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Former Barca defender accused of links with Mexican drug lord

Former Barca defender accused of links with Mexican drug lord

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

US sanctions Mexico captain Rafa Marquez for alleged drug ties 'I deny categorically any type of relation with this organization'

Historian Ramachandra Guha resigns from BCCI post

Historian Ramachandra Guha resigns from BCCI post

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

A vacation bench of Justices M M Shantanagoudar and Deepak Gupta was informed by Guha's counsel that he had tendered his resignation on May 28 to Vinod Rai, Chairman of the Committee of Administrators of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Is this how we treat our soldiers?

Is this how we treat our soldiers?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Whilst politicians promise to uphold the honour and interests of our soldiers, the very opposite is being done, says Karan Thapar.

Gatlin to challenge four-year suspension

Gatlin to challenge four-year suspension

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

The Olympic 100 metres champion's options includes appealing to the International Association of Athletics Federations, taking the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport or filing a federal lawsuit.

Azam's apology on Bulandshahr remark doesn't seem to be unconditional: SC

Azam's apology on Bulandshahr remark doesn't seem to be unconditional: SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The use of words like 'if' and 'then' in the affidavit, which was to be an unconditional apology, has defeated the purpose, Rohatgi said.

Property transfers through PoA not valid

Property transfers through PoA not valid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

An income tax tribunal held that the PoA could not be construed as an instrument of transfer concerning any right, title, or interest in the immovable property.

ED summons Robert Vadra in Bikaner land scam case

ED summons Robert Vadra in Bikaner land scam case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The ED, it is understood, wants to grill Vadra about the operations of a firm -- Ms Skylight Hospitality Private Limited -- allegedly linked to him, which had purchased land in the area.

SHOCKER! 2-year-old boy accidentally kills mother in US store

SHOCKER! 2-year-old boy accidentally kills mother in US store

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In a tragic incident, a two-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his mother after taking a gun from her purse while she was shopping at a Walmart store in the United States.

SC defers starting of process for claims in Assam NRC

SC defers starting of process for claims in Assam NRC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The SC sought the Centre's response on the suggestion that any one of the 10 documents can be used by claimants to prove legacy.

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Reacting to the embarrassing development, Khan chaired an emergency Cabinet meeting and took back the notification to extend services of General Bajwa.

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Justice J S Khehar appointed new Chief Justice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Justice J S Khehar will be sworn in on January 4 and will hold the tenure for over seven months till August 27, 2017.

'India not lowering guard on border with China'

'India not lowering guard on border with China'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Talking about the Line of Actual Control, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said as it is not completely demarcated, there are differing perceptions about it by both sides.

US policeman leaves Indian partially paralysed

US policeman leaves Indian partially paralysed

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

US policeman forces Indian on ground partially paralysing him.

Trump unethical, untethered to truth, says fired FBI chief

Trump unethical, untethered to truth, says fired FBI chief

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Trump will do significant damage in the short term'

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The court granted the last opportunity to the defaulting states and UTs, warning if they did not file their reports within a week, then their home secretaries will have to appear in person before court.

Australia sends senior police official to India

Australia sends senior police official to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

"An Australian Federal Police officer has been sent to the home country of Gold Coast-based Dr Haneef," Federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock said.

'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

Sabita Singh to be sworn in as Massachusetts Judge

Sabita Singh to be sworn in as Massachusetts Judge

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

She is the first Asian American appointed to the state bench.

American horror: Pregnant woman stabbed, baby cut out from womb

American horror: Pregnant woman stabbed, baby cut out from womb

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

In a horrific incident, a woman in the United States allegedly stabbed a pregnant woman in the stomach and removed her unborn baby from the womb when the expectant mother had gone to her house to buy baby clothes advertised online.

SC slams govt over delay in appointing judges

SC slams govt over delay in appointing judges

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

"Courts rooms are locked down. Do you want to lock down the judiciary," a bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur said, adding, "You cannot bring the entire institution to a grinding halt."

