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Student's murder: Ryan official moves SC for transfer of case from Sohna court

Student's murder: Ryan official moves SC for transfer of case from Sohna court

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Senior advocate K T S Tulsi alleged that the bar bodies at Sohna and Gurugram in Haryana have asked their member lawyers not to represent any person or accused in the brutal murder of seven-year-old Pradyuman.

Pesky SMSs/calls: Major relief to users from Jan 1

Pesky SMSs/calls: Major relief to users from Jan 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday imposed a hefty penalty of up to Rs 2.50 lakh (Rs 250,000) on erring telemarketing companies which also face the prospect of getting blacklisted.

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'Could the Chinese have taken a leaf out of our book?' 'That their unprecedented build-up is their attempt at coercive diplomacy with India?' 'And if so, what is it that they could be expecting as a quid pro quo?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Daily Beast announced it second annual ranking of the best American cities for fresh graduates.

TRAI asked govt to act in 2G scam

TRAI asked govt to act in 2G scam

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

TRAI said the two companies failed to fulfill roll-out obligations and their merger was in violation of rules.

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

These start-ups include high-growth companies such as Ola, Paytm, Lenskart, UrbanClap and Urban Ladder. Nearly half of these have gone on to raise follow-on funding, a key measure of success for start-ups. A few have become unicorns, the term for start-ups valued at $1 billion or more.

Badminton Tour Finals: Sindhu makes winning start

Badminton Tour Finals: Sindhu makes winning start

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Sindhu, who had finished runner-up at the last edition in Dubai, dished out a superb game, mixing with patience with aggression, to edging the Japanese 24-22, 21-15.

Sophie has her heart on her fingers

Sophie has her heart on her fingers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The singer-actor walked for Shubhika Davda whose latest collection was quirky, fun and full of drama.

All you want to know about cancer

All you want to know about cancer

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers on April 21, Dr Sanket Mehta, Consultant Oncosurgeon, Bombay Hospital and Medical research centre discussed various types of cancers and how to get treatment for the same.

Chidambaram's custody extended till Oct 17, moves SC for bail

Chidambaram's custody extended till Oct 17, moves SC for bail

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Citing 'frail' health, Chidambaram also said he is not 'accustomed' to food given to him in the jail and has lost 4 kg weight during judicial custody.

Glacier error to be looked at in report: Pachauri

Glacier error to be looked at in report: Pachauri

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

With all the criticism over the mistake, the IPCC has decided to bring in editors and coordinating lead authors for its fifth assessment report.

Shiney Ahuja appeals against rape sentence

Shiney Ahuja appeals against rape sentence

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The appeal was admitted today and bail plea has been posted for hearing on April

Faheem, Sabauddin close aides of Lakhvi: Nikam

Faheem, Sabauddin close aides of Lakhvi: Nikam

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Describing Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed as "co-conspirators" in the 26/11 attacks, Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam on Wednesday told the Bombay high court that the trial court had erred in acquitting the duo by giving them the benefit of doubt.

Vishy Anand wins Tal Memorial Rapid Chess

Vishy Anand wins Tal Memorial Rapid Chess

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand continued his fine run in the faster version of the game and annexed the Tal Memorial rapid chess title in Moscow after an easy final round draw against Boris Gelfand of Israel.

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

World champion P V Sindhu was on Friday ousted from the All England Championship after being outplayed by a determined Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, who rallied her way to a thrilling three-game win in the quarter-final of the women's singles in Birmingham. Sindhu's defeat ended India's campaign at the Super 1000 tournament.

Justice Ranjan Gogoi retires as CJI

Justice Ranjan Gogoi retires as CJI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi's tenure as judge and as CJI was marked by some controversies and personal allegations but that never came in his way of his judicial work that was reflected in the last few days when benches headed by him delivered some path-breaking judgments.

SC quashes proceedings against Dhoni over 'Vishnu' avatar on magazine

SC quashes proceedings against Dhoni over 'Vishnu' avatar on magazine

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

In January 2016, Dhoni was issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for being shown as Lord Vishnu on the cover of Business Today magazine in April 2013.

Venus's intuition saved Serena's life

Venus's intuition saved Serena's life

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Venus Williams has always taken her role as big sister to Serena very seriously but never before had she thought a bit of family intuition would end up saving the life of the 13-times Grand Slam champion.

SC to hear Binayak Sen's bail plea on March 11

SC to hear Binayak Sen's bail plea on March 11

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

The Supreme Court will hear on March 11 the bail plea of civil rights activist Binayak Sen, sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of sedition and links with Naxalites. Sixty-one-year-old Sen has challenged the order of the Chhattisgarh high court, which had rejected his bail plea on February 10.

Raj warns taxi, auto drivers against denying rides

Raj warns taxi, auto drivers against denying rides

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

After warning multiplex owners over screening of Marathi movies, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has now trained his guns at taxi and auto drivers.

