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Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Rediff.com10 May 2023

"The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a globally respected institution and broadcaster whose news material I consume everyday. Secondly, all organisations have to obey the law of India. BBC is talking to Indian authorities about that," Ellis said.

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

If not terrorist, India's 'Osama' could've been an IT professional

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Qureshi, 46, had been on the run since 20 blasts ripped through Gujarat's main city Ahmedabad on July 26, 2008, killing more than 50 people

Drunk passengers create ruckus onboard Indigo flight, arrested

Drunk passengers create ruckus onboard Indigo flight, arrested

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The passengers were stopped by the crew members for consuming alcohol and they apologised in writing for the incident.

SEE: Armed forces salute India's COVID-19 warriors

SEE: Armed forces salute India's COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Several activities like fly-pasts, flashing warship lights and other displays by the Indian army bands were included in Sunday's spectacular show across the country.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Newlyweds Kiara-Sidharth's First Public Appearance

Newlyweds Kiara-Sidharth's First Public Appearance

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

After getting married in Jaisalmer on February 7, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra flew to the latter's hometown in Delhi.

Rajdhani, Vande Bharat among many trains cancelled due to Kurmi stir

Rajdhani, Vande Bharat among many trains cancelled due to Kurmi stir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Several trains under the purview of SER and ECoR were cancelled or diverted on Wednesday, including the premium Rajdhani Express and Vande Bharat Express, owing to the blockade by members of the Kurmi community in Jharkhand and Odisha, officials said.

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Pak atom bomb' remark sparks row

Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Pak atom bomb' remark sparks row

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Pakistan sparked a political row on Friday, with his party quick to dissociate itself from the comments while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party latched on to them, accusing the Congress of being an apologist for Pakistan and the terrorism emanating from its soil.

IPL fixing: No trouble with separate probes, says SC

IPL fixing: No trouble with separate probes, says SC

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it is not convinced that separate probes by the Mumbai and Delhi police into the IPL spot-fixing scandal are creating hurdles in the investigation that has 'wide ramifications'.

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sisodia was arrested after nearly eight hours of questioning on various aspects of the excise policy for 2021-22, which the probe agency says suffered from irregularities both in its formulation and implementation, allegedly intended to benefit people with links to the AAP.

Oh, To Be Lucky Like...

Oh, To Be Lucky Like...

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Who else do we know who meditated so with such impeccable timing (much of the Lok Sabha elections over and with only the last phase to go) and hordes for unsolicited defence of the grand meditation at public expense? asks Shyam G Menon.

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'

Terrorists may NOT target Delhi during Obama visit, but...

Terrorists may NOT target Delhi during Obama visit, but...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Security agencies apprehend that terrorists may target some part of the country during the visit of US President Barack Obama, avoiding Delhi, and have alerted state governments, particularly Jammu and Kashmir, about the "serious threat".

The good Samaritans during India's lockdown

The good Samaritans during India's lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

With a nationwide lockdown in place, it may have become harder than usual for people, especially for the migrant daily wage earners and the homless. The government has assured people that supply of essential items will continue unabated. But while governments across the country are working hard to provide food to people, there are good samaritans who are helping out fellow citizens. From providing food to sanitizers and masks, these people are nothing short of a godsend.

Elgar accused Hany Babu gets 4-day bail for cataract surgery

Elgar accused Hany Babu gets 4-day bail for cataract surgery

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The Bombay high court on Friday granted temporary bail of four days to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to undergo cataract surgery and a medical check-up at a city-based hospital.

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Are you paying property tax? If not, read this now

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Municipal corporations penalise late property tax payments. 'Penalties can include attachment of properties, bank accounts, rent and other movable assets," says Anand Moorthy, co-founder, Square Yards.

Chandila, Trivedi appear before Mudgal Committee

Chandila, Trivedi appear before Mudgal Committee

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Rajasthan Royals players Ajit Chandila and Siddharth Trivedi, accused in the IPL 6 spot-fixing and betting scandal, appeared before the Justice Mudgal Probe Committee on Thursday.

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Bharadwaj said it has not rained in Delhi in the last 3-4 days, yet still the water level in Yamuna reached 208.66 metres.

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Police said that Pakistan-based Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was connected with the underworld operatives to execute the terror plan.

