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Misfiring Djokovic still searching for those golden shots

Misfiring Djokovic still searching for those golden shots

Rediff.com30 May 2018

At the French Open on Wednesday, however, Djokovic's shots often failed to hit the bullseye.

Jammu & Kashmir HC stays single bench order on state flag

Jammu & Kashmir HC stays single bench order on state flag

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

A division bench of J&K HC stayed a single bench order directing the govt to hoist the state flag on official buildings along with the National Flag.

Wilful defaulter issue misplaced, says Mallya

Wilful defaulter issue misplaced, says Mallya

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Mallya said he was being advised by lawyer Harish Salve.

Like men, women too can enter any place of worship: SC

Like men, women too can enter any place of worship: SC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

In a boost to gender equality campaign, the Bombay high court on Wednesday observed that if men are allowed in a place of worship then women should also be permitted as no law prevents them from doing so.

Sebi goes easy on fingerprints

Sebi goes easy on fingerprints

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Aishwarya thrown out of Lalu's house, alleges torture

Aishwarya thrown out of Lalu's house, alleges torture

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Drama unfolded at the 10, Circular Road residence of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, where Roy spoke to the media for the first time in the presence of her parents who rushed to the spot upon receiving her distress call.

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

It further said that the epic Valmiki's Ramayana, whose composition dated back to the period Before Christ (BC), was the main source of knowledge of Lord Ram and his deeds.

109 dead in Kollam fire, but Kerala temple board officials want fireworks

109 dead in Kollam fire, but Kerala temple board officials want fireworks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Prayar Goapalakrishnan, president of TDB, said the board was against banning the pyrotechnics during temple festivals as they are part of rituals.

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Sheena Bora Case: Now divorced, Indrani, Peter meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

This week was the first time Peter and Indrani appeared in court no longer married, footloose and fancy free once again, even if in jail.

SICB depositors may sue RBI

SICB depositors may sue RBI

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

HC quashes IT notices to Vodafone, Tata Teleservices

HC quashes IT notices to Vodafone, Tata Teleservices

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The department had initiated proceedings against Vodafone and TTSL in 2011 on the ground that the companies had allegedly failed to deduct tax deducted at source (TDS) for those assessment years.

Indian politics needs to watch out for Ravan

Indian politics needs to watch out for Ravan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'It is only when those who are oppressed stand for themselves that society is forced to create space for them,' says Aakar Patel.

Indian bourses' nod for Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy deal

Indian bourses' nod for Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy deal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The deal had separately come under scanner of the market regulator Sebi for alleged insider trading violations and the present 'no-objection' from the exchanges.

'Stop misleading! We do not get any grant from government'

'Stop misleading! We do not get any grant from government'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Terming the government's claim of allocating grants to IOA as 'misleading', the top sports body has asked the Sports Ministry to stop the practice as the money was only meant for meeting the expenses of the athletes during the multi-sporting events.

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

With 2 more Covid deaths, nationwide toll reaches 9; total cases 468

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry said West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh reported a casualty each on Monday, taking the total number of deaths to nine in the country due to COVID-19.

Call centre scam kingpin fled to Gulf during police raid

Call centre scam kingpin fled to Gulf during police raid

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

During the interrogation of arrested directors, police got the name of Sagar alias Shaggy. However, by that time, Shaggy had left the country on October 5 before police could catch him.

'TN govt will be held responsible for untoward incident'

'TN govt will be held responsible for untoward incident'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The Madras high court on Monday said there would be no holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday and warned Tamil Nadu government that it would be held responsible for any untoward incident and breakdown of law and order in connection with agitations against the conviction of All India Dravida Munetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa.

BCCI's working committee meet in Kolkata to discuss IPL fixing verdict

BCCI's working committee meet in Kolkata to discuss IPL fixing verdict

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The date and venue of the BCCI's Annual General Meeting, also scheduled in September, will be decided at the working committee meeting in Kolkata on Sunday.

