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No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Self-styled 'godman' Asaram, who is in jail since his arrest in August, 2013 in a rape case, does not need any surgery and his aliments can be managed through medicines, a report submitted by a panel of All India Institute of Medical Science doctors to the Supreme Court said on Monday.

When lawkeepers turn abductors

When lawkeepers turn abductors

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'How can the police, especially the Gujarat police, earn their laurels if they stick to the rule book?' asks lawyer Susan Abraham.

EC raps Sena MP Raut for remarks on Muslims

EC raps Sena MP Raut for remarks on Muslims

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The Election Commission on Wednesday expressed "strong displeasure" over Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut's remarks that Muslims should be stripped of voting rights and advised him to be more circumspect in future in his public utterance.

Meghalaya polls: EC's campaign draws voters in Garo hills

Meghalaya polls: EC's campaign draws voters in Garo hills

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The 'ethical voting' campaign launched by the Election Commission of India has pulled big crowds in rural as well as urban centres of Garo hills areas under Tura parliamentary constituency in Meghalaya in the run up to the polling that is being held on Wednesday.

Trump sacked FBI chief to end probe against Flynn: NYT

Trump sacked FBI chief to end probe against Flynn: NYT

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'He is a good guy. I hope you can let this go,' Trump had said, adding that Flynn had done nothing wrong.

President signs ordinance on death penalty for child rape

President signs ordinance on death penalty for child rape

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

In case of rape of a girl under 16 years, the minimum punishment has been increased from 10 years to 20 years, extendable to imprisonment for rest of life, which means jail term till the convict's "natural life".

6 dead, 31 injured as foot overbridge collapses in Mumbai

6 dead, 31 injured as foot overbridge collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Maharashtra CM said a high-level committee will probe the circumstances under which the 40-year-old overbridge collapsed.

Ponty shootout case: SC refuses to hear bail plea of main conspirator

Ponty shootout case: SC refuses to hear bail plea of main conspirator

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain the bail plea of sacked Uttarakhand minorities panel chief Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, accused in a 2012 shootout in New Delhi that killed liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his brother Hardeep, saying charges against him were "grave".

Husband had accidentally touched actor, claims wife of Zaira's 'molester'

Husband had accidentally touched actor, claims wife of Zaira's 'molester'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Sachdev's wife Divya said that before deboarding, her husband had "apologised" to the teenager to which she said it was "okay".

Kathua, Unnao: Struggle for justice marred by whataboutery

Kathua, Unnao: Struggle for justice marred by whataboutery

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Those who genuinely seek justice do not differentiate between a victim and a victim or an accused and accused.' 'They demand justice for all,' says Utkarsh Mishra.

Retd Navy person jailed for 20 yrs in gangrape case

Retd Navy person jailed for 20 yrs in gangrape case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

A 72-year-old retired Navy person was among two persons sent to 20 years in jail by a Delhi court for repeatedly gangraping a young woman and threatening her.

UP teen spends 42 days in jail for joke on Ganga

UP teen spends 42 days in jail for joke on Ganga

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Zakir Ali Tyagi was charged under the Indian Penal Code's Section 420 (cheating) and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act (computer related offences).

Unnao rape: HC raps police for not arresting BJP MLA; CBI takes over probe

Unnao rape: HC raps police for not arresting BJP MLA; CBI takes over probe

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The Unnao police booked Sengar under various sections of the IPC and provisions of the POCSO Act, but said the CBI will take a decision about his arrest.

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

'We are in India because of compulsions, not out of choice'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Rohingyas settled in Jammu tells how they are facing a battle for survival

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The driver of the private school van had his earphones on and was driving on the wrong side of the road. The milk tanker driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Now, PM applies 'ad' balm to angry Tamils despite CHOGM miss

Now, PM applies 'ad' balm to angry Tamils despite CHOGM miss

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Seeking to assuage the feelings of the people of Tamil Nadu opposed to India's participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting meet in Sri Lanka, Centre on Tuesday detailed its relief and rehabilitation efforts for minority Tamils in the war-torn island nation.

SC to examine constitutional validity of polygamy among Muslims

SC to examine constitutional validity of polygamy among Muslims

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The top court issued notices to Union ministries of law and justice and minority affairs as well as the National Commission of Women after taking note of the plea of Delhi-based woman Nafisa Khan challenging the practice of polygamy and 'nikah halala', and said that the matter will be taken up a five-judge Constitution bench.

