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'India not lowering guard on border with China'

'India not lowering guard on border with China'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Talking about the Line of Actual Control, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said as it is not completely demarcated, there are differing perceptions about it by both sides.

Amazon vs Future duel underway in Singapore, verdict by next week

Amazon vs Future duel underway in Singapore, verdict by next week

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

An emergency arbitration hearing between Amazon and retail conglomerate Future Group took place last week and a verdict is expected in the next few days, according to sources.

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

New York City Councilman Donovan Philips, who visited Swami Harish Chander Puri to express support, put it down to the surcharged environment created by President Trump.

SC asks Centre to submit details of pricing of Rafale jets within 10 days

SC asks Centre to submit details of pricing of Rafale jets within 10 days

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

In its order, a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, gave some more leeway to the government which has been arguing that pricing details are so sensitive that they have not even been shared with Parliament.

2002 hit-and-run case: SC admits appeal against Salman's acquittal

2002 hit-and-run case: SC admits appeal against Salman's acquittal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted for final hearing the appeal of Maharashtra government challenging the acquittal of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, but refused to fast-track the proceedings.

'Kahani khatam ho gaya': AG, BCI say SC crisis settled

'Kahani khatam ho gaya': AG, BCI say SC crisis settled

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The four judges -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- have taken up their respective business on the first working day of the top court after the January 12 press conference.

Marines shooting: NIA team to visit Italy to quiz witnesses

Marines shooting: NIA team to visit Italy to quiz witnesses

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

A team of National Investigation Agency sleuths is likely to visit Italy to question four Italian marines, who were witnesses to the killing of two fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012, after their refusal to come to India for deposition before investigators.

Aadhaar will identify genuine beneficiaries of schemes: Centre to SC

Aadhaar will identify genuine beneficiaries of schemes: Centre to SC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The Centre also referred to various international economic reports and surveys to emphasise on the need for Aadhaar.

SC to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of Article 370 in April

SC to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of Article 370 in April

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The J&K state and the Centre governments sought adjournment on the ground that the current situation is very sensitive.

CJI praises Justice Bhushan's verdicts for his welfarist, humanist approach

CJI praises Justice Bhushan's verdicts for his welfarist, humanist approach

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Justice Bhushan, who was elevated as an apex court judge on May 13, 2016, was part of several landmark judgements including the November 2019 verdict by a five-judge Constitution bench which cleared the way for construction of Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya and directed the Centre to allot a five-acre plot to Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque.

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Highlighting the pendency of cases in various courts of the country, he said Indian legal system is marked by long delays and some of the reasons for it are infrastructure gaps and considerable vacancies, particularly in subordinate courts.

Home ministry trying to destroy process: SC raps Centre on NRC

Home ministry trying to destroy process: SC raps Centre on NRC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Reiterating that the July 31 deadline for the completion of NRC exercise will not be extended, a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the Centre is not cooperating in the NRC process and it seems the entire effort of the MHA is to destroy the NRC process.

SC flags possible misuse of funds received through electoral bonds

SC flags possible misuse of funds received through electoral bonds

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday flagged the issue of possible misuse of funds received through electoral bonds by political parties for illegal purposes like terrorism and asked the Centre whether there was any 'control' over how these funds were put to use.

'We are in a dark and dangerous period'

'We are in a dark and dangerous period'

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'Those of us who care for the Indian Constitution worry,' says Aakar Patel.

SC to resume hearing on pleas against NJAC

SC to resume hearing on pleas against NJAC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court will on Monday resume hearing arguments on the constitutional validity of the National Judicial Appointment Commission Act, notwithstanding the ongoing summer vacation.

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Is BJP fine-tuning its line on nationalism?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'Since the general election is only two years away, the BJP will need a surefire plan of action -- and it cannot be either the Ram temple or ultra-nationalism,' says Amulya Ganguli.

SC expresses dissatisfaction over Centre's response on Lokpal

SC expresses dissatisfaction over Centre's response on Lokpal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The AG said that the names for the search committee have not been finalised yet.

CBI awaiting nod to act on the high and mighty

CBI awaiting nod to act on the high and mighty

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

As per the norms, sanction for prosecution has to be decided within four months time of the CBI seeking such a permission.

'An emotional moment'

'An emotional moment'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

'Today we are standing outside Mannat and we finally feel like jannat (heaven).'

SC postpones Jallikattu verdict for a week on Centre's request

SC postpones Jallikattu verdict for a week on Centre's request

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Massive protest continued for the fourth day on Friday at Chennai's Marina Beach with schools across Tamil Nadu remained closed in support of bull-taming sport Jallikattu.

