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Indian-origin student lies that her ex strangled and beat her, now jailed

Indian-origin student lies that her ex strangled and beat her, now jailed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Natasha Uttamsingh wanted to keep Aakash Andrews in her life when he decided to break up with her, Guildford Crown Court in Surrey was told this week.

Sitharaman rebuts Rahul charge: No loan is waived off

Sitharaman rebuts Rahul charge: No loan is waived off

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rebutted Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Randeep Singh Surjewala's allegations regarding "wilful defaulters, bad loans and write-offs", and stated that they have "attempted to mislead people in a brazen manner".

A day in a Ranchi court with Lalu

A day in a Ranchi court with Lalu

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel -- who covers the Sheena Bora murder trial for Rediff.com -- reports on a day in a Ranchi court.

Sheena Bora Murder trial: And Indrani played dandiya...

Sheena Bora Murder trial: And Indrani played dandiya...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Seeing Indrani in court with her perpetually sunny demeanour and beaming face is sometimes as unreal an experience as making sense of court delays.

Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Justice Rajiv Shakdher released Zargar on bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and surety of like amount.

'They worry about Arnab, what about my husband?'

'They worry about Arnab, what about my husband?'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'When Arnab Goswami's arrest became a talking point, the case of my husband who was arrested much earlier, was totally ignored.' 'When so many people spoke in support of Goswami, they were silent on a journalist named Siddique Kappan'

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'I am fighting to get my son back'

'I am fighting to get my son back'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'I stand here as a helpless father.' A retired soldier awaits the release of his son languishing in a Kenyan prison.

Cash-for-vote: HC dismisses plea seeking judge's recusal

Cash-for-vote: HC dismisses plea seeking judge's recusal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The Hyderabad high court on Monday dismissed an application moved by Telangana's nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson seeking the judge to recuse himself from hearing a petition filed by J Muthaiah, an accused in the cash-for-vote case.

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Unnao case: CBI drops murder charge against ex-BJP MLA Sengar

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The FIR filed by the CBI had booked Sengar and nine other associates for alleged criminal conspiracy, murder, attempt to murder and criminal intimidation.

Benzema put under formal inquiry over French sex tape scandal

Benzema put under formal inquiry over French sex tape scandal

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

French Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was placed under formal judicial investigation on Thursday in connection with an alleged attempt to blackmail fellow French soccer international Mathieu Valbuena using a sex video.

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The list includes names like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Rampal, Asaram and his son Narayan Sai.

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The Trump administration has called Maduro a "dictator" and issued sanctions against him and more than two dozen other former and current officials, accusing Maduro's government of violating human rights and undermining the country's democracy.

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The judge fixed April 26 as the next date of hearing when he will appear via video link from jail.

PHOTOS: Anti-Kremlin protesters invade pitch during World Cup final

PHOTOS: Anti-Kremlin protesters invade pitch during World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The World Cup final between Russia and Croatia in Moscow was briefly interrupted when three intruders ran onto the pitch before they were hauled off by stewards.

What really happened on October 30-31 in Bhopal?

What really happened on October 30-31 in Bhopal?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore reports from Bhopal and Manikhedi Kot, Etkhedi Kot and Kejra Dev, about the October 30-31 escape and encounter in which 8 prisoners were killed, a case that has many questions and few answers.

FBI translator married Islamic State terrorist she investigated

FBI translator married Islamic State terrorist she investigated

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Daniela Greene returned to the US just a month after tying the knot with Denis Cupert; was immediately arrested and sentenced to two years in federal prison

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

An arrest that bled India but gave BJP political heft

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The events that unfolded after Advani's arrest not only benefited the BJP, whose political clout grew exponentially, but also catapulted Lalu to the forefront of the anti-saffron camp.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

Brazil police say IOC's Hickey discussed illegal ticket sales

Brazil police say IOC's Hickey discussed illegal ticket sales

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Brazilian police said on Tuesday they had uncovered emails between detained International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Patrick Hickey and the British owner of a ticketing company they said masterminded a scheme selling Olympic tickets illegally.

Don't we Indians matter too?

Don't we Indians matter too?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

If foreigners need reasonable taxes, why offer citizens something else? If foreign businessmen look for assurance on the rule of law, so do citizens, argues T N Ninan.

We must fight for those fighting for human rights

We must fight for those fighting for human rights

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'I have been a court reporter for many years and have not seen such blatant suppression of those who are fighting for human rights, suppression of freedom of expression, and linking it to terrorism.'

The Right to be Free and left the hell alone

The Right to be Free and left the hell alone

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

'People who pooh-pooh privacy are like those kids who are so busy getting the right selfie that they back all the way off the edge off the cliff, and then look all surprised on the way down,' says Mitali Saran.

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'It is an uncomfortable situation for a woman.' 'She has been on her own, separated from family.' 'That is the point of isolating her -- breaking her to a point where she bends to their will.'

Indian student found guilty of stabbing friend to death

Indian student found guilty of stabbing friend to death

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

An Indian student at a prestigious United States university has been found guilty of murdering his friend in 2013

Five 'IS terrorists' arrested by NIA sent to judicial custody

Five 'IS terrorists' arrested by NIA sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The judge remanded them in judicial custody though the investigating agency has filed an application seeking their police custody for further examination.

In a two-way race, a voice emerges from Bastar's margins

In a two-way race, a voice emerges from Bastar's margins

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Under threat from the Maoists, and jailed by the police, AAP's Soni Sori plunges into the election for all she holds dear. Aman Sethi reports

'Even pregnant women were not spared from assault'

'Even pregnant women were not spared from assault'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'From what I hear this sister Manjula Shetye was called into the office which is far away from the barracks.' 'Even when I was there, inmates were taken to this office and beaten up mercilessly.'

Uber rape case: Court records statements of three witnesses

Uber rape case: Court records statements of three witnesses

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

A Delhi court on Tuesday recorded the testimonies of three prosecution witnesses, including two police officials, in the Uber cab rape case of December last year.

Actor Dileep arrested in Kerala actress assault case

Actor Dileep arrested in Kerala actress assault case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

He was arrested based on evidence police gathered during the process of investigation into the case.

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

On surprise Afghan visit, Trump announces resumption of peace talks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Trump had a hastily-arranged bilateral meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

When Viktor Zicho left Hungary 11 months ago to cycle to Darjeeling in India, he did not dream that he would be quarantined for two months in Bihar.

Pistorius accused of intimidating Steenkamp's friend in court

Pistorius accused of intimidating Steenkamp's friend in court

Rediff.com7 May 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, on trial for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, tried to intimidate a friend of the former model in court on Tuesday, according to the friend's lawyer.

Indian priest faces deportation for molesting girl in US

Indian priest faces deportation for molesting girl in US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

An Indian-origin priest has been sentenced to 25 years of supervised probation and faces deportation for sexually molesting a 12-year-old girl in the United States state of Minnesota, local media has reported.

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'Both Pavan Varma and Prashant Kishor questioned the party president in a public forum.' 'That is why we had to show them the door.'

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

PM renames 3 Andaman & Nicobar islands as tribute to Netaji

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Earlier in the day, the prime minister inaugurated a slew of development projects and laid foundation stones of several others related to energy, connectivity, education, tourism and health sectors.

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, the "English-medium" actor of independent movies shows she can easily fit into mainstream Hindi movies too.

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The DGP said Jatt's killing, along with one of his associates, was a big success for the security forces.

Salman Khan jailed for 5 years in blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan jailed for 5 years in blackbuck poaching case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

His co-accused actors -- Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam - were acquitted in the 20-year-old case.