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Allow hybrid mode hearings, technology not judges' choice, SC tells HCs

Allow hybrid mode hearings, technology not judges' choice, SC tells HCs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The top court drew parallel between driving and technology and said if one doesn't know how to handle technology then he or she can't be a judge and questioned the approach of some of the high courts.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'

How Pak media reacted to India's surgical strikes

How Pak media reacted to India's surgical strikes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The Pakistani media on Thursday mostly towed the official line.

Indian student stabbed in US still on life support

Indian student stabbed in US still on life support

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

P Varun Raj, the 24-year-old Indian student who was stabbed at a fitness centre in the United States state of Indiana over the weekend, continues to be in a critical condition and is on a life support, sources familiar with his ongoing treatment said.

Fate of $10 billion Zee, Sony merger in limbo

Fate of $10 billion Zee, Sony merger in limbo

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The fate of the $10 billion merger between Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Culver Max Entertainment, formerly Sony Pictures Networks India, is hanging by a thread, with the two parties unable to finalise an agreement as the end of the one-month grace period looms. The two parties are yet to come to an agreement over Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) MD and CEO Punit Goenka leading the merged entity after Sony expressed concerns after market regulator Sebi barred him from holding managerial posts in Zee and any of the entities in a fund-diversion case.

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.

Sikh king Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue vandalised in Pakistan

Sikh king Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue vandalised in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

A nine-feet tall cold bronze statue of the first Sikh ruler, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was on Tuesday vandalised by an activist of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) at the Lahore Fort in Pakistan's Punjab province, according to media reports.

Asia Bibi leaves Pakistan, reaches Canada: Lawyer

Asia Bibi leaves Pakistan, reaches Canada: Lawyer

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The 47-year-old mother of four was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam in a row with her neighbours. She always maintained her innocence, but has spent most of the past eight years in solitary confinement.

Official probing money laundering case against Pak PM dies of heart attack

Official probing money laundering case against Pak PM dies of heart attack

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The FIA investigators under Rizwan had detected Rs 110 billion earned by the sugar mafia during the rule of Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rule through 'speculative pricing'.

What Pakistanis feel about Sanjay Dutt's sentence

What Pakistanis feel about Sanjay Dutt's sentence

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Since the news of Bollywood's beloved Sanjay Dutt's conviction and sentence became public, fans and fellow actors have expressed anger and shock.

England is a force to be reckoned with, asserts Alastair Cook

England is a force to be reckoned with, asserts Alastair Cook

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

England captain Alastair Cook has warned Australia that they will be a tough team to beat in the return Ashes later this year.

Columnist Raza Rumi fired at in Lahore, driver killed

Columnist Raza Rumi fired at in Lahore, driver killed

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

To unidentified gunmen on Friday opened fire on the car of a prominent journalist here, leaving his driver dead and guard injured. TV anchor and editor Raza Rumi's car was fired at near Raja Market area of the city.

Stakeholders express apprehension over 'free and fair' NRC

Stakeholders express apprehension over 'free and fair' NRC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'It seems we will get an NRC which will include the names of illegal foreigners and exclude genuine Indian citizens'

US complains about harassment of diplomatic staff in Pak

US complains about harassment of diplomatic staff in Pak

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

United States authorities have complained to Pakistan's Foreign Office about the alleged harassment of American diplomatic staff and expressed concern at the "inaction" on an earlier complaint lodged two years ago. In a letter to the Foreign Office earlier in March, the US administration updated Pakistani authorities on the alleged harassment of staff of its embassy and consulates.

Hinduja group firm gets conditional nod to acquire RCap

Hinduja group firm gets conditional nod to acquire RCap

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has given conditional approval to Hinduja Group firm IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) for the takeover of debt-ridden Reliance Capital. "We are happy to acknowledge the receipt of approval from IRDAI yesterday (May 10, 2024) on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya. "The approval is subject to certain 'regulatory, statutory, and judicial' clearances/compliances," an IIHL spokesperson said in a statement.

Spot-fixing: Safeguard cricket's sanctity, urges Ehsan Mani

Spot-fixing: Safeguard cricket's sanctity, urges Ehsan Mani

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Former International Cricketing Council president Ehsan Mani has urged the governing body to safeguard the sanctity of cricket following the spot-fixing scandals that has surrounded the Indian Premier League

Pakistan pays for Osama's death: 153 killed in 30 days

Pakistan pays for Osama's death: 153 killed in 30 days

Rediff.com31 May 2011

At least 153 people have been killed and 200 others injured in the seven bomb blasts that have taken place in different parts of Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province since Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden's killing in Abbottabad on May 2.

Modi's plane flies over Pak airspace en route to Italy

Modi's plane flies over Pak airspace en route to Italy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Modi's plane Boeing 777, 300ER, K7066 entered the Pakistani airspace from Bahawalpur, passed through Turbat and Panjgur and via Iran and Turkey reached Italy, The Express Tribune reported.

Sonam Kapoor to star beside Beyonce in Coldplay music video

Sonam Kapoor to star beside Beyonce in Coldplay music video

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Sonam is reported to play a mystical muse in the video, directed by Ben Mor.

Pakistan military demands security for Musharraf

Pakistan military demands security for Musharraf

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Pakistan's security establishment has demanded foolproof security for ex-military ruler Pervez Musharraf, who is facing a Taliban death threat following his return to the country from self-exile, a media report said. The General Headquarters wrote a letter to the defence ministry, seeking security for Musharraf, who flew into Karachi from Dubai on Sunday.

