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NCB summons Deepika, Shraddha, Sara, Rakul in drugs case

NCB summons Deepika, Shraddha, Sara, Rakul in drugs case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which is probing an alleged Bollywood-drugs nexus, has summoned actors Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh for questioning, an official said on Wednesday.

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Disha asked Greta to delete tweet on 'toolkit' fearing action: Police

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

After Greta Thunberg shared the 'toolkit' on Twitter, climate activist Disha Ravi asked the Swedish environmental activist to delete her post fearing action under the stringent law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as her name was mentioned in the document, police alleged on Monday.

'Warne never showed that he was a big cricketer'

'Warne never showed that he was a big cricketer'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'He used to interact with everyone in the dressing room, he never showed any attitude to any cricketer -- whether big or small.'

Honey-trapped soldier passes info to ISI agent, held

Honey-trapped soldier passes info to ISI agent, held

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

He, along with another soldier, was detained on Tuesday over suspicion of espionage, they said.

Of Loving, Losing and Living...

Of Loving, Losing and Living...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

We actually have no control on what the future holds. All we have is the moment. The now. And we must learn to live in it.

Sadak 2 review

Sadak 2 review

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Between phony philosophical musings and Abbas-Mustan level of believe-it-or-not twists, Sadak 2 dodders towards its dead end destination, notes Sukanya Verma.

Bharti Singh, husband remanded to custody till Dec 4

Bharti Singh, husband remanded to custody till Dec 4

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Both Singh and her husband are accused of consuming ganja

NCB's Wankhede a 'bogus' officer, will be jailed: Malik

NCB's Wankhede a 'bogus' officer, will be jailed: Malik

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Launching a scathing attack on Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede, Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik on Thursday dubbed the officer as 'bogus' and asserted that once 'proof' against him is out, he can not remain in government service for even one day.

There's room at the top in Big 4 social media cos in India

There's room at the top in Big 4 social media cos in India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Companies such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter are finding it extremely difficult to rope in new India heads.

Aryan Khan was invited to cruise only to add glamour: Lawyer

Aryan Khan was invited to cruise only to add glamour: Lawyer

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Opposing the NCB's remand extension plea, Aryan Khan's lawyer Satish Maneshinde said his client was not connected with any of the other accused.

Hurrah! My son gets into school, but...

Hurrah! My son gets into school, but...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'I am just hoping school reopens and our son gets to enjoy this phase, make new friends and gain new experiences,' says Divya Nair.

NCB arrests Sushant's flatmate from Hyderabad in drug case

NCB arrests Sushant's flatmate from Hyderabad in drug case

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Pithani was Rajput's friend and was also staying with the late actor at his Bandra residence in suburban Mumbai, he said.

Aryan knew Arbaaz is possessing drugs: NCB lawyer tells HC

Aryan knew Arbaaz is possessing drugs: NCB lawyer tells HC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

'Even if you are not in possession (of drugs) but you are part of the conspiracy, you are punishable under the same section of the law. Aryan Khan was aware that Arbaaz was in possession. Charas was for smoking and it was for the consumption of both, though it was with Arbaaz physically,' ASG Anil Singh told the HC.

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Leaking of official secrets of military operations is treason and those involved in it must be punished, the Congress said on Wednesday on the purported WhatsApp chats of Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and demanded that the prime minister must come clean.

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The lawsuit, by four industry associations and 34 producers, seeks the court's direction to Republic TV, its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and reporter Pradeep Bhandari, Times Now, its editor-in-chief Rahul Shivshankar and group editor Navika Kumar and unknown defendants as well as social media platforms to refrain from making or publishing allegedly irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood.

Ex-BARC CEO 'mastermind' of TRP scam: court

Ex-BARC CEO 'mastermind' of TRP scam: court

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Former Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) CEO Partho Dasgupta is the 'mastermind' of the Television Rating Points manipulation scam and there seemed more to the case than mere rigging of TRPs, as per the sessions court that had rejected his bail plea last month.

NLU Jodhpur student death: SC orders fresh probe

NLU Jodhpur student death: SC orders fresh probe

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

On August 13, 2017, the victim went to a restaurant, around 300 metres from the university campus, with his friends in the evening but he did not return, and his body was found the next morning near a railway track.

Low price denomination stocks dominate investor interest

Low price denomination stocks dominate investor interest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Of the 854 stocks that quoted less than Rs 20 on March 23, 2020 - when the Sensex hit more than a three-year low - 482 have doubled.

Comedian Bharti Singh arrested by NCB in drug case

Comedian Bharti Singh arrested by NCB in drug case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The NCB searched Singh's house and office in the morning as part of its probe into alleged drug use in the Hindi film industry.

Video calling is the new dating trend

Video calling is the new dating trend

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Video calling preferred to chats. Younger, more female, users. Meaningful conversations. How young Indians changed the dating game in 2020.

