News for '-liberty'

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

SC forms task force to devise safety protocol for medics

SC forms task force to devise safety protocol for medics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Observing that working conditions have made doctors and health professionals susceptible to violence, the Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol for ensuring safety and facilities for them in the wake of the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata.

Canada agreed to extradite only 5 terrorists: Ex-envoy

Canada agreed to extradite only 5 terrorists: Ex-envoy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Of the 26 requests sent to Canada for extraditing Khalistani terrorists, Ottawa has resolved only five and the rest remain in limbo, India's top envoy to that country has said, calling it the result of 'inaction'.

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of popular Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, as his defence secretary.

SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal, questions need for arrest under PMLA

SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal, questions need for arrest under PMLA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta referred to a larger bench, preferably of five judges, for in-depth consideration of three questions on the aspect of "need and necessity of arrest" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A poignant political play, needed for today's times, is being staged in Mumbai.

No greater feeling than serving those in need: CJI Chandrachud

No greater feeling than serving those in need: CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

In his address, CJI Chandrachud recounted his journey, from sitting in the last row of the court as a young law student to his time on the revered corridors of the top court.

'You're Putting Your Personal Life Out For Butchering'

'You're Putting Your Personal Life Out For Butchering'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'The kind of things they were writing, 'Oh, what is this, she's overacting at her wedding.' 'Why is she not covering her head?' 'The kind of liberty people take to comment on what I should be doing in my personal life is not something I'm okay with.'

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

In a relief to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, the Karnataka high court on Wednesday granted him interim bail on medical grounds, to undergo spine surgery.

HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest by CBI, asks him to...

HC upholds Kejriwal's arrest by CBI, asks him to...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday upheld Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the corruption case stemming from the alleged excise policy scam, dealing a massive blow to the Aam Aadmi Party leader.

SC verdict on Kejriwal's bail plea today

SC verdict on Kejriwal's bail plea today

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver on Friday its verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petitions seeking bail and challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy 'scam'.

SC partly stays Mumbai college order banning hijab

SC partly stays Mumbai college order banning hijab

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar issued notice to the Chembur Trombay Education Society, which runs the 'N G Acharya and D K Marathe College', and sought its response by November 18.

2021 botched Nagaland operation: SC closes criminal case against 30 armymen

2021 botched Nagaland operation: SC closes criminal case against 30 armymen

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

In a relief to 30 Army personnel, the Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the criminal proceedings initiated against them by the Nagaland government for allegedly killing 13 civilians in a 2021 botched operation to ambush militants in Mon district for want of prosecution sanction.

Afghan Khudadadi first refugee to win Paralympic medal after chaotic journey

Afghan Khudadadi first refugee to win Paralympic medal after chaotic journey

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Zakia Khudadadi completed a remarkable journey to become the first athlete from the refugee team to win a medal at the Paralympics when she clinched a taekwondo bronze on Thursday.

'Reason to believe' must be given to arrestee under PMLA: SC

'Reason to believe' must be given to arrestee under PMLA: SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, which granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to alleged excise policy scam, said section 19 of the PMLA, which gives power to arrest, puts stringent safeguards to protect life and liberty of individuals.

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

While that created a stir so did the decision on his penultimate day at work with the Supreme Court rechristening its summer vacation "partial court working days", an issue that has led to criticism that the apex court judges enjoyed long breaks.

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Ma Durga might be the city's most celebrated annual visitor, but Kali is the resident Goddess, notes Sandip Roy.

'Protest will continue till...': Healthcare services crippled in Bengal

'Protest will continue till...': Healthcare services crippled in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated its appeal to the doctors protesting over the rape and killing of the medic to resume work and directed that no coercive action would be taken against them.

Domestic violence act applicable to women from all religions: SC

Domestic violence act applicable to women from all religions: SC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The apex court delivered its verdict on an appeal filed by a woman challenging an order of the Karnataka high court in a matter related to the grant of maintenance and compensation.

'I Smiled Each Time Amitabh Slipped'

'I Smiled Each Time Amitabh Slipped'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Rajesh Khanna: 'When I saw Namak Haram at a trial at Liberty cinema, I knew my time was up.' I told Hrishida, "Here is the superstar of tomorrow".'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'

Nobody on earth, be it Modi or Shah...: Engineer Rashid

Nobody on earth, be it Modi or Shah...: Engineer Rashid

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'I am happy that the people of north Kashmir burst the bubble of Modi's naya' Kashmir'

In PHOTOS: Lady Liberty is back!

In PHOTOS: Lady Liberty is back!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Statue of Liberty, a veritable symbol of America, was reopened to the public for the first time since superstorm Sandy hit the island last year.

