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Mallya 'devastated' to lose control of Force India F1 team

Mallya 'devastated' to lose control of Force India F1 team

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The administration was triggered by Force India's Mexican driver Sergio Perez, supported by engine provider Mercedes and team sponsor BWT who were also owed money by a team struggling financially.

Mittal sued over world's costliest house

Mittal sued over world's costliest house

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

LN Mittal faces high court action over the purchase of a £70-million house in London, after a property consultant accused him of not paying her commission.

Dominican magistrate denies bail to Mehul Choksi: Local media

Dominican magistrate denies bail to Mehul Choksi: Local media

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The Dominica high court on Wednesday ordered that diamantaire Mehul Choksi be produced before a magistrate there to answer charges of his illegal entry into the Caribbean island country, local media reported. Dominica high court Judge Bernie Stephenson issued the orders after nearly three hours of hearing on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Choksi who had claimed that he was abducted from neighbouring Antigua and Barbuda and forcefully brought to the Caribbean Island nation. She adjourned the habeas corpus matter till Thursday, Dominica News Online reported.

Justice Sikri wants controversy over govt offer, CBI case to die

Justice Sikri wants controversy over govt offer, CBI case to die

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A controversy broke out on Sunday over Justice Sikri getting a government offer last year for a post-retirement assignment at the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal (CSAT), three days after his vote, as a representative of CJI Ranjan Gogoi on the panel, helped decide the removal of Verma as CBI director.

Took action against Force India to save jobs: Perez

Took action against Force India to save jobs: Perez

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'I love Vijay. My heart is really broken because I know this is not ideal in the short term for him, but the big picture is really different'

Imran Khan incapable, clueless; betrayed people of Pakistan: Opposition

Imran Khan incapable, clueless; betrayed people of Pakistan: Opposition

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The Pakistan Democratic Movement, an alliance of 11 opposition parties formed on September 20, has launched a three-phased anti-government movement under an "action plan" to remove the Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

Selection row: Sudha ready for Worlds, but AFI has a problem...

Selection row: Sudha ready for Worlds, but AFI has a problem...

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

But her name surprisingly figured among the Indian participants in the entry list issued by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) late on Saturday.

SC demands Mallya's presence to proceed in contempt case

SC demands Mallya's presence to proceed in contempt case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

A bench comprising Justices A K Goel and U U Lalit took note of the fresh status report, referred by Attorney General K K Venugopal that efforts to bring Mallya back were on.

Why Indians should worry about Brexit

Why Indians should worry about Brexit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Flight of high-paying banking jobs to other European cities will hurt the prospects of Indian real estate developers and desis in the hospitality business in the UK, says Kunal Bose.

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

Beckhams win legal bid to gag nanny

Beckhams win legal bid to gag nanny

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev from Russia and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka will not be able to participate in the June 27-July 10 tournament.

End to dispute in sight: Tatas agree to pay $1.16 bn to Docomo

End to dispute in sight: Tatas agree to pay $1.16 bn to Docomo

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The parties have jointly applied to the Delhi high court, requesting that it accept their agreed terms of settlement, subject to such further orders as the court sees fit, it said.

Muslim girl loses case over school uniform

Muslim girl loses case over school uniform

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

A British judge ruled that 15-year-old Shabina Begum did not have a legal right to wear a jilbab, a long, flowing gown covering her entire body except her hands and face, to school. \n\n

High on grass, Tomic raring to go at Wimbledon

High on grass, Tomic raring to go at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Australia's Bernard Tomic thinks he is playing some of the best grasscourt tennis of his career and is in a good place off the court as he heads into the Wimbledon championships main draw for the seventh time.

Just like old times as rain delays start of Wimbledon

Just like old times as rain delays start of Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Murky skies and drizzle could not dampen the enthusiasm of spectators arriving on Monday

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Company set up by Kochhar bros failed to repay Rs 30 crore loans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kochhar brothers stepped down from the board of Credential Finance by 2009. While Deepak Kochhar started NuPower Renewables, Rajiv set up Avista Advisory Group

Vadra questioned for 8 hours on third day of appearance before ED

Vadra questioned for 8 hours on third day of appearance before ED

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

While Vadra was grilled for the first time for about five-and-a-half hours, he was questioned the second time for about 9 hours.

