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Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The Dangal actor alleged, in an Instagram video, that a middle-aged man sitting behind her on the flight tried to molest her.

Bengaluru: CCTV captures woman being abducted in full public view

Bengaluru: CCTV captures woman being abducted in full public view

Rediff.com2 May 2016

In the video, the woman is seen speaking on her mobile phone when an unidentified man grabs her from behind and carries her off.

Builders can't end deals if their demands aren't met

Builders can't end deals if their demands aren't met

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Apartment buyers are often put in a tight spot by developers who demand more money after initial payments.

Telangana: Three minors at childcare centre 'burnt' with hot spoons as punishment

Telangana: Three minors at childcare centre 'burnt' with hot spoons as punishment

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The incident, which took place on April 15 evening, came to light on Wednesday after local television channels flashed the CCTV footage showing the alleged torture at the 'Shishu Gruha'.

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

How she won her battle against an insurance firm

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Sukhwinder Kaur doggedly pursued her case against Bharti Axa Life Insurance in the consumer courts.

Govt may file review petition in SC on CIC judgement

Govt may file review petition in SC on CIC judgement

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The government is likely to file a review petition before the Supreme Court on its September 13 judgement that judges should also be appointed as members of the Central Information Commission and state commissions.

Raj shocker: Women's commission member clicks selfie with rape victim

Raj shocker: Women's commission member clicks selfie with rape victim

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A selfie clicked by the member of Rajasthan State Commission for Women with a rape victim courted controversy prompting the chairperson of the commission to seek a written explanation.

US places Pakistan on Special Watch List for violations of religious freedom

US places Pakistan on Special Watch List for violations of religious freedom

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The announcement came as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson decided to re-designate about 10 countries as 'Countries of Particular Concern'.

Papon quits as TV show judge, FIR lodged

Papon quits as TV show judge, FIR lodged

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'I have full faith in the judicial system and eventually the truth will prevail. In the interim I would appreciate that my privacy is respected,' Papon tweeted.

How Pakistani textbooks pollute innocent minds

How Pakistani textbooks pollute innocent minds

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The findings of a recent US report indicate how deeply ingrained hard-line Islam is in Pakistan and help explain why militancy is often supported, tolerated or excused in the country, writes noted Pakistani journalist Amir Mir.

Shocking selfie with rape survivor sparks a row in Rajasthan

Shocking selfie with rape survivor sparks a row in Rajasthan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A selfie clicked by a member of the Rajasthan State Commission for Women with a rape victim has created a major controversy prompting the chairperson of the commission to seek a written explanation.

Baby girl lies abandoned in hospital; HC takes cognisance

Baby girl lies abandoned in hospital; HC takes cognisance

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

An eight-day-old baby girl lies abandoned in a hospital as two couples stake their claim over a boy born on the same night, prompting the Rajasthan high court and the State Commission for Women to take suo moto cognisance of the issue.

UP: Official suspended over boy's death in Kanpur hospital

UP: Official suspended over boy's death in Kanpur hospital

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The boy died on father's shoulder after being denied medical help.

Minorities commission gets 1st Jain member

Minorities commission gets 1st Jain member

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Social activist from Uttar Pradesh Gayarul Hasan will be the NCM chairperson, while activist and BJP leader from from Kerala George Kurian, former Maharashtra minister Sulekha Kumbhare, Jain representative from Gujarat Sunil Singhi, and Vada Dasturji Khurshed, chief priest of the Udvada Athornan Anjuman, are its other members.

Air India fined for forcing passengers to pay extra

Air India fined for forcing passengers to pay extra

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Not informing the complainant about the payable charge... amounts to deficiency in service, said the consumer forum.

Salman's rape remark: Women's panel not to defer hearing date

Salman's rape remark: Women's panel not to defer hearing date

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The Maharashtra State Commission for Women, which has asked Salman Khan to appear before it on Thursday over his rape remarks, on Wednesday said it would not issue a fresh date in the matter.

Rape remark: NCW summons Salman Khan on July 8

Rape remark: NCW summons Salman Khan on July 8

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Not satisfied with the written reply from Salman Khan, the National Commission for Women on Thursday summoned the Bollywood actor to appear before it on July 8 in connection with his controversial "rape" remarks.

Can insurance firms reject late claims?

Can insurance firms reject late claims?

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Insurance policies stipulate a time frame for lodging a claim after the incident of loss.

Bank liable for fraudulent ATM withdrawal

Bank liable for fraudulent ATM withdrawal

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

At times, banks violate all banking norms, resulting in a customer's accounts wiped clean through illegal ATM withdrawals.

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Barca, Bilbao face fines for politically-motivated whistles at King's Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish football federation face fines over politically-motivated whistles and banners during last season's King's Cup final at the Nou Camp, the Spanish government said on Monday.

