News for 'Andhra High Court'

Paternity row: Tiwari says no to DNA test

Paternity row: Tiwari says no to DNA test

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari, appearing before the Delhi high court on Thursday, stuck to his stand of not giving his blood sample for a DNA test in a paternity suit filed by a 31-year-old man claiming to be his biological son.

TN adopts bill to clip guv's power to appoint University VCs

TN adopts bill to clip guv's power to appoint University VCs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Stalin said that even in Gujarat the vice-chancellors are not appointed by the governor but the State.

Do we have to return compensation: Ask Mecca Masjid case victims

Do we have to return compensation: Ask Mecca Masjid case victims

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

There is an air of shock and dismay Dr Ibrahim Junaid's home, ever since the Andhra Pradesh high court ordered the state government to recover Rs 3 lakh paid to him as compensation after he was falsely implicated in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blasts.

HC strikes down new AP DGP's appointment, fines govt

HC strikes down new AP DGP's appointment, fines govt

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The Andhra Pradesh government faced a major embarrassment in the high court on Thursday when a division bench struck down the appointment of V Dinesh Reddy as the state director general of police.

Paternity suit against Tiwari: HC reserves order

Paternity suit against Tiwari: HC reserves order

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The Delhi high court on Thursday reserved its order on a paternity suit filed against veteran politician and former Andhra Pradesh Governor N D Tiwari by a youth claiming to be his son.

'Raju's bail won't hamper investigations'

'Raju's bail won't hamper investigations'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday said that the bail granted to B Ramalinga Raju, the tainted founder of Satyam Computer Services, will not hamper investigations.

'Decision on Azhar's future in BCCI deferred'

'Decision on Azhar's future in BCCI deferred'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The working committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India failed to reach a consensus on whether Mohammad Azharuddin should be brought back under its fold following the Andhra Pradesh high court's decision to lift the life ban on him.

HC stays CBI probe into Chandrababu Naidu's assets case

HC stays CBI probe into Chandrababu Naidu's assets case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

In a major relief to Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh high court in its interim orders on Tuesday stayed the preliminary probe by the Central Bureau of Investigations into his alleged disproportionate assets.

FAQ: The CBI's case AGAINST Jagan Mohan Reddy

FAQ: The CBI's case AGAINST Jagan Mohan Reddy

Rediff.com31 May 2012

As the CBI tightens the net around Jagan Mohan Reddy over a corruption case, and the YSR Congress chief claims that he is a target of political vendetta, Rediff.com's Priyanka reviews the probe agency's case against the powerful Andhra leader

AP wants Muslims quota in place soon

AP wants Muslims quota in place soon

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Dr Reddy has also cleared a proposal for a centre to provide training and guidance to meritorious minority youth both in civil services and other higher echelons.

Cash-for-bail: HC dismisses bail plea of suspended judge

Cash-for-bail: HC dismisses bail plea of suspended judge

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Tuesday dismissed the bail petition of suspended judge D Prabhakar Rao who was arrested for his alleged role in the cash-for-bail scam involving former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy.

Mahindra Satyam merges with Tech Mahindra

Mahindra Satyam merges with Tech Mahindra

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The Mumbai-headquartered company now has an employee strength of 84,000 serving 540 clients across 46 countries. Its revenues are at $2:7 billion.

Relief for Naidu as HC dismisses plea of YSR's widow

Relief for Naidu as HC dismisses plea of YSR's widow

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the assets of former chief minister and Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu.

AP: CBI files FIR against Jagan, Emaar

AP: CBI files FIR against Jagan, Emaar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

In a follow up to the orders of the Andhra Pradesh high court, the Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a First Investigation Report for criminal investigations into the wealth of YSR Congress president YS Jaganmohan Reddy.

Jagan Reddy grilled again by CBI in assets case

Jagan Reddy grilled again by CBI in assets case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

A day after the Andhra Pradesh high court granted the Central Bureau of Investigation two-day custody of YSR Congress Party chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy in the alleged disproportionate assets case, the probe agency on Saturday grilled the Kadapa Member of Parliament for nearly six hours.

Assets case: CBI grills Jagan again

Assets case: CBI grills Jagan again

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

A day after the Andhra Pradesh high court granted the Central Bureau of Investigation two-day custody of YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy, the agency on Saturday questioned him again in connection with the disproportionate assets case.

Ban lifted, Azhar says he's happy and wants to move on

Ban lifted, Azhar says he's happy and wants to move on

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin was a relieved man on Thursday after the life ban imposed on him for alleged involvement in match-fixing was set aside by the Andhra Pradesh high court.

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'They fear their caste privilege will be exposed if there is an OBC caste census.'

HC stays order banning govt ads for Jagan's media outlets

HC stays order banning govt ads for Jagan's media outlets

Rediff.com17 May 2012

YSR Congress leader Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday received a shot in the arm when the Andhra Pradesh High Court imposed a stay on the state government's order banning the issuing of government advertisements to the Sakshi media group and Jagati publications, both of which are owned by him.

