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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.

'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.

'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.

Naga Accord: Why Modi must be careful

Naga Accord: Why Modi must be careful

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'If the NSCN-IM is cold shoulderd, the chances are that it will slip back into insurgency,' caution Sandeep Pandey, Meera Sanghamitra and Babloo Loitongbam.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sasikala returns to TN after 4 yrs, to engage in active politics

Sasikala returns to TN after 4 yrs, to engage in active politics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday returned to Tamil Nadu to a grand reception, days after completing her four-year jail term in Bengaluru in a corruption case, amid indications of a confrontation with the ruling party which she once controlled.

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".

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.

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In its morning update, the Union health ministry said the total number of positive cases has reached 2,16,919 with a record spike of 9,304 new cases since Wednesday 8 am across the country, while the death toll has increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233.

Delhi health minister, Atishi test COVID-19 positive

Delhi health minister, Atishi test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

On the COVID-19 tests, the Home Ministry also said from Thursday tests will be done with the new Rapid Antigen method approved by the Indian Council for Medical Research and Delhi will be given priority for these tests. It said 169 testing centres have also been set up across the national capital.

'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.

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'.

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 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.

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

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.

WTO meet to revive stalled talks

WTO meet to revive stalled talks

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

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.

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.

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

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Nothing wrong in spending Rs 2-4 crore on media: Beni

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma has kicked up another controversy by stating that nothing was wrong in spending Rs 2 to 4 crores on media as he was only "investing money to get good returns" in terms of publicity.

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.

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.

ICAI to opt for rotation of auditors

ICAI to opt for rotation of auditors

Rediff.com12 Apr 2003

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.

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.

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.

Courier companies contest airlines' claims

Courier companies contest airlines' claims

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The apex association of courier companies in India on Tuesday strongly contested the claims by the three major domestic airlines on baggage charges for on-board couriers.

Courier rates may be hiked by 35-40%

Courier rates may be hiked by 35-40%

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

Courier rates in the country may be hiked by 35-40 per cent within 15 days following imposition of 67 per cent on-board courier rates by domestic airlines, the apex organisation of courier companies said on Wednesday.

'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.'

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.

Srinivasan is not a tainted person, says BCCI

Srinivasan is not a tainted person, says BCCI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tood firmly behind its embattled president-in-exile Narayanaswami Srinivasan, who is also chairman of the International Cricket Council.

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.

Patanjali asked to explain edible oil ad campaign

Patanjali asked to explain edible oil ad campaign

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Patanjali will respond to the notices received from the two regulators shortly