News for 'Allahabad'

Allahabad: Kidnapped contractor found dead

Allahabad: Kidnapped contractor found dead

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

The accused were picked up by the police during a routine patrol in the district and coincidentally, upon interrogation they confessed to slaying Agarwal at the behest of his former business partner Vineet Agrawal, he said.

Hathras victim's family to appear before Allahabad HC on Monday

Hathras victim's family to appear before Allahabad HC on Monday

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The court will record the version of the victim's family members in the case.

Kumbh Mela: Mismanagement triggered Allahabad stampede

Kumbh Mela: Mismanagement triggered Allahabad stampede

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Authorities continue to pass the buck and even blame pilgrims in what clearly appears to be a case of inept handling of the situation by the police and railway officials, reports Sharat Pradhan

Allahabad Bank divests CEO Usha Ananthasubramanian of all powers

Allahabad Bank divests CEO Usha Ananthasubramanian of all powers

Rediff.com15 May 2018

It further asked the government to make suitable arrangements for smooth functioning of the bank.

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

CBI summons Akhilesh as witness in illegal mining case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The case pertains to the issuance of mining leases in alleged violation of e-tendering process. The Allahabad High Court had ordered the probe.

'Kanyadaan' not necessary under Hindu Marriage Act, 'saptapadi' is: HC

'Kanyadaan' not necessary under Hindu Marriage Act, 'saptapadi' is: HC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

In its order on March 22, the court said the Hindu Marriage Act merely provides for saptpadi (seven steps or saat pheras) as an essential ceremony of a marriage.

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the detention of three men under the stringent National Security Act for cow slaughter, saying the issue may be a matter of law and order but not public order.

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Nithari killings: SC to hear CBI pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The apex court in May agreed to hear a plea filed by the father of one of the victims challenging the high court's order acquitting Koli in the case.

Cow breathes oxygen in and out, say scientists: Allahabad HC

Cow breathes oxygen in and out, say scientists: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

In an order dismissing the bail plea of a man accused of cow slaughter, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court also said that 'Panchgavya' prepared using cow's milk, curd, ghee, urine and dung helps in treating several incurable diseases.

Everyone has to die one day: Bhole Baba on stampede

Everyone has to die one day: Bhole Baba on stampede

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Self-styled godman Bhole Baba said Wednesday that he is very disturbed by the Hathras stampede but nobody can avoid what is destined and everyone has to die one day.

Gyanvapi: Plea challenging puja to be heard on Feb 28

Gyanvapi: Plea challenging puja to be heard on Feb 28

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

A Varanasi court on Thursday fixed February 28 as the date for hearing the Gyanvapi Masjid committee's plea against the recently allowed puja in a cellar of the mosque, the Hindu side counsel said.

Allahabad-Varanasi Ganga waterway to start by 2019 Kumbh: Gadkari

Allahabad-Varanasi Ganga waterway to start by 2019 Kumbh: Gadkari

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The project worth about Rs 5,000 crore is underway with assistance from the World Bank.

SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The top court took note of the submissions of Alvi that the high court had passed the order without assigning reasons and granted the interim stay.

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud also sought response of priest Shailendra Kumar Pathak Vyas by April 30 on the plea of the mosque committee.

UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj

UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The decision came a day after the Allahabad high court asked the Centre and the state government to file counter affidavits within a week on a petition challenging the decision to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj.

Allahabad Univ's academic programmes

Allahabad Univ's academic programmes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Allahabad Agriculture Institute's admission announcement for undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes for 2008.

Eyewitness blames police for Allahabad station stampede

Eyewitness blames police for Allahabad station stampede

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

"People were walking on the footbridge when suddenly police charged with batons. Because of that baton charge, the public panicked and the stampede happened. In that stampede these people were killed," eyewitness Amit Kumar said.

From 1528 to 2024: A 500-year timeline of Ram temple

From 1528 to 2024: A 500-year timeline of Ram temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Here is the chronology of events in the Ayodhya Ram temple issue.

2 adults can live together without interference from families: Allahabad HC

2 adults can live together without interference from families: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The petitioners contended before the court that both of them are adults and in love with each other. They have been living together as a couple for the last six months but Kamini's parents were harassing them as they want her to marry another man.

