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Brothers' Discharge Plea Rejected in Mumbai Hospital Assault Case

Brothers' Discharge Plea Rejected in Mumbai Hospital Assault Case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has rejected the discharge plea of two brothers accused of assaulting doctors at a city hospital after their father's death in 2021, finding sufficient evidence to proceed with framing charges against them.

Turncoats hold key to govt formation in Delhi

Turncoats hold key to govt formation in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections will see around 20 candidates who have switched parties, with the AAP, BJP, and Congress fielding former foes in a bid for political gains. While these candidates aim to prove themselves in their new political homes, they face challenges including apprehension among members of their adopted parties. The article provides details of prominent leaders who switched sides, including those who joined the AAP, BJP, and Congress.

'Terrorists kept firing at bus even after it fell into gorge'

'Terrorists kept firing at bus even after it fell into gorge'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Nine people were killed in the attack on the vehicle that was carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori temple to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. The 53-seater bus veered off the road due to indiscriminate firing by the terrorists and fell into the gorge near Teryath village in the Poni.

AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The incident came to light on Monday after a Gopal Khari, who stated that he is associated with the AAP as an active worker since 2014, approached the ACB with the complaint, according to an official statement on Wednesday.

US blacklists South Africa's Gupta family over widespread corruption

US blacklists South Africa's Gupta family over widespread corruption

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The Gupta family has relocated to Dubai amid corruption charges against them in South Africa.

Media & entertainment space gets new PE fund

Media & entertainment space gets new PE fund

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

In what is amongst the first focused fund in the space, India Media Entertainment Fund (IMEF) is raising Rs 500 crore, which will provide both equity as well as instruments like non-convertible debentures (NCD) to companies in the content, distribution platform and services areas. The private equity fund has appointed a high-profile advisory body which includes ad guru Prahlad Kakkar, managing director of Red Chillies Entertainment and cricket team KKR Sports, actress and entrepreneur Raadhika Sarathkumar, who has starred in Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films and runs Radaan Mediaworks. It also includes Ramnath Pradeep, former chairman and managing director of Corporation Bank, and Rajesh Gupta, senior partner of law firm SNG Partners.

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The October 28 decision of the President rejecting the plea is based on an opinion rendered by the Election Commission, the poll panel said.

Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs chargesheeted in CS assault case

Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs chargesheeted in CS assault case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Anshu Prakash was allegedly assaulted during a meeting at Kejriwal's official residence on February 19. The police said the chief minister was present when the alleged assault took place.

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The court will hear MLAs' pleas on Wednesday.

Fake currency racket: Kingpin found dead in Nepal

Fake currency racket: Kingpin found dead in Nepal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Majid Manihar's death in Nepal has dealt a body blow to the ongoing probe into the Inter Services Intelligence-sponsored fake Indian currency racket.

Delhi court summons Kejriwal, Sisodia as accused in CS assault case

Delhi court summons Kejriwal, Sisodia as accused in CS assault case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

CS Anshu Prakash was allegedly assaulted during a meeting at Kejriwal's official residence on February 19 night.

Fat cops seek divine help to get SP out

Fat cops seek divine help to get SP out

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Pot-bellied cops want Superintendent of Police Rajesh Gupta out for reading out the riot act to them to shed flab.

Office of Profit case: EC to hear case against AAP MLAs on July 14

Office of Profit case: EC to hear case against AAP MLAs on July 14

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The petition for their disqualification was made over their appointment as parliamentary secretaries, by lawyer Prashant Patel.

Rare pix of India's national animal

Rare pix of India's national animal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Rediff readers shared these photographs from their travels.

AAP replaces 2 candidates for Delhi polls, protests erupt

AAP replaces 2 candidates for Delhi polls, protests erupt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday replaced its Mehrauli and Mundka candidates for the Delhi assembly polls following an inquiry by the party's "internal Lokpal", triggering protests outside Arvind Kejriwal's Kaushambi residence.

