News for 'Observation Post'

Arranged Marriage: What To Ask At 1st Meeting

Arranged Marriage: What To Ask At 1st Meeting

Rediff.com12 May 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal shares a list of questions to ask your potential partner in an arranged marriage set up.

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

BJP and RSS leaders are once again pushing to remove the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Constitution's Preamble, showing a deeper effort to change India's identity from a diverse, multi-religious republic to a Hindu-first nation, even though they don't have the numbers in Parliament to officially change the Constitution, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will Vijay's CM Googly Win TN Poll Match?

Will Vijay's CM Googly Win TN Poll Match?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Vijay is counting on what was once proclaimed as his last filmi outing, Jana Nayagan, or 'People's Hero', to do the trick for him, when it releases on January 9, 2026, only months before the assembly poll, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Myanmar earthquake: ISRO reveals before and after images

Myanmar earthquake: ISRO reveals before and after images

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

ISRO's Cartosat-3 satellite captured images of the damage caused by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28. The images show significant damage in Mandalay and Sagaing cities, including the complete collapse of the historic Ava (InnWa) Bridge near Inn Wa City. The earthquake also caused cracks and ground ruptures in the flood plains of the Irrawaddy River.

Unnatural sex with wife not punishable under law: HC

Unnatural sex with wife not punishable under law: HC

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Saying the law doesn't recognise the concept of marital rape, the Delhi high court has quashed an order directing prosecution of a man for performing 'unnatural' sex with his wife.

Pak troops open fire for 8th consecutive night, residents fear shelling

Pak troops open fire for 8th consecutive night, residents fear shelling

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Pakistan's troops have engaged in unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliation from the Indian Army. This marks the eighth consecutive night of such incidents, following heightened tensions stemming from a recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Civilians residing along the LoC and IB are preparing their bunkers in anticipation of potential escalation.

Professor Mahmudabad sent to judicial custody

Professor Mahmudabad sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com21 May 2025

A court in Sonipat on Tuesday remanded in judicial custody till May 27 Ali Khan Mahmudabad, the head of Ashoka University's political science department who was arrested for his social media posts related to Operation Sindoor, his lawyer said.

'US Is Only Arm-Twisting'

'US Is Only Arm-Twisting'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

'There is nothing bilateral about this deal.'

Judges shouldn't preach: SC slams HC's observations on adolescent girls

Judges shouldn't preach: SC slams HC's observations on adolescent girls

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that certain paragraphs in a Calcutta high court verdict, which advised adolescent girls to "control sexual urges", were "problematic" and writing such judgments was "absolutely wrong".

Real estate developers build a steady quarter even as demand woes bite

Real estate developers build a steady quarter even as demand woes bite

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

India's top listed real estate developers reported steady growth in Q4FY25, supported by healthy pre-sales, even as earnings reflected signs of moderation amid elevated housing prices and subdued launches.

Top 10 Careers in Arts and Humanities After Class 12

Top 10 Careers in Arts and Humanities After Class 12

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

From event planning to digital arts, career coach Nayagam PP offers a list of exciting courses you can pursue after Class 12.

No format, no action: Lokpal issues circular on corruption complaints

No format, no action: Lokpal issues circular on corruption complaints

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

In a circular dated June 5, it said the Lokpal did not have the power to review its orders while noting "increasing instances of complainants desirous of a reconsideration of the verdict given by it".

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nineteen years later, remembering how terror struck Mumbai's lifeline on July 11, 2006.

How SpaceX Can Speed Up Shuks' Mission

How SpaceX Can Speed Up Shuks' Mission

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'The solution is to replace, clean up, retest and proceed.' 'There is nothing to worry about if corrected.'

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Brazil's Fluminense continued their fairy-tale run at the Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Florida, to book their place in the semi-finals.

'No provocative slogans, display of weapons': Yogi on Kanwar Yatra, Muharram

'No provocative slogans, display of weapons': Yogi on Kanwar Yatra, Muharram

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

"This entire period is highly sensitive in terms of law and order, healthcare, sanitation, education, and disaster management. Hence, all related departments and district administrations must work with coordination and accountability," Adityanath said, according to an official statement.

Arrested on CM's order: RCB official tells HC

Arrested on CM's order: RCB official tells HC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The Karnataka high court on Monday did not grant interim relief to Nikhil Sosale, head of marketing, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who was arrested on June 6 in connection with the fatal stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and adjourned the matter for hearing on Tuesday.

Tension in Delhi's Dayalpur after 9-yr-old girl's body found in suitcase

Tension in Delhi's Dayalpur after 9-yr-old girl's body found in suitcase

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area on Sunday to maintain law and order.

'Absolutely absurd': EC on Rahul's 'match-fixing' claim

'Absolutely absurd': EC on Rahul's 'match-fixing' claim

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Sources in the Election Commission (EC) rejected claims on Saturday of rigging in last year's Maharashtra Assembly polls and said defaming the poll panel after receiving an unfavourable verdict from the voters is absolutely absurd.

Will BJP Be The New Congress?

Will BJP Be The New Congress?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Only in the event of the RSS managing to force Modi into accepting a consensual candidate, will the party not continue to 'being' the 'next Congress', observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Fuel Cutoff, Pilot Confusion Before AI Plane Crash: AAIB Report

Fuel Cutoff, Pilot Confusion Before AI Plane Crash: AAIB Report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

A preliminary investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad reveals that both fuel switches were cut off before the crash, followed by pilot confusion. The report also indicates that fuel samples were satisfactory and no immediate action is recommended for Boeing 787-8 operators.

