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SC dismisses PIL to declare Indus Waters Treaty unconstitutional

SC dismisses PIL to declare Indus Waters Treaty unconstitutional

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The court said that it has perused the entire petition and does not wish to agree with it.

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Around 40,000 Delhi Police personnel, 190 coys (companies) of Central Armed Police Forces and 19,000 Home Guards have been deployed for smooth conduct of election in the national capital, officials said.

SC to hear plea against Ranbaxy on June 24

SC to hear plea against Ranbaxy on June 24

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The case was earlier heard by a different vacation bench which had on June 10 asked Sharma to substantiate his 'unfounded allegations' that the Indian pharma major was allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated medicines.

Ranbaxy unveils Riomet in US

Ranbaxy unveils Riomet in US

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

UK clears Padmavati, but makers say won't release sans CBFC nod

UK clears Padmavati, but makers say won't release sans CBFC nod

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'As the film was suppose to release on December 1, there are over 50 countries where this process (of certification) is on.'

Mittal urges NRIs to invest in India

Mittal urges NRIs to invest in India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

The founder chairman of the Mittal Group M L Mittal has said that time is ripe to invest in India as the government is opening up more and more sectors for private investment.\n\n

Calls for Khattar's resignation grow louder after Dera violence

Calls for Khattar's resignation grow louder after Dera violence

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The Congress, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Community Party of India-Marxist have all called for the resignation of Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar following the violence that broke out after the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim on Friday.

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

BJP workers and mourners queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters since morning to pay their last respects to the leader.

Rafale case: SC to first decide on Govt objection over document leak

Rafale case: SC to first decide on Govt objection over document leak

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The bench said that 'argument on the preliminary issue and the claim of privilege raised by the Government of India is reserved'.

Coal cos get closure notice, can continue mining for 6 months only

Coal cos get closure notice, can continue mining for 6 months only

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

A bench headed by Chief Justice H L Dattu said, the apex court had granted six months' time to wind up their operations and the companies cannot be restrained from excavating coal during this period.

SC rejects plea to stop central funds for Kashmiri separatists

SC rejects plea to stop central funds for Kashmiri separatists

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The court also castigated the lawyer, who had moved the PIL, for calling Hurriyat Conference leaders "separatists" saying it was a matter of perception.

Markets end flat as trade tensions return; TCS gains on buyback boost

Markets end flat as trade tensions return; TCS gains on buyback boost

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The NSE Nifty, which dipped below the key 10,800-mark to touch a low of 10,755.40, bounced back on late buying to close at 10,817.70, up 9.65 points, or 0.09 per cent.

Patna high court stays Sunny Deol's arrest

Patna high court stays Sunny Deol's arrest

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Patna high court stays Sunny Deol's arrest

Capital Buzz: Mission Islamabad

Capital Buzz: Mission Islamabad

Rediff.com19 May 2003

Yoga enters UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Yoga enters UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

In a diplomatic triumph for India, an intergovernmental committee of the United Nations has inscribed yoga in UNESCO's Representative List as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The plea sought a direction to close criminal proceedings and action taken in FIRs lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the Gujarat Police personnel and others, saying it was unconstitutional within the judicial facts and evidences of Headley.

HC dismisses Chavan's plea to delete his name from Adarsh scam

HC dismisses Chavan's plea to delete his name from Adarsh scam

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

In a blow to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, the Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed his appeal

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The apex court-appointed panel is investigating alleged scuttling of probe into coal block allocation scam cases by Sinha whose meetings with accused persons have been held as "completely inappropriate".

No ban on Padmavati, says SC; pulls up netas for comments against the movie

No ban on Padmavati, says SC; pulls up netas for comments against the movie

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

"When matter is pending for CBFC's consideration, how can persons holding public offices comment on whether CBFC should issue certificate or not? It'll prejudice decision making of CBFC... All concerned people, holding responsible posts must be guided by rule of law and shouldn't venture into passing comments on films which haven't been cleared by CBFC. It'll prejudice minds of board members while taking a decision," a Supreme Court bench hearing the plea observed.

