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BCCI to use new software to detect age fraud

BCCI to use new software to detect age fraud

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The board will be working with the state associations on the experiment.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Hamilton back on pole for first time since 2021

Hamilton back on pole for first time since 2021

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

It was Hamilton's first pole position since Saudi Arabia in December 2021.

Malegaon blast victims write to CJ, seek extension for NIA judge

Malegaon blast victims write to CJ, seek extension for NIA judge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The victims of the 2008 Malegaon blast case have written to the chief justice and registrar of Bombay high court requesting them to extend the tenure of special NIA judge PR Sitre, who has been presiding over the trial since August 2020.

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

371 Films And Shows To Watch!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!

Sheena Bora Trial: The Elusive Mr Rai

Sheena Bora Trial: The Elusive Mr Rai

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

In the 25 odd days that he has appeared before CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, you have experienced the entire range of emotions just observing him. Everything from pity to irritation. To bafflement. And shock. You have scoured his face, gazed into his eyes, watched his expressions and body language, searching vigilantly for motives. And come away no wiser. Who is Shyamvar Rai? Does anybody know?

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

With the general election campaign less than six months away, the BJP has more to think about than it had on the eve of 2019. It's the states that will be robbing BJP strategists of their sleep at this point, not the Lok Sabha, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Mumbai's Metro to begin service in Sep: Chavan

Mumbai's Metro to begin service in Sep: Chavan

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Chavan said the process of obtaining all mandatory safety certifications are underway.

Chief justice expresses concern at trial by media

Chief justice expresses concern at trial by media

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Cyriac Joseph spoke of the court's initiatives during the golden jubilee celebrations to reduce the number of pending cases.

'The extra motivation for me is winning in India'

'The extra motivation for me is winning in India'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

A rejuvenated David Warner said he has "parked" the acrimony over his permanent leadership ban and is focused on helping Australia take series wins in India and the Ashes next year.

'Bad weather poses greatest risk to helicopter flying'

'Bad weather poses greatest risk to helicopter flying'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Since the rotors of a helicopter rotate at very high RPMs, if they hit an obstacle -- for example a tree, wire or pole, the result is catastrophic.'

2002 hit-and-run case: Injured moves SC against Salman's acquittal

2002 hit-and-run case: Injured moves SC against Salman's acquittal

Rediff.com12 May 2016

A man, who was injured in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bollywood star's acquittal by the Bombay high court.

Corruption by officials inflicts deep impact on nation's functioning: Court

Corruption by officials inflicts deep impact on nation's functioning: Court

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The prosecution said the officer had initially made a demand of Rs 1,30,000 in March 2015 to settle the tax liability of the complainant, who runs a partnership firm.

I don't want to retire at all, says boxing champ Mary Kom

I don't want to retire at all, says boxing champ Mary Kom

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Mary Kom wants Asian Games to be her swansong

Now doctors can refuse treating violent patients; can't endorse drug brand

Now doctors can refuse treating violent patients; can't endorse drug brand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The National Medical Commission in the Professional Conduct Regulations also bar doctors from endorsing any drug brand, medicine or equipment, or advertise them.

WhatsApp Pay gets nod, eyes lion's share of market

WhatsApp Pay gets nod, eyes lion's share of market

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has secured regulatory approval for launching its digital payment platform -- WhatApp Pay -- in a phased manner, close to two years after the US-based company's pilot run.

Has India lost out in the global 5G race?

Has India lost out in the global 5G race?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Several factors have held India back. One is DoT policy somersaults and lack of clarity on whether to or not to ban Chinese gear makers.

Sheena Bora Trial: Where will Indrani wear her new shoes?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where will Indrani wear her new shoes?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

A mere pair of shoes sets off the kind of harsh condemnation Indrani draws in these corridors of justice. That she being a woman who killed her daughter -- never mind that she is an undertrial and the crime has not yet been proven -- apart from making her an object of curiosity, also makes her, by perception, more evil than the men that flood these corridors, facing trial for similar or worse crimes.

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.

Hit-and-run case: HC defers Salman's appeal to July 13

Hit-and-run case: HC defers Salman's appeal to July 13

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Bombay high court on Wednesday deferred till July 13 an appeal filed by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan against the five-year sentence awarded to him in the hit-and-run case, after the actor's lawyer sought time to check documents.

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Sheena Bora Trial: Where did Sheena's brain vanish?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Shivade: "You didn't find any brain inside the brain cavity?" Dr Thakur nodded. The judge shocked: "Huh?!"

