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Pak court rejects Musharraf's petition for military trial

Pak court rejects Musharraf's petition for military trial

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

In a setback to embattled former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf, a special court in Islamabad on Friday dismissed his petition seeking treason trial under the Army Act and summoned him to appear before it on March 11.

Russian cyclists' lawsuit against WADA dismissed

Russian cyclists' lawsuit against WADA dismissed

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

CAS in 2016 dismissed an appeal against the WADA ban by the three cyclists -- Kirill Sveshnikov, Dmitry Strakhov and Dmitry Sokolov.

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Chaudhary not only killed his senior but also three others of a 'particular community' by making them specific targets, the court said.

Pakistani court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Musharraf

Pakistani court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Musharraf

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The ex-army chief is facing a slew of court cases after returning from five years of self-exile in Dubai.

Musharraf gets court nod to leave Pakistan

Musharraf gets court nod to leave Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

A Pakistani court on Thursday ordered authorities to remove the name of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf from the exit control list, paving the way for him to leave the country.

Toolkit case: Delhi court sends Disha Ravi to 1-day police custody

Toolkit case: Delhi court sends Disha Ravi to 1-day police custody

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Ravi was arrested by Delhi police on February 13 from Bengaluru.

Messi appears in court to answer tax evasion charges

Messi appears in court to answer tax evasion charges

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his father Jorge testified separately in court on Friday to answer charges of tax evasion on income earned from the sale of the player's image rights.

McAfee antivirus creator dead in Spanish prison

McAfee antivirus creator dead in Spanish prison

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Hours earlier, a Spanish court issued a preliminary ruling in favor of the 75-year-old tycoon's extradition to the United States to face tax-related criminal charges.

Sharjeel Imam gets bail in sedition case over Jamia riots, will stay in jail

Sharjeel Imam gets bail in sedition case over Jamia riots, will stay in jail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to former JNU student Sharjeel Imam in a sedition case in which he was accused of instigating the Jamia riots in New Delhi in 2019.

Paris Olympics qualifiers: Bajrang's exit raises eyebrows

Paris Olympics qualifiers: Bajrang's exit raises eyebrows

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Punia had trained in Russia to prepare for the trials, which are being organised by the IOA ad-hoc panel.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Forget comic chops, you'll not find an ounce of camaraderie between Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff as they go about firing ammo and flexing abs at a zombie-like army for nearly three excruciating hours of this noisy drivel, observes Sukanya Verma.

These players have a superior record over Nadal...

These players have a superior record over Nadal...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Nadal, is known to have a superior win-loss record over most top players (including Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic), but believe it or not, there are players on the circuit who have an edge over Nadal.

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'Not even a single rupee from the electoral bonds should be allowed to be used in the election.' 'If it is used in the election, it will taint India's electoral process itself.'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

'How was it possible for Singh to have got a government job, and that too one involving the handling of guns, had he been insane?'

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Defending champs India lose Thomas Cup quarters to China

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Indian men's team failed to defend its title after going down fighting 1-3 to China

Court verdict in Vodafone case will help Nokia, other cos: Prez

Court verdict in Vodafone case will help Nokia, other cos: Prez

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The order in favour of Vodafone is being considered significant because some domestic companies too are involved in similar transfer pricing cases.

Imran Khan hails SC judgment disqualifying Gilani

Imran Khan hails SC judgment disqualifying Gilani

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan has welcomed the Supreme Court judgment which disqualified Yusuf Raza Gilani as the prime minister of Pakistan. The PTI was one of the petitioners in the case.

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Governor and the ruling LDF in the state have been at loggerheads since the Supreme Court verdict quashing the reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as VC of Kannur University and berating the Left government for its "unwarranted intervention" in the matter.

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Pandit, who was appointed as the JNU VC in February last year, said some people opposed her decision to put the national flag and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo on the varsity premises.

How the loan default case against Anil Ambani is unfolding

How the loan default case against Anil Ambani is unfolding

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The dispute between RCom and Chinese banks led by ICBC started after Anil Ambani led company defaulted on its loans to Indian as well as Chinese banks. A British court on May 22 asked Ambani to pay nearly $717 million to three Chinese banks within 21 days.

Lawsuit filed to remove yoga from California schools

Lawsuit filed to remove yoga from California schools

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

A civil lawsuit has been filed against a school district in California seeking to suspend a controversial yoga programme which parents feel 'unlawfully' promote religious beliefs.

Court rap for IMA chief for 'propagating Christianity'

Court rap for IMA chief for 'propagating Christianity'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Mazhab nahi sikhata apas mein bair rakhna,' a Delhi court said while directing Indian Medical Association president J A Jayalal not to use the organisation's platform to propagate any religion, and cautioned him that loose comments cannot be expected from a person chairing the responsible post.

