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'Law of jungle prevails': Cong on US action in Venezuela

'Law of jungle prevails': Cong on US action in Venezuela

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The Congress party in India has expressed "grave concern" over the US action in Venezuela, stating that settled principles of international law cannot be violated unilaterally. India has also voiced "deep concern" and called for a peaceful resolution through dialogue.

National Herald case: Singhvi argues no gains in Young Indian, slams ED

National Herald case: Singhvi argues no gains in Young Indian, slams ED

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Sonia Gandhi, argued that the Enforcement Directorate's National Herald case is 'truly a strange' one, citing the absence of property or its use in the alleged money laundering.

HC notice to Assam CM Himanta over hate speech PILs

HC notice to Assam CM Himanta over hate speech PILs

Rediff.com23 hours ago

The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in response to Public Interest Litigations (PILs) accusing him of hate speech, with the court also issuing notices to the Centre, state government, and DGP, and setting a hearing date for April 21.

Fine must be limited to jurisdiction where product is made: Apple to HC

Fine must be limited to jurisdiction where product is made: Apple to HC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The Delhi high court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Apple Inc's plea challenging recent amendments to the Competition Act that allow penalties to be based on a company's global turnover.

Govt affidavit in Apple case finalised, to be submitted soon

Govt affidavit in Apple case finalised, to be submitted soon

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has finalised the affidavit it will soon submit in the Delhi high court in the matter of Apple's petition challenging the recent amendments to the Competition Act that allow penalties to be based on a company's global turnover, a senior official said.

HC declines to stop K'taka caste survey, directs confidentiality

HC declines to stop K'taka caste survey, directs confidentiality

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Karnataka High Court declined to halt the state's socio-economic and educational survey (caste survey) but instructed the government to keep the collected data confidential and ensure participation is voluntary.

ED moves HC against trial court order in National Herald case

ED moves HC against trial court order in National Herald case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The agency has questioned the trial court's findings and sought appellate review, arguing that the refusal to proceed has caused serious prejudice to the investigation and prosecution.

Congress' Singhvi moves HC against defeat in RS poll through draw of lots

Congress' Singhvi moves HC against defeat in RS poll through draw of lots

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Harsh Mahajan won the February 27 election through draw of lots after both candidates secured 34 votes each

Singhvi likely to explain why he resigned in Rajya Sabha

Singhvi likely to explain why he resigned in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Sources close to Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi allege that the sex CD is part of a political conspiracy to tarnish him and ensure that he is not a candidate for ministership in the reshuffle. Renu Mittal reports

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Amid cross-voting, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan on Tuesday won the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, defeating ruling Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi, officials said.

RS adjourned amid uproar over recovery of cash from Singhvi's seat

RS adjourned amid uproar over recovery of cash from Singhvi's seat

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said a wad of currency notes was recovered by security staff from the seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj pulls a Priyanka to target Gandhis

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj pulls a Priyanka to target Gandhis

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Her black bag had "National Herald Ki Loot" emblazoned over it in red colour.

Singhvi should be 'hanged if found guilty': Hazare

Singhvi should be 'hanged if found guilty': Hazare

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Anna Hazare on Friday said that Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who was recently embroiled in a controversy over a CD showing him in a compromising situation, should be hanged if found "guilty".

HC rejects Singhvi as witness in case against Anna

HC rejects Singhvi as witness in case against Anna

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The Delhi high court on Monday dismissed a plea for its directions to make Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi a witness in a case against activist Anna Hazare for allegedly instigating public against state.

Exile over, Singhvi is back to defend Congress on TV

Exile over, Singhvi is back to defend Congress on TV

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The Congress on Friday brought back Abhishek Manu Singhvi, its former spokesman mired in a controversial CD row, as one of the leaders to put forward the party view in the electronic media

Now Singhvi won't appear on TV news channels too

Now Singhvi won't appear on TV news channels too

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Singhvi, who had last month resigned as party spokesperson and chairman of Parliament's Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances and Law and Justice after a sleaze video allegedly involving the high-profile lawyer went viral on social media sites, had kept away from media interactions till Wednesday.

Case against Hazare: Court rejects Singhvi as witness

Case against Hazare: Court rejects Singhvi as witness

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

A Delhi court has rejected a plea against a trial court order, dropping Abhishek Manu Singhvi's name as a witnesses from a complaint for prosecution of social activist Anna Hazare and his mates for allegedly instigating public against government during their anti-graft campaign.

Work on Lokpal Bill to be completed soon, says Singhvi

Work on Lokpal Bill to be completed soon, says Singhvi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2011

The parliamentary standing committee going into the Lokpal Bill will complete its work "soon", its chairman Abhishek Manu Singhvi said on Sunday.

Singhvi unwell, won't attend RS for rest of budget session

Singhvi unwell, won't attend RS for rest of budget session

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Congress member Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who had got into a CD controversy last month, is unwell and will not be attending Rajya Sabha during in the second half of the budget session of Parliament.

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'In 2014 the BJP built its campaign around 'jija ji' (brother-in-law) and corruption, shouting about Vadra, 2G and coal scams. Yet today, all those cases have quietly been shut. The people are not fools. They can see the reality--that Congress and BJP are in a hidden alliance'

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into Singhvi CD row

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into Singhvi CD row

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea for probe by the Bar Council of Delhi into the alleged CD row, purportedly involving senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

Will try our best to save HP govt: Rebel Vikramaditya's mother

Will try our best to save HP govt: Rebel Vikramaditya's mother

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

'Things were not being heard. What we brought to the high command's notice. Had they taken any action at that time, then it would have not happened.'

