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HC nod to NIA to book Assam legislator Akhil Gogoi for anti-CAA stir

HC nod to NIA to book Assam legislator Akhil Gogoi for anti-CAA stir

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Gogoi was the only one whose bail was rejected by the court and he was released after spending 567 days in jail once Special NIA Judge Pranjal Das cleared him along with the three others of all charges.

Guilty Tevez handed community service, ban and fine

Guilty Tevez handed community service, ban and fine

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

ManchesterCity striker Carlos Tevez was handed 250 hours of community service, banned from driving for six months and fined 1,000 pounds for driving offences, the Press Association reported.

Scotland's lawmakers back new independence referendum

Scotland's lawmakers back new independence referendum

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Scottish lawmakers voted 69 to 59 to give the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, the authority to negotiate with the Westminster government on holding another vote between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.

Nitish 'would like' to host Opposition meet in Patna after K'taka poll

Nitish 'would like' to host Opposition meet in Patna after K'taka poll

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hinted that a meeting of opposition leaders may take place in Patna after the crucial Karnataka assembly polls were over as many would be busy electioneering there.

No one can question him: Mamata after handing over land docu to Amartya Sen

No one can question him: Mamata after handing over land docu to Amartya Sen

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

anerjee, who reached Bolpur in the second half of the day, visited Sen at his residence and dubbed the accusations made against him as "baseless".

With love from govt: Synchronised tax surveys on BBC's Delhi, Mumbai offices

With love from govt: Synchronised tax surveys on BBC's Delhi, Mumbai offices

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The surprise action comes weeks after the broadcaster aired a two-part documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and India.

Why Australia's Green may skip IPL 2023

Why Australia's Green may skip IPL 2023

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is concerned about Cameron Green's workload leading up to IPL 2023.

Amritpal remained at large for over a month posing challenge for police

Amritpal remained at large for over a month posing challenge for police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Amritpal managed to evade arrest for more than a month, which was proving to be a major embarrassment for the Punjab police that had launched a crackdown against the radical preacher and his aides on March 18.

Starc likely to miss first Test against India

Starc likely to miss first Test against India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The 32-year-old Starc was diagnosed with a detached tendon in the middle finger and missed the third and final Test against the Proteas at Sydney.

'Afghanistan under attack from Pak's proxy militants'

'Afghanistan under attack from Pak's proxy militants'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

In an interview to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Vanni Cappelli says that in the absence of America coming to its senses, India, together with Russia, would have to shoulder the military and economic burden of shielding Afghanistan from Pakistani aggression.

'None of the existing vaccines can prevent emerging variants of Omicron'

'None of the existing vaccines can prevent emerging variants of Omicron'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'We seem to be in a situation where we can do little, and nothing needs to be done anyway.'

Won't return to Kashmir to get killed by terrorists: protesting govt staff

Won't return to Kashmir to get killed by terrorists: protesting govt staff

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'Where are the safer zones in Kashmir? We have to move out, drop our children at local schools and attend to our duties'

Asian Games: Dravid's words of wisdom for Jitesh...

Asian Games: Dravid's words of wisdom for Jitesh...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma's finishing ability is like gold dust that the current Indian T20 set-up is desperately seeking.

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Popular Front of India (PFI), banned recently by the government for alleged terrorist links and spreading communal hatred, has a "well-structured and organised" presence in the Gulf countries for raising and mobilising funds, the Enforcement Directorate said on Monday after a local court took cognisance of its latest charge sheet filed against three PFI office-bearers.

J&K to have new RTI law: CIC

J&K to have new RTI law: CIC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

He admitted that the new chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah has been in touch with him to update the right to information act and bring it at par with the one operating at the central level.

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The press briefing seemed a deliberate decision to let the army convey its angst to Imran directly, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Unlike any other business, banking is a turf where the captain's role is the most critical. Often a bank is defined by the personality of the CEO who runs it. Both HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are the creation of their CEOs, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Rain casts shadow over sell-out 2nd T20I in Guwahati

Rain casts shadow over sell-out 2nd T20I in Guwahati

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

At a pre-match press briefing, India head coach Rahul Dravid said it was great to see fans back in the stadium.

Major global brands finally return to Tiruppur after a long dry spell

Major global brands finally return to Tiruppur after a long dry spell

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Following a gap of several months, global brands like Walmart have started lifting orders from Tiruppur's garment makers, leading to growth in knitwear exports in January after five months. Knitwear exports from Tiruppur increased 1.5 per cent in dollar terms and 11.6 per cent in rupee terms in January. According to the Tiruppur Exporters' Association (TEA), global majors have started placing more orders from the region.

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Released by secretary of state Antony Blinken, the annual human rights reports of the state department is a mandatory requirement of the US Congress giving details of human rights status in countries across the world.

