Prasanna D Zore And Syed Firdaus Ashraf

Stories by Prasanna D Zore And Syed Firdaus Ashraf

Bombay HC Order: Will Jarange Patil Vacate Mumbai?

Bombay HC Order: Will Jarange Patil Vacate Mumbai?

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2025

'Given that his health is failing him, the government might, in a day or two, admit him to hospital.'

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Will Barkya In Beed Get Maratha Quotas?

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

'Life in India is better only for those who have reservations.'

'Efficiency Can't Override Judicial Independence'

'Efficiency Can't Override Judicial Independence'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

'In a courtroom, the judge can directly assess the witness's demeanour, which is crucial'

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

'If they can be duplicitous, we can be equally duplicitous.' 'If they offer friendship, we reciprocate.' 'If they choose hostility, we respond with equal hostility.'

'We Cannot Trust China'

'We Cannot Trust China'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

'However, we must implement a tit-for-tat approach -- reciprocating their conduct with precision.' 'If they demonstrate respect, we respond accordingly. If they adopt hostile positions, we mirror that hostility with equal intensity.'

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

'As a defence lawyer I won't know if a policeman under cross questioning is being prompted to answer by someone behind his computer screen.'

What If These Leaders Were Arrested Under New Bill?

What If These Leaders Were Arrested Under New Bill?

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2025

Ministers arrested post-2014 who, if the 130 Constitutional Amendment had been in effect, would have been unseated from office.

'Very Shocked Shivakumar Recited RSS Anthem'

'Very Shocked Shivakumar Recited RSS Anthem'

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2025

'But I know why he did it.' 'He was being heckled by BJP members who were mocking the Congress.' 'In that context, he quoted the song to tell them: "We know your anthem, we know your ideology, we know how divisive you are".' 'It was not an endorsement.'

Is Kejriwal Reason For 130th Amendment?

Is Kejriwal Reason For 130th Amendment?

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2025

'Even if this Bill passes in Parliament, it will reasonably face judicial scrutiny. 'One can reasonably expect challenges in the Supreme Court questioning its Constitutional validity.'

Is China Killing India's Farming?

Is China Killing India's Farming?

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2025

'China reduced its exports of urea to India gradually.' 'In 2020-2021 we imported 28 lakh tonnes of urea which reduced to 16 lakh tonnes in 2022-2023 and that has now reduced to 1 lakh tonnes in 2024-2025.'

'BJP Should Be Extremely Wary Of 130th Amendment'

'BJP Should Be Extremely Wary Of 130th Amendment'

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2025

'If the INDIA bloc ever forms the government, they will be more than tempted to use such provisions to bring about regime change in BJP-ruled states.'

'130th Amendment Risks Placing Power In ED/CBI/CID/Police'

'130th Amendment Risks Placing Power In ED/CBI/CID/Police'

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2025

'Anyone they don't like can be potentially arrested and thrown in jail for 30 days to induce regime change.'

'Prime Minister's Inclusion Is A Constitutional Mockery'

'Prime Minister's Inclusion Is A Constitutional Mockery'

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2025

'This type of comprehensive legislation has never been introduced before in Parliament's history.' 'A bill that simultaneously affects ministers, chief ministers, and the prime minister represents completely uncharted Constitutional territory.' 'Throughout our nation's legislative history, the established policy has consistently held that public office holders should face punishment only after receiving conviction from a competent court of law. Without this safeguard, we risk systematic destabilisation, and our federal structure would face complete collapse.' 'Any central government could potentially deploy this legislation against state governments they oppose politically. This represents the most frightening prospect and dangerous possibility that these bills create.'

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2025

'His willingness to take the initiative to fight for truth and justice and his willingness to cross swords with anyone for a just cause.'

Mahindra Probes Staffer For Issuing Rape Threat

Mahindra Probes Staffer For Issuing Rape Threat

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2025

The Mahindra group has launched an internal investigation into the allegations against one of its employees for issuing rape threats to Sulata Deo, the Biju Janata Dal MP, in a Facebook post.

'Stray Dogs In Ghettos Is A Health Nightmare'

'Stray Dogs In Ghettos Is A Health Nightmare'

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2025

'It will be an explosion of zoonotic diseases from these places.' 'People will not be able to live or work for kilometres around these places where thousands of street dogs are kept.'

12,432 Men Benefited From Maharashtra Laadki Bahin Scheme

12,432 Men Benefited From Maharashtra Laadki Bahin Scheme

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

Erroneous payments were made to 77,980 women and 12,431 men, many of whom did not qualify for the scheme's benefits.

Toll Plaza Workers Beat Up Soldier

Toll Plaza Workers Beat Up Soldier

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2025

The victim, identified as Indian Army Jawan Kapil, was traveling in his car to rejoin duty in Srinagar after leave.

UP police arrest 2 for rape of deaf-mute woman

UP police arrest 2 for rape of deaf-mute woman

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2025

Two men have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 22-year-old hearing and speech-impaired woman in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. The rape incident created outrage in Uttar Pradesh as the girl trying to run away from her rapists was caught on a nearby CCTV.

'India Will Destroy Anything Of Value In Pakistan'

'India Will Destroy Anything Of Value In Pakistan'

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2025

'If you fire two missiles at Jamnagar or ten missiles there, what do you think India will do?' 'India will fire 500 missiles on Tarbela and Mangla, destroy the Sukkur Barrage, destroy Karachi port.' 'When you start issuing threats, it should be with some sense and sensibility.' 'You shouldn't just shoot your mouth off just because you have appointed yourself field marshal.'