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Former governor Kalyan Singh gets bail in Babri Masjid case

Former governor Kalyan Singh gets bail in Babri Masjid case

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Singh, who was the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh when the 16th-century structure was razed on December 6 in 1992, was first taken in judicial custody by the court after he appeared before it in response to the summons in the demolition case.

SC okays permanent commission for women in navy

SC okays permanent commission for women in navy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The bench said denying permanent commission to women officers who have served the nation would result in serious miscarriage of justice.

Srikrishna finds Chanda guilty, ICICI Bank to revoke benefits

Srikrishna finds Chanda guilty, ICICI Bank to revoke benefits

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The report concluded that she failed to discharge her fiduciary functions to rescue herself to avoid any conflict of interest.

Bhujbal seeks release on health grounds

Bhujbal seeks release on health grounds

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Bhujbal approached the HC seeking to be released on bail considering his medical condition after a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court rejected his bail plea.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'I ask for bail in the name of justice.' 'Give me a chance to stay alive and see the trial till its end.'

Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani extended till Nov 20

Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani extended till Nov 20

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

A Metropolitan Magistrate court in Mumbai extended the judicial custody of Indrani Mukerjea -- prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case -- and two others till November 20 after their week-long remand ended on Saturday.

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

The Mystery of Varavara Rao's Injury

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'In what must go down as one of the most nonchalant remarks by the head of any hospital, J J Hospital Dean Dr Ranjit Mankeshwar said: 'We do not know where the staff was, but he did not suffer serious wounds'.'

Why you must pay advance tax by June 30

Why you must pay advance tax by June 30

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'If this first instalment of advance tax is paid by June 30, instead of June 15, then the interest on delayed payment will be levied at 0.75% per month instead of 1% per month,' notes Homi Mistry, a partner with Deloitte India.

Balakot showed reach, lethality of Indian forces: Rajnath

Balakot showed reach, lethality of Indian forces: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

He reaffirmed the government's commitment to resolving any outstanding issue in the way of growth and development of indigenous defence industries.

Aircel-Maxis case: Court extends Chidambaram's protection from arrest

Aircel-Maxis case: Court extends Chidambaram's protection from arrest

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The CBI and the ED said that new material has been recovered which needs to be collated.

AIIMS assault case: AAP's Somnath Bharti gets bail

AIIMS assault case: AAP's Somnath Bharti gets bail

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The court ruled that chances of the legislator fleeing from justice was remote and he deserved the relief.

Malegaon blast: Terror charges against Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others

Malegaon blast: Terror charges against Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from Mumbai in north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

In court, Pragya says didn't know about Malegaon blast

In court, Pragya says didn't know about Malegaon blast

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Special NIA Judge V S Padalkar last month directed all the accused, including Thakur, to appear before the court at least once a week.

2 AAP MLAs arrested in Delhi chief secretary assault case

2 AAP MLAs arrested in Delhi chief secretary assault case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

AAP claimed that Jarwal was arrested based on a "frivolous" complaint.

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

He may have been in the news for all the wrong reasons but the greater irony is that Muslim stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui's best jokes ridicule Muslims, and are wolfed down by Muslims, who form the majority of his 177,000 Instagram followers, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Babus allowed to use FB, Twitter freely

Babus allowed to use FB, Twitter freely

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

But criticism of government will still be a no-no.

2G case: Court gives bail to Raja, Kani, Ammal

2G case: Court gives bail to Raja, Kani, Ammal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Former Telecom Minister A Raja, Dravid Munnetra Kazagham MP Kanimozhi and seven others, chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate in a 2G scam-related money laundering case, were on Wednesday granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court.

Criticality may mean death for Kudankulam's seas

Criticality may mean death for Kudankulam's seas

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The first two units of the Kudankulam nuclear plant will discharge 6.3 billion litres of waste water every day right onto the beach. This discharge will trigger a slow-motion disaster that will poison beaches, devastate near-shore fisheries and choke the livelihood of fisherfolk in the vicinity, says Nityanand Jayaraman.