Rape remark: MSCW issues third summons to Salman

Rape remark: MSCW issues third summons to Salman

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The Maharashtra State Commission for Women on Thursday issued fresh summons against Bollywood superstar Salman Khan after he failed to appear before it on Thursday for the second time to clarify his rape remarks.

Why RERA scores over consumer courts for home-buyers

Why RERA scores over consumer courts for home-buyers

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

State real estate regulators are the best option for home-buyers when it comes to seeking relief. The cases are disposed much faster, and the individuals don't need to engage lawyers as the process is simpler, says Tinesh Bhasin.

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The case has been posted for hearing on March 16.

How babus yearn to wear the judicial hat in tribunals

How babus yearn to wear the judicial hat in tribunals

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'Experience of administration may make a member of civil service a good administrator but not necessarily an able and impartial adjudicator,' observes the Supreme Court.

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

"Partying late night in half attire, blindly following western culture, has never been our culture," he said.

Selfie with rape victim: Gurjar resigns, NCW issues summon

Selfie with rape victim: Gurjar resigns, NCW issues summon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The member, Somya Gurjar, handed over her resignation to Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

'Pak may slip N-arms to Taliban to strike India'

'Pak may slip N-arms to Taliban to strike India'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Pakistan may slip over nuclear weapons to the Taliban for use against India in the event of escalated tension or war between the two neighbours, a non-proliferation United States commission has said.

US Congress to hold hearing on religious minorities in India

US Congress to hold hearing on religious minorities in India

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A key United States Congressional committee has called for a public hearing on the rights and freedoms of religious minorities in India to be held early next month.

Women and girls getting raped left, right and centre: SC

Women and girls getting raped left, right and centre: SC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The court referred the NCRB data and said 38,947 women were raped in India in 2016. "What is to be done? Girls and women are getting raped left, right and centre," the bench said."

Pak madrasas are providing training to extremists

Pak madrasas are providing training to extremists

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

A United States commission on religious freedom on Tuesday expressed deep concern over links between Pakistan's extremist groups and the Inter Services Intelligence, saying some of the madrasas in the country are creating 'an atmosphere of intolerance'. The commission is also concerned about the alleged role of Pakistan's Islamic schools, or madrasas, in providing ideological training to religious extremists and in creating an atmosphere of intolerance.

Karnataka HM says 'hidden agenda' behind highlighting molestation issue

Karnataka HM says 'hidden agenda' behind highlighting molestation issue

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Parameshwara also said he was extremely pained that his statement on the alleged molestation incident had been interpreted out of context and not taken in its entirety.

A family's fight to win a murdered man's insurance claim

A family's fight to win a murdered man's insurance claim

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

LIC contested the insurance claim. Consumer activist Jehangir B Gai tells you how this claim was won.

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Biennial elections are being held for 58 Rajya Sabha seats across several states and by-poll for one in Kerala.

EC seizes over Rs 39 cr cash, foreign currency in Bihar polls

EC seizes over Rs 39 cr cash, foreign currency in Bihar polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

An estimated Rs 39 crore in cash and over 1.67 lakh litres of illicit liquor has been seized by Election Commission-appointed teams in the Bihar assembly elections till now.

Discuss religious freedom with Dr Singh, Bush told

Discuss religious freedom with Dr Singh, Bush told

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

In a missive to Bush, USCIRF chair Felice D Gaer urged him to 'ask Prime Minister Singh to ensure the immediate security of Indian citizens -- security that is undermined by recurrent attacks on religious minorities and communities.'

Bikaner: 8 teachers accused of raping minor for a year

Bikaner: 8 teachers accused of raping minor for a year

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The victim has been diagnosed with cancer. She was also forced to consume abortion pills by the perpetrators.

4 states to implement pay panel recommendations

4 states to implement pay panel recommendations

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday announced the state would revise the salary of an estimated 721,000 employees on the lines of the pay panel recommendations. The state commission, headed by Jagmohan Lal Bajaj, will submit a report on pay revision by December. The additional financial burden is estimated at Rs 5,189 crore (Rs 51.89 billion) per annum excluding arrears payment, which is pegged at Rs 14,775 crore (Rs 147.75 billion).

What to check when you buy a car online

What to check when you buy a car online

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A consumer wins a case against a financial company for selling him a car online, but not transferring the ownership in his name.

Deny visa to Modi again, US state dept told

Deny visa to Modi again, US state dept told

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom -- a Congressionally mandated body -- has urged the US State Department "to reaffirm its past decision to deny a tourist visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who has been invited to attend a conference in New Jersey this August celebrating Gujarati culture."

Parents pressurise Goa school to kick out 13 HIV+ students

Parents pressurise Goa school to kick out 13 HIV+ students

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Impasse over continuation of 13-odd "HIV positive" students in a South Goa school has deepened with more parents now resolving to withdraw their wards from the school in protest against management's decision to not cancel admission of these children.