NCB searches Arjun Rampal's home, summons him; grills Nadiadwala

NCB searches Arjun Rampal's home, summons him; grills Nadiadwala

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Electronic gadgets were seized during the search at the house of the 47-year-old actor in suburban Bandra, said the central agency official. Summons was also issued to Rampal, asking him to appear before the drug law enforcement agency on November 11, he said.

Sushant case probe: NCB arrests drug peddler in Goa

Sushant case probe: NCB arrests drug peddler in Goa

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The NCB has arrested a Goa-based man who allegedly had links with the accused in a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, an NCB official said on Monday.

Aryan is young boy with no antecedents: Rohatgi in HC

Aryan is young boy with no antecedents: Rohatgi in HC

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

"There is no evidence of consumption, no recovery of drugs and absolutely no evidence to show his participation in this so-called conspiracy and abetment as alleged by the NCB," Rohatgi said while arguing for Aryan Khan's bail.

EC seized cash, liquor worth Rs 3450 cr during LS poll

EC seized cash, liquor worth Rs 3450 cr during LS poll

Rediff.com20 May 2019

This is thrice of what agencies seized during the 2014 Lok Sabha poll process, reports Archis Mohan.

Aus pacer Hazlewood concerned about COVID-19 cases at CSK

Aus pacer Hazlewood concerned about COVID-19 cases at CSK

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Australia's Josh Hazlewood is concerned about a COVID-19 outbreak at his Indian Premier League franchise in the United Arab Emirates, the seamer said on Monday. Hazlewood is in England for Australia's limited-overs series, three Twenty20 matches in Southampton followed by three 50-over internationals in Manchester.

Why Aryan Khan's Case Must Worry Us All

Why Aryan Khan's Case Must Worry Us All

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Why did the department and his colleagues not stop this 'rogue' officer from implicating an innocent man while the entire nation was watching for weeks? The answer is they either approved, or disapproved and refused to intervene or they didn't care, notes Aakar Patel.

DEAR LOVE GURU: My wife is flirting with other men

DEAR LOVE GURU: My wife is flirting with other men

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Sonia attacks govt over farmers' issue, Arnabgate

Sonia attacks govt over farmers' issue, Arnabgate

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

"The agitation of farmers continues and the government has shown shocking insensitivity and arrogance going through the charade of consultations," she said.

'Viber no-brainer compared to Skype'

'Viber no-brainer compared to Skype'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Calls from Viber to other users of the app are already free.

When Lata Refused To Sing For Hema Malini

When Lata Refused To Sing For Hema Malini

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'It will remain my one regret that Lataji didn't sing for me in Meera.'

'Yashpal was a 200 percent man'

'Yashpal was a 200 percent man'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'Day before yesterday I had spoken to him, asking him to come on my YouTube channel.' 'He had said, 'Anytime for you Kiri bhai'.'

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Several candidates have a low level of literacy, but know just enough about social media to know it is important to have a presence there.

Delhi court frames molestation charges against R K Pachauri

Delhi court frames molestation charges against R K Pachauri

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The charges were framed after Pachauri, who was present in the courtroom, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

While Google has market capitalisation of almost $753 billion and Facebook commands one of $515 billion, it is the wealth of user data they have that one fears

Aryan today, tomorrow it can be your child

Aryan today, tomorrow it can be your child

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

You aren't dealing with a normal, civilised, law. The NDPS Act, in its preconditions for bail, and insistence on evidence of innocence rather than guilt, is worse than UAPA. Imagine yourself or your child at the other end of this, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Hike messenger dumps one-app-fits-all approach

Hike messenger dumps one-app-fits-all approach

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Multi apps will be designed by taking core parts of the Hike product and remoulding them into creating new apps, each delivering one service -- Social and Messaging in one and Content in another, report Patanjali Pahwa and Karan Choudhury.

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

From PhonePe to Jio, everyone wants to be a Super App but it is still unclear if they will actually work in India.

The Joy Of Learning With My Kid

The Joy Of Learning With My Kid

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Are we teaching our children or are they teaching us? Divya Nair, mother of a little boy, wonders.

No evidence to show Aryan Khan planned drug-related offences: HC

No evidence to show Aryan Khan planned drug-related offences: HC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The court said that perusal of the WhatsApp chats extracted from the phone of Aryan Khan shows that nothing objectionable was noticed to suggest that he, Merchant and Dhamecha along with other accused in the case have hatched a conspiracy of committing the offence in question.

Payal Tadvi suicide: 3 accused docs in police remand

Payal Tadvi suicide: 3 accused docs in police remand

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The police claimed that Payal Tadvi's body had a few injury marks which needed to be probed further, for which the post-mortem report was awaited.