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SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year.

2 CRPF jawans mowed down as stone pelters attack vehicle

2 CRPF jawans mowed down as stone pelters attack vehicle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The driver of the CRPF armoured vehicle was pelted with stones in the area during the withdrawal operation.

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Police seize drugs worth Rs 37 cr, bust manufacturing unit near Mumbai; 7 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Liquid and powder raw materials worth Rs 2.73 lakh, chemicals worth Rs 2.59 lakh, besides vehicles, two country-made pistols, four magazines, and 14 cartridges were seized from seven accused, he said.

Lawyers' stir in AP: Judge quits

Lawyers' stir in AP: Judge quits

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The Andhra Pradesh High Court judge Justice C V Nagarjuna Reddy put in his papers in the wake of the prevailing situation in the court following the agitation by Telangana lawyers but there was suspense whether he has withdrawn his resignation.

CRPF sub-inspector dies in terrorist attack in Kashmir

CRPF sub-inspector dies in terrorist attack in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

The CRPF personnel, part of road opening deployment, were sitting inside their vehicle at Pantha chowk bypass around 5.50 pm along the Srinagar-Jammu national highway when, terrorists carried out the attack.

Even before SC, sedition law criticised by courts in many cases

Even before SC, sedition law criticised by courts in many cases

Rediff.com11 May 2022

In March last year, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court by Rajat Sharma and Dr Neh Srivastava who demanded that a former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister be booked under the sedition law, claiming he had sought China's help to restore the erstwhile state's special status.

SC spares noose for 4 in 1996 Delhi blast case, awards life in jail

SC spares noose for 4 in 1996 Delhi blast case, awards life in jail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday awarded life sentence to four convicts in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case for the remainder of their lives without remission, citing the severity of the offence. Thirteen people were killed and nearly 40 injured in the explosion.

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Mourners in large numbers on Saturday paid their last respects to Jnanpith award winner and Kannada literary giant U R Ananthamurthy who was cremated with full state honours in Bangalore.

MHA orders removal of advisor to J-K Lt Governor

MHA orders removal of advisor to J-K Lt Governor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Khan was made an advisor in March last year when G C Murmu was the Lt Governor, and he continued in the post under Murmu's successor Manoj Sinha.

CBI summons Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 abduction case

CBI summons Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 abduction case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Jammu has issued summons to Dr Rubaiya Sayeed, the late Union home minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's daughter, to appear before it on July 15, 2022 in a case related to her abduction in December 1989.

Rubaiya Sayeed appears in court for first time, IDs Yaseen Malik as abductor

Rubaiya Sayeed appears in court for first time, IDs Yaseen Malik as abductor

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Rubaiya Sayeed, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's daughter, appeared before a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Friday in a case related to her 1989 abduction and identified JKLF chief Yasin Malik and three others as her abductors, officials said.

6 J-K cops quit after terrorists kill 3 colleagues; MHA denies resignations

6 J-K cops quit after terrorists kill 3 colleagues; MHA denies resignations

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The policemen were abducted nearly three weeks after terrorists had abducted relatives of policemen from various places in south Kashmir on August 30.

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

With the sacking of the grandson, Anees-ul-Islam, and the teacher, Farooq Ahmed Butt, the total number of employees dismissed in the last six months has gone up to 27.

6 remanded to judicial custody in Delhi blasts

6 remanded to judicial custody in Delhi blasts

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Six suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists, accused of carrying out the September 13 serial blasts in the Capital, were remanded on Wednesday to another 14 days' judicial custody by a Delhi Court.

Delhi serial blasts: Police custody for 6

Delhi serial blasts: Police custody for 6

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Mohammed Saif, Zeeshan Ahmed, Saquib Nissar, Zia-ur-Rehman, Mohd Shakeel and Mohd Hakhim were produced before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate who sent them to police custody till February four.

Violence hits Srinagar bypolls, 8 dead in clashes

Violence hits Srinagar bypolls, 8 dead in clashes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The BSF opened fire in Pakharpora near Charar-e-Sharif area to quell stone-pelting protesters in which at least one person was killed and five injured.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Pro-Pakistan leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's death has brought to an end a chapter of anti-India and separatist politics in Kashmir.

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

J&K polls: 7 ministers, 8 ex-ministers in fray for 1st phase

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A total of 123 candidates, including seven ministers of Congress-National Conference coalition, eight former ministers and legislators are in fray for the Jammu and Kashmir's first phase of elections scheduled later this month.

Ranji: Herwadkar, Yadav tons put Mumbai in command

Ranji: Herwadkar, Yadav tons put Mumbai in command

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

A summary of Tuesday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

Ranji round-up: 23 wickets fall as Bengal, Baroda struggle at 'green' Lahli

Ranji round-up: 23 wickets fall as Bengal, Baroda struggle at 'green' Lahli

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Monday

Choose your Dream Indian Team

Choose your Dream Indian Team

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Haresh Pandya picks his all-time best Indian Test team which is packed with some exciting stroke-players, a couple of heavy-scorers known to play monumental innings, some superb spinners, a world-class all-rounder and a top-notch wicketkeeper. Check out his list and then create your own Dream India XI, and share it with family and friends!