Ishita Ayan Dutt And Bhavini Mishra

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FSSAI Warning Label Plan Challenged

FSSAI Warning Label Plan Challenged

Rediff.com   3 days ago

The proposal followed an order by the Supreme Court on August 13 asking the Union government, in consultation with experts, to decide on the visual format of the front-of-pack label.

Delhi HC orders 6-month forensic audit in Daiichi-Fortis case

Delhi HC orders 6-month forensic audit in Daiichi-Fortis case

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2026

The Delhi High Court has mandated a six-month forensic audit into the alleged dissipation of assets by former Fortis promoters Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh, stemming from enforcement proceedings by Japanese drug major Daiichi Sankyo.

Delhi High Court seeks Beco's response to HUL's 'skin irritation' ad suit

Delhi High Court seeks Beco's response to HUL's 'skin irritation' ad suit

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2026

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from sustainable consumer goods startup Beco regarding a suit filed by Hindustan Unilever (HUL). HUL alleges that Beco disparaged its products, Surf Excel and Vim, by claiming they cause skin irritation in its advertising campaign.

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into ED Allegations Against Former Indiabulls Housing Finance Promoter

Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into ED Allegations Against Former Indiabulls Housing Finance Promoter

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine all six allegations of financial irregularities levelled by the Enforcement Directorate against Sameer Gehlaut, former chairperson of Indiabulls Housing Finance (IHFL), and five corporate groups, following repeated criticism of investigating agencies for lack of progress.

India Inc navigates West Asia conflict: Rising costs, price hikes, and margin pressures

India Inc navigates West Asia conflict: Rising costs, price hikes, and margin pressures

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2026

India Inc's first-quarter earnings season was significantly impacted by the West Asia conflict, leading to rising costs, calibrated price increases, and margin pressures across various sectors including FMCG, automotive, steel, and cement. Companies are implementing price hikes to protect profitability, with many anticipating further escalations if input costs remain elevated.

US Appeals Court Affirms $2 Billion Devas Award Against ISRO's Antrix

US Appeals Court Affirms $2 Billion Devas Award Against ISRO's Antrix

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2026

A US appeals court has upheld a $562.5 million arbitral award, which has grown to over $2 billion with interest, in favour of Devas Multimedia against Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of ISRO, ruling that US courts have jurisdiction despite Antrix being government-owned.

How Tata Steel Tackled Challenges Under Chandra

How Tata Steel Tackled Challenges Under Chandra

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2026

Tata Steel more than doubled its Indian capacity through acquisitions and expansion, strengthening cash generation as it pursued a costly restructuring of its European operations.

'India's First Substantive Judicial Engagement With AI'

'India's First Substantive Judicial Engagement With AI'

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2026

The judgment is India's first to examine AI companies' use of copyrighted works for foundation models, setting an analytical framework for Section 52 of the Copyright Act.

35 Years On, SC Quashes FERA Case Against Standard Chartered Bank

35 Years On, SC Quashes FERA Case Against Standard Chartered Bank

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against Standard Chartered Bank and one of its officers in a 1991-92 Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) case, citing an extraordinary 23-year delay in prosecution and the Enforcement Directorate's failure to comply with mandatory procedural safeguards.

AI Deepfakes Push Courts To Protect Identity Rights

AI Deepfakes Push Courts To Protect Identity Rights

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2026

Personality rights violations are increasingly being used as vehicles for financial fraud, with unsuspecting consumers misled by fabricated endorsements.

Supreme Court to scrutinise Sebi's appeal against SAT's relief for Nusli Wadia

Supreme Court to scrutinise Sebi's appeal against SAT's relief for Nusli Wadia

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine Sebi's challenge to a Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) decision that cleared Wadia Group Chairman Nusli Wadia, Bombay Dyeing, and others of allegations of fraudulent financial reporting.

Dutch prosecutors summon Tata Steel over 'intentional and unlawful' release of harmful substances

Dutch prosecutors summon Tata Steel over 'intentional and unlawful' release of harmful substances

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2026

Dutch prosecutors have decided to summon Tata Steel IJmuiden BV (TSIJ) over multiple suspected criminal offences, including the "intentional and unlawful" release of harmful substances into the air that may have adversely affected public health, following a complaint filed by over 800 complainants.

Zomato, Zepto, Swiggy, Urban Company, Porter Challenge Karnataka Gig Workers Act

Zomato, Zepto, Swiggy, Urban Company, Porter Challenge Karnataka Gig Workers Act

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2026

'If there are different laws governing the same subject, it can increase the compliance burden on platforms. The process would be easier and more transparent if there were a singular national-level law.'

'BJP Wants Opposition-Mukt Bengal'

'BJP Wants Opposition-Mukt Bengal'

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2026

'BJP wanted a compromised Opposition and found a match in this faction of the Trinamool.'

NCLT admits SBI's plea for personal insolvency against Anil Ambani

NCLT admits SBI's plea for personal insolvency against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai has admitted a petition filed by State Bank of India (SBI) seeking to initiate personal insolvency proceedings against industrialist Anil Ambani. This action is related to Ambani's alleged personal guarantees for loans extended to Reliance Communications (RCom), from which SBI is attempting to recover over 1,200 crore.

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2026

Companies are already diversifying sourcing, raising prices, and reworking operating models as the disruption drags on.

Four Women Now Lead High Courts

Four Women Now Lead High Courts

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2026

There has never been a woman Chief Justice of India, although Justice B V Nagarathna is expected to become the first -- in 2027 if the convention of seniority is followed.

SC Sets Boundaries for Court AI

SC Sets Boundaries for Court AI

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2026

If AI-generated material is found to be 'false, fabricated, misleading or inaccurate', the person filing it will be accountable and cannot cite the AI-generated nature of the material as a defence.

ITC's Net Profit Up 6.1% in Q4FY26, Driven by Cigarettes and FMCG

ITC's Net Profit Up 6.1% in Q4FY26, Driven by Cigarettes and FMCG

Rediff.com   22 May 2026

ITC reported a 6.1 per cent year-on-year growth in its consolidated adjusted net profit from continuing operations, reaching ~5,469.74 crore in the January-March quarter (Q4FY26), primarily fuelled by strong performances in its cigarettes and non-cigarette fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) businesses.

Tata Steel's Q4 Net Profit Jumps 125% on Higher Volumes, Cost Cuts

Tata Steel's Q4 Net Profit Jumps 125% on Higher Volumes, Cost Cuts

Rediff.com   16 May 2026

Tata Steel reported a significant 124.9 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to 2,925.74 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, driven by higher volumes and an improved product mix in India, alongside planned cost reductions across its global operations.