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Date for WFI's elections likely to be announced on Nov. 29

Date for WFI's elections likely to be announced on Nov. 29

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

A fresh date for Wresting Federation of India's (WFI) long-pending elections is likely to be announced on Wednesday after the Supreme Court set aside the stay imposed by Punjab and Haryana High Court, a member of the IOA-appointed ad hoc committee said.

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The driver of the SUV that fatally struck Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, was apprehended and his vehicle seized. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

'Shoma Sen should have been released in October 2018'

'Shoma Sen should have been released in October 2018'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Shoma didn't have the luxury of time. She was already suffering from so many ailments.'

First woman CJ of J-K heads Manipur rehab panel

First woman CJ of J-K heads Manipur rehab panel

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Appointed as the first female head of the state judiciary on August 3, 2018, she retired on December 8, 2020.

KPIT Info takes on record court merger order

KPIT Info takes on record court merger order

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

KPIT Info has taken on record the order passed by the Hon'ble High Court, Bombay approving the scheme of amalgamation between KPIT Infosystems Ltd & Cummins Infotech Ltd.

Tamil Nadu honour killing: Court rejects bail pleas of three accused

Tamil Nadu honour killing: Court rejects bail pleas of three accused

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The Madras high court has dismissed the bail petitions of the parents of a girl and another accused in a case relating to the alleged honour killing of a Dalit youth at Udumalpet in March.

'Vested interests defaming courts': 600 lawyers write to CJI

'Vested interests defaming courts': 600 lawyers write to CJI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

A group of lawyers, including senior advocate Harish Salve and Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, has written to the Chief Justice of India, alleging that a "vested interest group" is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts "on the basis of frivolous logic and stale political agendas".

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'The visit of the honourable PM with the workable strategy towards conflict resolution will help greatly.' 'But visiting the state without concrete proposals may not bring the desired outcome at this stage.'

Victimisation of Chinese woman may affect bilateral ties, says HC

Victimisation of Chinese woman may affect bilateral ties, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Unnecessary victimisation may "reflect in the bilateral relations", the Bombay high court said on Thursday while ordering the authorities to issue exit permit to a Chinese woman who was acquitted in a gold smuggling case yet could not leave India.

Delhi HC drops contempt case after Gurumurthy says sorry

Delhi HC drops contempt case after Gurumurthy says sorry

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday discharged S Gurumurthy, editor of a Chennai-based Tamil news magazine, in a 2018 contempt case for his tweet against a judge after accepting his apology and "deep remorse".

Rana wanted top Pak military honour for 26/11 attackers

Rana wanted top Pak military honour for 26/11 attackers

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Pakistani-origin terror convict Tahawwur Rana, whose extradition to India has received a green signal, was 'very relaxed' in the days after the 26/11 attacks and wanted Pakistan's highest military honour to be bestowed on the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who carried out the carnage in Mumbai.

Sanjay Roy found guilty of raping, murdering RG Kar doctor

Sanjay Roy found guilty of raping, murdering RG Kar doctor

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

A Kolkata court on Saturday convicted prime accused Sanjay Roy of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, 162 days after the crime that sparked nationwide outrage and led to prolonged protests.

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The statement was signed by 15 former judges, 77 ex-all India services officers and 25 veterans.

HC notice to Kangana, Centre over Sikh outfits' plea

HC notice to Kangana, Centre over Sikh outfits' plea

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Madhya Pradesh high court on Monday issued notices to actor Kangana Ranaut, the Centre, censor board and others on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the screening of her upcoming Hindi film Emergency on the ground it contains scenes that violate fundamental rights of Sikhs.

TN honour killing case: HC sets aside death sentence of 5

TN honour killing case: HC sets aside death sentence of 5

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

B Chinnaswamy, father of Kausalya, whose husband Shankar was hacked to death in front of her in Udumlapet town and relieved him from all charges including that of criminal conspiracy.

Farmers suspend 'Dilli Chalo' march after cops open tear gas, water cannon

Farmers suspend 'Dilli Chalo' march after cops open tear gas, water cannon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The action came after a 'jatha' of 101 farmers, who resumed their foot march to Delhi shortly after 12 noon on Saturday from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border, reached the barricades put up by the Haryana security personnel.

Sidda's wife Parvathi returns 14 sites to MUDA after ED action

Sidda's wife Parvathi returns 14 sites to MUDA after ED action

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

In a letter to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority commissioner she said she was allotted the 14 alternative sites in the third and fourth phase of Vijayanagar in Mysuru against the usage of her three acres and 16 Guntas of land in Kesare village under Kasaba Hobli in Mysuru.

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

An Open Letter To Terrorists Who Attacked Pahalgam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'I am ashamed that you and I were born into the same faith -- because we are nothing alike. My religion is humanity. The Islam I know teaches me to protect the innocent. Yours celebrates slaughter, you #&$#@#. 'My Islam teaches me to serve my nation. Yours tells you to tear it apart,' writes Major Dr Mohommed Ali Shah (retd).

