News for 'Competent Authority'

Adani-Hindenburg row: Sebi requests SC for more time to conclude probe

Adani-Hindenburg row: Sebi requests SC for more time to conclude probe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Market regulator Sebi on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking 15 more days to conclude the ongoing probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in its fresh application, said that it has examined and investigated 24 matters pertaining to the case. "Out of the said 24 investigations/examinations, 17 are final and complete and approved by the Competent Authority in accordance with Sebi's extant practice and procedures," the regulator said.

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The game zone had fire safety equipment but action taken to control the fire was not sufficient, leading to the tragedy on Saturday, a senior police officer said on Sunday, a day after the tragedy.

Prajwal case: 'People fleeing their homes in Hassan'

Prajwal case: 'People fleeing their homes in Hassan'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asserted there were no lapses on the part of the government in handling cases relating to the alleged sexual abuse of women by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna and that the Special Investigation Team was probing them from all angles.

Sameer Wankhede faces govt action for 'shoddy work' in Aryan Khan case

Sameer Wankhede faces govt action for 'shoddy work' in Aryan Khan case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The government has asked the finance ministry to take action against former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede for his alleged "shoddy work" while probing a 'drugs-on-cruise' case in which film star Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan was arrested last year, official sources said.

Men's triathlon postponed due to polluted Seine

Men's triathlon postponed due to polluted Seine

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Paris authorities have promised to make the Seine swimmable as a key legacy of the Games, and spent 1.4 billion euros ($1.51 billion) on wastewater infrastructure to contain sewage and minimise spillage into the waterway.

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Opposition MPs in the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to protest its chairperson Jagdambika Pal's alleged 'unilateral' decisions and attempts to 'bulldoze' proceedings, indicating that they may disassociate themselves from the panel.

Bharat Jodo Yatra organisers get HC rap

Bharat Jodo Yatra organisers get HC rap

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Justice Devan Ramachandran, in an order issued on Thursday evening, said it was a tragedy that the orders of the court and the competent authorities are 'given absolutely no respect' by persons and entities 'who are in charge of the future of this nation'.

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

Govt suspends IAS officer who razed 15th century monument to build bungalow

Govt suspends IAS officer who razed 15th century monument to build bungalow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

According to an order issued by the MHA, departmental proceedings are being contemplated against Rai.

CBI gets Centre's nod to prosecute Lalu in land-for-jobs scam

CBI gets Centre's nod to prosecute Lalu in land-for-jobs scam

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The agency submitted the sanction before a special court on Friday, they said.

Tirupati: SC replaces AP's probe with independent SIT to 'assuage feelings'

Tirupati: SC replaces AP's probe with independent SIT to 'assuage feelings'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday set up a five-member independent SIT to probe the allegations of animal fat used in preparing Tirupati laddus to "assuage the feelings of crores of people" while making clear that the court cannot be used as a "political battleground".

I was molested as a child: Sakshi Malik opens up about harrowing abuse

I was molested as a child: Sakshi Malik opens up about harrowing abuse

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik made some startling revelations in her her recently-released book titled Witness, claiming that their protest developed cracks when 'people close to' Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat began to fill their minds with 'greed'.

Puri temple damaged by govt project work, ASI tells court

Puri temple damaged by govt project work, ASI tells court

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The ongoing Puri heritage corridor construction work might have caused damage to the 800-year-old Jagannath temple there and the state government project was being carried out without valid permission from the competent authorities, the Archaeological Survey of India on Monday informed the Orissa high court.

SC rules states can tax mines, royalty on minerals not tax

SC rules states can tax mines, royalty on minerals not tax

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that states have the legislative competence to impose taxes on mines and minerals-bearing lands under the Constitution.

Review plea filed against SC verdict on Adani-Hindenburg row

Review plea filed against SC verdict on Adani-Hindenburg row

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The petition claimed there were "mistakes and errors" in the judgment, and in light of certain new material that had been received by the counsel for the petitioner, there were sufficient reasons for a review of the verdict.

J-K attaches 2 houses for sheltering, harbouring terrorists

J-K attaches 2 houses for sheltering, harbouring terrorists

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The police attached the residential house of Sanaullah Mir at Turigam in Kulgam after obtaining legal sanction from the competent authorities (divisional commissioner, Kashmir), a spokesman said.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics

Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The conclave drew valuable insights from former athletes and Olympians, including celebrated ones such as Anju Bobby George, Mary Kom, and Tarundeep Rai, all of whom shared their personal experiences and perspectives on what it takes to excel at the highest levels of sports.

