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Kerala Guv rejects govt's explanation on anti-CAA suit

Kerala Guv rejects govt's explanation on anti-CAA suit

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

"No explanation can satisfy me," the Governor told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday evening, a day after making it clear that he would not remain a 'mute spectator' as he sought a report from the Pinarayi Vijayan government.

Believe it or not! Air in Delhi has gotten worse

Believe it or not! Air in Delhi has gotten worse

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Centre for Science and Environment said that Delhi has lost the air quality gains of odd and even scheme.

High airfares: DGCA to look into tariff structure

High airfares: DGCA to look into tariff structure

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

DGCA would look into the tariff structure of Indian airlines in view of the wide range of the base prices of air tickets, after the Supreme Court observed that the price bands were too wide and directed it to examine the matter.

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'They just say we agree to your demands in the meetings, which is lip service. But on the ground they do not implement anything.'

SC allows more crew aboard A-I flights

SC allows more crew aboard A-I flights

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a Bombay High Court order restraining Air India from taking more than 12 cabin crew per jumbo jet in an international flight. \n

Delhi firecracker sellers see Diwali going up in smoke

Delhi firecracker sellers see Diwali going up in smoke

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Harjit Singh Chhabra, head, Sadar Nishkarm Welfare Association, estimated that losses could go up to hundreds of crores.

Nobody knows how ISI's political cell was created

Nobody knows how ISI's political cell was created

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry has expressed surprise at authorities being unable to produce the official notification for the creation of the ISI's political cell, which has been active for decades.

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The bench asked the respondents to file their response to the petition which seeks the constitution of a committee to examine 'workable solutions' to ensure that a kirpan permitted to be carried on the flight is 'appropriately designed and crafted' and does not have a blade length beyond 4 cm.

Italian marines leave for Delhi

Italian marines leave for Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

In the light of Friday's Supreme Court ruling, the two Italian marines, facing murder charges in Kerala for shooting to death two fishermen off Alappuzha coast, left for New Delhi by an Air India flight.

Unnao rape: Delhi HC to record victim's statement at AIIMS

Unnao rape: Delhi HC to record victim's statement at AIIMS

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Special judge Dharmesh Sharma, who is conducting trial of the cases, shall record her testimony.

'A governor should not be indulging in politics'

'A governor should not be indulging in politics'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'The ministry of home affairs has all records of money coming in from abroad.' 'Are they saying money is coming in without their knowledge?' 'Does the governor doubt the MHA?'

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

After the scheme was unveiled, protests erupted in several states against the scheme.

Cong refuses to comment on Dinakaran's impeachment

Cong refuses to comment on Dinakaran's impeachment

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

The Congress, on Monday, sought to disapprove the opposition move to impeach Karnataka Chief Justice P D Dinakaran saying it is not proper to air opinion on a matter which is under consideration of the apex court.

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi stoked a fresh controversy on Thursday, remarking that the anti-Sterlite protests in the state in 2018 had been fuelled by foreign funds and was aimed at hindering progress. His comment instantaneously drew an outcry from the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies.

SC refuses to entertain AI's plea, strike continues

SC refuses to entertain AI's plea, strike continues

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The ongoing Air India crisis deepens further as it enters the fourth day on Friday and there seems to be no respite as the situation is turning from bad to worse.

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in armed forces.

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan said the three lawyers who were allegedly involved in violence at Patiala House Court Complex on February 15 and 17 had conceded in a sting operation aired by some news channels that they had beaten up the JNUSU president.

Publicise undertaking given to govt in 2021: SC to WhatsApp on privacy policy

Publicise undertaking given to govt in 2021: SC to WhatsApp on privacy policy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph asked the mobile messaging app to give advertisement in five newspapers to publicise its undertaking given to the government.

Justify different pay scale for Agniveers, regular sepoys: HC

Justify different pay scale for Agniveers, regular sepoys: HC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

"If the job profile is same, then how you justify different pay? A lot will depend on the job profile. Get instructions on this and put it on an affidavit," a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad told Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati who was representing the Centre.

CBI chargesheets journalist Upendra Rai

CBI chargesheets journalist Upendra Rai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The court will take cognisance of the chargesheet on August 6. At present, Rai is in judicial custody.

It's an early Diwali for Jaya's supporters

It's an early Diwali for Jaya's supporters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Special prayers were held by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faithful on Friday seeking release of Jayalalithaa who was sentenced to four years in jail and slapped with a fine of Rs 100 crore by a Bangalore special court in the Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case on September 27.

