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'Their words were not an act of foolishness'

'Their words were not an act of foolishness'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

We should be scared, very scared by Samajwadi Party leaders' public statements about sex and rape, says Paloma Sharma.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 4

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 3

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 3

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 3 of Commonwealth Games.

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

CWG 2018: Check out India's schedule on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Check out India's schedule on Day 2 of Commonwealth Games.

Akshay Kumar to star in a spy thriller

Akshay Kumar to star in a spy thriller

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Bollywood, right here!

SC allows woman to abort 24-week foetus without skull

SC allows woman to abort 24-week foetus without skull

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The doctors said in their report that there was a "complete absence of brain and skull" of the foetus and survival rate was minimal.

Centre extends term of Attorney General, senior law officers

Centre extends term of Attorney General, senior law officers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Rohatgi was in June, 2014 appointed as the country's chief law officer for a fixed three-year term.

CBI has never been autonomous: Arun Bhagat

CBI has never been autonomous: Arun Bhagat

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Arun Bhagat, former Central Bureau of Investigation additional director and Intelligence Bureau retiree tells Gyan Varma that the CBI has never been autonomous, thanks to government interference in cases involving important personalities

Woman home guard molested in bus in Delhi

Woman home guard molested in bus in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

A woman home guard was allegedly molested in a DTC bus in east Delhi on Wednesday, police said.

The best MBA programmes for you!

The best MBA programmes for you!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

In an online chat with readers between 4 pm and 5 pm, Dr Ranjit Goswami, dean, IMT Nagpur answered questions on the various MBA programmes available in the country, the eligibility criteria for admission and offer advice on how to pick the right course and institute.

Assam: Congress MLA assaulted by CRPF men

Assam: Congress MLA assaulted by CRPF men

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Congress Member of Legislative Assembly Rupjyoti Kurmi was allegedly assaulted by Central Reserve Police Force personnel on Friday when he had gone to inquire about the kidnapping and subsequent release of two garden labourers in Assam's Jorhat district.

Sonia, Rahul in Cong's 1st list of 15 candidates for LS polls

Sonia, Rahul in Cong's 1st list of 15 candidates for LS polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The announcement put an end to speculation that Sonia Gandhi may not contest in the upcoming polls due to health reasons and the party's newly appointed general secretary in-charge (East UP) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may be fielded from her constituency.

Bharat Petroleum suspend Sreesanth

Bharat Petroleum suspend Sreesanth

Rediff.com21 May 2013

The disgraced cricketer was taken to Jaipur on Tuesday as part of the probe into spot-fixing at the IPL, even as Rajasthan Royals chairman Ranjit Barthakur met with senior police officials in Delhi, a day after the IPL franchise filed a complaint against three of their erring players.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals suspend contracts of tainted trio

IPL: Rajasthan Royals suspend contracts of tainted trio

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Rajasthan Royals on Monday terminated the contract of the three players -- including India pacer S Sreesanth -- arrested on charges of spot-fixing in the ongoing Indian Premier League besides filing an FIR against the tainted trio.

Coal-gate probe: CBI director meets Narayanasamy

Coal-gate probe: CBI director meets Narayanasamy

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Amid a controversy over the probe into coal block allocation, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Friday discussed various matters related to the functioning of the central investigating agency with Minister of State for Personnel V Narayanasamy.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Ishrat Jahan encounter: Twists and turns, the story so far...

Ishrat Jahan encounter: Twists and turns, the story so far...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa takes a re-look at the controversial case.

HC says Maratha quota valid, but should be cut to 12-13%

HC says Maratha quota valid, but should be cut to 12-13%

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The court further held that the state's legislative competence is not affected by the amendment to Article 342(a) of the Constitution of India.

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

PIX: Madhuri, SRK and Rahman sizzle at Hockey World Cup opening

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and renowned music composer A R Rahman dished out enthralling performances, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday.

CBI framing Jagan at the behest of Congress: Wife

CBI framing Jagan at the behest of Congress: Wife

Rediff.com19 May 2013

With Jagan Mohan Reddy completing a year in jail after his arrest in a disproportionate assets case, his wife Bharathi on Sunday attacked the Central Bureau of Investigation, alleging it was controlled by partisan interests and had delayed probe to keep him in prison.

Check out India's schedule on Day 11 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 11 of Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of the Indian contingent on the 11th day of the Asian Games in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Rail bribery scam probe to be over in 3 months: CBI chief

Rail bribery scam probe to be over in 3 months: CBI chief

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The probe into the bribery scandal that led to resignation of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal is expected to be completed within three months, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha said on Tuesday.

