News for 'Press Council'

Need for UNSC reform can't be denied forever: Jaishankar

Need for UNSC reform can't be denied forever: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

India has been at the forefront of the years-long efforts to reform the security council, saying it rightly deserved a place as a permanent member.

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

Elon Musk is Israel, meets Netanyahu, visits Kfar Aza attacked by Hamas

Elon Musk is Israel, meets Netanyahu, visits Kfar Aza attacked by Hamas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Musk also heard the tale of 4-year-old Israeli-American Avigail Idan, who was taken to Gaza and freed on Sunday as a result of a hostage negotiation.

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 14-member delegation of the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance met the high-powered committee for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Joe Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled in his first televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether the incumbent President can stay atop in the gruelling months ahead of the elections.

Theory of 'son-of-soil' unconstitutional, says Katju

Theory of 'son-of-soil' unconstitutional, says Katju

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju on Tuesday credited the country's progress to its secular and diversified system which unified people of different religions, languages and cultures.

Media demonising Muslim community: Markandey Katju

Media demonising Muslim community: Markandey Katju

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

"Discrimination" against Muslims is giving rise to a feeling of injustice among them, Press Council Chairman Markanedya Katju on Sunday claimed and rebuked the media for what he described as "demonising" Muslim community through "irresponsible" journalism.

DON'T blindly seek exoneration for a convict: Jethmalani

DON'T blindly seek exoneration for a convict: Jethmalani

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

The Maharashtra governor lacks the power to pardon Sanjay Dutt, senior lawyer and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mahesh Jethmalani said on Saturday, while criticising Press Council Chairman Justice Markandey Katju for his "unseemly haste" in seeking relief for the actor, who was sentenced to 5 years jail for possessing arms during the 1993 Mumbai blasts.

Tripura polls: BJP manifesto offers greater autonomy but silent on jobs, pension

Tripura polls: BJP manifesto offers greater autonomy but silent on jobs, pension

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The BJP also announced a Rs 5 meal scheme for all, named after religious guru Anukul Chandra, and setting up of a Regional Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Agartala.

Reinstate Mirza in DRDO if no evidence against him: Katju

Reinstate Mirza in DRDO if no evidence against him: Katju

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Press Council Chairperson Markandey Katju has demanded that the government reinstate Defence Research and Development Organisation scientist Aijaz Ahmed Mirza who was arrested on terror charges but released on bail as the National Investigation Agency did not file a chargesheet against him.

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

This is purely cricketing invitation and shouldn't be mixed with politics: BCCI VP Shukla on Pakistan visit

'Katju's views on India, Pak only partly correct'

'Katju's views on India, Pak only partly correct'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

A leading Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue on Tuesday backed Press Council of India Chairman Justice Markandey Katju's reported observation that 'Pakistan is an artificial nation and a failed state' but said it was difficult to accept his entire views on the subject made during a lecture in Thiruvananthapuram.

Vice-President Meets Qatar PM

Vice-President Meets Qatar PM

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Qatar may have led the Muslim world's angry protests over statements made by a Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson and a BJP leader, but Vice-President Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu's two-day visit to Doha over the weekend went off largely without a hitch.

Failure to end Ukraine war shows UNSC's dysfunctional system: UNGA chief

Failure to end Ukraine war shows UNSC's dysfunctional system: UNGA chief

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

On Monday, Korosi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri with an overall focus on pressing global issues including those related to the UN.

Plea to restrict media from reporting CJI case dismissed

Plea to restrict media from reporting CJI case dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

"Go to the Supreme Court," said the bench to NGO Anti Corruption Council of India, which had said publication of allegations against the CJI directly hit the Indian judicial system.

Modi's visit will set the course for strategic ties: White House

Modi's visit will set the course for strategic ties: White House

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications (NSCCSC) John Kirby on Tuesday told a press conference in Washington, DC: "India will be a critical strategic partner for the United States in the coming decades."

The 58-year-old woman overseeing India's $4.7 trillion equities market

The 58-year-old woman overseeing India's $4.7 trillion equities market

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Madhabi Puri Buch, the first female chairperson of Sebi, doesn't plan to rest on her laurels in her third and final year in office and has set out an ambitious goal, such as moving towards a same-day and instantaneous settlement cycle for the secondary market.

Nitish Kumar takes a dig at Katju

Nitish Kumar takes a dig at Katju

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Without naming Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju who had criticised Bihar Chief Minister on Friday, Nitish Kumar on Saturday said some people were moving in the state like the 'Ramayana's character 'Kalnemi' to turn a vibrant atmosphere of the state into gloom.

Katju tears apart 'sons-of-the-soil' theory

Katju tears apart 'sons-of-the-soil' theory

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju has trashed the "sons-of-the-soil" theory, saying people propagating such concept should be ostracised.

Suspend sentences of Sanjay, Zaibunnisa: Katju to Prez

Suspend sentences of Sanjay, Zaibunnisa: Katju to Prez

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Press Council of India chief Markandey Katju, who is spearheading efforts to seek pardon for 1993 Mumbai blast convicts Sanjay Dutt and Zaibunnisa Kazi, has sought suspension of their jail sentences.

Katju supporting Sanjay Dutt on humanitarian grounds

Katju supporting Sanjay Dutt on humanitarian grounds

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Press Council chief Justice Markandey Katju, who has requested Maharashtra Governor K Sankarnarayanan to pardon Sanjay Dutt in an arms case related to the 1993 Mumbai blasts, on Friday said he was lending his support to the Bollywood actor only on humanitarian grounds.

