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Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The statement was signed by 15 former judges, 77 ex-all India services officers and 25 veterans.

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'

No farmer died in police action during stir: Govt

No farmer died in police action during stir: Govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Centre on Friday said that no farmer died due to police action during the year-long protests by farmers.

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Rediff.com18 May 2023

There are lessons for the Congress to learn from the Karnataka elections of how burying the hatchet among top leaders and not washing dirty linen in public can help, says Ramesh Menon.

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Renowned women's rights activist and founder of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Ela Bhatt passed away in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, her associates said.

My family had to deal with fallout of false allegations: Tejpal

My family had to deal with fallout of false allegations: Tejpal

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The former Tehelka editor-in-chief also thanked the court for a "rigorous, impartial and fair trial" in the case.

Cong leader meets jailed SP MLA Azam Khan after 'no' to Akhilesh emissary

Cong leader meets jailed SP MLA Azam Khan after 'no' to Akhilesh emissary

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The visits come against the backdrop of complaints from the Khan camp that Akhilesh Yadav has been 'ignoring' the party veteran and the Muslim community, though it backed the SP in the recent assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

Govt proposes new data privacy law, raises penalty to Rs 500 cr for violations

Govt proposes new data privacy law, raises penalty to Rs 500 cr for violations

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The government will "notify such countries or territories outside India to which a data fiduciary may transfer personal data", according to the draft unveiled on Friday for public feedback.

Now, shooting ace Verma has cyber criminals in sights

Now, shooting ace Verma has cyber criminals in sights

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The lawyer who picked up the pistol and won plenty of medals in shooting will go back to the court room, ill at ease with the utter lack of activity in the sporting arena due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And Abhishek Verma is fairly confident of striking a balance between shooting and legal practice.

The Politics Of Majboori

The Politics Of Majboori

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Demonetisation and Agniveer reveal the two mindsets India has become. In both these government schemes, one sees a desire to play the country like an orchestra anchored by conductor/conductors, argues Shyam G Menon.

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'Messi's departure is a move that helps Florentino. Imagine that (Kylian) Mbappe now signs for Real Madrid.'

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

After the scheme was unveiled, protests erupted in several states against the scheme.

Former civil servants seek CJI's intervention in 'bulldozer politics'

Former civil servants seek CJI's intervention in 'bulldozer politics'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

A group of retired civil servants on Tuesday wrote an open letter to Chief Justice of India N V Ramana seeking intervention by the Supreme Court in the alleged illegal detention, bulldozing of residences and police violence in Uttar Pradesh following protests against certain objectionable remarks made by two now-removed Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries.

Trump impeachment trial in Senate to begin on Feb 8

Trump impeachment trial in Senate to begin on Feb 8

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Schumer said the house managers will come to read the article of impeachment at 7 pm on Monday. Members will then be sworn in the next day.

NSE's Colo Case: Will CBI Do What Sebi Didn't?

NSE's Colo Case: Will CBI Do What Sebi Didn't?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

It is the biggest issue we have ever faced in the securities market, where a sensitive and systemically important institution and first-line regulator was not only exploited by unscrupulous elements but functioned like a private fief, points out Debashis Basu.

Kangana may be a celebrity but she is accused in a case: Court

Kangana may be a celebrity but she is accused in a case: Court

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Metropolitan Magistrate R R Khan had on Tuesday rejected Ranaut's application seeking permanent exemption from appearance in which she had cited her professional commitments. The detailed order was made available Thursday.

Reliance Capital objects to PFL stake sale by Credit Suisse

Reliance Capital objects to PFL stake sale by Credit Suisse

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Debt-ridden firm Reliance Capital on Monday objected to the proposed 33.12 per cent stake sale of Prime Focus Ltd (PFL) by Credit Suisse to PFL's promoter group at Rs 44.15 per share. Anil Ambani's Reliance Group company Reliance Capital in a statement termed the proposed transaction as a blatant abuse of the purported rights by Credit Suisse under certain lending agreements with the RCAP Group. However, Reliance Capital did not share the details of the "blatant abuse of the purported rights".

For deaf transgender athlete, Olympics brings hope for change

For deaf transgender athlete, Olympics brings hope for change

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'I hope that younger people who have similar struggles can see me and feel safer in the fact that I'm managing okay. True, there are difficulties, but there's nothing unfortunate at all about being both deaf and transgender.'

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

He has refused to concede the election, while the mainstream US media has declared 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden as the winner, who is now the President-elect.

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Effective action contained violence quickly during Delhi riots: Police to HC

Effective action contained violence quickly during Delhi riots: Police to HC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

It said as and when the protestors tried to infringe the law and failed to obey directions of enforcement agencies, appropriate legal action was taken against the miscreants.

