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Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Jolt to another TN minister as, HC orders trial in graft case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The trial court shall, as far as practicable, conduct trial from day to day, and complete the same on or before July 31, 2024, the judge added.

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

Carlyle deal: SAT allows PNB Housing Fin to hold EGM

Carlyle deal: SAT allows PNB Housing Fin to hold EGM

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Setting aside Sebi's direction, the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Monday allowed PNB Housing Finance to go ahead with the shareholders' meeting on Tuesday to consider the proposed Rs 4,000 crore-investment by private equity firm Carlyle and others in the mortgage firm. However, results of the shareholders' voting will not be disclosed till further directions from the tribunal. The ruling comes hours after PNB Housing Finance informed stock exchanges that it has appealed against Sebi's direction on June 18 wherein it was asked to defer consideration of the proposed capital infusion proposal till a valuation of the company's shares is done by a registered independent valuer.

CBI arrests ex-Rajasthan minister Nagar in rape case

CBI arrests ex-Rajasthan minister Nagar in rape case

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Former Rajasthan minister Babulal Nagar was on Friday arrested by CBI on charges of raping and assaulting a 35-year-old woman last month.

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kuwaiti authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers in the Gulf Kingdom, a top official said on Thursday.

Lalu fined Rs 6000 in 2009 model poll code violation case

Lalu fined Rs 6000 in 2009 model poll code violation case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad was fined Rs 6,000 by a court in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Wednesday for violating the model code of conduct during the 2009 assembly elections in the state.

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The agency also recovered an electronic circuit used in making explosives from the rented flat of the terror suspects in Pune's Kondhwa area along with 500 GB data from the devices, he said.

Arunachal CM goes on a bike ride to promote tourism

Arunachal CM goes on a bike ride to promote tourism

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Khandu covered a stretch of 122 km -- Yingkiong, headquarters of Upper Siang district, to Pasighat, the headquarters of East Siang district -- on a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 to push his state as a top tourist destination for biking and adventure sports.

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The present happenings in Manipur are the wages of continued neglect, and not so benign at that, of a vital region and its people. Had we lavished on the North East even a fraction of the care and resources we do on Kashmir, things would not have come to this pass, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Former Union minister Kashiram Rana dead

Former Union minister Kashiram Rana dead

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Former Union Minister and dissident BJP leader Kashiram Rana, who recently joined Keshubhai Patel's Gujarat Parivartan Party, passed away early Friday morning, party sources said. He was 76.

Arunachal: Student raped by IRB constable

Arunachal: Student raped by IRB constable

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

A girl student of Class 6 was allegedly raped by a constable of the Indian Reserve Battalion after he forced her to drink alcohol at Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh. The student of a government higher secondary school, who was raped on March 2, recovered consciousness on Sunday at the community health centre.

Bhanwari case: Congress MLA Malkhan Singh Vishnoi held

Bhanwari case: Congress MLA Malkhan Singh Vishnoi held

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The MLA, who appeared at the Circuit House in Jodhpur on Monday evening, was subjected to questioning but he remained uncooperative prompting the sleuths to arrest him, CBI sources said.

Surat's grand welcome for PM Modi

Surat's grand welcome for PM Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Huge television screens, flags, flashy lights and a 10,000-bike cavalcade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's homecoming was nothing short of being spectacular.

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The threshold for a heat wave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly regions, and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 notches.

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI grills Maderna's wife, Malkhan's sons

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI grills Maderna's wife, Malkhan's sons

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday grilled former Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna's wife Leela and two sons of Member of Legislative Assembly Malkhan Singh in connection with the Bhanwari Devi abduction case. They are all being quizzed at the circuit house in Jaipur, CBI sources said. Osian MLA Maderna is under judicial custody, while Luni MLA Singh has skipped questioning for the past several days despite repeated summons.

CBI questions MLA's wife about Bhanwari Devi

CBI questions MLA's wife about Bhanwari Devi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday quizzed the wife of Congress legislator Malkhan Singh in connection with the alleged abduction of nurse Bhanwari Devi even as it continued the questioning of sacked Rajasthan Minister Mahipal Maderna, arrested last week in the case. Malkhan's wife Kamala Visnoi was asked to appear for questioning at the circuit house in Jodhpur before the CBI sleuths, sources said. Maderna was arrested on Friday in Jodhpur by the CBI.

Bhanwari case: CBI grills Congress MLA's brother

Bhanwari case: CBI grills Congress MLA's brother

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Parasram Bishnoi, his wife Kusum and sacked minister Mahipal Maderna's close associate Goverdhan were on Saturday grilled by the Central Bureau of Investigation in Bhanwari Devi disappearance case.