Orrisa governor takes charge of AP

Orrisa governor takes charge of AP

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

It's clear, regulatory woes can't kill online gaming in India

It's clear, regulatory woes can't kill online gaming in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Even as the gaming industry battles multiple regulations in different Indian states, it has received more than double the amount of investment this year compared to 2020. Industry watchers attribute this to the growing popularity of gaming, spurred by the pandemic, and the innovative business models gaming firms have built. According to data from industry tracker Venture Intelligence, investment in India's gaming sector in 2021 has more than doubled to $794 million, as against a total investment of $339 million last year. In 2019, this number was $176 million. Marquee investors such as Tiger Global (Dream11), Sequoia Capital India (Mobile Premier League), WinZO (Griffin Capital Partners), Tencent (Dream11) and Matrix Partners (Zupee) have pumped money into the sector.

Sebi moves SC to quiz Raju

Sebi moves SC to quiz Raju

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Market regulator Sebi is seeking the Supreme Court's permission to interrogate Satyam's disgraced founder Ramalinga Raju and his brother Rama Raju in connection with the Rs 7,800-crore fraud in the IT company.

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday linked opposition parties coming together against the Bharatiya Janata Party to his government's campaign against corruption, and asserted that the clampdown on graft will continue without being hindered by "false allegations".

HC to hear paternity suit against N D Tiwari

HC to hear paternity suit against N D Tiwari

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

In a setback to former Andhra Pradesh governor N D Tiwari, the Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed his plea and decided to adjudicate a paternity suit filed by a man claiming to be his son.

Hyderabad blast: Inquiry commission appointed

Hyderabad blast: Inquiry commission appointed

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The Special Branch of Hyderabad City Police and State Intelligence had submitted their preliminary reports to the government admitting that the police firing on May 18 was indiscriminate and unwarranted.

Ex-AP CM Rosaiah sworn in as TN governor

Ex-AP CM Rosaiah sworn in as TN governor

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah was on Wednesday sworn-in as the governor of Tamil Nadu. Madras high court Chief Justice M Y Eqbal administered the oath of office to Rosaiah at a function in Raj Bhavan in Chennai.

We are headed for a crash: Arundhati Roy on 'India of today'

We are headed for a crash: Arundhati Roy on 'India of today'

Rediff.com5 May 2022

'The leaders of this country are flying the plane in reverse, everything is falling'

Compensation to Muslim youth: AP govt to challenge HC order

Compensation to Muslim youth: AP govt to challenge HC order

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

More than six years after the Hyderabad Mecca Masjid blast and local police falsely implicating dozens of local Muslim youngsters, the case continues to haunt both the minority community as well as the Andhra Pradesh government.

Kin of slain woodcutters place bodies on road, protest

Kin of slain woodcutters place bodies on road, protest

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Tension prevailed as the next of kin of two of the slain in Andhra Pradesh staged protests in Tiruvannamalai district

Companies linked to Jagan under CBI scanner

Companies linked to Jagan under CBI scanner

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday issued notices to 20 companies, which invested in entities owned by YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy.

Ishrat case: SIT gets new chief

Ishrat case: SIT gets new chief

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The Gujarat High Court on Friday relieved Satyapal Singh as chief of Special Investigation Team probing the Ishrat Jahan encounter case and appointed senior Indian Police Service officer J V Ramudu as his successor.

PRP poll symbol: AP HC sets aside EC order

PRP poll symbol: AP HC sets aside EC order

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

The court further directed that the principles, which were adopted while granting a common election symbol to Telangana Rashtra Samithi may have to be kept in mind while taking a decision on the plea of Praja Rajyam for a common poll symbol.

AP HC asks Centre to reconsider awards to top cops

AP HC asks Centre to reconsider awards to top cops

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

A division bench of the Andhra Pradesh high court has asked the state home ministry to reconsider its decision, taken in 2003, to honour three senior police officers with gallantry awards, as they were given sans the minimum verification of recommendations by the state government. The bench comprising Justice G Raghuram and Justice G V Seetapathy, disposing the public interest petition of lawyer K N Rao, criticised the manner in which state government recommended the names.

Visuals of Sai Baba in hospital: HC to hear case

Visuals of Sai Baba in hospital: HC to hear case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The Andhra Pradesh government will come under tremendous pressure on Thursday, when it hears a petition, with a directive to provide visuals of Sathya Sai Baba in hospital.

PIL against me politically motivated: Jagan

PIL against me politically motivated: Jagan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday told the Andhra Pradesh high court that a public interest litigation seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation into his assets was politically motivated and the petitioner was awarded a cabinet berth as a quid pro quo by the ruling Congress government.

Yet another scam: Jagan assets case brings Srinivasan to court

Yet another scam: Jagan assets case brings Srinivasan to court

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

India Cements Managing Director and Board of Cricket Council of India President N Srinivasan, an accused in the illegal assets case involving YSR Congress leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, on Friday appeared before a special court in Hyderabad, along with others chargesheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the high-profile case.

HC rejects Swaraj India's plea for common symbol

HC rejects Swaraj India's plea for common symbol

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The high court dismissed the party's plea, saying since the electronic voting machines would now carry photographs of the candidates.

Tirupati temple's gold plating is illegal, says HC

Tirupati temple's gold plating is illegal, says HC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

A division bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the gold plating work of the sanctum sanctorum of famous Tirumala temple undertaken by the Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD) was "illegal and unconstitutional".

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.