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Red diary vs red tomatoes: Modi, Gehlot in war of words

Red diary vs red tomatoes: Modi, Gehlot in war of words

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday exchanged jibes over the red diary that a sacked state minister claims records financial misdeeds of the CM and his colleagues.

Attack on Bhansali threatens creativity: Jaya in Rajya Sabha

Attack on Bhansali threatens creativity: Jaya in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

She said intolerance is growing in the country and a "select few" assume that they represent the masses, "under certain political patronage", and take law and order in their hands.

Rabri assaulted, threw me out of home at midnight, charges daughter-in-law

Rabri assaulted, threw me out of home at midnight, charges daughter-in-law

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Mahila Thana station house officer Arti Kumari Jaiswal arrived at the spot and told reporters, "The girl seems to be in a state of shock and hence we are taking her along to the police station and wait for the time till she is able to record her statement coherently. An FIR will be lodged based on her testimony and investigations and further action will follow."

HC issues guidelines to reduce trauma of POCSO victims

HC issues guidelines to reduce trauma of POCSO victims

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The high court said the psychological impact on a POCSO case victim being present in court during the arguments is grave.

No police custody, Arnab Goswami sent to 14-day judicial remand

No police custody, Arnab Goswami sent to 14-day judicial remand

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The police had sought Goswami's custody for 14 days, but the court held that custodial interrogation was not required. After the court remanded Goswami in judicial custody, his lawyers Aabad Ponda and Gaurav Parkar filed an application seeking bail.

SC rejects Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing in rape case

SC rejects Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing in rape case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha did not agree to the submissions of senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Amit Desai, counsel for Tejpal, that the proceedings be held in private to safeguard the reputation and privacy of the journalist.

SC to hear NCW plea against Bombay HC's skin to skin contact ruling

SC to hear NCW plea against Bombay HC's skin to skin contact ruling

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday agreed to hear a plea filed by the National Commission for Women (NCW) challenging the Bombay high court verdict which said that groping a minor's breast without 'skin to skin contact' cannot be termed as sexual assault as defined under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

NDFB-S militants shoot at, torture journalist

NDFB-S militants shoot at, torture journalist

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The militants accosted Prasanta Kumar, shot him, tortured him and then dumped his body at Tangla area.

Jolt to YC chief as HC rejects pre-arrest bail plea in harassment case

Jolt to YC chief as HC rejects pre-arrest bail plea in harassment case

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Justice Ajit Borthakur in his judgement said that the court is of the opinion that the case is not a fit one to grant the privilege of pre-arrest bail to the petitioner and as such it stood rejected.

Sonia encircled, heckled pack-wolf style in LS, alleges TMC's Mahua

Sonia encircled, heckled pack-wolf style in LS, alleges TMC's Mahua

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday came out in support of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who was involved in a face-off with Union minister Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha, and said the 75-year-old leader was 'encircled and heckled pack-wolf style'.

Will's Slap: How To Handle Aggression At Work

Will's Slap: How To Handle Aggression At Work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

In interactions at work: Be sensitive, be authentic, keep your conversations respectable and transparent, respect confidentiality, be willing to listen, willing to forgive, be accountable and if required willing to apologise, advises Dr Ankkush Puri.

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

Treat sex workers with dignity, not to abuse them: SC to police

Treat sex workers with dignity, not to abuse them: SC to police

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Any sex worker who is a victim of sexual assault should be provided with all facilities available to a survivor of sexual assault, including immediate medical assistance, in accordance with law, it said.

Why Modi Avoids Acknowledging Problems

Why Modi Avoids Acknowledging Problems

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

My followers and devotees will not have to suffer the trauma of seeing me accept that something wrong has happened under my watch, observes Aakar Patel.

Justice Lalit was part of rulings on instant talaq, skin-to-skin contact

Justice Lalit was part of rulings on instant talaq, skin-to-skin contact

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court Justice U U Lalit, who is in line to become the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), has been part of several landmark judgments including the one which held the practice of divorce through instant 'triple talaq' among Muslims illegal and unconstitutional.

Arnab Goswami's arrest appears to be prima facie 'illegal': Court

Arnab Goswami's arrest appears to be prima facie 'illegal': Court

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The magistrate noted that the chain of circumstances, the reason behind the deaths of Anvay Naik and his mother Kumodini Naik and its connection with the accused persons are not established by the prosecution.

'I would love to be back on Bigg Boss'

'I would love to be back on Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

'Salman scolded me (but) he took my side as well. He just told me don't forget what kind of a person you are. Be yourself and that I should not hit anyone, as it is wrong.' Priyank Sharma, who was evicted from Bigg Boss 11, hopes to return to the show.

Ex-DCW chief calls for ban on condom ad starring Sunny Leone

Ex-DCW chief calls for ban on condom ad starring Sunny Leone

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Former chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women Barkha Shukla Singh on Thursday condemned the advertisement of condom featuring Sunny Leone saying it serves "immorality and bad practices" to the people.

