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UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till Nov 3

UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till Nov 3

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, further remanded in custody during a routine call-over hearing held via videolink at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

US court rejects Nirav Modi's plea against fraud charges

US court rejects Nirav Modi's plea against fraud charges

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

In a major blow to Nirav Modi, a bankruptcy court in the US has rejected a petition of the fugitive diamond merchant and two of his associates, seeking dismissal of fraud allegations against them by the trustee of three companies they previously owned indirectly.

Is V K Singh Up For Promotion?

Is V K Singh Up For Promotion?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

General Singh was assigned to receive leaders representing the planet's two superpowers -- the president of the United States and the premier of the People's Republic of China.

Malaysia Open: Heartbreak for Satwik-Chirag as they go down in final

Malaysia Open: Heartbreak for Satwik-Chirag as they go down in final

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

It was yet another creditable performance from the Indian pair, which had claimed its maiden Super 1000 crown at the Indonesia Open last June.

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open but the 22-year-old Italian does believe tennis needs a fresh generation of champions.

Attri-Reddy crowned champs; Saina pulls out of PBL

Attri-Reddy crowned champs; Saina pulls out of PBL

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Attri and Reddy duo made light-weight of their opponent

Brar stabbed in pre-planned revenge attack says UK court

Brar stabbed in pre-planned revenge attack says UK court

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Three Sikh men tried to slash the throat of Lieutenant General (retd) Kuldip Singh Brar in a "revenge attack" on the streets of London, a UK court was told.

PICS: Alcaraz, Ruud to clash for US Open crown, No. 1 spot

PICS: Alcaraz, Ruud to clash for US Open crown, No. 1 spot

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Norway's Casper Ruud harnessed his mighty forehand to reach his second Grand Slam final this year by beating Russia's Karen Khachanov 7-6(5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 at the US Open, keeping alive his hopes of reaching the top of the world rankings.

Serena back in search of reclaiming her Wimbledon crown

Serena back in search of reclaiming her Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The 36-year-old has been practising hard on the grass and few would bet against her becoming the first mother to win the title since Evonne Cawley 38 years ago.

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn.

UK court to hear Mallya's extradition plea on July 2

UK court to hear Mallya's extradition plea on July 2

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

On July 2, Mallya's legal team and the Crown Prosecution Service - arguing on behalf of the Indian government - will go head to head to reiterate factors for and against the businessman's extradition to Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai.

Bidve murder: 'Psycho' Briton remanded to custody

Bidve murder: 'Psycho' Briton remanded to custody

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

A 20-year-old British youth, charged for the cold-blooded murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve, shocked everyone on Monday by calling himself a "psycho" in court before being remanded to custody.

Bidve killer sadistic, says psychologist

Bidve killer sadistic, says psychologist

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A Briton standing trial for the killing of Anuj Bidve had an anti-social personality disorder with psychopathic and sadistic features and acted impulsively when he killed the Indian student, a psychologist who assessed him has said.

NRI 'sex predator' doctor arrested in UK

NRI 'sex predator' doctor arrested in UK

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

An Indian-origin doctor, branded as "sex predator" for sexually assaulting women and teenage girls and secretly filming the acts, has pleaded guilty to 39 sexual offences at a UK court.

Killer says Anuj Bidve had the 'biggest head'

Killer says Anuj Bidve had the 'biggest head'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

A Briton standing trial for the killing of Indian student Anuj Bidve told a clinical psychologist that he selected the victim from the group of Indian students "only because he had the biggest head".

Butt, Amir's appeal to be heard on Wednesday

Butt, Amir's appeal to be heard on Wednesday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir will appear at the Court of Appeal in London on Wednesday to contest the sentences imposed on them after being found guilty of spot-fixing earlier this month.

Dipika Pallikal in line for triple crown

Dipika Pallikal in line for triple crown

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

The Tamil Nadu lass, after bagging the girls' under-15 title, stormed into the women's and girls' under-19 finals, in the 62nd CCI-Western India Open squash.

'Psycho' Stapleton guilty of Bidve's murder

'Psycho' Stapleton guilty of Bidve's murder

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

'Psycho' Stapleton, a Briton who shot dead Indian student Anuj Bidve in an unprovoked attack last year was on Thursday held guilty of murder after a trial in the Manchester Crown Court.

UK: Indian woman kills son for failing to memorise Quran

UK: Indian woman kills son for failing to memorise Quran

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin mother who beat her son "like a dog" for not being able to memorise passages of the Quran, has been found guilty by a British court of murdering him and setting his body on fire to hide evidence.

NRIs face trial for trafficking Indian for sex in UK

NRIs face trial for trafficking Indian for sex in UK

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Four non-resident Indians and two Ghana citizens of Indian origin, who were charged by Scotland Yard on May 18 for allegedly trafficking an Indian woman from Hyderabad for sex, will now face trial in October.

