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PNB scam: UK court rejects Nirav Modi's latest bail attempt

PNB scam: UK court rejects Nirav Modi's latest bail attempt

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, fighting extradition to India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank scam case, has made around six previous attempts at bail at the magistrates' court as well as at the high court level.

If Putin is wise...

If Putin is wise...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'He will consolidate the Russian hold over the Eastern Russian majority provinces in Ukraine and quickly withdraw from the rest of Ukraine.' 'At all costs, the Russians should avoid attacking and capturing urban areas, else they risk getting into a quagmire,' cautions Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How Pakistan plan to bounce back after India defeat

How Pakistan plan to bounce back after India defeat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed insists his side have put their defeat to India last time out behind them.

World Test Championship set to resume amid uncertain outlook

World Test Championship set to resume amid uncertain outlook

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The most pressing issue for the governing ICC is what to do about the six Test series

'Covid vaccine will be equally effective against new mutant'

'Covid vaccine will be equally effective against new mutant'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The CSIR DG said the transmissibility of the new strain N501Y is a "bit higher" but this does not mean it is more lethal and more people are going to die due to it.

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Modi's defence team doubled the bail security to 2 million pounds and offered he would stay on 24-hour curfew at his London flat.

China can't bully countries in the Himalayas: US

China can't bully countries in the Himalayas: US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The US attacked China for its aggressive moves against its neighbours, including "instigating" a deadly confrontation with India in eastern Ladakh

New UK variant of Covid may be more deadly: Johnson

New UK variant of Covid may be more deadly: Johnson

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

"In addition to spreading more quickly, it also now appears that there is some evidence that the new variant - the variant that was first identified in London and the south east (of England) -- may be associated with a higher degree of mortality," Johnson said on Friday in his address at a virtual briefing from 10 Downing Street.

Meet Conde Nast Traveller's cover girl for March

Meet Conde Nast Traveller's cover girl for March

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

With over 945,000 followers on Instagram, this travel influencer will make you want to pick your bags and travel.

Spotted! Vijay Mallya at India vs Australia match

Spotted! Vijay Mallya at India vs Australia match

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The 63-year-old former Kingfisher Airlines boss, an avid cricket fan, is wanted in India on fraud and money laundering charges amounting to an alleged Rs 9,000 crores.

Nirav Modi's remand extended in UK, final hearings in 2021

Nirav Modi's remand extended in UK, final hearings in 2021

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Nirav Modi, wanted in connection with the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, was further remanded in custody on Tuesday by a court in London hearing India's extradition request for the diamond merchant. The 49-year-old appeared on Tuesday via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, dressed in a maroon sweater and sporting a full beard, for his regular 28-day "call-over hearing" at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot extended his remand for another 28 days until December 29.

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'

Olympic Day: Sushil, Saina share medal-winning memory

Olympic Day: Sushil, Saina share medal-winning memory

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

On the occasion of International Olympic Day, Sushil Kumar and Saina Nehwal shared their medal-winning memories at the showpiece event.

Bhumi's Bali pics will make you go green with envy

Bhumi's Bali pics will make you go green with envy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Bhumi Pednekar is Conde Nast Traveller's stunning cover girl for the month.

'It's tough without outdoor training. What can we do?'

'It's tough without outdoor training. What can we do?'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Shivpal returned home from South Africa just a few days before the suspension of international flights. He is currently at NIS Patiala, where he is training indoors because of the nationwide lockdown.

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

First lady Jill Biden cheered her countrywomen to an upset victory over the French in the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympics as President Emmanuel Macron watched on from the sidelines.

Nirmala repeats her feat, breaches another male bastion

Nirmala repeats her feat, breaches another male bastion

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Sitharaman, who became the first full-time woman defence minister in the first tenure of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government -- will also head the Corporate Affairs ministry in the new cabinet.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

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.

Our assistance doesn't create indebtedness: India at G-77 ministerial meeting

Our assistance doesn't create indebtedness: India at G-77 ministerial meeting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

"In India's development cooperation, we will be guided by our partners' development priorities. Our assistance does not create indebtedness and is without conditionalities," he said at the 44th Annual Meeting of the G-77 Foreign Ministers on Thursday, in a veiled reference to China's loans which has led to debt-traps in some countries.

Anushka reveals her favourite breakfast and it's not what you think

Anushka reveals her favourite breakfast and it's not what you think

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

You'll be surprised to know what it is.

