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Ex-CJI Gogoi explains why he accepted RS nomination

Ex-CJI Gogoi explains why he accepted RS nomination

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

"My presence in Parliament will be an opportunity to project the views of the judiciary before the legislature and vice versa," he said.

Parsi woman married outside community granted right to enter fire temple

Parsi woman married outside community granted right to enter fire temple

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Goolrukh Gupta was barred from entering the fire temple and towers of silence after she married a non-Parsi man.

Bhambri, Sharan pull out of Davis Cup tie vs Serbia

Bhambri, Sharan pull out of Davis Cup tie vs Serbia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

India's top singles player Yuki Bhambri and Asian Games gold-medallist Divij Sharan have pulled out of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against Serbia due to injuries while Sumit Nagal has refused to join the team as a stand-by.

Cops on poll duty get meal from 'Namo Foods'

Cops on poll duty get meal from 'Namo Foods'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Officials clarified that the food packets were procured from Namo Food Shop and not from any political party.

Indu Malhotra takes oath as SC judge

Indu Malhotra takes oath as SC judge

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Malhotra was administered the oath of office and secrecy in a ceremony held at court number 1 in the apex court.

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'The sari is a symbol of Indianism.' 'Once I was wearing a sari and walking in the middle of a market in Amsterdam and there was a musician playing a instrument.' 'When he saw me, he started playing an Indian song.' 'A sari has such strong cultural narrative.'

Leander Paes DROPPED from Davis Cup World Group tie against Serbia

Leander Paes DROPPED from Davis Cup World Group tie against Serbia

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Veteran Leander Paes was, on Tuesday, dropped from the Indian Davis Cup squad for the World Group away tie against Serbia scheduled from September 14 to 16.

UP cop lashes out at Mayawati, govt calls him 'mentally ill'

UP cop lashes out at Mayawati, govt calls him 'mentally ill'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Caught in a cleft stick over the charges of rampant corruption leveled by a senior Indian Police Service officer, the Mayawati administration on Saturday ordered a high-level probe. DD Misra, deputy inspector general, state fire services pointed towards a scam worth crores of rupees in the fire department.

Parliament session from June 17; budget on July 5

Parliament session from June 17; budget on July 5

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The first two days of the session will be devoted to swearing-in of the newly elected MPs while the Lok Sabha speaker will be elected on June 19.

IPS officer, who probed 2002 Gujarat riot cases, named NIA chief

IPS officer, who probed 2002 Gujarat riot cases, named NIA chief

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Modi will hold the post till his superannuation on May 31, 2021.

EC issues notice to BSP gen secy for violation of conduct code

EC issues notice to BSP gen secy for violation of conduct code

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The Election Commission on Thursday charged Bahujan Samaj Party general secretary Satish Misra of violating the election model code of conduct.

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Justice S A Bobde will not be available on January 29.

Kathua rape case: SC orders transfer of accused to Gurdaspur jail

Kathua rape case: SC orders transfer of accused to Gurdaspur jail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra directed the Jammu-Kashmir Police to file a supplementary chargesheet in the case within eight weeks.

SC orders BCCI to allow Bihar to [play Ranji Trophy

SC orders BCCI to allow Bihar to [play Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra made it clear that Bihar, which had not been allowed to participate in national-level cricket tournaments, must play cricket.

'We are finally azaad in azaad Hind'

'We are finally azaad in azaad Hind'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

In a landmark judgment, after months of deliberations, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalised homosexuality. A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra and comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud, Rohinton Fali Nariman, A M Khanwilkar and Indu Malhotra in its verdict said, "Criminalising gay sex is irrational and indefensible." Following this historic judgment, reactions poured in on Twitter, celebrating the verdict. Here are some of them.

SC crisis appears unresolved amid hopes weekend will bring relief

SC crisis appears unresolved amid hopes weekend will bring relief

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Attorney General K K Venugopal on Tuesday said the crisis in the Supreme Court seems to be unresolved and hoped it will be "fully settled" in a couple of days, remarks that come a day after he stated that everything was settled in the higher judiciary.

Monsoon Session: Fuel hike, Covid, farmers' issues set to rock Parl

Monsoon Session: Fuel hike, Covid, farmers' issues set to rock Parl

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The government has readied a big legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday even as the Opposition is raring to corner the ruling dispensation over a host of issues, including handling of the second wave of COVID-19, rise in fuel prices and farmers' stir.

