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Editor-in-chief of channel that recorded molestation quits

Editor-in-chief of channel that recorded molestation quits

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The editor-in-chief of the local television news channel, which had videographed the molestation of a girl outside a pub in Guwahati, on Tuesday resigned after expressing doubts over impartial enquiry into the allegations that a journalist had instigated the incident.

Delhi gangrape: New Year plans dropped, toned down

Delhi gangrape: New Year plans dropped, toned down

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Some hotels, clubs and business houses today dropped or toned down New Year's eve party plans, as the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim cast a shadow on revelry.

FIR lodged against Rajnikanth's wife for alleged defrauding

FIR lodged against Rajnikanth's wife for alleged defrauding

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

An FIR has been lodged against Tamil superstar Rajnikanth's wife Latha for allegedly forging documents to obtain a court order.

Clubs ready cheque books as 'king' Ibrahimovic confirms PSG exit

Clubs ready cheque books as 'king' Ibrahimovic confirms PSG exit

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Sweden's larger-than-life captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play his final game for Paris Saint Germain on Saturday, he said in a social media post that is likely to send clubs around the world reaching for their cheque books.

Former RS MP, senior journalist Chandan Mitra passes away

Former RS MP, senior journalist Chandan Mitra passes away

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Mitra was the editor of The Pioneer newspaper and was considered a respected voice on a variety of issues, ranging from politics to popular music, before poor health kept him out of the public eye for some time.

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

PIX: Man City survives scare; Superb Diaz powers Real

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Manchester City survived a scare to beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Parken Stadium on Tuesday, with Phil Foden scoring late to ensure a two-goal cushion ahead of the second leg.

Asian Games: It's been a complete mess, lashes out Stimac

Asian Games: It's been a complete mess, lashes out Stimac

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

India football team head coach Igor Stimac, on Sunday, lashed out at the Indian Super League (ISL) organisers Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL)

SC rejects Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea, to face trial for Modi quip

SC rejects Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea, to face trial for Modi quip

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

In fresh trouble for Congress leader Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed his petition challenging the Allahabad high court order refusing to quash criminal proceedings against him for making objectionable remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paving the way for his trial.

Pandits demand Amit Shah-led panel for community's rehabilitation to Kashmir

Pandits demand Amit Shah-led panel for community's rehabilitation to Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The Kashmiri Pandit Sabha threatened to intensify its agitation, if the government did not stop threatening to withhold the salaries of KP employees and forcing them to come back to the valley, where they are under mortal threat from terrorists.

Fmr DU lecturer Gilani sent to 14-day judicial custody

Fmr DU lecturer Gilani sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Former Delhi University lecturer SAR Gilani, arrested on sedition charges, was remanded to judicial custody till March 3 by the magistrate.

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique

Club vs country debate now in cricket!

Club vs country debate now in cricket!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Confrontations between home boards and players participating in franchise leagues, often forcing them to retire, can leave international cricket a lot poorer.

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, travelled with the squad to Abu Dhabi where England trained before the team arrived in India for the five-Test series beginning in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Infantino defends use of video replays at Club World Cup

Infantino defends use of video replays at Club World Cup

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the use of the video assistant referee system at the ongoing Club World Cup in Japan after the technology sparked controversy on both instances it was used.

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Modi's inability to make peace with a renewed Opposition will only embolden his coalition partners and it is just a matter of time before they begin asking probing questions besides politely disagreeing with his tactics, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Assam: KMSS leader held for 'instigating violence'

Assam: KMSS leader held for 'instigating violence'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Leader of Krishak Mukti Sanram Samity and a Right To Information activist Akhil Gogi was arrested on Friday afternoon from Guwahati Press Club while addressing a press conference on charges of 'instigating' violence on the streets near the Assam's capital complex in Dispur on June 22 during a mass agitation against drive to evict illegal settlers from forest land, wetlands and hills in and around Guwahati city.

Bayern lose German Super Cup but ambitious Kane not panicking

Bayern lose German Super Cup but ambitious Kane not panicking

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

'I wanted to play internationally, in the Champions League, and fight for titles every year. Coming to Bayern gives me that opportunity. I am looking forward to that challenge.'

Rishi: Please don't call me chocolate hero

Rishi: Please don't call me chocolate hero

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

The actor chats with the media about his role in Agneepath.

Cartoonist held for caricature on TN CM released on bail

Cartoonist held for caricature on TN CM released on bail

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Bala, 36, was arrested in Chennai on Sunday on a complaint by District Collector Sandeep Nanduri, who was also caricatured in the cartoon, along with the city police chief.

Sports Shorts: City chairman on Aguero's future at the club

Sports Shorts: City chairman on Aguero's future at the club

Rediff.com30 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Gujarat riots SIT ignored evidences, says top cop

Gujarat riots SIT ignored evidences, says top cop

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Former Gujarat Director General of Police R B Sreekumar alleged the Special Investigation Team, which reportedly gave a clean chit to Chief Minister Narendra Modi in post-Godhra riot cases, of not considering "evidences" provided by him and indicated he might approach the Supreme Court on the matter.

