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Adani's mine project: India conveys disappointment to Oz

Adani's mine project: India conveys disappointment to Oz

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Approval for Adani's Carmichael coal mine was set aside last week.

Investors: Beware of your broker

Investors: Beware of your broker

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to brokers, there is always the risk that they could use it to trade in the markets.

Shamed cyclist Lance Armstrong charged with hit-and-run

Shamed cyclist Lance Armstrong charged with hit-and-run

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Lance Armstrong has been charged with crashing into two parked cars in the Colorado ski resort.

Judges bribery case: SC says petitioners indulged in forum shopping

Judges bribery case: SC says petitioners indulged in forum shopping

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The apex court said it would pronounce its order on Tuesday whether such a plea was maintenable or not.

Chit funds eye Rs 5K crore a year from NRIs

Chit funds eye Rs 5K crore a year from NRIs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

RBI has allowed NRIs to invest in chit fund companies on a non-repatriation basis, subject to certain conditions

Bandra property of Congress-owned Associated Journals worth Rs 200 crore

Bandra property of Congress-owned Associated Journals worth Rs 200 crore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Associated Journals was allotted 3,478 sq m of land by the Maharashtra govt in 1983 for building a Nehru Memorial library and a research centre.

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Before Akshay Kumar takes centrestage in the courtroom this Friday, here's looking at filmi lawyers before him.

Swiss govt says cannot revive laundering cases against Zardari

Swiss govt says cannot revive laundering cases against Zardari

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Swiss government has officially informed Pakistan that it cannot revive cases of alleged money laundering against President Asif Ali Zardari as the matter is time-barred, Law Minister Zahid Hamid has said.

Justice Karnan fails to appear in SC in contempt proceedings

Justice Karnan fails to appear in SC in contempt proceedings

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The apex court had last week turned the alleged contemptuous letters written by Justice Karnan against the Madras HC Chief Justice, which were addressed to the CJI, prime minister and others, into contempt proceedings against him.

'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

'RJio broke no rules with cheap data plan'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'We referred the case to the attorney general.' 'I told Mukul Rohatgi, "mujhe aap ka honest opinion chahiye".' 'He too said those were different offers.' Trai could not have stopped Reliance even if the Jio offers had been the same, Trai chief Ram Sewak Sharma tells Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

I don't have money to hire lawyer: Tunda tells judge

I don't have money to hire lawyer: Tunda tells judge

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Abdul Karim Tunda, the alleged top Lashkar-e-Taiba bomb expert, on Tuesday told a Delhi court that he does not have money to hire a lawyer.

What India's youth can learn from Gandhi

What India's youth can learn from Gandhi

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'You are beginning your professional life in a time of global turmoil, when economic systems and the earth's eco-systems are in deep crisis.' 'Societies across the world are struggling with the complexity of technological and social change happening at a speed that our species has never experienced before.' 'May you be more excited than frightened by the times we live in.' 'Precisely because the crises are so deep, there are also unprecedented opportunities for pioneering and brave work that can transform society, culture and economy to create a much better world for your children.'

MHA lodges FIR in Ishrat missing files case

MHA lodges FIR in Ishrat missing files case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

An under secretary serving in the home ministry has filed the FIR at the Parliament Street Police station in New Delhi under Section 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servants) of the Indian Penal Code asking police to probe "why, how and under what circumstances" five documents related to the case went missing.

'Trump, do something': Mom demands answers after Florida shooting

'Trump, do something': Mom demands answers after Florida shooting

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Lori Alhadeff, who lost her 14-year-old daughter, asked how a gunman is allowed to enter schools and questioned what security was in place to stop it.

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.

SC to examine correctness of verdict reinstating Sec 377

SC to examine correctness of verdict reinstating Sec 377

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The bench also said it would examine the Fundamental Right to life and sexual freedom.

'India not lowering guard on border with China'

'India not lowering guard on border with China'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Talking about the Line of Actual Control, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said as it is not completely demarcated, there are differing perceptions about it by both sides.

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Justice J S Khehar to be next Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Justice Khehar, 64, will be the first Chief Justice from the Sikh community and he will succeed CJI Thakur who will be demitting office on January 3, 2017.

Ram Temple: The Way Ahead

Ram Temple: The Way Ahead

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'It is best that an amicable solution to the dispute is found outside the precincts of the courts of law,' says former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

Pace of justice delivery system not satisfactory: SC

Pace of justice delivery system not satisfactory: SC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Expressing concern over the slow pace of justice delivery system in the country, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to formulate a policy within four weeks to speed up trial in criminal cases, saying it is not a good sign of democracy and good governance.

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Giving yet another twist to the continuing political drama in Uttarakhand, the division bench has stayed the Thursday's floor test in the state assembly till April 7.

