News for 'CONTROVERSIAL DISMISSALS'

HC allows Faesal to withdraw plea against detention

HC allows Faesal to withdraw plea against detention

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Faesal's wife told the high court that she recently met him in custody and has received instructions to withdraw the habeas corpus plea.

DefMin sacks 13 officers for 'non-performance'

DefMin sacks 13 officers for 'non-performance'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Action has been taken according to a memorandum that requires 'periodic review of performance of government servants'.

Envoy row: Nepal says not expelling Indian ambassador

Envoy row: Nepal says not expelling Indian ambassador

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Media reports had suggested that the government was preparing to declare Rae persona non grata, meaning his diplomatic immunity would be withdrawn.

SC allows Chandraswami to go abroad

SC allows Chandraswami to go abroad

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted permission to controversial 'godman' Chandraswami to travel abroad on the condition that he deposits a cash of Rs 10 lakh as security with the trial court.

Pak govt terminates graft cases against Zardari

Pak govt terminates graft cases against Zardari

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

The petitions challenging the NRO had said the law violated fundamental rights as no government has the right to quash corruption cases. The petitioners also contended that the ordinance was contrary to the constitution and asked for it to be scrapped.

Smith leads South Africa charge with a hundred

Smith leads South Africa charge with a hundred

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

South Africa were 215 for two in reply to England's 180 all out at the close of the second day of the fourth and final Test at the Wanderers on Friday.

Haryana's 'pride for veil' triggers row

Haryana's 'pride for veil' triggers row

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The recent issue of Krishi Samvad, a supplement of the Haryana Samvad magazine, a monthly magazine published by the state government, carries a photograph of a veiled woman.

Sebi holds hearing on IPO scam

Sebi holds hearing on IPO scam

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Details of the hearing could not be ascertained. Last month, Sebi had dismissed the recommendations made by a committee in two of three matters filed on the subject.

Thai court ousts PM Yingluck Shinawatra

Thai court ousts PM Yingluck Shinawatra

Rediff.com7 May 2014

A court in Thailand dismissed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office on Wednesday for abuse of power, plunging the crisis-hit country into a fresh political turmoil.

2nd ODI preview: India women aim to seal series vs Kiwis

2nd ODI preview: India women aim to seal series vs Kiwis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The Indian women's team put behind off-field controversies by making a superb start to the three-ODI rubber -- which is part of the ICC Women's Championship series -- thrashing New Zealand by nine wickets in the opening match.

No deal to government on Lalitgate, says Congress

No deal to government on Lalitgate, says Congress

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Congress on Wednesday dismissed as "totally baseless" and "mischievous" reports that it had offered a deal to government under which it was ready to support passage of GST bill in Parliament if it axed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in the wake of the Lalitgate controversy.

Giriraj Singh makes racist remark on 'white-skinned' Sonia; then regrets it

Giriraj Singh makes racist remark on 'white-skinned' Sonia; then regrets it

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Modi's minister Singh has stirred a controversy saying that it was the colour of Sonia Gandhi's skin that made her the Congress chief.

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia sent a letter of complaint to their South African counterparts on Friday over what coach Darren Lehmann called 'disgraceful' verbal abuse aimed at his players by the crowd in the third Test at Newlands.

Symonds is not considering retirement

Symonds is not considering retirement

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Not getting picked in the Ashes squad does not mean end of career for Andrew Symonds and the controversial all-rounder is determined to get back to the Test side according to his agent.

'Ae Dil... row': Fadnavis under fire for 'brokering deal'

'Ae Dil... row': Fadnavis under fire for 'brokering deal'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Phadnavis on Sunday faced flak for "brokering the deal" with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena instead of enforcing law and order, amid the row around the release of Karan Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".

DRS drama: Gavaskar criticises ICC for letting Smith off the hook

DRS drama: Gavaskar criticises ICC for letting Smith off the hook

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the International Cricket Committee (ICC) for not taking any action against Australia captain Steve Smith over a decision review controversy in this week's Bengaluru Test.

There's no stopping Sach Ka Samna

There's no stopping Sach Ka Samna

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

High Court dismisses petitions challenging telecast of the controversial reality show hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal.

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand to level series

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand to level series

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

India produced a professional performance under pressure to crush New Zealand by six wickets in a must-win game and level three-match series 1-1 in Pune on Wednesday.

Underworld is framing me: Encounter specialist

Underworld is framing me: Encounter specialist

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Mumbai police's high-profile encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma, who was sacked for his alleged criminal links, on Monday alleged that he was being framed by the underworld with the aim of removing him from the police department.Inspector Sharma, who had 112 encounter killings to his name in a career spanning over two decades, alleged that underworld don Chhota Rajan may have had a hand in his dismissal from police service.Sharma said he would challenge his dismissal.

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.

Gayle's record double century flattens Zimbabwe

Gayle's record double century flattens Zimbabwe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Chris Gayle rediscovered his mojo in spectacular fashion on Tuesday with the first ever World Cup double century to drive West Indies to a 73-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Pool B clash at Manuka Oval.

