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Naresh Goyal's arrest as per law, custody due to non-cooperation, ED tells HC

Naresh Goyal's arrest as per law, custody due to non-cooperation, ED tells HC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The agency filed its affidavit in response to Goyal's habeas corpus (produce the person) petition in which he claimed he was illegally arrested by the ED in the case.

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A UK court on Monday ruled that Sanjay Bhandari, an accused middleman and consultant in arms deals, can be extradited to India to face charges of tax evasion and money laundering.

SC tells Atiq Ahmed to approach Allahabad HC for protection in UP police custody

SC tells Atiq Ahmed to approach Allahabad HC for protection in UP police custody

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed jailed former MP and alleged gangster Atiq Ahmad's plea seeking protection during his custody with the Uttar Pradesh police in the Umesh Pal murder case.

TN govt files criminal defamation case against state BJP chief Annamalai

TN govt files criminal defamation case against state BJP chief Annamalai

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The Tamil Nadu government filed a criminal complaint in a sessions court in Chennai on Wednesday against state Bharatiya Janata Party president K Annamalai for defaming Chief Minister M K Stalin.

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Rediff.com10 May 2021

WFI is concerned that the good reputation built over the years with stupendous international performances has been ruined.

Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The statement of the Russian Defence Ministry comes after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed to have taken control of military facilities in two Russian cities.

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

Raju Hirani accused of sexual assault

Raju Hirani accused of sexual assault

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The film-maker has denied the allegations, terming them 'false, mischievous, scandalous, motivated and defamatory'.

Demolitions in Kanpur, Prayagraj as per law, no links with rioting: UP to SC

Demolitions in Kanpur, Prayagraj as per law, no links with rioting: UP to SC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The state government said that none of the actual affected parties, if any, have approached this court concerning the lawful demolition action.

CBI arrests news channel executive over hawala deals linked to AAP's Goa campaign

CBI arrests news channel executive over hawala deals linked to AAP's Goa campaign

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested the commercial head and production controller of India Ahead News in connection with a probe into the alleged Delhi excise scam, officials said Monday.

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rajan, who is presently lodged at the Tihar jail, sought a stay on the release of the series and an order to take down the trailer.

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Wankhede, whose interim protection from arrest in the Central Bureau of Investigation's case of extortion and bribery against him was on Thursday extended by the HC till June 23, in his rejoinder affidavit claimed the SET has 'twisted facts and labelled false allegations to jeopardise the career and character of honest officials'.

4th woman accuses US SC nominee of sexual misconduct

4th woman accuses US SC nominee of sexual misconduct

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

She alleged that Kavanaugh and others while in high school spiked the drinks of girls at parties with intoxicants to make it easier for them to be gang-raped.

CBI busts racket selling governorships, RS seats for Rs 100 cr, arrests 4

CBI busts racket selling governorships, RS seats for Rs 100 cr, arrests 4

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation has busted a multi-state racket of imposters and arrested four of them for allegedly attempting to cheat people of Rs 100 crore with false promises of Rajya Sabha seats and governorship, officials said.

First Look: Pareekshe takes on injustice head on

First Look: Pareekshe takes on injustice head on

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

This Kannada movie is quite unlike other films that has come out from the industry.

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Poonawala's trial to begin on Feb 24

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Poonawala's trial to begin on Feb 24

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Poonawala will now have to appear before a principal district and sessions judge at Saket in New Delhi on Friday.

Ex-ISRO scientists find fault in Nambi Narayanan's 'Rocketry'

Ex-ISRO scientists find fault in Nambi Narayanan's 'Rocketry'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

They also said that they have asked the current chairman of ISRO S Somanath to take a decision on the false claims made in the movie.

Renault keen to stay in F1

Renault keen to stay in F1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Renault have told Formula One's governing body they want to stay in the sport and will make changes in their team to ensure a race-fixing controversy never happens again.

Did US rebuff Canada linking India to Nijjar killing? WH says...

Did US rebuff Canada linking India to Nijjar killing? WH says...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said they are "coordinating and consulting" with Canada and also "engaging" with the Indian government.

CBI to question Lalu soon in land-for-jobs scam

CBI to question Lalu soon in land-for-jobs scam

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Central Bureau of Investigation has said that the Central agency is likely to question former Bihar chief minister and Union Railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the land-for-job case.

HC asks Kerala Cong chief to appear before crime branch in Mavunkal case

HC asks Kerala Cong chief to appear before crime branch in Mavunkal case

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Justice Ziyad Rahman AA said that if Sudhakaran is arrested, he shall be released on bail on furnishing a bond of Rs 50,000 with two sureties of the like amount.

