News for 'Mukesh Gupta'

Kahlon, Chowrasia share lead

Kahlon, Chowrasia share lead

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Talented amateur Harinder Gupta is one stroke behind the leaders after the penultimate round in the Hero Golf Chandigarh Open 2004.

Delhi Assembly to have 16 first-time MLAs, all from AAP

Delhi Assembly to have 16 first-time MLAs, all from AAP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Atishi, Raghav Chadha and Dilip Pandey are among the first-time MLAs. Atishi, who was fielded from Kalkaji, won the seat by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dharambir Singh by a margin of 11,393 votes. Chadha, who had also registered victory from Rajinder Nagar, defeated his BJP rival Sardar R P Singh by a margin of 20,058 votes.

Nirbhaya convicts can file mercy plea to Prez: Officials

Nirbhaya convicts can file mercy plea to Prez: Officials

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Sources said if the mercy petition is not filed, the prison authorities approach the court, which will issue a death warrant.

SC stays execution of 2 convicts in Dec 16 gangrape-murder case

SC stays execution of 2 convicts in Dec 16 gangrape-murder case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Saturday stayed till March 31 the execution of death penalty of two of the four convicts in the December 16 gangrape and murder case, a couple of days after the Delhi high court upheld their punishment awarded by the trial court.

Nirbhaya convicts to hang on March 20 at 5:30 am

Nirbhaya convicts to hang on March 20 at 5:30 am

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

This is the fourth death warrant issued for the execution of the convicts in the matter.

Intense cold grips North; fresh snowfall in Kashmir, Himachal

Intense cold grips North; fresh snowfall in Kashmir, Himachal

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

North India was in the grip of intense cold with 40 days of harshest winter period 'Chillai-Kalan' beginning in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday and icy winds sweeping across the plains.

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Whether Lord Ram is a historical person is not the subject before the court.' 'The court was asking every time if can anyone show the exact birthplace of Lord Ram on the basis of documents.' 'I have shown that on the basis of documents. And these documents are not (based) on my beliefs.'

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The fourth convict, Pawan Gupta, has not filed a curative petition, which he still can if he chooses.

Prez rejects mercy plea; HC gives Nirbhaya convicts 1 week deadline

Prez rejects mercy plea; HC gives Nirbhaya convicts 1 week deadline

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The high court also faulted the authorities concerned for not taking steps for issuance of death warrant after the rejection of appeals of the accused by the Supreme Court in 2017.

Amazon vs Future: Delhi HC directs Kishore Biyani to maintain status quo on RIL deal

Amazon vs Future: Delhi HC directs Kishore Biyani to maintain status quo on RIL deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Tuesday said it will explore all legal remedies to pursue its Rs 24,713-crore deal with RIL following a Delhi high court order directing status quo to be maintained till the court pronounces its order. Earlier in the day, a Delhi high court bench of Justice J R Midha directed FRL to maintain status quo in relation to its deal with Reliance Retail that has been objected to by US-based e-commerce giant, Amazon. Amazon welcomed the latest court directive.

Nirbhaya case: Dummy execution performed in Tihar

Nirbhaya case: Dummy execution performed in Tihar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

A team of prison officials performed the dummy execution on Sunday. The officials recorded the weights of the convicts and the prepared the dummies accordingly with sacks filled with debris and stones, a senior jail official said. The execution will take place on in Jail No 3, he said, adding that the UP Prison authority has confirmed that Pawan Jallad from Meerut will be sent to hang the four convicts.

Dec 16 death row convict moves curative plea in SC

Dec 16 death row convict moves curative plea in SC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A curative petition is the last legal remedy available to a convict. In his plea, Vinay Sharma has said his young age has been erroneously rejected as a mitigating circumstance. The review pleas of all the convicts have been rejected by the SC and they're set to be hanged on January 22.

Hanging Dec 16 convicts will bring great relief to me: UP hangman

Hanging Dec 16 convicts will bring great relief to me: UP hangman

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A Delhi court on Tuesday issued death warrants against all the four convicts in the gang rape-murder case. Pawan Jallad is said to be considered for the job, though he is yet to receive an official order.

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The top court rejected the contention of Sharma that he is mentally ill and said his medical report suggests he is stable.

Why govt's indirect tax collection target looks impossible

Why govt's indirect tax collection target looks impossible

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The budgeted indirect tax collection target is Rs 9.26 trillion, and the Centre has collected around Rs 5 trillion in the first 8 months. So it needs another Rs 4.2 trn in the last four months

Unitech, its top bosses dragged to court in alleged cheating case

Unitech, its top bosses dragged to court in alleged cheating case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The complaint was filed by Gurgaon resident Paramvir Singh Narang alleging that he had booked a flat in Unitech Cascades at Greater Noida in 2006, which was to be handed over by April 2008 but the company failed to abide by its agreement.

Prez rejects mercy plea of another Nirbhaya convict

Prez rejects mercy plea of another Nirbhaya convict

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Hours after the clemency plea of Vinay Kumar Sharma, 26, was dismissed by the President, Akshay Thakur, 31, a third death row convict, filed a mercy petition.

SC likely to decide on pleas for review of death penalty in Dec 16 case today

SC likely to decide on pleas for review of death penalty in Dec 16 case today

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan is expected to deliver its judgment on the pleas of Mukesh, 29, Pawan Gupta, 22, and Vinay Sharma, 23.

13 cities in India among world's most polluted

13 cities in India among world's most polluted

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Pollution is impacting the lifespan of Indians.

There once was a pink Ambassador...

There once was a pink Ambassador...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Most Indians have an Ambassador story. Avishek Rakshit chronicles what made this car such an indispensable part of India's cultural psyche.

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court defers hanging of 4 death row convicts

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court defers hanging of 4 death row convicts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana said the death sentence cannot be executed pending disposal of mercy petition of convict Pawan Kumar Gupta.

Dec 16 gang rape: Cops claim accused was present in the bus

Dec 16 gang rape: Cops claim accused was present in the bus

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A special court on Tuesday resumed the trial in the December 16 gang rape case after a weeklong gap with the Delhi police alleging that the father of one of the accused is deposing falsely.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

HC rejects Future Retail's please against Amazon

HC rejects Future Retail's please against Amazon

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Kishore Biyani-led Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Monday said it is "reviewing" the Delhi high court order that has rejected its plea to restrain Amazon from writing to regulatory authorities about the SIAC arbitral order against its asset sale under a Rs 24,713 crore deal with Reliance. FRL, in a regulatory filing, said it would submit a brief summary after consultation with legal advisors.

'A true gentleman and a great actor'

'A true gentleman and a great actor'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Bollywood actors salute Irrfan Khan, legend.

Ajmer blasts: Charges framed against Aseemanand, 6 others

Ajmer blasts: Charges framed against Aseemanand, 6 others

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Along with Aseemanand, Devendra Gupta, Lokesh Sharma, Chandrashekher Leve, Bharat Mohan Rateshwar, Jarshad Bhjai and Mukesh Wasani have been charged under sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder) of IPC.

Why young army officers in Uri camp are fuming

Why young army officers in Uri camp are fuming

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Young soldiers blame commanders of for the debacle at the Uri army camp. Ajai Shukla reports

Nirbhaya convicts to now hang on March 3 at 6 am

Nirbhaya convicts to now hang on March 3 at 6 am

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The date of execution, first fixed for January 22, was postponed for 6 am on February 1 by a January 17 court order.

Nation first, says India's richest man over ban on Pak artistes

Nation first, says India's richest man over ban on Pak artistes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Asked whether he will join politics, Ambani replied in the negative, saying "I am not made for politics."

Rohingya refugees illegal, pose security threat: Centre to SC

Rohingya refugees illegal, pose security threat: Centre to SC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The government told the apex court that the decision whether or not to allow refugees to settle in the country was best left to the Executive.

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

After the Supreme Court ruling on playing the national anthem in all movie halls, Veenu Sandhu misses the innocent days when patriotism was part of our being, not a prescribed potion to bring all our problems to an end. And no one told us to 'leave', 'get out' or 'go to Pakistan' if we differed.

Tackling Delhi's pollution problem: An open letter to Arvind Kejriwal

Tackling Delhi's pollution problem: An open letter to Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Start a visible campaign across the city that tells people how much it adds to pollution each time they take their vehicle out.

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Global competitiveness: India's ranking slips to 71

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The annual list, released on Wednesday by Geneva-based World Economic Forum, comes at a time when the new Indian government has completed 100 days in power and has promised further steps to revive its economy and the ease of doing business in the country.

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers are retaliating. If the Centre can use its agencies to threaten, intimidate and jail its rivals, so can they. The fightback will get more intense, observes Shekhar Gupta.

PIX: Vidya Balan, Gauahar watch Begum Jaan

PIX: Vidya Balan, Gauahar watch Begum Jaan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

A look at the arrivals.

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

They entered the Bihar poll battle to protect and carry forward their fathers' political legacy, but many of them could not win their own seat though some tasted victory.

Dec 16 gang-rape: Accused trades charges against each other

Dec 16 gang-rape: Accused trades charges against each other

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The court proceedings in the December 16 gang-rape and murder trial on Monday witnessed trading of charges among the defence counsel who used filthy language.

Dec 16 gang rape: Court completes prosecution evidence

Dec 16 gang rape: Court completes prosecution evidence

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

A Delhi court on Monday completed recording of the evidence of prosecution witnesses in the December 16 gangrape case with the investigating officer, saying she had arrested accused after the incident was reported.

Delhi gang rape: The game changer in assembly polls

Delhi gang rape: The game changer in assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

As Delhi is heading for a three-cornered contest among the ruling Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party in the December 4 polls, the parties are likely to have a tough time wooing around 51 lakh women voters who feel security for them is a major issue.

Kalpana Lajmi suffering from kidney ailment

Kalpana Lajmi suffering from kidney ailment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The filmmaker is in desperate need for financial aid.