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1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Convict him or acquit him," an anguished Supreme Court observed on non-framing of charges on an accused jailed for 11 years over serial blasts in multiple Rajdhani Express and other trains in 1993.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Panjwar, 63 was involved in drug and weapons smuggling and was designated as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in July 2020.

Why create an issue? Nitish Kumar on Prophet remark row

Why create an issue? Nitish Kumar on Prophet remark row

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Expressing displeasure over the attack on his cabinet colleague Nitin Nabin by miscreants in neighbouring Jharkhand amid the protests, Kumar on Monday asserted that 'the responsibility of maintaining peace and communal harmony rests with the state government'.

Prosecutor replaced in Delhi riots case after court raises questions

Prosecutor replaced in Delhi riots case after court raises questions

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Days after a court in New Delhi questioned the Delhi police over the sustainability of a charge sheet filed in a 2020 riots case, the prosecutor who was handling the matter was "replaced".

Cong top brass discusses 2024 roadmap with Prashant Kishor

Cong top brass discusses 2024 roadmap with Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Sources said that Congress leaders, including Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh, Mukul Wasnik, KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, AK Antony, Ambika Soni and Randeep Surjewala, are also taking part in the meeting at Sonia Gandhi's 10 Janpath residence.

Lalu appears before CBI court in fodder scam case

Lalu appears before CBI court in fodder scam case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Special CBI judge Prajesh Kumar, who had last week ordered the former Bihar chief minister to appear in person, fixed November 30 as the next date of hearing.

Players to blame for Pak team's problems: Alam

Players to blame for Pak team's problems: Alam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

A small cabal of Pakistan's cricketers had interfered in the team's management, leaked confidential information and contributed to a divisive culture, the team's long-term manager has said.

Women's WC: Bates steers NZ to easy win vs Bangladesh

Women's WC: Bates steers NZ to easy win vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Suzie Bates blasted 79 not out on her home ground of Dunedin as New Zealand earned a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022.

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

As per a letter sent to the MLAs by the assembly secretariat, the chief minister has expressed his willingness to move a motion of confidence to prove his majority.

'Colossal wastage': Court raps police over Delhi riots probe

'Colossal wastage': Court raps police over Delhi riots probe

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I am not able to restrain myself from observing that when history will look back at the worst communal riots since partition in Delhi, it is failure of investigating agency to conduct proper investigation by using latest scientific methods will surely torment the sentinels of democracy'

Akhilesh's wife is SP candidate from Mulayam's seat, BJP cries 'dynasty'

Akhilesh's wife is SP candidate from Mulayam's seat, BJP cries 'dynasty'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The Samajwadi Party on Thursday announced Dimple Yadav as its candidate for Mainpuri parliamentary seat, which fell vacant after the death of party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav.

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

30 ministers to join Nitish cabinet today, most from RJD

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The state cabinet can have up to 36 ministers, including the chief minister. The induction of ministers on Tuesday is expected to keep a few berths vacant for future expansion.

Pakistan's Sarfaraz, Wahab make cut for England Tests

Pakistan's Sarfaraz, Wahab make cut for England Tests

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Batsman Fawad Alam, who was also named in the 20-member squad along with two specialist spinners could make a comeback to Pakistan's Test team after 11 years.

Spinner Sajid Khan puts Pakistan on top against Bangladesh

Spinner Sajid Khan puts Pakistan on top against Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Bangladesh trail by 224 runs and still needed 25 runs to avoid the follow-on at the end of Day 4.

SC moved over Asthana's appointment as Delhi Police chief

SC moved over Asthana's appointment as Delhi Police chief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court was informed on Tuesday that a petition challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre Indian Police Service officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner has also been filed before the Supreme Court.

Delhi riots: Tahir Hussain to be charged with murder, rioting

Delhi riots: Tahir Hussain to be charged with murder, rioting

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The court said all the accused indulged in targeting Hindus and their acts were apparently prejudicial to the harmony between Muslims and Hindus.

NIA special court convicts 8 terrorists for planting explosives at Bodh Gaya

NIA special court convicts 8 terrorists for planting explosives at Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

A special National Investigation Agency court in Patna on Friday convicted eight operatives of the Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh terror group for planting IEDs at the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bodh Gaya in 2018, an official said.

Delayed Pensions Leave Bihar's Teachers Struggling

Delayed Pensions Leave Bihar's Teachers Struggling

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Retired college teachers in Bihar are facing financial difficulties as they have not received their pension for the past four months, reports M I Khan.