PCI to look into acid attack on journalist, family in Maha

PCI to look into acid attack on journalist, family in Maha

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

A one-member committee of the Press Council of India will look into the acid attack on a journalist and his family in Maharashtra allegedly because of his reports against illegal sale of gutkha.

Must Read: The unstoppable Markandey Katju!

Must Read: The unstoppable Markandey Katju!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

As Katju, the BJP and the Congress continue their war of words, let's take a look at the many times the PCI chief has bravely shared his insightful opinions with the Indian public.

Katju is MORE Congress than Congress itself: Jaitley

Katju is MORE Congress than Congress itself: Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

A war of words broke out on Sunday between Markandeya Katju and the Bharatiya Janata Party over his article critical of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi with party leader Arun Jaitley dubbing the Press Council of India chairman as 'more Congress than the Congress' and demanding his resignation.

'How does it matter if Rajesh Khanna is dead or alive?'

'How does it matter if Rajesh Khanna is dead or alive?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju on Friday slammed television news channels for 'excessive' coverage on film stars, cricket and astrology to boost viewership rather than focusing on real issues such as economy, poverty, unemployment and farmers' suicides.

Queer collectives of law schools slam BCI resolution on same sex marriage

Queer collectives of law schools slam BCI resolution on same sex marriage

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

More than 30 LGBTQIA++ collectives of law school students have said the Bar Council of India resolution urging the Supreme Court not to deal with pleas seeking legalisation of same sex marriage is 'antithetical' to the Constitution.

Tehelka tarnishes the image of India's media industry

Tehelka tarnishes the image of India's media industry

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The alleged sexual assault of a junior colleague by one of India's best-known activist-editors brings out not just Mr Tejpal's infirmities but those of an entire industry.

INDIA bloc divided in J-K as NC, PDP clash over seat-sharing deal

INDIA bloc divided in J-K as NC, PDP clash over seat-sharing deal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP accused National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah of leaving them "no option".

Asia Cup: PCB demands compensation from ACC

Asia Cup: PCB demands compensation from ACC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The PCB demanded compensation from the Asian Cricket Council for the loss of gate money it has suffered due to Asia Cup matches being held in Sri Lanka.

Look who agrees with Kapil Sibal on web gag

Look who agrees with Kapil Sibal on web gag

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday got support from the Press Council whose chief Markandey Katju said that he favoured filtering of "offensive material" on social networking sites as it could promote religious hatred.

'Mamata intolerant, whimsical, won't be CM for long'

'Mamata intolerant, whimsical, won't be CM for long'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju on Thursday slammed Mamata Banerjee for being "increasingly intolerant and whimsical" and asked her to mend her ways, but the West Bengal chief minister hit back by saying her government would not function at anyone's diktat.

PM's council wants govt to cut stake in banks to 51%

PM's council wants govt to cut stake in banks to 51%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Says licensing of new banks should be a continuous process instead of the current stop-go system

Now, Katju wants President to pardon Bhullar

Now, Katju wants President to pardon Bhullar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Katju's letter comes close on the heels of a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court rejecting the plea of Bhullar, a Khalistani terrorist and death row convict Bhullar in a judgment that paves the way for his execution.

Pakistan a fake country will reunite with India: Katju

Pakistan a fake country will reunite with India: Katju

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Pakistan is "a fake country", and one day will reunite with India along with Bangladesh, Press Council of India chairperson Justice (Retd) Markandey Katju said in Hyderabad.

Katju to write to Prez on Sanjay Dutt, Zaibunissa issue

Katju to write to Prez on Sanjay Dutt, Zaibunissa issue

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Press Council of India chairperson Justice Markandey Katju may soon write a letter to President Pranab Mukherjee seeking that actor Sanjay Dutt and 1993 Mumbai blasts accused Zaibunissa are not sent to jail till his application seeking pardon for them is considered.

Will seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt, Zaibunnisa: Katju

Will seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt, Zaibunnisa: Katju

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Notwithstanding actor Sanjay Dutt's statement that he would not apply for mercy, Press Council of India chairman Justice (retd) Markandey Katju today said that he would still go ahead and seek pardon for Dutt and 1993 Mumbai blasts case convict Zaibunnisa.

Katju seeks pardon for another 1993 blast convict

Katju seeks pardon for another 1993 blast convict

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

After seeking pardon for actor Sanjay Dutt convicted in a 1993 Mumbai blast case, Press Council of India chairperson Justice Markandey Katju on Wednesday said he would now appeal to the President to grant pardon to another convict Zaibunissa on humanitarian grounds.

'Guv will use discretionary powers if Dutt appeals'

'Guv will use discretionary powers if Dutt appeals'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

With Press Council chief Markandey Katju asking Maharashtra governor to pardon film star Sanjay Dutt in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, government on Friday indicated that the matter will be looked into and an "appropriate" decision taken once such a plea is made by the actor.

PCI chief Katju pitches for pardon for Sanjay Dutt

PCI chief Katju pitches for pardon for Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Following the upholding of the sentencing of film star Sanjay Dutt to five years imprisonment by the Supreme Court in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, Press Council of India chief Justice Markandey Katju has appealed to Maharashtra Governor K Sankarnarayanan to pardon the actor.

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

In a serious data breach, personally identifiable information of 815 million Indians has been up on the dark web for sale, according to a report by US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity. Details such as Aadhaar and passport information along with names, phone numbers and addresses are available for sale online, it has said.