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Manipur violence: SC transfers CBI cases to Assam

Manipur violence: SC transfers CBI cases to Assam

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said the trial in the Manipur violence cases being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will take place in neighbouring Assam and asked the Chief Justice of the Gauhati high court to nominate one or more judicial officers to deal with the matters.

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler on Aug 5

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler on Aug 5

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The CMM noted the prosecutor, citing eyewitnesses, said Tytler was leading and inciting the mob carrying deadly weapons which committed the alleged offences.

Prabhsimran, Harpreet Keep Punjab In Hunt

Prabhsimran, Harpreet Keep Punjab In Hunt

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Prabhsimran Singh has played a couple of good knocks this season, but on Saturday he was on fire!

Collegium names 2 HC judges for elevation to SC

Collegium names 2 HC judges for elevation to SC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended to the Centre the names of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the chief justice of the Telangana high court, and Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti, his counterpart in Kerala, for elevation as judges of the apex court.

'FBI affidavit omitted Headley's Rana testimony'

'FBI affidavit omitted Headley's Rana testimony'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Mumbai attacks accused David Headley had repeatedly told his Federal Bureau of Investigation interrogators that his friend and co-accused Tahawwur Rana was unaware of his terror activities and had not provided any support to him knowingly, details that were omitted from an affidavit filed before a court, recently unsealed documents reveal.

Jawan Review: SRK Makes This Trip Worthwhile

Jawan Review: SRK Makes This Trip Worthwhile

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Be it Khan highlighting the issues with a rigged system, or schooling accountability from the government, or stressing the power of the vote, or that baap/beta line -- this is a kind of swashbuckling that Hindi film audiences haven't seen from their heroes for many years,' notes Mayur Sanap.

Woman beats 86-yr-old mother-in-law to death with frying pan

Woman beats 86-yr-old mother-in-law to death with frying pan

Rediff.com10 May 2023

A 48-year-old woman allegedly beat her mother-in-law to death using a frying pan in south Delhi's Neb Sarai area, police have said and suspect that the accused might have grown frustrated with taking care of the 86-year-old who was suffering from arthritis.

Will Suleman Usman Bakery Victims Get Justice?

Will Suleman Usman Bakery Victims Get Justice?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The Sessions Court judge presiding over the trial was appointed to this court just a few months ago. Annoyed at its slow pace, he is cracking the whip on the prosecution.

7 Times Karishma Stood Out in Denims

7 Times Karishma Stood Out in Denims

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Denims may be a wardrobe basic, but they don't need to be boring.

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Will Pawan Kalyan Be Washed Away In Andhra Politics?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Many often stereotype Andhra Pradesh politics as being star-struck, but as Pawan Kalyan's political journey shows, stars are turning out to be a passing cloud.

MiG-29K fighter makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

MiG-29K fighter makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

Rediff.com26 May 2023

For the first time, the MiG-29K fighter aircraft undertook night landing on indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, a feat described by the Indian Navy as a 'historic milestone'.

'Suryakumar can play in the middle order in ODIs'

'Suryakumar can play in the middle order in ODIs'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Suryakumar Yadav has been to wait for his turn in ODIs despite his phenomenal show in T20 cricket.

War of words! Radhica dismisses former wrestler Babita's claims

War of words! Radhica dismisses former wrestler Babita's claims

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

After former wrestler Babita Phogat claimed that Radhica Sreeman snatched the final report, the former sports administrator dismissed Babita's claims.

Kasab didn't have iota of remorse: Nurse who saved many during 26/11 attack

Kasab didn't have iota of remorse: Nurse who saved many during 26/11 attack

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

"Her testimony today is a stark reminder to the Council and the international community that justice is yet to be delivered to the victims of several terrorist incidents, including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks," he said in a statement to the Security Council in his national capacity.

Harry is first British royal to make court appearance in over 100 years

Harry is first British royal to make court appearance in over 100 years

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Prince Harry on Tuesday became the first senior British royal to give evidence in a high court trial in over 100 years as he appeared in the witness box here to allege unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking, by journalists working for the Mirror Group Newspapers.

Prominent former Tibetan political prisoner Jigme Gyatso dies at 56

Prominent former Tibetan political prisoner Jigme Gyatso dies at 56

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Gyatso had been unrecoverably ill since his release in October 2016 after serving five years in prison on a conviction for "inciting separatism."

Ivanka Trump believed her father lost 2020 US poll

Ivanka Trump believed her father lost 2020 US poll

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The former Attorney General was also seen noting that Trump's claims of a stolen election were "bullsh**."

