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SC to examine if Parsi women lose faith rights after interfaith marriage

SC to examine if Parsi women lose faith rights after interfaith marriage

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a constitutional challenge regarding gender discrimination within Parsi personal law, specifically focusing on whether a Parsi woman loses her religious identity upon marrying outside the community.

How SIS Plans To Achieve Rs 20,000 Crore Revenue Target

How SIS Plans To Achieve Rs 20,000 Crore Revenue Target

Rediff.com3 May 2026

SIS Ltd, a security and facility management services provider, aims to cross Rs 20,000 crore in revenue by FY27, driven by strong double-digit growth, expansion of its service network, and a simplified regulatory framework under new labour codes, said its Group Managing Director Rituraj Sinha.

Why Haryana Cops Were Acquitted In Gangster Encounter Case

Why Haryana Cops Were Acquitted In Gangster Encounter Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel in a criminal case related to the 2016 encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli, citing self-defence and lack of prosecution sanction.

Modi Slams TMC Over Malda Incident, Promises Justice for Bengal's 'Atrocities'

Modi Slams TMC Over Malda Incident, Promises Justice for Bengal's 'Atrocities'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the TMC government in West Bengal of 'maha jungleraj' following an incident in Malda where judicial officers were allegedly held hostage. He framed the upcoming elections as a battle between the TMC's 'fear' and the BJP's 'trust', promising accountability for alleged atrocities and a focus on development.

Modi Slams TMC's 'Jungleraj' in Bengal, Cites Malda Incident

Modi Slams TMC's 'Jungleraj' in Bengal, Cites Malda Incident

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, citing the Malda incident as evidence of lawlessness and accusing the party of 'maha jungleraj'. He framed the upcoming elections as a battle between the TMC's 'fear' and the BJP's 'trust', addressing issues such as infiltration, corruption, and demographic change.

Kerala Minister Alleges UDF Fundraising Scheme Based on Misleading Election Projections

Kerala Minister Alleges UDF Fundraising Scheme Based on Misleading Election Projections

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Kerala PWD Minister P A Mohammed Riyas accuses UDF leaders of attempting to raise funds by falsely claiming they will form the government after the Assembly poll results.

Court Awards 26 Lakh To Man Injured In 1997

Court Awards 26 Lakh To Man Injured In 1997

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has awarded Rs 26.65 lakh as compensation to a man who lost both his hands in an electrical accident 29 years ago, holding the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board liable for negligence.

Modi vows to expedite citizenship for Matua, Namasudra refugees if BJP wins Bengal

Modi vows to expedite citizenship for Matua, Namasudra refugees if BJP wins Bengal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Katwa, West Bengal, promising to expedite the process of granting citizenship to Matua and Namasudra refugee families if the BJP comes to power. He also criticised illegal immigration and the Trinamool Congress government.

Gurugram Clubs Face Action For Noise Pollution

Gurugram Clubs Face Action For Noise Pollution

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Gurugram have booked two club operators for allegedly disturbing residents by playing DJ music at high volume late at night. Authorities seized music systems and speakers from the clubs after receiving complaints.

Kerala University Must Allow Iranian Student To Use Swimming Pool: Rights Body

Kerala University Must Allow Iranian Student To Use Swimming Pool: Rights Body

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The State Human Rights Commission has ruled that an Iranian student of Kerala University has the legal right to use the swimming pool at the Kariavattom campus and directed the Sports and Youth Affairs Department to ensure necessary facilities.

Kerala Offers Congress Golden Chance; Will It Deliver?

Kerala Offers Congress Golden Chance; Will It Deliver?

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Kerala's voters are sophisticated, educated, and unforgiving. They have once again made it clear that no government is entitled to remain in power. The Congress would do well to remember this, points out Ramesh Menon.

India's Republic Faces Ambedkar Test

India's Republic Faces Ambedkar Test

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'A genuine tribute to Dr Ambedkar does not lie in selective invocation. It lies in asking a harder question: Is the Constitution still doing its job -- restraining even assertive majorities?' asks Manoj Mohanka.

Sanjay Bhandari Remains a Fugitive: Delhi HC Backs Money Laundering Order

Sanjay Bhandari Remains a Fugitive: Delhi HC Backs Money Laundering Order

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's order declaring UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a 'fugitive economic offender' in a money laundering case, allowing the Enforcement Directorate to proceed with confiscating his assets.

Amit Shah Accuses Mamata Banerjee Of Protecting Infiltrators

Amit Shah Accuses Mamata Banerjee Of Protecting Infiltrators

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of protecting infiltrators and alleged her associate wants to build a Babri Masjid in the state.

Amit Shah Promises Jobs, End To Infiltration In Bengal If BJP Wins

Amit Shah Promises Jobs, End To Infiltration In Bengal If BJP Wins

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised one lakh jobs for youths each year based on merit if the BJP won the West Bengal election, and also pledged to make the state free of infiltrators.

New Income-Tax Act 2025: What Changes From April 1?

New Income-Tax Act 2025: What Changes From April 1?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A key mistake would be continuing to rely on provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, where the new law now applies, and vice versa.

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid his responsibility to maintain his wife, even if he claims financial hardship.

Bengaluru: Students forced to remove sacred thread during CET; probe ordered

Bengaluru: Students forced to remove sacred thread during CET; probe ordered

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A controversy has erupted in Bengaluru after five Brahmin students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred thread at Krupanidhi College during the Common Entrance Test (CET). Students claim invigilators demanded the removal of the sacred thread despite previous government assurances that it would not be required.

