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Pune College Suspends Lecturer Arrested In NEET Paper Leak Case

Pune College Suspends Lecturer Arrested In NEET Paper Leak Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A botany lecturer from Pune's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce has been suspended following her arrest by the CBI in connection with the NEET-2026 paper leak case.

School Suspends Teacher Arrested In NEET Paper Leak Case

School Suspends Teacher Arrested In NEET Paper Leak Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A Pune school has suspended a teacher after her arrest by the CBI in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The Vidya Prasarini Sabha, the educational institution, expressed shock and condemned the teacher's alleged involvement.

J-K lecturer, suspended for appearing in SC in Article 370 case, reinstated

J-K lecturer, suspended for appearing in SC in Article 370 case, reinstated

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

This came a day after he argued before the top court as petitioner in-person in a matter related to the abrogation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and was revoked by the Centre on August 5, 2019.

India's Foreign Policy Panchnama

India's Foreign Policy Panchnama

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

There has never been a moment in India's history when it has been so adrift in the world, so confused about what it stands for and against and so humiliated, asserts Aakar Patel.

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Aligarh Muslim University on Wednesday suspended a professor who referred to examples of "rape" in Hindu mythology during a forensic science class, provoking accusations of hurting religious sentiments.

TISS suspends PhD student for screening BBC docu

TISS suspends PhD student for screening BBC docu

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'Your activities are not in the interest of the nation. Being a public institution, TISS cannot permit or tolerate its students indulging in such activities which are anti-national and bring a bad name to the nation. Hence all such activities fall under the category of serious criminal offence'

T'gana CM asks 'how many Rafales shot down'; BJP's 'Gabbar' reply

T'gana CM asks 'how many Rafales shot down'; BJP's 'Gabbar' reply

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Reddy alleged that contracts worth thousands of crores were awarded to people close to Modi, who then purchased Rafale aircraft.

Manipal professor who called student 'Kasab' suspended by university

Manipal professor who called student 'Kasab' suspended by university

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

A professor of a private university at Manipal in Udupi district has been suspended after a video of him calling a Muslim student by a terrorist's name went viral on the social media.

All We Imagine As Poetry

All We Imagine As Poetry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair.

British Indian doc's call for Delhi to suspend Covishield use finds support

British Indian doc's call for Delhi to suspend Covishield use finds support

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A number of Indian medical experts on Monday supported calls from an eminent British Indian cardiologist for a full safety review into the use of Oxford/AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, administered in India as Covishield, over feared serious side effects such as heart attack and stroke.

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

On June 26, for the likes of me, the music died. Any impression of potential change held forth by the outcome of the 2024 general election, was vaporised, reveals Shyam G Menon.

Mumbai college students forced to listen to Piyush Goyal's son's speech: Oppn

Mumbai college students forced to listen to Piyush Goyal's son's speech: Oppn

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Thakur College of Science and Commerce, post the controversy, said the event aimed to encourage students, particularly first time voters, to participate in the upcoming general elections but added "the matter", possibly a reference to students being forced to attend, was "under review".

Lecturer's death while resisiting Army search op could detonate a volatile Valley

Lecturer's death while resisiting Army search op could detonate a volatile Valley

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

An army official said they were collecting details about the incident and will soon issue a statement.

BJP's Asansol candidate Pawan Singh won't contest polls after backlash

BJP's Asansol candidate Pawan Singh won't contest polls after backlash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Asansol is home to a sizeable migrant population, and the BJP had hoped that Singh would be an effective counter to Sinha, the actor-politician who was in the saffron party for decades before walking out in 2019.

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The action was taken after the home ministry found that Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation's FCRA licence was renewed recently despite several ongoing probes, including one by it.

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

What follows is essentially a long scene set in a single location, and you watch in amazement as the scene grows into one of Indian cinema's funniest and most spectacular pieces of sustained craftsmanship, accumulating emotional power and subtext, growing wings and claws, becoming its own beast, applauds Sreehari Nair.

More trouble for Rahul in rape victim's identity case

More trouble for Rahul in rape victim's identity case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Datta issued notice to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCOCR) and granted it four weeks to file a counter-affidavit in response to the petition.

