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Chhattisgarh's 'Hamar Lab' is a medical game-changer

Chhattisgarh's 'Hamar Lab' is a medical game-changer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Globally recognised organisations including the CDC, the Clinton Foundation, and domestic pharmaceutical and health care companies have sent their teams to visit the centres and study the concept, reports R Krishna Das.

Court rejects plea for carbon dating of Gyanvapi 'shivling'

Court rejects plea for carbon dating of Gyanvapi 'shivling'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

District Judge AK Vishvesha turned down the Hindu petitioners' plea seeking scientific investigation and carbon dating of the 'shivling', citing Supreme Court directives for its safe keeping so that no tampering can be done.

CJI to decide listing of PIL on damage to public properties in Agnipath protests

CJI to decide listing of PIL on damage to public properties in Agnipath protests

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the plea for an SIT probe into the damage to public properties during the protests against Agnipath will be listed for hearing after the Chief Justice of India takes a decision in this regard.

Govt to examine RIL gas pricing formula

Govt to examine RIL gas pricing formula

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

Committee of secretaries is working on the formula and it is understood that EAC is also being asked to go through the formula.

Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill; plans new 'set of legislations'

Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill; plans new 'set of legislations'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The government on Wednesday withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill from Lok Sabha and said it will come out with a 'set of fresh legislations' that will fit into the comprehensive legal framework.

Shivling found in Gyanvapi is one of 12 Jyotirlingas, claims VHP

Shivling found in Gyanvapi is one of 12 Jyotirlingas, claims VHP

Rediff.com21 May 2022

"We agree with the Supreme Court that this matter is complicated and this requires a serious and experienced judge. Court has said the district court will look into it. We agree with the Supreme Court," he said.

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

I was offered Delhi CM's post or face jail term, Sisodia said.

Final-yr exams of varsities postponed to September

Final-yr exams of varsities postponed to September

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

However, students unable to appear in final-year exams in September will get another chance and universities will conduct special exams 'as and when feasible', according to a revised guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Assam Accord: Govt forms 8-member panel for implementation

Assam Accord: Govt forms 8-member panel for implementation

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The Assam government has set up an eight-member committee to prepare a framework for implementation of all clauses of the 36-year-old Assam Accord, especially the Clause-6 report prepared by a central panel pertaining to protecting the cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage of the indigenous people, officials said on Saturday.

Govt likely to allow post-mortem after sunset in certain hospitals

Govt likely to allow post-mortem after sunset in certain hospitals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The aim is also to push for post-mortem for organ donation even after sundown if adequate infrastructure is available.

Himachal assembly makes anti-conversion law more stringent

Himachal assembly makes anti-conversion law more stringent

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Passed by a voice vote, the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2022, also bans "mass conversion" - described as two or more people converting at the same time - through force or allurement .

Serum Institute seeks nod to manufacture Sputnik V vaccine

Serum Institute seeks nod to manufacture Sputnik V vaccine

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is currently being manufactured in India by Dr Reddy's Laboratories.

Unconstitutional and anti-minority: Muslim Law Board on Uniform Civil Code

Unconstitutional and anti-minority: Muslim Law Board on Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The AIMPLB appealed to the Centre to not undertake the Uniform Civil Code.

Now, ED may launch money laundering probe into Delhi excise policy

Now, ED may launch money laundering probe into Delhi excise policy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) may initiate a money laundering investigation over the framing and execution of the Aam Aadmi Party government's excise policy, official sources said on Friday after the Central Bureau of Investigation raided Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others in the matter.

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The bench asked the respondents to file their response to the petition which seeks the constitution of a committee to examine 'workable solutions' to ensure that a kirpan permitted to be carried on the flight is 'appropriately designed and crafted' and does not have a blade length beyond 4 cm.

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

Rediff.com22 May 2022

In a first, the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) officers reached out to several ministries in the last week of April as part of a confidence-boosting measure. The meeting brought the CAG officials and those from the ministries across the table to discuss the pain points in their relations. CAG of India Girish Chandra Murmu took this novel step because of growing tensions between those audited and the auditor.

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there must be a "debate" on the "serious" issue relating to the practice of political parties promising freebies and asked why cannot the Centre call for an all-party meeting on it.

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

My Father, Mallikarjun Kharge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'What he says, he does.' 'People say if Khargesahab has said something, it will be set in stone.'

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Significantly, these 12 officers would form a major part of the team that the new army chief will inherit, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Kharge reveals why he decided to enter Cong presidential fray

Kharge reveals why he decided to enter Cong presidential fray

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The electoral contest would take place between Kharge and Shashi Tharoor, and voting will take place on October 17 in every state capital through secret ballot.

India among 34 countries where marital rape is not a crime

India among 34 countries where marital rape is not a crime

Rediff.com11 May 2022

According to a United Nation Women report, most of these 34 countries were developing nations including Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Laos, Mali, Senegal, Tajikistan and Botswana.

Delhi riots: SC rejects FB India VP's plea against assembly panel summons

Delhi riots: SC rejects FB India VP's plea against assembly panel summons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a plea filed by Facebook India Vice President and MD Ajit Mohan challenging the summons issued by the Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony committee for failing to appear before it as witness in connection with the north-east Delhi riots last year.

