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Aryan Khan, 2 others get bail in drug case, not release from jail

Aryan Khan, 2 others get bail in drug case, not release from jail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A single bench of Justice N W Sambre also granted bail to his co-accused Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha.

GT Vs LSG: Who Batted Best? Vote!

GT Vs LSG: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Lucknow Super Giants picked up their first-ever win over the Gujarat Titans.

Aryan Khan drug case: NCB gets 60 more days to file charge sheet

Aryan Khan drug case: NCB gets 60 more days to file charge sheet

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The NCB, through a special public prosecutor, had argued that there were "compelling reasons" to seek the extension.

Could US ship detained in Tuticorin escape action?

Could US ship detained in Tuticorin escape action?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The American ship, detained by Coast Guard for carrying arms and ammunition off Tamil Nadu coast, may escape action if it is established that the vessel was cruising beyond Indian territorial waters, a top official said.

Wankhede's wife complains of threat calls, trolling

Wankhede's wife complains of threat calls, trolling

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The wife of under-fire NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede on Tuesday came out in strong support of her husband and said they were getting threat calls, facing vicious trolling online and living in fear as she rejected allegations levelled against him by Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik.

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Tailored luxury experiences with the most minute of details charted out for discerning travellers is the way forward, says Nikita Puri.

Greenpeace all set to lock horns with another ship

Greenpeace all set to lock horns with another ship

Rediff.com9 May 2006

After the French ship Clemenceau, Malaysian cruise liner S S Norway is now on the radar of Greenpeace who are opposing its entry into India for being dismantled on the shores of Gujarat.

IAF successfully test-fires BrahMos missile from Su30-MkI fighter jet

IAF successfully test-fires BrahMos missile from Su30-MkI fighter jet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The "live firing" of the missile was carried out in close coordination with the Indian Navy, the IAF said.

Prosecutor invokes Gandhi, Buddha in Aryan Khan's case

Prosecutor invokes Gandhi, Buddha in Aryan Khan's case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Narcotic Control Bureau, which had told the court on Wednesday that Khan was involved in the conspiracy, illicit drug trafficking as well as its procurement and consumption, today claimed that 'evidence reveal Khan frequently took contraband substances'.

Can China Win A War With US?

Can China Win A War With US?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region.

Aryan Khan's bail plea to be heard on Oct 13

Aryan Khan's bail plea to be heard on Oct 13

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan was arrested on October 3. He is currently in judicial custody and lodged at the Arthur Road prison in Mumbai.

It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

India successfully test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The successful test will result in huge savings of replacement cost of missiles held in the inventory of the Indian Armed Forces.

BWF World C'ships: Prannoy moves into pre-quarters

BWF World C'ships: Prannoy moves into pre-quarters

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

In the men's doubles however, the Indian pair of MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila lost to 11th seeded Russian pair of Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov 11-21, 16-21 in a second round match that lasted 41 minutes.

Drug peddler pic: Amruta Fadnavis takes on 'bigde' Nawab Malik

Drug peddler pic: Amruta Fadnavis takes on 'bigde' Nawab Malik

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

She called for converting the "bigde Nawab energy into Sudhre Nawab" and said questions should be asked to "bigde Nawab's "boss or super boss".

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

EAM Jaishankar's mission is aimed at strengthening India's strategic autonomy in a complex international environment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Malik claims Wankhede forged docs, latter says slander

Malik claims Wankhede forged docs, latter says slander

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Maharashtra NCP minister Nawab Malik on Monday claimed that Narcotics Control Bureau's zonal director Sameer Wankhede used forged documents including his birth certificate. Wankhede, an IRS officer of the 2008 batch, slammed the minister, saying his action was defamatory in nature and an invasion of his family's privacy.

Russia says warship badly damaged, Ukraine claims attack

Russia says warship badly damaged, Ukraine claims attack

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet has been hit by heavy fire, the Defense Ministry said.

Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to coronavirus

Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said for the first time on Monday that the Tokyo Olympic Games may need to be postponed if the event cannot be held in its 'complete form' due to the coronavirus pandemic. Abe said that while cancelling the Games was not an option, a delay was now on the cards if that was the only way to hold the event in its complete form.

Centre seeks report on detained US ship; FIR against crew

Centre seeks report on detained US ship; FIR against crew

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Taking a serious view of the suspicious movement of an American ship in Indian waters, the Centre on Monday sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government on the vessel which was detained for carrying arms and buying diesel unauthorisedly.

Beckham's search for Miami soccer stadium approved

Beckham's search for Miami soccer stadium approved

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Retired soccer star David Beckham and Major League Soccer (MLS) took a step toward fielding a new Miami team as local officials on Tuesday unanimously approved on-going efforts to find a suitable stadium location.

Nawab Malik, family have links with underworld, alleges Fadnavis

Nawab Malik, family have links with underworld, alleges Fadnavis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Fadnavis said, "Nawab Malik and his family members were part of a company which purchased land in Kurla (area of Mumbai) at a very low rate by making some fictitious documents. There are four such land purchase deals where I can firmly say that Malik has entered into land deals with the underworld."

