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Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence

Never faced political pressure from powers that be: CJI Chandrachud

Never faced political pressure from powers that be: CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

"We live lives which are relatively isolated from the political arm of the government -- but obviously judges have to be conversant with the impact of their decisions on the polity at large. That's not political pressure but an understanding by the court of the likely impact of a decision," CJI Chandrachud said in his address at the Oxford Union.

'Kavach Would Have Prevented This Accident'

'Kavach Would Have Prevented This Accident'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The Railways decided to go for kavach three years back, but the progress has been very slow.'

'Unfair to allow airlines to book tickets from April 15'

'Unfair to allow airlines to book tickets from April 15'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Aviation consultancy CAPA on Thursday said allowing domestic airlines to take advance bookings from April 15 is "unfair" to consumers since a decision on lifting the nationwide lockdown is yet to be taken. During the lockdown period only special flights approved by aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation, medical evacuation flights and those carrying cargo, including medical equipment, to and from different parts of the country are operational.

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The United States has vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on the latest Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations, an outcome lauded by Israel but criticised by Palestine as 'unfair, immoral, and unjustified'.

I am a big fan of Bumrah; enjoy watching him bowl: Ambrose

I am a big fan of Bumrah; enjoy watching him bowl: Ambrose

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

West Indian legend Curtly Ambrose said he would not want to change anything in Jasprit Bumrah's unorthodox action.

IRDA's demand unfair: LIC

IRDA's demand unfair: LIC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Life Insurance Corporation of India has said the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority's requirement that extra 50 per cent solvency margins above regulatory norms be maintained was unfair and unwarranted.

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership.

'Technology has gone wrong'

'Technology has gone wrong'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'Technology can never be 100% which is why we have the umpire's call.'

Hardik credits MI's turnaround to...

Hardik credits MI's turnaround to...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

'It was a lot of hard work. We had to clear our minds and make sure that we believed.'

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India.

'Demand will come back after the elections'

'Demand will come back after the elections'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'The Budget will be positive, continuing on the path of growth taken so far.'

Deal valuations weigh on Apollo Hospitals stock

Deal valuations weigh on Apollo Hospitals stock

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The stock of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (AHEL), India's largest listed health care services company, fell 4.6 per cent on Monday (April 29) and slipped another 0.34 per cent to close at Rs 5,946.20 on Tuesday (April 30). The share declined due to a lower valuation for subsidiary Apollo HealthCo (AHL) and an aggressive valuation for Keimed, a promoter-owned drug wholesaler that is merging with AHL.

Conte says Chelsea loss to Barca was 'unfair'

Conte says Chelsea loss to Barca was 'unfair'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Chelsea, however, were unlucky after they were again denied by the woodwork.

UP bans sale of halal-certified products, no restriction on exports

UP bans sale of halal-certified products, no restriction on exports

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

In a statement, the state government alleged 'malicious attempts' to discourage the use of products lacking a halal certificate not only seek 'unfair financial benefits' but also form part of a 'pre-planned strategy to sow class hatred, create divisions in society, and weaken the country' by "anti-national elements".

Bridgerton Season 3 Review: Penelope-Colin Keep The Heat On

Bridgerton Season 3 Review: Penelope-Colin Keep The Heat On

Rediff.com20 May 2024

While Season 3 is no match to the previous seasons, it would be fair to expect there is a lot more for the season to reveal in terms of romance and suspense, observes Divya Nair.

Politically-vitiated narrative: Sitharaman on bias against non-BJP states

Politically-vitiated narrative: Sitharaman on bias against non-BJP states

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Sitharaman added that no Union finance minister can play with the Finance Commission's recommendations.

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea against marital rape exception

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Under the exception given in Section 375 of the IPC, sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his wife, the wife not being minor, is not rape.

10 Things Women Shouldn't Feel Guilty About

10 Things Women Shouldn't Feel Guilty About

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Women should not feel guilty for standing up for themselves and saying NO when needed, says Shahzeen Shivdasani.

Baffling! England crumbled despite favourable conditions

Baffling! England crumbled despite favourable conditions

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

England went down by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth Test inside three days as India wrapped up an impressive 4-1 series triumph.

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The top court said a considerable amount of direct control is exercised by the client over the manner in which an advocate renders his services during the course of his employment.

Champions League: Ajax have 'unfair advantage' over Spurs?

Champions League: Ajax have 'unfair advantage' over Spurs?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has said Ajax have an unfair advantage because the whole of the Dutch league programme was postponed to help Erik ten Hag's side prepare.

Manipur's Churachandpur tense after fresh violence kills 1

Manipur's Churachandpur tense after fresh violence kills 1

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The violence broke out in the district on Thursday night as the mob barged into the government complex and torched vehicles hours after a head constable of the district police was suspended after he was seen with gunmen in a purported video, an official said.

