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Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Catalan government gives go-ahead for 2021 Spanish GP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circuit agreed last year an extension to cover this year's race, which was held in August and without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after fears it would drop off the calendar.

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

'Split' SC verdict on Jaya adds to AIADMK anxiety over Bengaluru case

'Split' SC verdict on Jaya adds to AIADMK anxiety over Bengaluru case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Should the Karnataka high court deliver a verdict in the Jayalalithaa case on Thursday, the Supreme Court bench on Friday could pass orders in her bail extension plea that may end up staying the former ruling, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ex-TV anchor Suhaib Ilyasi acquitted in wife's murder case

Ex-TV anchor Suhaib Ilyasi acquitted in wife's murder case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Ilyasi's daughter Aaliya, who was present at the time of pronouncement of the verdict, expressed happiness and said she always had trust in her father.

Uber rape: SC sets aside HC order to re-examine witnesses

Uber rape: SC sets aside HC order to re-examine witnesses

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Delhi high court order allowing the accused to recall and re-examine 13 prosecution witnesses, including the victim, in the Uber cab rape case.

SC shocked by number of Pakistanis in Indian jails

SC shocked by number of Pakistanis in Indian jails

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Expressing "shock" over large number of Pakistani nationals languishing in various Indian jails without trial, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to file within two weeks a comprehensive report on them.

Police atrocity case: Sanjiv Bhatt withdraws plea from SC

Police atrocity case: Sanjiv Bhatt withdraws plea from SC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Suspended Gujarat cadre Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt on Friday withdrew his petition seeking stay on criminal proceedings against him in a 1990 incident of alleged police atrocity that resulted in the death of one person.

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Covid-19 pandemic is boom time for the 'faraway doctor'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Tele/video-consults have been effective for patients requiring post-hospitalisation follow-up, especially if they are from outside the city; patients with chronic diseases that need periodic monitoring; and pregnant women who require routine checkup with minimum exposure.

Parliament attack victims' kin call Omar 'insensitive'

Parliament attack victims' kin call Omar 'insensitive'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Reacting to Omar Abdullah's stand against hanging of death row convict Afzal Guru, families of the 2001 Parliament attack victims on Thursday accused the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister of being "insensitive" and demanded setting up of a special court to fast-track terror cases.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Jaya may have to appear before K'taka court: SC

Jaya may have to appear before K'taka court: SC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

In an embarrassment to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, the Supreme Court on Monday suggested that she may have to appear personally before a trial court in Karnataka in the disproportionate assets case pending against her.

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Names of CMs of Punjab and Karnataka along with a former CM found mention in the list.

Rajat Gupta denied permission by US court to visit India

Rajat Gupta denied permission by US court to visit India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Rajat Gupta had made the request to travel to India in February.

In UNGA address, PM Modi pushes for reforms

In UNGA address, PM Modi pushes for reforms

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

In his pre-recorded video statement to the landmark General Debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Modi said the stability in the United Nations and empowerment of the world body are essential for the welfare of the world.

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The CBI had moved the trial court seeking permission for further probe in the matter saying it had come across fresh material and evidence.

Don't question our 'neeyat': Pakistan tells India

Don't question our 'neeyat': Pakistan tells India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Pakistan says its Constitution does not permit taking voice samples of any accused but still it would "exhaust" all possible means to give voice samples of 26/11 suspects to India.

4,291 COVID-19 cases linked to Markaz event: Govt

4,291 COVID-19 cases linked to Markaz event: Govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Addressing a daily media briefing to give updates on the COVID-19 situation in the country, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said most of the Markaz event-related cases have been found in states with high burden of the disease, such as Tamil Nadu (84 per cent), Telengana (79 per cent), Delhi (63 per cent), Uttar Pradesh (59 per cent) and Andhra Pradesh (61 per cent).

Nithari serial killer Koli's death sentence commuted to life term

Nithari serial killer Koli's death sentence commuted to life term

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

"Inordinate delay" in deciding Koli's mercy plea led to the HC verdict.

Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs, spells out strategy for the first time

Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs, spells out strategy for the first time

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Recently, Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC) in an investor presentation expressed strong intent to enter the electric vehicle (EV) space. This is part of a larger strategy the Hamamatsu-based firm has drawn up in developing electrification of technologies as it seeks to achieve carbon neutrality. The significance of this presentation is that it marked the first time that the Japanese carmaker spelt out its EV strategy with well-defined timelines. SMC plans to develop electrification technologies by 2025, fully implement them in products from the same year, and make a full-scale quantitative increase from 2030.

SC pulls up Bengal govt over arrest of BJP youth leader

SC pulls up Bengal govt over arrest of BJP youth leader

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The SC termed the arrest as 'prima facie arbitrary'.

Pak court denies bail to 26/11 conspirator Lakhvi

Pak court denies bail to 26/11 conspirator Lakhvi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Lakhvi's lawyer Khwaja Sultan, who has been accused by the prosecution of filing numerous petitions to delay the trial, told PTI that his client would not approach the Lahore High Court for bail.

Uber rape accused can't recall witnesses, rules SC

Uber rape accused can't recall witnesses, rules SC

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The apex court also stayed the trial court proceedings.

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Recently, the Bombay high court had set aside the lower court's order allowing extension of time to police to file its probe report against the rights activists in the violence case.

Court rejects Anju Ilyasi's mom's demand

Court rejects Anju Ilyasi's mom's demand

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Court rejects demand for CBI probe into Ilyasi's wife's death

End of road for Nirbhaya convict after SC dismisses mercy plea

End of road for Nirbhaya convict after SC dismisses mercy plea

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The bench said all relevant material including judgments pronounced by trial court, high court and Supreme Court were placed before the President when he was considering the mercy plea of convict Mukesh Kumar Singh.

View: It's time to expedite defence acquisition

View: It's time to expedite defence acquisition

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Defence equipment should be chosen on the basis of technology-transfer and co-production considerations, K Subrahmanyam observes

PIX: Rain plays spoilsport as India-NZ split points

PIX: Rain plays spoilsport as India-NZ split points

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

This was the fourth match to be either called off or abandoned in the rain-hit tournament with many questioning the absence of reserve days for group matches.

SC notice to Centre on 'tainted' netas

SC notice to Centre on 'tainted' netas

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

A PIL has alleged that the law has been "misused" by them to delay and frustrate the trials against them.

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

From police refusing to name the accused when the complaint was first filed to seeing her father tortured and killed, from her uncle being ensnared in an unrelated case to suffering an accident, which had clear marks of a conspiracy, the going was tough for her.

India could begin extradition process in UK against Nirav Modi

India could begin extradition process in UK against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Modi wanted in India for an alleged Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud arrived in London earlier this year on an Indian passport.

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Former Home Minister P Chidambaram said the government of India would not file formal charges against Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley until Ajmal Kasab's trial was over. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Cops forced us to meet Yogi: Slain Hindutva leader's mother

Cops forced us to meet Yogi: Slain Hindutva leader's mother

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

"If we do not get justice, I myself will take up the sword," Tiwari's distraught mother Kusum told reporters some time after meeting Adityanath.

Antony slaps DRDO on the wrist for unfinished projects

Antony slaps DRDO on the wrist for unfinished projects

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

With the Defence Research and Development Organisation facing "bitter criticism" over delays in major projects like Light Combat Aircraft and the Arjun tank, Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday asked the research agency to complete its programmes within the prescribed time-limit.

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Do Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and Sharad Pawar want the deaths of the Bhima Koregaon accused to be associated with their regime? asks Jyoti Punwani.

SC warns U'khand lawyers over Saturday strike for 35 years

SC warns U'khand lawyers over Saturday strike for 35 years

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The top court said that every month on 3-4 Saturdays, the advocates are on strike on one pretext or the other and had the lawyers worked on those days, it would have achieved the ultimate goal of speedy justice, which is now a fundamental right.

CBI chief: Slow justice encouraging corruption

CBI chief: Slow justice encouraging corruption

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Advocating the need for speeding up inquiries against officials with "doubtful integrity", Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ashwani Kumar on Wednesday blamed the "weak" criminal justice system for encouraging corrupt practices.

Hashimpura massacre case: Delhi HC sentences 16 ex-policemen to life

Hashimpura massacre case: Delhi HC sentences 16 ex-policemen to life

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The Delhi HC termed the massacre "targeted killing" of unarmed and defenceless persons by the police.

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

One accused was acquitted by the court.

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The ex-army chief left for Dubai for medical treatment in March 2016 and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.

Pak summons Indian envoy, raises Samjhauta blast issue

Pak summons Indian envoy, raises Samjhauta blast issue

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

In a tit-for-tat action, Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Islamabad, hours after India called in the Pakistani envoy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest over a court order to release LeT terrorist and Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.