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PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

Relief to NDTV, SC quashes I-T notice

Relief to NDTV, SC quashes I-T notice

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The I-T department had issued re-assessment notice in March 2015 to the media group after noting that Rs 642 crore has allegedly not been computed for the tax assessment purposes of NDTV for financial year 2007-2008.

No revocation of life ban: BCCI tells Sreesanth

No revocation of life ban: BCCI tells Sreesanth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Tainted pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth's plea for a review of his life ban has been 'summarily rejected' by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which says it will not compromise on its zero tolerance policy towards corruption.

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Nirav Modi to be held in one of England's most overcrowded jails

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

While in custody and until the first hearing in his extradition case next week, Modi is likely to be held in a separate cell but may also have to share a cell with other prisoners given the overcrowding pressures.

'Bury COVID-19 victims away from residential areas'

'Bury COVID-19 victims away from residential areas'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I am more worried about the rainy season from June.' 'If you don't bury the COVID-19 dead properly, then rainwater will seep into the dead bodies and it will come to our locality where I fear more than 2,000 people will be affected.'

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

How India plans to bring back Vijay Mallya

How India plans to bring back Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Government's move to hire UK arbitrator follows poor track record of India in extraditing offenders from Britain

Christian Michel's Italian lawyer speaks out!

Christian Michel's Italian lawyer speaks out!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

While questioning Christian Michel in Dubai, Rosemary Patrizi tells Ashis Ray, Indian investigators made him an offer -- that if he named a member of the Gandhi family as having received kickbacks, they would not pursue him as an accused.

'Citizens, visitors should be in DNA database'

'Citizens, visitors should be in DNA database'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

All citizens of the United Kingdom and every visitor to the country should be included in the national DNA database, said a senior judge.

Abu Hamza loses extradition fight

Abu Hamza loses extradition fight

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Abu Hamza, 50, from west London, is wanted by the US authorities on 11 charges, including sending money to Al Qaeda. He has 14 days to decide whether he will launch a final appeal to the House of Lords against the judges' decision.

Sushma Swaraj's ministry declines RTI on Lalit Modi

Sushma Swaraj's ministry declines RTI on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

At a time when Sushma Swaraj is under fierce opposition attack for "helping" Lalit Modi obtain United Kingdom travel documents, her external affairs ministry has refused to provide any information about the passport issue involving the scandal-tainted former Indian Premier League boss.

Not seeking BCCI's help for life ban review, says Kaneria

Not seeking BCCI's help for life ban review, says Kaneria

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Banned Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria denied media reports that he is seeking the Board of Control for Cricket in India's help to take up his case with the International Cricket Council.

Mallya's defiance prompts Sebi to seek changes to Companies Act

Mallya's defiance prompts Sebi to seek changes to Companies Act

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Sebi has now proposed that the Companies Act should also clearly mention that a person should vacate the office of a director if it orders his or her disqualification.

Asia Bibi still in Pakistan; reports of her leaving the country 'fake news'

Asia Bibi still in Pakistan; reports of her leaving the country 'fake news'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Bibi was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam in a row with her neighbours. She always maintained her innocence, but has spent most of the past eight years in solitary confinement.

BCCI finally clears players' central contract payments

BCCI finally clears players' central contract payments

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

As per the revised contracts, the players in the A+ category will get Rs 7 crore, while ones in the A, B and C will get Rs 5 crore, Rs 3 crore and Rs 1 crore respectively.

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The US president's tweet provoked sharp criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense.

I have enough evidence to fight against extradition case: Vijay Mallya

I have enough evidence to fight against extradition case: Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Mallya's defence team is being led by the firm Joseph Hague Aaronson LLP. They have instructed barrister Clare Montgomery, a specialist in criminal, regulatory and fraud law, to argue in court on their behalf.

India's Cairn and Unable Moment

India's Cairn and Unable Moment

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Indian State does not believe in the rule of law. It does not even recognise the need to follow treaties that it itself signed. And so it is refusing to shell out to Cairn; and, as a consequence, has brought on the Paris humiliation, notes Mihir S Sharma.

Setback for Mallya, his plea against Sebi order dismissed

Setback for Mallya, his plea against Sebi order dismissed

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

In January, Sebi had barred Mallya and six former officials of USL from securities markets in a case related to illegal fund diversions.

Make sure Lalit Modi returns to face trial: Chidambaram tells govt

Make sure Lalit Modi returns to face trial: Chidambaram tells govt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Rejecting allegations of vendetta levelled against him and the United Progressive Alliance, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday demanded that the government should ensure that Lalit Modi returns to India to face the probe by the Enforcement Directorate on various charges, including money laundering.

