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1 killed in firing during violent protests in Rajasthan's Dungarpur

1 killed in firing during violent protests in Rajasthan's Dungarpur

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Candidates of a teacher recruitment exam confronted police and indulged in arson while a delegation of theirs met Tribal Area Development Minister Arjun Singh Bamniya in Udaipur. While the meeting was going on, the protesters confronted the police again in the evening following which police opened fire to control the situation.

Defence lawyers receive notices for remarks in Dec 16 gang rape documentary

Defence lawyers receive notices for remarks in Dec 16 gang rape documentary

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The lawyers' licences could be cancelled if their response is not adequate

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the other prominent faces for the ruling BJP who tasted defeat in the elections was its state president Subhash Barala.

SC junks plea to book Rahul in citizenship row

SC junks plea to book Rahul in citizenship row

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The court questioned the 'authenticity of the document' attached with the PIL and the manner in which the papers were procured.

Chopper scam: SC to hear PIL next week on FIR against Sonia, Manmohan

Chopper scam: SC to hear PIL next week on FIR against Sonia, Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Lawyer ML Sharma has petitioned the Supreme Court for FIRs against the Congress leaders, who have been named in documents annexed to an Italian court in the VVIP chopper deal.

As death toll spirals, corpses wait in 20-hour queues for last rites at Delhi crematoriums

As death toll spirals, corpses wait in 20-hour queues for last rites at Delhi crematoriums

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Shaking Delhi's spirit and soul, an unimaginable tragedy is unfolding at New Delhi's crematoriums struggling to cope with the deluge of the dead arriving at frightening pace.

Gavaskar to release Jaisimha's biography

Gavaskar to release Jaisimha's biography

Rediff.com13 Nov 2005

Titled, My way--The biography of the "gay cavalier", of Indian cricketer and former Hyderabad and South Zone captain, will be released at the M L Jaisimha Cricket Academy at Secunderabad.

SC to hear pleas challenging Citizenship Act on Wednesday

SC to hear pleas challenging Citizenship Act on Wednesday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Several petitions, including those by Congress MP Jairam Ramesh and Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019.

TN govt files defamation complaint against Karunanidhi

TN govt files defamation complaint against Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Jayalalithaa government on Friday filed a defamation complaint in a court in Chennai against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi and editor, printer and publisher of party organ Murasoli over remarks by the 89-year-old leader on reasons behind delay in release of controversial movie Vishwaroopam.

On farm laws, SC issues notice to Centre

On farm laws, SC issues notice to Centre

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The petitions alleged that these laws would dismantle the Agricultural Produce Market Committee system intended to ensure fair prices for farm products

Haryana liquor vends reopen today with 'Covid cess'

Haryana liquor vends reopen today with 'Covid cess'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The state government has decided to open the retail liquor vends throughout the state barring in coronavirus 'containment zones', Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala said.

CIC reserves verdict as parties unite to escape RTI

CIC reserves verdict as parties unite to escape RTI

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

A full bench comprising of Chief Information Commissioner Satyanand Mishra and Commissioners M L Sharma and Annapurna Dikshit of the Central Information Commission reserved its verdict on political funding.

Markets take a breather as investors gear up for earnings

Markets take a breather as investors gear up for earnings

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The fall was led by banking stocks, with IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, Federal Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and SBI declining up to 2.36 per cent.

RTI watchdog turns down plea on Kargil war toll

RTI watchdog turns down plea on Kargil war toll

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The disclosure of information related to casualties suffered by army during Kargil war and number of terrorists killed cannot be made public as it would "affect morale of nation", Central Information Commission has held in an order 14 years after the war.

SC to hear plea seeking details of Rafale deal

SC to hear plea seeking details of Rafale deal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The plea also seeks details of comparative prices during UPA and NDA rule.

Suriyanelli: Special court issues notice to Dharmarajan

Suriyanelli: Special court issues notice to Dharmarajan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

A special bench of the Kerala high court, constituted to hear the Suriyanelli rape case, on Monday issued notice to Dharmarajan, prime accused in the case.

Wll Santhosh oust Yediyurappa?

Wll Santhosh oust Yediyurappa?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Yediyurappa is made of sterner stuff and is not going to yield so easily.

Sohrabuddin case: 3 accused cops seek bail from Bombay HC

Sohrabuddin case: 3 accused cops seek bail from Bombay HC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Three Gujarat police officers, heldfor their complicity in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case and subsequent killing of his wife Kausarbi, on Monday appealed to the Bombay high court for bail.

SC turns down PIL for probe in ex-CM Pul's death

SC turns down PIL for probe in ex-CM Pul's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant an urgent hearing on fresh PIL seeking independent probe into the alleged suicide of former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul.

No political party wants RTI lens on them

No political party wants RTI lens on them

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Major political parties on Thursday vehemently opposed any move to bring them under the ambit of the Right to Information Act saying that facilities and subsidised buildings given for their offices do not constitute funding from the government.

HC grants bail to 31 accused in Suryanelli rape case

HC grants bail to 31 accused in Suryanelli rape case

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Kerala high court on Thursday granted bail to the 31 accused in the 1996 Suryanelli gang rape case.

