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Court asks Centre not to release from service naval officers denied PC

Court asks Centre not to release from service naval officers denied PC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday restrained the Centre and Navy from releasing from services some officers (both male and female), who were not granted a permanent commission and sought reply from the Centre.

On Modi's birthday, India jabs record 2.5 cr Covid doses

On Modi's birthday, India jabs record 2.5 cr Covid doses

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The total number of doses administered in the country has crossed 78.68 crore.

SC stays WB's inquiry against Pegasus snoopgate

SC stays WB's inquiry against Pegasus snoopgate

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

"What is this? Last time you (West Bengal government) had given an undertaking, which we wanted to record, that the commission will not proceed. You had said that it was not necessary to record in the order. Again you started inquiring," said the bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana

Love affair, refusal to marry etc no ground for bail in POCSO case: SC

Love affair, refusal to marry etc no ground for bail in POCSO case: SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court has said that grounds like "there was a love affair" between the girl and the accused and there was alleged "refusal to marry" will have no bearing on the grant of bail in a POCSO case.

AG cautions Supreme Court of intruding into policy domain

AG cautions Supreme Court of intruding into policy domain

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Attorney General K K Venugopal on Wednesday defended The Tribunals Reforms Act of 2021 in the Supreme Court and said that many times the top court through its judgments had waded "into the policy domain" and it should "keep in mind separation of powers".

Gyanvapi case: Ascertaining religious character not barred, says SC

Gyanvapi case: Ascertaining religious character not barred, says SC

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud, Surya Kant, and P S Narasimha made the important observation during an hour-long hearing of the Gyanvapi mosque dispute and said that it has dealt with provisions of the Places of Worship Act in its 2019 Ayodhya verdict and section 3 does not expressly bar ascertaining of the religious character of the place of worship.

Better if 'senior, experienced' judge hears Gyanvapi case: SC

Better if 'senior, experienced' judge hears Gyanvapi case: SC

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant, and PS Narasimha said that it is not casting any aspersion on the civil judge (senior division) who was earlier dealing with the suit.

Healthcare sector likely to reach $372 bn in 2022: Niti

Healthcare sector likely to reach $372 bn in 2022: Niti

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Healthcare has become one of the largest sectors of the Indian economy and is expected to reach $372 billion in 2022, according to a report by Niti Aayog released on Tuesday. The report outlined a range of investment opportunities in the country's healthcare sector across hospitals, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The report, titled 'Investment Opportunities in India's Healthcare Sector', also said India's healthcare sector has the potential to generate 27 lakh jobs in India between 2017 and 2022 -- over 5 lakh new jobs per year.

SC stays Varanasi court hearing in Gyanvapi case till Friday

SC stays Varanasi court hearing in Gyanvapi case till Friday

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the civil court in Varanasi to not proceed with hearing the Gyanvapi case till it takes up the matter on Friday.

How crude oil prices and stock valuations seesaw

How crude oil prices and stock valuations seesaw

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

A sharp sell-off in the Indian equities markets after a spike in crude oil prices should not be surprising. Historically there is a negative correlation between stock valuations in India and the price of Brent crude oil, which is the benchmark for the Indian crude oil basket. Between 2011 and 2014, crude oil traded above $100 a barrel for an extended period, the Sensex-trailing price/earnings (P/E) was 18X, on average, during the period, nearly 22 per cent lower than the current index P/E of 23X.

Breach of SPG Act, Blue Book can have devastating consequences: SC

Breach of SPG Act, Blue Book can have devastating consequences: SC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the provisions of the Special Protection Group Act and contents of the Blue Book are "comprehensive" in ensuring proximate security of the prime minister and other SPG protectees, and any lapse in following these can lead to "devastating and serious consequences".

SC rejects Centre's objection to 2 judges

SC rejects Centre's objection to 2 judges

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Justice Bose is the Chief Justice of Jharkhand high court whereas Justice Bopanna is the Gauhati high court Chief Justice.

Can you tell states to keep sedition law in abeyance, SC asks Centre

Can you tell states to keep sedition law in abeyance, SC asks Centre

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre to apprise it about the views on the issue of protection of interest of citizens till the colonial-era penal law on sedition is reconsidered by an appropriate forum.

Govt invokes Modi, tells SC not to invest time in examining sedition law

Govt invokes Modi, tells SC not to invest time in examining sedition law

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Centre Monday urged the Supreme Court not to invest time in examining the constitutional validity of the penal law on sedition, saying it has decided to re-examine and re-consider the provision which can only be done before the competent forum.

Continuous measures needed to curb pollution: SC tells govt, states

Continuous measures needed to curb pollution: SC tells govt, states

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Centre and the NCR states to continue implementing for few days the measures to ensure improvement in air quality, saying that preventive actions are needed in anticipation to curb pollution even as it wondered what signals are being sent to the world.

SC panel says Hyd encounter staged, cops should be tried for murder

SC panel says Hyd encounter staged, cops should be tried for murder

Rediff.com20 May 2022

A three-member inquiry commission on the encounter killings of four suspects in a case of gang-rape and murder of a veterinarian (named changed as Disha) in Hyderabad in December 2019 revealed that the firing by the police personnel was deliberate.

Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns

Aarogya Setu app becomes open source to address privacy concerns

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'Transparency, privacy and security have been the core design principle of Aarogya Setu. Opening the source code to developer community signifies Government of India continuing principal to these commitments'

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea of the wife of an Indian Army officer seeking repatriation of her husband and other Army officers believed to be held under illegal detention as prisoners of war by Pakistan since the 1971 war.