Ask Tax Guru: 'ULIPs are tax-free if...'

Ask Tax Guru: 'ULIPs are tax-free if...'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Amazon seeks to acquire complete control of Prione

Amazon seeks to acquire complete control of Prione

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

E-commerce major Amazon on Wednesday said it will acquire Prione Business Services - its joint venture firm with Catamaran, subject to requisite regulatory approvals. Prione Business Services was formed in 2014 and was coming up for renewal on May 19, 2022. In August this year, Amazon and NR Narayana Murthy's Catamaran announced that they will not continue their JV beyond May 2022. The two parties had not disclosed the reason behind the decision.

HR GURU: 'I have to sack my friend'

HR GURU: 'I have to sack my friend'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Judiciary can't be controlled or else 'rule of law' will become illusory: CJI

Judiciary can't be controlled or else 'rule of law' will become illusory: CJI

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The judiciary cannot be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the legislature or the executive, or else the rule of law will become illusory, he said.

Tribunal to hear Amazon's plea to stay CCI order on Feb 14

Tribunal to hear Amazon's plea to stay CCI order on Feb 14

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) will hear e-commerce major Amazon's interim plea on February 14, seeking a stay over the order passed by fair trade regulator CCI that had suspended the over two-year-old approval for its deal with Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL). A three-member bench on Monday directed to list Amazon's plea on February 14 to pass an interim order and stay the operations of the order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in December last year till it finally decides the matter. "The registry is directed to list on February 14 for hearing," said the NCLAT bench. The appellate tribunal also directed to list the appeals filed by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and All India Consumer Product Distributors Federation on the same date.

Stalin toughens stand against NEET, writes to 12 CMs seeking support

Stalin toughens stand against NEET, writes to 12 CMs seeking support

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin has written to his counterparts in 11 non-BJP ruled states and Goa, seeking their support to oppose the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and restore 'the primacy of states' in education, the government said on Monday.

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Election Commission on Friday disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years in the Toshakhana case for hiding proceeds from the sale of gifts he received from foreign leaders.

Succession saga at Murugappa Group gets murkier

Succession saga at Murugappa Group gets murkier

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Valli Arunachalam had alleged that the group promoters have a gender bias against women getting into the family business and, hence, she and her sister were denied a berth on AIL's board.

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The arbitration of any court is legally binding and the government) can approach the Singapore high court.

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

This is New India, where our heroes and heroines are vilified and jailed by a State intent on damaging its own people, asserts Aakar Patel.

Why You Should Invest In Real Estate

Why You Should Invest In Real Estate

Rediff.com26 May 2022

When you are in your 20s and early 30s, you have the biggest asset to your credit -- time. By starting to invest during the early stages of your career, you get a lot of time to research, learn, and achieve, advises Ayan Nagpal.

Mumbai's Arthur Road jail has cell in Barrack 12 ready for Nirav Modi

Mumbai's Arthur Road jail has cell in Barrack 12 ready for Nirav Modi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

With a UK court ruling in favour of the extradition of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, Mumbai's Arthur Road jail has kept a special cell ready to lodge him, an official said on Friday.

Demolitions in Kanpur, Prayagraj as per law, no links with rioting: UP to SC

Demolitions in Kanpur, Prayagraj as per law, no links with rioting: UP to SC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The state government said that none of the actual affected parties, if any, have approached this court concerning the lawful demolition action.

'Am I too aggressive with my SIPs?'

'Am I too aggressive with my SIPs?'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Wings clipped, ad body looks at a 'co-regulating' role with govt

Wings clipped, ad body looks at a 'co-regulating' role with govt

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Newly formed CCPA will now regulate false and misleading advertising and also take action to punish offenders, whether through fines, discontinuance, alteration of the ad, or even jail. ASCI as a voluntary, self-regulatory body, had no legal powers to enforce its actions.

Karnataka lifts weekend curfew, night curbs to continue

Karnataka lifts weekend curfew, night curbs to continue

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai held a meeting with experts, and senior ministers and officials of his government to assess the COVID-19 situation in the state and curbs that were put in place to control its spread.

Kashmir Press Club has 'ceased to exist': J-K admin

Kashmir Press Club has 'ceased to exist': J-K admin

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The administration -- which has been facing flak on the issue with the Editors Guild of India terming the events a 'coup' and a continuing trend to smother press freedom -- cited 'unpleasant developments and dissensions between various groups of journalists' as the reason for the takeover of the premises in Srinagar's high street Polo Ground area.

Constitution is the Casualty in Governor's Conduct

Constitution is the Casualty in Governor's Conduct

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The Congress used Raj Bhavans to topple legally elected governments. The BJP is letting governors get away with all manner of impropriety, notes Aditi Phadnis.