Swiss target FIFA chief Blatter in criminal probe

Swiss target FIFA chief Blatter in criminal probe

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

A source close to FIFA said that as Blatter has not been arrested, charged or indicted, it would probably be for him to decide whether he stays in his post until February, when he is due to step down.

Aaadhar can do little to stop banking frauds: SC to Centre

Aaadhar can do little to stop banking frauds: SC to Centre

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The attorney general told the apex court that the invasion of privacy was very minimal in Aadhaar and it may not even be considered as an invasion.

Bulandshahr gang rape case: SC asks Azam Khan to tender apology

Bulandshahr gang rape case: SC asks Azam Khan to tender apology

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Terming dignity of women as "uncompromisable", the bench also asked the state government to ensure that the minor survivor of the gang rape gets admission in a nearby central school of the choice of her father.

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Bharara alleged that before firing him, Trump tried to cultivate relationship with him.

Indian consulate caught dumping visa applications

Indian consulate caught dumping visa applications

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Brown, a former governor of California and a good friend of the Indian community, termed it as shocking and unacceptable.

FIFA bans Blatter, Platini for eight years

FIFA bans Blatter, Platini for eight years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter and European soccer boss Michel Platini were both banned for eight years on Monday by FIFA's Ethics Committee.

Indian grandfather assault case: US court to watch video again

Indian grandfather assault case: US court to watch video again

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

A US court conducting the retrial of an American police officer accused of violently assaulting a 58-year-old Indian man has asked once again to watch the video showing the incident which left the grandfather partially paralysed.

Setting up social media hub is like creating surveillance state: SC

Setting up social media hub is like creating surveillance state: SC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The top court said the government wants to tap citizens' WhatsApp messages and sought its response within two weeks.

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

CJI Gogoi said the conduct and sensitivity displayed by Justice Sikri as a judge will continue to inspire the young.

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

MHA panel asked to complete Ishrat file probe at earliest

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

A one-man inquiry panel of the home ministry, probing the missing files related to the case of alleged fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan, has been asked to expedite its work.

Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Gurupreet Kaur, who was a month shy of turning 7, was found dead by the US Border Patrol officials 27 kilometres west of Lukeville, Arizona, after her mother left her with other Indian migrants she was travelling with to go in search of water.

Kulbhushan Jadhav hearing at ICJ: India and Pakistan battle it out

Kulbhushan Jadhav hearing at ICJ: India and Pakistan battle it out

Rediff.com15 May 2017

At the hearing while India demanded the immediate suspension of the former navy officer's death sentence, Islamabad accused it of using the world body as a stage for "political theatre" through a "misconceived" plea.

SC extends Assam NRC deadline to Aug 31

SC extends Assam NRC deadline to Aug 31

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The Centre and the Assam government stands were advanced by Attorney General K K Venugopal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, respectively.

Sureshbhai Patel assault: US cop no longer faces criminal charges

Sureshbhai Patel assault: US cop no longer faces criminal charges

Rediff.com13 May 2016

An American police officer, who brutally assaulted an Indian grandfather and left him partially paralysed, is no longer facing state criminal charges in Alabama.

US Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau dies of cancer

US Vice President Joe Biden's son Beau dies of cancer

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Beau Biden -- the eldest son of US Vice President Joe Biden and a rising star of a political dynasty -- has died after battling brain cancer. He was 46.

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The office of the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara on Sunday, October 19, in papers filed with the US District Court in Manhattan strongly argued in favour of immunity for Prime Mimister Narendra Modi in a pending lawsuit against Modi that has been brought by an organisation based in the United States.

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The bench said it will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday.

Coronavirus: SC, Delhi HC restrict hearings to urgent cases only

Coronavirus: SC, Delhi HC restrict hearings to urgent cases only

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The apex court, which has been mulling over the issue in its meetings held at the residence of Chief Justice of India S A Bobde on Thursday and Friday, took note of the government's March 5 advisory cautioning against mass gatherings in view of the fact that the World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 a 'global pandemic'.

Kris Kolluri is first Indian-American governor

Kris Kolluri is first Indian-American governor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Kolluri, 38, who is transportation commissioner and a minister in Governor Jon Corizine's Cabinet, was the last in the line of succession.