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Confession made before additional SP valid under MCOCA, says SC

Confession made before additional SP valid under MCOCA, says SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant dismissed the appeals of the accused booked under MCOCA and other provisions under IPC and the gambling and prohibition Act.

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

'Things are done in India that look chaotic. But it's not chaotic at all'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'I've never seen such cooperation before. Problem solving. Everyone working together. And truthful.' 'Someone from the prime minister's office was there the entire time, at the table, one of the team.' 'Now you have to figure out how to get them out. And I'm just gonna sit here patiently.' 'But if you annoy me, I could actually ruin the whole game for you and for the people in here, which is the avalanche'.

Morbi mishap result of corruption, Gujarat CM must step down: Kejriwal

Morbi mishap result of corruption, Gujarat CM must step down: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Praying for those who lost their lives in the incident, Kejriwal said the assembly polls in Gujarat should be held immediately.

4 railway workers killed by oncoming train in Mumbai

4 railway workers killed by oncoming train in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Four gangmen were killed on Friday when they were run over by a local train between suburban Kurla and Vidyavihar stations.

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

'Tamil Nadu worker killed in Libyan violence'

'Tamil Nadu worker killed in Libyan violence'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

A 42-year old contract worker from Tamil Nadu employed with a Korean group has been killed and another seriously injured in gunfire during the anti-government violence in Libya, the victim's family said.

Morbi bridge's cables were old, no greasing done: Prosecutor

Morbi bridge's cables were old, no greasing done: Prosecutor

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

In a major development in the Morbi bridge collapse case in Gujarat, the additional public prosecutor in the case disclosed that one of the accused managers of Oreva, the company responsible for the bridge's maintenance, cited "act of god" in court as a reason for the tragic mishap.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

4 Pak-linked terrorists on the way to Telangana for arms drop arrested in Haryana

4 Pak-linked terrorists on the way to Telangana for arms drop arrested in Haryana

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Foiling a major terror plot, four suspected Pakistan-linked terrorists on their way to Telangana to deliver explosives were nabbed in Haryana's Karnal on Thursday and arms, ammunition and IEDs were recovered from their vehicle, senior police officials said.

Lakhimpur: Ashish Mishra hospitalised for dengue

Lakhimpur: Ashish Mishra hospitalised for dengue

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

His blood sample has been sent for the confirmation of dengue infection.

Bihar scribe killing: Shahabuddin shifted to Bhagalpur jail

Bihar scribe killing: Shahabuddin shifted to Bhagalpur jail

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The order to kill journalist Rajdeo Ranjan, the police say, was issued from Siwan jail.

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

This State-corporate 'cooperation' didn't begin with the arrival of the Modi government.
Many of the big licences, contracts, and even environmental clearances for the Adani group had come in the UPA's time, points out Shekhar Gupta.

4 killed as shuttering of under-construction building collapses

4 killed as shuttering of under-construction building collapses

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

A police official said prima facie, it appears that the shuttering was hit by a tractor-trolley carrying construction material, which led to the incident but the cause is yet to be ascertained.

3 killed as hoarding on railway land falls on road in Pune

3 killed as hoarding on railway land falls on road in Pune

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

There seemed to be some negligence on the part of the contractor, police said.

VX nerve agent killed Kim Jong-nam

VX nerve agent killed Kim Jong-nam

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's half brother was assassinated with a lethal nerve agent manufactured for chemical warfare and listed by the UN as a weapon of mass destruction, Malaysian police said on Friday.

Pakistan couple murdered in honour killing case

Pakistan couple murdered in honour killing case

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

In yet another case of honour killing, a young woman and her husband have been brutally murdered for marrying against the wishes of her family in Punjab, police said on Sunday.

Assam: 2 policemen killed in militant attack

Assam: 2 policemen killed in militant attack

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The attack, carried out by suspected Black Widow militants, targeted a police picket stationed at a construction work site. Construction companies are frequently targeted by the insurgents for extortions.

Murder of democracy: Cong protests against BJP

Murder of democracy: Cong protests against BJP

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The Congress protested vociferously both inside and outside Parliament on Monday against the political developments in Maharashtra as it stalled proceedings and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of "murdering democracy" in the state.

Oreva group given Morbi bridge upkeep for Rs 15 years, could charge tickets

Oreva group given Morbi bridge upkeep for Rs 15 years, could charge tickets

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Morbi-based clock and e-bike maker Oreva group was given a contract by the Morbi municipality to repair and operate the ill-fated hanging bridge for 15 years and charge tickets in the range of Rs 10 to Rs 15 for its use, as per documents of the municipality accessed on Monday.

