News for 'benefit of doubt'

Invest in stocks and expect good returns: Jhunjhunwala

Invest in stocks and expect good returns: Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

"We are in an early stage of a long-run bull market," says Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

Amarinder ticks off Sidhu for hugging Pak army chief

Amarinder ticks off Sidhu for hugging Pak army chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Sidhu, who returned from Pakistan on Sunday, was the only Indian, who attended Khan's swearing-in ceremony.

'Will challenge Sabahuddin, Ansari's acquittal'

'Will challenge Sabahuddin, Ansari's acquittal'

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Hailing the conviction of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab for the Mumbai terror attacks, Special Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam on Monday said the acquittal of two other accused in the case will be challenged in a higher court. "I am very happy (about the conviction of Kasab). But I regret the acquittal of two other accused Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed. The court has given them the benefit of doubt. We will challenge their acquittal," Nikam said.

Sangakkara gets clean chit in McCullum incident

Sangakkara gets clean chit in McCullum incident

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

The ICC on Saturday gave a clean chit to Kumar Sangakkara, who was involved in an unsavoury incident with New Zealand all-rounder Nathan McCullum during a tri-series match, saying the Sri Lanka captain was found not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'The Mumbai-Pune Olympics will be help shift the country's gaze to a region that denotes a new formula for sports, enterprise, and nation building,' argues Shashank Mani Tripathi.

The four cases against Salman in Rajasthan

The four cases against Salman in Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Here are brief details of the four cases against actor Salman Khan in Jodhpur.

Ironing out the wrinkles in GST

Ironing out the wrinkles in GST

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'The manufacturing sector and the capital goods industry need all the support that the government can provide, because they are working in a global market where trade restrictions are coming down every day,' says Amar Kaul.

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Four students from Oxford, including one from India, have released a study guide that will help lakhs of students aged between 12 and 18 learn English, Chemistry and Math at home.

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce powered her way to 100 metres gold on Sunday to become the first person to win four gold medals over the distance at the athletics world championships.

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Throughout the 1,000-day window from a mother's pregnancy phase to her baby's 2nd birthday, breastfeeding is vital in lending kids the right start to life, building the foundation for a healthy future.

Kyrgios should be defaulted on spot, says Wilander

Kyrgios should be defaulted on spot, says Wilander

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'I don't mind when he misbehaves. Obviously, I don't like the bad language. It's just when he doesn't try to play tennis, when he doesn't try to win then I think the umpire needs to step in. I think in this situation, default him on the spot, rather than suspend him'

Why World champions France are angry...

Why World champions France are angry...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

France hits back at US TV show host over make-up of World Cup team

'Clinching wealth of circumstances' in Aarushi case: Court

'Clinching wealth of circumstances' in Aarushi case: Court

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The conviction of dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar in the murder of their 14-year-old daughter Aarushi and domestic servant Hemraj is based on "clinching wealth of circumstances" placed by the Central Bureau of Investigation which had earlier sought closure, citing lack of sufficient evidence.

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Stade Rennais on Sunday to drop their first Ligue 1 points of the season.

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Pehlu Khan case: Court picks serious shortcomings in probe

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The additional district judge (ADJ) said one such loophole was that their names were not in the statements given by Pehlu Khan and other complainants.

FAQ: How to claim leave travel allowance

FAQ: How to claim leave travel allowance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Here's all you wanted to know about how to claim your leave travel alowance but did not know whom to ask.

'Can I invest in NPS? I am 24'

'Can I invest in NPS? I am 24'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries

Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Cong latches on to judge's observation to demand full probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Gandhi's remarks came after the Supreme Court gave clean chit to the Modi government on the purchase of 36 fully-loaded Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault Aviation.

Talks with China going on over border row: India

Talks with China going on over border row: India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

With reports from Jammu and Kashmir indicating Chinese hold over Indian territory in Ladakh, Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju on Monday said India 'need not be alarmed' as talks were in progress to settle border disputes. He also gave the benefit of doubt to China on reports of Chinese produced arms finding their way to militants in the Northeastern states.