Shraddha's father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Shraddha's father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'An inquiry should also be conducted against the police officials of Vasai and Nalasopara and Tulinj police (in Palghar district) for delayed the investigation on Shraddha's complaint'

Sreesanth, two other RR players held over spot-fixing

Sreesanth, two other RR players held over spot-fixing

Rediff.com16 May 2013

India pacer S Sreesanth and two other players of Rajasthan Royals, Ankit Chavan and Ajit Chandilia, have been arrested by the special cell of the Delhi Police on charges of spot-fixing in the ongoing IPL 6.

Raids on to arrest Sharjeel Imam; JNU proctor summons him

Raids on to arrest Sharjeel Imam; JNU proctor summons him

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Five teams of the Crime Branch have been deployed to locate Imam, a resident of Bihar, they said.

Jamiat, 2 firms booked for issuing 'forged' halal certificates to boost sales

Jamiat, 2 firms booked for issuing 'forged' halal certificates to boost sales

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The case has been registered against entities such as the Halal India Private Limited Chennai, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Halal Trust Delhi, Halal Council of India Mumbai, Jamiat Ulama Maharashtra and others for allegedly exploiting religious sentiments to boost sales by providing halal certificates to customers of a specific religion, the UP government said in a statement on Saturday.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into Disha Salian's death

HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into Disha Salian's death

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Salian, 28, died on June 8 this year after falling off the 14th floor of a residential building in suburban Malad, following which the the city police had registered an Accidental Death Report.

Bombers travelled to Pak via Iran: Cops

Bombers travelled to Pak via Iran: Cops

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Making the revelation in press conference called in Mumbai to announce the arrest of five persons in connection with the Ahmedabad blasts, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria said, "Three of the accused had gone to Pakistan to undergo training, which was allegedly supported by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami."

Tunda sent to 10-day custody in 1997 Delhi blast case

Tunda sent to 10-day custody in 1997 Delhi blast case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Top Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda was today remanded to 10-day police custody by a Delhi court in connection with a 1997 bomb blast case lodged against him in New Delhi.

Kejriwal a 'mad' chief minister, says Shinde

Kejriwal a 'mad' chief minister, says Shinde

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Wednesday stoked a potential controversy when he called Arvind Kejriwal a Veda Mukhyamantri (mad chief minister), while recalling his own days in the police force.

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

BCCI tells Hyderabad CA that no further change in schedule possible

'Congress Won't Ever Come To Power'

'Congress Won't Ever Come To Power'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'For the last two elections, the Congress manifesto has been thrown into the dustbin.' 'This manifesto will also be thrown into the dustbin.'

PHOTOS: India gears up for I-Day

PHOTOS: India gears up for I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

As the preparations are in full swing, here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day in different parts of the country.

Relief for Jacqueline Fernandez, can travel abroad without court's prior nod

Relief for Jacqueline Fernandez, can travel abroad without court's prior nod

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The court directed her to intimate to it as well as the Enforcement Directorate at least three days before leaving the country instead of taking prior permission.

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'They just say we agree to your demands in the meetings, which is lip service. But on the ground they do not implement anything.'

'Govt killings' have replaced 'contract killings': Raut

'Govt killings' have replaced 'contract killings': Raut

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

"Is there a rule of law or (a rule of) raids in Maharashtra? This is the question which comes to one's mind considering the record-break raids being conducted through Central investigating agencies," Raut wrote in the weekly column 'Rokhthok' in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' of which he is the executive editor.

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

From Siachen to Andaman, Army marks Yoga Day at 100 spots

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian Army personnel on Wednesday conducted yoga sessions at more than 100 locations along the country's land and maritime borders, forming a 'Bharatmala' on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Will brief Modi, Shah on how we were ill-treated in Maharashtra: Ranas

Will brief Modi, Shah on how we were ill-treated in Maharashtra: Ranas

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Independent MP Navneet Rana and her MLA-husband Ravi on Monday said they will approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to raise the issue of their alleged ill-treatment by Maharashtra authorities when the couple was in jail recently.

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The aircraft was taken to an isolated bay for a secondary ladder point check after a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) found the threat as 'specific', the sources said.

In narco test too, Aaftab admits to killing Shraddha

In narco test too, Aaftab admits to killing Shraddha

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

According to sources, the confessions of Poonawala during his 14 days of police custody are similar to those in response to the questions asked during his polygraph and narco analysis test.