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Ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh gets bail in ED case

Ex-Maha HM Anil Deshmukh gets bail in ED case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The court, however, stayed the order till October 13 to enable the ED to file an appeal against bail.

Air India crew 'forced' victim to speak to peeing passenger

Air India crew 'forced' victim to speak to peeing passenger

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'I was stunned when he started crying and profusely apologising to me, begging me not to lodge a complaint against him because he is a family man and did not want his wife and child to be affected by this incident'

Britain, China clash over new UK visa for Hong Kongers

Britain, China clash over new UK visa for Hong Kongers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Britain and China have clashed over the offer of British National Overseas passports to Hong Kong residents, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

They all spoke of their disappointment at the decisions, given the historic moment of it being held in the Middle East.

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad, arrested on June 25 for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame 'innocent people' in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality testifies against officer

Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality testifies against officer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

An Indian man, left partially paralysed when he was slammed to the ground by an American police officer, recounted his ordeal as he took the witness stand in a US court.

'Can we get loan to build home on ancestral land? What papers will we need?'

'Can we get loan to build home on ancestral land? What papers will we need?'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Gaurav Mohta, chief marketing officer, Home First Finance Company, answers home loan queries.

Visas rejected, 21 Indian wrestlers to miss World C'ships

Visas rejected, 21 Indian wrestlers to miss World C'ships

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The WFI had also applied for visas for nine of its coaches but only six received visas.

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'I was not scared because I knew I had not done anything wrong. And I was walking for a good cause.'

Meet Ajith's son

Meet Ajith's son

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Cruise drugs case: Aryan Khan appears before NCB

Cruise drugs case: Aryan Khan appears before NCB

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

This was Aryan Khan's first appearance at the NCB office after his release from the Arthur Road prison on October 30 following the bail granted by the Bombay high court.

When Bollywood Travelled To Pakistan

When Bollywood Travelled To Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

India and Pakistan's tumultuous relationship is fodder for drama in many Bollywood movies. Be it Partition, war, jingoism or aman ki asha, there is a movie for every theme and timeline.

Vijay Babu arrives in Kochi, appears for questioning

Vijay Babu arrives in Kochi, appears for questioning

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

While granting him interim protection from arrest till June 2, the high court had directed him to immediately appear before the Investigating Officer (IO) of the case and had permitted the police to interrogate or question him.

UP polls: EC declares holiday in all districts going to election in Phase 1

UP polls: EC declares holiday in all districts going to election in Phase 1

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Tiwari said that all the preparations have been made for the first phase of the polls and all the polling parties have left for their respective polling centers.

IGI airport immigration officer held for harassing woman flyer

IGI airport immigration officer held for harassing woman flyer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

An immigration officer who had allegedly harassed a woman passenger at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi last month by asking her objectionable questions has been arrested by Delhi Police.

Look out notice against Sohrabs in air force officer's death

Look out notice against Sohrabs in air force officer's death

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Kolkata police on Thursday issued a look out notice against Ambia Sohrab, Sambia Sohrab and their father former RJD MLA Mohammed Sohrab.

Gotabaya quits, new Lanka Prez within 7 days: Speaker

Gotabaya quits, new Lanka Prez within 7 days: Speaker

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The 73-year-old leader on Thursday emailed his resignation letter to the Speaker soon after he was allowed by Singapore to enter the city-state on a "private visit".

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'At present there might be at least 500 Indians stuck in Iran for various reasons and we have no idea when they will come back.'

Lalit Modi allowed to contest RCA elections

Lalit Modi allowed to contest RCA elections

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi received a shot in the arm on Wednesday after a Supreme Court-appointed observer cleared his nomination to contest for the post of president in Thursday's Rajasthan Cricket Association elections in Jaipur.

Pak to review 'lenient' visa policy for Chinese citizens

Pak to review 'lenient' visa policy for Chinese citizens

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The decision comes weeks after killing of two Chinese nationals who entered the country on business visa.

Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India

Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Due to the group's presence across multiple businesses, it is in a unique position in the aviation industry to bring the best of talents.

Sebi gave clean chit to Choksi, claims Antigua

Sebi gave clean chit to Choksi, claims Antigua

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

However, the Indian capital markets regulator rejected the claim saying it neither received any such request, nor provided any such information to the concerned department in Antigua.

