News for 'Amit Desai'

Why Salman's blood test was done when he wasn't drunk? His lawyer in HC

Why Salman's blood test was done when he wasn't drunk? His lawyer in HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Salman Khan's lawyer on raised a question in the Bombay high court as to why police had gone for a blood test when no witness or FIR had ever suggested that the actor was drunk or was smelling of liquor.

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Better living conditions must be an integral part of all political campaigns. But this will only happen if the public pressures the political class to understand the irreversibility of climate change and make the environment a crucial part of their manifestos.

'Tejpal's family showing CCTV footage to everybody'

'Tejpal's family showing CCTV footage to everybody'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Goa Police on Wednesday told Bombay High Court that kin of Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of raping a junior woman colleague, were showing CCTV footage related to the case to "everybody" in Delhi.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

HC rejects Salman's plea to summon Kamaal Khan in hit-and-run case

HC rejects Salman's plea to summon Kamaal Khan in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The Court also took note of the fact that when the prosecution told the sessions court during examination of all its witnesses that Kamaal Khan could not be traced, Salman did not take any step at that stage.

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The RBI was not party to the decision to demonetize 500 and 1,000-rupee notes, which was taken at the highest level of India's political leadership.

Bombay HC sends Bhujbal for medical examination

Bombay HC sends Bhujbal for medical examination

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The court would decide the bail plea after going through report of the board.

Historic win for BJP in Gujarat; Cong posts worst performance

Historic win for BJP in Gujarat; Cong posts worst performance

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

In winning a seventh term, the BJP also matched the Left Front's feat in West Bengal.

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Earlier, there were speculations that the party may nominate Pankaja Munde, the daughter of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, for the MLC polls, to be held on June 20.

Maha-K'taka border row: Pawar gives 24-hr ultimatum

Maha-K'taka border row: Pawar gives 24-hr ultimatum

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Pawar claimed that since the last few weeks, conscious attempts were being made by the Karnataka CM to take the situation in a different direction.

Rahul Could Become Central to Anti-BJP Politics

Rahul Could Become Central to Anti-BJP Politics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Anti-Congress regional parties may have felt the possible impact of Rahul's South-North yatra, pending a second East-West padayatra, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pleas to cancel Salman's bail and enhance jail term rejected

Pleas to cancel Salman's bail and enhance jail term rejected

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The Bombay high court on Tuesday dismissed two applications seeking cancellation of Bollywood actor Salman Khan's bail and enhancement of five-year jail term awarded to him in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

SC eases bail conditions of Amit Shah in Sohrabuddin case

SC eases bail conditions of Amit Shah in Sohrabuddin case

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday modified its order and exempted Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary and Gujarat Member of Legislative Assembly Amit Shah from appearing on alternate Saturdays before the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case.

'Movie goers are tired of SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay'

'Movie goers are tired of SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'South movies have the perfect script, the perfect action and the perfect romance.' 'That's why these films are running in theatres.'

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Fadnavis gets home, finance; BJP bags key portfolios in Maha cabinet

Fadnavis gets home, finance; BJP bags key portfolios in Maha cabinet

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Five days after the induction of 18 ministers into his cabinet, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday allocated portfolios, keeping Urban Development and 11 other ministries with himself, while giving the crucial Home Department to Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.

HC defers Salman Khan case to July 1 as case papers not ready

HC defers Salman Khan case to July 1 as case papers not ready

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

When the case came up for hearing, Justice A R Joshi was informed by Salman's lawyer Amit Desai that the 'paper book' (compilation of evidence and documents which is served to both the sides by the court) was not complete.

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Tuesday.

Peter, Indrani were unhappy about Sheena-Rahul relation: CBI

Peter, Indrani were unhappy about Sheena-Rahul relation: CBI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told a special court in Mumbai that Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, and her husband former media baron Peter Mukerjea were unhappy with the relationship between her daughter Sheena and Peter's son Rahul.

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Shaw continued from his unbeaten 240 from overnight and brought up his triple ton.

Will Modi Play The Patel Card In Presidential Poll?

