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SC quashes parts of tribunals reforms law as unconstitutional

SC quashes parts of tribunals reforms law as unconstitutional

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has struck down key provisions of the 2021 Tribunals Reforms law, citing violations of separation of powers and judicial independence. The court restored earlier directions on tenure for tribunal members.

Veteran journalist HK Dua, media advisor to 2 PMs, passes away

Veteran journalist HK Dua, media advisor to 2 PMs, passes away

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Eminent journalist HK Dua, who led editorial operations at three of India's leading newspapers, has died at the age of 88. He was also a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha and served as media advisor to two prime ministers.

Tarique Rahman clears air on India ties, Sheikh Hasina

Tarique Rahman clears air on India ties, Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

BNP chairman Tarique Rahman called for maintaining law and order and sought cooperation in building a safe and humane Bangladesh after his party's victory in parliamentary elections.

End Of Bangladesh's Two Women Political Era

End Of Bangladesh's Two Women Political Era

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Tarique Rahman is Bangladesh's first male prime minister in more than three decades, ending an era of female leadership that began in 1991.

NCLT Mumbai okays demerger of Vedanta into 5 distinct entities

NCLT Mumbai okays demerger of Vedanta into 5 distinct entities

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday gave its approval to Vedanta Limited's demerger proposal, clearing the way for the group to reorganise its operations into five distinct, sector-specific entities.

Can This Budget Deliver Strategic Growth and Jobs?

Can This Budget Deliver Strategic Growth and Jobs?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

India is growing fast, but to keep growing strong, the government must make more things at home, create jobs, and spend money wisely, suggests Rajiv Memani, regional managing partner, Africa-India Region, EY.

Why Sinner brought back the man linked to his doping scandal

Why Sinner brought back the man linked to his doping scandal

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Sinner parted ways with Ferrara and physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi last year following the investigation into his positive tests for banned substance clostebol.

Sheikh Hasina: From reign to ruin of Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady'

Sheikh Hasina: From reign to ruin of Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Now, in exile in India, Hasina, often dubbed the 'Iron Lady' of Bangladesh, watches from across the border as the nation she helped build, and often ruled with a firm hand, grapples with the legacy her rise and fall has left behind.

Cong's Manish Tewari brings bill to free MPs from party whips

Cong's Manish Tewari brings bill to free MPs from party whips

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to allow parliamentarians to take an independent line in voting on bills and motions other than those affecting the government's stability in a bid to free them from "whip-driven tyranny" and promote "good lawmaking".

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Sports Bill is a key reform aimed at building a "transparent, accountable and world-class sports ecosystem" in India.

Hand over convicted Hasina and her aide, Bangladesh urges India

Hand over convicted Hasina and her aide, Bangladesh urges India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Bangladesh's interim government has called on India to extradite Sheikh Hasina after she was sentenced to death in absentia. The move has sparked reactions from various political parties.

'Leaving with satisfaction': Outgoing CJI bids farewell

'Leaving with satisfaction': Outgoing CJI bids farewell

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai retired, reflecting on his career, commitment to the Constitution, and social justice.

'Special Revision Of Assam Voters Is An Eyewash'

'Special Revision Of Assam Voters Is An Eyewash'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'Even today illegal foreign immigrants live in Assam and their names might be on the voters list. This we can get rid of only by doing SIR.'

ITC Q2 consolidated net profit up 2.6% at Rs 5,187cr

ITC Q2 consolidated net profit up 2.6% at Rs 5,187cr

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Diversified conglomerate ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a 2.6 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,187 crore for the second quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal (FY'26) as compared to Rs 5,054 crore in the same period last year. However, the current quarter's figures exclude the hotels business, which was demerged into ITC Hotels Ltd effective from January 2025 and is no longer part of the company's continuing operations.

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes.

Sinner loses prestigious award over doping ban

Sinner loses prestigious award over doping ban

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Sinner, who retained his Australian Open title last month, failed two drug tests in March 2024 but was allowed to keep competing while he appealed his case.

NCLT defers Vedanta demerger hearing to Sep 17

NCLT defers Vedanta demerger hearing to Sep 17

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday deferred the hearing on Vedanta Ltd's proposed demerger to September 17, as market regulator Sebi is yet to complete the scrutiny of the proposal, while the central government has raised certain objections. The matter, which was part-heard earlier, had been adjourned to August 20.

