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Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 50-day parole

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 50-day parole

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The parole comes two months after the Sirsa-headquartered sect chief had walked out of the Sunaria jail in Haryana's Rohtak district on November 21 last year after he was granted a 21-day furlough -- his third temporary release from jail in 2023.

NIA cracks down on Babbar Khalsa, Bishnoi gang; raids 32 places

NIA cracks down on Babbar Khalsa, Bishnoi gang; raids 32 places

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The raids were carried out in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and the Union Territory of Chandigarh by the NIA as part of a mega operation that began early Thursday morning, a spokesperson of the premier investigating agency said.

NIA books close aide of Jaish chief Masood Azhar for inciting youth

NIA books close aide of Jaish chief Masood Azhar for inciting youth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The National Investigation Agency has charge sheeted Dilawar Iqbal -- a right-hand man of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar Alvi -- and Kupwara-resident Mohammed Ubaid Malik for allegedly conspiring to disturb the peace and communal harmony of Jammu and Kashmir by attacking security forces, officials said on Wednesday.

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Hemant Soren released from jail after 5 months

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The high court of Jharkhand on Friday granted bail to former chief minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to a land scam.

'Conspiracy to loot money for ATM was hatched in advance'

'Conspiracy to loot money for ATM was hatched in advance'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Five persons were arrested on Monday in connection with the sensational Rs 5.50 crore heist from an ATM van at D block Defence Colony market.

Hemant Soren moves SC against arrest, says won't cow down

Hemant Soren moves SC against arrest, says won't cow down

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Soren was arrested on Wednesday night in the case after resigning as the Jharkhand chief minister, and party loyalist and state transport minister Champai Soren was named as his successor.

Kejriwal used 'scam' money to stay at luxury Goa hotel: ED

Kejriwal used 'scam' money to stay at luxury Goa hotel: ED

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal 'directly used' part of the alleged Rs 100 crore generated from the 'kickbacks' of the Delhi excise policy 'scam' by staying in a luxury hotel in Goa, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed in its charge sheet filed against the Aam Aadmi Party supremo.

'Conspiracy against me': ED quizzes Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

'Conspiracy against me': ED quizzes Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The Central Industrial Security Force, tasked with the security of the ED officials, are using high-resolution body cameras to keep track of activities around Soren's residence, he said.

Why independent directors go for the escape hatch

Why independent directors go for the escape hatch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'Today, according to the law, you can't even claim legal expenses when fighting a case as a non-executive director unless you are acquitted. Given how high legal expenses are, that alone is enough to scare anyone away.'

Tihar cancelled Atishi's meeting with Kejriwal at last minute: AAP

Tihar cancelled Atishi's meeting with Kejriwal at last minute: AAP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Alleging the Tihar Jail administration cancelled Delhi Minister Atishi's meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the last moment, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said 'even the British rule did not see this kind of behaviour'.

BJP candidate planning to kill Kharge, family: Congress

BJP candidate planning to kill Kharge, family: Congress

Rediff.com6 May 2023

At a press conference in Bengaluru on Saturday the Congress played an audio clip, claiming that the BJP candidate from Chittapur Manikanth Rathod used derogatory language for Kharge and could be heard talking about eliminating him and his family.

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.

Naval officers were hatching a plot to kill Ayub

Naval officers were hatching a plot to kill Ayub

Rediff.com1 May 2007

Khan said his assassination plot was aimed at bringing forward the Islamists like Maulana Maudoodi, the founder of radical religious-political outfit Jamaat-e-Islami.

CM in jail: Delhi L-G postpones mayoral polls

CM in jail: Delhi L-G postpones mayoral polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Elections to the posts of mayor and deputy mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi that were slated for April 26 were postponed on Thursday, with Lt Governor V K Saxena citing 'unprecedented' circumstances where the chief minister is under judicial custody and cannot discharge his constitutionally obligated functions.

Priyanka hand in foiling BJP's 'Op Lotus' in HP, claim sources

Priyanka hand in foiling BJP's 'Op Lotus' in HP, claim sources

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The sources said that Priyanka Gandhi remained in constant touch with the party president, the chief minister, ministers and all important leaders, and did not allow any laxity.

Symbol is yours, 'Baap' is ours: Sharad Pawar camp after EC setback

Symbol is yours, 'Baap' is ours: Sharad Pawar camp after EC setback

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

In a major setback to party founder Sharad Pawar, the Election Commission of India also allotted the NCP symbol 'Wall Clock' to the group led by Ajit Pawar.

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday alleged that graffiti threatening Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were scribbled inside the metro trains in Delhi, as it accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being behind this incident.

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

On a surprise visit to Beijing amid speculation that he may unveil Tesla's autonomous driving technology in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market in China, billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and discussed future expansion plans for his automobile.

25k pen drives with sex abuse footage given out before polls: HDK

25k pen drives with sex abuse footage given out before polls: HDK

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Kumaraswamy alleged that 25,000 pen drives were distributed in the entire state, and cited a report in a regional daily to support his claim.

Excise case: ED names K Kavitha in fresh charge sheet

Excise case: ED names K Kavitha in fresh charge sheet

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The federal agency had arrested 46-year-old Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, from her Banjara hills residence in Hyderabad on March 15.