David Hockney painting sells for $90.3 million, a record for a living artist

David Hockney painting sells for $90.3 million, a record for a living artist

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The 1972 painting, "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)," broke the record for the most expensive piece of art sold at auction by a living artist.

Nirav Modi extradition case: UK judge admits CBI, ED evidence

Nirav Modi extradition case: UK judge admits CBI, ED evidence

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

A UK judge presiding over the extradition proceedings of Nirav Modi on Tuesday ruled that the evidence submitted by the Indian authorities to establish a prima facie case of fraud and money laundering against the fugitive diamantaire is broadly admissible. District Judge Samuel Goozee heard the arguments for and against the admissibility of certain witness statements provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London and concluded that he considered himself "bound" by the previous UK court rulings in the extradition case of former Kingfisher Airlines chief Vijay Mallya. He then adjourned the case for a two-day hearing on January 7 and 8 next year, when he will hear the final submissions in the case before he hands down his judgment a few weeks later.

Extras: Germany waste 2-goal lead, held by Argentina

Extras: Germany waste 2-goal lead, held by Argentina

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

A round-up Wednesday's football news on and off the field.

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Nirav Modi's fate in extradition case to be sealed soon

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, fighting extradition in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, will appear via videolink from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London for the latest hearing in the case, during which District Judge Samuel Goozee will hear his defence team's arguments against the admissibility of certain evidence provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in order to establish a prima facie case against the accused.

Ladakh standoff: India not a pushover, says foreign secy

Ladakh standoff: India not a pushover, says foreign secy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

He said that following a build-up of troops, multiple transgressions and attempts to unilaterally change facts on the ground by China, there have been several levels of talks and a fair amount of communication to ensure that the matter can be resolved through negotiation and diplomacy.

Deepika Padukone, Scarlett Johansson on Vogue cover

Deepika Padukone, Scarlett Johansson on Vogue cover

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The two actors graced Vogue's April issue that celebrates female talent around the world.

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

EPL: Everton up to third despite frustrating draw

EPL: Everton up to third despite frustrating draw

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Everton moved up to third place in the Premier League despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace as Belgium strikers Christian Benteke and Romelu Lukaku both got on the scoresheet in a battling encounter on Friday.

Chief selector watches as Hardik plays first game post surgery

Chief selector watches as Hardik plays first game post surgery

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hardik suffered an acute lower back injury five months ago and underwent a surgery in London, following which he has been rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Hardik Pandya hit four towering sixes and ran swiftly between the wickets at the DY Patil T20 Cup as chief selector MSK Prasad closely monitored his fitness.

How Kohli's gamble turned out be masterstroke

How Kohli's gamble turned out be masterstroke

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Yuzvendra Chahal bamboozled the batsmen with his leg spin as he grabbed four wickets for 51 runs, while fellow spinner Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with a wicket.

Travel across 59 countries on the world's longest cruise

Travel across 59 countries on the world's longest cruise

Rediff.com20 May 2018

It will take you 245 days to complete the journey.

League Cup: Mourinho vows to end Spurs' 13 year wait

League Cup: Mourinho vows to end Spurs' 13 year wait

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

'When April arrives we have to be ready and to fight for the trophy'

Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Federer's WORST five Grand Slam defeats

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

A look at Roger Federer's worst five Grand Slam losses.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Following is a match by match look at the English Premier League's weekend fixtures:

'Let Dhoni take a call on his retirement'

'Let Dhoni take a call on his retirement'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The BCCI has a policy in place that a cricketer has to take a call on when to take retirement, IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla said

Rio Olympics: Brilliant Kim sets 72-arrow world record

Rio Olympics: Brilliant Kim sets 72-arrow world record

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

South Korea's Kim Woo-jin made the most of perfect shooting conditions to set a 72-arrow world record in the Olympic archery at the Rio de Janeiro Games on Friday and fire an ominous warning at challengers to his gold medal claims.

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

What the UK is getting out of the Serum Institute is what India is losing. And the responsibility of the Indian State ought to have been to dictate where Serum Institute's vaccine doses should go, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: Man City on brink of title, Chelsea bolster top-4 hopes

PIX: Man City on brink of title, Chelsea bolster top-4 hopes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Olympics: Indian archers fail to get past Korean hurdle

Olympics: Indian archers fail to get past Korean hurdle

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Indian archers bowed out of the team events after failing to get past the mighty Koreans for a second time in the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.