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New twist in MacGill's kidnapping case!

New twist in MacGill's kidnapping case!

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The New South Wales Police on Wednesday arrested four men including Marino Sotiropoulos -- Stuart MacGill's girlfriend Maria O'Meagher.

Was Sheena Bora alive in July 2012?

Was Sheena Bora alive in July 2012?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Did Sheena Bora board a Jet Airways flight on July 22, 2012, a full three months after her death in April 2012?

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set for an unprecedented third five-year term as he was 'elected' to the powerful Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday while several top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang have been left out in the major shake-up at the top.

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinder, Shivinder seek interim bail

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinder, Shivinder seek interim bail

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The court posted the matter for hearing on October 22.

Chidambaram has a bad day at court, CBI custody extended to Friday

Chidambaram has a bad day at court, CBI custody extended to Friday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar said the CBI demand was "justified" that Chidambaram has to be further interrogated in its custody.

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'All Pakistan army chiefs follow a consistent line as far as India is concerned.'

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinder, Shivinder sent to 14-day judicial custody

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinder, Shivinder sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The investigating officer of the Delhi police, in the remand application, had sought custodial interrogation of the accused saying it was required to identify the persons to whom the alleged siphoned off money was transferred and to ascertain the purpose of creating the shell companies.

Voting stopped in Cooch Behar after 4 killed in CISF firing

Voting stopped in Cooch Behar after 4 killed in CISF firing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The official also said that "re-polling will be held in booth no 126/5 in Sitalkuchi area" of the district, in view of the tragic incident.

'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'It would be a huge mistake to think that Gorbachev's reforms did not achieve anything.' 'We all live in the world, which is in many respects a result of Glasnost and Perestroika.'

Activists warn to lay siege to Lankan Parl amid demand for Gotabaya's ouster

Activists warn to lay siege to Lankan Parl amid demand for Gotabaya's ouster

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Thousands of student activists from the Inter University Students Federation blocked the main access road to the parliamentary complex since Thursday and carried on protests for almost 24 hours.

Farmers break barricades in Haryana, reach near Delhi borders

Farmers break barricades in Haryana, reach near Delhi borders

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the farmers who broke barricades in some places in Haryana.

Antilia bomb scare case: NIA arrests ex-encounter specialist

Antilia bomb scare case: NIA arrests ex-encounter specialist

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The NIA also conducted a raid at the residence of Shiv Sena leader and former 'encounter specialist' of Mumbai Police, Pradeep Sharma in connection with the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder case on Thursday, sources said.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.

Faridabad court convicts two in Nikita murder case

Faridabad court convicts two in Nikita murder case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

A fast-track court in Haryana's Faridabad on Wednesday convicted two men in connection with the murder of Nikita Tomar, five months after she was shot outside her college in a crime caught on camera.

Thai protesters ignore PM's plea, cut power to police HQ

Thai protesters ignore PM's plea, cut power to police HQ

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Defiant Thai protesters on Thursday cut power supply to the national police headquarters, ignoring a plea by beleaguered Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to end their anti-government rallies and negotiate after she emerged unscathed from a no-confidence debate.

'The RSS is no longer in charge'

'The RSS is no longer in charge'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The RSS ideology has been borrowed from fascism and is not borne out of Hinduism.' 'They want India to have one historical identity whereas India is a land full of divergence which goes in every direction.'

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Timeline: The year-long struggle against farm laws

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to repeal the three contentious farm laws is expected to bring to an end the year-long confrontation between the government and the farmers, which has left more than 700 dead in its wake.

SIT to probe 'religious conversion' complaint against UP IAS officer

SIT to probe 'religious conversion' complaint against UP IAS officer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The Uttar Pradesh government ordered a probe by a special investigation team after an IAS officer was seen in some video clips at a gathering at his home where religious conversion was being allegedly discussed.

UP scribe murder: SHO suspended for negligence, probe shifted

UP scribe murder: SHO suspended for negligence, probe shifted

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The action has been taken in view of the report submitted by Circle Officer (Ghaziabad Zone 1) Rakesh Mishra, who was probing the matter, the SSP said.

Sushant case: NCB gets custody of Rhea's brother till Sep 9

Sushant case: NCB gets custody of Rhea's brother till Sep 9

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Showik is brother of the main accused in the case, Rhea Chakraborty, while Miranda was house manager of the deceased actor.

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Avoid full meals, keep white flag: Dos/don'ts for Indians stuck in Kharkiv

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

According to the ministry, "potentially dangerous or difficult situations" that are "to be expected" include use of Molotov cocktails (including by local people or militia), building collapse, falling debris, internet jamming, lack of electricity or food or water, exposure to freezing temperature, psychological trauma, injuries, lack of medical support, lack of transportation and face-to-face situation with armed fighters or military personnel.

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in Delhi

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The 34-year-old TMC national general secretary was seen entering the new office of the central probe agency in central Delhi around 11 am.

'Why should we meet Sonia every time': Mamata after meeting Modi

'Why should we meet Sonia every time': Mamata after meeting Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Mamata said that she raised the issue of violence in Tripura in which TMC workers were allegedly assaulted by BJP workers.

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

JD-U MLA seen roaming in undies on train, claims stomach upset

JD-U MLA seen roaming in undies on train, claims stomach upset

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

A video, beamed by news channels and portals, shows Mandal engaged in a spat with some fellow passengers who were objecting to his 'roaming around' in his vest and underpants.

Rs 26.5L withdrawn from Waze's account after arrest: NIA

Rs 26.5L withdrawn from Waze's account after arrest: NIA

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Without naming Waze's accomplice, the National Investigation Agency said certain "incriminating material" was also taken out by someone from the joint locker of Waze and his aide, who is a suspect in the case, from a bank located in Versova area in Mumbai.

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

India's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

27 mountaineers perished in an avalanche in the mountains of Uttarakhand last week. The mountaineers were returning from a trek to the Draupadi's Danda mountain peak when disaster struck at 8.45 am in the morning.

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh sent to custody till Apr 10

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh sent to custody till Apr 10

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The court also extended the custody of Iqbal, Mushtaq and Mir till April 10 on a plea by the police. The Delhi Police said that the accused were required to be interrogated further to identify the other persons involved. "The custody was required to ascertain the identity of other handlers," the police told the court.

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The diplomatic crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan deepened on Sunday after Kabul announced that it will withdraw its ambassador and other senior staff from Islamabad after the abduction and torture of the daughter of its envoy to Pakistan.

2 Darjeeling students face 'racial taunts' linked to COVID

2 Darjeeling students face 'racial taunts' linked to COVID

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The abusers probably mistook the students with mongoloid features for nationals of China from where novel coronavirus had spread worldwide.

Fear continues to grip Delhi riot survivors

Fear continues to grip Delhi riot survivors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Many of those who fled during the violence are still fearful about returning.

Rashford says people are hurting; Liverpool take knee

Rashford says people are hurting; Liverpool take knee

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Black lives matter. Black culture matters. Black communities matter. We matter. #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justiceforahmaudarbery #justiceforbreonnataylor.'

'No one knows who is going to be in charge'

'No one knows who is going to be in charge'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'The worry among many international actors is whether there will be stability to provide assistance to the government because the political developments in the last few months are a real concern.'

NIA says 'other players' behind Waze as Mumbai commissioner is shunted

NIA says 'other players' behind Waze as Mumbai commissioner is shunted

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Under flak for the 'mishandling' of the bomb scare outside Mukesh Ambani's residence, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday transferred Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh from the post.

'Nightwatchman' Bommai will stay till polls

'Nightwatchman' Bommai will stay till polls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Success in Karnataka's assembly polls will hinge on two factors: Drop a large number of incumbent MLAs and project Modi and not the state leaders, least of all Bommai.

After clash, farmers allowed to enter Delhi

After clash, farmers allowed to enter Delhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police said farmers have been allowed to hold peaceful protest at the Nirankari Ground in north Delhi.

'We've been pushed against the wall and no one seems to care'

'We've been pushed against the wall and no one seems to care'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The silence is specially deafening from three parties that symbolised hope for Muslims: The Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Samajwadi Party. 'What fear prevents these leaders from at least talking about the way our community is being targeted?' 'Will they really lose Hindu votes if they do so?'

Kashmir Press Club has 'ceased to exist': J-K admin

Kashmir Press Club has 'ceased to exist': J-K admin

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The administration -- which has been facing flak on the issue with the Editors Guild of India terming the events a 'coup' and a continuing trend to smother press freedom -- cited 'unpleasant developments and dissensions between various groups of journalists' as the reason for the takeover of the premises in Srinagar's high street Polo Ground area.

Kanwariyas clash with Muslims in Rajasthan's Sikar

Kanwariyas clash with Muslims in Rajasthan's Sikar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The conflict began when a kanwar yatris' procession was passing by a mosque on Sunday evening. A group of Muslim youths demanded that the music be minimised, an official said.

The woman cop who took on unruly BJP men

The woman cop who took on unruly BJP men

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'Ask the chief minister to give in writing that the police must not do their job. We will back down and stop checking vehicles.' Days after DSP Shreshta Thakur confronted BJP workers, she was transferred.