'Quiet please' Nadal requests New Yorkers

'Quiet please' Nadal requests New Yorkers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'I understand it's a show, but under the roof we need to be a little bit more strict about the noise. All the noise stays inside, and this is difficult.'

SC asks Vodafone to pay Rs 2,000 crore for merger

SC asks Vodafone to pay Rs 2,000 crore for merger

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

TDSAT had stated no amount was payable till resolution of the disputes.

Mallya slams CBI, ED, says their actions have no legal basis

Mallya slams CBI, ED, says their actions have no legal basis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The final hearing in the case at the London magistrate's court to extradite Mallya to India is scheduled later this month.

Vodafone to challenge I-T Dept's tax demand in call centre case

Vodafone to challenge I-T Dept's tax demand in call centre case

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The IT department had issued a tax assessment order in December 2011 asking Vodafone to add Rs 8,500 crore (Rs 85 billion) to its taxable income, thus raising the tax liability of the company.

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Uber loses its licence to operate in London

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The taxi-hailing company said it will challenge the decision, which shows the world that "far from being open, London is closed to innovative companies".

India's appalling prison conditions to the 'rescue' of Mallya

India's appalling prison conditions to the 'rescue' of Mallya

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

British magistrate presiding over Mallya extradition case says India's prison standards are not up to the mark

London Tube stabbing suspect charged with murder

London Tube stabbing suspect charged with murder

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A machete-wielding man who stabbed three men at London Underground train station on Saturday has been charged with attempted murder.

Al Shabaab terror cell members stripped of British citizenship

Al Shabaab terror cell members stripped of British citizenship

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Members of an alleged London cell of the Al Shabaab terrorist group, behind the recent shopping mall siege in Kenya, have secretly been stripped of British citizenship.

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The court delivered the verdict after postponing it for four times in the Avenfield corruption case -- pertaining to the ownership of four flats in the posh Avenfield House in London.

European Commission fines 9 pharma firms, including Ranbaxy

European Commission fines 9 pharma firms, including Ranbaxy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

According to information available on the European Commission website, Ranbaxy Laboratories has been fined euro 10.32 million (over Rs 80 crore).

Congress protests against Sushma in Lok Sabha; disrupts Parliament

Congress protests against Sushma in Lok Sabha; disrupts Parliament

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Congress on Wednesday sought to demolish Sushma Swaraj's claim of helping Lalit Modi on humanitarian grounds in Lok Sabha, saying she could have done it under a legal framework and demanded response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dutee likely to participate in World C'ships

Dutee likely to participate in World C'ships

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Dutee, who missed the original entry standard of 11.26 seconds, got an invite from the IAAF as the target number of 56 athletes for women's 100m event was yet to be reached for the August 4-13 World Championships in London.

Nasheed snubs China, asks India to play role of 'liberators'

Nasheed snubs China, asks India to play role of 'liberators'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

China's stand is that relevant parties should find a solution internally.

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel was extradited in an operation under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Central Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday.

Relief for Nestle as panel to hear testing issue

Relief for Nestle as panel to hear testing issue

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The development is significant for Nestle since arguments in the Bombay High Court over testing and sampling went in the company's favour, too.

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Award-winning lawyer, Claire Montgomery, the Queen's Counsel, is likely to fight the Indian government's attempt to extradite him to India.

VVIP chopper deal: Middleman Haschke arrested in Switzerland

VVIP chopper deal: Middleman Haschke arrested in Switzerland

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Swiss authorities have arrested Guido Ralph Haschke, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal, on charges of bribery, Italian media reported.

DLF proposes provision to sue regulators; CCI rejects idea

DLF proposes provision to sue regulators; CCI rejects idea

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Locked in face-offs with two different regulatory agencies CCI and Sebi, realty major DLF's Chairman K P Singh on Monday suggested a provision in laws to sue regulators if their decisions get overturned at later stages.

Of Welspun, Cyprus and the FEMA conundrum

Of Welspun, Cyprus and the FEMA conundrum

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The sluggish legal system in India makes it extremely difficult for law-enforcing agencies in the ministry of finance to punish violations of foreign exchange laws. Unfortunately, it is not just FEMA. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act too has significant infirmities, say Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Pranati Mehra.

PCB rubbishes Kaneria's discrimination claims

PCB rubbishes Kaneria's discrimination claims

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rubbished claims by banned Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria that he was discriminated against by the board because he is a Hindu.