Maoists threaten to blow up 'Hamas rally' in Kerala

Maoists threaten to blow up 'Hamas rally' in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The Maoists have warned that if the government does not stop unfairly targeting them and charging false cases against them, what happened in Kochi at the Jehovah's Witnesses convention can be expected during the 'Hamas rally of fake comrades' in the district, an official said.

SC raps lawyers for 'unfair criticism' over COVID-19

SC raps lawyers for 'unfair criticism' over COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde, who is demitting office as the 47th CJI, lamented imputation of motive by some senior bar members while allowing senior advocate Harish Salve to withdraw as an amicus curiae from the case after he said that he did not want it to be decided under the shadow that he was friends with Justice Bobde from "school and college days".

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The update from the 42-year-old royal after a "tough couple of months" comes after weeks of speculation over her health and recovery.

'Indian wrestlers under threat and harassment by WFI members'

'Indian wrestlers under threat and harassment by WFI members'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia urged world governing body UWW to reimpose suspension on Wrestling Federation of India.

NSE makes fresh attempt to settle TAP regulatory investigation

NSE makes fresh attempt to settle TAP regulatory investigation

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has made a fresh attempt at settling a regulatory investigation into the misuse of Trading Access Point (TAP) software at the bourse. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) rejected a similar application in 2022. "NSE and its employees have filed a consolidated settlement application dated May 4, 2023, with Sebi.

CCI refuses to pass interim order restricting Google

CCI refuses to pass interim order restricting Google

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday declined an interim relief order that would restrain Google from levying service fees on app developers until a final decision is made by the regulator. The CCI also said the Director General (DG) would continue its investigation as ordered by the commission in its March 15 order. "The Commission is of the considered opinion that no case whatsoever has been made out by the informants which warrant the grant of interim relief. Resultantly, the applications stand dismissed," said the CCI while rejecting the plea by app developers in its order.

'Vested interests defaming courts': 600 lawyers write to CJI

'Vested interests defaming courts': 600 lawyers write to CJI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

A group of lawyers, including senior advocate Harish Salve and Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, has written to the Chief Justice of India, alleging that a "vested interest group" is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts "on the basis of frivolous logic and stale political agendas".

Farmers' issues serious, don't file trivial petitions: SC

Farmers' issues serious, don't file trivial petitions: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The bench said the petitioner must know that the high court has already passed certain directions on the issue.

'Anti-skill' deliveries needed to punch raging batters

'Anti-skill' deliveries needed to punch raging batters

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Bowlers need to find "innovative ways to execute deliveries with a touch of "anti-skill" to challenge the range-hitting batsmen in the ongoing IPL, reckons Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.

Every NEET paper accounted for, social media images fake, says NTA

Every NEET paper accounted for, social media images fake, says NTA

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Stressing that every question paper has been "accounted for", the NTA said that purported images of the question paper circulating on social media have no relation with the actual paper.

Longer working hours & low earnings: How India's gig workforce fares

Longer working hours & low earnings: How India's gig workforce fares

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Long working hours, earnings that fall short of meeting household expenses, arbitrary deactivation and blocking of identity (ID) by platforms, and high physical and mental stress are among the major issues plaguing workers of the booming gig economy in India, a report based on a survey has found. Nearly 83 per cent cab drivers reported working for more than 10 hours in a day, while 78 per cent delivery personnel worked for the same duration, showed the report released on Monday, titled "Prisoners on Wheels" and based on a survey by the University of Pennsylvania and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT).

Spain's Lopez says unfair to resume tennis soon

Spain's Lopez says unfair to resume tennis soon

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'In order to resume, I think the Tour is going to be open when the world is completely open, and everybody can travel freely'

'Calls for Dhoni's retirement are unfair'

'Calls for Dhoni's retirement are unfair'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'He has done so much for India he deserves the time to take the call.'

New scheme for EVs may put global majors in fast lane

New scheme for EVs may put global majors in fast lane

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The new scheme, promoting manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) by global majors, will give a fillip to companies like Tesla and its upstart rival Vinfast, both of whom have lobbied for lower import duties from the Centre. While Vinfast has already announced an investment of Rs 4,000 crore to set up an electric vehicle (EV) plant in Tamil Nadu, Tesla's next move will be watched carefully. Four years ago, Musk announced that his company would come to India.

Legislation for disabled must be applied with sensitivity, flexibility: HC

Legislation for disabled must be applied with sensitivity, flexibility: HC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The bench noted that this case illustrates how administrative apathy can defeat the benefit of provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, enacted to support persons with disabilities.

'BCCI decision unjust, unfair'

'BCCI decision unjust, unfair'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The Cricket Association of Bengal dubbed the suspension of Jagmohan Dalmiya by the BCCI as "unfair and unjust".

Unfair to say we need same pay as male cricketers: Mandhana

Unfair to say we need same pay as male cricketers: Mandhana

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Revenue comes from men's cricket, unfair if women ask for the same pay, says India opener Smriti Mandhana.