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Indefinite fast: Jagan refuses to take medical help

Indefinite fast: Jagan refuses to take medical help

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who was shifted to a government hospital in Hyderabad from jail following a five day-long indefinite fast against bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, has refused to be put on intravenous fluids, doctors said.

Sheena murder: Indrani's driver made approver, court gives him pardon

Sheena murder: Indrani's driver made approver, court gives him pardon

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Special Judge H S Mahajan also granted pardon to Rai, who is currently lodged in Thane Central Jail.

PM sends strong message to Pakistan: 'Shun terror for friendship'

PM sends strong message to Pakistan: 'Shun terror for friendship'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Hitting out at Pakistan, Modi said it breeds, inspires and encourages terrorism and this "thought" is a roadblock to peace within the region and the world.

Finish Sheena murder probe in 10 days: Court tells CBI

Finish Sheena murder probe in 10 days: Court tells CBI

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A special court on Tuesday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its investigation in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case in the next 10 days and also allowed prime accused Indrani Mukerjea's plea to get copies of statement of witnesses recorded before the magistrate.

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

According to jail officials, Nawaz, Maryam and Safdar will be released on Wednesday if the order is received prior to the expiration of lock-up time.

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

During the arguments, the ASG said FIPB officials have also been interrogated and all of them are holding high offices in their respective fields.

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Earlier in the day, the prime minister inaugurated a slew of development projects and laid foundation stones of several others related to energy, connectivity, education, tourism and health sectors.

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Gujarat's 'encounter cop' Vanzara to retire in jail on Saturday

Rediff.com30 May 2014

IPS officer D G Vanzara, who is behind the bars in connection with fake encounter cases, will retire on Saturday. After serving for 34 years, the suspended officer who is in jail for the last seven years will retire. He is lodged in Sabarmati Central Prison.

Three legal precedents that may impact arrested activists' case

Three legal precedents that may impact arrested activists' case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

N Sathiya Moorthy goes back in time to dig up three cases that may not have any citation in legal text-books or lawyers' ready-reckoners quoted before courts but which may still have a bearing on the current case against the arrested activists.

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The FIR filed by the CBI had booked Sengar and nine other associates for alleged criminal conspiracy, murder, attempt to murder and criminal intimidation.

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Mallya's extradition expected within 28 days

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The UK Crown Prosecution Service said Mallya's appeal to certify a point of law was rejected on all three counts, of hearing oral submissions, grant a certificate on the questions as drafted, and grant permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Minister resigns, accused's face blackened

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Minister resigns, accused's face blackened

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'Brajesh Thakur spoke to half a dozen Union ministers, some Bihar ministers and Manju Verma's husband between the process of lodging the FIR against him on May 31 and his arrest on June 2.'

Gopinath Munde death: CBI files chargesheet against 'negligent' cabbie

Gopinath Munde death: CBI files chargesheet against 'negligent' cabbie

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Six months after the death of Union Minister Gopinath Munde in a road accident, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed a charge sheet against taxi driver Gurvinder Singh for rash and negligent driving while ruling out any foul play.

E-mail server row: Hillary walks free, Republicans fume

E-mail server row: Hillary walks free, Republicans fume

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

In a big relief to Hillary Clinton, Attorney General Loretta Lynch has said the Democratic presidential candidate would not face any charges over allegations that she violated rules by using a private email server while she was US Secretary of State.

Revolts, split, merger: The ups and downs of the AIADMK

Revolts, split, merger: The ups and downs of the AIADMK

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Since the demise of former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and chief minister J Jayalalithaa in December last year, Tamil Nadu's political scenario has witnessed unprecedented drama. Following is the chronology of major events in the southern state's ruling party.

Indian man to be extradited to US on murder charges

Indian man to be extradited to US on murder charges

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

A 28-year-old Indian man, wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in relation to a 2008 shooting of another Indian, will be extradited to the United States from India to face homicide charges.

Jayalalithaa DA case: Karnataka government files review plea in SC

Jayalalithaa DA case: Karnataka government files review plea in SC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The apex court had on February 14 convicted current All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief V K Sasikala and two others in the case while abating the proceedings against Jayalalithaa as she had died.

HC rejects Bhujbal's plea seeking bail on health grounds

HC rejects Bhujbal's plea seeking bail on health grounds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The court asked the jail authorities to give proper medical help to Bhujbal in jail and take him to nearest government hospital whenever he requires attention.

Explosion at Shanghai Airport injures 5, bomber slashes throat following blast

Explosion at Shanghai Airport injures 5, bomber slashes throat following blast

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The male suspect threw an "explosive wine bottle", and then went on to cut his own throat, Xinhua posted on its Twitter handle.