TMC becomes main opposition in Meghalaya as majority Cong MLAs switch

TMC becomes main opposition in Meghalaya as majority Cong MLAs switch

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The desertion by more than two-thirds of the Congress legislative party makes TMC, a newbie in Meghalaya, the principal opposition in the Northeastern state.

'Let people breathe clean air': SC, HC reject plea against absolute cracker ban

'Let people breathe clean air': SC, HC reject plea against absolute cracker ban

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Noting the pendency of issues related to firecrackers before the Supreme Court, the Delhi high court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging Delhi Pollution Control Committee's complete ban on sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers.

SC allows NEET-PG medical counselling with 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS

SC allows NEET-PG medical counselling with 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The bench said that validity of criteria of Rs 8 lakh for determination of EWS for future years will be subject to final adjudication of the batch of petitions and listed the pleas for final hearing on March 5.

Why TN Has Challenged NEET in Supreme Court

Why TN Has Challenged NEET in Supreme Court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

As the petition points out, new medical colleges entail adjunct government hospitals, thus making specialised medical care that much more accessible to the vast majority of population that otherwise could not afford high-cost medical care in the private sector, N Sathiya Moorthy points out.

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Tik Tok star turned BJP leader Sonali Phogat dies in Goa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

BJP leader from Haryana and actor Sonali Phogat died of a heart attack in Goa, police said on Tuesday.

Udupi college shuts doors on hijab-clad girls on Day 3

Udupi college shuts doors on hijab-clad girls on Day 3

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The hijab-clad students, who came along with their parents, pushed into the compound gate of the college despite a strict order given by the authorities that wearing hijabs will not be allowed as per the status quo on dress code issued by the state government.

SC rejects Centre's plea to let it appoint Pegasus expert panel

SC rejects Centre's plea to let it appoint Pegasus expert panel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

"Justice must not only be done, but also be seen to be done," the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday while declining the Centre's plea to allow it to appoint an expert committee to probe the allegations of use of spyware Pegasus for surveillance of certain people in India.

Time to explore possibility of remote voting, says Election Commission

Time to explore possibility of remote voting, says Election Commission

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Days after Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar undertook an hours-long trek to a remote polling station in Uttarakhand, the poll panel on Tuesday decided to double the remuneration of polling officials going to such booths as early as three days before voting day.

New session in varsities from Sep, end sem exams in July, says UGC

New session in varsities from Sep, end sem exams in July, says UGC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Detailing the guidelines for examinations and academic calendar for the universities in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the commission said the exams for final semester students be conducted in July. The varsities may decide whether to conduct exams online or offline keeping in view the support system available with them and ensuring fair opportunity to all students.

COVID-19: Protocol issued for MPs ahead of Parl panel meet

COVID-19: Protocol issued for MPs ahead of Parl panel meet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The members of Parliament attending Parliamentary Standing Committee meetings will have to sit six feet apart, and not more than two witnesses from the ministry concerned can appear before the panel at a time. As per the protocol for meetings of Rajya Sabha Committees, members have to ensure conformity with physical distancing norms.

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A 19-year-old girl appearing for an examination in Assam was made to wrap a curtain around her legs by an invigilator who chafed at her wearing shorts, provoking outrage and allegations of gender bias, and prompting university authorities to order an inquiry. The girl's family has, however, decided against taking the matter further in the interest of her mental well-being and academic future.

SC to hear plea against hijab verdict after Holi holidays

SC to hear plea against hijab verdict after Holi holidays

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing after Holi vacation the pleas challenging the Karnataka high court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom saying it is not a part of the essential religious practice in Islamic faith.

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Kapadvanj Deputy Superintendent of Police V N Solanki has been asked to conduct the inquiry and submit a report, sources in the state home department said on Friday.

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

No senior Cong leader seen with Sidhu as he goes to jail

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A few former MLAs, considered to be his loyalists and a few supporters, turned up at Sidhu's residence in Patiala Friday morning to extend moral support to him.

Juvenile to adult: How Kathua gang rape-murder accused's story fell apart

Juvenile to adult: How Kathua gang rape-murder accused's story fell apart

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

A shoddily drafted application for birth certificate was the loose string that led to the unravelling of the conspiracy to proclaim one of those accused in the 2018 gang rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua as a juvenile.

Don't deny Rs 50K ex gratia in Covid deaths, SC tells states

Don't deny Rs 50K ex gratia in Covid deaths, SC tells states

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court Monday said no state should deny the ex-gratia compensation of Rs 50,000, as recommended by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), to the kin of persons who died of COVID-19 on the sole ground that death certificate does not mention it as the cause of death.

4 Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case accused charged with murder

4 Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case accused charged with murder

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Delhi Police has slapped murder charges against four of the accused in the Kanjhawala accident in which a woman was killed after being dragged by a car, officials said.

HC says depression a serious illness during Covid, upholds student's plea

HC says depression a serious illness during Covid, upholds student's plea

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Depression can be classified as a serious illness, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Gujarat high court has observed, while setting aside the cancellation of registration and admission of an engineering student by a government college for not appearing for requisite exams due to depression and suicidal thoughts.