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Justice Dipak Misra to be next CJI

Justice Dipak Misra to be next CJI

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Justice Misra, 63, has been a part of several key verdicts.

Sonia Gandhi elected as Congress Parliamentary party leader

Sonia Gandhi elected as Congress Parliamentary party leader

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Sources said the Congress Parliamentary Party authorised Gandhi to pick the party's leader in Lok Sabha.

Shiv Sena boycotts PM's event in Mumbai

Shiv Sena boycotts PM's event in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a grand memorial to Babasaheb Ambedkar at the Indu Mills compound in the heart of Mumbai, a function boycotted by Shiv Sena after its chief Uddhav Thackeray was not invited.

Muslim no-show at JD-U event leaves Nitish and Co worried

Muslim no-show at JD-U event leaves Nitish and Co worried

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Minority conference organised by the JD-U turned out to be a poor show with few from the Muslim community attending it, exposing the falling credibility of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a secular leader, says M I Khan.

'Dilip Kumar loved India until his death'

'Dilip Kumar loved India until his death'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'He was full of Hindustan, its tehzeeb and its culture.'

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?

Telling the story of the birth of a nation is never easy: Shyam Benegal

Telling the story of the birth of a nation is never easy: Shyam Benegal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

"Telling the story of the birth of a nation is never easy. Especially if that nation is as big and diverse as India," said Shyam Benegal about 'Samvidhaan -- The Making of the Constitution of India'.

No successor in sight. Xi is China's unquestioned boss

No successor in sight. Xi is China's unquestioned boss

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Politburo Standing Committee -- the most powerful body in China -- is unveiled, but in a break from Communist party convention, no successor to Xi Jinping is named.

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It turns 20 and Mumbai will celebrate, says Avantika Bhuyan.

Arunachal crisis: SC to hear Congress' plea on Jan 27

Arunachal crisis: SC to hear Congress' plea on Jan 27

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The petition seeking urgent hearing was mentioned before Chief Justice T S Thakur, at his residence, who directed the matter to be listed for hearing on Wednesday.

Delhi HC dismisses 'hopeless' plea against release of Padmavati

Delhi HC dismisses 'hopeless' plea against release of Padmavati

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

"Have you (counsel for the petitioner) seen the film? Have the people, who are burning cinema halls seen the film? By this kind of petitions you are encouraging the people who are agitating," the bench observed.

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

The Lok Sabha speech that everyone must see!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

A spirited turn at the mic by Mahua Moitra, first-time MP from Trinamool Congress, in which she listed the "signs of early fascism", has been hailed as the "speech of the year" on social media.

SC questions Arunachal governor's order advancing assembly session

SC questions Arunachal governor's order advancing assembly session

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

The apex court asked what difference would it have made if the sitting was held as originally scheduled.

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

BJP joins Pema Khandu's government in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Arunachal Pradesh is now the 14th state having a coalition government. PPA government is a constituent partner of the North East Democratic Alliance.

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Fresh protests erupted in several United States cities for a second night as coast to coast demonstrations witnessed thousands of people filling the streets, including at the White House and outside Trump's properties.

'Work without discrimination': Modi reaches out to minorities

'Work without discrimination': Modi reaches out to minorities

Rediff.com25 May 2019

They (minorities) cannot be handed over to them (Opposition), who benefit because we keep quiet.

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

With the introduction of the single window clearance provision, pre-production windows are expected to reduce significantly. Not only will it have an impact on the operational cost of the film, it will also allow studios to release films faster.

GST a disruptive change and tribute to India's democracy: Prez

GST a disruptive change and tribute to India's democracy: Prez

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

GST will also make our exports more competitive and also provide a level playing field to domestic industry to compete with imports, the President said.

SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states

SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The apex court also prohibited other states from issuing a notification against the exhibition of the movie.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Will India clash with China over the Maldives?

Will India clash with China over the Maldives?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Would it serve India's interest to go to war with China over the Maldives, asks Aditi Phadnis.

