News for 'First Bench'

US Open boils over with spats, stress and spectacle

US Open boils over with spats, stress and spectacle

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Everyone is tense. It's the last slam of the season. Your last chance to go deep at a slam for a while.'

Are Rohingyas refugees or illegal entrants, asks SC

Are Rohingyas refugees or illegal entrants, asks SC

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court of India is set to determine whether Rohingya individuals in the country are to be considered refugees or illegal entrants, a crucial decision that will impact their rights and potential deportation.

ABVP wrests key positions in DUSU polls, NSUI limited to one seat

ABVP wrests key positions in DUSU polls, NSUI limited to one seat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The RSS-affiliated ABVP won the president's post and two other positions in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, restricting the NSUI to just one seat. The victory celebrations were muted due to court orders against disruptive festivities.

AIFF secures full ownership of ISL!

AIFF secures full ownership of ISL!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India's top-tier football league can no longer be owned or operated by private players as per the AIFF's new Constitution approved by the Supreme Court, which mandated the sport's apex body to take sole ownership of the product.

Bombay plans to allow pigeon feeding for 2 hours a day

Bombay plans to allow pigeon feeding for 2 hours a day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court has directed the city civic body to invite objections before allowing controlled pigeon feeding at Dadar Kabutarkhana.

SC allows excluded Bihar voters to submit claims with Aadhaar

SC allows excluded Bihar voters to submit claims with Aadhaar

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Expressing surprise over political parties not coming forward in filing objections related to 65 lakh excluded voters, the top court directed the chief electoral officer of Bihar to implead them in the court proceedings.

Shreyas was never supposed to be benched: Gambhir

Shreyas was never supposed to be benched: Gambhir

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Gautam Gambhir has rubbished speculation that Shreyas Iyer was being side-lined from the ODI set-up despite his brilliant form

PIX: Barcelona held to draw; Inter Milan lose

PIX: Barcelona held to draw; Inter Milan lose

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Barcelona dropped their first points in LaLiga this season as Rayo Vallecano fought back to secure a 1-1 draw at home to the champions.

SEBI Stands Firm Against Jane Street

SEBI Stands Firm Against Jane Street

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'The investigation is at a very critical stage. We are not going to give every single document.'

Why Bharatiya Rail Will Always Have My Heart

Why Bharatiya Rail Will Always Have My Heart

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Indian trains remain the greatest connecters linking hearts to the last mile.

SC stalls UP govt's Banke Bihari temple corridor plan

SC stalls UP govt's Banke Bihari temple corridor plan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has put on hold the Uttar Pradesh government's plan to develop the Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in Vrindavan, citing a lack of consultation with key stakeholders. The court questioned the state's approach and the urgency of enacting an ordinance to take over the temple's management.

'How can blood and cricket go together?'

'How can blood and cricket go together?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Friday slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the India and Pakistan clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.

Remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC raps MP minister for no apology

Remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC raps MP minister for no apology

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for not issuing a public apology over his remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, saying he is testing the court's patience.

Suarez double lifts Messi-less Miami past Tigres

Suarez double lifts Messi-less Miami past Tigres

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Tigres nearly forced extra time when Edgar Lpez's header rattled both posts late on.

Electoral rolls can't remain static, need to be revised: SC

Electoral rolls can't remain static, need to be revised: SC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

"There is bound to be revision," the top court said, "otherwise, how will the poll panel delete the names of those who are dead, migrated or shifted to other constituencies?"

'Iyer unlucky; Bumrah may not play all Asia Cup games'

'Iyer unlucky; Bumrah may not play all Asia Cup games'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya feels Shreyas Iyer was unlucky to be left out of India's Asia Cup squad but said some players will always miss out due to the depth of talent in the country.

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

SC issues 15 guidelines to curb surging student suicides; seeks govt report

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The bench said, given the pressing nature of the crisis, particularly in cities like Kota, Jaipur, Sikar, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Delhi, where students migrate in large numbers, immediate interim safeguards are the call of the day.

SC to hear presidential reference on timeline for bills from August 19

SC to hear presidential reference on timeline for bills from August 19

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings starting August 19 for the Presidential Reference concerning constitutional issues related to timelines for handling bills passed by state assemblies. The court has directed the Centre and states to submit written arguments by August 12.

