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CJI-led bench to hear Lakhimpur violence case on Oct 7

CJI-led bench to hear Lakhimpur violence case on Oct 7

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people were killed in violence during a farmers' protest, with a bench headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana scheduled to hear the matter on Thursday.

'Pakistan is always happy with Kashmir violence'

'Pakistan is always happy with Kashmir violence'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'Everyone knows Pakistan is doing it.' 'But what are we doing? We should not incite more violence.'

ISL: ATKMB avoid shock defeat against 10-man Hyderabad

ISL: ATKMB avoid shock defeat against 10-man Hyderabad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Hyderabad made a disastrous start to the game as Chinglensana Singh was sent off as early as the fifth minute.

ISL schedule out: ATK Mohun Bagan face Kerala Blasters in opener

ISL schedule out: ATK Mohun Bagan face Kerala Blasters in opener

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The ISL organisers released the fixtures of only the first half of the 11-team league. The schedule covers matches to be played till January 11, 2011. The remaining fixtures will be released later.

Farmers snatched magazines from cops, robbed anti-riot gear: FIR

Farmers snatched magazines from cops, robbed anti-riot gear: FIR

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Two magazines with 20 live cartridges were snatched from two constables by protestors who also damaged vehicles and robbed anti-riot gears during the violence at Red Fort on Republic Day, according to the first information report (FIR) filed in connection with the incident.

Negative report or 2 vaccine jabs to enter counting hall: EC

Negative report or 2 vaccine jabs to enter counting hall: EC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Candidates or their agents who have received both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine can also enter the counting hall on May 2 when votes for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be counted, according to the guidelines issued on Wednesday.

Modi faces terror threat but no change in campaign plans

Modi faces terror threat but no change in campaign plans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Security is a worry but the Gujarat chief minister will continue is campaign ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

SC has no role in resolving 'political deadlock' over farm laws: Union

SC has no role in resolving 'political deadlock' over farm laws: Union

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The Union accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of "shirking political responsibility" of resolving the crisis.

Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away

Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

It is understood that he was confirmed positive for coronavirus on Thursday night.

Hyderpora encounter: Amir's father moves HC seeking return of body

Hyderpora encounter: Amir's father moves HC seeking return of body

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The father of Amir Magray, one of the four persons killed in an encounter in Hyderpora area of Srinagar in November, on Thursday filed a petition in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court seeking the return of his son's body, maintaining his 'innocence' and the family's long contribution in the fight against terrorism.

Gatlin wins at Tokyo Olympic Stadium test event

Gatlin wins at Tokyo Olympic Stadium test event

Rediff.com9 May 2021

No spectators were present in the stadium, where the Games' opening and closing ceremonies will be held,

Oz suspends direct passenger flights from India until May 15

Oz suspends direct passenger flights from India until May 15

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The move could affect thousands of people, including Australian cricketers currently playing in the Indian Premier League in India

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

India battling climate change and it is getting worse, warn experts

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The experts said that climate change is not only raising temperatures and making India's heatwaves hotter, but also changing weather patterns that further drive dangerous weather extremes.

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

State governments in Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Jammu & Kashmir are on high alert and have come up with contingency plans to ensure the security of residents in case of a war.

Polls amid pandemic: Over 7 cr gloves to be kept for Bihar voters

Polls amid pandemic: Over 7 cr gloves to be kept for Bihar voters

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The CEC said 7.2 crore single-use gloves for voters to press electronic voting machine buttons, more than seven lakh units of hand sanitiser, about 46 lakh masks, about six lakh personal protection equipment (PPE) kits, 7.6 lakh units of face shields have been arranged.

Trump pardons ex-NSA Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe

Trump pardons ex-NSA Flynn, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a statement said Trump's pardoning of Michael Flynn, who twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his dealings with a foreign adversary, is an act of grave corruption and brazen abuse of power.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

Kashmir's welfare in integration with India: Jamiat

Kashmir's welfare in integration with India: Jamiat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Top Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JuH) on Thursday passed a resolution stating that Kashmir is an 'integral part' of the country and said the welfare of the people in the valley lies in their integration with India.

Farmers' 'R-Day tableaux' to depict ongoing protest

Farmers' 'R-Day tableaux' to depict ongoing protest

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Republic Day tractor parade by agitating farmers will feature a number of tableaux from across states depicting village life, the protest against the Centre's contentious farm laws, and hailing their courage, according to organisers.

UK PM unveils big lockdown relaxation

UK PM unveils big lockdown relaxation

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced July 4 as the date for a significant lifting of lockdown restrictions in the country, with cinemas, museums, bars, pubs and restaurants being allowed to open their doors to the public once again.