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The political and ideological differences between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor is no longer a matter of whispers.

Crossing all limits: ED faces SC scrutiny for misuse of powers

Crossing all limits: ED faces SC scrutiny for misuse of powers

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Supreme Court of India has repeatedly criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for exceeding its authority and misusing its powers. The latest rebuke came on Thursday, when the court accused the agency of 'crossing all limits' in a money laundering probe against a Tamil Nadu state-run liquor retailer. This follows a string of similar observations by the Supreme Court and high courts across India, raising concerns about the ED's investigative practices and the potential for misuse of its powers.

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The lawmakers also hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and the US during a meeting with an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who briefed them on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and the country's strong and resolute stance in the fight against terror.

'Pakistan Wants To Cover Up Its Defeat'

'Pakistan Wants To Cover Up Its Defeat'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Munir is clearly insecure and hence he needs the prop of a field marshal.'

HC orders FIR against TN minister for remarks on Hinduism

HC orders FIR against TN minister for remarks on Hinduism

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu police to file a case against state Forest Minister K Ponmudy, following his recent controversial remarks about Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The court warned the police that if they do not register an FIR against the DMK leader, it will initiate suo motu contempt proceedings.

Coming Soon: IPOs Worth Rs 1.02 Trillion

Coming Soon: IPOs Worth Rs 1.02 Trillion

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Over 60 companies are ready to launch IPOs in the coming months.

Prayagraj demolitions: SC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation to houseowners

Prayagraj demolitions: SC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation to houseowners

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government and Prayagraj Development Authority for the demolition of homes in the city, calling the actions "inhuman and illegal." The court ordered the authority to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation each to the homeowners, stating that the demolitions were carried out in a "high-handed" manner without following due legal process. The petitioners, whose homes were demolished, argued that the state government wrongly believed the land belonged to gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed. The Allahabad High Court had previously rejected their plea challenging the demolition.

'Kashmir to Kanyakumari' no longer a slogan but reality: J-K LG

'Kashmir to Kanyakumari' no longer a slogan but reality: J-K LG

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Sinha said the inauguration of the Kashmir rail service has connected the hearts of the people of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and will pave the way for the economic prosperity of the region.

NEET PG 2025 to be conducted on Aug 3 in a single shift: SC

NEET PG 2025 to be conducted on Aug 3 in a single shift: SC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih, which initially questioned the over two-month window sought by the NBE for holding the examination, said the board's plea appeared to be "bonafide".

China's Tests 'Non-Nuclear' H-Bomb

China's Tests 'Non-Nuclear' H-Bomb

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Beijing's latest weapon, 15 times more powerful than TNT, signals a new frontier in high-impact, non-nuclear military technology.

'Too early to judge Gill's Test captaincy credentials'

'Too early to judge Gill's Test captaincy credentials'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shubman Gill is a 'thinking cricketer' but it is difficult to predict whether he would be able to replicate his T20 captaincy success in the Test format, said Gujarat Titans assistant coach Ashish Kapoor.

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The court, after taking suo motu cognisance of the matter, issued notice to the state, and tasked it to file a detailed status report by June 10.

Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal Release NOT Allowed

Fawad Khan's Abir Gulaal Release NOT Allowed

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'We will take all necessary steps to ensure that Abir Gulaal is not released in India.'

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar dies at 73

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar dies at 73

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Thapar had strong reservations about Project Cheetah, India's initiative to reintroduce African cheetahs into the wild. He argued that India does not have the necessary habitat or prey base to support free-ranging cheetahs and that the authorities lacked experience in managing spotted felines in the wild.

'Mischievous': India slams B'desh's version of Modi-Yunus meet

'Mischievous': India slams B'desh's version of Modi-Yunus meet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

In his post, an official claimed that Modi had said: "We saw her (Hasina's) disrespectful behaviour towards you (Yunus).

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Modi meets top officials as Shah visits scene of Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia to take stock of the situation following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The meeting also included Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The attack, which killed at least 26 people, including tourists from the UAE and Nepal, has sparked nationwide shock and outrage.

Raj court orders to book cops for murder in 2021 fake encounter

Raj court orders to book cops for murder in 2021 fake encounter

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

A special court in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has ordered a CBI investigation into the 2021 killing of Kamlesh Prajapati in an alleged fake encounter. The court rejected the CBI's closure report and directed the agency to investigate the role of several police officers and politicians, including the then revenue minister, in the case. The court found that the police's claims about the encounter were fabricated and that the killing was not carried out in the discharge of official duty.

Even criminals...: SC orders DGPs to ensure custodial safeguards

Even criminals...: SC orders DGPs to ensure custodial safeguards

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the directors general of police (DGP) of all states and union territories (UTs) to strictly adhere to safeguards available to persons in custody. The court made these observations after a man alleged he was held by Haryana Police in violation of the law on arrest and subjected to physical abuse. The court emphasized that even a 'criminal' enjoys certain legal protections and that police officers must be held accountable for any transgressions. It further directed its registry to send a copy of its judgment to all DGPs as a reminder to adhere to these safeguards.

Is AIADMK Feeling Uncomfortable With BJP's Politics?

Is AIADMK Feeling Uncomfortable With BJP's Politics?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

While acknowledging that they needed strong allies for a chance in the assembly polls, AIADMK cadres seemingly prefer actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to the BJP, owing to the latter's 'communal agenda' and consequent hardline Hindutva image, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.