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Argentine great Lionel Messi has completed his signing for Inter Miami on a deal that will keep him in Florida until 2025.

'Left has edge in Kerala, tough fight in Bengal'

'Left has edge in Kerala, tough fight in Bengal'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

It will be a 'tough fight' between the Left Front and the Trinamool Congress in this month's assembly polls in West Bengal while in Kerala the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front had an 'edge' over the Congress-led United Democratic Front, Communist Party of India General Secretary A B Bardhan said on Friday.

3 students arrested for links with Pak Taliban

3 students arrested for links with Pak Taliban

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Pakistani police have arrested three university students in the central city of Multan on charges of having links with the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday.

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The agreement follows the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia

We are supporting Bhushans: Kejriwal, Bedi

We are supporting Bhushans: Kejriwal, Bedi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Anti-corruption crusaders Arvind Kejriwal and Kiran Bedi, tried their best to pacify hostile media at a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday evening but could not say much in defence of Shanti Bhushan and his son Prashant.

Pakistan's elite want Modi in PM's chair in 2014

Pakistan's elite want Modi in PM's chair in 2014

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Norma Godinho, who was part of the Press Club of Mumbai delegation that recently visited Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, assesses what Pakistanis have to say about the prospect of Gujarat strongman emerging as prime minister of India after the 2014 general elections

PIX: Barca win at PSG; Atletico edge Borussia Dortmund

PIX: Barca win at PSG; Atletico edge Borussia Dortmund

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Champions League quarter-finals first leg.

Oops! Ronaldo calls Saudi Arabia as South Africa during Al-Nassr unveiling

Oops! Ronaldo calls Saudi Arabia as South Africa during Al-Nassr unveiling

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Ronaldo joined Al Nassr last week on a 2-1/2 year deal estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($210.94 million).

Leh journalist accuses BJP of handing out bribes

Leh journalist accuses BJP of handing out bribes

Rediff.com9 May 2019

A video of the purported incident is also in circulation on social media, as the entire episode was captured on CCTV.

Protests in Pakistan over Afzal Guru's hanging

Protests in Pakistan over Afzal Guru's hanging

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Activists of the Jamaat-ud-Dawah and Kashmiri groups organised protests against the execution of Afzal Guru in several Pakistani cities while the administration of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir announced three days of mourning.

MCC takes action: Suspends 3 members over altercations

MCC takes action: Suspends 3 members over altercations

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

MCC suspends 3 members after Lord's Long Room incident with Australian players

ODI World Cup Schedule: Another date change for Pakistan?

ODI World Cup Schedule: Another date change for Pakistan?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

CAB requested ICC recce team about concerns raised by local security agencies with regards to World Cup match between Pakistan and England on November 12 coinciding with Kali Puja.

Anupam Kher to Kejriwal: Perform, prove yourself first

Anupam Kher to Kejriwal: Perform, prove yourself first

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Film actor Anupam Kher has said that activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal should first prove himself rather than criticising others.

Farmers' protest: Verdict on arrested scribe's bail plea today

Farmers' protest: Verdict on arrested scribe's bail plea today

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

A Delhi court will pass the order on Tuesday on the bail plea of freelance journalist Mandeep Punia arrested by the Delhi Police from the Singhu border protest site here where farmers are agitating against the three contentious agri laws.

Banned Pak scribe apologises for remarks against Army

Banned Pak scribe apologises for remarks against Army

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

A prominent Pakistani journalist, who was taken off air indefinitely for making hard-hitting remarks against the country's powerful military establishment in the wake of an attack on a fellow scribe, has apologised and said he had no intention to defame the Army.

AFC Cup: Win evades Minerva again, draw with Nepal club

AFC Cup: Win evades Minerva again, draw with Nepal club

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Minerva will next be seen in action against Chennaiyin FC on June 19 in Guwahati while Manang will play Dhaka Abahani.

Temple committee chairman kidnapped in Pakistan

Temple committee chairman kidnapped in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

The chairman of the committee that manages the famous Hinglaj Mata temple in Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan has been kidnapped just two days before the beginning of the shrine's annual pilgrimage, according to a media report on Monday. Maharaj Ganga Ram Motiyani was abducted at Lasbela in Balochistan by two men in police uniform. His followers organised a protest outside the Karachi Press Club on Sunday and demanded that the government take steps for his recovery.

'Money has most vitiated the developed world's democracy model'

'Money has most vitiated the developed world's democracy model'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Gateway House interviews Sarah Chayes, Foreign Press Club and Sigma Delta Chi award-winning former reporter at National Public Radio, on the anti-corruption and democracy movements around the world as a response to governments turning into mafia syndicates.

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.