News for 'Kapil Sibal'

NGO files charges against Sibal with CVC, CBI

NGO files charges against Sibal with CVC, CBI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

NGO files a detailed documented complaint against Sibal for reducing the penalty of Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance from Rs 50 crore to only Rs 5 crore. Sheela Bhatt reports.

Sibal's comments on Cong have hurt party workers: Gehlot

Sibal's comments on Cong have hurt party workers: Gehlot

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

In a series of tweets, Gehlot said the party has seen various crises, including in 1969, 1977, 1989 and 1996, but has come out stronger every time due to its ideology, programmes, policies and the firm belief in its leadership.

Sibal hails Rahul, says yatra brings together society's disparate elements

Sibal hails Rahul, says yatra brings together society's disparate elements

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Sibal, who quit the Congress last year, said the party's Kanyakumari to Kashmir Yatra "optically" seems to have succeeded and gotten the support of non-Congress elements as well.

Fresh SC hearing blames stray animals for road accidents

Fresh SC hearing blames stray animals for road accidents

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the dangers posed by stray animals, including dog bites and accidents, and urged civic bodies to strictly enforce rules and regulations. The court is hearing pleas for modification of its earlier orders related to the issue.

Sibal: Indian education must follow US example

Sibal: Indian education must follow US example

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Kapil Sibal, union minister of Human Resource Development, believes that higher education offered by US-based universities is much better than that offered by universities in the United Kingdom.

BCCI officials meet Sibal demanding anti-fixing law

BCCI officials meet Sibal demanding anti-fixing law

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Rattled by the spot-fixing scandal that has shaken Indian cricket, IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla and BCCI vice-President Arun Jaitley met Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday, demanding a strong anti-fixing legislation be 'enacted as soon as possible'.

SC seeks EC response on TMC MPs' plea over Bengal electoral rolls

SC seeks EC response on TMC MPs' plea over Bengal electoral rolls

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Election Commission on a plea by Trinamool Congress MPs alleging irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal.

Did not favour RCom, says a rattled Sibal

Did not favour RCom, says a rattled Sibal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal tried to put up a brave front over the allegations levelled against him of causing loss to the government by favouring an Anil Ambani-led company.

Why Sibal's objection to Internet content is uncalled for

Why Sibal's objection to Internet content is uncalled for

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Cyber laws and communications experts feel that Union Minister Kapil Sibal's suggestion of pre-monitoring content of social media websites is a flawed argument, which completely ignores the pre-existing IT-Act in the country, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'Delhi's Wuhan facility': Sibal slams Centre over Raj crisis

'Delhi's Wuhan facility': Sibal slams Centre over Raj crisis

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of making efforts to topple the Gehlot government by indulging in horse-trading.

SC calls ED obstruction claim against Mamata serious; stays FIR

SC calls ED obstruction claim against Mamata serious; stays FIR

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Enforcement Directorate's allegations of obstruction by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during raids related to a coal-pilferage scam. The court intends to examine the matter and has also taken note of the commotion at the Calcutta High Court during hearings related to the case.

SIR not held earlier no ground to challenge it, says SC

SIR not held earlier no ground to challenge it, says SC

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court is examining the validity of the Election Commission's decision to conduct special intensive revisions of electoral rolls in several states, focusing on concerns about democratic participation and the burden on ordinary voters.

Bihar opposes Sibal move to raise IIT cutoffs

Bihar opposes Sibal move to raise IIT cutoffs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Union Human Resource Development minister Kapil Sibal's move to increase the class XII cut offs for the IIT entrance has been slammed by all parties in Bihar.

SC questions delay as Centre says Wangchuk getting 'best treatment'

SC questions delay as Centre says Wangchuk getting 'best treatment'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court is reviewing the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, considering his health condition and allegations of inciting unrest in Ladakh.

'Insaan should remain Insaan': Sibal's dig at Bhagwat

'Insaan should remain Insaan': Sibal's dig at Bhagwat

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Bhagwat said, "The simple truth is this, Hindusthan should remain Hindusthan. There is no harm to the Muslims living today in Bharat... Islam has nothing to fear. But at the same time, Muslims must abandon their boisterous rhetoric of supremacy."

Leaders joining us is not taken note of, says Congress on Sibal's exit

Leaders joining us is not taken note of, says Congress on Sibal's exit

Rediff.com25 May 2022

AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said eight former MLAs joined the party in Haryana two days ago, and lamented that such fresh developments were not getting prominence.

Is this not 'revdi culture'? Sibal's jibe at Modi over LPG price cut

Is this not 'revdi culture'? Sibal's jibe at Modi over LPG price cut

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

At present, a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in the national capital costs Rs 1,103. It will cost Rs 903 when the Centre's decision is implemented from Wednesday.

India has enough safeguards to keep away sham US colleges: Sibal

India has enough safeguards to keep away sham US colleges: Sibal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Kapil Sibal, minister of human resources and development, said that US institutions that wish to come to India should be accredited institutions and should have been in the business for 20 years. Aziz Haniffa reports.

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; releases 5 others

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; releases 5 others

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has refused to grant bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy matter, citing a prima facie case against them under the UAPA. However, bail was granted to other activists in the same case.

Kapil Sibal CANNOT count beyond zero, says Swamy

Kapil Sibal CANNOT count beyond zero, says Swamy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

Refusing to give up his efforts to make Home Minister P Chidambaram a co-accused in 2G scam, Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said he will move the Supreme Court within a month to challenge a Delhi court's order rejecting his plea as he has a "very, very strong case".

