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Smith, Bancroft not to challenge ball-tampering ban

Smith, Bancroft not to challenge ball-tampering ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Former captain Steve Smith and batsman Cameron Bancroft will not contest the sanctions imposed on them by Cricket Australia (CA) for their role in last month's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, the banned duo said on Wednesday.

No genuine Indian will be left out of NRC, assures PM

No genuine Indian will be left out of NRC, assures PM

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

'I am aware of the problems and difficulties faced by many during the NRC process but I assure you that no injustice will be done to any genuine Indian citizens'

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

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

'Winning the National Award is a huge motivating factor'

'Winning the National Award is a huge motivating factor'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Debutant director Bramma G shares his excitement of winning the National Award for the Best Tamil film for Kuttram Kadithal.

Justice for Nirbhaya: 7 yrs of long battle

Justice for Nirbhaya: 7 yrs of long battle

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Following is the chronology of events in the sensational 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case in which four death row convicts were hanged Friday morning.

UP politician D P Yadav gets life term in MLA murder case

UP politician D P Yadav gets life term in MLA murder case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Three others too were sentenced to life in the Mahendra Singh Bhati murder case.

Breakdancing gets provisional okay for 2024 Olympics

Breakdancing gets provisional okay for 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The Paris 2024 organising committee in February proposed surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing as well as breakdancing for inclusion in the Games.

Katju booked for sedition after offering Kashmir and Bihar to Pakistan

Katju booked for sedition after offering Kashmir and Bihar to Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Katju who hit back at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his critical remarks and churned out more taunting posts.

No law to back UP govt's action: SC on 'name and shame' posters

No law to back UP govt's action: SC on 'name and shame' posters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The apex court, however, said there is no doubt that action should be taken against the rioters and they should be punished.

Aadhaar to link with electoral rolls to remove bogus voters

Aadhaar to link with electoral rolls to remove bogus voters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

The Election Commission would launch a drive from March 1 to link Aadhaar number with electoral rolls

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.

My father paid Rs 6 cr to Kejriwal for ticket: AAP candidate's son

My father paid Rs 6 cr to Kejriwal for ticket: AAP candidate's son

Rediff.com11 May 2019

However, Balbir Singh Jakhar, in a press conference, denied it saying his son has never stayed with him and he was lying.

1995 Jammu blasts: SC awards life term to Hizbul terrorist

1995 Jammu blasts: SC awards life term to Hizbul terrorist

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday awarded rigorous life imprisonment to Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Ghulam Nabi.

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'.

'How many soldiers will lose their lives? Befitting reply must be given'

'How many soldiers will lose their lives? Befitting reply must be given'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Sunday's terror attack has come as a huge setback for the families of the Uri bravehearts, but their spirit has not been deterred by the act of cowardice.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.