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,' says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang

India cancels international flights till Dec 31

India cancels international flights till Dec 31

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

International scheduled flights, however, may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, the circular added.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Delhi police refuse nod for Ram Navmi procession in Jahangirpuri, Ramzan prayers in park

Delhi police refuse nod for Ram Navmi procession in Jahangirpuri, Ramzan prayers in park

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Delhi police has denied permission to a group for holding 'Shree Ram Bhagwan Pratima Yatra' on Ram Navami in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri, which was rocked by violence during a Hanuman Jayanti procession last year, officials said on Tuesday.

Stop undermining CM's authority, says Punjab Cong ex-chief Jakhar

Stop undermining CM's authority, says Punjab Cong ex-chief Jakhar

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Amid the ongoing turmoil in the Punjab Congress, former state party chief Sunil Jakhar on Thursday said there should be an end to attempts to undermine the authority of the Punjab chief minister time and again.

Financial regulators back ISA 600 for auditors of listed companies

Financial regulators back ISA 600 for auditors of listed companies

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will invite public comments on the revised International Standard on Auditing 600 (ISA 600) proposed to be adopted by publicly listed companies and non-public-sector banks, sources close to the development told Business Standard. The decision to take this "graded approach" for the adoption of the ISA, which is meant to rein in auditors often found hiding behind the audit reports signed off by subsidiary companies, was taken at a meeting of various financial sector regulators at NFRA's board meeting on Monday (August 26). The idea behind upgrading the Standards of Audit 600 currently followed by Indian auditors to ISA 600 is to plug current gaps, which have led to major audit lapses in the recent past.

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

China dominates Paris Olympics, ties with US for gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

China delivered their best performance at a Summer Olympics since the 2008 Games on home soil

Protection for govt servants only for official work: SC

Protection for govt servants only for official work: SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said the shield is restricted to only those acts or omissions which are done by public servants in discharge of their official duties.

HC restrains Al Jazeera from telecasting film in India

HC restrains Al Jazeera from telecasting film in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

A bench comprising Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Ashutosh Srivastava passed the order on the public interest litigation filed by one Sudhir Kumar who argued that the film, if released/broadcast, is likely to create hatred amongst different religious denominations and thereby destroy the secular fabric of India.

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

PM competent, but without authority: NDA

PM competent, but without authority: NDA

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

The manner in which various issues are being handled is extremely worrisome and a matter of grave concern, Leader of the Opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh said in the Rajya Sabha, Jaswant Singh said.

PIX: Paris all set for dazzling Olympics opening!

PIX: Paris all set for dazzling Olympics opening!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A procession of barges will take nearly 7,000 athletes along the river past Paris's most famous landmarks, while more than 300,000 spectators will watch from the banks.

Narada case: WB guv okays prosecution of top TMC leaders

Narada case: WB guv okays prosecution of top TMC leaders

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Narada sting tapes, made public before the 2016 assembly elections in West Bengal, were claimed to have been shot in 2014, wherein people resembling TMC ministers, MPs and MLAs were allegedly seen receiving money from representatives of a fictitious company in lieu of promised favours.

Chhattisgarh babu who drained dam of 41 lakh litres of water for phone fined Rs 53,000

Chhattisgarh babu who drained dam of 41 lakh litres of water for phone fined Rs 53,000

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The Chhattisgarh government has imposed a fine of Rs 53,092 on the official who allegedly drained out 41 lakh litres of water from a reservoir to retrieve his mobile phone.

Olympics-bound sailor Saravanan adopts unique training

Olympics-bound sailor Saravanan adopts unique training

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Indian sailor Vishnu Saravanan is taking an unconventional approach to prepare for the Paris Olympics.

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The bench said the report submitted by the special judge indicates that he has 29 cases with him. In many cases, the trial has begun while in many others the trial is yet to begin.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nerves turn elixir for Olympic medal-chasing Nikhat

Nerves turn elixir for Olympic medal-chasing Nikhat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'I'm both excited and nervous because people have a lot of expectations from me.'

Kejriwal's Resignation: A Master Stroke

Kejriwal's Resignation: A Master Stroke

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

With Atishi at the helm it will not be easy for the BJP to continue using the LG's office and the bureaucracy as political instruments to hinder governance and thereby provoke the electorate's ire against the AAP, expects Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Drug cheats will compete in Rio Olympics'

'Drug cheats will compete in Rio Olympics'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Russian drug cheats will be competing at next month's Rio Olympics, the whistleblowers who helped uncover the country's doping scandal have told the BBC.

MHA cancels citizenship of TRS MLA for concealing facts

MHA cancels citizenship of TRS MLA for concealing facts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Chennamaneni, who was re-elected to Telangana Assembly from the Vemulawada constituency last year, said he would approach the high court for relief.