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Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

Not fully opposed to RSS march, TN tells SC, but not in every street

Not fully opposed to RSS march, TN tells SC, but not in every street

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The Tamil Nadu government told the Supreme Court on Friday that it is not completely opposed to allowing the RSS's route marches and public meetings across the state on March 5 but cited intelligence reports to say these cannot be held in every street or locality.

Relief to Pak Hindu migrants, HC directs Tata to give power to Delhi slum

Relief to Pak Hindu migrants, HC directs Tata to give power to Delhi slum

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The court's direction came after being informed that the Ministry of Defence has granted the approval for electricity connections to the migrants living in north Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area.

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Delhi HC orders Batra to stop functioning as IOA chief

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

On May 25, Batra was removed as IOA chief after the Delhi High Court struck down the post of 'life member' in Hockey India, courtesy which he had contested and won the apex body elections back in 2017.

4 Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case accused charged with murder

4 Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case accused charged with murder

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Delhi Police has slapped murder charges against four of the accused in the Kanjhawala accident in which a woman was killed after being dragged by a car, officials said.

R K Mathur sworn-in as first L-G of Ladakh

R K Mathur sworn-in as first L-G of Ladakh

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

After the swearing-in, Mathur, who was given a guard of honour at the venue by the Ladakh Police, said a lot of development activities needed to be carried out in the border areas.

Namaste, but won't shake hands: India snubs Pakistan at ICJ

Namaste, but won't shake hands: India snubs Pakistan at ICJ

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

A curt namaste was all that the senior Indian diplomats Deepak Mittal, joint secretary heading the Pakistan division in the external affairs ministry, and Venu Rajamoney, India's Ambassador to the Netherlands, offered when Pakistan's Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan wanted to shake hands ahead of the hearing.

HC grants bail to 'instigator' of Hanuman Jayanti violence for lack of evidence

HC grants bail to 'instigator' of Hanuman Jayanti violence for lack of evidence

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday granted bail to the alleged leader of the violent crowd in connection with the case concerning clashes in Jahangirpuri on the eve of Hanuman Jayanti earlier this year.

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.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Images from the felicitation for India's Tokyo Olympics medal-winners, in Delhi, on Monday.

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run its day-to-day affairs

Sports Minister felicitates triumphant Paralympians

Sports Minister felicitates triumphant Paralympians

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Thakur lauded her and all others who finished on the podium, presenting them with mementos to honour their feats.

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra quit his positions as International Hockey Federation president and also gave up IOC membership, hours after CBI conducted multiple raids at his residence and offices in New Delhi and Jammu.

HC stays CIC direction on disclosing details related to PM CARES Fund

HC stays CIC direction on disclosing details related to PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Justice Yashwant Varma issued notice on the challenge to the CIC order by the Income Tax Authority and sought the stand of the RTI applicant Girish Mittal, saying that "the matter requires consideration."

HC to hear appeal of Manjunath murder convict

HC to hear appeal of Manjunath murder convict

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Besides Mittal, seven others were awarded life sentences in the case by a lower court.

BJP's Bagga gets HC cover, no coercive action to be taken till July 6

BJP's Bagga gets HC cover, no coercive action to be taken till July 6

Rediff.com10 May 2022

In a reprieve for Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday ordered the continuation of the interim protection against arrest granted to him till July 6 in a case of allegedly making provocative statements, promoting enmity and criminal intimidation.

Murmu sworn-in as first L-G of Jammu-Kashmir

Murmu sworn-in as first L-G of Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The warrant of appointment of Murmu, a 1985 batch IAS officer from Gujarat, was read out by Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam.

Viral, bacterial infections killed 17 of 23 lions: Gujarat govt to HC

Viral, bacterial infections killed 17 of 23 lions: Gujarat govt to HC

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The 23 lions had died in the Sarasiya range, which is part of Dalkhania range of Amreli district.

Ex-Punjab minister Jagir Kaur gets bail in abduction case

Ex-Punjab minister Jagir Kaur gets bail in abduction case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Former Punjab Minister Bibi Jagir Kaur was today granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana high court about seven months after her conviction in a case for conspiring in forcible abduction, kidnapping and wrongful confinement in connection with the killing of her daughter.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

J-K to annul all actions taken under Roshni land scheme

J-K to annul all actions taken under Roshni land scheme

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The scheme initially envisaged conferment of proprietary rights of around 20.55 lakh kanals of land (1,2,50 hectares) to occupants of which 15.85 per cent of land was approved for vesting of ownership rights.

We had reached consensus on Lokayukta's name, says CJ Chandrachud

We had reached consensus on Lokayukta's name, says CJ Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Allahabad high court Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud has criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for putting the name of Justice (retd) Virendra Singh in the list sent to Supreme Court for appointment of Lokayukta, and also for "failing" to inform the apex court that a panel had "nearly reached" an understanding on a name.

