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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.

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday wondered why the Gujarat high court has listed the bail plea of activist Teesta Setalvad for hearing on September 19, six weeks after it sent a notice to the state government seeking a response to her application, and asked the state to inform it by 2 pm on Friday about whether such a precedent existed there.

Headley neither in Chicago nor in hospital, says his lawyer

Headley neither in Chicago nor in hospital, says his lawyer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Media reports had said that Headley was attacked by two inmates at a Chicago prison on July 8.

AAI seeks arrest warrant against Mallya

AAI seeks arrest warrant against Mallya

Rediff.com6 May 2016

AAI has filed two cheque bouncing cases against Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines in the court.

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to officials, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Assam and Telangana wanted the lockdown to be continued, some of them wanted the powers to decide the zoning of districts -- green, orange and red -- as per the COVID-19 situation.

Pak panel's plea to cross-examine 26/11 witnesses rejected

Pak panel's plea to cross-examine 26/11 witnesses rejected

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

A metropolitan court on Friday rejected the plea of a Pakistani judicial commission to cross-examine four key witnesses in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, saying it was not permissible.

ATS secures Jundal's custody in Aurangabad arms haul case

ATS secures Jundal's custody in Aurangabad arms haul case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

A Metropolitan court on Monday granted custody of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative and key 26/11 handler Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal to Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad in connection with the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case.

From 'guilty' to 'acquitted': Timeline in Salman's hit-and-run case

From 'guilty' to 'acquitted': Timeline in Salman's hit-and-run case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Chronology of events in the hit-and-run case in which 1 died and 4 others were injured.

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

COVID-19: Why are so many young people dying?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We started analysing young patients and realised that they had causes like undetected diabetes, which suddenly flares up during COVID-19.' 'Secondly, hypothyroidism was one of the factors.' 'And obesity.'

SRK's son among 8 arrested by NCB during cruise raid, sent to custody

SRK's son among 8 arrested by NCB during cruise raid, sent to custody

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Besides Aryan Khan, the arrested accused are identified as Munmun Dhamecha, Arbaaz Merchant, Ismeet Singh, Mohak Jaswal, Gomit Chopra, Nupur Sarika, and Vikrant Chhokar.

Be Financially Prepared For Third Wave

Be Financially Prepared For Third Wave

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

While the likely intensity of the third wave is still a matter of debate, wisdom lies in being financially prepared for it, advises Bindisha Sarang.

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

'Maharashtra govt was sleeping'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Instead of doing ground work they are sitting and monitoring the drought through Mantralaya and trying to solve the problem with Aamir Khan.'

Not only private banks, even PSBs levy charges on customers

Not only private banks, even PSBs levy charges on customers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India and Canara Bank already charge their customers a levy for failing to maintain a minimum balance for a quarter or a month.

Festive season fails to cheer banks this year

Festive season fails to cheer banks this year

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Bankers say loan demand was more muted this festival season than last year.

What do young Indians look for in a date?

What do young Indians look for in a date?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Emotional attachment or intimacy?

'The pandemic has made us more hateful'

'The pandemic has made us more hateful'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'The reason why we have reached such depths is because of the breakdown of the rule of law, and not the political atmosphere.' 'Yes, the political atmosphere has aggravated the situation.'

'Probe important': Court extends Aryan Khan's NCB custody

'Probe important': Court extends Aryan Khan's NCB custody

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The court, in its order, noted that the investigation in the case was of prime importance and considering this aspect, the further presence of the accused before the NCB was necessary.

Online Music Classes Hit the Right Note

Online Music Classes Hit the Right Note

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Students made online music education possible during COVID-19, say teachers, and they will determine its future.

IPL betting: 6 bookies remanded in judicial custody

IPL betting: 6 bookies remanded in judicial custody

Rediff.com22 May 2013

A Mumbai court on Wednesday remanded six bookies, arrested in connection with the alleged IPL betting syndicate, in judicial custody till June 5.

Rahul summoned over 'commander-in-thief' jibe at PM

Rahul summoned over 'commander-in-thief' jibe at PM

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

The plea said that Gandhi's statements had hurt the sentiments of prime minister's supporters.

Jundal to be produced before NIA court on Oct 8

Jundal to be produced before NIA court on Oct 8

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Key handler of 26/11 and Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Abu Jundal was on Thursday remanded in judicial custody by a Delhi court after the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad produced him and stated that he was no longer wanted for interrogation in cases registered against him in Maharashtra. Jundal was produced before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vidya Parkash by the Mumbai ATS and was sent to Tihar jail.

