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Delay in hanging shows failure of system: Nirbhaya's mom

Delay in hanging shows failure of system: Nirbhaya's mom

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

A Delhi court on Monday deferred till further order the hanging of the four death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case.

Students detained for selling 'Modi pakodas'

Students detained for selling 'Modi pakodas'

Rediff.com14 May 2019

"We are here to welcome Modi ji for giving us new employment under pakoda yojana. We want to sell pakodas at Modi's rally, so that he knows how great it is to sell pakodas for the educated youth," a woman protester said.

Kejriwal's law minister indicted for tampering with proof

Kejriwal's law minister indicted for tampering with proof

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Somnath Bharti, the law minister in Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's cabinet, was once indicted for tampering with evidence by a court in Patiala.

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The October 28 decision of the President rejecting the plea is based on an opinion rendered by the Election Commission, the poll panel said.

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's plea claiming juvenility

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's plea claiming juvenility

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The apex court said there was no ground to interfere with the high court order that rejected Pawan's plea and his claim was rightly rejected by the trial court as also the high court.

Haryana polls: Cong releases manifesto; focus on women, farmers

Haryana polls: Cong releases manifesto; focus on women, farmers

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Describing it as 'Sankalp Patra', the party in its manifesto promised 33 per cent reservation to women in government jobs and private institutions in the state and free rides in Haryana roadways buses.

Rail Budget 2013: A behind-the-scene look

Rail Budget 2013: A behind-the-scene look

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some behind-the-scene activity before the presentation of the Railway Budget.

Poll diary: Chandigarh's date with dimples

Poll diary: Chandigarh's date with dimples

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Sitting MP Pawan Kumar Bansal faces two dimpled beauties. Which one will the city choose?

'Modi's credentials are at stake in UP'

'Modi's credentials are at stake in UP'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'There is a famous saying here that 'the way to Delhi passes through Lucknow'.' 'If the BJP loses UP in 2022, Modi's premiership in 2024 will be in doldrums.'

Nithari killings: Koli, Pandher get death sentence

Nithari killings: Koli, Pandher get death sentence

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Pandher and Koli were held guilty of kidnapping, rape and murder in the case

Farmers protest: BJP tackles Karnal sit-in but UP challenge remains

Farmers protest: BJP tackles Karnal sit-in but UP challenge remains

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Rather than lose direction with the Karnal protest, farmers decided to focus more on UP to defeat the BJP in the forthcoming assembly elections there, reports Nitin Kumar.

Why Modi Won't Sack Minister Mishra

Why Modi Won't Sack Minister Mishra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Sacking Ajay Mishra would further antagonise Brahmins in UP already upset with Yogi's government.

'Capt Pawan refused injury leave to lead his men in Pampore'

'Capt Pawan refused injury leave to lead his men in Pampore'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Indian Army on Monday mourned the demise of two young officers in the ongoing encounter with terrorists at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute in Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir.

Wrestler Geeta eyes Tokyo Olympics after giving birth

Wrestler Geeta eyes Tokyo Olympics after giving birth

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Veteran Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat expressed her desire to make a comeback and represent the country at the Tokyo Olympic Games next year. Geeta, who gave birth to her son in December, said the postponement of the Tokyo Games due to the coronavirus pandemic came as a blessing in disguise for her and will give more time to prepare for the mega-event.

7 years of Nirbhaya case: A timeline

7 years of Nirbhaya case: A timeline

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Here is the chronology of events in the Nirbhaya case.

Shehla granted protection from arrest in sedition case

Shehla granted protection from arrest in sedition case

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Considering all the facts, court's additional session judge Pawan Kumar Jain granted interim relief from arrest to her as police have not issued a notice to the accused.

Mountaineer Yadav's Everest summit climb fake

Mountaineer Yadav's Everest summit climb fake

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

A committee, which was constituted by the government to investigate the matter, had found the documents submitted by Yadav to be fake.

Journalist booked for video of salt-roti midday meal

Journalist booked for video of salt-roti midday meal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The video of students of the Siyur Primary School in Jamalpur block of Mirzapur district being served salt and roti in their midday meal had gone viral on the social media on August 22, triggering outrage and leading to the suspension of two teachers.

SC to hear Nirbhaya convict's plea against Prez order today

SC to hear Nirbhaya convict's plea against Prez order today

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

As the last-ditch attempt, Mukesh through his counsel on Tuesday sought an urgent hearing on his plea against dismissal of the mercy plea before the top court.

