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How Hyderabad Police Is Tackling Cyber Fraud

How Hyderabad Police Is Tackling Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar convened a meeting with bankers to address the misuse of bank accounts in cyber frauds and implement preventative measures, following 'Operation Octopus' which dismantled cyber fraud networks and led to arrests of complicit bank officials.

Five Detained In Gujarat Under Anti-Drug Trafficking Act

Five Detained In Gujarat Under Anti-Drug Trafficking Act

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Gujarat police have detained five individuals under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, as part of the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics-related crimes.

Zero tolerance for terror, no nuclear blackmail: Jaishankar in Germany

Zero tolerance for terror, no nuclear blackmail: Jaishankar in Germany

Rediff.com24 May 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has asserted that India has zero tolerance for terrorism and will never give in to nuclear blackmail, emphasizing that New Delhi will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally. He made these remarks during a joint press conference with his German counterpart in Berlin, where he also highlighted the importance of the strategic partnership between India and Germany, emphasizing the need for a free trade agreement between the two nations.

TCS Harassment Case: Nida Khan In Police Custody Until May 11

TCS Harassment Case: Nida Khan In Police Custody Until May 11

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A Nashik court has remanded Nida Khan, an accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual harassment and religious coercion case, in police custody until May 11. Khan, a TCS employee, was arrested after being on the run since the case emerged.

Bengaluru Police Crackdown: 36 Crore Worth Of Drugs Seized

Bengaluru Police Crackdown: 36 Crore Worth Of Drugs Seized

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth over 36 crore and arrested 16 people, including four foreign nationals, in recent operations, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.

Rajasthan Crime Rate Plummets Nearly 19% in Two Years

Rajasthan Crime Rate Plummets Nearly 19% in Two Years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a significant drop in the state's crime rate, attributing it to sustained policing efforts and a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. The announcement was made at the 77th Rajasthan Police Foundation Day function.

Lucknow University Teacher Under Investigation After Allegations

Lucknow University Teacher Under Investigation After Allegations

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Lucknow University has launched an inquiry and filed a police report against a teacher following allegations of inappropriate conduct with a female student and claims of leaking examination papers. The teacher denies the accusations, citing internal politics.

Haryana Police Launch 'Operation Lagam' To Curb Social Media Hooliganism

Haryana Police Launch 'Operation Lagam' To Curb Social Media Hooliganism

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Haryana Police in Palwal have launched 'Operation Lagam' to curb rowdiness and anti-social behaviour, registering six cases related to promotion of 'gangster culture' on social media. A special cell monitors social media, counselling users and removing offending content. Road safety measures have also been implemented, penalising traffic violators.

Modi: TMC's 'Jungle Raj' In Bengal To End On May 4

Modi: TMC's 'Jungle Raj' In Bengal To End On May 4

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the TMC's governance in West Bengal is nearing its end, citing corruption and unfulfilled promises. He highlighted the BJP's commitment to development and security, particularly for the fisherfolk and against infiltration.

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.

Pakistan's zero tolerance against terrorism dubious, says US expert

Pakistan's zero tolerance against terrorism dubious, says US expert

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Pakistan's zero tolerance policy against terrorism is questionable given its reluctance to take action against Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attack, a US expert has s

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

TCS Employee Arrested In Religious Conversion, Harassment Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with a case involving alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended after weeks of being in hiding. The Nashik police are investigating multiple cases of molestation and harassment at the TCS unit.

Champat Rai, Anil Mishra step down as Ram Temple row deepens

Champat Rai, Anil Mishra step down as Ram Temple row deepens

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The developments came after an FIR was registered in the alleged embezzlement of donations received at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Modi calls for zero tolerance towards Naxalism

Modi calls for zero tolerance towards Naxalism

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Condemning attack on Congress rally in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi called for "a policy of zero tolerance" towards terrorism and Naxalism.

TCS Employee Arrested Over Religious Conversion Allegations

TCS Employee Arrested Over Religious Conversion Allegations

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A female employee of TCS in Nashik has been arrested in connection with alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment of female colleagues. Nida Khan was apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after weeks of being in hiding. The case involves allegations of forced religious practices and harassment within the TCS unit.

'Follow zero tolerance': Health minister on cough syrup deaths

'Follow zero tolerance': Health minister on cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In an exclusive interview with PTI video, the minister also said an extensive risk-based analysis is done continuously to ensure the production of quality medicines in the country, and the government and regulators are always alert to ensure that no one dies due to spurious medicines.

Odisha CM: Maoist Menace to Be History Soon, Focus on Women's Safety

Odisha CM: Maoist Menace to Be History Soon, Focus on Women's Safety

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced significant progress in combating Maoist insurgency, stating it will soon be a thing of the past. He also addressed concerns about crimes against women, highlighting the government's commitment to justice and a zero-tolerance policy.

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Gurugram Police Officers Nabbed in Anti-Corruption Sting

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Two police personnel, including a woman sub-inspector, have been arrested in Gurugram for accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's Properties

Jammu Authorities Demolish Drug Peddler's Properties

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Authorities in Jammu demolished properties worth approximately Rs 4 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics.

Centre says it has zero tolerance for 'crafted' Bodo terror

Centre says it has zero tolerance for 'crafted' Bodo terror

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Taking tough, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday declared that strong action will be taken against NDFB(S), which massacred over 70 people in Assam on Tuesday, asserting that the Centre has "zero tolerance" policy for such "crafted terror".

