News for 'Department of Legal Affairs'

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended for 90 days

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended for 90 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Saeed's three-month detention period was to expire on Sunday night.

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

As the 25-year-old, who has refugee status in Australia, got off a plane in Bangkok on November 27, Thai immigration police were waiting to arrest him based on an Interpol "red notice" from Bahrain.

'Politicians want authority without responsibility'

'Politicians want authority without responsibility'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Security of tenure is important for a bureaucrat to work efficiently. There has to be some rationale behind posting a bureaucrat to a particular department, says former cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian

When Rekha wanted to marry me

When Rekha wanted to marry me

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Yes, seriously. This was the time she was going through a bad phase; her personal life was a mess after her alleged affair with Amitabh Bachchan ended and her career was going nowhere.'

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.

Kejriwal meets Rajnath, says Centre should obey SC verdict in totality

Kejriwal meets Rajnath, says Centre should obey SC verdict in totality

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Kejriwal said Singh's "gestures" showed that he was satisfied with his view.

HC irked over govt inaction on PAN card issued to foreigner

HC irked over govt inaction on PAN card issued to foreigner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The bench also sought a report about an inquiry made on the issue.

Even NITI Aayog members are clueless about its role

Even NITI Aayog members are clueless about its role

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Bibek Debroy raised seven questions about the new institution.

Dubai court orders Michel's extradition in VVIP chopper case: Report

Dubai court orders Michel's extradition in VVIP chopper case: Report

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet filed against Michel in June 2016, had alleged that he received 30 million (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland.

Demonetisation: Centre files caveat, SC may hear plea on Nov 15

Demonetisation: Centre files caveat, SC may hear plea on Nov 15

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The PIL filed by Delhi-based lawyer Vivek Narayan Sharma has termed the notification of DEA as "dictatorial" claiming it did not grant reasonable time to citizens for exchanging the specified bank notes

Shah Rukh in trouble! I-T dept attaches Alibag farmhouse

Shah Rukh in trouble! I-T dept attaches Alibag farmhouse

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The allegation against Khan is that he had applied to purchase the agricultural land for farming but constructed a farmhouse for personal use instead.

United Spirits gets MCA, I-T Dept notices to inspect books

United Spirits gets MCA, I-T Dept notices to inspect books

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The new Diageo management had asked Vijay Mallya to step down.

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL against 'snooping' order

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL against 'snooping' order

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The plea, filed by advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, termed the notification "illegal, unconstitutional and ultra vires to the law".

Twice shy Tata ticks all SIA boxes

Twice shy Tata ticks all SIA boxes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), which recently received a no-objection certificate from the ministry of civil aviation to start a full-service airline (Tata-SIA Airlines), are in the process of securing an import licence for 20 Airbus A320 aircraft.

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India was fooled into believing that Communist China wanted a 'negotiated' settlement with the Tibetans; it was never the case, says Claude Arpi.

How TN parties 'bribed' voters, reveals EC

How TN parties 'bribed' voters, reveals EC

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Complaints were received by the Commission on possibilities of inducement of electors by distributing cash and gifts in innovative forms like tokens, prepaid phone recharge coupons, newspaper subscription, milk tokens.

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi.

Cong won't back Jan Lokpal bill 'if norms not followed'

Cong won't back Jan Lokpal bill 'if norms not followed'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Congress on Tuesday said it will not support the Jan Lokpal bill if it is brought by the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi without following "constitutional norms".

Who will bell the Ponzi schemes?

Who will bell the Ponzi schemes?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Even Delhi does not have a full-time registrar of chits.

Panel suggestions likely to lessen farmers' woes

Panel suggestions likely to lessen farmers' woes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Regulated electronic platforms such as e-spot markets or spot exchanges may be deemed as authorised markets.

Sunanda autopsy row: AIIMS doc maintains he was pressurised

Sunanda autopsy row: AIIMS doc maintains he was pressurised

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The head of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences forensic department on Thursday stuck to his controversial claim that pressure was brought on him to manipulate the post mortem report on Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Delhi L-G resigns: An end to Kejriwal's 'Jung'?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Here are some of the confrontations between Jung and the Kejriwal-led Delhi government.

Not opposed to food bill but want discussion in Par: Pawar

Not opposed to food bill but want discussion in Par: Pawar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Making it clear that he was not opposed to the National Food Security Bill, Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Friday said he would prefer it to be approved by Parliament after a debate.