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Delhi police has arrested an alleged member of Lashkar-e-Tayiba module operating in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, officials said on Tuesday.

Kerala Guv hardens stand against CM over protests

Kerala Guv hardens stand against CM over protests

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Training his guns directly at the Kerala Chief Minister and the Left wing Students Federation of India, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday claimed that his car was 'attacked' by Students' Federation of India (SFI) activists at the behest of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

'If Kejriwal is arrested': AAP's referendum from Dec 1

'If Kejriwal is arrested': AAP's referendum from Dec 1

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The AAP will run a signature campaign from December 1 to 20 to get people's feedback on whether Arvind Kejriwal should resign as Delhi chief minister if he is arrested under a 'conspiracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party', the party's city convener Gopal Rai said Thursday.

Hyundai launches hatch back i20, not to absorb tra

Hyundai launches hatch back i20, not to absorb tra

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The car will be available with a 1.2 litre Kappa engine in three variants. The company has also decided not to absorb 1,200 trainees as it reduces working shifts in its Chennai plant.

K'tala Cong chief Shivakumar hatched conspiracy with 4 aides to hide cash: ED

K'tala Cong chief Shivakumar hatched conspiracy with 4 aides to hide cash: ED

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The about 60-pages prosecution complaint was filed by the federal agency before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in Delhi on May 24.

ED gets nod to take possession of Rs 752-cr of National Herald assets

ED gets nod to take possession of Rs 752-cr of National Herald assets

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The authority said in its order that it believes that the movable assets and equity shares that were attached by the ED are proceeds of crime and linked to the offence of money laundering.

No parole to Dera chief without our permission, HC tells Haryana govt

No parole to Dera chief without our permission, HC tells Haryana govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A bench of Acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji was hearing a petition of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee which had challenged the grant of temporary release to the Dera Sacha Sauda chief.

TMC's Sandeshkhali sting: BJP leader moves HC

TMC's Sandeshkhali sting: BJP leader moves HC

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party's Sandeshkhali leader Gangadhar Koyal on Friday moved the Calcutta high court, claiming that technology-aided videos mimicking his voice were being circulated in a bid to defame him, and prayed for security be provided to him by central agencies.

Rajiv abolished inheritance tax for Indira's wealth: Modi

Rajiv abolished inheritance tax for Indira's wealth: Modi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Congress wants to reinforce the tax more powerfully now after its four generations reaped benefit of the wealth passed on to them, he said.

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named its candidates for assembly bypolls in several states, fielding six disqualified MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh assembly in the state days after they joined the party after leaving the Congress.

UP man steals girlfriend's father's phone, threatens to kill Yogi

UP man steals girlfriend's father's phone, threatens to kill Yogi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Ameen hatched the conspiracy after being frustrated by the father of his girlfriend who was not happy with their relationship, she said.

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Scuffle breaks out in Patna jail, ex-MLA says plan to murder him

Scuffle breaks out in Patna jail, ex-MLA says plan to murder him

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Eight people, including inmates and prison, were injured in a scuffle that broke out at Patna's Beur Central Jail as some prisoners led by convicted former MLA Anant Singh protested over their ward being "deliberately kept open".

'A Kejriwal will emerge from every house'

'A Kejriwal will emerge from every house'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

She alleged that the ED has become a "political tool" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Being compelled to join BJP, but won't: Kejriwal

Being compelled to join BJP, but won't: Kejriwal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Kejriwal's remarks come at a time he has been asked to join the Delhi Police probe into his allegations that the BJP attempted to 'poach' AAP MLAs and is facing summons from the Enforcement Directorate in an excise policy linked money laundering case.

Raj Bhavan involved in my arrest: Hemant Soren

Raj Bhavan involved in my arrest: Hemant Soren

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

"I challenge BJP to prove corruption charges against me. If proved, I will resign from politics," said Hemant Soren.

Centre will impose President's Rule in Delhi in coming days: Atishi

Centre will impose President's Rule in Delhi in coming days: Atishi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Atishi claimed that in recent times, many events have happened that indicate the possibility of the imposition of the President's Rule in the national capital.

Rail bribery case: Call records show accused hatched plan

Rail bribery case: Call records show accused hatched plan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Intercepted call records have shown that the accused in the Rs.10 crore cash-for-post railway bribery scam had hatched a conspiracy and held several meetings to fulfil their objective, the Central bureau of Investigation said.

Rape convict Ram Rahim walks out of jail on furlough again

Rape convict Ram Rahim walks out of jail on furlough again

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Singh is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two of his disciples.

Indian co to make doors of Airbus 220 planes

Indian co to make doors of Airbus 220 planes

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Aircraft maker Airbus on Thursday announced awarding a contract to Indian company Dynamatic Technologies for manufacturing all the doors for its next-generation narrow body A220 planes, giving a boost to the 'Make in India' initiative. While financial details were not disclosed, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said it is one of the single-largest export contracts for an Indian aerospace manufacturing company and emphasised that the country is becoming a destination for aircraft component manufacturing activities.