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WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Challenging the verdict is a deterrent to future peace and harmony and a socially irresponsible act, argues Vivek Gumaste.

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

SC restrains CBI from arresting Maran till September 14

SC restrains CBI from arresting Maran till September 14

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

A three-judge bench headed sought CCBI's response on Maran's plea and questioned its decision to arrest him.

HC asks Sameer Wankhede to appear before Thane police on Wednesday

HC asks Sameer Wankhede to appear before Thane police on Wednesday

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A division bench of Justices S S Shinde and N R Borkar said Wankhede shall appear before the Thane police on February 23 (Wednesday) pursuant to the summons issued to him and extend his full cooperation with the investigation.

CBI ends 3-day recording of Teesta, husband's statement

CBI ends 3-day recording of Teesta, husband's statement

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Activist Teesta Setalvad on Monday recorded her statement before the CBI in connection with a case against her firm for alleged violation of FCRA.

Justice Dhingra hints at irregularities in Vadra land deals

Justice Dhingra hints at irregularities in Vadra land deals

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Wouldn't have used 182 pages for report if there were no irregularities, said Justice Dhingra.

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The ED has summoned Raj in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities related to Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services loan to Kohinoor CTNL.

I-T dept seizes Rs 5.5 crore in raids against TN health minister

I-T dept seizes Rs 5.5 crore in raids against TN health minister

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The IT sleuths recovered 'incriminating' documents from the premises of Vijayabaskar and others, officials said.

'Tejpal's family showing CCTV footage to everybody'

'Tejpal's family showing CCTV footage to everybody'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Goa Police on Wednesday told Bombay High Court that kin of Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of raping a junior woman colleague, were showing CCTV footage related to the case to "everybody" in Delhi.

'This is not the BJP that I joined'

'This is not the BJP that I joined'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'I don't think the Bharatiya Janata Party can claim any USP which was it is a party with a difference.'

Chidambaram's fear of harassment of his family turns true

Chidambaram's fear of harassment of his family turns true

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Chidambaram, who was closely monitoring the case of his son in the Supreme Court which was argued by his party colleague and senior advocate Kapil Sibal, had sprung a surprise last week by filing a petition on his own accusing the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate of carrying out a political vendetta against him and his family.

Bengal BJP leader found hanging, party alleges murder

Bengal BJP leader found hanging, party alleges murder

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The body of Debendra Nath Ray, in his 60s, was found hanging from the ceiling of a verandah outside a shuttered shop near his home in Bindal village in Hemtabad area of the district, police said. Ray had won the Hemtabad (reserved) seat on a Communist Party of India-Marxist ticket in 2016 but later joined the BJP. He had, however, not quit his assembly seat.

ED summons Bhujbal's son, seizes passport

ED summons Bhujbal's son, seizes passport

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The ED had conducted searches on at least nine premises, including properties and offices, belonging to the senior Bhujbal, Pankaj, nephew Samir and few others.

'Have some dignity': SC to Congress's Adhir Chowdhury on bungalow eviction row

'Have some dignity': SC to Congress's Adhir Chowdhury on bungalow eviction row

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The apex court rejected the plea of Chowdhury when his counsel mentioned the matter for urgent hearing and said that it is not going to list it and rather dismissed it at the threshold.

CBI quizzes Satyendar Jain's wife in money laundering case

CBI quizzes Satyendar Jain's wife in money laundering case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

CBI sources said the agency had sought time from the minister's wife.

Bhagat Singh's Advice For Bhagwant Mann

Bhagat Singh's Advice For Bhagwant Mann

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

As Bhagwant Mann repeatedly invokes Bhagat Singh in his speeches, Utkarsh Mishra picks five takeaways from the legendary revolutionary's thoughts that may help Punjab's new chief minister identity his goals.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Review

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Review

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Rings of Power has a visual distinction and vibe entirely of its own, observes Sukanya Verma.

Not here to save government, no compromise: Fadnavis

Not here to save government, no compromise: Fadnavis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said talks with Shiv Sena were on track and he was confident of forming an alliance with the former partner for a strong government.

Raje did not testify in court on Lalit Modi's behalf: BJP

Raje did not testify in court on Lalit Modi's behalf: BJP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

With Vasundhara Raje in trouble over Lalit Modi controversy, the Rajasthan unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday came out in open support for the embattled chief minister who herself rubbished reports about a signature campaign by her to demonstrate backing of 120 MLAs.

CBI moves SC against Himachal HC order on Virbhadra

CBI moves SC against Himachal HC order on Virbhadra

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A bench headed by Chief Justice H L Dattu agreed to hear the CBI's two petitions on reopening of the court after the Dussehra break.

