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Asaram's son Narayan Sai gets bail in rape case

Asaram's son Narayan Sai gets bail in rape case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The bail order will be applicable from May 4.

Lockdown: Woman IAS officer transferred for 'high-handedness'

Lockdown: Woman IAS officer transferred for 'high-handedness'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

In his complaint lodged with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, former Congress MLA Surendra Singh Jadavat alleged that Chittorgarh SDM Tejasvi Rana also snatched currency notes from vendors in the mandi and tore them up. A sitting ruling party MLA, going to Circuit House in a vehicle, too was stopped by her and his driver was fined by police on her directions for not carrying licence.

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Convict him or acquit him," an anguished Supreme Court observed on non-framing of charges on an accused jailed for 11 years over serial blasts in multiple Rajdhani Express and other trains in 1993.

Rains play spoiler in Mumbai, Thane; normal life hit

Rains play spoiler in Mumbai, Thane; normal life hit

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

the India Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent rain with heavy to very heavy showers in the city and suburbs and extremely heavy rain at isolated places in next 24 hours.

Modi, aerial air strike sarees sell like hot cakes!

Modi, aerial air strike sarees sell like hot cakes!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

After wedding cards and T-shirts with imprints of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looks like it's the season of sarees.

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

'Marathi manoos will show you what you are'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports from Shivaji Park and the MMRDA ground to sense the mood of Shiv Sena workers -- from the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde camps.

'Homesick' migrants protest in Mumbai, defy lockdown

'Homesick' migrants protest in Mumbai, defy lockdown

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Though authorities and NGOs have made arrangements for their food, most of them want to go back to their native places to escape the hardship brought by the sweeping curbs.

No material to show larger conspiracy in 2002 Guj riots, SIT tells SC

No material to show larger conspiracy in 2002 Guj riots, SIT tells SC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

There was no material to substantiate claims of any larger conspiracy in the 2002 Gujarat riots and the idea behind alleging that the violence was state-sponsored is to keep the 'pot boiling' which showed 'sinister signs,' the special investigation team told the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Palghar lynching: SC rejects fresh plea seeking judicial probe

Palghar lynching: SC rejects fresh plea seeking judicial probe

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, S K Kaul and M R Shah said that 'with regard to this incident, this court has already taken cognisance. There is no question of multiplying the petitions one by one'.

PIX: Deserted roads across India during Janata curfew

PIX: Deserted roads across India during Janata curfew

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Be it Mumbai, known as the city that never sleeps, Patna or Ahmedabad, life came to a standstill in the country as roads, railway stations and airports wore a deserted look and markets and establishments except those dealing in essential goods and services remained shut during the 14-hour self-imposed curfew that started at 7 am.

Victims await justice in more rape cases against Asaram, son

Victims await justice in more rape cases against Asaram, son

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The sisters, based in Surat, had alleged they were raped and illegally confined by Asaram and his son Narayan Sai.

SC raps Gujarat government over 'slow trial' in Asaram case

SC raps Gujarat government over 'slow trial' in Asaram case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The bench asked the government why the victim has not been examined till now.

SC warns officials against laxity in implementing cracker ban

SC warns officials against laxity in implementing cracker ban

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Warning that top officials at various levels 'shall be held personally liable' for any lapses, the apex court said it is unfortunate that despite various directions issued by it there is a blatant violation going on.

Why the lockdown has failed in India

Why the lockdown has failed in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'India is the only large nation along with Argentina whose numbers have continuously and without a break risen from March,' observes Aakar Patel.

SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 11 and sought responses to pleas by rebel MLAs questioning the legality of notices seeking their disqualification.

No Muslim arrested for Palghar lynching: Maha HM

No Muslim arrested for Palghar lynching: Maha HM

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Terming the incident as unfortunate and a blot on humanity, Deshmukh in a Facebook address said this is not the time to play politics, and urged all to engage in collective efforts to defeat the deadly coronavirus.

Search on around Kakrapar atomic plant

Search on around Kakrapar atomic plant

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

The Central Industrial Security Force had on Tuesday night called off the search operation within the plant premises.

Gujarat heaves a sigh of relief as Nisarga makes little impact

Gujarat heaves a sigh of relief as Nisarga makes little impact

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The Gujarat government had evacuated over 63,700 people from coastal areas of eight districts and 18 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and six teams of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were deployed for rescue operations.

Hardik Patel charged with sedition over alleged remarks on killing cops

Hardik Patel charged with sedition over alleged remarks on killing cops

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

On October 3, Patel had reportedly advised a youth from the community to rather kill policemen than commit suicide.

Rs 10,000 crore may just be a SLICE of Asaram's wealth!

Rs 10,000 crore may just be a SLICE of Asaram's wealth!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Self-styled godman Asaram has accumulated wealth to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore and vast tracts of land across the country, the value of which is yet to be assessed, police said on Thursday.

