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Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) continued to be imposed in the clash site and surrounding areas, they said.

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

FBI, Mumbai police discuss counter-terrorism

FBI, Mumbai police discuss counter-terrorism

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Top officers of America's Federal Bureau of Investigation are visiting India's commercial capital, Mumbai, as a part of an exchange programme.

Wrestling federation satisfied with Narsingh's hearing

Wrestling federation satisfied with Narsingh's hearing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Narsingh Yadav's chances of representing India at the upcoming Olympics might have diminished further after a second failed dope test but the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is still hopeful of a favourable verdict by the NADA panel, saying that his lawyers, on Wednesday, presented a strong case.

Protesting wrestlers meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Protesting wrestlers meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday insisted that they have not withdrawn their support to the wrestlers and they have postponed the June 9 demonstration against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh only on the request of grapplers.

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Real Madrid star Vinicius racially attacked for 10th time this season.

'Shameful! Athletes forced to hit the streets for justice'

'Shameful! Athletes forced to hit the streets for justice'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The veteran politician said he spoke to Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia on Tuesday night and promised to visit them at the protest site.

HC quashes court order rejecting bail to Navlakha, directs rehearing

HC quashes court order rejecting bail to Navlakha, directs rehearing

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The 70-year-old social activist had moved HC challenging the September 5, 2022 order under the National Investigation Agency Act refusing him bail on merits.

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Despite their opposition based on ideology, both the political Right and the political Left possess similar behaviour, observes Shyam G Menon.

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

To lend his support, Former Indian footballer Mehtab joined Mamata Banerjee's march for the protesting wrestler's.

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Wrestlers take a stand with black bands on 'Black Day'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Top Indian grapplers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Satyawart Kaidyan and Jitender Kinha all tied black bands on their forehead.

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Prima facie there was a nexus between human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, and Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, an agent of Pakistan's spy agency ISI convicted in the United States for terror funding, a special NIA court has said in its order denying bail to the campaigner.

Congress MPs, leaders court mass arrest as ED grills Sonia

Congress MPs, leaders court mass arrest as ED grills Sonia

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

As Congress president Sonia Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED), party MPs and Congress Working Committee (CWC) members 'courted mass arrest' outside the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday in a show of collective solidarity with her.

Black motorist fatally shot by police in Minnesota

Black motorist fatally shot by police in Minnesota

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Shocked family members demanded justice for Castile, a school cafeteria worker, whose mother described him as a law-abiding citizen who kept out of trouble.

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

In an astonishing escalation of infighting, Russia accused Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny, reported ABC News.

US embassy sounds red alert for Americans in Pak

US embassy sounds red alert for Americans in Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The United States embassy in Pakistan has warned about a possible terrorist attack against American citizens at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad and prohibited American staff from visiting the five-star facility, an official statement said.

NIA to probe murder of Maha chemist who posted in support of Nupur Sharma

NIA to probe murder of Maha chemist who posted in support of Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A home ministry spokesperson tweeted that the probe of the case relating to the "barbaric killing" of Kolhe has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency.

CBI, ED sitting on proof of 7.5m euro Rafale kickbacks: French journal

CBI, ED sitting on proof of 7.5m euro Rafale kickbacks: French journal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

French investigative journal Mediapart has made fresh claims that alleged bogus invoices were used that enabled French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation to pay at least 7.5 million euros in secret commissions to a middleman to help it secure the Rafale deal with India.

Came together to save country, Constitution: Uddhav after meeting Kejriwal

Came together to save country, Constitution: Uddhav after meeting Kejriwal

Rediff.com24 May 2023

On Tuesday, Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata as part of their nationwide tour to garner support for the AAP's fight against the Centre's ordinance.

Kanhaiya Lal murder: 2 Pak nationals among 11 named in NIA chargesheet

Kanhaiya Lal murder: 2 Pak nationals among 11 named in NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The assailants claimed they hacked Lal to death to avenge an alleged insult to Islam.

