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Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The shooting was the deadliest day for US journalism since 9/11 terror attacks.

Delhi HC orders Twitter to take down Truschke's tweets against Vikram Sampath

Delhi HC orders Twitter to take down Truschke's tweets against Vikram Sampath

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Delhi high court has directed Twitter to take down certain defamatory tweets posted by academician Dr Audrey Truschke against historian Vikram Sampath over allegations of plagiarism.

DDCA row: BJP demands apology from Kejriwal; AAP hits back

DDCA row: BJP demands apology from Kejriwal; AAP hits back

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

"The truth is out. The report does not name Jaitley. There is no allegation against him, there is no indication (of wrong doing). The Delhi chief minister, we believe, should apologise to Jaitley for his allegations... he should publicly apologise," said MJ Akbar.

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

PM started 'Make in India' but every product in market is Make in China: Rahul

After building a billion-dollar business, Subhash Chandra to enter politics?

After building a billion-dollar business, Subhash Chandra to enter politics?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Zee News, Zee Media's flagship brand, was at the centre of a controversy over its media practices that pushed Subhash Chandra towards BJP.

Advt against Sonia: Indian body withdraws case

Advt against Sonia: Indian body withdraws case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

An ethnic Indian organisation has withdrawn a libel suit filed against the chief of Indian American Intellectual Forum for defaming Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.The Indian National Overseas Congress has withdrawn the libel suit filed in the New York State Supreme Court against president of IAIF Narain Kataria and Arish Sahani for taking out an advertisement in the New York Times which had 'defamed Congress chief Gandhi'.

Why does PepsiCo want to curb free speech?

Why does PepsiCo want to curb free speech?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

'Ask a beat journalist their opinion, and you will always be told that they are more worried about writing something that would upset a company than something that would anger a politician,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Plagiarism row: HC bars publication of defamatory material against historian Sampath

Plagiarism row: HC bars publication of defamatory material against historian Sampath

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Justice Amit Bansal passed the interim order against academicians Audrey Truschke, Ananya Chakrabarti, Rohit Chopra and Ashok Swain as well as freelance journalist Abhishek Baxi on a defamation lawsuit filed by Sampath.

Palghar lynching: 'They couldn't blame Muslims, so now it's Communists'

Palghar lynching: 'They couldn't blame Muslims, so now it's Communists'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'When you have a village which is controlled by the BJP, who are the people likely to perpetrate the attack?'

Congress pursuing divide and rule policy: Modi in Karnataka

Congress pursuing divide and rule policy: Modi in Karnataka

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Modi lashed out at the Siddaramaiah government over alleged corruption, saying there is not a single minister who is not facing allegations of financial wrongdoing.

Rahul does not like backseat driving: Jairam Ramesh

Rahul does not like backseat driving: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Bharat Jodo Yatra, Ramesh said, has been a "real booster dose" for the public relationship of the Congress.

Zakir Naik serves notice to Arnab Goswami, seeks Rs 500 cr damages

Zakir Naik serves notice to Arnab Goswami, seeks Rs 500 cr damages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The controversial Islamic preacher has asked the firebrand television anchor to withdraw defamatory statements made by him and tender an unconditional apology.

Will drag you to jail by your collar: Mishra warns Kejriwal before fainting

Will drag you to jail by your collar: Mishra warns Kejriwal before fainting

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The party refuted Mishra's charges and said he was 'parroting' the Bharatiya Janata Party.

A big win for Moneylife, a small step for journalism

A big win for Moneylife, a small step for journalism

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Moneylife's victory against NSE shows good journalism does not need to fear deep pockets of big corporations

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Today, hour-long, high-pitched 'debates' at prime time, replete with inflammatory visuals and captions, using half-truths, insinuations and lies, pour venom against Muslims and seek to divide Hindus and Muslims, notes Jyoti Punwani.

'Yeddyurappa's swearing-in is a farce'

'Yeddyurappa's swearing-in is a farce'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'This minority government will be for only 15 days.' 'By that time, its motion of confidence will be defeated, and it will have to resign.' 'Therefore, the swearing-in is a waste of money, energy and time.'

#MeToo: Rape case filed against Alok Nath

#MeToo: Rape case filed against Alok Nath

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The complainant had alleged that the actor had raped her 19 years ago.

Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rana Kapoor's allegation

Cong, BJP trade barbs over Rana Kapoor's allegation

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Kapoor has told the Enforcement Directorate that he was 'forced' to buy the M F Husain painting from Priyanka Gandhi and the sale proceeds were utilised by the Gandhi family for the medical treatment of Congress president Sonia Gandhi in New York, according to the charge sheet filed by the federal anti-money laundering agency in a special court in Mumbai.

Gujarat court refuses to ban book mocking Modi

Gujarat court refuses to ban book mocking Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The book dwells on a list of promises made by Modi during his campaign for 2014 Lok Sabha polls and claims that he has failed to deliver on them.

Sena mouthpiece restrained from slandering Rane

Sena mouthpiece restrained from slandering Rane

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

At the last hearing, the paper had undertaken not to print anything derogatory against Rane.