Kidnapped Gilani's son got threats from terror groups

Kidnapped Gilani's son got threats from terror groups

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider, kidnapped by gunmen while campaigning for Pakistan's landmark elections, had received threats from the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Sipah-e-Sahaba.

Musharraf to contest Pak general elections from Chitral

Musharraf to contest Pak general elections from Chitral

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, who is a 'proclaimed offender' in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case, on Wednesday announced that he will contest the upcoming general elections from Chitral, a constituency in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

After Taliban threat, Pak deploys force at nuke facility

After Taliban threat, Pak deploys force at nuke facility

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The Pakistani authorities have deployed large contingents of soldiers and policemen at one of the country's largest nuclear facilities in Dera Ghazi Khan following 'serious' threats from the local Taliban, a media report said on Thursday.

Kamra attack: Terrorists had 'contacts' with personnel

Kamra attack: Terrorists had 'contacts' with personnel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Evidence gathered by Pakistani investigators has indicated that Taliban terrorists who attacked a key airbase last month had contacts with security personnel at the facility, according to a media report on Wednesday.

'Pakistani stoned to death on orders of tribal council'

'Pakistani stoned to death on orders of tribal council'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

A Pakistani man was allegedly stoned to death on the orders of a 'jirga' or tribal council for attempting to elope with a girl in the Kurram tribal region in the country's restive northwest, according to a media report.

Taliban makes Rs 25 mn plan to step up heat on Pak

Taliban makes Rs 25 mn plan to step up heat on Pak

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

During a secret meeting held at Asad Khel village in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region, Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud allocated Rs 25 million for attacks targeting the PAF base in Lahore and offices of the ISI, Military Intelligence, Intelligence Bureau and Counter-Terrorism Department.

Pack up and leave, NGOs in northern Pakistan told

Pack up and leave, NGOs in northern Pakistan told

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Over 150 clerics of the remote Kohistan district gathered at a mosque and vowed that they will not offer funeral prayers for people who continue to be beneficiaries of any NGO, The Express Tribune reported.

26/11 attackers were helped by 40 Indians, says Pak

26/11 attackers were helped by 40 Indians, says Pak

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Days after terror suspect Zabiuddin Ansari's revelations about the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks being controlled and facilitated from Karachi, Pakistani authorities have claimed 40 Indian nationals were involved in the terrorist incident.

'A convicted person is representing 180 million Pakistanis'

'A convicted person is representing 180 million Pakistanis'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

While hearing the petitions filed against the National Assembly Speaker's ruling in the contempt case against Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that a "convicted person is representing a population of 180 million people". "A prime minister does not only represent a party, but is also a country's representative," The Express Tribune quoted Justice Chaudhry as saying.

Bugti murder: Arrest warrants issued for Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz

Bugti murder: Arrest warrants issued for Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

A judicial magistrate has issued the arrest warrants of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case.

SC bids adieu to 'Mr Dependable' Justice A S Bopanna

SC bids adieu to 'Mr Dependable' Justice A S Bopanna

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Quoting Greek philosopher Socrates, Justice Bopanna emphasised that there are four qualities that are expected of a judge -- to hear courteously, to consider soberly, to answer wisely and to decide impartially.

Quetta a safe haven for Afghan Taliban: Report

Quetta a safe haven for Afghan Taliban: Report

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Afghan Taliban and their Pakistani sympathisers have turned the Kharotabad area in the southwestern outskirts of Balochistan's capital, Quetta, into a safe heaven and a veritable 'vacation spot', raising fears among the people of possible strikes by US drones.

Taliban welcomes Gilani's overtures, wants direct talks with govt

Taliban welcomes Gilani's overtures, wants direct talks with govt

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has welcomed the Pakistan government's offer for peace talks with all insurgent groups. Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had said recently that his administration was ready to hold negotiations with all militant groups, including the Haqqani network.

NATO supply routes should be reopened, says Khar

NATO supply routes should be reopened, says Khar

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Nearly six months after Pakistan shut North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply lines to Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said she personally believes that the routes should be reopened. Khar made the remarks while speaking to reporters, who accompanied Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on an official visit to Britain, The Express Tribune said on Monday.

India may move troops to peacetime positions: Report

India may move troops to peacetime positions: Report

Rediff.com14 May 2012

India is likely to thin out troops from wartime positions on the border with Pakistan, where they were deployed after the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, according to a media report on Monday.

Pak's Zardari, Khar to visit UK to meet Malala

Pak's Zardari, Khar to visit UK to meet Malala

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Britain this week to meet teenage rights activist Malala Yousafzai, who is being treated at a United Kingdom hospital after being shot in the head by Taliban militants.

Britain bans Pak minister who offered bounty on filmmaker

Britain bans Pak minister who offered bounty on filmmaker

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Britain has banned Pakistan's Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour from entering the country, weeks after he had announced a 100,000-dollar bounty for the anti-Islam filmmaker

'Pak SC will never get to uncover ISI's political cell'

'Pak SC will never get to uncover ISI's political cell'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, during the hearing on September 13 remarked that it was 'astonishing that the notification for the establishment of the ISI's political cell could not be found, while the cell had been active for decades'.

Interpol rejects Pak's request to arrest Musharraf

Interpol rejects Pak's request to arrest Musharraf

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The Interpol has turned down Pakistan's request to issue a Red Corner Notice for the former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for refusing to cooperate in the probe into Benazir Bhutto's assassination, days ahead of his homecoming from self-exile.

Pak nuclear scientist A Q Khan launches political party

Pak nuclear scientist A Q Khan launches political party

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist A Q Khan has floated a political forum 'Tehrik-e-Tahaffuz Pakistan' and said he plans to launch a countrywide youth awakening programme ahead of the upcoming general election.