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Hotels to reopen, inter-district trains to resume in Maha

Hotels to reopen, inter-district trains to resume in Maha

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

A separate standard operating procedure will be issued by the tourism department for precautions to be taken while operating these establishments, an official release said.

Sylhet: Fresh explosions rock building occupied by terrorists

Sylhet: Fresh explosions rock building occupied by terrorists

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Six people including two police officers were killed in twin blasts. The dead included two police inspectors and four onlookers, two of them being college students.

Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Kejriwal and others had held a demonstration against coal scam in front of the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's house in 2012.

Court summons police file in case against AIIMS

Court summons police file in case against AIIMS

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

The complainant has further alleged that a large amount of money was lying deposited in illegal accounts maintained by accused persons in violation of the AIIMS Act.

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

"He is expected to be produced before the court for a second bail application hearing on March 29," a court official in London confirmed on Tuesday.

Unlock 3.0: Private offices, shrines, malls open in Karnataka

Unlock 3.0: Private offices, shrines, malls open in Karnataka

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

With the Karnataka government further easing restrictions under 'Unlock 3.0' effective from Monday, life seems to have returned to normalcy as shops, restaurants, malls, private offices and religious places began their operations in full swing.

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Indian-origin head of an extremist Maoist sect, accused of enslaving three women in his home here for 30 years, tried to convince his British followers he was Jesus Christ, a former activist has claimed.

Court grants 24 hr custody of Narayan Sai to Gujarat Police

Court grants 24 hr custody of Narayan Sai to Gujarat Police

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Self-styled Godman Asaram's son Narayan Sai was today allowed by a Delhi court to be taken into 24-hour custody of Gujarat Police which secured his transit remand for producing him before a court in Surat in connection with a rape case.

Armed man outside White House refuses to stop, shot at

Armed man outside White House refuses to stop, shot at

Rediff.com21 May 2016

A White House official said 'no one within or associated with the White House was injured, and everyone in the White House is safe and accounted for'.

Tharoor discharged in Sunanda Pushkar's death case

Tharoor discharged in Sunanda Pushkar's death case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Tharoor thanked the judge, and said it was "an absolute torture for last seven-and-a-half-years" and that it was a "great relief".

British Parliament crash: Man held on suspicion of terror offences

British Parliament crash: Man held on suspicion of terror offences

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Two people at the scene were treated for injuries after the vehicle crashed into the large steel barriers erected around the Houses of Parliament complex.

'Ban on airing interview of Dec 16 gangrape convict to continue'

'Ban on airing interview of Dec 16 gangrape convict to continue'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The order restraining airing or broadcasting the interview of a December 16 gangrape convict, which was conducted inside the Tihar jail, will continue till further orders, a Delhi court on Wednesday said.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs chargesheeted in CS assault case

Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs chargesheeted in CS assault case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Anshu Prakash was allegedly assaulted during a meeting at Kejriwal's official residence on February 19. The police said the chief minister was present when the alleged assault took place.

BMC to acquire 100 beds of pvt hospitals in each Mumbai ward

BMC to acquire 100 beds of pvt hospitals in each Mumbai ward

Rediff.com21 May 2020

This will facilitate availability of at least 2,400 more beds for patients in the city, the BMC said.

Maha reports 1,576 new corona cases, 49 deaths

Maha reports 1,576 new corona cases, 49 deaths

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region has reported 21,925 cases and 718 deaths.

Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, other missions in Melbourne

Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, other missions in Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

A major operation is underway after packages were delivered to at least 10 international consulates across Melbourne.

Court found insufficient material against Tharoor in Sunanda suicide case

Court found insufficient material against Tharoor in Sunanda suicide case

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

"In the present case, it cannot be said that the accused had ever intended or acted in such a manner which under normal circumstances would drive the deceased to commit suicide," special judge Geetanjali Goel said in the detailed order that discharged Tharoor.

Sabotage suspected in Mumbai power outage: Maha Min

Sabotage suspected in Mumbai power outage: Maha Min

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Maharashtra energy minister said the power breakdown in the metropolis was "not a small issue".

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Within three weeks of lifting its mask mandate, the Delhi government on Friday made masks mandatory at public places with immediate effect, and imposed a fine of Rs 500 for any violation as coronavirus cases rise in the city again.

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a crypto-currency scam accused to disclose the username and password of his bitcoin wallet to the Enforcement Directorate and cooperate with the investigation in the money laundering case against him.

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Gay and proud: When the world turned into a rainbow

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Signs with messages of love dotted parade routes around the world as millions took part in gay pride events from Toronto to San Francisco to Seoul.

