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Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on charges related to paying off a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign, making him the first former US president to face a criminal charge and upending his bid to retake the White House in 2024.

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the NIA's application and ordered social activist Gautam Navlakha to be put under house arrest within 24-hours after shifting him from Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai.

Priyanka Shines At Pre-Oscar Event

Priyanka Shines At Pre-Oscar Event

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Priyanka Chopra honoured South Asian talent at a pre-Oscar event in Beverly Hills on March 24.

SC order on CEC appointment: Rijiju says judges are for judicial work

SC order on CEC appointment: Rijiju says judges are for judicial work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday invoked the constitutional 'Lakshman Rekha' guiding different institutions, including the executive and the judiciary, and wondered that if judges become part of administrative appointments, who would carry out judicial work.

PIX: Dominant NZ register record win over Windies in first Test

PIX: Dominant NZ register record win over Windies in first Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

New Zealand wrapped up a record innings and 134-run victory over West Indies before lunch on the fourth day of the first Test in Hamilton on Sunday after finally breaking a rearguard action from Jermaine Blackwood and Alzarri Joseph.

Our Yuva Shakti is creating history: Modi reacts after Jeremy wins CWG gold

Our Yuva Shakti is creating history: Modi reacts after Jeremy wins CWG gold

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

'At a young age he's brought immense pride and glory'

10-yr jail for NCP's Lakshadweep MP in attempt to murder case

10-yr jail for NCP's Lakshadweep MP in attempt to murder case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The convicts were later airlifted to Kerala to lodge them in the Kannur central jail, official sources said.

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph, Aniruddha Bose and Hrishikesh Roy said that the court is accepting the report of the Inquiring Judge, who had inquired into the claim of juvenility of convict Narayan Chetanram Chaudhary.

PHOTOS: India crush Windies in opening T20I

PHOTOS: India crush Windies in opening T20I

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Images from the first T20 International between India and West Indies at the Brian Lara stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad on Friday.

Will hear plea at the earliest: SC to Bilkis Bano

Will hear plea at the earliest: SC to Bilkis Bano

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala assured Bano, represented through her lawyer Shobha Gupta, that the new bench will be formed at the earliest.

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Gowri in her address after sworn in as additional judge asserted that she would dispense justice in realising the dreams of the makers of the Constitution.

Marathi signboards: SC notice to Maha govt on plea against HC order

Marathi signboards: SC notice to Maha govt on plea against HC order

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

A bench of Justices KM Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy issued notice to the Maharashtra government, Mumbai civic body, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, and others on an appeal filed by the Federation of Retail Traders Welfare Association challenging the February 23, 2022 order of the high court.

Jason Holder recalled for ODIs against India

Jason Holder recalled for ODIs against India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Shai Hope will be Pooran's deputy.

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Vellore is one of the two seats that the DMK alliance won by the narrowest of margins in 2019. For the DMK's vote-score to be so low in a constituency with a substantial Muslim population has not missed the BJP strategists' eyes, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC waives solvency certificate for activist Navlakha's house arrest

SC waives solvency certificate for activist Navlakha's house arrest

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the hurdle for the release of activist Gautam Navlakha from Navi Mumbai's Taloja prison, where he is lodged in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case, by waiving the requirement of a solvency certificate for availing the benefit of house arrest.

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com18 May 2022

GT, on the other hand, are the side to beat in this IPL. Even if they lose on Thursday, the Hardik Pandya-led side will finish at the top, which means it will get two chances to reach the final.

SC discharges U'khand govt, DGP from contempt plea in hate speech cases

SC discharges U'khand govt, DGP from contempt plea in hate speech cases

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

It, however, asked the Delhi police to file its response on action taken in the hate speeches made here within two weeks.

PIX: India hand Windies another thrashing, seal series

PIX: India hand Windies another thrashing, seal series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

India clinched a series win over the West Indies after pacer Prasidh Krishna tore through the tourists' top order on Wednesday, taking four wickets to lead India to a 44-run victory in the second ODI.

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

CJI Lalit concurred with the minority view of Justice S Ravindra Bhat who held the EWS quota as "unconstitutional" for excluding poor among SCs, STs and OBCs.

Govt passing the buck: SC on 'living will' decision

Govt passing the buck: SC on 'living will' decision

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The apex court's 2018 order on passive euthanasia wherein it recognised the right to die with dignity as a fundamental right and an aspect of Article 21 (right to life) notwithstanding, people wanting to get a 'living will' registered have been facing problems due to cumbersome guidelines.

