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Bengaluru madrassa teacher with Al Qaeda links behind bars

Bengaluru madrassa teacher with Al Qaeda links behind bars

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

A madrassa teacher from Bengaluru has been arrested by Delhi Police for suspected links with Al Qaeda, making it the fourth arrest in its ongoing operation against the terror outfit.

Girls who have pre-marital sex should be burnt? He thinks so!

Girls who have pre-marital sex should be burnt? He thinks so!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

One of the defence lawyers in the December 16 gang rape case has courted trouble with his remarks that he would have burnt alive her daughter had she been having premarital sex and moving around at night with her boyfriend.

Fake degree case: Ex-Delhi minister Tomar taken to college for probe

Fake degree case: Ex-Delhi minister Tomar taken to college for probe

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar, who was arrested on Tuesday on charges of submitting a fake degree while filing nomination for the Delhi assembly polls held in February this year, has been taken to Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh for questioning.

Heptullah slams UPA govt for allowing to make BBC documentary

Heptullah slams UPA govt for allowing to make BBC documentary

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Union Minister Najma Heptullah on Saturday slammed the previous UPA government

Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The govt is also criticised for its choice of Khawar Qureshi, who represented Pakistan's case before the ICJ.

All you need to know about new CJI Justice Bobde

All you need to know about new CJI Justice Bobde

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Hailing from a family of lawyers from Maharashtra, he was part of a nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court which in August 2017 declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right of an individual.

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre whether social welfare benefits can be granted to same-sex couples without going into legalising their marriage.

Legislators cannot be debarred from practising as advocates: SC

Legislators cannot be debarred from practising as advocates: SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The apex court said that although the legislators are deemed to be public servants, their status is unique and certainly not one of a full-time salaried employee of any person, government, firm, corporation or concern as such.

Kharge to officially begin his new innings as Cong chief on Wednesday

Kharge to officially begin his new innings as Cong chief on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Hectic preparations were underway at the Congress headquarters for the ceremony where party president Sonia Gandhi will hand over the baton to her successor, Mallikarjun Kharge, the first non-Gandhi to head the outfit in 24 years.

Why are lawyers being wedding priests: Madras HC

Why are lawyers being wedding priests: Madras HC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The Madras High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on lawyers donning the role of priests for effecting registration of marriages, saying such acts "performed in secrecy" in their offices and Bar Association rooms cannot amount to solemnisation.

52% turnout in J-K in first round of DDC polls

52% turnout in J-K in first round of DDC polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The DDC election is being seen as a triangular contest among the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration, the BJP and the Apni Party floated by former finance minister Altaf Bukhari.

Sardar Patel would've liberated Goa earlier: Modi

Sardar Patel would've liberated Goa earlier: Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

He also said that although India got independence much before Goa became free, people of the country could not enjoy at that time as they felt uneasy thinking that one part was the country was still under foreign rule.

'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'The RSS has opposed the introduction of GM Mustard tooth and nail, but PM Modi does not give a hoot for what they think.'

Delhi extends ban on construction, demolition works till further orders

Delhi extends ban on construction, demolition works till further orders

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi will continue till further orders in view of the high air pollution levels.

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Tamil Nadu's voters wanted tough leaders at the helm, to the point of being autocratic. It was what Karunanidhi, MGR and Jayalalithaa ended up becoming, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

WI offie Shillingford barred due to suspect action

WI offie Shillingford barred due to suspect action

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that an independent test had found the bowling action of the West Indies off-spinner Shane Shillingford to be illegal.

CJI hopes govt will soon clear names of HC judges recommended by Collegium

CJI hopes govt will soon clear names of HC judges recommended by Collegium

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

"The government has cleared seven names out of the 106 judges and one out of the nine for chief justices, so far. I expect that the government will clear the rest of the names very soon. These appointments will take care of pendency to some extent. I seek the cooperation and support of the Government to enable access to justice and to strengthen democracy," CJI N V Ramana said.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The 74-year-old senior advocate had given up practice following his courtroom spat with then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar denied bail in fake degree case

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar denied bail in fake degree case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

A Delhi court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar in the alleged forged degree case, saying the investigation is at a crucial stage.

Tomar not cooperating with probe, says Delhi police

Tomar not cooperating with probe, says Delhi police

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Delhi Police on Sunday said former Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar was "not cooperating" in the investigation in the fake degree case, saying he was "reluctant" to answer questions during interrogation.

Court rejects challenge against Musharraf's trial for treason

Court rejects challenge against Musharraf's trial for treason

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

A Pakistani court on Thursday rejected an appeal against the formation of a special court to try former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on a charge of high treason.