Why can't ND Tiwari give blood sample, asks HC

Why can't ND Tiwari give blood sample, asks HC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought an explanation from veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari as to why he was bent upon defying court's order to give his blood sample for a DNA test to decide the paternity suit of a 31-year-old man claiming to be his biological son.

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The Delhi Police claimed that Disha Ravi, who was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the force on Saturday, was an editor of the 'toolkit Google doc' and 'key conspirator' in the document's formulation and dissemination.

SC extends ban on SIMI till October

SC extends ban on SIMI till October

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

The Supreme Court on Thursday further extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India till the second week of October.Justice Geeta Mittal of the Delhi High Court had lifted the ban on August 5 on the grounds that the evidence against the outfit was too weak to justify the extension of ban under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly indulging in terrorist and anti-national activities.The apex court had, however, stayed the operation of the order.

Katara case: HC reserves verdict on convicts' appeals

Katara case: HC reserves verdict on convicts' appeals

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Exactly a year after commencement of hearing, the Delhi high court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on appeals of three persons against a lower court judgement awarding rigorous life imprisonment to them for abducting and killing Nitish Katara in 2002.

SC rejects Vodafone's offer to pay Rs 2500 cr by today

SC rejects Vodafone's offer to pay Rs 2500 cr by today

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra declined to accept the proposal given by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Vodafone, after he mentioned the matter. Rohatgi said they are willing to pay Rs 2,500 crore today (Monday) and another Rs 1,000 crore by Friday but no coercive action be taken against the company. He urged the bank guarantee deposited with the government by Vodafone should also not be encashed.

Manjunath murderer's sentence reduced to life

Manjunath murderer's sentence reduced to life

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

The Allahabad High Court on Friday commuted the death sentence of Monu Mittal alias Pawan, the main convict in the Manjunath murder case, to life imprisonment. Two other were acquitted of charges.

Admin of Instagram group 'Bois Locker Room' arrested

Admin of Instagram group 'Bois Locker Room' arrested

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The group was being used to share obscene messages and morphed pictures of underage girls on the social media site.

NBCC defends decision to fell 14,000 trees, to compensate by planting 2 lakh

NBCC defends decision to fell 14,000 trees, to compensate by planting 2 lakh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

At a press conference, the NBCC CMD defended the move, saying it is a sacrifice that one has to make for development and they would be compensating by increasing the green cover 15 times.

1996 Lajpat Nagar blast: 2 with death penalty acquitted

1996 Lajpat Nagar blast: 2 with death penalty acquitted

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Slamming the police for 'serious lapses' in probe of the 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case, the Delhi high court on Thursday acquitted two alleged Jammu and Kashmir Islamic Front terrorists, sentenced with capital punishment in the case, and commuted the death penalty of the third terrorist to life imprisonment.

2G scam: SC to decide whether to proceed against Bharti

2G scam: SC to decide whether to proceed against Bharti

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Apex court said it will decide on it, irrespective of the opinion of government law officers.

HC notice to police on Kobad Ghandy's bail plea

HC notice to police on Kobad Ghandy's bail plea

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought response from the Delhi Police on the bail plea of alleged Naxal leader Kobad Ghandy, facing trial under the anti-terror law, on medical ground.

Constable Tomar's death: HC asks Centre, police to respond

Constable Tomar's death: HC asks Centre, police to respond

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the city police to file a status report on its probe into the circumstances leading to death of Constable Subhash Tomar, who was allegedly assaulted by eight youth protesters during the anti-rape stir.

Will death of gang-raped girl be turning point for India?

Will death of gang-raped girl be turning point for India?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

The police have failed to instill confidence, the judiciary has failed to deliver timely justice, the politician has failed to lead the way, feels Renu Mittal

Narang, Gopichand in committee to review National Sports Code

Narang, Gopichand in committee to review National Sports Code

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The committee will also be suggesting measures for making the code acceptable to all the stakeholders so that a balance is struck between autonomy of National Sports Federations.

Will prayers reach god from illegally built temples, asks HC

Will prayers reach god from illegally built temples, asks HC

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

This was a question posed by the Delhi high court on Tuesday as it dealt with a case of removing encroachments from around the 108-feet tall Hanuman statue in the Karol Bagh area of central Delhi.

End of J-K as state, 2 new UTs come into existence

End of J-K as state, 2 new UTs come into existence

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

This is for the first time that a state is being converted into two UTs.

Singhvi likely to explain why he resigned in Rajya Sabha

Singhvi likely to explain why he resigned in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Sources close to Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi allege that the sex CD is part of a political conspiracy to tarnish him and ensure that he is not a candidate for ministership in the reshuffle. Renu Mittal reports