Judge Loya verdict: 5 strong remarks by Supreme Court

Judge Loya verdict: 5 strong remarks by Supreme Court

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The SC said the petitions were a 'serious attempt to scandalise and obstruct the course of justice'.

'Beef party' and bandh welcome Amit Shah in Meghalaya

'Beef party' and bandh welcome Amit Shah in Meghalaya

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A 'beef party' and a bandh greeted Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah who visited the state on Wednesday as part of his north-east tour seeking to strengthen party base and urging workers to make public the alleged corruption by ruling Congress party in Meghalaya.

Cauvery issue: Rail roko protests rock Tamil Nadu

Cauvery issue: Rail roko protests rock Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Farmers and opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday staged rail roko agitation at various places in the state demanding the Centre to constitute the Cauvery Management Board immediately.

Wish I could've come earlier to Rashtrapati Bhavan: Pranab

Wish I could've come earlier to Rashtrapati Bhavan: Pranab

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

On a hectic day marking completion of one year in office, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday inaugurated a library and sports ground with a small regret that if he had come to Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier he could have saved some structures from demolition.

Villagers file case against 'preacher' IAS officer

Villagers file case against 'preacher' IAS officer

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

'The Constitution allows me the Right to Freedom of Speech and Religious Freedom. But this is not religion... this is spiritual discourse,' says IAS officer C Umashankar, who is being prosecuted in the Madras high court for hurting the feelings of Hindus.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

A record number of 11 Indian Americans are on ballot for the US House of Representatives. Of these nine are from the opposition Democratic party and two are Republicans.

Shaheen Bagh has no complaints about Kejriwal

Shaheen Bagh has no complaints about Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Look at Kejriwal. With his work, he's made a place in our hearts. But the BJP leaders have only abuses for us," protesters at Shaheen Bagh tell Jyoti Punwani.

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Parliament session may be extended to push important bills

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The current session of Parliament may be extended to enable the passage of bills, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu told Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Row over Article 35A nears flash point in Kashmir

Row over Article 35A nears flash point in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'Underestimating its potential implications, in the event of an 'adverse' verdict, could turn out to be a huge political blunder,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir.

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Speculation over Justice Gogoi's appointment as the next CJI arose after the court's four most senior judges, including Justice Gogoi, called a press conference in January and criticised Justice Misra on various issues.

Is Sasikala playing the waiting game?

Is Sasikala playing the waiting game?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sasikala's declaration of staying away from politics does not necessarily have to mean that she was retiring for good. She is only taking time to evaluate the post-poll chances of hers before digging in again, if possible, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kamal Haasan, RJD, Left support sit-in by Kejriwal, ministers

Kamal Haasan, RJD, Left support sit-in by Kejriwal, ministers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Haasan said that interference in the functioning of an elected government is 'unacceptable in a democracy'.

EC to go ahead with EVM challenge as court rejects stay plea

EC to go ahead with EVM challenge as court rejects stay plea

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The AAP has announced that it will hold a parallel hackathon of its own.

'I thought of Gauri Lankesh when I saw the gun so close to me'

'I thought of Gauri Lankesh when I saw the gun so close to me'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

'He wanted to fire, I held his hand tight so that he would not be able to shoot.'

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Gilgit Baltistan's large frontage with Kashmir and Ladakh across Kargil and the Siachen Glacier gives Pakistan and China the perceived scope for conduct of collusive operations against India and wrest control of the major course of the Indus and Shyok, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Xi may not be all powerful

Xi may not be all powerful

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'He still has to deal with party norms and traditions and has been careful to follow the order of seniority,' points out Claude Arpi.

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The SC sought response of Maharashtra Police on objections raised against its various conditions put in place for granting licences to dance bars across the state.

Temple existed before Babri Masjid came up: Ram Lalla to SC

Temple existed before Babri Masjid came up: Ram Lalla to SC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

These images of deities on pillars of the structure are not found in mosques and found in temples, the counsel for the deity told SC.