Nirbhaya convict moves HC over mercy plea rejection

Nirbhaya convict moves HC over mercy plea rejection

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The plea claims that the recommendation sent to the President to reject the mercy plea did not contain the signature of Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain.

Justice for Nirbhaya: 7 yrs of long battle

Justice for Nirbhaya: 7 yrs of long battle

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Following is the chronology of events in the sensational 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case in which four death row convicts were hanged Friday morning.

Siddharth: I felt Jigarthanda would be a cult but it's even more spectacular

Siddharth: I felt Jigarthanda would be a cult but it's even more spectacular

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

'I'm on the verge of a more important streak,' Siddharth tells Praveen Sundaram.

No hike in rail fares, additional charges on tickets

No hike in rail fares, additional charges on tickets

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal did not hike passenger fares.

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The spacetech startup is expected to launch the first rocket which can hurl satellites of 250-700 kg into a lower Earth orbit by end-2021.

Has UP fudged Covid data?

Has UP fudged Covid data?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

I believe that UP has been doing this consistently -- of grossly under-reporting the Covid-positive cases. Nothing else explains the glaring differences in UP's positivity rates versus other badly affected states, says Omkar Goswami.

'I would like to continue acting and also direct films'

'I would like to continue acting and also direct films'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Rishab Shetty talks about his experience of multitasking as translator, associate director and actor in Kannada film Ulidavaru Kandanthe.

Railways' gift:  'Anubhuti' you won't forget

Railways' gift: 'Anubhuti' you won't forget

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The Indian Railways has proposed to introduce a modern coach "Anubhuti" with good ambience in the premier Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains providing higher travel comfort to passengers.

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Rediff.com takes a look at some popular faces, who fought Election 2014 and here's the verdict on them.

Abu Salem sent to jail for 7 years in extortion case

Abu Salem sent to jail for 7 years in extortion case

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

It was alleged that Salem had demanded Rs 5 crore as protection money from businessman Ashok Gupta, a resident of Greater Kailash in south Delhi, in 2002.

Cracks in Punjab Cong: Amarinder, Sidhus spar over ticket claim

Cracks in Punjab Cong: Amarinder, Sidhus spar over ticket claim

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Sidhu backed his wife saying 'she would never lie', while the CM said she refused to contest from Amritsar.

Railway bribery scam: CBI likely to quiz Pawan Bansal

Railway bribery scam: CBI likely to quiz Pawan Bansal

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to seek clarifications from railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal in connection with the alleged bribery scandal related to posting of suspended railway board member (staff) Mahesh Kumar involving the minister's nephew Vijay Singla.

Lucia: An independent Kannada film funded by common people

Lucia: An independent Kannada film funded by common people

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Directed by Pawan Kumar, Lucia is the first crowd-funded Kannada language film.

Lucia: An independent Kannada film funded by common people

Lucia: An independent Kannada film funded by common people

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Directed by Pawan Kumar, Lucia is the first crowd-funded Kannada language film.

PM offers chadar at Ajmer Sharif

PM offers chadar at Ajmer Sharif

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

A 'chadar' was on Sunday offered on behalf of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the dargah of sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

Rail Budget 2013 is reformist and forward-looking: PM

Rail Budget 2013 is reformist and forward-looking: PM

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

He feels that the Budget presents a realistic picture of railway finances.

Rail Budget 2013 practical, says Chidambaram

Rail Budget 2013 practical, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

"The Railway Minister has presented a very responsible, practical and implementable budget," Chidambram told reporters outside Parliament.

'CBI DIG tipped off Bansal's nephew Singla about raid'

'CBI DIG tipped off Bansal's nephew Singla about raid'

Rediff.com20 May 2013

In a stunning revelation, an officer of the Central Bureau of Investigation has alleged that his superior officer, a deputy inspector general, had tried tipping off former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla about raids being launched against him and others in connection with a jobs and transfer scam in the railway ministry.

The curious case of Pawan Bansal's private secretary

The curious case of Pawan Bansal's private secretary

Rediff.com11 May 2013

While it is becoming increasingly apparent that the fortunes of sacked Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's family members improved dramatically during his tenure in the government, officials on his personal staff were not doing too badly either.

Railway scandal: Will Narain Rao Manjunath reveal all?

Railway scandal: Will Narain Rao Manjunath reveal all?

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Vicky Nanjappa profiles Narain Rao Manjunath, one of the key accused in the Railways bribery scandal.

Bansal 'mamu'...

Bansal 'mamu'...

Rediff.com6 May 2013

With his nephew landing him in a political soup, beleaguered Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Monday got an unusual sobriquet -- "mamu" -- in the Rajya Sabha.