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Om Birla unanimously elected as new Lok Sabha Speaker

Om Birla unanimously elected as new Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

A total of 13 motions were moved in support of Birla.

Bengal moves SC against CBI probe into post-poll violence

Bengal moves SC against CBI probe into post-poll violence

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The state government in its special leave petition alleged that it did not expect fair and just investigation by the central agency which is busy foisting cases against the functionaries of ruling Trinamool Congress Party.

Police beating reminds HC of George Floyd's 'I can't breathe' moment

Police beating reminds HC of George Floyd's 'I can't breathe' moment

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

"Let no one have to repeat the tragic words like George Perry Floyd, Jr: 'I can't breathe'", the Delhi high court has said, holding that the law does not permit people to be beaten up in police custody or during interrogation as the punishment for a criminal act is to be determined by a court of law.

Bombay HC to hear Param Bir's PIL against Deshmukh on Mar 31

Bombay HC to hear Param Bir's PIL against Deshmukh on Mar 31

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Singh had initially approached the Supreme Court, alleging he was transferred from the post of Commissioner Police of Mumbai on March 17 and shunted to the Home Guards department after he complained to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders about the "corrupt malpractices" of Deshmukh.

SC notice to Centre, police in plea against hate speeches

SC notice to Centre, police in plea against hate speeches

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a petition seeking a direction to ensure investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held recently in Haridwar and the national capital.

The second virus threatening India's economic growth

The second virus threatening India's economic growth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Developing more sources of supplies to guard against disruptions may emerge as the next big trend. But that may not necessarily mean flow of more investments into India, unless investors are assured, besides important economic factors and impartiality of institutions, that social disharmony will not cause unexpected disruptions.

No TMC tie-up in WB; open to natl alliance: Yechury

No TMC tie-up in WB; open to natl alliance: Yechury

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

There are "contradictions" in the approach of the two parties in fighting BJP and there is no question of an alliance with the ruling TMC in Bengal as it has inflicted atrocities on grassroot level CPI (M) workers, he said.

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Neymar again released a lengthy statement saying that he regretted how the entire situation unfolded

FIR against Sushant's sisters 'speculative': CBI

FIR against Sushant's sisters 'speculative': CBI

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The Central Bureau of Investigation also pointed out that it is probing the complaint filed by Rajput's father K K Singh against Chakraborty and her family members for allegedly abetting the 34-year-old actor's suicide.

Madras HC lawyers write to Ramana to reconsider CJ Banerjee's transfer

Madras HC lawyers write to Ramana to reconsider CJ Banerjee's transfer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Opposing the transfer of Madras high court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee to Meghalaya, over 200 advocates of the Madras high court have signed a representation to the Chief Justice of India, N V Ramana and the Supreme Court collegium, seeking to reconsider the decision to shift CJ Banerjee.

Did National coach Roy ask Manika to throw match?

Did National coach Roy ask Manika to throw match?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India's table tennis star Manika Batra alleged that national coach Soumyadeep Roy asked her to throw a match during the Olympic qualifiers in March and that was the main reason she refused his help during the Tokyo Games.

Here's what happened to umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios

Here's what happened to umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The Swedish chair umpire who gave a pep talk to Australian Nick Kyrgios during a US Open match this year has been suspended without pay for two weeks, the ATP Tour said on Tuesday.

Mamata warns BJP over ED summons to nephew

Mamata warns BJP over ED summons to nephew

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

"If you show us (threaten us with) ED, we will also send proof against BJP leaders to the agency. A section of BJP ministers and leaders is hand in glove with the coal mafia. They even stayed at hotels run by them during elections," she said.

Nepalese officials claim Indian youth shot were smuggling drugs

Nepalese officials claim Indian youth shot were smuggling drugs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Nepalese officials had alleged that the four entered Nepal for the smuggling of narcotics. They also claimed to have recovered 'brown sugar', a pistol and a machine used to print fake currency notes from Govinda Singh.

In verdict on Bengal post-poll violence, EC gets a rap too

In verdict on Bengal post-poll violence, EC gets a rap too

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

"The Election Commission, in my opinion, is theoretically correct. But, it is also true that the Election Commission had directed the administration to transfer officials with administrative duties and post them according to its direction at the time when it was in charge of the election. "If offences had occurred as a consequence of the polls, it was also the duty of the Election Commission at least to direct or advise the administration to register the complaints which it did not," Justice IP Mukerji observed.

HC asks CBI to probe Param Bir's allegations against Maha HM

HC asks CBI to probe Param Bir's allegations against Maha HM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Bombay HC on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a preliminary inquiry within 15 days into allegations of corruption and misconduct made by former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Manchester City's ban appeal to be heard by CAS in June

Manchester City's ban appeal to be heard by CAS in June

Rediff.com19 May 2020

After the club lodged an appeal, CAS confirmed that it had registered the club's appeal.

#MeToo: Johri's deadline for reply submission ends, BCCI questions CoA role

#MeToo: Johri's deadline for reply submission ends, BCCI questions CoA role

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

There was no clarity on whether Johri has submitted his response to the allegation, made by an anonymous accuser claiming to be his ex-colleague at a previous job.

