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Fire ravages Bagree Market in Kolkata's commercial hub

Fire ravages Bagree Market in Kolkata's commercial hub

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Thirty fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the fire in the building that houses over 400 business establishments at the wholesale market.

Mohammad Amir's redemption at Lord's

Mohammad Amir's redemption at Lord's

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Mohammad Amir returned to the hallowed ground of Lord's he defiled six years ago to earn Pakistan one of their most memorable test triumphs over England on Sunday.

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

After the Supreme Court direction to speed up the Vyapam probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday registered five cases in connection with the scam, taking the total number of FIRs to over 30.

L-G rejects Kejriwal's demand for ballot voting in MCD polls

L-G rejects Kejriwal's demand for ballot voting in MCD polls

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The Lt Governor conveyed to the Delhi government that the rules will have to be amended for shunning the EVMs and it was not possible to make the changes as little over a month is left for the polls.

Bulandshahr main accused releases video; Bajrang Dal asks him to surrender

Bulandshahr main accused releases video; Bajrang Dal asks him to surrender

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

"When police were writing complaint as we had asked for, why would Bajrang Dal protest?" he says.

Mamata 'guards democracy' overnight at office, Army says no 'coup'

Mamata 'guards democracy' overnight at office, Army says no 'coup'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The TMC leadership has decided to raise the issue in both the houses of Parliament.

15 killed in bomb blast outside polio centre in Pakistan

15 killed in bomb blast outside polio centre in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The deceased include 12 policemen, one paramilitary and two civilians, a police official said.

Disproportionate action against Teesta Setalvad?

Disproportionate action against Teesta Setalvad?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The government does not seem to have sufficient grounds to invoke the CBI against Teesta Setalvad.

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The CBI filed the appeal against the May 31, 2005 decision of the high court by which all accused, including Europe-based industrialists Hinduja brothers, were discharged from the Rs 64-crore pay-off case.

Coal scam: Jharkhand govt went against its own recommendations

Coal scam: Jharkhand govt went against its own recommendations

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Govt went against its own recommendation of Jun 20, 2007, where along with the 2 Jindal companies, it wanted 40% coal block to go to Lanco.

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Chidambaram denied anticipatory bail; CBI, ED teams visit his home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017 alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister.

Peter claims he 'tried to find murdered Sheena through call data records'

Peter claims he 'tried to find murdered Sheena through call data records'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani, arrested in Sheena Bora murder case, had approached a senior Mumbai Police officer in 2012 seeking help to trace the call location of Sheena.

US court releases Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai

US court releases Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Kashmiri separatist leader Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai was released early from a minimum-security penitentiary, thanks to a surprising motion moved by the prosecution.

The CBI story: How and why Sheena Bora was killed

The CBI story: How and why Sheena Bora was killed

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Fear of Sheena Bora inheriting the entire property of her and her husband in the event of the victim's marriage to Peter Mukerjea's son Rahul is said to be the prime motive for Indrani Mukerjea to do away with her daughter, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet in the sensational case.

Companies, personnel in coal scam under ED scanner

Companies, personnel in coal scam under ED scanner

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The Enforcement Directorate to take a "conclusive action" towards attachment of assets of those involved in coal scam.

Timeline: From Dawood Gilani to 26/11 plotter David Headley

Timeline: From Dawood Gilani to 26/11 plotter David Headley

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Here is how Headley became an 'international' terrorist from being a nondescript

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel was extradited in an operation under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Central Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday.

Ishrat case: No relief for accused IPS officer PP Pandey

Ishrat case: No relief for accused IPS officer PP Pandey

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A special court in Ahmedabad on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail application of Ishrat Jahan encounter case accused IPS officer Prithvi Pal Pandey who then moved the Gujarat high court, which refused to give him protection from arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation till hearing of his plea on Wednesday.

CBI to quiz P C Parakh in Talabira-II coal block allocation

CBI to quiz P C Parakh in Talabira-II coal block allocation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Probe into alleged irregularities in allocation of Talabira-II coal blocks has gained momentum as CBI has started questioning top executives of Aditya Birla Group and were likely to quiz former Coal Secretary P C Parakh next week.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The court said that if violated, the investigating officer will be at liberty to approach the court for cancellation of Khan's bail.

After 12 years, Nanavati panel submits Gujarat riots report

After 12 years, Nanavati panel submits Gujarat riots report

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Justice Nanavati Commission on Tuesday submitted its final report on the 2002 Gujarat riots to state Chief Minister Anandiben Patel.

When Mamata achieved political immortality

When Mamata achieved political immortality

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'Never before in Bengal had a single party been re-elected with two-thirds of the assembly,' notes Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien.

