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Manipur violence: SC seeks report from state, CBI, NIA

Manipur violence: SC seeks report from state, CBI, NIA

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Manipur government, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file reports elaborating on the status of probe and the charge sheets filed in cases of ethnic-violence to help it take a decision on whether the trials can commence in Assam or be undertaken in Manipur.

Pannun plot: India got consular access to Nikhil Gupta thrice

Pannun plot: India got consular access to Nikhil Gupta thrice

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

India received consular access on at least three occasions to Nikhil Gupta, who is detained in a Czech prison following charges by the United States relating to a foiled assassination attempt on a Sikh extremist.

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

In a 228-193 vote, which was mainly on party lines, the House had appointed seven impeachment managers to argue Democrats' case for removing Trump from the office.

My family had to deal with fallout of false allegations: Tejpal

My family had to deal with fallout of false allegations: Tejpal

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The former Tehelka editor-in-chief also thanked the court for a "rigorous, impartial and fair trial" in the case.

UK clears Wikileaks' Founder Julian Assange extradition to US

UK clears Wikileaks' Founder Julian Assange extradition to US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel gave the requisite ministerial sign-off for the 50-year-old Australian national's extradition order after several stages of court appeals right up to the Supreme Court.

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.' 'It's not about actual physical loneliness.' 'It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.' 'You can be travelling in the ladies compartment squashed against everybody's armpits and still be really, really sad and alone.'

Asian Games: Double joy for unstoppable Nikhat Zareen

Asian Games: Double joy for unstoppable Nikhat Zareen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Nikhat Zareen secured a Paris Olympics berth and assured herself of a medal as she cantered to the 50kg semi-finals of the Asian Games.

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The high court said he was a very powerful and influential person within the power corridors of the Delhi government as he had the responsibility of 18 portfolios in the city dispensation.

Puja Khedkar gets protection from arrest till Aug 21

Puja Khedkar gets protection from arrest till Aug 21

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Khedkar allegedly misrepresented information in her application for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2022 to get reservation benefits.

Fighting Workplace Harassment? What You Can Expect

Fighting Workplace Harassment? What You Can Expect

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'Filing a workplace harassment case against a well-known company or professional can bring risks like retaliation, harm to your career and emotional stress,' warns Smita Shetty Kapoor.

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The petition also seeks to restrain the media from publishing the contents or extracts of any alleged private chats, including those on WhatsApp, between her and third parties.

Power to transfer probe to CBI etc to be used sparingly: SC

Power to transfer probe to CBI etc to be used sparingly: SC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The apex court observed though there is no flexible guideline or a straightjacket formula laid down, the power to transfer the investigation is an "extraordinary power".

India asks ICJ to declare Jadhav's trial in Pakistan 'unlawful'

India asks ICJ to declare Jadhav's trial in Pakistan 'unlawful'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

"Pakistan's story is solely based on rhetoric and not facts," said Harish Salve, who was representing India.

JNU begins probe into sexual harassment case, assures stringent action

JNU begins probe into sexual harassment case, assures stringent action

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

In a statement, the ICC on Tuesday said it has taken serious cognizance of the case reported to its office.

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian wrestling roars back- Paris 2024 dreams revived

Indian wrestling roars back- Paris 2024 dreams revived

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

UWW had later said WFI may need to safeguard women wrestlers to get its suspension lifted.

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six others over the death of a grocery shop owner during last month's violent clashes that led to the fall of her government, media reports said on Tuesday.

Letter plea to CJI seeks removal of adverse remarks against Nupur Sharma

Letter plea to CJI seeks removal of adverse remarks against Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The letter petition said that it be treated as a PIL and the adverse remarks made during the hearing be declared as "uncalled for."

'Bias isn't good' Coaches, parents demand withdrawal of exemption given to wrestlers

'Bias isn't good' Coaches, parents demand withdrawal of exemption given to wrestlers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The coaches and parents of several established and upcoming wrestlers on Friday demanded withdrawal of exemption granted to Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia.

Bindra backs Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Bindra backs Zareen's demand for trial against Mary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Mary Kom (51kg) claimed her eighth world medal at the recently-concluded championships in Russia and BFI now plans to send the Manipuri boxer for the Olympic qualifiers in China

Singapore hangs Indian-origin man for trafficking 1 kg cannabis

Singapore hangs Indian-origin man for trafficking 1 kg cannabis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Singapore on Wednesday executed a man convicted of trafficking one kilogramme of cannabis, ignoring international calls to abolish capital punishment.