Modi flags delay in justice, favours laws in local languages

Modi flags delay in justice, favours laws in local languages

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

He said the speciality of Indian society is that for thousands of years, while walking on the path of development it also carried out internal reforms.

TV anchor again seeks urgent hearing from SC as plea not listed

TV anchor again seeks urgent hearing from SC as plea not listed

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

A TV news anchor, facing several first information reports (FIRs) in some states for playing a doctored clip of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, again sought urgent hearing from the Supreme Court on Thursday on his plea seeking protection from coercive action for the alleged offence.

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.

SC directs IAF to reinstate 14 SSC women officers

SC directs IAF to reinstate 14 SSC women officers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

A bench headed by Justice R M Lodha passed the order on a plea filed by the 14 officers seeking direction to the government to grant them permanent commission.

To curb pollution, SC bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

To curb pollution, SC bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The apex court also directed the Centre not to renew for possessing, stocking and selling of fire crackers licences till further orders.

Why I don't support the cracker ban on Diwali

Why I don't support the cracker ban on Diwali

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'How will one day's crackers change pollution levels?' 'And why limit such genius solutions to just the capital when air pollution and pollution affects all of India?' asks Aakar Patel.

Govt may reveal to SC names of 3 black money account holders

Govt may reveal to SC names of 3 black money account holders

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The government may on Monday file an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court over the black money issue, stating clarification on its earlier stand of not revealing the names of those account holders who have deposited money in foreign banks.

How mobile television brands are trying to strike it big

How mobile television brands are trying to strike it big

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Desi providers of a bouquet of TV content on-the-go are most likely to succeed.

Cabinet okays poll reforms, Aadhar may be linked to electoral rolls

Cabinet okays poll reforms, Aadhar may be linked to electoral rolls

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday is learnt to have cleared a bill on electoral reforms, including the one to link electoral roll with Aadhaar on a voluntary basis to root out multiple enrolments.

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

India's trade with the Gulf-Arab region stands at $180 billion. India needs the Gulf region more in terms of trade, investments and employment than the other way round. When it comes to faith, the Gulf-Arab nations have not been found wanting at any point in time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Plan to reduce air pollution in North India involves farmers in a big way

Plan to reduce air pollution in North India involves farmers in a big way

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

EY Foundation India and India Paryavaran Sahayak Foundation have come up with a cost-efficient and scalable solution. The project involves spreading awareness and driving usage of in-field straw management practices among farmers, to reduce the air pollution caused due to crop residue burning.

Delhi HC refuses to lift ban on rape documentary

Delhi HC refuses to lift ban on rape documentary

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Media trials tend to influence judges by subconsciously creating a pressure, the Delhi high court observed.

There is no political cell within ISI: Pak govt tells SC

There is no political cell within ISI: Pak govt tells SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

A military official representing the defence ministry told a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry that no political cell was operating in the ISI.

Italian marines return to India

Italian marines return to India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The two Italian marines -- - Massimiliano Lattore and Salvatore Giron -- facing trial for killing two Kerala fishermen returned to India on Friday evening, just within the deadline set by the Supreme Court.

Delhi exaggerated Oxygen demand by 4 times: SC told

Delhi exaggerated Oxygen demand by 4 times: SC told

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The sub-group constituted by the Supreme Court to audit Oxygen consumption in hospitals in national capital during the second wave of COVID-19 said that the Delhi government 'exaggerated' the consumption of oxygen and made a claim of 1140 MT, four times higher than the formula for bed capacity requirement of 289 MT.

No SC order banning Indian channels: Pak minister

No SC order banning Indian channels: Pak minister

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Pakistan's media regulatory body has not received any orders from the supreme court regarding a ban on licensing of Indian Satellite TV channels, a senior minister informed the parliament on Wednesday.

Schools, colleges shut, trucks banned: Delhi's steps to curb pollution

Schools, colleges shut, trucks banned: Delhi's steps to curb pollution

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Delhi government has banned construction and demolition activities in the city till November 21.

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Likely to rake up the issue of open offer exemption.

He is trying to turn Air India around

He is trying to turn Air India around

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'It is not as bad an airline as it is made out to be: We serve wonderful food, the leg space is more, our cabin crew is warm and friendly.' 'The customer needs to be apprised of these things.'