Tennis World No 1 faces doping ban

Tennis World No 1 faces doping ban

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

WADA has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against an independent tribunal's decision in August to clear world number one Jannik Sinner of wrongdoing after he failed drug tests

Why the RSS was banned thrice in 100 years

Why the RSS was banned thrice in 100 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

A timeline of key events that shaped the RSS' journey, including the various highs and lows, as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary.

Sinner's CAS hearing to start on April 16

Sinner's CAS hearing to start on April 16

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The World No 1 faces the possibility of being banned for up to two years.

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a dedicated tribunal for resolving disputes, reducing the burden on the judiciary and ensuring quicker justice.

Parliament passes National Sports Bill after extensive discussion

Parliament passes National Sports Bill after extensive discussion

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The National Sports Governance Bill was on Tuesday passed by the Parliament with Rajya Sabha giving its nod a mere 24 hours after Lok Sabha.

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

'Can someone explain how a negotiation was possible?'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Rather than face the prospect of a lengthy ban, with a decision expected by the end of the year, World No 1 Jannik Sinner accepted the three-month suspension which will allow him to return before the French Open.

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Sinner accepts doping ban: What it means for tennis

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Sinner's ban began on February 9 and will end on May 4 while he can return to training on April 13. The French Open main draw is scheduled to begin on May 25.

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

B'desh drops 'Father of the Nation' title for Mujibur Rahman

B'desh drops 'Father of the Nation' title for Mujibur Rahman

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The move comes a few days after the Yunus-led government dropped the portrait of the country's founding father and deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's father Mujibur Rahman from new currency notes.

World No.1 Sinner cleared after failed drug tests

World No.1 Sinner cleared after failed drug tests

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

World men's number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared of fault or negligence by an independent tribunal after failing two drug tests in March, the International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) said on Tuesday.

Visionary & long overdue: PT Usha hails sports bill

Visionary & long overdue: PT Usha hails sports bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Sports Bill will end stagnation; bring in transparency: PT Usha in Rajya Sabha

Sinner considered quitting tennis during doping controversy

Sinner considered quitting tennis during doping controversy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Sinner's settlement brought plenty of criticism from both current and former players, with Serena Williams saying she would have been banned for 20 years and had her Grand Slam titles taken away had she tested positive in a similar fashion.

Raducanu skips inspect bites spray over doping fears

Raducanu skips inspect bites spray over doping fears

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The former US Open champion said recent high-profile doping cases had made her wary.

Dhaka trashes reports on Mujib's freedom fighter status

Dhaka trashes reports on Mujib's freedom fighter status

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Bangladesh's interim government on Wednesday dismissed as 'completely baseless' and 'misleading' the media reports that claimed it has dropped the 'Father of the Nation' title for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and revised the definition of freedom fighter.

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Implementation of sports bill in 6 months, regulation of participation standard safeguard: Mandaviya

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'What does Indira Gandhi want from me? At this age, what will I do to her?'

Aakash Educational moves NCLT to implead EY in edtech firm Byju's dispute

Aakash Educational moves NCLT to implead EY in edtech firm Byju's dispute

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The dispute between Aakash Educational Services Ltd (AESL) and edtech firm Byju's has escalated, with Aakash filing a sharply worded petition before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Bengaluru, alleging conflict of interest and professional misconduct by global consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY), according to court filings

NSE's Rs 1,388 cr Sebi plea could pave way for IPO

NSE's Rs 1,388 cr Sebi plea could pave way for IPO

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has offered to pay Rs 1,388 crore to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to settle the colocation and dark fibre cases, potentially clearing the way for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO). This is the biggest-ever settlement plea made with the markets regulator.

'I haven't done anything wrong'

'I haven't done anything wrong'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Sinner unclear about CAS case ahead of Australian Open defence

Djokovic slams tennis over Sinner doping secrecy

Djokovic slams tennis over Sinner doping secrecy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic expressed his frustration at being "kept in the dark" about world number one Jannik Sinner's doping case, saying in Brisbane on Sunday that it was not a good look for tennis.

Sinner adds former Djokovic staff to his team

Sinner adds former Djokovic staff to his team

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Sinner fired both team members last month, before winning the US Open title to make it two Grand Slam trophies in 2024 following his breakthrough Australian Open triumph.

ATP Slammed Over Sinner's Doping Let-Off

ATP Slammed Over Sinner's Doping Let-Off

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'I guess only the top players' images matter. I guess only the independent tribunal's opinion on the top players is taken as sound and right.'

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Inter Kashi filed an appeal at the Switzerland-based CAS on April 24 against the decision of the AIFF appeals committee and the world's apex sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on Tuesday.