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Won't bend, says UP doctor Kafeel Khan after attack on brother

Won't bend, says UP doctor Kafeel Khan after attack on brother

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Kafeel Khan's mother has demanded police protection for her family.

Court grants 3-month bail to Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy

Court grants 3-month bail to Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The court said that the 65-year-old Ghandy, who is in custody in the case since September 2009, was suffering from various ailments and his condition has 'visibly deteriorated' during the period of trial.

Stan Swamy conspired with Maoists to overthrow govt: Court

Stan Swamy conspired with Maoists to overthrow govt: Court

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Special judge DE Kothalikar, who rejected Swamy's bail plea on Monday, said in his order, which was made available on Tuesday, that based on the material on record it seemed Swamy was a member of banned Maoist organisation.

Police negligence, docs' lapses led to Tabrez's death

Police negligence, docs' lapses led to Tabrez's death

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Ansari was attacked by the mob on June 17 in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district while returning from his aunt's place. He was tied to a pole and thrashed for over seven hours on charges of theft before being handed over to police.

Is SIMI's MP module behind Pune blast?

Is SIMI's MP module behind Pune blast?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

NIA sleuths suspect this SIMI module also carried out the October 2013 jail break in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, in which 10 SIMI members escaped.

Sarabjit Singh put on ventilator support

Sarabjit Singh put on ventilator support

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Sarabjit, 49, is in the Intensive Care Unit of the state-run Jinnah Hospital in Lahore, where he was admitted on Friday after being brutally beaten with blades and pieces of a ghee tin by at least six other prisoners within his barrack at the Kot Lakhpat Jail.

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

'This is not an accident, it's a conspiracy'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt speaks to the mother of the Unnao rape survivor who met with a near-fatal road accident on Sunday.

Abu Salem attack: 4 cops suspended, lawyer to seek repatriation

Abu Salem attack: 4 cops suspended, lawyer to seek repatriation

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

A day after gangster Abu Salem was shot at in Taloja jail, four security personnel were suspended on Friday pending a high-level probe even as his lawyer is planning to move Portuguese authorities for his repatriation. An attempt to murder case was also registered against his assailant Devendra Jagtap alias JD.

Mining scam: IAS officer released on bail within 24 hours

Mining scam: IAS officer released on bail within 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The sob story of suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Y Srilakshmi on Friday took a turn for good for her as the Central Bureau of Investigation court in Hyderabad granted her conditional bail, and after completing the formalities, she was out of the jail by the evening.

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

"The condition of rape survivor is improving. She is following command and opened eyes and understanding things. The process of removing the ventilator has started but she has to be given medicines to maintain her blood pressure," said Trauma Centre in-charge Dr Sandeep Tiwari.

Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani, 2 other accused extended

Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani, 2 other accused extended

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

A metropolitan magistrate court in Mumbai extended the judicial custody of Indrani Mukerjea -- prime accused in Sheena Bora murder case -- and two others till November 7 after their 12-day remand ended on Saturday.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

No objection if bail granted to Sadhvi Pragya: NIA tells HC

No objection if bail granted to Sadhvi Pragya: NIA tells HC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Sadhvi, in her bail plea, claimed that she has been languishing in jail for over six years and with two probe agencies submitting contradictory findings to the court, it would not be correct to keep her in jail.

Sodomy accused former BJP leader 'ready for polls'

Sodomy accused former BJP leader 'ready for polls'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Former Madhya Pradesh finance minister Raghavji, facing sodomy charges, was released today on bail from the central jail in Bhopal.

Sahara comes up with fresh proposal to release Subrata Roy

Sahara comes up with fresh proposal to release Subrata Roy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Sahara also sought permission to sell its properties in Bangalore.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The officials said the freed Taliban leaders include Sheikh Abdur Rahim and Mawlawi Abdur Rashid, who had served as the insurgent group's governors of Kunar and Nimroz provinces respectively during the Taliban administration before it was deposed by the US-led forces in 2001.

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Mallya extradition case: Boost for CBI; next hearing on July 11

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The judge confirmed that the bulk of the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities will be admissible

'Asif, Butt can return to competitive cricket after Sep 1'

'Asif, Butt can return to competitive cricket after Sep 1'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt will be free to return to competitive action on Sept. 2 after serving bans for involvement in match-fixing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday.

Jayalalithaa's future to be decided on Friday

Jayalalithaa's future to be decided on Friday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case on Friday.

