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Democrats urge Republicans not to acquit Trump again

Democrats urge Republicans not to acquit Trump again

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

United States House Democrats leading the prosecution of former president Donald Trump at his Senate impeachment trial have concluded their arguments, urging Republican Senators to not to acquit him for the second time if they don't want to set a "new, terrible standard" for presidential misconduct.

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

Suspended ban for British athlete in 'faked' COVID test row

Suspended ban for British athlete in 'faked' COVID test row

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

In a now-deleted episode of The Sunday Plodcast, Butchart had said there was a delay in getting his PCR test result before his flight home from the United States and he had changed the date on an old test as he prepared for check-in, the Times newspaper had reported.

Investigative journalism vanishing in Indian media, says CJI Ramana

Investigative journalism vanishing in Indian media, says CJI Ramana

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The concept of investigative journalism is vanishing in the Indian media landscape, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Wednesday.

Impasse enters Day 16: Toyota rolling out less than 100 units a day

Impasse enters Day 16: Toyota rolling out less than 100 units a day

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, the maker of the Fortuner and Innova models is staring at a steep loss in the ongoing financial year.

'Truth my defence': Priya Ramani gets bail in defamation case by MJ Akbar

'Truth my defence': Priya Ramani gets bail in defamation case by MJ Akbar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Ramani accused Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago.

SC allows probe against Param Bir, but no charge sheet

SC allows probe against Param Bir, but no charge sheet

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court Monday allowed Mumbai Police to carry on the investigation against former police commissioner Param Bir Singh but restrained it from filing charge sheets on the first information report (FIRs) against him over the allegations of misconduct and corruption.

Swamy's plea seeking to set aside Air India divestment dismissed

Swamy's plea seeking to set aside Air India divestment dismissed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday dismissed BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking to set aside the Air India divestment process on the allegation that the methodology adopted by the government in the valuation of the national carrier was "arbitrary, illegal and against public interest". The order was passed by a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh. The court said a detailed order will be uploaded. "Dr. Subramanian Swamy, sir we are dismissing this matter...," the bench said.

'ICC probe against me a premeditated witchhunt'

'ICC probe against me a premeditated witchhunt'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney was sent on 'leave' in March after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Sent off for a cough? FA issues guidelines to referees

Sent off for a cough? FA issues guidelines to referees

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The FA document for referees said action should be taken when "the referee is certain someone deliberately, and from close range, coughed into the face of an opponent or match official..."

United's Cavani charged by FA over racial term

United's Cavani charged by FA over racial term

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

United issued a statement defending the striker, saying there was no malicious intent behind Cavani's message.

Boxing champ loses licence for promoting domestic abuse

Boxing champ loses licence for promoting domestic abuse

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

WBO super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders apologised for his social media post on the weekend and then on Monday: 'I just want to say sorry again for everyone I've offended'.

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

If raters get away by moving from AAA to D overnight after companies default, as happened with DHFL, YES Bank, RCom, and IL&FS, it shows a complete breakdown in the rating system. It calls for exemplary punishment, not kid glove treatment, says Debashis Basu.

Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Guarding the face: ex-boxer Haye launches mask to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Launching The Black Mask Company, Haye said the design was inspired by police masks in Vietnam, where there have been no recorded deaths from COVID-19, and that he wanted to help protect the environment.

Very disturbing scenario in Maha as Param Bir has no trust in his force: SC

Very disturbing scenario in Maha as Param Bir has no trust in his force: SC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

It is a 'very disturbing' scenario in Maharashtra where former police commissioner Param Bir Singh does not have faith in his own force and the state government has no faith in the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday.

'This govt has taken flesh and blood out of CBI'

'This govt has taken flesh and blood out of CBI'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'Forget Asthana. Forget Alok Verma. It is this government that has done the greatest damage.' 'My biggest worry is that they have made the CBI a puppet of the government.' 'They want the CBI director to act as per the wishes of the government.'

Uttam's Take: Akbar and the MeToo tsunami

Uttam's Take: Akbar and the MeToo tsunami

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Akbar controversy.

Toyota-Kirloskar lifts lockout in Bidadi plant

Toyota-Kirloskar lifts lockout in Bidadi plant

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Tuesday said it has lifted the lockout at its Karnataka (Bidadi)-based manufacturing plants.

Param Bir Singh asked to approach CAT against probe by Maha govt

Param Bir Singh asked to approach CAT against probe by Maha govt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by IPS officer Param Bir Singh seeking to quash inquiries initiated against him by the Maharashtra government, and said he can approach the CAT.

Rahul leads protest against suspension of Cong MPs

Rahul leads protest against suspension of Cong MPs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Lok Sabha suspended seven Congress members on Thursday for the remaining period of the Budget Session for "gross misconduct" and "utter disregard" for House rules after they snatched papers from the Speaker's table.