Publicise undertaking given to govt in 2021: SC to WhatsApp on privacy policy

Publicise undertaking given to govt in 2021: SC to WhatsApp on privacy policy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph asked the mobile messaging app to give advertisement in five newspapers to publicise its undertaking given to the government.

Rahul's position in focus as India eye series win

Rahul's position in focus as India eye series win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Infused with new energy under Rohit, India looked a completely overhauled unit after being whitewashed in South Africa and the team would certainly want to continue from where it left of on Sunday night.

SC stays sacking of IPS officer who probed Ishrat Jahan encounter case

SC stays sacking of IPS officer who probed Ishrat Jahan encounter case

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed for a week the Centre's order dismissing Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who assisted the Central Bureau of Investigation in its probe in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, a month before his scheduled retirement.

'What Will did was selfish'

'What Will did was selfish'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'I'm angry. Angry at Will Smith. Angry at Chris Rock.'

Turning Point: GT Bowlers Choke CSK

Turning Point: GT Bowlers Choke CSK

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The last five overs saw the CSK batters score only 25 runs while losing 3 wickets and no boundaries to show.

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The hearing on Bilkis Bano's plea challenging the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the gang-rape case by the Gujarat government, could not be held in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as the judges concerned were hearing a matter related to passive euthanasia as part of a five-judge Constitution bench.

SC to hear on Friday Navlakha's plea against delay in house arrest

SC to hear on Friday Navlakha's plea against delay in house arrest

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court agreed to list for hearing on Friday a fresh plea of activist Gautam Navlakha, who has not been put under house arrest despite the apex court's direction in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case.

SC bats for including CJI in picking chief election commissioner to avoid 'yes man'

SC bats for including CJI in picking chief election commissioner to avoid 'yes man'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in the consultative process for the appointment of chief election commissioner would ensure independence of the poll panel.

Justice Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India

Justice Lalit sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Need strong CEC like TN Seshan, says SC, calls for different selection process

Need strong CEC like TN Seshan, says SC, calls for different selection process

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Constitution has vested enormous powers on the "fragile shoulder" of the chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners and it wants a CEC of strong character like late T N Seshan.

Gujarat look to fix batting woes against MI

Gujarat look to fix batting woes against MI

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The likes of skipper Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan, who had produced stellar performances and played a key role in GT's success so far, have floundered against Punjab.

Ever Met A Superhero In A Lungi?

Ever Met A Superhero In A Lungi?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'Some people believe that guys with muscles don't have a sense of humour.' 'We wanted to prove them wrong.'

Qualifier 1: Top Performer: Jos Buttler

Qualifier 1: Top Performer: Jos Buttler

Rediff.com25 May 2022

After having gone five innings without a fifty, the Englishman bounced back with a breezy 89 off 56 balls as the Rajasthan Royals posted 188/6 against the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2022 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL: In-form Gujarat eye revenge against rejuvenated SRH

IPL: In-form Gujarat eye revenge against rejuvenated SRH

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The only loss that table toppers Gujarat Titans suffered in IPL 2022 so far was against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first round clash.

'Can I sell all MFs and buy a balanced fund?'

'Can I sell all MFs and buy a balanced fund?'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

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

IPL: Gujarat start as favourites vs Royals in Qualifier 1

IPL: Gujarat start as favourites vs Royals in Qualifier 1

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Debutants Gujarat Titans will start as favourites against spin-heavy former champions Rajasthan Royals when the two teams face-off in the first IPL Qualifier, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The petition came up for hearing before a bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy which issued notices to the NIA and the state seeking their responses.

SC flays hate speech on TV debates, blames anchors, asks govt why no law against it

SC flays hate speech on TV debates, blames anchors, asks govt why no law against it

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Voicing displeasure over hate speech on TV news channels, the Supreme Court on Wednesday wanted to know why the government was a "mute spectator" and whether it intends to enact a law to curb hate speech, as recommended by the Law Commission.

Interfaith marriage in Kerala leaves CPI-M red-faced over 'love jihad' charge

Interfaith marriage in Kerala leaves CPI-M red-faced over 'love jihad' charge

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A recent interfaith marriage of a Muslim activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist's youth wing DYFI, has stirred up a political storm after the relatives of the Christian bride alleged "love jihad", with a senior left party leader supporting the charge, only to retract his statement later.