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HC raises concern over Uddhav's oath at Shivaji Park

HC raises concern over Uddhav's oath at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

"We do not want to say anything about tomorrow's ceremony... we are only praying that nothing untoward happens," the court said while hearing a plea of NGO Wecom Trust on whether the Shivaji Park was a playground or a recreation ground.

SC stays Puri's Rath Yatra due to COVID-19

SC stays Puri's Rath Yatra due to COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'Lord Jagannath won't forgive us if we allow this year's Rath Yatra to go on'

UP policeman arrested for raping gang-rape survivor in police station

UP policeman arrested for raping gang-rape survivor in police station

Rediff.com4 May 2022

A station house officer was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl who was left outside his police station in Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur by four men after they raped her for three days, officials said on Wednesday.

CBI to probe Deoria case; one missing girl found in Gorakhpur

CBI to probe Deoria case; one missing girl found in Gorakhpur

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Earlier, the UP Women and Child Welfare Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi admitted there had been laxity at the district level in not shutting down the Deoria shelter even after a closure order last year.

NGO in fight for info on I-T returns of MPs, MLAs

NGO in fight for info on I-T returns of MPs, MLAs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

A hearing on making the income tax returns of members of Parliament public was held on Thursday at the Central Information Commission premises in New Delhi.

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The CBI has booked officers and employees of the shelter home.

Haryana man opens free salon for protesting farmers

Haryana man opens free salon for protesting farmers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Labh Singh, who runs a salon in Kurukshetra, has put up a stall a Singhu border and is providing free service to the protesting farmers. He has come with five workers.

5 women gangraped at gunpoint in Jharkhand

5 women gangraped at gunpoint in Jharkhand

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The police have identified the culprits and eight people were detained in this connection.

Delhi cop 'feels lucky' for invite to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Delhi cop 'feels lucky' for invite to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Sunita Maan, Delhi Police sub-inspector, who has been invited to the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday evening in honour of her efforts and service during the coronavirus induced lockdown, said that she feels lucky to be chosen out of one lakh Delhi police personnel.

'No reasons given for freezing Greenpeace funds'

'No reasons given for freezing Greenpeace funds'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

NGO rebuts Enforcement Directorate's charges.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Rezang La was a unique battle.' 'It was not a large scale battle like the Battle of Kohima which involved a large number of troops.' 'Here there was just a company that fought it out till the last man.'

Over 30% women from 14 states back men beating wives: Survey

Over 30% women from 14 states back men beating wives: Survey

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

According to NHFS-5, over 75 per cent women justified men beating their wives in three states -- Telangana (84 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (84 per cent) and Karnataka (77 per cent).

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

In late night hearing, Gujarat HC refuses to quash stay on Rath Yatra

In late night hearing, Gujarat HC refuses to quash stay on Rath Yatra

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court had on Monday allowed the holding of the Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri, a ground on which the Gujarat government had moved its plea.

Lok Sabha passes criminal procedure bill, Shah says will defend rights

Lok Sabha passes criminal procedure bill, Shah says will defend rights

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The contentious bill providing for legal sanction to police to obtain physical and biological samples of convicts and detainees for investigation in criminal matters was passed by Lok Sabha on Monday, with Home Minister Amit Shah asserting it will act as a defender of human rights of law-abiding citizens.

CISF chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed CBI director

CISF chief Subodh Kumar Jaiswal appointed CBI director

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Jaiswal is a 1985-batch Indian Police Service officer of Maharashtra cadre. He has also served as Maharashtra's director general of police in the past.

Colombian woman claims cop made sexual advances

Colombian woman claims cop made sexual advances

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

A 30 year-old Colombian national stuck in Mumbai due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown has alleged that a junior police officer had made sexual advances towards her at a hotel, according to her complaint.

Rakhis for 'Trump bhaiyya' from Haryana village

Rakhis for 'Trump bhaiyya' from Haryana village

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The students have also made 501 rakhis for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Getting married? Join this unique charity drive

Getting married? Join this unique charity drive

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Using the western concept of a wedding registry, many couples are directing the attention of their friends and relatives to a donation registry and encourage them to give directly to their favourite charity in lieu of a gift.

Mandira Bedi steps out for a cause

Mandira Bedi steps out for a cause

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Glam night with a difference for these filmi folk.