Security forces find it tough to operate in Manipur's AFSPA-free areas

Security forces find it tough to operate in Manipur's AFSPA-free areas

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The officials said that in the present environment where two communities are attacking each other, they may not find even a lawyer to defend them as all courts were within Imphal valley.

No media or govt agency has right to peep into private lives of citizens: HC

No media or govt agency has right to peep into private lives of citizens: HC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

It said that it was "disheartening" to see that some news channels "are in the habit of publishing sleaze more than news."

Why talk only about Manipur, asks BJP; Opposition hits back

Why talk only about Manipur, asks BJP; Opposition hits back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The political war of words over Manipur intensified on Saturday with the BJP raising the incidents of atrocities against women in West Bengal and Rajasthan and questioning the 'silence' of the opposition, which termed it as a diversionary tactic to avoid debate on the situation in the north-eastern state.

Why no arrest for BJP MLA after cash haul, asks Kejriwal

Why no arrest for BJP MLA after cash haul, asks Kejriwal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Kejriwal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not talk about fighting corruption as a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Karnataka was not arrested despite a huge amount of cash was found at his home.

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Luis Rubiales' kiss of Jenni Hermoso triggered a torrent of allegations from other women in sport of predatory behaviour by men.

CBI refutes Sisodia claim over its officer's suicide

CBI refutes Sisodia claim over its officer's suicide

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The CBI refuted Sisodia's claims as 'mischievous and misleading', saying his statements were is 'an attempt to divert attention from the ongoing investigation in Delhi Excise Policy case'.

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected four members of the Editors Guild of India against any coercive action till Monday in connection with two FIRs lodged against them in the state for offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

Main accused in Kabbadi player's assault held

Main accused in Kabbadi player's assault held

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Ujala Thakur, the main accused in connection with the assault of national level Kabaddi player Sneha 'Dolly' Singh was arrested on Wednesday.

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

In a setback to 53-year-old Gandhi, the high court on July 7 dismissed Gandhi's plea for a stay on his conviction, observing that "purity in politics" is the need of the hour.

SC dismisses PIL to register live-in relationships, calls it hare-brained idea

SC dismisses PIL to register live-in relationships, calls it hare-brained idea

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking framing of norms for registration of every live-in relationship with the Centre, and termed it a "hare-brained" idea.

Kerala college mark row: Scribe, principal booked on SFI leader's complaint

Kerala college mark row: Scribe, principal booked on SFI leader's complaint

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Kerala police registered a case against five persons including an Asianet News journalist and principal of the government-run Maharaja's College in Ernakulam based on a complaint by student union leader PM Arsho in connection with the mark list controversy.

SC grants bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC order perverse

SC grants bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC order perverse

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

In a big relief to activist Teesta Setalvad, the Supreme Court on Wednesday granted her regular bail in a case of alleged fabrication of documents to frame innocent people in the 2002 post-Godhra riot cases while terming as "perverse" and "contradictory" the Gujarat high court order denying her bail.

Chaos at javelin final: Never happened in any competition: Neeraj

Chaos at javelin final: Never happened in any competition: Neeraj

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The men's javelin final was drama-packed as confusion reigned supreme as Neeraj Chopra was forced to retake his first throw.

Bihar BJP leader, accused of mowing down 9 kids, surrenders

Bihar BJP leader, accused of mowing down 9 kids, surrenders

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Manoj Baitha had sustained injuries on his hand after his vehicle rammed into a wall after ploughing through a group of school children, killing nine of them

Congress gives breach of privilege notice against Amit Shah

Congress gives breach of privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Congress on Thursday gave a notice in the Lok Sabha against alleged breach of privilege by Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of speaking untruth on Maharashtra farm widow Kalawati Bandurkar who Rahul Gandhi had met in 2008.

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar remanded in judicial custody in Gujarat riots case

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar remanded in judicial custody in Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The two were produced before metropolitan magistrate SP Patel after their police custody ended.

Women lawmakers seek probe into Trump's sexual misconduct allegations

Women lawmakers seek probe into Trump's sexual misconduct allegations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

In a letter sent to Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reforms, 54 lawmakers wrote, "We cannot ignore the multitude of women who have come forward with accusations against Mr Trump. With that said, the President should be allowed to present evidence in his own defence."

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Powerful men accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Cases that have come to light since the Weinstein scandal broke on October 5.

Siachen accused cries foul

Siachen accused cries foul

Rediff.com31 May 2004

Major Surinder Singh seeks help from the defence minister, claiming that the trial against him is neither independent nor fair