News for 'maharashtra police act'

UP cops get to take accused in online gaming conversion row to Ghaziabad

UP cops get to take accused in online gaming conversion row to Ghaziabad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

"He is being taken to Ghaziabad from Thane by road," the police official said.

Police crackdown on Jamia students 'illegal, inhuman': Sena

Police crackdown on Jamia students 'illegal, inhuman': Sena

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The Sena also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for blaming Pakistan for protests against CAA.

Maha chemist murder: Officials suspect role of ISIS-inspired killers

Maha chemist murder: Officials suspect role of ISIS-inspired killers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The perpetrators of the killing of a pharmacist in Maharashtra's Amravati might have been 'self inspired' by the violence carried out by the dreaded Middle East group Islamic State (ISIS) and the investigators are trying to ascertain if they have links with any terror outfit, officials said.

Parambir Singh moves Supreme Court for CBI probe against Maha HM

Parambir Singh moves Supreme Court for CBI probe against Maha HM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The former Mumbai Commissioner of Police, a 1988 batch IPS officer also sought quashing of the order transferring him from the post of Mumbai CP alleging it to be "arbitrary" and "illegal".

Woman cop in Maharashtra cremates unclaimed bodies amid lockdown

Woman cop in Maharashtra cremates unclaimed bodies amid lockdown

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Police naik Sandhya Sheelvant, attached to the Shahu Nagar police station in central Mumbai, has been performing the last rites -- four in one day and and her dedication to her duty was admirable.

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.

Kapil Sharma booked for violating Environment Act

Kapil Sharma booked for violating Environment Act

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Sharma allegedly dumped the debris near mangroves behind his bungalow in suburban Versova and also undertook illegal construction near it

Sambhaji Bhide in soup for remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

Sambhaji Bhide in soup for remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

In the past too, Bhide has drawn flak for his controversial comments.

FIR registered against Param Bir Singh over cop's complaint

FIR registered against Param Bir Singh over cop's complaint

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The FIR was registered at Akola in Vidarbha region against 33 persons, including 28 policemen, an official said.

Don't encroach on OBC quota, says Bhujbal at rally; targets Jarange

Don't encroach on OBC quota, says Bhujbal at rally; targets Jarange

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The NCP leader asked how suddenly a number of records showing Marathas as belonging to the Kunbi caste were being found.

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Soumya Vishwanathan murder case: 4 convicts get bail

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to four convicts serving life imprisonment in the murder case of TV journalist Soumya Vishwanathan.

FIR against Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Bank scam

FIR against Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Bank scam

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The accused were allegedly complicit in causing losses to the tune of Rs 1,000 crore to MSCB between 2007 and 2011.

Tushar Gandhi sues Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide over Bapu slur

Tushar Gandhi sues Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide over Bapu slur

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Gandhi maintained when he submitted the complaint application against Bhide, the police said they would seek legal opinion before moving forward in the matter.

Dance bars: SC asks Maha govt to take decision on licences

Dance bars: SC asks Maha govt to take decision on licences

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Maharashtra government to implement its earlier order on dance bars.

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Govt likely to issue CAA rules before poll code comes into effect

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The rules for the CAA are likely to be issued before the MCC comes into effect, sources privy to the development said.

Prof Shoma Sen walks out of prison after 6 years

Prof Shoma Sen walks out of prison after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused and former Nagpur University professor Shoma Sen was released from a prison in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

'Entire banking community backs Bank of Maharashtra'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Bankers have decided to fight back against 'arbitrary arrests' and 'harassment' by probe agencies.

Big electric spark before Samruddhi girder collapse, says survivor

Big electric spark before Samruddhi girder collapse, says survivor

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A "big spark" in the electricity pole providing power to the girder launcher preceded its collapse during the construction of a viaduct for the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Thane district a day ago, in which at least 20 persons were killed, the police said on Wednesday.

ED arrests Mumbai's ex-police chief in NSE phone tapping case

ED arrests Mumbai's ex-police chief in NSE phone tapping case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested former Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged illegal phone tapping of NSE employees, officials said.

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The assembly also witnessed a brief adjournment after the ruling alliance members pointed to remarks of Jarange and alleged there was a conspiracy to create unrest in the state.

