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Remove all BCCI office-bearers, COA tells Supreme Court

Remove all BCCI office-bearers, COA tells Supreme Court

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The two-member COA comprising Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji have recommended election for fresh set of office-bearers by removing acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary and treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry.

K'taka Opposition tells govt to defy SC; not to release Cauvery to TN

K'taka Opposition tells govt to defy SC; not to release Cauvery to TN

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Karnataka government on Saturday moved the Supreme court seeking a review of its order directing the state to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu even as it faced strident calls from opposition parties not to release the water "at any cost".

Exporters turn child-friendly

Exporters turn child-friendly

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The fear of being boycotted by large US stores like WalMart, JC Penny and GAP has led Indian apparel exporters to formulate a code to eliminate child labour from Rs 46,000 crore (Rs 460 billion) garment export business.

SIDBI's Rs 50-cr fund for fashion industry

SIDBI's Rs 50-cr fund for fashion industry

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

In a bid to provide assistance to fashion designers, the Small Industries Development Bank of India will create a Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) corpus to lend to the sector.

AP: Secretary's arrest brings AICTE under scanner

AP: Secretary's arrest brings AICTE under scanner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

The arrest of K Narayan Rao, member secretary, All India Council for Technical Education by the Central Bureau of Investigation while accepting a bribe from the owner of an engineering college in Andhra Pradesh has brought the unsavoury happenings in the apex body governing the technical education in the country under the scanner.

UP ex-CMs may breathe easy, no eviction from bungalows

UP ex-CMs may breathe easy, no eviction from bungalows

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The state assembly on Tuesday passed two bills to skirt the Supreme Court directive for their eviction within two months.

Delhi Covid crisis: Shah to meet LG, Kejriwal today

Delhi Covid crisis: Shah to meet LG, Kejriwal today

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Kejriwal will also interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his counterparts including West Bengal, Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka, where the coronavirus cases are on a much higher side, on June 17.

ICAI to limit multiple entities by audit firms

ICAI to limit multiple entities by audit firms

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

There are three Price Waterhouse firms and four Price Waterhouse & Co firms in PriceWaterhousCoopers' network of firms in India. Each firm is a separate partnership firm, with a maximum of 20 partners each, with head offices in the cities in which they are registered. Each of these is registered with ICAI. The Pricewater House registered in Bangalore had audited Satyam.

AIADMK all set to oust Sasikala; Dinakaran's orders invalidated

AIADMK all set to oust Sasikala; Dinakaran's orders invalidated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The meeting also discussed the validity of the appointments made by Sasikala before going to jail.

The drug that Imran Nazir used was a banned one

The drug that Imran Nazir used was a banned one

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Pakistan opener Imran Nazir got a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the International Cricket Council (ICC) only hours before the ICC Champions Trophy match against West Indies, as the apex cricketing authority had first denied allowing Nazir to take the field.

Gems and jewellery exports up by 31.24%

Gems and jewellery exports up by 31.24%

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Exports from the world's largest supplier of gems and jewellery were valued at $1.87 billion in May 2009.

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Reacting to the embarrassing development, Khan chaired an emergency Cabinet meeting and took back the notification to extend services of General Bajwa.

Lodha reforms: SC likely to give final order on BCCI, Thakur

Lodha reforms: SC likely to give final order on BCCI, Thakur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday is likely to give the final order on the implementations of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha Committee's recommendation in the Board of Control for Cricket in India including removal of the current office bearers, while the perjury charges against BCCI chief Anurag Thakur could also come up for hearing.

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

'Land for mosque must be given in acquired 67-acre area'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'We will not accept this lollypop. They must make clear that where they want to give us the land'

Delhi lawyers continue protest; HC clarifies order

Delhi lawyers continue protest; HC clarifies order

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Delhi Bar associations' members said litigants are not allowed in due to security reasons.

SC drops contempt, perjury proceedings against Anurag Thakur

SC drops contempt, perjury proceedings against Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur on Friday got relief from the Supreme Court which dropped the contempt and perjury proceedings against him after he tendered an unconditional and unequivocal apology in person.

Govt launches web portal for COVID vaccine development

Govt launches web portal for COVID vaccine development

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The National Clinical Registry for COVID-19 will collect systematic data on clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory investigations, management protocols, the clinical course of COVID-19, disease spectrum and outcomes of patients.

Pak govt files appeal against LeT chief's release

Pak govt files appeal against LeT chief's release

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Pakistan government filed an appeal against the release of Jamaat-ud Dawah chief Hafeez Mohammad Saeed in the country's Supreme Court on Friday. Saeed, who was held under house arrest after the United Nations Security Council banned the Jamaat, declaring it as a front for terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, was released by the Lahore High Court on June 2. Saeed, the founder of the LeT, is widely considered to be the mastermind of the terror attack on Mumbai.

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Besides the Centre, the varsity administration had also filed a separate plea against the high court verdict on the issue.

12,000 non-teaching IIT staff protest pay anomaly

12,000 non-teaching IIT staff protest pay anomaly

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

The All IIT Employees Union took the agitation route saying their demands were not met after last month's meeting of the IIT Council, the apex body to take decisions on IIT matters.