SC directs TN to reconsider early release of Lankan in jail for 35 years

SC directs TN to reconsider early release of Lankan in jail for 35 years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The apex court, while noting that the petitioner intends to go back to Sri Lanka as and when he is released, directed that he shall be shifted to an appropriate transit camp as may be decided by the state.

Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in final of trials

Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in final of trials

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Six-time World champion M C Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen will clash in the 51kg category final of the women's boxing trials for next year's 2020 Tokyo Olympic Qualifiers after claiming unanimous victories in their respective first-round bouts, in New Delhi, on Friday. Former junior World champion Zareen defeated reigning national champion Jyoti Gulia, while multiple-time Asian champion Mary Kom got the better of Ritu Grewal.

Pak serial killer who raped, murdered 7-year-old girl sentenced to death

Pak serial killer who raped, murdered 7-year-old girl sentenced to death

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

ATC judge Sajjad Hussain handed down the death sentence to 23-year-old Imran Ali on four grounds -- murdering a child, kidnapping a child, rape of a minor, and committing an unnatural act with a minor.

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies

Is Pakistan using Fahim Ansari to delay 26/11 trial?

Is Pakistan using Fahim Ansari to delay 26/11 trial?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

India is not entirely satisfied with Islamabad's version of the case, says Vicky Nanjappa

'We need to know what they mean by clinical trial mode'

'We need to know what they mean by clinical trial mode'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'Ideally, the efficacy data of all the trials should be there in the public domain, and as soon as possible.' 'It is difficult to understand the reason behind the authorisation.'

CBI biased against me, claims Bhanot

CBI biased against me, claims Bhanot

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Opposing framing of charges against him in a Commonwealth Games-related graft case, former Organising Committee secretary general Lalit Bhanot claimed in a Delhi court that the CBI was "biased" against him.

The Man Who Got Rahul Gandhi Sentenced

The Man Who Got Rahul Gandhi Sentenced

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

'This judgment is welcome and people will now think twice before saying what they say.'

How charge sheet against Khalid leaked to media: Courts asks police

How charge sheet against Khalid leaked to media: Courts asks police

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Dinesh Kumar directed Delhi Police to file the reply by January 14 on how the charge sheet was allegedly leaked to the media before the court took cognisance of it.

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Observing that biased reporting gives rise to public suspicion that the person has committed an offence, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said media reports can also violate the privacy of a victim.

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The trial was closely watched by software developers, who feared an Oracle victory could spur more software copyright lawsuits.

Desperate Sushil may move court if denied trial against Narsingh

Desperate Sushil may move court if denied trial against Narsingh

Rediff.com14 May 2016

His chances of a third successive Olympic appearance hanging in balance, two-time medallist Sushil Kumar will not hesitate in going to Court if his demand for a trial against Narsingh Yadav is not accepted by the Wrestling Federation of India.

Chidambaram's 106-day incarceration was vengeful: Rahul

Chidambaram's 106-day incarceration was vengeful: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The 74-year-old Congress leader has been in custody since August 21, when he was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the INX-Media corruption case.

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine hopes rise with strong trial results

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine hopes rise with strong trial results

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Blood samples taken from a group of UK volunteers given a dose of the vaccine showed that it stimulated the body to produce both antibodies and 'killer T-cells', a senior source from the trial was quoted by The Daily Telegraph as saying.

Surat court order on Rahul's plea to stay conviction on April 20

Surat court order on Rahul's plea to stay conviction on April 20

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A sessions court in Surat on Thursday said it would pronounce on April 20 its order on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea for a stay to his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.

NIA seeks in-camera trial of 2008 Malegaon case

NIA seeks in-camera trial of 2008 Malegaon case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

In the plea, the agency has submitted that the allegations against the accused are that they committed the offence to take revenge against "Muslim Jihadi activities" and "to create a rift between two communities".

Grappler Sushil demands trial with Narsingh as both eye Rio berth

Grappler Sushil demands trial with Narsingh as both eye Rio berth

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'I am only saying that whoever between me and Narsingh is better, should represent the country at the Olympics' 'Trails took place in the past, before the 1992 and 1996 Olympics. Last time, there was no competition, thus the trails did not take place. There was no one to challenge me in my weight category last time. But this time, the situation is different'

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Stating that an investigation team will work under the full supervision of the United Nations to ensure complete transparency and impartiality, he said, "None of the outgoing government involved in the murder will be exempted."

SC reserves verdict on pleas on Hathras case

SC reserves verdict on pleas on Hathras case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The top court, which was hearing a public interest litigation and several intervention pleas of activists and lawyers, was told that no fair trial was possible in Uttar Pradesh as the investigation has been allegedly botched up.