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The top court rejected the contention of Sharma that he is mentally ill and said his medical report suggests he is stable.

When I heard he survived, I was surprised: Rushdie's attacker

When I heard he survived, I was surprised: Rushdie's attacker

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The 24-year-old man charged with the attempted murder of Salman Rushdie has denied being in contact with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and said that he acted alone when he stabbed the Mumbai-born author, whom he disliked for being 'disingenuous'.

India among 34 countries where marital rape is not a crime

India among 34 countries where marital rape is not a crime

Rediff.com11 May 2022

According to a United Nation Women report, most of these 34 countries were developing nations including Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Laos, Mali, Senegal, Tajikistan and Botswana.

Man held for attacking Sikh taxi driver in US

Man held for attacking Sikh taxi driver in US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Hassanain is being charged with Assault in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime, Assault in the Third Degree, and Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, and will be arraigned on Saturday, it added.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

What will your pick be from OTT this week?

US: Man jailed for 3 yrs for assaulting Sikh cabbie

US: Man jailed for 3 yrs for assaulting Sikh cabbie

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A Seattle man has been sentenced to over three years in prison and ordered to pay damages for brutally assaulting a Sikh taxi driver last year in a racially-motivated hate crime during which he used "the most disgusting and ugly" racist language against the victim.

Ashram run by preacher who backed Sabarimala verdict attacked

Ashram run by preacher who backed Sabarimala verdict attacked

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Swami Sandeepananda Giri had welcomed the apex court order permitting women in the 10-50 age group to offer prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala.

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

India's trade with the Gulf-Arab region stands at $180 billion. India needs the Gulf region more in terms of trade, investments and employment than the other way round. When it comes to faith, the Gulf-Arab nations have not been found wanting at any point in time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Skin-to-skin' case only 2nd time when A-G has appealed on criminal side

'Skin-to-skin' case only 2nd time when A-G has appealed on criminal side

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court, which quashed the controversial skin-to-skin judgment of the Bombay high court in a case under the POCSO Act, said on Thursday that this was the second instance where the attorney general filed an appeal on the criminal side challenging a high court order.

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Two elderly Chinese aerospace experts are hospitalised after a violent attack by a 'Princeling', states Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer, highlighting the power the 'Princelings' ironically hold in the Communist People's Republic.

Sena MP should be punished, says Air India staffer

Sena MP should be punished, says Air India staffer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The victim, R Sukumar said that the MP should be punished so that they should not take it as their birthright to assault a person.

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

On May 5, the Gauhati high court had rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Srinivas in a case lodged by expelled chief of Assam Youth Congress Angkita Dutta, accusing him of causing mental agony to her.

Lakhimpur violence: SC notice to UP govt on Ashish Mishra's plea seeking bail

Lakhimpur violence: SC notice to UP govt on Ashish Mishra's plea seeking bail

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court had on July 26 rejected the bail plea of Mishra.

Indian couple held for torturing, starving mother to death

Indian couple held for torturing, starving mother to death

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The man and his 28-year-old wife, whose identity have not been revealed, tortured the elderly woman repeatedly and they even cut her right eye iris out and part of her other eye, the Court of First Instance heard.

HC grants bail to 3 men held for setting afire rape victim in UP

HC grants bail to 3 men held for setting afire rape victim in UP

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The judge also said forget about the question of the beginning of the trial, the police have not even filed the charge sheet in the case it dating back to December 2019, leaving the accused to languish in jail all the while.

Minor girls hitting puberty can marry under Muslim laws: Delhi HC

Minor girls hitting puberty can marry under Muslim laws: Delhi HC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court has said that a girl, who has attained puberty, can marry without the consent of her parents under Muslim laws while hearing a plea seeking protection to a couple who got married against the consent of girl's parents.

Juvenile to adult: How Kathua gang rape-murder accused's story fell apart

Juvenile to adult: How Kathua gang rape-murder accused's story fell apart

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

A shoddily drafted application for birth certificate was the loose string that led to the unravelling of the conspiracy to proclaim one of those accused in the 2018 gang rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua as a juvenile.

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias

California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Major Indian businesses and temples issued a joint statement opposing the proposed California Caste Bill SB 403.

Saani Kaayidham Review

Saani Kaayidham Review

Rediff.com6 May 2022

There have been several films in which we have seen the victim/s resorting to unlawful means to seek justice. What sets Saani Kaayidham apart is the way it feeds your imagination with disgust, followed by anger and revenge, observes Divya Nair.

Ensure doctors can work without fear: IMA to Modi

Ensure doctors can work without fear: IMA to Modi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

In its appeal, the doctors' body said the government should promote universal free vaccination to all above 18 years of age without leaving the vaccines to the extent of 50 per cent to the states and private hospitals.

In HC, Kheda SP defends public flogging of Muslims

In HC, Kheda SP defends public flogging of Muslims

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Police have defended in the Gujarat High Court the public flogging of some people from a minority community following stone pelting in the state's Kheda district last year saying the persons were 'cornered' to maintain peace and it was not done with any criminal intent.