SC refuses to change order, says NEET exam to be held as scheduled

SC refuses to change order, says NEET exam to be held as scheduled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The order implied that all government colleges, deemed universities and private medical colleges would be covered under NEET and those examinations which have already taken place or slated to be conducted separately stand scrapped.

SC stays agri laws, forms panel; farmers to continue protest

SC stays agri laws, forms panel; farmers to continue protest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a stay of the implementation of the contentious three new farm laws hoping this will end the prolonged protests by the farmers and also constituted a four-member panel of agri experts to resolve the impasse between their leaders and the Centre.

FinMin disagrees with PAC's views on interest on tax refund

FinMin disagrees with PAC's views on interest on tax refund

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The Finance Ministry said it has followed standard practice and has not violated any Constitutional provision by not showing interest on tax refund as separate expenditure in the Budget.

Dawood Ibrahim is not here: Pakistan

Dawood Ibrahim is not here: Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Pakistan has said that fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is not present in the country, a day after India asserted that its most wanted terrorist was living in the neighbouring country.

We know Dawood is in Pakistan, we will nab him: Shinde

We know Dawood is in Pakistan, we will nab him: Shinde

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim is in Pakistan and joint efforts with the United States were being made to nab him, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Friday.

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Counsels for AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam accused Christian Michel and fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi were also the potential targets of Israeli spyware Pegasus.

Centre supports plea for recusal of SC bench in Manipur fake encounters case

Centre supports plea for recusal of SC bench in Manipur fake encounters case

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The petitioners, however, challenged the government's contention, saying this was an attempt to "overawe" the court

Coal cos get closure notice, can continue mining for 6 months only

Coal cos get closure notice, can continue mining for 6 months only

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

A bench headed by Chief Justice H L Dattu said, the apex court had granted six months' time to wind up their operations and the companies cannot be restrained from excavating coal during this period.

No mala fide in shifting Dutta from CBI: Centre to SC

No mala fide in shifting Dutta from CBI: Centre to SC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The petition has alleged that the Centre took a series of steps in a "completely mala fide, arbitrary and illegal manner to ensure that Asthana was given the charge of CBI director".

Modi & Obama's back-room boys broke impasse on N-deal in London

Modi & Obama's back-room boys broke impasse on N-deal in London

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The agreement was reached in intensive negotiations between contact groups that Obama and Modi had set up in September.

F-16 deal with Pak: US will patch up with India

F-16 deal with Pak: "US will patch up with India"

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

As India expressed 'displeasure and disappointment" over the United States's decision to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, California Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez said that the she will patch things up with India soon on the issue.

Right to privacy can't be absolute: SC on Aadhaar

Right to privacy can't be absolute: SC on Aadhaar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The state may have some power to put reasonable restriction, says the apex court.

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

When the high court turned down the state government's plea, Maharashtra approached the Supreme Court.

Lenders may take a Rs 1,400-cr haircut on Gurgaon Expressway

Lenders may take a Rs 1,400-cr haircut on Gurgaon Expressway

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

NHAI to pay only Rs 175-200 cr as it takes over from concessionaire

'No choice': Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs at Twitter

'No choice': Elon Musk justifies mass layoffs at Twitter

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Musk has blamed activists for a significant drop in the company's revenues.

Maggi ban: SC orders fresh testing at Mysore lab

Maggi ban: SC orders fresh testing at Mysore lab

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Maggi ban: SC orders fresh testing at Mysore lab.

Modi answerable as CBI can not allow Mallya to leave without his approval: Kejriwal

Modi answerable as CBI can not allow Mallya to leave without his approval: Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Since CBI directly reports to PM CBI couldn't have allowed without approval from top,' Kejriwal tweeted

SC refuses to stay NEET ordinance; expresses 'deep displeasure' to government

SC refuses to stay NEET ordinance; expresses 'deep displeasure' to government

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

It also dismissed the plea for centralised counselling of successful candidates of various entrance tests, saying "50 per cent states have conducted their tests."

SC takes strong note of phrase 'judges appointing judges'

SC takes strong note of phrase 'judges appointing judges'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday witnessed sharp exchanges when it took exception to Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi using the phrase "judges appointing judges" to attack the collegium system and observing that B R Ambedkar would have turned in his grave at the way the power was taken away from the executive.

'Mischievious forces' behind CJI charges

'Mischievious forces' behind CJI charges

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

There was no occasion for the woman to interact directly with the CJI, notes Supreme Court Secretary General S S Kalgaonkar.