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SC judges to make assets public on assuming office

SC judges to make assets public on assuming office

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

In a full court meeting, the top court judges decided to disclose their assets and the data will be uploaded on the SC website.

'Tubelights': Oppn slams BJP MPs over remarks against SC

'Tubelights': Oppn slams BJP MPs over remarks against SC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

The Congress party has accused the BJP of engaging in "damage control" after the party distanced itself from comments made by two of its MPs, Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, criticizing the Supreme Court. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated that the BJP's clarification was merely an attempt to mitigate the damage caused by the MPs' remarks and that the party's actions were hypocritical, given the silence of the BJP president on similar comments made by other party members.

Squash World Championship Qualifiers: Anahat, Tanvi enter quarters

Squash World Championship Qualifiers: Anahat, Tanvi enter quarters

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Tanvi Khanna caused a major upset, defeating top seed N Ching Cheng of Hong Kong in the opening round of the World Championship Qualifying Event.

SC stays sacking of untainted Bengal teachers, for now

SC stays sacking of untainted Bengal teachers, for now

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court has extended the services of terminated teachers in West Bengal who were found untainted by the CBI, providing relief to the state. The court did not, however, extend the services of grade 'C' and 'D' employees of state-run and aided schools. The court directed the state government to start the recruitment process by May 31 and conclude it by December 31.

Sonam Kapoor's Unforgettable Fashion Moments

Sonam Kapoor's Unforgettable Fashion Moments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There is nothing, when it comes to clothes, that Sonam cannot wear well. Nor are there fashion rules that she won't break if need be.

The Coorgi Beauty Who Slayed Fashion Week

The Coorgi Beauty Who Slayed Fashion Week

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Coorgi beauty Dayana Erappa attended the curtain raiser show by designer Anamika Khanna at the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week 2025 in Mumbai.

SC to hear pleas against amended Waqf law on Thursday

SC to hear pleas against amended Waqf law on Thursday

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The matter would be heard by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih.

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Bollywood's biggest stars arrived at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on May 1 to take part in the inaugural edition of World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

Chef Vikas Khanna Launches A Perfume!

Chef Vikas Khanna Launches A Perfume!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Created in the country's perfume capital Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, Vikas Khanna by Zighrana was launched in New York.

SC refuses to entertain fresh plea challenging Waqf Act

SC refuses to entertain fresh plea challenging Waqf Act

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a fresh plea challenging constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

BJP's Dubey stirs up row again, calls ex-CEC Quraishi 'Muslim commissioner'

BJP's Dubey stirs up row again, calls ex-CEC Quraishi 'Muslim commissioner'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has come under fire for his controversial remarks against the Chief Justice of India and now, he has targeted former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi, calling him a "Muslim commissioner". Dubey's comments come after Quraishi criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Act as a "sinister and evil plan of the government to grab Muslim lands". Dubey's remarks have been met with widespread condemnation, with many calling them inflammatory and divisive.

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Those close to Khanna, 46, say he is keeping his options open ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028 or beyond. But others in his orbit are talking about an even more compressed timeline: running in 2024 if President Joe Biden, 80, decided not to, according to Politico, a political newspaper company based in Arlington County in the US.

A Father-Son's Pilgrimage To The Maha Kumbh

A Father-Son's Pilgrimage To The Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'As I entered the water at the Sangam, my son held my hand, offering support.' 'It was a powerful moment of connection not only to the Divine but also to my son, reinforcing his role as a pillar of support in my life,' says Arun Khanna.

50 Years Of Emergency: Banality Of Evil, And A Warning

50 Years Of Emergency: Banality Of Evil, And A Warning

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

While India today is vastly different from the India of 1975, the need for vigilance against authoritarianism remains the same, asserts Utkarsh Mishra.

Manushi, Pooja Are Fiercely Beautiful In...

Manushi, Pooja Are Fiercely Beautiful In...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Charli XCX flipped the script with her Brat album's rebellious signature shade which stands for 'anti-perfection'.

Contempt action sought against BJP MP Dubey for remarks against SC

Contempt action sought against BJP MP Dubey for remarks against SC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A Supreme Court lawyer has written to the Attorney General seeking consent to initiate contempt proceedings against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his "grossly scandalous" remarks against the court. Dubey had criticized the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna following the Centre's assurance that it would not implement some of the contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The BJP has distanced itself from Dubey's comments, calling them his personal views.

SC rejects 'Bahadur Shah Zafar kin' claim to Red Fort

SC rejects 'Bahadur Shah Zafar kin' claim to Red Fort

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India has rejected a plea by a woman claiming to be the legal heir of the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar-II, seeking possession of the Red Fort in Delhi. The court termed the plea as "misconceived" and "meritless", dismissing the petition against the Delhi High Court order. The petitioner, Sultana Begum, argued that her family was deprived of the Red Fort by the British East India Company after the first war of Independence in 1857. The court, however, dismissed the petition, citing the delay in filing the appeal and the lack of justification for the claim.

Cash row: CJI assures bar leaders on demand to withdraw judge's transfer

Cash row: CJI assures bar leaders on demand to withdraw judge's transfer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has assured bar leaders that he will consider their demand for withdrawal of the collegium's recommendation to transfer Delhi High Court's Justice Yashwant Varma. The decision came after representatives of six bar associations of different high courts met with the CJI and other collegium members. The bar associations are protesting the proposed repatriation of Justice Varma to his parent high court, alleging that the evidence in a fire incident at his residence was tampered with. The bar associations have also raised concerns about the non-registration of an FIR in the incident.

