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Simply not cricket: Pakistan man faces jail for flying India flag

Simply not cricket: Pakistan man faces jail for flying India flag

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A Pakistani man has been arrested for hoisting the flag of arch rival India on his roof, an act police described as "anti-state" but which the accused says was a tribute to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, officials said on Wednesday.

Sebi issues Rs 5.35-cr demand notice to Mehul Choksi

Sebi issues Rs 5.35-cr demand notice to Mehul Choksi

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Sebi on Thursday sent a notice to fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi asking him to pay Rs 5.35 crore in a case pertaining to fraudulent trading in the shares of Gitanjali Gems Ltd and warned of arrest and attachment of assets as well as bank accounts if he fails to make the payment within 15 days. The demand notice came after Choksi failed to pay a fine imposed on him by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Choksi, who was the chairman and managing director as well as part of promoter group of Gitanjali Gems, is the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi.

Beant Singh murder accused escape from jail

Beant Singh murder accused escape from jail

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Jagtar Singh Hawara, Jagtar Singh Tara and Paramjit Singh are the three main accused in the assassination of the Punjab chief minister in 1995.

'Imran has morphed into Frankenstein's monster for Pak army'

'Imran has morphed into Frankenstein's monster for Pak army'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'The senior army leadership has no interest in reconciling with Imran Khan, and no interest in seeing him return to power.'

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Shinde to move resolution over Maha-K'taka border row on Tuesday

Shinde to move resolution over Maha-K'taka border row on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said he would move a resolution in the state assembly on Tuesday expressing solidarity with those living in the contentious boundary region with Karnataka.

Indian prisoner to be freed from Pak jail after 30 yrs

Indian prisoner to be freed from Pak jail after 30 yrs

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Indian national Surjeet Singh, who has been languishing in Kot Lakhpat Jail in this eastern Pakistani city for over 30 years, is expected to be freed within three months, his lawyer has said.

Dera Sacha chief convicted of murdering sect's ex-manager in 2002

Dera Sacha chief convicted of murdering sect's ex-manager in 2002

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

A special CBI court in Panchkula on Friday convicted Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for the murder of former Dera manager Ranjit Singh in 2002.

Sedition law must for condition in Kashmir to Kerala: Law panel chief

Sedition law must for condition in Kashmir to Kerala: Law panel chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Defending the panel's recommendation to retain the law, which is at present under abeyance following directions of the Supreme Court issued in May last year, he said enough safeguards have been proposed to prevent its misuse.

Nitin Garg murder: Aussie teen sentenced to 13 years in jail

Nitin Garg murder: Aussie teen sentenced to 13 years in jail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

An Australian court on Thursday sentenced a Melbourne teenager to 13 years in jail for murdering Indian student Nitin Garg, a crime which outraged public opinion in India and put the bilateral relations under stress.

In first Karnataka rally, Kejriwal hits out at BJP's 'corruption'

In first Karnataka rally, Kejriwal hits out at BJP's 'corruption'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

He also promised to give free electricity, quality education in government schools and good healthcare for the state's people.

BJP hits out at AAP, says Kejriwal's party is of cut, commission, corruption

BJP hits out at AAP, says Kejriwal's party is of cut, commission, corruption

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Without naming any party, Prasad said he thought cut and commission was the legacy of only one political party.

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

According to forecasting agencies, the city is set to record its best air quality for the day after Diwali since 2015 on Tuesday.

Randeep Hooda Keeps Promise To Sarabjit Singh's Sister

Randeep Hooda Keeps Promise To Sarabjit Singh's Sister

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

As soon as he head about Dalbir Kaur's death, Randeep Hooda, who played Sarabjit Singh in a 2016 biopic, immediately left Mumbai for Bhikhiwind, her native town in Tarn Taran district, to perform the last rituals, as he had promised her.

Kathua rape case: Chargesheet filed against juvenile declared adult by SC

Kathua rape case: Chargesheet filed against juvenile declared adult by SC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The charge sheet was committed to sessions court in Kathua which has fixed January 24 as the next date of hearing in the case.

Atiq admitted to having links with ISI, Lashkar, says FIR

Atiq admitted to having links with ISI, Lashkar, says FIR

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad, who was shot dead along with his brother at point-blank range, had admitted during questioning by police that he had links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and militant outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, according to a first information report (FIR).

Pak court gives 5 days to Punjab govt to decide on Lakhvi

Pak court gives 5 days to Punjab govt to decide on Lakhvi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Thursday directed the Punjab government to decide "within five days" the detention matter of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander and 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi.

SC puts off hearing in Sidhu road rage case to February 25, questions counsel letter

SC puts off hearing in Sidhu road rage case to February 25, questions counsel letter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the matter pertaining to review of the sentence awarded by it in May 2018 to cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu in an over 32-year-old road rage case has not been listed "unexpectedly".

Beant Singh murder accused had comforts in jail

Beant Singh murder accused had comforts in jail

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

The four prisoners had mattresses instead of simple cement slabs for sleeping, their own kitchen, toilet, a television set and an aqua-guard water purifier.

