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Sahara Group asked to refund Rs 17,400 cr to investors

Sahara Group asked to refund Rs 17,400 cr to investors

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

In a major setback to the Sahara Group, the Supreme Court on Friday directed two of its companies to refund around Rs 17,400 crore to their investors within three months with 15 per cent interest.

SIT ready to probe any case raised by CPI-M

SIT ready to probe any case raised by CPI-M

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

The Special Investigation Team into the murder of Revolutionary Marxist Party leader T P Chandrasekharan is ready to investigate any case brought forward by Communist Party of India-Marxist, Home Minister Tiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan said in Kottayam on Sunday.

Centre moves SC over sub-quota for minorities

Centre moves SC over sub-quota for minorities

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The Union government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Andhra Pradesh high court order quashing the 4.5 per cent reservation for minorities within the 27 percent Other Backward Classes quota in central educational institutions such as IITs. The apex court will hear the government plea on Monday.

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganpatis from California to Delhi

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganpatis from California to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

We had asked our readers to send us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Complete 2G spectrum auction by Jan 11: SC to govt

Complete 2G spectrum auction by Jan 11: SC to govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

A bench of justices G S Singhvi and K S Radhakrishnan, which extended the August 31, 2012 deadline for completing the auction process, made it clear that no court in the country will entertain any plea on this issue of 2G spectrum.

SC directs govt to complete 2G auction by Jan 11

SC directs govt to complete 2G auction by Jan 11

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the government to complete fresh auction of cancelled 122 2G spectrum licences by January 11, 2013 and warned that failure to meet the deadline would invite "contempt" action against erring officials with "exemplary" cost.

2G: SC stays proceedings in all high court cases

2G: SC stays proceedings in all high court cases

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

2G: SC stays proceedings in all high court cases

Supreme Court stays quashing of K'taka DGP's appointment

Supreme Court stays quashing of K'taka DGP's appointment

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

In a relief to former Karnataka director general of police SM Bidari, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order quashing his appointment as state police chief. A bench of justices KS Radhakrishnan and CK Prasad, however, did not pass any order for his reappointment to the post from which he was removed after the Central Administrative Tribunal had quashed his appointment

PSLV-C23 launch: President congratulates ISRO team

PSLV-C23 launch: President congratulates ISRO team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday congratulated space agency ISRO for the successful launch of rocket PSLV-C23, saying it is a significant milestone in the progress of the country's space capabilities.

Pak national enters high-security zone, Kerala govt shocked

Pak national enters high-security zone, Kerala govt shocked

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Kerala government has taken a serious view of an incident in which a Pakistan national allegedly violated visa rules and acted in an advertisement film shot at the high-security Info Park in Kochi in June.

SC seeks info on religious sites damaged in Gujarat riots

SC seeks info on religious sites damaged in Gujarat riots

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Gujarat government to file a survey report of the religious sites which were damaged and destroyed during the 2002 riots in the state. A bench of justices K S Radhakrishnan and Dipak Misra also asked the state government to quantify the amount needed for building and repairing those sites that were affected by the riots.

ISRO plans more GSLVs and experimental Mark III launches

ISRO plans more GSLVs and experimental Mark III launches

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Enthused over its successful launch of GSLV D5 with GSAT-14 communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Sunday, the Indian Space Research Organisation is planning a series of GSLV launches and an experimental launch of the advanced version GSLV Mark III soon from the spaceport.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

SC upholds constitutional validity of Right to Education Act

SC upholds constitutional validity of Right to Education Act

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of the Right to Education Act, 2009, which mandates 25 per cent free seats to the poor in government and private unaided schools uniformly across the country. By a majority view, a three-judge bench of Chief Justice S H Kapadia and justices K S Radhakrishnan and Swantanter Kumar said the act will apply uniformly to government and unaided private schools except unaided private minority schools.

ISRO to build third launch pad at Sriharikota

ISRO to build third launch pad at Sriharikota

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

With plans for 60 missions over the next five years, Indian Space Research Organisation will develop a third launch pad at its spaceport at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh to meet the growing demand.

Gujarat opposes translocation of Gir lions to MP

Gujarat opposes translocation of Gir lions to MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The Gujarat government has once again strongly opposed the Centre's persistent move to translocate a certain number of Asiatic lions from the Gir forest on the Saurashtra peninsula to the Kuno-Palpur wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, contending that they would not be safe there.

The MLA Jaya expelled speaks

The MLA Jaya expelled speaks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'Last night someone threw stones at my house at 11 pm. My car was also smashed.'

Answers to Prez ref won't undo 2G verdict: SC

Answers to Prez ref won't undo 2G verdict: SC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday said the opinion of its Constitution bench on the Presidential Reference arising out of its 2G Spectrum judgement will not have "undoing" impact on the verdict by which the allocation of 122 licences were cancelled.

SC sends notice to Centre, Rajasthan, Haryana on illegal mining

SC sends notice to Centre, Rajasthan, Haryana on illegal mining

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre and the governments of Rajasthan and Haryana on allegations that large scale illegal mining and depletion of forest cover was taking place in the two states. A bench of justices K S Radhakrishnan and J S Khehar issued notice on an application moved by a NGO, Society for Awareness and Development, which alleged that the states were willfully violating the apex court's earlier directions.