Budget 2018: Good news for health insurance likely

Budget 2018: Good news for health insurance likely

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Govt could cut the GST rate payable every time someone buys a health insurance product; or it could also provide a larger income tax set off for those who buy a health insurance product

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Most consumers are going for token buying of lesser value and are waiting for price correction for purchase of wedding jewellery.

SC lifts stay on reporting Muzaffarpur shelter home case

SC lifts stay on reporting Muzaffarpur shelter home case

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

There cannot be a 'blanket ban' on media reporting on cases of rape and sexual abuse, it said.

Gems, jewellery exports decline 35% in Feb

Gems, jewellery exports decline 35% in Feb

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Imports of rough diamonds at $7,249.39 (Rs 32,839.73 crore) million in April 08 - February 09 have shown a decline of dollar term 20.12 per cent (11.31 per cent in rupee term) compared with $9,075.36 million (Rs 37,027.47 crore) in the same period last year. The marginal growth in exports of cut and polished diamonds in the year 2008-09 from the corresponding period of last year is due to increase in the trading activities of cut and polished diamonds.

Lodha report: Desperate BCCI calls for Working Committee meeting ahead of SGM

Lodha report: Desperate BCCI calls for Working Committee meeting ahead of SGM

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The SGM has been convened to figure out a way forward after being told sternly by the country's apex court to 'fall in line' with the far-reaching consequences of the report.

Stool sampling among Covid-19 test options before govt

Stool sampling among Covid-19 test options before govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Private diagnostic laboratories have already approached the respective state governments and the municipalities where they are operating to approve protocols for such testing in clusters, reports Sohini Das.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 6 lakh; 1 lakh cases in 5 days

India's COVID-19 tally tops 6 lakh; 1 lakh cases in 5 days

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

It took 110 days for coronavirus infections in the country to reach one lakh, while just 44 days more to go past the six-lakh mark. With a steady rise, the number of recoveries stands at 3,59, 859 while one patient has migrated. There are 2,26,947 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country.

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Easing restrictions, all private hospitals were on Tuesday allowed to give the vaccines if they adhere to the laid down norms, while the 9 am to 5 pm timing was also done away with.

ICC agrees to consider allowing three nominees from BCCI

ICC agrees to consider allowing three nominees from BCCI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday was told that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to consider allowing three nominees from the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) to participate in its crucial meeting in Dubai on 2 February.

Kathua rape: SC warns Jammu lawyers for 'obstructing process of law'

Kathua rape: SC warns Jammu lawyers for 'obstructing process of law'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Delhi high court restrained the media from revealing the identity of the victim by any means.

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

A roster of the work for fresh cases notified under the order of the chief justice of India will come into effect from February 5 till further orders.

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Reaching India in time to be able to complete the mandatory quarantine period before the exam, arranging a stay before taking a flight back home, additional expenses, the risk of contracting COVID-19 and being quarantined again back home, are among several concerns on the mind of the aspirants.

Tushar Gandhi moves SC opposing reopening of Mahatma's assassination case

Tushar Gandhi moves SC opposing reopening of Mahatma's assassination case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Jaising said that she is opposing the reopening of the 70-year-old assassination case of Mahatma and also questioned the locus of the petitioner, Mumbai-based Pankaj Phadnis, a researcher and a trustee of Abhinav Bharat.

'How can we go back to FTII without our demands being met?'

'How can we go back to FTII without our demands being met?'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

I&B ministry refuses to respond to striking FTII students, who insist that Gajendra Chauhan has to go.

NDA supports UPA's decision on Jat reservation

NDA supports UPA's decision on Jat reservation

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The Narendra Modi government on Monday supported the United Progressive Alliance regime's decision to include the Jat community in the central Other Backward Classes list for providing reservation and refuted the allegation in the Supreme Court that it was done to gain political mileage in the general elections.

S K Brahmachari is the new CSIR chief

S K Brahmachari is the new CSIR chief

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Eleven months after RA Mashelkar retired from the leadership of India's apex research body, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the government on Monday appointed Samir K Brahmachari, director, Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), New Delhi, as the new chief. Brahmachari will also head the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) as secretary.

One-year ban on Sir Viv stadium

One-year ban on Sir Viv stadium

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

The International Cricket Council barred the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua from hosting international matches for at least 12 months until extensive remedial work is carried out and it passes an inspection by the game's apex body. The stadium hosted the second Test between England and the West Indies this February but the match was abandoned after just 10 balls because of an unfit outfield.

154 of 376 new COVID-19 cases due to Nizamuddin meet

154 of 376 new COVID-19 cases due to Nizamuddin meet

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Joint Secretary in the health ministry Lav Agarwal said 154 new positive cases of the disease have been reported due to the transit-related history of those who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation. These include 23 new cases from Jammu and Kashmir, 20 from Telengana, 18 from Delhi, 65 from Tamil Nadu, 17 from Andhra Pradesh, nine from Andaman and Nicobar Islands and two from Puducherry.

BCCI reforms: Supreme Court replaces Nariman with Divan

BCCI reforms: Supreme Court replaces Nariman with Divan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The Supreme Court on Tuesday replaced noted jurist Fali Nariman with senior lawyer Anil Divan after he expressed his inability to assist the court in suggesting names for administrators for the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

VHP passes resolution on Ram temple; Bhagwat asks to tread cautiously

VHP passes resolution on Ram temple; Bhagwat asks to tread cautiously

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Some speakers also blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government.