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On a night of ill-discipline Terry defends team mates from 'babies' slur

On a night of ill-discipline Terry defends team mates from 'babies' slur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Chelsea skipper John Terry has hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's description of his team mates as 'babies'.

Six-game ban on Bowyer for stamping

Six-game ban on Bowyer for stamping

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

The Leeds United midfielder was found guilty of "an act of serious assault, stamping on an opponent's head", the UEFA said.

With 525 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3000-mark

With 525 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3000-mark

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As per the ministry's updated data on coronavirus cases Saturday morning, six fresh deaths were reported -- three from Maharahtra, two from Delhi and one from Gujarat.

Ex-diplomat gets 3 years in jail for spying for Pakistan

Ex-diplomat gets 3 years in jail for spying for Pakistan

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Madhuri Gupta, who had served at the Indian high commission in Islamabad, was convicted under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act which attract a maximum sentence of three years and fine or both.

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'Drunken driving is not just a prescribed offence but even a severe social menace'

SC not to review order on disqualifying convicted politicians

SC not to review order on disqualifying convicted politicians

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to review its verdict that an MP or MLA convicted of any criminal offence attracting a punishment of two years and above will be disqualified immediately but agreed to re-look its other judgment debarring arrested persons from contesting polls.

Ronaldo handed three-match ban after red card

Ronaldo handed three-match ban after red card

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Portugal forward will miss Real's league games against Villarreal, Getafe and Elche but will be available for the King's Cup semi-final, first leg at home to holders Atletico Madrid later on Wednesday and the return game next week.

Bombay HC upholds death penalty of woman techie's killer

Bombay HC upholds death penalty of woman techie's killer

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The judges described the convict as a 'menace to society' and said rising crime against women should be tackled on all fronts.

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.

Asaram found guilty of raping teen, sentenced to life in jail

Asaram found guilty of raping teen, sentenced to life in jail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Asaram is also facing a rape case in Surat in Gujarat in which the Supreme Court earlier this month gave five weeks time to the prosecution to complete the trial.

'Justice has been delayed but delivered finally'

'Justice has been delayed but delivered finally'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Leaders from all political parties welcomed the conviction of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Maharashtra to challenge Salman's acquittal in SC

Maharashtra to challenge Salman's acquittal in SC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The government told the high court of its decision to file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court to appeal against the acquittal.

'Narsingh would have won the silver if he had competed in Rio'

'Narsingh would have won the silver if he had competed in Rio'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Continuing to back dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav, a top Wrestling Federation of India official on Friday claimed the 74-kg freestyle wrestler would have clinched the silver medal had he taken part in the Rio Olympics instead of being banned for four years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

JNU blocks registration of Kanhaiya, Umar, Anirban, 18 others

JNU blocks registration of Kanhaiya, Umar, Anirban, 18 others

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The circular bearing the names of the students carried a noting by the JNU registrar Pramod Kumar.

4 more TADA convicts surrender in 1993 blasts case

4 more TADA convicts surrender in 1993 blasts case

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Besides actor Sanjay Dutt, four other convicts in the 1993 bomb blast case on Thursday surrendered before a designated TADA court which took them into custody to serve their remaining sentence.

Bangladesh hangs Jamaat-e-Islami chief for 1971 war crimes

Bangladesh hangs Jamaat-e-Islami chief for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com11 May 2016

73-year-old leader of the Bangladesh's largest Islamist party had refused to seek presidential clemency.

IPL PIX: Bravo stars in CSK's thrilling one-wicket win over MI in opener

IPL PIX: Bravo stars in CSK's thrilling one-wicket win over MI in opener

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

IMAGES from the IPL season XI opener played between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.

Aima Sebastian to play Mohanlal's daughter

Aima Sebastian to play Mohanlal's daughter

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The superstar tells Kerala's CM, 'don't let politics affect your governance.'

Man arrested for selling 'Om' inscribed shoes in Pakistan

Man arrested for selling 'Om' inscribed shoes in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

It is unethical and highly immoral to insult any religion, either of a minority or majority, he said in a statement.

Tainted Satyam founder Raju gets 6-month imprisonment

Tainted Satyam founder Raju gets 6-month imprisonment

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Special Court on Monday has sentenced erstwhile Satyam chairman B Ramalinga Raju and his brother Rama Raju to six months imprisonment for violating provision of the Companies Act.

