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Arunachal row: Governor can't summon assembly session at his whims, says SC

Arunachal row: Governor can't summon assembly session at his whims, says SC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The court also said there was nothing wrong if a no-confidence motion is passed against the Tuki government, which faced a rebellion, in the state assembly when the deputy speaker was in charge of the House proceedings after removal of the speaker.

Sreesanth, two other RR players held over spot-fixing

Sreesanth, two other RR players held over spot-fixing

Rediff.com16 May 2013

India pacer S Sreesanth and two other players of Rajasthan Royals, Ankit Chavan and Ajit Chandilia, have been arrested by the special cell of the Delhi Police on charges of spot-fixing in the ongoing IPL 6.

Bulandshahr rape: SC asks CBI to serve notice to Azam Khan for his remarks

Bulandshahr rape: SC asks CBI to serve notice to Azam Khan for his remarks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

While issuing a notice, the apex court pulled up both the Samajwadi Party-led state government and Azam Khan for their unwarranted comments.

SC to decide if privacy a fundamental right

SC to decide if privacy a fundamental right

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The Centre had termed privacy as a 'vague and amorphous' right which cannot be granted primacy to deprive poor people of their rights to life, food and shelter.

SC agrees to hear law intern's plea against Justice Swatanter Kumar

SC agrees to hear law intern's plea against Justice Swatanter Kumar

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a petition filed by a former law intern, who has made allegations against Justice Swatanter Kumar, to constitute a permanent mechanism to deal with sexual harassment cases at work place in judicial bodies.

Pics: Yuvi and gang turn to fashion to fight cancer

Pics: Yuvi and gang turn to fashion to fight cancer

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh's debut collection launch witnessed the who's who of sports and entertainment industry extending their support to cancer patients.

Equality for All: SC strikes down Section 377

Equality for All: SC strikes down Section 377

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The SC in its judgment said that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a violation of Freedom of Expression. "Sexual orientation of an individual is natural and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a violation of Freedom of Expression, Supreme Court," the court said.

Ross island: Where history rests

Ross island: Where history rests

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel discovers Ross Island where the clock can never be turned back.

Nine years on, a family in Israel prays for 26/11 victims

Nine years on, a family in Israel prays for 26/11 victims

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Little Moshe survived the terror onslaught because of his brave Indian nanny Sandra Samuels.

On 26/11 anniversary, survivors recall tales of horror and anguish

On 26/11 anniversary, survivors recall tales of horror and anguish

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Devika survived a bullet injury on her leg and was one of the eye-witnesses to identify the lone-captured terrorist of the attacks -- Ajmal Kasab.

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

RBI had on February 12, 2018 issued a circular saying that lenders have to provide for resolution plan within 180 days in case of large account of Rs 2,000 crore and above.

Govt acted on its own in excluding Gopal Subramanium: Chief Justice

Govt acted on its own in excluding Gopal Subramanium: Chief Justice

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The controversy over appointment of Gopal Subramanium as judge of the Supreme Court took a new turn on Tuesday with the Chief Justice of India R M Lodha making it clear that segregation of his name was done "unilaterally" by the executive, which he said was "not proper".

Headley pardoned, made an approver in 26/11 case

Headley pardoned, made an approver in 26/11 case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

A Mumbai court on Thursday pardoned Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley, who had surveyed targets for the 26/11 attacks, and made him an approver in the case, a move that may unravel the conspiracy behind the brazen terror assault.

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The venue for Saturday's meeting was shifted at the last minute from the headquarters of the India Banks' Association in Cuffe Parade to avoid media glare.

Nothing's gonna stop us now! Braving rain, Mumbaikars cycle to work

Nothing's gonna stop us now! Braving rain, Mumbaikars cycle to work

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

With the incessant rains halting the city's lifeline local trains, many office-goers on Friday bicycled to work, calling it the best alternative to reach their destinations in time.

Ex-Maharashtra ATS chief Himanshu Roy commits suicide

Ex-Maharashtra ATS chief Himanshu Roy commits suicide

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Mumbai police, citing his suicide note, said the 1988-batch Indian Police Service officer took the extreme step 'out of frustration' due to his illness.

Govt plans Rs 90,000 crore underground ring road for Mumbai

Govt plans Rs 90,000 crore underground ring road for Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Centre is planning to construct a tunnel ring road in the city that can be linked to the proposed Ahmedabad-Mumbai highway.

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'

Ban on entry of women inside Sabarimala has to pass constitutional test: SC

Ban on entry of women inside Sabarimala has to pass constitutional test: SC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

A five judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was apparently not in agreement with the argument of the Travancore Devaswom Board running the over 800-year-old Lord Ayyappa temple that the "practice and belief" that have continued uninterrupted cannot be tested on the ground of "modern ethos".

