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'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

Rahul's Savarkar jibe won't impact Uddhav's government

Rahul's Savarkar jibe won't impact Uddhav's government

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Rahul Gandhi is neither Congress president, office-bearer nor Congress leader in Parliament. This technical leeway provides adequate cover for Shiv Sena-Congress ties taking a nosedive, says Rasheed Kidwai.

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The Indian Air Force is monitoring the developments along the western front, he said.

Maha SEC bars AIMIM, 190 outfits from contesting local polls

Maha SEC bars AIMIM, 190 outfits from contesting local polls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The parties which lost their registration also include Revolutionary Party of India-Khobragade faction, led by Uttam Khobragade and Uttar Pradesh-based Peace Party.

EC bars Yogi, Azam for 72 hrs; Maneka, Mayawati for 48 hrs from campaigning

EC bars Yogi, Azam for 72 hrs; Maneka, Mayawati for 48 hrs from campaigning

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The nationwide ban comes into force at 6 am Tuesday, the poll panel said.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help her running mate Joe Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

Sarabjit should be declared a martyr: Family

Sarabjit should be declared a martyr: Family

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The family has set forth demand to the Union Home Ministry, including that Sarabjit's body be cremated with full state honours, Raj Kumar Verka, Vice Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes, told PTI.

DU sends proposal to UGC, admission process still on hold

DU sends proposal to UGC, admission process still on hold

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Ignoring UGC's directive to start the admission process for undergraduate courses Thursday morning, Delhi University on threw the ball back in the Commission's court by sending it a proposal suggested by academicians to resolve the issue.

FC Goa sanctions: Verdict on ISL final fiasco deferred

FC Goa sanctions: Verdict on ISL final fiasco deferred

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Kshitij Vyas, will pronounce his verdict next week over FSDL and FC Goa's appeal against sanctions imposed on them by Indian Super League's Regulatory Commission for boycotting the prize distribution ceremony following last edition's Indian Super League final.

EC to serve notice on Sonia

EC to serve notice on Sonia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

In a rare split verdict, the Election Commission on Wednesday decided to serve a notice on Congress President Sonia Gandhi on a complaint seeking her disqualification for receiving a Belgian honour.

PHOTOS: PM Modi charms Uzbekistan

PHOTOS: PM Modi charms Uzbekistan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on the first leg of his eight-day visit to Central Asia and Russia. Here are top moments from his visit

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

"Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC presently Vice Chief of Air Staff as the next Chief of the Air Staff," defence ministry's principal spokesperson, said on Twitter.

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Hindi film 'Border', in which actor Sunny Deol played the role of Brig Chandpuri, was also made in 1997 depicting the Indo-Pak war in Rajasthan.

Diplomats from 3 dozen missions to attend Modi rally in Delhi

Diplomats from 3 dozen missions to attend Modi rally in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Diplomats from around 35 foreign missions are likely to attend Narendra Modi's rally here on Sunday but the US Embassy and the British High Commission have conveyed to BJP they will not be able to honour the invite.

Max founder Analjit Singh gets Golden Peacock Award

Max founder Analjit Singh gets Golden Peacock Award

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Eric Pickles, Former Prime Minister of Sweden and Co-Chair of the World Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development, presented the award at the third 'Global Conference on Sustainability' in London on Thursday night.

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Srinivasan committed contempt of court: Verma

Srinivasan committed contempt of court: Verma

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Aditya Verma, the petitioner in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, has claimed that BCCI's President-in-exile N Srinivasan committed contempt of court by attending the Asian Cricket Council meeting.

China's missile man is new defence minister

China's missile man is new defence minister

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Lieutenant General Wei Fenghe's, China's new defence minister's, first guest of honour could be his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman.

Name India-England series after Pataudi: Sharmila

Name India-England series after Pataudi: Sharmila

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Actress Sharmila Tagore has written to Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan expressing displeasure over the Board's reluctance to officially name the upcoming India-England series after her late husband, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.

Xi's 'strong' obsession reason for China's behaviour: Experts

Xi's 'strong' obsession reason for China's behaviour: Experts

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Experts said the tensions have added to a sense of apprehension in the United States, Europe and parts of Asia that China will engage in more aggressive behaviour in pursuit of its territorial interests, which in turn has raised the possibility of a serious and coordinated pushback by leading global players.

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Correa played a defining role in developing architecture of post-Independence India and has designed some of the most outstanding structures.

