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No rest till Constitution amended to fix timeline for governors: Stalin

No rest till Constitution amended to fix timeline for governors: Stalin

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M K Stalin on Friday asserted that "there will be no rest" until amending the Constitution to fix timelines for governors to clear bills.

What's A R Rahman Doing At Paris Fashion Week?

What's A R Rahman Doing At Paris Fashion Week?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

An Indian may not have been walking the ramp at the 2026 Milan and Paris Spring Summer Fashion Weeks but Indian influences were certainly making their presence felt in unusual ways.

No timeline to okay bills, no deemed consent by courts: SC

No timeline to okay bills, no deemed consent by courts: SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that no timelines can be imposed on governors and the president to grant assent to bills passed by state assemblies, clarifying the extent of their powers under Article 200 of the Constitution.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Inflation data, quarterly earnings and global trends will be the major driving factors for stock markets this week, analysts said. Moreover, the trading activity of foreign investors would also influence the equity market trends.

Governor can reserve bills re-sent by assembly: SC

Governor can reserve bills re-sent by assembly: SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the Governor can reserve a bill for consideration of the President even in the second instance, when the bill is again sent by the state assembly to him whether in its amended or unamended form.

Dravid's son Anvay earns India U-19 call up

Dravid's son Anvay earns India U-19 call up

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Anvay, the son of legendary India batter Rahul Dravid, was on Tuesday named in the India U-19 B squad for an upcoming triangular series also featuring India A and Afghanistan's U-19 teams.

Presidential Reference: SC rejects objections by states

Presidential Reference: SC rejects objections by states

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accept the preliminary objections raised by opposition-ruled states like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala to maintainability of Presidential Reference, saying the issues raised in it pertain to the very core and foundational modalities of the constitutional machinery.

Direct schools not to hold sports events: SC to CAQM

Direct schools not to hold sports events: SC to CAQM

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools in Delhi-NCR to postpone open air sports competitions planned in November and December to 'safer months' keeping in mind air pollution levels.

Ola Electric rebuts LG tech leak claims

Ola Electric rebuts LG tech leak claims

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Ola Electric has denied media reports suggesting its involvement in a leak of proprietary pouch cell technology (tech) from South Korea's LG Energy Solution, calling the allegations "baseless". The company said it has no commercial or research interest in the older pouch cell format cited in the reports, emphasising that its new 4680 Bharat Cell - based on advanced dry-electrode cylindrical tech - is already in commercial production.

Truck driver's daughter Manisha creates history with relay gold!

Truck driver's daughter Manisha creates history with relay gold!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Manisha Kumari created history as the first athlete from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district to win gold in an international event when she triumphed in the women's 4x400m relay at the South Asian Athletics Championships.

SC seeks replies from Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani on PIL

SC seeks replies from Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani on PIL

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged massive banking and corporate fraud involving the ADAG and its group companies.

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

This innovation works by stimulating our natural organs so that it can produce and maintain the insulin balance.

SC to examine surrogacy bar for second child

SC to examine surrogacy bar for second child

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether a law banning married couples facing secondary infertility from using surrogacy to have a second child amounts to a restriction by the State on the reproductive choices of citizens.

Look Who Owaisi Has Given A Ticket To!

Look Who Owaisi Has Given A Ticket To!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The main accused in Bihar's infamous 'topper scam', Amit Kumar, alias 'Bachcha' Rai, has been fielded as a candidate by Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen for the Bihar assembly elections.

Governor has discretion, not bound by ministers' advice on bills: SC

Governor has discretion, not bound by ministers' advice on bills: SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a governor has discretion under Article 200 to refer a state bill to the President or return it to the legislature, and is not bound by the advice of the council of ministers. The court clarified that a governor cannot simply withhold a bill.

DTC conductor, taxi driver among 12 killed in Red Fort blast

DTC conductor, taxi driver among 12 killed in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A blast near Delhi's Red Fort has claimed the lives of 12 people, including a young man from Uttar Pradesh, a DTC conductor, and a taxi driver.

SC acquits Surendra Koli in Nithari murder case, orders release

SC acquits Surendra Koli in Nithari murder case, orders release

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has acquitted Surendra Koli in one of the Nithari murder cases, paving the way for his release. Koli was earlier acquitted in other Nithari killing cases.

Bypolls: BJP wins Nagrota, MNF retains Dampa, Congress wins Anta

Bypolls: BJP wins Nagrota, MNF retains Dampa, Congress wins Anta

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Results and trends from recent bypolls across eight assembly seats in India show wins for MNF in Mizoram, BJP in Jammu and Kashmir, and Congress leading in Telangana and Rajasthan.