How's the prasad Mr Sibal: BJP leader Jitin Prasada's payback

How's the prasad Mr Sibal: BJP leader Jitin Prasada's payback

Rediff.com25 May 2022

When Prasada joined the BJP months before the UP assembly elections, Sibal had written on the microblogging website, "Jitin Prasada Joins BJP. The question is will he get 'prasada' from BJP or is he just a 'catch' for UP elections? In such deals if 'ideology' doesn't matter changeover is easy."

Kejriwal and Sibal hug and make-up

Kejriwal and Sibal hug and make-up

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Rarely known to see eye to eye on any issue, ever since the days of the Jan Lokpal movement, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday greeted and embraced each other on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi at a Delhi mosque.

SC asks poll panel to respond to parties' pleas on SIR in 2 weeks

SC asks poll panel to respond to parties' pleas on SIR in 2 weeks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has requested the Election Commission to respond to petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The court has also asked the Madras and Calcutta High Courts to keep proceedings on similar petitions in abeyance.

Another jumla: Sibal on Shah's 'no riots under BJP rule' remark

Another jumla: Sibal on Shah's 'no riots under BJP rule' remark

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

In the wake of communal violence in West Bengal and Bihar, Sibal had on Sunday questioned the "silence" of Prime Minister Modi over the matter, and said "let not 2024 general elections be the reason" for the violence.

Govt does not sell onions, says Sibal: What do YOU think?

Govt does not sell onions, says Sibal: What do YOU think?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The government has washed its hands off rising onion prices with Union ministers not sounding too sympathetic.

Jairam Ramesh finds a friend in Kapil Sibal

Jairam Ramesh finds a friend in Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The two signed an agreement on Monday to study and clean the Ganga.

Police asks sexual harassment victims for video proof: Sibal slams the move

Police asks sexual harassment victims for video proof: Sibal slams the move

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The government had assured the protesting wrestlers that a charge-sheet will be filed against the outgoing WFI chief

SC to pronounce interim orders on Waqf Act today

SC to pronounce interim orders on Waqf Act today

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce interim orders on key issues related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including the power to denotify waqf properties.

Waqf Act: SC to pronounce interim order on Sept 15

Waqf Act: SC to pronounce interim order on Sept 15

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce interim orders on key issues related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including the power to denotify properties declared as waqf.

WhatsApp User Data Belongs To Us: Meta Tells NCLAT

WhatsApp User Data Belongs To Us: Meta Tells NCLAT

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'By leveraging user data from WhatsApp, Meta can enhance its technology.' 'It (user data) is collected by me, it's my personal property. Shall I give it to my competitors?'

SC grants protection to scribe in case booked in Assam

SC grants protection to scribe in case booked in Assam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has granted interim protection to journalist Abhisar Sharma in an FIR lodged against him in Assam over a video post allegedly criticising the state's policies.

Op Sindoor case: Ashoka University prof moves SC for passport release

Op Sindoor case: Ashoka University prof moves SC for passport release

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, previously booked for social media posts, has petitioned the Supreme Court for the release of his passport, a condition of his bail. The court will consider the plea on November 18.

SC posts bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Oct 27

SC posts bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Oct 27

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Delhi police's response on the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi.

Sibal is lying, says Shourie; blasts report on 2G scam

Sibal is lying, says Shourie; blasts report on 2G scam

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Trashing the report on 2G scam by Justice Shivraj Patil, former telecom minister Arun Shourie on Tuesday accused Union Minister Kapil Sibal of trying to save former telecom minister A Raja by functioning as his advocate.

Sibal under attack in cyberspace

Sibal under attack in cyberspace

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Noted personalities like member of Parliament Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Shobhaa De and Shekhar Kapur joined others in expressing their displeasure over Sibal's statement on Tuesday on moves to eliminate offensive content from Internet platforms.

'Then they weren't corrupt': Sibal to Modi's 'corrupt on one platform' remark

'Then they weren't corrupt': Sibal to Modi's 'corrupt on one platform' remark

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Sibal tweeted, "PM: Opposition afraid...all corrupt now on one platform. But Modiji: Shiv Sena, Akali Dal, JDU, PDP, BSP, were all your allies at one time and you formed government with them!"

Hazare's Lokpal version unacceptable: Sibal

Hazare's Lokpal version unacceptable: Sibal

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Union minister and a key member of the Lokpal bill drafting committee Kapil Sibal on Thursday said that Team Hazare's version of the legislation was unacceptable, as some of its provisions were against the basic tenets of the Constitution.

Facing criticism online, CJI says he respects all religions

Facing criticism online, CJI says he respects all religions

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai affirmed his respect for all religions after facing online criticism regarding comments made during a case about the reconstruction of a Lord Vishnu idol.

SC directs public display of voter discrepancies in Bengal

SC directs public display of voter discrepancies in Bengal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to display the names of those on the 'logical discrepancies' list at various public offices in West Bengal, addressing concerns about irregularities in the voter rolls.

Sibal accuses BJP of being 'paralytic'

Sibal accuses BJP of being 'paralytic'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to subvert India's growth story, Union HRD minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said the party was suffering from 'paralysis' as it was not allowing Parliament to function, returning the barb directed at the government by the opposition.