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Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

US-orchestrated UN report on Uygur Muslims illegal, null and void: China

US-orchestrated UN report on Uygur Muslims illegal, null and void: China

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The UN report stated that China has committed to "other predominantly Muslim communities" in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Ashoka students back Gaza stir, urge VC to snap ties with Israeli varsity

Ashoka students back Gaza stir, urge VC to snap ties with Israeli varsity

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The students claimed that Ashoka University, based in Haryana's Sonipat, has research partnerships with Tel Aviv University, ongoing faculty visits for teaching, student mobility (outbound and inbound), research collaboration, short-term study opportunities as well as joint programmes.

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A district collector leads Dalits into a temple in Tamil Nadu, which is then sealed. A Ganesh Nadar finds out why.

UP cops examine 1984 anti-Sikh riots crime scene again

UP cops examine 1984 anti-Sikh riots crime scene again

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A special investigation team is re-examining the scene of a crime decades after two men were allegedly murdered and their bodies set on fire in their house here during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Amnesty slams Indo-US extradition pact

Amnesty slams Indo-US extradition pact

Rediff.com27 Dec 2002

"The signing of the pact sends a clear signal that the Indian government lacks that commitment to bring to justice even those accused of genocide, war crimes or crimes against humanity," the human rights body said.

India, US ink pact on extradition

India, US ink pact on extradition

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

The agreement stipulates that each country will not knowingly facilitate, consent to or cooperate with efforts by any third country for the extradition, surrender or transfer of each other's nationals to any international tribunal.

Hamas releases 2 US hostages on 'humanitarian ground'

Hamas releases 2 US hostages on 'humanitarian ground'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

However, the IDF strongly criticised the Hamas terror group for continuing to hold approximately 200 other hostages.

Fourth Bali bomber gets life sentence

Fourth Bali bomber gets life sentence

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

Suranto Abdul Ghoni prepared chemicals for one of the two bombs.

'Case filed against Manmohan Singh as individual, not as prime minister'

'Case filed against Manmohan Singh as individual, not as prime minister'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

US court issues summons against the prime minister for crimes against Sikhs ahead of his arrival to meet US President Barack Obama.

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

India urged Canada to disallow activities of groups promoting extremism, prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, and enhance measures to address hate crimes and hate speech.

US court summons Kamal Nath in '84 riots case

US court summons Kamal Nath in '84 riots case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath has been summoned by a US federal district court for his alleged role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots based on a case filed by a Sikh outfit.

Tackle terrorism or else, US Congressman warns Pak

Tackle terrorism or else, US Congressman warns Pak

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

If Pakistan continues to dilly-dally in bringing the perpetrators to justice and closing down the terrorist camps that operate within its borders, influential US lawmaker Ed Royce says he will lead the fight in the United States Congress to cut the massive military and security assistance to Pakistan.

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Parl passes 3 criminal law bills, Shah says end of 'tareekh-pe-tareekh' era

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The bills that repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act will usher in a new era in the criminal justice system, Home Minister Amit Shah said

Gujarat CID grills 20 'dunki' flight passengers sent back by France

Gujarat CID grills 20 'dunki' flight passengers sent back by France

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

According to a senior state Crime Investigation Department official, those passengers included at least 60 from Gujarat, who have already reached their respective native places in the state.

How Mumbai police traced and arrested 2 Salman house shooters

How Mumbai police traced and arrested 2 Salman house shooters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

A senior Gujarat police officer has said that Gupta and Pal were hired by the gang of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to open fire at Khan's house.

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

Top Jamaat-e-Islami leader sentenced to death for 1971 war crimes

Top Jamaat-e-Islami leader sentenced to death for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A T M Azharul Islam, a top leader of fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami party, was sentenced to death on Tuesday by a Bangladeshi special court for committing war crimes during the country's independence war against Pakistan.

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

UN cautiously reacts to Saddam's execution

UN cautiously reacts to Saddam's execution

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

The world body's headquarters was closed on Saturday and the statement of Qazi was posted on its website.

'Don't make Kasab a martyr; give him life term'

'Don't make Kasab a martyr; give him life term'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Lawyers of Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab on Tuesday urged the Bombay high court not to make him a martyr by hanging him even as the state justified capital punishment saying he had committed heinous crime against humanity by participating in the 26/11 attacks.