Sports Min advises AFI to honour Kerala HC directive on Chitra

Sports Min advises AFI to honour Kerala HC directive on Chitra

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The Kerala High Court, had on Friday, directed the central government to ensure participation of Chitra in the World Athletics Championships in London next month.

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court has ordered removal of social media posts by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Ragini Nayak alleging that veteran journalist Rajat Sharma used 'abusive language' during his show on the Lok Sabha election result day.

Can Sat-Chi break India's title drought at India Open?

Can Sat-Chi break India's title drought at India Open?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Despite the name, Indian success at the tournament hasn't been particularly regular with none from the host nation winning any title in the past two editions.

Katara murder not honour killing, says SC, rejecting death for killers

Katara murder not honour killing, says SC, rejecting death for killers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Rejecting the plea for death penalty, the apex court in its order said, 'It's just a murder; that's it.'

Bengali theatre icon returns state award over doctor's murder

Bengali theatre icon returns state award over doctor's murder

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Bandyopadhyay, eminent playwright and director, said in a statement that he is returning the award conferred on him earlier this year by the Paschimbanga Natya Akademi and the Rs 30,000 monetary grant.

Five new SC judges to take oath on Monday, 2 short of full strength

Five new SC judges to take oath on Monday, 2 short of full strength

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The senior most among the five judges, whose names were officially announced by the Centre on Saturday, is Justice Mithal whose parent cadre is the Allahabad high court.

Tharoor in diplomatic delegation: Cong accuses govt of playing politics

Tharoor in diplomatic delegation: Cong accuses govt of playing politics

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The opposition party's attack came after Shashi Tharoor, not part of the four leaders nominated by the Congress, was named as the head of a delegation to key partner countries to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following Operation Sindoor.

On Victoria Gowri's appointment as judge, govt says...

On Victoria Gowri's appointment as judge, govt says...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Differences of opinion are a part of democracy and there are ways to find solutions to that, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday in Rajya Sabha on whether there exists differences between the judiciary and the executive on the issue of appointment of judges.

EC notice to BJP's Gangopadhyay over remark on Mamata

EC notice to BJP's Gangopadhyay over remark on Mamata

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The Election Commission on Friday issued a show-cause notice to former high court judge and Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay for his 'improper, injudicious and undignified' remarks against Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

3 lawyers target HC judge with fake news, face contempt action

3 lawyers target HC judge with fake news, face contempt action

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The police in its findings submitted to HC said the news report was false and fabricated.

Maybe lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna snub

Maybe lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna snub

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted that "there has been a lapse may be on my part" while filing nominations

Even before SC, sedition law criticised by courts in many cases

Even before SC, sedition law criticised by courts in many cases

Rediff.com11 May 2022

In March last year, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court by Rajat Sharma and Dr Neh Srivastava who demanded that a former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister be booked under the sedition law, claiming he had sought China's help to restore the erstwhile state's special status.

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker SNUBBED for Khel Ratna award?

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker SNUBBED for Khel Ratna award?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Manu Bhaker has been shockingly ignored for this year's Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, a top sports ministry source has asserted

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of popular Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, as his defence secretary.

'Jana Gana Mana', 'Vande Mataram' equal: Centre to HC

'Jana Gana Mana', 'Vande Mataram' equal: Centre to HC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Emphasising that both the national song and the national anthem have their own sanctity and deserve equal respect, the Centre stated that the subject matter of the present proceedings can never be a subject matter of a writ petition.

Not for courts to judge: HC on live-in relationship

Not for courts to judge: HC on live-in relationship

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The court also observed that honour killings were prevalent in northern parts of India, particularly in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, and said it is for the state to ensure protection of such couples.

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza, who is competing in her final Grand Slam at the Australian Open, penned an emotional note for her fans on social media.

Pre-summoning evidence against Gen Singh to be recorded

Pre-summoning evidence against Gen Singh to be recorded

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Metropolitan magistrate Sudesh Kumar will on Wednesday record the pre-summoning evidence in the criminal defamation case filed by Lt General Teijinder Singh against Army Chief General V K Singh.

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) chairman Bibek Debroy passed away this morning, a senior EAC-PM official said. He was admitted to AIIMS. Debroy (69) was educated in Ramakrishna Mission School, Narendrapur; Presidency College, Kolkata; Delhi School of Economics; and Trinity College, Cambridge.

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Many of them are mutilated beyond recognition. Every day an encounter takes place.' 'Bastar has been burnt to ash.'

HC asks Army to consider major martyred in 1965 war for gallantry award

HC asks Army to consider major martyred in 1965 war for gallantry award

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Nearly 58 years after an army officer laid down his life in the Indo-Pak war and was promoted posthumously, the Delhi high court has asked the honours and awards committee to consider a representation by his son for conferring a gallantry award upon him.

Uncle, 3 others arrested in Pakistan honour killing case

Uncle, 3 others arrested in Pakistan honour killing case

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Pakistani police probing the brutal murder of a pregnant woman, 25, stoned to death in a case of honour killing arrested four men, including her uncle on Friday.