After sedition charges, Amnesty to face MHA probe for 'possible' FCRA violation

After sedition charges, Amnesty to face MHA probe for 'possible' FCRA violation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Amidst allegations of anti-India slogans being raised at an Amnesty event in Bengaluru, the home ministry has launched a probe into the funding of the NGO, its expenses and "possible" violation of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act by it.

Of saving tax and giving back to society

Of saving tax and giving back to society

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Do you know you can invest in funds to donate money for a good cause?

'Hindustan ki beti' Geeta mourns 'mother' Sushma

'Hindustan ki beti' Geeta mourns 'mother' Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'Geeta said Swaraj used to talk to her and discuss about all her problems and progress in studies'

A Week In The Life of Priyanka Gandhi

A Week In The Life of Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

If her mother anoints her as the Congress's chief ministerial candidate for the UP assembly election, it could be Game On! in Lucknow.

Breakthrough Covid infections in India within expected numbers: INSACOG

Breakthrough Covid infections in India within expected numbers: INSACOG

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

When a person gets an infection even after being vaccinated against it, it is called a breakthrough case.

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'There are large cohorts of students who cannot recognise the alphabet or numbers.' 'We are suggesting schools 'start early and end late'.'

This fashion show will melt your heart

This fashion show will melt your heart

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Eight designers. An NGO. Special showstoppers.

Greenpeace decries move to muzzle dissent in democracy

Greenpeace decries move to "muzzle" dissent in democracy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Greenpeace on Friday termed as part of "relentless onslaught" by the government cancellation of its FCRA registration that barred the environmental organisation from receiving foreign funds and said those in power cannot "muzzle" dissent in a democracy.

Not providing gadgets, Net to poor students is digital apartheid: HC

Not providing gadgets, Net to poor students is digital apartheid: HC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

A bench of Justices Manmohan and Sanjeev Narula said private unaided schools 'shall be entitled to claim reimbursement of reasonable cost for procurement of the equipment and internet package from the State under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, even though the State is not providing the same to its students'.

CBI raids senior lawyers Indira Jaising, Anand Grover's house

CBI raids senior lawyers Indira Jaising, Anand Grover's house

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting searches at the home of Supreme Court lawyer Indira Jaising -- who served as additional solicitor general during UPA 2 -- and the offices of Lawyers Collective, an NGO run by her husband lawyer Anand Grover, officials said.

15 held for violence in Delhi's Daryaganj

15 held for violence in Delhi's Daryaganj

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Those arrested have been charged with rioting and using force to deter policemen from doing duty, police said.

Delhi: Omicron recovered patient under '14-day observation' at home

Delhi: Omicron recovered patient under '14-day observation' at home

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The 27-year-old Rohini resident, who had tested Covid positive after returning to Delhi from Dubai, said, even after the home isolation restrictions are lifted, 'I have been told that I will be under 14-day observation at home, and doctors will check on me intermittently'.

Over 1000 Myanmarese cross over to Mizoram since coup

Over 1000 Myanmarese cross over to Mizoram since coup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Mizoram shares a 510 km long porous border with Myanmar's Chin state and most of the Myanmarese nationals who have taken refuge in the state belong to the Chin, also known as the Zo, community. They share the same ancestry and culture as the Mizos of Mizoram.

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandaughter jailed for 7 years in a fraud case

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandaughter jailed for 7 years in a fraud case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Lata Ramgobin, who is the daughter of noted rights activists Ela Gandhi and late Mewa Ramgobind, was also refused leave to appeal both the conviction and the sentence by the Durban Specialised Commercial Crime Court.

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

MP: Cops seize Greenpeace 'communication equipment'

MP: Cops seize Greenpeace 'communication equipment'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

An alleged unauthorised communication equipment has been seized from the office of prominent NGO Greenpeace at a village in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh and two persons have been arrested for trying to disrupt the police probe, a senior police official said on Wednesday.

Sonu Sood's sister joins Congress, may contest polls from Moga

Sonu Sood's sister joins Congress, may contest polls from Moga

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Actor-philanthropist Sonu Sood's sister Malvika Sood on Monday joined the Congress, with Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi batting for her candidature from Moga for the February 14 assembly polls.

HC wants Maha, BMC coordination on COVID-19 drugs

HC wants Maha, BMC coordination on COVID-19 drugs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking that drugs being used to treat COVID-19 patients be made available directly at hospitals, and isolation and quarantine centres where such patients are treated.

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'