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Tell us the solution: SC questions Centre on governors sitting over bills

Tell us the solution: SC questions Centre on governors sitting over bills

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court is examining the extent to which courts can intervene when governors delay or refuse to act on bills passed by state assemblies. The court questioned the Centre on whether judicial review is barred in cases of gubernatorial inaction, sparking debate on the balance of power between states and the central government.

Can Yoga Help Reduce Anxiety and High BP?

Can Yoga Help Reduce Anxiety and High BP?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Pushpa R, founder of Radiant Yoga Vibes, suggests how yoga can help you lead a healthy life.

Prove 'vote theft' claim or say sorry, EC tells Rahul Gandhi again

Prove 'vote theft' claim or say sorry, EC tells Rahul Gandhi again

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Election Commission asks Rahul Gandhi to either sign a declaration to support his vote theft claims or apologise for making 'fake' charges.

JK govt takes over 215 schools linked to banned JeI amid row

JK govt takes over 215 schools linked to banned JeI amid row

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The process for the takeover of the management of the schools began on Saturday morning as officials of district administrations, principals of the respective nearest high and higher secondary schools, accompanied by police teams, reached these schools, the officials said.

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rajasthan Royals struggled in IPL 2025, managing just three wins out of 13 matches to be placed ninth out of 10 teams.

'Not A Single Penny Is Shared With States'

'Not A Single Penny Is Shared With States'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

'States should be compensated for the revenue loss for at least five years or beyond till the revenue stabilises.'

At 38, Joshna Chinappa refuses to quit

At 38, Joshna Chinappa refuses to quit

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Joshna Chinappa continues to push boundaries despite being on the wrong side of 30s

Tlang stuns old club, fires NorthEast into Durand Cup final

Tlang stuns old club, fires NorthEast into Durand Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Redeem Tlang's first half goal was enough for defending champions NorthEast United to beat Shillong Lajong 1-0 and book their place in the final of the 134th Durand Cup

SC questions Centre on bills pending with Governors since 2020

SC questions Centre on bills pending with Governors since 2020

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The Centre has opposed the imposition of fixed timelines on governors and the President for decisions on bills passed by state legislatures, arguing that such constraints were intentionally omitted by the Constitution's framers.

Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'I wanted a player of his calibre to take on one of the strongest sides in the country.' 'However, he stuck to his guns, and we had an argument.'

EC publishes names of 65L deleted Bihar voters, INDIA bloc calls it farce

EC publishes names of 65L deleted Bihar voters, INDIA bloc calls it farce

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The development came in the backdrop of the Supreme Court's direction that details of the deleted names be made public by August 19 and a compliance report be filed by August 22.

'BJP Should Be Extremely Wary Of 130th Amendment'

'BJP Should Be Extremely Wary Of 130th Amendment'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'If the INDIA bloc ever forms the government, they will be more than tempted to use such provisions to bring about regime change in BJP-ruled states.'

'Things Have Improved In Kashmir'

'Things Have Improved In Kashmir'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Often people outside paint a wrong picture of us of Kashmiris. We are not like that. We are cool and bindaas,' said the lady, a teacher, caressing my cheeks in the pressing crowds.

'People Do Ridiculous Stuff When They Are Heartbroken'

'People Do Ridiculous Stuff When They Are Heartbroken'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'The idea was to not give any morality lessons.'

Manjrekar blasts selectors over Shreyas omission

Manjrekar blasts selectors over Shreyas omission

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'Pick a guy who's done well in T20 cricket, and not just because somebody has done so well in Test cricket gets rewarded with a T20 place, especially at the cost of somebody like Shreyas Iyer.'

Idli Vs Aloo Paratha: How Healthy Is Your Breakfast?

Idli Vs Aloo Paratha: How Healthy Is Your Breakfast?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, breaks down the nutritional value of some of India's most loved breakfast options.

Ashwin slams selectors: 'Unfair' to drop Iyer, Jaiswal

Ashwin slams selectors: 'Unfair' to drop Iyer, Jaiswal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad

What went wrong for this rising IPL star?

What went wrong for this rising IPL star?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Young Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, who made a strong impact in his IPL debut last year, has faced a tough time this season.

'There's No Justice With Shreyas lyer'

'There's No Justice With Shreyas lyer'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'He adds stability in the middle order and there were spots where he could have slotted in.'

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'Are there other ways to reduce the energy airconditioners consume?' asks Ambi Parameswaran.

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Defending champions NorthEast United FC dished out a dominant performance to thrash debutants Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 in the grand finale of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup, clinching their second successive title in style.

Twist in Dharmasthala case, 'mass burial' complainant arrested

Twist in Dharmasthala case, 'mass burial' complainant arrested

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The complainant-witness, a former sanitation worker, has claimed that he worked in Dharmasthala between 1995 and 2014, and that he was forced to bury a number of bodies, including those of women and minors, in Dharmasthala.

