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UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a 'full apology' on Tuesday evening after confirming that he had paid the fine imposed on him by Scotland Yard for breach of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, known as the 'partygate' scandal of rule-breaking parties at Downing Street.

Moosewala murder: HC dismisses Bishnoi's plea on Punjab police custody

Moosewala murder: HC dismisses Bishnoi's plea on Punjab police custody

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

As Bishnoi's petition came up for hearing in the court of Justice Sureshwar Thakur on Thursday, Punjab advocate general Anmol Rattan Sidhu argued that the plea should be dismissed as premature.

Timeline: Zakia Jafri's 20-year-long legal battle

Timeline: Zakia Jafri's 20-year-long legal battle

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Following is the timeline of events in the case in which the Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) clean chit to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 riots in the state.

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Chief metropolitan magistrate Dinesh Kumar admitted him on bail on furnishing Rs 25,000 bond with one surety of like amount.

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.

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

According to a local media outlet, the shooting took place at or near the site of a Juneteenth music concert called "Moechella" on 14th and U Street.

SC stays HC order on rape FIR against Shahnawaz Hussain

SC stays HC order on rape FIR against Shahnawaz Hussain

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

A bench headed by Justice U U Lalit issued notice and sought responses, including from the Delhi government, on Hussain's plea and posted it for hearing in the third week of September.

President Murmu to join 500 world leaders at British Queen's funeral

President Murmu to join 500 world leaders at British Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Ahead of Monday's funeral service, the President is invited to a reception hosted by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla at Buckingham Palace.

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of 'Bulli Bai' app creator

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of 'Bulli Bai' app creator

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

'The facts disclose that accused created the app 'Bulli Bai' where women journalists and celebrities of a particular community who are famous on social media are targeted and they are projected in a bad light with an objective to insult and humiliate them by objectification,' the court noted.

Met Gala PICS: Serena, Sharapova, A-Rod turn on the style

Met Gala PICS: Serena, Sharapova, A-Rod turn on the style

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Along with film stars and fashion icons, sports stars and their better halves also showed off their whacky creations on the pink carpet.

Terror suspect Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in blasts case

Terror suspect Abdul Karim Tunda acquitted in blasts case

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

He added that Tunda was arrested by the security agencies in 2013 at Nepal Border and was shifted to Delhi.

HC rejects pleas filed by Kundra challenging arrest

HC rejects pleas filed by Kundra challenging arrest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Kundra and Thorpe were arrested last month and remanded initially to police custody, and subsequently to judicial custody.

Row in Kerala's Syro-Malabar Church over holy mass; archbishop under fire

Row in Kerala's Syro-Malabar Church over holy mass; archbishop under fire

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The negotiations between the priests protesting against the the Synod's decision to introduce a uniform mass and a sub-committee comprising three bishops constituted by the Synod to find a way to solve the matter.

Brooklyn shooting: NY Police identifies 'person of interest'

Brooklyn shooting: NY Police identifies 'person of interest'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The police department has a description of the suspect and a person of interest is being sought by police, according to New York Police Department Commissioner Keechant Sewell.

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.

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Police said according to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report, the blood samples recovered from Poonawala's house were of Walkar's.

UP minister 'disappears' from courtroom after conviction, probe on

UP minister 'disappears' from courtroom after conviction, probe on

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A 'preliminary enquiry' has been launched into the 'disappearance' of Uttar Pradesh minister Rakesh Sachan from a courtroom in Kanpur 'without furnishing bail bonds' after being convicted in an Arms Act case, a senior police official said Sunday.

Verdict in MJ Akbar's defamation case against Ramani likely on Wed

Verdict in MJ Akbar's defamation case against Ramani likely on Wed

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Ramani had made allegation of sexual misconduct against Akbar in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018.

FIR against Kangana, sister over 'communal' tweets

FIR against Kangana, sister over 'communal' tweets

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate's court had ordered the police to investigate a complaint filed by Munawwar Ali Sayyed, a Bollywood casting director and fitness trainer, which referred to Ranaut's and her sister's tweets and other statements.

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

'If you take Hindutva out of BJP they are better in governance'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Earlier, a lot of fear was in the minds of people that the BJP is anti-Christian and anti-minority, but over the years people have learnt to accept that the BJP is just another national party.'

Order declaring Param Bir 'absconding' pasted outside his flat

Order declaring Param Bir 'absconding' pasted outside his flat

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The order said that a complaint has been made before the court under various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to extortion and criminal conspiracy and the court is satisfied that the accused i.e., Singh has absconded or concealing himself to avoid the service of the warrant.

