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Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

A notification issued by the Home Department, Government of Nagaland, read, 'Whereas, there is apprehension of grave law and order problems in Mon District, Nagaland owing to the prevailing situation created by firing incidents today, leading to the death of several persons in Tiru Oting village area under Tizit and Naginimora sub-divisions.'

Will reopen Judge Loya case, if...: Maharashtra minister

Will reopen Judge Loya case, if...: Maharashtra minister

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Pawar had made it very clear that investigation into the case of judge Loya was possible'

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Marilyn Monroe is always seen as a cautionary tale of how the pressures of celebrity could destroy a fragile mind, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Lawyer who took on Fadnavis in ED custody, says implicated in false case

Lawyer who took on Fadnavis in ED custody, says implicated in false case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The court remanded advocate Uke and his brother Pradeep Uke in the ED's custody till April 6.

Open to re-investigation in Loya case: Maha HM

Open to re-investigation in Loya case: Maha HM

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

CBI judge B H Loya, who was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case died in 2014 when he had gone to attend the wedding of a colleague's daughter. The reason for his death was said to be caridac arrest.

Woman, gang-raped in UP's Hathras, passes away

Woman, gang-raped in UP's Hathras, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The woman was gang-raped on September 14 following which she was admitted to the AMU's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital in Aligarh.

9 accused in Soharab case face death threat: Guj

9 accused in Soharab case face death threat: Guj

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

A Mumbai magistrate on Friday rejected a Gujarat government plea seeking transfer of the nine accused in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case to a jail in the neighbouring state, as they faced danger to their lives from the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India.

Ishrat and the death of nuance

Ishrat and the death of nuance

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

What Headley's testimony does achieve is expose the Congress' ham-fisted attempts to taint an otherwise credible probe. That, however, does not become an assertion of Ishrat's membership of the LeT.

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

India has maintained communication with both Russia and Ukraine. It is time Narendra Modi steps up on the world stage and plays the role of peacemaker, suggests military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Variant of interest, not concern': Govt on Delta plus

'Variant of interest, not concern': Govt on Delta plus

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Scientifically the effect and change of Delta plus has to be watched through our INSACOG system. This has to be detected and we have to see its presence in the country'

Mumbai cop Riyaz Kazi suspended following arrest by NIA

Mumbai cop Riyaz Kazi suspended following arrest by NIA

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Mumbai assistant police inspector Riyaz Kazi, a colleague of police officer Sachin Waze, was suspended from service on Monday, a day after he was arrested by the NIA probing the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV found outside industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence in Mumbai and the subsequent murder of Mansukh Hiran, an official said.

Fake press release causes tizzy in Pakistan

Fake press release causes tizzy in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

Al Qaeda terrorist Moazam Musa Matwali Atta was killed by Pakistani forces in Waziristan, bordering Afghanistan was released on a stolen letterhead.

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The AIADMK is convinced that the BJP will remain an electoral burden for a long time to come, beginning the Lok Sabha polls next year, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rape case against Bhushan Kumar: T-Series owner alleges extortion

Rape case against Bhushan Kumar: T-Series owner alleges extortion

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police registered a first information report against a man for allegedly demanding money from T-Series company owner and producer Krishan Kumar earlier this month for not filing a rape case against his nephew and the company's managing director Bhushan Kumar, an official said.

Yogi, the saffron-clad monk who will be UP CM again

Yogi, the saffron-clad monk who will be UP CM again

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The BJP's 2022 assembly election win may have further consolidated Adityanath's stock within the BJP. The saffron party is now set to win the UP state polls twice in a row, a feat achieved by no other party in three decades.

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers are retaliating. If the Centre can use its agencies to threaten, intimidate and jail its rivals, so can they. The fightback will get more intense, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'False cases are filed at random'

'False cases are filed at random'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'The hate speech persons are roaming around freely in society today and the person who is protesting against hate speech is in jail.'

SC orders judicial inquiry in Hyderabad encounter

SC orders judicial inquiry in Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The bench noted that "conflicting versions about the incident demands an inquiry to uncover the true facts".

Why the BJP must stand up to fake protests

Why the BJP must stand up to fake protests

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'While the government must be relentless in its efforts to curb unruly elements to ensure secular harmony and protect its goal of national development,it must not lose the moral high ground by giving in to the antics of the anti-nationalist lobby.' 'They must be countered and relegated to the dustbin of history,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Chief Justice to hear Judge Loya case on Monday

Chief Justice to hear Judge Loya case on Monday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Two petitions that sought an independent probe into Judge Loya's death had earlier been assigned to two judges including Justice Arun Mishra, the 10th most-senior judge of the Supreme Court.

