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SC verdict on death of Dec 16 gang rape convicts tomorrow

SC verdict on death of Dec 16 gang rape convicts tomorrow

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The apex court had on March 27 reserved its verdict on the appeals of the four convicts.

Hearing on Taj Mahal hotel postponed

Hearing on Taj Mahal hotel postponed

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The lease extension for the property expires in October.

Govt moves to rein in social media before Lok Sabha polls

Govt moves to rein in social media before Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'Before the elections, fake news can create law and order hassles and that is the reason they want social media firms to follow the amended IT Act.'

Maid murder case: Court allows BSP MP's plea to sign documents

Maid murder case: Court allows BSP MP's plea to sign documents

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Bahujan Samaj party Member of Parliament Dhananjay Singh, who was arrested along with his wife Jagriti Singh in connection with the murder of their maid, was today allowed by a Delhi court to sign documents related to disbursement of Member of Parliament Local Area Development funds.

CBI needs a surgical strike

CBI needs a surgical strike

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'The downslide has been rapid leading up to the number one and number two of the organisation flinging against each other horrendous accusations of bribery and tampering with investigations for personal gain, and the latest petition to the Supreme Court by the joint director of the CBI, M K Sinha, opening a veritable Pandora's Box of repulsive skeletons,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who witnessed the CBI's birth.

Suryanelli rape case: Main accused Dharmarajan sentenced to life

Suryanelli rape case: Main accused Dharmarajan sentenced to life

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Upholding a lower court order, the Kerala high court sentenced prime accused Dharmarajan to life imprisonment, while acquitting seven others in the sensational Suriyanelli rape case.

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking the reinstatement of suspended IAS officer Durga Sakhti Nagpal, who had cracked down on illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh.

SC agrees to hear PIL on Durga Sakthi's suspension

SC agrees to hear PIL on Durga Sakthi's suspension

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation seeking quashing of all proceedings against suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal, who had cracked down on illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh.

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.

SC stays execution of 2 convicts in Dec 16 gangrape-murder case

SC stays execution of 2 convicts in Dec 16 gangrape-murder case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Saturday stayed till March 31 the execution of death penalty of two of the four convicts in the December 16 gangrape and murder case, a couple of days after the Delhi high court upheld their punishment awarded by the trial court.

Lawyer challenges Food Security Ordinance in Supreme Court

Lawyer challenges Food Security Ordinance in Supreme Court

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

A public interest litigation was filed on Saturday in the Supreme Court seeking quashing of controversial Food Security Ordinance on the ground that the constitutional provision has been misused for pre-election propaganda and political gains.

AAP leaders not providing info on party funding: Centre to HC

AAP leaders not providing info on party funding: Centre to HC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Centre on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that AAP leaders, including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, have not provided the information sought by them on the funding received by the party.

South Asian Games: India win five athletics gold on Day 1

South Asian Games: India win five athletics gold on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Rio Olympics-bound shot putter Manpreet Kaur stole the limelight as Indians pocketed five gold medals from athletics on the opening day of the event at the 12th South Asian Games, in Guwahati, on Tuesday.

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The document titled 'Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order' stated that the process as laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure-2013 has been followed in procurement of the Rafale aircraft.

Godman's supporters form human chain around ashram

Godman's supporters form human chain around ashram

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The district and police administration on Monday faced an uphill task in dispersing 'godman' Rampal's followers, including a large number of women and children, who had pitched camp at his Satlok Ashram.

Five more bombs found at Gandhi Maidan; six detained for questioning

Five more bombs found at Gandhi Maidan; six detained for questioning

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Five more bombs were found on Tuesday during searches at the sprawling Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where another political rally is scheduled for Wednesday, after Sunday's multiple blasts at a BJP meeting in which six persons were killed and 82 injured.

Coalgate: SC DISMISSES plea against PM

Coalgate: SC DISMISSES plea against PM

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday a plea seeking its direction to the Central Bureau of Investigation to name Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in its First Information Repotfiled against industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla and former Coal Secretary P C Parakh in a coal block allocation case.

Sensex, Nifty hit new highs, but end flat on profit booking

Sensex, Nifty hit new highs, but end flat on profit booking

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

ITC, Sun Pharma, HDFC and Coal India were among the top gainers.

Woman files 1st rape complaint in Murthal incident

Woman files 1st rape complaint in Murthal incident

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Days after allegations of rape by Jat quota agitators near Haryana's Murthal, a woman came forward and registered a case of gangrape against seven people.

Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Samdong Rimpoche's visit to China materialised against the backdrop of strained India-China relations consequent to the face-off between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam, says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The apex court said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal.

