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SC to pronounce its verdict on Sabarimala, Elgaar Parishad on Friday

SC to pronounce its verdict on Sabarimala, Elgaar Parishad on Friday

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

On the last date of hearing, the Maharashtra police had produced additional letters to establish Moist links of the arrested accused even as the petitioners described it as cooked-up evidence.

Army CANNOT use excessive force in Manipur, says SC on encounters

Army CANNOT use excessive force in Manipur, says SC on encounters

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday called for an investigation into the alleged 1528 judicial killings by the army and other security forces in Manipur.

Uber rape accused can't recall witnesses, rules SC

Uber rape accused can't recall witnesses, rules SC

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The apex court also stayed the trial court proceedings.

SC asks Centre for 'plan to tackle farmer suicides'

SC asks Centre for 'plan to tackle farmer suicides'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The bench said the government should come out with a policy which deals with the root causes of farmers taking the extreme step.

Federation Cup: Mohun Bagan held by Pune FC in group stage

Federation Cup: Mohun Bagan held by Pune FC in group stage

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Mohun Bagan's chances of making it to the semi-finals hit a roadblock when they were held to a 1-1 draw by gritty Pune FC in their second group league encounter of the Federation Cup football tournament, in Vasco, Goa on Tuesday.

SC notice on AIDS patients

SC notice on AIDS patients

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

The Voluntary Health Association of Punjab has alleged that AIDS patients were given no treatment at any government hospital and 'simply left to die'.

'This government has tamed everyone'

'This government has tamed everyone'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'They (the government) want to tame everything.' 'The entire systems they are trying to change.'

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

A bench of justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta sought a status report with pictures on plantation, transplantation and felling of trees in Aarey colony area of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Quiz Time: What is Dimple Kapadia's full name in Bobby?

Quiz Time: What is Dimple Kapadia's full name in Bobby?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

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No Sena leaders were arrested in Mumbai in '93, Mr CJI

No Sena leaders were arrested in Mumbai in '93, Mr CJI

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'It wasn't as if the senior police inspectors in charge of the police stations were not aware of the communal tension that was being created in their areas before and during the riots.' 'Yet they chose not to act,' recalls Jyoti Punwani.

Anti-Naxal probe: Letter containing 'Digvijaya's number' added to chargesheet

Anti-Naxal probe: Letter containing 'Digvijaya's number' added to chargesheet

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The letter was seized during nationwide raids conducted by the Pune police in connection with the case following which these activists were arrested, he said.

Why the rupee is expected to fall

Why the rupee is expected to fall

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Friday's US data showed addition of 173,000 jobs in August.

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

On December 15, Mohammed Mustafa, an MBA student and IAS aspirant from Jamia Milia Islamia University, was among the students who were dragged out of the library and lathi-charged by policemen. In a conversation with Rediff.com's Divya Nair, the 26 year old recounts the ordeal he faced for a protest he says he didn't participate in or volunteer for.

SC to hear PIL seeking protection for Kashmiris; Omar slams PM

SC to hear PIL seeking protection for Kashmiris; Omar slams PM

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The NHRC issued notice to the Union ministries of home and human resource development seeking a report over the reported ill-treatment of Kashmiri people in the aftermath of the attack.

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The top court directed the Maharashtra government to place before it the material which was collected during the investigation against Navlakha and placed before the high court in a sealed cover.

'What is the Modi government afraid of?'

'What is the Modi government afraid of?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'By transferring the case to the NIA without the Maharashtra government's consent clearly indicates they want to play mischief.'

Dalits, Urban Maoists and a plot to kill the PM

Dalits, Urban Maoists and a plot to kill the PM

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

'Such a serious threat -- to assassinate the prime minister of India, no less -- was not handed over to the Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad for investigation, but to the Pune crime branch.' 'So much for seriousness in tackling such a grave issue,' says N Suresh.

Governments are toppled by people not Maoists: Sena

Governments are toppled by people not Maoists: Sena

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party's carping ally said the police assertion about security threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Maoists was just a 'conspiracy theory'.

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The court also directed that police officers, who were earlier appointed as nodal officers to deal with incidents of mob lynching, would be now responsible to deal with cases of alleged assault on Kashmiris.

Rupee might weaken at start of the week

Rupee might weaken at start of the week

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Government bonds yields are likely to trade in a range, owing to profit booking.

HC allows CBI to file closure report in Najeeb missing case

HC allows CBI to file closure report in Najeeb missing case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The CBI, after more than a year of investigation, was of the opinion that no offence was committed against the missing student.

