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Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Mamata's nephew Abhishek questioned by CBI for more than 6 hours over school jobs scam

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Before appearing before the CBI this morning, Abhishek Banerjee wrote a letter to the CBI informing them he is moving the Supreme Court challenging the High Court order which allows investigative agencies CBI and ED to question him.

'Jana Gana Mana', 'Vande Mataram' equal: Centre to HC

'Jana Gana Mana', 'Vande Mataram' equal: Centre to HC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Emphasising that both the national song and the national anthem have their own sanctity and deserve equal respect, the Centre stated that the subject matter of the present proceedings can never be a subject matter of a writ petition.

Request Lodha Panel to review clarifications: UN Banerjee

Request Lodha Panel to review clarifications: UN Banerjee

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Questioning Lodha Committee's fresh clarifications, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) legal advisor Ushanath Banerjee pleaded for a review saying it made a clear departure from the earlier stand and misconstrued the order.

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'It's heartening that the Maharashtra Verdict came on the #ConstitutionDay, a Tribute to Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar'

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Rajshekhar detailed his complaints in a report to the lieutenant governor's office, joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the additional commissioner of police of Delhi's anti-corruption branch.

Don't mislead, COA warns JKCA on Ranji pull-out threats

Don't mislead, COA warns JKCA on Ranji pull-out threats

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) today admonished Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) secretary Iqbal Shah for his 'misleading' comments about lack of funds forcing them to mull 'pulling out' of the upcoming Ranji Trophy.

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Soren refused to receive arrest order; has 'illegal land possession': ED

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

A dozen land parcels in Ranchi measuring about 8.5 acres in total are in 'illegal possession, occupation and use' of arrested former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and are proceeds of crime under the anti-money laundering law, the Enforcement Directorate has claimed.

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'This move rendered the chiefs of important investigative agencies to the status of daily wage earners. It undermined the autonomy and independence of the agencies.'

CPIM leader Tarigami files plea in SC for early hearing of petition on Article 370

CPIM leader Tarigami files plea in SC for early hearing of petition on Article 370

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

In his petition, Tarigami said despite the fact that the challenge to the constitutional validity of orders by the Centre on August 5, 2019 as well as the J-K (Reorganisation) Act, 2019 is pending before the Supreme Court, the central government has taken some 'irreversible actions'.

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on Adani panel names, to choose experts

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on Adani panel names, to choose experts

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to accept in a sealed cover the Centre's suggestion on a proposed panel of experts for strengthening regulatory measures for stock markets in the wake of the recent Adani group shares crash triggered by Hindenburg Research's fraud allegations.

SC rules in favor of Delhi govt, gives control over services except police

SC rules in favor of Delhi govt, gives control over services except police

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Hearing the Centre versus the Delhi government over the issue of demarcation of power, a constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said an elected government needs to have control over the administration.

Delhi mayor election to be held on Feb 22

Delhi mayor election to be held on Feb 22

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

The LG's nod came hours after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recommended to him that the mayoral election be held on the said date.

Kavitha skips summons, ED refuses to defer proceedings

Kavitha skips summons, ED refuses to defer proceedings

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha on Thursday skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons here for questioning in the Delhi excise policy money laundering case and made a plea to defer the proceedings but it was rejected by the probe agency which asked her to appear on March 20.

Haryana moves SC against HC's stay order on pvt sector job quota law

Haryana moves SC against HC's stay order on pvt sector job quota law

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state government, and agreed to list the appeal of the state government on placing the order of the high court on its record.

SC asks Sebi to probe allegations against Adani group

SC asks Sebi to probe allegations against Adani group

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Sebi to probe within two months allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group and any lapses in regulatory disclosures, and also set up a panel to look into protection of Indian investors after a damning report by a US short seller wiped out more than USD 140 billion of the conglomerate's market value. The top court while directing the setting up of a six-member committee headed by former apex court judge Justice A M Sapre for the assessment of the extant regulatory framework and for making recommendations to strengthen the process said it was appropriate to set up such a panel of experts in order to "protect Indian investors against volatility of the kind which has been witnessed in the recent past". The court-appointed Justice Sapre panel, which will be provided assistance by the Centre and other statutory agencies including the Sebi chairperson, will have to submit its report in a sealed cover within two months, said the bench which comprised Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The apex court also directed the Centre to produce original records relating to take down order.

Bengal violence: State appoints 10 IPS officers to assist SIT

Bengal violence: State appoints 10 IPS officers to assist SIT

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The officers have been deployed for north, west and south zones of the state as well as for the Kolkata Police areas.

CAB, KSCA polls frozen following Lodha directive?

CAB, KSCA polls frozen following Lodha directive?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court appointed Justice RM Lodha Committee, whose recommended reforms are to be implemented by the BCCI in the next six months, has directed the Indian Cricket Board to freeze all elections post Monday's verdict by the apex court.