FIR against Anurag Kashyap after Ghosh alleges rape

FIR against Anurag Kashyap after Ghosh alleges rape

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The film-maker will be called for questioning in connection with the alleged seven-year-old incident.

Opposition members' conduct in RS shameful: Rajnath

Opposition members' conduct in RS shameful: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Singh noted that opposition members tore rule book, threw papers at the desk of the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, who was in the Chair, and climbed the officials' table -- something, he added, he had never witnessed before.

ED books Dr Naresh Trehan, others for money-laundering

ED books Dr Naresh Trehan, others for money-laundering

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money-laundering case against renowned cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan and others in connection with allotment of land for the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon, officials said on Wednesday.

Ravi Dahiya to skip World Championship

Ravi Dahiya to skip World Championship

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya says he has decided to give the upcoming wrestling World Championship a miss since he did not get time to prepare for the selection trials Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya says he has decided to give the upcoming wrestling World Championship a miss since he did not get time to prepare for the selection trials that WFI is organising next week to pick the Indian team for the prestigious tournament.Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya says he has decided to give the upcoming wrestling World Championship a miss since he did not get time to prepare for the selection trials that WFI is organising next week to pick the Indian team for the prestigious tournament.that WFI is organising next week to pick the Indian team for the prestigious tournament.

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

I am not sure if Modi can ever act as a chowkidar, even if he wants to. But he can surely act as a thanedar, by ensuring a fast resolution of corruption cases once they come to light. Exemplary action is easier and will burnish his anti-corruption image, argues Debashis Basu.

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Taking to Twitter, the South African-born Pietersen wrote, "Goodness me! What's happening to cricket in SA is catastrophic."

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

US city to pay $27 mn settlement to George Floyd's family

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The settlement was among the largest in a case of police misconduct and was announced as Derek Chauvin, the former officer who knelt on Floyd's neck, has been charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Court asks if Akbar, Ramani could reach settlement in defamation case

Court asks if Akbar, Ramani could reach settlement in defamation case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Akbar had filed the complaint against Ramani for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago when he was a journalist. Ramani had said the allegations against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were her truth and were made in public good.

Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in 2002

Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in 2002

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The woman claimed she met Weinstein at an event, and then three days later, went to his apartment in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan for what she believed was a business lunch.

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Justice Brijesh Sethi held that the 2018 amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act relating to Section 13 (1)(d) would not come to the rescue of the acquitted accused in this appeal.

#MeToo: 'MJ Akbar selectively targeted Ramani to halt avalanche of allegations'

#MeToo: 'MJ Akbar selectively targeted Ramani to halt avalanche of allegations'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Either everyone's articles and tweets are defamatory or none is. Or are the other allegations accepted, she said.

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Maharashtra MLAs' suspension beyond remaining session impacts democracy: SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday held that a resolution suspending 12 Bharatiya Janata Party legislators from the Maharashtra legislative assembly beyond the period of the remainder of the session held in July 2021 is "unconstitutional" and "irrational".

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Why Binny Bansal quit Flipkart

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

His decision follows an independent investigation done on behalf of Flipkart and Walmart into an allegation of serious personal misconduct. Bansal, however, denies the allegations.

Storm erupts over MEA booklet with MJ Akbar at Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Storm erupts over MEA booklet with MJ Akbar at Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Akbar had resigned as junior external affairs minister in the wake of allegation of sexual misconduct during his tenure as a senior editor. The alleged incidents came to light during the #MeToo movement. Akbar had denied the allegations.

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

"No lndian Prime Minister has so brazenly indulged in an unethical and undemocratic act and violated the Model Code of Conduct by indirectly campaigning for his party from foreign soil," he said.

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

MJ Akbar defamation case: Court summons Ramani on Feb 25

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Time to tell our side of story: Ramani on summons in Akbar defamation case.

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The company claimed that its product is "three times better than remdesivir and that 'AAYUDH Advance starts where vaccines stop'."

Scholes charged by FA for alleged betting breaches

Scholes charged by FA for alleged betting breaches

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

It is alleged that the 44-year-old former England international placed 140 bets on football matches between August 2015 and January 2019.

SC order unnerves India's chartered accountants

SC order unnerves India's chartered accountants

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Any act by a chartered accountant that brings disrepute to the profession, whether or not in the professional domain, is open to disciplinary scrutiny and action.

#MeToo: SC declines urgent hearing for FIRs based on allegations

#MeToo: SC declines urgent hearing for FIRs based on allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Besides FIRs, the petition also seeks a direction to the National Commission for Women to give security and assistance to women who have come out in the open with their allegations.