Sunanda Pushkar death case transferred to Sessions Court

Sunanda Pushkar death case transferred to Sessions Court

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The court also directed Delhi police to preserve vigilance report in the matter.

British PM rebukes Trump for 'loser terrorist' tweet

British PM rebukes Trump for 'loser terrorist' tweet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

"I never think it's helpful for anybody to speculate on what is an ongoing investigation," May said.

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

At least 50 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas - the deadliest mass shooting in the history of United States. Here's a look at other such incidents that have struck the country in recent times.

Bailable warrant issued against Kangana

Bailable warrant issued against Kangana

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Akhtar had filed the complaint against Ranaut for allegedly making baseless and false statements against him which, according to him, damaged his reputation.

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The worried families of three missing British schoolgirls believed to have fled to Syria to join the Islamic State on Monday made a moving plea to them to come back home as Scotland Yard sent its officers to search for them in Turkey.

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Does the "story" of a Mani Ratnam film come first or does its "spirit" asks Sreehari Nair.

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

AP passes Bill to establish 3 capitals; Naidu, TDP MLAs held

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

17 MLAs of the TDP were suspended from the assembly for disrupting CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's address on the Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020.

Zia gets bail in inciting anti-government protest case

Zia gets bail in inciting anti-government protest case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Zia was spearheading a violent nationwide campaign to topple Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling Awami League government.

Sharjeel Imam sent to judicial custody till March 3

Sharjeel Imam sent to judicial custody till March 3

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The police said it has attached CCTV footage, call detail records and statements of over 100 witnesses as evidence in the charge-sheet placed before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Gurmohina Kaur. The court had on Monday sent Imam, arrested on sedition charge last month, to one-day custody of the Delhi police in the violence case.

Oppn slams govt over JNU, Patiala House court incidents

Oppn slams govt over JNU, Patiala House court incidents

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Citing the incidents in the Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Patiala House court, the opposition led by the Congress on Thursday slammed the government in Rajya Sabha and alleged that law and order in Delhi had deteriorated

Suspended AAP leader, accused in IB staffer's murder, arrested

Suspended AAP leader, accused in IB staffer's murder, arrested

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Hussain has been booked in the murder case of the IB staffer in northeast Delhi amid violence over the new citizenship law last week.

Milkha Singh's daughter fights COVID-19 from frontline in NYC

Milkha Singh's daughter fights COVID-19 from frontline in NYC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I am so proud of her. She says it is like running a marathon every day. She has been working five days a week, sometimes day shifts, sometimes night shifts, 12-hour shifts and it is tough but she has to do the job as best as she can'. 'It is my humble request to every citizen of the world to respect the frontline workers because they are there to help us, whether it is the doctors, police, people who pick up garbage ... we must be respectful, kind and grateful to them and make sure they are taken care of'.

Plea seeking FIR against Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma dismissed

Plea seeking FIR against Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma dismissed

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal Pahuja rejected the application saying requisite sanction from the competent authority, the central government, was not obtained which was required under the law.

Disaster in the making? Thousands evacuated as 27 UK towers fail fire safety test

Disaster in the making? Thousands evacuated as 27 UK towers fail fire safety test

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Residents of 650 flats in four tower blocks on an estate in the Swiss Cottage area of north London were evacuated on Friday night by the local Camden Council, following tests ordered in the wake of the Grenfell Tower blaze on June 14, which claimed at least 79 lives and displaced hundreds others.

Charlie Hebdo triggers outrage over cartoon on dead Syrian toddler

Charlie Hebdo triggers outrage over cartoon on dead Syrian toddler

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Opinion is divided on the message that Charlie Hebdo was trying to send across using the cartoons depicting Aylan.

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The condition of over two dozen people who were admitted to the hospital in Kathmandu is said to be serious.

Letters rogatory issued to US court for quizzing Headley, Rana

Letters rogatory issued to US court for quizzing Headley, Rana

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Over a year after the National Investigation Agency got access to 26/11 conspirator David Headley, a metropolitan court has issued letters rogatory to a US court requesting it to enable the Mumbai police to question him and his alleged accomplice Tahawwur Rana in the Mumbai attack case.

UK Maoist cult leader Aravindan Balakrishnan jailed for 23 years for raping followers

UK Maoist cult leader Aravindan Balakrishnan jailed for 23 years for raping followers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Aravindan Balakrishnan, a 75-year-old Indian-origin man who ran a secretive extremist Maoist cult in London, was on Friday sentenced to 23 years in jail by a UK court for a string of sexual assaults.