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A year on, kin of victims remain oblivious about Delhi riots probe

A year on, kin of victims remain oblivious about Delhi riots probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

According to the police, overall, 1,818 people have been arrested so far in 400 cases in connection with the riots. They said 342 charge sheets have been filed by Delhi Police by the end of 2020, out of which the trial court has taken cognizance 250 cases.

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Maxwell, Stoinis out of Australia's Ashes calculations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

All-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have been excluded from a 25-player squad for an intra-Australia clash that will go a long way to deciding the makeup of Tim Paine's Ashes side.

Kashmir won't be discussed in Indo-Pak FM meet: US

Kashmir won't be discussed in Indo-Pak FM meet: US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

United States feels that Kashmir issue won't be part of the agenda during talks between foreign ministers of India and Pakistan next month as the meeting will focus mainly on action against terrorism and the progress Islamabad has made into the Mumbai attacks probe.

Vet rape-murder: Court to hear cops plea today

Vet rape-murder: Court to hear cops plea today

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The official said they would complete the probe in a time-bound manner.

How this Holland-based Indian techie is helping cricketers

How this Holland-based Indian techie is helping cricketers

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Ludimos', launched by Madhan Raj, is an online platform which can be used by players to upload videos and receive tips from coaches from any part of the world.

Marines row: India toughens stand, may expel Italy envoy

Marines row: India toughens stand, may expel Italy envoy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Faced with severe criticism after Italy refused to send back two marines accused of killing Indian fishermen, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government may take a hard stand and expel Rome's envoy in New Delhi Daniele Mancini.

Sports Shorts: Cuest Advani wins 17th world title

Sports Shorts: Cuest Advani wins 17th world title

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Coalgate: Ex-secretary, 5 others convicted

Coalgate: Ex-secretary, 5 others convicted

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Five others, including one retired and another serving public servant -- K S Kropha and K C Samria -- were held guilty for various offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Indian Penal Code.

Muzaffarpur shelter home: SC raps Bihar govt, transfers case to Delhi

Muzaffarpur shelter home: SC raps Bihar govt, transfers case to Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Several girls were allegedly raped and sexually abused at an NGO-run shelter home in Muzaffarpur and the issue had come to light following a report by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Chidambaram granted protection from arrest till Aug 7

Chidambaram granted protection from arrest till Aug 7

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram were named in the chargesheet filed by the CBI in the case on July 19.

Reliance Jio opens 4G service for public but on invite basis

Reliance Jio opens 4G service for public but on invite basis

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Reliance group firm employee under the scheme can invite 10 people to buy Jio's 4G sim and LYF Handset.

Rakesh Maria's tell-all book riles Mumbai top cops

Rakesh Maria's tell-all book riles Mumbai top cops

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Former Mumbai police commissioner Rakesh Maria has claimed his successor Ahmed Javed knew Sheena Bora murder case accused Indrani and Peter Mukerjea socially, and that Peter also knew the then joint commissioner of police (law and order) Deven Bharti on "first name terms". Maria, who investigated some high-profile cases like the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts and also headed the probe in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, made the revelation in his memoir Let Me Say It Now released on Monday.

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.'

INX Media case: HC protects Chidambaram from arrest till July 3

INX Media case: HC protects Chidambaram from arrest till July 3

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Chidambaram had on Wednesday rushed to a trial court for protection from arrest in Aircel-Maxis case before approaching the Delhi high court in connection with the INX Media case, in which he has been asked by probe agencies to join investigations.

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Oncologist Dr P Jagannath debunks the myths about cancer treatment in India.

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Whenever you roll out: effectiveness is important, operational logistics are important, side effects are important and vaccine hesitancy is important.'

Over 24,000 rape cases pending in Indian courts

Over 24,000 rape cases pending in Indian courts

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Over 24,000 cases related to rape and sexual harassment are pending in the Supreme Court and various high courts of the country, with Uttar Pradesh leading the tally with 8,215, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.

Govt recommends anti-HIV drug for some COVID-19 patients

Govt recommends anti-HIV drug for some COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

There is no current evidence from randomised controlled trial to recommend any specific treatment for suspected or confirmed patients with COVID-19.

UNPA meet soon to discuss N-deal, says Mulayam

UNPA meet soon to discuss N-deal, says Mulayam

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The Samajwadi Party said on Monday that a meeting of the United National Progressive Alliance will be convened soon to discuss the nuclear deal issue.

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

As protests enter 5th day, Kerala cops may summon rape-accused bishop

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Slamming the public outcry over the alleged delay in action against Jalandhar Bishop, Auxilary Bishop of Changanassery Archdiocese, Thomas Tharayil sought to know whether declaring a person guilty without an investigation and trial was also a new Kerala model.