Youngest Rajapaksa brother stopped from boarding flight to Dubai

Youngest Rajapaksa brother stopped from boarding flight to Dubai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka's former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is the youngest brother of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was stopped from boarding a flight to Dubai on Monday evening, local media reported.

Khalistan militant's arrest thwarts terror strikes in Amritsar, Delhi

Khalistan militant's arrest thwarts terror strikes in Amritsar, Delhi

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Khalistan terror group received backing of Paksitan's ISI, reveals its chief in chilling confessions to the Punjab police after his arrest.

Espionage case: HC directs release of Chinese woman on bail

Espionage case: HC directs release of Chinese woman on bail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The court said that Shi was entitled to grant of statutory bail when admittedly the charge sheet was filed beyond the period of 60 days.

Naveen Patnaik in a Tee and Tracksuit!

Naveen Patnaik in a Tee and Tracksuit!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Naveenbabu turned 75 last October and there have been rumours of ill health, which he denied last Friday.

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Syed Abdul Mueed is the third son of the Hizb chief to have been sacked from the government job.

Aryan to walk out of Mumbai jail, SRK to pick him up

Aryan to walk out of Mumbai jail, SRK to pick him up

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The HC had granted bail to Aryan Khan, 25 days after he was arrested during a drug raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Mahinda, Namal among 16 barred from travelling abroad

Mahinda, Namal among 16 barred from travelling abroad

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The order was also imposed on parliamentarians Johnston Fernando, Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sanjeewa Edirimanne, Kanchana Jayaratne, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, C B Ratnayake, Sampath Athukorala, Renuka Perera, Sanath Nishantha, Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon among others.

10 killed in B'desh violence after Jamaat leader's hanging

10 killed in B'desh violence after Jamaat leader's hanging

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The death toll in violence across Bangladesh triggered by the execution of a top Jamaat-e-Islami leader on Saturday rose to 10, even as Islamists set afire the house of a federal minister in the country's northwest.

Relief to Pak Hindu migrants, HC directs Tata to give power to Delhi slum

Relief to Pak Hindu migrants, HC directs Tata to give power to Delhi slum

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The court's direction came after being informed that the Ministry of Defence has granted the approval for electricity connections to the migrants living in north Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area.

CSK's U-19 WC star Hangargekar accused of age-fudging

CSK's U-19 WC star Hangargekar accused of age-fudging

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Maharashtra State Sports Commissioner Omprakash Bakoria has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking 'strict action' against India Under-19 World Cup-winning member Rajvardhan Hangargekar for age fraud.

Aryan to spend one more night behind bars as papers 'delayed'

Aryan to spend one more night behind bars as papers 'delayed'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

"We won't give special treatment for anyone. The law is the same for all. The deadline for receiving the bail papers was 5.30 pm. That has passed. He won't be released today," a senior jail official said.

Tax dept issues notice to Anil Ambani for Rs 814 cr in 2 Swiss bank accounts

Tax dept issues notice to Anil Ambani for Rs 814 cr in 2 Swiss bank accounts

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The income tax department has sought to prosecute Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani under the Black Money Act for allegedly evading Rs 420 crore in taxes on undisclosed funds worth more than Rs 814 crore held in two Swiss bank accounts.

PDP leader Waheed Para gets bail

PDP leader Waheed Para gets bail

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Para, perhaps, has become the first person to benefit from the Supreme Court putting on hold trial of cases under section 124 A (sedition).

Students, don't travel abroad without these documents

Students, don't travel abroad without these documents

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Do you have an international driver's license?

NCB challenges Rhea Chakraborty's bail in SC

NCB challenges Rhea Chakraborty's bail in SC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

A bench of Chief Justice Bobde and Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian will hear the plea on March 18.

2000 match-fixing scandal: Bookie Sanjeev Chawla extradited from UK

2000 match-fixing scandal: Bookie Sanjeev Chawla extradited from UK

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Sanjeev Chawla, accompanied by a Delhi police crime branch team from London, reached Delhi on Thursday morning

Border demographic change behind BSF command extension: DG

Border demographic change behind BSF command extension: DG

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

BSF director general (DG) Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that the "demographic balance" has been upset in border-states like Assam and West Bengal over a period of time and that was probably the reason that the Centre recently extended the force's jurisdiction.