Indu Malhotra 1st woman lawyer to be directly appointed as SC judge

Indu Malhotra 1st woman lawyer to be directly appointed as SC judge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Along with her, Uttarakhand high court Chief Justice K M Joseph has also been cleared for elevation to the apex court.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

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.

2 more judges sworn in, SC strength goes up to 28

2 more judges sworn in, SC strength goes up to 28

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Justices Dipak Misra and Jasti Chelameswar were on Monday sworn in as Supreme Court judges, raising the strength of the Apex court to 28.

'With Deve Gowda's blessings', JD-S leader Danish Ali joins BSP

'With Deve Gowda's blessings', JD-S leader Danish Ali joins BSP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Ali said the JD-S did not have a large organisational structure in Uttar Pradesh, which sends most lawmakers to the Parliament.

Process to elect next party president set in motion: Cong

Process to elect next party president set in motion: Cong

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Asked about the organisational changes made by Gandhi and the subsequent reported statements by some leaders who had written to her over party reforms, Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said he had not seen a single statement by any Congress leader on the issue and cannot comment on that.

'Darkest day in the history of India's judiciary'

'Darkest day in the history of India's judiciary'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'Even the ruling party -- if it really respects the independence of the judiciary and democracy -- should support this impeachment motion.'

Arshad and Boman: Get ready for LAUGHS!

Arshad and Boman: Get ready for LAUGHS!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'When we were in a room, the only conversation one could have at that time was about the situation that the country was in, the world was in.' 'But the moment the cameras were on, we had to leave all that behind and get on with the show.' 'We had to make it something that everybody wants to watch, laugh, enjoy, and has a good reason to stay home.'

Review petition in SC against its Aadhaar verdict

Review petition in SC against its Aadhaar verdict

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Senior advocate Indira Jaising said the review petition has been filed against the September 26 verdict of the five-judge constitution bench which had said there was nothing in the Aadhaar Act that violated right to privacy of an individual.

Journalist's murder case: SC gives clean chit to Tej Pratap Yadav

Journalist's murder case: SC gives clean chit to Tej Pratap Yadav

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud considered the submission of Additional Solicitor General Aman Lekhi that CBI has not found any incriminating material against the RJD leader.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

FIR against low-flying chopper, lensman shooting Kumbh

FIR against low-flying chopper, lensman shooting Kumbh

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The Kumbh Mela police has registered a case against a foreign photographer and a helicopter company for taking photographs from a chopper which flew dangerously close to people at the Mela on Sunday, police said on Tuesday.

Govt brings bill to clear decks for appointment of PM's secretary

Govt brings bill to clear decks for appointment of PM's secretary

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Ignoring objections by political parties, the government on Friday introduced a bill in Lok Sabha to clear legal hurdles in appointment of former Telephone Regulatory Authority of India Chairman Nripendra Misra who joined as principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi more than a month back.

SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging Section 377

SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging Section 377

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The verdict is likely to be pronounced before October 2 this year as Justice Misra would be retiring as CJI on that day.

Cong opposing PM secy's appointment for the heck of it: BJP

Cong opposing PM secy's appointment for the heck of it: BJP

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The government and the Congress sparred over the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill which was passed by Lok Sabha on Monday, with Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu saying that Congress was countering it only for the sake of opposition and former minister Shashi Tharoor maintaining there were issues of principle involved.

Will meeting with Modi bring achche din for ex-servicemen?

Will meeting with Modi bring achche din for ex-servicemen?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Veterans protesting for early implementation of One Rank, One Pension are likely to meet Modi in the last week of August.

Impeachment: The Pawar Factor

Impeachment: The Pawar Factor

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Some lawyers in the Congress argued against upsetting the judiciary. It was a tongue lashing from Sharad Pawar that spurred the Congress and other parties to go ahead with their move.

Recipes: Tricolour Zafrani Kheer, Paneer Tikka

Recipes: Tricolour Zafrani Kheer, Paneer Tikka

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Chef Sudip Misra from Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield shares his tricolour recipes.

PMO defines work areas for PK Mishra, Doval and Sinha

PMO defines work areas for PK Mishra, Doval and Sinha

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Mishra and Doval hold the rank of a Cabinet minister.

Indian-American professor honoured in US

Indian-American professor honoured in US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Indian-American professor, Manoranjan 'Mano' Misra, at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), has been honoured by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents for his research works.

Govt urges SC to exempt armed forces from adultery verdict

Govt urges SC to exempt armed forces from adultery verdict

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court that its 2018 verdict decriminalising colonial era offence of adultery under the Indian Penal Code be not made applicable to armed forces.

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'