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Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Following is the timeline of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'It is not his doing, but Rahul Gandhi is forced by circumstances.' 'In taking political decisions, everything has to get his clearance.'

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

HC directs Omar to pay Rs 1.5 lakh monthly to estranged wife

HC directs Omar to pay Rs 1.5 lakh monthly to estranged wife

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

It also directed him to pay Rs 60,000 each for the education of his two sons every month.

Oppn decries Mahua's expulsion; BJP says 'apt move'

Oppn decries Mahua's expulsion; BJP says 'apt move'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha triggered a political slugfest on Friday, with the opposition calling it a 'betrayal of India's parliamentary democracy' and the Bharatiya Janata Party asserting that it was an 'apt decision' as there was proof of the allegations levelled against her.

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'Not even a single rupee from the electoral bonds should be allowed to be used in the election.' 'If it is used in the election, it will taint India's electoral process itself.'

State must end sexual violence by mobs: SC on Manipur

State must end sexual violence by mobs: SC on Manipur

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Expressing anguish over the manner in which women were subjected to grave atrocities in Manipur, the Supreme Court has said that mobs use sexual violence to send a message of subordination to the other community and the state is bound to stop this.

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Three civilians picked up by the Army for questioning after the terrorist ambushed two Army vehicles on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch were found dead on December 23.

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

If the idea was to garner AIADMK votes with or without the three faction leaders after the party broke ties with the NDA, it may not work after all, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC dismisses review pleas on 10% EWS reservation verdict

SC dismisses review pleas on 10% EWS reservation verdict

Rediff.com17 May 2023

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said there was no ground to reconsider the verdict.

Absconding terrorists like Dawood can now be tried: Amit Shah on new bills

Absconding terrorists like Dawood can now be tried: Amit Shah on new bills

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday introduced three bills in Lok Sabha to replace the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and the Indian Evidence Act, asserting that the proposed laws will transform the country's criminal justice system and bring the spirit to protect the rights of citizen at the centre stage.

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Khalistan movement leader is trying to provoke Hindu Canadians to react and divide the Hindu and Sikh communities in Canada, Arya said.

Indian judge elected to International Court of Justice

Indian judge elected to International Court of Justice

Rediff.com4 May 2012

After more than two decades, an Indian, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, senior judge in the Supreme Court of India, was elected with overwhelming majority to the International Court of Justice in New York last week.

Women's bill: No OBC quota could spoil the party for BJP

Women's bill: No OBC quota could spoil the party for BJP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to get reservation for women in legislatures promises to shape the political discourse ahead of key state polls and Lok Sabha elections, and a parliamentary approval to the long-contested proposal will be used by the Bharatiya Janata Party to burnish his credentials as a decisive leader.

SC asks Centre, Manipur to airdrop supplies to overcome blockades

SC asks Centre, Manipur to airdrop supplies to overcome blockades

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

As Manipur grapples with protracted ethnic strife, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and the state government to ensure uninterrupted supply of basic commodities like food and medicines to people facing economic blockade in certain areas of the border state.

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

About 2,000 petrol pumps, mostly in western and northern India, have run out of fuel stocks as the strike by some truckers' associations entered the second day on Tuesday.

Rahul begins 6,700-km nyay yatra; vows an India devoid of violence, hate

Rahul begins 6,700-km nyay yatra; vows an India devoid of violence, hate

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday embarked on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Thoubal in Manipur with a promise to bring peace and harmony in the ethnic violence-hit state.

Jet Air: Creditors question source of Rs 200 cr deposited by Jalan-Kalrock Consortium

Jet Air: Creditors question source of Rs 200 cr deposited by Jalan-Kalrock Consortium

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The creditors of the grounded carrier Jet Airways on Wednesday raised questions over the source of Rs 200 crore deposited by the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium before the insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT and said it does not align with the resolution plan. Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman, representing lenders including SBI and other banks, told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that there are apprehensions about the source of funds, which deposited money for Jalan-Kalrock Consortium's (JKC). "The payment is not compliant with the resolution plan as it mandates that the money is to be paid through JKC," ASG submitted before a three-member NCLAT bench headed by chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan.

