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Plea in Delhi HC seeks suspension of Central Vista project

Plea in Delhi HC seeks suspension of Central Vista project

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The plea also states that the petitioners are also questioning why or how the project constitutes an "essential service", merely because some executive mandated contractual deadline has to be met.

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On the first working day after the unprecedented presser on Friday, tt was business back to normal on Monday

5 foods that will help you fight obesity

5 foods that will help you fight obesity

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A bench headed by acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi, which was hearing a petition against the allegedly obnoxious posts on Maa Kali by user 'AtheistRepublic', directed Twitter to explain how it undertakes the blocking of accounts.

Pix: See what Amrya is wearing

Pix: See what Amrya is wearing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Two jewellery brands came together to launch the Palki collection in Mumbai.

SC to hear NCW plea against Bombay HC's skin to skin contact ruling

SC to hear NCW plea against Bombay HC's skin to skin contact ruling

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday agreed to hear a plea filed by the National Commission for Women (NCW) challenging the Bombay high court verdict which said that groping a minor's breast without 'skin to skin contact' cannot be termed as sexual assault as defined under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Court asks if Akbar, Ramani could reach settlement in defamation case

Court asks if Akbar, Ramani could reach settlement in defamation case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Akbar had filed the complaint against Ramani for allegedly defaming him by accusing him of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago when he was a journalist. Ramani had said the allegations against Akbar, made in the wake of #MeToo movement in 2018, were her truth and were made in public good.

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

SC stays coercive action against TV anchor on remarks on Sufi Saint

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

It was alleged that the journalist in his news show on June 15 had used the term 'Lootera Chishti' for the Sufi saint, inviting reactions from the Muslim community.

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Ali Abbas Zafar, director of the web series Tandav, and others seeking the quashing of FIRs against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus, and issued notices Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other states on their pleas.

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The top court also stayed the proceedings against a third journalist, an associate editor in the same media house, who was recently summoned by the police in connection with the reports on violence.

SC issues norms on granting bail on chargesheet filing

SC issues norms on granting bail on chargesheet filing

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday issued guidelines for granting bail after the filing of chargesheet and said trial courts are not precluded from granting interim relief considering the accused's conduct during the probe.

Anand Mahindra resigns from Mahindra Forgings

Anand Mahindra resigns from Mahindra Forgings

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Mahindra Forgings on Thursday said that Anand Mahindra has resigned as its Chairman and Hemant Luthra has been elevated to the post of Non-Executive Chairman.

Flash Electronics files patent case against Royal Enfield

Flash Electronics files patent case against Royal Enfield

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Flash Electronics alleges Royal Enfield infringed its patent on regulator rectifier device.

CRPF man who tried to stop Pulwama attacker gets gallantry award

CRPF man who tried to stop Pulwama attacker gets gallantry award

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

A total of 207 police bravery medals were declared by the Union government apart from 89 President's police medals for distinguished service and 650 police medals for meritorious service, as per a list published by the Union home ministry.

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

It is alleged that WhatsApp's strategy of gaining user permission for such data sharing is deceptive and surreptitious in nature and compromises privacy rights of citizens

Navy successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile from INS Vikramaditya

Navy successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile from INS Vikramaditya

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The missile was fired against a live low flying high speed target. The target was successfully engaged and destroyed

DLF Q1 profit down 38% at Rs 181.19 crore; revenue up 5%

DLF Q1 profit down 38% at Rs 181.19 crore; revenue up 5%

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The company's profit stood at Rs 292.79 crore (Rs 2.92 billion) in the year-ago period.

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

5 simple tips to get a glowing skin in winter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Our body needs hydration both inside out. But our water intake tends to reduce during the winter season, thus resulting in lifeless skin, says Vandana Luthra.

Have India Inc's overseas buyouts worked?

Have India Inc's overseas buyouts worked?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Indian companies have done stunning acquisitions in the recent past. It was widely expected that with their frugal managerial practices, they would soon be able to recover the money spent in these acquisitions. While it has worked in several cases, in some cases it hasn't.

VVIP Chopper deal: Khaitan remanded in seven-day ED custody

VVIP Chopper deal: Khaitan remanded in seven-day ED custody

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday carried out its first arrest in the money laundering probe in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, taking into custody Gautam Khaitan, an ex-board member of an accused company.

Spotted: Roza Catalano in Mumbai

Spotted: Roza Catalano in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Reader Neelam Luthra has sent us a photograph.

