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Rs 26.5L withdrawn from Waze's account after arrest: NIA

Rs 26.5L withdrawn from Waze's account after arrest: NIA

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Without naming Waze's accomplice, the National Investigation Agency said certain "incriminating material" was also taken out by someone from the joint locker of Waze and his aide, who is a suspect in the case, from a bank located in Versova area in Mumbai.

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

He took up the causes of tribals marginalised after their lands has been taken over for dams, mines and townships, often without their consent.

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

After 24 months of slowdown beginning in January 2018 before the pandemic and then 18 months of collapse since January 2020, we have become the world's worst performing economy, observes Aakar Patel.

ED files chargesheet against Hizbul chief, others

ED files chargesheet against Hizbul chief, others

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The prosecution complaint, ED's equivalent to chargesheet, has urged the court for confiscating attached assets totalling to Rs 1.22 crore in the case, besides other punishment under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Drop Koregaon-Bhima violence cases: NCP MLA to Uddhav

Drop Koregaon-Bhima violence cases: NCP MLA to Uddhav

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Munde, whose party is a key ally in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government, has made the demand in a letter written to Thackeray on Monday.

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

For some, he's a bully and probable 'blackmailer' who targeted the rich and famous, especially in Bollywood, for fame, and allegedly, ransom. For others, he's finally the one brave narc who decided to do his job, no matter how powerful his quarry, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The church authorities said Swamy's body will be cremated in Mumbai after completing certain formalities and his ashes will be taken to Ranchi and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, the state where he was based.

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh gets bail in terror case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Singh and another accused in the case -- Irfan Shafi Mir -- were granted the relief by the court in a case filed by special cell of Delhi Police, noting that the probe agency failed to file chargesheet within 90 days from his arrest, as prescribed under law.

SC grants 5-day bail to journalist to visit ailing mother in Kerala

SC grants 5-day bail to journalist to visit ailing mother in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Kappan was arrested on October 5, 2020 while he was on his way to Hathras, home to the 19-year-old Dalit woman who died after being allegedly gang-raped by four upper-caste men on September 14.

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Such was the terror created by the ATS, that all their relatives stayed away.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'These charges of the prosecution will fall to the ground and I am 100 per cent sure of that.'

13 held guilty for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

13 held guilty for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

In 2010, the accused chopped off Joseph's hand accusing him of hurting religious sentiments of a community through a question paper he set for his students.

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"We state that the most precious fundamental 'right to life' unconditionally embraces even an undertrial. The consideration made herein is keeping in view the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case.

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh sent to custody till Apr 10

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh sent to custody till Apr 10

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The court also extended the custody of Iqbal, Mushtaq and Mir till April 10 on a plea by the police. The Delhi Police said that the accused were required to be interrogated further to identify the other persons involved. "The custody was required to ascertain the identity of other handlers," the police told the court.

Gorkha leader Bimal Gurung surfaces after 3 yrs, dumps BJP

Gorkha leader Bimal Gurung surfaces after 3 yrs, dumps BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Gurung vowed to support the TMC in the 2021 Bengal assembly elections.

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

"We are confined to health issue. It is in the interest of the state also that the accused gets better treatment," the bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and A S Bopanna observed.

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Swamy's counsel said there was negligence on part of the Taloja prison authorities, who failed to provide immediate medical attention to the Jesuit priest.

In court, Pragya says didn't know about Malegaon blast

In court, Pragya says didn't know about Malegaon blast

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Special NIA Judge V S Padalkar last month directed all the accused, including Thakur, to appear before the court at least once a week.

When your husband is jailed for a retweet...

When your husband is jailed for a retweet...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Journalist Prashant Kanojia was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police on August 18 for a retweet and has been in custody ever since.

Terror accused woman in NIA custody tests COVID-19 positive

Terror accused woman in NIA custody tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Submitting a medical report before the Metropolitan Magistrate, the NIA, while moving an application for judicial remand of Hina Bashir Beigh, her husband Jahanzaib Sami and Abdul Basith till July 4, informed that the woman accused had tested positive for COVID-19 conducted ahead of shifting her to Tihar Jail.

