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YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila gets bail in police assault case

YSR Telangana Party chief Sharmila gets bail in police assault case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The court on Tuesday granted her conditional bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 30,000 and two sureties.

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

As soon as he entered his barrack, Rahul noticed a group of seven inmates seated on their mattresses under the television set. They must be the terrorists, Rahul thought to himself. He knew that such accused are usually housed in murder barracks, far from jingoistic gangsters, who tend to abuse and attack them. A fascinating excerpt from Gangster On The Run: The True Story Of A Reformed Criminal.

No bail yet for Arnab, to spend 3rd night in jail

No bail yet for Arnab, to spend 3rd night in jail

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The high-profile journalist has been remanded in judicial custody till November 18.

She's like my sister: Shrikant Tyagi on woman he was seen assaulting

She's like my sister: Shrikant Tyagi on woman he was seen assaulting

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

A video has surfaced purportedly showing politician Shrikant Tyagi confessing it was a mistake to assault a woman and calling her his 'sister'.

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'These new laws give complete (impunity) to the police.' 'Whatever little accountability the police had, all that is gone now.' 'There is no accountability mechanism against the police for abusing or misusing in the new laws.'

BJP leader Vijayvargiya's MLA son beats officer with bat, jailed

BJP leader Vijayvargiya's MLA son beats officer with bat, jailed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The dramatic scenes, of the young politician and his supporters chasing the official with a bat, took place in full public view, in the presence of policemen and television crews.

Spanish prosecutors DROP fraud charges against Neymar

Spanish prosecutors DROP fraud charges against Neymar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'There is not the slightest hint of crime'

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

No interim relief for Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

No interim relief for Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The court of Justice Hemant Prachchhak, however, said no interim protection can be granted at this stage.

WFI chief refuses to resign, says Congress to blame for protest

WFI chief refuses to resign, says Congress to blame for protest

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

'Resigning as president of Wrestling Federation of India is not a big deal for me, but I will not resign as a criminal.'

MP cop defends stripping journalist semi-naked at police station

MP cop defends stripping journalist semi-naked at police station

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Speaking to the reporters, Station House Officer Manoj Soni said, "A photo that is going viral in which it is being said that all the people are journalists. I want to make it clear that all of them are not journalists, only one of them is (YouTuber). Rest are the friends, and relatives of the accused."

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will examine whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers to arrest and attach property involved in money laundering under PMLA required any reconsideration.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka free jailed Indian fishermen before Modi's oath

Pakistan, Sri Lanka free jailed Indian fishermen before Modi's oath

Rediff.com25 May 2014

In a goodwill gesture, Pakistan freed 59 Indian fishermen of the eve of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to India to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.

Broker Hiten Dalal gets 1-year jail for 1992 securities scam

Broker Hiten Dalal gets 1-year jail for 1992 securities scam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Broker Hiten Dalal and Canara Bank Mutual Fund's former General Manager B R Acharya have been sentence to one year imprisonment.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

AAP targets Kiran Bedi for cracking joke on Sikhs

AAP targets Kiran Bedi for cracking joke on Sikhs

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

A controversy erupted after a video of Kiran Bedi purportedly cracking a joke on Sikhs at the launch of her book was widely shared on social media.

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

On Wednesday night, Goswami was taken for medical examination at a state-run hospital in the coastal town, the official said. After the medical exam, he was taken to Alibaug Nagar Parishad School, which is designated as a COVID-19 centre of the Alibaug prison, and he spent the night there, the official said.

'Every Congress leader in Rajasthan wants that red diary'

'Every Congress leader in Rajasthan wants that red diary'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'Every Congressman in Rajasthan is in Ashok Gehlot's pocket.'

Now, Sanjiv Bhatt arrested in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Now, Sanjiv Bhatt arrested in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Bhatt is the third accused arrested in the case after social activist Teesta Setalvad and former Director General of Police of Gujarat R B Sreekumar.

Scarlett death: Beach shack worker gets 10 yrs jail

Scarlett death: Beach shack worker gets 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Scarlett, 15, who was holidaying in Goa with her mother and siblings, was found dead on the popular beach on February 18, 2008. The cause of death, according to the autopsy report, was drowning.

ATS DIG-led SIT to probe case against Setalvad, ex-IPS officers

ATS DIG-led SIT to probe case against Setalvad, ex-IPS officers

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

A Special Investigation Team (SIT), to be headed by a deputy inspector general (DIG) of Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), will probe the case against activist Teesta Setalvad and former Indian Police Service officers R B Sreekumar and Sanjiv Bhatt who have been accused of abusing the process of law by fabricating evidence to frame innocent people in connection with the 2002 Gujarat communal riots, a senior official said on Sunday.

