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Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Police said that Pakistan-based Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was connected with the underworld operatives to execute the terror plan.

2 dead, 16 injured in ammonia gas leak at IFFCO plant in UP

2 dead, 16 injured in ammonia gas leak at IFFCO plant in UP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The two persons who died in the accident were identified as IFFCO Deputy Manager Abhay Nandan and Assistant Manager V P Singh.

Ahead of R-Day, bomb hoaxes keep cops on their toes in UP

Ahead of R-Day, bomb hoaxes keep cops on their toes in UP

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The miscreants behind these hoax threats, which even prompted evacuations in hospitals and shopping malls, are yet to be identified. FIRs have been lodged in connection with some of the incidents, according to officials.

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The apex court has also sought details of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the judicial enquiry commission, reportedly set up by the state government.

Govt names former SC judge Ashok Bhushan as NCLAT president

Govt names former SC judge Ashok Bhushan as NCLAT president

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Both the NCLT and NCLAT are getting permanent heads after more than one-and-a-half years following the retirement of their respective incumbents.

Priyanka takes holy dip in Sangam on Mauni Amavasya

Priyanka takes holy dip in Sangam on Mauni Amavasya

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Priyanka was accompanied by her daughter and Congress MLA Aradhana Misra.

HC grants bail to man arrested by NCB with 350 kg ganja

HC grants bail to man arrested by NCB with 350 kg ganja

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to an Ayodhya man arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau after allegedly being found in the possession of nearly 350 kg of ganja.

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Social media posts and articles falsely suggest that Jawaharlal Nehru 'signed a bond' or 'used his father's influence' to escape from serving a prison term in Nabha in 1923. Utkarsh Mishra reveals the true story. The first of a series of occasional columns correcting social media's false take on History.

No lockdown in 5 UP cities: SC puts HC order on hold

No lockdown in 5 UP cities: SC puts HC order on hold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Uttar Pradesh, said the state has taken several steps to contain the spread of coronavirus but to "lockdown five cities by a judicial order may not be the right approach".

HC directs UP govt to impose strict curbs in 5 cities

HC directs UP govt to impose strict curbs in 5 cities

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The court said in its order, "If we have not imposed a lockdown it does not mean that we do not believe in it. We are still of the view that if we want to break the chain a lockdown for a duration of at least two weeks is a must."

Yogi's new special force can arrest anyone without warrant

Yogi's new special force can arrest anyone without warrant

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The force will provide security to the high court, district courts, administrative offices and buildings, Metro rail, airports, banks, financial institutions, educational institutions and industrial units. Members of this force can arrest any person without the orders of a magistrate or a warrant.

Few OTT platforms show pornographic content, screening needed: SC

Few OTT platforms show pornographic content, screening needed: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'A balance has to be struck as some OTT platforms are also showing pornographic materials on their platforms'

SC collegium names Justice Kureshi among 33 judges for transfer

SC collegium names Justice Kureshi among 33 judges for transfer

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana has learnt to have recommended eight names of judges, including acting chief justice of Calcutta High Court Justice Rajesh Bindal, for their elevation as chief justices of different high courts.

Cleaning Ganga public's job too: Jal Shakti minister

Cleaning Ganga public's job too: Jal Shakti minister

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The society needs to consider cleaning the Ganga river as its responsibility and not see it as just the government's job, Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Wednesday.

Sharjeel Imam to Disha Ravi: Cases impacted by SC sedition order

Sharjeel Imam to Disha Ravi: Cases impacted by SC sedition order

Rediff.com11 May 2022

According to a National Crime Records Bureau report, a total of 356 cases of sedition -- as defined under section 124A of the IPC -- were registered and 548 people arrested between 2015 and 2020, out of which only six were convicted.

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