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

NCB orders probe into extortion claim against Wankhede, others

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

On legal front, Wankhede, who the NCB asserted has an impeccable service record, failed to get any relief related to an affidavit on the sensational extortion claims made by the independent witness, Prabhakar Sail, with a special court saying it cannot pass a blanket order barring courts from taking cognisance of the document.

Navy's proposal for 2nd indigenous aircraft carrier gets govt nod

Navy's proposal for 2nd indigenous aircraft carrier gets govt nod

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The mega procurement proposal will shortly be placed before the Defence Acquisition Council, the defence ministry's top body on procurement, they said.

Boxing World C'ships: Narender Berwal enters last 16

Boxing World C'ships: Narender Berwal enters last 16

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

India protests Chahar's loss but appeal rejected.

HC quashes order refusing to stop Malik from tweeting against Wankhedes

HC quashes order refusing to stop Malik from tweeting against Wankhedes

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Bombay high court on Monday quashed and set aside the order of a single bench of the HC that had refused to restrain Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik from making public statements against the Narcotics Control Bureau's zonal director Sameer Wankhede and his family.

Govt working on plan to bring back thousands of stranded seamen

Govt working on plan to bring back thousands of stranded seamen

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The government will chart out a plan for the evacuation of seafarers stuck on international waters amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Union Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya has said. Thousands of Indian seafarers are currently stuck aboard cruise ships and cargo vessels in far off waters, and maritime bodies have been demanding from the government strategies for bringing them home fearing that delays might result in disruption in supply chain.

Defamation suit a bid to hide Sameer Wankhede's illegalities: Malik to HC

Defamation suit a bid to hide Sameer Wankhede's illegalities: Malik to HC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik on Tuesday told the Bombay high court that the defamation suit filed against him by Dhyandev Wankhede, father of Narcotics Control Bureau zonal director Sameer Wankhede, was only an attempt to cover-up the 'illegalities' committed by the IRS officer and claimed none of his statements against them was false.

Olympic Games torch relay organisers take measures against coronavirus

Olympic Games torch relay organisers take measures against coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Hellenic Olympic Committee President Spyros Capralos told reporters a meeting had been held with a Greek health risk management company to be ready 'in case anything happens'.

Asian Wrestling C'Ship: Maiden gold medals for Vinesh, Anshu

Asian Wrestling C'Ship: Maiden gold medals for Vinesh, Anshu

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Olympic-bound wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Anshu Malik won their maiden Asian Championship titles after comfortable triumphs in their respective summit clashes in Almaty on Friday.

MiG-29K fighter makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

MiG-29K fighter makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

Rediff.com26 May 2023

For the first time, the MiG-29K fighter aircraft undertook night landing on indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, a feat described by the Indian Navy as a 'historic milestone'.

Japan will host the Olympics without problem, says PM Abe

Japan will host the Olympics without problem, says PM Abe

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Japan is still preparing to host the Olympics, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday, despite rising global concern about the viability of the summer Games due to the coronavirus outbreak. He said Japan has a relatively low infection rate and has not seen an explosion in cases as seen in South Korea, China, Italy, Iran and elsewhere. He said delaying the peak of infections is vital to ensure treatment of those in critical condition.

Sameer Wankhede: Drug-buster whose biggest op went bust

Sameer Wankhede: Drug-buster whose biggest op went bust

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The clean chit to Aryan Khan and five others by the Narcotics Control Bureau on Friday has once again brought the central agency's former zonal director Sameer Wankhede under the spotlight.

REVEALED: How Much New BrahMos Missiles Cost

REVEALED: How Much New BrahMos Missiles Cost

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The MoD did not reveal the number of missiles procured through the latest contract.
However, this information was inadvertently revealed through an official MoD photograph that accompanied the announcement.

Tokyo Games may be too big a gamble, disease expert says

Tokyo Games may be too big a gamble, disease expert says

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Japan has been less severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic than many other advanced economies, but a recent surge in cases spurred it to close its borders to non-resident foreigners and declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and major cities.

India bags first BrahMos export order, Philippines signs $374m deal

India bags first BrahMos export order, Philippines signs $374m deal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The BrahMos export order would be the biggest for the country in this field and is likely to propel India amongst arms exporting countries as more orders for the missile are expected from other friendly countries.

IOC to hold talks with sport chiefs amid coronavirus crisis

IOC to hold talks with sport chiefs amid coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

With less than five months to go until the scheduled start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 24, questions have been raised as to whether the Games can go ahead. IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell discussed changes to qualification processes with various international sporting federations last week.

PIX: Tokyo Olympics torch lit behind closed doors

PIX: Tokyo Olympics torch lit behind closed doors

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia on Thursday to mark the final step towards the July 24-Aug 9 Games, currently in question because of the coronavirus pandemic. Actress Xanthi Georgiou, in the role of high priestess, used a parabolic mirror in a scaled-down ceremony closed to spectators at the site of the ancient Greek Olympics to ignite the torch and mark the start of a torch relay. The torch will be handed over to Tokyo Games organisers in Athens on March 19.

Maha govt may have helped Param Bir to escape: BJP

Maha govt may have helped Param Bir to escape: BJP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Shelar also claimed that the MVA govt was obstructing the Centre's strong actions to tackle the drug menace in the country.