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CM Vijayan ordered police not to lodge case in Kannur varsity case: Guv

CM Vijayan ordered police not to lodge case in Kannur varsity case: Guv

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday stepped up his attack on the Left government and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by accusing the latter of directing the police not to lodge a case when he was heckled at the Kannur University in 2019.

Enough proof of girls forced into prostitution in Rajasthan: NCW

Enough proof of girls forced into prostitution in Rajasthan: NCW

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The NCW, in a statement, on Friday said it had taken cognizance of the media reports that in the Rajasthan area of Bhilwara, conflicts over loan repayments were purportedly resolved by auctioning off young women on stamp papers.

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan govt over suicides in Kota

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan govt over suicides in Kota

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The NHRC, in a statement on Wednesday, said it has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that the students of a coaching centre allegedly committed suicide in two separate incidents within 12 hours.

SC seeks report from Jharkhand on mowing down of judge

SC seeks report from Jharkhand on mowing down of judge

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the Jharkhand high court would keep monitoring the probe.

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

He urged the force to "ensure proactive pre-emptive measures to ensure safety and security at all levels" in view of the forthcoming G-20 Summit.

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Complaint against Salman Khurshid for defaming Hinduism in his Ayodhya book

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Former Union Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid is facing legal issues with the release of his book, Sunrise over Ayodhya -- Nationhood in our times. Two Delhi lawyers have filed complaints with Delhi Police against Khurshid, for allegedly defaming and comparing Hinduism with terrorism in his book.

No interim relief for Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

No interim relief for Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The court of Justice Hemant Prachchhak, however, said no interim protection can be granted at this stage.

860 CAPF companies, 60K cops to man 59 assembly seats in UP Phase IV polls

860 CAPF companies, 60K cops to man 59 assembly seats in UP Phase IV polls

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Of the 59 assembly constituencies, three have been categorised as 'sensitive' and 590 localities marked as 'vulnerable,' according to the police.

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'Those who want stability in life have started looking at opportunities outside of the start-up ecosystem.'

ED gives clean chit to Republic TV in TRP rigging case

ED gives clean chit to Republic TV in TRP rigging case

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Mumbai police's probe in this respect was "at variance" with its probe, the central agency said in the charge sheet.

2,000 Indians evacuated from Ukraine: Foreign secy

2,000 Indians evacuated from Ukraine: Foreign secy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India has also approached the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva and requested it to be cognizant of the security interests of the Indian citizens and escort them out, wherever possible, when it starts its operation in Ukraine.

From double-digit hikes to promotions, IT talent takes the cake

From double-digit hikes to promotions, IT talent takes the cake

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Employee costs for Indian IT services players have touched an all-time high as salaries soar in their effort to retain talent. Engineer salaries are going through the roof. According to a news report, Infosys, which reported a 27.7 per cent attrition rate for the fourth quarter of FY22, plans to have an average salary hike of 12-13 per cent. High potential employees will get increases of 22-23 per cent.

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

Minorities Commission notice to Punjab over Bagga's 'turbanless' arrest

Minorities Commission notice to Punjab over Bagga's 'turbanless' arrest

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Bagga's father alleged that Punjab Police personnel didn't even allow his son to wear a turban while they were arresting him.

Parents arrested for killing daughter, dumping body on Yamuna expressway

Parents arrested for killing daughter, dumping body on Yamuna expressway

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A young woman, whose body was found in a red trolley bag on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, was allegedly killed by her father and her mother helped him dispose of the corpse, the police said.

CBI moves SC against Anil Deshmukh's bail

CBI moves SC against Anil Deshmukh's bail

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The high court had on December 12 granted bail to the 73-year-old NCP leader in the case but said the order will be effective after 10 days

Sebi slaps Rs 11 cr fine on NSE, others in algo trading case

Sebi slaps Rs 11 cr fine on NSE, others in algo trading case

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday imposed penalties totalling Rs 11 crore on 8 entities, including National Stock Exchange (NSE) and its former chiefs Chitra Ramkrishna and Ravi Narain, in a case pertaining to software related to algorithmic trading. The regulator has levied a fine of Rs 1 crore each on NSE, Ramkrishna and Narain. Also, a fine of Rs 1 crore has been imposed on Suprabhat Lal, who was a NSE official at the time of violation.

HC directs special court to hear afresh graft case against Yediyurappa, kin

HC directs special court to hear afresh graft case against Yediyurappa, kin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Allowing the petition in part, the HC set aside the order of the sessions court and directed the LXXXI additional city civil and sessions judge court to hear afresh the complaint.

BCCI to investigate threats from senior journalist to Saha

BCCI to investigate threats from senior journalist to Saha

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is understood that now he is ready to reveal the identity of the journalist and has given his consent to probe.

We should be proud of every Indian language: Modi

We should be proud of every Indian language: Modi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the diversity of India and said that while our talent may be restricted by language barriers, pride should be taken in the variety of languages that exist in the country.

Amnesty India slams Boris Johnson for opening JCB plant in light of demolitions

Amnesty India slams Boris Johnson for opening JCB plant in light of demolitions

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

It further said the UK government must not remain a mute bystander.

Jahangirpuri demolition stopped as soon as we got SC orders: Mayor

Jahangirpuri demolition stopped as soon as we got SC orders: Mayor

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

We will follow the SC order and there will be no further action in Jahangirpuri, the mayor said.