Will BJP win with a bigger margin? A SWOT analysis

Will BJP win with a bigger margin? A SWOT analysis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Seen by political watchers as the favourite to retain power for a third straight term, the Bharatiya Janata Party has set itself an ambitious target of winning 370 Lok Sabha seats, a goal aimed as much at projecting its strength as at diminishing the opposition in popular imagination.

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Does Modi Understand Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In focus are the assembly polls in 2026. From a BJP perspective, their attack on the ruling DMK, using the 'Hindutva' card, and Annamalai's targeting of both Dravidian majors on corruption has not worked, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jay Leno sued over Golden Temple crack

Jay Leno sued over Golden Temple crack

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

United States talk show host Jay Leno has been sued by an Indian-American in California for his "racist" comments on the Golden Temple and ridiculing the entire Sikh community by portraying the holy shrine as a vacation home.

Google faces lawsuit over 'Wallet'

Google faces lawsuit over 'Wallet'

Rediff.com27 May 2011

E-commerce firm eBay and its online payment unit PayPal has dragged search engine Google to court over the latter's mobile payment system alleging the internet giant used trade secrets to build a rival service.

US: Indian couple gets $36.48 million in compensation

US: Indian couple gets $36.48 million in compensation

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

An Indian couple was awarded over $36 million by a United States court in compensation for injuries sustained in a car accident with an 18-wheeler in 2010 during a visit to the country. A Riverside County Superior Court jury awarded $36.48 million to Prakash Sheth, 64, and his wife, Jashiree Sheth, 58, from Mumbai, whose car was struck by a big-rig on Interstate 10 in Beaumont two years ago.

Webcam case: 'Dharun Ravi has already suffered enough'

Webcam case: 'Dharun Ravi has already suffered enough'

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The distraught parents of Dharun Ravi, sentenced for a month in prison for spying on his gay roommate, said he has suffered "enough" while the mother of his roommate who committed suicide said her family has never heard an apology from the Indian-origin young man.

Jersey gov defends Judge Mohammed's appointment

Jersey gov defends Judge Mohammed's appointment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

American Muslim organisations, including Indian American Muslim groups, have hailed New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie's staunch defence of his appointment of Sohail Mohammed as a Passaic County Superior Court judge. Christie called opponentsparticularly right wing conservativesof his nomination 'ignorant' and a bunch of 'crazies'.

Trial in Batla House encounter case set to begin

Trial in Batla House encounter case set to begin

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The trial in the sensational Batla House encounter case is all set to begin as a Delhi court on Wednesday sent the matter to a sessions judge for hearing arguments on charge and subsequent proceedings against Shahzad, alleged member of Indian Mujahideen.

Karnataka HC judge defies CJI, declares assets

Karnataka HC judge defies CJI, declares assets

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Justice Kumar sent the statement to Registrar General of the High Court on Monday with a comment that it can also be made public, High Court sources said on Tuesday.

US: Sikh truck driver arrested for wearing kirpan

US: Sikh truck driver arrested for wearing kirpan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

A Sikh truck driver was arrested for wearing a kirpan and his turban "forcibly" removed while he was entering a Connecticut court to contest a traffic violation charge, a community advocacy group said on Tuesday.

Prez power not subject to judicial review: SC

Prez power not subject to judicial review: SC

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Under Article 341, the President may with respect to any state or Union Territory specify the castes, races or tribes for inclusion in the list of Scheduled Castes.

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh, arrested on charges of gunning down his senior officer and three passengers on a moving train last week, has now been booked for promoting enmity between groups, while a court in Mumbai on Monday extended his police custody till August 11.

Court frames charges against 5 in Naval War Room leak case

Court frames charges against 5 in Naval War Room leak case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

A Delhi court on Friday framed charges against five persons, including three former naval officers and an ex-IAF Wing Commander, in the 2006 Naval War Room leak case.

SC overrules HC order treating ayurveda doctors on par with allopaths

SC overrules HC order treating ayurveda doctors on par with allopaths

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a Gujarat high Court order which had held that ayurveda practitioners working in government hospitals should be treated at par with allopathy doctors and entitled to equal pay.

Asiad Trials: Todkar causes massive upset; Kalirama vows to save place

Asiad Trials: Todkar causes massive upset; Kalirama vows to save place

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Unheralded Atish Todkar caused a huge upset by knocking out Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya with a sensational 'pin'.

Railways withdraws 'RPF train shooter not mental' statement within hours

Railways withdraws 'RPF train shooter not mental' statement within hours

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The railways on Tuesday said the RPF constable accused in the Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting incident kept the treatment he would have been undergoing for any mental condition a "secret" and no such ailment was detected in the last periodic medical examination for the force's personnel.

Webcam case: US judge refuses to drop charges

Webcam case: US judge refuses to drop charges

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

A United States judge has refused to drop some of the charges including invasion of privacy, against an Indian-origin student, who is on trial for spying on his roommate's intimate encounter with another man.