Parliament must make law to bar politicians facing criminal cases: SC

Parliament must make law to bar politicians facing criminal cases: SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The apex court said that there was a need for a law to prevent persons with serious criminal cases pending against them from entering the legislature and be a part of lawmaking.

SC to examine correctness of verdict reinstating Sec 377

SC to examine correctness of verdict reinstating Sec 377

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The bench also said it would examine the Fundamental Right to life and sexual freedom.

Air India seeks government approval for Rs 200 crore asset sale

Air India seeks government approval for Rs 200 crore asset sale

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Air India is awaiting the Union civil aviation ministry's nod to sell its properties in Mumbai and Chennai

SC sets aside order declaring Assam native as foreigner

SC sets aside order declaring Assam native as foreigner

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The man's Indian citizenship was denied on the ground of discrepancy in the name of his grandfather.

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The prosecution's pursuit of this tiny detail was because they believed the charge from Google, on Indrani's account, was to restore Sheena's Gmail account, via the Google account recovery toolkit, since Indrani did not have the password.

Four judges sworn in as Supreme Court judges

Four judges sworn in as Supreme Court judges

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Justices A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and L Nageshwar Rao were on Friday sworn in as Supreme Court judges, taking the apex court's strength to 29, including Chief Justice T S Thakur.

We need to look at divorce differently

We need to look at divorce differently

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

'The key factor, to my mind, is happiness.' 'If either party, for whatever reason, is not in it, they should have the choice to walk away as painlessly as possible,' points out Vasu Primlani.

Supreme Court questions UP cops on arrest of teen over Azam Khan post

Supreme Court questions UP cops on arrest of teen over Azam Khan post

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought explanation from the Uttar Pradesh police on the circumstances leading to the arrest of a boy for allegedly posting on Facebook objectionable comments against senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.

Babri demolition case: SC to pronounce verdict on involvement of BJP leaders

Babri demolition case: SC to pronounce verdict on involvement of BJP leaders

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict on Wednesday on a plea seeking restoration of conspiracy charges against senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

No ban on liquor bars for now in Kerala: SC

No ban on liquor bars for now in Kerala: SC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Kerala government not to impose a ban on liquor bars and maintain status quo till September 30.

Claim of devotee can't be adverse to deity: SC in Ayodhya case

Claim of devotee can't be adverse to deity: SC in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"Suppose the suit of Ram Lalla goes then you have no independent claim... You can't survive if the deity does not survive."

Delhi's Connaught Place now world's 6th most expensive office hub

Delhi's Connaught Place now world's 6th most expensive office hub

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Mumbai's alternative business district of Bandra-Kurla Complex was at 18th position.

SC to pronounce judgment on 'triple talaq' on Tuesday

SC to pronounce judgment on 'triple talaq' on Tuesday

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar will decide if 'triple talaq' among Muslims is fundamental to the religion.

Pace of justice delivery system not satisfactory: SC

Pace of justice delivery system not satisfactory: SC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Expressing concern over the slow pace of justice delivery system in the country, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to formulate a policy within four weeks to speed up trial in criminal cases, saying it is not a good sign of democracy and good governance.

Mallya left India despite look-out notice by CBI?

Mallya left India despite look-out notice by CBI?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, facing probe in a loan default case of IDBI bank, apparently managed to leave the country in spite of a look-out notice against him by CBI.

When Amitabh had 40 paans to get a scene right

When Amitabh had 40 paans to get a scene right

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Chandra Barot's cult film turns 40.

Delhi's Connaught Place is world's 5th most costliest office market

Delhi's Connaught Place is world's 5th most costliest office market

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Nariman Point was ranked 30th on the top 50 rankings for global prime office properties.

How money is laundered in India

How money is laundered in India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

In the Anti Money Laundering (AML) Basel Index 2013 India has been ranked 93rd and 70th in 2012 and 2013 respectively out of 140 countries.

Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

After months of negotiations, an entity owned by Pune-based property developer Panchshil Realty and US-based private equity (PE) company Blackstone has bought a majority stake in Express Towers.

Student Of The Year

Student Of The Year

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Shekhar Gupta has a question for Kanhaiya Kumar, but a bigger, more vital, one for the honourable judge.

Rahul's temple run is smart politics

Rahul's temple run is smart politics

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'If Rahul wants to pick up the sacred thread where his 'daadi' left it, especially when the BJP, which reduced his party to 44 in 2014, claims monopoly over Hinduism, it's smart politics.' 'Why cede your Gods to your rival?' asks Shekhar Gupta.