SC to examine interpretation of sedition law vis a vis media rights

SC to examine interpretation of sedition law vis a vis media rights

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will examine the interpretation of sedition law, particularly in the light of media rights and free speech, as it gave protection to Telugu news channels -- TV5 and ABN Andhrajyothi -- from any coercive action in a case lodged against them under the colonial era provision.

Spotted: John Abraham in Mumbai

Spotted: John Abraham in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Reader Priyanka Luthra has sent us this photograph of the star.

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

In a statement, Fortis said under the accepted offer, IHH would infuse Rs 4,000 crore through subscription to the preferential allotment at a price of Rs 170 per share. The Malaysian firm will then make a mandatory open offer to public shareholders for 26 per cent of the outstanding shares post issuance.

Haryana BJP chief's son arrested, charged with abduction attempt

Haryana BJP chief's son arrested, charged with abduction attempt

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The police decided on Wednesday to press attempt to kidnap charge against Vikas Barala and another person, who had allegedly stalked and tried to abduct Varnika Kundu, daughter of an IAS officer.

Air India stake sale: 14 firms in race to advise govt

Air India stake sale: 14 firms in race to advise govt

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Apart from the main company, five of Air India's subsidiaries and a joint venture firm have been included in the strategic sale plan.

AgustaWestland accused Gautam Khaitan gets bail

AgustaWestland accused Gautam Khaitan gets bail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The court put various conditions on Khaitan, including that he will not tamper with the evidence or try to contact or influence the witnesses and join the investigation as and when called.

Fitness firm VLCC enters Dubai

Fitness firm VLCC enters Dubai

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Fitness and beauty care company VLCC will start its overseas operations with two centres in Dubai and is also planning to enter neighbouring Pakistan.

'Kahani khatam ho gaya': AG, BCI say SC crisis settled

'Kahani khatam ho gaya': AG, BCI say SC crisis settled

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The four judges -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- have taken up their respective business on the first working day of the top court after the January 12 press conference.

Why anti-trust watchdog turned screws on online retailers

Why anti-trust watchdog turned screws on online retailers

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

What seems to have changed over the last two-three years is that earlier the CCI considered online as another channel for retail sales, while it now seems dividing the retail market into two -- online and offline, and looking at them separately, say competition law experts.

The ULTIMATE beauty routine for your New Year party

The ULTIMATE beauty routine for your New Year party

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Vandana Luthra, founder and co-chairperson of VLCC Group shares her guide for the perfect New Year look.

SC refuses to stay culling of nilgai, wild boar, monkeys

SC refuses to stay culling of nilgai, wild boar, monkeys

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

An animal rights activist on June 15 asked the court to quash the three notifications that declared nilgai (blue bulls), monkeys and wild boars as vermin in the states of Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, respectively.

TROPEX, which tested India's combat readiness, concludes

TROPEX, which tested India's combat readiness, concludes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The Theatre-level Readiness and Operational Exercise was conducted to test combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Navy, the Air Force, the Army and the Coast Guard.

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

A large number of the civilian awards went to persons from the 'art' category.

No decision today on Delhi 2012 rapists' appeal against death penalty

No decision today on Delhi 2012 rapists' appeal against death penalty

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The apex court had on May 5, 2017 upheld the verdict of the Delhi high court and the trial court awarding capital punishment to four convicts - Mukesh, 29, Pawan Gupta, 22, Vinay Sharma, 23, and Akshay Kumar Singh, 31, -- in the sensational December 2012 case that related to gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old paramedic student in Delhi.

SC refuses to block Kambala buffalo race for now

SC refuses to block Kambala buffalo race for now

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

PeTA has opposed the upcoming Kambala festival on grounds of cruelty to animals. Calling for banning the sport, it said the agitators have taken a leaf out of the pro-Jallikattu protesters' book.

How Fortis Healthcare's fortunes will change post acquisition by IHH

How Fortis Healthcare's fortunes will change post acquisition by IHH

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

In its investor presentation, IHH said it wanted to develop Fortis into a market leader.

HC seeks Delhi police response to Kanda's bail plea

HC seeks Delhi police response to Kanda's bail plea

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The Delhi high court on Tuesday asked the city police to file its response to the bail application of former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, an accused in the air hostess Geetika Sharma suicide case.

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Akbar's lawyer said that he had resigned from the post of minister of state for external affairs due to these allegations and this showed the extent of damage caused to his reputation.

Tourism hit by weak rupee, petrol price hike

Tourism hit by weak rupee, petrol price hike

Rediff.com31 May 2012

If the present state of affairs continues, the tourism industry is likely to lose business worth Rs 10-20 crore per week.