German police arrest suspect in Borussia Dortmund bus attack

German police arrest suspect in Borussia Dortmund bus attack

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

German police arrested a man on Friday who is suspected of planting explosives targeting the bus of soccer team Borussia Dortmund last week, the office of the German federal chief prosecutor said.

Goa gears up for Federation Cup

Goa gears up for Federation Cup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Six Goa teams will be in action in the 16-team, 12-day inter-club tournament, from October 19.

ED raids Franklin Templeton premises in money laundering case

ED raids Franklin Templeton premises in money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at some places linked to asset manager Franklin Templeton and its former and current executives as part of a money laundering investigation, officials said on Thursday. The federal agency is looking to gather more evidence as part of its investigation against the company and its promoters under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Office and residential premises in Mumbai and Chennai are being searched, they said.

Media supporting Brij Bhushan more than us: wrestlers

Media supporting Brij Bhushan more than us: wrestlers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Sunday accused the media of supporting Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh more than the players.

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Monday rejected former prime minister Imran Khan's plea seeking the suspension of the non-bailable warrant issued against him in the Toshakhana case.

'This is governance by fear'

'This is governance by fear'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'The Emergency was a temporary affair. It was withdrawn after 20 months.' 'But we are in this situation for the last 10 years.' 'If the Emergency was jhatka, this is halal, slow killing.'

Rs 28 cr spent, Aus cops still probing Haneef

Rs 28 cr spent, Aus cops still probing Haneef

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Asking the details of the probe, Greens Senator Kerry Nettle, in a pointed question, to AFP wondered whether the police was on a 'witch-hunt' to justify its handling of the Haneef case and said the Bangalore doctor should be left alone.

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The agency wants to question and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

IS planned a 26/11-style attack on Australian Parliament

IS planned a 26/11-style attack on Australian Parliament

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Australia's intelligence agencies have uncovered a plot by the Islamic State militants to launch a "Mumbai-style" terror attack on the parliament with Prime Minister Tony Abbott and other top officials being the prime targets.

Pak govt orders to form team to probe attack on Imran

Pak govt orders to form team to probe attack on Imran

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Pakistan's Interior Ministry has asked the Punjab provincial government to constitute a high-level joint investigation team (JIT) to bring facts to light in connection with an assassination attempt on former prime minister Imran Khan.

1 held over 'provocative sloganeering' in PFI rally in Kerala

1 held over 'provocative sloganeering' in PFI rally in Kerala

Rediff.com24 May 2022

PFI Alappuzha district secretary Mujeeb, its secretary Navas and other identifiable persons have been named in the FIR.

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given firm assurances at a meeting held in Delhi of acting on his request for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the 'firing by Assam Police' along the states' border.

Amravati pharmacist murder: 7 accused sent to NIA custody till July 15

Amravati pharmacist murder: 7 accused sent to NIA custody till July 15

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The accused were brought here from Amravati city in eastern Maharashtra earlier in the day.

CBI to quiz Kejriwal on Sunday; Oppn unity on display

CBI to quiz Kejriwal on Sunday; Oppn unity on display

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

As opposition leaders like the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Janata Dal-United supremo and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed solidarity with Kejriwal on Saturday and renewed calls to speed up opposition unity efforts to take on the BJP, officials said the CBI may ask the AAP chief about the policy formulation process, especially of the "untraceable" file which was earlier slated to be put before the Delhi Council of Ministers.

Will stay here until WFI chief is jailed, wrestlers tell PT Usha

Will stay here until WFI chief is jailed, wrestlers tell PT Usha

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Previously, Usha had on April 27 said that the wrestlers should have approached the IOA instead of going out in the streets against the WFI and its president, whom the wrestlers accused of sexual harassment and mismanagement of athletes.

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Brazil held 10 presumed Islamist militants in isolation cells at a maximum security jail on Friday as police combed their computers and mobile phones for information about possible threats to next month's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Sporadic Protests. Deserted Stations.

Sporadic Protests. Deserted Stations.

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Glimpses of the Bharat Bandh called to protest the Agnipath scheme, June 20, 2022.

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

More screenings are expected to take place in some colleges in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram later Tuesday, a senior police officer said.