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Mandela's condition unchanged: South African government

Mandela's condition unchanged: South African government

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Nelson Mandela's condition remained "serious but stable" as the former South African President continued to receive hospital treatment for a third day for a lung infection that has recurred, the government said on Monday.

PDP puts forward 4 conditions for Kashmir talks

PDP puts forward 4 conditions for Kashmir talks

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

The People's Democratic Party on Sunday pledged 'absolute support to create an atmosphere conducive to initiate a serious effort for the resolution of Kashmir problem'.Addressing a public meeting in Jammu, PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed spelled out four conditions 'for creation of a conducive atmosphere'. "Release of political prisoners as well as hundreds of innocent youth languishing in different jails is a must," he said.

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words of inspiring leaders, committed to the cause of independent India. It's significant because their support isn't based on 'andh bhakti', but leadership that encourages questions, observes Sukanya Verma.

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The petition came up for hearing before a bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy which issued notices to the NIA and the state seeking their responses.

Prison diary: 38 days in Arthur Road jail

Prison diary: 38 days in Arthur Road jail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

A young IT grad jailed for visa fraud committed by his agent, gives an insider's view of life in jail.

SC seeks details of poor languishing in jails despite bail after Prez call

SC seeks details of poor languishing in jails despite bail after Prez call

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Justice SK Kaul was among those seated on the dais with Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, when the president narrated her experience of meeting several undertrial prisoners as an MLA in her native Odisha and later as the governor of Jharkhand.

Palestinian gunmen kill 3 Israelis in Jerusalem

Palestinian gunmen kill 3 Israelis in Jerusalem

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

At least three Israelis were killed and six others injured when Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem, breaking an uneasy peace in the city since the outbreak of the current round of violence in the region.

Air India bomber released from Canadian prison

Air India bomber released from Canadian prison

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Reyat was convicted of perjury in 2010 for lying to the court in 2003 during the trial of Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri, who were acquitted in the terrorist attack on Air India Flight 182 that killed all 329 people aboard.

Court pulls up Tihar officials over daily call facility to Khalid, Sharjeel

Court pulls up Tihar officials over daily call facility to Khalid, Sharjeel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

On Monday, another accused Meeran Haider also applied to the restoration of inmate daily phone call facilities.

HC rejects Varavara Rao's plea for permanent medical bail

HC rejects Varavara Rao's plea for permanent medical bail

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A bench of Justices S B Shukre and G A Sanap, however, extended the time for the 83-year-old activist to surrender before the Taloja prison authorities by three months, to enable him to undergo a cataract surgery.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

SC says Navlakha's house arrest will set wrong precedent

SC says Navlakha's house arrest will set wrong precedent

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court said on Friday keeping activist Gautam Navlakha under house arrest in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case further will set a "wrong precedent" and directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to apprise it of his current medical condition and the stage of trial.

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Dr Mukul Hazarika, who is a general practitioner at County Durham, is sought by the Indian authorities to stand trial for conspiracy related to a banned terrorist organisation in India.

Andhra court to hear Chandrababu's 2 bail pleas on Sept 19

Andhra court to hear Chandrababu's 2 bail pleas on Sept 19

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

He said the CID team of lawyers have opposed both the bail petitions on the grounds of maintainability and made submissions on the merits of the matter.

Hours after arrest in POCSO case, HC orders K'taka seer's release, stays NBW

Hours after arrest in POCSO case, HC orders K'taka seer's release, stays NBW

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

After he was set free, the seer was staying at the Virakta Math in Davangere, from where he was arrested by the Chitradurga police on on Monday.

Uttarakhand passes UCC bill, other BJP-ruled states get template

Uttarakhand passes UCC bill, other BJP-ruled states get template

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, which may serve as a template for other Bharatiya Janata Party-run states to enact similar legislation.

Navlakha's house arrest hits delay after objections on surety papers

Navlakha's house arrest hits delay after objections on surety papers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

However, till Monday evening he was still in prison as formalities for his release could not be completed.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Chandrababu Naidu gets regular bail in Skill Development Corpn case

Chandrababu Naidu gets regular bail in Skill Development Corpn case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The court converted Naidu's four-week interim medical bail in this case into absolute bail and ordered the former chief minister's release on regular bail, considering his age, old age-related ailments, non-flight risk and other reasons.

Mallya will get western loo in jail, India tells UK court

Mallya will get western loo in jail, India tells UK court

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Five photos of western style toilets were presented to convince the court that acceptable standards would be extended to Mallya.

Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Back from China, Maldives Prez takes veiled dig at India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Returning home after a five-day high-profile state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday struck a defiant note saying that his country may be small but 'doesn't give them the license to bully us'.

Indian-American doctor held for masturbating in front of minor girl on flight

Indian-American doctor held for masturbating in front of minor girl on flight

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

US attorney's office in a statement said that the incident took place on a flight from Honolulu to Boston in May last year.

Gautam Navlakha released from jail, taken for house arrest

Gautam Navlakha released from jail, taken for house arrest

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Gautam Navlakha, an accused in Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, was released from Taloja prison in Navi Mumbai on Saturday evening and will live under house arrest for a month.

Sibal says activist Navlakha has cancer, SC orders shifting him to hospital

Sibal says activist Navlakha has cancer, SC orders shifting him to hospital

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The top court said receiving medical treatment is a fundamental right of a prisoner.

'The 36 days in jail made Varavara Rao a star'

'The 36 days in jail made Varavara Rao a star'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'I asked him why were he and other writers being targeted.' 'I saw his point of view, that he and others being writers, their work was popular and well-appreciated by people, especially the youth.' 'This made the State fear them.'

Sarabjit in critical condition, India seeks access

Sarabjit in critical condition, India seeks access

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Indian national Sarabjit Singh, currently on death row in a jail in Pakistan, on Friday suffered a head injury and was admitted to a hospital after he was attacked by a fellow prisoner. Sarabjit was admitted to the state-run Jinnah Hospital after being attacked within Kot Lakhpat Jail, TV news channels quoted officials as saying.

SC stays HC order releasing rapist on parole to have a baby

SC stays HC order releasing rapist on parole to have a baby

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The appeal against the high court order came up for hearing before a bench of justices A S Bopanna and P S Narasimha, which stayed it.

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The State Department in its report listed more than a dozen significant human rights issues for India. Prominent among them are unlawful and arbitrary killings, including extrajudicial killings perpetrated by police; torture and cases of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by some police and prison officials; arbitrary arrest and detention by government authorities; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; political and prisoners or detainees in certain states.

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'I was put in an anda cell. No window, light or air. Only grills.' 'During the monsoon, water would seep. There were rats running around all the time.' 'We were forced to sleep under bright lights all the time. Those bright lights are never switched off.'

India, UK sign accord on transfer of prisoners

India, UK sign accord on transfer of prisoners

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

Under the Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons, convicted prisoner or people entitled to act on their behalf may make a request for transfer in view of age or physical or mental condition to serve the sentence in their own country.

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

PNB scam: Nirav Modi to know his fate on Thu

PNB scam: Nirav Modi to know his fate on Thu

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi, who remains behind bars in a London prison as he contests his extradition to India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, will find out the UK court's ruling in the nearly two-year-long legal battle on Thursday. The 49-year-old is expected to appear via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where District Judge Samuel Goozee is set to hand down his judgment on whether the jeweller has a case to answer before the Indian courts. The magistrates' court ruling will then be sent back to UK Home Secretary Priti Patel for a sign off, with the possibility of appeals in the High Court on either side depending on the outcome.

Tamil Nadu: 35 crew members of US ship get conditional bail

Tamil Nadu: 35 crew members of US ship get conditional bail

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

A local court in Tuticorin has granted conditional bail to all the 35 crew members of a US ship, arrested on charges of illegally carrying weapons on board the vessel and straying into Indian waters.

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear Bhima Koregaon case accused P Varavara Rao's plea for permanent medical bail on July 19 and extended his interim protection till further orders.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

'China will be given a bloody nose'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'

BJP Wants Kejriwal In Jail For A Long Time

BJP Wants Kejriwal In Jail For A Long Time

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

If Kejriwal is arrested, it will take very little for Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to summon a meeting of the assembly, direct it to elect a new leader of the House, and, if it doesn't, dissolve it and impose President's Rule, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

Mandela's condition improved, but still on life support

Mandela's condition improved, but still on life support

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Ailing democracy icon Nelson Mandela's was "very critical" and "anything is imminent", the anti-apartheid leader's eldest daughter said, as South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday cancelled a trip to Mozambique.

Prisoners at Tihar jail have a role in making Maruti Alto parts

Prisoners at Tihar jail have a role in making Maruti Alto parts

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

She added 148 workers from Maruti Suzuki had been imprisoned for two years without bail, on charges of killing a plant manager.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar gets bail for father's last rites

Wrestler Sushil Kumar gets bail for father's last rites

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Sushil Kumar has been granted interim bail for four days to perform his father's last rites.