38 held for anti-Padmaavat violence in Gurugram

38 held for anti-Padmaavat violence in Gurugram

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

He dismissed social media reports that Muslim youths were detained or arrested, and urged people to not pay attention to rumours, but follow the district administration's guidelines.

Online uproar over Sharon Stone's 'karma' remarks

Online uproar over Sharon Stone's 'karma' remarks

Rediff.com30 May 2008

The 50-year made the offending statements during the Cannes Film Festival, where she was quoted as saying that the Sichuan earthquake was a result of 'bad karma' due to China's policy on Tibet.

Shoaib makes winning return for Pakistan

Shoaib makes winning return for Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar marked his return to international cricket by taking two wickets as Pakistan beat Canada by 35 runs in the four-nation Twenty 20 tournament in Toronto on Friday.

Mulford downplays Bush's remark on food prices

Mulford downplays Bush's remark on food prices

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Seeking to put an end to the controversy over George W Bush's remarks on food habits of Indians, US Ambassador David Mulford dismissed suggestions that the President had made any critical comments. Bush has come under all round attack from political parties for his comments that improving food habits in India were among the reasons for the increase in global prices of foodgrains.

Bindra backs IOA suspension in 'age of good governance, ethics'

Bindra backs IOA suspension in 'age of good governance, ethics'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

"Change in Indian sport will only happen if mandated. A law is necessary in India. A good step by @IndiaSports & @vijaygoelbjp to suspend IOA," he further tweeted.

Former Goa chief minister moves SC

Former Goa chief minister moves SC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging Governor S C Jamir's decision to dismiss his government.

PHOTOS: Bavuma denied ton as SA skittle hapless Australia

PHOTOS: Bavuma denied ton as SA skittle hapless Australia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

South Africa's Temba Bavuma was left stranded on 95 not out as they tightened their grip over scandal-hit Australia after reducing the hapless visitors to 110 for six at the close on the second day of the fourth and final Test on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham's Pellegrini sacked, United win

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham's Pellegrini sacked, United win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of moving into the top four stalled in a 2-2 draw at bottom club Norwich City, while several VAR interventions overshadowed the action. Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.

Delhi HC allows Chandraswami to go abroad

Delhi HC allows Chandraswami to go abroad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed the plea of controversial godman Chandraswami alias Nemi Chand Jain, who is facing prosecution in twelve Foreign Exchange Regulation Act cases, to travel abroad. A bench of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's plea that the accused, if permitted to go abroad, may not come back to face trial in the country. Allowing Chandraswami's plea to visit the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Mauritius.

PHOTOS: Malan's century gives England the upper hand on Day 1

PHOTOS: Malan's century gives England the upper hand on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Dawid Malan hit an unbeaten century to lead England's superb fightback on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test against Australia in Perth on Thursday.

Musharraf said Kashmiris' first choice is independence, he was right: Saifuddin Soz

Musharraf said Kashmiris' first choice is independence, he was right: Saifuddin Soz

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The BJP offers Saifuddin Soz 'one-way ticket' to Pakistan

Court refuses to stay defamation case against Kejriwal, 5 others

Court refuses to stay defamation case against Kejriwal, 5 others

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The court, meanwhile, directed the complainant's counsel to supply the copies of the documents, filed along with the complaint, to the accused persons.

How on-field chatter can be reduced...

How on-field chatter can be reduced...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Former captain Ian Chappell has called for drastic reduction in 'on-field chatter' and a limited use of DRS in Test matches after a gripping but tense India-Australia series.

Pietersen smashes triple ton to boost England recall hopes

Pietersen smashes triple ton to boost England recall hopes

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Kevin Pietersen hit a superb triple century, a career-best, for Surrey on Monday to offer a reminder of his talents ahead of new England cricket director Andrew Strauss' first news conference.

Khadi row: Mahatma Gandhi will be removed from notes too, says Haryana Min

Khadi row: Mahatma Gandhi will be removed from notes too, says Haryana Min

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Later the controversial minister Anil Vij retracted from his comments.

No foul play in Singur land deal, says Tata offici

No foul play in Singur land deal, says Tata offici

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The Tata project will directly and indirectly create about 10,000 jobs

We have to beat India on skill: Wade

We have to beat India on skill: Wade

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, on Sunday, said his side will look to beat an aggressive Indian team in the third cricket Test 'on skill'.

'Dalmiya faction did not leak Chappell's email'

'Dalmiya faction did not leak Chappell's email'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

West Bengal sports minister Subhas Chakraborty said the former BCCI president's faction had not leaked coach Greg Chappell's email on Sourav Ganguly.

Dera moves Kalam, wants Punjab govt sacked

Dera moves Kalam, wants Punjab govt sacked

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

The action committee of the Sirsa-based sect, in a letter to Kalam, also demanded registration of case against those who are allegedly committing excesses on its followers.