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Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The earnestness of the actors keep Kaala Paani from drowning, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Is Election Commission Scared Of Modi?

Is Election Commission Scared Of Modi?

Rediff.com25 May 2024

This election will be remembered for being the first election where the Election Commission failed to take action on gross violations involving the ruling party that repeatedly used religion, communal slurs, lies and undocumented allegations, observes Ramesh Menon.

CBI to submit final report in Dera case by July 31

CBI to submit final report in Dera case by July 31

Rediff.com28 May 2007

The cases relate to the murder of a Sirsa-based journalist Ram Chander Chatterpatti and Dera Manager Ranjit Singh besides other related cases.

SC stays demolition of Goa restaurant linked to Phogat death

SC stays demolition of Goa restaurant linked to Phogat death

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Even as authorities on Friday morning began demolishing the North Goa-based restaurant linked to the death of BJP leader Sonali Phogat for violation of norms, the action was stopped midway after its owner claimed that the Supreme Court gave a stay on it.

HC refuses to stay Rs 14.7 cr accident award

HC refuses to stay Rs 14.7 cr accident award

Rediff.com30 May 2005

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to stay the compensation award of Rs 14.17 crore (Rs 141.7 million), one of the highest ever by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, to the family of a rich businessman who died after his car collided with a punc

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday termed as "mistake" its earlier order extending interim protection from arrest granted to Teesta Setalvad and her husband, indicating that the relief was granted by a two-judge bench earlier instead of three.

Govt defends CJI's exclusion from EC selection panel in SC

Govt defends CJI's exclusion from EC selection panel in SC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In an affidavit filed in the apex court, the Union law ministry rejected the petitioner's claim that the two election commissioners were hastily appointed on March 14 to "pre-empt" the orders of the top court the next day, when the matters challenging the 2023 law were listed for hearing on interim relief.

Tihar jail superintendent suspended over VIP treatment to AAP minister Jain

Tihar jail superintendent suspended over VIP treatment to AAP minister Jain

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Last week, the Enforcement Directorate claimed in a court here that Jain was getting special treatment inside the Tihar Jail.

26/11 hero made IB chief, R&AW boss gets another extension

26/11 hero made IB chief, R&AW boss gets another extension

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Tapan Kumar Deka, the "crisis man" who was put in charge of the counter-assaults during the 26/11 Mumbai attack, was on Friday appointed director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) while the tenure of Samant Goel, who has been heading the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), has been extended by one more year.

Union minister Ananth Kumar passes away

Union minister Ananth Kumar passes away

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

A six-time member of Parliament, Kumar had climbed the political ladder steadily from being an Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker to be the Union minister in his thirties.

NJAC issue: SC notice to advocate M L Sharma for 'irresponsible' PIL

NJAC issue: SC notice to advocate M L Sharma for 'irresponsible' PIL

Rediff.com1 May 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a show cause notice to advocate M L Sharma for making "irresponsible" and "scandalous" allegations in his PIL challenging the new law on appointment of judges for higher judiciary, saying "this is not a political platform".

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

A Delhi court acquitted the Congress leader for lack of evidence.

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The J&K police's 81 medals are the maximum awarded to any police force this year, followed by the CRPF's 55.

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Unlike any other business, banking is a turf where the captain's role is the most critical. Often a bank is defined by the personality of the CEO who runs it. Both HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are the creation of their CEOs, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Sajjan Kumar moves SC against conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Sajjan Kumar moves SC against conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Kumar was convicted and sentenced to life for the remainder of his life by the high court on December 17 in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Raj Nagar area.

'Collegium Is Better System To Appoint Election Commissioners'

'Collegium Is Better System To Appoint Election Commissioners'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'The collegium system will remove any such doubts from the minds of people and the political parties.'

Two months after launch, Freedom 251 mired in legal battles

Two months after launch, Freedom 251 mired in legal battles

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Promoters of world's cheapest smartphone refund customers' money, close fresh bookings

Subramaniam withdraws candidature for SC judge post

Subramaniam withdraws candidature for SC judge post

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Senior advocate Gopal Subramaniam on Wednesday asked the Chief Justice of India to withdraw the recommendation about his candidature as the judge of the Supreme Court.

Surrender by Dec 31: HC dismisses Sajjan Kumar's plea for more time

Surrender by Dec 31: HC dismisses Sajjan Kumar's plea for more time

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The former Congress leader had sought more time, till January 30, to surrender saying he has to settle family affairs related to children and property and also needs time to file appeal in the Supreme Court against the high court verdict.