India must avoid logic of deterrence: Gharekhan

India must avoid logic of deterrence: Gharekhan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

India's credibility for initiating such a campaign will now be particularly high as it itself had become a nuclear weapon power, said India's Special Envoy for West Asia and the Middle East Peace Process.

Plane grounded in France: Guj police begin hunt to nab agents

Plane grounded in France: Guj police begin hunt to nab agents

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

He said most of the passengers on the chartered plane that returned from France were from districts of Banaskantha, Patan, Mehsana and Anand.

'This is a much more sophisticated Emergency'

'This is a much more sophisticated Emergency'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Where you change the law and then say, we are following the law.' 'The fact is, the law is not meeting any international standards.' 'How can you call UAPA or PMLA a law when you are guilty until proven innocent?'

Iraq: Saddam Hussein awarded death penalty

Iraq: Saddam Hussein awarded death penalty

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Iraq's High Tribunal on Sunday sentenced former Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein to death by hanging.

Indonesian court jails Bali bomber for life

Indonesian court jails Bali bomber for life

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Judges said Mubarok alias Hutomo Pamungkas was guilty of a 'crime against humanity'.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.

Hidden camera in washroom: Girls accuse Andhra college of cover-up

Hidden camera in washroom: Girls accuse Andhra college of cover-up

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Hundreds of students have been staging protests at S R Gudlavalleru Engineering College in Krishna district since Thursday night over the alleged incident. Demanding justice at any cost, the students vowed not to attend classes until then, while the minister said that truth would come out and the culprits would be punished.

Pak behind Mumbai blasts: Baloch leaders

Pak behind Mumbai blasts: Baloch leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

'acts of terrorism are controlled and monitored by ISI' -- Baloch leaders.

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'Section 153A is not meant to protect fragile sentiments of the majority Hindu community who choose to get offended by slogans celebrating the success of the Pakistani cricket team.'

Tahir Hussain used rioters as 'human weapons': Delhi court

Tahir Hussain used rioters as 'human weapons': Delhi court

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav said that a 'powerful person' like Hussain can threaten witnesses in the case if enlarged on bail.

Egypt blasts HRW report as 'biased, ignorant'

Egypt blasts HRW report as 'biased, ignorant'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Egypt on Tuesday denounced as "negative, biased and ignorant" a report by Human Rights Watch that blamed the government for the mass killing of protesters in Cairo a year ago.

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

IT professionals join stir as protests continue to rock Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Chanting 'Justice for RG Kar' and 'Justice for our sister', hundreds of IT professionals took to the streets of Sector V in Salt Lake, the city's IT Hub, protesting against the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital.

Saddam pleads innocent, trial adjourned

Saddam pleads innocent, trial adjourned

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

As soon as the trial started, television pictures showed a defiant Saddam Hussein asking the Judge, "Who are you? What are you doing here? I need to know."

Death penalty: Pharma industry hails govt move

Death penalty: Pharma industry hails govt move

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The drugs and pharmaceutical industry on Friday welcomed the government move to provide death penalty for those involved in manufacturing, selling and dealing with fake drugs.

Did Saddam deserve death sentence?

Did Saddam deserve death sentence?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Did Saddam deserve death sentence for his crimes?

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Eighteen more people lost their lives after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in dry Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts, taking the toll in the tragedy to 24, officials said on Thursday.

Saddam's lawyers stage walkout

Saddam's lawyers stage walkout

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Saddam Hussein's defence team walked out of the court today after the chief trial judge refused to allow former Attorney General Ramsey Clark to challenge the tribunal's legitimacy in an address to the session.

Lawmakers resolve to combat terror

Lawmakers resolve to combat terror

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday expressed firm resolve to combat terrorism and defeat the designs of perpetrators of such crimes against humanity.

'Employees Can File Harassment Complaints Without Proof'

'Employees Can File Harassment Complaints Without Proof'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

"If HR isn't responsive, it's critical to keep records of all interactions -- e-mails, dates and any conversations you had. If HR fails to help, escalate the matter to higher management or the internal complaints committee," says Smita Shetty Kapoor.