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EC slams Kharge over letter on turnout data, Cong hits back

EC slams Kharge over letter on turnout data, Cong hits back

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The poll panel said it found Kharge's letter, placed in the public domain in the middle of the ongoing electoral process, 'highly undesirable' and designed to create confusion, misdirection and impediment to the conduct of smooth, free and fair elections.

Wipro to acquire Germany's cellent AG for Rs 518 cr

Wipro to acquire Germany's cellent AG for Rs 518 cr

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The all-cash deal is expected to close in the March 2016 quarter.

Coal gate: AG Vahanvati apologises in SC for losing cool

Coal gate: AG Vahanvati apologises in SC for losing cool

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Attorney General G E Vahanvati on Wednesday apologised before the Supreme Court for losing his cool during arguments in the coal blocks allocation scam case on Tuesday.

Bayer AG to make India sourcing hub

Bayer AG to make India sourcing hub

Rediff.com24 Oct 2003

Former AG Milon K Banerji dies

Former AG Milon K Banerji dies

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Banerji breathed his last around 3:30 am at the hospital. His last rites will be performed on Wednesday evening at Lodhi Road electric crematorium in New Delhi.

Haryana AG alleges tweaking of criteria in plot allocation

Haryana AG alleges tweaking of criteria in plot allocation

Rediff.com22 May 2016

The Haryana advocate general has alleged that criteria had been tweaked for allotment of 14 industrial plots in Panchkula to the "near and dear ones" of the then Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and recommended their cancellation.

Close to catching Amritpal Singh, Punjab govt tells HC

Close to catching Amritpal Singh, Punjab govt tells HC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The habeas corpus plea was recently filed by Khara, claiming Amritpal Singh was in "illegal custody" of police.

Kerala CM to write to Modi against AG representing bar owners in SC

Kerala CM to write to Modi against AG representing bar owners in SC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Saturday said he would be writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the appearance of Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi in a case challenging the state's liquor policy in Supreme Court.

Def Ministry asks AG branch to correct Gen Singh's DoB

Def Ministry asks AG branch to correct Gen Singh's DoB

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on the subject, the defence ministry has written to the Adjutant General's (AG) branch of the Army to correct its record to show the year of birth of Army chief Gen V K Singh as 1950 contrary to his stand that he was born one year later.

Yeddyurappa to consult AG on Hogenakkal

Yeddyurappa to consult AG on Hogenakkal

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday said his government would consult the Advocate General on Tamil Nadu's Hogenakkal drinking water project, which he had opposed in the run up to the polls. Uday Holla was appointed as the Advocate General of Karnataka.

Karnataka AG's head BJP's gift to Jayalalithaa?

Karnataka AG's head BJP's gift to Jayalalithaa?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

B V Acharya, one of the senior most advocates in Karnataka, resigned as the advocate general on Wednesday. There is no one reason been given for the resignation and the former two time AG also does not spell out the real reason for him quitting.

AG finds irregularities worth crores in Naxal-hit Bastar area

AG finds irregularities worth crores in Naxal-hit Bastar area

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Various alleged administrative and financial irregularities worth crores have been pointed out in execution of development works in worst Naxal-hit Bastar district of Chhattisgarh by state Accountant General.

AG cautions Supreme Court of intruding into policy domain

AG cautions Supreme Court of intruding into policy domain

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Attorney General K K Venugopal on Wednesday defended The Tribunals Reforms Act of 2021 in the Supreme Court and said that many times the top court through its judgments had waded "into the policy domain" and it should "keep in mind separation of powers".

Siemens' strong July-September quarter results fail to cheer markets

Siemens' strong July-September quarter results fail to cheer markets

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Siemens reported solid results in the July-September quarter (fourth quarter, or Q4) of 2022-23 (FY23), with the top line growing 25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 5,808 crore. The operating profit margin stood at 12.1 per cent, led by lower employee costs and other operating expenses. The company follows the October-September financial year.

Shourie apprises PM on AG's opinion

Shourie apprises PM on AG's opinion

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Divesment Minister Arun Shourie said on Tuesday he had apprised Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee about the Attorney General Soli Sorabjee's opinion on privatisation of HPCL, BPCL.

Discriminatory treatment between Nupur Sharma and Zubair: Ex-babus to AG

Discriminatory treatment between Nupur Sharma and Zubair: Ex-babus to AG

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

A group of 72 former civil servants has sought Attorney General K K Venugopal's intervention to advise the government to check the witch-hunt of people exercising their right to free speech by the police.

Arun Goel appointed EC 'in lightning speed', says SC; 'Hold your mouth' retorts AG

Arun Goel appointed EC 'in lightning speed', says SC; 'Hold your mouth' retorts AG

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The bench is hearing a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of ECs and the Chief Election Commissioner.

Maha AG resigns amid remarks over separate Marathwada

Maha AG resigns amid remarks over separate Marathwada

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

"Shreehari Aney has submitted his resignation to the governor. Whether to accept it or not, is his (governor's) prerogative," an official from the governor's office said.