Greenpeace activist would do anti-national activities: Govt tells HC

Greenpeace activist would do anti-national activities: Govt tells HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

According to the govt, Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai cannot be allowed to travel to London as she would indulge in anti-national activities.

Why was Saibaba denied bail?

Why was Saibaba denied bail?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'Rejection of bail means they want him to die.'

And so the Sheena Bora murder trial gets a new twist

And so the Sheena Bora murder trial gets a new twist

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'Not only will Peter, Indrani, Sanjeev be making twice monthly trips to the sessions court for many years, so will their family, their lawyers and the journalists covering the case, becoming almost like bittersweet friends, as large portions of their lives play out there.'

'Blade Runner' Pistorius sentencing set for June 13-17

'Blade Runner' Pistorius sentencing set for June 13-17

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Disgraced Olympic and Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will face sentencing in June following his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013.

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

Mumbai's Arthur Road jail has cell in Barrack 12 ready for Nirav Modi

Mumbai's Arthur Road jail has cell in Barrack 12 ready for Nirav Modi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

With a UK court ruling in favour of the extradition of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, Mumbai's Arthur Road jail has kept a special cell ready to lodge him, an official said on Friday.

'Blade runner' Pistorius to be sentenced today for girlfriend's killing

'Blade runner' Pistorius to be sentenced today for girlfriend's killing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A judge will pass sentence on athlete Oscar Pistorius on Tuesday for killing his girlfriend after one of the most sensational murder trials in South Africa's history - and the decision could fuel controversy over the state of the country's justice system.

Indian-origin doctor couple begin legal battle with UK govt

Indian-origin doctor couple begin legal battle with UK govt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Dr Nishant Joshi and his pregnant wife, Dr Meenal Viz, had initiated the legal action in April with a pre-action letter seeking answers from the UK's Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England. They decided to push ahead with the case in the high court in London on Wednesday because they feel they are "no longer willing to wait".

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Vadra is expected to be questioned again on either Friday or Saturday.

Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid contact

Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after Covid contact

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Kate's last public event was a visit to Wimbledon on Friday in her role as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and a keen tennis fan.

Iqbal Mirchi's sons, wife declared fugitive economic offenders

Iqbal Mirchi's sons, wife declared fugitive economic offenders

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

A special court in Mumbai on Friday declared three family members of late gangster Iqbal Mirchi as 'fugitive economic offenders' under the provisions of a criminal law by the same name, official sources said.

Manto Review: A highly intelligent piece of work

Manto Review: A highly intelligent piece of work

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

If Manto, the film, falls short of being a masterpiece it's because Nandita Das could not quite crack the Manto code: She couldn't quite see the wholeness of her subject with the same eyes that Manto saw his people. This imperfection in the film, in a way, becomes the greatest tribute to Manto, feels Sreehari Nair.

'Vijay Mallya has left the country'

'Vijay Mallya has left the country'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The apex court also put forth questions why loans were given to Mallya when he was a defaulter.

3 factors that worked in favour of Salman Khan

3 factors that worked in favour of Salman Khan

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Bombay high court raised some key points before granting bail to actor Salman Khan.

Pistorius to be sentenced for culpable homicide on Oct. 13

Pistorius to be sentenced for culpable homicide on Oct. 13

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide on Friday, having escaped the more serious charge of murder for the killing of his girlfriend, and the Olympic and Paralympic track star could face a lengthy prison sentence.

'They want to sell Osho ashram'

'They want to sell Osho ashram'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'They want to wind up Osho's Pune operation, take the money and move out of India.'

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

It cannot be that only in this case the CBI has developed a spine, refusing to heed the advice of its political masters.' 'There is something that does not meet the eye here,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably approved" the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko who died in a London hospital in November 2006 from radioactive poisoning, a British public inquiry concluded on Thursday.

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.

India slams 'abuse' hurled at Modi during Kashmir debate by UK MPs

India slams 'abuse' hurled at Modi during Kashmir debate by UK MPs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Indian government expressed its dismay at some of the language used by participating MPs in the Backbench Debate, specifically Pakistani-origin Labour MP Naz Shah.