Nimisha has to 1st get pardon and then pay...: Petitioner to SC

Nimisha has to 1st get pardon and then pay...: Petitioner to SC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

"They (government) are taking good care of whatever is possible," the bench observed.

SC to hear pleas against Bihar electoral roll revision on Monday

SC to hear pleas against Bihar electoral roll revision on Monday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Political parties and other petitioners have raised concerns about the revision process.

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers.

Tell us the solution: SC questions Centre on governors sitting over bills

Tell us the solution: SC questions Centre on governors sitting over bills

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court is examining the extent to which courts can intervene when governors delay or refuse to act on bills passed by state assemblies. The court questioned the Centre on whether judicial review is barred in cases of gubernatorial inaction, sparking debate on the balance of power between states and the central government.

SC asks EC to publish details of 65 lakh deleted voters with reasons

SC asks EC to publish details of 65 lakh deleted voters with reasons

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish details of deleted names from the voters list in Bihar, along with reasons for non-inclusion, to enhance transparency in the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

Leeds make winning return to Premier League

Leeds make winning return to Premier League

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

A late penalty from new signing Lukas Nmecha earned promoted Leeds United a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton in their first match back in the Premier League.

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

On debut, substitute Marcus Rashford became the first Englishman to play a first-team game for Barcelona since former England striker Gary Lineker in 1989.

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Defending champions NorthEast United FC dished out a dominant performance to thrash debutants Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 in the grand finale of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup, clinching their second successive title in style.

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Fulham held visitors Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.

Duleep Trophy: Dhull, Ankit smash hundreds; put North on top

Duleep Trophy: Dhull, Ankit smash hundreds; put North on top

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Skipper Ankit Kumar and promising batter Yash Dhull made contrasting hundreds to place North Zone on the cusp of the Duleep Trophy semifinals in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

Nadda apologises to Kharge in LS for 'mental balance' remark

Nadda apologises to Kharge in LS for 'mental balance' remark

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges between the Opposition and treasury benches after Leader of the House J P Nadda made some objectionable remarks against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge that he later withdrew and apologised.

Back in form! Rinku makes strong Asia Cup case

Back in form! Rinku makes strong Asia Cup case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Rinku smashed a blazing maiden T20 hundred to single-handedly power his side past Gaur Gorakhpur Lions' 168-run target at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

HC upholds woman professor's lifer in husband's murder

HC upholds woman professor's lifer in husband's murder

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court has upheld the life imprisonment of a former chemistry professor for the murder of her doctor husband by electrocution in Chhatarpur district of the state in 2021.

16-year-old Ngumoha's late strike powers Liverpool to victory

16-year-old Ngumoha's late strike powers Liverpool to victory

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Champions Liverpool edged Newcastle United 3-2 in a thrilling finish thanks to a stoppage-time winner by teenaged Premier League debutant Rio Ngumoha.

Chronology: How 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case unfolded

Chronology: How 7/11 Mumbai train blasts case unfolded

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

A timeline of the key events in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, culminating in the acquittal of all 12 accused by the Bombay High Court.

How can you question probe report now: SC grills Justice Varma

How can you question probe report now: SC grills Justice Varma

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court questioned Justice Yashwant Varma regarding his plea to invalidate an in-house inquiry panel report that indicted him after a large amount of burnt cash was discovered at his official residence during his time as a Delhi High Court judge.

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal.

'I Don't Want To Box Myself'

'I Don't Want To Box Myself'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'Even though I'm just 31, I feel like I've seen a lot in my life, some voluntarily, some involuntarily.'

Ethanol blending policy: 'Gadkari has conflict of interest'

Ethanol blending policy: 'Gadkari has conflict of interest'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The Congress party has accused Union Minister Nitin Gadkari of conflict of interest, alleging his sons' companies have benefited from the government's ethanol blending policy. The BJP has rejected the allegations.

PM, RSS sketches: SC protects cartoonist with a warning

PM, RSS sketches: SC protects cartoonist with a warning

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection from coercive action to a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers on social media.

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Asia Cup: Will Gill Replace Samson Or Varma?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Will Shubman Gill force either Sanju Samson or Tilak Varma out of the playing XI for the Asia Cup opening match against the UAE?