Sonia didn't want someone with independent mind as PM: Pawar

Sonia didn't want someone with independent mind as PM: Pawar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Self-styled' loyalists of 10, Janpath convinced Sonia Gandhi that it would be better to back P V Narasimsha Rao in 1991 as prime minister over him as the "Gandhi family was not about to let someone with independent mind" to get the top post, Sharad Pawar has claimed.

Congress paves way for Rahul's elevation as party chief in Dec

Congress paves way for Rahul's elevation as party chief in Dec

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Party sources said Gandhi is likely to be the sole candidate for the post and is 'deemed to be the next party chief on Dec 5.

SC reserves verdict on appeals in December 16 gang rape case

SC reserves verdict on appeals in December 16 gang rape case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra asked the parties concerned to file their written submissions within a week.

After criticism, Haryana govt withdraws decision to take share of athletes' earnings

After criticism, Haryana govt withdraws decision to take share of athletes' earnings

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Haryana government has directed sportspersons employed with it to deposit one-third of their earnings from commercial and professional commitments to the state sports council

Government names companies selected for coal blocks

Government names companies selected for coal blocks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

SC judges suspected a lack of objective criteria in the selection.

December 16 gang rape convicts claim FIR was illegal

December 16 gang rape convicts claim FIR was illegal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Two of the four death row convicts in the December 16 gangrape case on Monday claimed before the Delhi High Court that police had registered the FIR on the basis of a "false" story narrated by the girl's male friend against them about the incident exactly a year ago.

If Rahul was really the Congress boss...

If Rahul was really the Congress boss...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'If Rahul Gandhi's authority was absolute, he could have picked his man.' 'Compare this with the ease with which outsiders like Adityanath, Khattar and Fadnavis were picked.'

Tell us how you decided on Rafale: SC to Centre

Tell us how you decided on Rafale: SC to Centre

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The apex court at the same time made it clear that it does not want information on pricing and technical parameters relating to the fighter aircraft.

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking CBI probe against Vadra

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking CBI probe against Vadra

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into licences granted to several real estate developers, including the one with which Robert Vadra is associated, for developing colonies in Haryana.

Caution: You are still being watched!

Caution: You are still being watched!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The government claims the existing safeguards under the law are adequate, lawful, towards a legitimate purpose and provide for a "proportionate interference" in citizens' right to privacy, reports Nitin Sethi.

Taimur Pataudi's glorious cricket heritage

Taimur Pataudi's glorious cricket heritage

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

His great grandfather played Test cricket for both England and India. His grandfather was arguably the most charismatic captain India has had.

Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Of the 10 times India have made a fourth innings chase under Kohli, they have won only 1 and lost 7, with 2 draws. Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers from a memorable game.

Hearing on Taj Mahal hotel postponed

Hearing on Taj Mahal hotel postponed

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The lease extension for the property expires in October.

HC rejects CBI plea to drop Ashok Chavan's name in Adarsh scam

HC rejects CBI plea to drop Ashok Chavan's name in Adarsh scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

In a setback for former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected CBI's petition to drop his name as an accused in the Adarsh scam case.

SC to hear afresh Delhi gang rape convicts' plea on death

SC to hear afresh Delhi gang rape convicts' plea on death

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

It was submitted that section 235 of the CrPC provides that an accused, in the event of conviction, would be heard by on the question of sentencing individually before the trial judge passes the order awarding punishment.

Sensex retreats from 6-week high, slides 253 points

Sensex retreats from 6-week high, slides 253 points

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Of the 30-share Sensex pack, 22 ended with losses while NTPC ended flat at Rs 127.30.

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Frida

Ishrat Jahan encounter: No relief for Gujarat cops

Ishrat Jahan encounter: No relief for Gujarat cops

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The SC on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking quashing of criminal prosecution, suspension and other action taken against the Gujarat cops in the alleged fake encounter killing of Ishrat Jahan