Babulal Marandi arrested in Jharkhand

Babulal Marandi arrested in Jharkhand

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi was arrested on Monday night, hours after his 'dharna' near the office of the DFO in Giridih, Jharkhand, protesting against the official allegedly preventing locals from collecting mica.

CBI doubles reward to Rs 10L for info on missing Bhanwari

CBI doubles reward to Rs 10L for info on missing Bhanwari

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Failing to get any substantial lead in the Bhanwari Devi disappearance case, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday doubled the reward to Rs 10 lakh to anyone providing credible information about the missing nurse.

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

There were many people who wanted to seek favours from her by offering lakhs and crores of rupees even through her family members when she was Odisha's transport minister. She never allowed any kind of corrupt practices to touch her department officials, family members or the supporters who have stood by her.

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'

42 SUVs, lodging for MLAs... Rajasthan gets ready for new government

42 SUVs, lodging for MLAs... Rajasthan gets ready for new government

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

"We have made temporary arrangements for the stay of legislators in Circuit House, Officers' Training School, Panchayati Raj Bhawan and Indira Gandhi Canal Board guest house in Jaipur. Rooms in the Secretariat and vehicles for the ministers are also ready," said Rajasthan Principal Secretary GAD Rakesh Srivastava.

'I wish I got to work with Buddhadebda more'

'I wish I got to work with Buddhadebda more'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Mithun Chakraborthy on Buddhadeb Bhattacharya and working in his Tahader Katha, for which he won his second National Award.

Modi's woes: Will PM offer relief?

Modi's woes: Will PM offer relief?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

In his representation to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi submitted a memorandum on long pending issues of the state.

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

Uma Bharti slaps colleague, makes up

Uma Bharti slaps colleague, makes up

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Bharti got infuriated when Rai disturbed a meeting between Bharti and several persons by repeatedly calling them on their mobile phones. Rai, who is a supporter of the BJS breakaway faction led by Prahlad Patel, was asking people to come out of the meeting, and that annoyed Bharati, sources said

US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'Let's go back to work,' Acosta told reporters after the US District court reinstated his White House press credentials.

DC Vs KKR: Who Batted Best?

DC Vs KKR: Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Is Sunil Narine your pick for best batter?

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Rediff.com1 May 2023

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

46 killed in massive fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A massive fire that ripped through a seven-storey shopping mall in Dhaka overnight killed at least 46 people and injured 22 others, the government said on Friday, in one of the worst infernos to hit Bangladesh in recent years.

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Ram Prasad, the accused, allegedly carried out the act early on Sunday morning, they said, adding the arrest was made after the post-mortem report found death by strangulation and burns.

Satyendra Dubey case:'CBI trying to save culprits'

Satyendra Dubey case:'CBI trying to save culprits'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Dhanajay said it was not just his family but hundreds across the country who questioned CBI's probe into Satyendra's murder.

Gujarat: EC raps Cong, BJP leaders

Gujarat: EC raps Cong, BJP leaders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2007

The Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to Minister of State for Railways Naranbhai Rathwa, Congress general secretary B K Hari Prasada and BJP leader Purshotam Rupalia for violating its model code in force in Gujarat.

Govt-Naga truce extended indefinitely

Govt-Naga truce extended indefinitely

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Both sides agreed to strengthen the monitoring mechanism to ensure that the ground situation remains conducive for continuance of ceasefire.

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rains continue in Mumbai; road, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Commuters on some routes, including the Harbour line that operates services between Panvel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), complained of delay in train operations in the morning hours.

Ahmedabad Submerged

Ahmedabad Submerged

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Scenes from Ahmedabad following heavy rain.

Satyendra Dubey: A forgotten hero?

Satyendra Dubey: A forgotten hero?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

On his third death anniversary, even the probe into his murder has not progressed.

Sena planned to attack me, claims Raj Thackeray

Sena planned to attack me, claims Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Maharashtra Navanirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Monday alleged that Shiv Sena activists had planned to attack him and accused then Sena leader Narayan Rane of masterminding the attack. Raj said he was tipped off about the Sena plans by a senior police officer of Sindhudurg district. He told the audience that he decided to quit the party and form his own outfit after he heard about the conspiracy against him.

Hemant Soren wins trust vote amid walkout by BJP MLAs

Hemant Soren wins trust vote amid walkout by BJP MLAs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Soren also claimed that his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma indulged in "purchase" of Jharkhand MLAs.