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SC allows marine to stay in Italy till September 30

SC allows marine to stay in Italy till September 30

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A bench comprising Justices A R Dave, Kurian Joseph and Amitava Roy asked the Italian authority to give an undertaking to abide by the conditions under which Latorre was allowed to leave India.

Sahara taking us for a ride, says SC

Sahara taking "us for a ride", says SC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

It asked the Sahara chief to discuss the roadmap for future payments with amicus curiae Shekhar Naphade and Sebi, and said if they are convinced, the court could look into it

India's Daughter: SC seeks reply from Dec 16 defence lawyers

India's Daughter: SC seeks reply from Dec 16 defence lawyers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

For allegedly making derogatory remarks against women in a BBC documentary on the case

Nelson Mandela will always remain relevant

Nelson Mandela will always remain relevant

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

'The young generation will find its own Mandela when they fight and struggle for a just society,' says Tridip Suhrud, director, Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad.

'Quran does not encourage polygamy'

'Quran does not encourage polygamy'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Due to lack of understanding or patriarchal misinterpretation, a common notion was generated that if you are a Muslim man you can marry four times.'

SC pulls up Sahara on source of money raised for investors

SC pulls up Sahara on source of money raised for investors

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'The entire explanation of the episode is difficult to digest.'

1993 blasts: SC rejects Memon's plea seeking review of death sentence

1993 blasts: SC rejects Memon's plea seeking review of death sentence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Paving the way for his execution, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the review plea of Yakub Abdul Razak Memon, sole death row convict and a co-conspirator of fugitive Dawood Ibrahim in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

Demonetisation: SC snubs Centre; says people are frantic

Demonetisation: SC snubs Centre; says people are frantic

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday dubbed as a "serious issue" the long queues outside banks and post offices and expressed its reservation on the Centre's plea seeking a direction that no other court in the country should entertain petitions challenging the November 8 notification demonetising Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes.

Below 18? You can't be part of Dahi Handi any more

Below 18? You can't be part of Dahi Handi any more

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that youth below 18 years of age cannot participate in the Dahi Handi ritual, part of the Janmashtami festival, in Maharashtra and the height of the human pyramid for it cannot exceed 20 feet, a limit fixed by the Bombay High Court.

Don't misinterpret Quran to have more than one wife: Gujarat HC

Don't misinterpret Quran to have more than one wife: Gujarat HC

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The high court also stated that time has come for the country to embrace the uniform civil code as such provisions are in violation of the Constitution.

SC allows Italian marine to extend stay by 3 months

SC allows Italian marine to extend stay by 3 months

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

"We grant the extension till July 15," said a three-judge bench of justices.

Italian marines case: SC suspends court proceedings in India

Italian marines case: SC suspends court proceedings in India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended all court proceedings in India relating to the trial of two Italian marines in connection with the 2012 killing of two fishermen off Kerala coast.

SC to hear pleas of Rajasthan, MP against Padmaavat on Tuesday

SC to hear pleas of Rajasthan, MP against Padmaavat on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

A bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra agreed to hear on Tuesday the interim applications of both the states.

Gujarat assembly passes new Lokayukta bill for second time

Gujarat assembly passes new Lokayukta bill for second time

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

In the continuing tug of war between Narendra Modi government and the governor, the state assembly on Tuesday passed the Gujarat Lokayukta Ayog Bill 2013 for a second time without incorporating any major changes sought by Raj Bhavan, setting the stage for a fresh confrontation.

Italian marine appeals SC to modify bail conditions; seeks extended stay in Italy

Italian marine appeals SC to modify bail conditions; seeks extended stay in Italy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The SC agreed to hear on September 20 Latorre's plea which has sought the same bail conditions applicable to co-accused Salvatore Girone.

SC approves holding of MBBS, BDS entrance through NEET

SC approves holding of MBBS, BDS entrance through NEET

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the decks for holding of National Eligibility Entrance Test in two phases for the academic year 2016-17.

'BJP is targeting Hindu vote through triple talaq issue'

'BJP is targeting Hindu vote through triple talaq issue'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'Why is the government in such a hurry?' 'The answer is the December assembly elections and the 2019 general election.'

Why a young Patel won't vote for the BJP

Why a young Patel won't vote for the BJP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'The Congress will not make a difference in the life of a Patel, but only to teach the BJP a lesson we will vote against it.'

Uncertainty over Sasikala's swearing-in

Uncertainty over Sasikala's swearing-in

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

A PIL was filed in SC to stop Sasikala from taking oath on Tuesday as the AIADMK remained tight-lipped.

Narsingh to learn his fate on Saturday or Monday

Narsingh to learn his fate on Saturday or Monday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The suspense over wrestler Narsingh Yadav's Olympic participation was on Thursday prolonged further after the National Anti-Doping Agency deferred its final verdict on the doping scandal surrounding him to Saturday or Monday at the end of a two-day hearing in New Delhi. A day after Narsingh and his lawyers presented their case on the failed dope test, which according to them, was a conspiracy against the grappler, NADA's legal team gave its arguments against the sabotage theory before the disciplinary committee. "Hearing has been concluded today (Thursday). The judgement will come out either on Saturday or Monday," NADA's lawyer Gaurang Kanth told reporters at the end of the hearing.

