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'This is a warning to the media'

'This is a warning to the media'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'Fall in line or you will be in the line of fire.'

President to deliver 1st Ambani memorial lecture

President to deliver 1st Ambani memorial lecture

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

President A P J Abdul Kalam will deliver the first Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial Lecture, instituted in the memory of the late chairman of Reliance Group of Industries, in Mumbai on July 6.

The root cause of a riot

The root cause of a riot

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Delhi was just one riot. Add Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and you can count a few scores dead. It could, regrettably, be just the beginning of a very long, dark phase for India, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Woman who complained against CJI seeks probe report

Woman who complained against CJI seeks probe report

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Not providing a copy to the complainant while holding her complaint to be unfounded would be a violation of the principles of natural justice and a complete travesty of justice'

Can't stop extreme political views, decent humour in cyber world: Centre to SC

Can't stop extreme political views, decent humour in cyber world: Centre to SC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Extreme political views and decent humour in the cyber world cannot be prohibited, Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday while making out a case for blocking outrageous and offensive contents hurting religious sentiments.

Once criminality goes, stigma against LGBTQ will also go: SC on Section 377

Once criminality goes, stigma against LGBTQ will also go: SC on Section 377

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Observing that an environment has been created in the Indian society over the years that has led to deep-rooted discrimination against the community, a five-judge constitution bench, hearing petitions seeking decriminalisation of 158-year-old colonial law under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, said discrimination against such people has also adversely impacted their mental health.

Govt declines information on Lokpal aspirants

Govt declines information on Lokpal aspirants

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

The Centre has declined to divulge details of persons who have applied for the posts of chairperson and members of anti-corruption body Lokpal, saying these are "personal" in nature and cannot be disclosed.

'Bury COVID-19 victims away from residential areas'

'Bury COVID-19 victims away from residential areas'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I am more worried about the rainy season from June.' 'If you don't bury the COVID-19 dead properly, then rainwater will seep into the dead bodies and it will come to our locality where I fear more than 2,000 people will be affected.'

Will BCCI appoint C.K. Khanna as its next president?

Will BCCI appoint C.K. Khanna as its next president?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering to appoint C.K. Khanna as its new president. However, if the decision is taken forward, it would ignore the fact that Khanna is ineligible on tenure count because of having served more than nine cumulative years in state cricket association. Earlier, the Supreme Court after removing Anurag Thakur from the post of BCCI president, had entrusted the senior-most vice-president of the BCCI, Khanna, to run its affairs.

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

'Don't be too smart, looking foolish is OK'

'Don't be too smart, looking foolish is OK'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

India's uncrowned metal king Anil Agarwal revelas his recipe for success.

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Around 52.46 per cent of the patients have recovered, the health ministry said. The number of active cases stood at 1,53,178 while 1,80,012 patients have recovered, it said in the daily COVID-19 update.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

Senior advocate Uday Lalit cleared for SC after Gopal Subramanium row

Senior advocate Uday Lalit cleared for SC after Gopal Subramanium row

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Senior advocate Uday U Lalit has been recommended by the Supreme Court collegium to be a judge on its bench.

2 women who entered Sabarimala seek security, SC hearing on Friday

2 women who entered Sabarimala seek security, SC hearing on Friday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

In the plea, one of the women, who had been attacked by her mother-in-law following her entry into the hilltop shrine, has sought security for both the women.

Privacy can be fundamental right with some riders: Govt to SC

Privacy can be fundamental right with some riders: Govt to SC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

AG Venugopal asserted that right to privacy could not be bundled as a single right in a developing country like India where a few persons, claiming right to privacy, override the fundamental rights of 60-70 million people, who did not have access to basic amenities like food and shelter.

Shaking Shakespeare's hand

Shaking Shakespeare's hand

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

26/11: Sheer paralysis gripped the government

26/11: Sheer paralysis gripped the government

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'The government, supposedly manned by wise and experienced officers, was all at sea, unable to act cohesively, and with restraint. Each agency was out to score brownie points.'

