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Police shifts Arnab to Taloja jail for alleged use of mobile phone in custody

Police shifts Arnab to Taloja jail for alleged use of mobile phone in custody

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, arrested in connection with the alleged suicide of an interior designer, was on Sunday shifted from Alibaug to Taloja jail in Maharashtra's Raigad district, the police said.

Another AAP MLA, another case, but this time in Haryana

Another AAP MLA, another case, but this time in Haryana

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Acting on the complaint of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Karan Singh Tanwar, a former MLA from Delhi Cantonment, the Jhajjar police booked him.

ED attaches assets of Uddhav Thackeray's brother-in-law

ED attaches assets of Uddhav Thackeray's brother-in-law

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Shridhar Madhav Patankar, the brother of Thackeray's wife Rashmi, "owns and controls" Shree Saibaba Grihanirmiti Private Limited, it said.

Won't arrest Wankhede without notice: Mumbai police tells HC

Won't arrest Wankhede without notice: Mumbai police tells HC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Wankhede filed a petition and sought an urgent hearing, saying he feared arrest by police over allegations of extortion against him in the case related to alleged drug bust on a cruise ship involving actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan khan.

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A BMW car hit a pedestrian who was walking on the city's Embassy Road at around 8am and attempted to flee, Geo News reported quoting some eyewitnesses.

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Rediff.com7 May 2021

While law-abiding customers are harassed for KYC and have to comply with endless paperwork even to open and close accounts, DHFL could easily open nearly 260,000 fake home-loan accounts, reveals Debashis Basu.

#MeToo hits Rahul Easwar; Activist dismisses charge

#MeToo hits Rahul Easwar; Activist dismisses charge

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Easwar claimed the allegation was a mere attack from people opposed to his ideology and meant for "political manipulation", and added "I dismiss it".

Bullied online? 5 things to do NEXT

Bullied online? 5 things to do NEXT

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Never retaliate and write a nasty post in response as it will only make the situation worse, advises Ravi Mittal, founder of the dating app QuackQuack.

Chinmayanand raped, physically exploited me for a year: UP student

Chinmayanand raped, physically exploited me for a year: UP student

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'The SIT quizzed me for about 11 hours. I have told them about the rape. Even after telling them everything, they have not arrested Chinmayanand yet

Was forced by CBI to implicate Kejriwal in graft case: Rajendra Kumar

Was forced by CBI to implicate Kejriwal in graft case: Rajendra Kumar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

'...the CBI, just to force people to implicate me and the CM, has beaten up dozens of people,' Kumar alleged.

Blow to Lalu, SC orders separate trial in fodder scam case

Blow to Lalu, SC orders separate trial in fodder scam case

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Prasad will face charges including criminal conspiracy and fraud in the fresh trial.

Chhattisgarh govt recommends CBI probe into 'sex CD' row

Chhattisgarh govt recommends CBI probe into 'sex CD' row

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Saturday chaired by Chief Minister Raman Singh at the Secretariat, state's Revenue Minister Prem Prakash Pandey said.

DU prof rubbishes murder charge, says being framed by police

DU prof rubbishes murder charge, says being framed by police

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

She also alleged that police has been forcing some people to name them in someway since May.

'Bulldozer Baba' Yogi Adityanath comes back stronger

'Bulldozer Baba' Yogi Adityanath comes back stronger

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

As CM, he took decisions that confirmed his image as a Hindutva mascot. Early in the first term, he banned illegal slaughterhouses and the state police cracked down on cow slaughter. But the menace of stray cattle created disquiet among farmers, presenting the Adityanath government with a new challenge.

Why Hasina government drove out Hindu chief justice

Why Hasina government drove out Hindu chief justice

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

In 2017 the Bangladesh supreme court on his watch annulled the 16th amendment to the constitution which empowered parliament to impeach SC judges for misconduct or incapacity. As it upheld the independence of the judiciary, it miffed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who accused Justice Sinha of 'humiliating' the country. He was accused of corruption and misuse of power, allegations that he denied. Prakash Bhandari reports.

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

A 'B-Summary' report is filed when the police do not find any evidence against the accused person to file a charge sheet and seek trial.

'I have confidence in the people of India'

'I have confidence in the people of India'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

'Adivasis are a critical national treasure, so we need to protect them.' 'The fight for the tribals of Chhattisgarh needs people from all political parties. It cannot be about any single political group.'

NDTV founders detained at Mumbai airport

NDTV founders detained at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

A company statement said the couple is facing a case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation for the last two years, and sought to link the action with muzzling of free speech and freedom of the press.