Fasih has RCN pending against him, Centre tells SC

Fasih has RCN pending against him, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that a red corner notice has been issued against Bihar youth Fasih Mehmood for his alleged role in various terrorist activities, but refuted his wife's claim that he was abducted in a joint operation by Indian and Saudi police in Dubai.

What India thought about the Bharat bandh

What India thought about the Bharat bandh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Even as the Opposition went hammer and tongs to enforce the nationwide strike call against the petrol price hike on Thursday, the common man seemed to be backing off from joining the protest.

SC seeks govt's reply on plea of terror suspect's wife

SC seeks govt's reply on plea of terror suspect's wife

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Centre on a plea filed by a woman seeking directions to the government to trace whereabouts of her husband, who was allegedly picked up by Indian intelligence agencies from their residence in Saudi Arabia.

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'I will say all this happened because of ignorance coupled with arrogance,' says G Madhavan Nair.

ISRO row intensifies, Nair fires fresh salvo

ISRO row intensifies, Nair fires fresh salvo

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

The Indian Space Research Organisation row has intensified with its former chief G Madhavan Nair writing to the Prime Minister's Office to order an enquiry into the reasons behind the annulment of the controversial Antrix-Devas deal and the procedure followed, in a fresh salvo at his successor K Radhakrishnan.

SC directs Centre to bring conjoint twins at AIIMS

SC directs Centre to bring conjoint twins at AIIMS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to bring two teenaged conjoint twins from Bihar by air ambulance to Delhi for treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Review: Vithagan is silly

Review: Vithagan is silly

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Watch only if you have nothing to do on a rainy afternoon

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

Nothing personal about report on Nair: ISRO chief

Nothing personal about report on Nair: ISRO chief

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Indian Space Research Organisation Dr Radhakrishnan, who has been accused of waging a "personal battle" against him by former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair, refuted the latter's claims in Bengaluru on Monday. Nair and three other scientists have been barred from holding any government posts because of their alleged role in the Antrix-Devas deal, in which the private firm was allotted scarce S band spectrum by ISRO by allegedly violating rules.

Cowardice to release convenient portions of report: Nair

Cowardice to release convenient portions of report: Nair

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Picking holes in the high-level team report that indicted him in the Antrix-Devas deal, former Indian Space Research Organisation chief G Madhavan Nair on Sunday said it had "inconsistencies and inaccuracies" and attacked the Department of Space headed by his successor K Radhakrishnan for "cowardice" in releasing only "convenient portions".

What ails ISRO? An insider's report

What ails ISRO? An insider's report

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

The murky controversy raging over damning debar on former Indian Space Research Organisation Chief and secretary of Department of Space G Madhavan Nair and three other scientists is blamed on its current chief Dr K Radhakrishnan for misleading the government in the Antrix-Devas deal probe for a sadistic revenge.

Antrix-Devas deal: Department of Space seeks report

Antrix-Devas deal: Department of Space seeks report

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The Department of Space is in the process of getting clearances for release of reports of two committees on the controversial Antrix-Devas deal, on the basis of which former Indian Space Research Organisation chief G Madhavan Nair and three other scientists were barred from holding any government posts. This was announced on Tuesday by ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan, who is also the DOS secretary, in a brief statement in his first comments on the issue.

India all set to give go ahead for Mars mission

India all set to give go ahead for Mars mission

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

India is all set to give the go-ahead for an ambitious mission to Mars, expected in November next year, a top Space Department official said on Saturday. "A lot of studies have been done on the possible mission to Mars," Secretary in the Department of Space and Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation K Radhakrishnan said.

Mars mission not for pride, we mean business, says ISRO

Mars mission not for pride, we mean business, says ISRO

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

As India prepares to launch its Rs 450 crore mission to Mars this year, a top space official says the country's first martian odyssey -- that has attracted some criticism -- is not just for pride but for undertaking "meaningful research".

IPL: Injured Abhinav Mukund sidelined for 10 days

IPL: Injured Abhinav Mukund sidelined for 10 days

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

Chennai Super Kings opening batsman Abhinav Mukund was ruled out of action for 10 days after he twisted his left ankle during a fielding practice session for IPL in Chennai on Saturday.

SC refuses stay on HC order quashing minority sub-quota

SC refuses stay on HC order quashing minority sub-quota

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Questioning the government on giving 4.5 percent sub-quota for minorities on the basis of religion, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Andhra Pradesh high court order quashing the decision.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

SC gives nod for municipal polls in Uttar Pradesh

SC gives nod for municipal polls in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday gave its nod for holding municipal polls in Uttar Pradesh but agreed to examine a plea opposing reservation of posts of chairperson of civic bodies for members of SC, ST and OBC communities.

What's next for Mangalyaan? ISRO boss tells us

What's next for Mangalyaan? ISRO boss tells us

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

In his first interview, after the launch of MOM in Mars orbit, ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan spoke to T E Narasimhan about the mission and the way forward.

Short-term debt funds better than FDs?

Short-term debt funds better than FDs?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

These funds carry low risk and should be able to beat the returns from fixed deposits.