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SC rejects plea on renaming places, says can't be a prisoner of past

SC rejects plea on renaming places, says can't be a prisoner of past

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking the constitution of a 'renaming commission' to restore "original" names of ancient, cultural and religious places "renamed" by invaders, saying India can't be a prisoner of the past.

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami arrested in 2-yr-old suicide case

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami arrested in 2-yr-old suicide case

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Republic TV channel telecast visuals of Mumbai Police entering Goswami's residence and what appears to be a scuffle.

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday asked the Union government what was the need to introduce the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021 without superseding the existing IT Rules that came into effect in 2009.

US lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs on issue of competition

US lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs on issue of competition

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The CEOs of four tech giants -- Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google -- appeared before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law on Wednesday to address concerns that their businesses may be harming competition.

Indian couple found dead in US after 4-yr-old seen crying

Indian couple found dead in US after 4-yr-old seen crying

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

An Indian couple was found dead at their home in the United States after neighbours saw their four-year-old daughter crying alone in the balcony of their house, family sources said.

Is excessive media reporting affecting justice, HC asks Centre

Is excessive media reporting affecting justice, HC asks Centre

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked the Union government to clarify whether "excessive" reportage by the press on an ongoing investigation amounted to interference in the administration of justice under the Contempt of Courts Act.

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'William Mustoe, the director of horticulture during British rule, named the Presidential Palace garden after the Mughals.' 'He simply kept the name because it was made on the pattern of a Mughal garden.''He simply kept the name Mughal gardens because it was made on the pattern of Mughal garden.'

Peace in Ladakh key for ties with China: Modi at India-Australia summit

Peace in Ladakh key for ties with China: Modi at India-Australia summit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

It was the second time in the last three days that India asserted that the relationship with China depends on the resolution of the pending issues in eastern Ladakh.

CAA: Cong to hold protest; BJP to launch info campaign

CAA: Cong to hold protest; BJP to launch info campaign

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Top leaders of the party including its former president Rahul Gandhi and its General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are likely to participate in the 'satyagrah dharna' till the evening, sources said.

Curfew in Jodhpur after communal tension on Eid, internet shut

Curfew in Jodhpur after communal tension on Eid, internet shut

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The Jodhpur district administration temporarily suspended internet services in the district as a precautionary measure after the clashes on Monday night.

'Why hasn't Amritpal Singh been arrested?'

'Why hasn't Amritpal Singh been arrested?'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'This incident is likely to embolden the radicals as also the sleeper cells of terrorists and their masters hiding abroad, including Pakistan.'

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

Info against scribe held for espionage 'sensitive' yet 'sketchy': Court

Info against scribe held for espionage 'sensitive' yet 'sketchy': Court

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

"I have gone through the contents of the FIR which was produced before me in a sealed cover. Even though the nature of allegations against the accused persons pertains to offences U/S 3/4/5 of officials Secrets Act as well as offence U/S 120-B IPC wherein the accused alleged to have been supplying strategic/sensitive information to their handlers in China and therefore, same is of sensitive in nature," the judge said.

Shraddha's father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Shraddha's father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'An inquiry should also be conducted against the police officials of Vasai and Nalasopara and Tulinj police (in Palghar district) for delayed the investigation on Shraddha's complaint'

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

In a video posted after the alleged attack, Goswami said he was told by his security guards that the attackers were allegedly Youth Congress workers. However, there was no confirmation of the same by either police or the youth outfit.

Goa Congress averts crisis, dissident MLAs say 'all is well'

Goa Congress averts crisis, dissident MLAs say 'all is well'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Five Goa Congress MLAs, who went incommunicado a day before, attended the state assembly proceedings on the first day of the monsoon session on Monday, and claimed there was 'nothing wrong' in the opposition party.

HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into Disha Salian's death

HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into Disha Salian's death

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Salian, 28, died on June 8 this year after falling off the 14th floor of a residential building in suburban Malad, following which the the city police had registered an Accidental Death Report.

How the BJP has CHANGED India

How the BJP has CHANGED India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Since 2014, India has left its moorings as a pluralist, modern, secular State because that is how the BJP wants it to be, notes Aakar Patel.

Right wing spreads hatred among various sections: Pawar to Koregaon panel

Right wing spreads hatred among various sections: Pawar to Koregaon panel

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Pawar recorded his testimony before the commission in Mumbai in connection with the January 2018 violence at the Koregaon Bhima war memorial in Pune district of Maharashtra.

No decision to sanction India for S-400 deal or not: Blinken after 2+2 meet

No decision to sanction India for S-400 deal or not: Blinken after 2+2 meet

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States is calling on all nations not to have major weapons transactions with Russia. He made these marks after the conclusion of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between the defence and foreign ministers of India and the United States.

