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Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Mahant Satya Narayan was hiding in the house of his follower in a village under Ughaiti police station from where he was picked up.

Sikh leaders submit memo against SFJ to US government

Sikh leaders submit memo against SFJ to US government

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The 8-member team headed by Manjit Singh GK, president, DSGMC, met Eileen O' Connor, deputy assistant secretary.

How to fix the PMC Bank crisis

How to fix the PMC Bank crisis

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'Put the assets of PMC Bank and the personal assets of the HDIL promoters and head of PMC Bank in an escrow account and ring-fence it from the ad hoc action of the revenue departments and creditors,' recommends Debashis Basu.

ED questions Raj Kundra for over 9 hours as witness in bitcoin case

ED questions Raj Kundra for over 9 hours as witness in bitcoin case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The businessman was summoned at the ED's office and was asked questions about the purported links of the alleged main accused of the case Amit Bhardwaj with his businesses.

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The 21-day coronavirus lockdown in force since Wednesday has triggered a mass exodus of migrant workers across the country since the last few days.

Una incident: Ruckus in Gujarat assembly, 50 Congress MLAs suspended

Una incident: Ruckus in Gujarat assembly, 50 Congress MLAs suspended

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Congress demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting high court judge.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Support from the committee gives Xi an indefinite extension on the reins of power, which will surely result in hawkish and insular policies. It does not bode well for relations with the USA, or with anyone else who does not bow the knee to Beijing, for that matter.

Ahmedabad: 11 newborns die at civil hospital in 36 hrs; probe ordered

Ahmedabad: 11 newborns die at civil hospital in 36 hrs; probe ordered

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

20 babies have died in the past three days at the facility.

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Minister resigns, accused's face blackened

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Minister resigns, accused's face blackened

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'Brajesh Thakur spoke to half a dozen Union ministers, some Bihar ministers and Manju Verma's husband between the process of lodging the FIR against him on May 31 and his arrest on June 2.'

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'These children are wards of the State. They were exploited because the state government and its officials didn't do their jobs.'

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

4 yrs after 3 Dalits were killed, Gujarat forms SIT to probe murders

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

On the intervening night of September 22-23, 2012, three Dalit youths were killed when police opened fire to disperse a violent mob to control a clash between Dalits and OBC Bharwad community members at Thangadh town in Surendranagar district.

Pak police kill LeJ founding member, 3 others in 'encounter'

Pak police kill LeJ founding member, 3 others in 'encounter'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

A top commander of outlawed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi was on Thursday killed along with three other militants in an "encounter" with the police in Lahore.

Trinamool MP may have been involved in other activities: Police

Trinamool MP may have been involved in other activities: Police

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Arrested Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Kunal Ghosh was involved in activities of the Saradha Group other than those commensurate with his position as the media CEO of the chit fund company as per fresh evidences that have emerged, the police said on Wednesday.

What you must know about Mumbai's COVID-19 deaths

What you must know about Mumbai's COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'65 per cent were males.' 'Age group of deaths: More were seen from age 51 to 70.' 'Saw some deaths from age 21 to the 40s.' 'About 76 to 77 per cent of patient deaths had some kind of a comorbidity.' 'The main comorbidities were the presence of diabetes, hypertension, some kind of heart diseases.'

Headley's wife, associate 'refuse' to answer NIA questions

Headley's wife, associate 'refuse' to answer NIA questions

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

The US-based wife of American-born LeT terrorist David Headley and his business partner have "refused" to answer questions posed by NIA, citing a privacy clause.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday told the Madras high court that fresh probe into Rajiv Gandhi assassination case could be not done based "only on allegations without fresh materials supporting them."

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Earlier, an 18-year-old man was arrested in the port area of Dover. None of the suspects have been named.