Insurers urged to expand scope to cover mental illness also

Insurers urged to expand scope to cover mental illness also

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Insurers say they will have to study the available data to work out by how much premiums will have to go up to be able to cover mental illnesses as well

Cong moves SC over alleged poll code violations by PM, Shah

Cong moves SC over alleged poll code violations by PM, Shah

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said it would hear the petition on Tuesday.

SC bars deportation of Rohingyas till hearing on November 21

SC bars deportation of Rohingyas till hearing on November 21

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

The top court made it clear that there was a need for holistic hearing and it is neither going to be swayed by the arguments of senior lawyer Fali S Nariman, who is representing the petitioners, nor by any other senior counsel and the submissions have to go by the letter of the law.

Payment default case: Interim relief for Kingfisher

Payment default case: Interim relief for Kingfisher

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The bank had issued the notice alleging the carrier has wilfully defaulted in payment of outstanding dues of more than Rs 770 crore (Rs 7.7 billion).

5-day strike ends, Maharashtra resident doctors resume duty

5-day strike ends, Maharashtra resident doctors resume duty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The doctors called off their five-day strike after Fadnavis on Friday gave an ultimatum to striking resident doctors to resume duty or face legal action.

Jaya asks PM Modi to promulgate ordinance for Jallikattu

Jaya asks PM Modi to promulgate ordinance for Jallikattu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Supporters of the bull taming sport Jalikattu on Tuesday staged protests in Tamil Nadu after SC stayed the Centre's notification lifting the ban on it.

Bombay HC questions extension of parole granted to Sanjay Dutt

Bombay HC questions extension of parole granted to Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The Bombay high court has questioned the extension of parole granted to actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

After Mumbai, now Rajasthan government also bans sale of meat for 3 days

After Mumbai, now Rajasthan government also bans sale of meat for 3 days

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Rajasthan government ordered ban on sale of meat and fish on September 17, 18 and 27 on account of festivals, including that of Jains.

We must fight for those fighting for human rights

We must fight for those fighting for human rights

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'I have been a court reporter for many years and have not seen such blatant suppression of those who are fighting for human rights, suppression of freedom of expression, and linking it to terrorism.'

New 'secrets' emerge in PNB scam

New 'secrets' emerge in PNB scam

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

FinMin finally sacked executive directors K V Brahmaji Rao and Sanjiv Sharan on January 18. The bank's board, however, had felt they had no criminal intent and it was a case of 'casual oversight'

RBI won't answer why note exchange wasn't allowed till Mar 31

RBI won't answer why note exchange wasn't allowed till Mar 31

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The Central Bank has stonewalled almost every RTI query pertaining to demonetisation citing one or the other reason.

'Srinivasan likely to attend BCCI working committee meeting'

'Srinivasan likely to attend BCCI working committee meeting'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Ravi Savant on Wednesday said that Board president N Srinivasan is likely to attend the Working Committee meeting in Kolkata on September 1.

Woman detained at airport is not gangster's wife, released

Woman detained at airport is not gangster's wife, released

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

A city woman who was detained at the international airport in Mumbai on suspicion of being the wife of fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari has been released after it turned out to be a case of mistaken identity, the police said on Wednesday.

Kingfisher moves HC against payment default notice

Kingfisher moves HC against payment default notice

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The petition has also made the Ministry of Finance and the bank as parties in the case.

'Nowhere in Islam does it say women should cover their face'

'Nowhere in Islam does it say women should cover their face'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'I don't believe the talk of free will.' 'They are either forced to dress like this, or indoctrinated.'

GST: As legal battles loom

GST: As legal battles loom

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Compliance requirements, valuation, input tax credit transfers are likely to lead to tax litigation, says Sayan Ghosal.

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Raids on Lalu: Why Nitish isn't worried

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The crisis will strengthen Nitish Kumar's position as Lalu's troubles erodes his bargaining power within the ruling coalition in Bihar.

Modi assures Badal on welfare of Sikhs in Gujarat

Modi assures Badal on welfare of Sikhs in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Dismissing claims that Sikhs settled in Gujarat had been deprived of their land rights, Chief Minister Narendra Modi has assured his Punjab counterpart Prakash Singh Badal about their welfare.

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Searches are being conducted on Friday at 12 locations including Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Puri and Gurgaon.