Stock exchanges freeze more promoter demat A/Cs for non-compliance

Stock exchanges freeze more promoter demat A/Cs for non-compliance

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The number of companies with promoters whose demat accounts were frozen by the stock exchanges due to non-compliance increased over the past year. The BSE froze promoter demat accounts in 457 companies, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) 2024-25 annual report released on August 12.

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty earned Real Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Osasuna in their opening LaLiga game of the season

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

'Don't push Bumrah towards early retirement'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

As India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's workload management has become a topic of debate, former Team India opener Akash Chopra defended the pacer's selective participation in the longest format.

India Inc meeting capex need with own cash, says SBI chief C S Setty

India Inc meeting capex need with own cash, says SBI chief C S Setty

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

India Inc, which is sitting on cash balances of 13.5 trillion, is using the funds to meet capital expenditure as well as brownfield expansion, resulting in 'anaemic' demand for bank loans, State Bank of India (SBI) chairman CS Setty said at an event on Monday. He added that a slowdown in corporate credit is mainly due to lack of demand.

John Abraham Comes Home This Weekend

John Abraham Comes Home This Weekend

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Spies, aliens, dogs and lawyers, it's quite a colourful spread on your OTT watch this week, points out Sukanya Verma.

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

'If Police Starts Deposing From Police Stations, Then Cross Examination Won't Be Possible'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'As a defence lawyer I won't know if a policeman under cross questioning is being prompted to answer by someone behind his computer screen.'

'Dead' voter visits Bihar CEO to plead he's alive

'Dead' voter visits Bihar CEO to plead he's alive

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

A resident of Bhojpur district in Bihar on Thursday called on the Chief Electoral Officer of the state to plead that he was alive.

EC suspends 4 Bengal officials for lapses in voter list

EC suspends 4 Bengal officials for lapses in voter list

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Election Commission suspended four officers and a casual worker in West Bengal for alleged dereliction of duty and lapses in preparing electoral rolls. The action follows allegations of electoral roll compromise at the behest of the ruling Trinamool Congress.

'Caste-based politics dangerous': SC rejects plea against AIMIM

'Caste-based politics dangerous': SC rejects plea against AIMIM

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The bench, which asked Jain to withdraw the plea filed against a Delhi high court order that dismissed a writ petition challenging the registration and recognition of the AIMIM by the Election Commission (EC), granted liberty to the petitioner to file a writ petition, wherein he may make a wider prayer for reforms in respect of political parties on different counts.

A New Way To Retire Gracefully

A New Way To Retire Gracefully

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

This isn't just a home for the elderly. It's a place where life stories, generations, and cultures weave themselves into something quietly extraordinary, discovers Nitin Sathe.

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'If Washington has to balance Chinese power, she will have to turn to the third biggest power in the world which is India.' 'The United States and India will have to work together in order to keep Chinese ambitions in check.'

2024 Lok Sabha election was 'rigged': Rahul's big claim

2024 Lok Sabha election was 'rigged': Rahul's big claim

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

"The truth is that the election system in India is already dead. Please remember one thing that the prime minister of India enjoys a very slim majority. If 10-15 seats were rigged, and we suspect the actual figures to be closer to 70-80 to 100, he would not have been the prime minister of the country," the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha claimed.

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Shreyas merits Asia Cup spot based on IPL performance, reckons Aakash Chopra.

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

'My intent was...' Ashwin clarifies CSK-Brevis remarks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

My intent in video was to talk about Brevis' batting, not about his IPL signing amount: Ashwin

Are Reels Guiding Your Financial Decisions? Beware!

Are Reels Guiding Your Financial Decisions? Beware!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Reels often induce the FOMO-'Act now!' mentality. But sound investing is about consistency, diversification and a long-term horizon.

EC to publish Bihar draft electoral rolls on Friday amid exclusion fears

EC to publish Bihar draft electoral rolls on Friday amid exclusion fears

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The Election Commission will publish the draft electoral rolls for Bihar assembly polls, triggering a period for claims and objections amid fears of voter exclusion.

Rahul disowns lawyer's 'life threat' claim, seeks withdrawal in court

Rahul disowns lawyer's 'life threat' claim, seeks withdrawal in court

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Congress party stated that Rahul Gandhi's lawyer raised the issue of a threat to his life without his consent and will withdraw the statement in court. The lawyer filed an application stating Gandhi could face harm from followers of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Nathuram Godse's ideology.

99% of electors have already been covered in SIR: EC

99% of electors have already been covered in SIR: EC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday said that 99 per cent of electors have already been covered under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar, ECI said.