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Why 'Bulldozer Politics' Won't Work

Why 'Bulldozer Politics' Won't Work

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Modi leadership could lose Election 2024 if a communal flare-up becomes cause for all-round catastrophe, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

More than 60 individuals and entities, an overwhelming number of them Indians, were on Thursday charged by the Justice Department for allegedly participating in a multi-million dollar scam involving call centres based in India which conned thousands of American citizens.

Check out all that happened at the GST meet

Check out all that happened at the GST meet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

GST Council extends anti-profiteering authority's tenure, sends rate cut on EVs to fitment panel and also extended the date for filing annual returns under the GST by two months to August 30.

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

5-judge Constitution bench to review govt's move on Art 370

5-judge Constitution bench to review govt's move on Art 370

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The Attorney General said whatever is being said by this court is sent before the United Nations.

Devyani row: Bharara's office refuses to comment on India's response

Devyani row: Bharara's office refuses to comment on India's response

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The office of American prosecutor Preet Bharara, whose decision to charge Devyani Khobargade on visa fraud touched off a furor in India, on Friday refused to comment on India's strong response to his statement.

Have got the world's greatest job, says US legal star Bharara

Have got the world's greatest job, says US legal star Bharara

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Prominent Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara has no plans to quit as the chief federal prosecutor in Manhattan anytime soon as he has the "greatest job in the world" but said he will "walk the earth and get into adventures" whenever he retires.

Centre scraps social media hub after 'surveillance state' remark

Centre scraps social media hub after 'surveillance state' remark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Trinamool Congress MLA Mahua Moitra alleged that the Centre's social media hub policy was to be used as a tool to monitor social media activities of the citizens and should be quashed.

Now Australia strikes down landmark gay marriage law

Now Australia strikes down landmark gay marriage law

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

In a landmark ruling, Australia's highest court on Thursday struck down the gay marriage law in the country's capital Canberra saying it could not operate concurrently with the federal Marriage Act.

SC refuses to stay note ban, but warns against 'surgical strike on people'

SC refuses to stay note ban, but warns against 'surgical strike on people'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

SC asked AG to file an affidavit about the measures undertaken by the govt and RBI to minimise public inconvenience.

World Bank 'commits' to fulfil obligations under Indus Waters Treaty

World Bank 'commits' to fulfil obligations under Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The Pakistani delegation, in its meetings with World Bank officials, insisted on early appointment of the judges and setting up the court.

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The New Delhi-born Krishnamoorthi, a lifelong progressive, was always the front-runner in the race against Republican Peter DiCianni. They were vying for the seat vacated by Tammy Duckworth, who won Illinois's US Senate seat.

After SC quashes Maratha quota, Uddhav puts ball in Centre's court

After SC quashes Maratha quota, Uddhav puts ball in Centre's court

Rediff.com5 May 2021

In a statement after the apex court verdict, Thackeray said, "With folded hands, we request the prime minister and the president to take an immediate decision on Maratha quota."

'No guarantee' by French govt is latest skeleton in Rafale cupboard: Rahul

'No guarantee' by French govt is latest skeleton in Rafale cupboard: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Rahul targets the Modi government on Twitter, using the hashtag "BikGayaChowkidar".

Rawat has won, President's rule will be revoked in Uttarakhand: Centre to SC

Rawat has won, President's rule will be revoked in Uttarakhand: Centre to SC

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The Union government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that former chief minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat had won the floor test in the Uttarakhand assembly following which it will revoke President's rule in the hill state.

Anil Agarwal's big plans go wrong in India

Anil Agarwal's big plans go wrong in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

All this is happening at a time when aluminium prices in the world market are firming up.

Centre promises legislation if SC strikes down triple talaq

Centre promises legislation if SC strikes down triple talaq

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Rohatgi's submission came when the court asked him what are the remedies for a Muslim man to come out of a marriage if such practices are struck down.

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Police produced Saeed and his four aides before the board at Lahore registry of the apex court.