Fake degree: Tomar to be taken to Bihar for verification of degree

Fake degree: Tomar to be taken to Bihar for verification of degree

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

In the dock over his alleged fake degrees, former Aam Aadmi Party Minister Jitender Singh Tomar was on Thursday grilled for the second day in Faizabad by the Delhi police which said he would be taken to Bihar on Friday for verification of his law degree.

More trouble for former AIFF chief Patel

More trouble for former AIFF chief Patel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

CoA files contempt petition against Praful Patel, pleads to bar him from football-related activities.

India's Q1 gold demand declines 18% to 135.5 tonnes

India's Q1 gold demand declines 18% to 135.5 tonnes

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

India's gold demand declined 18 per cent to 135.5 tonnes in the first three months of this year, mainly due to a sharp rise in prices, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). The demand stood at 165.8 tonnes in the first three months of 2021. In terms of value, gold demand dropped 12 per cent to Rs 61,550 crore in the January-March period. It stood at Rs 69,720 crore in the year-ago period, the 'Gold Demand Trends Q1 2022' report released by the WGC said.

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Ms Usha may soon discover that winning four gold medals at the Asian Games and qualifying for the Los Angeles Olympics is a walk in the park compared with the challenges of stabilising governance at the IOA, observes Kanika Datta.

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Investigators are now trying to ascertain as to who made these alleged forged documents and whether an organised gang is behind it.

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

7 key areas that the Budget must address to re-energise the infrastructure sector, suggests Vinayak Chatterjee.

Defence lawyers receive notices for remarks in Dec 16 gang rape documentary

Defence lawyers receive notices for remarks in Dec 16 gang rape documentary

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The lawyers' licences could be cancelled if their response is not adequate

Tomar writes to CM over degree row, says charges 'baseless'

Tomar writes to CM over degree row, says charges 'baseless'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar on Thursday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the controversy surrounding his law degree, and said the allegation of it being fake was "baseless" and intended to "malign" his image and that of the party.

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'It shows that they cannot manage the situation with the forces in their hand.'

Delhi court directs Raj Thackeray to appear before it

Delhi court directs Raj Thackeray to appear before it

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

A Delhi court has asked Maharahstra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray to appear before it on July 26 in connection with a complaint about his alleged hate speeches against Bihar natives, rejecting his plea for exemption from personal appearance.

Europe barred by FIFA from bidding for 2026 World Cup

Europe barred by FIFA from bidding for 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

European countries will be able to bid to host the 2026 World Cup only if none of the eligible candidates are good enough, soccer's governing body said on Friday.

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.

BJP can reduce to 50 seats in 2024 if...: Nitish ahead of Delhi visit

BJP can reduce to 50 seats in 2024 if...: Nitish ahead of Delhi visit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The JD-U also accused the ruling BJP of having "authoritarian" tendencies and destabilising non-BJP governments in several states, including Delhi and Jharkhand besides Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra earlier.

Justice CS Karnan arrested in Coimbatore

Justice CS Karnan arrested in Coimbatore

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Karnan, who had been staying there for the last few days, resisted the arrest and argued with the police.

Tying 'rakhi' as bail condition in sexual offence unacceptable: SC

Tying 'rakhi' as bail condition in sexual offence unacceptable: SC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday termed as 'wholly unacceptable' the Madhya Pradesh high court order setting 'rakhi' tying as a condition of bail to an accused in a sexual offence case, saying it 'transforms a molester into a brother, by a judicial mandate'.

Four judges sworn in as Supreme Court judges

Four judges sworn in as Supreme Court judges

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Justices A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and L Nageshwar Rao were on Friday sworn in as Supreme Court judges, taking the apex court's strength to 29, including Chief Justice T S Thakur.

Fake degree case: Tomar withdraws bail plea

Fake degree case: Tomar withdraws bail plea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar's lawyer on Tuesday withdrew the bail application after the Aam Aadmi Party leader was sent to police custody remand for four days.

SJM warns govt over 'dangerous' GM mustard

SJM warns govt over 'dangerous' GM mustard

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Friday opposed a regulatory body's recommendation for environmental release of genetically modified mustard, calling it "dangerous" and urged the Centre to ensure that the crop's seed is not allowed to be planted "now or ever". In a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the RSS-affiliated organisation accused the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) of functioning in an "irresponsible fashion" and said the claims made in support of genetically modified (GM) mustard were "completely untrue, unsubstantiated and wrongly projected". "Swadeshi Jagran Manch has all along been opposing this dangerous and unneeded GM mustard being brought in through the backdoor as a public sector genetically modified organism (GMO)," organisation co-convenor Ashwani Mahajan said in the letter.

CBI takes over TRP scam probe on UP govt's recommendation

CBI takes over TRP scam probe on UP govt's recommendation

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Recently, Mumbai police had registered a case of TRP manipulation following which the ratings were reportedly suspended by BARC.