Amid Lakhimpur SIT report, MoS Ajay Mishra attends office

Amid Lakhimpur SIT report, MoS Ajay Mishra attends office

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Facing increasing pressure from Opposition parties to quit over his jailed son, accused of running over farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri, Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni on Thursday joined office and held department related meeting with officials.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

10 Legal Shows On OTT

10 Legal Shows On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

A list of watchable Hindi legal shows and films on OTT, in order of release.

Comic legend Bill Cosby guilty of sexual abuse, gets up to 10 yrs in jail

Comic legend Bill Cosby guilty of sexual abuse, gets up to 10 yrs in jail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Cosby's sentencing comes after a lengthy trial in which he faced accusations from former Temple University employee Andrea Constand and was found guilty.

Not democracy, but dynasty politics is in danger: Shah

Not democracy, but dynasty politics is in danger: Shah

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The Union minister asked Gandhi to "follow the law "and secure acquittal from a higher court.

Egyptian court sentences Mubarak to 3 years in jail for graft

Egyptian court sentences Mubarak to 3 years in jail for graft

Rediff.com21 May 2014

An Egyptian court on Wednesday sentenced ousted president Hosni Mubarak to three years in prison after finding the 86-year-old leader guilty of embezzling public funds, three years after he was toppled following a popular uprising.

Finally, justice in Muzaffarpur shelter home case

Finally, justice in Muzaffarpur shelter home case

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The National Human Rights Commission said on January 25 that the Bihar government has paid Rs 300,000 to Rs 900,000 to the 49 victims.

ED records statement of ex-NSE MD Chitra Ramkrishna in money laundering case

ED records statement of ex-NSE MD Chitra Ramkrishna in money laundering case

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The Enforcement Directorate has recently recorded the statement of former NSE managing director and chief executive officer Chitra Ramkrishna, lodged inside Delhi's Tihar jail, as part of a money laundering investigation against her and others, officials said Tuesday. The proceedings for recording the statement were conducted on two occasions inside the jail. The statement has been recorded under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Ramkrishna is lodged in the Tihar jail after she was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 6 in the alleged National Stock Exchange (NSE) co-location scam case and investigation linked to other governance irregularities at the bourse.

Chargesheet filed against Teesta for 'fabricating evidence' in Gujarat riots cases

Chargesheet filed against Teesta for 'fabricating evidence' in Gujarat riots cases

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A special investigation team (SIT) on Wednesday submitted a charge sheet against activist Teesta Setalvad, retired director general of police R B Sreekumar and former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.

Rana Naidu Review: Gleeful Mix of Violence And Sex

Rana Naidu Review: Gleeful Mix of Violence And Sex

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

In spite of a selection of fine actors doing their best, and an eye-catching visual quality, Rana Naidu is more disturbing than entertaining, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

Wife of jailed Bahraini footballer begs Thai PM for his release

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi, who fled Bahrain in 2014 and was later granted asylum in Australia, was arrested in Bangkok in November on an Interpol notice issued at Bahrain's request.

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday granted bail to Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case pertaining to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project.

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

US Congressman Ro Khanna's message is that instead of depending on the 'hidden hand' of capitalism -- that is to say, the power of markets -- it is time for policymakers to play a more active role in making sure that a wide range of towns become locations for digital economy enterprises and jobs, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

Will Sharmila's YSRTP Merge With Congress?

Will Sharmila's YSRTP Merge With Congress?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Although the BRS is projecting supreme confidence, who will be able to tap anti-incumbency -- the BJP or Sharmila plus the Congress -- remains to be seen.

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's 'bad boy' continues to be a fan favourite despite his many personal troubles.

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Robert, a resident of New Jersey, was charged with illegally exporting to India the military blueprints and technical drawings of parts used in some of the high-tech and sensitive hardware like F-15.

Surat court refuses to stay conviction, Rahul to move HC

Surat court refuses to stay conviction, Rahul to move HC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A stay order could have paved the way for Gandhi's reinstatement as Member of Parliament (MP).

'My heart is broken for SRK'

'My heart is broken for SRK'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'We stood by him through his highs and lows and this is possibly his lowest.' 'The least we can do is stand by him now.'

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

NCB makes India's 'largest-ever' LSD seizure, 6 held

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The seizure, as per officials, is estimated to be worth over Rs 10 crore in the international market (about Rs 5K-7K per blot) and all the six who have been taken into custody, beginning late last month, are students and youngsters who wanted to make 'easy money' by remaining anonymous within the deep layers of secret internet-based apps and messenger service like WICKR.