News for 'operation conviction'

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

China has signalled that it will prevent India from assuming leadership of the Global South, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

After historic Moon landing, ISRO launches maiden solar mission Aditya- L1

After historic Moon landing, ISRO launches maiden solar mission Aditya- L1

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The successful launch of the maiden solar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation came on the heels of the historic lunar landing mission - Chandrayaan-3.

Rahul addresses poll rally in Karnataka's Kolar; targets Adani, Modi

Rahul addresses poll rally in Karnataka's Kolar; targets Adani, Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

It was in Kolar in 2019, during Lok Sabha election campaigning, that he made a remark on the Modi surname for which he was convicted of criminal defamation and stripped of his Parliament membership last month.

Suspect in killing of California Sikh family worked for them once

Suspect in killing of California Sikh family worked for them once

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The suspect in the killing of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including an eight-month-old baby girl, had once worked for the family's trucking business and had a longstanding dispute with them that got 'pretty nasty' and culminated in an act of senseless killing, authorities and a relative said.

Mumbai terror attack handler Majeed Mir awarded 15-yr jail in Pakistan

Mumbai terror attack handler Majeed Mir awarded 15-yr jail in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Mir was called "project manager" of the Mumbai attacks.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

26/11: US court rejects Rana's writ of habeas corpus

26/11: US court rejects Rana's writ of habeas corpus

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A United States court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Roy's ton in vain as England lose to South Africa in first ODI

Roy's ton in vain as England lose to South Africa in first ODI

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

England opener Jason Roy smashed his way back into form with 113 from 91 balls but the tourists lost from a commanding position as South Africa claimed victory by 27 runs in the first One-Day International at Manguang Oval in Bloemfontein, on Friday.

'A civil democratic society can ill afford sacrificing the procedural safeguards legislatively provided'

'A civil democratic society can ill afford sacrificing the procedural safeguards legislatively provided'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'Sanction serves the salutary object of providing safeguard to the accused from unwarranted prosecution and the agony and trauma of trial, and in the context of the stringent provisions of the UAPA, is an integral facet of due process of law.' If the report to the sanctioning officer for the first five accused in the case lacked the qualities required under the law, then for Professor Saibaba, the sanction came much after his trial had started!

Why Does ED Have So Much Power?

Why Does ED Have So Much Power?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

When we know that the ED's conviction ratio is less than 1% of the cases that it prosecutes, when we know that ED 'raids' are today more than 25 times as they were before 2014, why are we giving the ED more powers? asks Aakar Patel.

Al Qaeda operative Afroze gets bail

Al Qaeda operative Afroze gets bail

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Afroze was arrested on December 3, 2001 on charges of conspiring with terrorist outfit al Qaeda to bomb the House of Commons in UK, Parliament House in India and Radio Towers in Australia.

Difficult to eject Russian troops from Ukraine in 2023: US general

Difficult to eject Russian troops from Ukraine in 2023: US general

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

That does not mean it cannot and will not happen, General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Friday.

'This is governance by fear'

'This is governance by fear'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'The Emergency was a temporary affair. It was withdrawn after 20 months.' 'But we are in this situation for the last 10 years.' 'If the Emergency was jhatka, this is halal, slow killing.'

Musharraf's death: Bilawal changes Twitter profile picture to...

Musharraf's death: Bilawal changes Twitter profile picture to...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

After news about the demise of Pakistan's former president General Pervez Musharraf was confirmed, the country's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday changed his Twitter profile picture to a photograph of his mother Benazir Bhutto and the late Nawab Akbar Bugti, in whose murder the former military ruler was named.

Facilitators of rapists can't secure women: Rahul on Lakhimpur horror

Facilitators of rapists can't secure women: Rahul on Lakhimpur horror

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Six people were arrested on Thursday in connection with the rape and murder of the two girls.

Batla House case: Suspected IM man convicted for cop's murder

Batla House case: Suspected IM man convicted for cop's murder

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Lone suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Shahzad Ahmad was today convicted in the 2008 Batla House encounter case by a Delhi court for murdering a police inspector and assaulting other officers.

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Even those with no knowledge of the inner workings of the media and police, would find Scoop absorbing as a human drama and the story of the resilience of a woman, her family and true friends, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

14 Islamic militants get death for attempt to kill Bangladesh PM

14 Islamic militants get death for attempt to kill Bangladesh PM

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Fourteen Islamist militants were on Tuesday given death sentence by a Bangladeshi court here for attempting to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2000.

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

A 29-year old Pakistani man was on Tuesday sentenced to 40 years in prison by a United States court for plotting terror attacks with Al-Qaeda that targeted a crowded shopping centre in England and the New York City subway system.

German Bakery case: Convict moves HC for reinvestigation

German Bakery case: Convict moves HC for reinvestigation

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

In the backdrop of arrest of Yasin Bhatkal, alleged founder of Indian Mujahideen, condemned convict in German Bakery blast case, Himayat Baig has approached the Bombay high court seeking reinvestigation into his case by a neutral agency or a court-appointed Special Investigation Team.

LeT operative Nasser, 12 others found guilty by NIA court

LeT operative Nasser, 12 others found guilty by NIA court

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Thirteen accused, including suspected LeT operative T Naseer, were on Tuesday found guilty by a NIA court here in a case related to recruitment of youths from Kerala for terror camps in Jammu and Kashmir to 'wage war against India'.

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'India has the potential to do a lot more to take advantage of the time today where we stand to gain, geopolitically and in terms of market attractiveness.'

AI peeing incident: We fell short of addressing situation, says Tata chief

AI peeing incident: We fell short of addressing situation, says Tata chief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Chandrasekaran also said that "We fell short of addressing this situation the way we should have."

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'By design or default, the BJP's election strategy militated against the very essence of Karnataka politics and the idea of Karnataka.'

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'For the paraplegic young girl, I needed a fresh face, someone who did not have the baggage of doing such movies before, someone who the audience liked.'

Didn't hesitate in raising our voice: India on 2-year UNSC presidency

Didn't hesitate in raising our voice: India on 2-year UNSC presidency

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

India on Thursday (local time) wrapped up its December Presidency of the United Nations Security Council with a special focus on terrorism, Global South and maritime security.

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Cyrus Mistry: Reclusive scion who let his work do the talking

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

A naturally reclusive nature and a conviction for the work to do the talking meant there was very little known about Mistry even during his time at the helm of Tata Sons. He did not do a single media interview from Bombay House.

'Saibaba Hovers Between Life And Death'

'Saibaba Hovers Between Life And Death'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

His spine, his heart, his pancreas -- one by one, all his organs have weakened, given the lack of medical treatment in jail, where he is kept in the notorious Anda cell. Continuous pain, frequent fainting spells, urinary problems, have all become part of his life.

Adani, Hindenburg, Hydrogen...

Adani, Hindenburg, Hydrogen...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Given the hydrogen connection, it's ironic that Hindenburg Research released a long report, accusing the Adani group of financial manipulation, observes Devangshu Datta.

Why sting operations have failed in India

Why sting operations have failed in India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'The idea of moral responsibility is not particularly strong in our parts. Showing that people are corrupt or immoral through stings doesn't have the required effect in such a culture,' says Aakar Patel.

'Not resolved': Biden on talks with India over Russia-Ukraine conflict

'Not resolved': Biden on talks with India over Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is understood that India and the United States are not on the same page on the Ukrainian crisis.

#StartUpIndia: 'One should have conviction in one's ideas'

#StartUpIndia: 'One should have conviction in one's ideas'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

'If you yourself don't believe in the product, you will never be able to sell it.' 'If you have got the basics right, if you have understood the consumer needs well, success will always follow.'

Ex-Saudi royal guard arrested in Jamal Khashoggi killing

Ex-Saudi royal guard arrested in Jamal Khashoggi killing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Khaled Aedh Alotaibi, a former Saudi royal guard, was arrested at Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Paris while boarding a flight to Riyadh.

HC spares 4 Lashkar terrorists death, sentences them to 10-year jail

HC spares 4 Lashkar terrorists death, sentences them to 10-year jail

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

All the four were found guilty of "conspiracy" to wage war against the government of India and sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment.

Technology has become democratic in its truest sense: Modi

Technology has become democratic in its truest sense: Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched 5G technology services in India and said that technology has become democratic in its truest sense since even the poor of the country have always come forward in adopting new technologies. He said that this is a major step in the vision of Digital India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. "Talking about Digital India, some people think that this is just a government scheme.

HC suspends 2-yr jail term of Somnath Bharti in assault case

HC suspends 2-yr jail term of Somnath Bharti in assault case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday suspended the two-year jail term of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Somnath Bharti in a case of assault on All India Institute of Medical Sciences security staff.

Ukraine conflict: Modi speaks to Putin, calls for immediate end to violence

Ukraine conflict: Modi speaks to Putin, calls for immediate end to violence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

During their telephonic conversation, President Putin briefed Prime Minister Modi about the recent developments regarding Ukraine, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, as per official sources, began at 3:30 am and involved as many as 300 NIA officials from across its various offices.

Chargesheet filed against Teesta for 'fabricating evidence' in Gujarat riots cases

Chargesheet filed against Teesta for 'fabricating evidence' in Gujarat riots cases

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A special investigation team (SIT) on Wednesday submitted a charge sheet against activist Teesta Setalvad, retired director general of police R B Sreekumar and former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.