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Pak funding row: NIA grills separatist leaders

Pak funding row: NIA grills separatist leaders

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The NIA is also probing all angles of the funding of separatist leaders.

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar moves court against his arrest

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar moves court against his arrest

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar on Wednesday approached a sessions court in New Delhi challenging his arrest in the alleged fake degree case.

CAG refuses to share Rafale audit details, cites breach of Parliament

CAG refuses to share Rafale audit details, cites breach of Parliament

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The audit is under progress and the report is yet to be finalised. The information cannot be given under Section 8(1)(C) of the RTI Act as the disclosure would cause breach of Parliament, the CAG said.

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The apex court agreed to hear on October 26 the petition by Verma challenging the government's decision. He has said in the petition that the CBI should be kept independent of the Department of Personnel and Training, which has jurisdiction over the probe agency, since it seriously hinders the CBI's independent functioning.

Court issues notice to Katju over his comments on beef

Court issues notice to Katju over his comments on beef

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The ADJ has asked Justice Katju to file his reply by the next date of hearing on November 18.

AAP moves SC against President's rule in Delhi

AAP moves SC against President's rule in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the decision to impose President's rule in Delhi on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung alleging it was done to protect Congress leaders and former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit from corruption charges.

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

BJP hopes to corner Mamata between Amphan and Covid-19

BJP hopes to corner Mamata between Amphan and Covid-19

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The party believes that Mamata's poor handling of the pandemic and the devastation brought on by Cyclone Amphan will provide it the political fillip it needs.

Nandigram: SC stays CBI action against cops

Nandigram: SC stays CBI action against cops

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Supreme Court on Thursday restrained the Central Bureau of Investigation from initiating criminal proceedings in any court against West Bengal police officers for the March 14 police firing in Nandigram in which 14 persons were killed.

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

With the maulana fully committed and PML (N) cadres prepared to court arrest, this would be the first time where both Punjabis and Pakhtuns would be standing up against the Pakistan army, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

No jail for Chidambaram for now, CBI custody extended by 1 day

No jail for Chidambaram for now, CBI custody extended by 1 day

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

CBI had lodged an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance granted to INX Media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as union finance minister.

SC grants bail to 4 convicts in 2002 Naroda Patiya riots case

SC grants bail to 4 convicts in 2002 Naroda Patiya riots case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The Gujarat high court had on April 20 last year upheld the conviction of 12 out of the 29 accused who were pronounced guilty on various charges by the trial court and had acquitted 17 others, including former BJP minister Maya Kodnani.

Review: Kaabil is for die-hard Hrithik fans!

Review: Kaabil is for die-hard Hrithik fans!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Hrithik Roshan has played challenging roles before and nailed them to perfection. This time too, he doesn't disappoint, says Namrata Thakker.

CBI registers case against ex-VC of Viswa Bharati

CBI registers case against ex-VC of Viswa Bharati

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against former Viswa Bharati University Vice Chancellor Sushanta Kumar Dattagupta

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.

Delhi's Anti Corruption Bureau stopped from probing RIL case

Delhi's Anti Corruption Bureau stopped from probing RIL case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Union government limits powers of Anti Corruption Bureau to corruption cases involving Delhi state govt officials

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Why gangsters like Vikas Dubey become formidable

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Not unlike politicians who gravitate towards whoever is in power, mafia dons too have a great survival streak, switching loyalty to the party in power,' observes Virendra Kapoor a week after gangster Vikas Dubey was slain in an alleged encounter.

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

UP gangster Vikas Dubey killed in encounter while 'trying to flee'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Police said the gangster snatched a pistol from one of the policemen injured in the accident and was shot when he opened fire while trying to flee.

'Produce evidence against George Fernandes'

'Produce evidence against George Fernandes'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday challenged the Centre to produce evidence against former defence minister George Fernandes against whom the CBI has filed an FIR in connection with Barak missile deal.

Pak govt gets Lakhvi's bail order copy, but will appeal 2 weeks later

Pak govt gets Lakhvi's bail order copy, but will appeal 2 weeks later

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Pakistan government is all set to challenge the bail to Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attacks, after getting a copy of the court's order, the chief prosecutor in the 26/11 case said on Saturday.

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Noting that it was his government that had recommended a CBI probe into the actor's death, Kumar said the incident saddened both the state and the country.

