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76 RS members want Justice Dinakaran impeached

76 RS members want Justice Dinakaran impeached

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

In further trouble for beleaguered Karnataka Chief Justice P D Dinakaran, a petition seeking impeachment proceedings against him was moved by as many as 76 Rajya Sabha members on Monday.

Asha Kumari rejects calls to quit; Congress hits back at BJP

Asha Kumari rejects calls to quit; Congress hits back at BJP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Amid reports that her appointment as secretary in-charge of Punjab has left the Congress embarrassed, Kumari met Sonia and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Shiromani Akali Dal of unnecessarily making an issue out of a 'non-issue'.

SC stays HC's bail condition on Azam Khan in enemy property case

SC stays HC's bail condition on Azam Khan in enemy property case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A vacation bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Bela M Trivedi said that prima facie the Allahabad high court's bail condition imposed on Khan is disproportionate and sounds like a decree of a civil court.

Dinakaran case: K'tka lawyers abstain from court

Dinakaran case: K'tka lawyers abstain from court

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Several Karnataka High Court lawyers protested on Monday against the continuance of Chief Justice P D Dinakaran, facing allegations of land grabbing, forcing him to suspend the proceedings and leave the hall.

Gangster killed outside his house in Sikar, man caught in firing also dead

Gangster killed outside his house in Sikar, man caught in firing also dead

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Another man who had gone to meet his daughter studying in a coaching institute there was also hit by bullets and died.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz downs Gasquet; Swiatek through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a strong early challenge from former champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open

Rampur bypolls: BJP woos Pasmanda Muslims to capture Azam Khan's fortress

Rampur bypolls: BJP woos Pasmanda Muslims to capture Azam Khan's fortress

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

According to poll observers, there are about 3.88 lakh voters in Rampur assembly constituency and of them, about 2.27 lakh, about 60 per cent, are Muslims.

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Asked again about the incident on Spain's COPE Radio station, Hermoso said: "I wish they created (controversy) involving someone else, I'm a world champion and that's what matters."

Dinakaran's elevation to SC in abeyance: CJI

Dinakaran's elevation to SC in abeyance: CJI

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Karnataka high court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran's elevation to the Supreme Court has been kept in abeyance in view of the impeachment proceedings against him in the Rajya Sabha over land grabbing allegations, Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan said on Friday.

SC collegium to drop Dinakaran recommendation

SC collegium to drop Dinakaran recommendation

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

The Supreme Court collegium has decided to drop its recommendation for elevating Karnataka Chief Justice P D Dinakaran, facing charges of land grabbing, to the apex court, bringing to end months of controversy over the move. The collegium led by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and including Justice S H Kapadia, Tarun Chatterjee, Altamas Kabir and R V Raveendran, met on Thursday evening and decided to take back the recommendation for his elevation.

Justice Dinakaran not to hear cases

Justice Dinakaran not to hear cases

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

A one-line notification issued by the High Court Registrar General Budhihal on Wednesday said that Justice Dinakaran will not be presiding over the bench till further orders. It was not immediately clear whether Justice Dinakaran has himself withdrawn from judicial duties or was directed to so.

Top buys of IPL Auction 2024

Top buys of IPL Auction 2024

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Astronomical Rs 24.75 crore bid makes Starc most expensive player in IPL history

Prannoy enters Malaysia Masters final; Sindhu loses

Prannoy enters Malaysia Masters final; Sindhu loses

Rediff.com27 May 2023

This is H S Prannoy's first final of the season and second since the runner-up finish at the Swiss Open last year.

Modi, Hooda snatching land from farmers: Kejriwal

Modi, Hooda snatching land from farmers: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Hitting out at Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday alleged they were snatching land from farmers and giving it to industrialists.

Dinakaran not in list for appointment to SC

Dinakaran not in list for appointment to SC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

The name of Karnataka high court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran, who is facing allegations of land grabbing, has been "delinked" from four others who have been cleared for elevation as judges of the Supreme Court.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.

SC says grant bail to SP leader Azam Khan

SC says grant bail to SP leader Azam Khan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

On November 26 last year, the Allahabad High Court had rejected the bail pleas of Azam Khan and his son after which they moved the top court.

BMC Asst Commissioner held for links with Dawood

BMC Asst Commissioner held for links with Dawood

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

Assistant Commissioner Kiran Acharekar has been arrested under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

CJI mulling transfer of Justice Dinakaran?

