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'In 2 nights, 246 churches were burnt down'
Rediff.com17 Jul 2023'Somebody strong is playing a game behind the violence in Manipur.' 'It is a pre-planned attack on churches, Christian organisations and Christians.'
PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal
Rediff.com17 Jul 2023Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's reign to usher in a new era at Wimbledon -- a win that was being trumpeted as the changing of the guard in men's tennis.
All you MUST know about Wimbledon champ Alcaraz
Rediff.com16 Jul 2023Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat seven-time champion Novak Djokovic
PICS: Ashwin stars as India rout Windies inside 3 days
Rediff.com15 Jul 2023IMAGES from Day 3 of the first Test between India and the West Indies, at Windsor Park in Dominica, on Friday.
Toor defends Asian Athletics title but....
Rediff.com14 Jul 2023Tajinderpal Singh Toor stamped his authority in the continental circuit by defending his Asian Athletics Championships title before limping out of the competition
Why Stars Walked Out Of Oppenheimer Premiere
Rediff.com14 Jul 2023The A-list cast of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer left the film's London screening midway in solidarity with the strike called by the Hollywood actors union.
Reliving Glory: India's thrilling win in 2002 Natwest
Rediff.com13 Jul 2023Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England
Why Government Jobs Are In Short Supply
Rediff.com13 Jul 2023Almost 25 per cent central government posts were vacant as of March 2022, compared to 9.4 per cent in March 2002.
My wife probably thought I was joking: Kumble on bowling with broken jaw
Rediff.com12 Jul 2023The former India captain said even after breaking his jaw he felt it was his responsibility to get some wickets for the team.
SC cites lack of time, posts Bilkis hearing for July 17
Rediff.com11 Jul 2023A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted, in accordance with its May 9 order, notices have been published in local newspapers, including those in Gujarati and English, against the convicts who could not be served (the notice).
Govt's plan to let ED share info with GSTN irks opposition ruled states
Rediff.com11 Jul 2023Several opposition ruled states expressed concern over Centre's decision to allow enforcement directorate (ED) to share information with GST Network, with finance minister of AAP-ruled Punjab Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday saying it amounts to 'tax terrorism' and scaring small business. The finance ministry, through a notification, brought in an amendment to the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, as per which GSTN, which handles the technology backbone of Goods and Services Tax, has been included in the list of entities with which ED will share information. At the 50th GST Council meeting on Tuesday, Aam-Aadmi Party ruled Delhi and Punjab voiced concerns over the notification and demanded a discussion.
Litmus test for India's inexperienced pace attack
Rediff.com11 Jul 2023The unparalleled success of India's Test team on away tours over the past decade was largely because of its all weather pace attack but the same can't be said about the fast bowling resources available for the two-Test series against the West Indies.
Why The Army Can't Fight In Manipur
Rediff.com10 Jul 2023For the most battle-hardened, specialised and successful counter-insurgency army in the world, this is an unfamiliar, first-time experience of dealing with the north east's deepest complexities, observes Shekhar Gupta.
Pick Your Team For First Test
Rediff.com10 Jul 2023Who do you think should be in India's playing XI for the first Test against the West Indies?
Dada at 51: Ganguly's untold stories revealed
Rediff.com8 Jul 2023A complete look at Ganguly's career, accomplishments of legendary Indian batter
Court issues fresh summons to BBC, Wikimedia, US library over documentary row
Rediff.com8 Jul 2023They said according to the Hague Convention, the service upon a foreign entity had to be served through the prescribed rules.
Android probe: CCI 'protecting' Amazon, Google tells SC
Rediff.com7 Jul 2023Google, in its latest appeal to the Supreme Court, has said the Competition Commission of India (CCI) is protecting Amazon's interests after having complained that India's anti-competition body (CCI) had copied part of a European Commission ruling against it for allegedly abusing the market dominance of Android. The latest twist to the Google-CCI case comes as Google filed an appeal in the Supreme Court on June 26, against the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT's) March 29 order. The tech giant's contention is that the NCLAT failed to apply the "effect analysis" part in the CCI order.
Excise policy: ED arrests CBI approver Dinesh Arora in money laundering case
Rediff.com7 Jul 2023Arora was arrested under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after a long session of questioning.
Affidavits not false but signed by witnesses, Teesta tells court
Rediff.com6 Jul 2023The counsel of social activist Teesta Setalvad on Thursday told a sessions court in Ahmedabad that affidavits which the prosecution claims are false were signed by witnesses and submitted in different courts in the past.