Global Leaders React To Shooting At White House Correspondents' Dinner

Global Leaders React To Shooting At White House Correspondents' Dinner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

World leaders have expressed their relief and condemnation following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, emphasising that political violence has no place in a democracy.

Goa Faces Uproar Over Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Goa Faces Uproar Over Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Controversy escalates in Goa over alleged objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier, with protests and police complaints filed. The Congress demands the sacking of a minister, while the CM calls for maintaining communal harmony.

Global Leaders React To Shooting At White House Correspondents' Dinner

Global Leaders React To Shooting At White House Correspondents' Dinner

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

World leaders have expressed relief and condemnation following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where US President Donald Trump and other top officials were present. Leaders from various countries reiterated that political violence has no place in a democracy.

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the right of adults to choose their partners.

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Why Allahabad HC Quashed FIR Against Married Couple

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the rights of adults to make their own choices.

Why Rijiju Is Calling TMC Anti-Women

Why Rijiju Is Calling TMC Anti-Women

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of being 'anti-women' and obstructing the passage of the women's reservation bill in Lok Sabha. He criticised the TMC's opposition to the bill and defended the BJP's commitment to increasing women's representation in politics.

Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Cover-Up In Ghazipur Death Case

Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Cover-Up In Ghazipur Death Case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a sharp attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over the recovery of a teenage girl's body in Ghazipur, alleging attempts to change statements and calling the incident a repeat of the Hathras case.

Opposition gears up for showdown with govt over delimitation

Opposition gears up for showdown with govt over delimitation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Indian government and opposition parties are set for a showdown in Parliament over a Constitution amendment bill concerning the implementation of the women's quota law and the delimitation exercise. The Opposition is concerned about the potential impact of delimitation on the political representation of southern states.

This War Has Surpassed All Limits Of Uncivilised Behaviour

This War Has Surpassed All Limits Of Uncivilised Behaviour

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

One of the most uncivilised characteristics of this war has been the total disregard for international law and the laws of armed conflict, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Why Allahabad High Court Granted Child Custody To Mother

Why Allahabad High Court Granted Child Custody To Mother

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has prioritised the welfare of a child, granting custody to his mother, citing the father's health and financial dependency.

China unveils Xi Jinping's four-point plan for Middle East peace

China unveils Xi Jinping's four-point plan for Middle East peace

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

China on Tuesday listed out the four-point proposal given by President Xi Jinping for lasting peace in the Middle East.

Supreme Court Orders Delhi Government To Ensure Child's Well-Being

Supreme Court Orders Delhi Government To Ensure Child's Well-Being

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi government to assess the well-being of a child in a disputed paternity case, ensuring access to basic necessities and a minimum standard of living.

Modi to address the nation tonight, may speak on women's quota

Modi to address the nation tonight, may speak on women's quota

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation tonight at 8.30 PM, a day after a bill to implement women's reservation in legislatures was defeated in the Lok Sabha.

BJP-TMC clash dominates as Bengal heads into final phase voting

BJP-TMC clash dominates as Bengal heads into final phase voting

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The campaign for the current election cycle ended on Monday as canvassing for the final phase in West Bengal concluded with a bitter war of words between rival parties over cross-border infiltration, corruption, unemployment and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

TMC Accuses BJP of Orchestrating Malda Unrest, Denounces Modi's Claims on Women's Safety

TMC Accuses BJP of Orchestrating Malda Unrest, Denounces Modi's Claims on Women's Safety

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The TMC has accused the BJP of instigating unrest in Malda, West Bengal, and criticised Prime Minister Modi for allegedly spreading misinformation regarding women's safety in the state. The BJP denies the allegations, asserting that the TMC is responsible for lawlessness.

Murder Accused Allegedly Dies By Suicide In Jabalpur Jail

Murder Accused Allegedly Dies By Suicide In Jabalpur Jail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A 60-year-old murder accused allegedly committed suicide inside a jail in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday morning. The undertrial prisoner, Guddu alias Raja Vishwakarma, allegedly hanged himself using a towel in the bathroom of a hospital ward in the prison where he was being treated.

Why BJP's Nabin Blames Mamata For Women's Bill Failure

Why BJP's Nabin Blames Mamata For Women's Bill Failure

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

BJP president Nitin Nabin has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and opposition parties like the Congress for the setback in implementing women's reservation in legislatures.

Maharashtra Court Acquits Speech-Impaired Woman in Arson Case Due to Conflicting Evidence

Maharashtra Court Acquits Speech-Impaired Woman in Arson Case Due to Conflicting Evidence

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a speech-impaired woman accused of killing her would-be daughter-in-law, citing inconsistencies in the victim's dying declarations and failure of the prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Centre urges SC to reconsider adultery and same-sex relationship verdicts

Centre urges SC to reconsider adultery and same-sex relationship verdicts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Centre has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its judgements decriminalising adultery and same-sex relationships, arguing they were based on a subjective application of 'constitutional morality'.

Adani Group Challenges US Court Jurisdiction in Securities Fraud Case

Adani Group Challenges US Court Jurisdiction in Securities Fraud Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani are seeking the dismissal of a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) securities fraud lawsuit, arguing that the case represents an impermissible extraterritorial application of US law and fails for lack of personal jurisdiction.

Centre, Oppn spar over women's quota, delimitation bills

Centre, Oppn spar over women's quota, delimitation bills

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

NDA leaders have defended proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, arguing women have waited long enough for reservation, while opposition parties allege the process could undermine India's federal and democratic structure, particularly impacting southern states.

Wage Hike Fails To Solve Worker Woes

Wage Hike Fails To Solve Worker Woes

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Rising living expenses, fear of contract hiring cast shadow on real gains.