26/11: US court rejects Rana's writ of habeas corpus

26/11: US court rejects Rana's writ of habeas corpus

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A United States court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Delhi HC stays defamation proceedings against Subramanian Swamy

Delhi HC stays defamation proceedings against Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Justice Jasmeet Singh issued notice to Bagga on Swamy's petition challenging the summons issued to him for April 6 in the matter and said, "proceedings in the complaint case are stayed till the next date of hearing".

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Red Fort's Tryst With India's Destiny

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Jawaharlal Nehru did not unfurl the Tricolour at the Red Fort on August 15, 1947. But, in a gesture of nationalistic symbolism -- one that has endured by repetition over the 76 years of independent India -- Nehru took to the ramparts at Red Fort's Lahori Gate on August 16, 1947, unfurled the Tricolour there and delivered his first Independence Day speech.

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 US elections

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Trump will make his first court appearance in the case on Thursday in federal court in Washington, DC, as per the court filings.

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

'Why does India need to be woken up?'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Today, in India, if we do good to others, people feel s/he has some motive.' 'Politics has corrupted our minds.'

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Indian junior men's team beat Pakistan in a thriller in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023.

Testimony against Tytler unreliable, says CBI

Testimony against Tytler unreliable, says CBI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The Central Bureau of Investigation feels the two witnesses examined by its team in the United States in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots were not credible enough and failed to give any proof linking former Union Minister Jagdish Tytler to the rioters.

The light shines where Sania goes...

The light shines where Sania goes...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The former World No 1 has definitely shone the light on the tennis circuit in India in her nearly 20-year career, by winning 43 doubles title and inspiring young Indian women to pick up the racquet.

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Not only are Muslim homes and shops being bulldozed, but the cops are filing random FIRs even against people who died two-three years ago, against those who have moved to neighbouring states since almost two years to work there.'

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

As part of the deradicalisation strategy, the army, with the cooperation of the Union Territory administration, has undertaken a series of initiatives.

Chhawla gangrape: Victim's father challenges SC order

Chhawla gangrape: Victim's father challenges SC order

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

On November 7, the top court while acquitting the three convicts had said the law does not permit courts to punish an accused on the basis of moral conviction or on suspicion alone.

What's Naveenbabu Doing With His Dad's Dakota?

What's Naveenbabu Doing With His Dad's Dakota?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'We have restored it in full glory and it now stands as a testimony to BijuBabu's daredevilry.'

INS Vagir commissioned, to aid Navy's special ops

INS Vagir commissioned, to aid Navy's special ops

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Equipped with some of the best sensors in the world, its weapons package include sufficient wire guided torpedoes and sub-surface to surface missiles to neutralise a large enemy fleet, the Navy said.

'Going 1-0 is golden opportunity to win series'

'Going 1-0 is golden opportunity to win series'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'We ended up getting a result in four days is a testimony to the fact that we have become the side we have become today and strength of the squad was on full display.'

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Bhima Koregaon Hearings: IO Asked To File Affidavit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

ACP Shivaji Pawar has been asked to file his affidavit by August 15.

Sisodia manufactured opinion to back pre-conceived excise policy: CBI

Sisodia manufactured opinion to back pre-conceived excise policy: CBI

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Sisodia was unhappy with the recommendations, so he asked the then excise commissioner Rahul Singh to seek public opinion by placing the Dhawan Committee report on web site, the agency alleged in the chargesheet.

Induction of women fighter pilots into IAF made permanent

Induction of women fighter pilots into IAF made permanent

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The defence ministry has decided to convert the experimental scheme for induction of women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent one.

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela soared to her fourth consecutive world triple jump title on Friday.

Kanishka: Testimonies stress on security lapses

Kanishka: Testimonies stress on security lapses

Rediff.com16 May 2007

It is now clear that the bags were not properly screened either in Toronto or in Montreal, leading to the death of 329 people.

Munde finishes testimony in Mahajan case

Munde finishes testimony in Mahajan case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

Pramod's brother-in-law Gopinath Munde's statement has come as shot in the arm for the prosecutors in the case.

Students body seeks IIT Bombay director's resignation over Dalit student's suicide

Students body seeks IIT Bombay director's resignation over Dalit student's suicide

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A student collective at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on Wednesday demanded the resignation of the premier institute's director against the backdrop of alleged suicide by a first-year Dalit student and allegations that he was facing caste discrimination.

100th Test another feather in Kohli's cap: Bumrah

100th Test another feather in Kohli's cap: Bumrah

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Kohli's 100th Test would be against Sri Lanka beginning, in Mohali, on March 4.

ICC hearing: Khurshid cross-examined, BCCI says testimony lends weight to its case

ICC hearing: Khurshid cross-examined, BCCI says testimony lends weight to its case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid, on Tuesday, justified India's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Pakistan during the International Cricket Council's Disputes Resolution Committee hearing into a compensation claim against the Board of Control for Cricket in India, a Board official said.