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EC voices displeasure over 'tone, content' of Rahul's speeches

EC voices displeasure over 'tone, content' of Rahul's speeches

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Rahul Gandhi was ticked off by the Election Commission on Wednesday which expressed displeasure over the "tone, tenor and content" of certain remarks made during the poll campaign and asked him to be more circumspect in future.

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced by the special NIA court on Monday, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Patna HC rejects pleas challenging caste survey in Bihar

Patna HC rejects pleas challenging caste survey in Bihar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The caste survey in Bihar was conducted in two rounds between January 7-21, and April 15-May 15.

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Prashant Kumar Mishra, which heard the matter in a special hearing, urged the Chief Justice of India to assign the matter to a larger bench.

Govt blocks 16 YouTube channels, including 6 from Pak, for spreading lies

Govt blocks 16 YouTube channels, including 6 from Pak, for spreading lies

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Centre on Monday blocked 16 YouTube channels, including six operating from Pakistan, and a Facebook account for spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order, according to an official statement.

Govt raps news channels over Delhi violence, Ukraine war coverage

Govt raps news channels over Delhi violence, Ukraine war coverage

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It also said that certain debates on television channels on the incidents in northwest Delhi had unparliamentary, provocative and socially unacceptable language.

Rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed in Las Vegas

Rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed in Las Vegas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Kathryn Mayorga filed a civil lawsuit in September 2018 in state court in Nevada accusing Ronaldo of raping her in a Las Vegas hotel penthouse suite in 2009, then paying her $375,000 in hush money.

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad, arrested on June 25 for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame 'innocent people' in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A round-up of Sunday's matches in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A

Toolkit: SC junks C'garh plea against relief to Raman Singh, Patra

Toolkit: SC junks C'garh plea against relief to Raman Singh, Patra

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Chhattisgarh high court on June 11 had passed two separate orders and granted interim reliefs in the same FIR lodged against Singh and Patra while noting that averments in the FIR reflected that 'by the tweets, Congressmen are aggravated which clearly indicates that no public peace or tranquillity is being adversely affected and it is purely political rivalry between two political parties'.

Delhi Police files FIR against 'The Wire' on BJP IT cell chief's complaint

Delhi Police files FIR against 'The Wire' on BJP IT cell chief's complaint

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The complaint was filed for various offences punishable under sections 420 (cheating), 468 and 469 (forgery), 471 (fraud), 500 (defamation) r/w 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 34 (criminal act) of the Indian Penal Code.

Madras HC order re-establishes Palaniswami as AIADMK boss

Madras HC order re-establishes Palaniswami as AIADMK boss

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

A division bench, comprising Justices M Duraiswamy and Sundar Mohan, set aside an order of a single judge, which nullified the July 11 General Council (GC) meeting of the AIADMK.

Bengal govt slams Guv for letter on post-poll violence

Bengal govt slams Guv for letter on post-poll violence

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

In a series of tweets, the Home Department of the West Bengal government said the Governor's act of making the letter public was "violative of all established norms, and disrupts sanctity of such communications".

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Yami?

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Yami?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Summer Somewhere exclusively creates clothes that are kind to the planet.'

'Violence is a piece of art'

'Violence is a piece of art'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'As long as violence has the right arc, it is very meaningful.'

5 Tips To Prevent Chafing In Summer

5 Tips To Prevent Chafing In Summer

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Chafing is an unpleasant reality that many people ignore, and it can truly mess up your lifestyle.

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

SC quashes Kerala HC's anticipatory bail order to 4 in Isro espionage case

SC quashes Kerala HC's anticipatory bail order to 4 in Isro espionage case

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the Kerala high court order granting anticipatory bail to four people, including a former director general of police (DGP), in a case of alleged frame-up of scientist Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 ISRO espionage matter.

EWS quota not violative of Constitution's basic structure, 50% ceiling not inflexible: SC

EWS quota not violative of Constitution's basic structure, 50% ceiling not inflexible: SC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court of India, by a majority view of 3:2, on Monday upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to people belonging to the economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.

The Tandav Ruckus and its OTT FALLOUT

The Tandav Ruckus and its OTT FALLOUT

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The price for pushing the envelope beyond the comfort zone that the land of storytelling is used to is a hefty one, observes Meghna Chadha.