Will SC's Constitution bench bat for transparency in electoral bonds scheme?

Will SC's Constitution bench bat for transparency in electoral bonds scheme?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to commence a crucial hearing from Tuesday on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the electoral bonds scheme for funding political parties.

Day after resignation, Sidhu questions DGP, AG appointments

Day after resignation, Sidhu questions DGP, AG appointments

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'My fight is issue-based and I have stood by it for a long time. There can't be any compromise on a pro-Punjab agenda'

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the police to arrest Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab by villagers in Sandeshkhali area, while clarifying there is no stay on it.

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.

All foreign bank accounts will be assessed by March 2015: AG

All foreign bank accounts will be assessed by March 2015: AG

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

With the Centre submitting a list of 627 account holders in foreign banks to Supreme Court in the blackmoney case, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Wednesday said that the deadline for investigation under the Income Tax Act into these accounts is March 31, 2015.

Mullaperiyar: AG asked to file statement within 48 hours

Mullaperiyar: AG asked to file statement within 48 hours

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The Kerala high court on Wednesday directed the state government to file a written statement within 48 hours on the disaster management steps being taken anticipating threat to the 116-year-old Mullaperiyar dam.

AG asks I-T not to delay tax appeals

AG asks I-T not to delay tax appeals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

CBDT on Thursday put out a special and detailed 10-point mannual, which includes several annexures to ensure a speedy disposal of litigations.

Centre to notify Manipur HC CJ's appointment 'shortly', clears 70 names

Centre to notify Manipur HC CJ's appointment 'shortly', clears 70 names

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court Monday said the appointment of the chief justice of Manipur high court has finally received the Centre's attention and will be notified "shortly", over three months after the apex court collegium had recommended Delhi high court judge Siddharth Mridul for the post.

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

Schott AG eyes India as its global hub

Schott AG eyes India as its global hub

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

The Euro 2-billion German multinational Schott AG, a world leader in pharma pack glass tubing, has plans to make India its global hub for production.

ED issues notice to Xiaomi for forex 'violations' to tune of Rs 5,551 cr

ED issues notice to Xiaomi for forex 'violations' to tune of Rs 5,551 cr

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has issued show-cause notices to the Indian arm of Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi, its chief financial officer and director Sameer B Rao, former managing director Manu Kumar Jain and three foreign banks for alleged violations of the foreign exchange law to the tune of more than Rs 5,551 crore.

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With his appointment as AG, the many constitutional law matters that are pending before the Supreme Court will receive specialised attention.

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court said the exclusion of a member of the Opposition from the House just because of a perspective which may not be consistent with the viewpoint of the government is a serious issue.

AG approves contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra

AG approves contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Venugopal said today people believe that they can 'boldly and brazenly condemn' the Supreme Court of India and its judges by exercising their freedom of speech, but under the Constitution, the freedom of speech is subject to the law of contempt.

Citizens don't have right to know source of political funds: Centre

Citizens don't have right to know source of political funds: Centre

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court law officer said the power of judicial review is not about scanning state policies for the purposes of suggesting better or different prescriptions.

Crop protection companies to reap bumper Q2 harvest

Crop protection companies to reap bumper Q2 harvest

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

After being underweight on domestic agrochemical companies and preferring global plays, brokerages believe that the former may perform better in the quarters ahead. Domestic crop protection companies have faced multiple headwinds over the past year and a half, given high inventory costs, pricing pressures, lower realisations in the generic segment, increased stocks due to lower infestations, and demand-led hits to volumes. Some of the overhang from previous quarters was reflected in the April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24) as well, with aggregate revenues and operating profit for the sector down 12 per cent and 27 per cent, respectively.

AG refuses contempt action against Swara Bhasker

AG refuses contempt action against Swara Bhasker

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Attorney General K K Venugopal has refused his consent for initiating criminal contempt of court proceedings against Bollywood actor Swara Bhaskar for her alleged 'derogatory and scandalous' statements against the Supreme Court over the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid case verdict.

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Jee Karda is a dish with a lot of garnish, but no flavour, observes Deepa Gahlot.

HC pulls up Punjab govt as Amritpal Singh still on the run

HC pulls up Punjab govt as Amritpal Singh still on the run

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The petition was filed by advocate Iman Singh Khara, seeking the "release" of Amritpal Singh from alleged police custody. Khara is the legal advisor of Amritpal Singh and his outfit 'Waris Punjab De.'

Kharif crop prices will guide inflation fight in coming mths

Kharif crop prices will guide inflation fight in coming mths

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Centre recently released the first advance estimates of kharif crops that, barring tur dal, showed a dip in production due to uneven monsoon and other natural calamities including pest attacks in cotton. The first Advance Estimates, released a few weeks back, are usually initial projections on the crop size and, more often than not, are revised as more inputs come from the fields. But, the findings have rung alarm bells in several quarters. The Centre, along with many others, is confident that as more details come, the estimates will be revised upwards.