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar's police custody extended

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar's police custody extended

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

The police custody of ex-Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar was extended by two days on Saturday by a court in New Delhi after the police claimed that documents produced by him were "fabricated" and charges under Prevention of Corruption Act might also be invoked in the case.

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'This bill is to relieve the government of accountability and to cover up its corruption.'

'Sex scandal' continues to rock the Karnataka assembly

'Sex scandal' continues to rock the Karnataka assembly

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The 'sex scandal' allegedly involving Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi rocked the Karnataka Assembly again on Tuesday, with the Opposition Congress protesting in the well of the house, demanding an inquiry monitored by the Chief Justice of the high court.

Unnao accident: Sengar, 9 others including minister's kin booked for murder

Unnao accident: Sengar, 9 others including minister's kin booked for murder

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

On Tuesday, the Centre handed over the probe to the CBI on the recommendation of the Uttar Pradesh government. The state government has come under severe criticism for failing to provide security to the 19-year-old woman who was allegedly raped by the BJP MLA in 2017 when she was a minor.

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

President Trump, a Republican, however, did not formally concede the election to Biden, saying he would 'continue to fight and will prevail'. He has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of electoral fraud. Many of the lawsuits have been dismissed by courts.

Senior scribe Vinod Verma arrested in UP on extortion charges

Senior scribe Vinod Verma arrested in UP on extortion charges

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

As many as 500 porn CDs, around Rs 2 lakh cash, pen drive, laptop and a diary were seized from the journalist's residence, police said.

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

'Government does not want independent journalism'

'Government does not want independent journalism'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'They are deliberately targeting journalists who are not succumbing to government pressure and therefore these journalists are paying a price.'

BJP accuses Sonia, Manmohan, Chidambaram of changing Ishrat affidavit

BJP accuses Sonia, Manmohan, Chidambaram of changing Ishrat affidavit

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu charged that the Central Bureau of Investigation was misused by the then United Progressive Alliance government to harass its political opponent and 'defame' the then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi.

Geetika suicide: Kanda surrenders as interim bail expires

Geetika suicide: Kanda surrenders as interim bail expires

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda on Friday surrendered before a Delhi court upon expiry of his month-long interim bail in the Geetika Sharma suicide case.

Hoisting the Tricolour in the Maoist heartland

Hoisting the Tricolour in the Maoist heartland

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

'By hoisting the national flag we have kindled a small flame of hope among the Adivasis.' 'We will strive to keep this flame burning forever among their hearts.'

UPA's attempts to frame Modi in Ishrat case have backfired: Jaitley

UPA's attempts to frame Modi in Ishrat case have backfired: Jaitley

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The damage done to India's intelligence agencies and its ability to undertake covert operations is irreparable, says senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With ever evolving social media, the threat of child abuse often manifests itself in new avatars like the Blue Whale Challenge and Sarahah.

Finmin directs taxman to quote email, phone no in e-notices

Finmin directs taxman to quote email, phone no in e-notices

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The step had been taken to lend the required 'authenticity' to electronic communications.

Now, our netas won't be able to influence us through Facebook

Now, our netas won't be able to influence us through Facebook

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The social media giant promised that news and views will be checked for veracity and pejorative content will be weeded out.

How to fight a bully in real life!

How to fight a bully in real life!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

People are less likely to bother you and more likely to listen to you if you walk, sit, and act with awareness, calm, respect, and confidence, says Neeraa Maini Srivastav.

How to make tax officers more accountable

How to make tax officers more accountable

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Change in performance appraisal system will deter corruption and motivate officers to pass correct orders.

'The war is going to intensify'

'The war is going to intensify'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

'Under the guise of Maoism, the State is presently determined to clear out the whole Bastar area of its tribal population.'

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

With the state police pursuing only notorious criminals, petty thugs continue to prey on victims.

The fires have been lit, and the mobs are standing ready

The fires have been lit, and the mobs are standing ready

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

'In Bastar, as in Delhi, being branded 'anti-national' in the eyes of the government now seems to have acquired new meaning,' says Aakar Patel.

Guardians of 'no man's land' along Indo-Bangla border

Guardians of 'no man's land' along Indo-Bangla border

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Smuggling and crime are everyday instances. The 70,000 people in villages along the border make the going tough for the BSF. Neelabh Srivastava reports

Revealed: How India launched its war against COVID-19

Revealed: How India launched its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'The lockdown was for both: To flatten the curve or more correctly, delay the rapid spread of COVID outbreak, and to create healthcare infrastructure.'