HC refuses to lift ban on Nirbhaya rape documentary

HC refuses to lift ban on Nirbhaya rape documentary

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

On the night of December 16, 2012, Ram Singh, Vinay Sharma, Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta, Mukesh and a juvenile had gang raped a girl in a bus and beaten up her 28-year-old male friend, who was with her.

2G scam: SC seeks CBI response on Reliance Telecom pleas

2G scam: SC seeks CBI response on Reliance Telecom pleas

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

A bench of justices G S Singhvi and V Gopala Gowda said the issue raised by the accused needs to be heard before taking up other pleas challenging summoning of 13 witnesses including Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group chairman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina Ambani.

Coalgate: Court to award punishment to ex-coal secy, others on Dec 5

Coalgate: Court to award punishment to ex-coal secy, others on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The Central Bureua of Investigation sought a maximum of seven years imprisonment for the five convicted persons and imposition of heavy fine on the private firm.

Why Pakistan will never act against LeT's Hafiz Saeed

Why Pakistan will never act against LeT's Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik has claimed that India has not provided any "credible evidence" against 26/11 mastermind and LeT chief Hafiz Saeed. Prasanna D Zore reports.

7 years on, Nirbhaya fund remains underutilised

7 years on, Nirbhaya fund remains underutilised

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The Centre has put the blame on state governments while state governments complain that money is not released for the proposals given by them to the Empowered Committee that has been tasked with recommending proposals to be funded under this framework.

Why Modi visited Serum's Covid vaccine unit

Why Modi visited Serum's Covid vaccine unit

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The PM's visit would signal a strong intent towards making sure India becomes a beneficiary as vaccines become a massively traded commodity in the coming years.

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

Has Pansare probe been transferred to CBI, HC asks Maha govt

Has Pansare probe been transferred to CBI, HC asks Maha govt

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The Bombay High Court on Thursday sought to know from Maharashtra government if it has decided to seek a CBI probe in the Govind Pansare murder case as claimed by the lawyer of family of the slain activist, even as the prosecutor said he has no such instruction so far.

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

As with the Spanish flu, the world must be ready for a second and third wave as this start-stop-start-stop response plays out, recommends Rahul Jacob.

Funds swindled by Nirav Modi could be much higher

Funds swindled by Nirav Modi could be much higher

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Only 40 per cent of the forensic information required was made available by PNB and as such, there is no way that one can put a cap on the total value of LoUs issued. He is the second Indian to be declared a fugitive economic offender, after liquor baron Vijay Mallya.

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.

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.

2010: A forgettable year for Indo-Pak peace

2010: A forgettable year for Indo-Pak peace

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

With Pakistan's trial of Mumbai attack suspects making little progress, efforts to revive the stalled Indo-Pak peace process failed to make much headway in 2010, a year which also saw Islamabad struggling to deal with a rising Taliban insurgency.

BJP MP Pragya Thakur named in defence ministry panel

BJP MP Pragya Thakur named in defence ministry panel

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Thakur will be part of the 21-member committee headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Cobrapost sting on Babri issue has no evidentiary value: CBI

Cobrapost sting on Babri issue has no evidentiary value: CBI

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The sting operation carried out 'Cobrapost' giving details of alleged conspiracy by right-wing organisations to bring down Babri Masjid in 1992 has no evidentiary value for the Central Bureau of Investigation as it has already completed the investigation.

India gives 2 sets of dates for Pak talks

India gives 2 sets of dates for Pak talks

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

India has proposed two sets of dates -- March 21-22 and March 28-29 -- to Pakistan for Home Secretary-level talks, where counter-terrorism, including progress in Mumbai terror attacks trial and the demand for voice samples of 26/11 accused are expected to be discussed.

Williamson's thumbs up to ICC's Test League

Williamson's thumbs up to ICC's Test League

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The ICC is set to start a nine-team Test league and a 13-team ODI league in 2019 and 2020 respectively, aiming to bring "context and meaning to bilateral cricket".

Advanced version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

Advanced version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

India on Tuesday test-fired an advanced version of the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Odisha coast. The missile was test-fired from a mobile launcher from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur at about 10.40 am, Defence Research and Development Organisation said.

Ritu Malik in bronze contention; Sakshi, Ritu Phogat lose

Ritu Malik in bronze contention; Sakshi, Ritu Phogat lose

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Young Ritu Malik kept India in medal contention by reaching the bronze play-off ,but there was no end to the woes of Sakshi Malik, who suffered a humiliating quarter-final defeat, and Ritu Phogat at the World Championship , in Budapest, on Wednesday.

Upgraded N-capable Agni-II missile test fails

Upgraded N-capable Agni-II missile test fails

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

"The experimental launch of Agni-II missile experienced a trajectory deviation immediately after the lift off resulting in failure of the mission," a DRDO spokesman said in New Delhi.