LIC has biggest tax demand of Rs 7,000 crore in the country

LIC has biggest tax demand of Rs 7,000 crore in the country

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Life Insurance Corporation of India has over Rs 7,000 crore in tax demand pending against it, the biggest across various categories.

New affordable housing benefits not for urban poor

New affordable housing benefits not for urban poor

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Effects of the new schemes launched under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana would be felt more in tier-II and tier-III cities, as not many budget or affordable housing projects are in the works in metropolitan cities.

Pankaj Kapoor's 5 Finest Performances

Pankaj Kapoor's 5 Finest Performances

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Pankaj Kapoor is one of India's finest actors. Subhash K Jha picks 5 memorable performances.

SC to hear Aarey PIL on Monday, activists get bail

SC to hear Aarey PIL on Monday, activists get bail

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

The apex court on Sunday set up a special bench on the basis of a letter addressed to the Chief Justice of India by one Rishav Ranjan against the cutting of the trees.

DMart vs Reliance Retail: Stage set for mother of all retail battles

DMart vs Reliance Retail: Stage set for mother of all retail battles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The bigger threat for DMart is that the Reliance-Future combine now has grocery revenues that are nearly 2.5 times of it, putting pressure on the former to improve stickiness of its consumers.

Court issues fresh production warrant for Abu Jundal

Court issues fresh production warrant for Abu Jundal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

A Delhi court on Friday issued fresh production warrant for key 26/11 attacks handler Abu Jundal after Mumbai Anti-Terrorism squad once again failed to hand him over to the Delhi police saying he is required for interrogation in other cases.

Abu Jundal confesses before magistrate

Abu Jundal confesses before magistrate

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

30-year-old Jundal, who has been confronted with Ajmal Kasab -- the lone surviving Lashker terrorist in the Mumbai terror attacks, was produced before a metropolitan magistrate in his chamber, official sources said. Besides the two, a court clerk was also present during the proceedings.

Aryan Khan's chats hint at international drug nexus: NCB to court

Aryan Khan's chats hint at international drug nexus: NCB to court

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The NCB, which got the remand of Aryan Khan and the other eight accused from the court till Thursday, also claimed that in the WhatsApp chats he is discussing modes of payment to be done for procurement (of drugs) and that several code names are being used.

Court extends judicial custody of Palande, wife

Court extends judicial custody of Palande, wife

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

A Mumbai court on Wednesday extended till July 4 the judicial custody of gangster Vijay Palande, his model wife Simran Sood and two associates for their alleged complicity in the murder of Delhi-based businessman Arun Tikku and aspiring film producer Karan Kakkad.

Koena Mitra gets 6-month jail in cheque bouncing case

Koena Mitra gets 6-month jail in cheque bouncing case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The court was hearing a 2013 case, as per which Mitra borrowed Rs 22 lakh from Sethi over a period of time, but failed to return the entire amount.

What ails our cities?

What ails our cities?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Reforms do happen and one example is Odisha which has taken steps to create a dedicated municipal cadre.

Why festive season failed to cheer bankers

Why festive season failed to cheer bankers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Car sales dipped by 2.55 per cent in October, as the festival season demand for auto remained in slow lane.

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In its morning update, the Union health ministry said the total number of positive cases has reached 2,16,919 with a record spike of 9,304 new cases since Wednesday 8 am across the country, while the death toll has increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233.

As slowdown bites, malls suffer high mortality rate

As slowdown bites, malls suffer high mortality rate

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

120 new malls came up in last two years, but 30-40 of their older peers downed shutters

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

COVID-19: 5 points about the second wave

Rediff.com20 May 2021

What do we know about India's devastating second wave, and can we assign responsibility for it?

Police custody of Meiyappan, Vindoo extended till June 3

Police custody of Meiyappan, Vindoo extended till June 3

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A Mumbai court extended the police remand of CSK team owner Gurunath Meiyappan, actor Vindoo Randhawa and two others arrested in the IPL betting case till June 3 after prosecution sought further custody to unravel their connection with absconding bookies.

Meiyappan in police custody; accused of colluding with bookies

Meiyappan in police custody; accused of colluding with bookies

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Gurunath Meiyappan, Chennai Super Kings owner and son-in-law of the BCCI chief, used to place "huge bets" on IPL matches and was even divulging team's strategy to bookies, Mumbai police on Saturday claimed before a court which remanded him in police custody till May 29.

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Some important simple truths about the issue may be more helpful than high sounding debates, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Sheena murder: Sanjeev Khanna sent to judicial custody till Sept 21

Sheena murder: Sanjeev Khanna sent to judicial custody till Sept 21

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Sanjeev Khanna, the step father of Sheena Bora and a key accused in the sensational murder case, was on Tuesday remanded in judicial custody till September 21.