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Ashish Mishra refuses to cooperate, arrested after 11 hours of grilling

Ashish Mishra refuses to cooperate, arrested after 11 hours of grilling

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Ashish Mishra 'Monu', son of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra 'Teni', was arrested on Saturday night after over 11 hours of questioning in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence which left eight people, including four farmers, dead.

Lakhimpur Kheri: SIT quizzes Ajay Mishra for over 9 hours

Lakhimpur Kheri: SIT quizzes Ajay Mishra for over 9 hours

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra on Saturday appeared before the special investigation team (SIT) formed in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Counsels for AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam accused Christian Michel and fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi were also the potential targets of Israeli spyware Pegasus.

AMRI director gets bail, pleas of four others rejected

AMRI director gets bail, pleas of four others rejected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The Calcutta high court granted bail to AMRI director R S Agarwal but rejected similar pleas of four other board members of the private hospital, where over 90 people suffocated to death in the December 9 fire tragedy. A division bench, comprising Justice Asim Roy and Justice Tarun Gupta, granted the bail prayer of Agarwal and rejected those of R S Goenka, Manish Goenka, Prasant Goenka and Ravi Todi.

Why public sector companies are unable to attract talent for higher posts

Why public sector companies are unable to attract talent for higher posts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Earlier this year, the Union Cabinet gave the management of state-run companies the freedom to decide on divesting their subsidiaries. However, the very next day a meeting was held at the top level of the Government of India, for the presentation of proposals for more autonomy for state-run companies. Interestingly, no chiefs of any of these companies were invited. It is a problem that will stare the government in the face with the state-owned banks too, as talks have again begun for inviting strategic investments in these companies.

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Warm-up: Rohit to get opening audition against SA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

With the national selection committee and the team management deciding to promote Rohit as an opener, keeping his spunky strokeplay in mind, the next five Tests could be a make or break for the 32-year-old stylish right-hander.

Unique 'punishment' for 2G accused

Unique 'punishment' for 2G accused

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

High court orders Swan Telecom's promoter Shahid Balwa, the director of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables, Rajeev Agarwal, and three firms, namely Dynamic Realty, DB Realty, and Nihar Constructions to plant 3,000 trees each in the Delhi's South Ridge forest area.

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What matters to me is that the film is reaching out and touching hearts.' 'An 85-year old man and his 75-year wife, who had never stepped into a cinema, went to see The Kashmir Files.' 'That is my real achievement.'

Put pressure on Rahuls, rather than Dhoni: Manjrekar

Put pressure on Rahuls, rather than Dhoni: Manjrekar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Former India cricketer and broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar finds it "really unfair" that the critics' focus is on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's strike-rate at this stage of his career when younger players like K L Rahul should be held more accountable.

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Hemmed in by barricades and police and paramilitary swarming all over the place, the troubled Jahangirpuri on Friday showed signs of returning to normalcy, with the local peace committee calling for communal harmony and members of the warring communities embracing each other, agreeing to let bygones be bygones.

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Lakhimpur violence: Ashish Mishra sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister of state for home Ajay Mishra, was produced before a court here late on Saturday night, which sent him to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the October 3 Lakhimpur violence.

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A three-member commission probing the encounter of gangster Vikas Dubey has given a clean chit to police, stating their version of events about his death were supported by evidence.

No life saving drugs in UP; HC judge seeks PIL

No life saving drugs in UP; HC judge seeks PIL

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

A complaint made by the judge of Allahabad high court against poor availability of life saving drugs in Uttar Pradesh hospitals was to be taken up for hearing as a public interest litigation by the chief justice himself on Friday.

SC refuses to remove ex-DGP from Vikas Dubey panel

SC refuses to remove ex-DGP from Vikas Dubey panel

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it would not allow the petitioners, who had referred to statements given by Gupta to the media for seeking his removal, to cast aspersions on the member of inquiry commission.

Fera: SC stays proceedings against StanChart

Fera: SC stays proceedings against StanChart

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Earlier, the court had sought response from the Central government and K Nageshwar Rao, Special Director, ED, on the bank's petition seeking quashing of the Bombay high court order that refused to stay the proceedings.Earlier, the court had sought response from the Central government and K Nageshwar Rao, Special Director, ED, on the bank's petition seeking quashing of the Bombay high court order that refused to stay the proceedings.

Turning Point: Ashwin's gaffe costs Kings XI

Turning Point: Ashwin's gaffe costs Kings XI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Had Andre Russell's dismissal not been overturned, the outcome could have been different for Kings XI.

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

HC dismisses pleas of A Raja, holds amendment in PC Act not to apply on 2G case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Justice Brijesh Sethi held that the 2018 amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act relating to Section 13 (1)(d) would not come to the rescue of the acquitted accused in this appeal.

HC upholds right to choose partner, faults verdict over conversion for marriage

HC upholds right to choose partner, faults verdict over conversion for marriage

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Amid a row over 'love jihad', the Allahabad high court has ruled that the right to choose a life partner "irrespective of religion" is intrinsic to the right to life and personal liberty.