SC stays HC order over Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi

SC stays HC order over Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih issued notices to the Centre and others seeking their responses on a plea filed by the Delhi government against the December 24 2024 direction of the Delhi high court.

AAP, Cong finalise 4-3 seat sharing deal in Delhi: Sources

AAP, Cong finalise 4-3 seat sharing deal in Delhi: Sources

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The AAP will field candidates from the South Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and New Delhi seats, while the Congress will contest from the Chandni Chowk, East Delhi and North East Delhi constituencies, the sources in the Aam Aadmi Party said.

Congress, AAP to announce alliance today

Congress, AAP to announce alliance today

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

An alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress in Delhi and in different states, including Gujarat and Haryana, for the Lok Sabha polls may be officially announced on Saturday, sources in the AAP said.

Ahead of Maha polls, Sharad Pawar faction moves SC over symbols

Ahead of Maha polls, Sharad Pawar faction moves SC over symbols

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, veteran leader Sharad Pawar led faction moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking that both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) be given new poll symbols.

SC backs EC's Bihar voter list drive, flags concerns over timing

SC backs EC's Bihar voter list drive, flags concerns over timing

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi, however, questioned the timing of the exercise, besides offering its prima facie view that Aadhaar card, voter ID card and ration cards could be considered during the SIR in Bihar.

Pilot should air his grievances with Cong leadership: Singhvi

Pilot should air his grievances with Cong leadership: Singhvi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The senior leader, however, said that if the action of any MLA leads to harm to Congress government then it is simply not acceptable. "I consider Sachin Pilot as one of the most talented, competent and impressive Congressmen we have. He is a friend also. We all value him in the party. He should come and air his grievances, the floor is open. All people are prepared to listen to him," Singhvi said.

Guv ceases to be Chancellor of state varsities: DMK leader

Guv ceases to be Chancellor of state varsities: DMK leader

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi can no longer serve as chancellor of state-run universities, a decision welcomed by the ruling DMK party. The court's judgment stems from a long-standing dispute between the state government and the governor over the assent of 10 bills passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The DMK alleges that the governor had obstructed the smooth functioning of universities by delaying appointments and other critical matters. The judgment paves the way for the Tamil Nadu government to appoint new chancellors for its universities, effectively removing the governor's influence in higher education.

INDIA leaders meet EC over turnout data, poll code violations

INDIA leaders meet EC over turnout data, poll code violations

Rediff.com10 May 2024

A delegation of opposition party leaders on Friday met the top brass of Election Commission to raise its concerns over poll code violations by the ruling party leaders, and also flagged concerns over delay in release of voter turnout figures for the first two phases of the polls.

'Parliament panel may surprise all over Lokpal'

'Parliament panel may surprise all over Lokpal'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Amid Anna Hazare's agitation on the Lokpal issue, a Parliamentary Standing Committee going into the Lokpal Bill on Sunday gave signals that it could "surprise" all those skeptical or cynical about the outcome of the exercise.

Govt to bring Delhi services bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday

Govt to bring Delhi services bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Senior Congress leader and Supreme Court lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi is likely to initiate the debate from the opposition side, the sources said.

UP law and order: Rahul meets Chidambaram

UP law and order: Rahul meets Chidambaram

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met Union home minister P Chidambaram and discussed the prevailing law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.

Congress meets EC, seeks action against Modi for 'wealth redistribution' remark

Congress meets EC, seeks action against Modi for 'wealth redistribution' remark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

A delegation of Congress leaders met the Election Commission and handed over complaints against the prime minister, alleging that he has trampled upon and violated the model code and directions of the poll body.

SC allows Ajit Pawar to use 'clock' symbol in Maha polls, but...

SC allows Ajit Pawar to use 'clock' symbol in Maha polls, but...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to use the 'clock' symbol in its publicity material in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections with a disclaimer that the matter was sub judice before it.

Why Arun Jaitley is Modi's 'Chanakya'

Why Arun Jaitley is Modi's 'Chanakya'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

All eyes are on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as he prepares to present his first Budget. The authors decode the powerful politician.

Parliament panel tables Lokpal Bill report

Parliament panel tables Lokpal Bill report

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The report on the Lokpal Bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha by Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice, Public Grievances and Personnel.

Cong MP submits Anna's Lokpal bill to Par panel

Cong MP submits Anna's Lokpal bill to Par panel

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

Congress member of Parliament from Bareilly Praveen Singh Aron has submitted Anna Hazare's Jan Lokpal Bill for consideration before Parliament's Standing Committee which is examining the government's version of the legislation.

Rajiv govt not involved with Bhopal: Congress

Rajiv govt not involved with Bhopal: Congress

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The Congress has termed as "outrageous" and "ridiculous" the allegations that the Rajiv Gandhi government had assured "safe passage" to Union Carbide Chief Warren Anderson before he came to India in the aftermath of the deadly 1984 Bhopal gas leakage that killed thousands.

If you don't want to pass Lokpal Bill, say so: Cong to BJP

If you don't want to pass Lokpal Bill, say so: Cong to BJP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Criticising the Bharatiya Janata Party for opposing the constitutional status to the Lokpal, the ruling Congress party on Thursday accused the former of suffering from political amnesia, and said the Parliament has the right to make law of India.