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Want To Buy A New Home? Read This

Want To Buy A New Home? Read This

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Look at the sanctioned plan to know the exact carpet area you will get and pay a law firm to conduct a thorough title check.

Real 'anti-nationals' are those who...: Sonia's fresh attack on govt

Real 'anti-nationals' are those who...: Sonia's fresh attack on govt

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

She alleged that today, the regime in power is misusing and subverting the institutions of the Constitution, and weakening its foundations of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice.

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.

Maratha quota: SC to conduct daily online hearing from July 27

Maratha quota: SC to conduct daily online hearing from July 27

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The top court, which refused to pass any interim stay order on the quota, said chances of physical court seem remote due to the persisting COVID-19 pandemic. A bench of Justices L N Rao, Hemant Gupta and S Ravindra Bhatt asked the parties said that all parties should sit together and decide on modalities of hearing like who will take how much time and no one shall repeat the arguments.

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Are MF Stress Tests Of Any Use?

Are MF Stress Tests Of Any Use?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

These are usually found among small and midcaps. It is not easy to find such stocks, especially after a strong bull market, discovers Debashis Basu.

Wrestling Trials: Antim once again tops charts; Divya, Sarita bounce back

Wrestling Trials: Antim once again tops charts; Divya, Sarita bounce back

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Antim Panghal once again confirmed her emergence as one of the top wrestlers in the country by winning the World Championships trials in Patiala on Friday.

Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

A portfolio can be rebalanced by either selling a portion of the outperforming asset class or by buying more of the underperforming asset class.

Can Jeetega Bharat Campaign Win 2024?

Can Jeetega Bharat Campaign Win 2024?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Jeetega Bharat has selected 125 Lok Sabha seats across the country where it will assist the Opposition alliance.

Same law for Kejriwal and aam aadmi, ED tells high court

Same law for Kejriwal and aam aadmi, ED tells high court

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in a money laundering case linked with the alleged excise scam, cannot claim "immunity" from arrest on the ground of upcoming elections as law is applied equally to him and an aam aadmi.

LS passes women's quota bill by 454 vs 2 votes amid demand for OBC quota

LS passes women's quota bill by 454 vs 2 votes amid demand for OBC quota

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a spirited eight-hour debate in which 60 members participated, the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, with 454 members voting in favour and two against it.

Majority of Byju's shareholders vote for removing CEO, family members

Majority of Byju's shareholders vote for removing CEO, family members

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

More than 60 per cent of shareholders of edutech Byju's on Friday voted for removal of founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family over alleged "mismanagement and failures" at what was once India's hottest tech startup, but the company dug in its heels, calling the voting done in the absence of founders as "invalid". Prosus - one of the six investors who had called the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) - in a statement said "shareholders unanimously passed all resolutions put forward for vote.

How To Maintain Your Credit Score

How To Maintain Your Credit Score

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Do not shop around for loans immediately after getting a secured credit card. Such loan enquiries can also pull down credit score, as they are treated as a sign of credit-hungry behaviour.

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Centre plans to revoke AFSPA, pull back troops in J-K, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

On the controversial AFSPA, the home minister said, "We will also think of revoking AFSPA."

ED issues notice to Xiaomi for forex 'violations' to tune of Rs 5,551 cr

ED issues notice to Xiaomi for forex 'violations' to tune of Rs 5,551 cr

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has issued show-cause notices to the Indian arm of Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi, its chief financial officer and director Sameer B Rao, former managing director Manu Kumar Jain and three foreign banks for alleged violations of the foreign exchange law to the tune of more than Rs 5,551 crore.

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

'Article 370 wasn't just a sentiment'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Article 370 offered very important protections that were related to people's day to day lives.'

State must end sexual violence by mobs: SC on Manipur

State must end sexual violence by mobs: SC on Manipur

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Expressing anguish over the manner in which women were subjected to grave atrocities in Manipur, the Supreme Court has said that mobs use sexual violence to send a message of subordination to the other community and the state is bound to stop this.

BCCI accepts Lodha verdict, forms working group to reform IPL

BCCI accepts Lodha verdict, forms working group to reform IPL

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday accepted the recommendations made by the Lodha Committee and formed a working group to prepare the road map for the future editions of the Indian Premier League.

Women's quota to run for 15 years, includes SC/ST, unlikely for 2024 polls

Women's quota to run for 15 years, includes SC/ST, unlikely for 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill reserving 33 per cent seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, reviving a proposal pending for years and blending history, politics and societal imperatives on the first day in the new Parliament building.

PFI's political arm calls ban 'undeclared emergency'

PFI's political arm calls ban 'undeclared emergency'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The statement posted on SDPI's website alleged that freedom of speech, protests and organisation have been ruthlessly suppressed by the regime going against the basic principles of the Indian constitution.

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Approaching the SC, getting a favourable decision and overturning the situation (the speaker's order), will be too much to ask for in too short time.'

Manipur unrest: BJP MLA moves SC against HC order on ST status to Meiteis

Manipur unrest: BJP MLA moves SC against HC order on ST status to Meiteis

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Gangmei in his appeal said the HAC "was a necessary and proper party and the proceedings before the high court were vitiated on account of not making the HAC a party".