Court asks jail authorities to provide adequate security to Mukhtar Ansari

Court asks jail authorities to provide adequate security to Mukhtar Ansari

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Ansari had in a hearing told the court that a contract of Rs 5 crore had been given for his killing inside the jail and that unauthorised people entered the prison without making any entry in the register, according to his lawyer.

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The helicopter is fitted with a self-defence system against heat seeker missiles, heavily-armoured cockpit, vital systems and components.

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Why is Nitish Kumar so angry?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

According to state government data, the first 10 months of last year -- January to October 2020 -- witnessed 2,649 murders in Bihar, an average of nearly nine murders a day.

4 labourers killed in phosgene gas leakage at Gujarat PSU plant

4 labourers killed in phosgene gas leakage at Gujarat PSU plant

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Mechanical failure in a chemical reactor at the company's TDI plant caused leakage of poisonous phosgene gas.

Preeti Jain held for plot to kill film director

Preeti Jain held for plot to kill film director

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

Jain allegedly paid Rs 70,000 as part payment to one of Gawli's aide in last 2 months.

Danish Siddiqui's father speaks: 'We feel proud of him but we miss him'

Danish Siddiqui's father speaks: 'We feel proud of him but we miss him'

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Brave, empathetic to the pain in the world, yet professional about his and his family's safety -- this is how Danish Siddiqui's father remembered him, the day he won his second Pulitzer prize.

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Trump says 'Nike getting absolutely killed' as Kaepernick ad airs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Trump, without offering evidence, said in a post on Twitter that the sportswear company was "getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts."

India's Looming Submarine Shortfall

India's Looming Submarine Shortfall

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

With the Indian Navy's requirement of conventional submarines standing at 24, there is critical need to expedite the planned acquisition of six more conventional submarines.

Champions League fate to be decided on Wednesday

Champions League fate to be decided on Wednesday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Player transfers and contracts will also be discussed at the UEFA meeting that will be held via video conference.

'The real killer is being protected'

'The real killer is being protected'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Was road rage behind the murder that shocked Bihar?

MISSION IIT. MURDERS. MIRACLES.

MISSION IIT. MURDERS. MIRACLES.

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Murders, miracles, mission IIT, Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

White House chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus

White House chief of staff tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The diagnosis comes a month after United States President Donald Trump and other members of his family and inner circle tested positive

3 prisoners shot dead in UP jail, 2 cops suspended

3 prisoners shot dead in UP jail, 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Three prisoners, including a member of Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Mukhtar Ansari's gang, were shot dead inside the Chitrakoot district jail on Friday after which the Uttar Pradesh government suspended two jail officials, police said.

MLAs' kin among seven killed in Bihar gang war

MLAs' kin among seven killed in Bihar gang war

Rediff.com16 Feb 2003

The killings are believed to be the fallout of a business feud between two criminal gangs.

Union ministers join in on 'boycott Chinese products' call

Union ministers join in on 'boycott Chinese products' call

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan appealed to people to boycott products from China and also directed officials of his ministry not to procure any Chinese products for day-to-day office use while his ministerial colleague Ramdas Athawale said all restaurants and hotels that sell Chinese food in India should be closed down.

90-yr-old from Maharashtra defeats COVID-19 twice

90-yr-old from Maharashtra defeats COVID-19 twice

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The nonagenarian has attributed his recovery to clean habits, a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude.

Putin calls on 300,000 reserve troops to join Ukraine war

Putin calls on 300,000 reserve troops to join Ukraine war

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Putin said the purpose of the West is to weaken, divide and ultimately destroy Russia.

10 BEST THRILLERS on OTT

10 BEST THRILLERS on OTT

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

For those who may have missed the thriller Chehre in theatres, Joginder Tuteja lists the 10 Best Thriller Web series.

5 killed in blast on vessel under repair at Cochin Shipyard

5 killed in blast on vessel under repair at Cochin Shipyard

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

No ONGC employee was on the drillship when the accident occurred.

Don't kill commodity derivatives

Don't kill commodity derivatives

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

The previous fiscal year proved to be quite a contrast in some ways. While the year started with the banning of a few commodity futures contracts from the national bourses, it ended with the allowing of FDI/FII investment in the commodities sector and the amendment of the archaic Forward Contracts Regulation Act. Proactive measures were also undertaken by the government to give autonomy to the Forward Markets Commission.