Rs 17cr cash seized in ED raid on Kolkata-based gaming app operators

Rs 17cr cash seized in ED raid on Kolkata-based gaming app operators

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

A picture released by the federal agency showed bundles of seized Rs 500 currency notes along with a few in the denomination of Rs 2,000 and Rs 200 stacked together on a bed.

Delhi: Farmers gear up for Republic Day tractor rally

Delhi: Farmers gear up for Republic Day tractor rally

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Tractors from Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have also reached on Tikri border between Delhi-Haryana as the farmers sit in for protest for nearly two months. The move comes as Delhi Police formally granted permission for the rally on January 26, assigning them routes for the same.

BJP's mission is to work for country: PM at party office bearers' meet

BJP's mission is to work for country: PM at party office bearers' meet

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

BJP general secretary Arun Singh said that during the course of the meet, discussions will be held on farm laws, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and upcoming state polls.

Will Oppn attack on govt over Adani issue paralyse Parliament this week too?

Will Oppn attack on govt over Adani issue paralyse Parliament this week too?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said they will pose three questions a day to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue.

SKM to take final call on ending farmers stir at Thursday meeting

SKM to take final call on ending farmers stir at Thursday meeting

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Wednesday said that a consensus has been reached over a revised draft proposal of the Centre on their pending demands and it will now meet on Thursday to decide the future course of the movement, even as its leaders demanded a formal communication on government letterhead.

Pak appoints former top spy Lt Gen Asim Munir as new Army chief

Pak appoints former top spy Lt Gen Asim Munir as new Army chief

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chose Lt Gen Asim Munir as the new Army chief to replace incumbent General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Modiji, Do You Have A Plan To Improve Education?

Modiji, Do You Have A Plan To Improve Education?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

When was the last time we heard this government speaking of the disaster in primary education, rather than Ganga cruises and cheetahs? Less money -- Rs 88,000 crore -- was spent by the Union government on education in its last Budget than has been allocated to the Bullet train, notes Aakar Patel.

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy only President elected unopposed

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy only President elected unopposed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

He succeeded Fakruddin Ali Ahmed after his death in 1977.

Ensure material seized from Newslaundry is not leaked: HC to I-T dept

Ensure material seized from Newslaundry is not leaked: HC to I-T dept

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Tuesday said the Income Tax department is bound by its assurance to maintain confidentiality of the material seized during a survey operation at news portal Newslaundry's premises and to ensure that it is not leaked.

Vicar calls off anti-Adani port protest after meeting Pinarayi

Vicar calls off anti-Adani port protest after meeting Pinarayi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The over 130-day-long protest by fisherfolk against the under-construction Vizhinjam sea port was on Tuesday called off for now.

Financial stability, waste management top Delhi municipality's agenda

Financial stability, waste management top Delhi municipality's agenda

Rediff.com23 May 2022

According to senior officials, nine additional commissioners have been allocated departments and office spaces at different floors of the Civic Centre, while three deputy commissioners were also appointed.

4 dead, 10 injured in Lucknow hotel fire; building to be demolished

4 dead, 10 injured in Lucknow hotel fire; building to be demolished

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Four people were killed and at least 10 injured Monday morning after a fire broke out in a hotel here, prompting authorities to issue orders for demolition of the four-storey building after following the 'due process'.

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The Russian attack might be a wakeup call for Europe.'

News websites have to register themselves with RNI

News websites have to register themselves with RNI

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

According to the draft Registration of Press and Periodicals (RPP) Bill, 2019, "the publishers of news on digital media shall register themselves with the Registrar of Newspapers of India in such manner and giving such particulars as may be prescribed."

Who Will Mine The Lithium Reserves?

Who Will Mine The Lithium Reserves?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Faced with one setback after another in expanding the scope of mining in the country, almost all the major miners of the world have wound down their operations in India.

SAD's Majithia booked in drugs case, gets Amarinder's support

SAD's Majithia booked in drugs case, gets Amarinder's support

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A case against Majithia under various sections of the NDPS Act was registered on the basis of a 2018 status report of probe into the drug racket in the state.

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The cabinet also agreed to the proposal to remove the governor from the post of the 'visitor' of private universities and give it to the state's education minister instead.

'If there is no work, there will be law and order problems'

'If there is no work, there will be law and order problems'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

'That will affect the economy, employment, agriculture, and ultimately, youngsters, the working class and job opportunities.'

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Since arraignment under money laundering is a tougher offence, the CBDT hopes it will also overcome its dismal score sheet to prove satisfactorily to the courts that these cases were genuine ones of tax evasion.

Delhi LG sends notice to AAP leaders for accusing him of corruption

Delhi LG sends notice to AAP leaders for accusing him of corruption

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Monday sent a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party leaders, accusing them of levelling 'false and derogatory' allegations against him, days after they claimed he was involved in a Rs 1,400-crore 'scam' during his tenure as the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) chairman.