CJI mulling transfer of Justice Dinakaran?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Chief Justice of India of India K G Balakrishnan on Monday reportedly agreed to examine the question of transferring Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran who has been accused of land-grabbing, but said he has no power to relieve the judge of his judicial duties.

Muzaffarnagar riot-hit victims still stuck in nowhere land

Muzaffarnagar riot-hit victims still stuck in nowhere land

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The last batch of post-riot refugees are stuck between the government and camp patrons who have gone from being benefactors to opportunists, says Sreenivasan Jain

Chhota Shakeel aide arrested on arrival from Dubai

Chhota Shakeel aide arrested on arrival from Dubai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Iqbal Attarwala, an alleged aide of fugitive gangster Chhota Shakeel, was arrested on Thursday morning on arrival at Mumbai airport from Dubai, the police said.

Karnataka woman officers spar openly, private pictures shared

Karnataka woman officers spar openly, private pictures shared

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The quarrel between Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Managing Director Roopa, an Indian Police Service officer, and Indian Administrative Service officer Sindhuri, the Muzrai Department Commissioner, reached the office of the Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma, with both submitting petitions seeking action against each other.

Rajya Sabha votes 131-102 to pass Delhi services bill

Rajya Sabha votes 131-102 to pass Delhi services bill

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Delhi services bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Monday with 131 MPs voting in its favour and helping the government complete the parliamentary procedure for the proposed legislation that saw the opposition parties join ranks.

All is well and under control: Lt Gen C B Ponnappa on Tawang clash

All is well and under control: Lt Gen C B Ponnappa on Tawang clash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'We have sent them back from the land they wanted to grab. We have the bravest soldiers on the borders and we can sleep peacefully till they are there'

Champions League PIX: Haaland lifts City; Barca win

Champions League PIX: Haaland lifts City; Barca win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Roundup of Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Pro-Khalistani protestors tried to vandalise the Indian High Commission in London and pulled down the national flag while holding protests outside the high commission complex on March 19.

Sadhu Yadav acquitted in attempt to murder case

Sadhu Yadav acquitted in attempt to murder case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

A Delhi court on Tuesday acquitted Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and Member of Parliament Sadhu Yadav in an attempt to murder case.

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.

Asaram: From godman to rapist

Asaram: From godman to rapist

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Asumal Sirumalani aka Asaram added around 400 ashrams in India and abroad within a span of four decades.

Duleep: South Zone edge North in thriller; face West in final

Duleep: South Zone edge North in thriller; face West in final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

R Sai Kishore came up with a splendid all-round show as South Zone trumped North Zone by two wickets in a thrilling finish in the rain-hit semi-final.

Criminals should be punished, but...: Cong on Atiq's killing

Criminals should be punished, but...: Cong on Atiq's killing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said there are courts to ensure that criminals get the harshest punishment but 'playing with law and order only gives birth to anarchy'.

Cirkus Trailer: Deepika Steals The Show!

Cirkus Trailer: Deepika Steals The Show!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Seeing Deepika and Ranveer dance together with a lot of energy and enthusiasm is definitely the USP of the trailer, observes Namrata Thakker.

'Murmu should declare Adivasis as India's indigenous people'

'Murmu should declare Adivasis as India's indigenous people'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'I welcome Droupadi Murmu as the first Adivasi woman President of India, but her track record has not been good as a politician and governor of Jharkhand when it came to helping Adivasis,' points out activist Gladson Dungdung.

Asking the State to grab land has to stop!

Asking the State to grab land has to stop!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

'If Special Economic Zones are here to stay, why should the State get involved in acquiring land? Let the barons of industry negotiate directly with the owners of the land.'

Archery World Cup: Day for records for top seed Jyothi

Archery World Cup: Day for records for top seed Jyothi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'I never expected it, because my personal best in a competition was 710. And this is my best score.'

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Praggnanandhaa said just talking to the Indian chess wizard (Anand) boosts his confidence.

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore granted interim bail to Saeed and his aides -- Hafiz Masood, Ameer Hamza, and Malik Zafar -- until August 31 against surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each, Dawn newspaper reported.

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 27 months

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 27 months

Rediff.com20 May 2022

After his release, Khan first visited the house of ex-SP MLA Anoop Gupta before departing for his native Rampur.

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The "venom" that the Congress leader has been spewing against the prime minister in his "political frustration" has now turned into an insult to the country, Irani alleged.

No Azam Khan family member in fray for Rampur seat for first time in 45 yrs

No Azam Khan family member in fray for Rampur seat for first time in 45 yrs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Khan has contested 12 assembly elections from 1977 to 2022 from the seat of which he has won ten times and lost twice.