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The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.

Coronavirus: China reports 27 new deaths

Coronavirus: China reports 27 new deaths

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the 27 deaths occurred in the virus-hit central Hubei province, China's National Health Commission (NHC) said. The confirmed cases for the first time fell below 50 since COVID-19 surfaced in Hubei province in January.

Court extends interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram

Court extends interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The senior Congress leader's role has come under the scanner of investigating agencies in the Rs 3,500-crore Aircel-Maxis deal and the INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore.

Bail pleas of Chinmayanand, girl student rejected

Bail pleas of Chinmayanand, girl student rejected

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Chinmayanand was the discharged from Lucknow Hospital and was sent back to Shahjahanpur jail.

Calcutta HC will monitor CBI, SIT probe into WB post-poll violence

Calcutta HC will monitor CBI, SIT probe into WB post-poll violence

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Observing that there are "definite and proved" allegations that complaints of the victims of violence in the aftermath of the West Bengal assembly polls were not even registered, the Calcutta high court on Thursday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into all alleged cases of heinous crimes like rape and murder, while accepting the recommendations of a National Human Rights Commission panel.

CBI judge hearing Amit Shah's case transferred

CBI judge hearing Amit Shah's case transferred

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The special Central Bureau of Investigation judge hearing the case of fake encounter cases of gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh and Tulsi Prajaptai, was on Wednesday transferred, following which the court adjourned the hearing on the Amit Shah's discharge plea.

Govt may slash defence budget by up to 40%

Govt may slash defence budget by up to 40%

Rediff.com6 May 2020

That would result in the military under-spending about Rs 80,000 crore over the financial year.

Airce-Maxis cases: Protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram and son extended

Airce-Maxis cases: Protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram and son extended

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Chidambaram and his son Karti were named in the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the case on July 19.

Sadhvi Pragya to challenge MCOCA charge in HC

Sadhvi Pragya to challenge MCOCA charge in HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has decided to move the Bombay High Court challenging the provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act which has been slapped against her in connection with the Malegaon case.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.