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Delhi court dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea to quash death penalty

Delhi court dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea to quash death penalty

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The plea claimed that Singh was arrested from Rajasthan and brought to Delhi on December 17, 2012, and was not present in the city on December 16, when the crime took place.

Subba Rao submits bribe report

Subba Rao submits bribe report

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

The report, prepared in just three days after Kale and the selectors deposed before him on November 29, will now be referred to the BCCI's Disciplinary Committee.

Kale inquiry to begin next week

Kale inquiry to begin next week

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

BCCI's Inquiry Commissioner D V Subba Rao said he'll begin the probe after receiving the relevant papers.

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.'

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Above-normal heatwave days are predicted in most parts of central, east and northwest India during this period.

Courts should hear the voice of the poor: New CJI

Courts should hear the voice of the poor: New CJI

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

'My main priority will be to dispose off the large number of cases that are pending in the court,' he said.

Global gold demand rises 28% to 1,181.5 tonnes in Q2

Global gold demand rises 28% to 1,181.5 tonnes in Q2

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Retail investment demand for gold bars and coins as well as central bank purchases pushed the global gold demand by 28 per cent to 1,181.5 tonnes in the September quarter, according to the World Gold Council report. The total global demand stood at 921.9 tonnes during the July-September quarter of 2021, the World Gold Council's 'Gold Demand Trends Q3 2022' showed on Tuesday. Investment was down 47 per cent year-on-year as gold backed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) investors responded to a challenging combination of higher interest rates and a strong US dollar with significant outflows of 227 tonnes.

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Barring dissident MLC Rameshwar Mahto, who has an axe to grind against some ministers close to the CM, legislators and office bearers of the party chose to give the session a wide berth.

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

According to the chargesheets filed by the crime branch, the abduction, rape and killing of the Bakerwal girl was part of a carefully planned strategy to remove the minority nomadic community from the area.

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Given the politics behind it all, one possibility is for binding the governor to act according to the decisions of the state government and clarifying his position vis a vis bills and resolutions passed by the state assembly -- or, re-enacted if returned, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

BCCI to discuss Kale case next Sunday

BCCI to discuss Kale case next Sunday

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Meanwhile, Kale has won support from players who have protested against his suspension.

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it for the public study of a "fraught period" in India-UK history.

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports on the incident, the court initiated proceedings at 1 pm, Registrar General (RG) Dinesh Kumar Sharma said.

Indian law does not bar chargesheeted persons: IOA

Indian law does not bar chargesheeted persons: IOA

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Stung by International Olympic Committee's directive to bar charge-sheeted persons from contesting elections, the Indian Olympic Association on Friday wrote to its parent body, saying that it cannot implement the provisions as it has to follow the law of the land.

Yogi's new special force can arrest anyone without warrant

Yogi's new special force can arrest anyone without warrant

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The force will provide security to the high court, district courts, administrative offices and buildings, Metro rail, airports, banks, financial institutions, educational institutions and industrial units. Members of this force can arrest any person without the orders of a magistrate or a warrant.

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Eshwarappa would turn 75 in June, the unofficial age bar in the BJP for leaders to contest polls and hold official positions.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

What the INDIA alliance needs is neither a counter to Modi's tall personality and undiminished charisma nor a counter-narrative to his Hindutva agenda, now centred on the Ayodhya temple consecration on January 22, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Court bars Dabur's Pradip Burman from going abroad

Court bars Dabur's Pradip Burman from going abroad

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Burman had sought permission to travel to Dubai from May 3-7.

Harbhajan's allegations pull the plug on PCA President's term

Harbhajan's allegations pull the plug on PCA President's term

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Chahal was facing multiple allegations with the primary one being, the enrolment of illegal voting members without consent from the Apex Council.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

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.

Cases filed against lawyer who 'sued' Lord Rama

Cases filed against lawyer who 'sued' Lord Rama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A lawyer who filed a case against Lord Rama has been charged with hurting Hindu sentiments.

SC terms its maiden live-stream proceedings as historic, gets over 8L viewers

SC terms its maiden live-stream proceedings as historic, gets over 8L viewers

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court in its official communication called it "Truly, a historic day".

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

Don't address us as 'My Lord', say Rajasthan HC judges

Don't address us as 'My Lord', say Rajasthan HC judges

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The notification requested lawyers and litigants to address judges simply as 'sir' or 'srimanji'.

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.

Aaditya Thackeray is now only Shiv Sena minister who's an MLA

Aaditya Thackeray is now only Shiv Sena minister who's an MLA

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

The Sena now has four cabinet ministers, including CM Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Anil Parab, and Subhash Desai. Barring Aaditya, the rest three are MLCs.

Following Supreme Court ruling Mumbai's dance bars are all set to rock again

Following Supreme Court ruling Mumbai's dance bars are all set to rock again

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

With the Supreme Court quashing the ban on dance bars in Maharashtra, bar-owners and dancers look forward to business starting once again, reports Neeta Kolhatkar. However, some issues need to be sorted out

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Health worker tests positive as Kerala reports fifth Nipah case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The government has ordered monoclonal antibody from Indian Council of Medical Research to treat the child. It is the only available anti-viral treatment for Nipah virus infection, though it has not been clinically proven yet.

Dec 16 defence advocate plays down controversial statement

Dec 16 defence advocate plays down controversial statement

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

An advocate in the December 16 gang rape case, who courted controversy with his gender specific remarks, on Thursday said it was a "personal statement confined to his family which has been given a general interpretation."

TN sets up GST advisory body, experts fear it may clash with Centre

TN sets up GST advisory body, experts fear it may clash with Centre

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

If other states follow suit, it is going to become difficult for the GST Council to decide on the next stage of reforms.

Lodha panel suggests bar on ministers in BCCI, legalising betting

Lodha panel suggests bar on ministers in BCCI, legalising betting

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee on Monday recommended sweeping reforms for the controversy-ridden Board of Control for Cricket in India, suggesting a bar on ministers from occupying positions, putting a cap on the age and tenure of the office-bearers and legalising betting.

Melbourne to enter new lockdown and bar tennis fans from Australian Open

Melbourne to enter new lockdown and bar tennis fans from Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'We are notifying ticket holders, players and staff that there will be no fans onsite at the AO for five days'.

SC invites suggestions from public for a better collegium

SC invites suggestions from public for a better collegium

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The government issued a public notice inviting suggestions from the common man on ways to improve the collegium system to appoint judges to the Supreme Court and the high courts.

Ticketing mess and World Cup scheduling leaves fans frustrated

Ticketing mess and World Cup scheduling leaves fans frustrated

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The regular Indian cricket fan is usually stoic, but ahead of the ODI World Cup at home, he is frustrated and angry.

FM defends GST hike on essentials

FM defends GST hike on essentials

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the mass consumption items such as pulses, wheat, rice, flour, and curd will not attract the 5 per cent goods and services tax (GST) when sold loose, and not pre-packed or pre-labelled. The clarification came amid protests and widespread criticism by Opposition Members of Parliament over foisting GST on daily-use essentials and subsequent price rise. The all-powerful GST Council, chaired by the Union minister, had last month decided to impose GST on some mass consumption items to simplify the rate structure, which came into effect on Monday.

Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to be sworn in as SC judges on Friday

Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to be sworn in as SC judges on Friday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi will administer the oath of office to the two judges on Friday, an official circular said.