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Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Nirav Modi to make another bail plea in UK court on May 8

Rediff.com1 May 2019

His legal team, led by solicitor Anand Doobay, have previously offered one million pounds as security alongside an offer to meet stringent electronic tag restrictions on their client's movements, "akin to house arrest".

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Jabir Moti, 51, who was arrested by Scotland Yard last year, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London at the start of his trial.

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

During the course of the hearing last month, it emerged that Modi had made death threats to witnesses and also attempted to destroy evidence such as mobile phones and a server holding "material critical to the fraud".

Fadnavis to face trial in poll affidavit case

Fadnavis to face trial in poll affidavit case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi passed the orders on the plea filed by one Satish Ukey.

A whopping 2.2 million in prize money awaits 2017 Wimbledon champ!

A whopping 2.2 million in prize money awaits 2017 Wimbledon champ!

Rediff.com3 May 2017

In percentage terms, it is those first round losers who benefit the most -- their 35,000 pounds prize being almost 17 percent up on last year, reflecting the club's commitment to the lower reaches of tennis.

Here's why Murray expects Sharapova to play at Wimbledon

Here's why Murray expects Sharapova to play at Wimbledon

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Russian can qualify for the main draw at Wimbledon by reaching the semi-final of either the Madrid or Rome tournaments.

Four arrested for attacking Delhi MLA

Four arrested for attacking Delhi MLA

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

The Delhi police on Saturday claimed to have arrested four young men involved in the armed attack on Indian National Lok Dal Member of Legislative Assembly Bhagat Singh and cited personal rivalry as the reason behind the assault. The MLA was shot at by assailants outside his office in south-west Delhi on Saturday and was rushed to the hospital with bullet injuries along with a relative who was also hit.

Mirage 2000 crashes, fleet to fly again after checks

Mirage 2000 crashes, fleet to fly again after checks

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

A Mirage 2000 fighter plane on Monday crashed in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district and its two pilots ejected safely -- the second mishap involving the aircraft type in 11 days which prompted the IAF to stop flying the entire fleet and subject it to preliminary checks.

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

BPCL's impending privatisation and RIL's stake sale to Saudi Aramco raise questions about the future of the West Coast Refinery, once touted as the world's largest.

Two tribals killed by Maoists amid anti-rebel operations

Two tribals killed by Maoists amid anti-rebel operations

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Two tribals were killed by Maoists on suspicion of being police informers in Malkangiri, even as security forces launched an operation against the rebels at Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border.

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

"He is expected to be produced before the court for a second bail application hearing on March 29," a court official in London confirmed on Tuesday.

Wife Lipika goes to cops against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

Wife Lipika goes to cops against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against former state law minister and Aam Aadmi Party legislator Somnath Bharti over domestic violence allegations levelled against him by his wife, Lipika Mitra.

Doctor couple facing charges of exploitation denied bail

Doctor couple facing charges of exploitation denied bail

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

A doctor couple, who had gone on vacation to Thailand, allegedly leaving their 13-year-old maid locked-up and starving in their flat at Dwarka in South West Delhi, was on Tuesday denied anticipatory bail by a court in New Delhi.

Iceland fired up for World Cup thunderclap

Iceland fired up for World Cup thunderclap

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

An inhospitable climate and the smallest population of any World Cup nation have failed to dampen Iceland's burning desire

Rains to spare Chennai in 48 hours, predicts IMD

Rains to spare Chennai in 48 hours, predicts IMD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The trough over the Bay of Bengal, which has caused the torrential downpour in the state, will weaken in next 48 hours.

Jat stir: Section 144 to be imposed in Delhi-Haryana border areas

Jat stir: Section 144 to be imposed in Delhi-Haryana border areas

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

In the first phase of the Jat agitation, violence was witnessed in and around Mukherjee Nagar and Najafgarh areas.

T20 WC hero Joginder injured in road accident

T20 WC hero Joginder injured in road accident

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Joginder Sharma, who was a member of India's Twenty20 World Cup winning squad in 2007, was injured following a road accident near Noida, on Thursday.

Taj Mahal's minaret tilted 3.57 cm in 30 years: ASI

Taj Mahal's minaret tilted 3.57 cm in 30 years: ASI

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

A minaret of the famed Taj Mahal has recorded a tilt of 3.57 cm in three decades but overall there is no significant change in heights of points lying on the main structure of the monument.

REVEALED: The case that did Yeddy in

REVEALED: The case that did Yeddy in

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

After a lot of stormy talk-session with his party high command, acting Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa, who stepped down from his post, was eventually done in by the Lokayukta's report on illegal mining. Vicky Nanjappa explains the exact case against the chief minister, which forced the top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party to seek his resignation.

