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Situation peaceful but uneasy calm in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Situation peaceful but uneasy calm in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

No untoward incident has been reported from the district over the past three days.

My government will provide good governance to people: Mufti

My government will provide good governance to people: Mufti

Rediff.com5 May 2015

"It will take time," Sayeed told media persons.

Afridi spoke his mind, not controversial: Waqar Younis

Afridi spoke his mind, not controversial: Waqar Younis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

"For me, I did not find anything controversial in it. This is something he felt. It's his emotions."

Guj court won't give final order on SIT report: SC

Guj court won't give final order on SIT report: SC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court Thursday asked a Gujarat trial court not to pronounce its final order on the closure report of the Special Investigation Team in the 2002 Gulburg Housing Society riot case of Ahmedabad.

Tribesmen protest in Peshawar with 18 bodies

Tribesmen protest in Peshawar with 18 bodies

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Tribesmen from Khyber Agency staged a protest in front of the Governor House in Peshawar on Wednesday against the killing of 18 people whose mutilated bodies were recovered from the Alam Gudar area situated in Bara subdivision.

Sushil Modi draws flak for alleging no help from Oppn towards Covid relief

Sushil Modi draws flak for alleging no help from Oppn towards Covid relief

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader had made the allegation in a tweet on Sunday wherein he had also launched a veiled attack on a sitting Congress MLA, who had shot off a letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seeking return of Rs 50 lakh released from his local area development fund.

India dump SA to close in on place in 2017 World Cup

India dump SA to close in on place in 2017 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

India closed in on a berth in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 after a resilient 49-run victory over South Africa in the first round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017.

Amit Shah's bail stands, Sohrabuddin case moved to Mumbai

Amit Shah's bail stands, Sohrabuddin case moved to Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea to cancel the bail granted to former Gujarat minister Amit Shah in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case, but agreed to transfer the trial from Gujarat to Mumbai.

November 1, 1984

November 1, 1984

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 34 years and 19 days later after the horrific crimes, two men were sentenced to death and life in prison for their involvement in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 in which over 3,000 Sikhs were killed. It was the first verdict after the riots-related cases were reopened by a Special Investigation Team in 2015. In his novel Man With The White Beard, Shah Alam Khan recalls a calamitous time in India's history.

Shehla Masood murder trial starts in Indore court

Shehla Masood murder trial starts in Indore court

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The trial of RTI activist Shehla Masood murder case started on Friday at the Special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Indore with the examination of first prosecution witness M R Uikey, an assistant sub-inspector of police who was the first to arrive at the murder site. The trial is being presided over by Judge Anupam Srivastav.

Security our priority, not alliance in J&K: Rajnath on separatist's release

Security our priority, not alliance in J&K: Rajnath on separatist's release

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Amid the raging controversy over release of a Kashmiri separatist leader, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that his government's top priority was national security and not the continuance of the government in the state where the Bharatiya Janata Party is an alliance partner.

Sharath takes 5 but Kaif's ton saves UP

Sharath takes 5 but Kaif's ton saves UP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Karnataka debutant Hosagivappa Sharath claimed five wickets, including that of Suresh Raina, before Mohammad Kaif bailed Uttar Pradesh out of trouble with an unbeaten century.

SC shocked over magnitude of illegal mining in K'taka

SC shocked over magnitude of illegal mining in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Expressing shock at the magnitude of the alleged illegal export of 35 lakh metric tons of iron ore by private firms in Karnataka, the Supreme Court on Thursday said it wants to explore the possibility if the guilty could be punished within six months.

SC dismisses Jagan's plea against arrest in assets case

SC dismisses Jagan's plea against arrest in assets case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition of YSR Congress leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy challenging his arrest in a disproportionate assets case.

Khaps' diktat on women's dress and cellphone unlawful: SC

Khaps' diktat on women's dress and cellphone unlawful: SC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday said that Khap panchayats' diktat on dress code for women and asking them not to carry mobile is unlawful.

Muslim groups back SC status for Muslim, Christian Dalits

Muslim groups back SC status for Muslim, Christian Dalits

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Two top Muslim organisations -- All India Milli Council and Jamiat-e-Ulema Hind (Mahmood Madni) -- on Tuesday backed National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Chairman Wajahat Habibullah's call for scheduled caste status to Muslim and Christian Dalits.

SC refuses to restrain Centre from training Lankan forces

SC refuses to restrain Centre from training Lankan forces

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to restrain the Centre from training Sri Lankan armed forces saying it is a policy matter of the government and it cannot interfere with it.

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

How several attacks, injuries shaped Mamata's political career

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

A quick look at the 66-year-old leader's political journey in the mid-1970s shows how injuries and physical assaults have shaped her political career over the years.

SC denies bail to Jagan in disproportionate assets case

SC denies bail to Jagan in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

YSR Congress leader and member of Parliament Y S Jaganmohan Reddy will have to be in jail for some more time with the Supreme Court on Friday dismissing his bail plea in the alleged multi-crore disproportionate assets case against him.

Sharma takes 5 to bowl out UP for 227

Sharma takes 5 to bowl out UP for 227

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Mohit Sharma took five for 47 to help Haryana bundle out Uttar Pradesh for a meagre 227 in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Lucknow.

Bhuvneshwar five-for helps UP thrash Baroda

Bhuvneshwar five-for helps UP thrash Baroda

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Bhuvneshwar Kumar shone with a five-wicket haul as Uttar Pradesh produced a dominating show to thrash Baroda by 10 wickets and claim their second outright victory in this season's Ranji Trophy to move to the top of the Group B's points table.

