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Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Mallya has denied that he had fled India and said he would comply with laws.

NZ to grill Blatter over agenda, Oceania World Cup place

NZ to grill Blatter over agenda, Oceania World Cup place

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter can expect a grilling if he shows up for the latter stages of the under-20 World Cup in New Zealand after the country's soccer officials said they were keen to hold clear-the-air discussions with him.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Return with passport: Supreme Court tells Vijay Mallya

Return with passport: Supreme Court tells Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Banks are seeking an order that Mallya should appear in person before the court.

Mallya left India despite look-out notice by CBI?

Mallya left India despite look-out notice by CBI?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, facing probe in a loan default case of IDBI bank, apparently managed to leave the country in spite of a look-out notice against him by CBI.

HC rejects Indian priest's plea against extradition to US in rape case

HC rejects Indian priest's plea against extradition to US in rape case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed as "premature" the plea challenging a trial court order recommending extradition to the USA of Indian Catholic priest Rev Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in that country during his stay in 2004.

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Chennai-born Pramila Jayapal makes history in Washington state; she is also the first person of colour in the Washington State Democratic delegation.

Bitti Mohanty taken to Jaipur despite HC stay

Bitti Mohanty taken to Jaipur despite HC stay

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

In a controversial move, rape convict Bitti Mohanty has been sent to Jaipur by Kerala police, despite the Kerala high court staying his transfer till December 10.

We need to look at divorce differently

We need to look at divorce differently

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

'The key factor, to my mind, is happiness.' 'If either party, for whatever reason, is not in it, they should have the choice to walk away as painlessly as possible,' points out Vasu Primlani.

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

SC dismisses petitions seeking Rafale probe

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The apex court said there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal.

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.

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Names of CMs of Punjab and Karnataka along with a former CM found mention in the list.

'People of India had to choose between worst and horrible'

'People of India had to choose between worst and horrible'

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The Mahatma's descendants differ over Modi and the BJP victory... US-based Coalition Against Genocide vows to oppose Modi... Only Hindu US Congresswoman congratulates Modi... George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York.

SC to conduct day-to-day hearing in Jaya's DA case

SC to conduct day-to-day hearing in Jaya's DA case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The court asked the parties concerned to give it the list of issues which 'needed to be decided in the case on January 8'.

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

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.

Vyapam scam: All cases to be probed by CBI, says SC

Vyapam scam: All cases to be probed by CBI, says SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

All Vyapam cases which have now risen from 185 to 212 will be looked after by the CBI, irrespective of the fact that in 78 of them the state's SIT/STF have filed chargesheets.

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 backs Army's preferential promotion policy

SC backs Army's preferential promotion policy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice Kurian Joseph "partly allowed" the appeals of the Ministry of Defence against the March 2015 order of Armed Forces Tribunal which had quashed the Centre's 2009 'command exit promotion' policy on the ground that it violated Article 14 (right to equality) of the Constitution.

Banks reject Mallya's proposal to pay back Rs 4,000 crore

Banks reject Mallya's proposal to pay back Rs 4,000 crore

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Indian banks on Thursday rejected the loan repayment offer made by Vijay Mallya.

Separate biometric ID for people not in Assam NRC: Centre tells SC

Separate biometric ID for people not in Assam NRC: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

After the publication of the final list of NRC, those people whose name will figure in it will be given usual Aadhaar number as applicable to legal residents in the country.

SC orders status quo on management control of gurdwaras

SC orders status quo on management control of gurdwaras

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed rival groups Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee and Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee to maintain status quo on the management control of Gurdwaras in Haryana till further orders and directed the state government to take all steps to maintain law and order.

SC asks Centre to cooperate with CBI in coal-gate probe

SC asks Centre to cooperate with CBI in coal-gate probe

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to provide "full co-operation" to Central Bureau of Investigation in its probe in coal block allocations scam by providing it with all necessary information and files without any delay.

KG basin controversy: SC seeks response from Reliance

KG basin controversy: SC seeks response from Reliance

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday granted six weeks time to Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to respond to the final CAG report which found alleged irregularities including in payments made to the contractors on drilling of D6 wells at the Krishna-Godavari basin.

Our deadliest battles are now fought over literature, art and culture

Our deadliest battles are now fought over literature, art and culture

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The only thing more dangerous than a killer who thinks he is acting to protect his faith or community is the killer who knows he is acting with the sanction of his faith or community

Sexual harassment at workplace? Blame the 'powerful' executives

Sexual harassment at workplace? Blame the 'powerful' executives

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

It is high time old boys' clubs inside many large corporations come under serious scrutiny for protecting one of their own.

SC directs Mallya to disclose assets by April 21

SC directs Mallya to disclose assets by April 21

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The banks also wanted disclosure of assets of Mallya's other close relatives and former relatives, including his ex-wife, which was objected by his counsel.

SC allows ailing marine to travel to Italy for treatment

SC allows ailing marine to travel to Italy for treatment

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed one of the two Italian marines, facing murder charges in India, to travel to his country for medical treatment for four months after the Centre said that "in principle" it has no objection to the plea.

Hailing U'khand HC verdict, Cong, AAP take potshots at centre

Hailing U'khand HC verdict, Cong, AAP take potshots at centre

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Hailing Uttarakhand high court's verdict which set aside President's rule in the state, the Congress and AAP took potshots at the Modi govt.

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

IMAGES from the 2020 Euro Qualifiers played on Monday

Kerala CM seeks Centre's mediation on Mullaperiyar dam issue

Kerala CM seeks Centre's mediation on Mullaperiyar dam issue

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

In the wake of the Supreme Court rejecting Kerala's contention in the dispute with Tamil Nadu over the Mullaperiyar dam, the state on Monday sought Centre's mediation and a presidential reference to the apex court to address its anxiety over the issue.

Collegium may continue work, gives more time for feedback: SC

Collegium may continue work, gives more time for feedback: SC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday said there was no bar on the collegium to go ahead with its work to appoint judges for the higher judiciary, which is plagued with large-scale vacancies.

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.

Appointment of judges can't be left to the mercy of God: SC

Appointment of judges can't be left to the mercy of God: SC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday tersely told the Centre that appointment of judges in higher judiciary is a "serious" business and cannot be left either to the "hit-and-trial" method or to the mercy of God.

Was summons served on Sonia in New York?

Was summons served on Sonia in New York?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The petitioners claim the summons was served via hospital staff, a claim refuted by sources close to the Congress president. George Joseph reports from New York.

Uttarakhand HC quashes President's Rule, orders floor test on April 29

Uttarakhand HC quashes President's Rule, orders floor test on April 29

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The chief minister Harish Rawat has been asked to prove his majority on April 29.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Seeking govt permission to quiz officers in coal-gate irks SC

Seeking govt permission to quiz officers in coal-gate irks SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to disapprove the government's stand that the Central Bureau of Investigation needs its permission to question senior officials in the Coalgate case.

'Case filed against Manmohan Singh as individual, not as prime minister'

'Case filed against Manmohan Singh as individual, not as prime minister'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

US court issues summons against the prime minister for crimes against Sikhs ahead of his arrival to meet US President Barack Obama.

SC directs Mallya to furnish details of all assets

SC directs Mallya to furnish details of all assets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Mallya is a fugitive from justice in India, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi told the Supreme Court.