SC no to order against invoking NSA on CAA protesters

SC no to order against invoking NSA on CAA protesters

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

NSA cannot be allowed to be misused, the top court said but added that there cannot be a general command as public properties are being burnt during the protests and it may be organised.

SC agrees to hear PIL challenging appointment of new CAG

SC agrees to hear PIL challenging appointment of new CAG

Rediff.com23 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a PIL challenging appointment of Shashi Kant Sharma as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Suriyanelli gangrape case posted for March 15

Suriyanelli gangrape case posted for March 15

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The Kerala high court on Monday adjourned to March 15 the Suriyanelli gangrape case, allegedly involving Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien, as it is awaiting various records from the apex court, including the case diary and deposition of witnesses.

SC declines early hearing to PIL on VVIP chopper deal

SC declines early hearing to PIL on VVIP chopper deal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to give an urgent hearing to a public interest litigation seeking apex court-monitored probe by a special investigation team or central vigilance commission into the alleged kickbacks in the Rs 3600-crore VVIP chopper deal.

Gujjar quota agitation enters 4th day; highways, railway tracks blocked

Gujjar quota agitation enters 4th day; highways, railway tracks blocked

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

On Monday, the agitators blocked NH-11 and continued their blockade from previous days at other places. Since the agitation began on Friday, it has affected the movement of more than 250 trains.

Delhi gang rape: Two accused change counsel

Delhi gang rape: Two accused change counsel

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The Delhi gang rape case being heard by a fast track court in the national capital on Wednesday witnessed two of the accused opting to change their counsel.

SC to hear pleas against scrapping of Art 370 on Friday

SC to hear pleas against scrapping of Art 370 on Friday

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

A special bench, comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer, will hear the petitions.

Suryanelli rape case hearing adjourned to Mar 4

Suryanelli rape case hearing adjourned to Mar 4

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The Kerala high court on Monday adjourned to March four the hearing of the bail pleas of 17 accused in the Suriyanelli rape case allegedly involving Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien.

Chronology: Kasab's journey from attacks to the noose

Chronology: Kasab's journey from attacks to the noose

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Following is the chronology of events leading to the execution of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab

SC dismisses plea to shift gang-rape trial outside Delhi

SC dismisses plea to shift gang-rape trial outside Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea to shift the trial in Delhi gang rape-cum-murder case to a place outside the national capital.

Delhi rape: 3 accused to plead NOT GUILTY, says lawyer

Delhi rape: 3 accused to plead NOT GUILTY, says lawyer

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Three of the five accused in the gang-rape and murder of the 23-year-old girl in a bus will plead not guilty to the charges and claim trial, advocates seeking to represent them said on Tuesday.

Low intensity earthquake hits MP and Chhattisgarh

Low intensity earthquake hits MP and Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Mild tremors were felt in the bordering districts of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh on Thursday morning.No loss of life or property has been reported so far. Mild shocks were experienced at nearly 8.03 am in Sarguja division of Chhattisgarh and Jabalpur-Umaria-Shahdol area of Madhya Pradesh.

SC bowed down to public pressure: Defence lawyers

SC bowed down to public pressure: Defence lawyers

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Advocate M L Sharma said one of his clients, Mukesh Singh, was implicated in the case.

FIR against Australian cricketer Pomersbach quashed

FIR against Australian cricketer Pomersbach quashed

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The Delhi high court on Friday quashed an FIR against Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach after he and the complainant, a US national, reached an out-of-court settlement in a molestation case.

Sensex falls for 9th straight session, ends 146 points lower

Sensex falls for 9th straight session, ends 146 points lower

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

TCS and Infosys were the top losers in the Sensex pack, falling up to 3.39 per cent.

Banks' stocks slump on bourses

Banks' stocks slump on bourses

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

More than a dozen corporates, including big names such as Aditya Birla Group, M&M, L&T, as well as state-owned PFC, LIC and India Post, are likely to apply to the Reserve Bank for licence to open banks.

Kazmi's plea against 26/11 judge dismissed

Kazmi's plea against 26/11 judge dismissed

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

The Bombay high court has rejected the plea of lawyer Abbas Kazmi, who represented terrorist Ajmal Kasab earlier, for initiating contempt action against Judge M L Tahiliyani as he had made certain remarks against the lawyer while dismissing him from the 26/11 attack case.

Neeraj Grover murder: No relief for Emile Jerome

Neeraj Grover murder: No relief for Emile Jerome

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Observing that there was sufficient circumstantial evidence, the Bombay high court on Monday rejected the bail plea of naval officer Emile Jerome, convicted in the Neeraj Grover murder case. "There is sufficient circumstantial evidence. At the most we can expedite hearing on the appeals filed by the accused against the conviction and the state government's appeal seeking enhancement of sentence," a division bench of Justices V M Kanade and M L Tahalayani observed.

SC rejects plea to cancel Padmaavat's CBFC certificate

SC rejects plea to cancel Padmaavat's CBFC certificate

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

"Maintaining law and order is not our job. That is the job of the state. Prayer rejected," the bench said while refusing to accord urgent hearing on the fresh plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma.