a woman, blackmailing her with objectionable videos, and using her to steal sensitive documents.

Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet links all accused to Qaida offshoot

Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet links all accused to Qaida offshoot

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, which resulted in 11 fatalities and extensive property damage.

Kharat spoke to Shinde? Fadnavis orders probe into CDR leak

Kharat spoke to Shinde? Fadnavis orders probe into CDR leak

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the leak of call data records in the Ashok Kharat case and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate Kharat's assets.

Official axed over 'hasty' minority grants after Ajit Pawar's death

Official axed over 'hasty' minority grants after Ajit Pawar's death

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

A senior Maharashtra government official has been removed from his post following allegations of irregularities in granting minority status to 75 educational institutions after the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. An inquiry has been ordered to investigate the matter.

Bombay HC Asks Centre To Decide On Padma Award For Wrestler Jadhav

Bombay HC Asks Centre To Decide On Padma Award For Wrestler Jadhav

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has directed the Union government to decide by May 4 on posthumously conferring the Padma Vibhushan award to wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, India's first individual Olympic medallist.

Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP's Divisive Politics In Punjab

Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP's Divisive Politics In Punjab

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of engaging in divisive politics and attempting to incite violence in Punjab for electoral gains, while reaffirming his government's commitment to peace and communal harmony.

NCW Calls For Complete Parole Ban For Rape Convicts

NCW Calls For Complete Parole Ban For Rape Convicts

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) will soon submit recommendations to the Centre seeking a complete ban on parole for convicts in rape, aggravated sexual assault, and other serious offences against women and children.

'Same feeling in India': Cong leader's remarks on Trump event shooting sparks row

'Same feeling in India': Cong leader's remarks on Trump event shooting sparks row

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A controversy has erupted over remarks made by Maharashtra MLA Vijay Wadettiwar regarding the shooting incident at an event attended by former US President Donald Trump. The BJP has demanded a condemnation from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that Wadettiwar justified the incident and is hoping for a similar attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

CAG raps Maharashtra government for shady land deals

CAG raps Maharashtra government for shady land deals

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The Comptroller & Auditor General of India has castigated the Maharashtra government for alleged irregularities in the sale and allotment of land in the past eight years, resulting in loss to the exchequer.

Pune Rape-Murder: SIT Formed, CM Assures Fast Trial

Pune Rape-Murder: SIT Formed, CM Assures Fast Trial

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district, Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured a fast-tracked trial and pushed for the death penalty for the accused, amid public outrage and protests.

Fadnavis Orders Probe into Call Data Leak in Ashok Kharat Case

Fadnavis Orders Probe into Call Data Leak in Ashok Kharat Case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the call data record (CDR) leak in the Ashok Kharat case and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate Kharat's assets.

Jhon Arokiasamy Scripts TVK's Stunning Rise

Jhon Arokiasamy Scripts TVK's Stunning Rise

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Building a party from scratch and leading it to electoral success is an entirely different challenge.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Strangling Wife In Thane

Man Arrested For Allegedly Strangling Wife In Thane

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife following a domestic dispute at their home in Thane, Maharashtra.

Why Tata Trusts Board Meeting Was Cancelled

Why Tata Trusts Board Meeting Was Cancelled

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A crucial Tata Trusts board meeting was unexpectedly postponed, highlighting internal conflicts over veto power, Tata Sons listing, and trustee eligibility, raising concerns about the stability of the $180 billion conglomerate.

'Real Issue Is Land, Not Religion In Assam'

'Real Issue Is Land, Not Religion In Assam'

Rediff.com5 May 2026

'The real fault line in Assam is not Hindu versus Muslim. It is Assamese versus Bengali -- and within that, the specific anxiety about undocumented Bangladeshi settlers claiming land and altering the demographic balance of the state.'