Government going in 'wrong direction' in tackling farmers' suicide: SC

Government going in 'wrong direction' in tackling farmers' suicide: SC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The apex court also observed that the compensation is not the remedy for the suicides.

Maha govt moves SC against activist Navlakha's release from house arrest

Maha govt moves SC against activist Navlakha's release from house arrest

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The Delhi high court freed Navlakha from house arrest on Monday, five weeks after he and four other rights activists were arrested in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence in Maharashtra.

SC issues notices to Centre, RIL on gas price

SC issues notices to Centre, RIL on gas price

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam sought response from the Centre and RIL on a PIL filed by Communist Party of India Member of Parliament Gurudas Dasgupta who alleged that no due diligence was done by the government while increasing the price of natural gas.

Activists planned Rajiv-type incident to end 'Modi raj', held meetings abroad: Police

Activists planned Rajiv-type incident to end 'Modi raj', held meetings abroad: Police

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Some of the letters exchanged between the arrested activists spoke of planning 'some big action' which would attract attention, Singh said.

SC notice to Centre over validity of abortion law

SC notice to Centre over validity of abortion law

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court sought response on a plea of an alleged rape victim.

Exclusive: 'Maharashtra police has no understanding of Naxalism'

Exclusive: 'Maharashtra police has no understanding of Naxalism'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Vernon Gonsalves, who spent nearly six years in jail after being labelled a Naxalite by the security agencies, recounts in detail his arrest, the case against him and his future plans in an exclusive interview.

Experts welcome euthanasia verdict; Catholic Church criticises

Experts welcome euthanasia verdict; Catholic Church criticises

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Kerala Catholic Bishop Conference president Archbishop Soosa Paikam said the verdict was "painful" and would have disastrous consequences.

ISL: Subrata Paul shines in a goalless draw

ISL: Subrata Paul shines in a goalless draw

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Kerala Blasters couldn't cash in on home advantage as they were played out a goalless draw with Mumbai City FC in an Indian Super League home match in Kochi.

PIX: Kareena, Salman, Varun, Alia mingle at an awards show

PIX: Kareena, Salman, Varun, Alia mingle at an awards show

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

A look at the red carpet arrivals.

'This government doesn't want fearless and independent judges'

'This government doesn't want fearless and independent judges'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'If ever there was a decisive moment in the history of the Supreme Court where it has been under attack by the Executive, and the judges have boldly stood up for independence of the Judiciary, that time was now.' 'These four judges did a brilliant thing, they set an example.' 'They showed that they were fulfilling their duty to the Constitution and to God.' 'Don't allow fear to dictate your actions was their message.'

Centre supports plea for recusal of SC bench in Manipur fake encounters case

Centre supports plea for recusal of SC bench in Manipur fake encounters case

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The petitioners, however, challenged the government's contention, saying this was an attempt to "overawe" the court

Manipur fake encounters: Expedite probe, issue involves life & death, says SC

Manipur fake encounters: Expedite probe, issue involves life & death, says SC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The court left it to the CBI to take a call on whether those chargesheeted need to be arrested or not.

Money meant for poor going somewhere else, says SC

Money meant for poor going somewhere else, says SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

It observed that there is no record of the money meant for the welfare of construction workers.

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The apex court questioning the police about the arrests said that 'dissent is the safety valve of democracy and if you don't allow these safety valves, it will burst.'

ISL: Kerala Blasters play goalless draw against NorthEast United

ISL: Kerala Blasters play goalless draw against NorthEast United

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Hosts Kerala Blasters did themselves no good after playing a goalless draw against a 10-man NorthEast United FC in a hard-fought Indian Super League (ISL) game at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Thursday.

ISL: Slepicka's brace helps FC Goa thrash Kerala Blasters

ISL: Slepicka's brace helps FC Goa thrash Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Substitute Miroslav Slepicka scored a brace as FC Goa thrashed Kerala Blasters 3-0 to move to the third spot in the Hero Indian Super League in Margao on Wednesday.

Quiz Time: Who choreographed Satrangi Re from Dil Se?

Quiz Time: Who choreographed Satrangi Re from Dil Se?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

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UP teen spends 42 days in jail for joke on Ganga

UP teen spends 42 days in jail for joke on Ganga

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Zakir Ali Tyagi was charged under the Indian Penal Code's Section 420 (cheating) and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act (computer related offences).