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SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It said it was not convinced with the grounds of the CBI to condone over 4,500 days' delay in filing the appeal. The CBI had filed the appeal on February 2 this year.

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

PMO refuses to share details of corruption complaints against Modi's mantris

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The PMO said providing such information "may be a subjective as well as a cumbersome exercise"

Pak's attempt to politicise Kashmir at UN failed: India

Pak's attempt to politicise Kashmir at UN failed: India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'The credibility of the messenger here is highly suspect. This is something which the global community is aware of'

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

According to state government data, the first 10 months of last year -- January to October 2020 -- witnessed 2,649 murders in Bihar, an average of nearly nine murders a day.

Dr Reddy's under scanner for packaging violations

Dr Reddy's under scanner for packaging violations

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

In addition, the CPSC asserted that the company violated the CPSA by failing to immediately advise the CPSC of the alleged violations.

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Eighty-six deaths were reported in mainland China with 3,399 fresh cases from 31 provincial-level regions, the country's National Health Commission said on Saturday.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

FBI team to finalise its 26/11 chargesheet

FBI team to finalise its 26/11 chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

A United States Federal Bureau of Investigation team comprising law officials is in New Delhi and will visit Mumbai soon to finalise its own chargesheet besides working on logistics for its officials to appear before a special court holding the Mumbai attack trial.

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

British tourists returning from Egypt told to leave luggage behind as airport security is tightened in wake of disaster in Sinai

Hyderabad cops find bomb dump

Hyderabad cops find bomb dump

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Almost 18 months after the twin bomb blasts rocked the city and 43 people died in the biggest ever terror attack on the city of Hyderabad, the investigators have found a dump where the terrorist had hidden the left over material after making the explosive devices.

EXPLAINED: The Saradha chit fund scam

EXPLAINED: The Saradha chit fund scam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

About 17 lakh investors, mostly in West Bengal, who have lost crores of rupees in the Saradha chit fund scam are fast losing hope. The scandal continues to roil West Bengal political circles with several ruling Trinamool Congress leaders being implicated and some arrested. Even West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's name has been dragged into the sordid mess. Indrani Roy presents a FAQ on what the scam is about and the main players behind it.

Delhi violence: Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar among 37 booked

Delhi violence: Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar among 37 booked

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

As many as 37 farmer leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Darshan Pal and Gurnam Singh Chaduni, have been named in a first information report in connection with the violence during the tractor parade that left 300 police personnel injured even as two farmer unions on Wednesday withdrew from the agitation against the farm laws.

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The court sentenced Saeed to five-and-a-half years and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 in each case. The sentences of both cases will run concurrently.

Dutt gets SC nod to go abroad

Dutt gets SC nod to go abroad

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, out on bail in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, was on Wednesday allowed by the Supreme Court to go abroad to fulfill his commitments as United Nations' goodwill ambassador and for his film shoot.

Wife of Indian-origin businessman shot dead in US pleads for 'selflessness, love'

Wife of Indian-origin businessman shot dead in US pleads for 'selflessness, love'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Harnish Patel's wife issued a statement to The Lancaster News on Thursday and thanked the Lancaster community and the sheriff's office for their support and for celebrating her husband's life.

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Government on Monday formed a multi-agency group to monitor exposes in this regard and vowed to take action against all "unlawful" accounts held abroad.

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Saeed, has been moved to an unknown location.

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'What does the nation get out of the CBI's fabulous infrastructure? Very little that is useful.'

Guantanamo Bay trials unlawful: UN HR expert

Guantanamo Bay trials unlawful: UN HR expert

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Philip Alston, a United Nations human rights expert has said that the trial of six 'alien unlawful enemy combatants' at the Guantanamo Bay under the Military Commission Act fails to meet the basic due process standards required for a fair trial under international humanitarian and human rights law.

Italian aid worker killed in Bangladesh; IS claims responsibility

Italian aid worker killed in Bangladesh; IS claims responsibility

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Cesare Tavella, 50, was shot thrice from a close proximity on Monday evening in Dhaka's Gulshan diplomatic zone while he was jogging, police said.