'Strong economy attracts investment'

'Strong economy attracts investment'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I'm not sure it's a bubble.'

Can the govt fire a governor? Supreme Court steps in

Can the govt fire a governor? Supreme Court steps in

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

There appears to be a surprising reaction from the Supreme Court on the actions, activities and decisions of the Narendra Modi government.

RBI won't answer why note exchange wasn't allowed till Mar 31

RBI won't answer why note exchange wasn't allowed till Mar 31

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The Central Bank has stonewalled almost every RTI query pertaining to demonetisation citing one or the other reason.

'Govt will commit illegal act by succumbing to US on N-deal'

'Govt will commit illegal act by succumbing to US on N-deal'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Left parties on Wednesday warned the government that it would commit an "illegal act" if it tried to dilute the Civil Nuclear Liability Act or signed any agreement for supply of nuclear reactors during the upcoming United States visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Naveen Jindal unhappy with coal verdict, to seek legal help

Naveen Jindal unhappy with coal verdict, to seek legal help

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

With the Supreme Court (SC) cancelling captive coal block allocations, Jindal Steel & Power Limited will be the worst-affected company.

'Communists want to finish the faith'

'Communists want to finish the faith'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'These atheist people wanted to finish the progress of Sabrimala temple devotees and now they are using this (the Supreme Court verdict) as a weapon to destroy the believers.'

Electoral bonds: SC asks parties for funding details

Electoral bonds: SC asks parties for funding details

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked the parties to furnish 'forthwith' the details of electoral bonds received by a political party till date.

SC refuses to stay note ban proceedings in lower courts

SC refuses to stay note ban proceedings in lower courts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The SC sought response of all the petitioners who have challenged demonetisation.

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Whatever be Kamala Harris's preference for her identity, many Indians in the US will rally around her as she is the first person with Indian blood in her veins to get close to the White House, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court.

Football Extras: Chelsea legend Drogba to visit India to meet fans

Football Extras: Chelsea legend Drogba to visit India to meet fans

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The bench said it will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday.

'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'We referred the case to the attorney general.' 'I told Mukul Rohatgi, "mujhe aap ka honest opinion chahiye".' 'He too said those were different offers.' Trai could not have stopped Reliance even if the Jio offers had been the same, Trai chief Ram Sewak Sharma tells Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

CJI impeachment: Congress moves SC; 5-judge constitution bench to hear matter

CJI impeachment: Congress moves SC; 5-judge constitution bench to hear matter

Rediff.com7 May 2018

It is significant that the matter has not been listed before the judges who are number two to five in the seniority.

Bribe charges link Alstom to firms from Singapore, Hong Kong

Bribe charges link Alstom to firms from Singapore, Hong Kong

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Alstom is accused of paying bribes to Indian public officials to secure Delhi metro contracts.

Aadhaar scheme not open to judicial review: Centre to SC

Aadhaar scheme not open to judicial review: Centre to SC

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The bench said that Aadhaar may pass the test of 'legitimate state interest', but the doctrine of proportionality has to be satisfied.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Don't take any coercive action over draft NRC: SC to Centre

Don't take any coercive action over draft NRC: SC to Centre

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

It also directed the Centre to formulate standard operating procedure (SOP) to deal with claims and objections.

Rajiv Khanna to head INOC business council

Rajiv Khanna to head INOC business council

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Rajiv Khanna, a New York-based attorney who heads the India-America Chamber of Commerce, was last month named chairman of the newly-launched business council of the Indian National Overseas Congress.

Yakub verdict: SC constitutes 3-judge bench after split verdict

Yakub verdict: SC constitutes 3-judge bench after split verdict

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

A three-judge bench was on Tuesday set up in the Supreme Court to decide the fate of Yakub Memon, the lone death row convict in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, after a two-judge bench was divided on his plea seeking stay of his execution scheduled on July 30

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking Rafale order review

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking Rafale order review

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Centre objected to the review petition and said that the basic grounds for seeking review of the verdict are the same as they were in the main petition.