Non-bailable warrants issued against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi

Non-bailable warrants issued against Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The issuance of NBWs by a court also opens door of seeking Red Corner notices against both of the accused from the Interpol.

Relief for Amit Shah as SC refuses to reopen Sohrabuddin case

Relief for Amit Shah as SC refuses to reopen Sohrabuddin case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition challenging the discharge of Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah in Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

DDCA case: Kejriwal gets bail after appearing before court

DDCA case: Kejriwal gets bail after appearing before court

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The court said that the offence of defamation was bailable and granted bail to Kejriwal on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and a surety of the like amount.

The innovations India is coming up with to fight COVID-19

The innovations India is coming up with to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Special infection proof fabric for usage in hospitals, low-cost corona virus testing kits, isolation pods for coronavirus infected patients, bubble helmets which can be an alternative for traditional oxygen masks and pendant to raise alarm on breach of social distancing, are also among the innovative ideas that have been given shape since the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

Babri Masjid dispute: SC verdict on Advani, Joshi adjourned till Thursday

Babri Masjid dispute: SC verdict on Advani, Joshi adjourned till Thursday

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

A bench headed by Justice P C Ghose said the appropriate bench comprising him and Justice R F Nariman will be hearing the matter on Thursday. Justice Nariman was not present in the court on Wednesday.

Bofors scam accused Quattrocchi dies of heart attack in Milan

Bofors scam accused Quattrocchi dies of heart attack in Milan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Controversial Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, who was a key figure in the Bofors payoffs scandal, has died in Milan following a stroke.

HC orders winding up of Mallya's United Breweries

HC orders winding up of Mallya's United Breweries

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The judge said the assets of the respondent company cannot be left under the control of UBHL and could be handed over to official liquidator to achieve the winding up process s per the law.

Is the Lenovo Ideapad 530S worth Rs 72,999?

Is the Lenovo Ideapad 530S worth Rs 72,999?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The Lenovo Ideapad 530S offers beauty and brains in a compact device. But it needs just a bit of TLC, writes Veer Arjun Singh.

Arrest of a Banker

Arrest of a Banker

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

This is one of the many such cases that helped to create an acute fear psychosis among public sector bankers, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his fascinating new book Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy.

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others charged with terror conspiracy

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others charged with terror conspiracy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from Mumbai in north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

Now bribe givers will get 7 years in jail under new anti-graft law

Now bribe givers will get 7 years in jail under new anti-graft law

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Besides, public servants -- politicians, bureaucrats and bankers among others -- have also been given a 'shield' from prosecution in the legislation.

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the principal committee, constituted for rejuvenation of Yamuna, to inspect the site on river floodplains where a three-day festival was organised by Art of Living under the patronage of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Why is India Inc so scared all the time?

Why is India Inc so scared all the time?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'India Inc has been afraid to criticise the government of the day for many years now, and it is perhaps unfair to blame the current one alone,' says Shyamal Majumdar.

Monitoring WhatsApp: Privacy vs law and order

Monitoring WhatsApp: Privacy vs law and order

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Steps taken to prevent misuse of the platform have to be balanced with data privacy and security concerns, say experts.

Lalu granted 3 days parole to attend son's marriage

Lalu granted 3 days parole to attend son's marriage

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The IG Prison was not categorical about the effective date of parole and said it depended upon when the jail authorities would release him.

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'Whom do I want to marry and what decisions I make for marrying the person I love are totally personal decisions, in which neither the State nor the courts have any right to interfere.'

No more tourist visa for commissioning surrogacy in India

No more tourist visa for commissioning surrogacy in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Foreign nationals intending to visit India for commissioning surrogacy will not be allowed to come on a tourist visa from Friday with the home ministry ordering strict adherence of surrogacy laws.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

UK court clears new stringent visa rules for foreign spouses

UK court clears new stringent visa rules for foreign spouses

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

The UK Court of Appeal has cleared the way for a minimum income threshold of 18,600 Pounds for British citizens bringing foreign spouses to live with them in the country, a move likely to affect thousands of visa applicants, including Indian-origin people.