IT Firm Harassment Case: Police Investigate Bank Accounts for Funding Links

IT Firm Harassment Case: Police Investigate Bank Accounts for Funding Links

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Police are investigating the bank accounts of those arrested in connection with the sexual harassment and religious conversion case involving women employees of an IT firm in Nashik to determine if they received funds for illegal activities. A special investigation team (SIT) is handling the case.

How Agra Police Responded To Bus Harassment Complaint

How Agra Police Responded To Bus Harassment Complaint

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Agra Police swiftly responded to a distress alert on X (formerly Twitter) and arrested four individuals for allegedly harassing a woman and a girl on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad.

How Agra Police Responded To Harassment Complaint In Minutes

How Agra Police Responded To Harassment Complaint In Minutes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Agra Police responded swiftly to a distress alert posted on X (formerly Twitter) by a passenger and arrested four people for allegedly harassing two girls on a moving bus.

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Recent controversies at major IT firms like TCS and Infosys have highlighted a persistent gap between workplace conduct policies and their implementation in corporate India. While companies assert zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination, employees and experts point to uneven enforcement and the need to embed ethical behaviour into organisational culture.

Maharashtra Official Calls for Action in TCS Harassment Case

Maharashtra Official Calls for Action in TCS Harassment Case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Maharashtra legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe has demanded stringent action against employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik following allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion by female employees.

TCS HR, AGM ignored 70 messages of harassment

TCS HR, AGM ignored 70 messages of harassment

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The HR manager at TCS Nashik is under investigation for allegedly suppressing complaints and shielding the accused in a harassment case involving multiple employees.

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Recent controversies at major IT firms like TCS and Infosys have highlighted a persistent gap between workplace conduct policies and their implementation in corporate India. While companies assert zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination, employees and experts point to uneven enforcement and the need to embed ethical behaviour into organisational culture.

Punjab CM Orders Crop Loss Assessment, Promises Compensation to Farmers

Punjab CM Orders Crop Loss Assessment, Promises Compensation to Farmers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a crop loss assessment following recent inclement weather and promised compensation to affected farmers. The announcement came as Mann presented a report on the power department and addressed other issues including sacrilege laws and drug enforcement.

Etah Chief Development Officer Suspended Over Alleged Bribery

Etah Chief Development Officer Suspended Over Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended the Chief Development Officer of Etah after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him demanding a bribe.

Modi: TMC's 'Syndicate Raj' In Bengal To End On May 4

Modi: TMC's 'Syndicate Raj' In Bengal To End On May 4

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the TMC's rule in West Bengal is nearing its end, citing corruption and unfulfilled promises. He also pledged support for the fisherfolk and a zero-tolerance policy for infiltrators.

Corrupt Mathura Police Officer Held For Extortion, Using History-Sheeters

Corrupt Mathura Police Officer Held For Extortion, Using History-Sheeters

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A police sub-inspector in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly running an illegal extortion racket targeting local shopkeepers and operating an unauthorised parking scheme. The officer, Shashank Kaushik, is accused of using two history-sheeters, who are now absconding, to collect "protection money" from vendors. A departmental inquiry is underway, and an FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A local court in Nashik has remanded two accused in the Tata Consultancy Services harassment case to police custody. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit. An investigation is underway, and TCS has suspended employees allegedly involved.

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A local court in Nashik has remanded two accused in the Tata Consultancy Services harassment case to police custody. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit. An investigation is underway, and TCS has suspended employees allegedly involved.

Maha panel to combat corporate sector harassment, conversions

Maha panel to combat corporate sector harassment, conversions

Rediff.com2 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a committee of women legislators to amend laws and ensure effective implementation against harassment and religious conversion in the corporate sector. This decision follows an incident at a TCS unit in Nashik involving alleged exploitation and forced conversion, which is currently under SIT investigation. Probes have also been ordered into similar complaints at a Spanish multinational in Pune and a government ITI in Solapur, highlighting a broader issue of workplace misconduct.

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Four TCS employees have been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing and attempting to forcibly convert a colleague, including forcing him to wear a Muslim cap and perform Namaz.

Jammu SSP Reviews Security, Crime Situation in District

Jammu SSP Reviews Security, Crime Situation in District

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh reviewed the security and crime situation in the district, directing officers to maintain heightened vigilance and strengthen surveillance.

India bags first-ever vice presidency of Paris-based financial watchdog FATF

India bags first-ever vice presidency of Paris-based financial watchdog FATF

Rediff.com7 days ago

India was on Friday accorded the vice presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global body that sets standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, for the first time.

TCS employee Nida Khan denied pre-arrest bail in conversion case

TCS employee Nida Khan denied pre-arrest bail in conversion case

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A court in Nashik rejected the anticipatory bail application of Nida Khan, an accused in a case related to alleged sexual harassment and forcible religious conversion at the Nashik unit of TCS.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Gurugram police demolished the illegal property of criminal Ravindra alias Sarkar, who was involved in more than a dozen serious crimes, in Taj Nagar village, Farrukhnagar.

Court Refuses Interim Arrest Protection In TCS Harassment Case

Court Refuses Interim Arrest Protection In TCS Harassment Case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A court in Nashik has declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Nida Khan, a key accused in the sexual harassment and religious coercion probe at a Tata Consultancy Services unit. The court has directed the Nashik Police and the complainant to file their formal responses to her anticipatory bail application.