'Worse for heart attacks': British Indian doc flags issues with Covishield

'Worse for heart attacks': British Indian doc flags issues with Covishield

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Dr Malhotra, who has demanded a full safety review into the use of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, told PTI Covishield "should never have been rolled out in the country in the first place".

Top 500 ranking, no online class: Rules for foreign universities in India

Top 500 ranking, no online class: Rules for foreign universities in India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The guidelines have been prepared in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 that has envisioned that top universities in the world will be facilitated to operate in India.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

BOO this minister who doesn't want boys, girls to share seats

BOO this minister who doesn't want boys, girls to share seats

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

However, he said he had nothing against students sitting in separate chairs together in the class.

Criminal justice system is punishment, says SC in 14-year-old abetment of suicide case

Criminal justice system is punishment, says SC in 14-year-old abetment of suicide case

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"The criminal justice system of ours can itself be a punishment," the Supreme Court observed while discharging three accused in an alleged abetment of suicide case which was registered way back in 2008 in Punjab.

Nupur Sharma Controversy: Lessons For BJP

Nupur Sharma Controversy: Lessons For BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

To resist external pressure, it could use India's inherent assets and try and make democracy stronger by giving more space to human rights and minority rights, advises Aakar Patel.

Pakistan's Shehzad BANNED for failed dope test

Pakistan's Shehzad BANNED for failed dope test

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad has been banned for four months for violating anti-doping regulations after he tested positive for a prohibited substance in May, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Friday.

Shakib ban reactions: 'No sympathy for him'

Shakib ban reactions: 'No sympathy for him'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has criticised Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan

Prof whose hand was cut off by fundamentalists rejoins duty

Prof whose hand was cut off by fundamentalists rejoins duty

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

After a four year long legal battle with college authorities for his re-instatement, Prof T J Joseph, whose right hand was chopped off by fundamentalists in 2010, rejoined service at the church-run Newman College in Idukki on Friday morning, three days before his retirement.

Out of jail, Geelani calls on Jethmalani

Out of jail, Geelani calls on Jethmalani

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Geelani, who was released from Tihar Jail this morning after remaining imprisoned for nearly 23 months, went straight to lawyer Ram Jethmalani's residence to thank him for arguing his case.

'Far from truth': Govt on Amnesty's 'witch-hunt' claims

'Far from truth': Govt on Amnesty's 'witch-hunt' claims

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The MHA said all the "glossy statements" about humanitarian work and speaking truth to power are nothing but a "ploy to divert attention" from their activities which were in clear contravention of laid down Indian laws.

Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Calling Test cricket an enduring romance, Sehwag said it is the waiting game which makes the format charming.

Parliament attack case: Shaukat files appeal

Parliament attack case: Shaukat files appeal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

He was among those convicted for his role in the December 13 attack on Parliament.

Geelani released from jail

Geelani released from jail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

To avoid mediapersons, he left by a side exit and straightaway went to meet eminent lawyer Ram Jethmalani.

Should Hardik and Rahul get another chance?

Should Hardik and Rahul get another chance?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Appealing that another chance be given to Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul, who have drawn flak for their outrage-evoking comments on women during a chat show, renowned umpire Simon Taufel Monday said 'we all make mistakes'.

Zakir Naik's NGO banned from receiving foreign funds directly

Zakir Naik's NGO banned from receiving foreign funds directly

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The decision has been taken after a preliminary inquiry conducted by the home ministry found that the NGO was carrying out activities contrary to the Foreign Contribution Regulations Act under which it has to function.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

How festering issues led to shutdown of a university

How festering issues led to shutdown of a university

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Madurai Kamaraj University in Tamil Nadu, which has been rocked by student protests over the last few days, closed down two days ago. A Ganesh Nadar visits the campus to find out what went wrong.

Zakir Naik's NGO donated Rs 50 lakh to Rajiv Gandhi Trust

Zakir Naik's NGO donated Rs 50 lakh to Rajiv Gandhi Trust

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The NGO had given donations to an allied entity of RGF in 2011 which engages in promoting girl education and providing money to needy for meeting hospital expenses.

Dalit student suicide: ABVP leader demands fair probe, denies lying about assault

Dalit student suicide: ABVP leader demands fair probe, denies lying about assault

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

ABVP leader Nandanam Susheel Kumar, who has been accused of abetting suicide of Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula, demanded a "fair" inquiry.