Rape accused bishop arrives in Jalandhar, supporters shower rose petals on him

Rape accused bishop arrives in Jalandhar, supporters shower rose petals on him

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Roman Catholic bishop Franco Mulakkal was arrested on September 21 after being accused of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a nun between 2014 and 2016.

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Dawood's Pak aide in UK opposes US extradition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Jabir Moti, 51, who was arrested by Scotland Yard last year, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London at the start of his trial.

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Emergency greatly influenced the RSS' makeover from a fringe force in the Indian political imagination to one that could have its own man sworn in as prime minister in two decades' time. A riveting excerpt from Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil's India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-1977.

Why some CEOs may be asked to paint walls or clean public spaces

Why some CEOs may be asked to paint walls or clean public spaces

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Some of the violations that will lead to community service include failure to pay social security contribution of workers, maintain records, furnish information to inspectors, pay gratuity to workers, provide crche facility and medical pay, and retrenching women workers during maternity leave.

Sharif, daughter and son-in-law granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral

Sharif, daughter and son-in-law granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Kulsoom, the wife of Sharif, died on Tuesday in London after a long battle with cancer. She was 68. Her body will be brought back and buried in the Jati Umra Lahore residence of the Sharif family.

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Projects to pay for clean up if environmental damage is found

Pak denies consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav again

Pak denies consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav again

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Pakistan FO said that it was "travesty of logic" to link the case of Jadhav with civilian prisoners

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'Drunken driving is not just a prescribed offence but even a severe social menace'

Odisha: Maoist-backed outfit lays down demands for talks

Odisha: Maoist-backed outfit lays down demands for talks

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Three days after the Odisha government invited it for talks for the release of abducted Biju Janata Dal Member of Legislative Assembly Jhina Hikaka, Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh on Monday said it was willing to do so if certain conditions were fulfilled.

Will the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill of any real use?

Will the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill of any real use?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Legal experts are not sure if threat of confiscation of property will be deterrent enough for fleeing offenders

Sahara pays Tihar Rs 31 lakh for using facilities

Sahara pays Tihar Rs 31 lakh for using facilities

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Roy was allowed by the Supreme Court to use the jail's conference room to negotiate sale of his hotels in order to collect Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) for his bail.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Unlike Kanimozhi, 15 ft x 10 ft space is all these Indians have!

Unlike Kanimozhi, 15 ft x 10 ft space is all these Indians have!

Rediff.com24 May 2011

As uncomfortable it may be for her, what the Rajya Sabha MP should realise is that there are millions of Indians who have been spending their lifetime in the 15 ft x 10 ft configuration.

Kanimozhi lodged in 15ft x 10ft cell at Tihar

Kanimozhi lodged in 15ft x 10ft cell at Tihar

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi was on Friday lodged in a 15 ft x 10 ft cell at the Tihar Jail after being sent there for her role in the 2G spectrum case, far from the air-conditioning and other comforts which she is used to at her palatial bungalow in Chennai's CIT colony.

India's dwindling circle of friends

India's dwindling circle of friends

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'India is now surrounded on its north, west and east by unfriendly neighbours -- Pakistan, China, Nepal and Bangladesh -- some of whom are openly inimical,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The smog reduced the visibility to merely 300 meters in the morning affecting traffic, an official of the India Meteorological Department said.

SC reserves verdict on Fadnavis' plea in affidavit case

SC reserves verdict on Fadnavis' plea in affidavit case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

In its judgment last year, the apex court had set aside the Bombay high court order which gave a clean chit to Fadnavis and held that he did not deserve to be tried for the alleged offence under the Representation of Peoples Act (RPA).

COVID-19 may impact timescale for Mallya's extradition

COVID-19 may impact timescale for Mallya's extradition

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

An extradition expert in the UK said the strict social distancing norms in place to try and curb the spread of COVID-19 may add a further dimension to the UK's Article 3 obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, relating to inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment.

Suits the BJP to say I ran away: Mallya

Suits the BJP to say I ran away: Mallya

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya claimed on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in a recent interview confirming the recovery of Rs 14,000 crore worth of his assets has fully vindicated him in his assertion of being a "poster boy" for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government.

HC extends Chautala's bail on medical grounds

HC extends Chautala's bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Justice Siddharth Mridul perused the status report filed by the CBI with regard to the present health condition of Chautala and also the medical documents filed by the Indian National Lok Dal chief while extending his interim bail, which was to expire on Thursday.