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Juvenile among three charged in Srinagar acid attack case

Juvenile among three charged in Srinagar acid attack case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday filed two separate charge sheets against three accused including a juvenile in the recent acid attack on a woman in downtown city, officials said.

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A court in Uttarakhand granted Mumbai police four-day transit remand of Shweta Singh so that she could be brought to the city.

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

1 pilot killed, 2 eject as two Surya Kiran jets crash in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The mishap occurred during a sortie as part of the rehearsal for AeroIndia.

CBI gets 2 months to complete probe in Asthana case

CBI gets 2 months to complete probe in Asthana case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Asthana was booked on the allegations of criminal conspiracy, corruption and criminal misconduct under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

PIX: Iulia Vantur parties with Vidya Balan

PIX: Iulia Vantur parties with Vidya Balan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

They were present at Bushan Kumar's birthday bash.

OilMin, RIL staff held for leaking information

OilMin, RIL staff held for leaking information

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

RIL said it had launched 'an internal probe' into its staff's detention.

PIX: Yami, Vicky celebrate Uri's success

PIX: Yami, Vicky celebrate Uri's success

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Uri is a hit!

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'At that time the Delhi police was reeling under various controversies. This case was more of an attention diversion.'

Maharashtra political crisis: What the Governor can do

Maharashtra political crisis: What the Governor can do

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The Governor has to act on the aid and advice of the council of ministers if the chief minister continues to enjoy majority, but can exercise discretionary powers in ordering floor test, dissolution of house or exploring possibilities for government formation if he has doubts over the majority of the ruling dispensation, according to legal experts on Thursday.

KGF 2 makes Rs 200 crore in JUST 5 DAYS!

KGF 2 makes Rs 200 crore in JUST 5 DAYS!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

All the films that went past the 200 crores mark and how many days they took to achieve this milestone.

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' 'We miss out on a certain strategic advantage by arriving late on the scene.'

8 dead in violence as SUVs run over farmers protesting UP Dy CM visit

8 dead in violence as SUVs run over farmers protesting UP Dy CM visit

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Angry protesters allegedly forced the two vehicles to stop and set them on fire.

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Azim Premji donated Rs 27 cr per day in FY21!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Software giant Wipro's Azim Premji donated Rs 9,713 crore or Rs 27 crore a day to retain his top rank among Indian philanthropists in FY21. Premji, the founder chairman of the company, increased his donation by nearly a fourth during the pandemic year, as per the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021, which had HCL's Shiv Nadar at second place with contributions of Rs 1,263 crore towards upliftment causes. Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, India's richest man, came third on the list with a Rs 577 crore contribution and was succeeded by Kumar Mangalam Birla with Rs 377 crore.

Grounded Kingfisher Airlines to pay Rs 12.9 lakh to ex-pilot

Grounded Kingfisher Airlines to pay Rs 12.9 lakh to ex-pilot

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Captain Sanjay Sudan had filed the suit against Kingfisher Airlines seeking recovery of around Rs 13 lakh (Rs 1.3 million), his outstanding salary for three months from the airline.

Heads of all farmer unions to be on hunger strike on Monday

Heads of all farmer unions to be on hunger strike on Monday

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The hunger strike between 8 am and 5 pm is part of the farmers' plan to intensify their agitation from Monday.

China can't get the better of us: IAF chief Bhadauria

China can't get the better of us: IAF chief Bhadauria

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria said that the IAF is prepared to deal with a two-front war along the northern and western borders if such a scenario arises.

CBI officer probing 'role' of Akhilesh Yadav in illegal mining case shifted

CBI officer probing 'role' of Akhilesh Yadav in illegal mining case shifted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Asthana was sent on a forced leave after the CBI registered a case of corruption against him. His plea to quash the FIR was rejected by the Delhi high court.

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Meet India's heroes from the Tokyo Olympic Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

As the curtains come down at the Tokyo Olympics, here's a glance at the medallists and those who came within touching distance of glory.

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The duo were reportedly shooting together for film-maker Shashank Khaitan's Dharma Productions film Mr Lele.

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Mathura violence: DM, SSP transferred in aftermath of clashes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The UP government transferred the district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police of Mathura following the violence in the district that left 29 dead.

Saurashtra, Andhra in Ranji QF; Mumbai, Maharashtra out

Saurashtra, Andhra in Ranji QF; Mumbai, Maharashtra out

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Asthana's deputy, arrested in bribery case, gets bail

Asthana's deputy, arrested in bribery case, gets bail

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The CBI did not oppose his bail petition.

Delhi police chief forms panel to monitor 2020 riots after Court rap

Delhi police chief forms panel to monitor 2020 riots after Court rap

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The development comes after the police force was pulled up by a city court for its handling of the investigation into the riots in which at least 53 people were killed and over 200 were injured.

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Farmers from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states on Tuesday offered 'antim ardas' -- the final prayers in the Sikh tradition -- for the protesters killed in the recent violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, with their leaders vowing to intensify the agitation against the Centre's new agri laws.

How Nitish got uncle to dump Chirag Paswan

How Nitish got uncle to dump Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Chirag, like many other leaders who have lost control of their parties, underestimated the adversary.

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

In power or out, Kamal Nath shows he is Congress boss in MP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It is clear that Kamal Nath is gearing up for the 2023 assembly polls, reports Sandeep Kumar.

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

12 killed as Maha-bound bus falls into Narmada river in MP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

At least 12 passengers were killed and two others missing after a Maharashtra state transport bus fell into the Narmada river from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Monday, officials said.

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Lakhimpur: Central forces deployed; Internet services shut

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

There was heavy police deployment at most of the crossings in the district, around 150 km from Uttar Pradesh's capital city, Lucknow.

AAP sweeps Delhi civic bypolls, BJP draws blank; Cong wins 1 seat

AAP sweeps Delhi civic bypolls, BJP draws blank; Cong wins 1 seat

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The AAP swept the municipal bypolls in Delhi winning four of the five seats while the Congress bagged one and the BJP drew a blank, prompting AAP chief and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to assert that the victory is an indication of the expected outcome of the MCD elections next year.

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Did Censor Board okay 172 adult films for public viewing?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

A CAG report severely criticises the movie certification body for fabrication of documents and showing bias while issuing film certificates.

Himachal Pradesh CM tests positive for COVID-19

Himachal Pradesh CM tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Thakur, in a tweet, said he had quarantined himself at his residence last week after coming in contact with someone who had coronavirus.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A Delhi court has imposed a fine on the police for the "undue harassment" of the accused in a February 2020 riots case, noting that repeated directions to the police commissioner and other senior officers seeking their personal intervention in these matters had fallen on deaf ears.

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

We must seize the opportunity provided by the COVID-19 crisis to kick-start indigenous research efforts, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

No links with Dawood, this is a false case just to implicate me: Chandila

No links with Dawood, this is a false case just to implicate me: Chandila

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Suspended cricketer Ajit Chandila, arrested in connection with the IPL spot-fixing scandal, on Monday claimed in a Delhi court that he has been "falsely implicated" in the case and there was no evidence of his alleged links with either underworld don Dawood Ibrahim or Chhota Shakeel.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

As India's international role expands, so must our capabilities, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

CBI DSP seeks bail, plea to be heard tomorrow

CBI DSP seeks bail, plea to be heard tomorrow

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

In his bail application, Kumar termed his custody "illegal" and urged the court to set him free.

Best of 2018: 10 breathtaking photos of India

Best of 2018: 10 breathtaking photos of India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

These are some of the best photographs of India shared by you, our readers.