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It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Their rematch, long anticipated, but hardly clamoured for, is broadly expected to mirror the 2020 campaign, though Trump will run this time under the spectre of 91 felony charges.

My intention was not to demean any political leaders, clarifies Kajol

My intention was not to demean any political leaders, clarifies Kajol

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

In a recent interview to an online media portal, the actor was asked if it is sad that despite a lot of progress in the country there are still some ideas that are holding back women.

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'Those giving voice to the voiceless should be welcomed, not punished.' 'Yes, I paid a price -- 10 years in jail -- but it wasn't only me who did so. There are many paying the price.'

Air India trial adjourned again

Air India trial adjourned again

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Lawyers for one of the chief accused, Ripudaman Singh Malik, asked for more time for negotiations over how his legal fees were to be paid.

Army may replace Cheetah, Chetak helicopter fleet with LUH from 2027

Army may replace Cheetah, Chetak helicopter fleet with LUH from 2027

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

While the Army will be getting around 100 light utility helicopters, it is also looking at the option of taking choppers on lease to meet its requirement.

Three criminal laws: Here's what has changed

Three criminal laws: Here's what has changed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Following are the key points of the three criminal law bills, that were passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Evidence Act.

Indigenous N-sub to be launched for trial soon

Indigenous N-sub to be launched for trial soon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

"Arihant is steadily progressing towards its operationalisation and we hope to commence sea trials in the coming months. Given our unequivocal no-first-use commitment -- a retaliatory strike capability that is credible and invulnerable is an imperative. The Indian Navy is poised to complete the triad and our maritime and nuclear doctrines will then be aligned to ensure that our nuclear insurance comes from the sea," Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma said

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, president of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop's prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Addressing the association's annual general meeting, Ganatra said the area under the crop could go down by at least 10 per cent in the coming season due to falling yields and realisation, leading to farmers losing interest. The fear of a decline in acreage comes against the backdrop of India's cotton production probably falling to its lowest in a decade, according to estimates.

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted eight-week interim bail to Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence that had left eight people dead.

HC extends stay on shifting Asaram's trial to jail premises

HC extends stay on shifting Asaram's trial to jail premises

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The Rajasthan high court on Monday extended till September 28 the stay on the notification for shifting the trial in the rape case against Asaram to the central jail premises in Jodhpur and sought the state government's response.

'It's a good eye-opener'

'It's a good eye-opener'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

"I think it was a good trial run. Hopefully, they do progress further in this tournament after the semi-final. We need to just identify areas where we can get better," Maharaj told reporters at the mixed zone on Sunday.

26/11 case: Krishna asks Pak to ensure quick trial

26/11 case: Krishna asks Pak to ensure quick trial

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

With India's patience running out, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Thursday asked his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi about the progress into the Mumbai terror attacks case and sought a quicker trial."I made enquiries about the progress they (Pakistan) have made about bringing to justice those who were responsible for the attack in Mumbai," said Krishna about his meeting with Qureshi in Kabul.

Crack down on terror harbourers and overground workers, J-K DGP tells force

Crack down on terror harbourers and overground workers, J-K DGP tells force

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Thursday directed officers to take stringent action against harbourers and overground workers of terrorists to end terrorism in the Union territory.

Society should know man's chromosomes decide child's gender, says HC

Society should know man's chromosomes decide child's gender, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Parents who give their daughters-in-law a hard time for not being able to fulfil their desire of "preserving their family tree", need to be educated that it is their son and not his wife whose chromosomes will decide the child's gender, the Delhi high court has observed.

Antilia scare: Ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets bail for wife's surgery

Antilia scare: Ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets bail for wife's surgery

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday granted three weeks interim bail to former police officer Pradeep Sharma, who was arrested in connection with the Antilia bomb scare case and the killing of businessman Mansukh Hiran.

'Pak in touch with India regarding 26/11 trial'

'Pak in touch with India regarding 26/11 trial'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Pakistan is in contact with India to address certain technical issues related to the trial of seven suspects linked to the Mumbai attacks, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Tuesday.

Pak's 26/11 trial: Judge changed for 5th time

Pak's 26/11 trial: Judge changed for 5th time

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The judge conducting the trial of Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other Pakistani suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks was on Tuesday changed for the fifth time, raising questions about progress in the case.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Sheena Bora Trial: The Shrink Testifies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

As he was giving evidence, Dr Matcheswalla peremptorily summoned the CBI representative over to the witness box and whispered something. Indrani Mukerjea's advocate Sudeep Pasbola immediately cut in, wondering what he was up to: "Please, please, please." Dr Matcheswalla, looking innocently startled, said: "I was asking if I can order for tea."

