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Godman Ram Rahim held guilty of rape

Godman Ram Rahim held guilty of rape

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Justice Jagdeep Singh read out the verdict as soon as the special CBI Court began the hearing on the case on Friday.

Peace prevails in Haryana, Punjab but administration on alert

Peace prevails in Haryana, Punjab but administration on alert

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Mobile internet services will remain suspended in 'sensitive' parts of Haryana till Wednesday to prevent any disturbance.

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Salve said it is important to be 'positive' after such a positive ruling.

Armed forces launch Op CO-JEET to fight Covid in India

Armed forces launch Op CO-JEET to fight Covid in India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

"Under the CO-JEET" plan, personnel of the three wings of the armed forces -- the Army, the Indian Air Force and the Navy -- have been pressed into service to help restore oxygen supply chains, set up COVID beds and provide help to the civilian administration in its fight to control the pandemic," said the Lt General, whose post of deputy chief integrated defence staff (medical) comes under the Chief of Defence Staff.

Won't allow anyone to spread bad blood in Punjab: Amarinder Singh

Won't allow anyone to spread bad blood in Punjab: Amarinder Singh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said no loss of life was reported in any of the minor incidents reported in some parts of Punjab.

Trump cancels in-person G7, summit to be held via video-conference

Trump cancels in-person G7, summit to be held via video-conference

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The decision comes as countries around the world seal their borders and ban travel to stop the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed over 9,000 lives so far.

Xi's domestic challenges in the months ahead

Xi's domestic challenges in the months ahead

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

There is simmering disquiet in the Communist party and the world is watching as to what can unfold in China in the days to come ahead of next year's party congress, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Verdict in Priyadarshini's case a 'benchmark': CBI

Verdict in Priyadarshini's case a 'benchmark': CBI

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

During a meeting Priyadarshini's father Chaman Lal Mattoo in August, the CBI director had given an assurance that everything would be done for speedy justice.

NC for autonomy to Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

NC for autonomy to Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Dr Abdullah has said his party is open to other suggestions.

Sasikala, prisoner number 9435, enters jail

Sasikala, prisoner number 9435, enters jail

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

She has been given the job to make candles and incense sticks.

Welcome to the SuperPutin exhibit

Welcome to the SuperPutin exhibit

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

the exhibition called 'SUPERPUTIN' opened on the day that he announced his bid for a fourth term as Russia's president. It features around 30 paintings and sculptures of the Russian leader in a variety of different styles, all of which were made by Russian artists.

SC seals Sasikala's fate in 8 minutes, sends her to prison

SC seals Sasikala's fate in 8 minutes, sends her to prison

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The apex court's decision, which was handed down in eight minutes, has dashed any hopes for the Jayalalithaa aide to become CM.

Dera violence claims 4 more lives; toll up to 36 in Haryana

Dera violence claims 4 more lives; toll up to 36 in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The situation in Sirsa remained tense but under control, according to police.

On her way to jail, Sasikala makes pit stops at Jaya memorial, MGR house

On her way to jail, Sasikala makes pit stops at Jaya memorial, MGR house

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra chief V K Sasikala on Wednesday visited the memorial of J Jayalalithaa and the Ramapuram residence of party founder M G Ramachandran before leaving for Bengaluru to surrender before a court.

Man sentenced to death for rape, murder of minor

Man sentenced to death for rape, murder of minor

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Vishakha, a student in a Sarvodaya Public School in a Uttar Pradesh village, was lured by the accused. Her body was later found in a sugarcane field.

Maldives Opposition's Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins presidential election

Maldives Opposition's Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins presidential election

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Results showed that Solih, who had the backing of a united opposition trying to oust Yameen, secured 58.3 per cent of the popular vote.

India's oldest regional party faces an existential crisis

India's oldest regional party faces an existential crisis

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'The Badals have made the Akali Dal a family enterprise and undermined the Sikh faith. They have no right to call themselves Akalis. We have approached the Election Commission to register ourselves as the Akali Dal with a different nomenclature. We will impress on people's minds that we are the real Akali Dal' Sai Manish reports on the fight for supremacy over the Akali Dal.

Emergency extended in Maldives by 30 days

Emergency extended in Maldives by 30 days

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

President Yameen declared the emergency on February 5 after the Supreme Court ordered the release of a group of opposition leaders, who had been convicted in widely criticised trials. Among them was exiled ex-President Mohamed Nasheed. The court said his 2015 trial had been unconstitutional.