AAP demands CBI chief's immediate ouster

AAP demands CBI chief's immediate ouster

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Hardening its stand against the Central Bureau of Investigation chief Ranjit Sinha, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday demanded his immediate sacking from the post, saying he was "unfit" to head the country's premier investigative agency.

'NIA has become the BJP's parrot'

'NIA has become the BJP's parrot'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

'We were expecting death sentences, but now the court has acquitted them, despite Aseemanand himself admitting to his crime in front of a judge.' More importantly, it seems the tag of 'Hindu Terror' coined by the United Progressive Alliance government was wrong all along. Amjedullah Khan, spokesperson for the Majlis Bachao Tehreek, has been tracking the Mecca Masjid blast case from day one and was also involved in securing the release of more than 100 Muslims youths who were falsely accused in different terror cases in the aftermath of the blast. He spoke to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com about the acquittal of Swami Aseemanand and what it means.

Kejriwal may face 'criminal charges' over 'nepotism, favouritism': Jung

Kejriwal may face 'criminal charges' over 'nepotism, favouritism': Jung

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

He also claimed that the Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR on the setting up of the 'secret unit'.

ISIS recruit sent to NIA custody till December 8

ISIS recruit sent to NIA custody till December 8

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

A special National Investigation Agency court on Saturday remanded alleged Islamic State recruit Arif Majeed in the probe agency's custody till December 8, observing that his custodial interrogation was necessary.

India-baiting US diplomat Robin Raphel under probe

India-baiting US diplomat Robin Raphel under probe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

'It's unclear whether she is the target of the investigation, or what agents were searching for. The officials said it is an ongoing investigation and no charges have been filed,' reports CNN.com, while the Post adds that "the exact nature of the investigation involving Raphel remains unclear. She has not been charged.'

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

MHA said the four men were on 'routine, covert' duties in the high security area.

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

DON'T Undercount Covid Deaths!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Experts believe that under-reporting is likely to cause an underestimation of the spread of the disease.

Agusta case: Not named anyone, Michel tells court

Agusta case: Not named anyone, Michel tells court

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Michel's counsel appeared with the application before Special Judge Arvind Kumar who issued notice to the probe agency and sought its reply by Saturday when he will take up the matter.

J&K interlocutor free to decide whom to hold talk with: Centre

J&K interlocutor free to decide whom to hold talk with: Centre

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Nirmal Singh said talks could be held with the separatists and they should come forward with their grievances with an open mind.

Anti-Sikh riots: CBI team in US to quiz witness

Anti-Sikh riots: CBI team in US to quiz witness

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

A two-member special CBI team has arrived in New York en route to San Fransisco to record the statement of Singh, who is now based in California in the US west-coast. Though Singh has been making allegations for the past three years, he has repeatedly refused to return to India to testify before the special courts hearing the 1984 riot cases, saying he feared for his life.

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Babar named Pakistan Test captain, takes charge of all three formats.

Paris attacker visited London, Birmingham

Paris attacker visited London, Birmingham

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

One of the Islamic State terrorists behind the deadly Paris attacks had visited London and Birmingham earlier this year to meet people suspected of planning a terror attack in the United Kingdom, counter-terrorism officials have found.

Antrix-Devas case: Court grants time to CBI for getting sanctions

Antrix-Devas case: Court grants time to CBI for getting sanctions

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Court questioned the probe agency on delay in filing the chargesheet.

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Trump said his victory three years ago was a 'defining moment in American history' and vowed to maintain his 'America First' policy as he touched the hallmarks of his 2016 campaign, hard-line immigration policies and defence spending.

Documents seized from arrested man showed his links with ISI

Documents seized from arrested man showed his links with ISI

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

The documents recovered from suspected ISI agent Akhtar Khan's home in the city "clearly showed" his links to Pakistan's ISI, a top Special Task Force officer said.

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