Akkunji mulling over taking part in 4x400m relay trials

Akkunji mulling over taking part in 4x400m relay trials

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Quartermiler Ashwini Akkunji, who early this month completed her two-year ban period for a doping offence, is contemplating to run in the women's 4x400m relay trials on July 20 for a place in the Indian quartet for next month's World Athletics Championships in Moscow.

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The sea training also included 'how to fish', something that made Kasab think that 'he had got a job and he could earn a respectable living'.

PIL against Ranbaxy: SC questions advocate

PIL against Ranbaxy: SC questions advocate

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday posed some tough questions to a lawyer, asking him to substantiate his "unfounded allegations" in a PIL that Indian pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd was allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated medicines.

IAF vice chief rebukes critics of Rafale deal

IAF vice chief rebukes critics of Rafale deal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

NSA Doval, defence top brass brief Union ministers on the deal to help them counter Opposition charges.

India's Daughter: SC seeks reply from Dec 16 defence lawyers

India's Daughter: SC seeks reply from Dec 16 defence lawyers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

For allegedly making derogatory remarks against women in a BBC documentary on the case

Maid's murder: BSP MP, wife sent to 2-day police custody

Maid's murder: BSP MP, wife sent to 2-day police custody

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh and his wife Jagriti, arrested in connection with the murder of their maid, were on Saturday remanded to two-day police custody by a Delhi court after police told a court in New Delhi that they have to confront them with recordings of CCTV footage regarding the identity of some unidentified persons seen in it.

SC asks HC not to rush through Dec 16 gang rape case

SC asks HC not to rush through Dec 16 gang rape case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The Supreme Court asked the Delhi high court not to rush through with the hearing of the death reference and appeals in the December 16 gang rape and murder case and directed the prosecution to supply the copies of judgement and other trial records in Hindi to the convicts.

HC asks Centre to look into accounts of AAP

HC asks Centre to look into accounts of AAP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked the Centre to look into "afresh" the accounts of Aam Aadmi Party to find out the source of money received by it after its inception.

How to Choose The Right Jacket For Men To Look Stunning & Handsome

How to Choose The Right Jacket For Men To Look Stunning & Handsome

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Once you understand which jacket enhances your frame, you will drastically improve your image and more importantly, own confidence. Walk into most any clothing stores right now and you'll catch a whiff of the great outdoors. Buying the right jacket depends on a few factors.

An ace deal maker who won the Posco, Arcelor Mittal deals

An ace deal maker who won the Posco, Arcelor Mittal deals

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

In corporate India where family disputes have become far too common, the Miglanis work as a team.

Bureaucrats, ex-servicemen in fray for Haryana polls

Bureaucrats, ex-servicemen in fray for Haryana polls

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

In the wake of forthcoming assembly polls in Haryana, retired bureaucrats and police officers are in the fray to test political waters in the 'jat' heartland which goes to polls on October 15.

Dec 16 gangrape: SC extends stay on 2 convicts' execution

Dec 16 gangrape: SC extends stay on 2 convicts' execution

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till April 7 the stay on the execution of death penalty of two of the four convicts in the December 16 gangrape and murder case, asking for a copy of the trial court judgement.

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The former Haryana chief minister is facing a court case over land deals in Manesar.

HC asks AAP to reply to petition on foreign funding

HC asks AAP to reply to petition on foreign funding

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought responses from the Aam Aadmi Party and its founding members, including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on a plea for registration of a criminal case on the ground that the newly formed party allegedly received foreign funding in violation of various laws.

SC reserves order on Rafale probe; pushes for making price public

SC reserves order on Rafale probe; pushes for making price public

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The attorney general admitted that there is no sovereign guarantee, but asserted that there is a letter of comfort by France which would be as good as a governmental guarantee.

Stats: Vijay completes 2,000 Test runs; Dhoni overtakes Ganguly

Stats: Vijay completes 2,000 Test runs; Dhoni overtakes Ganguly

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Statistical highlights on the opening day of the second Test between India and Australia in Brisbane.

SC refuses to interfere in ASI's Unnao gold hunt

SC refuses to interfere in ASI's Unnao gold hunt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere in the ongoing Archaeological Survey of India excavation for gold supposed to be buried under the ruins of a 19th century fort in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, saying it cannot pass an order on the basis of assumption.

India's Daughter: HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL to lift ban

India's Daughter: HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL to lift ban

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to give urgent hearing to a PIL seeking lifting of the ban on telecast

Who will Modi pick to succeed Pranab?

Who will Modi pick to succeed Pranab?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Given Modi's penchant for springing a surprise, the BJP nominee for next President could be anyone. The only thing certain is that it will be an RSS person, reports R Rajagopalan.