India's rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units

India's rising medical devices imports hurt small and medium units

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

India's medical devices imports surged 41 per cent to touch Rs 63,200 crore in 2021-22, led by a 48 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in imports from China to Rs 13,538 crore, the commerce ministry data analysed by the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has showed. Local industry players say this has led to several small and medium units to shut shop. Rakesh Vaid of Usha Fabs, a garments exporter, had started making N95 masks in his Gurgaon factory during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lyon the 'GOAT' bags 400th wkt after 'some hard toil'

Lyon the 'GOAT' bags 400th wkt after 'some hard toil'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

It took nearly a year longer than Australia hoped but Nathan Lyon ended his agonising wait for a 400th Test victim in style on Saturday during a match-winning four-wicket haul that sent England crashing to a stinging Ashes defeat at the Gabba.

Why is Modi angry with Twitter?

Why is Modi angry with Twitter?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Social media is reflecting a reality that the BJP does not want communicated. More people are saying things on social media that are upsetting the government, asserts Aakar Patel.

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

"The very fact that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru believed that democracy has made revolution superfluous after independence and how it meant the complete opposite of a bloodless change," it said.

'AI is going to be used as a weapon by the bad guys'

'AI is going to be used as a weapon by the bad guys'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'This is a race where every technology can be used by the bad guys and good guys.'

Mamata's nephew sends defamation notice to Modi

Mamata's nephew sends defamation notice to Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Abhishek Banerjee sent a defamation notice to PM for alleged derogatory remarks made against him at a public rally.

This woman is making saris fashionable at LFW

This woman is making saris fashionable at LFW

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Meet the people who turned heads at Lakme Fashion Week off the ramp.

Nearly 33% of India's medical devices capacity lying unused

Nearly 33% of India's medical devices capacity lying unused

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

After ramping up production to meet the steep demand spike during the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian medical device makers are now struggling with idle capacity. According to industry estimates, around a third of the installed capacity, especially for consumables, disposables, small-ticket electronic items, etc., is lying unutilised. Sample this: India used to produce just 6.24 million pieces of PPE kits per annum before the pandemic, but by June this was ramped up to 233.87 million pieces per annum.

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla.

Summer: 10 Traditional Ways To Stay Cool

Summer: 10 Traditional Ways To Stay Cool

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In the summer, eat light, fresh meals so that your digestive system is not over burdened.

Prashant Bhushan gets SC notice on contempt plea by AG, Centre

Prashant Bhushan gets SC notice on contempt plea by AG, Centre

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Criticising the court may also lead to interference in the course of justice, the bench added.

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

'Aurangzeb also ordered protection of Varanasi temples'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'Aurangzeb supported construction of the Kumarswamy math and the reconstruction of the Kedar temple and supported the Jangambadi math in Banaras.'

What you will see on Kaun Banega Crorepati

What you will see on Kaun Banega Crorepati

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The contestants won't be able to hug him but Bachchan sir will be doing an 'elbow hi'. Physical distance hasn't disturbed the content.'

Govt objects to Twitter's 'manipulated media' tag on toolkit tweets

Govt objects to Twitter's 'manipulated media' tag on toolkit tweets

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The government has objected to Twitter using 'manipulated media' tag for tweets on an alleged Congress toolkit used to target the Centre over its COVID-19 handling, sources said.

EC slams TMC, says its letter is full of insinuations

EC slams TMC, says its letter is full of insinuations

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

In a letter to the TMC, the EC said at the outset, it needs to be stated that injuries sustained by Banerjee on Wednesday evening in Nandigram is "indeed an unfortunate incident and deserves to be inquired into with promptitude and dispatch."

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Some of these items of consumption include ultraviolet disinfectants and sanitising boxes, free-finger touch devices, do-it-yourself grooming kits, self-cleaning water bottles, smart tiffin boxes, hand-sanitizer wearables, antiviral fabrics, tiles, flooring and mattresses, and anti-fogging glasses.

India at the Australian Open: Paes-Sa knocked out in first round

India at the Australian Open: Paes-Sa knocked out in first round

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

India's Leander Paes and Brazil's Andre Sa crashed out in the men's doubles event of the Australian Open after losing 6-4, 6-7, 4-6 to Max Mirnyi and Treat Huey in the first round on Thursday.

Don't play with fire: Guv to Mamata on Bengal violence

Don't play with fire: Guv to Mamata on Bengal violence

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The Governor invited the 'attention' of Chief Minister Banerjee to the preamble of the Indian Constitution.

When Ragini got cold feet and goosebumps

When Ragini got cold feet and goosebumps

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'My director has put the ugliest face of a crime on screen.'