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Tick Insurance Option On IRCTC Portal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Only a small percentage of passengers who traveled on the trains involved in the June 2, 2023 accident in Odisha had availed of travel accident insurance while booking their tickets online on the IRCTC portal.

LG bound by aid and advice of council of ministers of Delhi govt: SC

LG bound by aid and advice of council of ministers of Delhi govt: SC

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the term "administration" with regard to powers of the lieutenant governor cannot be understood as the entire administration of Delhi.

Mortal remains of Ananth Kumar consigned to flames; top leaders pay homage

Mortal remains of Ananth Kumar consigned to flames; top leaders pay homage

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Chants of "Amar rahe, amar rahe, Ananth Kumar amar rahe" and "Bharat mata ki jai" rent the air as leaders paid homage and the mortal remains were consigned to flames.

New Supreme Court bench to hear Teesta Setalvad case

New Supreme Court bench to hear Teesta Setalvad case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

A new bench of the Supreme Court will hear on Thursday the plea of social activist Teesta Setalvad.

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Chandrashekar rejected the allegations of AAP leaders that he was trying to malign the image of the party and its leaders at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Delhi Municipal Corporation election in Delhi.

Gulbarg fund: SC refers Setalvad's case to larger bench

Gulbarg fund: SC refers Setalvad's case to larger bench

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The Apex court, however, said that the interim order providing protection from arrest to Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand shall be extended till the larger bench takes up the matter.

SC refuses to entertain plea to stay release of Udta Punjab

SC refuses to entertain plea to stay release of Udta Punjab

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The NGO had yesterday moved the Supreme Court to stall the screening of the film.

Now, Punjab-based NGO moves SC seeking stay on Udta Punjab

Now, Punjab-based NGO moves SC seeking stay on Udta Punjab

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Udta Punjab row continues...

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Kiran Rao Has Made A WOW Film!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I guess things happen when they have to happen.' 'And the film got delayed by COVID a little bit. But yeah, it's been a decade which I do not regret.' 'I feel like I have grown so much, as an artist, as well as just a human being.' 'So much life experience to channel into films that I think is an advantage almost.'

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

DLF's Rajiv Singh tops list of wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneurs

DLF's Rajiv Singh tops list of wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Realty major DLF's chairman Rajiv Singh remains the wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneur with a wealth of Rs 59,030 crore, according to GROHE-HURUN India. With a wealth of Rs 42,270 crore, Mangal Prabhat Lodha and his family of Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group) is at the second position. Arjun Menda & family of Bengaluru-based RMZ Corp debuted at the third position on the list, with a wealth of Rs 37,000 crore.

5 Union ministers to campaign for BJP candidate in Odisha assembly bypoll

5 Union ministers to campaign for BJP candidate in Odisha assembly bypoll

Rediff.com16 May 2022

iyush Goel, Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Biseswar Tudu are the 5 Union minsters.

Ready to talk to banks for one-time settlement: Mallya

Ready to talk to banks for one-time settlement: Mallya

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Supreme Court has posed a question to Mallya about the truthfulness of his disclosure of assets and transfer of $40 million to his children

New bill proposes Cabinet minister, not CJI in EC selection panel

New bill proposes Cabinet minister, not CJI in EC selection panel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

This is in contrast to a Supreme Court judgment of March which said the panel should comprise of the prime minister, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India.

Total ban on crackers from midnight to Nov 30 in Delhi, NCR

Total ban on crackers from midnight to Nov 30 in Delhi, NCR

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

A bench of the NGT, headed by its chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, directed that the order will also apply to all cities and towns in the country where the average of ambient air quality during November (as per available data of last year) falls under 'poor' or worse category.

Amit Shah reviews Kashmir situation amid spate of civilian killings

Amit Shah reviews Kashmir situation amid spate of civilian killings

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The meeting came after terrorists carried out a series of targeted killings in the Kashmir Valley that include non-Muslims, security personnel, an artist and local civilians.

SC to resume hearing on pleas against NJAC

SC to resume hearing on pleas against NJAC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court will on Monday resume hearing arguments on the constitutional validity of the National Judicial Appointment Commission Act, notwithstanding the ongoing summer vacation.

Setalvad's plea given to new bench after judge's recusal: SC

Setalvad's plea given to new bench after judge's recusal: SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

SC stepped into the row over the transfer Setalvad's anticipatory bail plea to a new bench.

Debt Collection Goes Digital

Debt Collection Goes Digital

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Companies don't have to be in the field to nudge people to return money they owe lenders.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Delhi high court called the anti-Sikh riots case "communal frenzy" after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.