Sutlej canal: SC ruling sets Punjab's political pot boiling

Sutlej canal: SC ruling sets Punjab's political pot boiling

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Supreme Court's ruling favouring Haryana on the contentious Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issue has set political temperature soaring in Punjab, with the state Congress chief Amarinder Singh quitting as Member of Parliament and all MLAs following suit, as Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal asserted "not a drop of water" will be allowed to be taken out of the state.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

States can't hold medical entrance tests for MBBS, BDS: SC

States can't hold medical entrance tests for MBBS, BDS: SC

Rediff.com9 May 2016

In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Monday rejected pleas of state governments and minority institutions to allow them to hold separate entrance exams for MBBS and BDS courses.

India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at UN

India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at UN

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

India handed over signed documents to the head of UN treaty division at the opening of the special event to mark the International Day of Non-Violence.

Centre's responsibility to warn states on drought: SC

Centre's responsibility to warn states on drought: SC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

It also chided Gujarat for not filing an affidavit on the matter, saying "just because you're Gujarat doesn't mean you can do whatever you like."

Congress moves SC as Parrikar set to take oath as Goa CM

Congress moves SC as Parrikar set to take oath as Goa CM

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

The petition has also sought quashing of the decision of the governor to appoint Parrikar as the chief minister.

Should euthanasia be legalised? SC awaits government's stand

Should euthanasia be legalised? SC awaits government's stand

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will await the government's stand in its endeavour to examine a plea to legalise passive euthanasia by means of withdrawal of life support system to terminally-ill patients.

Madras HC walks tightrope in TN power tussle

Madras HC walks tightrope in TN power tussle

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

A full one year after Jayalalithaa was hospitalised on the night of September 22, 2016, followed by long hospitalisation and death on December 5, Tamil Nadu continues to be rocked by instability and non-governance of every which kind, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC allows Subrata Roy to use conference room in Tihar

SC allows Subrata Roy to use conference room in Tihar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

A bench headed by Justice T S Thakur asked Delhi government to issue notification by August 4 for converting the conference room into jail which can be used by Roy and two jailed directors of Sahara for 10 working days from 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM for holding negotiations with prospective buyers of hotels in New York and London.

'We love peace': Hundreds march in support of Indian killed in Kansas shooting

'We love peace': Hundreds march in support of Indian killed in Kansas shooting

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Many of them carried candles and signs reading, "We don't support politics of hate."

West Indies players protest with black armband during second ODI in Delhi

West Indies players protest with black armband during second ODI in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

The West Indies team might have put off its 'strike' plan as of now, but the players continued to protest against the payment dispute with the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) by wearing black armbands in the second One-day International against India, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

SC permits Sahara Group to sell 4 properties worth Rs 2,700 crore

SC permits Sahara Group to sell 4 properties worth Rs 2,700 crore

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The permission came after the court was satisfied that the transactions were in accordance with its June 4 order.

RS polls: BJP gains, Sibal survives cross voting scare in UP

RS polls: BJP gains, Sibal survives cross voting scare in UP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Major political parties in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday ensured victory for all their candidates despite cross voting in Rajya Sabha biennial polls in which senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal emerged triumphant against the Bharatiya Janata Party-backed Independent socialite Preeti Mahapatra.

When lawkeepers turn abductors

When lawkeepers turn abductors

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'How can the police, especially the Gujarat police, earn their laurels if they stick to the rule book?' asks lawyer Susan Abraham.

'BJP is using triple talaq to tarnish Muslims'

'BJP is using triple talaq to tarnish Muslims'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'In the name of cultural nationalism, Modi wants to impose another ideology on Muslims.' 'His agenda, we feel, is saffronisation of Indian culture.'

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The two PMs called upon all countries to work towards rooting out terrorist safe havens and infrastructure.

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Signal International, its network of recruiters and labour brokers are being sued for trafficking 500 Indian guest workers to the United States and forcing them to work under barbaric conditions. George Joseph reports for Rediff.com from New York

Review: Begin Again is heartwarming

Review: Begin Again is heartwarming

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Begin Again speaks to the viewer like few films have, says Paloma Sharma.

Why the RSS is an obstacle for Modi

Why the RSS is an obstacle for Modi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

'The innate fascism of the RSS is overshadowing Modi's development programme,' says Amulya Ganguli.

India strikes back with Uighur card. What will China do next?

India strikes back with Uighur card. What will China do next?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

No Indian government has taken on China like this ever before and shows that the three top Indian officials -- Sushma Swaraj, Manohar Parrikar and Ajit Doval - ran into China's Great Wall on the twin questions of Pakistan and terror when they interacted with their Chinese interlocutors In past few days, says Rajeev Sharma.