Kasab's confession was voluntary, says Nikam

Kasab's confession was voluntary, says Nikam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

A confession should be accepted in toto and not partially, Nikam told justices Ranjana Desai and R V More who are hearing arguments on confirmation of death sentence awarded to Kasab for his role in 26/11 attacks. "Kasab's confession was true and voluntary but its value did not deteriorate only because it was given in the magistrate's chamber and not in open court," he argued.

Game of Thrones' actor fought Bell's Palsy to become world's strongest man

Game of Thrones' actor fought Bell's Palsy to become world's strongest man

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Hafpor was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy in 2017.

Singapore Airlines to add more flights this Diwali

Singapore Airlines to add more flights this Diwali

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

At present, it operates A380 on the Delhi and Mumbai routes.

Predictions gone awry, a normal monsoon so far

Predictions gone awry, a normal monsoon so far

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Contrary to some predictions, rainfall is adequate so far.

DoT says no to granting watchdog sharper teeth

DoT says no to granting watchdog sharper teeth

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Regulator wants the power to fine errant telecom companies.

India, Japan all set to sign historic pact

India, Japan all set to sign historic pact

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Thnew deal will likely usher in a new era of cooperation and broad-basing of economic relationship between the two Asian powers.

Heat, Thunder win opening play-off rounds

Heat, Thunder win opening play-off rounds

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

The Miami supporting cast helped the Heat survive one final run from the Philadelphia 76ers to hold on for a 97-91 victory on Wednesday that advanced them to the next round of the NBA's play-offs.

Top cop had links with terror suspects: Kerala CM

Top cop had links with terror suspects: Kerala CM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan in a startling revelation told the media that Inspector General of Police Tomin Thachankery "had made contacts with certain terror suspects while he was in Qatar".

Blaze reported to us 45 minutes later: Odisha fire department head

Blaze reported to us 45 minutes later: Odisha fire department head

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Binay Kumar Beher also said his department had repeatedly informed the appropriate agencies about the violators.

Govt to bring back 77 Indian labourers 'mistreated' in Sri Lanka

Govt to bring back 77 Indian labourers 'mistreated' in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The government has taken "serious note" of complaints against an Indian company, involved in alleged mistreatment of 77 Indian labourers in Sri Lanka, and directed its mission in Colombo to make immediate arrangements for their return.

Hindu Mahasabha to move SC over Ayodhya title suit

Hindu Mahasabha to move SC over Ayodhya title suit

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

The Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha has decided to move the Supreme Court, challenging the Allahabad high court verdict on the Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title suits, contending that the entire disputed site should be allotted to Hindus. The Mahasabha will submit that the high court had erred in directing that 2.77 acres of disputed land be divided into three parts among Muslims, Hindus and Nirmohi Akhara.

Botham believes England will sweep ODIs too

Botham believes England will sweep ODIs too

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Legendary all-rounder Ian Botham predicts that after outplaying India 4-0 in the just-concluded Tests, England will also go on to win the limited-o'ers series starting with a one-off Twenty20 match on August 31.

Chong Wei stuns Srikanth for men's singles gold

Chong Wei stuns Srikanth for men's singles gold

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei staged a magnificent recovery to beat world No 1 Kidambi Srikanth of India 19-21, 21-14, 21-14 and win the men's singles badminton final at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

UP rape survivor set ablaze on way to court, airlifted to Delhi

UP rape survivor set ablaze on way to court, airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The incident occurred at Sindupur village under Bihar police station area. The victim has been shifted to a government hospital in Lucknow and is in a critical condition.

'Sehwag can cost a lot of careers'

'Sehwag can cost a lot of careers'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin reflects on India's performance against Bangladesh, in the opening match of the World Cup.

Former players slam PCB for sacking Sarfaraz

Former players slam PCB for sacking Sarfaraz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

"He (Sarfaraz) has shown himself to be a fine captain and yes he was struggling a bit for form but when a senior player is under pressure you have to encourage and back him, not dump him like this".

SC stays Rajasthan HC verdict declaring Jain practice of 'Santhara' illegal

SC stays Rajasthan HC verdict declaring Jain practice of 'Santhara' illegal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The Rajasthan high court had in August made Santhara punishable under section 306 and 309 IPC (abatement of suicide).

Bollywood-Hollywood to jointly fight piracy

Bollywood-Hollywood to jointly fight piracy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The Indian film industry joined hands with Hollywood on Wednesday to counter piracy.

Retail inflation eases to 9-month low in July on cheaper food items

Retail inflation eases to 9-month low in July on cheaper food items

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Economic affairs secretary S C Garg said that all macroeconomic parameters are performing well.

It's raining bad news for Jet Airways

It's raining bad news for Jet Airways

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

In another development, SBI Capital Markets, which had issued the expressions of interest on April 8, extended the deadline for submission of initial bids to April 12.