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Cleared of doping, Chanu demands answers and compensation

Cleared of doping, Chanu demands answers and compensation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The International Weightlifting Federation dropped the doping charge against Indian weightlifter K Sanjita Chanu due to "non-conformities" in the handling of her sample but the Commonwealth Games gold-medallist has demanded an apology and compensation for the "trauma" she has endured. The IWF made the decision based on the recommendation of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The 26-year-old, who claimed innocence since the beginning, was informed about the final verdict via an e-mail, signed by IWF's legal counsel Lilla Sagi.

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

American whistleblower Edward Snowden, currently sheltered in the transit zone of Moscow airport, has sought asylum in 20 countries, including India.

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The COA said the probe committee will be free to investigate all charges against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and would be open to hearing any 'person who is desirous of placing any fact' in the matter.

Cairn Energy CEO Thomson to meet FM next week over arbitration award

Cairn Energy CEO Thomson to meet FM next week over arbitration award

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

A senior company executive said the company waited for seven years for the verdict and its shareholders needed to know when it would be concluded.

Trump, Modi hold talks, finalise defence deals worth $3 bn

Trump, Modi hold talks, finalise defence deals worth $3 bn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The relations between the two countries have never been as good as they are now, Trump said, adding that the countries have made "wonderful deal".

Taj Mansingh to finally go under hammer, Le Meridien licence cancelled

Taj Mansingh to finally go under hammer, Le Meridien licence cancelled

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The decision to auction Taj Mansigh brings to an end a six-year-old tussle between the NDMC and Tata Group, which has operated the landmark property for nearly four decades.

Why Sushil Kumar cannot go to Rio...

Why Sushil Kumar cannot go to Rio...

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Sushil Kumar later ruled himself out of the running to take Narsingh's spot at Rio.

Paper leak scam: BSSC chairman Sudhir Kumar arrested

Paper leak scam: BSSC chairman Sudhir Kumar arrested

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Kumar has been arrested from Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, a senior police source said, adding of the four others arrested along with Kumar, two are his nephews.

Stokes available for England selection, says ECB

Stokes available for England selection, says ECB

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

England cricketer Ben Stokes can be selected for next month's tour of New Zealand after being charged with affray this week, the England and Wales cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

Should we be afraid of corporates entering banking?

Should we be afraid of corporates entering banking?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

If indeed the gate opens for big industrial houses, the RBI needs to be smarter than them and demonstrate it through action, not reaction, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Explain why BCCI should not be under RTI Act'

'Explain why BCCI should not be under RTI Act'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The Central Information Commission has directed the sports body and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to explain.

Former NBA star Rodman arrives in Singapore for Trump-Kim summit

Former NBA star Rodman arrives in Singapore for Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Former US National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman arrived in Singapore late on Monday for a summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying he was 'excited to be part of it'.

Chappell's extreme suggestion to decide LBWs

Chappell's extreme suggestion to decide LBWs

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'The current law encourages "pad play" to balls pitching outside leg while this change would force them to use their bat. The change would reward bowlers who attack the stumps and decrease the need for negative wide deliveries to a packed off-side field'

Rajasthan impasse: Cong seeks presidential intervention

Rajasthan impasse: Cong seeks presidential intervention

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Congress leader alleged that BJP-appointed governors have violated the Constitution and have in the process "gravely impaired" parliamentary democracy, its conventions and traditions.

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Salve said it is important to be 'positive' after such a positive ruling.

TechM sacks senior executive over charges of homophobia

TechM sacks senior executive over charges of homophobia

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Tech Mahindra said the company believes in diversity and inclusion, and condemns "discrimination of any kind in the workplace".

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I was attracted to her both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time,' says Dilip Kumar in his autobiography, Dilip Kumar: The Substance And The Shadow.

Govt nominees likely on more Sebi panels

Govt nominees likely on more Sebi panels

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

While experts' views are divided, the move is aimed at improving the coordination between the government and the regulator.

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"As associate attorney general, the number three job at the department, I nominate Vanita Gupta. A woman I've known for some time. One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America," Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware as he announced some of the key nominations in the Justice Department on Thursday.

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Joe Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, violence against public employees and attempted bribery. Sharman was found guilty of insult, repeated bodily harm and violence against public employees.

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

In a statement, Fortis said under the accepted offer, IHH would infuse Rs 4,000 crore through subscription to the preferential allotment at a price of Rs 170 per share. The Malaysian firm will then make a mandatory open offer to public shareholders for 26 per cent of the outstanding shares post issuance.

Pakistan spinner Hasan appeals doping ban

Pakistan spinner Hasan appeals doping ban

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Left-arm spinner Raza Hasan has filed an appeal against the two-year ban slapped on him for returning positive in a dope test by Pakistan Cricket Board.

Why she is fighting for 15 mn freelancers

Why she is fighting for 15 mn freelancers

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'The lockdown has been a great excuse to delay payments.'

Ohio outsourcing ban: Weak case for India in WTO

Ohio outsourcing ban: Weak case for India in WTO

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

As India has kept out of the multilateral agreement on public procurement, it may find it tough to contest in the WTO the US state of Ohio's ban on offshore outsourcing by government departments, experts said.

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Thursday lost his fight against being extradited to India as a United Kingdom judge ruled that he can be sent back to face charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2 billion Punjab National Bank scam case.

Authors lose class status in Google digital books case

Authors lose class status in Google digital books case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Google Inc notched a legal victory in its bid to create the world's largest digital books library, winning the reversal of a court order that had allowed authors challenging the project to sue as a group.

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads

Realtors eye NRIs for Indian housing projects

Realtors eye NRIs for Indian housing projects

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Nearly 40 developers participating in HDFC Indian Homes Fair in London would showcase thousands of property.

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The sea training also included 'how to fish', something that made Kasab think that 'he had got a job and he could earn a respectable living'.

'Existing laws enough to deal with lynching cases'

'Existing laws enough to deal with lynching cases'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'Multiplying legislations doesn't necessarily improve law enforcement.' 'An incident of unlawful death is very well covered within existing penal code provisions.'

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

On legal front, Wankhede, who the NCB asserted has an impeccable service record, failed to get any relief related to an affidavit on the sensational extortion claims made by the independent witness, Prabhakar Sail, with a special court saying it cannot pass a blanket order barring courts from taking cognisance of the document.

One week, Rs 1.47 lakh cr dues: What will telcos do?

One week, Rs 1.47 lakh cr dues: What will telcos do?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Following the October 24 Supreme Court order, the department of telecom estimated that the total liability of 15 telecom companies, including penalties and interest, would be Rs 1.47 lakh crore.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The 74-year-old senior advocate had given up practice following his courtroom spat with then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'When a person is capable of infecting 50 others, will you think about the privacy of the person or about protecting the lives of people?'

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Like the other platforms, the Clubhouse will have more users in India than anywhere else because of the interest we have in knowing what others are doing and in letting others know about our activities, predicts T P Sreenivasan.

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma brings us everything we learned in this notorious year.

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

While using the family to save tax is legal and smart, ensure you use the ones where clubbing income laws isn't a concern, advises Bindisha Sarang.

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

In strong observations while hearing the plea, the high court cited the death of Princess Diana while trying to escape the media chase, and said there needs to be "some toning down" as people are "afraid of the fourth pillar of democracy" because of its powers.

10 things you should read about 26/11 verdict

10 things you should read about 26/11 verdict

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Monday's verdict of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case was extraordinary in many ways. Reading Sheela Bhatt lists out 10 most important things to understand about the judgment.