Rahul vows to bring back jobs to Punjab, accuses Kejriwal for blast in Bhatinda

Rahul vows to bring back jobs to Punjab, accuses Kejriwal for blast in Bhatinda

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The Congress vice president also accused Delhi CM of "helping" forces who want to disturb Punjab's peace and push it back to the dark days of militancy.

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The prowess with which they executed the shootings unmistakably bear the imprint of someone who has had professional training.'

Kerala Cong red-faced over Savarkar photo on Bharat jodo yatra banner

Kerala Cong red-faced over Savarkar photo on Bharat jodo yatra banner

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The teary-eyed Congress worker said he committed a "grave error" and appealed to the party workers and leaders to accept his apology.

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

Mehul Choksi removed from Interpol database of Red Notices

Mehul Choksi removed from Interpol database of Red Notices

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The name of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi wanted in a Rs 13,000-crore scam in the Punjab National Bank is understood to have been removed from the Interpol database of Red Notices on the basis of his plea to the Lyon-headquartered agency, people in the know of the development said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remained tight-lipped on the development. The Red Notice is highest form of alert issued by the 195-member country-strong Interpol to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action.

Punjab CM raids offices of ministers, finds 8 of them 'absent'

Punjab CM raids offices of ministers, finds 8 of them 'absent'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Eight Punjab cabinet ministers and a senior bureaucrat were found to be "absent" from office during a surprise check on Tuesday by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Mann govt to launch anti-corruption helpline on Bhagat Singh martyrdom day

Mann govt to launch anti-corruption helpline on Bhagat Singh martyrdom day

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced that his government will launch an anti-corruption helpline number on March 23 that will allow people to upload videos of corrupt officials asking for a bribe or indulging in other malpractices.

Will Nirav Modi be finally extradited to India?

Will Nirav Modi be finally extradited to India?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

If his attempt to have his appeal heard in the Supreme Court fails, in principle, Modi can apply to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to try and block his extradition on the basis that he will not receive a fair trial and that he will be detained in conditions that breach Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, to which the UK is a signatory.

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Sidhu was in Patiala to take part in a protest against inflation when the Supreme Court verdict came in.

'AAP tries to project itself as a more Hindutva party than the BJP'

'AAP tries to project itself as a more Hindutva party than the BJP'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'Kejriwal tries to project that his party is not Hindu virodhi.'

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A day after a rocket-propelled grenade attack on the Mohali-based intelligence wing headquarters of the Punjab police, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said "some arrests" have been made and the strictest punishment will be meted out to those trying to spoil the state's atmosphere.

Operation Parindey review

Operation Parindey review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

A real life tale is always exciting, especially when done right, and so you are hooked to the proceedings right from the word go, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

Deep Sidhu, accused in Red Fort violence case, dies in accident

Deep Sidhu, accused in Red Fort violence case, dies in accident

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Actor and activist Deep Sidhu, accused of being the key conspirator of the Red Fort violence on Republic Day last year, died in a road accident on Kundli-Manesar-Palwal highway near Kharkhoda in Haryana's Sonipat, police said.

Sidhu gets 1-year rigorous imprisonment in 34-yr-old road rage case

Sidhu gets 1-year rigorous imprisonment in 34-yr-old road rage case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and S K Kaul allowed the review plea filed by the victim's family on the issue of the sentence awarded to Sidhu.

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

There is nothing of the level of Yes Minister, House Of Cards, Madam Secretary or Veep but there are at least 10 Hindi series and an OTT-released film or two, to whet the viewer's appetite for power-mongering, corruption and intrigue.

Modi's tour de Punjab: PM pays homage to martyrs, visits Golden Temple

Modi's tour de Punjab: PM pays homage to martyrs, visits Golden Temple

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

"On martyrdom day, I pay my respects to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru who sacrificed their life for the nation," PM said in a statement.

Uphold Sidhu's conviction in road rage case: Punjab govt to SC

Uphold Sidhu's conviction in road rage case: Punjab govt to SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The hearing remained inconclusive and would continue on April 17 when Sidhu's counsel senior advocate R S Cheema will give the rebuttal to state government's argument.

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Citing sources within the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), the Geo News reported that the names of the PTI leaders and its party chief have been added for their involvement in the May 9 violence and desecration of martyrs' monuments.

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Scores of PTI workers and policemen suffered injuries in the violent clashes. So far, no casualty has been reported.

On parole, Dera chief rejects succession rumours, holds online satsang

On parole, Dera chief rejects succession rumours, holds online satsang

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The sect chief said this was only a media speculation, and that he is, was, and will continue to head the sect, which has a large number of followers in Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Bhagat Singh's Advice For Bhagwant Mann

Bhagat Singh's Advice For Bhagwant Mann

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

As Bhagwant Mann repeatedly invokes Bhagat Singh in his speeches, Utkarsh Mishra picks five takeaways from the legendary revolutionary's thoughts that may help Punjab's new chief minister identity his goals.