How Sonakshi, Katrina Celebrated Holi

How Sonakshi, Katrina Celebrated Holi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Film folk make memories on Holi and show the world how they celebrated the festival of colours.

'Not trash bin': Allahabad lawyers oppose Justice Varma's transfer

'Not trash bin': Allahabad lawyers oppose Justice Varma's transfer

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has opposed the transfer of Delhi High Court sitting judge Justice Yashwant Varma, from whose official home a huge stash of cash was reportedly discovered. The association said that the Supreme Court's decision to transfer Justice Varma back to the Allahabad High Court was "taken aback".

How Men's Fashion Went From Boring To Bold

How Men's Fashion Went From Boring To Bold

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Men's fashion is no longer about looking tough and masculine.

Rakul-Bhumi's WOW Style Game

Rakul-Bhumi's WOW Style Game

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Singh are currently busy promoting their rom-com Mere Husband Ki Biwi, co-starring Arjun Kapoor.

Alia, Manushi, Pragya Are Having Fun With...

Alia, Manushi, Pragya Are Having Fun With...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Vintage vibes are back as velvet takes 2025 by storm.

Rahul Khanna remembers dad Vinod Khanna

Rahul Khanna remembers dad Vinod Khanna

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'Feels like yesterday,' said the actor sharing a picture.

SC to hear plea on taking down Nishikant Dubey's videos next week

SC to hear plea on taking down Nishikant Dubey's videos next week

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear next week a plea which flagged Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey's recent criticism of the apex court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, and sought removal of derogatory videos from social media platforms.

Aamir To Do A Superhero Film

Aamir To Do A Superhero Film

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Aamir is also reuniting with PK Director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema.

'It's a free market': SC junks plea to regulate Internet prices

'It's a free market': SC junks plea to regulate Internet prices

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The top court, however, clarified that if the petitioner wanted to take any recourse to appropriate statutory remedy, he was at liberty to do so.

SC questions multiple prosecutions of Sharjeel for same speech

SC questions multiple prosecutions of Sharjeel for same speech

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India questioned whether former JNU student Sharjeel Imam can be prosecuted in multiple states for sedition based on a single speech. The court is considering a plea to club multiple FIRs filed against Imam in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh for his alleged inflammatory remarks during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The court is concerned about the potential for double jeopardy and has indicated that it may transfer the cases to Delhi.

Sandeepa, Manushi In The Colours Of India

Sandeepa, Manushi In The Colours Of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

With these fashion ideas, you're all set to celebrate Republic Day in style.

Cash row: SC in-house panel begins probe, visits Justice Varma's house

Cash row: SC in-house panel begins probe, visits Justice Varma's house

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The judges were inside the official residence of Justice Varma for around 30-35 minutes and apparently inspected the site, sources said.

Aamir-Kiran Take Lost Ladies To New York

Aamir-Kiran Take Lost Ladies To New York

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

It seems that Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have started their Oscar campaign for Laapataa Ladies.

What Bhumi, Raashii Absolutely Adore!

What Bhumi, Raashii Absolutely Adore!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Bookmark these stylish avatars to add a bit of contrast or drama to your clothing.

Justice Gavai sworn in as CJI, to have 6-month tenure

Justice Gavai sworn in as CJI, to have 6-month tenure

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As Hrithik Roshan announces his plans to turn direct films, one looks forward to an altogether different grammar coming into action.

Raashii's Evening With The Superboys!

Raashii's Evening With The Superboys!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The young folk of Bollywood stepped out to watch Reema Kagti's new film, Superboys Of Malegaon, ahead of its release on February 28.

Lakme@25: The Beauties On The Ramp

Lakme@25: The Beauties On The Ramp

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The final show of Lakme Fashion Week's 25th anniversary was a grand gala.

Super Hot Star Fashion Coming Up

Super Hot Star Fashion Coming Up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

March sent the temperatures soaring, and we aren't even talking about the oncoming summer!

SC rejects plea for 100% manual counting of VVPAT slips

SC rejects plea for 100% manual counting of VVPAT slips

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea seeking a directive for 100% manual counting of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips in addition to electronic counting. The court cited its previous rulings on the safety and security of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and stated that the issue was not open for reconsideration. The plea argued for a modified VVPAT system where voters could verify printed ballots before leaving the polling station, and for 100% manual counting of VVPAT slips. The court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision dismissing the plea, referring to previous Supreme Court judgments on the matter.

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Two Indian Americans -- Congressman Ro Khanna and Vijaya Gadde -- prominently figure in United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's laptop story whose full disclosure Twitter CEO Elon Musk has announced would be released on the microblogging site.

At 20L acre, waqf properties see 116% jump post 2013 amendment: Govt to SC

At 20L acre, waqf properties see 116% jump post 2013 amendment: Govt to SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Indian government has claimed a significant increase in waqf land following the 2013 amendment to the Waqf Act, asserting that the addition of 20 lakh acres raises concerns about potential "misuse" of the provisions. In an affidavit to the Supreme Court, the Centre highlighted a 116% rise in auqaf area after the amendment and urged the dismissal of petitions challenging the Act's validity.