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Pak court scraps warrants against Imran Khan amid major showdown

Pak court scraps warrants against Imran Khan amid major showdown

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

A Pakistani judge on Saturday cancelled former premier Imran Khan's arrest warrants in the Toshakhana corruption case and allowed him to go home without indicting him, amidst clashes between his supporters and police outside the court complex in Islamabad.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai, road traffic affected in city, suburbs

Heavy rains batter Mumbai, road traffic affected in city, suburbs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Waterlogging was reported in Andheri, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Chembur and some other places.

India head coach Stimac handed one-match ban

India head coach Stimac handed one-match ban

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Stimac, a vastly experienced coach and 1998 World Cup bronze medallist for Croatia, interfered when Pakistan player Abdullah Iqbal was ready to make a throw-in. He tried to pull back the ball from the player, sparking wild reactions from some Pakistani players as well as some coaching staff.

A year on, kin of Morbi bridge victims still seek 'justice'

A year on, kin of Morbi bridge victims still seek 'justice'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Apart from the 10 persons arrested so far, those found guilty of negligence in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report should also be arrested and punished, said a man who lost his 10-year-old daughter in the tragedy.

AAP-BJP direct contest in high-stakes Delhi mayoral poll on Wednesday

AAP-BJP direct contest in high-stakes Delhi mayoral poll on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The two candidates, current mayor Oberoi and BJP's Rai, had earlier filed their nominations for the Delhi mayoral poll slated to be held on April 26, officials had said.

Mumbai civic body to impose water cut in city from July 1

Mumbai civic body to impose water cut in city from July 1

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation commissioner and administrator Iqbal Singh Chahal also appealed to citizens to save water and use it judiciously.

Sizzling Roy guides England to series win over Bangladesh

Sizzling Roy guides England to series win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Centurion Jason Roy and skipper Jos Buttler played scintillating knocks to guide England to a series win over hosts Bangladesh.

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other in Pallekele on Thursday.

Mumbai's iconic double-decker buses to go off roads on Sept 15

Mumbai's iconic double-decker buses to go off roads on Sept 15

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Mumbai's iconic red double-decker buses, which have been an integral part of the city's public transport system for more than eight decades, will go off the streets this week, an official from the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking said on Tuesday.

Shamita, Who's That Special Smile For?

Shamita, Who's That Special Smile For?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

A glimpse of who turned up to cheer for the Lakme Fashion Week x FCDI designers on Day Two of the fashion extravaganza.

Karnataka elections 2023: Big winners and losers

Karnataka elections 2023: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Here's how some of the heavyweights fared in the Karnataka elections.

Emerging Asia Cup: Pakistan A down India A to win title

Emerging Asia Cup: Pakistan A down India A to win title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Tayyab Tahir's exceptional hundred garnished Pakistan A's march to a commanding 128-run win over India A, for a second consecutive Emerging Teams Asia Cup title, in Colombo on Sunday.

Huma Attends A Wedding With Sonakshi

Huma Attends A Wedding With Sonakshi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

While Bollywood could not attend Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's destination wedding in Rajasthan, they did line-up for another union in aamchi Mumbai.

Bangladesh outclass Ireland in one-off Test

Bangladesh outclass Ireland in one-off Test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Bangladesh defeated Ireland by seven wickets in their one-off Test on Friday, comfortably chasing down the 138 runs needed for victory on the fourth day in Mirpur.

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The ATS stated this in its chargesheet filed in a local court last week against five PFI members who were arrested last year for allegedly indulging in unlawful activities and waging a war against the country.

7 die of suffocation in fire at Mumbai residential building

7 die of suffocation in fire at Mumbai residential building

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Seven people, including two minors, were killed and over 40 injured after a fire swept through a residential building in Mumbai's Goregaon area in the early hours of Friday, a civic official said. Five of the injured are in a critical condition.

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Did the fear of central agencies probing scams involving NCP leaders that forced these politicians to jump ship?

Out on bail, man rapes woman again after 2 years

Out on bail, man rapes woman again after 2 years

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The victim, who is now 19 years old, had been raped by the same accused two years back when she was a minor, an official said.

Pacer Taskin Ahmed ruled out for ODI against India

Pacer Taskin Ahmed ruled out for ODI against India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has sustained groin injury in the warm-up game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on November 30.