HC seeks Delhi police stand on Zubair's plea, puts off hearing to July 27

HC seeks Delhi police stand on Zubair's plea, puts off hearing to July 27

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The judge listed the case for further hearing on July 27 and said that proceedings before the trial court would continue without being influenced by the present proceedings.

HC to hear on Friday Alt News co-founder Zubair's plea against police remand

HC to hear on Friday Alt News co-founder Zubair's plea against police remand

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The petition, which challenges the trial court's June 28 order granting four days of custody of Zubair to the Delhi police, is listed for hearing before Justice Sanjeev Narula.

Maharashtra reported maximum IPC crimes, Mumbai saw 174 offences a day in 2021

Maharashtra reported maximum IPC crimes, Mumbai saw 174 offences a day in 2021

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Maharashtra recorded the highest number of cases in the country under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2021 at 3,67,218, while Mumbai was placed second among major metropolitan cities in registration of criminal offences, according to a National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report.

PIX: Olympic rings illuminated upon return to Tokyo Bay

PIX: Olympic rings illuminated upon return to Tokyo Bay

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The rings were later illuminated and the neighbouring Rainbow Bridge lit up in a multi-coloured display, as organisers looked to provide a symbol that the rearranged Games can go ahead safely next year.

'No need for sanction': Mumbai court summons Mamata in insult to anthem case

'No need for sanction': Mumbai court summons Mamata in insult to anthem case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

A Mumbai court on Wednesday issued summons to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and directed her to appear before it on March 2 in a case of allegedly showing disrespect to the national anthem during her visit to the city.

Kanpur: Man held for hate posts on FB; Sec 144 imposed ahead of Friday prayers

Kanpur: Man held for hate posts on FB; Sec 144 imposed ahead of Friday prayers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

It has also been decided to make heavy deployment of forces in some pockets of Kanpur ahead of Friday prayers, police said.

Efforts on to form non-BJP front at national level: Pawar

Efforts on to form non-BJP front at national level: Pawar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Speaking to reporters in Thane, Pawar accused the Narendra Modi government of failing to fulfil any of the promises made by it since 2014 including bringing 'acche din, connecting villages through the internet, and providing toilets, water, and power to every household'.

Satwik-Chirag beaten in semis; win maiden World Championships bronze

Satwik-Chirag beaten in semis; win maiden World Championships bronze

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty capped off a memorable campaign at the World Badminton Championships, signing-off with a historic bronze medal in the men's doubles competition after going down narrowly to Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-finals, in Tokyo, on Saturday.

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday grilled arrested West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and his alleged associate Arpita Mukherjee who were arrested in connection with the school jobs scam, sources said.

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

Assam reels under devastating floods, 55 dead, 19 lakh people affected

Assam reels under devastating floods, 55 dead, 19 lakh people affected

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Assam reeled under devastating floods caused by incessant rain, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking stock of the situation and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visiting several relief camps sheltering affected people on Saturday, officials said.

Teesta part of plot to frame then Guj CM Modi in 2002 riot cases: SIT to court

Teesta part of plot to frame then Guj CM Modi in 2002 riot cases: SIT to court

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Mumbai-based activist, currently in jail in Gujarat, has sought bail.

BJP's Bagga faces arrest again as Mohali court issues warrant

BJP's Bagga faces arrest again as Mohali court issues warrant

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The arrest warrant was issued by the court of Judicial Magistrate Ravtesh Inderjit Singh.

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Gujarat police arrested filmmaker Avinash Das on Wednesday in a case related to sharing on Twitter a photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah with arrested IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an official said.

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court to deliver verdict on Feb 10

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court to deliver verdict on Feb 10

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Priya Ramani had made allegation of sexual misconduct against Akbar in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018.

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of Sulli Deals app creator

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of Sulli Deals app creator

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The court at this stage cannot ignore the peculiar facts of the case which reflect upon the severity and gravity of the alleged acts of the accused, it said.

Ranas get BMC notice for 'illegal construction' at their house

Ranas get BMC notice for 'illegal construction' at their house

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BMC notice to the couple recently arrested over the Hanuman Chalisa row was issued under Section 488 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, according to which, officials can visit any building and ascertain whether any illegal alterations have been undertaken.

Nepal: 4 held for possessing uranium 'smuggled' from India

Nepal: 4 held for possessing uranium 'smuggled' from India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Four Nepalese nationals were arrested here on Saturday for possessing 2.5 kilogrammes of unprocessed uranium, with one of them claiming that her father-in-law 'brought' it from India where he worked in a uranium mine some 20 years ago, police said.