SC reserves order on CBI plea to cancel Amit Shah's bail

SC reserves order on CBI plea to cancel Amit Shah's bail

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea for cancellation of former Gujarat minister Amit Shah's bail in the case of fake encounter killing of gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh and for shifting the trial of the case outside the state. "We are going to pass a very brief order," said a bench of Justices Aftab Alam and Ranjana Prakash Desai.

SC allows mining in Karnataka on leases cleared by CEC

SC allows mining in Karnataka on leases cleared by CEC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday lifted its ban on iron ore mining operations in Karnataka by those companies which had not flouted lease conditions. A three-judge bench headed by Justice Aftab Alam accepted the report of its Central Empowered Committee, which had said that Category 'A' leases which consist of 21 operational and 24 non-operational leases should be allowed to carry on their business as they have not violated any rules.

SC upholds death sentence of 26/11 terrorist Kasab

SC upholds death sentence of 26/11 terrorist Kasab

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, saying that waging war against the country was the primary and foremost offence committed by the Pakistani terrorist.

Sohrabuddin case: Shift trial to Maharashtra, says SC

Sohrabuddin case: Shift trial to Maharashtra, says SC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would consider allowing former Gujarat minister Amit Shah, an accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, to enter the state in view of the upcoming assembly polls but would like the trial of the case to be shifted to Maharashtra.

Sohrabuddin case: SC slams CBI for 'targeting' Amit Shah

Sohrabuddin case: SC slams CBI for 'targeting' Amit Shah

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation for describing anonymous letters against former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah, an accused in Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing case, as complaints about his alleged involvement in extortion racket, saying it smacks of "inefficiency" and amounts to "insinuation."

9 killed in violence in Karachi, Quetta

9 killed in violence in Karachi, Quetta

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The law and order situation in the capital cities of Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan provinces continued to deteriorate today with nine people killed and several injured in both cities.

B'desh court bars publication of novel on 1975 coup

B'desh court bars publication of novel on 1975 coup

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Bangladesh's high court on Tuesday banned the publication of a political novel by popular writer Humayun Ahmed for "distortion of historical facts" about the assassination of the country's founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with most of his family members in the 1975 coup.

Parvinder Singh leads UP rally against Windies

Parvinder Singh leads UP rally against Windies

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

A gritty unbeaten half-century by Parvinder Singh helped Uttar Pradesh overcome a jittery start and post 206 for 5 in the first innings, on the second day of the three-day practice match, against the visiting West Indies, in Kalyani, on Friday. The West Indies scored a healthy 466 in their first innings, courtesy a patient 112 by veteran Shivnarine Chanderpaul and an impressive 94 by Narsingh Deonarine.

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

With more than 21 lakh migrant workers returning to the state as per official data, the Nitish Kumar government faces an enormous challenge in providing jobs for them.

Suspected terrorist Fasih gets ten-day police custody

Suspected terrorist Fasih gets ten-day police custody

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

After his deportation and arrest, Fasih Mohammed, a suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist and an accused in the Delhi and Bangalore blasts, has been sent to ten-day police custody by a Delhi court.

SC asks panel to decide on CBI probe against Yeddy

SC asks panel to decide on CBI probe against Yeddy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Central Empowerment Committee, which is looking into the illegal mining issue, to verify whether a Central Bureau of Investigation probe is necessary against former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and his sons. A bench comprising Chief Justice S H Kapadia and Justices Aftab Alam and Swatantra Kumar issued the directive based on a petition seeking a probe against them.

SC refuses judicial probe in Naxal leader Azad's killing

SC refuses judicial probe in Naxal leader Azad's killing

Rediff.com3 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to order any judicial inquiry or a probe by a Special Investigation Team into the alleged fake encounter killings of top Naxalite leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad and a Delhi journalist Hemchandra Pandey.

SC declines Centre's plea to relax Haj quota order

SC declines Centre's plea to relax Haj quota order

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain the Centre's request to defer till next year its July 23 order limiting the government's discretionary quota for Haj pilgrims.

Nehru, Indira, Rajiv statues in UP won't be covered

Nehru, Indira, Rajiv statues in UP won't be covered

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday struck down a public interest litigation seeking directions for covering of statues of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi in various parts of Uttar Pradesh as they may help Congress "derive" political mileage during the assembly polls.

Got threatening e-mails: Bangladesh Deputy HC

Got threatening e-mails: Bangladesh Deputy HC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Bangladesh's Deputy High Commissioner in Pakistan has claimed that he received threatening emails and messages after his country's Cricket Board agreed to send its team to play a One-dayer and a Twenty20 match in Karachi.

26/11 terror attack: SC reserves order on Kasab's plea

26/11 terror attack: SC reserves order on Kasab's plea

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its order on Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab's plea challenging his conviction and death sentence in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Supreme Court bans mining in Goa

Supreme Court bans mining in Goa

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Mining operations in all the 90 mines in Goa were ordered to be halted by the Supreme Court on Friday on the basis of the Justice M B Shah Commission report which estimated a whopping Rs 35,000 crore loss to the exchequer due to illegal mining in the last 12 years.

How terror modules in Bengal are funded

How terror modules in Bengal are funded

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Money 'collected' as donations from traders in Kolkata nurture Bengal's terror networks.

Naxal killing: SC to re-examine CBI clean chit to cops

Naxal killing: SC to re-examine CBI clean chit to cops

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to "consider" a plea for an independent probe into the killings of top Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad and scribe Hemchandra Pandey in an allegedly staged gun battle by the Andhra Pradesh police, who were given clean chit by the Central Bureau of Investigation.