SC questions HC order in Congress's tax case

SC questions HC order in Congress's tax case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh, which issued notice on the plea of the Congress against the March 13 high court order, however, said the ITAT can proceed on the political party's appeal.

Kejriwal comes out of jail, but can't go to office or sign files

Kejriwal comes out of jail, but can't go to office or sign files

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Kejriwal, who was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the same case and later by the CBI which was probing corruption charges, stepped out after spending 155 days in Tihar jail. The AAP supremo, who was earlier granted three-week interim bail in the ED case, was given a resounding welcome by his party leaders and supporters who were drenched in heavy rain. Addressing party workers from the top of an SUV, Kejriwal, sporting a half-sleeve blue shirt, raised 'Inquilab Zindabad' and 'Vande Mataram' slogans.

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Vikas Yadav, 39, was employed by the Cabinet Secretariat, which houses India's foreign intelligence service, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the federal prosecutors claimed on Thursday in an indictment filed in a US court in New York.

SC orders release of YouTuber at once after TN revokes his detention

SC orders release of YouTuber at once after TN revokes his detention

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The top court's order came after the Tamil Nadu government apprised it of the state having revoked his detention order following the opinion of an advisory board on the issue.

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Ecclestone exits F1, Liberty completes takeover

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Bernie Ecclestone's 40-year reign as Formula One's commercial supremo ended on Monday with the sport's new owners Liberty Media replacing the 86-year-old Briton with American Chase Carey.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of 'NRI quota' for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. "This fraud must come to an end now," the apex court said.

Trademark case: HC slaps Rs 4 cr cost on Patanjali for court order breach

Trademark case: HC slaps Rs 4 cr cost on Patanjali for court order breach

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The bench said it has no doubt in its mind that Patanjali had an intention to flout the court order.

Excise policy: Kejriwal moves SC against HC's interim stay on bail order

Excise policy: Kejriwal moves SC against HC's interim stay on bail order

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

One of the lawyers of the chief minister said that they will be seeking urgent listing of the petition on Monday.

Criminalising marital rape will destroy marriages, govt tells SC

Criminalising marital rape will destroy marriages, govt tells SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Opposing the criminalisation of marital rape, which is sought by many petitioners before the apex court, the Centre has filed its preliminary counter affidavit in the top court.

Auto majors' offer: Scrap old cars, get 3% discount on new

Auto majors' offer: Scrap old cars, get 3% discount on new

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Ahead of the festive season, several passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts of 1.5-3 per cent on new vehicle purchase against scrapped old vehicles after a meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, an official statement said on Tuesday. The statement further said Mercedes Benz India has offered a flat discount of Rs 25,000, which will be over and above all existing discounts. Union Road Transport and Highways (RT&H) Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday chaired a meeting with the SIAM delegation at Bharat Mandapam, where he addressed pressing issues in the automobile industry.

Manisha's Day Out With Rishi Sunak

Manisha's Day Out With Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Manisha Koirala was invited to London to celebrate 100 years of the United Kingdom-Nepal's friendship treaty.

Decide on exclusion of penalty for unnatural sex in BNS: HC to Centre

Decide on exclusion of penalty for unnatural sex in BNS: HC to Centre

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The court was hearing a PIL by Gantavya Gulati, a lawyer who was appearing in person, seeking to address the "exigent legal lacuna" resulting from the enactment of the BNS which has also led to the repeal of section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Can't let police into establishment like this: SC in Jaggi case

Can't let police into establishment like this: SC in Jaggi case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Transferring to itself a habeas corpus petition of a man alleging that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of the Foundation, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the Tamil Nadu police to not take any further action in pursuance of the Madras high court's direction asking it to inquire into the alleged illegal confinement of the women.

Arrest under PMLA can't be on officer's whims and fancies: SC

Arrest under PMLA can't be on officer's whims and fancies: SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The bench said the ED officers acting under the Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cannot ignore or not consider the material which exonerates the arrestee.

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

As a consequence of prominence given to the brutality during those few days, a very important aspect of that episode got almost glossed over. This was the intervention by a very significant section of people who restored faith in humanity, and conveyed the message that only a small section of Indians, that too politically backed, were consumed by anti-Sikh majoritarianism. The overlooked facet of the events of 1984 was the story of significant sections of the city's populace, public figures and nondescript ones, stepping out hand-in-hand, to first stand with little but bravery in hands, in the way of attackers, and thereafter to provide immediate relief to those who lives were uprooted and who lost family members in the violence, recalls Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Police must follow rules as a person's arrest is drastic: HC

Police must follow rules as a person's arrest is drastic: HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande termed the man's arrest illegal, as the police had not informed him in writing of the grounds for it.