CBI plea to lodge Jagan, aide in separate jails dismissed

CBI plea to lodge Jagan, aide in separate jails dismissed

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

A special court in Hyderabad on Monday dismissed a Central Bureau of Investigation plea to lodge YSR Congress President Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and his auditor Vijay Sai Reddy in separate jails.

India's last terror module shut down, but...

India's last terror module shut down, but...

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Wednesday's arrest of four terror suspects including that of SIMI mastermind Haider Ali signals the end of the road for organised terror modules in India, claims the Intelligence Bureau. But what's worrying is thatthe Al Qaeda and Taliban are taking keen interest in the terror operations in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

FAQ: What is the Vyapam scam?

FAQ: What is the Vyapam scam?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam, most commonly known by its Hindi acronym as the 'Vyapam scam' has been in the headlines on and off throughout the year.

Cash-for-vote: HC dismisses plea seeking judge's recusal

Cash-for-vote: HC dismisses plea seeking judge's recusal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The Hyderabad high court on Monday dismissed an application moved by Telangana's nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson seeking the judge to recuse himself from hearing a petition filed by J Muthaiah, an accused in the cash-for-vote case.

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The prosecution's pursuit of this tiny detail was because they believed the charge from Google, on Indrani's account, was to restore Sheena's Gmail account, via the Google account recovery toolkit, since Indrani did not have the password.

Sheena case: CBI arrests Peter Mukerjea

Sheena case: CBI arrests Peter Mukerjea

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Sources said Mukerjea was arrested for 'shielding the accused' and 'inconsistencies' in his statements

Bihar's liquor problems: Far from over

Bihar's liquor problems: Far from over

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Prohibition is resulting in prisons getting overcrowded.

Talwars acquitted in Aarushi-Hemraj murder case

Talwars acquitted in Aarushi-Hemraj murder case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The HC said that it is a fit case where benefit of doubt can be given to the appellants.

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Chidambaram, 74, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on August 21 and is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody in the corruption case.

Court reserves order on Jagan's bail plea till Sep 23

Court reserves order on Jagan's bail plea till Sep 23

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Wednesday reserved its order till September 23 on the bail plea of the jailed YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy in a case related to alleged quid-pro-quo investments in the companies owned by him.

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Award-winning lawyer, Claire Montgomery, the Queen's Counsel, is likely to fight the Indian government's attempt to extradite him to India.

Why Shinde is right about sparing innocent Muslims in terror cases

Why Shinde is right about sparing innocent Muslims in terror cases

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The Congress has kept quiet on the way the Union home ministry has handled innumerable blast cases under its rule. It has not openly condemned the bias that pervades within its government and the security agencies, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

US fugitive wanted in homicide case arrested in Jalandhar

US fugitive wanted in homicide case arrested in Jalandhar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Amandeep Singh Dhami, 28, a fugitive wanted by Federal Bureau of Investigation in Sacramento, California for a shooting incident in 2008 was arrested in Jalandhar, said FBI spokesperson on Tuesday.

Govt recommends rejection of mercy petition of Yakub Memon

Govt recommends rejection of mercy petition of Yakub Memon

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The home ministry has recommended to the President that the mercy petition of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon, a convict in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, be rejected.

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

A 29-year old Pakistani man was on Tuesday sentenced to 40 years in prison by a United States court for plotting terror attacks with Al-Qaeda that targeted a crowded shopping centre in England and the New York City subway system.

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday told the Madras high court that fresh probe into Rajiv Gandhi assassination case could be not done based "only on allegations without fresh materials supporting them."

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Retired Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, who is out on bail in Ishrat Jahan alleged fake encounter case, on Friday returned home after nine years and announced that he will enter public life.

Suspected Babbar Khalsa member arrested in US

Suspected Babbar Khalsa member arrested in US

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

An Indian-American man has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of providing material support to Sikh separatist groups in India planning terrorist attacks.

On her way to jail, Sasikala makes pit stops at Jaya memorial, MGR house

On her way to jail, Sasikala makes pit stops at Jaya memorial, MGR house

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra chief V K Sasikala on Wednesday visited the memorial of J Jayalalithaa and the Ramapuram residence of party founder M G Ramachandran before leaving for Bengaluru to surrender before a court.

President signs ordinance on death penalty for child rape

President signs ordinance on death penalty for child rape

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

In case of rape of a girl under 16 years, the minimum punishment has been increased from 10 years to 20 years, extendable to imprisonment for rest of life, which means jail term till the convict's "natural life".