Banning cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh on govt radar

Banning cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh on govt radar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigations Team on black money has also proposed that holding more than Rs 15 lakh in cash be made illegal for individuals and for companies, report Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Jet Airways pilot assaulted woman passenger: Harbhajan

Jet Airways pilot assaulted woman passenger: Harbhajan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

An expat pilot with Jet Airways hurled "racist" comments at and assaulted a woman and also abused a physically challenged person on a flight, cricketer Harbhajan Singh claimed.

'This govt has taken flesh and blood out of CBI'

'This govt has taken flesh and blood out of CBI'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'Forget Asthana. Forget Alok Verma. It is this government that has done the greatest damage.' 'My biggest worry is that they have made the CBI a puppet of the government.' 'They want the CBI director to act as per the wishes of the government.'

Hashimpura killings: The trial to nowhere

Hashimpura killings: The trial to nowhere

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Right from the beginning, the State abdicated its responsibility in fixing the blame for the Hashimpura massacres or getting justice for the victims.

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Dog squads are sniffing out poachers and busting their plans. Geetanjali Krishna tells us more about these canine crusaders.

HSBC's India headcount up by 1,000; US staff size down

HSBC's India headcount up by 1,000; US staff size down

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

This marked an increase from 2,63,000 at the end of 2013

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Bharara alleged that before firing him, Trump tried to cultivate relationship with him.

Centre steps in to protect Assam's rare rhinos

Centre steps in to protect Assam's rare rhinos

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Union Minister of Environment and Forest Prakash Javadekar on Friday expressed anguish over the unabated poaching of the rare one-horned rhinoceros in Assam's Kaziranga National Park and the rapid shrinking of forest cover in the northeast region.

Navy war room leak case: Retd Captain gets 7 yrs rigorous jail

Navy war room leak case: Retd Captain gets 7 yrs rigorous jail

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The other accused in the case was acquitted by the court.

'Can a minor with no moustache commit scam?'

'Can a minor with no moustache commit scam?'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Not quitting, says Tejashwi Yadav. Accuses Prime Minister Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah of 'conspiracy'.

FB removes Cong-linked pages; party says none official

FB removes Cong-linked pages; party says none official

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

While accounts/pages linked to the Congress party appeared to be large in number, the following or reach of pro-BJP accounts was several times more.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The suspect, a 29-year-old man identified as Saifullo Saipov, of Uzbek descent, was shot in the stomach before being arrested.

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

One accused was acquitted by the court.

Saradha scam: ED questions Bengal minister, Aparna Sen

Saradha scam: ED questions Bengal minister, Aparna Sen

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The first to arrive at the Salt Lake office of the central probe agency here was the award wining actor and director Sen whose statement was recorded by ED which is probing her role as the Editor of a magazine brought out by the now defunct group.

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

While PNB did not name the other lenders, Union Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and Axis Bank are said to have offered credit based on letters of undertaking (LOUs) issued by PNB. Foreign bank branches too are under investigation.

'Not scared of the BJP': Lalu puts up brave front amid I-T raids

'Not scared of the BJP': Lalu puts up brave front amid I-T raids

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The RJD chief rapped the BJP for "sensing an opportunity to destabilise the Grand Alliance government in Bihar" and asserted that the coalition was "intact".

Gurdwara attack: Police received info about plans weeks before

Gurdwara attack: Police received info about plans weeks before

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The German police had received information about plans to carry out a bomb attack on a gurdwara in Essen by a group of teenagers from one of the suspects' mother some weeks before an explosive was detonated there, media reports have claimed.

Walmart, Tesco seek assurance on non-reversal of FDI policy

Walmart, Tesco seek assurance on non-reversal of FDI policy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Bentonville-based Walmart has also raised apprehensions about the ongoing probe by investigating agency Enforcement Directorate, said an internal note of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.

Another day, more hidden currency is flushed out in crores

Another day, more hidden currency is flushed out in crores

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Crores of new currency notes continue to tumble out of lockers and hidden locations as authorities conduct raids and searches across the country.

'No MP should boast about victory, it's Modi magic'

'No MP should boast about victory, it's Modi magic'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'People incapable of becoming a sarpanch and councillor are MPs now, all because of the Modi magic.'