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RLSP legislators revolt; declare they will remain in NDA

RLSP legislators revolt; declare they will remain in NDA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

"We will also approach the Election Commission with the claim that we represent the real RLSP and we enjoy the support of most workers and office-bearers in the party," Shyam said making it clear that the RLSP was heading towards a split.

Nirbhaya convicts to now hang on March 3 at 6 am

Nirbhaya convicts to now hang on March 3 at 6 am

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The date of execution, first fixed for January 22, was postponed for 6 am on February 1 by a January 17 court order.

How Wipro aims to fortify its corp governance?

How Wipro aims to fortify its corp governance?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

With the appointment of Mahendra Kumar Sharma, former vice-chairman of Hindustan Unilever Ltd, as an independent director of Wipro, it is clear that the tech giant wants to strengthen its corporate governance practices.

Assam bus tragedy: Govt orders high-level probe

Assam bus tragedy: Govt orders high-level probe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Following Monday night's bus tragedy that claimed lives of at least 28 persons of a marriage party at Charabori on Hajo- Guwahati Road in Kamrup District in Assam, the government has a appointed a one-man inquiry commission headed by Hemanga Kumar Sharma, commissioner of Lower Assam Division.

3 awarded death penalty for honour killing

3 awarded death penalty for honour killing

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Taking a cue from the Supreme Court which favoured death sentence to those found guilty of honour killings, a Delhi court has awarded capital punishment to three members of a family, including the husband for killing his wife who demanded transfer of a piece of land in the name of her children.

Meet the LIC's turnaround man

Meet the LIC's turnaround man

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

India's biggest life insurer and financial institution has turned to its 'turnaround man' to restore credibility to prime subsidiary LIC Housing Finance (LICHF). Vijay Kumar Sharma, 52, formally took over as its CEO on Wednesday. Sharma comes from Chennai, where over the past one year he turned LIC's south zone into the best performer after a 20-month slowdown.

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said even the court understands that the convicts are filing pleas one after the other just to delay the hanging.

2 villagers, who nabbed Pak terrorist, recommended for Shaurya Chakra

2 villagers, who nabbed Pak terrorist, recommended for Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The police also issued appointment orders to the duo who were taken hostage by the terrorist while looking for an escape route.

Indian wrestlers win Rustem-e-Indo-Pak title

Indian wrestlers win Rustem-e-Indo-Pak title

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Indian wrestlers on Sunday beat their Pakistani counterparts to clinch Mission Dosti Rustem-E-Indo-Pak Wrestling title at Katra in Jammu.

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Kids bear brunt of Pak hostility: 10-yr-old killed, 2-yr-old battles injuries

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The state has witnessed a spurt in Pakistani shelling and firing along the IB and the Line of Control. Over 700 such incidents were reported this year, which have left more than 44 people, including 18 security personnel, dead and scores injured.

NRI parents cry foul as Norway takes son away over 'abuse'

NRI parents cry foul as Norway takes son away over 'abuse'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

This is the third case since 2011 when children have been taken away from their Indian-origin parents by the authorities in Norway on the grounds of abuse.

Delhi court issues fresh warrant against Sajjan

Delhi court issues fresh warrant against Sajjan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

A Delhi court slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday for its failure to arrest former Congress Member of Parliament Sajjan Kumar and other accused in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and produce them before it.

Dreaded Khalistani terrorist held in Amritsar

Dreaded Khalistani terrorist held in Amritsar

Rediff.com30 May 2010

Bakshish Singh Baba, a hardcore militant caught by the Punjab Police was working towards the revival of terror outfit Khalistan Liberation Force and planning to carry out a series of explosions in the state at the behest of Pakistan's ISI, a senior police official said.

84 riots: Sajjan seeks anticipatory bail

84 riots: Sajjan seeks anticipatory bail

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who is facing the threat of arrest for his alleged involvement in 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, today approached the Delhi High Court seeking anticipatory bail.

1984 riots: Court summons Cong leader Sajjan Kumar

1984 riots: Court summons Cong leader Sajjan Kumar

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The cases in which the chargesheets were filed against Kumar and others were registered in police stations -- Sultanpuri and Delhi Cantt-- following the killing of seven and five persons respectively in the riots that broke out after the assassination of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit said, if home buyers are not ready to pay their outstanding amount, then the court will have to bundle up the projects.

UP: Over 12,000 riot victims yet to return home

UP: Over 12,000 riot victims yet to return home

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

12,681 riot victims have not returned to their native villages, Additional District Magistrate Indermani Tripathi said.

Sajjan Kumar gets bail in `84 riots case

Sajjan Kumar gets bail in `84 riots case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who has been chargesheeted alongwith others for his alleged role in the anti-Sikh riots cases, appeared on Wednesday before a Delhi Court which granted him bail in the matter.