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The bench said the law in question was only 'targetting' married women and not the men who can have relationships with unmarried women, widow and married women with the consent of their husbands.

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'Power is always transitory, and you should be the same person whether you have it or not,' the head of the number one law firm in India tells Pavan Lall.

FIFA boss Blatter promises to root out any wrongdoing in football

FIFA boss Blatter promises to root out any wrongdoing in football

Rediff.com28 May 2015

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, who is standing for re-election as FIFA president on Friday, added that the investigations will help to reinforce measures world soccer's governing body has already taken.

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The office of the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara on Sunday, October 19, in papers filed with the US District Court in Manhattan strongly argued in favour of immunity for Prime Mimister Narendra Modi in a pending lawsuit against Modi that has been brought by an organisation based in the United States.

Devyani case: 'India's overreaction disappoints' US media

Devyani case: 'India's overreaction disappoints' US media

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The American media, which demanded action by the Obama administration when a junior consular staff was detained in Lahore for killing two men, has attacked the Indian government for siding with its diplomat after her arrest and ill-treatment.

Agusta case: CBI remand of Christian Michel extended

Agusta case: CBI remand of Christian Michel extended

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The probe agency sought nine days further remand of Michel for his custodial interrogation saying he was not cooperating in the investigation of the case.

'Govt will commit illegal act by succumbing to US on N-deal'

'Govt will commit illegal act by succumbing to US on N-deal'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Left parties on Wednesday warned the government that it would commit an "illegal act" if it tried to dilute the Civil Nuclear Liability Act or signed any agreement for supply of nuclear reactors during the upcoming United States visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Rajapaksa attempted coup after losing polls, says new Sri Lankan govt

Rajapaksa attempted coup after losing polls, says new Sri Lankan govt

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Sri Lanka's new government on Sunday said it will probe whether longtime president Mahinda Rajapaksa sought military help to cling to power after he realised that he had lost the closely contested election.

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Abbasi will run the government until Sharif's brother Shehbaz is elected as member of parliament

Can the govt fire a governor? Supreme Court steps in

Can the govt fire a governor? Supreme Court steps in

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

There appears to be a surprising reaction from the Supreme Court on the actions, activities and decisions of the Narendra Modi government.

FIFA seeking life ban for UEFA president Platini

FIFA seeking life ban for UEFA president Platini

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Former French football great Michel Platini, until recently seen as the man to lead soccer's governing body FIFA out of its worst ever graft crisis, could face a life ban from the sport if recommendations from FIFA ethics investigators are followed.

Now Australia strikes down landmark gay marriage law

Now Australia strikes down landmark gay marriage law

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

In a landmark ruling, Australia's highest court on Thursday struck down the gay marriage law in the country's capital Canberra saying it could not operate concurrently with the federal Marriage Act.

More trouble in store for Blatter, could face FIFA ethics investigation

More trouble in store for Blatter, could face FIFA ethics investigation

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter, already facing a criminal investigation from Swiss prosecutors, may now come under scrutiny from his organisation's own ethics investigators if they find evidence of potential wrongdoing, according to FIFA's ethics procedure.

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

More than 60 individuals and entities, an overwhelming number of them Indians, were on Thursday charged by the Justice Department for allegedly participating in a multi-million dollar scam involving call centres based in India which conned thousands of American citizens.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ever since Mekhail had first entered the courtroom, he had, it would seem, never once looked at his mother, though they were a few metres away from each other. Curiosity, residual regard, memories, anger, none of it, could make him even look at the woman who gave birth to him. Was his hatred so overpowering?

Thousands gather in Kuala Lumpur to demand Malaysia's PM ouster

Thousands gather in Kuala Lumpur to demand Malaysia's PM ouster

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Online reports said there were at least 40,000 protesters in the rally in downtown Kuala Lumpur.

Panama Papers: Family deny Messi involvement in tax evasion scheme

Panama Papers: Family deny Messi involvement in tax evasion scheme

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

An earlier tax fraud case against Messi is to be heard in a Barcelona court between May 31 and June 3 after the World Player of the Year and his father Jorge were accused by the tax office in 2013 of defrauding the Spanish state of 4.2 million euros ($4.5 million) from 2007-09.

SC pulls up Centre on human rights violation in Manipur

SC pulls up Centre on human rights violation in Manipur

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The court said 'the public order situation in Manipur is, at best, an internal disturbance and there is no threat to the security of the country or a part thereof either by war or an external aggression or an armed rebellion'.

Tunda assaulted inside court premises, remanded to 4-day PC

Tunda assaulted inside court premises, remanded to 4-day PC

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Abdul Karim Tunda, alleged Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb expert, was assaulted by a man said to be Hindu Sena activist in Patiala House court complex while being taken to a court by the police.