REVEALED: The case that did Yeddy in

REVEALED: The case that did Yeddy in

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

After a lot of stormy talk-session with his party high command, acting Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa, who stepped down from his post, was eventually done in by the Lokayukta's report on illegal mining. Vicky Nanjappa explains the exact case against the chief minister, which forced the top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party to seek his resignation.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

Yeddyurappa, family members booked by Lokayukta

Yeddyurappa, family members booked by Lokayukta

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The Karnataka Lokayukta Police on Monday registered an FIR against former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family members in connection with the anti-corruption watchdog's report into illegal mining. Besides Yeddyurappa, his sons B Y Raghavendra, B Y Vijendra and son-in-law R N Sohan Kumar and others have been named in the FIR under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Lokayukta sources said.

Aussie pacer Johnson secretly marries girlfriend

Aussie pacer Johnson secretly marries girlfriend

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson married his girl friend Jessica Bratich last week in a secret ceremony but did not invite his mother on the occasion, media reports said in Melbourne on Thursday.

Unusual monsoon pics: The watering hole

Unusual monsoon pics: The watering hole

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

Colombia landslide kills over 60 in Antioquia province

Colombia landslide kills over 60 in Antioquia province

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A rescue operation has been launched to find survivors buried in the rubble.

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rajapaksas return, a blow to India's prestige

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Rajapaksa's victory poses a serious foreign policy challenge for the Modi government,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Heavy downpour paralyses Mumbai, red alert for 24 hrs

Heavy downpour paralyses Mumbai, red alert for 24 hrs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The Mumbai civic body asked all schools to remain shut and to ensure that the students were sent back home safely.

Nirav Modi's defence team even used his pet dog in attempt to win bail

Nirav Modi's defence team even used his pet dog in attempt to win bail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince the judge to grant bail.

Big four get fit for Wimbledon shootout

Big four get fit for Wimbledon shootout

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Champion Rafa Nadal and the three other leading men's contenders charge into Wimbledon with major expectations despite all battling minor fitness issues in the run-up to the grasscourt Grand Slam.

Coast Guard rescues 6 crew onboard Oman vessel

Coast Guard rescues 6 crew onboard Oman vessel

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The Indian coast guard has rescued six crew members on board an Oman vessel Sakar-7, about 160 nautical miles off Porbandar coast in the Arabian sea.

Coca-Cola focuses on changing habits

Coca-Cola focuses on changing habits

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Coca-Cola India's volume growth in the second quarter slowed partly because of an increase in prices and also due to a mild summer.

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

'I deserve to be in the semi-finals; I don't want to stop here'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic felt he was a different player to the Wimbledon winner of old but comparisons were inevitable on Wednesday as the Serb rolled into the semi-finals for the first time since 2015.

Body of female officer aboard crashed naval airplane recovered

Body of female officer aboard crashed naval airplane recovered

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The body of Lt Kiran Shekhawat was on Thursday recovered from the fuselage of the ill-fated Dornier aircraft of the navy.

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Although he was bed ridden most of the time he was in the vessel and unable to move on the upper deck, his condition is stable.'

MiG-21 crashes in MP, pilot ejects safely

MiG-21 crashes in MP, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

An Indian Air Force MiG-21 'Bison' fighter aircraft crashed on Friday, apparently due to an engine problem, while on a routine sortie in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, but the pilot ejected safely.The plane went down at 11.25 am near Bela-Bhimlat village, at approximately 150 km south-west of Gwalior air base after taking off from there. A rescue helicopter was sent to fetch the pilot, the spokesman said, adding that a court of inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

At 4.4%, farm sector's 2016-17 growth lower than expected

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Crops including fruit, vegetables account for 60% of GDP in agriculture, forestry, fishing sector.

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Chennai witnessing one of the worst droughts in over 70 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.

How monsoon impacts the Indian economy

How monsoon impacts the Indian economy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

While a normal rainfall signals growth and prosperity, a below normal rainfall could spell disaster making food more expensive, aggravating the power, water shortage, hitting industrial production which in turn will put more pressure on the government's kitty.

Real eliminate Atletico to reach King's Cup semis

Real eliminate Atletico to reach King's Cup semis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Real Madrid knocked bitter city rivals Atletico out of the King's Cup on Thursday with a 1-0 win at a hostile Calderon to go through to the last four 4-1 on aggregate. Cristiano Ronaldo added to his phenomenal tally of goals this season with a 23rd minute strike to help set up a semi-final over two legs against holders Sevilla after the Andalusian club saw off Villarreal on Tuesday.