UK: Anuj Bidve murder accused pleads guilty

UK: Anuj Bidve murder accused pleads guilty

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

The main accused in the sensational murder of Indian student Anuj Bidve in Salford in Britain on December 26 last year pleaded guilty today in a Manchester court.

Dominant Nadal crushes Soderling to reclaim French Open crown

Dominant Nadal crushes Soderling to reclaim French Open crown

Rediff.com6 Jun 2010

Rafa Nadal reclaimed his French Open crown in emphatic style on Sunday when he battered Sweden's Robin Soderling 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 to win the title for the fifth time in six years.

Injured Prannoy withdraws from Denmark and French Open

Injured Prannoy withdraws from Denmark and French Open

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has pulled out of the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament due to a back injury that troubled him during his maiden bronze medal-winning run at the recently-concluded Asian Games.

'Spot-fixing will never happen again in Pakistan cricket'

'Spot-fixing will never happen again in Pakistan cricket'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt expressed confidence that spot-fixing will never raise its ugly head again in Pakistan cricket.

Spot-fixing trial: Jury hears telephone conversations

Spot-fixing trial: Jury hears telephone conversations

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The jury deciding on the alleged spot-fixing trial involving Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif returned to court, on Friday, to hear more evidence from telephone conversations.

Man U's Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, assault

Man U's Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, assault

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has a right to a fair trial," Potter added.

Bramble cleared of sexual assault charges

Bramble cleared of sexual assault charges

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Sunderland defender Titus Bramble was cleared on Thursday of sexually assaulting two women last September.

UK: 2 get jail term for inciting riots on Facebook

UK: 2 get jail term for inciting riots on Facebook

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Two men who tried to incite a riot on Facebook have been handed the longest jail terms so far by courts dealing with last week's rioting in Britain. Jordan Blackshaw, 20, and Perry Sutcliffe-Keenan, 22, were both sentenced to four years despite neither of the destructive events the men attempted to organise actually happening. The pair appeared at Chester Crown Court after police discovered Facebook pages created by the men that urged rioting in their home Blackshaw, o

Aus Open: Sabalenka beats Gauff to set up Zheng final

Aus Open: Sabalenka beats Gauff to set up Zheng final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Aryna Sabalenka took a big step towards retaining her Australian Open crown by beating American fourth seed Coco Gauff

Salman Butt to appeal against fixing sentence

Salman Butt to appeal against fixing sentence

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt will appeal against his 30-month jail sentence handed down by a local court today for his involvement in spot-fixing, his lawyer said.

Bedi welcomes conviction of Pak trio

Bedi welcomes conviction of Pak trio

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi lauded the majority judgement passed by Southwark Crown Court in London that found Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif guilty of taking bribes to fix part of a Test match against England last year.

'UK terror suspects travelled to Pak for training'

'UK terror suspects travelled to Pak for training'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Two terror suspects, who allegedly plotted suicide bombings in Britain, have been accused of travelling to Pakistan for terrorist training, making suicide videos and buying chemicals to make home-made bombs.

UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till Jan 7

UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till Jan 7

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India in connection with the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, was on Tuesday further remanded in custody until January 7 by a UK court hearing his extradition case. The 49-year-old businessman, who has been behind bars at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London since his arrest last year following India's extradition request for him, appeared via videolink for a routine 28-day remand hearing on Tuesday before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London. The final hearings in the extradition case are scheduled over two days, on January 7 and 8 next year, when District Judge Samuel Goozee is scheduled to hear closing arguments from both sides before he hands down his judgment a few weeks later.

'Kobe was always there for advice and support'

'Kobe was always there for advice and support'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

After winning the US Open title on Sunday, Novak Djokovic pulled out a T-shirt with 'Mamba Forever' on the front and the number 24 on the back.

Nirav Modi's extradition plea rejected by UK high court, has 5 days to appeal

Nirav Modi's extradition plea rejected by UK high court, has 5 days to appeal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi, whose extradition to India was ordered in April by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel in the estimated USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, has lost the first stage of his extradition appeal in the high court in London.

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Saketh win doubles; Nagal loses in semis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Sumit Nagal was beaten by Italy's Stefano Napolitano in the semi-finals.

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

An Indian-origin Sikh man, described as a 'higher-level figure' in the organised crime scene in Canada, and his 11-year-old son were shot and killed in what police have called a 'sick and twisted' escalation of gang violence in the city of Edmonton.

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Deportation drama motivated Djokovic to 'great results'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The fact that I wasn't playing for several months beginning of last year allowed me to really get together with my team and work on my body, on my strokes, which has later helped me to achieve some great results.'

Indian doc jailed in UK over patient's death

Indian doc jailed in UK over patient's death

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

An Indian doctor on deputation in Britain has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for manslaughter after wrongly diagnosing a patient who later died.

Assange fears he could be executed in US

Assange fears he could be executed in US

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday expressed fears in a British court that he could be taken against his will to the United States and executed if he is extradited to Sweden.