Sanjay Singh defies suspension; vows to host nationals

Sanjay Singh defies suspension; vows to host nationals

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The ad-hoc panel announced that it will host the senior national championships in Jaipur from February 2-5.

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The government has not set up any committee to probe allegations a US short seller labelled against the Adani Group, but stock market regulator SEBI is investigating market allegations against the group, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. A separate investigation into imports of Indonesian coal by the conglomerate hasn't reached finality, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said. Lok Sabha saw several questions being put by MPs to the government on the Adani issue, which were replied through written responses by the minister.

8 killed, 18 injured in Manipur since August 29: Official

8 killed, 18 injured in Manipur since August 29: Official

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

At least eight persons have been killed and 18 injured, including two security personnel, in Manipur's Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts following continuous gunbattle between Kukis and Meiteis over the last 72 hours, officials said on Thursday.

Some headwinds emerge for India's cement sector amidst high valuations

Some headwinds emerge for India's cement sector amidst high valuations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The sector may be overcrowded with a fair number of large players and the entry of the Adani Group through its two key acquisitions, followed by the takeover of majority stake in Sanghi Industries via Ambuja Cements. Since every major player is in expansion mode, there could be a capacity surplus and hence, price wars.

To retrieve PoK very much on govt agenda: Union minister

To retrieve PoK very much on govt agenda: Union minister

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'If only the then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had allowed the then home minister Sardar Patel to handle Jammu and Kashmir in the same manner he was handling other princely states of India, today the part of Jammu and Kashmir that is illegally occupied by Pakistan would have been a part of India and the issue of PoJK would have never have risen'

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The merger of ZEE Entertainment and Sony has reached an advanced stage of completion, and the issues faced by promoters with Sebi should not become a problem for the company, debarred ZEEL MD Punit Goenka has said in a letter to employees, according to sources. Goenka, who along with his father Subhas Chandra, was denied any interim relief against a Sebi order that barred them from holding the position of director or key managerial post in any listed company, in the letter ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) staff asserted that the merger of Culver Max (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India) is at a very important juncture. With the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) restricting him from holding a directorial or key managerial position in a listed company, Goenka told the employees that the ZEEL board has constituted an interim committee of senior executives to ensure smooth operations and day-to-day functioning.

Over 6800 corruption cases probed by CBI pending trials in courts

Over 6800 corruption cases probed by CBI pending trials in courts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Normally, it is required by the CBI to complete an investigation within one year of registration of a case.

Amit Shah orders strict action against perpetrators of Manipur violence

Amit Shah orders strict action against perpetrators of Manipur violence

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed strict action against the perpetrators of violence in Manipur and assured the state complete support from the Centre in ensuring lasting peace.

Zero prosecution, Lokpal's performance far from satisfactory: Parl panel

Zero prosecution, Lokpal's performance far from satisfactory: Parl panel

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In a report tabled in Parliament recently, it said several complaints are being disposed of by the Lokpal on the ground that they are not in the prescribed format and asked it not to reject genuine complaints.

4 ways the Congress won power through Constitutional coups

4 ways the Congress won power through Constitutional coups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Since 2004 the Congress has hung onto power in a situation in which it was on track to be out of power. In each case, it effectively gamed the system through Constitutional coups, argues columnist Rajeev Srinivasan.

No rule to authenticate points made in House, Kharge writes to Dhankhar

No rule to authenticate points made in House, Kharge writes to Dhankhar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Any direction or rule of the House cannot subvert the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech granted to members of Parliament, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said, asserting that any criticism of the government and its policies can never be equated with the "dignity" of the Council of States.

'How To Choose Good MFs For Rs 5K SIPs?'

'How To Choose Good MFs For Rs 5K SIPs?'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

No plan to release 2011 caste census data at this stage: Govt

No plan to release 2011 caste census data at this stage: Govt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said that the central government has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in census since Independence.

'Eknath Shinde has incurred his own disqualification'

'Eknath Shinde has incurred his own disqualification'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

'At the moment the anti-defection law works only in favour of Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, the original Shiv Sena.' 'The Eknath Shinde camp is at a disadvantage unless they merge with another political party.' 'Otherwise, they will not be saved (from being disqualified).'

UN: 'Crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang

UN: 'Crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The UN report stated that the allegations of sexual and gender-based violence, including of rape, "appear credible and would in themselves amount to acts of torture or other forms of ill-treatment."

Decision on Asia Cup hosts to be made on May 28: Jay Shah

Decision on Asia Cup hosts to be made on May 28: Jay Shah

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The window for the Asia Cup this year is between September 1-17.

Market structure to face shorter IPO timeline test: Industry players

Market structure to face shorter IPO timeline test: Industry players

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The shift to a shorter T+3 settlement cycle for initial public offerings (IPOs) will be a big test of the domestic market structure, requiring players in the ecosystem to work harder to meet the squeezed timelines, according to industry insiders. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has announced that the transition to the T+3 cycle will be voluntary starting next month and mandatory from December 1. The new mechanism will necessitate quicker confirmations from banks and speedy verification of permanent account numbers (PANs) for all applicants.

Internet ban extended till June 15 in Manipur; 990 looted arms recovered

Internet ban extended till June 15 in Manipur; 990 looted arms recovered

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

According to the statement, the internet ban has been extended till 3 pm on June 15.