First arrests made in Maharashtra after beef ban

First arrests made in Maharashtra after beef ban

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

In the first case registered under the beef ban law in Maharashtra, two persons have been arrested by police in Malegoan for allegedly slaughtering calves.

Delhi police arrest main shooter, 2 others, in Moosewala murder case

Delhi police arrest main shooter, 2 others, in Moosewala murder case

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Delhi police special cell has arrested three persons, including two shooters, in connection with the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials said on Monday.

PIL seeks NIA probe into activist Dabholkar murder case

PIL seeks NIA probe into activist Dabholkar murder case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

With no headway in the police probe into the killing of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar nearly a month ago, a Public Interest Litigation has sought transfer of the case to the National Investigation Agency.

Mumbai top cop probing controversial hotel raids transferred

Mumbai top cop probing controversial hotel raids transferred

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The state government, however, said the transfer was not connected to the raids on hotels at MadhIsland and Aksa beach in which nearly 61 people were arrested and booked for "indecency in public" on August 6.

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The crime branch has so far arrested 12 persons, including Republic TV's distribution head and owners of two other channels, in connection with the case.

Law panel chief for making lynching a separate crime in new criminal law

Law panel chief for making lynching a separate crime in new criminal law

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Law Commission on Friday told a parliamentary panel that there was a need to define as to what amounts to "lynching" in the proposed Bharat Nyay Sanhita, sources said.

Actor Tunisha Sharma commits suicide on TV show set

Actor Tunisha Sharma commits suicide on TV show set

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Sharma went to the washroom on the set and did not return for a long time. When the door was broken down, she was found hanging inside, he said.

Sana Khan murder: Husband used BJP functionary as honey-trap for sextortion

Sana Khan murder: Husband used BJP functionary as honey-trap for sextortion

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Khan became part of the racket in March 2021, which continued till her death, he said.

Don't eat if your parents don't vote for me: Sena MLA

Don't eat if your parents don't vote for me: Sena MLA

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Last month, Santosh Bangar said he would hang himself if Narendra Modi did not return as Prime Minister after the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

The Strange Deposition Of Shivaji Pawar

The Strange Deposition Of Shivaji Pawar

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Shivaji Pawar made a startling revelation: Though the subject matter of his investigation was the January 1 violence, he had not examined any of the witnesses to that violence.

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'He never mentioned his whereabouts who are in his family or not. I have not seen him being violent personally'

Will govt notify CAA rules before LS polls?

Will govt notify CAA rules before LS polls?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Delayed by more than four years, rules for the CAA are a must for its implementation.

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Maha Samruddhi E-way crane mishap toll rises to 20; 2 contractors booked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

It was a special-purpose mobile gantry crane used in bridge construction and to install precast box girders in highway construction projects.

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra sent to police custody till July 23

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra sent to police custody till July 23

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The police claimed there were several WhatsApp chats that revealed Kundra, 45, the husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, was involved in the financial dealings of the app and its contents.

SC allows probe against Param Bir, but no charge sheet

SC allows probe against Param Bir, but no charge sheet

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court Monday allowed Mumbai Police to carry on the investigation against former police commissioner Param Bir Singh but restrained it from filing charge sheets on the first information report (FIRs) against him over the allegations of misconduct and corruption.

Providing secret info to scribe 'criminal act': Rahul on Arnab chats

Providing secret info to scribe 'criminal act': Rahul on Arnab chats

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Providing official secret information to a journalist is a 'criminal act' and both the giver and the receiver will have to go to jail, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday referring to the purported WhatsApp chats of Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami doing the rounds of social media.

What Maharashtra could've done differently with dance bars

What Maharashtra could've done differently with dance bars

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Instead of taking the moral high ground and resorting to a ban, the government should've turned the screws on dance bars by enforcing the licence conditions, says Anil Singh.

Shocking, Param Bir has no trust in Maha police now: SC

Shocking, Param Bir has no trust in Maha police now: SC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer, was removed from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner on March 17 and was made the General Commander of Maharashtra State Home Guard after he levelled allegations of corruption and misconduct against the then Home Minister and senior NCP leader Anil Deshmukh.

'Nobody expected Mizoram police to attack'

'Nobody expected Mizoram police to attack'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

'I thought that the days of firing between two police forces (belonging to states of the Union of India) were over.'

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.