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu's bail plea rejected

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, was rejected on Wednesday by a Jodhpur court after the prosecution raised strong objection to setting him free.

5 Ways to Improve Relations with China

5 Ways to Improve Relations with China

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

'We must compartmentalise issues, ensuring that one disagreement does not sour everything,' advises Ambassador Kishan S Rana.

Time to rename India

Time to rename India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It would be nice if we could all just take a deep breath and focus on the only feeling that really matters, and for which previous generations worked a very long time at great cost: Freedom,' says Mitali Saran.

Girl's medical report rules out rape: Asaram's counsel

Girl's medical report rules out rape: Asaram's counsel

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu refuted the rape charge against him on Tuesday by a 16-year-old girl, saying her medical report does not support her allegation as the court put off till Wednesday hearing on his bail plea.

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

There have always been question marks about temperament of Kohli. However, BCCI has always stood by him. Precisely what happened in Dhoni's case when Srinivasan was in charge. If this isn't a clear indication, what is?

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

#Epic fail: Rudy thinks Nitish advertised in a Pak daily, gets trolled

#Epic fail: Rudy thinks Nitish advertised in a Pak daily, gets trolled

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Saturday found himself in a controversy over sharing on Twitter a screenshot of Pakistan's daily Dawn website carrying Nitish Kumar's ad of vote appeal, prompting the Janata Dal-United to launch a sharp attack on him and seek his immediate sacking.

Ponty case: Murder charge dropped against 21, trial from Mar 28

Ponty case: Murder charge dropped against 21, trial from Mar 28

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

A Delhi court will commence trial from March 28 against 21 accused, including sacked Uttarakhand minorities panel chief Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, in the shootoutcase involving liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his younger brother Hardeep at a farmhouse in 2012.

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

What's Al Qaeda's obsession with spaghetti?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Al Qaeda and other terror groups are obsessively meticulous about accounting. Leave alone guns and explosives, they keep an account of every penny spent -- even on a bar of soap, a light bulb or spaghetti.

SC reviews Uphaar verdict, sends Gopal Ansal to 1-year jail

SC reviews Uphaar verdict, sends Gopal Ansal to 1-year jail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The Apex court, in a majority verdict of 2:1, asked Gopal Ansal to surrender within four weeks to serve the remaining jail term of the one year punishment.

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'These children are wards of the State. They were exploited because the state government and its officials didn't do their jobs.'

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A K Bhattacharya digs into the yet-to-be-public report on ways to curb black money and finds out that Modi's next moves could include action on dabba trading, hawala, and education.

BJP hails triple talaq bill, Congress for strengthening of the law

BJP hails triple talaq bill, Congress for strengthening of the law

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier called for consensus in passing the bill.

'Quran does not encourage polygamy'

'Quran does not encourage polygamy'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Due to lack of understanding or patriarchal misinterpretation, a common notion was generated that if you are a Muslim man you can marry four times.'

Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The trial court declined the plea of Kumar's lawyer that he be sent to high-security Tihar Jail.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's anti-Romeo squad swings into action

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's anti-Romeo squad swings into action

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

But the police campaign aimed at ensuring safety of women, especially young girls, was reportedly marked by some stray cases of harassment of innocent youths amid concerns that it could spawn moral policing.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Rafael Nadal was made to wait before his second-round Rogers Cup match due to several rain delays but did his part to put the schedule back on track with a speedy 6-2 6-3 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire on Wednesday.

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'What does the nation get out of the CBI's fabulous infrastructure? Very little that is useful.'

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'The DGCA may require airlines to install CCTV cameras on all flights and retain the footage in case of unruly behaviour.' 'Else, it would be left to individual interpretation of the involved parties.'

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Ahead of CJI Dipak Misra's final day as the head of the judiciary of India, here's a look at the key judgments that he was a part of.

Black money Bill: Govt may widen disclosure window to 3-6 months

Black money Bill: Govt may widen disclosure window to 3-6 months

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Black money Bill: Govt may widen disclosure window to 3-6 months.

Ryan murder: Child couldn't cry for help due to slashed nerve

Ryan murder: Child couldn't cry for help due to slashed nerve

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Doctor who conducted the post-mortem says the child died of excessive bleeding.

After saffron Holi, saffron Onam isn't far

After saffron Holi, saffron Onam isn't far

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Tarun Vijay on why the victory in Uttar Pradesh belongs to Narendra Modi and the road ahead.