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Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The CJI said there is an urgent need to emerge from the adjournment culture to a culture of professionalism.

Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal on Sunday, Kolkata airport to suspend flights

Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal on Sunday, Kolkata airport to suspend flights

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm, named Remal, on Saturday evening and is likely to turn severe before making landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on Sunday midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

SC to hear in March plea seeking release of Rohingyas

SC to hear in March plea seeking release of Rohingyas

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear in March a plea seeking direction to the government to release Rohingya refugees who have been 'illegally and arbitrarily' detained in jails and detention centres across the country.

SC asks Himachal to release surplus water to Delhi

SC asks Himachal to release surplus water to Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water available with it for Delhi, which is grappling with water crisis.

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

India on Thursday lashed out at Pakistan for "inciting and supporting" terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Heatwave: 7 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Heatwave: 7 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

It is important to be wary of sunburn, dizziness, heatstroke, stomach issues and other heat-related illnesses, advises Dr Vidhe Sharma.

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Home Loans: To Top Up Or Not To Top Up?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The home loan top-up, a kind of secured multipurpose personal loan, is on the regulator's radar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Saurabh Tiwary to retire from professional cricket

Saurabh Tiwary to retire from professional cricket

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In a career spanning 17 years, Tiwary represented Jharkhand and played three ODIs for India and turned up for four IPL franchises.

SC refuses to direct ECI to upload voter turnout data

SC refuses to direct ECI to upload voter turnout data

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The bench said it would be difficult for the poll panel to mobilise manpower for uploading the voter turnout data on its website.

Will cause chaos, vitiate atmosphere: EC to SC on voter turnout data plea

Will cause chaos, vitiate atmosphere: EC to SC on voter turnout data plea

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The Election Commission has opposed in the Supreme Court an NGO's demand to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of the conclusion of polling for each phase of the Lok Sabha elections, contending it will "vitiate" the electoral space and cause "chaos" in the poll machinery in the midst of the general elections.

Dharavi, Racecourse Deals Reverberate In Mumbai Polls

Dharavi, Racecourse Deals Reverberate In Mumbai Polls

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Despite Dharavi being located in the Mumbai North Central constituency and Mahalaxmi Racecourse in South Mumbai, the issues have caught the attention of all parties and their candidates.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

Dalal is BJP's 1st Lok Sabha MP to be elected unopposed

Dalal is BJP's 1st Lok Sabha MP to be elected unopposed

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

When the Bharatiya Janata Party's Mukesh Dalal was declared elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from Surat on Monday, he became the first candidate to achieve the feat from Gujarat since its formation 64 years ago though the erstwhile state of Saurashtra saw a similar instance in 1951.

I'd love to sort of turn it around and score some runs: Smith

I'd love to sort of turn it around and score some runs: Smith

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Australia batter Steve Smith has admitted finding it 'challenging' as an opener in Test cricket but is eager to turn it around after going through a rough patch since taking up the role.

Air India peeing case: SC issues notices to Centre, DGCA

Air India peeing case: SC issues notices to Centre, DGCA

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The top court also sought the assistance of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was present in the case, in formulating the standard operating procedure (SOP) and fixed the plea for hearing after the summer vacation in July.

SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The top court took note of the submissions of Alvi that the high court had passed the order without assigning reasons and granted the interim stay.

'We've not quit BJP; working for Modi's 400+ dream'

'We've not quit BJP; working for Modi's 400+ dream'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Since the last ten days our own people were spreading canards and propaganada against me and my family.' 'I was upset by this behaviour and I decided that I should not contest this Lok Sabha election.'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'He should not come to Kerala and fight against the CPI which is an integral part of the INDIA alliance'

Wrestling Federation elections to be held on December 21

Wrestling Federation elections to be held on December 21

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'The elections of the WFI were stayed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 11.08.2023 just a day before the poll and therefore, polling could not be held on 12.08.2023... the Supreme Court has vacated the stay orders and therefore the remaining steps like polling etc. will now recommence on 21.12.2023 as per the following revised schedule.'

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Did Ishan Kishan do the right thing listening to his heart and seeking a break due to mental fatigue?

Rahul was on vacation when fisheries ministry was formed: Amit Shah

Rahul was on vacation when fisheries ministry was formed: Amit Shah

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

After repeated gaffe by Rahul Gandhi on no dedicated ministry to deal with the issues of fishermen, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Congress leader was on vacation when the National Democratic Alliance formed the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in 2019.

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The attorney general's office filed the case on Sunday, the same day when clashes broke out in the House between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers following differences over the approval of four members of his cabinet.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

SC vacates stay in Reghupathy case

SC vacates stay in Reghupathy case

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Paving the way for proceedings against a lawyer who allegedly tried to influence a Madras High Court judge by taking former Telecom Minister A Raja's name, the Supreme Court vacated its stay and asked Bar Council of India (BCI) to decide the complaint against him.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.

WFI office moved out of Brij Bhushan's home

WFI office moved out of Brij Bhushan's home

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The ministry, while suspending the newly-formed WFI panel under president Sanjay Singh on December 24, three days after he was elected its head, had cited the office running from Brij Bhushan's residence as one of the reasons for taking the stringent action.

WATCH: When Shami turned hero off the field too...

WATCH: When Shami turned hero off the field too...

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

India pacer Mohammad Shami came to the rescue of a man whose car skidded off a road in front of him in Nainital district and offered him first aid.

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

24, Akbar Road has been the Congress party headquarters since 1978.

Kejriwal walks out of Tihar on 21-day bail, but can't go to office

Kejriwal walks out of Tihar on 21-day bail, but can't go to office

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Embattled Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal walked out of the Tihar Jail on Friday evening, hours after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail in a money laundering case to enable him to campaign in the Lok Sabha elections, in a huge relief to his party struggling to gain momentum in the absence of its foremost leader.

What action taken on lynchings, cow vigilantism, SC asks states

What action taken on lynchings, cow vigilantism, SC asks states

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked various state governments to apprise it in six weeks on the action taken in incidents of mob lynching and cow vigilantism.

Yuzi and Dhanashree's Maldives vacation

Yuzi and Dhanashree's Maldives vacation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The choreographer and the spinner are painting the social media blue with the serene skies and sprawling sea.

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The Congress and the Left parties have not only extended support to the Samajwadi Party candidate but are also campaigning for him, in accordance with the spirit of the new opposition togetherness ahead of next year's general election.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

What celeb wear when they visit their favourite beaches.

Cong condemns arrest of 2 Manipur editors, demands their release at once

Cong condemns arrest of 2 Manipur editors, demands their release at once

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

In a statement, Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said that in yet another crackdown on press freedom, two editors from two language newspapers have been arrested by the Manipur government.

'At this stage of his career, Kohli doesn't need lot of practice'

'At this stage of his career, Kohli doesn't need lot of practice'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Virat Kohli came into the Centurion Test with only one proper net session on Christmas eve but India batting coach Vikram Rathour categorical said that at this stage of his career, the former captain doesn't need to train a lot.

India in West Indies: Kohli struggles; Jaiswal shines in practice game

India in West Indies: Kohli struggles; Jaiswal shines in practice game

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Virat Kohli's struggles outside the off-stump continued as he was once again snapped behind the stumps during an intra-squad practice game.

Five money tips to plan your summer vacation

Five money tips to plan your summer vacation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Simple tips and summer fun ideas to save money, now and throughout the year.