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UP Panchayat Member's Properties Released After SC Quashes Gangster Act Case

UP Panchayat Member's Properties Released After SC Quashes Gangster Act Case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Properties worth approximately Rs 110 crore belonging to Zila Panchayat member Devendra Singh, which were attached in connection with a Gangster Act case, are being released following a Supreme Court order quashing the proceedings against him.

Nirav Modi, sister's Rs 66-cr properties released to PNB

Nirav Modi, sister's Rs 66-cr properties released to PNB

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A special court here has allowed the release of properties worth Rs 66.33 crore, owned by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and his sister Purvi Modi and attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi-crore PNB fraud case.

Housing sales down 6% in Apr-Jun in top 7 cities, avg price up 7pc: Anarock

Housing sales down 6% in Apr-Jun in top 7 cities, avg price up 7pc: Anarock

Rediff.com1 days ago

Housing sales fell 6 per cent in April-June to 90,715 units across seven major cities on subdued demand amid economic uncertainties and also rising home prices, according to Anarock data released on Monday. As many as 96,285 units were sold in the year-ago period across the top seven cities -- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Delhi-NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.

Telangana ACB Nabs Waqf Board Inspector For Bribe

Telangana ACB Nabs Waqf Board Inspector For Bribe

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A Waqf Board Inspector in Nalgonda district, Telangana, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 to submit a factual report regarding property registration.

Temple trusts oppose Maharashtra draft law on devasthan land

Temple trusts oppose Maharashtra draft law on devasthan land

Rediff.com26 May 2026

A state-level 'Temple Land Protection Conference' was held in Mumbai on Monday, during which participants passed a resolution demanding immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the proposed legislation, the Maharashtra Mandir Mahasangh state in a release.

Arunachal Flash Floods Trigger Flood Threat In Assam

Arunachal Flash Floods Trigger Flood Threat In Assam

Rediff.com5 days ago

The weather office has warned that the prevailing monsoon conditions could trigger flash floods, landslides, waterlogging and a further rise in river levels across the Northeast.

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.

High Court Orders Release of Man Jailed for Unpaid Maintenance

High Court Orders Release of Man Jailed for Unpaid Maintenance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the immediate release of a man sentenced to 22 months in civil prison for failing to pay maintenance to his wife, highlighting legal interpretations of maintenance enforcement.

How A Patent Workshop Is Helping Researchers And Startups

How A Patent Workshop Is Helping Researchers And Startups

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A one-day patent workshop was held at CSIR-NIIST to promote intellectual property awareness and equip researchers and startups with essential knowledge in patent filing and innovation.

Telangana Cyber Security Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Telangana Cyber Security Officer Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A police inspector with the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to protect the family and friends of an individual booked in a cyber fraud case.

Domestic Helps Arrested For Hyderabad Gold Heist

Domestic Helps Arrested For Hyderabad Gold Heist

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Hyderabad police apprehended three Nepali nationals, including a couple who worked as domestic help, from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the theft of 7.5 kg gold and 1.5 kg silver ornaments from a businessman's house. The stolen property was recovered intact, and the accused are being brought to Hyderabad on a transit warrant.

Telangana Official Booked In Disproportionate Assets Case

Telangana Official Booked In Disproportionate Assets Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A government official in Telangana is under investigation for allegedly acquiring assets through corrupt practices. The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches at multiple locations and found significant property documents, cash, and gold ornaments.

Sandalwood Smuggling Ring Busted In Bengaluru

Sandalwood Smuggling Ring Busted In Bengaluru

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Bengaluru Police have arrested two individuals for the illegal sale of sandalwood, seizing 44.780 kgs of sandalwood worth Rs 11 lakh. The suspects were caught selling the wood from a car and have been remanded to judicial custody under the Karnataka Forest Act.

Telangana Congress Leader Arrested In Advocate Murder Case: Here's Why

Telangana Congress Leader Arrested In Advocate Murder Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Hyderabad police have arrested six individuals, including a Telangana Congress leader, in connection with the murder of an advocate. The motive appears to stem from long-standing disputes over Waqf properties and management issues.

HC Quashes Property Attachment Order for Mukhtar Ansari's Cousin, Cites Lack of Nexus

HC Quashes Property Attachment Order for Mukhtar Ansari's Cousin, Cites Lack of Nexus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court overturned an order to seize property belonging to Mansoor Ansari, cousin of gangster Mukhtar Ansari, stating the state failed to prove a link between any crime and the property's construction.

Generative AI Set To Add Billions To Indian Real Estate Sector

Generative AI Set To Add Billions To Indian Real Estate Sector

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

A new report by EY-Parthenon and CREDAI indicates that Generative AI (GenAI) could inject USD 14-17 billion into India's real estate economy over the next seven years. The technology is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency, boost sales velocity by 30-50 per cent, and accelerate product launches, offering competitive differentiation and improved customer experiences for developers.

Mumbai Court Denies Bail To 71-Year-Old In Land Fraud Case

Mumbai Court Denies Bail To 71-Year-Old In Land Fraud Case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A Mumbai court has refused bail to 71-year-old Prakash Dubey, who is accused of illegally acquiring 12,550 square metres of land using counterfeit government stamps and a forged power of attorney. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, stating that Dubey's age and medical conditions did not outweigh the gravity of the crime.

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Educator Faisal Khan's 'Khan Sir' coaching institute in Patna was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones, with Khan also claiming firing took place, though police could not confirm the gunshots.

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A source familiar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking revealed on Saturday that the department "intends to utilise all available authorities to make Iranian assets accessible for rebuilding and repair efforts related to any future damage inflicted by Iran."

Vikram Bhatt: 'Why Does He Keep Haunting Us Like This?!'

