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Russia bars FIFA's Garcia over human rights abuse

Russia bars FIFA's Garcia over human rights abuse

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Russia made clear on Thursday that FIFA's chief investigator Michael Garcia is barred from entering the country because he is one of the Americans blacklisted in a bitter dispute with the United States over human rights.

Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Myanmar: 2 journalists who reported on Rohingya massacre jailed for 7 yrs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The judge said the journalists 'collected and obtained confidential documents'.

Pope has opened a window for gays

Pope has opened a window for gays

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The wrong of victimising, targeting and persecuting homosexuals on the basis of archaic and prejudiced ideas has gone for long. Time we set it right, says Mohd Asim.

HSBC India client indicted for tax evasion in US

HSBC India client indicted for tax evasion in US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Ashvin Desai of San Jose has been indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of tax evasion, two counts of willfully aiding preparation of false tax returns and three counts of failing to file reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, the Justice Department said.

Delhi to be locked down from 6 am on Monday

Delhi to be locked down from 6 am on Monday

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Dairies, milk plants, grocery shops, chemists and petrol pumps, ATMs, e-commerce services of essential items like food and medicines will remain open, he said.

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said even the court understands that the convicts are filing pleas one after the other just to delay the hanging.

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".

Fans have been warned against World Cup violence

Fans have been warned against World Cup violence

Rediff.com30 May 2018

England supporters at the 2016 European Championship said he and other fans had been warned by police

'Vindictive, selective': Cong attacks govt over Chidambaram's arrest

'Vindictive, selective': Cong attacks govt over Chidambaram's arrest

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

'We, as a nation, must rise up and refuse to be silent spectators to the death of democracy. We stand with P Chidambaram and reiterate our unwavering belief in his innocence'

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'People accused of mass murder and worse are let out on medical grounds.' 'Saibaba is now 100% handicapped, and has committed no murder, yet he is not allowed to come out.'

Dubai's ruler pardons Norwegian woman who alleged rape

Dubai's ruler pardons Norwegian woman who alleged rape

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

A 24-year-old Norwegian woman, sentenced to prison after reporting that she was raped in Dubai, on Monday said that she had been given a pardon by the emirate's ruler.

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Sanjay Dutt's 10 UNDERRATED Performances

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

As the 'Deadly Dutt' turns senior citizen, Sukanya Verma looks back at 10 of his most underrated performances.

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Coronavirus: Good cop, bad cop

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

As we get used to a long haul of isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, the police's new avatar in many places is a far cry from that of the high-handed enforcer of law and order.

Qatari diplomat in flight scare not to be charged

Qatari diplomat in flight scare not to be charged

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

A Qatari diplomat, who sparked a bomb scare on a Denver-bound flight when he tried to apparently light up a cigarette, will be released without charges and in all probability leave the United States, authorities said on Friday. Mohammed al-Madadi was en route to Colorado on an official visit which included meeting Ali Marri, a Qatari citizen serving prison sentence after pleading guilty last year to conspiracy in connection with the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

No PK for Sanjay Dutt in jail

No PK for Sanjay Dutt in jail

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Dutt stars in PK alongside Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma.

Soccer: Atletico's Costa faces jail term for tax fraud

Soccer: Atletico's Costa faces jail term for tax fraud

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Spanish prosecutors have won a series of cases against high profile footballers and coaches for tax fraud in recent years, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Nearly 4,000 arrested in Kashmir since Aug 5: Report

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

However, it was not clear on what basis most of the people were being held.

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Chawla was introduced to Hansie Cronje, the late South African cricket team captain, in January-February 2000. It was suggested to Cronje, by Chawla and another person, that he could make significant amounts of money if he agreed to lose cricket matches.

'Is that a terrorist or is that Indrani?!'

'Is that a terrorist or is that Indrani?!'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

So concluded a day in court that saw a woman accused of murder don a fresh role of heroine of the moment. Even Bollywood couldn't have come up with such a curious twist.

Jail certificate first for RJD ticket: Lalu

Jail certificate first for RJD ticket: Lalu

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad has said he would reward party tickets to only those who would show certificates for spending time in jails.

Sports Shorts: Pistorius to appeal increased sentence

Sports Shorts: Pistorius to appeal increased sentence

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com13 May 2020

District Judge Samuel Goozee expressed his concern at the late submission of the documents, said to include largely bank statements relating to the diamond merchant's companies, but has agreed to consider the application for their submission.

At 50, can AIADMK reinvent itself?

At 50, can AIADMK reinvent itself?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The AIADMK's staying power is not in question, but it has to regain the winning streak. That will require its leaders and leadership to re-wire themselves, to be able to re-think situations in ways different from what they had been accustomed to, suggests Sathiya Moorthy.

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India has much paranoia in India about a new 'Terroristan' coming up between Pakistan and a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Pakistan has zero ability economically, diplomatically, geostrategically or militarily to create one. If they try, it will be great for India as they will destroy themselves yet again, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

FIFA World Cup diary: Russian police stretched to limit

FIFA World Cup diary: Russian police stretched to limit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Police staffing is so stretched in several Russian cities as officers are deployed to bolster security at soccer World Cup venues that one union leader says criminals could benefit.

India plans to step up safety on world's most dangerous roads

India plans to step up safety on world's most dangerous roads

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Drunk driving can attract a fine up to Rs 50,000.

Pak frees 151 Indian fishermen

Pak frees 151 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Pakistan had announced the release of 151 fishermen on the eve of Modi's swearing-in. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is among the heads of state and government of SAARC nations attending the ceremony held in Delhi.

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Rights group vowed to continue the struggle for human rights in the Communist nation.

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Authorities in Pakistan have claimed to have cracked a clandestine terror network set up by Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh, the jailed killer of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The terror network was operating inside the Central Jail at Hyderabad in Sindh and the provincial government has suspended senior police and jail officials after a large number of cell phones, SIMs and other equipment were found in the prison, The News reported on Thursday.

Draft GST law envisages harsher penalties for tax evaders

Draft GST law envisages harsher penalties for tax evaders

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The sentence could go up to three years if the evasion exceeds Rs 50 lakh (5 million).

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Sherin went missing on October 7, 2017, after her father allegedly put her outside their home at 3 am in Richardson, Texas because she would not drink her milk. Her badly decomposed body was found 15 days later in a culvert near the family's home.

Teen accused of live-streaming rape on Twitter's app

Teen accused of live-streaming rape on Twitter's app

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Lonina used the Periscope app to livestream the assault, said to have occurred on February 27 in the city of Colombus.

Video captures US cop killing unarmed black motorist

Video captures US cop killing unarmed black motorist

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The shooting occurred on Saturday morning after officer Michael Slager, 33, stopped Walter Scott for a broken brake light.

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What will a split in the AIADMK mean for Tamil Nadu?

Bangladesh Jamaat chief to be executed over war crimes

Bangladesh Jamaat chief to be executed over war crimes

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The four-member Appellate Division bench headed by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha pronounced the single-word judgement at the tense courtroom.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

Mallya's fate will be decided on December 10

Mallya's fate will be decided on December 10

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The 62-year-old former Kingfisher Airline boss' defence team, led by Clare Montgomery, opened the day by branding the government of India's evidence presented in the case as "utterly unfounded".

General Sagat Singh: The Real Hero of the 1971 War

General Sagat Singh: The Real Hero of the 1971 War

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

'A great General who had become a legend in his lifetime.' 'India will not see the likes of Sagat Singh again.'

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.