HC seeks help of Nirav Modi's company to bring him back

HC seeks help of Nirav Modi's company to bring him back

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The bench also said there was merit in ED's contention that while the "driving force behind the companies" (Modi) was not submitting to the agency's jurisdiction, his companies cannot be given any discretionary relief.

Appalled that Vikas Dubey was out on bail: SC to UP

Appalled that Vikas Dubey was out on bail: SC to UP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

"This is the failure of the institution and the person, who should have been behind the bars, got bail," the bench observed during the hearing which is going on.

PICS: India trounce Australia in second Test to level series

PICS: India trounce Australia in second Test to level series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Tuesday.

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The high court's order came on a plea by acquitted individual and Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd director Asif Balwa that the CBI has not placed on record the mandatory authority under the provisions of the CrPC.

Ayodhya case: CBI submits report on missing files

Ayodhya case: CBI submits report on missing files

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday filed its interim report on the 23 missing files related to the Ayodhya title suits in a special court.

SC reserves verdict on Cairn-Vedanta deal

SC reserves verdict on Cairn-Vedanta deal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court also sought CBI probe in the case.

New York City Hall welcomes Nisha and Udai

New York City Hall welcomes Nisha and Udai

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced the appointment of Nisha Agarwal, one of the leading advocates in the city for the immigrant communities, as commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Big jolt for Posco. Green clearance suspended

Big jolt for Posco. Green clearance suspended

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The environment clearance granted to Posco's mega steel project in Orissa in January 2011 will remain suspended till the environment ministry reviews it afresh.

Mobile firm CMD ordered to appear in Dhoni's contempt plea

Mobile firm CMD ordered to appear in Dhoni's contempt plea

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Delhi high court, on Thursday, directed a top mobile company official to be present before it in a contempt case filed by ace cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni alleging that the firm was using his name by projecting him as its brand ambassador despite the termination of the agreement between them way back in December 2012.

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

A committee has been set up to look into complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace in Allahabad high court, its bench in Lucknow and district courts across the state.

J&J to pay Rs 25 lakh each to 67 victims of faulty ASR hip implants

J&J to pay Rs 25 lakh each to 67 victims of faulty ASR hip implants

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Of the 289 faulty hip implant victims identified, 93 patients had undergone revision surgeries. The company, however, said it could reach only 67 patients and would pay Rs 25 lakh each to the other 26 as well after verifying their claims and if those patients approached J&J.

CBI, ED's appeals in 2G scam case to be heard daily from October 5

CBI, ED's appeals in 2G scam case to be heard daily from October 5

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The Delhi high court on Tuesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate's pleas seeking an early hearing into the appeals challenging the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

Aarushi case: Rajesh, Nupur Talwar bail plea denied

Aarushi case: Rajesh, Nupur Talwar bail plea denied

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The Allahabad high court on Monday denied bail to Rajesh Talwar and Nupur Talwar, who have been awarded life sentences by a Central Bureau of Investigation court for the murder of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, but ordered speedy hearing on their pleas against the conviction.

TN bandh: SC issues contempt notices to Karunanidh

TN bandh: SC issues contempt notices to Karunanidh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

The Supreme Court on Monday issued contempt notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Union Minister T R Baalu, chief secretary L K Tripathi, among others, for defying the apex court's directive of not to go ahead with the October 1 state bandh call given by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for speedy completion of the Sethusamudram project.

SC says 2010 Ayodhya order was 'legally unsustainable'

SC says 2010 Ayodhya order was 'legally unsustainable'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court, which delivered a historic verdict and put the curtains down on the vexatious legal battle that had torn the social fabric of the nation, said that dividing the land would not subserve the interest of either of the parties or secure a lasting sense of peace and tranquillity.

Constitution bench to examine if SC exempted under RTI Act

Constitution bench to examine if SC exempted under RTI Act

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday referred to the constitution bench a plea raising questions whether the apex court was exempted from disclosing information on appointment of judges and other matters under the Right to Information Act.

SC reserves verdict on Raja Bhaiyya case

SC reserves verdict on Raja Bhaiyya case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

The Mulayam Singh-led government had withdrawn the case.

SC on air hostesses' flying age

SC on air hostesses' flying age

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

SC orders politicians' evictions for overstaying

SC orders politicians' evictions for overstaying

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Bihar Governor Buta Singh is especially mentioned in the order.

Dhoni's battle with mobile company enters final overs

Dhoni's battle with mobile company enters final overs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The Delhi high court asked the chief of Maxx Mobile to inform it about the steps taken on the order refraining them from selling any product having the endorsement of India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Justice Shalini Phansalkar Joshi, who presides over the special court set up for cases related to the 1992 securities scam, said in her judgment last week that there was no hesitation in holding that that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Ayodhya: 3rd judge favours out-of-court settlement

Ayodhya: 3rd judge favours out-of-court settlement

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Justice Dharam Veer Sharma of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday passed a dissenting order against the order passed by two other judges -- S U Khan and Sudhir Agarwal -- against postponing the Ayodhya case verdict, on September 17.Sharma claimed that the two judges passed the order without consulting him and there is still room for exploring the option of an out-of-court settlement.