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

AG Vahanvati, SG Parasaran tender resignations

AG Vahanvati, SG Parasaran tender resignations

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The country's two top law officers Attorney General Goolam Essaji Vahanvati and Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran have tendered their resignations following the change in the government at the Centre.

Crashing windowpane kills model in Mumbai

Crashing windowpane kills model in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

The victim, Pritinder Kaur Jaspal Singh Nagi, was standing outside the New Oberoi Hotel in Nariman Point, Mumbai, when the windowpane fell on her head.

The long fight against Section 377

The long fight against Section 377

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Timeline of events relating to proceedings on the issue.

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Headley is currently serving 35 years in an American prison after being convicted of being involved in the planning and execution of the Mumbai terrorist attack.

Don't twist statement, apologise: RSS to Rahul

Don't twist statement, apologise: RSS to Rahul

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

RSS ideologue M G Vaidya asked Congress vice president to clarify in what sense, he thinks, were Mahatma Gandhi's assassins associated with the organisation.

Supreme Court scraps 'unconstitutional' Sec 66A, no jail for offensive posts

Supreme Court scraps 'unconstitutional' Sec 66A, no jail for offensive posts

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

In what is the first ever verdict in India on the right to freedom of speech on the Internet, the Supreme Court has scrapped Section 66 A of the IT Act. Justices J Chelameswar and Rohinton F Nariman said that 66 A cannot be properly implemented as governments come and go.

Former Maharashtra home minister RR Patil passes away

Former Maharashtra home minister RR Patil passes away

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Former Maharashtra home minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party leader R R Patil, 57, who was undergoing treatment for oral cancer passed away on Monday afternoon.

'Vijay Mallya has left the country'

'Vijay Mallya has left the country'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The apex court also put forth questions why loans were given to Mallya when he was a defaulter.

Deadline for NRC won't be extended beyond July 31: SC

Deadline for NRC won't be extended beyond July 31: SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The top court also said that the upcoming general election and exercise of NRC should not be affected, and asked the competent authorities to sit together to plan them.

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Headley, 55, was pardoned on December 10 and made an approver by additional sessions judge G A Sanap who presides over special cases related to terrorism, including those under the now repealed Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act.

Finally, Air India Towers leased out to earn Rs 100 crore

Finally, Air India Towers leased out to earn Rs 100 crore

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

In February 2013, the airline under the then chairman Rohit Nandan decided to shift its base to New Delhi.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Govt confirms, Aadhaar deadline will be extended

Govt confirms, Aadhaar deadline will be extended

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Several petitions have been filed in the apex court challenging the government's move making Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits of various social welfare schemes.

Over 2,500 cops to be deployed during Fadnavis swearing-in

Over 2,500 cops to be deployed during Fadnavis swearing-in

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

A strict vigil will be maintained during the swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra chief minister at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Friday, with over 2,500 security personnel being deployed in and around the sprawling ground.

Penalty on call drops unreasonable, rules SC

Penalty on call drops unreasonable, rules SC

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Refuting the allegations of TRAI that the telecom service providers are making huge gains in the sector, the firms had said they have been investing hugely on the infrastructure.

Jayalalithaa's future to be decided on Friday

Jayalalithaa's future to be decided on Friday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case on Friday.

PHOTOS: Seven years on, Mumbai honours its 26/11 heroes

PHOTOS: Seven years on, Mumbai honours its 26/11 heroes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with other ministers and the Mumbai police, on Thursday paid homage to the martyrs on the seventh anniversary of the horrific terror attack of 26/11.

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Sabarimala board U-turn in SC, says supports entry of women

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The Board, which also comprise the state government nominees, told a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that it is high time that a particular class not be discriminated on the ground of 'biological attributes'.

Supreme Court exempts Italian marine from personal appearance

Supreme Court exempts Italian marine from personal appearance

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Centre on a plea by one of the Italian marines, facing murder charges in India, to travel to his country for medical treatment for two months.