Stubble burning's share to pollution only 4%: SC during hearing

Stubble burning's share to pollution only 4%: SC during hearing

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

While Solicitor General Tushar Mehta during the hearing claimed that the stubble burning only contribute 10 per cent of the air pollution, senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioners seeking action to curb air pollution, pointed out that the Centre's Sunday meeting had recorded a finding that stubble burning is responsible for 35-40 per cent in Delhi air pollution.

SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

SC relief to Sena rebels as disqualification stayed till July 12

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 11 and sought responses to pleas by rebel MLAs questioning the legality of notices seeking their disqualification.

League Cup: Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs in semi-finals

League Cup: Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs in semi-finals

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

In a thriller at Anfield, a weakened Liverpool side came back from the brink to beat Leicester City on penalties after a 3-3 draw, setting up a semi-final against Arsenal.

Football Extras: Thierry Henry to take inspiration from Simeone

Football Extras: Thierry Henry to take inspiration from Simeone

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Tuchel will 'reach out to Aubameyang' after Arsenal drop captain

Tuchel will 'reach out to Aubameyang' after Arsenal drop captain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Tuchel said he hoped left back Ben Chilwell will not require surgery and that the club will wait to see how the situation develops before deciding if they need cover for the position.

SC allows double lane for Chardham over security concerns

SC allows double lane for Chardham over security concerns

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The strategic 900-km-long Chardham project worth Rs 12,000 crore aims to provide all-weather connectivity to four holy towns -- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath -- in Uttarakhand.

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The nodal officer for EVMs in Varanasi, a returning officer (RO) in Sonbhadra district and an additional election officer in Bareilly district have been pulled out from election duties, a day ahead of the counting of votes in UP.

Why Modi is HARSH on NGOs

Why Modi is HARSH on NGOs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

It should stop what it is deliberately doing to the NGO sector and let it operate as freely as the rest of the private sector, asserts Aakar Patel.

UP polls: Over 60% voting recorded in Phase I amid EVM glitches

UP polls: Over 60% voting recorded in Phase I amid EVM glitches

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Till 5 pm, Agra recorded 56.61 per cent polling, Aligarh 57.25 per cent, Baghpat 61.35 per cent, Bulandshahr 60,52 per cent, Gautam Buddh Nagar 54.77 per cent, Ghaziabad 54.77 per cent, Hapur 60.50 per cent, Mathura 58.51 per cent, Meerut 58.52 cent, Muzaffarnagar 62.14 per cent and Shamli 61.78 per cent, an EC report said.

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a crypto-currency scam accused to disclose the username and password of his bitcoin wallet to the Enforcement Directorate and cooperate with the investigation in the money laundering case against him.

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

It rained investments on India as the Make In India programme, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a focus on the manufacturing sector, raked in Rs 15,20,000 crore in committed investments.

State can't get free pass saying 'national security': SC orders Pegasus probe panel

State can't get free pass saying 'national security': SC orders Pegasus probe panel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Citing national security, the Centre had refused to file a detailed affidavit in the matter.

SC to pronounce order in Pegasus snooping row tomorrow

SC to pronounce order in Pegasus snooping row tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The pleas are related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

SC asks to secure PM's travel records in Punjab

SC asks to secure PM's travel records in Punjab

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The top court was hearing the plea of an organisation 'Lawyer's Voice' seeking a thorough investigation into the breach in Prime Minister Modi's security in Punjab and ensuring there is no such event in the future.

We're portrayed as a 'villain': SC during pollution hearing

We're portrayed as a 'villain': SC during pollution hearing

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the states in the National Capital Region (NCR) to implement the orders of the panel on air quality management to curb air pollution while ruing that some sections of the media have 'portrayed' it as a 'villain' which wants to close down schools in New Delhi.

Chelsea boss has a 'tactical problem'

Chelsea boss has a 'tactical problem'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Making the most of a rare start for Sarri's side, Loftus-Cheek inspired Chelsea to a 3-1 Europa League win over the Belarus champions at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

NSE in firefighting mode to minimise reputational harm after Sebi's order

NSE in firefighting mode to minimise reputational harm after Sebi's order

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has got into firefighting mode to control the reputational damage caused by the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) order against its former managing director and chief executive officer Chitra Ramkrishna and others. According to sources, the exchange's management over the past one week has met several key stakeholders, including officials in the finance ministry and Sebi, major shareholders, and trading members, trying to distance itself from the controversy. The exchange plans to hold more meetings in the coming week to ensure that trading volumes and confidence in the bourse don't get impacted, they added.

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

As per the cause list uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Surya Kant will hear nine separate pleas on the issue related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus.

SC okays floor test for Uddhav govt on Thursday

SC okays floor test for Uddhav govt on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Earlier it said floor test is the only way to settle all issues that have entangled the politics of Maharashtra following a rebellion by Sena leader Eknath Shinde leading to a survival crisis of the Uddhav Thackeray-led coalition government.

'No evidence': UP cops get 'clean chit' in Vikas Dubey encounter

'No evidence': UP cops get 'clean chit' in Vikas Dubey encounter

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'No witnesses came forward to challenge the police claims even after advertisements in newspapers and media. Also, no one from the media came forward to get their versions recorded'

PIX: Chelsea down Manchester City to win Champions League

PIX: Chelsea down Manchester City to win Champions League

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Chelsea won their second Champions League title and denied Pep Guardiola's Manchester City their first with Kai Havertz grabbing a first-half goal to secure a 1-0 win in Saturday's all-English final at the Estadio Do Dragao in Porto.