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The two sections were not retained in the new bills as the government thought they will go against the judgments of the Supreme Court.

SIT points to 'big conspiracy' behind Hathras satsang stampede

SIT points to 'big conspiracy' behind Hathras satsang stampede

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday suspended the local SDM, a circle officer and four others based on the SIT report on the Hathras stampede that did not rule out a "big conspiracy" behind the incident.

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Rediff.com19 May 2024

A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

PNB fraud: CBI questions Allahabad Bank CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

She was the managing director and the CEO of PNB since August 14, 2015 before being appointed in Allahabad Bank on May 6, 2017.

Allahabad University students union leader alleges harassment by officials

Allahabad University students union leader alleges harassment by officials

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

As per reports an inquiry was conducted against Richa following allegations that she got admission as a research scholar on a seat meant for the reserved category.

Allahabad HC stays survey of Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque complex

Allahabad HC stays survey of Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque complex

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Justice Padia stayed the Varanasi civil court order, ruling that the subordinate court passed its order ignoring the fact that the high court had reserved its verdict on the plea challenging the maintainability of the suit which had been filed earlier in the lower court for the survey.

UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

UP Board of Madarsa Education Act unconstitutional: HC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

"Now after 20 years, the Madrasa Education Act has been declared unconstitutional. Obviously there has been some mistake somewhere. Our lawyers could not present their case properly before the court," he said.

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Making such publication mandatory would invade in the fundamental rights of liberty and privacy, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court said.

Allahabad: Train set afire

Allahabad: Train set afire

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Students in Allahabad on Friday set afire two bogies of a stationery train and pelted another with stones as violence rocked the city for the second day.

Explosives seized in Allahabad

Explosives seized in Allahabad

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Police were also investigating whether the explosives were meant for Naxalites.

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He said retired administration and police officials will also be part of the judicial inquiry to probe the stampede.

Varanasi court to hear Gyanvapi mosque southern cellar plea on April 11

Varanasi court to hear Gyanvapi mosque southern cellar plea on April 11

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The plea filed by the Hindu side has stated that the cellar's roof is very old and weak.

Maharishi Yogi's body arrives in Allahabad

Maharishi Yogi's body arrives in Allahabad

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Mahesh Yogi's body has been kept in a specially-erected enclosure at the Vidyapeeth, where it will remain open to public till Monday.

What You Must Know About Your Gratuity

What You Must Know About Your Gratuity

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

If gratuity is not paid within 30 days of termination, the employer must pay interest as set by the central government.

PM Modi in Allahabad for BJP conclave, visits high court

PM Modi in Allahabad for BJP conclave, visits high court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Modi reached the high court premises at 4 pm and was received by judges led by Acting Chief Justice V K Shukla and members of the Bar Association.

Nithari killing accused Koli, Pandher acquitted; death penalty cancelled

Nithari killing accused Koli, Pandher acquitted; death penalty cancelled

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A CBI official in New Delhi said the team was waiting for the judgment copy and would take a call on next steps after studying it.

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The argument with Nehru happened when Bachchan translated the president's speech in English into Hindi, which in accordance with regular practice was to be delivered by the vice president.

SP leader wants Sengol replaced by Constitution, BJP hits back

SP leader wants Sengol replaced by Constitution, BJP hits back

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Samajwadi Party MP R K Chaudhary's demand to replace the Sengol installed next to the Lok Sabha Speaker's chair with a copy of the Constitution triggered a war of words on Thursday, with opposition leaders backing him, and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party castigating him for 'disrespecting' Indian and Tamil culture.

SC upholds 'rotten' remark against Allahabad HC

SC upholds 'rotten' remark against Allahabad HC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld its controversial remarks that something was "rotten" in the Allahabad high court where the "uncle judges syndrome" was rampant and needed cleansing.

Ambedkar's statues damaged in Allahabad, Karnataka

Ambedkar's statues damaged in Allahabad, Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The statue in Allahabad was repaired by the afternoon.

Allahabad HC to move SC against judge's remarks

Allahabad HC to move SC against judge's remarks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

In an unprecedented move, the Allahabad high court has decided to move a petition against derogatory "remarks" made by Supreme Court judge Justice Markanday Katju against it.