84' riots: Court refuses bail to co-accused

84' riots: Court refuses bail to co-accused

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

A Delhi court on Thursday refused to grant bail to a co-accused of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, terming the charges relating to murder and arson against him as "direct and serious" in nature.

Will Jaitley's wedding card diplomacy get GST bill passed?

Will Jaitley's wedding card diplomacy get GST bill passed?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday drove over to Rahul Gandhi's 12 Tughlak Lane bungalow to personally invite the Congress vice-president to his daughter Sonali's wedding.

Sajjan Kumar case: HS slams CBI's conduct

Sajjan Kumar case: HS slams CBI's conduct

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

A Delhi Court on Monday pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation for failing to issue a notice to the complainant before filing the closure report against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riot case.

Rathore attacker 'under treatment for depression'

Rathore attacker 'under treatment for depression'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Professor parents of the 29-year-old youth arrested for attacking former Haryana director general of police SPS Rathore on Tuesday said their son was under treatment for depression for the last six months and he was dead against any kind of injustice.

Rio Paralympics Games: Archer Pooja finishes 29th

Rio Paralympics Games: Archer Pooja finishes 29th

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Indian archer Pooja finished the ranking round at the 29th spot with a total of 513 points in the Recurve archery event of the Paralympics Games on Saturday.

Wanted students hiding in JNU professors' residences, claims ABVP

Wanted students hiding in JNU professors' residences, claims ABVP

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Members of the ABVP alleged that five students, wanted by the police in a sedition case, were hiding in JNU professors' residences.

Indian trio sentenced in UK's biggest visa scam

Indian trio sentenced in UK's biggest visa scam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

An Indian trio -- a solicitor and his two wives -- have been jailed in London for their alleged involvement in the biggest ever visa scam in the United Kingdom. A city court on Wednesday sentenced Jatinder Kumar Sharma, 44, and his second wife Rakhi Shahi, 31, for seven and eight years respectively for running a fraud firm called Univisas, where they helped hundreds of immigrants apply for visas using bogus documents and false identities.

20 feared dead as bus skids off highway, catches fire in Bihar

20 feared dead as bus skids off highway, catches fire in Bihar

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The fire incinerated the bus and nobody could be retrieved so far.

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The attack took place outside the chief minister's chamber on the third floor when he was leaving for lunch.

Terror: UK pledges support to India

Terror: UK pledges support to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Pledging UK's support to India in its fight against terrorism in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, a motion moved in the House of Commons said that Britain would ensure its territory is not used as a base for supporting this kind of terrorist attacks.

2 militants killed, 1 arrested in Manipur

2 militants killed, 1 arrested in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Two militants were on Tuesday killed in an encounter with police personnel in Bishenpur district and another militant of ZUF arrested in Tamenglong district of Manipur.

President confers gallantry awards

President confers gallantry awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra were posthumously awarded to Major David Manlun and Major Satish Dahiya, who lost their lives while fighting with terrorists in Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir.

Black money case: Noose around Pradip Burman is tightening

Black money case: Noose around Pradip Burman is tightening

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Burman held an undisclosed, yet, active account in an HSBC branch in Zurich

Builder to withdraw petition against Anant Singh

Builder to withdraw petition against Anant Singh

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The builder who had complained in court that JD(U) MLA Anant Singh forcefully secured his signatures on blank cheques and threatening him, has now approached the court seeking to withdraw the petition.

Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala charged with abduction

Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala charged with abduction

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The court adjourned the hearing in the case to October 27.

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

Air India official sues UK daily

Air India official sues UK daily

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

In a libel case filed in the high court in London, Captain Ashvini Kumar Sharma said the 'grossly defamatory and fundamentally false' front-page article in the Evening Standard headlined Sex shame of Airline Chief 'damaged both his reputation and health'.

Kashmir: CRPF constable killed in grenade explosio

Kashmir: CRPF constable killed in grenade explosio

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the blasts. The police have cordoned off the area and are conducting searches.

Labour retains Asian-dominated seats in UK bypoll

Labour retains Asian-dominated seats in UK bypoll

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

In both constituencies, the Conservative party candidates finished third and in Sedgefield, the Liberal Democrats edged them out from the second position.

Kohli, Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj picked for Arjuna

Kohli, Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj picked for Arjuna

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were on Monday recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by the awards selection committee.

Air India executive wins case against UK daily

Air India executive wins case against UK daily

Rediff.com1 May 2008

A senior Air India executive has won a libel case against a British newspaper, which had alleged that he sexually harassed a female colleague and was a 'serial sex pest'. Captain Ashwini Kumar Sharma, an army captain and former aide-de-camp to the Indian president, who is now an executive director of the airline at its Mumbai headquarters, has been awarded 85,000 pounds in damages and 500,000 pounds in cost.

Kushwaha gives ultimatum to BJP over seat seat-sharing

Kushwaha gives ultimatum to BJP over seat seat-sharing

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'I am in the NDA as of now,' Kushwaha said.