Yasin Bhatkal sent to 12-day police custody by Delhi court

Yasin Bhatkal sent to 12-day police custody by Delhi court

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his close associate Asadullah Akhtar were on Friday remanded to 12-day police custody by a Delhi court after the National Investigation Agency said their custodial interrogation was required to unearth larger conspiracy of terror attacks.

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Migrants hope CMs help them after travel order

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The ministry of home affairs on Wednesday issued a fresh set of guidelines to let migrant workers, students, tourists and pilgrims stranded in different parts of the country to get back home.

11 die as tempo crashes into bus on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

11 die as tempo crashes into bus on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Eleven people, including a five- year-old girl, were killed and 17 others injured when a vehicle collided head-on with a bus on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in the wee hours of Monday, police said.

1 dies in Pakistan as quake jolts Afghanistan, strong tremors felt in India

1 dies in Pakistan as quake jolts Afghanistan, strong tremors felt in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

According to J L Gautam, Operations Head of National Centre for Seismology, "The earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale at a depth of 190 km hit Hindukush mountain region at 3:58 pm."

Railways spent Rs 50 cr to move 70K migrants in 5 days

Railways spent Rs 50 cr to move 70K migrants in 5 days

Rediff.com5 May 2020

A day after opposition parties, including the Congress launched a scathing attack against the Union government and the railways for charging money from migrants for the travel, sources in the railways said the national transporter is spending around Rs 80 lakh per service for the special trains, and it has run 67 such trains carrying around 67,000 stranded migrants since May 1--- incurring an expenditure of over Rs 50 crore.

Quota stir: Hardik detained ahead of India-SA match in Rajkot

Quota stir: Hardik detained ahead of India-SA match in Rajkot

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Hardik and around four of his supporters were detained when he was going to the cricket stadium in the attire of a farmer.

Builders summoned in temple sex CD case

Builders summoned in temple sex CD case

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

The Ahmedabad crime branch had on Tuesday seized a CD containing images of sadhus indulging in wild sexual acts and arrested Junagadh Swaminarayan temple priest, Swami Bhaktiswarup, and three others.

I won't be surprised if Gauri's killers are not caught

I won't be surprised if Gauri's killers are not caught

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'Those who were first at the site of Gauri Lankesh's murder scene noticed that the place was still open for people to casually walk in and out.' 'No forensic evidence of value can remain in such places,' points out Aakar Patel.

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Rahul Kulkarni, journalist with a Marathi news channel, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Wednesday, a day after several migrant workers gathered near Bandra station in Mumbai demanding that they be sent back to their home towns.

Workers in Gujarat leave for homes in Rajasthan on foot

Workers in Gujarat leave for homes in Rajasthan on foot

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The labourers said there was no point in staying back in Gujarat without any income.

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The team probing the incident examined 808 suspects and 118 witnesses to collect strong evidence against the accused, the CID said in a release.

Prima facie sedition case against Hardik, says Gujarat HC

Prima facie sedition case against Hardik, says Gujarat HC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Gujarat high court on Tuesday said there is prima facie case of sedition against Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel, while refusing to quash the FIR filed against him in Surat.

1,100-page chargesheet filed against Narayan Sai

1,100-page chargesheet filed against Narayan Sai

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Police in Surat have filed a 1,100-page chargesheet against Narayan Sai, the son of controversial godman Asaram, in a rape case on the complaint of a city-based woman.

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Sheikh Salim Gafur has been selected for the honour as he displayed some rare grit and bravery and continued to drive the bus of the Amarnath pilgrims, which came under attack by the terrorists on July 10, 2017, in Jammu and Kashmir, a home ministry official said.

Conmen cash in on Covid desperation amid 2nd wave

Conmen cash in on Covid desperation amid 2nd wave

Rediff.com18 May 2021

At a time when the country's medical infrastructure has become incapable of handling the pressure of Covid's deadly second wave, a parallel wave of conmen, black marketers and counterfeiters can be witnessed across the country. Geetanjali Krishna reports.

Chargesheet filed against Asaram in rape case

Chargesheet filed against Asaram in rape case

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Gujarat police on Thursday filed the chargesheet against controversial godman Asaram in the rape case, on the complaint filed by a Surat-based woman.

Deconstructing the nuclear daydreams of an Indian terrorist

Deconstructing the nuclear daydreams of an Indian terrorist

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Security experts help Vicky Nanjappa debunk some of the nuclear fantasies woven by Indian Mujahideen chief Yasin Bhatkal

Suspected IS terrorists planning attack Jewish synagogue held

Suspected IS terrorists planning attack Jewish synagogue held

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The two IS operatives were planning to execute a blast in Ahmedabad's Khadia area.

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

In New Delhi, state Congress president Anil Kumar and party workers were detained by police at a petrol pump near Parmanand hospital.

Asaram's daughter-in-law records statement against him

Asaram's daughter-in-law records statement against him

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

No first information report has been registered yet.