Indrani collapsed due to weakness, no drug overdose

Indrani collapsed due to weakness, no drug overdose

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

"There was no overdose, nor any poison. Her condition could have worsened as she had briefly stopped taking medicines and was suffering from weakness," said Inspector General of Prisons Bipin Kumar Singh.

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Surjewala said shocking revelations have brought out lies of Sitharaman about the award of Rs 30,000 crore 'defence offset contract' to Reliance Defence as part of this deal.

VVIP chopper case: Delhi court sends Christian Michel to judicial custody

VVIP chopper case: Delhi court sends Christian Michel to judicial custody

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Michel, who was extradited from Dubai recently, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on December 22 and sent to a seven-day custody of the agency over money-laundering charges in the scam by a court.

Ball-tampering shame: Embarrassed Australia awaits return of fallen heroes

Ball-tampering shame: Embarrassed Australia awaits return of fallen heroes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The trio, stripped of their positions, will discover the full extent of their punishment in the next "24 hours" with Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland promising "significant sanctions" at a news conference in Johannesburg.

SC dismisses PIL to stay proceedings against Justice Ganguly

SC dismisses PIL to stay proceedings against Justice Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The development comes as a major blow for Ganguly, who has been mulling to quit as the WBHRC in the wake of rising demands for his ouster for sexually harassing a young law intern last year.

Court reserves judgement in Satyam case

Court reserves judgement in Satyam case

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The 10 accused in the case include prime accused Satyam Computers founder and former chairman B Ramalinga Raju, his brother and Satyam's former MD B Rama Raju, ex-CFO Vadlamani Srinivas, former PwC auditors Subramani Gopalakrishnan and T Srinivas, Raju's another brother B Suryanarayana Raju, former employees G Ramakrishna, D Venkatpathi Raju and Ch Srisailam, and Satyam's former internal chief auditor V S Prabhakar Gupta.

5 NSCN-K militants involved in Manipur ambush arrested

5 NSCN-K militants involved in Manipur ambush arrested

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

All the apprehended are being handed over to National Investigation Agency for further investigation.

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Chauhan, in his petition filed through lawyer Farhana Shah, claimed that the IG (prisons) had cancelled the remission granted to him 'without applying his mind and with a malafide intention'.

The man who got the activists arrested

The man who got the activists arrested

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'They have realised that class war is not possible in India, so they are trying to bring about a caste war.'

CBI chargesheets Hooda, others in Manesar land case

CBI chargesheets Hooda, others in Manesar land case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The case pertains to alleged corruption in Manesar land deals worth over Rs 1,500 crore, in which around 200 farmers were cheated.

Mirchpur Dalits killing case: HC convicts 33, 12 gets life term

Mirchpur Dalits killing case: HC convicts 33, 12 gets life term

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

A 60-year-old Dalit man and his physically challenged daughter were burnt alive by members of the Jat community in Mirchpur village in Haryana's Hisar district in April 2010.

Kejriwal's principal secretary questioned at CBI headquarters for nine hrs

Kejriwal's principal secretary questioned at CBI headquarters for nine hrs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar was questioned again by the CBI on Wednesday in connection with a corruption case.

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

During the hearing, which went for over two hours, the woman said she wanted to go with her husband Shafin Jahan.

WB: 3 killed, 100 houses vandalised on eve of panchayat polls

WB: 3 killed, 100 houses vandalised on eve of panchayat polls

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Three Congress workers were killed ahead of Monday's fourth phase of panchayat polls in four districts of West Bengal and at least 100 houses vandalised and looted in South 24-Parganas district on Sunday.

'PM can't say cleaning sewers is a spiritual experience'

'PM can't say cleaning sewers is a spiritual experience'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

'If you think this is a kind of spiritual experience, you will fall into a trap of your own.' 'Why are the people dying, why is the prime minister not thinking about it?'

Sohrabuddin case: Rajasthan ex-minister gets anticipatory bail

Sohrabuddin case: Rajasthan ex-minister gets anticipatory bail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Mumbai on Friday granted anticipatory bail to former Rajasthan Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria and three others who were charge sheeted in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing case.

Sakshi saves Indian wrestling blushes in controversial 2016

Sakshi saves Indian wrestling blushes in controversial 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

A bitter court battle, followed by an embarrassing dope scandal, before some redemption through an Olympic medal -- Indian wrestling in 2016 mirrored the script of a Bollywood potboiler in which Sakshi Malik emerged as the new star on the horizon. For most part of the year, wrestling hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, making it a tumultuous Olympic build-up after two-time medallist Sushil Kumar found himself ousted from contention just a couple of months before the Games in Rio. The chain of events that set in ended up disgracing the sport before Sakshi emerged an unlikely saviour in the Brazillian city.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.