Tejashwi's 'suggestion' to Cong triggers war of words

Tejashwi's 'suggestion' to Cong triggers war of words

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal on Tuesday sparred on social media over Tejashwi Yadav's suggestion that the grand old party must focus on over 200 seats on which it is in direct fight with the saffron party, while taking a 'backseat' in states where regional parties are a formidable force.

Shadab Ahmed's Shami Kebab

Shadab Ahmed's Shami Kebab

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Inspired by Mumbai's famed Mohammed Ali road fare, Chef Shadab Ahmed's Minara Masjid Wali Gali Ke Shami Kebabs are soft, flavourful and cooked to perfection.

NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death penalty for Yasin Malik

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday sought the death penalty for convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty of all charges, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in a terror funding case, court sources said.

No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as city police commissioner.

Lalu's heir-apparent Tejashwi to wed, bride's ID remains mystery

Lalu's heir-apparent Tejashwi to wed, bride's ID remains mystery

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Yadav, who at 32 years is arguably the most eligible bachelor in the state's political circles, is scheduled to get engaged in Delhi on Thursday.

BCCI to use new software to detect age fraud

BCCI to use new software to detect age fraud

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The board will be working with the state associations on the experiment.

RJD enters Bihar council poll fray, to contest 3 of 7 seats

RJD enters Bihar council poll fray, to contest 3 of 7 seats

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The party's state unit president Jagadanand Singh announced the names of Mohd Qari Sohaib, Munni Rajak and Ashok Kumar Pandey.

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a crypto-currency scam accused to disclose the username and password of his bitcoin wallet to the Enforcement Directorate and cooperate with the investigation in the money laundering case against him.

2 held for raising 'anti-national' slogans after RJD win in Araria

2 held for raising 'anti-national' slogans after RJD win in Araria

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The video showed the sloganeers flashing the victory sign near Alam's residence.

Pakistan players competed with fatigued bodies and minds: Misbah

Pakistan players competed with fatigued bodies and minds: Misbah

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Pakistan lost the T20 series before the 101-run defeat in the first Test.

Helping the Poor through Aarthik Qurbani

Helping the Poor through Aarthik Qurbani

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Over the last decade, individual Muslims have started breaking from the tradition of sacrificing animals on Bakra Eid, motivated by the thought that the considerable amount spent on buying and sacrificing animals would be put to better use for the community's welfare, specially education.

Fatwa against Bihar Muslim minister for shouting 'Jai Shri Ram'

Fatwa against Bihar Muslim minister for shouting 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

The fatwa says the minister has no place in the Muslim community.

BJP steps up reach out to UP's Pasmanda Muslims for a clean sweep in LS polls

BJP steps up reach out to UP's Pasmanda Muslims for a clean sweep in LS polls

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

In Pasmanda Muslim meets, the BJP leaders are highlighting that the Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Congress always used Muslims as a "vote bank" and did not give them their due.

Muslim man dies after being thrashed for celebrating BJP's win in UP

Muslim man dies after being thrashed for celebrating BJP's win in UP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

As per reports, Ali campaigned for Pathak, a BJP leader, during the assembly election and on the day of victory, he not only burst crackers but also distributed sweets.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

Karachi Test: Pakistan pull off draw after Babar ton

Karachi Test: Pakistan pull off draw after Babar ton

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

A burgeoning third wicket stand between Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique had kept Pakistan in the contest and the duo continued to frustrate Australia when play resumed.

Hemant Soren takes oath as 11th CM of Jharkhand

Hemant Soren takes oath as 11th CM of Jharkhand

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha working president Hemant Soren was on Sunday sworn in as the 11th chief minister of Jharkhand at Morhabadi Ground in Ranchi. Governor Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office and secrecy to Soren, in the presence of senior political leaders and chief ministers from across states.

Now, Mahagathbandhan in Bihar calls for withdrawing general consent to CBI

Now, Mahagathbandhan in Bihar calls for withdrawing general consent to CBI

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United said it was the right time to withdraw the general consent to the CBI.

Jharkhand governor recommends CM Hemant Soren's disqualification?

Jharkhand governor recommends CM Hemant Soren's disqualification?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The BJP, the petitioner in the case, has sought Soren's disqualification under Section 9A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 -- which deals with disqualification for government contracts -- for allegedly extending a mining lease to himself.

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The 34-year-old took the prized wickets of Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam to end Pakistan's resistance and finished with figures of 5-83 in Pakistan's second innings.

Lahore Test: Cummins, Starc run through Pakistan batting

Lahore Test: Cummins, Starc run through Pakistan batting

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The pitch offered some variable bounce but did not pose too many problems for the batters till the final hour of play.