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Tejpal fails to get relief from court on bail plea

Tejpal fails to get relief from court on bail plea

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, facing charges of rape of a junior journalist colleague, on Tuesday failed to get any immediate relief on his bail petition from court which deferred hearing to March 4.

Goa building collapse: Toll rises to 15; search on for builder

Goa building collapse: Toll rises to 15; search on for builder

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

The Goa police has launched a search for the builder and contractor who have gone missing following the building collapse in Cancona which left 13 people dead.

Exclusive: Manohar Parrikar will be the next Goa CM

Exclusive: Manohar Parrikar will be the next Goa CM

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Independent MLA Govind Gawde supporting the BJP's effort to form the next Goa government confirms that defence minister told him he will be the next Goa chief minister

Congress, RJD want 'Karnataka model' in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Congress, RJD want 'Karnataka model' in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Congress and RJD are single largest parties in Goa and Bihar respectively.

Irani voyeur case: FabIndia manager gets bail

Irani voyeur case: FabIndia manager gets bail

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

A district court in Mapusa town near Panaji on Monday granted anticipatory bail to FabIndia's Candolim store manager Chaitrali Sawant in connection with the voyeurism case.

Tehelka case: Tejpal gets access to hotel CCTV footage

Tehelka case: Tejpal gets access to hotel CCTV footage

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Tejpal, in a statement issued on Tuesday night, had accused the crime branch of hiding the crucial CCTV footage which he said could give the accurate version of the events.

Ram Temple still on agenda; NDA is no compulsion: BJP

Ram Temple still on agenda; NDA is no compulsion: BJP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said that the Ayodhya issue was very much on the party's agenda and that the National Democratic Alliance coalition was a religion, not a compulsion, for the party for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Former CM Kamat is a habitual offender, says Goa Police

Former CM Kamat is a habitual offender, says Goa Police

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Describing former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat as a "habitual offender involved in corrupt practices", the Goa crime branch has alleged before a court in Panaji that he "actively participated" in the conspiracy and was among the beneficiaries in Louis Berger bribery case.

Rajan disapproves inheritance tax idea

Rajan disapproves inheritance tax idea

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Inheritance tax only helps the lawyers: Rajan

17 states, over 100 locations: ED launches massive crackdown on shell firms

17 states, over 100 locations: ED launches massive crackdown on shell firms

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The agency said it searched a Mumbai-based operator who was running 700 shell companies with 20 dummy directors and had "converted Rs 46.7 crore for Chaggan Bhujbal", the jailed ex-Maharashtra deputy chief minister.

CCTV shows Tejpal pulling woman into hotel lift: Police

CCTV shows Tejpal pulling woman into hotel lift: Police

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The CCTV footage of the area outside the elevator, in which the alleged sexual assault took place, corroborates the victim's narration, said an officer, who is part of the team investigating the footage, on the condition of anonymity.

Goa Carnival 2016 celebrations begin with a colorful procession

Goa Carnival 2016 celebrations begin with a colorful procession

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Five-day festival of Carnival began on Saturday in Goa.

Parrikar keeps speculations alive over Goa return

Parrikar keeps speculations alive over Goa return

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Amid speculation that he would return to Goa politics, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday kept everyone guessing by describing himself as a "party man" who will work as per the directions of party leaders.

Look how many parties are contesting the Goa poll!

Look how many parties are contesting the Goa poll!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A potpourri of political parties are in the fray in Goa.

3 FTII students begin hunger strike seeking Gajendra's exit

3 FTII students begin hunger strike seeking Gajendra's exit

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Intensifying their protest, three students of the Film and Television Institute of India have gone on hunger strike demanding the resignation of Gajendra Chauhan.

BJP leaders disagree on Punjab list

BJP leaders disagree on Punjab list

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Party also concerned about dissension in Uttarakhand and erosion of support in Goa

'Bribes were paid in Louis Berger graft case,' says Goa police

'Bribes were paid in Louis Berger graft case,' says Goa police

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Goa police on Wednesday said it has come to light that "bribe was paid" by a US firm for a water developmental project in the state.

Chairman Modi calls for 'Congress-free Bharat Nirman'

Chairman Modi calls for 'Congress-free Bharat Nirman'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Handed over the charge of BJP's campaign in the next Lok Sabha polls, Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually sounded the election bugle as he targeted the UPA government over various fronts and asked party cadres to work for "Congress-free Bharat Nirman".

It happens when you come to Goa only to enjoy: Parrikar mocks Diggy

It happens when you come to Goa only to enjoy: Parrikar mocks Diggy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Parrikar said the Congress leader had sought to create a hype over the situation in state as he was worried about losing his party post if he failed in the number game.