Vikram Bhatt: 'Why Does He Keep Haunting Us Like This?!'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'I can feel people around me thinking that this guy was about to die, and now he's back.'

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Team Rejects Bhagnani's Smear Campaign Claims

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Team Rejects Bhagnani's Smear Campaign Claims

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, including producer Ramesh Taurani and Tips, have vehemently denied producer Vashu Bhagnani's allegations regarding song ownership, calling them a "smear campaign" ahead of the film's release.

Hyderabad Police Arrest Six In Advocate Murder Case

Hyderabad Police Arrest Six In Advocate Murder Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Hyderabad police have arrested six individuals in connection with the murder of advocate Khaza Moizuddin. The motive appears to be a long-standing dispute over Waqf properties and management issues.

Senior Lawyer Killed In Hyderabad, Murder Suspected

Senior Lawyer Killed In Hyderabad, Murder Suspected

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A senior lawyer in Hyderabad, Khaza Moizuddin, died after being hit by an SUV outside his home. Police are investigating a possible murder, with the lawyer's son alleging it was related to his father's work fighting encroachment on waqf properties.

Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences: Zee CEO

Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences: Zee CEO

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

"Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences": Zee CEO Punit Goenka after securing FIFA broadcasting rights till 2034

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Before Alpha, 10 Times Bollywood Reimagined The Ramayana

Rediff.com6 days ago

Long before Alpha, Bollywood had been retelling the Ramayana in modern settings, sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

'Of our population of 1.4 billion, 80 per cent are into doomscrolling.'

Maha govt buys Mumbai's iconic Air India building for Rs 1,601cr

Maha govt buys Mumbai's iconic Air India building for Rs 1,601cr

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Maharashtra government has formally acquired the iconic Air India building in south Mumbai for Rs 1,601 crore, completing the transfer of agreements from Air India Assets Holding Company to the state Public Works Department.

Why Delhi Has The Highest Number Of Theft Cases In India

Why Delhi Has The Highest Number Of Theft Cases In India

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi reported a staggering 1,80,973 theft cases in 2024, resulting in almost 3,480 cases per week, and roughly 497 cases per day, which is 73.3 per cent of the national total - a major lead over other metropolitan centres.

ACB Uncovers Rs 5.92 Crore Assets From Suspended Police Official

ACB Uncovers Rs 5.92 Crore Assets From Suspended Police Official

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case of Disproportionate Assets against suspended Additional Superintendent of Police N Bhujanga Rao in Hyderabad. Searches at his properties and associates' places revealed assets valued at over Rs 5.92 crore, including agricultural land, plots, houses, cash, bank balances, gold, and cars. Rao is also implicated in a "phone tapping" case from the previous BRS regime.

Income Tax Department Releases ITR Forms for Assessment Year 2026-27

Income Tax Department Releases ITR Forms for Assessment Year 2026-27

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Income Tax Department has released all income tax return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2026-27, enabling individuals, businesses, and other entities to begin filing their returns for the financial year 2025-26.

Man convicted of property fraud gets probation due to age and trial length

Man convicted of property fraud gets probation due to age and trial length

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A Delhi court upheld the conviction of a man for property fraud but granted him probation due to his age and the lengthy trial, ordering compensation to the complainant.

Why Delhi Leads In Theft Cases Across India

Why Delhi Leads In Theft Cases Across India

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi reported a staggering 1,80,973 theft cases in 2024, resulting in almost 3,480 cases per week, and roughly 497 cases per day, which is 73.3 per cent of the national total - a major lead over other metropolitan centres.

Why Is India On US Priority Watch List For IP Rights?

Why Is India On US Priority Watch List For IP Rights?

Rediff.com1 May 2026

India is among six countries on the priority watch list in a US report addressing the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Hyderabad Water Board Official Under Graft Cloud, Assets Seized

Hyderabad Water Board Official Under Graft Cloud, Assets Seized

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case of disproportionate assets against an official of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board and found assets worth over Rs 5.88 crore during searches.

Delhi to scrap B&B policy after deadly hotel fire

Delhi to scrap B&B policy after deadly hotel fire

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The announcement comes after a massive fire ripped through the Flourish Stay B&B on Wednesday morning, leaving 21 people dead, including 11 foreign nationals, and several injured.

Pakistani youth crosses LoC to meet lover in Uri, apprehended by Army

Pakistani youth crosses LoC to meet lover in Uri, apprehended by Army

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A 22-year-old man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crossed the Line of Control (LoC) to meet his lover in North Kashmir's Uri sector but was apprehended by the Indian Army.

Economic Offences Decline Marginally In Delhi: NCRB Data

Economic Offences Decline Marginally In Delhi: NCRB Data

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi recorded a marginal decline in economic offences in 2024 compared to the previous two years, but suffered the highest property losses among all Union territories, according to the National Crime Records Bureau data.

Why Delhi Leads In Murders Linked To Love And Illicit Affairs

Why Delhi Leads In Murders Linked To Love And Illicit Affairs

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi recorded the highest number of murders linked to illicit relationships and love affairs among metropolitan cities, according to the latest figures of the NCRB.

Supreme Court to hear Rs 500 cr UAE money decree case in July after mediation fails

Supreme Court to hear Rs 500 cr UAE money decree case in July after mediation fails

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court has scheduled a July hearing for the Rs 500 crore money decree case involving Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) and industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad, following the failure of a mediation process led by former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit.

Rs 4 Crore Assets Of IAS Officer Attached In Coal Scam

Rs 4 Crore Assets Of IAS Officer Attached In Coal Scam

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Authorities in Chhattisgarh have attached properties worth Rs 4 crore belonging to suspended IAS officer Sameer Vishnoi, an accused in the coal levy scam, for allegedly amassing assets beyond his known sources of income.