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

In a statement, the lawyer of Irani's daughter, said his client is neither an owner nor operating the restaurant called Silly Souls Goa.

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair arrested

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Zubair joined the probe on Monday and after gathering sufficient evidence on record, he was arrested.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.

Behind 80 senseless deaths

Behind 80 senseless deaths

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

It is possible that the December clashes in Assam merely exploited an issue simmering for decades. The motivation, however, was something else, says Aditi Phadnis

Uproar as J-K cops claim civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter were OGWs

Uproar as J-K cops claim civilians killed in Hyderpora encounter were OGWs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The police on Tuesday said businessman Mohammad Altaf Bhat was killed in the "cross-firing" between militants and security forces at Hyderpora on Monday, but he would be counted as a "harbourer of terrorists" as he did not inform authorities about the tenants in his building.

William, Harry condemn BBC 'deceit' over Diana interview

William, Harry condemn BBC 'deceit' over Diana interview

Rediff.com21 May 2021

In separate statements following an independent inquiry's conclusion that the BBC "fell short of the high standards of integrity and transparency which are its hallmark", her sons blamed the controversial 1995 interview for her "fear and paranoia" that damaged their parents' relationship.

Skateboarding embraces roots on Olympic debut at Tokyo

Skateboarding embraces roots on Olympic debut at Tokyo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Despite possessing a global footprint and heaps of the youthful energy the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is desperate to tap into, skateboarding is late to the Olympic party following the arrival of snowboarding, skicross, BMX, beach volleyball and others.

BJP, TMC spar in Lok Sabha over 'Jai Shri Ram'

BJP, TMC spar in Lok Sabha over 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Raising the matter during Zero Hour, Chatterjee, a BJP member, said Lord Shri Ram signifies noble thought and honesty and the state of West Bengal should be run by people who believe in these.

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

After 24 months of slowdown beginning in January 2018 before the pandemic and then 18 months of collapse since January 2020, we have become the world's worst performing economy, observes Aakar Patel.

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'I was not sure whether such a big player would come to my house but he was quite happy to visit my place... which was just unbelievable!'

Mumbai hero donates free oxygen

Mumbai hero donates free oxygen

Rediff.com7 May 2021

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Rakul moves HC over media linking her to Rhea case

Rakul moves HC over media linking her to Rhea case

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

The actress sought an interim order against the media till the time the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mumbai, completes the investigation and files an appropriate report before the competent court.

Opposition members protest in LS against CAA

Opposition members protest in LS against CAA

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Opposition members displayed placards saying 'Save India', 'Save Democracy' and 'Save Constitution'.

Will proceed 'as per law': Pak after ICJ verdict

Will proceed 'as per law': Pak after ICJ verdict

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The statement claimed that the Hague-based ICJ in its judgment did not accept India's plea to 'acquit/release' Jadhav.

Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix

Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Section 45, which says no claim can be rejected after three years of a policy being in force, remains a bone of contention

Not suffering from any disease: Shah on rumours about his health

Not suffering from any disease: Shah on rumours about his health

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Shah said rumours about his health conditions have been spread through social media.

Kerala elephant may have eaten cracker-filled fruit by accident: MoEF

Kerala elephant may have eaten cracker-filled fruit by accident: MoEF

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Primary investigation into the death of the pregnant elephant in Kerala has found that it may have accidentally consumed a cracker-stuffed fruit, the environment ministry said on Monday. The ministry also noted that many a time, locals resort to the illegal act of planting explosive-filled fruits to repel wild boars from entering plantation farms.

Sohrabuddin Sheikh case has claimed another judge: Rahul Gandhi

Sohrabuddin Sheikh case has claimed another judge: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

He also cited media reports that the judge hearing the case has been replaced, and tagged on Twitter the report entitled "Sohrabuddin Sheikh case: Fresh questions as judge who lifted media gag and slammed CBI is replaced".

IOC disagrees COVID-19 vaccine needed for Olympics

IOC disagrees COVID-19 vaccine needed for Olympics

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Tokyo Olympics are not contingent on the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus, International Olympic Committee member John Coates said. Australian Coates, the head of the IOC's Coordination Commission for the Olympics, said JMA president Yoshitake Yokokura's comment was an 'opinion'.