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Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop seeks release

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop seeks release

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Shahrukh Pathan, who had allegedly pointed a gun at a Delhi Police Head Constable during the 2020 communal riots, on Monday moved a court here seeking discharge from all the offences in the case.

Mob beats Indore bangle seller; MP home min says he faked ID

Mob beats Indore bangle seller; MP home min says he faked ID

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

When asked about the incident, state home minister Narottam Mishra told reporters in Bhopal on Monday that the row erupted after the man sold bangles to women by posing as a Hindu even as he belonged to another community.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In the Kashmir Valley, we need to begin to make a distinction between an insurgent who fights the security forces and a terrorist who murders unarmed civilians, suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Political parties wake up to women, but is it too little, too late?

Political parties wake up to women, but is it too little, too late?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Women, if addressed properly, have the potential to become a decisive factor in elections.

Sebi orders attachment of bank, demat, MF accounts of Rana Kapoor

Sebi orders attachment of bank, demat, MF accounts of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday ordered attachment of bank accounts as well as share and mutual fund holdings of Rana Kapoor, former MD and CEO of Yes Bank, to recover dues of over Rs 1 crore. The decision has been taken after Kapoor failed to pay the fine imposed on him. Sebi, in September 2020, had levied a fine of Rs 1 crore on Kapoor for not making disclosures regarding a transaction of Morgan Credit, which was an unlisted promoter entity of Yes Bank.

Lost Your Job? How To Get REHIRED

Lost Your Job? How To Get REHIRED

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

With accurate strategies you can create an online presence, reach out to employers and maximise your chances of getting employed.

Massive sinkhole beneath IIT-Delhi flyover repaired, traffic resumes

Massive sinkhole beneath IIT-Delhi flyover repaired, traffic resumes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The repair work was completed in 'record time' by workers of the Delhi Jal Board and the Public Works Department, they said.

Delhi's situation precarious, this country is being run by god: HC

Delhi's situation precarious, this country is being run by god: HC

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The directions came after the Delhi government told the court that oxygen that was to come from Panipat in Haryana was not being allowed to be picked up by the local police there.

Farmers' protest leads to traffic snarls in Delhi

Farmers' protest leads to traffic snarls in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Dhansa and Jharoda Kalan borders were closed for traffic movement due to the demonstration and commuters were asked to take an alternative route, the Delhi Traffic Police said.

SC to hear plea seeking to quash Ashish Mishra's bail on March 11

SC to hear plea seeking to quash Ashish Mishra's bail on March 11

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan that the other accused in the case are moving courts for grant of bail citing the relief granted to Ashish Mishra.

UP has biggest responsibility to make India powerful: Modi

UP has biggest responsibility to make India powerful: Modi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

His remarks at the Maharajganj rally come against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine from where India is trying evacuate thousands of its citizens. Modi, however, did not specifically mention the crisis.

BJP MP: 'Raj Thackeray has become a Hindu for selfish interest'

BJP MP: 'Raj Thackeray has become a Hindu for selfish interest'

Rediff.com10 May 2022

'Raj Thackeray's political outfit will soon fold up in Maharashtra.'

More trouble for Mehul Choksi and Gitanjali Gems

More trouble for Mehul Choksi and Gitanjali Gems

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Sebi orders attachment of bank, demat accounts of Mehul Choksi and Gitanjali Gems after they failed to pay fine imposed on them.

Kerala: 4 held for blocking Nobel laureate's houseboat

Kerala: 4 held for blocking Nobel laureate's houseboat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The four are said to be belonging to the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist's union outfit -- CITU, one of the 10 trade unions, which were on strike on Wednesday.

Farmers blocking Haryana CM's convoy booked for attempt to murder

Farmers blocking Haryana CM's convoy booked for attempt to murder

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Farmers had waved black flags at the chief minister's convoy while it was crossing Agrasen Chowk. They also raised slogans against the government.

National Awards; Rajini humble; Kangana thrilled

National Awards; Rajini humble; Kangana thrilled

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We should focus on creating cinema which is entertaining, gives us solace, some message, reduces our tension and makes us think positively.'

With Yogi 2.0, BJP Rings In The New

With Yogi 2.0, BJP Rings In The New

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Less than half the ministers in Team Yogi are not long-term BJP members. Many old-timers have been dropped.

Battle Royale between BJP-Trinamool: Tripura civic polls begin

Battle Royale between BJP-Trinamool: Tripura civic polls begin

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The run-up to the polls, which should have been a humdrum affair, became a cause celebre after it was marred by violence, arrests, sit-ins in far-away Delhi and a Supreme Court intervention asking officials to ensure peaceful polling.

Will hang anyone blocking oxygen supply: Delhi HC

Will hang anyone blocking oxygen supply: Delhi HC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The Delhi high court said on Saturday that if any official at the central, state or local administration was obstructing in the picking up or supply of oxygen, then it would 'hang' that person.

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak gets 8-year ban for corruption

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Streak gave inside info to suspected bookie during IPL coaching stint.

Olympian Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Olympian Keller charged with taking part in US Capitol riot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Five-time US Olympic swimming medallist was identified as being among the Donald Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol last week.

Second anniversary: Modi sarkar to target Opposition, highlight Emergency

Second anniversary: Modi sarkar to target Opposition, highlight Emergency

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The Modi government has been accusing the Congress of obstructing several of its reform measures.

Badhaai Do Is A Giant Step Forward for Hindi Cinema

Badhaai Do Is A Giant Step Forward for Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Two men smiling, eyeing each other as they briefly let their guard down, with no care of what the world around them is thinking, that has almost never been shown in a Bollywood film, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Sushant case: HC notice to Centre on plea over media coverage

Sushant case: HC notice to Centre on plea over media coverage

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The court has now tagged all the three pleas together for a joint hearing on October 8. The latest plea, filed by NGO 'In Pursuit of Justice', sought that the court widen the scope of the Contempt of the Court Act to include any obstructions that could hamper the administration of justice from the time a first information report is registered in a case.

'Everybody in UP BJP is fed up of Yogi's dictatorial ways'

'Everybody in UP BJP is fed up of Yogi's dictatorial ways'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Scores of important BJP MLAs are in touch with Akhileshji, but he has very humbly said that the SP's doors are now closed to BJP MLAs and leaders.'

'Acting like a dictator has been this govt's hallmark'

'Acting like a dictator has been this govt's hallmark'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'I was feeling so suffocated under Yogiji's rule.'

ACT hockey: Japan stun India, meet Korea in final

ACT hockey: Japan stun India, meet Korea in final

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The Indians were nowhere near their last match performance against Japan as their defence crumbled under relentless pressure from the lower-ranked opposition from the onset of the match.

Cairn, Air India seek stay on New York court proceedings

Cairn, Air India seek stay on New York court proceedings

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Cairn Energy and Air India have jointly asked a New York federal court to stay further proceedings in the British firm's US lawsuit targeting the airline for enforcement of a $1.2-billion arbitral award. The move follows the government enacting a law to scrap retrospective taxation in the country, which in effect will result in withdrawal of the Rs 10,247 crore tax demand on Cairn, according to court documents reviewed by PTI. The British company had won an international arbitration award against levy of such taxes and sought to take over Air India assets when the government refused to honour the award and pay it $1.2 billion-plus interest and penalty.

Why cricket needs to reassess the impact of T20s

Why cricket needs to reassess the impact of T20s

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

New Zealand legend Glenn Turner is concerned about the impact of T20 cricket on the "more worthwhile forms" of the game and feels that the coronavirus-forced break is a good time to "reassess" the future of the sport. The 72-year-old Turner, who is also the former chairman of New Zealand's selection panel, believes that cricket administrators have "gone down a path of capitalism".

'Congress is in BJP's pocket in Assam'

'Congress is in BJP's pocket in Assam'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

'Most senior Congress leaders in Assam have a secret understanding with the BJP.' 'They are hobnobbing with the chief minister for their self-interest.'

Delhi govt claims Centre 'stalled' doorstep ration delivery scheme

Delhi govt claims Centre 'stalled' doorstep ration delivery scheme

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi government on Saturday claimed the Centre has 'stalled' its ambitious doorstep delivery of ration scheme that would have benefitted 72 lakh ration card holders in the national capital and termed the move 'politically motivated'.

Kolkata drugs case: BJP leader arrested while 'trying to escape'

Kolkata drugs case: BJP leader arrested while 'trying to escape'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

West Bengal police arrested Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rakesh Singh from Galsi in Purba Bardhaman district, about 130 km from Kolkata, on Tuesday night in connection with his alleged involvement in a drug seizure case, a senior officer said.

Delhi court sends Deep Sidhu to 14-day judicial custody

Delhi court sends Deep Sidhu to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The police had said there are videos where Sidhu can be allegedly seen to be present at the site of the incident.

Bengal moves SC against CBI probe into post-poll violence

Bengal moves SC against CBI probe into post-poll violence

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The state government in its special leave petition alleged that it did not expect fair and just investigation by the central agency which is busy foisting cases against the functionaries of ruling Trinamool Congress Party.

300 women, organisers booked for Shaheen Bagh-like protest in Mumbai

300 women, organisers booked for Shaheen Bagh-like protest in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The police registered a case under Sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code, as well as section 313, 314 of the BMC Act, the official said.

Court extends Deep Sidhu's police custody by 7 days

Court extends Deep Sidhu's police custody by 7 days

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Police sought extension of his custodial interrogation, saying it was required for further investigation and to identify other accused persons in the case.

Asiad Athletics: India's 4x400m mixed relay appeal rejected

Asiad Athletics: India's 4x400m mixed relay appeal rejected

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

India had lodged a protest, stating that a Bahraini runner had caused obstruction to Hima Das during the relay race in which India finished second.

We stand vindicated, say farmers as cops remove barricades from protest sites

We stand vindicated, say farmers as cops remove barricades from protest sites

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Farmers said that they never blocked roads at the Delhi border points.

Shareholders vote down Birla nominees to board of directors

Shareholders vote down Birla nominees to board of directors

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Vindhya Telelinks, Universal Cables and Birla Cable shareholders go against family's wishes.