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

More than 500 scientists, academicians and students have written to the Bengaluru-based IISc expressing dismay over the cancellation of a discussion on anti-terror law UAPA that was to be led by student activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Patkar and his three partners allegedly bagged Mumbai civic body contracts fraudulently for managing COVID-19 field hospitals during the pandemic, the official said.

Delhi riots accused objects to recusal by judge hearing his plea on media leak

Delhi riots accused objects to recusal by judge hearing his plea on media leak

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Emphasising that the plea has been heard substantially, Aggarwal said the application "calls for strictest handling" as it has been filed with an "ulterior motive".

The Stars At Salman's Birthday Party!

The Stars At Salman's Birthday Party!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma threw a party for Salman Khan at their residence, bringing in his birthday on December 27.

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

India will enter the Asia Cup as a seven-time champions, most by any team, but adding an eighth title might just not feature on top of their bucket list.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar figure in Cong first list

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar figure in Cong first list

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

While Shivakumar is as usual contesting from Kanakapura, Siddaramaiah is returning to his home turf of Varuna in Mysuru district, which is currently represented by his son Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah.

WATCH: Salman bids Lord Ganesha Adieu

WATCH: Salman bids Lord Ganesha Adieu

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

After welcoming Him into their home, it was time for Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma to say farewell to Bappa.

Rakul's Movie Date With Jackky

Rakul's Movie Date With Jackky

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

A special screening of Satram Ramani's movie Double XL, starring Huma Qureshi and Sonakshi Sinha, was held in Mumbai.

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Around 15 other temporary structures were also demolished as part of the drive, police said.

Sacked minister says Gehlot not in control of Rajasthan

Sacked minister says Gehlot not in control of Rajasthan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Congress in charge for Rajasthan Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said that the one who does not follow the ideology of the Congress has no place in the party and the decision to sack Gudha was a collective decision.

'Sonakshi, Huma gained 15 to 18 kilos'

'Sonakshi, Huma gained 15 to 18 kilos'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'It was easy for them to gain weight.'

The Party Salman Khan Would Not Miss!

The Party Salman Khan Would Not Miss!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Salman Khan missed attending the year's numerous Diwali as he was suffering from dengue.

Judge who discharged Sharjeel Imam recuses himself from Jamia violence case

Judge who discharged Sharjeel Imam recuses himself from Jamia violence case

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

"Due to personal reasons, the undersigned hereby recuses from hearing the matter. Accordingly, let the present matter be put up before the principal district and sessions judge, southeast district, Saket court, for February 13 at 12 pm with a request to transfer the matter," the judge said in an order passed on Friday.

Mumbai court issues summons to top officials over 'discriminatory' Covid curbs

Mumbai court issues summons to top officials over 'discriminatory' Covid curbs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A court in Mumbai on Wednesday issued summons to then Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal, former Maharashtra chief secretary Sitaram Kunte and then additional municipal commissioner Suresh Kakani for alleged "discriminatory" orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. A complaint was filed against the three in December 2021 by Ambar Koiri, claiming that their orders imposing various restrictions during the pandemic discriminated between vaccinated and unvaccinated citizens. On Wednesday, a magistrate's court here issued 'process' (summons) to Kunte, Chahal and Kakani and posted the matter for further hearing on January 11, 2023.

Pak HC refuses to suspend Imran Khan's arrest warrant, tells him to go trial court

Pak HC refuses to suspend Imran Khan's arrest warrant, tells him to go trial court

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

In a temporary relief for Imran Khan, a Pakistani court on Wednesday ordered the police to stop till Thursday its operation outside the former prime minister's residence in Lahore to arrest him in a corruption case after a scuffle between the security personnel and his supporters.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gadar 2 was made with the purpose of entertaining people and not to perpetuate enmity between neighbouring countries.'

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Security forces killed five heavily armed foreign terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and said it was the "biggest" infiltration bid to have been foiled since 2021, when India and Pakistan effected a ceasefire understanding.

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In more than a decade since 2002, 60 fugitives were extradited or deported by foreign governments to India, which received a major victory in its fight to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice when a US federal court agreed to the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to the country.

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The press briefing seemed a deliberate decision to let the army convey its angst to Imran directly, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.