Meghalaya Governor: Lack of honesty, work culture retard India's growth

Meghalaya Governor: Lack of honesty, work culture retard India's growth

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

'Human society is a conflict-prone society... You cannot have complete peace of the graveyard... Switzerland had 500 years of peace and what did they produce? The Cuckoo Clock... Italy had always been in turmoil and they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance.' Meghalaya Governor Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary, a former head of the BSF and NSG, in a rare and candid interview with Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

CBI grills 2G scam accused Balwa

CBI grills 2G scam accused Balwa

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Balwa arrived at the CBI headquarters and was immediately taken before the special team constituted by CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to probe the matter.

Coal-gate: Will CBI name Ashwani in Supreme Court?

Coal-gate: Will CBI name Ashwani in Supreme Court?

Rediff.com4 May 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to convey to the Supreme Court on Monday that changes were proposed both by Law Minister Ashwani Kumar and Attorney General G M Vahanvati in its status report on investigations into the controversial allocation of coal blocks.

Sixth Saradha investor commits suicide in Bengal

Sixth Saradha investor commits suicide in Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2013

In the sixth case of suicide in connection with the collapsed chit fund company Saradha, a depositor, who had invested his money in the scam-ridden company on Friday committed suicide in South 24 Parganas district.

Minerva Punjab FC contemplates to shut shop

Minerva Punjab FC contemplates to shut shop

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

In a series of tweets, Bajaj lashed out at the AIFF for getting the permission to use the stadium cancelled.

'If I came back in a glamorous role, I'd look like a clown'

'If I came back in a glamorous role, I'd look like a clown'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Actress Shilpa Shirodkar discusses her television comeback.

Ties between India, Asean crucial for region: Ansari

Ties between India, Asean crucial for region: Ansari

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Vice President Hamid Ansari, whose last engagement in his 4-day visit to Vietnam was an Indian community reception hosted by Ambassador Ranjit Rae on Thursday afternoon, described the community as an important agent to expand the economic, commercial and technological ties with the Association of South East Asian Nations, Asean. Around 300 Indians from various backgrounds attended the reception.

Rain doesn't deter VVIPs from joining CBI's 50th year bash

Rain doesn't deter VVIPs from joining CBI's 50th year bash

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Conspicuous by their absence with Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her political secretary Ahmad Patel and party Vice President Rahul Gandhi, and Finance Minister P Chidambaram.

Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Sanjay Kumar grabs early lead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

The Lucknow pro submitted a card of 4-under 67 to claim the first day's honours in the Hero Honda Open West golf tournament.

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

CBI boss loses race for Interpol secretary general's post

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India has lost the race for the post of Interpol secretary general with its executive committee appointing Germany's Juergen Stock as the successor to incumbent Ronald K Noble of the United States.

CBI chief expresses regret over 'rape' analogy

CBI chief expresses regret over 'rape' analogy

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Under fire for his "rape" analogy, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Wednesday apologised for his controversial remark and said he has deep sense of regard and respect for women and commitment to gender issues.

Madras HC upholds Sinha's appointment as CBI director

Madras HC upholds Sinha's appointment as CBI director

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The Madras High Court today upheld the appointment of senior IPS officer Ranjit Sinha as Director of Central Bureau of Investigation.

Yes, we are caged parrots: CBI chief

Yes, we are caged parrots: CBI chief

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Asked about the scathing remarks of the Supreme Court which had said that CBI was a "caged parrot" that "speaks in its master's voice", Sinha told reporters here, "Whatever the Supreme Court said is correct."

CBI director challenges Vahanvati's claim in coal-gate

CBI director challenges Vahanvati's claim in coal-gate

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Monday compounded the woes of Attorney General G E Vahanvati by claiming in his affidavit to the Supreme Court that the top law officer not only "glanced" through the draft status report but also suggested changes in them.

2G probe not polluted by alleged collusion: CBI chief

2G probe not polluted by alleged collusion: CBI chief

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Against the backdrop of alleged collusion between Central Bureau of Investigation prosecutor and an accused in 2G scam, CBI chief Ranjit Sinha today insisted that it has not "polluted" the probe into the case but admitted that the agency's reputation suffers by such incidents.

Both law minister and PMO saw coal scam report: CBI admits

Both law minister and PMO saw coal scam report: CBI admits

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Setting off a political bombshell, Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Friday submitted before the Supreme Court that the agency's status report on coal allocation scam was "shared" with Law Minister Ashwani Kumar "as desired by him" and that senior officials of PMO and Coal ministry had also seen it.

PM rejects BJP demand for delaying CBI chief appointment

PM rejects BJP demand for delaying CBI chief appointment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday night rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand to hold in abeyance appointment of new Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha and termed as "unwarranted" insinuation the charge that the decision was to preempt the procedure recommended by the Select Committee on Lokpal.

2G: Chidambaram unlikely to be called by JPC

2G: Chidambaram unlikely to be called by JPC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Notwithstanding strong demand by Bharatiya Janata Party members for calling Finance Minister P Chidambaram, the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining 2G spectrum allocation scam is unlikely to call him or any other minister as witnesses.