Not opposed to Food Bill but want discussion: Pawar

Not opposed to Food Bill but want discussion: Pawar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The bill, considered by many in the Congress as a gamechanger which could boost its prospects in the Lok Sabha election, was tabled in the Budget Session but could not be taken up for discussion as Opposition stalled Parliament over a rash of scams under United Progressive Alliance.

Brokers on the warpath against FT group, NSEL

Brokers on the warpath against FT group, NSEL

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Investor forum wants govt to take over exchange, raises doubts on claims of matching stocks; NSEL says default by brokers to be dealt with legally.

'She was not arrested in front of her children. She was not handcuffed'

'She was not arrested in front of her children. She was not handcuffed'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

'One wonders why there is so much outrage about the alleged treatment of the Indian national accused of perpetrating these acts, but precious little outrage about the alleged treatment of the Indian victim and her spouse?' The statement issued by Preet Bharara, the US Attorney, whose office is prosecuting Devyani Khobragade, the Indian diplomat arrested in New York last week.

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

'Why can't we exhume her body?' HC raises doubts over Jayalalithaa's death

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Madras high court on Thursday expressed doubts over the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in response to a petition filed by a member of her party.

Over Rs 80,00,00,00,000 blackmoney brought under tax ambit: Centre to SC

Over Rs 80,00,00,00,000 blackmoney brought under tax ambit: Centre to SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

About Rs 1,282 crore has been levied as tax in 159 cases pertaining to concealment of tax due to the government

Corporate espionage: Assocham pitches for legalising lobbying

Corporate espionage: Assocham pitches for legalising lobbying

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Transparency in decision-making process is needed.

China hails Modi victory. This is why

China hails Modi victory. This is why

Rediff.com23 May 2019

There is a sense of relief in Beijing that Modi will be at the helm of affairs in Delhi at a critical juncture in the geopolitics of the region, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Congress veteran leader A R Antulay no more

Congress veteran leader A R Antulay no more

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and senior Congress leader A R Antulay passed away on Tuesday.

PM, Cabinet were under confusion created by vested interests: Raja

PM, Cabinet were under confusion created by vested interests: Raja

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Former Telecom Minister A Raja on Tuesday told a Delhi court that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Cabinet members were "completely under confusion" created by "vested interests" about policy and procedure of Department of Telecommunication in allocating the 2G spectrum.

India-Pak SCO entry may create a negative effect: Chinese daily

India-Pak SCO entry may create a negative effect: Chinese daily

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

With Shanghai Cooperation Organisation set to admit India and Pakistan amid growing rancour over their Nuclear Supplies Group membership bid, a Chinese state-run daily expressed concern on Friday that the hostility between them may have a "negative effect" on the security grouping.

Modi govt must push PSUs to compete with the private sector

Modi govt must push PSUs to compete with the private sector

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Indeed, this is one policy area where the Modi-led government is different from the one that was headed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Delhi government clears Jan Lokpal bill

Delhi government clears Jan Lokpal bill

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Delhi Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of the much talked-about Jan Lokpal bill which provides for covering all public servants -- from chief minister to Group D employees -- and seeks life term as maximum punishment for those found guilty of corruption.

Black money: 300 accounts in HSBC list have no cash!

Black money: 300 accounts in HSBC list have no cash!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The SIT found and reported that there was no amount shown in almost 289 HSBC Geneva entries, while 122 of them were repeated twice in the same list.

China trains tibetan monks in anti-espionage ops close to India border

China trains tibetan monks in anti-espionage ops close to India border

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

China is training Buddhist monks and nuns in Tibet to carry out anti-espionage operations along the remote Sino-Indian border.

Why PSBs put Rs 1-trn bad loans on sale

Why PSBs put Rs 1-trn bad loans on sale

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Bankruptcy proceedings are going at a slower pace than what the bankers had envisaged and many cases have gone beyond the 270-day timeline set under the IBC mainly because of litigation.

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in connection with the case of Jadhav, who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani military court for alleged spying.

Afghan peace talks should not cross 'red lines': India

Afghan peace talks should not cross 'red lines': India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

"We have from time to time reminded all stakeholders about the red lines that was drawn by the world community and certainly by the participants should not be touched, should not be erased and should not be violated," External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid told media persons.