Salman's hit-and-run case: Original statement documents go missing

Salman's hit-and-run case: Original statement documents go missing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Expressing unhappiness over the failure of police to trace original documents in the 2001 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan, a sessions court on Thursday gave them a last chance to locate the papers by September 12.

Criminal justice system is punishment, says SC in 14-year-old abetment of suicide case

Criminal justice system is punishment, says SC in 14-year-old abetment of suicide case

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"The criminal justice system of ours can itself be a punishment," the Supreme Court observed while discharging three accused in an alleged abetment of suicide case which was registered way back in 2008 in Punjab.

Govt plans to complete 5G auction in July

Govt plans to complete 5G auction in July

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

The government is looking at a time frame within the first two weeks of July to kick off and complete the upcoming 5G auctions, according to discussions between officials and stakeholders. It is expected that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will give its recommendations on the base price by March, after which the necessary cabinet clearances will be given. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had earlier looked at undertaking the auction in the first quarter of 2022 but decided to push it back. Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had also said that the auctions are likely to take place in April-May.

From Handball to Race Walk: Incredible Story of Manju Rani

From Handball to Race Walk: Incredible Story of Manju Rani

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Manju fights off initial family resistance, financial constraints to be country's top race walker

Salman hit-and-run case: Constable retracts statement

Salman hit-and-run case: Constable retracts statement

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

He denied carrying the blood vials in an iron container; said he took them in an envelope.

Delhi riots: HC adjourns bail plea of Sharjeel Imam to Dec 16

Delhi riots: HC adjourns bail plea of Sharjeel Imam to Dec 16

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The court also listed for hearing on November 18 bail pleas by other co-accused in the matter, including Khalid Saifi and Meeran Haider.

Bo puts up defiant show at trial, calls key witness a mad dog

Bo puts up defiant show at trial, calls key witness a mad dog

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Disgraced Chinese Communist Party leader Bo Xilai sprang a surprise on the first day of his high profile trial on Thursday by defiantly going back on his earlier testimony, calling a witness a "mad dog" and describing his wife's evidence against him as "laughable".

Italian PM: Will seek international help on marines' trial in India

Italian PM: Will seek international help on marines' trial in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Italy will take up at the "international level" the trial of two marines in India for the killing of two Indian fishermen, Premier Enrico Letta has said.

AFI to include high jumper Tejaswin in CWG contingent

AFI to include high jumper Tejaswin in CWG contingent

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Last three weeks have been sleepless roller coaster: Tejaswin after CWG inclusion

Sheena Bora Trial: The Accidental Witness is Stumped

Sheena Bora Trial: The Accidental Witness is Stumped

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

After ten minutes no one could keep track of the legal team's questions on the geography of the route Sandeep Patil took on his Pulsar Bajaj motorcycle, on the morning of April 25, 2012. Not the judge. Or the onlookers. Least of all Patil.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail and the murder

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail and the murder

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Pasbola wound up his cross examination, tabling a new narrative in the murder case. That Sheena Bora had been murdered not by her mother. But by her brother.

Hit-and-run case: Court rejects Salman's plea

Hit-and-run case: Court rejects Salman's plea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

A court in Mumbai has rejected the plea of actor Salman Khan -- seeking permission to sell his Toyota Land Cruiser car -- which he was driving during the hit-and-run case in 2002 in which one person was killed and four others sustained injuries. The court on Monday rejected the application as the car is evidence in the case and the trial is not over yet, said a police officer.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

'Jungle Raj in UP: Oppn slams BJP over Atiq killing

'Jungle Raj in UP: Oppn slams BJP over Atiq killing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The Opposition on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the killing of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf Ahmad in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district, alleging that 'jungle raj' and 'mafia raj' were prevalent under its rule.

SC terms its maiden live-stream proceedings as historic, gets over 8L viewers

SC terms its maiden live-stream proceedings as historic, gets over 8L viewers

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court in its official communication called it "Truly, a historic day".

Sheena Bora Trial: Why Indrani Smiled

Sheena Bora Trial: Why Indrani Smiled

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Mekhail delivered the most deliberate heart-tugging line of the day: "If a son asks his mother for money is wrong, then tell me." At the back Indrani gave one of her most beaming smiles that was meant to convey the exact opposite. This was no mother happy that her son had said he turned to her when he needed money because she was his mother.
Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Wrestlers take a stand: Demand reform, safety

Wrestlers take a stand: Demand reform, safety

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

India's women wrestlers push for reforms after sexual harassment case

From 'guilty' to 'acquitted': Timeline in Salman's hit-and-run case

From 'guilty' to 'acquitted': Timeline in Salman's hit-and-run case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Chronology of events in the hit-and-run case in which 1 died and 4 others were injured.