Parrikar unveils Defence Procurement Procedure

Parrikar unveils Defence Procurement Procedure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

'With the new DPP, there will be greater transparency and faster clearances.'

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

India's greatest contemporary architects Charles Correa died on Tuesday night at the age of 84. He was best known for his "open-to-sky" designs, which were reflected in some of his famous projects. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular buildings that got the Correa touch.

Jet Airways flight spins out of control in Goa; 15 hurt, 2 pilots suspended

Jet Airways flight spins out of control in Goa; 15 hurt, 2 pilots suspended

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The flying licence of the two pilots was suspended and a probe launched into the accident.

Digvijaya blames Congress leaders for Goa fiasco

Digvijaya blames Congress leaders for Goa fiasco

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

He said had the alliance with Goa Forward gone through, the Congress would have got majority in the state and that it was unfair to now make him a "villain".

Essar not exiting oil & gas business: Ruia

Essar not exiting oil & gas business: Ruia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The exploration and production assets of Essar Oil will not be part of the Rosneft deal and would continue to remain with the Group.

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

In the second of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!

Scarlett Keeling murder: Mother writes to Goa CM, seeks speedy justice

Scarlett Keeling murder: Mother writes to Goa CM, seeks speedy justice

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Fiona Mackeown, mother of British teenager Scarlett Eden Keeling, who was found dead on Anjuna beach six years ago, has accused the erstwhile Congress government of "hushing up" the case and demanded speedy justice for her daughter.

Exclusive! Goa's sacked deputy CM hits out at BJP!

Exclusive! Goa's sacked deputy CM hits out at BJP!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Across the political spectrum, especially from the side of the NDA itself, there is complete disillusionment (with the way the BJP is treating its allies).' 'This leaves a very bad taste in the mouth.'

PM warns of tough economic measures

PM warns of tough economic measures

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Modi warned of "tough decisions" over the next couple of years to improve the country's financial health

Tarun Tejpal gets interim bail from Goa court till 2.30 pm

Tarun Tejpal gets interim bail from Goa court till 2.30 pm

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

A Goa police team on Friday raided Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal's house in Delhi in a bid to arrest him but returned empty-handed after finding out that he was not there.

What it's like being a woman director in Bollywood

What it's like being a woman director in Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

'We are finicky, extremely detail-oriented, authoritative and we like it like that.'

Goa CM says Nigerians' attitude angers people

Goa CM says Nigerians' attitude angers people

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

His remarks drew flak from Opposition Congress which alleged that it reflected the 'racist attitude' of the BJP government.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Demonetisation no surgical strike, but 'firebombing' of nation: Rahul

Demonetisation no surgical strike, but 'firebombing' of nation: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Mounting a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the demonetisation drive launched by him was "firebombing of 99 per cent honest people" and not a "surgical strike".

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

After the Supreme Court ruling on playing the national anthem in all movie halls, Veenu Sandhu misses the innocent days when patriotism was part of our being, not a prescribed potion to bring all our problems to an end. And no one told us to 'leave', 'get out' or 'go to Pakistan' if we differed.

'This year brought me the worst and best experience of my life'

'This year brought me the worst and best experience of my life'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Radhika Sharma/PTI catches up with the stars at the international film festival in Goa.

8 years after rape, murder of UK teen Scarlett Keeling, both accused let off

8 years after rape, murder of UK teen Scarlett Keeling, both accused let off

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Goa Children's Court Judge Vandana Tendulkar acquitted Samson D'Souza and Placido Carvalho of all the charges in the eight-year-long high profile death case.

How to keep our cities clean

How to keep our cities clean

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The problem is to integrate the technology with a system of household level segregation so that waste does not end up in landfills, but is processed and reused.

Tarun Tejpal to appear before Goa police tomorrow, arrest likely

Tarun Tejpal to appear before Goa police tomorrow, arrest likely

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Moving towards an imminent arrest, the Goa police on Thurdsay approached a local court for issuing a non-bailable warrant against Tarun Tejpal, who is accused of sexual assault against a woman journalist colleague, after he failed to appear before the investigating officer.

India set for another sports disaster: Cloud over Goa's Lusofonia Games

India set for another sports disaster: Cloud over Goa's Lusofonia Games

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The third edition of the Lusofonia Games in Goa, scheduled to begin in November 2, is in danger of being called off due to the state government's failure to complete projects related to the event on time.

Money, old and new, comes tumbling out as raids continue

Money, old and new, comes tumbling out as raids continue

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Raids are being carried out across the country by the Income Tax department in the wake of the burgeoning fake currency racket post demonetisation, as currencies both new and old have been seized in large amounts from Bengaluru, Panjim and Faridabad besides the national capital.