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SC verdict on pleas against abrogation of Article 370 on Dec 11

SC verdict on pleas against abrogation of Article 370 on Dec 11

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

According to the cause list for December 11, Monday, uploaded on the apex court website, a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud would deliver the verdict.

New version of Aakash tablet from Nov 11

New version of Aakash tablet from Nov 11

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said the new version of the low-cost Aakash tablet PC is expected to be available to students on November 11.

'Jairams and the Sibals have been God's gift to Congress'

'Jairams and the Sibals have been God's gift to Congress'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

A day ahead of polling in Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday expressed confidence that his issue-centric campaign will succeed against the "rude and discourteous" campaign of his Congress rival Amarinder Singh.

'Chidambaram a valued colleague, NDA trying to malign him'

'Chidambaram a valued colleague, NDA trying to malign him'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Coming out in strong defence of Home Minister P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal on Saturday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance of attempting to "foist" culpability on him in the 2G scam saying it was a desperate attempt to make Parliamentary democracy dysfunctional.

Can the government muzzle websites?

Can the government muzzle websites?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Legal experts say under existing Indian cyber laws, Sibal cannot do much harm to Google, Yahoo, Facebook or the like. They are not so clear on whether it can be done, or to what extent.

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid has completed four years in jail after being arrested in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots.

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

National Conference leader Mohammed Akbar Lone on Tuesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court reiterating his oath as Lok Sabha MP, saying he will preserve and uphold the Constitution and protect the country's territorial integrity, an undertaking that irked the Centre which claimed it added "insult to injury to the nation".

Diminishes himself further: Cong on Azad's criticism

Diminishes himself further: Cong on Azad's criticism

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'After such a long career, courtesy entirely the party he's been tasked to slander, by giving interviews indiscriminately, Mr. Azad diminishes himself further'

Govt plans electronic chip fabrication facility

Govt plans electronic chip fabrication facility

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The government is in negotiations with electronic chip makers for setting up a high-tech facility in India this year, Telecom and IT Minister Kapil Sibal said.

Controversial Ambedkar cartoon to go off textbooks

Controversial Ambedkar cartoon to go off textbooks

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Agreeing that Ambedkar's cartoon in an NCERT textbook was objectionable, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said orders have been issued to withdraw it and stop distribution of these books, and promised concrete action in the matter.

Govt launches '181' women's helpline for all states

Govt launches '181' women's helpline for all states

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

A month after releasing the three-digit emergency number for women in Delhi, the government Monday said it will make available the '181' women helpline number to all states of the country.

Now, pesky messages bother the Telecom Minister!

Now, pesky messages bother the Telecom Minister!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The Trai recently issued a consultation paper to seek public views to strengthen regulations to check pesky calls and SMSes.

Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Party president Sonia Gandhi, former chief Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress chief ministers Ashok Gehlot of Rajasthan, Bhupesh Baghel of Chhattisgarh and Charanjit Channi of Punjab attended the meeting.

No question of Brexit-like referendum on Art 370, says SC

No question of Brexit-like referendum on Art 370, says SC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

There is no question of a Brexit-like referendum on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, as it grappled with the question as to whether its repeal was constitutionally legal.

Indian tsunami warning system to alert neighbours

Indian tsunami warning system to alert neighbours

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

India will alert its neighbouring countries about possible tsunami hits using its newly-launched tsunami early warning system. "We will alert our neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, of possible tsunami strikes in the event of massive earthquakes," Union Earth Sciences Minister Kapil Sibal said in New Delhi on Wednesday. However, Sibal said that it would be up to the governments of the respective countries to issue alerts and order evacuations in such a scenario.

'Sonia has administered a bitter pill to Rahul'

'Sonia has administered a bitter pill to Rahul'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal are the two people who have been marked and punished'

'US diplomat's ankle tagging comments disturbing'

'US diplomat's ankle tagging comments disturbing'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Some of the Indian students at the Tri-Valley University in California, who are in danger of being deported after the college was shut down over alleged visa fraud, are being made to wear ankle bracelets so that they can be tracked. The students are mostly from Andhra Pradesh.

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

While that created a stir so did the decision on his penultimate day at work with the Supreme Court rechristening its summer vacation "partial court working days", an issue that has led to criticism that the apex court judges enjoyed long breaks.

US seeks stronger educational ties with India

US seeks stronger educational ties with India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

US Deputy Secretary of State Williams J Burns said that several Indian leaders -- both business and political -- educated in the US are testament to the quality of an American education.

No spectrum auction this year; 300 Mhz to be available by 2017

No spectrum auction this year; 300 Mhz to be available by 2017

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The Finance Ministry, which is under immense pressure to meet the fiscal deficit target during the current financial year, has also written a letter to the department of telecommunication to auction spectrum to earn additional revenues.