Cong holds pressers in 22 cities, slams Centre

Cong holds pressers in 22 cities, slams Centre

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Congress on Monday stepped up its attack on the BJP-led Centre over the issue of price rise with Rahul Gandhi saying the biggest problems facing the country were unemployment, inflation and growing hatred.

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The crisis will strengthen Nitish Kumar's position as Lalu's troubles erodes his bargaining power within the ruling coalition in Bihar.

Robert Vadra, mother appear before ED in Jaipur in Bikaner case probe

Robert Vadra, mother appear before ED in Jaipur in Bikaner case probe

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Rajasthan government had, in January 2015, cancelled the mutations (transfer of land) of 374.44 hectares of land, after the land department claimed to have found that the allotments were made in the names of "illegal private persons".

Markets end at 3-month low as hopes of GST passage dwindle

Markets end at 3-month low as hopes of GST passage dwindle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Markets finished lower for the sixth consecutive day as hopes of the Goods and Services tax (GST) bill being passed in the current session of the Parliament faded considerably.

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Misplaced national priorities have brought the economy to a cul-de-sac,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Wishing him, President Droupadi Murmu said the work for nation-building under his incomparable hardwork, dedication and creativity continue to advance.

Don't let him down: Cong Punjab MLAs come out in support of Amarinder

Don't let him down: Cong Punjab MLAs come out in support of Amarinder

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Seven Congress legislators and three Aam Aadmi Party MLAs who recently switched over to the ruling party also said Navjot Singh Sidhu was a celebrity and was no doubt an asset to the party but condemning and criticising his own party and government in public has only created a "rift in the cadres and weakened it".

Modi ensuring every citizen's is evacuated safely from Afghanistan: MoS defence

Modi ensuring every citizen's is evacuated safely from Afghanistan: MoS defence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

"Not only this, but we also helped the citizens of our neighbouring countries to return to their country when the COVID-19 pandemic had struck, irrespective of caste, religion, class, area etc," said minister of state for defence Ajay Bhatt.

Rajender Kumar: Kejriwal's 'trusted man'

Rajender Kumar: Kejriwal's 'trusted man'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Delhi CM's principal secretary has been described as quick, decisive, and quite unlike a 'babu'.

Day after march to Bengal secretariat, BJP leaders booked for rioting

Day after march to Bengal secretariat, BJP leaders booked for rioting

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

An officer on Friday said that the police registered suo motu first information reports also against state BJP president Dilip Ghosh, national secretary Arvind Mennon and MPs Arjun Singh and Locket Chatterjee. They were charged with unlawful assembly, rioting, destruction of public property, criminal obstruction and assault on government servant and breaching the disaster management act, he said.

BMC faces flak over demolition at Kangana house

BMC faces flak over demolition at Kangana house

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The Bombay high court on Wednesday stayed the demolition process initiated by the BMC for illegal construction at Ranaut's bungalow and sought to know why did the city civic body enter the property when the owner was not present.

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He attacked the dispensation over issues such as the state of the economy, the situation in Kashmir, the National Register of Citizens in Assam and action by probe agencies against opposition leaders.

Sena invokes Trump to taunt BJP over Arnab's arrest

Sena invokes Trump to taunt BJP over Arnab's arrest

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The Sena said Uddhav's comparison with Indira Gandhi was a matter of pride.

Court sends Kejriwal's ex-PS, 6 others to 3-day CBI custody

Court sends Kejriwal's ex-PS, 6 others to 3-day CBI custody

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

While Kumar, Tarun, Ashok, Sandeep and Dinesh were earlier in CBI custody for five days, the other accused were sent to the agency's custody on Monday.

AIIMS assault case: AAP's Somnath Bharti gets bail

AIIMS assault case: AAP's Somnath Bharti gets bail

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The court ruled that chances of the legislator fleeing from justice was remote and he deserved the relief.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

Gandhis detained as Cong holds massive protests against inflation

Gandhis detained as Cong holds massive protests against inflation

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Wearing black clothes, Congress leaders hit the streets on Friday to protest against price rise and unemployment with a host of them, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, being detained by police amid dramatic standoffs outside Parliament and the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi.

'Illegal, mala fide': Karti on CBI summons in Aircel Maxis case

'Illegal, mala fide': Karti on CBI summons in Aircel Maxis case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The CBI had summoned Karti to appear before it on October 4.

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

While agency sources informed that Gandhi recorded his statement and checked its transcript minutely, Congress leaders said the investigators took multiple breaks during his questioning