1996 to 2017: Twists and turns in DA case against Jaya, Sasikala

1996 to 2017: Twists and turns in DA case against Jaya, Sasikala

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Following is the course of events in the disproportionate assets case against Jayalalithaa, Sasikala and 2 others.

First time in 10 yrs, Internet, mobile services on in J&K on R-day

First time in 10 yrs, Internet, mobile services on in J&K on R-day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

For the first time in a decade, mobile phone and mobile Internet services were not disrupted in Kashmir Valley as part of the security drill for Republic Day celebrations.

Justice can never be instant: CJI after Hyderabad encounter

Justice can never be instant: CJI after Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The Hyderabad incident had sparked demands of swift punishment to rape convicts. The news of the 'encounter' killing led to celebrations in some quarters and concern in others.

Why Jaya supporters' arguments are untenable

Why Jaya supporters' arguments are untenable

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Independent of what the Karnataka high court and the Supreme Court might decide in Jayalalithaa's conviction and sentencing in the coming days, weeks and months, political arguments based on 'popular mandate' theory are plain untenable, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sidhu insists on dialogue with Pakistan

Sidhu insists on dialogue with Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

"The solution to terror is peace, development and progress and not unemployment, hatred and fear," he said.

Dera chief sentenced to 20 years in jail for 2 rapes

Dera chief sentenced to 20 years in jail for 2 rapes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Haryana and Punjab remained on high alert with officials warning that violent miscreants will be shot at sight.

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'If Mr Modi continues growing as a Hindu Hriday Samrat, better that it is done by restoring ancient temples than demolishing medieval mosques,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Given Nitish's track record as an accomplished trapeze artist who can dump the BJP overnight and embrace the RJD, he can leave the saffron party stranded should he fail to get the chief ministerial crown for the fourth time, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The 1st article of impeachment, abuse of power, was on party lines with 230 to 197 votes, while the 2nd, obstruction to the Congress, was voted 229-198.

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma charged with conspiracy

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma charged with conspiracy

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The court granted bail to Advani, Joshi and Bharti after they appeared before it.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said in a letter that sparing such "rowdy elements" is tarnishing the image of the institution and it is the inaction and tolerance of bar bodies that encourage these advocates, which would ultimately result in "contempt proceedings by the high courts or Supreme Court".

Shiney Ahuja to make acting comeback with a Bhatt film?

Shiney Ahuja to make acting comeback with a Bhatt film?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The troubled actor recently reached out to Mahesh Bhatt for work.

Imran Khan elected as Pakistan's new PM

Imran Khan elected as Pakistan's new PM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

The newly-elected National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, is meeting to elect the prime minister.

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The prosecution's pursuit of this tiny detail was because they believed the charge from Google, on Indrani's account, was to restore Sheena's Gmail account, via the Google account recovery toolkit, since Indrani did not have the password.

Hyderabad encounter: NHRC begins on-the-spot probe

Hyderabad encounter: NHRC begins on-the-spot probe

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The apex human rights body in the country had taken cognisance of the encounter killings, saying it was a matter of concern and needed to be investigated carefully.

2002 hit-and-run case: Injured moves SC against Salman's acquittal

2002 hit-and-run case: Injured moves SC against Salman's acquittal

Rediff.com12 May 2016

A man, who was injured in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bollywood star's acquittal by the Bombay high court.

Speculation rife over Biden joining 2016 US presidential race

Speculation rife over Biden joining 2016 US presidential race

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Speculation is rising that Vice President Joe Biden is close to a decision on entering the 2016 US presidential race even as the White House has been silent and President Barack Obama evaded queries on the issue.

Palaniswami sworn in as TN CM; faces trust vote on Feb 18

Palaniswami sworn in as TN CM; faces trust vote on Feb 18

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Palaniswami is the third AIADMK leader to be sworn-in as the chief minister in the last nine months.

2002 hit-and-run case: SC admits appeal against Salman's acquittal

2002 hit-and-run case: SC admits appeal against Salman's acquittal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted for final hearing the appeal of Maharashtra government challenging the acquittal of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, but refused to fast-track the proceedings.

Death toll in Bangladesh violence rises to 6

Death toll in Bangladesh violence rises to 6

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The death toll in violence across Bangladesh, following dispute over electoral system, rose to six even as the country braced for a 60-hour opposition strike on Sunday, calling for a neutral caretaker government to oversee the next general elections.

Irani asks: Is he a youth leader? He is close to 50 years!

Irani asks: Is he a youth leader? He is close to 50 years!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Stopping short of naming him, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday attacked Rahul Gandhi saying he goes around claiming to be a youth leader while being close to 50 years of age.