Will INDIA Win Be Vote Against Raid Raj?

Will INDIA Win Be Vote Against Raid Raj?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

There may be those who could want to go slow, citing the large pendency of follow-up action and court cases that they would have to process and/or proceed with, before raiding more politicians, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra will be hearing the petition filed by NGO Manipur Tribal Forum.

Puducherry Lt Guv directs CM to prove majority on Feb 22

Puducherry Lt Guv directs CM to prove majority on Feb 22

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The Congress government in the Union Territory will have to prove its majority in the assembly on February 22 with Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday ordering the floor test, hours after assuming charge vowing to function in accordance with the Constitution.

NIA seizes properties of Canada-based 'terrorist' who threatened Hindus

NIA seizes properties of Canada-based 'terrorist' who threatened Hindus

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Tightening its noose around Canada-based 'designated individual terrorist' Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) confiscated a house and land of the self-styled general counsel of the outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit in Punjab's Amritsar and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Saturday, an official said.

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Paris is, and will continue to be, dogged by the usual gripes about staging the greatest show on earth.

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Vijayakanth was unwell for quite some time and his wife Premalatha took over the reins of the party days ago.

SC stops CBI from recording 2 Manipur women's statements

SC stops CBI from recording 2 Manipur women's statements

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the submissions by lawyer Nizam Pasha, appearing for the women, that the CBI has asked them to come and depose before it during the day.

Law panel gets 8.5 lakh replies on Uniform Civil Code in just 2 weeks

Law panel gets 8.5 lakh replies on Uniform Civil Code in just 2 weeks

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The Law Commission had on June 14 invited views from all stakeholders, including people and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue.

All-party meet on Maratha quota today; Jarange hardens stand

All-party meet on Maratha quota today; Jarange hardens stand

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Maratha quota matter snowballed into a major challenge for the state government after the police earlier this month baton-charged a violent mob at Antarwali Sarati when protesters allegedly refused to let authorities shift Jarange to hospital.

Will SC's Constitution bench bat for transparency in electoral bonds scheme?

Will SC's Constitution bench bat for transparency in electoral bonds scheme?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to commence a crucial hearing from Tuesday on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the electoral bonds scheme for funding political parties.

Siddaramaiah leads protest in Delhi against Centre's 'injustice'

Siddaramaiah leads protest in Delhi against Centre's 'injustice'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Top Congress leaders from Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday held a protest in Delhi against the Centre over alleged injustice to the southern state in devolution of taxes, sparking a fierce slugfest between the party and the Modi government.

'This fight is for the daughters of India'

'This fight is for the daughters of India'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'We request the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to get justice delivered as soon as possible because we as well as the nation are at a loss while we keep sitting here for the protest.'

'SC hijacked Constitution': Rijiju cites judge with 'sane views' on collegium

'SC hijacked Constitution': Rijiju cites judge with 'sane views' on collegium

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Justice Sodhi said the right to frame laws lies with Parliament.

Jolt to Kejriwal govt as SC allows 6-month extension for Delhi chief secretary

Jolt to Kejriwal govt as SC allows 6-month extension for Delhi chief secretary

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The bid to extend the tenure of the present chief secretary is the latest bone of contention between the Arvind Kejriwal government and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who have been involved in a series of run-ins over various issues.

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

Wrong to say SC upheld demonetisation: Congress

Wrong to say SC upheld demonetisation: Congress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'Once the Hon'ble Supreme Court has declared the law, we are obliged to accept it. However, it is necessary to point out that the majority has not upheld the wisdom of the decision; nor has the majority concluded that the stated objectives were achieved,' the senior Congress leader said in a tweet.

Provide Aadhaar cards to displaced people, SC directs UIDAI, Manipur govt

Provide Aadhaar cards to displaced people, SC directs UIDAI, Manipur govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Observing that it does not propose to run the administration in Manipur, the apex court said necessary verifications shall be carried out before issuing the Aadhaar cards expeditiously.

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The project was announced in September 2019 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building on December 10, 2020.

'People have become insane. Hatred has taken over'

'People have become insane. Hatred has taken over'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'How can such barbarity, bestiality, happen in modern India?'