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'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The document titled 'Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order' stated that the process as laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure-2013 has been followed in procurement of the Rafale aircraft.

Catholic body unhappy over decision to organise Yoga day on a Sun

Catholic body unhappy over decision to organise Yoga day on a Sun

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Catholic Bishops Conference of India, apex body of the Catholic priests in the country, on expressed displeasure over government's decision to organise Yoga day on June 21, saying Sundays are "sacred day" for Christians in the country.

Delhi Master Plan challenged in SC

Delhi Master Plan challenged in SC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

In an application moved through counsel Jasbir Malik, the forum urged the apex court to quash MPD-2021 as being ultra vires and violative of fundamental rights of citizens.

SC orders Tejashwi to vacate deputy CM bungalow, imposes fine

SC orders Tejashwi to vacate deputy CM bungalow, imposes fine

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Yadav, who is currently leader of the opposition in the state assembly, filed an appeal against the Patna high court judgement turning down his petition challenging the Bihar government order to vacate his bungalow to make way for deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

India Inc lines up as demand for rapid testing for coronavirus grows

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The test used now, called PCR (or polymerace chain reaction), uses a nasal or throat swab sample and identifies the virus. These tests take at least five hours to give results. The rapid test, on the other hand, uses a blood sample and gives results based on detecting the presence of certain antibodies that react to the coronavirus protein.

Collegium may continue work, gives more time for feedback: SC

Collegium may continue work, gives more time for feedback: SC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday said there was no bar on the collegium to go ahead with its work to appoint judges for the higher judiciary, which is plagued with large-scale vacancies.

'Kahani khatam ho gaya': AG, BCI say SC crisis settled

'Kahani khatam ho gaya': AG, BCI say SC crisis settled

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The four judges -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- have taken up their respective business on the first working day of the top court after the January 12 press conference.

Indian cities to witness 'Gold Shows'

Indian cities to witness 'Gold Shows'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

WGC will conduct nearly 30 workshops across the Indian cities as a prelude to Au DITIONS, a competition for gold jewellery designers. Au DITION is aimed at identifying three trend-setting designers, whose works will be showcased worldwide.

OPS camp moves SC against Speaker's decision on secret ballot

OPS camp moves SC against Speaker's decision on secret ballot

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

K Pandiarajan has filed a petition in the apex court in which he has sought a direction for quashing Speaker P Dhanapal's decision rejecting the demand for a secret ballot to determine the outcome of the floor test.

Rafale case: SC to first decide on Govt objection over document leak

Rafale case: SC to first decide on Govt objection over document leak

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The bench said that 'argument on the preliminary issue and the claim of privilege raised by the Government of India is reserved'.

Mobile operators' pre-paid woes

Mobile operators' pre-paid woes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Justice Kurian Joseph, part of controversial Jan 12 presser, retires

Justice Kurian Joseph, part of controversial Jan 12 presser, retires

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Justice Kurian Joseph, who will turn 65 on November 30, was part of the five- judge bench which by a majority of 3:2 had ruled the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims as "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional".

India open for investment; US ready to move in: USIBC chief

India open for investment; US ready to move in: USIBC chief

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

India open for investment; US ready to move in: USIBC chief.

In Maharashtra, projects worth trillions stuck in pipeline

In Maharashtra, projects worth trillions stuck in pipeline

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Around 576,000 housing units, worth Rs 4.64 trillion, are delayed in seven major cities of the country

GCA reverses compensation demand

GCA reverses compensation demand

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

The Gujarat Cricket Association had demanded Rs 1 crore as compensation for allotting 12 cabins to the apex cricket body.

Pak acting CJ's appointment challenged

Pak acting CJ's appointment challenged

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

A petition filed by one Shahid Orakzai questioned the "relegation" of a Muslim chief justice and the appointment of a non-Muslim judge to the post.

'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'

'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.'

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

The biggest procurement green-lighted was the Rs 217 billion purchase of 111 naval utility helicopters.

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Justice Bobde has decided several key cases and was part of the recent historic verdict that cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

Centre-Delhi power tussle: SC refuses to entertain AAP govt's plea

Centre-Delhi power tussle: SC refuses to entertain AAP govt's plea

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Delhi government plea that the high court be asked to first decide the preliminary issue as to whether it has the jurisdiction over disputes between the Centre and the state or is it "exclusively" triable by the apex court.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

BSNL transfers activist who tried to enter Sabarimala temple

BSNL transfers activist who tried to enter Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Sabarimala Karma Samithi on Tuesday organised a protest march to the Palarivattom BSNL office, seeking her expulsion.

Express cos demand industry status

Express cos demand industry status

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The apex body of express companies, engaged in movement of goods through documents and parcels, on Friday demanded industry status and an independent regulator for the Rs 2,493-crore (Rs 24.93 billion) sector.

Katju voices concern over SC verdict on convicted lawmakers

Katju voices concern over SC verdict on convicted lawmakers

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju on Saturday expressed reservation over the recent Supreme Court verdict, barring convicted lawmakers from contesting polls, saying it should be reviewed as "judiciary cannot make laws".

Win the Young Philosopher Award

Win the Young Philosopher Award

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Alert: The Young Philosopher Award and the Best Book Of The Year In Philosophy Award from the Indian Council of Philosophical Research.

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Jewelers also want import duty on gold to be reduced from the current 10 per cent to at least 5 per cent.

Decision to bring back stranded Indians after reviewing situation: Govt

Decision to bring back stranded Indians after reviewing situation: Govt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Over 20,400 foreign nationals have been evacuated from India amid the coronavirus crisis and any decision on bringing Indians from abroad will be taken at a later stage after reviewing the situation, the government said on Friday.

Srinivasan withdraws application for perjury against Thakur

Srinivasan withdraws application for perjury against Thakur

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

International Cricket Council chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan on Monday withdrew the application for perjury against Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur after the matter came up for hearing before the Supreme Court.

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The top court said the private hospitals including laboratories have an important role to play in containing the scale of the pandemic by extending philanthropic services in the hour of national crisis.

India's jewellery business has lost its lustre

India's jewellery business has lost its lustre

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

There was a massive 24% decline in India's gems and jewelry exports to $2,321 million for September 2018 as against $3,053.38 million in the same period last year.

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The government said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as "fake" social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month.

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

CBI books Allahabad HC judge in corruption case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The CBI has alleged that Justice Shukla received illegal gratification from Justice (Retd) Quddusi and B P Yadav, chairman of Prasad Education Trust which runs a medical college in Lucknow, for getting a favourable order to prevent delisting from counselling sessions for admitting students in 2017.

GST reflects spirit of one nation, one determination: PM @ Niti Aayog meet

GST reflects spirit of "one nation, one determination": PM @ Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

PM Modi on Sunday called upon states to "speed up capital expenditure and infrastructure creation" to spur economic growth.

'Umpires should not be coat hangers'

'Umpires should not be coat hangers'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

The 56 year-old former chief executive of the Cricket Australia, whose tenure with the International Cricket Council has been extended till July 2005, in an exclusive interview with Ashish Magotra.

Supreme Court scraps Jat reservation

Supreme Court scraps Jat reservation

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The batch of petitioners, while challenging the UPA government's decision to extend reservation to Jats

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Ruling NPF, all major parties boycott Nagaland polls

Ruling NPF, all major parties boycott Nagaland polls

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The parties agreed to the demand of tribal bodies and civil society groups to resolve the Naga political problem first.

Srinivasan faces contempt of court?

Srinivasan faces contempt of court?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

RCA deputy president Mehmood Abdi has alleged that N Srinivasan committed contempt of court.