Pak government seeks early hearing of Lakhvi's case

Pak government seeks early hearing of Lakhvi's case

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Pakistan government on Friday sought the early hearing of LeT operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi's case in the supreme court, a day after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind was remanded to 14-day judicial custody for the abduction of an Afghan national.

INX Media case: CBI seeks Chidambaram's custody

INX Media case: CBI seeks Chidambaram's custody

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The probe agency made the submission in an affidavit filed before Justice A K Pathak, who listed the matter for hearing on August 1 and extended till then the interim protection against arrest granted to Chidambaram on May 31.

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

At the core of the issue is the national capital's unique status of a Union Territory that is administered by both the Centre and the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It said it was not convinced with the grounds of the CBI to condone over 4,500 days' delay in filing the appeal. The CBI had filed the appeal on February 2 this year.

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

After lot of deliberation, the CBI this year got the nod from the NDA government to file an appeal in the apex court.

Why growth in manufacturing is slowing?

Why growth in manufacturing is slowing?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for July 2007, released on September 12, showed the manufacturing sector decelerated to a growth rate of 7.2 per cent over July 2006, after many months of double-digit growth.

UP govt refuses sanction to prosecute Adityanath in 2007 riots case

UP govt refuses sanction to prosecute Adityanath in 2007 riots case

Rediff.com11 May 2017

In his affidavit, the chief secy also stated that the CB-CID, which has been investigating the case registered in connection with the riots, has proposed to submit its closure report.

English Errors:  'It's a doggy dog world'

English Errors: 'It's a doggy dog world'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Here's a list of English bloopers that are so common, few people even recognise them as errors. We present the bloopers side by side with the correct expression.

Bihar shelter case: Main accused, 18 others convicted

Bihar shelter case: Main accused, 18 others convicted

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Several girls were sexually assaulted in a shelter home run by Thakur in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. He was convicted under various sections of IPC, POCSO Act and Juvenile Justice Act.

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The apex court said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal.

Koregaon-Bhima: 2 activists taken into custody after court rejects bail

Koregaon-Bhima: 2 activists taken into custody after court rejects bail

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The prosecution, while opposing the bail applications, had argued that they have "corrborative evidence" against the accused to prove their involvement in Maoist activities, such as mobilising cadres, recruiting students from eminent institutes and sending them to the interior to become "professional revolutionaries", raise funds and procure weapons.

SC transfers 16 Bihar shelter home abuse cases to CBI

SC transfers 16 Bihar shelter home abuse cases to CBI

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The apex court also said CBI officers probing the shelter home cases in Bihar shall not be transferred without its prior permission.

AAP vs BJP spat gets uglier: Bedi files police complaint against Vishwas

AAP vs BJP spat gets uglier: Bedi files police complaint against Vishwas

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Alleging that the AAP leader made sexist comments, Bedi files a complaint

Agusta case: HC seeks Tyagi's response on CBI plea against his bail

Agusta case: HC seeks Tyagi's response on CBI plea against his bail

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The CBI argued before the high court that each day Tyagi remained out on bail would lead to its line of investigation being "exposed" and "hampered" and the evidence could also be destroyed.

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A five-judge Bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh. The duo had moved a curative petition in the top court after a Delhi court issued death warrants in their names for their hanging on January 22.

Ban on Zakir Naik's IRF to safegurad national security: Delhi HC

Ban on Zakir Naik's IRF to safegurad national security: Delhi HC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Holding that Naik's foundation's plea challenging the Centre's decision has "no merit", the court said the order of the government was "not arbitrary and illegal".

Lakhvi remanded to 14-day custody in abduction case

Lakhvi remanded to 14-day custody in abduction case

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack, was on Thursday c sent back to a Rawalpindi jail after a court here remanded him to 14 days judicial custody for the abduction of an Afghan national.

Ex IAF chief Tyagi's bail illegal, his offence shamed country: CBI tells HC

Ex IAF chief Tyagi's bail illegal, his offence shamed country: CBI tells HC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Now, the Delhi high court will hear the matter on January 18.

How the once mighty Singh brothers fell from grace

How the once mighty Singh brothers fell from grace

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

From Ranbaxy to Religare, Aashish Aryan takes you through a maze of legal cases involving Malvinder Mohan Singh and his younger brother Shivinder Mohan Singh. Both are in police custody following a complaint of fund siphoning.