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that "shocking findings" have emerged in the investigation so far in the case in which Kerala-based scribe Sidhique Kappan was arrested on his way to Hathras, where a young Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped, in October.

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'This is the "naya/new J&K" after Aug 2019. We get locked up in our homes with no explanation. It's bad enough they've locked my father (a sitting MP) & me in our home, they've locked my sister & her kids in their home as well'

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur walks out of Karnal jail

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur walks out of Karnal jail

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur was freed Friday by the Punjab and Haryana high court, which said slapping charges like attempt to murder on her is a 'debatable issue' to be considered at a later stage in the trial.

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The hijackers of an Indian Airlines plane in 1999 -- Abdul Rauf Asghar, Ibrahim Athar and Yusuf Azhar -- have also been named in the list, prepared under provisions of the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Legal aid in terror cases is shortcut populism: Rights group

Legal aid in terror cases is shortcut populism: Rights group

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Repealing the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and passing an anti-torture bill consonant with the Convention against Torture would have a more durable impact on malicious prosecutions than providing 'legal aid' or setting up special courts, according to rights groups, says Vicky Nanjappa

IRF ban is an attack on Muslims and democracy: Zakir Naik

IRF ban is an attack on Muslims and democracy: Zakir Naik

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

In an open letter, Naik, 51, who is abroad, said he will pursue all legal options to get the ban repealed and that the judiciary will fail the Modi government in its 'plans'.

A propaganda tool called #UrbanNaxal

A propaganda tool called #UrbanNaxal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

'The category of crime and criminals called Maoist or Naxal or #UrbanNaxals is an illegitimate creation of right-wing propaganda media frenzy.' 'It is a fiction repugnant to the Constitution and the law of the land,' argue Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira.

Koregaon-Bhima: Cong, NCP want withdrawal of cases

Koregaon-Bhima: Cong, NCP want withdrawal of cases

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Minister Jayant Patil said the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP government favoured granting relief to those who were falsely implicated.

Malegaon blast: No in-camera trial, but curbs put on media

Malegaon blast: No in-camera trial, but curbs put on media

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Special NIA Judge V S Padalkar said conducting the trial in a "transparent manner" was among the reasons for rejecting the NIA's plea.

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The top court directed the Maharashtra government to place before it the material which was collected during the investigation against Navlakha and placed before the high court in a sealed cover.

ED files money laundering case against Zakir Naik

ED files money laundering case against Zakir Naik

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a criminal case against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik and his organisation IRF under money laundering laws.

What parivartan does Modi want?

What parivartan does Modi want?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The prime minister says he will bring real change to Bengal. Perhaps he will. The interesting thing is that his party has never defined what this change is, observes Aakar Patel.

Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy acquitted of terror charges

Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy acquitted of terror charges

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

It noted that 68-year-old Ghandy was in custody for almost six years and six months during the pendency of case.

Can be anti-govt, but pro-India: Mahua Moitra in LS

Can be anti-govt, but pro-India: Mahua Moitra in LS

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The TMC MP also said the UAPA bill seeks to designate individuals as terrorists without due process. She was also of the view that this bill also takes away the powers of the state and also called it anti-federal, anti-constitutional and anti-people.

Zakir Naik's NGO moves Delhi HC over ban

Zakir Naik's NGO moves Delhi HC over ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The IRF, in its plea, has challenged the November 17, 2016, notification of the ministry of home affairs which had imposed an immediate ban on the organisation under UAPA.

NIA tells HC it cannot investigate Dabholkar's murder

NIA tells HC it cannot investigate Dabholkar's murder

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday informed the Bombay high court that it cannot probe into the murder of anti-superstition activist Dr Narendra Dabholkar as the offence fell under the Indian Police Code and was not covered under the purview of NIA Act.

Protests move indoors, online during lockdown

Protests move indoors, online during lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Several protests and mass movements across Delhi and the country were at their peak when the coronavirus threat slowly crept in, throwing normal life out of gear and pushing everyone indoors to ensure social distancing.