Ask MF Guru: Is your MF portfolio too risky?

Ask MF Guru: Is your MF portfolio too risky?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Rooney expects rejuvenated Manchester United to challenge for title

Rooney expects rejuvenated Manchester United to challenge for title

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Manchester United have been rejuvenated under new manager Jose Mourinho and are poised to mount a strong challenge for the Premier League title, skipper Wayne Rooney has said. The 30-year-old forward, who secured his fifth league title with the club the last time they won it in 2013, scored eight top flight goals last season as United finished fifth and failed to qualify for the Champions League.

Back to the 70s as Liverpool face Leeds in EPL opener

Back to the 70s as Liverpool face Leeds in EPL opener

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Liverpool dominated the Premier League last season, winning their first domestic league title for 30 years

Credit card data of 1 million Domino's Pizza customers leaked

Credit card data of 1 million Domino's Pizza customers leaked

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Domino's India data that included sensitive customer information such as their names, phone numbers, and credit card details has allegedly been breached and put on sale on the dark web. According to tweets by Israel-based Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock, Alon Gal, the data is worth 13 terabytes (TB). He tweeted on Sunday that the data includes as many as 180 million order details, including 1 million credit card details. The data, said Gal, was up for sale on the dark web. The threat actor, he said, was asking for $550,000 for the data.

4 highly-trained snipers active in Kashmir: Officials

4 highly-trained snipers active in Kashmir: Officials

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

In all the instances of sniper attacks, the terrorists used a nearby hillock to carry out strikes on a security force campus when unsuspecting jawans were using their mobile phones to talk to their family or friends.

Mukhtar Ansari brought back to UP jail from Punjab

Mukhtar Ansari brought back to UP jail from Punjab

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

After spending over two years in a Punjab prison, gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was brought back to Banda jail early on Wednesday morning.

I-Pru Life: Retail focused portfolio, no investment risks augur well

I-Pru Life: Retail focused portfolio, no investment risks augur well

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The life insurer tinkered with its business strategy - raised the share of protection plans and reduced dependency on ULIPs in the past four years.

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Two top Army commanders on Saturday said the fresh ceasefire between India and Pakistan will have no bearing on the counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and that the force will exercise 'maximum restraint' in the event of any violation by the neighbouring country.

Strict COVID protocols making Australia a tight-knit unit

Strict COVID protocols making Australia a tight-knit unit

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Training sessions are the players' only break from the monotony of being holed up alone in their hotel rooms, so they have been taking to practice with gusto, said Carey.

Saeed's release an attempt by Pak to 'mainstream' terrorists: India

Saeed's release an attempt by Pak to 'mainstream' terrorists: India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

India expressed "outrage" over Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's imminent release.

Parliament ready for first-of-its-kind monsoon session

Parliament ready for first-of-its-kind monsoon session

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

In run-up to the session, while over 4,000 people including MPs and staff have been tested for COVID-19, most parliamentary operations have been digitalized, entire premises sanitised and doors made touch-free.

MPs will need COVID negative report for Parliament

MPs will need COVID negative report for Parliament

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 test of the MPs need to be done 72 hours before the start of the session and it can be done either in their constituencies or at the Parliament complex.

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The apex court has also sought details of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the judicial enquiry commission, reportedly set up by the state government.

It will take one big effort to rebuild cricket: Finch

It will take one big effort to rebuild cricket: Finch

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Finch, who is on the board of Australian players' union, said it is not only about the IPL and all stakeholders have to make compromises to get cricket to thrive again.

West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

West Bengal's power to withhold consent to CBI not absolute: Centre to SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that West Bengal's power to withhold consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation is not absolute and the probe agency is entitled to carry out investigations that are being carried out against Central government employees or have a pan-India impact.

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Australia has been battling hundreds of huge bushfires for several weeks with the resultant thick smoke regularly casting a pall over the country's cities.

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Centre issuing guidelines for their resumption under Unlock 4, the rapid transit networks started operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but were still closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur.

CA to release players for IPL but with riders

CA to release players for IPL but with riders

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

All players granted permission to play would have to be available to play at the World Cup and on the Ashes tour of England that follows in August and September, the governing body said in a statement.

R-Day violence: Deep Sidhu arrested, sent to 7-day police custody

R-Day violence: Deep Sidhu arrested, sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Metropolitan Magistrate Prigya Gupta sent Sidhu to the custody after the police alleged he was one of the main instigators of the violent incidents at the Red Fort.

Gloves for voters, thermal scanners among new election guidelines

Gloves for voters, thermal scanners among new election guidelines

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

A group of five people, including candidates but excluding security personnel, is allowed to take part in door-to-door campaigning.