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'...to give him a signal that you cannot ignore Maharashtra, you are too close to the Centre.' 'I can see some kind of rivalry also in this, but it is better that the NIA goes deep into it.'

Bihar assembly speaker, minister engage in an unusual spat

Bihar assembly speaker, minister engage in an unusual spat

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha, who was a minister himself in the previous National Democratic Alliance government, was visibly shaken at the disdain shown towards the Chair by Samrat Chaudhary who holds the Panchayati Raj portfolio.

AAP leader Tahir Hussain denies role in IB staffer killing

AAP leader Tahir Hussain denies role in IB staffer killing

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hussain further said there should be an impartial probe into the incident and action should be taken against the guilty.

Kangana Ranaut's Twitter account suspended permanently, brands snap ties

Kangana Ranaut's Twitter account suspended permanently, brands snap ties

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Twitter on Tuesday permanently suspended Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, saying she had repeatedly violated its rules on 'hateful conduct and abusive behaviour'.

Farmers block roads in Haryana after police lathi-charge

Farmers block roads in Haryana after police lathi-charge

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Around 10 people were injured Saturday as police allegedly lathi-charged a group of farmers disrupting traffic movement on a highway while heading towards Karnal to protest against a BJP meeting.

Patnaik breaks 53-day silence on teacher's murder, says case 'politicised'

Patnaik breaks 53-day silence on teacher's murder, says case 'politicised'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The teacher was kidnapped and murdered on October 8, while her body was exhumed from a school playground on October 19. Two people, including the prime accused, were arrested.

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The resolution, drafted by France and Tunisia, 'demands a general and immediate cessation of hostilities in all situations on its agenda and supports the efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General and his Special Representatives and Special Envoys'.

Mamata, Tejashwi discuss Bengal poll, no clarity on seat sharing

Mamata, Tejashwi discuss Bengal poll, no clarity on seat sharing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Emerging from a meeting with Banerjee at the state secretariat, Yadav said that the first priority of his party was to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party's progress in West Bengal.

Amid row, Facebook says it is transparent and non-partisan

Amid row, Facebook says it is transparent and non-partisan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'We take allegations of bias incredibly seriously, and want to make it clear that we denounce hate and bigotry in any form'

SC to hear Bengal's plea on post-poll violence on Sep 20

SC to hear Bengal's plea on post-poll violence on Sep 20

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state government, pointed to the members of the committee that has been formed to investigate the incidents and said, "Can you imagine these people have been appointed to collect the data? Is this a BJP investigating committee my Lords?"

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Donald Trump has told millions of his supporters that he is ready for yet another phase of active public life after the United States Senate acquitted him in his second impeachment trial.

UK media watchdog fines Khalsa TV for violence, terror references

UK media watchdog fines Khalsa TV for violence, terror references

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Its order also includes a direction for the channel to broadcast a statement of Ofcom's findings on a date and in a form to be determined by the watchdog and also for KTV not to repeat the music video or the discussion programme found in breach of its rules.

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'But thereafter the same trend is again getting popular and that is what is disturbing and alarming.' 'If this practice goes unchecked, then the entire edifice of the rule of law which gives protection to citizens of this country would crumble into pieces.'

St Stephen's molestation: HRD ministry asks UGC to speed up probe

St Stephen's molestation: HRD ministry asks UGC to speed up probe

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Amid a raging controversy over the alleged molestation at Stephen's College, the human resource development ministry on Saturday asked the University Grants Commission to take "appropriate measure" to ensure the institute's internal complaints committee completes the inquiry "expeditiously" and "impartially".

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Chian it was open to international efforts to identify the source of the deadly virus.

Maha HM asked Waze to collect Rs 100 cr: Sacked CP

Maha HM asked Waze to collect Rs 100 cr: Sacked CP

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The former police chief also said that the Home Minister had on several occasions instructed police officers on how to handle cases and file charges.

Explore possibilityof putting 3 farm laws on hold: SC to Centre

Explore possibilityof putting 3 farm laws on hold: SC to Centre

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde asked Attorney General K K Venugopal if the government can assure the court that it will not take any executive action on implementation of the law till the court hears the matter.

UN relocates about 100 staff from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan

UN relocates about 100 staff from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters on Wednesday that the group of about 100 UN personnel from across the system travelled from Kabul to Almaty, where they will continue their work remotely.

'SIT likely to question Shashi Tharoor in a few days'

'SIT likely to question Shashi Tharoor in a few days'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that there is no political pressure in dealing with former union minister Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar's death case and added that an impartial inquiry is being conducted on the same.

EC Restrictions: Advantage BJP

EC Restrictions: Advantage BJP

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Without doubt, the BJP is miles ahead in marshalling digital tools for electioneering better than any other party, observes Virendra Kapoor.

BJP calls for court-monitored probe against Vadra

BJP calls for court-monitored probe against Vadra

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday demanded an "impartial" court-monitored inquiry into the allegations against Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra over his property dealings with realty major DLF.