Will Modi Play The Patel Card In Presidential Poll?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Modi knows how to turn Gujarati pride into an emotive issue at election time and a Gujarati President would have its own electoral resonance and significance, note Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Gujarat to see three-way contest; all eyes on AAP

Gujarat to see three-way contest; all eyes on AAP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Long caught between two polarities, Gujarat's electoral field has expanded to include a third party with the Aam Aadmi Party challenging the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as well as the opposition Congress that has lost ground but still has significant presence.

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Modi becomes India's 4th longest-serving prime minister

Modi becomes India's 4th longest-serving prime minister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh, all from the Congress, are the three longest serving Indian prime minister in that order.

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Vijay Hazare: Ishant, Dhawan help Delhi drub Vidharba

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Fresh from his exploits in Mumbai's maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 triumph, Kotian got down to business after his pace colleagues Tushar Desphande (2/23) and Mohit Avasthi (1/29) handed Bengal early blows.

HP to clash with Tamil Nadu in Hazare Trophy final

HP to clash with Tamil Nadu in Hazare Trophy final

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Rishi Dhawan led from the front with an all-round show as Himachal Pradesh beat Services by 77 runs in the semi-final, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday, to set up the title clash against Tamil Nadu in the Vijay Hazare Trophy domestic One-Day championship.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

CWG 2022: How India fared on Thursday, August 4

CWG 2022: How India fared on Thursday, August 4

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performance on Day 7 of the Games.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Here's a look at Indian athletes' performance on Monday, Day 4 of the Games.

Budget: Concessional rate dumped, foreign dividends now under tax ambit

Budget: Concessional rate dumped, foreign dividends now under tax ambit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Concessional rate of tax on dividends received by Indian companies from foreign subsidiaries will be done away with from April 1, a change that may hamper global expansion of Indian companies and compel some firms to move their headquarters out of India to geographies such as Singapore and Dubai. At present, dividends received by Indian companies from their foreign subsidiaries are subject to a concessional tax rate of 15 per cent under Section 115BBD of the Income Tax (I-T) Act. The provisions of this section shall not apply from assessment year 2023-24 onwards, according to the Finance Bill.

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Shinde Cabinet Has Fadnavis Stamp

Shinde Cabinet Has Fadnavis Stamp

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Most of the 40 MLAs in the Shinde camp don't have enough legislative experience to conduct business in the House and so the first ministry expansion needed induction of veterans.

PM, Shah to meet J-K leaders on June 24 over holding assembly polls

PM, Shah to meet J-K leaders on June 24 over holding assembly polls

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair a meeting with all political parties from Jammu and Kashmir on June 24 as part of the Centre's initiatives to bolster political processes, including holding assembly elections, in the union territory, officials said in New Delhi.

Balasaheb's Sainik vs Uddhav's Sainik

Balasaheb's Sainik vs Uddhav's Sainik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The world knew who Balasaheb's Shiv Sainik was. But who was Uddhav's Shiv Sainik? And most importantly, why did he believe in Uddhav, and not Nitin Gadkari or Devendra Fadnavis?

Gujarat Govt Remains Election-Focused

Gujarat Govt Remains Election-Focused

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'The new cabinet intends to create an impression in people's minds that even if it is new, it is performing from day one.'

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!

Arnab walks out of Taloja jail after SC grants interim bail

Arnab walks out of Taloja jail after SC grants interim bail

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Goswami came out of the jail around 8.30 pm and waved to people assembled outside from the vehicle carrying him, and thanked the Supreme Court for granting him interim bail.

'Siege' continues in JK; disappointed with PM meet: Gupkar leaders

'Siege' continues in JK; disappointed with PM meet: Gupkar leaders

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) on Monday said assembly elections should be held only after restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government to honour its commitment made on the floor of Parliament.

Like what Bhumi is wearing?

Like what Bhumi is wearing?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The stars get together for an evening of awards.

Tale of no-trust motions: Vote against Modi 27th in history, 1st in 15 yrs

Tale of no-trust motions: Vote against Modi 27th in history, 1st in 15 yrs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The first no-confidence motion was moved against Jawaharlal Nehru in August 1963 by J B Kripalani.