BCCI to hold SGM on Friday, discuss compliance with Lodha reform

BCCI to hold SGM on Friday, discuss compliance with Lodha reform

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Pushed into a corner by the Supreme Court after failing to comply with the Justice R M Lodha Panel recommendations, the beleaguered Board of Control for Cricket in India appears to have been left with no option but to adopt them in totality at its Special General Meeting in Mumbai on Friday.

J-K admin 'lying' in SC: Cong leader 'under house arrest'

J-K admin 'lying' in SC: Cong leader 'under house arrest'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Spokesperson for the Jammu and Kashmir administration Rohit Kansal said there is no question of lying in the apex court and reiterated the stand that Soz is a free man.

Anti-Modi remarks: SC to hear Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea on Monday

Anti-Modi remarks: SC to hear Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday deferred the hearing on Khera's plea to March 20 after taking note of submissions that senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the Congress leader, was unavailable.

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Officer who headed 2G, CWG probes gets BJP ticket from Sarojini Nagar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He was permanently absorbed into the ED cadre in 2014 and has headed some high-profile investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation case, the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the money laundering cases against former Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, the Aircel Maxis and VVIP choppers case.

I have started hating myself: Subrata Roy

I have started hating myself: Subrata Roy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Before surrendering to the police he clarified that he was no absconding.

Neha Dhupia's day out!

Neha Dhupia's day out!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Govt changed data protection bill into money bill, charges Congress MP

Govt changed data protection bill into money bill, charges Congress MP

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Hours after Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday said the government might get the Digital Data Protection Bill classified as a money bill, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refuted the charge and termed it a "normal bill".

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government in its application has virtually accepted all the demands made by the FIFA

SC-appointed panel member favours farm laws

SC-appointed panel member favours farm laws

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'The committee was confident that the recommendations will pave the way to resolve the ongoing farmers' agitation'

Airtel has paid full AGR dues, asserts Sunil Mittal

Airtel has paid full AGR dues, asserts Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The company has made payment in compliance with Telecom Department's instructions for self assessment, Mittal said, adding that the Supreme Court had not mentioned specific amounts.

Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Chants of 'Jai Jagannath' rent the air all over as the news about the Supreme Court giving its nod for holding the world famous car festival in the pilgrim town reached the state bringing cheers among people, irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

Amid row over Sanatan Dharma, Madras HC says it is...

Amid row over Sanatan Dharma, Madras HC says it is...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Justice N Seshasayee said in his order on September 15 that the court is conscious of 'the very vociferous, and at time noisy debates on pro and anti Sanatan Dharma' and the court could not help pondering over with genuine concern for what is going around.

Don't use subsidies disbursed by BCCI: Lodha to state bodies

Don't use subsidies disbursed by BCCI: Lodha to state bodies

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court appointed Justice RM Lodha panel, in an e-mail communication to all state association, has strictly instructed them not to "transfer or disturb" the recent funds disbursed as infrastructural subsidy.

Ayodhya dispute: Muslim group says gift land to Hindus

Ayodhya dispute: Muslim group says gift land to Hindus

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The "Indian Muslims for peace" say they would prefer an out of court settlement so that both Hindus and Muslims remain happy and no party feels aggrieved.

Maharashtra Governor Tells PM He Wants To Quit

Maharashtra Governor Tells PM He Wants To Quit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

''During the recent visit of the hon'ble prime minister to Mumbai, I have conveyed to him my desire to be discharged of all political responsibilities and to spend the remainder of my life in reading, writing and other activities.'

CoA continue Lodha-recommended changes in BCCI

CoA continue Lodha-recommended changes in BCCI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Now, chairman of selectors not secy to convene selection committee meeting at home

BCCI appoints Markandey Katju to interact with Lodha Panel

BCCI appoints Markandey Katju to interact with Lodha Panel

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India appointed former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju as the head of a four-member legal panel to help the BCCI understand the implications of the Justice Lodha Committee reforms, which have been made mandatory by the apex court.

Delhi to get its new mayor tomorrow after a long wait

Delhi to get its new mayor tomorrow after a long wait

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The election to the posts of mayor, deputy mayor and six members of the standing committee will be held on February 22 after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena gave his nod to convene the municipal House last week.

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC's refusal to stay conviction

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

In a setback to 53-year-old Gandhi, the high court on July 7 dismissed Gandhi's plea for a stay on his conviction, observing that "purity in politics" is the need of the hour.

COA asks states not to nominate Srinivasan as BCCI's ICC nominee

COA asks states not to nominate Srinivasan as BCCI's ICC nominee

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) on Thursday informed all state units that they will seek the Supreme Court's directive on BCCI's representative at the International Cricket Council meetings and asked the members to keep that in mind before taking any decision at the Special General Meeting on April 9.

Implement Lodha reforms to get BCCI funds: COA to state units

Implement Lodha reforms to get BCCI funds: COA to state units

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) instructed all the state units to sign a draft resolution prepared by them in order to get funds for hosting India's international matches this season.