SC extends interim protection from arrest to Setalvad till July 19
Rediff.com5 Jul 2023The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended interim protection from arrest till July 19 to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case linked to the 2002 post-Godhra riots.
SC to hear Teesta's plea against Gujarat HC order on Wednesday
Rediff.com4 Jul 2023The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a plea by social activist Teesta Setalvad challenging the Gujarat high court order which had rejected her plea for regular bail and directed her to surrender immediately in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence to frame innocent people in 2002 post-Godhra riots cases.
In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender
Rediff.com1 Jul 2023A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Prashant Kumar Mishra, which heard the matter in a special hearing, urged the Chief Justice of India to assign the matter to a larger bench.
'Surrender immediately': Gujarat HC denies activist Teesta Setalvad bail
Rediff.com1 Jul 2023Setalvad was taken into custody on June 25 last year along with former Gujarat Director General of Police R B Sreekumar and ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in an offence registered by Ahmedabad crime branch police for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame "innocent people" in the post-Godhra riots cases.
Ashes: Smith shatters these records
Rediff.com29 Jun 2023Australian batter Steve Smith with his unbeaten knock of 85n.o off 149 took him past many records on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series against England.
King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!
Rediff.com26 Jun 2023It was only Alcaraz's third tournament on grass, but the way he marched through the draw augurs well for his prospects at Wimbledon, where he will be seeded number one.
The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner
Rediff.com24 Jun 2023The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.
Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits
Rediff.com22 Jun 2023Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, declined by 11 per cent in 2022 to 3.42 billion Swiss francs (nearly Rs 30,000 crore), annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.
Global Chess League: Carlsen, Anand lead starry field: All you need to know!
Rediff.com21 Jun 2023The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League to get underway in Dubai.
Bopanna to bid adieu to Davis Cup; denied home farewell
Rediff.com21 Jun 2023Rohan Bopanna revealed that he will bring curtains down on his Davis Cup career when the country hosts Morocco in September
Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster
Rediff.com18 Jun 2023Dulat, who was advisor on Jammu and Kashmir to the central government during the tenure of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, also advocated the need for starting a dialogue with Pakistan.
Quartermiler Anjali Devi punches ticket to Asian Games
Rediff.com16 Jun 2023Four Indian quarter-milers running below 53 seconds augurs well for the country's hopes of winning six straight Asian Games gold in women's 4x400m relay since 2002.
Court acquits 35 in 2002 riots cases; slams media, politicians
Rediff.com16 Jun 2023In its order of June 12, which was made available on June 15, the court of additional sessions judge Harsh Trivedi also slammed pseudo-secular media and politicians for claiming that the riots were planned.
Welcome To Dallas Y'll!
Rediff.com16 Jun 2023Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.
'They barged into my mother's prayer room'
Rediff.com16 Jun 2023'Their conduct is as if they have come to arrest some dacoit.' 'They behave with everyone in this manner, whether it's Manish Sisodia, Anil Deshmukh or anybody else.' 'It is as if they are ambassadors of god and we are satans.' 'This is solely due to the sections in some laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.' 'This is a cruel law. In fact, the death penalty is better.'
Best Bakery: Prosecution failed to prove charges against 2 accused, says court
Rediff.com14 Jun 2023Additional sessions judge MG Deshpande on Tuesday acquitted Solanki and Gohil of all charges. The detailed order became available on Wednesday.
10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT
Rediff.com14 Jun 2023Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.
El Nino biggest immediate risk for the markets; not priced in yet: Analysts
Rediff.com13 Jun 2023Less-than-expected rainfall and a poor spatial distribution, experts say, can rekindle fears of a rise in food and fuel inflation that can have an impact on the RBI's monetary policy. The fear of less than optimal rainfall due to El Nino this year, analysts believe, is the biggest short-term risk for the markets, which they said has not been fully priced in yet by them. Monsoon set over Kerala on June 08, a week later than its scheduled date.
2002 Gujarat riots: 2 acquitted in Best Bakery case
Rediff.com13 Jun 2023On March 1, 2002, two days after the Godhra carnage, a mob attacked Best Bakery in Vadodara, looting and burning it down and killing 14 people. The mob targeted the Muslims inside, including the Shaikh family that ran the bakery.
How Djokovic surpassed Federer and Nadal
Rediff.com12 Jun 2023Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final to win a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title.
Doesn't suit any leader...: Shah on Rahul's remarks abroad
Rediff.com10 Jun 2023"Any patriotic person should discuss Indian politics within India. It does not suit the leader of any party to go abroad and discuss the country's politics and criticise the country. Rahul baba, you must remember that people of the country are watching it closely," Shah said.