IPL: Sourav Ganguly joins Delhi Capitals

IPL: Sourav Ganguly joins Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

In his new role, Ganguly will work closely with the team's head coach Ricky Ponting.

Alleged killer of unionist  Datta Samant acquitted

Alleged killer of unionist Datta Samant acquitted

Rediff.com2 Aug 2009

The court observed that it was giving Sapte the benefit of doubt as the prosecution had not been able to prove its case against the accused. On January 16, 1997, four alleged shooters of Chotta Rajan gang had pumped 18 bullets into Samant, leader of Kamgar Aghadi union, as he was leaving his residence in a jeep on Padmavati Road in Powai, northeast Mumbai.

'Dalit Muslims, Dalit Christians need SC status'

'Dalit Muslims, Dalit Christians need SC status'

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Universally practiced forms of discrimination and exclusion include social and cultural segregation, expressed in various forms of refusal to have any social interaction; endogamy, expressed through the universal prohibitions on Dalit-non-Dalit marriages and through severe social sanctions on both Dalits and non-Dalits, who break this taboo.'In short, in most social contexts, Dalit Muslims and Dalit Christians are Dalits first and Muslims and Christians only second,' it said.

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The RBI has been critical of banks for using restructuring schemes to hide the stress.

Gayle wants umpire referral system scrapped

Gayle wants umpire referral system scrapped

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

West Indies cricket captain Chris Gayle wants the ICC's referral system for umpiring decision abolished as he feels it undermines the authority of on-field officials.

'I am so lucky to be calling myself an Indian'

'I am so lucky to be calling myself an Indian'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The home-chef put Indian cuisine on the world map with her cooking experiments on MasterChef Australia.

Free courses, offers... Online learning gets tempting!

Free courses, offers... Online learning gets tempting!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Edtech brands are offering discounts, adding fresh content and engaging more frequently with users during the lockdown, reports Vinay Umarji.

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

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

India to utilise assets to take on China in space

India to utilise assets to take on China in space

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

"The frontier of space, which includes utilisation of satellites, will continue to be a growing area of warfare. India has stated in the past that it is against militarization of space. But space assets have to be utilised in warfare in the years to come and we are also preparing for it to take adequate counter measures," Raju said.

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The transcript of the Milkha Singh Rediff Chat.

2017: IT jobs could start moving to richer countries

2017: IT jobs could start moving to richer countries

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

T N C Rajagopalan on the new year and new worries.

Uddhav dares BJP to topple Maha govt, says he's in control

Uddhav dares BJP to topple Maha govt, says he's in control

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Thackeray, who is also president of the Shiv Sena, said his alliance partners -- the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress -- are 'positive' and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government is benefitting from their experience.

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

EPL PIX: Fulham stun Leicester; West Ham rise to fifth

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Fulham fixed their penalty jinx as Ivan Cavaleiro's spot kick eased them out of the relegation zone with a shock 2-1 win at high-flying Leicester City in the English Premier League on Monday.

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Football PIX: Substitute Messi steals the show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Oppn parties to approach SC again over VVPATs

Oppn parties to approach SC again over VVPATs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'We do not think the EC is doing enough to address issue of EVM malfunctioning'

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

There is no doubt in our capabilities, says the Infosys co-founder.

'Don't worry! Modi won't arrest you!

'Don't worry! Modi won't arrest you!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

'If one is saying the Modi government makes me feel insecure or will put me in jail if I say anything against him, do not worry, as he won't do any such thing.'

BJP trying to subvert democracy in Maharashtra: Sonia

BJP trying to subvert democracy in Maharashtra: Sonia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Addressing the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting in Parliament House, she also attacked the governor of the state, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, saying he had acted in an "unprecedented and reprehensible manner".

Repo cut: India Inc sceptical

Repo cut: India Inc sceptical

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

India Inc, while welcoming the Reserve Bank of India's move to cut the key interest rate, expressed doubts on lenders' response to pass on the benefits to customers.

ASK ANU: 'My wife and I fight. I'm worried'

ASK ANU: 'My wife and I fight. I'm worried'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As part of this self help initiative with Rediff.com, Mental Health Coach Anu Krishna helps readers talk about their problems and offers advice.

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.