Groww shares jump 30% on market debut, valuation crosses $8.9 billion

Groww shares jump 30% on market debut, valuation crosses $8.9 billion

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent of online broking platform Groww, soared nearly 30 per cent on their market debut on Wednesday, defying the recent trend of muted listings. The stock opened at Rs 112 and hit a high of Rs 134.4 before settling at Rs 128.85 on the NSE - a gain of 28.85 per cent over its issue price of Rs 100.

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on anti-conversion laws in Dec

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on anti-conversion laws in Dec

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has declined to urgently hear pleas seeking a stay on anti-conversion laws enacted by several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. The matter is now scheduled for hearing in December.

Men posing as RBI officials stop cash van, flee with Rs 7 cr

Men posing as RBI officials stop cash van, flee with Rs 7 cr

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Unidentified men posing as central government officials intercepted a cash van in Bengaluru and allegedly fled with about Rs 7 crore. Police are investigating the incident and have formed teams to hunt for the suspects.

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mumbai off to flourishing start in SMAT, beat Railways by 7 wickets

Nithari killings: Surendra Koli walks out of jail after acquittal

Nithari killings: Surendra Koli walks out of jail after acquittal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Surendra Koli, accused in the infamous Nithari serial killings, has been released from the Luksar district jail in Greater Noida, a day after the Supreme Court acquitted him in the last pending case linked to the 2006 serial murders that had shocked the nation, officials said on Thursday.

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

India and South Africa will lock horns in a two-match Test series from November 14, with Kolkata and Guwahati playing hosts.

FIDE WC: Harikrishna, Erigaisi play out draws

FIDE WC: Harikrishna, Erigaisi play out draws

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

With just 16 players out of 206 participants that started the event remaining in the fray, most of the players decided against taking undue risk and decided to wait for the next game.

De De Pyaar De 2 Review: Fun Watch

De De Pyaar De 2 Review: Fun Watch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

It's been a while since Hindi cinema had a zany, well-written comedy, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

'Love Stories Are Never Simple'

'Love Stories Are Never Simple'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'They are as layered and complicated as life itself.' 'There is love, but there is also pain and fire.'

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

How Mumbai Maidan coach Patwal's tough-love sessions gave Harmer his second wind

Chess WC: Narayanan, Diptayan ease into Round 2

Chess WC: Narayanan, Diptayan ease into Round 2

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India's Narayanan, Diptayan, Aronyak advance to second round

The 14 Longest Hindi Movies

The 14 Longest Hindi Movies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

We look at the longest Hindi movies through the years, and interestingly, most of them have done well.

Movies To Watch In Theatres In November

Movies To Watch In Theatres In November

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

A look at the interesting movie releases lined up for November.

Yamaha Gears Up for India's E2W Race With 2 Models

Yamaha Gears Up for India's E2W Race With 2 Models

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Yamaha expects its first EVs to hit showrooms by the last quarter of FY26 (January - March), once network readiness is complete.

Fresh FIR against Partha Pawar's biz partner in Pune land deal row

Fresh FIR against Partha Pawar's biz partner in Pune land deal row

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Another FIR has been registered against Digvijay Patil, business partner of Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's son, in connection with a land deal case. The FIR involves allegations of misappropriation, cheating, and forgery.

Parth firm will need to pay Rs 42 cr to scrap land deal

Parth firm will need to pay Rs 42 cr to scrap land deal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

After Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that the sale deed executed by his son Parth's firm for a prime land in Pune has been scrapped, officials said the company will have to cough up double the stamp duty, which comes to Rs 42 crore, to get the transaction cancelled.

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

KKR, CSK to engage in bidding war in IPL mini-auction with big purse in hand

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

S D Burman's Magical Aradhana, Abhimaan Music

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

S D Burman is that unique composer who remained successful right up to his death with his creative engines never running on empty.

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake.

Indian GM stunned by 12-year-old 'Messi of Chess'

Indian GM stunned by 12-year-old 'Messi of Chess'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi was held to a draw by 12-year-old Argentine sensation Oro Faustino in the first game of the second round of the FIDE World Cup in Panjim on Tuesday.

'Can't be blaming weather, you continue to execute'

'Can't be blaming weather, you continue to execute'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The DNA of Tata Consumer Products is all food and beverage.'

Chess WC: Diptayan pulls off a stunner; Pranav loses

Chess WC: Diptayan pulls off a stunner; Pranav loses

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh caused the biggest upset of the World Chess Cup, ousting former world championship challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia after winning the second game of the second round, in Panjim, on Wednesday.