Liverpool's Sterling charged with assaulting woman

Liverpool's Sterling charged with assaulting woman

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Liverpool and England winger Raheem Sterling has been charged with assaulting a woman and the case will go to court later this month.

Now, BJP leader claims NCP hand behind Aryan Khan case

Now, BJP leader claims NCP hand behind Aryan Khan case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Bharatiya also alleged that Deshmukh had met a drug peddler and Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's aide Chinku Pathan at the Sahyadri state guest house in Mumbai when a strict lockdown was in force.

False narrative created over attacks on Christians, Centre tells SC

False narrative created over attacks on Christians, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Centre on Thursday disputed in the Supreme Court the figure pertaining to alleged attacks on Christian institutions and priests, terming the data "wrong" and claiming the petitioners wanted to keep "the pot boiling" to sully the image of the country abroad.

Conspiracy to link me to associate's death: Ramdev

Conspiracy to link me to associate's death: Ramdev

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev on Sunday alleged that a senior Congress leader was hatching conspiracy to link him to the death of a Bharat Swabhiman Manch activist and disappearance of his Guru Shankar Dev.

BJP releases 'sting' to claim AAP selling MCD poll tickets

BJP releases 'sting' to claim AAP selling MCD poll tickets

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The BJP released a sting video shot purportedly by a former AAP volunteer from north west Delhi's Rohini to allege the AAP sold tickets for Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls.

China holds meet with 19 countries in Indian Ocean region without India

China holds meet with 19 countries in Indian Ocean region without India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Last year, China held a meeting with some South Asian countries on COVID-19 vaccine cooperation without the participation of India.

IPL PIX: Gill trumps Kohli as Gujarat Titans oust RCB

IPL PIX: Gill trumps Kohli as Gujarat Titans oust RCB

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Gujarat Titans knocked Royal Challengers Bangalore out of IPL 2023 with a six-wicket win, allowing Mumbai Indians to sneak through as the fourth team in the play-offs.

Reporter denies phone-hacking in match-fix trial

Reporter denies phone-hacking in match-fix trial

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

An undercover reporter from the News of the World, the British newspaper at the heart of a phone-hacking scandal which has embroiled Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, denied Wednesday he used the practice to break a story about cricket match-fixing.

Sebi's daily transfer diktat to further pinch brokers

Sebi's daily transfer diktat to further pinch brokers

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed measures mandating daily upstreaming of all investor funds from stockbrokers to clearing corporations (CCs). The step, aimed at reducing risk on client funds, will further deplete brokers' revenues as they will lose interest income with transfers being done daily. At present, stockbrokers convert the surplus funds into bank guarantees (BG) or fixed deposit (FD) receipts which earns them extra income.

Rugby World Cup coverage suspended

Rugby World Cup coverage suspended

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Associated Press and Getty Images announced that they would suspend text, hotographic and television coverage in a row with the tournament's organisers over media rights.

Father of Delhi excise 'scam' accused caught on 'sting tape'

Father of Delhi excise 'scam' accused caught on 'sting tape'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The statement of Sunny Marwah, an accused in the Delhi excise policy case, has been recorded and he has given important information about the modus operandi of those named in the first information report (FIR) in connection with the liquor 'scam', Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials said on Monday.

WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Tears of joy in Japan after nail-biting win over Spain

After criticism, PCI to change stand on Kashmir curbs

After criticism, PCI to change stand on Kashmir curbs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

After a joint meeting of the media bodies, a resolution was passed which said that they condemn the arrest and intimidation of media persons in the Kashmir Valley.

CBI summons Sisodia for questioning in excise case, AAP fears arrest

CBI summons Sisodia for questioning in excise case, AAP fears arrest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The AAP claimed that Sisodia would be arrested on Monday and alleged the move was initiated in view of the forthcoming assembly elections in Gujarat where it is in a direct contest with the BJP.

BJP alleges PFI behind Bihar party leader's murder, warns of state-wide stir

BJP alleges PFI behind Bihar party leader's murder, warns of state-wide stir

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Announcing that a district-wide bandh was being organised in protest against the killing, Chaudhary said that if no headway is made in the investigation within 48 hours, there will be a state-wide stir.

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Above-normal heatwave days are predicted in most parts of central, east and northwest India during this period.

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

TMC and other opposition party members rushed into the well of the House as Vaishnaw was called to make a statement over the issue.

CBI raids residences, office of K'taka Congress MP's associates

CBI raids residences, office of K'taka Congress MP's associates

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Shivakumar and his MP brother Suresh calling it a 'vindictive act' by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre to frame them.

Former Australia coach Buchanan joins NZC

Former Australia coach Buchanan joins NZC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Former Australia cricket coach John Buchanan has been confirmed as the new director of cricket for Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand, according to local media reports on Friday.

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Mukhtar Hussain Shah, a resident of Nar village in the district's Mendhar tehsil, was disturbed as he was facing some domestic issues, he said, adding that he was not summoned as a suspect.