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Agusta scam: How long can we keep James in jail because he is a foreigner, asks SC

Agusta scam: How long can we keep James in jail because he is a foreigner, asks SC

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The bench said what is worrying the court is the complexity of trial as there are over 250 witnesses in the case and the co-accused government officials have been granted bail for want of sanction for prosecution.

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Both the terrorists, equipped with suicide vests and sophisticated weapons, were killed in the encounter on Friday, averting a major suicide attack in the city.

Attacks in Srinagar: SSP shunted out; Manipur-cadre IPS to take over

Attacks in Srinagar: SSP shunted out; Manipur-cadre IPS to take over

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

He would be the first non-Jammu and Kashmir cadre officer to be posted in Srinagar after the cadre was merged with the Assam, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre following the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on August 5, 2012.

Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry said that they have the required numbers to form government.

Italy refuses to extradite AgustaWestland middleman

Italy refuses to extradite AgustaWestland middleman

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Carlo Valentino Ferdinando Gerosa, 71, an Italian and Swiss national, was believed to be a key player in the bribery scandal as the process of manipulating the specifications for VVIP helicopter deal allegedly started after a meeting between him and cousins of former Indian Air Force chief S P Tyagi, they said.

R-Day parade: Rajpath fortified to keep Obama safe

R-Day parade: Rajpath fortified to keep Obama safe

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

A seven-layer security ring will be thrown around the VVIP enclosure on Rajpath for the Republic Day parade to be witnessed by US President Barack Obama and the airspace over the area would be monitored by a radar to be specially set up.

Airports Authority may procure two counter-drone systems

Airports Authority may procure two counter-drone systems

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The The Airports Authority of India is likely to procure two counter-drone systems worth Rs 9.9 crore in 2022-23, according to an official document.

Angry with 'VIP culture', passenger confronts with Union minister over flight delay

Angry with 'VIP culture', passenger confronts with Union minister over flight delay

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Union minister K J Alphons said that he was not responsible for delay.

Will Obama break tradition, travel to Rajpath in own limo?

Will Obama break tradition, travel to Rajpath in own limo?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

A seven-layer security ring is planned around the VVIP enclosure on Rajpath from where United States President Barack Obama, President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will watch the Republic Day parade next Monday.

Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Yogi Adityanath has turned Lucknow's VVIP guest house into his seat of power.

Israel Embassy blast: 2 persons spotted in CCTV footage

Israel Embassy blast: 2 persons spotted in CCTV footage

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

A CCTV footage of the Israel Embassy blast site has revealed that a cab had dropped two persons near the embassy and it is yet to be ascertained whether these persons have any role in the explosion, according to Delhi Police sources.

2 Kashmir residents held for Sunjwan terrorist attack

2 Kashmir residents held for Sunjwan terrorist attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

As per one of the arrested persons, the slain terrorists were Pashto-speaking either from a village in Pakistan bordering Afghanistan or from Afghanistan itself, the Jammu police chief told reporters in Jammu in the evening.

Investigate bribery charges against brigadier: Army

Investigate bribery charges against brigadier: Army

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The Army has asked the defence ministry to investigate the charges that a Brigadier had sought a bribe of Rs 25 crore from AgustaWestland to help it bag the deal for supplying 197 light choppers before taking any decision on the tender.

Modi meets Patna rally blast victims' kin

Modi meets Patna rally blast victims' kin

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Meeting the families of six persons killed in serial bomb blasts during his Sunday rally, BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday assured them all help from the party.

When Sonia Gandhi left museum staff dumb-struck

When Sonia Gandhi left museum staff dumb-struck

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Gandhi walked into Goa Chitra, in South Goa's Benaulim village, about 40 kilometre from Panaji, on Monday evening around 4 pmand spent around 40 minutes there, founder of the museum, Victor Hugo Gomes said.

Dubai court orders extradition of AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel

Dubai court orders extradition of AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet filed against Michel in June 2016, had alleged that he received 30 million (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland.

Agusta chopper case: Bail given to former IAF chief S P Tyagi, others

Agusta chopper case: Bail given to former IAF chief S P Tyagi, others

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The court asked them to furnish a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh with one surety of the like amount.

First death from COVID in NSG as officer dies

First death from COVID in NSG as officer dies

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Group Commander (coordination) B K Jha was admitted to the Central Armed Police Forces Hospital in Greater Noida after he contracted COVID-19 and breathed his last early morning.

AgustaWestland accused, lobbyist arrested after deportation from Dubai

AgustaWestland accused, lobbyist arrested after deportation from Dubai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

They said Rajeev Shamsher Bahadur Saxena wanted in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland VVIP choppers money laundering case and lobbyist Deepak Talwar wanted by the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation in a case of misusing over Rs 90 crore taken through the foreign funding route, were brought in a special plane to Delhi around 1:30 am.