Nithari killings: Stay on Koli's execution extended till Dec 23

Nithari killings: Stay on Koli's execution extended till Dec 23

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Allahabad high court on Monday extended the stay on the execution of death sentence awarded to Nithari killings prime accused Surinder Koli till December 23.

'Cows safer in India than students': B-Town on JNU

'Cows safer in India than students': B-Town on JNU

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

"Horrifying", "heartbreaking" and "barbaric" is how many in the film industry, including actors-filmmakers Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Rajkummar Rao, Twinkle Khanna, Anurag Kashyap and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, described the Sunday night violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University while demanding that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

Section 66A has gone, but here are other hurdles to free speech

Section 66A has gone, but here are other hurdles to free speech

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

On Tuesday, Section 66A of Information Technology Act was struck down. However, these other laws could still spell trouble for free speech

HC defers hearing on Delhi gang rape case to Oct 1

HC defers hearing on Delhi gang rape case to Oct 1

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The Delhi high court on Wednesday deferred to October 1 hearing on the death penalty reference against four convicts in the December 16 gang rape and murder case and directed the police to supply to offenders the necessary set of documents.

India opposes UN vote on death penalty moratorium

India opposes UN vote on death penalty moratorium

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

India has opposed a UN resolution calling for a moratorium on the death penalty, saying it goes against Indian statutory law and the sovereign right of every country to determine their own legal system.

HC upholds death penalty for Delhi braveheart's rapists

HC upholds death penalty for Delhi braveheart's rapists

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The Delhi High Court on Thursday upheld the death sentence awarded to the four convicts in the brutal gangrape and murder of a 23-year-old girl in New Delhi on December 16, 2012 that shook the nation's conscience and led to widespread protests.

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

During the violence, a mob torched a shop, a house and damaged at least five vehicles, besides injuring a senior police officer, they said.

I don't approve of conversion for marriage: Rajnath

I don't approve of conversion for marriage: Rajnath

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

From the standoff with China to the government's response to the farmers' protest, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds a freewheeling talk.

Umar Khalid taken to AIIMS, withdraws hunger strike

Umar Khalid taken to AIIMS, withdraws hunger strike

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Umar Khalid was forced to discontinue the hunger strike owing to acutely failing health. He had severe cramps in the evening because of low sodium-potassium level in his blood following which he was taken to AIIMS post midnight for saline drips.

HC quashes Baig's death penalty in Pune German bakery blast

HC quashes Baig's death penalty in Pune German bakery blast

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed the death penalty awarded to lone convict Himayat Baig in the 2010 German Bakery blast in Pune due to lack of evidence, but confirmed the life sentence imposed on him for possession of explosives.

Breather for Salman after court grants 2-day interim bail

Breather for Salman after court grants 2-day interim bail

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bollywood Actor Salman Khan suffered a second setback on Wednesday when the Bombay high court rejected his bail plea following his conviction and sentencing in the 2002 hit-and-run case earlier in the day.

BSF jawan who complained about food sacked

BSF jawan who complained about food sacked

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A staff court of inquiry found that Tej Bahadur Yadav guilty of making false charges.

FAQ: What is Section 377?

FAQ: What is Section 377?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Rediff.com gives you a lowdown on the controversial section:

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said even the court understands that the convicts are filing pleas one after the other just to delay the hanging.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The draw interrupted a run of four straight league wins for Zinedine Zidane's side and left them second on 67 points after 31 games, three behind leaders Atletico who thrashed Eibar 5-0 earlier in the day.

Football Roundup: Ronaldo cleared to face United in Champions League

Football Roundup: Ronaldo cleared to face United in Champions League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

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

Ex-Kingfisher CFO sent to prison for 18 months

Ex-Kingfisher CFO sent to prison for 18 months

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

A total of 17 cases have been filed against Kingfisher Airlines in different courts over outstanding amount of Rs 22.5 crore, which it owes to GMR

Fadnavis to face trial in poll affidavit case

Fadnavis to face trial in poll affidavit case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi passed the orders on the plea filed by one Satish Ukey.

Nirbhaya convicts to hang on March 20 at 5:30 am

Nirbhaya convicts to hang on March 20 at 5:30 am

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

This is the fourth death warrant issued for the execution of the convicts in the matter.