'Cabinet may decide on IT, electronics policies soon'

'Cabinet may decide on IT, electronics policies soon'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

These policies aim to raise revenue of both the sectors to $700 billion over the next eight years.

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from Tamil Nadu and Bihar on a plea filed by a YouTuber, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, seeking clubbing of the FIRs lodged against him.

Are ministers close to PM being targeted?

Are ministers close to PM being targeted?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

After Union Home Minister P Chidambaram it now appears to be the turn of Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal, who is under attack by Congressmen both within and outside the government.

Non-minority officials can't dilute minority character: SC on AMU

Non-minority officials can't dilute minority character: SC on AMU

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The mere fact that some part of administration of an educational institution is also looked after by non-minority officials does not "dilute" its minority character, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday while hearing the hugely disputed minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

SC may allow Navlakha's house arrest in Elgar case

SC may allow Navlakha's house arrest in Elgar case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was considering allowing the house arrest request of activist Gautam Navlakha incarcerated in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist link case.

Centre opens dialogue with Hazare

Centre opens dialogue with Hazare

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

The central government on Thursday opened a channel of communication with anti-corruption protestors led by Anna Hazare with Union Minister Kapil Sibal meeting activists Swami Agnivesh and Arvind Kejriwal to find a way out the demand for a joint committee on drafting Lokpal Bill.

It's just opinion once you cease to be judge: CJI on Gogoi's RS statement

It's just opinion once you cease to be judge: CJI on Gogoi's RS statement

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday remarked that once judges demit office whatever they say is just opinion and is not binding, after former CJI Ranjan Gogoi's comments that the basic structure doctrine was debatable was flagged in the Supreme Court.

Do your views need to be censored? Tell us!

Do your views need to be censored? Tell us!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Is the government overstepping its role and crossing the fine line between keeping a check on controversial content and clamping down on freedom of speech/expression? Or do you think the government has a right to regulate what gets posted on web sites by the citizenry at large?

Common entrance for Medical,Engineering from 2013?

Common entrance for Medical,Engineering from 2013?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The proposal was announced Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal in New Delhi on Tuesday.

India to soon have navratna universities

India to soon have navratna universities

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

In his keynote address at the 98th Indian Science Congress at SRM University near Chennai, Sibal said that this would be achieved by measures including generous financial support and access to external funding.

Let an FIR be lodged against you: Cong DARES Modi

Let an FIR be lodged against you: Cong DARES Modi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Ridiculing Narendra Modi's remark that he should be hanged if found guilty in Godhra riots case, Congress today dared the Gujarat Chief Minister to allow an First Information Report to be lodged against him if he really wanted an investigation to proceed against him.

Cong trying to confuse people on 2G issue: BJP

Cong trying to confuse people on 2G issue: BJP

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Sibal, who is also looking after the telecom ministry, claimed that change of telecom policy by the then communication minister Pramod Mahajan in 1999 from the auction model to the revenue share model eventually led to the first come first serve controversy of 2001.

2G scam: Govt threatens to cancel telcos' licenses

2G scam: Govt threatens to cancel telcos' licenses

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The government will send notices to 85 companies asking why their licences should not be cancelled for suppressing facts, said Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday.

'Foreign varsities welcome, but can't make profit'

'Foreign varsities welcome, but can't make profit'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has said that during his visit to the United States last week, he assured representatives of foreign universities that they were welcome to invest in India's education sector but should not aim at making profits.

IITs to offer medical courses, get foreign faculty

IITs to offer medical courses, get foreign faculty

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Expanding its sphere of activities, the Indian Institutes of Technology would now offer courses in medicine.

Modified Aakash tablet to be launched in May

Modified Aakash tablet to be launched in May

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The new tablet would have a better 3200m AH battery with a three hour battery backup, a 700 MHz Cortex A8 processor and a capacitive touch screen which would get over the earlier issues observed in the tablets, Sibal had said earlier.

Denied LS ticket, BJP MP Harsh Vardhan quits politics

Denied LS ticket, BJP MP Harsh Vardhan quits politics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

In 2014, Vardhan had defeated Kapil Sibal, then with the Congress, to win the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha seat while in the 2019 polls, he trounced Congress' Jai Prakash Agarwal.

HC to hear Goa govt's appeal against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal on July 29

HC to hear Goa govt's appeal against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal on July 29

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, told the bench they would require some time to prepare.

CBI is under no pressure, says PAC head

CBI is under no pressure, says PAC head

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Dr Murali Manohar Joshi, chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, told newsmen that the claim made by Kapil Sibal, who holds temporary charge of telecom ministry was contradicted by Central Bureau of Investigation director A P Singh, who appeared before the committee in Parliament.

'Unrecognised schools hardly have any teaching'

'Unrecognised schools hardly have any teaching'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Unrecognised schools have been given three years to fix their infrastructure and five years for their teachers to get the necessary qualifications, says Kapil Sibal.