Agusta scam accused Rajiv Saxena extradited to India

Agusta scam accused Rajiv Saxena extradited to India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Rajiv Saxena, an accused in AgustaWestland chopper deal scam, was extradited from Dubai, UAE, to India .

JeM threat to families of PM, Sonia, Vajpayee

JeM threat to families of PM, Sonia, Vajpayee

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

Under the Special Protection Group Act, the prime minister and his immediate family members get the SPG cover while the former premiers are provided with the cover of this elite force for one year after they step down.

Babul Supriyo joins TMC weeks after 'quitting politics'

Babul Supriyo joins TMC weeks after 'quitting politics'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

"I am very excited about joining the TMC. I will work for the development of Bengal," he said.

'By abstaining, India voted for India'

'By abstaining, India voted for India'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'It did not vote against America, or for Russia.' 'If we had voted for the American motion, it would have spoilt our relationship with Russia without any change in Russia's behaviour.'

I-League: Bagan-Churchill match postponed

I-League: Bagan-Churchill match postponed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

The I-League match between Mohun Bagan and Churchill Brothers, scheduled to be held at Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake on Thursday, has been postponed due to security concerns.

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Kaleidoscopic lights replace incandescent glory this year.

Italian court acquits ex-Agusta bosses of bribery charges

Italian court acquits ex-Agusta bosses of bribery charges

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Orsi was at the helm of AugustaWestland when the deal was struck and he is suspected of involvement in the payment of bribes.

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Agusta middleman Christian Michel extradited to India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel was extradited in an operation under the guidance of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Central Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday.

Police warns of stampede, chaos at Sri Sri's event

Police warns of stampede, chaos at Sri Sri's event

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The stage for the VVIPs also did not have the mandatory structural certificate, following which police communicated the matter to the ministry of urban development.

Modi's Kollam visit 'big relief' for people of Kerala: Chandy

Modi's Kollam visit 'big relief' for people of Kerala: Chandy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Kollam visit to take stock of the temple firework tragedy was a "big relief" for the people of Kerala, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said in Kochi on Friday.

Modi centre of attention at President's 'At Home' function

Modi centre of attention at President's 'At Home' function

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was at the centre of attention today at the 'At Home' function hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of the 68th Independence Day.

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

With the sacking of the grandson, Anees-ul-Islam, and the teacher, Farooq Ahmed Butt, the total number of employees dismissed in the last six months has gone up to 27.

Chopper scam: ED questions ex-IAF chief Tyagi on day 2

Chopper scam: ED questions ex-IAF chief Tyagi on day 2

Rediff.com6 May 2016

He was subjected to a marathon 10-hour questioning on Thursday by ED investigators.

'Maradona museum' at this Kerala hotel

'Maradona museum' at this Kerala hotel

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

During his visit to Kannur, the stadium in which Maradona participated in an event had witnessed a sea of people

PHOTOS: Nilgai strays into North Block area, rescued after 4 hours

PHOTOS: Nilgai strays into North Block area, rescued after 4 hours

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The wildlife officials said the female adult blue bull has sustained injuries on her legs and the wounds are being treated by the department.

Chopper deal: ED searches multiple cities; freezes over Rs 86 cr shares

Chopper deal: ED searches multiple cities; freezes over Rs 86 cr shares

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Officials said the agency seized a number of documents during the searches from the premises of the firms and entities brought under the action as they were 'connected'.

Sawant, 8 ministers take oath in Goa, Rane among 4 dropped

Sawant, 8 ministers take oath in Goa, Rane among 4 dropped

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Sawant took the oath in Konkani language.

Ex-IAF chief denies wrongdoing, says chopper deal was collective decision

Ex-IAF chief denies wrongdoing, says chopper deal was collective decision

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

"My first reaction is shock... How can anybody say this, on what basis?" Tyagi told NDTV when asked whether he was involved in the VVIP chopper scam.

NSG, the forgotten 26/11 heroes: Govt planning downsize?

NSG, the forgotten 26/11 heroes: Govt planning downsize?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The 26/11 attacks catapulted the National Security Guards to the superhero status. But today, three years after the attack, the Black Cats have become the forgotten heroes. The government is contemplating downsizing the force of 5,000 to 2,500. With most of the commandoes on VVIP duties only a few will be left for combat in case there's a repeat of the Mumbai attacks. Vicky Nanjappa reports

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

When cops were taking him to an undisclosed location in a jeep, he was heard shouting, Main Vikas Dubey hun, Kanpur wala.

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On his arrival, Xi will be welcomed by traditional peformances including 'tappu' folk drum art display at the airport by about 500 artistes.