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 20 MLAs told the high court that they would move fresh petitions against the taking away of their assembly seats as their pleas had become infructuous after President Ram Nath Kovind put a stamp of approval on the EC's recommendation.

Sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's nomination from Varanasi rejected

Sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur's nomination from Varanasi rejected

Rediff.com1 May 2019

"I am a farmer's son and I was here to raise the voices of farmers and jawans," Tej Bahadur Yadav said.

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The court also extended till February 7 the interim order restraining the EC from issuing any notification announcing bypolls.

This girl is an inspiration for India's women

This girl is an inspiration for India's women

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A 19-year-old national player in Taekwondo and Wushu, who bravely fought off a man trying to molest her and then handed him over to the police, has been rewarded by the Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi for her bravery and courage.

Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The migrants were ferried to their villages in sanitised buses arranged by the Jharkhand government to take them home after preliminary medical screening at the station, officials said.

Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Prez dismisses plea to disqualify 27 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The EC had found no merit in the plea.

Manjrekar's attempt to troll Sania on Twitter backfired... and how!

Manjrekar's attempt to troll Sania on Twitter backfired... and how!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Sanjay Manjrekar loves to court controversy. Or so it seems. After taking a dig at the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Twitter on Tuesday, the former India batsman took a swipe at tennis ace Sania Mirza.

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

20 legislators disqualified from the Delhi assembly for allegedly holding offices of profit.

Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch killed by terrorists cremated

Kashmiri Pandit sarpanch killed by terrorists cremated

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Ajay Pandita, sarpanch of the Larkipora area in Anantnag district and a member of the Congress party, was shot at by terrorists in his native village at around 6 pm, a police official said. He said Pandita was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries.

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Sixteen major contracts worth nearly $14 billion to be renewed by June 2018 but uncertainty looms large.

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

How IT services cos are fighting shrinking client budgets

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

IT firms are training employees of their clients and even aspiring IT professionals, in order to create fresh revenue streams amid shrinking deal sizes in traditional software maintenance, says Ayan Pramanik.

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

Rediff.com30 May 2017

AI, cloud computing, data analytics are a few areas companies are looking for proficiency in

How Ashwani Lohani turned Madhya Pradesh into a tourist hotspot

How Ashwani Lohani turned Madhya Pradesh into a tourist hotspot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Lohani's job was to turn around the MP Tourism Development Corporation.

Prez rejects Delhi govt's dual office bill; 21 AAP MLAs face disqualification

Prez rejects Delhi govt's dual office bill; 21 AAP MLAs face disqualification

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Petitions have been filed with the President seeking disqualification of these MLAs on the ground that they occupied office of profit in violation of Constitution.

AAP MLAs case: HC restrains EC from announcing bypolls

AAP MLAs case: HC restrains EC from announcing bypolls

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The HC refused to stay the Centre's notification disqualifying the 20 MLAs.

Why are Indian IT firms facing more US lawsuits?

Why are Indian IT firms facing more US lawsuits?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Delays in promised service delivery were earlier settled between client and service provider. More organisations now opt for a legal settlement to save cost and protect investor sentiment, say analysts.

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Of the 3.9 million the sector employs, HR experts say at least 100,000 are likely to lose their jobs by the end of this financial year. Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan report.

In office of profit case, Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

In office of profit case, Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar quashed the Centre's notification disqualifying the AAP MLAs, saying the the EC's recommendation against the legislators was "bad in law" and "vitiated".

'Have you seen Geelani's son throwing stones?'

'Have you seen Geelani's son throwing stones?'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

'The Indian government spent Rs 506 crore on security of the separatists in the last five years.' 'These separatist leaders must know how ordinary people live. Have you ever seen Geelani's son throwing stones?' 'The separatists have encouraged people into this stone throwing business. They have destroyed Kashmir.' Jammu BJP MLA Rajesh Gupta on why separatists must not be given security.

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

An emotional farewell was given to the valiant army jawans who lost their lives in the Uri attack, as their last rites were performed in their respective native villages with full military and state honours.