18-year-old girl raped, murdered in UP's Lakhimpur

18-year-old girl raped, murdered in UP's Lakhimpur

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the girl was going to fill an online form when she was raped and brutally murdered.

SC refuses to stay HC order against Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

SC refuses to stay HC order against Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Thursday moved the Supreme Court (SC) against the Delhi high court's recent order to register a first information report (FIR) against him in the alleged 2018 rape case.

'China gained a lot over time, but...': General Naravane

'China gained a lot over time, but...': General Naravane

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

General Naravane said that the Chinese army has been trying to alter the status quo along the LAC in very 'small incremental steps' and over a period of time Beijing has gained a lot.

China got first 'jhatka' during Galwan: Ex-Army chief Gen Naravane

China got first 'jhatka' during Galwan: Ex-Army chief Gen Naravane

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Gen Naravane said that the Indian Army did not hide casualties during Galwan clash in eastern Ladakh as the Chinse have done.

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Shah said that the people of the country will decide about the principal opposition party to BJP in the 2024 polls and they have not given this label to any party.

Chorus of 'NTPC go back' grows louder in sinking Joshimath

Chorus of 'NTPC go back' grows louder in sinking Joshimath

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

From the numerous small and big shops in the main markets to the residential properties, vehicles, and billboards, posters with the slogan 'NTPC go back' have come up around the town in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district over the past few days.

Cong urges SC to take cognisance of Ayodhya 'land scam'

Cong urges SC to take cognisance of Ayodhya 'land scam'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The Congress' attack came after the Ayodhya Development Authority accused 40 people, including the City mayor, a local BJP MLA and a former party legislator, of illegally trading plots and building infrastructure there.

Adhir's tweet on Rajiv Gandhi sparks row, he says account hacked

Adhir's tweet on Rajiv Gandhi sparks row, he says account hacked

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Chowdhury, the leader of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha, claimed that his account was hacked as he was delivering a speech at a party office in West Bengal's Murshidabad district when the social media post was made.

'A civil democratic society can ill afford sacrificing the procedural safeguards legislatively provided'

'A civil democratic society can ill afford sacrificing the procedural safeguards legislatively provided'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'Sanction serves the salutary object of providing safeguard to the accused from unwarranted prosecution and the agony and trauma of trial, and in the context of the stringent provisions of the UAPA, is an integral facet of due process of law.' If the report to the sanctioning officer for the first five accused in the case lacked the qualities required under the law, then for Professor Saibaba, the sanction came much after his trial had started!

Stir against Marathi film on Shivaji enters Day 2, NCP leader booked

Stir against Marathi film on Shivaji enters Day 2, NCP leader booked

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

An agitation was also held against the movie at another multiplex in the north Maharashtra city by the Nationalist Youth Congress.

NCW seeks FIR against actor Siddharth for tweet on Saina, wants ac shut

NCW seeks FIR against actor Siddharth for tweet on Saina, wants ac shut

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The National Commission for Women has asked Twitter to block the account of actor Siddharth for his alleged 'lewd and inappropriate' tweet against badminton player Saina Nehwal and also wrote to the Maharashtra police seeking registration of an FIR against him.

SC rejects Rana Ayyub's plea against summons in PMLA case

SC rejects Rana Ayyub's plea against summons in PMLA case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed journalist Rana Ayyub's plea challenging summons by the Ghaziabad special court in a money laundering case, leaving it open for her to raise the issues before the trial court.

Not job of constitutional court to monitor spitting, littering in public: Delhi HC

Not job of constitutional court to monitor spitting, littering in public: Delhi HC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

It is not the duty of a constitutional court to regulate and monitor the movement of every citizen to see whether one indulges in public urination, spitting and littering, the Delhi high court said on Monday while dismissing a plea seeking to prohibit the practice of putting up images of deities on walls to prevent people from urinating in public places.

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday slapped journalist Boria Majumdar with a two-year ban for bullying India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha.

Hanuman Chalisa row: Ranas to remain in jail for now, order in bail plea on May 4

Hanuman Chalisa row: Ranas to remain in jail for now, order in bail plea on May 4

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Maharashtra's MP-MLA couple Navneet Rana and Ravi Rana, arrested over the Hanuman Chalisa row, will have to remain in jail at least for a few more days as a special court in Mumbai on Monday said it will give its ruling on their bail plea on May 4.

My head hangs in shame, says judge, over non-payment of relief for sewer deaths

My head hangs in shame, says judge, over non-payment of relief for sewer deaths

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

It, however, noted that as a part of a separate compensation, the Delhi government has paid Rs 1 lakh each to the two families and the remaining Rs 9 lakh will be paid to them within 15 days.

Cops prevented people from voting in Mainpuri, Rampur: Akhilesh

Cops prevented people from voting in Mainpuri, Rampur: Akhilesh

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the police and administration are preventing people from casting votes in Mainpuri parliamentary and Rampur Assembly constituency in the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh.

CBI takes over probe into Jharkhand judge's death

CBI takes over probe into Jharkhand judge's death

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

CCTV footage showed that the judge was jogging on one side of a fairly wide road at Randhir Verma Chowk when a heavy auto-rickshaw veered towards him, hit him from behind and fled. Doctors at hospital declared him brought dead.