Bengal outcome will have national repercussions

Bengal outcome will have national repercussions

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Never before in the history of the Republic has an election in the state mattered so much as it does now, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Saudi woman drives F1 car on HISTORIC day

Saudi woman drives F1 car on HISTORIC day

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Aseel Al-Hamad declared the start of a new era for Saudi women in motorsport on Sunday as she prepared to drive a Formula One car around the French Grand Prix circuit in front of thousands of fans.

Manoj Sinha appointed new LG of JK

Manoj Sinha appointed new LG of JK

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Known as 'vikas purush' (man involved in developmental work), Sinha is a three-time Lok Sabha MP who held charge of the communication ministry as a minister of State in 2016 when the telecom industry was engaged in the sale of spectrum.

Cop who probed 2012 gang rape to receive award in NYC

Cop who probed 2012 gang rape to receive award in NYC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

In recognition of the award for Sharma, the Asia Society said the officer "has led the investigation and prosecution of several high-profile crimes in India, including the infamous Delhi gang rape case that earlier this year turned into a television series. She has transformed police work and the roles of policewomen in India."

Lt Gen Sarath Chand appointed new vice army chief

Lt Gen Sarath Chand appointed new vice army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Lt Gen Sarath Chand was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in June 1979 and has had an outstanding professional career spanning over 38 years.

3 Indians get Order of the British Empire

3 Indians get Order of the British Empire

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Banerji was honoured for her outstanding contribution to co-operation between Indian and British business while Puri was given the OBE for furthering Indo-British relations in education and commerce.

Katich not interested in Cricket Australia job

Katich not interested in Cricket Australia job

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Simon Katich, who has been nominated by Cricket Australia's longest-serving director, Mark Taylor, to succeed him after resigning, turned down the offer sighting media commitments.

Terrorists didn't land from Moon: Pak slammed at EU Parliament

Terrorists didn't land from Moon: Pak slammed at EU Parliament

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The European Parliament has urged India and Pakistan to resume dialogue in pursuit of a peaceful solution in Kashmir, while urging for 'normalcy' in the region.

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The awarding of life peerage to 28 persons, including non resident Indian entrepreneurs Sir Gulam Noon, Chai Patel and Sandip Verma has been held up following an inquiry into allegations of "honours for cash" by the official honours watchdog.

UN 'regrets' Alamuddin's decision to not serve on Gaza probe

UN 'regrets' Alamuddin's decision to not serve on Gaza probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The United Nations has expressed regret that noted human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin will not be able to serve on an independent inquiry commission that will investigate possible human rights violations and war crimes committed, particularly in the Gaza Strip.

Naga peace talks may continue beyond Oct 31

Naga peace talks may continue beyond Oct 31

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The talks were convened in Delhi in a bid to hammer out differences, particularly on the NSCN-IM's demand for a separate flag and Constitution for the Nagas, officials said.

Demand in LS for Bharat Ratna to Mohd Rafi

Demand in LS for Bharat Ratna to Mohd Rafi

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The issue was raised in during Zero hour and supported by several others.

INS Jalashwa a reflection of India-US trust

INS Jalashwa a reflection of India-US trust

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

'From a modest beginning of 33 antiquated vessels in 1947, the Indian Navy has grown into a modern and forward looking fleet.'

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajapaksa and said he looks forward to further deepen relations between the two nations.

PCB v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

PCB v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Thursday, formally initiated a legal battle against the Board of Control for Cricket in India by filing a compensation claim of $ 70 million before the ICC for not honouring a bilateral cricket series agreement.

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Vajpayee had always felt that India must act with conviction and panache. He decided that, irrespective of the attendant risks, he would undertake what many felt was a precarious course. A fascinating excerpt from N K Singh's Portraits Of Power: Half A Century Of Being At Ringside on Atalji's 96th birthday, December 25.

The 3 men tasked with resolving the Ayodhya dispute

The 3 men tasked with resolving the Ayodhya dispute

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered mediation to settle the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute by a three-member panel comprising of Justice Kalifulla, advocate Sriram Panchu and spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar. The panel has been given eight weeks by the Supreme Court to arrive at a conclusion and four weeks to give a status report. Here's all you need to know about the panel of mediators:

It's time judges declared their assets

It's time judges declared their assets

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

'We in India are incredibly lucky in our judiciary. Taken as a body it is undoubtedly free of taints. But let us not pretend that every single member of this elite corps is free of controversy.'

Geelani put under house arrest; cops use water cannons on protesters

Geelani put under house arrest; cops use water cannons on protesters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Geelani's supporters were demonstrating in front of his house in Srinagar to protest his house arrest.