Re-investigate 26/11 case, put Saeed on trial: India tells Pak

Re-investigate 26/11 case, put Saeed on trial: India tells Pak

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

India has made a fresh demand in a reply to Pakistan's request to send 24 Indian witnesses to record their statements in the case

Pistorius to face additional gun charges in murder trial

Pistorius to face additional gun charges in murder trial

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius will face two additional gun-related charges at his trial for the murder of his girlfriend due to start in March next year, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The Bills (Bharatiya Saksha, Bharatiya Nagarik Sanhita and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) are arbitrary, opaque and ambiguous and structurally quite violent.'

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Maruti Warke's basic understanding illustrated how far outside the system most less privileged Indians are -- simple, innocent people barely but admirably eking out an existence, with almost no knowledge of their surroundings or owning even the basic smarts to go about life. The same people who instinctively and often astutely vote governments into and out of office in New Delhi without knowing the entire reality of this country. The folks who are actually the essence of India.

Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine test on monkeys shows promise

Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine test on monkeys shows promise

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The researchers found that after being exposed to high levels of the novel coronavirus, none of the six monkeys that were given the vaccine developed viral pneumonia. Also, there was no sign that the vaccine had made the animals more vulnerable.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Indrani exclaimed excitedly, her face lighting up like a little girl's: "I know him soo0o well." Sanjeev Khanna, Accused No 2, jokingly suggested to Badami: "Influencing the witness!" Badami retorted good humouredly: "She can't influence witnesses. She can only influence you and Peter."

Power to transfer probe to CBI etc to be used sparingly: SC

Power to transfer probe to CBI etc to be used sparingly: SC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The apex court observed though there is no flexible guideline or a straightjacket formula laid down, the power to transfer the investigation is an "extraordinary power".

INS Arihant to be ready for sea trials soon

INS Arihant to be ready for sea trials soon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

With the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant set to be launched for sea trials in few weeks, India will soon complete its nuclear triad giving it the capability to respond to nuclear strikes from sea, land and air-based systems.

Indian boxers may miss World Championships after trials postponed

Indian boxers may miss World Championships after trials postponed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The national trials for the event were scheduled to be held on August 16 and 17 in Patiala but were postponed till the end of this month with neither the boxers nor the coaches having any clue about the reasons.

Delayed Asian Games a blessing for silver-medallist Neha

Delayed Asian Games a blessing for silver-medallist Neha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

When the Asian Games was delayed by a year owing to the COVID-19 situation in China, it wreaked havoc with the schedule of many athletes, but for Indian sailor Neha Thakur, it proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Probe into Narendra Dabholkar's killing complete: CBI to HC

Probe into Narendra Dabholkar's killing complete: CBI to HC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

However, a lawyer representing Dabholkar's daughter claimed before the court that the CBI has not investigated the case properly and there are many loopholes that are yet to be probed.

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Rajasthan Royals pacer Prasidh Krishna out of IPL 2023

Rajasthan Royals pacer Prasidh Krishna out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Rajasthan Royals were dealt a blow as the inaugural champions will miss Prasidh Krishna's services for IPL 2023.

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

What he has said is shocking and shameful, former Union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, noting that the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has repeated his remarks.

SC closes Tushar Gandhi's contempt plea against Delhi police

SC closes Tushar Gandhi's contempt plea against Delhi police

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday closed activist Tushar Gandhi's contempt plea against the Delhi police after taking note of submissions that a charge sheet in a case of hate speeches made at religious assemblies in the national capital in 2021 was filed in a court in New Delhi.

Sheena Bora Trial: When did Sheena marry?

Sheena Bora Trial: When did Sheena marry?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The question being silently telegraphed around the court room was: When did this happen? Wasn't this trial about Indrani murdering her daughter to prevent her from marrying Rahul Mukerjea, her husband Peter Mukerjea's son from his first marriage?

Piramal makes progress on cancer drug research

Piramal makes progress on cancer drug research

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

PLSL's lead molecule under development for cancer treatment has completed two Phase-I studies.

'From 10 kisses to 1 is progress!'

'From 10 kisses to 1 is progress!'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'Kissing is not written in the script. They just find their way on the sets!' Emraan Hashmi tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com.

Gujarat riots - SC stays trial in 10 cases

Gujarat riots - SC stays trial in 10 cases

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

The SC has asked the Gujarat government to show cause why these cases should not be transferred to courts outside the state.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

SC denies bail to Christian James in Agusta Westland chopper scam

SC denies bail to Christian James in Agusta Westland chopper scam

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied bail to Christian Michel James, an alleged middlemen in the AgustaWestland chopper scam cases, who is being probed by both the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate.