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Pak serial killer who raped, murdered 7-year-old girl sentenced to death

Pak serial killer who raped, murdered 7-year-old girl sentenced to death

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

ATC judge Sajjad Hussain handed down the death sentence to 23-year-old Imran Ali on four grounds -- murdering a child, kidnapping a child, rape of a minor, and committing an unnatural act with a minor.

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Mallya offers to repay Rs 4,000 cr to banks by Sep

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya on Wednesday gave a proposal to the Supreme Court to repay around Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) loan to banks by September this year.

Why do rape victims turn hostile?

Why do rape victims turn hostile?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The fact that so many victims turn hostile should be a matter of concern. If so many accused persons continue to roam freely in society, this becomes an additional liability to women's safety, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Nirav Modi's siblings face CBI, ED action

Nirav Modi's siblings face CBI, ED action

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Both Purvi Deepak Modi and Neeshal Modi are accused in the $2-billion scam allegedly orchestrated by their elder brother Nirav Modi and uncle Mehul Choksi in Punjab National Bank, they said.

All you need to know about 'Blade Runner' Pistorius

All you need to know about 'Blade Runner' Pistorius

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A timeline of the life and trial of 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius.

Pak court gives 5 days to Punjab govt to decide on Lakhvi

Pak court gives 5 days to Punjab govt to decide on Lakhvi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Thursday directed the Punjab government to decide "within five days" the detention matter of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander and 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi.

Sengar gets 10-yr jail for murder of Unnao rape survivor's father

Sengar gets 10-yr jail for murder of Unnao rape survivor's father

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The woman's father died in judicial custody in April 2018.

Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The judge said the journalists 'collected and obtained confidential documents'.

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the 'instigators of violence' to get away and said they should act as per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

1993 blasts accused Tiger Hanif tries to avoid India extradition

1993 blasts accused Tiger Hanif tries to avoid India extradition

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Tiger Hanif, an alleged aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and wanted in connection with two bomb blasts in Gujarat in 1993, has made a final bid to avoid being extradited to India from the UK.

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Contempt proceedings were initiated against Justice Karnan for writing letters to various judges including the Prime Minister, accusing several judges of corruption.

Indian sportsman pleads guilty to abusing minor in US

Indian sportsman pleads guilty to abusing minor in US

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Hussain will now be deported as his visa expired in August.

Unnao rape: Sengar gets life in jail, fined Rs 25L

Unnao rape: Sengar gets life in jail, fined Rs 25L

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The court also directed the CBI to continue assessing threat perception to the life and security of the survivor and her family members every three months.

Nirav Modi extradition request submitted to UK authorities

Nirav Modi extradition request submitted to UK authorities

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

If the absconding jeweller is traced in Britain, the extradition request to the UK government could follow a similar course as the case of embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Rajinikanth said he stood by his comments made on Periyar, maintaining that they were factual and refused to apologise as demanded by fringe Dravidian outfits. DMK chief advised him to exercise caution while expressing views on Periyar.

FIR registered against MP Governor in MPPEB scam

FIR registered against MP Governor in MPPEB scam

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav, the Special Task Force probing the MPPEB scam, on Tuesday registered an FIR against him.

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

US attorney urged the Los Angeles court that Rana be not released.

Naval war room leak case: UK orders extradition of Shankaran

Naval war room leak case: UK orders extradition of Shankaran

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Britain has ordered extradition of one of the main Naval war room leak accused Ravi Shankaran to India to face trial, a move that may expedite court proceedings pending for several months.

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel was extradited in an operation under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Central Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday.

Pistorius parole ruling could take four months

Pistorius parole ruling could take four months

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

South Africa's parole review board has up to four months to conclude its decision on when Oscar Pistorius can be released from prison, a Justice Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Rs 3600 crore VVIP chopper deal scrapped

Rs 3600 crore VVIP chopper deal scrapped

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

India on Wednesday cancelled its Rs 3,600 crore deal with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland for the supply of 12 VVIP choppers to the Air Force in view of charges that kickbacks to the tune of Rs 360 crore had been paid in it.

Sheena Bora trial: Not accusing Peter, says Indrani

Sheena Bora trial: Not accusing Peter, says Indrani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Peter's lawyer paints Indrani as a master manipulator, looking to waste the court's time and use the media to manipulate public perception about his client. 'She is "trying to exonerate herself," the lawyer argues, and accuses Indrani of "trying to lay a trap" for Peter "and attempting to malign his reputation"...'

Mallya appears before court in London

Mallya appears before court in London

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The liquor baron showed up despite being exempt from appearing by the judge at the last hearing on June 13.

Sebi seeks more teeth to nab fraudsters

Sebi seeks more teeth to nab fraudsters

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The new powers are aimed at making Sebi more effective in protecting investor interest and helping it to better regulate the market.

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

He is set to be produced from custody before Judge Emma Arbuthnot for the first management hearing in the case, during which a broad timeline is expected for his extradition trial.

Very unhappy over slow probe in Pansare, Dabholkar murder cases: Bombay HC

Very unhappy over slow probe in Pansare, Dabholkar murder cases: Bombay HC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

In another development, the CBI submitted in a sealed cover a forensic report from Ahmedabad Forensic Laboratory on ballistic evidence related to the killing of the three rationalists --- Dabholkar, Pansare and Kalburgi.

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea for the fourth time

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea for the fourth time

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

In her judgment handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Justice Ingrid Simler concluded there are "substantial grounds" to believe that the 48-year-old fugitive diamantaire would fail to surrender as he does possess the means to "abscond".

Woman identifies Uber driver in court as rape trial begins

Woman identifies Uber driver in court as rape trial begins

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

United States-based cab service provider Uber's driver, who is facing trial in a rape case, was identified in a Delhi court by the victim, a 25-year-old woman executive.

The former IAS officer known for picking right side

The former IAS officer known for picking right side

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

According to data culled by PRS Legislative Research, Singh has asked 13 questions in the Lok Sabha in its proceedings up to the last budget session, while the average is 69.

'India moved ICJ as Jadhav's life is under threat in Pakistan'

'India moved ICJ as Jadhav's life is under threat in Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said India made 16 requests for consular access to Jadhav but there was no response from Pakistan on the demand.

Pak forms panel to probe high treason case against Musharraf

Pak forms panel to probe high treason case against Musharraf

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Pakistan has formed a high-level panel to probe the high treason case against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for imposing emergency rule in 2007, the government said on Thursday.

Speak Asia mastermind held

Speak Asia mastermind held

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Ram Sumiran Pal arrested in Delhi; hunt for two others on.

WikiLeaks founder Assange isn't going anywhere just yet

WikiLeaks founder Assange isn't going anywhere just yet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not leave the Ecuador embassy in London, where the whistleblower was holed up for over two years, without getting a guarantee that he will not be extradited to the US, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Sebi's main contention against brokers is that the NSEL was offering paired contracts and they were forward contracts, which were "illegal".

Blow for Modi sarkar as US report reveals holes in religious freedom

Blow for Modi sarkar as US report reveals holes in religious freedom

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

India witnessed religiously motivated killings, arrests, riots and coerced religious conversions and the police in some cases failed to respond effectively to communal violence, according to the US State Department report on International Religious Freedom.

Football Briefs: WC in doubt for Oxlade-Chamberlain

Football Briefs: WC in doubt for Oxlade-Chamberlain

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Adidas dragged into 2006 Germany World Cup votes row

Adidas dragged into 2006 Germany World Cup votes row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Slush fund allegedly used to buy votes for the World Cup, claims report

India to bring back $13-mn assets attached abroad

India to bring back $13-mn assets attached abroad

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Since the coming into force of PMLA in 2005, ED has traced and attached laundered assets worth Rs 5,346 crore.

Glimmer of hope for India, as Mallya's fate hangs in balance in UK court

Glimmer of hope for India, as Mallya's fate hangs in balance in UK court

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The judge, during arguments, said it was "blindingly obvious" that "rules were broken by the bank" and that they had "gone against their own guidelines" in extending a loan to the business tycoon's now defunct Kingfisher Airlines.