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

Sahara sues journo for Rs 200 cr, gets stay on book

Sahara sues journo for Rs 200 cr, gets stay on book

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

In the midst of its bloody battles with the Supreme Court and Sebi, Sahara group gets the Calcutta high court to issue a stay order on the publication of the book, Sahara: The Untold Story, by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'My book will give clues about Sahara group to investigators'

'My book will give clues about Sahara group to investigators'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Interview with Tamal Bandyopadhyay, the author of Sahara: The Untold Story.

Will NOT say sorry to Nitin Gadkari: RTI activist

Will NOT say sorry to Nitin Gadkari: RTI activist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Unfazed by Nitin Gadkari's legal notice over her statement -- that he did not want her to pursue the irrigation scam in Maharashtra -- RTI activist Anjali Damania has said she will not tender a public apology to the Bharatiya Janata Party president. "I received the defamation notice last evening around 6 pm. He (Gadkari) said if I apologise, he won't file a suit against me. But I refuse to give an apology, because whatever I said is true," the RTI activist said.

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The lawsuit, by four industry associations and 34 producers, seeks the court's direction to Republic TV, its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and reporter Pradeep Bhandari, Times Now, its editor-in-chief Rahul Shivshankar and group editor Navika Kumar and unknown defendants as well as social media platforms to refrain from making or publishing allegedly irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood.

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'Should the government be in the business of running banks?' 'Particularly when it does not have the fiscal strength to continuously infuse capital into such banks?'

Haneef sues Aus govt for unlawful arrest

Haneef sues Aus govt for unlawful arrest

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was wrongly accused of involvement in a botched 2007 United Kingdom terror attack, on Thursday sued the Australian government for unlawful arrest and abuse of power and launched defamation proceedings against former immigration minister Kevin Andrews.

Atishi moves DCW; Gambhir says will hang myself if proven guilty

Atishi moves DCW; Gambhir says will hang myself if proven guilty

Rediff.com10 May 2019

AAP sent a notice to the BJP and Gambhir demanding an apology for the derogatory pamphlet.

#MeToo fire: Sajid Khan steps down as Housefull 4 director

#MeToo fire: Sajid Khan steps down as Housefull 4 director

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

A woman alleged multiple instances of sexual, mental and emotional abuse by Sajid Khan where he allegedly forced her to send him photos of herself in a bikini, called her late into the night under the pretence of work.

'Sex assault' case: Justice Swatanter Kumar moves HC seeking to restrain media

'Sex assault' case: Justice Swatanter Kumar moves HC seeking to restrain media

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Former Supreme Court judge and National Green Tribunal chairperson Swatanter Kumar on Wednesday moved the Delhi high court seeking to restrain the media from reporting the alleged sexual assault case of his former woman law intern.

PM calls ministers' meet ahead of discussion on Agusta

PM calls ministers' meet ahead of discussion on Agusta

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The meeting would be attended by Parrikar, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, besides others. Parrikar, who met the prime minister on Tuesday, is expected to address the Rajya Sabha at 2 pm during the short duration debate.

Bitter campaign ends, Karnataka to vote on Saturday

Bitter campaign ends, Karnataka to vote on Saturday

Rediff.com10 May 2018

From corruption to communalism, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Rs 70 lakh Hublot watch to United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin, the electoral potboiler had it all.

EXPLAINED! How Kochhargate unfolded

EXPLAINED! How Kochhargate unfolded

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

In the first of a two-part series, Tamal Bandyopadhyay explains why the ICICI Bank's board first rushed to deny all allegations against Kochhar and then took the extreme steps against her.

Latif threatened with legal action

Latif threatened with legal action

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

The former Pakistan captain suggested on a local television channel that the fourth ODI between India and Pakistan might have been fixed.

MFs have high exposure to Zee group cos, hit hard by stock crash

MFs have high exposure to Zee group cos, hit hard by stock crash

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Debt funds have exposure of nearly Rs 8,000 crore to Zee group papers. Aditya Birla MF, HDFC MF, Franklin Templeton MF, and ICICI Prudential MF have the highest exposure, reports Samie Modak.

Row breaks out over 'fixing' of Chhattisgarh assembly bypoll

Row breaks out over 'fixing' of Chhattisgarh assembly bypoll

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

An audio clip of Chhattisgarh CM's son-in-law, Congress' Ajit Jogi and his son Amit, points at their involvement in "fixing" the by poll to an assembly seat last year.

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Why India will do nothing about killer 'diesel'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Every time we pointed out the overwhelming evidence of diesel's toxicity, we were brushed aside.

A year after #MeToo: What has changed?

A year after #MeToo: What has changed?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

A year ago, India's #MeToo movement witnessed women across India speak up against sexual harassment. Nikita Puri assesses what, if anything, has changed.

Snoopgate: Guj police refuse to file FIR against Modi, Shah

Snoopgate: Guj police refuse to file FIR against Modi, Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Gujarat police on Monday refused to register an FIR against Chief Minister Narendra Modi, his aide Amit Shah and others in the snooping scandal on a complaint by suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma, who threatened to move the court.